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All Eyes on Vice-Captain Iyer as Twin Milestones Beckon

All Eyes on Vice-Captain Iyer as Twin Milestones Beckon

Rediff.com18 Oct 2025

The Mumbai batter was India's top run-getter and the second-highest overall in the Champions Trophy 2025, scoring 243 runs in five matches at an average of 48.60, including two fifties and a top score of 79, playing a crucial role in India's second straight white-ball title.

Indian team disrespected cricket: Pakistan captain Salman

Indian team disrespected cricket: Pakistan captain Salman

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

Salman Ali Agha feels that Indian team's 'No Handshake' policy while playing Pakistan in the Asia Cup was "disrespectful" to the game.

'Smriti and Shafali didn't let Harleen bat'

'Smriti and Shafali didn't let Harleen bat'

Rediff.com29 Dec 2025

Harmanpreet Kaur admits being concerned over India's over-rate during fourth T20I

Who is Satadru Dutta? The man behind Messi's India Tour

Who is Satadru Dutta? The man behind Messi's India Tour

Rediff.com13 Dec 2025

Satadru Dutta's rise was swift and ambitious. But that journey took a dramatic nosedive on Saturday.

Paes, Gopichand to join PM Modi in VBYLD 2026

Paes, Gopichand to join PM Modi in VBYLD 2026

Rediff.com30 Dec 2025

The Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue is a flagship initiative of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports aimed at giving India's youth a "meaningful role in shaping the vision of a Viksit Bharat".

'If India, Pakistan Don't Meet Every Time, So Be It'

'If India, Pakistan Don't Meet Every Time, So Be It'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2025

'The time has come to let cricket's oldest rivalry occur naturally, not by design.'

Messi Returns To India But Won't Kick A Ball

Messi Returns To India But Won't Kick A Ball

Rediff.com12 Dec 2025

Eight-time Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi is not scheduled to play serious football on the 'G.O.A.T. India Tour 2025'.

Alastair Cook slams McCullum, Stokes for 'downward trend'

Alastair Cook slams McCullum, Stokes for 'downward trend'

Rediff.com27 Dec 2025

Batting great Alistair Cook says England's 2-2 home series draw against Shubman Gill-led India was against "not a great Indian side", flagging concerns over the team's preparation for the Ashes.

Shan Masood breaks Inzamam's FC record

Shan Masood breaks Inzamam's FC record

Rediff.com29 Dec 2025

The Board wanted him to cut short his career to accept the full time post after appointing him consultant of international cricket and players relations this year.

Suryakumar can win you 5 out 5 games alone: Dube

Suryakumar can win you 5 out 5 games alone: Dube

Rediff.com16 Dec 2025

Runs have dried up for Suryakumar, with his last T20I fifty coming back in October 2024. With the World Cup less than two months away, the pressure has begun to mount.

Rahul Or Pant? India Face Tricky ODI Selection Dilemma

Rahul Or Pant? India Face Tricky ODI Selection Dilemma

Rediff.com28 Nov 2025

Rishabh Pant's place in the playing eleven is far from guaranteed, while Washington Sundar and Nitish Kumar Reddy are locked in a tight contest for the additional all-rounder's slot as India confront several selection dilemmas ahead of the first ODI against South Africa in Ranchi.

Rashid leads as Afghanistan recall Naveen, Naib for T20 WC

Rashid leads as Afghanistan recall Naveen, Naib for T20 WC

Rediff.com31 Dec 2025

Afghanistan will begin their World Cup campaign against New Zealand on February 8 in Chennai.

Not pitch-perfect: Italy carry cricket hopes of soccer nation

Not pitch-perfect: Italy carry cricket hopes of soccer nation

Rediff.com9 Jan 2026

Italy are gearing up for their Twenty20 World Cup debut, hoping a strong showing next month will help the sport break into popular culture in a soccer-obsessed nation that does not have a natural cricket pitch.

Kumble's warning to KKR: Don't waste Cameron Green

Kumble's warning to KKR: Don't waste Cameron Green

Rediff.com16 Dec 2025

Kumble felt that Green would be most effective at the top of the order rather than in a finisher's role.

Cummins doubtful for T20 World Cup?

Cummins doubtful for T20 World Cup?

Rediff.com24 Dec 2025

Australia skipper Pat Cummins' chances of playing at next year's T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka are "quite grey at the moment" as he battles a back stress issue that has affected his participation in the ongoing Ashes series against England.

No surprises likely, but T20 WC could be SKY's last

No surprises likely, but T20 WC could be SKY's last

Rediff.com19 Dec 2025

Skipper Suryakumar Yadav and his deputy Shubman Gill's indifferent form is a massive concern but the national selection committee is unlikely to make any shocking changes when it picks the 15-member squad for next year's T20 World Cup in Mumbai on Saturday.

Harmanpreet has another 4-5 years of cricket left in her: Jhulan

Harmanpreet has another 4-5 years of cricket left in her: Jhulan

Rediff.com7 Jan 2026

Harman's record as captain untouchable, she has another 4-5 years to offer: Jhulan Goswami

Kho Kho World Cup: Prateek, Priyanka named India captains

Kho Kho World Cup: Prateek, Priyanka named India captains

Rediff.com9 Jan 2025

Prateek Waikar will captain the India men's team, while Priyanka Ingle will lead the women's side in the inaugural Kho Kho World Cup

When India Last Won A Test After Conceding 400-Plus

When India Last Won A Test After Conceding 400-Plus

Rediff.com23 Nov 2025

India can draw inspiration from their stunning comeback in the 2016 Chennai Test against England when they triumphed despite conceding 400-plus in the first innings.

