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Starc to take extra load in absence of fellow pacers

Starc to take extra load in absence of fellow pacers

Rediff.com19 Nov 2025

Starc further commented that Doggett could handle the pressure of the Ashes series, as he seemed to be the third pacer in Australia's attack.

WC stars to get top billing at WPL auction

WC stars to get top billing at WPL auction

Rediff.com21 Nov 2025

'A total of 19 players have registered in the highest base-price bracket of Rs.50 lakh, 11 players in the Rs. 40 lakh bracket, and 88 players in the Rs.30 lakh bracket.'

Black Caps in crisis: West Indies eye rare NZ win

Black Caps in crisis: West Indies eye rare NZ win

Rediff.com9 Dec 2025

New Zealand will pin their hopes on a rookie attack and field a new wicketkeeper when they take on the West Indies in the second Test in Wellington starting on Wednesday following a slew of injuries.

Joe Root vows to end Ashes drought in Australia

Joe Root vows to end Ashes drought in Australia

Rediff.com14 Aug 2025

England batter Joe Root said his experience of 158 Tests makes him better equipped than ever to end a victory drought in Australia, as he ramps up preparations for the upcoming Ashes series.

Jemimah Skips WBBL To Support Smriti Mandhana

Jemimah Skips WBBL To Support Smriti Mandhana

Rediff.com27 Nov 2025

'Rodrigues will stay in India to support her team-mate, and the Heat has agreed to her not returning for the final four games of the WBBL season.'

Ashes to Ashes, cricket's oldest rivalry endures

Ashes to Ashes, cricket's oldest rivalry endures

Rediff.com14 Nov 2025

While ever more hostage to Twenty20's global carve-up, cricket will take a breath from next week to indulge its most time-honoured rivalry as Australia and England battle in the Ashes.

Stokes shrugs off 'arrogant' jibe ahead of second Ashes Test

Stokes shrugs off 'arrogant' jibe ahead of second Ashes Test

Rediff.com29 Nov 2025

England captain Ben Stokes dismissed claims his team was "arrogant" following their capitulation in the first Ashes Test against Australia in Perth last week as preparations for the second game in the five-match series continued on Saturday.

Prez Murmu Hosts World Champions At Rashtrapati Bhavan!

Prez Murmu Hosts World Champions At Rashtrapati Bhavan!

Rediff.com29 Nov 2025

The Indian Blind Women's T20 World Cup-winning team met President Droupadi Murmu at the Rashtrapati Bhavan.

'A different man now': Khawaja on fiery McCullum

'A different man now': Khawaja on fiery McCullum

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

Australia batter Usman Khawaja's first run-in with Brendon McCullum, during the 2011 Test series between Australia and New Zealand, was far from pleasant, as per Fox Cricket.

Indian Stars Can't Vent Like Lyon ... Here's Why

Indian Stars Can't Vent Like Lyon ... Here's Why

Rediff.com9 Dec 2025

Ashwin said bluntly that Lyon is "lucky" to be in a system where a player can vent without fear of fallout.

How Head Gave England A Taste Of Their Own Bazball Medicine!

How Head Gave England A Taste Of Their Own Bazball Medicine!

Rediff.com22 Nov 2025

'The moment was right': Head floors England with match-winning hundred

India drawn with heavyweights at U20 Women's Asian Cup

India drawn with heavyweights at U20 Women's Asian Cup

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

The top two sides from each of the three groups, along with the two best third-placed teams, will progress to the quarter-finals.

ICC Scrambles As JioStar Seeks Exit

ICC Scrambles As JioStar Seeks Exit

Rediff.com9 Dec 2025

A key blow for JioStar came from an unlikely source: The Indian government's ban on real-money gaming, the sector that had become cricket's biggest advertiser.

'Chilled' Smith Ready For Ashes Heat

'Chilled' Smith Ready For Ashes Heat

Rediff.com20 Nov 2025

Steve Smith cut a relaxed figure when he named the Australia team for the opening clash in his ninth and possibly final Ashes series on Thursday.

IPL Auction: Look Out For These Youngsters

IPL Auction: Look Out For These Youngsters

Rediff.com12 Dec 2025

With the IPL auction days away, some young cricketers who may launch a bidding war among the franchises.

Big Guns Return, Selection Calls in Focus Ahead of SA T20Is

Big Guns Return, Selection Calls in Focus Ahead of SA T20Is

Rediff.com8 Dec 2025

The T20 WC champions will look to enter this phase with clarity of intent as they refine roles, streamline combinations and settle the XI that will carry the weight of expectations in front of home crowds.

Hazlewood gets all clear after injury scare

Hazlewood gets all clear after injury scare

Rediff.com12 Nov 2025

With skipper Pat Cummins already out of the series opener because of a back injury, Australia are expected to send out Hazlewood with Mitchell Starc and Scott Boland as their pace attack.

Kohli rises to No. 4 in ICC ODI rankings; Rohit top

Kohli rises to No. 4 in ICC ODI rankings; Rohit top

Rediff.com3 Dec 2025

Virat Kohli moved up to No. 4 in the latest ICC rankings with a match-winning hundred against South Africa in the first ODI at Ranchi boosting his ascend.

Rohit-Kohli key as India eye series win in Vizag

Rohit-Kohli key as India eye series win in Vizag

Rediff.com5 Dec 2025

Virat Kohli has two hundreds and a fifty in his last three innings, while Rohit Sharma has a hundred and two fifties in his last four outings.

