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SKY Shares First Pic of Daughter, Reveals Name

SKY Shares First Pic of Daughter, Reveals Name

Rediff.com10 May 2026

Suryakumar Yadav and his wife Devisha Shetty have revealed the name and shared the first picture of their newborn daughter, Riddhima, born on May 7.

'Indian cricket is in safe hands': Karthik hails Gill

'Indian cricket is in safe hands': Karthik hails Gill

Rediff.com27 Jul 2025

Former India wicketkeeper Dinesh Karthik praised India's Test captain Shubman Gill after he scored a record-equalling fourth hundred in the fourth Test against England.

Rohit Sharma completes 16,000 international runs as opener, joins elite list

Rohit Sharma completes 16,000 international runs as opener, joins elite list

Rediff.com13 Jun 2026

Adding another feather to his illustrious cap, Rohit Sharma on Saturday became only the second Indian opener after Virender Sehwag to score 16,000 international runs while opening the batting.

Shreyas Iyer: Sarpanch Saab To Captain Saab

Shreyas Iyer: Sarpanch Saab To Captain Saab

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

A successful T20 captain has to keep thinking fast, and Shreyas Iyer does it brilliantly.

FIR Against Yograj Singh Over Derogatory Remarks Against Women

FIR Against Yograj Singh Over Derogatory Remarks Against Women

Rediff.com14 May 2026

Former Indian cricketer and actor Yograj Singh has been booked in Chandigarh over alleged derogatory remarks against women made in a web series.

IPL 2026: Bodyline bowling to stop Sooryavanshi? Pathan fumes

IPL 2026: Bodyline bowling to stop Sooryavanshi? Pathan fumes

Rediff.com30 May 2026

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's impressive performance in the IPL 2026 has led to calls for his inclusion in the Indian national team, with Irfan Pathan advocating for his gradual integration into the squad.

Gill's New-Look India Set for Crucial Trial Run Against Afghanistan

Gill's New-Look India Set for Crucial Trial Run Against Afghanistan

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

India begin their 2026 Test season against Afghanistan with several selection questions to answer, including the No. 3 spot and Ravindra Jadeja's long-term successor, as they build towards key World Test Championship assignments.

Sudharsan Century Puts India A In Strong Position

Sudharsan Century Puts India A In Strong Position

Rediff.com25 Jun 2026

India A took firm control on the opening day of their unofficial Test series against Sri Lanka A, posting 333 for four. Sai Sudharsan scored a fluent century, while skipper Dhruv Jurel and Shaik Rasheed contributed unbeaten half-centuries, frustrating the Sri Lankan bowlers in Galle.

Shikhar Dhawan Formally Registers Marriage In Gurugram

Shikhar Dhawan Formally Registers Marriage In Gurugram

Rediff.com6 May 2026

Former Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan and his wife Sophie Shine formally registered their marriage in Gurugram, completing the formalities at the registrar's office.

What happened when Michael Clarke met Haryana CM?

What happened when Michael Clarke met Haryana CM?

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

Former Australian cricketer Michael Clarke met Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini to discuss enhancing cricket development, nurturing youth talent, and fostering greater sporting engagement between India and Australia. Clarke expressed interest in establishing a cricket academy and facilitating player exchanges, while CM Saini affirmed Haryana's commitment to strengthening its sports ecosystem.

'India a very tough team in their own conditions': Hashmatullah Shahidi

'India a very tough team in their own conditions': Hashmatullah Shahidi

Rediff.com16 Jun 2026

Teams like India do not offer too many chances and Afghanistan must learn to capitalise on the opportunities that come their way, captain Hashmatullah Shahidi said.

India Women's Cricket Team To Take Learnings From Series Defeat

India Women's Cricket Team To Take Learnings From Series Defeat

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

India women's cricket team head coach Amol Muzumdar said the team would return richer in 'learnings' despite a 1-4 defeat against South Africa women. He identified the team's inability to strike in the powerplay and lapses in finishing with the bat as key areas of concern.

Why Pakistan Cricket Board Banned Muzarabani Despite No Contract

Why Pakistan Cricket Board Banned Muzarabani Despite No Contract

Rediff.com19 Apr 2026

The Pakistan Cricket Board has defended its decision to ban Blessing Muzarabani from the Pakistan Super League for two years, despite admitting that no formal contract was ever sent to the Zimbabwean pacer.

'Rohit's leadership experience rubs off on Shubman Gill'

'Rohit's leadership experience rubs off on Shubman Gill'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2026

Rohit Sharma remains an important member of the Indian ODI team not just for his batting but also for his leadership abilities, spin-bowling coach Sairaj Bahutule said.

