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India U-19 lose to England in inconsequential 5th match

India U-19 lose to England in inconsequential 5th match

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

India had already taken an unassailable 3-1 lead in the five-match series after registering a 55-run victory in the fourth game on Saturday.

In Thorpe's Memory: Root Offers a Hug That Said It All

In Thorpe's Memory: Root Offers a Hug That Said It All

Rediff.com1 Aug 2025

Wearing special headbands in memory of Graham Thorpe, they honoured not just a legend of the game, but a man whose courage and struggles have sparked an urgent conversation around mental health in sport.

Here's why Prasidh riled up 'good mate' Joe Root...

Here's why Prasidh riled up 'good mate' Joe Root...

Rediff.com2 Aug 2025

India pacer Prasidh Krishna relished the banter with 'good mate' Joe Root on Day 2 of the fifth and final Test, and said riling up England's batting mainstay was part of the team's plans.

Injury-hit India face must-win battle at Old Trafford

Injury-hit India face must-win battle at Old Trafford

Rediff.com22 Jul 2025

An injury-plagued India could be forced to depart from their preferred template when they takes on a reinvigorated England in the fourth Test starting in Manchester on Wednesday.

Jadeja opens up on spat with Stokes at Edgbaston

Jadeja opens up on spat with Stokes at Edgbaston

Rediff.com4 Jul 2025

Woakes was angry that Jadeja again ran on the danger area. Jadeja pointed out saying he was on one side. Stokes was not happy, he walked up to the spot and stood there.

'Mentally, physically drained': Gill on Lord's loss

'Mentally, physically drained': Gill on Lord's loss

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

Gill said staying calm under pressure would be crucial going forward in the five-match series.

Harry Brook smashes into record books

Harry Brook smashes into record books

Rediff.com3 Aug 2025

On a tense Day 4 at The Oval, the England batter blazed his way to a 98-ball century, dragging his team back into the contest and into the history books.

First to score 6,000 runs! Root sets WTC benchmark

First to score 6,000 runs! Root sets WTC benchmark

Rediff.com3 Aug 2025

Root reached the milestone during his 69th WTC appearance - a single pushed to deep backward square leg brought up yet another half-century and sealed his place in the record books.

England forced to rethink strategy ahead of Lord's Test

England forced to rethink strategy ahead of Lord's Test

Rediff.com7 Jul 2025

Besides the surface, the behaviour of the Dukes has also come under scanner with the softer ball hardly offering anything to the bowlers.

PIX: Duckett slams century as England outclass India in Leeds

PIX: Duckett slams century as England outclass India in Leeds

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

Opener Ben Duckett hit the most defining century of his career, exposing an out-of-depth Indian attack as England comfortably chased down a tricky target of 371 to win the opening Test by five wickets.

PIX: Rain halts England charge, India live another day

PIX: Rain halts England charge, India live another day

Rediff.com3 Aug 2025

Images from Day 4 of the fifth Test between England and India at The Oval, London, on Sunday.

Beyond Bumrah: New Indian Pace Heroes Emerge in England

Beyond Bumrah: New Indian Pace Heroes Emerge in England

Rediff.com9 Aug 2025

Siraj, Krishna, Akash Shine as India's Pace Future Takes Shape

Will These Films Win An Oscar?

Will These Films Win An Oscar?

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

The festival's People's Choice Award, voted by the audience, is a strong indication of films that can eventually be nominated and even win Oscars. Twelve of the last 15 People's Choice winners have received Best Picture Oscar nominations.

'India must win this. They won't get this opportunity again'

'India must win this. They won't get this opportunity again'

Rediff.com21 Jun 2025

Ganguly said he would have preferred Arshdeep over Prasidh Krishna.

Rishabh Pant climbs to 7th in ICC Test rankings

Rishabh Pant climbs to 7th in ICC Test rankings

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

Rishabh Pant is only the second wicketkeeper in the history of Test cricket to hit two hundreds in the same match.

Another massive blow for Team India ahead of 4th Test

Another massive blow for Team India ahead of 4th Test

Rediff.com20 Jul 2025

Reddy took Thakur's place in Birmingham after the first Test

Is Jaiswal next Kohli?

Is Jaiswal next Kohli?

Rediff.com6 Aug 2025

Yashasvi Jaiswal continued his meteoric rise in international cricket with yet another outstanding overseas tour

Can These Men Upset Sinner, Alcaraz?

Can These Men Upset Sinner, Alcaraz?

Rediff.com23 Aug 2025

Jannik and Carlos are the favourites at Flushing Meadows, but don't write these men off!

Siraj's Final Act Puts India On Course For Win

Siraj's Final Act Puts India On Course For Win

Rediff.com3 Aug 2025

England still have hopes of winning this game. This prognosis is based on their fourth innings exploits over the last three years and the fact that India galloped to 321 runs in 70 overs, suggesting the wicket isn't particularly tricky. However, the big difference from Leeds in June this year, or Birmingham in 2022, is that this track still has plenty of juice.

Australia reveal opening pair as T20 WC nears

Australia reveal opening pair as T20 WC nears

Rediff.com8 Aug 2025

Australia have tried and tested five openers in the format since David Warner had his last dance after last year's Caribbean World Cup. Marsh remained tight-lipped about the appearance of the rest of the batting unit but confirmed there were discussions about Tim David's place.

