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Meet the Top 10 Cricketers of 2024

Meet the Top 10 Cricketers of 2024

Rediff.com1 Jan 2025

2024 saw some of the most competitive and captivating cricket being played on the field.

SEE: PM Modi meets cricketing stars in Guyana

SEE: PM Modi meets cricketing stars in Guyana

Rediff.com22 Nov 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met and interacted with leading cricket players of Guyana in Georgetown on Friday.

Another blow to Indo-Pak cricket ties

Another blow to Indo-Pak cricket ties

Rediff.com10 Nov 2024

India has not sent its cricket team to Pakistan since 2008 when they last came for the Asia Cup under Mahendra Singh Dhoni's captaincy.

Will India's Blind cricket team travel to Pakistan?

Will India's Blind cricket team travel to Pakistan?

Rediff.com12 Nov 2024

The Pakistan Blind Cricket Council (PBCC) said the tournament will go ahead on schedule irrespective of India's participation.

Franchise cricket a lifesaver for Zimbabwe, says Raza

Franchise cricket a lifesaver for Zimbabwe, says Raza

Rediff.com28 Sep 2024

Players from lower-ranked nations have limited opportunities to learn from competing with top-tier teams but franchise cricket has helped them develop their skills by rubbing shoulders with elite cricketers, Zimbabwe's T20 skipper Sikandar Raza has said.

Virat Kohli Is Still Scoring Big

Virat Kohli Is Still Scoring Big

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

Whether in cricket or business, Kohli continues to play the long game.

India's future is safe, says Ganguly on Gill, Jaiswal

India's future is safe, says Ganguly on Gill, Jaiswal

Rediff.com21 Jun 2025

Mighty impressed with Shubman Gill's footwork in difficult English conditions, former India skipper Sourav Ganguly is expecting the young skipper to score truckloads of runs in away conditions

BCCI to deliberate on norms for victory celebrations

BCCI to deliberate on norms for victory celebrations

Rediff.com11 Jun 2025

BCCI Apex Council to discuss norms for IPL victory celebrations after Bengaluru stampede

With Ashes looming and Konstas flop, Aus have massive headaches

With Ashes looming and Konstas flop, Aus have massive headaches

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

'The prospect of Konstas facing Jofra Archer with the first ball of the Ashes on November 21 -- potentially delivered at 155km/h -- doesn't feel like a fair fight.'

Committed Jadeja still answers to the call of duty

Committed Jadeja still answers to the call of duty

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

'He is one of the most valuable players in India.'

When Starc unsettled Tendulkar

When Starc unsettled Tendulkar

Rediff.com18 Jul 2025

Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting lauds pacer Mitchell Starc's legacy.

RCB official Sosale gets interim bail in stampede case

RCB official Sosale gets interim bail in stampede case

Rediff.com13 Jun 2025

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's senior official Nikhil Sosale was arrested over the June 4 stampede in Bengaluru during RCB's IPL title triumph celebrations on June 4.

Siraj 10/10, Gill 10/10, Pant 10/10

Siraj 10/10, Gill 10/10, Pant 10/10

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

How the Indian players fared in the five-Test series in England.

Meet India's Asia Cup Rookies

Meet India's Asia Cup Rookies

Rediff.com29 Aug 2025

India's squad for the 2025 Asia Cup signals a bold new era, with seven fresh faces ready to debut on the continental stage.

BCCI panel to draw up norms for victory celebrations

BCCI panel to draw up norms for victory celebrations

Rediff.com14 Jun 2025

BCCI forms 3-member committee to formulate guidelines to avoid incidents like Bengaluru stampede

Gambhir, Stokes differ on 'ridiculous' injury replacement rule

Gambhir, Stokes differ on 'ridiculous' injury replacement rule

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

England captain Ben Stokes and India head coach Gautam Gambhir expressed contrasting views on the use of injury replacements in Test cricket.

ICC chairman Shah performs Ganga Puja in Haridwar

ICC chairman Shah performs Ganga Puja in Haridwar

Rediff.com4 May 2025

Shah, who is currently in India, was seen performing the Puja alongside his family.

BCCI makes big announcement for domestic cricket

BCCI makes big announcement for domestic cricket

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

Last year, the BCCI had increased the prize money for the domestic tournaments with the Ranji Trophy winners receiving a whopping cash reward of Rs 5 crore.

We should respect his decision: Shukla

We should respect his decision: Shukla

Rediff.com12 May 2025

Rajeev Shukla hailed the star batter for his contribution in the longest format.

Rinku Singh's wedding with MP Priya Saroj postponed?

Rinku Singh's wedding with MP Priya Saroj postponed?

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

Cricketer Rinku Singh's wedding with Samajwadi Party MP Priya Saroj, initially scheduled for November 19, has now been postponed, according to a report.

Casual Gaming To Gain From RMG Ban

Casual Gaming To Gain From RMG Ban

Rediff.com22 Aug 2025

'There is responsibility to make great games that are played by audiences, that fill the gap from an entertainment perspective.'

