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Whistling via the Himalayas: Kashmir's train ride redefines scenic travel

Whistling via the Himalayas: Kashmir's train ride redefines scenic travel

Rediff.com6 Jun 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday flagged off two specially designed Vande Bharat trains between Katra town and Srinagar city, reducing travel time between the two places by two to three hours and ensuring all-weather surface connectivity with the Kashmir valley.

Was Miller's Catch The Turning Point?

Was Miller's Catch The Turning Point?

Rediff.com9 Apr 2025

Aiden Markram held on to three crucial catches, while Miller had the big fish.

With LSG hopes in the balance it's time for Pant to fire

With LSG hopes in the balance it's time for Pant to fire

Rediff.com18 May 2025

Rishabh Pant will aim to hit the refresh button after a wretched run, as Lucknow Super Giants make one last-ditch attempt to stay alive in the IPL play-offs race by winning their remaining three league matches, starting with the clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad in Lucknow on Monday.

Bowling coach Morkel leaves India camp after father's demise

Bowling coach Morkel leaves India camp after father's demise

Rediff.com18 Feb 2025

It is not clear whether Morne Morkel will rejoin the squad later during the Champions Trophy.

How former SA wicketkeeper made impact on Kohli's career

How former SA wicketkeeper made impact on Kohli's career

Rediff.com6 May 2025

'He had a massive impact on me in those early years. I was very realistic about my abilities'

IPL 2025: Mumbai Indians eye play-offs spot in crunch clash with Delhi Capitals

IPL 2025: Mumbai Indians eye play-offs spot in crunch clash with Delhi Capitals

Rediff.com20 May 2025

While MI's win will assure them of a place in the play-offs, Delhi Capitals need to win both their remaining games to advance.

IPL PIX: SRH knocked out after match called off due to rain

IPL PIX: SRH knocked out after match called off due to rain

Rediff.com6 May 2025

IMAGES from the Indian Premier League match played between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Delhi Capitals in Hyderabad, on Monday.

'Cricket ke Don Bradman and Discipline ke Gandhi ji'

'Cricket ke Don Bradman and Discipline ke Gandhi ji'

Rediff.com24 Apr 2025

The Cricket fraternity extended wishes to 'Master Blaster' and India's 'God of Cricket', Sachin Tendulkar, as he turned 52 on Thursday.

Ashwani Kumar's 'quicker than you think'

Ashwani Kumar's 'quicker than you think'

Rediff.com1 Apr 2025

Mumbai Indians' fast bowler Ashwani Kumar, who took four wickets on his IPL debut, has been praised by teammate Ryan Rickelton for his pace and ability to swing the new ball.

IPL PIX: DC rout Punjab, finish season in style

IPL PIX: DC rout Punjab, finish season in style

Rediff.com25 May 2025

Rizvi, Nair power DC to six-wicket win over Punjab Kings

South African Fulton new India men's hockey coach

South African Fulton new India men's hockey coach

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

India named South Africa's Craig Fulton as the new chief coach of the men's hockey team, who finished a disappointing ninth in the World Cup at home.

Punjab Kings poised for play-offs as RR play for pride

Punjab Kings poised for play-offs as RR play for pride

Rediff.com17 May 2025

Punjab Kings will look to renew their bid for a play-off berth with another commanding performance in Jaipur on Sunday against Rajasthan Royals, who have failed to rise above mediocrity despite possessing the resources this season.

'Winning IPL Is Incredibly Difficult'

'Winning IPL Is Incredibly Difficult'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2025

'If RCB lifts the trophy, I will be there celebrating with Virat!'

Virat Kohli's Best Test Knocks

Virat Kohli's Best Test Knocks

Rediff.com12 May 2025

As he closes the most revered chapter of his career, here are some of his best Test knocks:

Sunny G, Shastri, Bhogle, Bishop to call Champions Trophy matches

Sunny G, Shastri, Bhogle, Bishop to call Champions Trophy matches

Rediff.com18 Feb 2025

Nasser Hussain and Michael Atherton, the former England captains and respected pundits, will also be providing their expert analysis alongside former West Indies pacer Ian Bishop.

Hussey pinpoints reason behind CSK's poor season

Hussey pinpoints reason behind CSK's poor season

Rediff.com29 Apr 2025

CSK need to get better at talent identification, admits batting coach Hussey

Ex-WI coach Gibson joins Kolkata Knight Riders

Ex-WI coach Gibson joins Kolkata Knight Riders

Rediff.com8 Mar 2025

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have appointed experienced West Indian Ottis Gibson as their assistant coach ahead of the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season.

PIX: Old Friends, New Colours... And Kohli Mania

PIX: Old Friends, New Colours... And Kohli Mania

Rediff.com22 Mar 2025

With new rivalries, fresh team colours, and familiar faces reunited, this isn't just the start of a new season-it's a blockbuster waiting to unfold.

12 South African cheetahs to reach India on Saturday; to be kept in Kuno park

12 South African cheetahs to reach India on Saturday; to be kept in Kuno park

Rediff.com14 Feb 2023

He said the South African cheetahs will first arrive at the Gwalior Air Force base in MP on Saturday morning and 30 minutes later they will be transported some 165km away to KNP in Sheopur district by IAF helicopters.

PIX: Suryavanshi stars as Rajasthan end on winning note

PIX: Suryavanshi stars as Rajasthan end on winning note

Rediff.com21 May 2025

IMAGES from the Indian Premier League match played between Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings in New Delhi, on Tuesday.

MI's Corbin Bosch suspended from Pakistan Super League

MI's Corbin Bosch suspended from Pakistan Super League

Rediff.com12 Apr 2025

As the PSL coincided with the Indian Premier League (IPL) this season, Bosch opted out of the PSL, leading the PCB to issue him a legal notice for an alleged contract violation.