Alcaraz completes milestone win in Cincinnati

Alcaraz completes milestone win in Cincinnati

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

In the evening session, men's third seed Alexander Zverev and women's fourth seed Jessica Pegula were forced off the court mid-match due to rain and the threat of lightning.

England's secret weapon revealed for India Tests

England's secret weapon revealed for India Tests

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

Ahead of England's five-match Test series against India at home, head coach Brendon McCullum hailed young all-rounder Jacob Bethell

PIX: Pope's century leads England's strong reply on Day 2

PIX: Pope's century leads England's strong reply on Day 2

Rediff.com22 Jun 2025

A superb unbeaten century from Ollie Pope helped drag England back into the first Test against India at Headingley on Saturday, with the home side closing Day 2 on 209/3.

Bumrah, Pant enter record books on Day 2 at Headingley

Bumrah, Pant enter record books on Day 2 at Headingley

Rediff.com22 Jun 2025

He has taken nine five-wicket hauls in SENA conditions.

After Pulsating Oval Win, Gill Extols Test Cricket!

After Pulsating Oval Win, Gill Extols Test Cricket!

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

Five Tests between India and England going down to the wire should be enough to convince the sport's authorities not to tinker with the format, reckoned Shubman Gill after a dramatic win at The Oval on Monday.

Australia down West Indies to sweep T20 series

Australia down West Indies to sweep T20 series

Rediff.com29 Jul 2025

Australia return home for a limited-overs series against South Africa, while the West Indies play Pakistan in three T20Is and three one-day internationals.

Smith, Brook slam tons but Siraj gives India big lead

Smith, Brook slam tons but Siraj gives India big lead

Rediff.com5 Jul 2025

India finished day three of the second Test on 64/1 to lead England by 244 runs after they dismissed the hosts for 407 in the first innings at Edgbaston on Friday.

'If leaving the ball is an art, Rahul is the artist'

'If leaving the ball is an art, Rahul is the artist'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

Rahul failed to convert his resilient start into a three-digit score across both innings but was pivotal in India's fight to draw the Test and keep India alive in the series.

The Superwoman India Is In Love With

The Superwoman India Is In Love With

Rediff.com4 Sep 2025

'I wouldn't have called myself an athletic person growing up. But training for this film changed that.' 'It pushed me in ways I didn't expect and made me discover a strength I didn't know I had.'

'It Wasn't Worth Including Bumrah'

'It Wasn't Worth Including Bumrah'

Rediff.com1 Aug 2025

'We obviously want to wheel him in, but we also want to respect where his body's at, and on the basis of that, we just felt that it wasn't worth including him in the squad.'

Pant battles pain to equal Sehwag's record!

Pant battles pain to equal Sehwag's record!

Rediff.com24 Jul 2025

Pant equals Sehwag's six-hitting record, surpasses Rohit Sharma in WTC Test runs

Ashwin slams Stokes: 'Karma hit instantly'

Ashwin slams Stokes: 'Karma hit instantly'

Rediff.com6 Aug 2025

Ashwin has criticised Ben Stokes for his dismissive remarks on injury substitutions

Alcaraz fights back, Zverev rolls along at Cincinnati

Alcaraz fights back, Zverev rolls along at Cincinnati

Rediff.com11 Aug 2025

Second seed Coco Gauff overcame early problems on serve to cruise past China's Wang Xinyu 6-3, 6-2, keeping her composure despite eight double faults in the first set to book a meeting with Ukraine's Dayana Yastremska in the third round.

England fuelled by Headingley win in epic pursuit

England fuelled by Headingley win in epic pursuit

Rediff.com3 Aug 2025

Group A includes defending champions India, Pakistan, UAE and Oman, while Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan and Hong Kong are in Group B.

England get Moeen Ali's expertise ahead of 2nd Test

England get Moeen Ali's expertise ahead of 2nd Test

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

Head coach Brendon McCullum and spin bowling coach Jeetan Patel were seen having a long conversation with Ali.

Pant's run-out shocker sparks fan fury online

Pant's run-out shocker sparks fan fury online

Rediff.com12 Jul 2025

In a moment of poor judgment, Pant tapped the ball towards Ben Stokes at cover and set off for a non-existent single-only to be run out, leaving India at 248 for 5.

Will Kuldeep Play Oval Test?

Will Kuldeep Play Oval Test?

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

Who do you think should be part of the Indian team for the fifth Test against England?

Shubman Gill named ICC Player of the Month for July 2025

Shubman Gill named ICC Player of the Month for July 2025

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

Shubman Gill dominated with the bat in England, as he amassed a huge tally of 567 runs at an average of 94.50 in the three Tests played in July.

Vaughan blasts Stokes for 'bizarre' call

Vaughan blasts Stokes for 'bizarre' call

Rediff.com21 Jun 2025

Former captain Michael Vaughan is astonished by England's decision to bowl first on a dry Headingley wicket, a decision that backfired as India finished at 359 for 3 on day one of the first Test in Leeds.

US Open: Focus On New Big Two As Djoko Chases History!

US Open: Focus On New Big Two As Djoko Chases History!

Rediff.com22 Aug 2025

Defending champion Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz are aiming for a third successive Grand Slam final meeting when they take their high-voltage rivalry to the US Open while Novak Djokovic looks to foil the new generation as he hunts a 25th major.