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PIX: 'Salute! Rishabh Pant, you fighter'

PIX: 'Salute! Rishabh Pant, you fighter'

Rediff.com24 Jul 2025

"Just Rishabh being Rishabh": Pant's grit wins hearts as he returns to bat in Manchester Test

Smith set to conquer 'unpredictable' Pink Ball Test

Smith set to conquer 'unpredictable' Pink Ball Test

Rediff.com2 Dec 2024

Australian batter Steve Smith is "focussed" on taking them all head on in the game beginning in Adelaide on Friday.

Is less more? Will Smith follow 'Mr. Cricket's' advice?

Is less more? Will Smith follow 'Mr. Cricket's' advice?

Rediff.com13 Dec 2024

Smith took a leaf out of Hussey's book and did not train on the day before the Adelaide Test, hoping to be fresh for a big score.

PIX: Siraj, Akash Deep Put India Back In Command

PIX: Siraj, Akash Deep Put India Back In Command

Rediff.com4 Jul 2025

Siraj's six-wicket haul helps India stay ahead on bizarre day three of the second Test against England at Edgbaston.

'Chainsawed at 9999': Smith on brutal SCG pitch

'Chainsawed at 9999': Smith on brutal SCG pitch

Rediff.com6 Jan 2025

Steve Smith has said he had never encountered a wicket like the one at the SCG

How India Sealed Epic Win In Under An Hour

How India Sealed Epic Win In Under An Hour

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

Needing 7 to win, Siraj is given the ball and who better than Mr Lion Heart to script India's narrowest win in Test cricket. It takes Siraj a stinging yorker to send Atkinson's stumps flying -- the ball hitting low on the off stump.

Smith suffers blow on thumb ahead of Adelaide Test

Smith suffers blow on thumb ahead of Adelaide Test

Rediff.com3 Dec 2024

Steve Smith was facing throwdowns from team-mate Marnus Labuschagne in the nets when the ball struck his right thumb.

Quinton de Kock ends retirement, back for Pakistan tour

Quinton de Kock ends retirement, back for Pakistan tour

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

Quinton de Kock has reversed his retirement from ODI cricket and has been named in both the ODI and T20I squads for the Pakistan tour.

England could have new vice-captain for Ashes

England could have new vice-captain for Ashes

Rediff.com15 Sep 2025

Harry Brook could be in contention to replace Ollie Pope as Ben Stokes' deputy when England travel to Australia this winter.

Kiwis take handy lead over Zimbabwe in Bulawayo Test

Kiwis take handy lead over Zimbabwe in Bulawayo Test

Rediff.com1 Aug 2025

New Zealand resumed overnight on 92-0 and eased past Zimbabwe's first innings total of 149 before their innings ended on 307-9, with all-rounder Nathan Smith retiring hurt with an abdominal strain.

Crafty Sundar Finds A Place Among Spin Legends!

Crafty Sundar Finds A Place Among Spin Legends!

Rediff.com14 Jul 2025

He returned with figures of 4-22 in 12.1 overs to join an elite list comprising legends Vinoo Mankad, Bishan Singh Bedi, Bhagwat Chandrasekhar and Srinivas Venkataraghavan, who have taken four wickets or more at the iconic venue.

Smith to lead Aussies; Maxwell out, McSweeney recalled

Smith to lead Aussies; Maxwell out, McSweeney recalled

Rediff.com9 Jan 2025

Glenn Maxwell's hopes of reviving his Test career may be over after the all-rounder missed out on selection in Australia's much-changed squad for the Sri Lanka tour.

PIX: Head, Smith centuries put Australia in control

PIX: Head, Smith centuries put Australia in control

Rediff.com15 Dec 2024

Travis Head scored his second successive hundred while veteran Steve Smith wore the opposition down with a statement century to put Australia in control

I've had the edge over Smith: Ashwin

I've had the edge over Smith: Ashwin

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

R Ashwin says he has figured out ways to tackle Australian batting mainstay Steve Smith in the upcoming five-match Test series

Should Tests allow injury subs?

Should Tests allow injury subs?

Rediff.com3 Sep 2025

Miachel Vaughan pushes for injury subs after Pant, Lyon Cases

The Great Escape! Jadeja, Sundar pull off dramatic draw in Manchester

The Great Escape! Jadeja, Sundar pull off dramatic draw in Manchester

Rediff.com27 Jul 2025

Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar struck unbeaten centuries as India staged a superb fightback on the final day to draw the fourth Test against England.

India stuns Switzerland, but where's the tennis plan?

India stuns Switzerland, but where's the tennis plan?

Rediff.com14 Sep 2025

But the big question that keeps striking the mind is, if Indian tennis system can actually claim this win as its own. The answer is: partially.

UK cops launch hunt for stolen bike of Mumbai globetrotter

UK cops launch hunt for stolen bike of Mumbai globetrotter

Rediff.com3 Sep 2025

UK police are appealing for information after an Indian rider's motorbike, used for a round-the-world trip, was stolen in Nottingham. The bike contained the rider's passport, laptop, and other personal belongings.

PIX: Bumrah takes five before Rahul steadies India's boat

PIX: Bumrah takes five before Rahul steadies India's boat

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

IMAGES from Day 2 of the third Test match between England and India at Lord's, London, on Friday.

