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Women's WC: South Africa steamroll Sri Lanka in rain-hit clash

Women's WC: South Africa steamroll Sri Lanka in rain-hit clash

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

Wolvaardt, Tazmin fire South Africa to 10-wicket win over Sri Lanka in truncated game

Is Nora Fatehi Dating PSG's Moroccan Star?

Is Nora Fatehi Dating PSG's Moroccan Star?

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

If rumours are to be believed there was more than the football that saw the Canadian-born actress at the Prince Moulay Abdellah stadium in Rabat.

Namibia beat South Africa in huge T20 upset

Namibia beat South Africa in huge T20 upset

Rediff.com11 Oct 2025

Namibia pulled off a shock four-wicket win over South Africa in a one-off Twenty20 international on Saturday that marked the opening of the new cricket stadium in Windhoek.

South Africa eye top-two finish as Pakistan come calling

South Africa eye top-two finish as Pakistan come calling

Rediff.com20 Oct 2025

On paper, Pakistan are no match for South Africa even though Fatima Sana's team did win an ODI in the bilateral series that served as a dress rehearsal for the World Cup.

Not Just A Spin Basher! Dube's Six-Hitting Carnage

Not Just A Spin Basher! Dube's Six-Hitting Carnage

Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

Walking in with the run rate climbing, Shivam Dube launched a stunning counterattack that briefly swung the momentum in India's favour.

Former BCCI President I S Bindra Passes Into The Ages

Former BCCI President I S Bindra Passes Into The Ages

Rediff.com26 Jan 2026

Inderjit Singh Bindra served as the BCCI president from 1993 to 1996, and was also the president of the Punjab Cricket Association from 1978 to 2014

T20 World Cup: Can Afghanistan recreate 2024 magic in subcontinent?

T20 World Cup: Can Afghanistan recreate 2024 magic in subcontinent?

Rediff.com31 Jan 2026

Afghanistan unit will be heading into the T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka with hopes of replicating their historic performance during the 2024 edition

Kohli Hits The Nets Ahead Of New Zealand ODIs

Kohli Hits The Nets Ahead Of New Zealand ODIs

Rediff.com9 Jan 2026

Virat Kohli hits the nets in Vadodara on Thursday as he geared up for the upcoming three-match ODI series against New Zealand.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scripts history with 63-ball U-19 century vs SA

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scripts history with 63-ball U-19 century vs SA

Rediff.com8 Jan 2026

The 14-year-old became the youngest U-19 captain to score a century in Youth One-Day cricket.

10 sixes, 24 balls: Sooryavanshi powers India U-19 win

10 sixes, 24 balls: Sooryavanshi powers India U-19 win

Rediff.com6 Jan 2026

Skipper Vaibhav Sooryavanshi hammered a 24-ball 68, a blazing knock that included 10 sixes, as India U-19 recorded an eight-wicket win via DLS method to take an unassailable 2-0 lead against South Africa.

'You can't separate politics from sport'

'You can't separate politics from sport'

Rediff.com25 Jan 2026

Jonty Rhodes reflects on the challenge of keeping politics out of sport as the ICC confirms Scotland will replace Bangladesh at the 2026 T20 World Cup in India.

US to return 3 ancient sculptures taken illegally from Indian temples

US to return 3 ancient sculptures taken illegally from Indian temples

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

The Smithsonian will return three ancient bronze sculptures to India after evidence showed they were illegally removed from Tamil Nadu temples in the 1950s

The Hot Bollywood Deal You Need To Know About

The Hot Bollywood Deal You Need To Know About

Rediff.com17 Jan 2026

'We hope we will have created a world where music for films appeals to fans across the country, across languages and genres.'

'He's still hungry': Kohli not done yet...

'He's still hungry': Kohli not done yet...

Rediff.com11 Jan 2026

South African pace legend Allan Donald perceived that Virat Kohli retired from Test cricket a touch sooner, but said the star Indian batter has the hunger to keep himself going till the 2027 ODI World Cup.

Pant, Siraj in focus as India pick ODI squad vs NZ

Pant, Siraj in focus as India pick ODI squad vs NZ

Rediff.com2 Jan 2026

The indefatigable duo of Rishabh Pant and Mohammed Siraj is expected to be the big talking point on Saturday when the selectors pick a 15-member Indian ODI squad for a three-match series against New Zealand starting January 11 in Vadodara.

Gill to play Punjab's Ranji game from Thursday

Gill to play Punjab's Ranji game from Thursday

Rediff.com19 Jan 2026

With three league games still to be played, the former champions would need outright victories in all their remaining fixtures to harbour any realistic chance of making it to the knockout stage.

Youth & Experience: Meet India's World Cup 15

Youth & Experience: Meet India's World Cup 15

Rediff.com4 Feb 2026

Defending champions India have unveiled a well-rounded 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup

Gaikwad's Record-Breaking Reply To Selectors

Gaikwad's Record-Breaking Reply To Selectors

Rediff.com9 Jan 2026

Eager to prove a point after his surprising omission from India's ODI squad for the New Zealand series, Maharashtra's run-machine Ruturaj Gaikwad continued his scorching form in the Vijay Hazare Trophy.

T20 WC: No Cummins, no Hazlewood: Can Australia still deliver?

T20 WC: No Cummins, no Hazlewood: Can Australia still deliver?

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

A versatile and dynamic Australian unit, without key pacer Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood, who is likely to miss the early stages of the tournament, will be going into the T20 World Cup with hopes of going deep in the tournament.

Women's World Cup: Rain carries South Africa into semis!