Another Injury Blow! Hardik Pandya Ruled Out Of Afghanistan ODIs

Another Injury Blow! Hardik Pandya Ruled Out Of Afghanistan ODIs

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

India all-rounder Hardik Pandya was on Wednesday ruled out of the three-match ODI series against Afghanistan after picking up a fresh quadriceps strain.

T20 Women's World Cup: How India Can Qualify For Semi-Final

T20 Women's World Cup: How India Can Qualify For Semi-Final

Rediff.com26 Jun 2026

India stayed alive in the Women's T20 World Cup with a five-wicket win over Bangladesh. Here's how Harmanpreet Kaur's side can qualify for the semi-finals, with Australia and South Africa still in the equation.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has God-gifted talent like Tendulkar, Kohli: Madan Lal

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has God-gifted talent like Tendulkar, Kohli: Madan Lal

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

Madan Lal believes Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has the talent and mindset of cricket legends like Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli, advocating for his inclusion in the national team.

Chess Legend Viswanathan Anand Receives Prestigious SJFI Medal

Chess Legend Viswanathan Anand Receives Prestigious SJFI Medal

Rediff.com24 Jun 2026

Five-time world chess champion Viswanathan Anand was awarded the Sports Journalists' Federation of India (SJFI) medal, joining a distinguished list of Indian sports legends. Anand expressed pride in being a catalyst for chess growth in India, receiving the honour from former India cricket captain Krishnamachari Srikkanth.

Iyer reaches HUGE milestone, Abhishek smashes record again

Iyer reaches HUGE milestone, Abhishek smashes record again

Rediff.com2 days ago

Indian middle-order batter Shreyas Iyer has completed 5,000 international runs across all formats, achieving this milestone during a T20I against England where he scored 68 runs. The article also highlights his impressive career statistics and mentions Abhishek Sharma's new record for the fastest 100 T20I sixes by a Test-playing nation player.

How Mithali Raj built her legacy from nothing

How Mithali Raj built her legacy from nothing

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

As a confident Indian team chases T20 World Cup glory to add to last year's ODI triumph, Mithali Raj said on Wednesday that her journey -- from limited opportunities to becoming the highest run-scorer in women's international cricket -- mirrors the remarkable growth of the sport in the country.

Stumper-batter KS Bharat hangs up gloves, thanks Kohli, Rohit

Stumper-batter KS Bharat hangs up gloves, thanks Kohli, Rohit

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

India wicketkeeper-batter Kona Srikar Bharat has announced his retirement from international cricket after playing seven Tests for the country. The 32-year-old debuted in 2023 and played his last Test a year later, scoring 221 runs. He also holds the record for the first triple century by a wicketkeeper-batter in Ranji Trophy.

Ireland T20 Whitewash: What Went Wrong For Team India

Ireland T20 Whitewash: What Went Wrong For Team India

Rediff.com5 days ago

The Indian cricket team suffered a surprising 2-0 series whitewash against Ireland in a two-match T20 series in Belfast.

Sri Lanka A players sanctioned for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi clash

Sri Lanka A players sanctioned for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi clash

Rediff.com16 Jun 2026

Sri Lanka A's Vishen Halambage and senior wicketkeeper Niroshan Dickwella have been sanctioned on separate counts by the Sri Lanka Cricket-appointed match referee Pradeep Jeyapragash.

Sree Charani ousts Linsey Smith, climbs to No. 1 in ICC T20I bowling rankings

Sree Charani ousts Linsey Smith, climbs to No. 1 in ICC T20I bowling rankings

Rediff.com23 Jun 2026

India's young left-arm spinner Sree Charani has risen to the top of the ICC Women's T20I Bowling Rankings after an impressive start to the ICC Women's T20 World Cup.

Will Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Make India Debut in First T20I Vs Ireland?

Will Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Make India Debut in First T20I Vs Ireland?

Rediff.com25 Jun 2026

Vaobhav Sooryavanshi, 15, stands a chance to become India's youngest international cricketer, potentially breaking Sachin Tendulkar's record.

Gurnoor Brar Reveals Secret Behind His Fast Rise

Gurnoor Brar Reveals Secret Behind His Fast Rise

Rediff.com18 Jun 2026

Gurnoor Brar has impressed with his pace and control in his debut ODI series against Afghanistan.