Is Angelina Jolie Leaving Hollywood?

Is Angelina Jolie Leaving Hollywood?

Rediff.com20 Aug 2025

Angelina Jolie is reportedly planning to sell her house in the United States and relocate abroad with her children.

Premier League Flexes Financial Muscle With Record Splurge!

Premier League Flexes Financial Muscle With Record Splurge!

Rediff.com2 Sep 2025

Isak's record Liverpool move caps Premier League's 3 billion transfer frenzy

Abhinav Bindra Named IOC's Mental Health Ambassador

Abhinav Bindra Named IOC's Mental Health Ambassador

Rediff.com15 Aug 2025

Olympic gold medallist Abhinav Bindra has been a long-time advocate for athlete mental health.

Victory For Pooches

Victory For Pooches

Rediff.com23 Aug 2025

Glimpses from India and around the world that will make you smile and cry.

England spring a surprise: Jamie Overton recalled for Oval Test

England spring a surprise: Jamie Overton recalled for Oval Test

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

All-rounder Jamie Overton, who played the only Test match of his career back in 2022, has been recalled to the 15-member England squad

Why last 3 years were the 'hardest' for Steve Smith

Why last 3 years were the 'hardest' for Steve Smith

Rediff.com15 Dec 2024

Australia's senior batter Steve Smith said the last three years have been the most challenging because of Kookaburra changing their ball in 2020.

The Indian batter who has troubled Eng pacer Wood the most...

The Indian batter who has troubled Eng pacer Wood the most...

Rediff.com27 Aug 2025

Speaking about Pant, Wood highlighted the wicketkeeper-batter's fearlessness as his biggest strength.

England pick spin-heavy squad for women's World Cup

England pick spin-heavy squad for women's World Cup

Rediff.com21 Aug 2025

Former captain Heather Knight was on Thursday named in a 15-member England squad for the upcoming ICC Women's World Cup and the duo of Sarah Glenn and Danni Wyatt-Hodge also returned to the side after missing the recent series against India.

6 Reasons Why India Failed At Lord's

6 Reasons Why India Failed At Lord's

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

India's batting faltered under pressure as they suffered a 22-run defeat in the third Test against England, at Lord's.

PIX: Plucky Pant Etches His Name In Cricket Folklore!

PIX: Plucky Pant Etches His Name In Cricket Folklore!

Rediff.com24 Jul 2025

Pain, Punt and Pant: Keeper of India's fortune fights back with broken foot

Here is why Stokes is out of 5th Test vs India!

Here is why Stokes is out of 5th Test vs India!

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

"Came here to give myself every chance to play just as batter": Stokes after being ruled out of Oval Test

PIX: Siraj pays tribute to Diogo Jota at Lord's

PIX: Siraj pays tribute to Diogo Jota at Lord's

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

Liverpool's Portuguese forward Jota, 28 and his brother Andre Silva, died in a car crash in northwestern Spain early on Thursday, July 3, when their Lamborghini veered off the road and burst into flames, authorities said.

Bumrah equals Ishant's record of...

Bumrah equals Ishant's record of...

Rediff.com26 Jul 2025

India's pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah achieved a personal milestone during Day 4 of the fourth Test against England in Manchester on Saturday as he equalled Ishant Sharma's record of most wickets for India in Tests in England.

PIX: Bumrah, Jofra shine bright on evenly poised Day 2

PIX: Bumrah, Jofra shine bright on evenly poised Day 2

Rediff.com12 Jul 2025

India's Bumrah produced a devastating spell in the morning, dismissing Ben Stokes, Joe Root and Chris Woakes before Archer struck with his third delivery to remove Yashasvi Jaiswal in his first test for four years.

Gill goes past Kohli for another record...

Gill goes past Kohli for another record...

Rediff.com12 Jul 2025

Former skipper Mohammad Azharuddin slipped to the third spot, having scored 426 runs at 85.20 during India's tour of England in 1990.

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.

Big Shock! Manchester United lose to 4th-tier Grimsby

Big Shock! Manchester United lose to 4th-tier Grimsby

Rediff.com28 Aug 2025

Manchester United plumbed new depths as fourth-tier Grimsby Town knocked them out of the League Cup 12-11 on penalties after a 2-2 draw.

Wolves honour Diogo Jota

Wolves honour Diogo Jota

Rediff.com20 Jul 2025

Billy Wright, Derek Dougan and Steve Bull are among those already inducted in the club's Hall of Fame, which was established in 2008.

Konstas aims to 'nail process' in bid for Ashes call-up

Konstas aims to 'nail process' in bid for Ashes call-up

Rediff.com19 Aug 2025

'I feel like as long as I prepare as well as possible, I tick all the boxes ... and then just let my reactions do the talking. Just try and keep it simple, see ball hit ball.'

Siraj Leads India to Thrilling Series-Levelling Victory

Siraj Leads India to Thrilling Series-Levelling Victory

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

Siraj dismissed Jamie Smith and Jamie Overton before bowling Gus Atkinson to end the match.

PIX: Hand in Sling, Brave Woakes Walks Out to Bat

PIX: Hand in Sling, Brave Woakes Walks Out to Bat

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

Woakes was stranded on nought as Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna took the remaining 4 wickets in an hour's play to help India register a series-levelling 6-run win.