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Former Pak Great, Mushtaq Remembers Bedi, Yearns for Junagarh

Former Pak Great, Mushtaq Remembers Bedi, Yearns for Junagarh

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

'I would love to go to the place where was I born and grew up in. The nearest I came to visiting Junagarh was when I played the Dilip Sardesai benefit game in Ahmedabad.'

Why Gill preferred Sundar over Kuldeep at Edgbaston

Why Gill preferred Sundar over Kuldeep at Edgbaston

Rediff.com7 Jul 2025

'I think the partnership between me and Washington was very important.'

'Be in love with the grind and the game will give back'

'Be in love with the grind and the game will give back'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2025

Indian captain Shubman Gill and his teammates also revelled in the win and expressed their pride and joy on social media handles.

'The pitches in England look brutal for bowlers'

'The pitches in England look brutal for bowlers'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

'I wouldn't bowl to him (Gill) in England, that's for sure.'

Siraj 10/10, Gill 10/10, Pant 10/10

Siraj 10/10, Gill 10/10, Pant 10/10

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

How the Indian players fared in the five-Test series in England.

Meet the man replacing Arshdeep and Akash Deep

Meet the man replacing Arshdeep and Akash Deep

Rediff.com20 Jul 2025

Pacer Anshul Kamboj has been added to the India squad in England as cover for Akash Deep and Arshdeep Singh

Air India cuts 38 int'l flights, suspends 3 routes till July 15

Air India cuts 38 int'l flights, suspends 3 routes till July 15

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

The Tata Group-owned airline, grappling with disruptions following the fatal plane crash on June 12 in Ahmedabad, said the objective of reducing flights on 18 international routes is to restore schedule stability and minimise last-minute inconvenience to passengers.

Oval Triumph Showcases Team India's Attitude

Oval Triumph Showcases Team India's Attitude

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

What makes this team special is their ability to fight till the end, asserts veteran cricket correspondent K R Nayar. This team has announced that England's standard is not alarmingly high and, unlike in the past, they can be beaten on their home wickets, asserts veteran cricket correspondent K R Nayar.

Harshit Rana released from Indian squad

Harshit Rana released from Indian squad

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

Young speedster Harshit Rana, who was added as a cover to the Indian squad for the opening Test against England at Leeds, has been released by the team management on Wednesday.

Jadeja shatters multiple records with gritty knock!

Jadeja shatters multiple records with gritty knock!

Rediff.com14 Jul 2025

Steely Jadeja completes 7,000 international runs, joins Ganguly, Dhoni, Pant.

'Huge Trailblazer' Ozzy Osbourne Passes Away

'Huge Trailblazer' Ozzy Osbourne Passes Away

Rediff.com23 Jul 2025

John Michael 'Ozzy' Osbourne, the lead singer of British heavy metal band Black Sabbath, has died at 76.

England get Flintoff fillip ahead of 2nd Test

England get Flintoff fillip ahead of 2nd Test

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

'It's been a constant thing for us to get some of the greats who are representing England into the environment and helping out.'

India won without Bumrah? Sachin has his say

India won without Bumrah? Sachin has his say

Rediff.com6 Aug 2025

'The quality of Bumrah is exceptional. What he has been able to do is just unbelievable so far'

Archer makes first-class comeback, eyes Test recall

Archer makes first-class comeback, eyes Test recall

Rediff.com23 Jun 2025

Jofra Archer made his first appearance in a first-class match in four years on Sunday in the County Championship as the 30-year-old quick continues his comeback from a spate of injuries

Trump Pops Up From A Manhole!

Trump Pops Up From A Manhole!

Rediff.com24 Jul 2025

Glimpses from around the world that will make you smile and cry.

From Setback To Stardom: Siraj's Life Lessons

From Setback To Stardom: Siraj's Life Lessons

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

These lessons apply to every arena of life: Stay grounded, prepare diligently, seize your chance and let your results speak.

When Bumrah Slammed Broad For 29 Runs

When Bumrah Slammed Broad For 29 Runs

Rediff.com20 Jun 2025

Sachin Tendulkar has scored the most runs by an Indian in England. Virat Kohli holds the record for most wins by an Indian captain in England.

India over-relying on Bumrah, warns Azhar

India over-relying on Bumrah, warns Azhar

Rediff.com29 Jun 2025

Across the first Test at Leeds, which India lost by five wickets, the visitors were relying heavily on Bumrah for wickets and cutting the flow of runs.

'Versatile' Karun Absorbs Pressure and Stamps His Class

'Versatile' Karun Absorbs Pressure and Stamps His Class

Rediff.com1 Aug 2025

'Look, when someone comes back into the Test side like he does after a lengthy absence, the pressure is always there, and I think he has handled that very well.'

Is That Flying Radha?

Is That Flying Radha?

Rediff.com23 Jul 2025

Glimpses from around the world that will make you smile and cry.

