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Rohit's hilarious advice to Kuldeep ahead of T20 World Cup

Rohit's hilarious advice to Kuldeep ahead of T20 World Cup

Rediff.com22 Jan 2026

Rohit Sharma offered a hilarious piece of advice to spinner Kuldeep Yadav ahead of the T20 World Cup this year from February 7.

Hardik the bowler gives us a lot of options: SKY

Hardik the bowler gives us a lot of options: SKY

Rediff.com8 Dec 2025

Captain Suryakumar Yadav believes Hardik Pandya's return will restore the tactical depth and balance of India's T20 team.

Manika part of Team Asia's epic win in Waldner Cup

Manika part of Team Asia's epic win in Waldner Cup

Rediff.com16 Dec 2024

India's table tennis star Manika Batra was part of a star-studded Team Asia that beat Team World in the inaugural Waldner Cup in Oslo, Norway.

Emerging Teams Asia Cup: India beat UAE, make semis

Emerging Teams Asia Cup: India beat UAE, make semis

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

Opting to bat first, UAE were bowled out for 107 in 16.5 overs.

'Heart racing, tension high': SKY on India vs Pak final

'Heart racing, tension high': SKY on India vs Pak final

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

Surya-led India continued their dominant run in T20I cricket, handing Pakistan their third loss in the head-to-head encounters between these two sides in the final of the Asia Cup at Dubai on Sunday. I

Rizwan, Babar out as Pakistan name squad for Asia Cup

Rizwan, Babar out as Pakistan name squad for Asia Cup

Rediff.com17 Aug 2025

Salman Ali Agha will lead the team for the upcoming UAE tri-series and the subsequent Asia Cup also to be played in the UAE, the International Cricket Council announced on Sunday.

Pak coach reveals reason for Babar's Asia Cup snub!

Pak coach reveals reason for Babar's Asia Cup snub!

Rediff.com17 Aug 2025

Pakistan head coach Mike Hesson said Babar Azam has been asked to improve certain aspects of his game.

India to skip Dhaka meet? 'Asia Cup can happen only if...'

India to skip Dhaka meet? 'Asia Cup can happen only if...'

Rediff.com19 Jul 2025

The future of the Asia Cup -- a six-team tournament, which will be played in T20 format, is clouded in uncertainty.

India A stun Pakistan A in Emerging Teams Asia Cup

India A stun Pakistan A in Emerging Teams Asia Cup

Rediff.com19 Oct 2024

All-around India A defeat Pakistan A by 7 runs in ACC Emerging Teams Asia Cup

BCCI Plays Down Report of India Boycotting Asia Cup

BCCI Plays Down Report of India Boycotting Asia Cup

Rediff.com19 May 2025

'The Asia Cup matter or any other ACC event issue has not come up for discussion at any level, hence any news or report on that is purely speculative and imaginary.'

Mayank is back! RCB rope in veteran to rescue season

Mayank is back! RCB rope in veteran to rescue season

Rediff.com8 May 2025

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) have signed Mayank Agarwal as a replacement for the injured Devdutt Padikkal, while Delhi Capitals (DC) have signed Afghan batter Sediqullah Atal in place of Harry Brook.

India A squad for ACC Men's Emerging Teams Asia Cup announced

India A squad for ACC Men's Emerging Teams Asia Cup announced

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

The Junior Cricket Committee has picked India A squad for the upcoming ACC Men's Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2023 to be played from July 13th to 23rd in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

'India ban' in Pakistan dressing room?

'India ban' in Pakistan dressing room?

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

In a video that went viral on social media ahead of India's clash against Pakistan in the Emerging Teams Asia Cup, Haris revealed that talking about India is forbidden in the dressing room.

Tilak Varma named India A captain for Asia Cup

Tilak Varma named India A captain for Asia Cup

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

Placed in Group B, India A will kick off their campaign against Pakistan on October 19 at the Oman Cricket Academy Ground in Muscat.

Afghans shock India, storm into Emerging Asia Cup final

Afghans shock India, storm into Emerging Asia Cup final

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

Dushan Hemantha's four-wicket haul and Ahan Wickramasinghe's sensational fifty sealed Sri Lanka A spot in the final and brought an end to defending champions Pakistan A campaign to its unforeseen conclusion in the first semi-final match of the ACC Men's T20 Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2024.

Pooran leads LSG retentions for IPL, pens massive deal

Pooran leads LSG retentions for IPL, pens massive deal

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on Thursday announced that they have retained Nicholas Pooran, Mayank Yadav and Ravi Bishnoi alongside uncapped stars Mohsin Khan and Ayush Badoni ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season.

