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F1: Piastri takes dominant sprint pole in Belgium

F1: Piastri takes dominant sprint pole in Belgium

Rediff.com25 Jul 2025

Red Bull's reigning champion Max Verstappen will join the Australian on the front row.

Pakistan suffer bitter injury blow ahead of Asia Cup

Pakistan suffer bitter injury blow ahead of Asia Cup

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

Pakistan's white-ball vice-captain Shadab faces lengthy layoff due to shoulder injury

A Decade of Test Thrillers: Close Calls & Classics

A Decade of Test Thrillers: Close Calls & Classics

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

A look back at a few memorable showdowns in the last decade and half that had the quintessential crests and troughs of Test cricket.

Consistent Jadeja has been exceptional with the bat: Kumble

Consistent Jadeja has been exceptional with the bat: Kumble

Rediff.com13 Jul 2025

Spin great Anil Kumble heaped praise on Ravindra Jadeja for his consistency and growing maturity with the bat.

'Kohli has issues against spin but he is not the only one'

'Kohli has issues against spin but he is not the only one'

Rediff.com27 Oct 2024

Virat Kohli has succumbed to spin three times in the first two Tests, while scoring just 68 runs in four innings.

27 Wickets to spin: India's nightmare series

27 Wickets to spin: India's nightmare series

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

Spinners became India's worst nightmare in their first bilateral series defeat against Sri Lanka since 1997.

Why India-Pak clash in Asia Cup will go on as planned

Why India-Pak clash in Asia Cup will go on as planned

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

In multilateral contests, it would go by the Olympic Charter, which prohibits any discrimination based on political issues, which is why the government has stated that it would not stop Pakistan from coming to India for international events.

When Wadekar and spinners helped India conquer England

When Wadekar and spinners helped India conquer England

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

Here is a look back at India's hard-fought 1-0 series win in England, 54 years back.

From Badla To Jane Street: Market Tricks Haunt Again

From Badla To Jane Street: Market Tricks Haunt Again

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

Jane Street could do what they did because of the most fundamental flaw in the Indian stock market: a fragmented, fractured, fissured, fistula-ed liquidity stream, points out Shankar Sharma.

Mumbai spin great Shivalkar passes into the ages

Mumbai spin great Shivalkar passes into the ages

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

Padmakar Shivalkar played 124 first class matches and claimed 589 wickets at 19.69 in a career spanning nearly 25 years from 1961/62 to 1987/88.

'India's batters are ready for any spin challenge'

'India's batters are ready for any spin challenge'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

Gautam Gambhir on Wednesday dismissed concerns surrounding Indian batters' recent struggle against quality spin bowling, saying that the line-up has enough firepower to take on the best in the world.

'We were cheated by...': Manjrekar slams Manchester weather

'We were cheated by...': Manjrekar slams Manchester weather

Rediff.com25 Jul 2025

India may have made tactical errors, but former cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar believes the bigger culprit was the weather.

Shami named in Bengal's probables, eyes domestic return

Shami named in Bengal's probables, eyes domestic return

Rediff.com19 Jul 2025

Mohammed Shami, who has been out of action since IPL 2025 and is not part of India's ongoing Test tour of England, was named in Bengal's 50-member list of probables for the upcoming domestic season.

How Kiwis plan to counter India's spin threat

How Kiwis plan to counter India's spin threat

Rediff.com1 Mar 2025

New Zealand batter Glenn Phillips played down any talks of India getting an advantage by playing all their Champions Trophy matches in Dubai.

Can New Zealand's spin-taming skills triumph in Pune?

Can New Zealand's spin-taming skills triumph in Pune?

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

New Zealand must adapt quickly, says Daryl Mitchell as spin-friendly surface beckons at Pune

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.'

Team India Energised For Edgbaston!

Team India Energised For Edgbaston!

Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

All eyes were on pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, who participated in the training session, though his availability for the match is a big doubt.

From Boys To Men: India's Brave English Summer

From Boys To Men: India's Brave English Summer

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

Here are the crunch moments that were series-defining and the contributions of the players who came of age during the English summer.

Bumrah roars in the nets

Bumrah roars in the nets

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

In the team's first session ahead of the third Test, Bumrah seemed to be good spirits, constantly chatting with fellow teammates and at times with the travelling Indian media.

Smith returns as Aus announce team for 2nd Test vs WI

Smith returns as Aus announce team for 2nd Test vs WI

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

Smith dislocated his right little finger in last month's World Test Championship final and will be required to wear a splint for five weeks, Cricket Australia said.

Why Kuldeep can't play yet... Morkel explains the snub

Why Kuldeep can't play yet... Morkel explains the snub

Rediff.com26 Jul 2025

Calling Kuldeep a world-class spinner, Morkel said India are trying to fit the wily operator into the side. He can now only play the last Test at The Oval from July 31.