Ashwin slams 'superstar culture' in Indian cricket

Ashwin slams 'superstar culture' in Indian cricket

Rediff.com15 Feb 2025

Former India spinner R Ashwin has called for a shift away from the superstar culture prevalent in Indian cricket, urging for a more grounded approach.

Kapil Dev urges patience with teen sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

Kapil Dev urges patience with teen sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

Kapil Dev has urged patience with 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi after his historic India call-up, while Madan Lal backed the teenage batting sensation to carry his IPL form onto the international stage.

Shreyas Iyer era begins as India captain

Shreyas Iyer era begins as India captain

Rediff.com6 Jun 2026

Perhaps no other cricketer has gone through so much turbulence and transformation between December 3, 2023 and June 6, 2026 as Shreyas Iyer, who took over the reins of India's T20 team from Suryakumar Yadav on Saturday.

England shift India T20Is for massive TV audience

England shift India T20Is for massive TV audience

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

The England and Wales Cricket Board has moved the start times of the upcoming five T20 Internationals against India an hour earlier to 10:00 pm IST, aiming to maximise television viewership in the subcontinent. This decision, made after consulting broadcasters, highlights English cricket's financial reliance on high-value series featuring India. The tour also includes a sold-out ODI series, with uncertainty surrounding Virat Kohli's participation due to injury.

Who Will Replace Virat Kohli At No 3 For Afghanistan ODIs?

Who Will Replace Virat Kohli At No 3 For Afghanistan ODIs?

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

Ishan Kishan's recent good form makes him the ideal candidate to take over the crucial No 3 slot in Virat Kohli's absence.

No India-Pakistan Cricket Anytime Soon: Lalit Modi

No India-Pakistan Cricket Anytime Soon: Lalit Modi

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

Lalit Modi said he doesn't envisage India and Pakistan playing a bilateral Test series anytime soon because of the strained political relations between the two neighbours.

Rashid, Nabi, Ghazanfar hold key to Afghan challenge in ODI series opener vs India

Rashid, Nabi, Ghazanfar hold key to Afghan challenge in ODI series opener vs India

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

Afghanistan relying on seasoned spin trio to script first ever win over India

PBKS pacer Vyshak on what makes Shreyas a standout captain

PBKS pacer Vyshak on what makes Shreyas a standout captain

Rediff.com19 Jun 2026

Pacer Vijaykumar Vyshak who played under Shreyas Iyer's captaincy at Punjab Kings in the IPL, said that the skipper is understanding of young players and knows how to handle his team with maturity.

How Kapil Dev Is Transforming Indian Golf

How Kapil Dev Is Transforming Indian Golf

Rediff.com27 May 2026

Kapil Dev's efforts to attract sponsors and increase prize money in Indian golf are creating better opportunities for players to qualify for the Olympics and compete globally, according to DP World PGTI CEO Amandeep Johl.

'Gautam Gambhir is not important. Indian cricket is important'

'Gautam Gambhir is not important. Indian cricket is important'

Rediff.com10 Jul 2025

'Everyone has the right to have an opinion about the culture of that dressing room. And every opinion for me will matter'

Shakib Al Hasan laments Bangladesh's T20 World Cup 'blunder'

Shakib Al Hasan laments Bangladesh's T20 World Cup 'blunder'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

Former captain Shakib Al Hasan has criticised Bangladesh's absence from the T20 World Cup in India, calling it a 'blunder'. He also expressed hope that bilateral cricket ties could improve with future series.

IPL 2026: Bowlers need a defensive mindset in T20 cricket, says Bhuvneshwar Kumar

IPL 2026: Bowlers need a defensive mindset in T20 cricket, says Bhuvneshwar Kumar

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

Bhuvneshwar Kumar believes that with modern T20 batters constantly attacking, bowlers must adopt a defensive, tactical mindset even when the ball swings in the powerplay.

IPL 2026: BIG relief for Mumbai Indians as Hardik rejoins squad

IPL 2026: BIG relief for Mumbai Indians as Hardik rejoins squad

Rediff.com7 May 2026

Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya has rejoined his teammates in Raipur after recovering from a back spasm. He is expected to train ahead of their crucial IPL match against RCB.

Women's T20 World Cup: How India Paid Heavy Price For Dropped Catches Vs South Africa

Women's T20 World Cup: How India Paid Heavy Price For Dropped Catches Vs South Africa

Rediff.com22 Jun 2026

Captain Harmanpreet Kaur rued missing opportunities in the field which played a huge role in India's crushing six-wicket defeat against South Africa in Women's T20 World Cup Group A match.