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'What A Messy Selection!'

'What A Messy Selection!'

Rediff.com12 Feb 2025

'Five spinners, Siraj ignored for Rana, and Jaiswal dropped. Brain-faded captain and coach combo!'

AFC Asia Cup: Can India stand tall against Aus, Uzbekistan?

AFC Asia Cup: Can India stand tall against Aus, Uzbekistan?

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

Asian Cup rivals Australia, Uzbekistan notches above us but can test against them: Chhetri

'It's exciting, not intimidating to play against India's superstars'

'It's exciting, not intimidating to play against India's superstars'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

USA batter Aaron Jones said playing against Indian superstars such as Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in the T20 World Cup will be exciting and not intimidating.

The Teenage Skater Who Won Gold For India

The Teenage Skater Who Won Gold For India

Rediff.com5 Sep 2025

'Winning gold for India was a dream I lived on that rink.'

Why Team India wore black armbands vs Afghanistan

Why Team India wore black armbands vs Afghanistan

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

Johnson, a two-Test veteran for India, passed away tragically on Thursday.

Chopra warns Kohli against Afghanistan's pace, spin

Chopra warns Kohli against Afghanistan's pace, spin

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

Aakash Chopra believes Virat Kohli can rediscover his form if he shows patience at the crease

'Shreyas Iyer is an open-minded captain'

'Shreyas Iyer is an open-minded captain'

Rediff.com6 Apr 2025

He listens to everyone's advice. Even a junior player can tell him (what to do), says Punjab Kings spinner Yuzvendra Chahal.

Will all-rounders make an impact in the 2015 World Cup?

Will all-rounders make an impact in the 2015 World Cup?

Rediff.com29 Jan 2015

Corey Anderson has claimed that the all-rounders are a massive part of a squad

Biography traces Dhoni's life from TC to World Cup-winning captain

Biography traces Dhoni's life from TC to World Cup-winning captain

Rediff.com8 Feb 2015

Mahendra Singh Dhoni's image of holding the World Cup trophy at Wankhede has been immortalised in cricketing folklore but not many know that Indian cricket's poster boy was once a ticket collector at the Kharagpur railway station.

'We are ready to perform'

'We are ready to perform'

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

India, who made it to two successive Asian Cups for the first time in 2023, are aiming to extend the streak. Hong Kong also qualified for the previous tournament, but with only one available berth, either side is bound to miss out.

Mondal to lead India against Oman in World Cup qualifier

Mondal to lead India against Oman in World Cup qualifier

Rediff.com10 Jun 2015

An acid test awaits the Indian football team as they host higher-ranked Oman in the second round opening match of the AFC qualification for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Bengaluru on Thursday.

Lionel Messi and Argentina to play in Kerala next year!

Lionel Messi and Argentina to play in Kerala next year!

Rediff.com20 Nov 2024

The Kerala government announced on Wednesday that the Argentina national football team, led by legendary player Lionel Messi, will visit the state next year for an international friendly match, which Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan hailed as a tribute to state people's passion for soccer.

Siraj, First 'Fielder Of The Match'

Siraj, First 'Fielder Of The Match'

Rediff.com6 Jun 2024

Siraj's economical spell of 1-13 in just three overs wasn't his only contribution. His fielding brilliance led to a crucial dismissal in the 16th over, putting Ireland under pressure.

Clarke inducted into Australian Cricket Hall of Fame

Clarke inducted into Australian Cricket Hall of Fame

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

He reserved his best for the longest format in which he amassed 28 hundreds including a memorable 329 against India at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

USA skipper Patel says win over Pak 'not a fluke'

USA skipper Patel says win over Pak 'not a fluke'

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

Keeping emotions in check, focus on India: USA skipper Monank after stunning Pakistan

Knew my strengths, believed in myself: Shreyas Iyer

Knew my strengths, believed in myself: Shreyas Iyer

Rediff.com18 Mar 2025

Shreyas Iyer has overcome perceptions about his batting abilities and a difficult period in his career to establish himself as a key player in India's ODI team.

PIX: Chhetri scores on return as India trounce Maldives

PIX: Chhetri scores on return as India trounce Maldives

Rediff.com19 Mar 2025

First win for India since Nov 2023 and first under coach Manolo Marquez.

Fitness is key, not social media: Dhoni

Fitness is key, not social media: Dhoni

Rediff.com31 Dec 2024

'I am not worried about who has how many followers, who is doing what because I know if I take care of cricket then everything will else will take care of itself'

From 2021 Pain To CT Glory: Varun's Dubai Redemption

From 2021 Pain To CT Glory: Varun's Dubai Redemption

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

Varun Chakravarthy now holds the best figures by an Indian bowler on Champions Trophy debut. His five wicket haul in just his second ODI is the earliest by an Indian in 50 overs cricket.

Australia test Champions Trophy hopefuls in Sri Lanka

Australia test Champions Trophy hopefuls in Sri Lanka

Rediff.com11 Feb 2025

Australia's Champions Trophy roster will have a different look to the peerless squad that took a record-extending sixth World Cup title at the 2023 tournament in India.

