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Akash Deep set for Test comeback as India pick New Zealand tour squads

Akash Deep set for Test comeback as India pick New Zealand tour squads

Rediff.com5 Oct 2026

Fast bowler Akash Deep is expected to be recalled to India's Test squad for the upcoming New Zealand tour, following a successful return to domestic cricket after a seven-month injury layoff. The selection committee is also set to pick squads for T20Is, ODIs, and India A's shadow tour.

Meet Kumar Kushagra, India's Latest ODI Pick

Meet Kumar Kushagra, India's Latest ODI Pick

Rediff.com5 days ago

From a Duleep Trophy hundred to a Player of the Match performance against Australia A, Kumar Kushagra's recent form has earned him his first India call-up.

Bhuvneshwar back after 4 years! Picked in Indian team for New Zealand T20Is

Bhuvneshwar back after 4 years! Picked in Indian team for New Zealand T20Is

Rediff.com6 Oct 2026

Bhuvneshwar Kumar was the surprise inclusion in the Indian team for the upcoming T20I series in New Zealand starting later this month.

New Zealand Pick Allen, Ferguson, Seifert For India ODIs; Ravindra Returns

New Zealand Pick Allen, Ferguson, Seifert For India ODIs; Ravindra Returns

Rediff.com11 Oct 2026

New Zealand has announced the return of Finn Allen, Lockie Ferguson, and Tim Seifert to their One-Day International squad for the upcoming home series against India, with coach Rob Walter emphasising the importance of these matches for World Cup preparations.

Glenn Maxwell picks Virat Kohli as ODI cricket's 'best-ever'

Glenn Maxwell picks Virat Kohli as ODI cricket's 'best-ever'

Rediff.com4 Sep 2026

Glenn Maxwell has named Virat Kohli the best-ever ODI batter, praising his exceptional timing, control and gap-finding ability while highlighting his remarkable record in successful run-chases.

How To Pick The Right Broker

How To Pick The Right Broker

Rediff.com15 Sep 2026

Investors opening new brokerage accounts must choose a broker suited to their style.

Cong rejigs UP team; picks Aradhana Misra as new chief, Masood working prez

Cong rejigs UP team; picks Aradhana Misra as new chief, Masood working prez

Rediff.com3 Oct 2026

The Congress party has announced a significant organisational reshuffle in its Uttar Pradesh unit, appointing Aradhana Misra-Mona as president and Imran Masood as working president. This strategic move comes ahead of the state assembly elections next year and aims to strike a social balance while strengthening the party's position in the crucial state.

Niraj picked rifle over college, came home with Asiad silver

Niraj picked rifle over college, came home with Asiad silver

Rediff.com25 Sep 2026

Indian shooter Niraj Kumar, a silver medallist in the men's 50m rifle 3 positions team event at the Asian Games, shared his joy and the sacrifices he made for his sport. He recounted choosing shooting over academics, asking his parents to buy him equipment, and expressed gratitude for the support from the Sports Authority of India (SAI) and the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS). He also reflected on his Asian Games debut and future aspirations for an individual medal.

Greatest Indian cricketer: Ashwin picks Sachin Tendulkar as No. 1

Greatest Indian cricketer: Ashwin picks Sachin Tendulkar as No. 1

Rediff.com29 Aug 2026

Ravichandran Ashwin crowned Sachin Tendulkar India's greatest cricketer in his all-time bracket, while making surprise calls by choosing Sehwag over Dhoni and Bumrah over Virat Kohli.

India Call Up Bhuvneshwar for Decider After Arshdeep's Shoulder Injury

India Call Up Bhuvneshwar for Decider After Arshdeep's Shoulder Injury

Rediff.com6 days ago

India have added veteran pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar as cover for Arshdeep Singh ahead of the fifth T20I against West Indies at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium.

West Bengal bypoll: After Cong's Nandigram pick, Independent candidate arrested

West Bengal bypoll: After Cong's Nandigram pick, Independent candidate arrested

Rediff.com20 Sep 2026

An Independent candidate for the Rejinagar assembly bypoll in West Bengal, Saiful Islam, was arrested in a five-year-old case related to a clash during the 2021 state elections. This follows another bypoll nominee's arrest, highlighting pre-election tensions. The AJUP chief also faces a notice, and a party secretary was arrested with illegal arms and fake currency.