India bowler backs Gill's smart captaincy

India bowler backs Gill's smart captaincy

Rediff.com29 Jun 2025

'He saw opportunities and brought in the right kind of bowlers.'

'A captain you'd like to play for': Broad hails calm Gill

'A captain you'd like to play for': Broad hails calm Gill

Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

Broad witnessed Gill's batting prowess and rich vein of form, but he didn't hold back from praising the 25-year-old, who continues to prove himself as a captain players would want to play for.

'He's just getting started': Gill's childhood coach predicts

'He's just getting started': Gill's childhood coach predicts

Rediff.com6 Jul 2025

Tinku commended Gill's strong technical foundation and composure, expressing confidence that this is just the beginning of a record-breaking career.

Sun Group Acquires The Hundred Side!

Sun Group Acquires The Hundred Side!

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

Four Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise owners were on Wednesday confirmed as "strategic partners" by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) for teams in 'The Hundred' and will gain operational control by October 1 this year.

Jadeja, Rahul, Siraj target milestones at Lord's

Jadeja, Rahul, Siraj target milestones at Lord's

Rediff.com9 Jul 2025

Ravindra Jadeja is on the cusp of a significant batting milestone during the third Test against England, starting at Lords on Thursday.

Can India's Bowling Unit Find Their Edge at Edgbaston?

Can India's Bowling Unit Find Their Edge at Edgbaston?

Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

It's evident that this Indian attack, even without Bumrah, has oodles of quality in it, but can they refocus on their lengths?

SEE: Gambhir offers prayers at Maa Kamakhya temple

SEE: Gambhir offers prayers at Maa Kamakhya temple

Rediff.com26 May 2025

The Kamakhya temple, located at a distance of 7 km from Guwahati, is one of the biggest Shakti shrines in the country. It is situated on the Nilachal hills.

'It's not a holiday': Coach Gambhir backs BCCI's family rule

'It's not a holiday': Coach Gambhir backs BCCI's family rule

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

India head coach Gautam Gambhir has backed the BCCI's directive to limit the presence of cricketers' families during long overseas tours.

What Pitch Can India Expect At Lord's?

What Pitch Can India Expect At Lord's?

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

The third Test at Lord's could well be the series' turning point. This isn't just about team combinations or tactical tweaks anymore. The pitch has emerged as a defining factor -- one that could tilt the balance of power in a contest hanging delicately at 1-1.

Grit & Grace! How Pant Turned Pain Into Power

Grit & Grace! How Pant Turned Pain Into Power

Rediff.com10 Aug 2025

In the recently concluded five-match Test series against England, India's star wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant stood tall as a beacon of determination, battling through injuries to deliver a string of gutsy, crowd-pleasing knocks that underlined his value to the side.

'Gill doesn't look confused as a captain'

'Gill doesn't look confused as a captain'

Rediff.com24 Jul 2025

Shubman Gill had fired a verbal salvo at Zak Crawley during the Lord's Test after he and his opening partner Ben Duckett arrived 90 seconds late to the crease.

India won't risk Bumrah despite Leeds loss: Gambhir

India won't risk Bumrah despite Leeds loss: Gambhir

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

As part of workload management for the injury-prone star pacer, the management had decided to play him in three out of five Tests. That plan doesn't change with four games remaining.

'Our country would have won more medals if...'

'Our country would have won more medals if...'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2025

In a massive blow to India's medal chances, cricket, field hockey, badminton, wrestling, among others, have been dropped from the programme for the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow, which will be held from July 23 to August 2, 2026.

High on confidence, Akash Deep keyed on for India duty

High on confidence, Akash Deep keyed on for India duty

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

'...when they feel that they need me for any format, they would summon. My job is to perform and be ready for call ups.'

Gill Roars! Joins Legends with Historic Hundred

Gill Roars! Joins Legends with Historic Hundred

Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

Shubman Gill walked out at Edgbaston with questions swirling around his captaincy - and answered them with his bat

'Play both or ...': Kumble's blunt message to Bumrah

'Play both or ...': Kumble's blunt message to Bumrah

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

Kumble suggested that Bumrah could manage his workload by skipping India's upcoming home series instead.

'It Turned Into A Lot Of Abuse...'

'It Turned Into A Lot Of Abuse...'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2025

After hundreds upon hundreds of runs on flat tracks in the ongoing series so far, it took the green top at The Oval to finally produce the best day of the Indian summer, on the fifth and last Friday of the Test series.

India should persist with all-rounder Reddy: Kumble

India should persist with all-rounder Reddy: Kumble

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

Spin great Anil Kumble praised Nitish Kumar Reddy's showing with the ball on Day 1 of the Lord's Test on Thursday.

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.

Captain Gill gets Tendulkar's vote of confidence

Captain Gill gets Tendulkar's vote of confidence

Rediff.com10 Jul 2025

'I think Shubman has done a good job in putting things together and staying calm. You look at him, you always feel that he's not panicking. He is calm.'