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Jaiswal, Gill, Sudharsan set for Asia Cup call-up?

Jaiswal, Gill, Sudharsan set for Asia Cup call-up?

Rediff.com6 Aug 2025

Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan are in the fray for selection in India's Asia Cup squad, which is expected to be picked in the third week of August.

Will Rinku Singh make the cut for Asia Cup?

Will Rinku Singh make the cut for Asia Cup?

Rediff.com15 Aug 2025

One can't say with a degree of certainty that Rinku Singh is an automatic choice going into the T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka next year.

How India Spends: A Revealing Story

How India Spends: A Revealing Story

Rediff.com19 Aug 2025

Nearly 7 out of every 10 P2M UPI transactions take place in high frequency categories like groceries, restaurants, pharmacies, fuel service stations, bakeries and utility services such as electricity, gas, water and sanitation.

'Bureaucrats Resist Meeting Public...'

'Bureaucrats Resist Meeting Public...'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2025

'...as then it brings them closer to the complaints and grievances that the public faces.'

Meet the man replacing Arshdeep and Akash Deep

Meet the man replacing Arshdeep and Akash Deep

Rediff.com20 Jul 2025

Pacer Anshul Kamboj has been added to the India squad in England as cover for Akash Deep and Arshdeep Singh

'Archer was inspired by Ganguly's shirt swing'

'Archer was inspired by Ganguly's shirt swing'

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

Jofra Archer took inspiration from Sourav Ganguly's famous shirt swinging show at the 2002 Natwest Trophy final

Australia reveal opening pair as T20 WC nears

Australia reveal opening pair as T20 WC nears

Rediff.com8 Aug 2025

Australia have tried and tested five openers in the format since David Warner had his last dance after last year's Caribbean World Cup. Marsh remained tight-lipped about the appearance of the rest of the batting unit but confirmed there were discussions about Tim David's place.

Bumrah to miss Oval Test due to workload?

Bumrah to miss Oval Test due to workload?

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

India's spearhead Jasprit Bumrah is likely to miss the fifth and final Test against England, at The Oval starting on Thursday, due to workload management concerns.

Shubman Gill named ICC Player of the Month for July 2025

Shubman Gill named ICC Player of the Month for July 2025

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

Shubman Gill dominated with the bat in England, as he amassed a huge tally of 567 runs at an average of 94.50 in the three Tests played in July.

EPL PIX: Fulham hold United; Everton down Brighton

EPL PIX: Fulham hold United; Everton down Brighton

Rediff.com25 Aug 2025

Fulham held visitors Manchester United to a 1-1 draw in the Premier League on Sunday.

BJP workers ransack Cong headquarters in Patna, Kolkata

BJP workers ransack Cong headquarters in Patna, Kolkata

Rediff.com30 Aug 2025

Workers from the BJP and Congress clashed in Patna during a protest march organized by the BJP against the use of abusive language towards Prime Minister Narendra Modi's late mother. The protest turned violent, with stone pelting and vandalism reported. Police intervened to control the situation, and an investigation is underway.

'Pakistan Can't Afford To Annoy America'

'Pakistan Can't Afford To Annoy America'

Rediff.com11 Aug 2025

'America holds about 16% of IMF voting rights, giving it crucial influence over Pakistan's desperately needed bailout loans.'

'Gill's Aggression Brought Out Best Of England'

'Gill's Aggression Brought Out Best Of England'

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

Former England all-rounder Moeen Ali sees shades of Virat Kohli in Shubman Gill's aggressive on-field demeanour, but feels the India batter's approach during the Lord's Test may have triggered a stronger response from the hosts.

I Know What You Did Last Summer Review: Cheap Thrills

I Know What You Did Last Summer Review: Cheap Thrills

Rediff.com18 Jul 2025

A straightforward mishmash of earlier I Know... movies, where the obvious silliness remains intact but the fun quotient comes discounted, observes Mayur Sanap.

BCCI announces latest Bumrah update

BCCI announces latest Bumrah update

Rediff.com1 Aug 2025

India stuck to their pre-series decision to field Bumrah in only three Tests and was hence not played in the final Test at the Oval

England left frustrated by Akash Deep!

England left frustrated by Akash Deep!

Rediff.com3 Aug 2025

The 107-run partnership between Jaiswal-Akash Deep was a turning point in India's second innings.

Medvedev's season goes from bad to worse

Medvedev's season goes from bad to worse

Rediff.com1 Aug 2025

World number two Gauff clawed her way back from a set down to defeat Russian Veronika Kudermetova 4-6, 7-5, 6-2 in a match that stretched over two and a half hours.

After Pulsating Oval Win, Gill Extols Test Cricket!

After Pulsating Oval Win, Gill Extols Test Cricket!

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

Five Tests between India and England going down to the wire should be enough to convince the sport's authorities not to tinker with the format, reckoned Shubman Gill after a dramatic win at The Oval on Monday.

Mandala Murders Review: BALONEY!

Mandala Murders Review: BALONEY!

Rediff.com25 Jul 2025

There's an obvious attempt to startle with its gruesome imagery of severed heads skewered on chopped limbs and peeled-off faces but it's too tacky to elicit any real dread, observes Sukanya Verma.

Shubman Gill era begins with stunning Oval victory

Shubman Gill era begins with stunning Oval victory

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

Gill, 25, was appointed captain in May following the retirement of two great Indian batsmen and leaders in Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma.