Record-Breaking Performance: India's Para-Athletes Secure 22 Medals

Record-Breaking Performance: India's Para-Athletes Secure 22 Medals

Rediff.com22 hours ago

India's track and field contingent delivered a stellar performance at the Asian Para Games, securing 22 medals, including five gold, and propelling the nation to fifth in the overall standings. Sprinter Simran, high-jumper Praveen Kumar, and shot-putter Sachin Khilari notably set new Games records, contributing significantly to India's medal tally across various para-sports.

Is Dube A Better Option Than Reddy In New Zealand?

Is Dube A Better Option Than Reddy In New Zealand?

Rediff.com5 hours ago

'There is more trust in Shivam Dube because he has done it for India. Nitish Kumar Reddy has bowled well for SRH, but so far for India in T20Is, unfortunately, he hasn't played that role yet.'

How Panchkula Police Uncovered An ATM Card Swapping Racket

How Panchkula Police Uncovered An ATM Card Swapping Racket

Rediff.com6 days ago

Panchkula police have busted a cyber-fraud gang, arresting two individuals, Manoj Kumar and Anil, for allegedly targeting elderly and less-educated people. The accused tricked victims into revealing ATM PINs, swapped their cards, and withdrew money. Police recovered 70 ATM cards, a POS machine, and mobile phones, with further investigation underway to identify other gang members and affected ATMs in Haryana and Delhi.

Direct Tax Collection Jumps 13.21% to Rs 13.38 Lakh Crore by Mid-October

Direct Tax Collection Jumps 13.21% to Rs 13.38 Lakh Crore by Mid-October

Rediff.com7 days ago

India's net direct tax collection witnessed a robust 13.21 per cent increase, reaching approximately Rs 13.38 lakh crore between April 1 and October 14, primarily fuelled by a strong performance in corporate tax mop-up.

12 UP ex-cops booked over 1991 staged encounter, false robbery case

12 UP ex-cops booked over 1991 staged encounter, false robbery case

Rediff.com2 days ago

Twelve retired police personnel in Kanpur have been booked 35 years after a CB-CID inquiry revealed they allegedly falsely implicated 12 men in a robbery case following a staged police encounter in 1991. The FIR, registered on Tuesday, includes charges of fabrication of evidence and wrongful confinement. The original complaint stemmed from a dispute over a plot of land, leading to the alleged framing of Rakesh Pathak and his associates.

How To Pick The Right BAF

How To Pick The Right BAF

Rediff.com4 Sep 2026

BAFs seek to offer a smoother experience across market cycles, not the full upside of a bull market.

Lad leads Mumbai's Ranji fight as Jaiswal falls for a duck

Lad leads Mumbai's Ranji fight as Jaiswal falls for a duck

Rediff.com11 Oct 2026

Skipper Siddhesh Lad's unbeaten 80 and Musheer Khan's 65 guided Mumbai to 249 for five against Chandigarh. Karan Lamba's unbeaten 103 and Rohan Rajbar's 95 propelled Rajasthan to 286 for 4 against Tamil Nadu. Elsewhere, Anshul Kamboj took four wickets for Haryana, and Devendra Singh Bora claimed five wickets for Uttarakhand.

ISL: Mohun Bagan stage comeback to sink Sporting Delhi

ISL: Mohun Bagan stage comeback to sink Sporting Delhi

Rediff.com5 days ago

Mohun Bagan Super Giant secured a 2-1 comeback victory against Sporting Club Delhi in an Indian Super League match on Friday. After conceding a goal in the first half, Mohun Bagan scored twice through Lee Erwin and Miguel Figueira after the break to clinch the win.

Ashwin backs in-form Windies skipper Shai Hope for IPL, says RCB could be an option

Ashwin backs in-form Windies skipper Shai Hope for IPL, says RCB could be an option

Rediff.com6 days ago

Ravichandran Ashwin backs in-form West Indies skipper Shai Hope for an IPL contract, identifying defending champions RCB as a potential fit despite concerns over overseas combinations and batting position.

