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Hope's century keeps West Indies afloat

Hope's century keeps West Indies afloat

Rediff.com5 Dec 2025

Shai Hope's unbeaten hundred steered West Indies to 212/4 in a mammoth chase of 531 on day four of the opening Test against New Zealand.

Kohli rises to No. 4 in ICC ODI rankings; Rohit top

Kohli rises to No. 4 in ICC ODI rankings; Rohit top

Rediff.com3 Dec 2025

Virat Kohli moved up to No. 4 in the latest ICC rankings with a match-winning hundred against South Africa in the first ODI at Ranchi boosting his ascend.

Black Caps in crisis: West Indies eye rare NZ win

Black Caps in crisis: West Indies eye rare NZ win

Rediff.com9 Dec 2025

New Zealand will pin their hopes on a rookie attack and field a new wicketkeeper when they take on the West Indies in the second Test in Wellington starting on Wednesday following a slew of injuries.

5-star Duffy puts NZ in control as WI collapse on Day 2

5-star Duffy puts NZ in control as WI collapse on Day 2

Rediff.com3 Dec 2025

Seamer Jacob Duffy claimed a maiden five-wicket haul to secure New Zealand a handy first innings lead and the upper hand in the opening Test against West Indies.

'Herculean' Greaves savours 'special day' for West Indies

'Herculean' Greaves savours 'special day' for West Indies

Rediff.com6 Dec 2025

Justin Greaves produced a nine-and-a-half-hour batting masterclass before walking into Caribbean lore after his maiden Test double hundred secured an unlikely draw for West Indies.

iQOO 15 Makes Its India Debut: All You Need To Know

iQOO 15 Makes Its India Debut: All You Need To Know

Rediff.com27 Nov 2025

The handset runs on Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 platform and packs a substantial 7,000mAh power unit, offering extended endurance.

Windies draw with New Zealand after epic Greaves double ton

Windies draw with New Zealand after epic Greaves double ton

Rediff.com6 Dec 2025

Justin Greaves struck an epic unbeaten 202 against a depleted New Zealand attack to help the West Indies snatch a memorable draw in the opening Test at Christchurch's Hagley Oval on Saturday.

Matt Damon In Nolan's Next, Odyssey

Matt Damon In Nolan's Next, Odyssey

Rediff.com21 Feb 2025

Scheduled for a 2026 release, the period film is adapted from Homer's immortal Greek poem The Odyssey.

New Zealand recall Williamson for West Indies Tests

New Zealand recall Williamson for West Indies Tests

Rediff.com24 Nov 2025

Kane Williamson was included in the New Zealand squad for December's three-Test series against West Indies.

Why New Zealand left out Kane Williamson for West Indies ODIs

Why New Zealand left out Kane Williamson for West Indies ODIs

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

Kane Williamson has decided to skip the three-match ODI series to focus on the Test series against the West Indies next month.

Green headlines IPL 2026 auction list; Maxwell misses out

Green headlines IPL 2026 auction list; Maxwell misses out

Rediff.com2 Dec 2025

Cameron Green's versatility -- the ability to bat anywhere in the order, bowl seam and contribute with superb fielding -- makes him one of the most sought-after names in this year's IPL auction.

Bengaluru Torpedoes crowned PVL champions

Bengaluru Torpedoes crowned PVL champions

Rediff.com26 Oct 2025

Bengaluru Torpedoes clinch PVL Season 4 title with dominant win over Mumbai Meteors

Matt Henry goes level with fellow Kiwi legend

Matt Henry goes level with fellow Kiwi legend

Rediff.com24 Feb 2025

Henry struggled to make an early impact but got a wicket at the death, dismissing Bangladesh's Rishad Hossain in the 44th over to reach the landmark.

Big bucks for Green, Indians cash in at IPL 2026 Auction

Big bucks for Green, Indians cash in at IPL 2026 Auction

Rediff.com17 Dec 2025

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 auction saw some foreign names earning big bucks, headlined by Aussie all-rounder Cameron Green

Stranger Things 5 Review: Spectacular

Stranger Things 5 Review: Spectacular

Rediff.com28 Nov 2025

Those who have not watched earlier seasons of Stranger Things would be baffled by it, but then the finale is meant for fans who understand the themes and remember its mythology, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Gill's first series loss as ODI skipper!

Gill's first series loss as ODI skipper!

Rediff.com23 Oct 2025

The 26 year old rued the dropped catches, which ultimately cost India the match and the series.

Maxwell back as Australia tweak squad for India T20s

Maxwell back as Australia tweak squad for India T20s

Rediff.com24 Oct 2025

All-rounder Max Maxwell, who has been sidelined by a wrist injury, will come in for the last three games, while Test certainty Josh Hazlewood will skip the last three games.

Will Weatherald open with Khawaja in Ashes opener?

Will Weatherald open with Khawaja in Ashes opener?

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

Australia's Jake Weatherald says he is excited about the possibility of opening the batting with Usman Khawaja in the first Ashes Test against England later this month.

How India Spinners Triggered Chaotic Aussie Collapse!

How India Spinners Triggered Chaotic Aussie Collapse!

Rediff.com6 Nov 2025

India's spinners took six wickets in a stunning fight back to rout Australia by 48 runs in the fourth T20I on the Gold Coast on Thursday.

Brook's ton in vain as NZ edge past England in first ODI

Brook's ton in vain as NZ edge past England in first ODI

Rediff.com26 Oct 2025

England recovered from a disastrous start as captain Brook bludgeoned 135 from 101 balls and Jamie Overton made 46 to help their side finish on 223 all out in 35.2 overs for a fighting chance in the contest.

