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Is Jaiswal next Kohli?

Is Jaiswal next Kohli?

Rediff.com6 Aug 2025

Yashasvi Jaiswal continued his meteoric rise in international cricket with yet another outstanding overseas tour

Is AIADMK Feeling Uncomfortable With BJP's Politics?

Is AIADMK Feeling Uncomfortable With BJP's Politics?

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

While acknowledging that they needed strong allies for a chance in the assembly polls, AIADMK cadres seemingly prefer actor-politician Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam to the BJP, owing to the latter's 'communal agenda' and consequent hardline Hindutva image, explains N Sathiya Moorthy.

Consistent Jadeja has been exceptional with the bat: Kumble

Consistent Jadeja has been exceptional with the bat: Kumble

Rediff.com13 Jul 2025

Spin great Anil Kumble heaped praise on Ravindra Jadeja for his consistency and growing maturity with the bat.

Kuldeep benched! Gavaskar says Gill may not be in charge

Kuldeep benched! Gavaskar says Gill may not be in charge

Rediff.com27 Jul 2025

Maybe Shubman Gill didn't want Shardul Thakur , wanted Kuldeep Yadav: Sunil Gavaskar questions captain's say in XI

When Wadekar and spinners helped India conquer England

When Wadekar and spinners helped India conquer England

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

Here is a look back at India's hard-fought 1-0 series win in England, 54 years back.

Odisha student who immolated self over sexual abuse dies

Odisha student who immolated self over sexual abuse dies

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

An Odisha college student who set herself ablaze following alleged sexual harassment by a professor has died at AIIMS Bhubaneswar. The incident has sparked outrage, with the Chief Minister promising strict action against the culprits.

Enjoy! Three Lord Ganesha Bhajans, Just For You

Enjoy! Three Lord Ganesha Bhajans, Just For You

Rediff.com16 Sep 2024

We asked three young singers to share their favourite Lord Ganesha bhajans.

A Decade of Test Thrillers: Close Calls & Classics

A Decade of Test Thrillers: Close Calls & Classics

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

A look back at a few memorable showdowns in the last decade and half that had the quintessential crests and troughs of Test cricket.

Only Siraj Clung To Belief. He Made Magic

Only Siraj Clung To Belief. He Made Magic

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

A 2-2 series result seems fair, for a 1-3 loss would have been cruelly unjust --- especially to Siraj, who bowled 185.3 overs in the series for 23 wickets and never seemed to give up belief.

Rabada tested positive for cocaine, confirms SA agency

Rabada tested positive for cocaine, confirms SA agency

Rediff.com4 Jun 2025

Kagiso Rabada's month suspension after he failed a drug test was because the fast bowler tested positive for cocaine, the South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport has said.

Life is very unpredictable, says Siraj after tribute to Jota

Life is very unpredictable, says Siraj after tribute to Jota

Rediff.com12 Jul 2025

Expressing his thoughts on the unpredictability of life, the pacer philosophically said, no one knows what will happen the next moment.

Farokh Engineer Honoured With Stand At Old Trafford!

Farokh Engineer Honoured With Stand At Old Trafford!

Rediff.com23 Jul 2025

Former India wicketkeeper Farokh Engineer and legendary West Indies captain Clive Lloyd were on Wednesday honoured by the Lancashire County Cricket Club with stands named after them at the Old Trafford Stadium in Manchester, on the opening day of the fourth Test between India and England.

When Bumrah Slammed Broad For 29 Runs

When Bumrah Slammed Broad For 29 Runs

Rediff.com20 Jun 2025

Sachin Tendulkar has scored the most runs by an Indian in England. Virat Kohli holds the record for most wins by an Indian captain in England.

Rahul, Jadeja On Cusp Of Massive Milestones!

Rahul, Jadeja On Cusp Of Massive Milestones!

Rediff.com18 Jul 2025

India's K L Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja will be eager to put their best foot forward and etch their name in the record books in the fourth Test at Manchester.

WTC Final: SA spurred on by lessons from past failings

WTC Final: SA spurred on by lessons from past failings

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

'There is a lot of inspiration we can draw from in the brand of cricket we have played in the last three or four years.'

Gill's Historic 200 Rewrites Record Books

Gill's Historic 200 Rewrites Record Books

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

Shubman Gill has not just scored a double hundred; he's rewritten the record books.

Modi Has Corrected A Historical Wrong With TN Visit

Modi Has Corrected A Historical Wrong With TN Visit

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

The message from Sunday's event will undoubtedly reverberate globally. It's a landmark occasion that will be remembered for generations and will inspire many other states to introduce the story of Rajendra Chola into school curricula, says Tarun Vijay.

'Writing History Is Like Solving A Jigsaw Puzzle With A Third Of The Pieces Missing'

'Writing History Is Like Solving A Jigsaw Puzzle With A Third Of The Pieces Missing'

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

'When I undertook a study of temple desecration in precolonial India, it was not enough simply to document what temples were desecrated, by whom, when, and where.' 'It was also important to explore the total historical context of such incidents, with a view to discovering patterns, which in turn could reveal the reasons why they occurred.'

When A Draw Is A Win! Life Lessons From Team India

When A Draw Is A Win! Life Lessons From Team India

Rediff.com6 Aug 2025

The India vs England Test series 2025 wasn't just cricket -- it was grit, growth and glory wrapped in whites.

'He is looking fit and strong, and he's buzzing as well'

'He is looking fit and strong, and he's buzzing as well'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

'We all know what he's capable of achieving in Test cricket and we hope that when the opportunity does arrive for him, he's able to recapture, and also improve on, what he's been able to do already in that form of the game.'

