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Labuschagne dropped as Australia ring in changes

Labuschagne dropped as Australia ring in changes

Rediff.com20 Jun 2025

Australia have dropped Marnus Labuschagne for next week's first Test against West Indies in Barbados

England bring back veteran spinner for 4th India Test

England bring back veteran spinner for 4th India Test

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

Left-arm spinner Liam Dawson returned to England Test set up after a gap of eight years, replacing injured Shoaib Bashir in the squad for the fourth Test against India.

Confirmed! Messi to visit India in December

Confirmed! Messi to visit India in December

Rediff.com15 Aug 2025

Lionel Messi's much-anticipated visit to India has received its final seal of approval with the Argentine superstar set to kick off his three-city tour in Kolkata on December 12.

Amazon Gives India $12.7B AI Boost

Amazon Gives India $12.7B AI Boost

Rediff.com11 Aug 2025

'The Indian developer community is one of the most vibrant communities.' 'Indian builders are incredibly passionate, curious, and excited to embrace new technologies.'

India beware! England get Archer boost for 2nd Test

India beware! England get Archer boost for 2nd Test

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

Archer, who has taken 42 wickets in 13 Tests, made his first appearance in a first-class match in four years on Sunday in the County Championship with Sussex.

Aus veteran Khawaja ready to mentor teenager Konstas

Aus veteran Khawaja ready to mentor teenager Konstas

Rediff.com24 Jun 2025

Konstas has been drafted in to replace Marnus Labuschagne, who opened in the World Test Championship final alongside Khawaja but failed to impress as Australia lost to South Africa by five wickets.

Green holds firm as 15 wickets fall on Day 2

Green holds firm as 15 wickets fall on Day 2

Rediff.com14 Jul 2025

Batting under lights on a lively track, Australia then suffered a collapse of their own and finished day two on 99-6 for an overall lead of 181 as they look to complete a series sweep.

Severance Bags 27 Nominations!

Severance Bags 27 Nominations!

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

The Television Academy has announced the list of nominations for the 77th Emmy Awards, which will be held on September 14.

Gambhir doffs his hat to 'extraordinary' Jaddu Bhai

Gambhir doffs his hat to 'extraordinary' Jaddu Bhai

Rediff.com18 Jul 2025

The 36-year-old all-rounder once again rose to the occasion, batting with remarkable patience, steel and a fierce will to fight. Partnering first with Jasprit Bumrah and then Mohammed Siraj, Jadeja weathered thunderbolts and mind games. His 61 not out off 181 balls, spread over nearly five hours, brought India within 22 agonising runs of victory.

19-YO Aussie sensation earns recall after daring debut

19-YO Aussie sensation earns recall after daring debut

Rediff.com21 Jun 2025

Sam Konstas has vowed to take a more conventional approach than in his early Test appearances for Australia

WTC Final: Why Labuschagne got the nod ahead of Konstas

WTC Final: Why Labuschagne got the nod ahead of Konstas

Rediff.com11 Jun 2025

Former No. 1-ranked Test batter Marnus Labuschagne will be pushed up in the order to open alongside Usman Khawaja.

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.

Sun Group Acquires The Hundred Side!

Sun Group Acquires The Hundred Side!

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

Four Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise owners were on Wednesday confirmed as "strategic partners" by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) for teams in 'The Hundred' and will gain operational control by October 1 this year.

Smith returns as Aus announce team for 2nd Test vs WI

Smith returns as Aus announce team for 2nd Test vs WI

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

Smith dislocated his right little finger in last month's World Test Championship final and will be required to wear a splint for five weeks, Cricket Australia said.

Is Mahavatar Narasimha Worth The Hype?

Is Mahavatar Narasimha Worth The Hype?

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

Even if you are not a Hindu or religious, the underlying message of loving animals and fellow human beings, and to choose love and peace over war is winning hearts, notes Divya Nair.

Seales has Australia reeling as West Indies fightback

Seales has Australia reeling as West Indies fightback

Rediff.com5 Jul 2025

The second Test hangs in the balance after West Indies speedster Jayden Seales dismissed Australia's openers in a damaging late spell on Day 2 of the second Test.

'Sam Loved Chhole Bature'

'Sam Loved Chhole Bature'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2023

'I am grateful that this film has happened, it makes me so proud of the country and of the Indian Army.' Brandy Batliwala, Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw's eldest grandchild, on the man behind the hero.

Experience is the key to victory for Australia

Experience is the key to victory for Australia

Rediff.com7 Jul 2025

'As a captain it makes my life a lot easier knowing you've got lots of settled players there.'

India expands consular reach in US with 8 new centres, eases access

India expands consular reach in US with 8 new centres, eases access

Rediff.com3 Aug 2025

Starting August 1, 2025, all consular services, including passport, visa, OCI, surrender certificate, life certificate, birth/marriage certificate, police clearance, attestations, and more, will be provided exclusively through VFS Global Centres.

Australia, Windies Square Off With Eyes On Future

Australia, Windies Square Off With Eyes On Future

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

Change will be a key theme for both the West Indies and Australia in their upcoming three-Test series in the Caribbean with the visitors set to field a remodelled batting line-up and the hosts being led out for the first time by Roston Chase.

Bennett's ton not enough as England takes control

Bennett's ton not enough as England takes control

Rediff.com23 May 2025

England were closing in on a crushing victory over Zimbabwe at the close on the second day of the one-off Test on Friday, despite opener Brian Bennett scoring the fastest Test century for the African side.