Ex-bureaucrat 'picked up' by Delhi police kept incommunicado for hours

Ex-bureaucrat 'picked up' by Delhi police kept incommunicado for hours

Rediff.com3 Sep 2026

Former bureaucrat Ashish Joshi has claimed that Delhi Police questioned him for nearly nine hours over social media posts concerning the Election Commission of India, and did not allow him to inform his wife about his whereabouts for several hours, alleging a "blatant violation" of Supreme Court guidelines.

Ranji Trophy: Juyal, Patidar, Samarth centuries headline Day 2 action

Ranji Trophy: Juyal, Patidar, Samarth centuries headline Day 2 action

Rediff.com2 days ago

Captain Aryan Juyal's unbeaten 60 helped Uttar Pradesh recover against Goa, while Rajat Patidar's 107* put Madhya Pradesh in control against Puducherry, and Ravikumar Samarth's 133 kept Vidarbha in contention against Jammu & Kashmir in the Ranji Trophy.

Koffee With Karan: Did Vijay 'Humiliate' Rashmika?

Koffee With Karan: Did Vijay 'Humiliate' Rashmika?

Rediff.com4 hours ago

'If you look back at my interviews, I talk about love almost with a sense of disrespect and disbelief, like 'I don't believe in this concept', which was immature of me because I've been blessed with so much beautiful love.'

'He Can't Walk In Right Now': Captain Shreyas' Big Statement On Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

'He Can't Walk In Right Now': Captain Shreyas' Big Statement On Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

Rediff.com1 days ago

India's T20 captain Shreyas Iyer stated that young batting talent Vaibhav Sooryavanshi cannot immediately join the playing XI due to the consistent performance of current openers Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson, who were instrumental in India's T20I World Cup win.

Active Vs Passive Funds: How To Choose?

Active Vs Passive Funds: How To Choose?

Rediff.com6 days ago

Active and passive funds offer different advantages across market-cap segments, making a mix of both a sensible portfolio strategy.

'Shami Doesn't Need to Prove Himself'

'Shami Doesn't Need to Prove Himself'

Rediff.com5 days ago

Former chief selector M S K Prasad wants Mohammed Shami considered for the New Zealand series and the 2027 ODI World Cup while former bowling coach Bharat Arun says the pacer has nothing left to prove.

Why Google Picked 4 Indian Startups For Climate AI Programme

Why Google Picked 4 Indian Startups For Climate AI Programme

Rediff.com15 Sep 2026

Google has chosen four Indian startups -- Terrastack, Varaha Climate, Farmers for Forests, and Climitra Carbon -- for its inaugural Google DeepMind Accelerator: AI for the Planet programme.

Allen, Phillips Power NZ to Huge Total As India's Bowlers Struggle

Allen, Phillips Power NZ to Huge Total As India's Bowlers Struggle

Rediff.com1 hour ago

Finn Allen and Glenn Phillips delivered destructive performances, scoring 45 off 24 and 82 not out off 40 respectively, to propel New Zealand to a formidable 225/8 against India in the first T20 International in Christchurch.

Ashwin baffled by Kuldeep's exclusion, says India's decision lacks common sense

Ashwin baffled by Kuldeep's exclusion, says India's decision lacks common sense

Rediff.com6 days ago

Former India spinner R Ashwin has criticised the team management's decision to drop left-arm wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav from the playing eleven during the ongoing T20I series against the West Indies. Ashwin stated that the decision lacked common sense, especially given Kuldeep's previous performance and the West Indies batters' struggles against him. He believes Kuldeep's presence could have significantly impacted the game's outcome.

Bengal begin Ranji Trophy campaign with convincing win over Delhi

Bengal begin Ranji Trophy campaign with convincing win over Delhi

Rediff.com7 days ago

Bengal secured a dominant nine-wicket victory over Delhi in their Ranji Trophy Group C opener after bowling out the visitors for 277 in their second innings. Delhi captain Ayush Badoni top-scored with 85, but Bengal chased down the target of 89 comfortably. In another Group C match, Gujarat defeated Odisha by 10 wickets, powered by Siddharth Desai's five-wicket haul, while Jharkhand and Kerala played out a draw.

