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IPL 2026: Praful Hinge: Is This The Greatest IPL Debut?

IPL 2026: Praful Hinge: Is This The Greatest IPL Debut?

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

Dreams are not fragile; they are powerful. So dream big, write your script like Praful Hinge did, and when the moment arrives go for the kill and dominate.

India U20 Women's Team Finalises Squad for AFC Asian Cup Thailand 2026

India U20 Women's Team Finalises Squad for AFC Asian Cup Thailand 2026

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

Joakim Alexandersson, the head coach of the Indian U20 women's team, has announced the 23-member squad for the AFC U20 Asian Cup Thailand 2026. India will face Japan, Australia, and Chinese Taipei in the group stage, aiming for a quarter-final spot and a chance to qualify for the FIFA U20 Women's World Cup Poland 2026.

2-Day Test! Cricket Australia Braces For Aus $10m Loss

2-Day Test! Cricket Australia Braces For Aus $10m Loss

Rediff.com28 Dec 2025

Cricket Australia are bracing for a massive loss of around Aus $10m ($7.72 million), according to media reports in Australia.

IPL 2026: Ajinkya Rahane Faces Backlash Over Captaincy Calls

IPL 2026: Ajinkya Rahane Faces Backlash Over Captaincy Calls

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

Ajinkya Rahane faces criticism for his captaincy decisions and a controversial 'jealousy' remark during IPL 2026, sparking debate among fans and experts.

Indian IT companies to increase acquisition spending to $6.5-7 billion this year

Indian IT companies to increase acquisition spending to $6.5-7 billion this year

Rediff.com6 Apr 2026

Indian IT services companies are set to significantly increase their acquisition spending to $6.5-7 billion this year, up from $5 billion last year, as they seek to boost revenue and capabilities in areas like Cloud, data, enterprise platforms, and AI amidst a challenging economic environment.

Australia in touch with India on Bondi Beach terror attack: MEA

Australia in touch with India on Bondi Beach terror attack: MEA

Rediff.com26 Dec 2025

The Telangana police on December 16 stated that Sajid Akram, one of the accused in the Bondi Beach terror attack in Australia, was originally from Hyderabad, contrary to earlier reports that had identified the attackers as being of Pakistani origin.

Turkey END 24-year wait to reach FIFA World Cup again

Turkey END 24-year wait to reach FIFA World Cup again

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

Turkey has qualified for the 2026 World Cup after a 24-year absence, defeating Kosovo in their playoff final. Kerem Akturkoglu's goal secured the victory, sparking celebrations across Turkey.

IPL 2026: CSK Replace Nathan Ellis with Spencer Johnson

IPL 2026: CSK Replace Nathan Ellis with Spencer Johnson

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

CSK sign Spencer Johnson as replacement for injured Nathan Ellis ahead of IPL 2026, boosting pace attack but leaving death-over concerns.

Iran women's team drama: Players drop asylum bid

Iran women's team drama: Players drop asylum bid

Rediff.com16 Mar 2026

Five members of the Iranian women's football team, who initially sought asylum in Australia, have withdrawn their claims and are returning to Iran.

Green warns Australia against complacency despite Ashes lead

Green warns Australia against complacency despite Ashes lead

Rediff.com14 Dec 2025

England's fightback to draw the last Ashes series 2-2 is a useful reminder to Australia that they cannot afford to take their foot off the gas with a 2-0 lead this time around, Cameron Green said on Sunday.

'It doesn't look great': Australia sweat over Lyon injury

'It doesn't look great': Australia sweat over Lyon injury

Rediff.com21 Dec 2025

During England's run-chase of 435 runs, Lyon had taken three crucial wickets in the second innings and a total of five throughout the game to help his side gain an upper hand.

MCA unveils Ravi Shastri stand, renames Wankhede stadium gates

MCA unveils Ravi Shastri stand, renames Wankhede stadium gates

Rediff.com10 Apr 2026

The Mumbai Cricket Association on Thursday honoured four Indian cricket greats by unveiling a stand and dedicating stadium gates at Wankhede Stadium.

Ganguly Breaks Silence On Eden Gardens Snub: 'Tests Must Be Shared Across India'

Ganguly Breaks Silence On Eden Gardens Snub: 'Tests Must Be Shared Across India'

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly supports the BCCI's decision to host Test matches in new venues like Guwahati and Ranchi, alongside traditional centres.