Kanwar route vigilantism resurfaces: UP cops summon 6 for targeting dhabas

Kanwar route vigilantism resurfaces: UP cops summon 6 for targeting dhabas

Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

The incident has brought back into focus the controversy that erupted last year when BJP-led governments in Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand directed food outlets along the Kanwar route to display the names of their owners and staff.

'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'

Hussain Revisits Virat's '60 Overs Of Hell' Moment!

Hussain Revisits Virat's '60 Overs Of Hell' Moment!

Rediff.com20 Jun 2025

Hussain recalled the Lord's Test in 2021 and Virat's 'pep talk' to fire up his players on the final morning as the visitors thrashed the hosts and registered a memorable win.

'Levelling series would be great achievement'

'Levelling series would be great achievement'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

India skipper Shubman Gill on Wednesday said that levelling the five-match Test series in England would be a "great achievement" and he would return from his first assignment as captain a lot wiser.

'It Wasn't Worth Including Bumrah'

'It Wasn't Worth Including Bumrah'

Rediff.com1 Aug 2025

'We obviously want to wheel him in, but we also want to respect where his body's at, and on the basis of that, we just felt that it wasn't worth including him in the squad.'

Why Gill preferred Sundar over Kuldeep at Edgbaston

Why Gill preferred Sundar over Kuldeep at Edgbaston

Rediff.com7 Jul 2025

'I think the partnership between me and Washington was very important.'

Root gets reprieve, Gavaskar slams umpiring

Root gets reprieve, Gavaskar slams umpiring

Rediff.com14 Jul 2025

Joe Root was on 36 and digging in when Mohammed Siraj angled one in that rapped him square on the pads. The Indians went up in unison. But umpire Paul Reiffel stood his ground.

Test Cricket Set For Major Revamp!

Test Cricket Set For Major Revamp!

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

India, Australia and England are likely to be joined by South Africa, New Zealand and Sri Lanka in the top division, while Pakistan, the West Indies, Zimbabwe, Bangladesh, Afghanistan and Ireland will be placed in the second division.

I'm bowling the best I have in my career: Hazlewood

I'm bowling the best I have in my career: Hazlewood

Rediff.com8 Jun 2025

A calf injury forced Josh Hazlewood to miss being part of Australia's World Test Championship win two years ago and the fast bowler is keen to avoid a second such heartbreak.

'Unintentional...' Pratika on mid-pitch shoulder bump

'Unintentional...' Pratika on mid-pitch shoulder bump

Rediff.com18 Jul 2025

India batter Pratika Rawal on Friday clarified that her shoulder contact with England cricketers during the first Women's ODI was "not intentional" after she was fined and handed one demerit point by the ICC.

India's No. 3 Crisis: Karun Or Sudharsan?

India's No. 3 Crisis: Karun Or Sudharsan?

Rediff.com17 Jul 2025

Karun Nair's struggles at the crucial No. 3 position is a big headache for Team India.

Bumrah roars in the nets

Bumrah roars in the nets

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

In the team's first session ahead of the third Test, Bumrah seemed to be good spirits, constantly chatting with fellow teammates and at times with the travelling Indian media.

Major Milestones Beckon Gill, Siraj, Jadeja at Oval

Major Milestones Beckon Gill, Siraj, Jadeja at Oval

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

As England and India gear up for the final Test of the fiercely fought five-match series starting at The Oval on Thursday, a number of individuals on either side will be on the cusp of major individual milestones.

Temba, The Warrior Of Hope in South African Cricket

Temba, The Warrior Of Hope in South African Cricket

Rediff.com15 Jun 2025

For the world, it is another victory of a cricket team, but for all those Black South Africans, who suffered during apartheid, it come as a sweet redemption.

Root's solution for frequent ball change...

Root's solution for frequent ball change...

Rediff.com12 Jul 2025

The over rate has been a big talking point in the series and the frequent for ball change is making matters worse. Bumrah said the hot weather should be taken into account before taking action on slow over rate.

Why Kuldeep can't play yet... Morkel explains the snub

Why Kuldeep can't play yet... Morkel explains the snub

Rediff.com26 Jul 2025

Calling Kuldeep a world-class spinner, Morkel said India are trying to fit the wily operator into the side. He can now only play the last Test at The Oval from July 31.

SEE: Siraj-Akash partnership and a special win in Birmingham

SEE: Siraj-Akash partnership and a special win in Birmingham

Rediff.com7 Jul 2025

Siraj took had a match haul of 7 wickets, with 6 for 70 in the first innings, while Akash finished with 10 wickets in the match (4 for 88 and 6 for 99), their performances proving crucial to India's historic win.

Verreynne on how it felt to end South Africa's trophy drought

Verreynne on how it felt to end South Africa's trophy drought

Rediff.com14 Jun 2025

Kyle Verreynne revealed his emotions almost got the better of him before he hit the winning runs to end South Africa's wait for a global trophy.

HC rejects plea to rename Shahi Idgah mosque as 'disputed structure'

HC rejects plea to rename Shahi Idgah mosque as 'disputed structure'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2025

The Allahabad High Court dismissed a plea seeking the use of 'disputed structure' instead of 'Shahi Eidgah Mosque' in Mathura case proceedings.

Major stampede at religious events, other gatherings in India

Major stampede at religious events, other gatherings in India

Rediff.com27 Jul 2025

This is not the first time that a large number of people have died in stampedes at temples and other religious gatherings over the years in India.