Why Suryakumar backs Dube over Rinku

Why Suryakumar backs Dube over Rinku

Rediff.com8 Dec 2025

'Just like we are playing in the T20 series. We don't want to change anything. If we are doing something right, why should we change it?'

Preity, Shreyas' Surprise Birthday Bash For...

Preity, Shreyas' Surprise Birthday Bash For...

Rediff.com24 Nov 2025

Preity Zinta enjoyed an impromptu birthday treat for Punjab Kings' batting star Shashank Singh.

'India Is Proud Of These Champions'

'India Is Proud Of These Champions'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2025

Rahul Gandhi hosted the India blind women's cricket team to celebrate their triumph in the T20 World Cup.

Who will partner Abhishek if Gill misses SA T20s?

Who will partner Abhishek if Gill misses SA T20s?

Rediff.com3 Dec 2025

Shubman's T20I series participation against South Africa doubtful; Samson, Jaiswal contenders for the slot

Ashes: Will Cummins return for Brisbane Test?

Ashes: Will Cummins return for Brisbane Test?

Rediff.com24 Nov 2025

Pat Cummins on Saturday rated himself a "half chance" to play the day-night Test against England in Brisbane from December 4.

How India Spinners Triggered Chaotic Aussie Collapse!

How India Spinners Triggered Chaotic Aussie Collapse!

Rediff.com6 Nov 2025

India's spinners took six wickets in a stunning fight back to rout Australia by 48 runs in the fourth T20I on the Gold Coast on Thursday.

Petro exports to US grew in October as other sectors slide

Petro exports to US grew in October as other sectors slide

Rediff.com8 Dec 2025

India's exports to the US contracted 8.6 per cent to $6.3 billion in October, while imports rose 13.9 per cent to $4.5 billion leading to a trade surplus of $1.8 billion during the month.

Archer vs Smith battle could be pivotal in Ashes: Finn

Archer vs Smith battle could be pivotal in Ashes: Finn

Rediff.com15 Nov 2025

Injuries prevented Archer appearing in subsequent Ashes series but the 30-year-old is now fit and firing and will be part of England's high-octane pace attack that many think could power them to a first series win in Australia since 2010-11.

'Kohli, Rohit playing like 28-year-olds'

'Kohli, Rohit playing like 28-year-olds'

Rediff.com2 Dec 2025

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma still seem to have steam in them as batters and the two superstars should be allowed to take a call on their future, reckoned former India cricketer and selector Madan Lal.

Four-star Starc sends warning to England ahead of Ashes

Four-star Starc sends warning to England ahead of Ashes

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

Australia will take on England in the opening fixtures of the Ashes on November 21 in Perth. Steve Smith will lead the side as Pat Cummins is not in the team due to injury.

Will Weatherald open with Khawaja in Ashes opener?

Will Weatherald open with Khawaja in Ashes opener?

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

Australia's Jake Weatherald says he is excited about the possibility of opening the batting with Usman Khawaja in the first Ashes Test against England later this month.

Why Markram is wary of Abhishek threat

Why Markram is wary of Abhishek threat

Rediff.com8 Dec 2025

Abhishek a match-winner, an important wicket for us: Aiden Markram

Saxena poised for Australian Football League history!

Saxena poised for Australian Football League history!

Rediff.com25 Nov 2025

Jai Saxena is set to create history as the first footballer of full Indian heritage to play an AFL game.

India bank on Kohli-Rohit magic to seal ODI series

India bank on Kohli-Rohit magic to seal ODI series

Rediff.com2 Dec 2025

A record-extending 52nd ODI century by Virat Kohli and a rapid 57 from Rohit Sharma paved the way for India's victory in the series-opener in Ranchi.

'Play fearless': Suryakumar tells Team India

'Play fearless': Suryakumar tells Team India

Rediff.com10 Dec 2025

India skipper Suryakumar Yadav urged his teammates to remain on the fearless on the cricket pitch.

Ex-England batter Robin Smith passes into the ages

Ex-England batter Robin Smith passes into the ages

Rediff.com2 Dec 2025

Robin Smith established himself as a belligerent middle-order batter known for his ability against fast bowlers.

How England's bowlers plan to tackle Head in Brisbane

How England's bowlers plan to tackle Head in Brisbane

Rediff.com1 Dec 2025

Travis Head smashed a blistering century at the top of the order to set up an eight-wicket win in the Ashes series opener in Perth.

Where Cricket Bats Are Made In The World

Where Cricket Bats Are Made In The World

Rediff.com20 Nov 2025

Traditionally carved from top-quality willow, famous bat-makers, source the bulk of their willow wood from Kashmir.

Playing all formats possible: Hazlewood

Playing all formats possible: Hazlewood

Rediff.com20 Nov 2025

Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood feels it is possible to do the balancing act with meticulous planning and strategising.

Rohit on cusp of joining elite list of Indian batters

Rohit on cusp of joining elite list of Indian batters

Rediff.com28 Nov 2025

Rohit Sharma poised to become 4th Indian batter to score 20,000 international runs

'Am I Harmanpreet?' Bangla Captain Hits Out

'Am I Harmanpreet?' Bangla Captain Hits Out

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

In a row that has rocked Bangladesh women's cricket, captain Nigar Sultana Joty has denied claims that she beat junior players, responding with a fiery defence that included a dig at India skipper Harmanpreet Kaur.