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Bharti Airtel Q2 profit more than doubles to Rs 8,651 crore

Bharti Airtel Q2 profit more than doubles to Rs 8,651 crore

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

Bharti Airtel on Monday reported over twofold jump in consolidated net profit at Rs 8,651 crore for September quarter FY26, mainly on account of growth in high-paying smartphone customers and post-paid connections.

Babar Azam, Naseem return to Pakistan T20 squad

Babar Azam, Naseem return to Pakistan T20 squad

Rediff.com23 Oct 2025

Former captain Babar Azam and pacer Naseem Shah have been recalled to Pakistan's T20 squad for the upcoming home assignment against South Africa and a tri-Series involving Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe next month.

'Pant looks fitter and is raring to go'

'Pant looks fitter and is raring to go'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2025

Pant, who will lead India A, is returning after a three-month absence because of a foot injury which he sustained in July in England, and now the 28-year-old southpaw is aiming to get back to the national fold during the two-match Test series against the Proteas.

Pakistan pacer Naseem to play SL ODIs despite firing at home

Pakistan pacer Naseem to play SL ODIs despite firing at home

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

Pakistan fast bowler Naseem Shah will stay with the squad for the upcoming ODI series against Sri Lanka in Rawalpindi despite an attack on his residence in Lower Dir in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.

Tears of joy for Rohit as Indian women lift World Cup

Tears of joy for Rohit as Indian women lift World Cup

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

In a night that will be etched in Indian cricket history, Rohit Sharma fought back tears as the women in blue conquered the world in front of a packed Navi Mumbai crowd on Sunday.

Why Rohit, Kohli still matter for India's 2027 World Cup

Why Rohit, Kohli still matter for India's 2027 World Cup

Rediff.com26 Oct 2025

On Saturday, Rohit and Virat turned back the clock, delivering a vintage special with their refined strokeplay to silence their critics.

The Man India Forgot Has Taken India To A World Cup Final

The Man India Forgot Has Taken India To A World Cup Final

Rediff.com31 Oct 2025

The man who never played for India has taken India to an ICC Women's World Cup final.

SMAT: Abhishek flattens Bengal; Sanju shines for Kerala

SMAT: Abhishek flattens Bengal; Sanju shines for Kerala

Rediff.com30 Nov 2025

A round-up of Sunday's action in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy group stage matches.

Fixing-tainted spinner makes Pak Test debut

Fixing-tainted spinner makes Pak Test debut

Rediff.com20 Oct 2025

Afridi's selection means that the team management has opted to play two left-arm spinners in the second Test as he will pair with Noman Ali, who is already established and also picked up a 10-wicket haul in Pakistan's 94-run win in the first game in Lahore.

South Africa rout Zimbabwe to sweep Test series 2-0

South Africa rout Zimbabwe to sweep Test series 2-0

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

South Africa completed an innings and 236-run victory over hosts Zimbabwe on the third day of the second Test on Tuesday to convincingly sweep the two-match series.

'I've viewed World Cup-winning catch 1,000 times'

'I've viewed World Cup-winning catch 1,000 times'

Rediff.com15 Nov 2025

Have seen that last ball at least 1,000 times: Harmanpreet on life after World Cup

'Seeing Sachin sir gave me a boost'

'Seeing Sachin sir gave me a boost'

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

'I kept talking to him and he kept giving me confidence. He is the master of cricket, and we keep getting inspired just looking at him.'

What binds Kapil, Dhoni, and now Harmanpreet?

What binds Kapil, Dhoni, and now Harmanpreet?

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

Harmanpreet Kaur has now joined the pantheon of legends, becoming only the third Indian captain to lift an ODI World Cup trophy.

India's World Cup Queens Shine at Rashtrapati Bhavan

India's World Cup Queens Shine at Rashtrapati Bhavan

Rediff.com6 Nov 2025

President Droupadi Murmu met the World Cup-winning Indian women's cricket team at the Rashtrapati Bhavan on Thursday, where skipper Harmanpreet Kaur presented her a team jersey signed by all the players.

Amanjot Reveals Harmanpreet's Emotional Pep Talk Before Final

Amanjot Reveals Harmanpreet's Emotional Pep Talk Before Final

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

From hitting the winning runs against Australia in the semifinal to taking the catch of in-form South Africa skipper Laura Wolvaardt in the title clash, Amanjot played her part in India's winning campaign.

Tata Motors' CV arm lists on BSE, seeks clean mobility, tech-led growth

Tata Motors' CV arm lists on BSE, seeks clean mobility, tech-led growth

Rediff.com13 Nov 2025

Tata Motors' commercial vehicle (CV) business debuted on the BSE on Wednesday, completing the automaker's long-planned demerger into separate listed entities for its passenger and CV operations.

PIX: PM Modi hosts victorious women cricketers

PIX: PM Modi hosts victorious women cricketers

Rediff.com5 Nov 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi felicitated the triumphant Indian women's cricket team at his residence at Lok Kalyan Marg on Wednesday.

India, Pakistan Make Peace Over Asia Cup Trophy

India, Pakistan Make Peace Over Asia Cup Trophy

Rediff.com8 Nov 2025

India and Pakistan have managed to "break the ice" on the Asia Cup trophy dispute and will work towards finding a plausible solution in the coming days, BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia said.

