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Rinku Singh's father passes away after battling stage-four cancer

Rinku Singh's father passes away after battling stage-four cancer

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

Indian cricketer Rinku Singh's father passed away after battling stage-four cancer. Rinku had briefly returned home from the T20 World Cup to see his father.

25 Years Of Kolkata Test: V V S Laxman Recalls 'Forever Special' Stand With Dravid

25 Years Of Kolkata Test: V V S Laxman Recalls 'Forever Special' Stand With Dravid

Rediff.com14 Mar 2026

V V S Laxman reflects on his historic partnership with Rahul Dravid during the 2001 Kolkata Test, which helped India recover from a follow-on to win the Test match against a dominant Australian team.

Prakash Padukone, Yuvraj, Paes For Gavaskar's Charity Golf Event

Prakash Padukone, Yuvraj, Paes For Gavaskar's Charity Golf Event

Rediff.com3 Mar 2026

A star-studded charity golf event, organised by Sunil Gavaskar's CHAMPS Foundation, will feature cricket legends and other sporting icons to support former Indian athletes facing hardship.

'Tariq is hard to hit in bigger grounds and slower pitches'

'Tariq is hard to hit in bigger grounds and slower pitches'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2026

Tariq is different from other spinners but Abhishek can help tackle him: Harbhajan

T20 WC Exit: Bangladesh pay price in diplomacy's crossfire

T20 WC Exit: Bangladesh pay price in diplomacy's crossfire

Rediff.com25 Jan 2026

Bangladesh's exclusion from the T20 World Cup highlights how regional politics are increasingly influencing cricket in the Indian sub-continent.

'Best white-ball team': Cricket greats salute India's T20 WC title win

'Best white-ball team': Cricket greats salute India's T20 WC title win

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

The cricketing world hailed India after their dominant 96-run win over New Zealand in the T20 World Cup final, with legends praising the team's power-packed batting and Jasprit Bumrah's brilliance.

T20 World Cup, India vs England semi-final: Axar Patel will be one of India's great players: Gavaskar

T20 World Cup, India vs England semi-final: Axar Patel will be one of India's great players: Gavaskar

Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

Sunil Gavaskar believes Axar Patel's all-round skills and cricketing intelligence will make him one of India's greatest players.

'It was a 10/10 day, Leo Messi'

'It was a 10/10 day, Leo Messi'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2025

The Wankhede crowd went in to tizzy when India's cricket God and the Argentine football captain came together on stage and exchanged pleasantries and presents.

'Only Hype, No Contest': India Hammer Pakistan Again

'Only Hype, No Contest': India Hammer Pakistan Again

Rediff.com16 Feb 2026

India hammer Pakistan by 61 runs in the T20 World Cup as Manjrekar, Dhawan, Vaughan and others react to the Men in Blue's commanding 8-1 record in ICC clashes.

India's 5 Best Wins Vs Pakistan In T20 World Cups

India's 5 Best Wins Vs Pakistan In T20 World Cups

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

A look at India's 5 best victories against Pakistan in T20 World Cups.

T20 World Cup Final: Kuldeep Must Replace Varun

T20 World Cup Final: Kuldeep Must Replace Varun

Rediff.com7 Mar 2026

Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for the T20 World Cup final against New Zealand on Sunday?

Tendulkar, Kohli lead tributes to U19 World champs!

Tendulkar, Kohli lead tributes to U19 World champs!

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

India's record sixth U-19 World Cup win drew praise from Virat Kohli, Gautam Gambhir and cricket legends worldwide after Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's stunning 175 sealed a 100-run victory over England.

'If It Was So Easy...': Bhajji Scolds Manjrekar

'If It Was So Easy...': Bhajji Scolds Manjrekar

Rediff.com16 Jan 2026

A fresh debate around Virat Kohli's future in international cricket has been sparked after former India player Sanjay Manjrekar questioned the former captain's decision to continue playing ODIs -- remarks that have now prompted a strong response from Harbhajan Singh.

SEE: Harbhajan Singh visits Lalbaughcha Raja

SEE: Harbhajan Singh visits Lalbaughcha Raja

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

The AAP MP and his wife Geeta Basra sought Lord Ganesha's blessings at the venue.

'Whatever happened in Bangladesh is wrong'

'Whatever happened in Bangladesh is wrong'

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

'We welcome everyone to India, but whether they (Bangladesh) want to come here or not is their choice.'

Kapil Dev at 67: The Man Who Changed Indian Cricket

Kapil Dev at 67: The Man Who Changed Indian Cricket

Rediff.com6 Jan 2026

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Tuesday wished former Indian cricketer and 1983 World Cup-winning captain Kapil Dev on his 67th birthday.

Yuvraj, Harmanpreet stands unveiled at New PCA Stadium

Yuvraj, Harmanpreet stands unveiled at New PCA Stadium

Rediff.com11 Dec 2025

World Cup winners Yuvraj Singh and Harmanpreet Kaur were immortalized at the PCA's New Chandigarh Stadium on Thursday, with stands named in their honour.

Harbhajan's Surprise Handshake With Pakistan's Dahani

Harbhajan's Surprise Handshake With Pakistan's Dahani

Rediff.com20 Nov 2025

Harbhajan Singh was seen shaking hands with Pakistan pacer Shahnawaz Dahani during the Abu Dhabi T10 League in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday.

T20 Kings: When Dhoni, Rohit Brought Cup Home!

T20 Kings: When Dhoni, Rohit Brought Cup Home!

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

Cricket has never been the same since India's thrilling, last-over win over Pakistan in the final at The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg, on September 24, 2007.

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.'

