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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

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.

6 Longest Place Names On Earth!

6 Longest Place Names On Earth!

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

Places where names never end...

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.

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.

Vijay Amritraj receives Padma Bhushan; Rohit Sharma, Harmanpreet get Padma Shri

Vijay Amritraj receives Padma Bhushan; Rohit Sharma, Harmanpreet get Padma Shri

Rediff.com25 Jan 2026

Vijay Amritraj gets Padma Bhushan; Rohit Sharma, Harmanpreet Kaur receive Padma Shri

EPL: City close gap on Arsenal with vital home win

EPL: City close gap on Arsenal with vital home win

Rediff.com25 Jan 2026

Goals from Omar Marmoush and Antoine Semenyo powered Manchester City to a muchneeded 20 home win over Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday, lifting Pep Guardiola's men provisionally to within four points of leaders Arsenal in the Premier League title race.

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

Afghanistan put three-foreign-league cap for top players

Afghanistan put three-foreign-league cap for top players

Rediff.com15 Jan 2026

'This measure aims to manage workload and ensure peak performance for national duties.'

Record 500 million ticket demand for 2026 WC

Record 500 million ticket demand for 2026 WC

Rediff.com15 Jan 2026

Beyond the three host nations, the highest number of applications came from Germany, England, Brazil, Spain, Portugal, Argentina and Colombia.

'Coach at home' helps SKY script blazing comeback vs NZ in Raipur

'Coach at home' helps SKY script blazing comeback vs NZ in Raipur

Rediff.com24 Jan 2026

Suryakumar Yadav, who returned to form with a blazing 82* against New Zealand at Raipur, spoke on how he dealt with his lean patch

'I'd pick Rishabh Pant in my team any day of the week'

'I'd pick Rishabh Pant in my team any day of the week'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2026

For Ian Smith, a player of Rishabh Pant's calibre walks into any T20 side and hence the former New Zealand stumper finds it baffling that the keeper-batter hasn't been picked for the upcoming World Cup starting in less than three weeks' time.

Shubman Gill opens up about T20 WC exclusion

Shubman Gill opens up about T20 WC exclusion

Rediff.com10 Jan 2026

'I am where I have to be and whatever is written in my destiny no one can take that from me.'

Mpox outbreak in Kerala linked to UAE travel, finds ICMR-NIV study

Mpox outbreak in Kerala linked to UAE travel, finds ICMR-NIV study

Rediff.com21 Jan 2026

Findings of the first in-depth analysis of clinical and genomic characteristics of the Clade Ib strain, published in the journal Virology, showed seven of the 10 individuals had a history of travel to the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Rohit's hilarious advice to Kuldeep ahead of T20 World Cup

Rohit's hilarious advice to Kuldeep ahead of T20 World Cup

Rediff.com22 Jan 2026

Rohit Sharma offered a hilarious piece of advice to spinner Kuldeep Yadav ahead of the T20 World Cup this year from February 7.

Why Ganguly feels India are favourites to win T20 WC

Why Ganguly feels India are favourites to win T20 WC

Rediff.com10 Jan 2026

India has a strong spin attack, my favourite team in T20 WC: Ganguly

I have been focusing on my bowling: Ayush Badoni

I have been focusing on my bowling: Ayush Badoni

Rediff.com18 Jan 2026

All-rounder Ayush Badoni said he has been putting more work in his bowling in the last couple of years.

Slot welcomes Salah back after public spat

Slot welcomes Salah back after public spat

Rediff.com16 Jan 2026

Liverpool coach Arne Slot said he was delighted to have Mohamed Salah returning from Africa Cup of Nations duty soon, despite an apparent falling-out just weeks ago.

India, UAE seal defence pact, set $200 bn trade target

India, UAE seal defence pact, set $200 bn trade target

Rediff.com20 Jan 2026

Under the defence partnership, India and the UAE are eyeing defence industrial collaboration and cooperation in advanced technologies, cyberspace training, special operations, interoperability of their militaries and counter terrorism.

'Don't think we have ever seen Virat Kohli bat this well'

'Don't think we have ever seen Virat Kohli bat this well'

Rediff.com16 Jan 2026

Virat Kohli has enjoyed a phenomenal run with the bat recently, amassing 700 runs in his last 10 innings in 50-overs cricket.

'You Can't Explain What This 14-Year-Old Is Doing'

'You Can't Explain What This 14-Year-Old Is Doing'

Rediff.com8 Jan 2026

Ashwin highlighted the sheer volume and impact of Sooryavanshi's recent performances in a social media post, underlining just how extraordinary the youngster's run has been.

T20 WC: More drama as Bangladesh explore last option

T20 WC: More drama as Bangladesh explore last option

Rediff.com23 Jan 2026

Bangladesh's appeal to the ICC Dispute Resolution Committee against hosting T20 World Cup matches in India cannot be heard under ICC rules, with Scotland kept on standby as a possible replacement team.