England reeling; Cummins, Lyon tighten Australia's Ashes grip

England reeling; Cummins, Lyon tighten Australia's Ashes grip

Rediff.com20 Dec 2025

Chasing a world record 435 runs to win, England were reduced to 207 for six at stumps on Day 4 of the third Test, still 228 runs short of victory

ICC T20I Rankings: Smriti Mandhana leads India's charge

ICC T20I Rankings: Smriti Mandhana leads India's charge

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

Smriti Mandhana retains her second spot in the ICC Women's T20I rankings, while Harmanpreet Kaur moves up to 14th. Deepti Sharma also climbs to third in the all-rounders' rankings.

Starc hits back at critics over IPL 2026 late arrival

Starc hits back at critics over IPL 2026 late arrival

Rediff.com28 Mar 2026

Mitchell Starc addresses criticism surrounding his delayed arrival for the IPL, explaining that he is managing an injury and remains committed to Delhi Capitals.

Ryan Williams Describes 'Blurry' Moment After Scoring on India Debut

Ryan Williams Describes 'Blurry' Moment After Scoring on India Debut

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

Australian-born striker Ryan Williams describes his emotions after scoring on his India debut in an Asian Cup qualifying match against Hong Kong.

Anushka Sharma Selected for India's T20I Series Against South Africa

Anushka Sharma Selected for India's T20I Series Against South Africa

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

Anushka Sharma receives her first call-up to the Indian national team for the upcoming five-match T20I series against South Africa. The series is crucial preparation for the T20 World Cup in the UK.

Australia jolted as Hazlewood ruled out of Ashes

Australia jolted as Hazlewood ruled out of Ashes

Rediff.com9 Dec 2025

'We thought he'd play a huge part in the series. But really feel for him that he won't get that opportunity.'

IPL 2026: Finch raises concern over fast-tracking Sooryavanshi into India's senior squad

IPL 2026: Finch raises concern over fast-tracking Sooryavanshi into India's senior squad

Rediff.com15 Apr 2026

Former Australia captain Aaron Finch shares his views on fast-tracking young talent into the Indian cricket team, analyses Arshdeep Singh's bowling, and discusses IPL team strategies.

AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup: India's Quarter-Final Hopes Rest on Victory Against Chinese Taipei

AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup: India's Quarter-Final Hopes Rest on Victory Against Chinese Taipei

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

India U20 Women's team must win against Chinese Taipei to keep their hopes alive for reaching the quarter-finals of the AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup.

India U20 Women Face Chinese Taipei in Crucial Asian Cup Clash

India U20 Women Face Chinese Taipei in Crucial Asian Cup Clash

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

India's U20 women's team must defeat Chinese Taipei in their final Group C match to keep their hopes alive of reaching the quarter-finals of the AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup.

Bollywood Scores Huge In Australia

Bollywood Scores Huge In Australia

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

Indian films are set to cross A$39 million at the Australian box office in 2025, outperforming local cinema and becoming the third-largest after the US and UK.

India to battle defending champions China in Thomas and Uber Cups

India to battle defending champions China in Thomas and Uber Cups

Rediff.com18 Mar 2026

The Indian men's and women's badminton teams face challenging draws in the upcoming Thomas and Uber Cups, with both teams grouped alongside defending champions China.

Sayali Satghare credits hard work for success, sets sights on bigger goals

Sayali Satghare credits hard work for success, sets sights on bigger goals

Rediff.com15 Mar 2026

Sayali Satghare attributes her success to years of dedication and is eager to make a significant impact for India on the international stage and in T20 leagues. She played a key role in Royal Challengers Bengaluru's WPL victory and made her Test debut this month.

Formula One: Max Verstappen asks journalist to get out of media briefing

Formula One: Max Verstappen asks journalist to get out of media briefing

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

Max Verstappen asked a journalist to leave his Thursday media briefing at the Japanese Grand Prix, with the Dutchman still upset over a question asked by the same reporter in December about an incident that potentially cost him a fifth straight drivers' title.

IPL 2026: How Does Shami Keep Coming Back Stronger?

IPL 2026: How Does Shami Keep Coming Back Stronger?

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

Mohammed Shami's exceptional spell of 4-0-9-2 was instrumental in Lucknow Super Giants' five-wicket victory over Mohammed Shami's brilliance lies not in pace alone, but in precision, resilience, and an unrelenting hunger to return stronger.