Bhuvi Could Be Key In New Zealand Series

Bhuvi Could Be Key In New Zealand Series

Rediff.com1 days ago

'Bhuvi should be the first choice with the new ball, based on the conditions, because of the skill he possesses of swinging the ball.'

Ranji Trophy: Thyagarajann stars as Hyderabad Secure Innings Win Over Tripura

Ranji Trophy: Thyagarajann stars as Hyderabad Secure Innings Win Over Tripura

Rediff.com13 Oct 2026

Hyderabad secured an innings and 40-run victory over Tripura on the third day of their Ranji Trophy 2026-27 Elite Group B match. Pacers Tanay Thyagarajan and Mohammad Siraj led the bowling attack, bundling out Tripura for 120 in their second innings. Hyderabad earned seven points from the match, including a bonus point.

Chouhan Leads Indian Charge At DP World India Championship

Chouhan Leads Indian Charge At DP World India Championship

Rediff.com6 days ago

Om Prakash Chouhan is the best-placed Indian golfer, tied fifth, after carding a four-under 68 on the rain-affected opening day of the USD 4 million DP World India Championship at Delhi Golf Club. Play was suspended due to darkness, with Denmark's Niklas Nrgaard leading.

Land Dispute Led To Kishtwar SPO's Murder, Father-Son Duo Held

Land Dispute Led To Kishtwar SPO's Murder, Father-Son Duo Held

Rediff.com3 days ago

A father and son have been arrested in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district for the murder of a Special Police Officer (SPO), Bashir Ahmad. A land dispute is suspected to be the motive behind the killing, and the deceased's service weapon was also recovered.

Tiger Shroff attack: 2 women among 5 more arrested for arms smuggling

Tiger Shroff attack: 2 women among 5 more arrested for arms smuggling

Rediff.com21 hours ago

Mumbai Police have arrested five more individuals from Haryana and Uttar Pradesh in connection with the firing incident at actor Tiger Shroff's car, bringing the total arrests to eight. The investigation is now focusing on unravelling a wider firearm-supplying network, with details emerging about how weapons were procured from Amritsar and smuggled to Mumbai by train.

Dussehra 2026: Wear Colours You Missed In Navratri

Dussehra 2026: Wear Colours You Missed In Navratri

Rediff.com2 days ago

Nine days of Navratri, nine days of dressing up, and probably a wardrobe full of the usual festive colours. But who says the fashion fun has to stop there?

Will Australia change their batting order after Durban win?

Will Australia change their batting order after Durban win?

Rediff.com7 days ago

Australia's cricket coach Andrew McDonald indicated that selectors remain open to further changes in the batting order for the second Test against South Africa, depending on the pitch conditions in Gqeberha. This follows a successful, albeit surprising, lineup in the first Test where Nic Maddinson opened and Matt Renshaw excelled at number five. While former captain Steve Waugh urged consistency, McDonald emphasised the panel's flexible approach. The team is also monitoring the fitness of Cameron Green and Josh Inglis.

'This Is Worse Than The Emergency'

'This Is Worse Than The Emergency'

Rediff.com11 Oct 2026

'Fifty thousand policemen were deployed; the entire New Delhi district was under siege. It shows how scared they are.'

Priyansh opens up after missing Ranji double ton by 1 run

Priyansh opens up after missing Ranji double ton by 1 run

Rediff.com16 hours ago

Young Delhi opener Priyansh Arya scored a magnificent 199 against Gujarat in the Ranji Trophy Elite Group C match, helping Delhi secure a crucial first-innings lead in the drawn game. Captain Ayush Badoni also contributed with 217, while Hrithik Shokeen took five wickets for Delhi. Arya expressed satisfaction with his knock and highlighted the importance of domestic cricket.

Ranji Trophy: Rain, bad light rescue defending champions J&K from defeat against MP

Ranji Trophy: Rain, bad light rescue defending champions J&K from defeat against MP

Rediff.com7 days ago

Defending champions Jammu and Kashmir managed to secure a draw against Madhya Pradesh in their Ranji Trophy Group A opener. Rain and bad light intervened on the final day, preventing Madhya Pradesh from pushing for a victory after J&K were left reeling at 88 for seven chasing 326.