Rohit, Kohli in spotlight as India host fresh-faced New Zealand

Rohit, Kohli in spotlight as India host fresh-faced New Zealand

Rediff.com10 Jan 2026

Even as the focus remains on the T20 World Cup which is less than a month away, Kohli and Rohit will hog the limelight in the three ODIs over the next seven days.

Pant hits 90 as India A edge South Africa in 1st Unofficial Test

Pant hits 90 as India A edge South Africa in 1st Unofficial Test

Rediff.com2 Nov 2025

India A registered a fighting three-wicket win over South Africa A in the first four-day match, in Bengaluru, on Sunday.

Samson eyes stability as India aim for win in Raipur

Samson eyes stability as India aim for win in Raipur

Rediff.com22 Jan 2026

Sanju Samson and Ishan Kishan face a key test as India take on New Zealand in the second T20I at Raipur, eyeing World Cup momentum.

Siraj returns as Team India drop squad for New Zealand ODIs

Siraj returns as Team India drop squad for New Zealand ODIs

Rediff.com3 Jan 2026

While the first India vs New Zealand ODI will be played at Vadodara, the second match will get underway at Rajkot. The teams will face off for the final ODI of the series at Indore.

How SA20 Is Transforming Careers, Lives

How SA20 Is Transforming Careers, Lives

Rediff.com10 Jan 2026

SA20 turns 4: Social healer, job creator and a new lucrative option for players around globe

Harbhajan urges patience with Gambhir

Harbhajan urges patience with Gambhir

Rediff.com8 Jan 2026

'In India, it is our tradition that if the team plays well, everyone is quiet, but as soon as the team plays poorly, we get on top of the coach.'

Mhatre, not Sooryavanshi, named U-19 WC captain

Mhatre, not Sooryavanshi, named U-19 WC captain

Rediff.com27 Dec 2025

Ayush Mhatre was on Saturday named captain of the 15-member Indian side for the U-19 World Cup to be held in Zimbabwe and Namibia from January 15 to February 6 next year.

No rift: Kohli, Rohit in sync with Gambhir on ODI roadmap

No rift: Kohli, Rohit in sync with Gambhir on ODI roadmap

Rediff.com13 Jan 2026

'They discuss with Gautam the ODI format, the matches that we have and our plans for South Africa.'

'It will be nice to play in the IPL'

'It will be nice to play in the IPL'

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

'I just go with the flow. I try to perform and be consistent as much as possible. Then whatever happens, happens. It's all God's plan.'

Inderjit Singh Bindra: Architect of Modern Indian Cricket

Inderjit Singh Bindra: Architect of Modern Indian Cricket

Rediff.com27 Jan 2026

As he is laid to rest, Indian cricket bids farewell to one of its greatest administrators -- a visionary who understood that breaking monopolies and building stadiums were about the same thing: Giving millions of cricket-loving Indians the infrastructure worthy of their passion.

When Will RoKo Return To Action?

When Will RoKo Return To Action?

Rediff.com19 Jan 2026

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are expected to return to international duties in June when India host Afghanistan for a three-match ODI series.

U-19 WC: All eyes on Suryanshi as India eye sixth title

U-19 WC: All eyes on Suryanshi as India eye sixth title

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

At just 14 years old, Suryavanshi is already one of the most talked-about young cricketers in the world, having first made headlines with an electrifying 35-ball century in the Indian Premier League's 2025 season.

2025 Best Test XI: Gill, Rahul, Bumrah In

2025 Best Test XI: Gill, Rahul, Bumrah In

Rediff.com31 Dec 2025

Temba Bavuma, who led South Africa to their maiden ICC World Test Championship title and a historic 2-0 series sweep in India, also made the cut, while four Australian players were included.

Meet Team India's New All-rounder!

Meet Team India's New All-rounder!

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

India pacer Harshit Rana has revealed that the Indian management is aiming to groom him as an all-rounder.

Why Hardik Pandya Is India's X-Factor

Why Hardik Pandya Is India's X-Factor

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

'He's the guy who can win you games with bat and ball. He can bowl in any situation, he can bat anywhere in the line up.'

Auto, ancillary sectors to see strong earnings momentum

Auto, ancillary sectors to see strong earnings momentum

Rediff.com19 Jan 2026

The automobile and auto-ancillary sector is expected to show strong Q3FY26 results, aided by festival-led demand, rationalisation in goods and services tax (GST) rates for select categories of vehicles, easing interest rates, and improving rural sentiment.

PIX: Kohli, Rohit hit the nets hard ahead of NZ ODIs

PIX: Kohli, Rohit hit the nets hard ahead of NZ ODIs

Rediff.com9 Jan 2026

Senior batters Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma looked in good touch as India went through a rigorous training session in Vadodara on Friday, ahead of their three-match ODI series against New Zealand.

Watch Out Kiwis! Rohit Ready To Rumble

Watch Out Kiwis! Rohit Ready To Rumble

Rediff.com6 Jan 2026

Rohit Sharma took to the nets to fine-tune his batting ahead of the three-match series against New Zealand, starting on Sunday, January 11.