Aus name two debutants for series opener at Perth

Aus name two debutants for series opener at Perth

Rediff.com18 Oct 2025

Australia will also welcome Matt Short back into the side at No.3, forming part of a refreshed middle order alongside Renshaw, Owen, Cooper Connolly, and wicketkeeper Josh Philippe, who replaces the injured Josh Inglis (calf).

Inglis, Zampa out of Perth ODI opener vs India

Inglis, Zampa out of Perth ODI opener vs India

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

Wicketkeeper Josh Inglis and spinner Adam Zampa will miss Australia's first one-day international against India in Perth on Sunday, Cricket Australia said on Tuesday.

PVL: Meteors climb atop with win over Torpedoes

PVL: Meteors climb atop with win over Torpedoes

Rediff.com22 Oct 2025

Mumbai Meteors breezed past Bengaluru Torpedoes to go top of the Prime Volleyball League points table, in Hyderabad, on Wednesday.

PIX: Australia snap India's 17-year ODI streak in Adelaide

PIX: Australia snap India's 17-year ODI streak in Adelaide

Rediff.com23 Oct 2025

'It was good fun. I was obviously really nervous. Super stoked for the boys to get the win.'

SKY finds form but... rain ruins opening T20I

SKY finds form but... rain ruins opening T20I

Rediff.com29 Oct 2025

Suryakumar Yadav was back in his element with some spectacular hits but inclement weather proved to be a complete dampener as the first T20 International against Australia was called off

Last Dance Down Under: Ro-Ko set for Australian swansong

Last Dance Down Under: Ro-Ko set for Australian swansong

Rediff.com24 Oct 2025

With no ODI series in Australia in the next two years, it is impossible to think that the legendary duo will again be seen Down Under in India blues.

Konstas dropped as Australia reshuffle Ashes top order

Konstas dropped as Australia reshuffle Ashes top order

Rediff.com5 Nov 2025

Konstas, 20, misses out after a poor tour with the bat in the West Indies, while Weatherald has been included after topping the Sheffield Shield runs list

Tickner fires New Zealand to ODI series win over England

Tickner fires New Zealand to ODI series win over England

Rediff.com29 Oct 2025

Blair Tickner took 4/34 and Daryl Mitchell hit 56 not out as New Zealand beat England by five wickets in the second one-day international in Hamilton on Wednesday to seal the three-match series 2-0.

India eye Aussie rout to end tour in style

India eye Aussie rout to end tour in style

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

India will look to overcome batting inconsistencies and finish the tour of Australia with authority when the two sides clash in the fifth and final T20 International in Brisbane on Saturday.

Belligerent Brook Rewrites Record Books

Belligerent Brook Rewrites Record Books

Rediff.com26 Oct 2025

England captain Harry Brook smashes records with blistering 135 against New Zealand

NZ-Eng T20 opener washed out

NZ-Eng T20 opener washed out

Rediff.com18 Oct 2025

Play was called off following a long delay after England's innings, in which the tourists scored 153-6 in 20 overs on a difficult wicket, with Sam Curran (49 not out) finishing well after Jos Buttler (29) failed to build on a good start.

England's woes continue as NZ complete ODI sweep

England's woes continue as NZ complete ODI sweep

Rediff.com1 Nov 2025

Daryl Mitchell's runs had steered the hosts to their victories in Tauranga and Hamilton and when he departed for 44 to leave his team still 27 runs from their target on 196-8, the English scented an unlikely victory.

Time for Gill to fire as India eye T20 series lead vs Australia

Time for Gill to fire as India eye T20 series lead vs Australia

Rediff.com5 Nov 2025

Shubman Gill's form in the series is a concern for India as he has now gone six games without a half-century.

PIX: Rohit hits century as India cruise to victory at SCG

PIX: Rohit hits century as India cruise to victory at SCG

Rediff.com25 Oct 2025

Rohit Sharma hit an unbeaten century, while Virat Kohli returned to form with a fluent fifty as India cruised to an emphatic nine-wicket victory in the inconsequential third and final ODI against Australia.

PVL: Bengaluru Torpedoes rally to down Goa Guardians

PVL: Bengaluru Torpedoes rally to down Goa Guardians

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

PVL 2025: Bengaluru Torpedoes come from behind to beat Goa Guardians in five-set thriller

How India's 2025 ODI streak crumbled at Perth

How India's 2025 ODI streak crumbled at Perth

Rediff.com19 Oct 2025

Australia's stand-in captain Mitchell Marsh continued his fine run of form on Sunday, scoring 46 not out and leading his side to a seven-wicket triumph over India in the weather-affected first one-day international at Perth Stadium.

Kohli And Rohit's Last Dance in Australia

Kohli And Rohit's Last Dance in Australia

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

Virat Kohli, 36, and Rohit Sharma, 38, are active internationally only in the 50-overs format but their future beyond the three-match series is uncertain.

How Rohit and Kohli stole the show in Sydney ODI win

How Rohit and Kohli stole the show in Sydney ODI win

Rediff.com25 Oct 2025

Rohit Sharma hit a century and Virat Kohli a bright 74 to drive India to a nine-wicket win in the third one-day international on Saturday

Matt Short eager to lead Australia

Matt Short eager to lead Australia

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

Matt Short will have a role in Australia's leadership group during the Twenty20 series against Pakistan and has put his hand up to stand in as captain

India face selection dilemma as Ro-Ko eye series revival

India face selection dilemma as Ro-Ko eye series revival

Rediff.com22 Oct 2025

The Indian team's heavy reliance on all-rounders will be tested by a plucky Australia in the second ODI but the spotlight will continue to stay firmly on Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, both of whom would look to turn back the clock with series-saving knocks in Adelaide on Thursday.