'Shami still has plenty to offer Team India'

'Shami still has plenty to offer Team India'

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

Ganguly backs fit-again Shami, says he should play for India across formats

Shreyas Iyer's injury worry clouds India's SA ODI plans

Shreyas Iyer's injury worry clouds India's SA ODI plans

Rediff.com25 Oct 2025

India's new ODI vice-captain Shreyas Iyer might be forced to remain out of action for minimum three weeks

'Unreal moment, to win a World Cup at home': Mandhana

'Unreal moment, to win a World Cup at home': Mandhana

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

India opener Smriti Mandhana said she was still struggling to process the magnitude of her team's achievement, calling it "unreal" after India claimed their maiden Women's World Cup title.

Zimbabwe's Williams bags century but South Africa lead

Zimbabwe's Williams bags century but South Africa lead

Rediff.com29 Jun 2025

A South African side missing several regulars will resume on 49 for one on the third morning after Zimbabwe made 251 in reply to the tourists' first-innings score of 418 for nine declared.

Bosch rewrites history as South Africa trounce Zimbabwe

Bosch rewrites history as South Africa trounce Zimbabwe

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

'Bosch is new to the international scene, but he's really fit in well. To see him conquer both facets (bat and ball) in this Test was really special.'

Ton-up Jurel rescues India A; Pant falls cheaply again

Ton-up Jurel rescues India A; Pant falls cheaply again

Rediff.com6 Nov 2025

It was also his third hundred in the last seven innings after going past three digits against Australia A at Lucknow and the West Indies at Ahmedabad.

Kotian scalps four as India A restrict SA A to 299-9

Kotian scalps four as India A restrict SA A to 299-9

Rediff.com30 Oct 2025

Pant took a bit to settle into his rhythm behind the stumps, and once he came to terms with the surface and bowlers the wicketkeeper was quite tidy.

SMAT: Mhatre's hurricane ton guides Mumbai to easy win

SMAT: Mhatre's hurricane ton guides Mumbai to easy win

Rediff.com28 Nov 2025

Mhatre's maiden ton, Dube blitz fire Mumbai to seven-wicket win over Vidarbha

We are expected to perform like robots: Haris Rauf

We are expected to perform like robots: Haris Rauf

Rediff.com12 Nov 2025

He had copped a two-match suspension during the previous series against South Africa for offensive gestures during the Asia Cup games against India that "brought the game into disrepute" in September.

Ashwin hails women's gesture, takes dig at Men in Blue

Ashwin hails women's gesture, takes dig at Men in Blue

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

It's a colossal achievement, rate it bigger than any other title: Ashwin on women's WC triumph

Why Pratika Rawal's medal sparked a mystery online

Why Pratika Rawal's medal sparked a mystery online

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

Pratika Rawal has now received her Women's World Cup 2025 winner's medal, thanks to a personal intervention by ICC president Jay Shah, who stepped in to right the wrong.

Morkel blames 'bad night's sleep' for Gill injury

Morkel blames 'bad night's sleep' for Gill injury

Rediff.com15 Nov 2025

Gill stretchered out with neck injury; ''just bad timing'', says Morne Morkel

South Africa begin World Cup prep under new captain

South Africa begin World Cup prep under new captain

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

Top-order batter Rassie van der Dussen will lead South Africa during next month's Twenty20 tri-series with New Zealand and hosts Zimbabwe, with four uncapped players in the squad, Cricket South Africa said on Thursday.

'When I'm batting...' Gill opens up on managing dual responsibility

'When I'm batting...' Gill opens up on managing dual responsibility

Rediff.com13 Nov 2025

When I'm batting, I think only as a batter: Captain Gill on dual responsibility

Why Did India Drop Sai Sudharsan?

Why Did India Drop Sai Sudharsan?

Rediff.com14 Nov 2025

'The No. 3 spot can't become a game of musical chairs.'

SA skipper confident of silencing Navi Mumbai crowd!

SA skipper confident of silencing Navi Mumbai crowd!

Rediff.com1 Nov 2025

Knockout games different than league, South Africa will start afresh against India: Wolvaardt

Aus Old Guard Faces Scrutiny in Bid to Retain Ashes

Aus Old Guard Faces Scrutiny in Bid to Retain Ashes

Rediff.com17 Nov 2025

'That so many have reached such an advanced stage of their careers without obvious replacements is certainly a reflection of their quality, but will be a matter of concern in the case of more injuries during the series.'

'Cockroaches crawling out': ABD defends Rohit, Kohli

'Cockroaches crawling out': ABD defends Rohit, Kohli

Rediff.com27 Oct 2025

Rohit and Kohli endured a rocky start to the Australia tour with Rohit managing just 8 and 73 in two innings, while Kohli recorded two ducks.

Ind-SA Test: Swapping of sessions not confirmed yet

Ind-SA Test: Swapping of sessions not confirmed yet

Rediff.com31 Oct 2025

Saikia confirmed that discussions were on regarding a possible adjustment in playing hours owing to Guwahati's early sunrise and sunset.

World Cup winner Kranti Gaud gets windfall from MP govt

World Cup winner Kranti Gaud gets windfall from MP govt

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

Kranti Gaud, from Ghuwara in Chhatarpur, Bundelkhand, played a crucial role in leading the Indian women's cricket team to the World Cup final with her bowling performance.

Rohit Sharma Is World No 1 ODI Batter!

Rohit Sharma Is World No 1 ODI Batter!

Rediff.com29 Oct 2025

Rohit Sharma followed up his knock of 73 in the second ODI in Adelaide with a match-winning unbeaten 121 in Sydney to be named the Player of the Series.

Noman leaves SA in trouble as Pakistan eye victory

Noman leaves SA in trouble as Pakistan eye victory

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

Pakistan moved themselves into a strong position, needing eight wickets to win while South Africa are chasing an imposing target as the first Test headed for an exciting conclusion.