Women's World Cup: Rain carries South Africa into semis!

Rediff.com18 Oct 2025

New Zealand vs Pakistan women's WC game abandoned due to rain, SA qualify for semis

Hugh And Colleen Gantzer Showed India To The World

Hugh And Colleen Gantzer Showed India To The World

Rediff.com4 Feb 2026

'The culture of mankind has been spread by the travel gene which pushes one in five people to have the curiosity to move to unknown destinations.'

'Focused & Ready' Gill Back As Punjab Gear Up For Goa

'Focused & Ready' Gill Back As Punjab Gear Up For Goa

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

'Shubman Gill returned to training on Monday as Punjab prepare to face Goa in the Vijay Hazare Trophy at the KL Saini Stadium.

No baggage, only runs: De Kock back in ruthless touch

No baggage, only runs: De Kock back in ruthless touch

Rediff.com6 Jan 2026

Quinton de Kock seems to have found another gear since his return to cricket and the South African attributed the new-found freedom in his batting to a mind without any 'baggage'.

Rishabh Pant back; to lead India A against South Africa

Rishabh Pant back; to lead India A against South Africa

Rediff.com21 Oct 2025

Rishabh Pant is making a comeback to competitive cricket after recovering from his foot injury.

'Not possible every time': Captain Gill backs Rohit

'Not possible every time': Captain Gill backs Rohit

Rediff.com19 Jan 2026

Captain Shubman Gill backed veteran opener Rohit Sharma despite his below-par showing during India's 2-1 defeat in the three-match ODI series against New Zealand.

Senegal win Afcon title after farcical scenes over penalty

Senegal win Afcon title after farcical scenes over penalty

Rediff.com19 Jan 2026

Senegal stormed off the field in protest at a penalty awarded against them before returning to beat hosts Morocco 1-0 after extra time and win the Africa Cup of Nations.

Women's WC: South Africa reveal ploy to unsettle India

Women's WC: South Africa reveal ploy to unsettle India

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

We need to back ourselves to keep Smriti Mandhana quiet: SA's De Klerk

Ready for crowd pressure: Miller eyes T20 WC challenge

Ready for crowd pressure: Miller eyes T20 WC challenge

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

The left-handed batter acknowledged that pressure of international cricket is way more intense than a league.

All women Australian Open champs from 1922 to 2026 revealed

All women Australian Open champs from 1922 to 2026 revealed

Rediff.com31 Jan 2026

Elena Rybakina put on a brilliant performance to defeat favourite Aryna Sabalenka 64, 46, 64 and lift her first Australian Open trophy.

Wangchuk denies 'Arab Spring' call in SC; says police twisted words

Wangchuk denies 'Arab Spring' call in SC; says police twisted words

Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, detained under the National Security Act, denied allegations in the Supreme Court that he incited sedition. His lawyer argued that the police selectively used video evidence to mislead authorities.

Eden Gardens pitch gets 'satisfactory' rating from ICC

Eden Gardens pitch gets 'satisfactory' rating from ICC

Rediff.com30 Dec 2025

The pitch used for the India vs South Africa first Test at Eden Gardens in Kolkata in November has received a "satisfactory" rating from International Cricket Council.

Automobile exports from India rise 24% in 2025

Automobile exports from India rise 24% in 2025

Rediff.com18 Jan 2026

Automobile exports from India rose 24 per cent in 2025 driven by robust demand for cars, two wheelers and commercial vehicles in the overseas markets, as per the latest SIAM data. Overall exports last year raced to 63,25,211 units as against 50,98,474 units in the 2024 calendar year, up 24.1 per cent.

Equity capital inflow in real estate rises 25% to record $14.25 bn in 2025

Equity capital inflow in real estate rises 25% to record $14.25 bn in 2025

Rediff.com15 Jan 2026

The Indian real estate sector received a record equity capital inflow of Rs 14.25 billion last year, higher by 25 per cent annually, as developers and institutional investors remained bullish on growth potential, according to CBRE.

SA squad for T20 WC: Markram to lead; Stubbs dropped

SA squad for T20 WC: Markram to lead; Stubbs dropped

Rediff.com2 Jan 2026

South Africa unveils T20 World Cup 2026 squad; Markram named captain

Arshdeep Singh, Hardik Pandya key for India in T20 World Cup: Rohit Sharma

Arshdeep Singh, Hardik Pandya key for India in T20 World Cup: Rohit Sharma

Rediff.com28 Jan 2026

Former captain Rohit Sharma highlighted Arshdeep Singh's effectiveness with the new ball and in the death overs.

No World Cup distraction for Team India

No World Cup distraction for Team India

Rediff.com15 Jan 2026

'We are fully focused on this series. Every series is important. Individually for these players, there's a lot at stake.'

6 Longest Place Names On Earth!

6 Longest Place Names On Earth!

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

Places where names never end...

Mitchell Starc Gives Ultimate Husband Goals... Again

Mitchell Starc Gives Ultimate Husband Goals... Again

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

Australian cricketer Mitchell Starc is once again giving husband goals to all the men out there.

'Rohit Got Out Playing Shots In The Air'

'Rohit Got Out Playing Shots In The Air'

Rediff.com19 Jan 2026

Rohit Sharma scored only 61 runs in three innings at an average of 20.33, failing to register a single fifty in the series against New Zealand.

Why Is Nitish Reddy Sitting Out?

Why Is Nitish Reddy Sitting Out?

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

Aakash Chopra has questioned the India team management's handling of allrounder Nitish Kumar Reddy.

The former India opener asked if the selectors and team management are on the same page about how, or even when, Nitish should be used.