Bumrah is back - 'They should be worried'

Bumrah is back - 'They should be worried'

Rediff.com10 Jul 2025

Varun Aaron said that the England batting unit is not going to be "very comfortable" heading into the third Test against India at Lord's

'All India Radio Is No Underdog'

'All India Radio Is No Underdog'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

'The largest listenership for Vividh Bharati outside the country is in Spain.' 'The labourers who go there for the tomato-picking season feel cut off from their country and listen to Vividh Bharati to overcome their loneliness.'

'I would've picked Kuldeep for first Test'

'I would've picked Kuldeep for first Test'

Rediff.com20 Jun 2025

Engineer surprised by Kuldeep's omission from 1st Test, says he should be playing all matches

'Kuldeep should've played 2-3 Tests'

'Kuldeep should've played 2-3 Tests'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

Former captain Sourav Ganguly on Thursday said India may have missed a trick by not playing Kuldeep Yadav at Lord's and Manchester, as quality spinners come to the fore on the last two days of a Test match.

Ravindra Jadeja Shares 'Good Vibes' From London

Ravindra Jadeja Shares 'Good Vibes' From London

Rediff.com8 Jun 2025

India's star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja enjoyed a leisurely stroll through his favourite city, London.

Why Kiara, Tejasswi, Donal Adore This Trend

Why Kiara, Tejasswi, Donal Adore This Trend

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

Whether it's florals, pleats or bold solids, these breezy dresses are redefining casual glam.

'Weighed risk & reward...' Stokes on missing 5th Test

'Weighed risk & reward...' Stokes on missing 5th Test

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

Stokes, the leading wicket-taker of the series with 17 scalps, will be a mere spectator at The Oval, robbing the series finale of his charismatic on-field presence.

India's spin dilemma: Will they play three pacers?

India's spin dilemma: Will they play three pacers?

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

The first Test, beginning in Chennai on Thursday, is expected to be played on the red-soil trampoline which often offers good purchase to pacers, but the black-soil composition is more likely to assist the spinners.

4th Test Takeaways: The Highs and Lows

4th Test Takeaways: The Highs and Lows

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

Led by Shubman Gill, a defiant India put on a mentally strong and technically disciplined response to keep the series alive with England 2-1 up. While there were plenty of positives to take forward, a few concerns continue to linger as the series heads to a decider at The Oval.

Enjoy An Action-Packed OTT Weekend

Enjoy An Action-Packed OTT Weekend

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

Action, romance, comedy, drama unlimited on OTT this week, lists Sukanya Verma.

India play for pride as trial by spin awaits in Mumbai

India play for pride as trial by spin awaits in Mumbai

Rediff.com31 Oct 2024

A turner in Pune exposed the soft underbelly of Indian batters' technique against slow bowling but as per the current team's philosophy, it has decided to take the bull by its horns by asking for a turner where the ball might turn at right angles from first hour.

Remembering Dilip Doshi, A Spinner Par Excellence

Remembering Dilip Doshi, A Spinner Par Excellence

Rediff.com24 Jun 2025

Dilip Doshi had great success on Indian tracks but it was the tour of Australia in 1980-81 where he picked up 11 wickets (6 in Adelaide and 5 in Melbourne) in more than 150-plus overs on non-responsive pitches.

'It Must Have Been Hellish In The Cockpit'

'It Must Have Been Hellish In The Cockpit'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2025

'Visualise those 15 to 18 seconds: Fully loaded aircraft, pilot manually controlling with both hands (no autopilot immediately after takeoff), looking forward while switches are behind.'

Big upsets at Wimbledon!

Big upsets at Wimbledon!

Rediff.com5 Jul 2025

Defending champion Krejcikova knocked out by Navarro

First-ever T20I series win for Indian women vs England

First-ever T20I series win for Indian women vs England

Rediff.com10 Jul 2025

India took an unassailable 3-1 lead in the five-match series, with the final game scheduled to be played in Birmingham on Saturday.

'Gill is not an auto-pilot captain, which I admire'

'Gill is not an auto-pilot captain, which I admire'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2025

Former India cricketer Arun Lal believes captain Shubman Gill's patience and self-assurance are rubbing off on the group.

Shastri's Fab 5: Icons Who Redefined Indian Cricket

Shastri's Fab 5: Icons Who Redefined Indian Cricket

Rediff.com23 Jul 2025

On the podcast, Shastri named Gavaskar, Kapil Dev, Sachin Tendulkar, MS Dhoni, and Virat Kohli in his top five.

India vs Pakistan called off! All about WCL controversy

India vs Pakistan called off! All about WCL controversy

Rediff.com20 Jul 2025

A veterans' cricket match involving India and Pakistan in the World Championship of Legends in London on Sunday has been cancelled after Indian players, including Shikhar Dhawan, refused to be a part of it citing the Pahalgam terror attack in April.

No Chinks Found In Prince Gill's Armour

No Chinks Found In Prince Gill's Armour

Rediff.com6 Jul 2025

'...he's not shown any obvious signs of dismissal and he's played stylishly.'