No PSL in Dubai? UAE Board set to decline PCB's plea

No PSL in Dubai? UAE Board set to decline PCB's plea

Rediff.com9 May 2025

UAE set to decline PCB request to host PSL games

'Always Had A Deep Fondness For India'

'Always Had A Deep Fondness For India'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

Indian content studio Applause Entertainment has acquired the exclusive screen rights to six of Jeffrey Archer's best-sellers, The Clifton Chronicles, Fourth Estate, First Among Equals, The Eleventh Commandment, Sons of Fortune, and Heads You Win.

'He Took Charge, Sent a Message'

'He Took Charge, Sent a Message'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

Former England batter Jonathan Trott impressed by India skipper's Gill's poise on Day 1 of 2nd Test.

'Utterly blindsided': Gillespie slams Pakistan Cricket Board

'Utterly blindsided': Gillespie slams Pakistan Cricket Board

Rediff.com16 Dec 2024

Former Australia pacer Jason Gillespie revealed that he stepped down as Pakistan's Test head coach after being 'completely and utterly blindsided' by the PCB.

'What makes Siraj so special is...'

'What makes Siraj so special is...'

Rediff.com6 Aug 2025

Former England all-rounder Moeen Ali feels India pacer Mohammed Siraj's big heart and his steadfast refusal to back down in the face of adversity sets him apart from the rest and makes him a difficult proposition for any batter.

'RCB responsible for stampede outside Chinnaswamy stadium'

'RCB responsible for stampede outside Chinnaswamy stadium'

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

Nearly 2.5 lakh fans thronged the area near the stadium after RCB announced a victory parade and a fan engagement programme at the stadium to celebrate the team's maiden IPL triumph.

ISL in limbo: AIFF chief blames 'vested interests'

ISL in limbo: AIFF chief blames 'vested interests'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2025

AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey admitted that club football 'is going through crisis' due to the uncertainty over the future of the country's top-tier league ISL and said a collective effort is needed to tide over it.

CSK reject RR's Sanju-Jadeja swap offer: Report

CSK reject RR's Sanju-Jadeja swap offer: Report

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

On Wednesday, Cricbuzz reported that Royals have demanded a swap deal for star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, Ruturaj Gaikwad or hard-hitter Shivam Dube in exchange for Samson. However, CSK have reportedly turn down the request.

'It Wasn't Worth Including Bumrah'

'It Wasn't Worth Including Bumrah'

Rediff.com1 Aug 2025

'We obviously want to wheel him in, but we also want to respect where his body's at, and on the basis of that, we just felt that it wasn't worth including him in the squad.'

Even BCCI can't convince Kohli to stay in Tests

Even BCCI can't convince Kohli to stay in Tests

Rediff.com11 May 2025

If Kohli sticks to his decision, the selectors will be left with the unenviable task of rebuilding India's batting core for the England series-potentially without both Rohit and Kohli for the first time in years.

All about BCCI's new National Cricket Academy

All about BCCI's new National Cricket Academy

Rediff.com29 Sep 2024

The new National Cricket Academy which was inaugurated in Bengaluru on Sunday has been renamed as the BCCI Centre of Excellence.

Steve Smith shares 'love-hate' bond with Lord's after finger injury

Steve Smith shares 'love-hate' bond with Lord's after finger injury

Rediff.com15 Jun 2025

Australia's batting maestro Steve Smith provided an update on the injury he sustained on his finger during their World Test Championship final defeat against South Africa at Lord's.

IPL final shifted to Ahmedabad due to politics: WB govt

IPL final shifted to Ahmedabad due to politics: WB govt

Rediff.com2 Jun 2025

The West Bengal government criticised BCCI's decision to relocate the playoff and final matches of IPL 2025 from Kolkata to Ahmedabad.

Young IPL stars set to light up T20 Mumbai League

Young IPL stars set to light up T20 Mumbai League

Rediff.com6 May 2025

Mhatre, Raghuvanshi, Kotian star attractions as 280 players go under the hammer

'I love to lead': Iyer's take on captaincy pressure

'I love to lead': Iyer's take on captaincy pressure

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

Shreyas Iyer is enjoying a golden run as captain, leading the Sobo Mumbai Falcons into the semi-finals of the Sobo Mumbai Falcons into the semi-finals League 2025.

RIL's growth plans, Jio listing can lead to rerating of stock

RIL's growth plans, Jio listing can lead to rerating of stock

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

Reliance Industries (RIL) annual general meeting (AGM) had several stunning announcements. RIL looks to list Jio Platforms (JPL) by June 2026. It targets doubling of FY22 earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda) (Rs 1.25 trillion; $14.6 billion) by FY27 implying 14.7 per cent compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the FY22 levels.

How Bumrah's message boosted Green before surgery

How Bumrah's message boosted Green before surgery

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

A 'special message' from India's pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah on the eve of Cameron Green's back surgery gave the Australian all-rounder the much-needed reassurance about his decision to go under the knife.

'Life changed overnight': Nigam on sharing space with DC legends

'Life changed overnight': Nigam on sharing space with DC legends

Rediff.com21 May 2025

The 20-year-old Nigam, who was picked for Rs 50 lakh by DC, has been impressive in the IPL with both bat and ball.

Global cricket calendar 'confusing, chaotic' says WCA

Global cricket calendar 'confusing, chaotic' says WCA

Rediff.com19 Aug 2024

The scheduling model, which it said was "broken and unsustainable" and "confusing and chaotic" which was forcing players to choose between "representing their country and optimizing their careers."