History repeating? India win toss; eye T20 WC trophy

History repeating? India win toss; eye T20 WC trophy

Rediff.com29 Jun 2024

Here's why history seems to be favouring India in T20 World Cup final

'Run feast for India if Shamsi bowls in T20 WC final'

'Run feast for India if Shamsi bowls in T20 WC final'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2024

Robin Uthappa believes Tabraiz Shamsi, a left-arm chinaman bowler, could be a liability on the batting-friendly Barbados pitch.

Is 40-year-old Chhetri India's ONLY hope?

Is 40-year-old Chhetri India's ONLY hope?

Rediff.com7 Mar 2025

Sunil Chhetri's return from international retirement at 40 highlights the lack of quality strikers in Indian football.

Sixes galore in Bridgetown; Russell matches Bravo record

Sixes galore in Bridgetown; Russell matches Bravo record

Rediff.com22 Jun 2024

On a batting-friendly surface, West Indies produced a clinical bowling spell to restrict the USA to 128.

Soccer: India lose to Bahrain in international friendly

Soccer: India lose to Bahrain in international friendly

Rediff.com24 Mar 2022

Up against the 91st-ranked Bahrain, Stimac's side, which is currently placed at 104 in the FIFA rankings, found the going tough from the word go and, had it not been for a fine save by skipper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, the Indians would have trailed by a bigger margin at half time.

New rules will make World Cup challenging for the captains: Dravid

New rules will make World Cup challenging for the captains: Dravid

Rediff.com17 Jan 2015

Former India captain Rahul Dravid is expecting next month's cricket World Cup to be an aggressive affair as he feels the revamped ODI rules will push teams into selecting attacking bowlers.

Tilak Varma's golden moment!

Tilak Varma's golden moment!

Rediff.com16 Nov 2024

Suryakumar Yadav to announce the winner, and Yadav playfully approached Samson with a handshake before unexpectedly declaring Tilak Varma the winner.

'There Was Fear While Running'

'There Was Fear While Running'

Rediff.com22 Jan 2025

'When you are scoring runs and taking wickets, everyone is standing with you.' 'But the real test is to realise who is with you during your tough times.'

MCA president Kale dies of cardiac arrest in New York

MCA president Kale dies of cardiac arrest in New York

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

Mumbai Cricket Association president Amol Kale died of a cardiac arrest in New York after attending the T20 World Cup match between India and Pakistan on Sunday.

Barcelona appoint Hansi Flick as new head coach

Barcelona appoint Hansi Flick as new head coach

Rediff.com29 May 2024

Barcelona have appointed former German national team and Bayern Munich manager Hansi Flick as head coach on a two-year contract, the LaLiga club said on Wednesday.

Canada cancels football friendly against Iran

Canada cancels football friendly against Iran

Rediff.com27 May 2022

Canada Soccer has cancelled a friendly between the men's national team and Iran next month following widespread opposition to the fixture.

Juned's Journey: From Driving Autos To Winning Irani Cup

Juned's Journey: From Driving Autos To Winning Irani Cup

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

From working in a garment factory, selling bread, and driving an autorickshaw, the 24-year-old fast bowler's path to representing domestic giants Mumbai was anything but easy.

New Head Coach Gambhir 'honoured to serve tricolour'

New Head Coach Gambhir 'honoured to serve tricolour'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2024

'I have always taken pride while donning the Indian jersey during my playing days and it is going to be no different when I take up this new role.'

Sports Shorts: Rooney left out of England team for World Cup qualifier

Sports Shorts: Rooney left out of England team for World Cup qualifier

Rediff.com25 May 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Thursday

SRH looking to exploit batter-friendly Wankhede vs MI

SRH looking to exploit batter-friendly Wankhede vs MI

Rediff.com5 May 2024

The Pat Cummins-led side is in the midst of an intense battle between multiple teams who are bidding for spots in the final four, with Rajasthan Royals (16 points), Kolkata Knight Riders (14 points) and Lucknow Super Giants (12 points) placed above SRH.

Dinesh Karthik announces retirement on 39th birthday!

Dinesh Karthik announces retirement on 39th birthday!

Rediff.com1 Jun 2024

Dinesh Karthik announced his retirement from cricket on his 39th birthday on Saturday, June 1, 2024.

'We Were Remembering Old Times'

'We Were Remembering Old Times'

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

'We played since childhood in U-15, U-17. It felt like we carried on from where we left off.'

Don't waste your time in Pakistan: Harbhajan to Kirsten

Don't waste your time in Pakistan: Harbhajan to Kirsten

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

Harbhajan Singh suggested Gary Kirsten not to waste his time in Pakistan

The IPL 2025 Dream XI

The IPL 2025 Dream XI

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

Sai Sudharsan upstaged some of the world's top batters as he topped the run scoring charts, while Prasidh Krishna was the most successful bowler of the season.

'No team invincible, but India a huge threat'

'No team invincible, but India a huge threat'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2024

As Warner's friend, want him to end on a high with Cup win: Usman Khawaja