Delhi Capitals have task cut out against Gujarat Titans

Delhi Capitals have task cut out against Gujarat Titans

Rediff.com17 May 2025

Shaken by the abrupt suspension of their previous match due to the India-Pakistan conflict, a struggling Delhi Capitals will look to regroup and address bowling concerns when they face table-toppers Gujarat Titans in a reverse-leg IPL clash in Delhi on Sunday to keep their play-off hopes alive.

How DC Fell Into Karn Sharma's Trap

How DC Fell Into Karn Sharma's Trap

Rediff.com14 Apr 2025

There were no demons in the pitch, but 37-year-old Karn varied his pace brilliantly and allowed the balls to slightly grip off the surface and the DC batters fell into his trap, perishing while attempting risky shots.

Unadkat blames ineffective bowling for SRH's poor show

Unadkat blames ineffective bowling for SRH's poor show

Rediff.com3 May 2025

India pacer Jaydev Unadkat opened up on Sunrisers Hyderabad's faltering IPL campaign, attributing their underwhelming performance to ineffective bowling and changing pitch conditions.

Do-or-Die for Delhi Capitals vs in-form Punjab Kings

Do-or-Die for Delhi Capitals vs in-form Punjab Kings

Rediff.com7 May 2025

Delhi Capitals will be desperate to arrest their slump and stay in contention for a play-off berth when they take on high-flying Punjab Kings in a crucial IPL match in Dharamsala on Thursday.

CT 2025 PIX: NZ crush SA; set up final vs India

CT 2025 PIX: NZ crush SA; set up final vs India

Rediff.com5 Mar 2025

IMAGES from the Champions Trophy second Semi-final between New Zealand and South Africa played at the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore on Wednesday

Rickelton, Rabada put South Africa in command

Rickelton, Rabada put South Africa in command

Rediff.com4 Jan 2025

Ryan Rickelton posted the joint seventh-highest score by a South African in Tests with 259 as his side ran up a huge 615 before reducing Pakistan to 64/4 at the close on Day 2.

'Kagiso is now back having served the time'

'Kagiso is now back having served the time'

Rediff.com5 May 2025

GT's director of cricket Vikram Solanki. asserted that all procedures were followed by the concerned parties in this case as the 29-year-old Rabada trained with Gujarat Titans ahead of their clash against Mumbai Indians.

5 Star Hardik Breaks Multiple Records

5 Star Hardik Breaks Multiple Records

Rediff.com5 Apr 2025

Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya achieved some remarkable individual feats on Friday although his team suffered a heartbreaking loss against Lucknow Super Giants in an away match in Lucknow.

DC need all-round flair vs Sunrisers to end losing run

DC need all-round flair vs Sunrisers to end losing run

Rediff.com4 May 2025

Delhi Capitals skipper Axar Patel would like to quickly forget the underwhelming performances of his side in home conditions and get their stuttering campaign back on track when they take on Sunrisers Hyderabad, who are teetering on the edge of elimination, in the IPL match in Hyderabad on Monday.

PIX: Duplantis falls short of record; Tinch scorches

PIX: Duplantis falls short of record; Tinch scorches

Rediff.com4 May 2025

Images from the the Shanghai-Keqiao Diamond League meeting in Shaoxing, China, on Saturday.

South Africa add Linde as cover for injured Markram

South Africa add Linde as cover for injured Markram

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

South Africa roped in left-arm spin bowling all-rounder George Linde as a cover for the injured Aiden Markram ahead of their Champions Trophy semi-finals against New Zealand.

Australia unkeen to host 2030 Commonwealth Games

Australia unkeen to host 2030 Commonwealth Games

Rediff.com11 Mar 2025

Australia unlikely to bid for 2030 Commonwealth Games

6 in a row! Can anyone stop Mumbai Indians?

6 in a row! Can anyone stop Mumbai Indians?

Rediff.com2 May 2025

The last time MI won six in a row, they went on to lift the IPL trophy -- in 2017.

Why CSK are having one of their worst IPL campaigns...

Why CSK are having one of their worst IPL campaigns...

Rediff.com26 Apr 2025

A distraught Mahendra Singh Dhoni expressed helplessness over Chennai Super Kings's extended poor run in the ongoing Indian Premier League, saying it's difficult for a team to get the desired result when four-five players lose form at the same time.

Unbelievable! SA coach becomes substitute fielder

Unbelievable! SA coach becomes substitute fielder

Rediff.com11 Feb 2025

The unprecedented moment came during the 37th over of New Zealand's innings when Gwavu was spotted patrolling the field.

Semenya joins South African women's soccer club

Semenya joins South African women's soccer club

Rediff.com6 Sep 2019

Double Olympic champion Caster Semenya could trade her running shoes for soccer boots as early as next year after the 28-year-old signed for South African women's club JVW FC.

South Africans cricketers to get state guest level security

South Africans cricketers to get state guest level security

Rediff.com9 Jan 2021

The South African team is scheduled to play two Tests and three T20 matches in Lahore.

Inside Story of Why Abhishek Nayar Was Let Go by BCCI

Inside Story of Why Abhishek Nayar Was Let Go by BCCI

Rediff.com17 Apr 2025

The Indian cricket team's assistant coach Abhishek Nayar has been sacked just eight months

Did RR Miss A Trick By Keeping Rana Out Of Super Over?

Did RR Miss A Trick By Keeping Rana Out Of Super Over?

Rediff.com17 Apr 2025

Delhi Capitals pulled off a thrilling win via the Super Over against Rajasthan Royals, courtesy a Mitchell Starc masterpiece.