'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.'

Bumrah's Next Move: Asia Cup or WI Tests?

Bumrah's Next Move: Asia Cup or WI Tests?

Rediff.com1 Aug 2025

India's next international assignment is Asia Cup T20 tournament and it would be a surprise if Bumrah opts to play the tournament considering that the next Test series against West Indies will start in less than a week's time after the event in the UAE.

'China Is Competing In A Space Where India Was Dominant'

'China Is Competing In A Space Where India Was Dominant'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2025

'These efforts by Beijing can be weaponised one day with economic, security and political implications for India.'

England Fire Stokes Warning Ahead of Edgbaston Test

England Fire Stokes Warning Ahead of Edgbaston Test

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

'We all know what Stokes is capable of, but it's great to have your leader being able to grab the ball like that and showing you the way sometimes.'

Cummins, Starc out! Australia unveil new T20 squad

Cummins, Starc out! Australia unveil new T20 squad

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

Mitch Owen has been rewarded for his fine form in his first five Twenty20 internationals by being named in both of Australia's squads for short-format series against South Africa in the far north of the country next month.

Where Does Gill Fit In India's T20 Team?

Where Does Gill Fit In India's T20 Team?

Rediff.com20 Aug 2025

How well will Shubman Gill fit in the T20 team? Is it a gamble by the selectors in order to unite captaincy across formats? asks Harish Kotian.

Next-Gen GST a step towards single tax slab

Next-Gen GST a step towards single tax slab

Rediff.com17 Aug 2025

The proposed 'Next Gen GST' with sweeping reforms, lower tax rates, and just two slabs, aims to boost the economy amid tariff threats and set the stage for a single tax rate regime by the time India becomes a developed nation, government sources said.

'Dog Babu', son of 'kutta babu', 'kutiya devi', gets Patna residence certificate

'Dog Babu', son of 'kutta babu', 'kutiya devi', gets Patna residence certificate

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

The certificate of residence was issued last week in Masaurhi circle, falling under the eponymous sub-division, apparently as part of a scramble for such documents during the special intensive revision of electoral rolls in Bihar.

Kohli, Rohit's ODI future: BCCI keeps options open

Kohli, Rohit's ODI future: BCCI keeps options open

Rediff.com11 Aug 2025

The BCCI never believes in taking decisions in haste and would always gauge the public perceptions before taking a call, which is sensitive in nature considering the massive fan following of the two greats.

Akash Strikes, Duckett Falls, Drama Unfolds

Akash Strikes, Duckett Falls, Drama Unfolds

Rediff.com2 Aug 2025

'There's probably no need to sort of walk him off in that fashion'

India players hit gym ahead of Manchester Test

India players hit gym ahead of Manchester Test

Rediff.com18 Jul 2025

And ahead of the 4th Test, some members of the Indian team went all out at a gym training session.

Bihar woman faints during govt recruitment test, raped in ambulance

Bihar woman faints during govt recruitment test, raped in ambulance

Rediff.com26 Jul 2025

A woman in Gayaji has alleged that she was gang-raped inside an ambulance which drove her to a hospital after she fainted during a government recruitment test, police said on Saturday.

Why is PM not denying Trump's claims? Rahul doubles down

Why is PM not denying Trump's claims? Rahul doubles down

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

The Congress party has launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accusing him of being unable to deny US President Donald Trump's claims of mediating a ceasefire between India and Pakistan due to a 'weak wicket' and potential cover-ups. Congress leaders assert that Modi's silence implies a tacit acceptance of Trump's assertions, potentially driven by pressure for a favorable trade deal.

Son breaks down in final Spurs game

Son breaks down in final Spurs game

Rediff.com3 Aug 2025

The 33-year-old Son, who is under contract until 2026, is set to leave Spurs after a decade.

Son Heung-min joins LAFC in record MLS transfer deal

Son Heung-min joins LAFC in record MLS transfer deal

Rediff.com7 Aug 2025

Son Heung-min said he is "here to win" after he joined Los Angeles FC for a record Major League Soccer transfer fee, ending a decade-long stint at Tottenham Hotspur.

Siraj Scripts India's Great Escape

Siraj Scripts India's Great Escape

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

'Mohammed Siraj and the passion of the Indian boys was too strong and ultimately they deserve to win this Test match.'

Is She Controlling You Before Marriage?

Is She Controlling You Before Marriage?

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

The big red flag is not asking you for your opinion on anything, warns rediffGURU Anu Krishna.

PIX: Rishabh Pant Walks Out To Bat Despite Fracture

PIX: Rishabh Pant Walks Out To Bat Despite Fracture

Rediff.com24 Jul 2025

Rishabh Pant walked out to bat on Day 2 despite fracturing his toe.

'I was not trying to prove anything'

'I was not trying to prove anything'

Rediff.com16 Aug 2025

The underwhelming Test series against England might have been "frustrating" for Karun Nair at that time, but the India batter says it has also strengthened his resolve to "convert" the starts when the next opportunity comes his way.

'We let it slip': Stokes admits England blew it

'We let it slip': Stokes admits England blew it

Rediff.com7 Jul 2025

Ben Stokes acknowledged that missed opportunities early in the match allowed India to take firm control of the second Test at Edgbaston