Indian Military's Awesome 3

Indian Military's Awesome 3

Rediff.com28 May 2025

Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw Field Marshal K M Cariappa Marshal of the Indian Air Force Arjan Singh The three highest-ranking military heroes of the Indian Armed Forces. They were the rarest of the rare. The bravest of the brave.

The GOAT returns! Messi to tour India. Check out the schedule!

The GOAT returns! Messi to tour India. Check out the schedule!

Rediff.com2 Aug 2025

The Argentina captain's Kolkata schedule on December 13 will begin at 9am with a meet-and-greet event, followed by the unveiling of a 70-feet statue of him at the Lake Town Sribhumi on VIP Road.

Windies send Australia crashing on Day 1 of Day-Night 3rd Test

Windies send Australia crashing on Day 1 of Day-Night 3rd Test

Rediff.com13 Jul 2025

The West Indies produced another dominant day with the ball against Australia and then survived a tense final hour Saturday to take the honours after the first day of the day-night third Test.

'A lot has changed since Brisbane win'

'A lot has changed since Brisbane win'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2025

Speaking ahead of the first Test from June 25 onwards at Barbados, Joseph said as quoted by Sydney Morning Herald, "To take 13 wickets across the series was a good feeling. A lot has changed. There were a lot of opportunities that came my way."

'They didn't deserve to lose' - Jadeja wins hearts...

'They didn't deserve to lose' - Jadeja wins hearts...

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

From Ravindra Jadeja's stoic resistance to Jofra Archer's fire and the emotional collapse of Mohammed Siraj at the end, this was a Test for the ages - one that even veteran voices like Nasser Hussain hailed as the best in recent memory.

PIX: PSG crush Messi's Miami in Club World Cup; Bayern tame Flamengo

PIX: PSG crush Messi's Miami in Club World Cup; Bayern tame Flamengo

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

Joao Neves scored twice as Paris St Germain swept aside Lionel Messi's Inter Miami 4-0 at Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium to secure their place in the Club World Cup quarter-finals.

National Herald case: Singhvi argues no gains in Young Indian, slams ED

National Herald case: Singhvi argues no gains in Young Indian, slams ED

Rediff.com4 Jul 2025

Senior advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi, representing Sonia Gandhi, argued that the Enforcement Directorate's National Herald case is 'truly a strange' one, citing the absence of property or its use in the alleged money laundering.

'Hazlewood prioritising IPL raised eyebrows'

'Hazlewood prioritising IPL raised eyebrows'

Rediff.com15 Jun 2025

Taking aim at senior players like Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, captain Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon, among others, he said that if their aim was to prolong their send-offs till after the Ashes, it was a wrong mindset.

Steve Smith's masterclass puts Australia in control vs Windies

Steve Smith's masterclass puts Australia in control vs Windies

Rediff.com6 Jul 2025

Steve Smith's magnificent 71 guided Australia to 221 for seven at stumps on Day 3 of the second Test against the West Indies in Grenada on Saturday, helping the tourists to build a commanding 254-run lead despite late wickets and persistent rain interruptions.

Two new faces in England squad for one-off Zimbabwe Test

Two new faces in England squad for one-off Zimbabwe Test

Rediff.com2 May 2025

England have named two uncapped players in Essex duo Sam Cook and Jordan Cox in the squad for the one-off Test match against Zimbabwe at Trent Bridge later this month.

Ananya's Jackfruit Story

Ananya's Jackfruit Story

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

Krystle's beach pose... Where's Vaani holidaying?... Who's Shalini writing a love letter to?...

Cummins skips SA series to prep for Ashes campaign

Cummins skips SA series to prep for Ashes campaign

Rediff.com12 Jul 2025

Hazlewood was initially named in the squad for South Africa, will also return home following the Test series. Xavier Bartlett has been drafted in as his replacement.

PIX: How England Pulled Off A Thriller At Lord's!

PIX: How England Pulled Off A Thriller At Lord's!

Rediff.com14 Jul 2025

England stayed calm under intense pressure to beat India by 22 runs on a final day of simmering tension and drama in the third Test at Lord's on Monday and move 2-1 up in the series.

Webster, Carey rally Australia after top-order flops again

Webster, Carey rally Australia after top-order flops again

Rediff.com4 Jul 2025

Alex Carey scored 63 and Beau Webster 60 as Australia were bowled out for 286. West Indies pacer Alzarri Joseph took 4 wickets for 61 runs on Day 1 of the second Test.

Uncle Sam's Dollar Ponzi Scheme

Uncle Sam's Dollar Ponzi Scheme

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

US's terrible political and economic leadership will ultimately cost the dollar its value. India must act early to avoid being dragged down, suggests R Jagannathan.

Heads of State Review: Silly, But Fun

Heads of State Review: Silly, But Fun

Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

Heads of State, co-starring apna Priyanka Chopra, is a silly buddy comedy where you have a lot to laugh and cringe at, notes Mayur Sanap.

'In close games, seven deliveries mean a lot'

'In close games, seven deliveries mean a lot'

Rediff.com1 May 2025

'But today's wicket was one of the best we've got at home in this tournament. That's the reason I felt we needed another 15 runs.'

Stokes under fire! Atherton pulls no punches

Stokes under fire! Atherton pulls no punches

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

Atherton reckons that in his three years at the helm, the series against India is Stokes' sternest test of leadership qualities.

England name 14-member squad for first Test vs India

England name 14-member squad for first Test vs India

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

Jamie Overton returns to the Test line-up for the first time since earning his sole cap against New Zealand at Headingley in June 2022.