'Kohli's India should have won 3-4 trophies'

'Kohli's India should have won 3-4 trophies'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2025

Former spinner Harbhajan Singh believes India should have won more trophies during Virat Kohli's reign as a white-ball captain as he had a good bunch of players under him.

'Gill is young but ready for big challenges'

'Gill is young but ready for big challenges'

Rediff.com6 Jan 2026

Spin great Harbhajan Singh said the selectors were right in appointing Shubman Gill as India's ODI captain last year, stating that the youngster is ready for "big challenges".

India has NO off-spinner for Tests: Harbhajan

India has NO off-spinner for Tests: Harbhajan

Rediff.com29 Nov 2025

Spin great Harbhajan Singh said India don't have a specialist off-spinner for Test cricket.

'Rohit allowed me to express myself'

'Rohit allowed me to express myself'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2025

Traded to Mumbai Indians from Lucknow Super Giants for Rs 2 crore (Rs 20 million) ahead of IPL 2026, Indian pacer Shardul Thakur says former captain Rohit Sharma allowed him to express himself.

'I want to thank Maa Durga...'

'I want to thank Maa Durga...'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

Fondly remembering for his memorable spells at Eden Gardens, the former cricketer expressed gratitude towards the city and its people, saying he would forever cherish his bond with Kolkata.

Cricket Gets A New Format - Test Twenty!

Cricket Gets A New Format - Test Twenty!

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

Cricket enters new era with launch of Test Twenty, a revolutionary 80-over format

'10/10 selection': Gavaskar, Harbhajan praise bold calls

'10/10 selection': Gavaskar, Harbhajan praise bold calls

Rediff.com20 Dec 2025

The national selectors brought back wicketkeeper-batter Kishan along with Rinku Singh while dropping Test and ODI captain Shubman Gill who has been struggling in the T20 format.

Bhajji Salutes Spirit of Punjab

Bhajji Salutes Spirit of Punjab

Rediff.com4 Sep 2025

Despite losing nearly everything in the devastating floods, the family chose to welcome relief volunteers with freshly prepared tea -- a gesture Harbhajan hailed as the true 'spirit of Punjab'.

PIX: When Bhajji met Waugh!

PIX: When Bhajji met Waugh!

Rediff.com13 Sep 2025

Former Team India leg-spinner Harbhajan Singh had a meeting with his idol -- former Australia skipper Steve Waugh - and he took to social media to share his excitement.

Step Inside Harbhajan Singh's Home

Step Inside Harbhajan Singh's Home

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

Geeta Basra and Bhajji's home is a testament to their shared vision, with each nook and cranny narrating a unique story of love.

'Rest in peace Test cricket': Harbhajan slams Eden Gardens pitch

'Rest in peace Test cricket': Harbhajan slams Eden Gardens pitch

Rediff.com17 Nov 2025

Calling it "the destruction of Test cricket", former India spinner Harbhajan Singh says under-prepared and excessively bowler-friendly surfaces like the one used at Eden Gardens, prevent the genuine development of players.

'Unfortunate! Unproven people deciding Ro-Ko future'

'Unfortunate! Unproven people deciding Ro-Ko future'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2025

Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh finds it a bit unfortunate that the future of legends like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli is being decided by "people who have not achieved much" but he nonetheless expects the duo to carry on till the 2027 ODI World Cup.

Lalit Modi Releases Bhajji, Sreesanth Slapgate Footage

Lalit Modi Releases Bhajji, Sreesanth Slapgate Footage

Rediff.com29 Aug 2025

Seventeen years after one of the IPL's darkest chapters, the infamous 'Slapgate' scandal involving Harbhajan Singh and S Sreesanth has surfaced.

Harbhajan donates boats, ambulances for flood-hit Punjab

Harbhajan donates boats, ambulances for flood-hit Punjab

Rediff.com7 Sep 2025

Former India spinner and Rajya Sabha MP Harbhajan Singh has stepped in with relief measures for his flood-ravaged home state Punjab.

'Was Gambhir then, more Gambhir now': Yuvraj's Cheeky Post

'Was Gambhir then, more Gambhir now': Yuvraj's Cheeky Post

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

Yuvraj Singh's cheeky birthday wish for Gautam Gambhir broke the internet on Tuesday as the former India opener turned 44.

BCCI AGM: Ganguly, Harbhajan in draft electoral roll

BCCI AGM: Ganguly, Harbhajan in draft electoral roll

Rediff.com13 Sep 2025

Sourav Ganguly and Harbhajan Singh were confirmed as the representatives of the Full Members of the BCCI.

'Why remind people of forgotten Slapgate incident?'

'Why remind people of forgotten Slapgate incident?'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2025

Former league chairman Lalit Modi has reignited debate by leaking the unseen video of Harbhajan Singh slapping S Sreesanth during the 2008 season.

Are Gill and Gambhir split on India's pitch plan?

Are Gill and Gambhir split on India's pitch plan?

Rediff.com17 Nov 2025

The collapse, India's lowest failed chase at home, has left behind deeper fault lines than a dry Eden Gardens wicket can conceal.

Harbhajan Singh's AWESOME Records

Harbhajan Singh's AWESOME Records

Rediff.com27 Dec 2021

Harbhajan Singh is the first Indian to take a Test hat-trick. He achieved this feat while playing against Australia at Kolkata in March 2001 by dismissing Ricky Ponting, Adam Gilchrist and Shane Warne.

Legends Cricket: Indian Players Opt Out Of Tie Vs Pak

Legends Cricket: Indian Players Opt Out Of Tie Vs Pak

Rediff.com19 Jul 2025

A day before the much-anticipated India vs Pakistan clash in the World Championship of Legends Cricket 2025, several former India cricketers have reportedly pulled out of the fixture, fearing backlash from fans.