Images That Defined 2025

Images That Defined 2025

Rediff.com29 Dec 2025

Captured in powerful images and unforgettable moments, 2025 emerged as a turning point in global affairs. These images tell the defining stories that shaped the world across continents.

India women fined after ODI series defeat vs Australia

India women fined after ODI series defeat vs Australia

Rediff.com23 Sep 2025

The Indian women's cricket team was fined 10 per cent of its match fee for maintaining a slow over-rate against Australia in the third ODI.

Azlan Shah Cup: Selvam's strike helps India edge New Zealand

Azlan Shah Cup: Selvam's strike helps India edge New Zealand

Rediff.com27 Nov 2025

Selvam Karthi produced the winning goal in the last quarter as India defeated New Zealand 3-2 in the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup.

'Saath Mein Jeetenge': Team India's New Victory Tune!

'Saath Mein Jeetenge': Team India's New Victory Tune!

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

The victorous Indian team sung a new victory anthem to celebrate winning their first World Cup.

Cummins to miss rest of Ashes, Smith takes charge

Cummins to miss rest of Ashes, Smith takes charge

Rediff.com23 Dec 2025

Spinner Todd Murphy has been called into the Australia squad in place of the injured Nathan Lyon for this week's fourth Ashes Test, while captain Pat Cummins will skip the rest of the series as his back issue is managed.

Why Isn't Rabada Playing in Kolkata Test?

Why Isn't Rabada Playing in Kolkata Test?

Rediff.com14 Nov 2025

South Africa were dealt a major blow before the first ball was even bowled, with pace ace Kagiso Rabada ruled out of the opening Test against India due to a rib injury.

'It was clear...': Ashwin on Gill's exit, Sanju's entry

'It was clear...': Ashwin on Gill's exit, Sanju's entry

Rediff.com20 Dec 2025

Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin believes Shubman Gill's injury during the South Africa T20I series earlier this month was the moment when India's World Cup opening combination became clear.

'Not ideal': Stokes, Smith slam chaotic MCG pitch

'Not ideal': Stokes, Smith slam chaotic MCG pitch

Rediff.com27 Dec 2025

No fewer than 36 wickets fell during two chaotic days in the fourth Ashes Test, leaving the captains of both Australia and England unimpressed with the Melbourne Cricket Ground pitch.

Why RCB may bench Venkatesh Iyer despite Rs 7 crore deal

Why RCB may bench Venkatesh Iyer despite Rs 7 crore deal

Rediff.com26 Dec 2025

Defending champions RCB bolstered their squad by securing Iyer, Jacob Duffy and Mangesh Yadav, among others during the auction held on December 16 in Abu Dhabi.

India's New King of Test Centuries!

India's New King of Test Centuries!

Rediff.com11 Oct 2025

Shubman Gill's unbeaten 129 in Delhi wasn't just another century; it was history etched in numbers and intent.

Toss controversy rocks India-Pak Women's WC clash

Toss controversy rocks India-Pak Women's WC clash

Rediff.com5 Oct 2025

Drama struck even before the first delivery of the India-Pakistan Women's World Cup match at Colombo's R. Premadasa Stadium on Sunday

Sultan Azlan Shah Cup: New-look India to open campaign vs Korea

Sultan Azlan Shah Cup: New-look India to open campaign vs Korea

Rediff.com22 Nov 2025

Five-time champions India take on Korea in Azlan Shah Cup opener

India A, Pakistan skip handshakes again...

India A, Pakistan skip handshakes again...

Rediff.com16 Nov 2025

Players of both India A and Pakistan Shaheens teams on Sunday avoided handshakes before the start of their match in the Asia Cup Rising Stars tournament here, continuing the trend started by the senior side during the Asia Cup in September.

Gill explains why India enforced follow-on

Gill explains why India enforced follow-on

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

'It's about taking the right options in the given situation.'

India's big call: Sudharsan in, Gill out for Test 2?

India's big call: Sudharsan in, Gill out for Test 2?

Rediff.com20 Nov 2025

The Indian team management has kept the media guessing but Rishabh Pant is set to become India's 38th Test captain.

'Colors will not fade': Sanju on T20 WC selection

'Colors will not fade': Sanju on T20 WC selection

Rediff.com20 Dec 2025

Sanju Samson marked his selection for the T20 World Cup with a quiet but powerful statement, underlining his belief and pride after retaining his place in India's squad.

Why Dhurandhar Is Unsettling

Why Dhurandhar Is Unsettling

Rediff.com29 Dec 2025

Dhurandhar does not ask audiences to cheer blindly, notes Kumar Abhishek. It asks them to see how power operates in grey zones, and at moral cost.

Kohli rules out Test return, vows to stick to ODIs!

Kohli rules out Test return, vows to stick to ODIs!

Rediff.com1 Dec 2025

Virat Kohli ruled out any possibility of returning to Test or Twenty20 internationals after his player-of-the-match century guided India to a 17-run win over South Africa.

ODI rankings: Smriti dethroned; Jemimah breaks into top 10

ODI rankings: Smriti dethroned; Jemimah breaks into top 10

Rediff.com4 Nov 2025

Smriti Mandhana dropped a rung to second but Jemimah Rodrigues scaled nine positions to be 10th in the latest ICC women's ODI rankings after India's title-winning World Cup performance.

Cummins sits out Tests to focus on T20 World Cup

Cummins sits out Tests to focus on T20 World Cup

Rediff.com26 Dec 2025

With the Ashes urn in their hands, Australia decided to rule Cummins out of the two remaining Tests.

Bumrah and Pant apologised to me: Bavuma

Bumrah and Pant apologised to me: Bavuma

Rediff.com24 Dec 2025

South Africa captain Temba Bavuma revealed that he received an apology from Jasprit Bumrah and Rishabh Pant for an offensive comment during the Kolkata Test.