25 Years Of Kolkata Test: V V S Laxman Recalls 'Forever Special' Stand With Dravid

25 Years Of Kolkata Test: V V S Laxman Recalls 'Forever Special' Stand With Dravid

Rediff.com14 Mar 2026

V V S Laxman reflects on his historic partnership with Rahul Dravid during the 2001 Kolkata Test, which helped India recover from a follow-on to win the Test match against a dominant Australian team.

IPL 2026: Dream Debuts! Hinge, Hussain Power SRH to 57-Run Win

IPL 2026: Dream Debuts! Hinge, Hussain Power SRH to 57-Run Win

Rediff.com13 Apr 2026

Debutant Praful Hinge scripts IPL history with three wickets in the first over as Sunrisers Hyderabad beat Rajasthan Royals by 57 runs; Ishan Kishan stars with a blazing 91.

India to battle defending champions China in 2026 Thomas and Uber Cup

India to battle defending champions China in 2026 Thomas and Uber Cup

Rediff.com18 Mar 2026

India's men's and women's badminton teams face a challenging draw alongside defending champions China in the 2026 Thomas and Uber Cup, to be held in Horsens, Denmark.

Australia drop squad for 2nd Ashes Test

Australia drop squad for 2nd Ashes Test

Rediff.com28 Nov 2025

Cummins has been sidelined with a lumbar stress injury since Australia swept West Indies in the Caribbean in July.

CSK Inducts Suresh Raina And Matthew Hayden Into First-Ever Hall Of Fame

CSK Inducts Suresh Raina And Matthew Hayden Into First-Ever Hall Of Fame

Rediff.com22 Mar 2026

Chennai Super Kings have inducted Suresh Raina and Matthew Hayden into their Hall of Fame, celebrating their contributions to the franchise's success.

India U17 Team Gears Up for AFC U17 Asian Cup with International Friendlies

India U17 Team Gears Up for AFC U17 Asian Cup with International Friendlies

Rediff.com22 Mar 2026

The Indian U17 men's football team is set to play friendly matches against Thailand, Indonesia, and Korea Republic in Thailand as part of their preparations for the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026.

India U20 Women's Team Confident Ahead of AFC Asian Cup

India U20 Women's Team Confident Ahead of AFC Asian Cup

Rediff.com22 Mar 2026

India U20 women's team head coach Joakim Alexandersson expresses confidence in his team's progress ahead of the AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup in Thailand, highlighting improvements in ball movement, passing, and defensive organisation.

Indian-origin duo in Australia's U19 WC squad

Indian-origin duo in Australia's U19 WC squad

Rediff.com11 Dec 2025

Two Indian origin players -- Aryan Sharma and John James -- have been named in Australia's 15-member squad for the men's U-19 World Cup scheduled to be held in Namibia and Zimbabwe from January 15 to February 6.

PIX: Australia crush England to retain Ashes with 82-run win

PIX: Australia crush England to retain Ashes with 82-run win

Rediff.com21 Dec 2025

IMAGES from Day 5 of the 3rd Ashes Test in Adelaide on Sunday.

Trump Has Forced The World Into New Reality

Trump Has Forced The World Into New Reality

Rediff.com11 Apr 2026

America's population and its media and its democratic structures seem fine with this, which is why Trump continues as he does, asserts Aakar Patel.

Smith back as Australia pick all-pace attack for Boxing Day Test

Smith back as Australia pick all-pace attack for Boxing Day Test

Rediff.com25 Dec 2025

Steve Smith returns to action in the Boxing Day Test against England as Australia opted to include four fast bowlers in their 12-man squad.

C D Gopinath's Death Ends Cricket's Historic Chapter

C D Gopinath's Death Ends Cricket's Historic Chapter

Rediff.com10 Apr 2026

C D Gopinath was a member of the team that secured India's first-ever Test victory in 1952, beating England by an innings and eight runs--his contribution being a valuable 35 runs. Little did I imagine that within months of putting his journey into words as the oldest living Indian cricketer, he would pass away on April 9, 2026, at the age of 96.

Matthew Hayden lauds Shubman Gill's leadership and batting prowess

Matthew Hayden lauds Shubman Gill's leadership and batting prowess

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

Gujarat Titans batting coach Matthew Hayden praises Shubman Gill's clarity, confidence, and leadership skills ahead of their IPL 2026 opener against Punjab Kings.