Kumble backs Samson to deliver in South Africa

Kumble backs Samson to deliver in South Africa

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

Kumble said it was surprising to see Vijaykumar not being retained by Royal Challengers Bengaluru and backed the Karnataka bowler to do well.

Hasan Mahmud: The man who rocked India's top order

Hasan Mahmud: The man who rocked India's top order

Rediff.com19 Sep 2024

Hasan Mahmud grabbed the spotlight with a three-wicket burst in the first session, which rocked a famed batting line-up comprising heavyweights Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill.

Billie Jean King Cup: India down South Korea for third win

Billie Jean King Cup: India down South Korea for third win

Rediff.com12 Apr 2024

India picked up their third victory in the Billie Jean King Cup as they defeated South Korea 2-1 in a Asia Oceania Group-1 tie in Changsha, China on Friday.

Billie Jean King Cup: India beat Chinese Taipei 2-1

Billie Jean King Cup: India beat Chinese Taipei 2-1

Rediff.com11 Apr 2024

Rutuja Bhosale won the singles rubber while the duo of Prarthana Thombare and Ankita Raina prevailed in the doubles contest as the Indian women's team defeated Chinese Taipei 2-1 in a Billie Jean King Cup Asia-Oceania Group-1 tie in Changsha, China, on Thursday.

Meet Dhruv Jurel, India's New Test Pick

Meet Dhruv Jurel, India's New Test Pick

Rediff.com13 Jan 2024

His mother sold her gold chain so Dhruv could buy a cricket kit after his father, a Kargil War veteran, told him to give up the game because it was too expensive.

Pakistan skipper issues strong message ahead of busy schedule

Pakistan skipper issues strong message ahead of busy schedule

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

Pakistan skipper Babar Azam sent a strong message to his team as they go into a crucial set of matches ahead of the ICC ODI World Cup.

Pak's win sparks outrage: Did India send 'little kids'?

Pak's win sparks outrage: Did India send 'little kids'?

Rediff.com6 Aug 2023

We did not ask India to send 'little kids' for Emerging Asia Cup, says Pakistan's Mohammad Haris

India team for Bangladesh Tour: Renuka, Ghosh left out; Patil ignored

India team for Bangladesh Tour: Renuka, Ghosh left out; Patil ignored

Rediff.com2 Jul 2023

Renuka Singh and Richa Ghosh were left out, while Shreyanka Patil was ignored as India named an 18-member Indian women's cricket team for the limited overs tour of Bangladesh.

Emerging Asia Cup: Pakistan A down India A to win title

Emerging Asia Cup: Pakistan A down India A to win title

Rediff.com23 Jul 2023

Tayyab Tahir's exceptional hundred garnished Pakistan A's march to a commanding 128-run win over India A, for a second consecutive Emerging Teams Asia Cup title, in Colombo on Sunday.

Sri Lanka batters drop like dominos in Asia Cup Final

Sri Lanka batters drop like dominos in Asia Cup Final

Rediff.com15 Oct 2022

"Tough day as a team, not a good batting display in the finals and I'm really upset today. Next, we have the T20 World Cup and we learned a lot of things in this tournament and as a batting unit, we have to stick with our plans," expressed the captain.

Sriram is clear about his role with Bangladesh

Sriram is clear about his role with Bangladesh

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

Bangladesh begin their Group B campaign against Afghanistan in Sharjah on Tuesday.

Sports Shorts: FIFA unveils Yashin-themed poster for 2018 FIFA World Cup

Sports Shorts: FIFA unveils Yashin-themed poster for 2018 FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com28 Nov 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Tuesday

Teenagers outshine veterans at IPL Auction

Teenagers outshine veterans at IPL Auction

Rediff.com18 Dec 2018

Unheralded teenagers Prabh Simran Singh and Prayas Ray Barman attracted astonishing bids during the IPL Players' Auction on a day when superstar Dale Steyn went unsold and once a hot-property Yuvraj Singh went for his base price.

Bhullar moves up to 4th in Asian Tour Order of Merit

Bhullar moves up to 4th in Asian Tour Order of Merit

Rediff.com2 Dec 2013

Indian golfer Gaganjeet Bhullar on Monday moved up to fourth in the latest Order of Merit after his fifth Asian Tour victory at the Indonesia Open.

Ana makes Sania suffer

Ana makes Sania suffer

Rediff.com8 Jan 2009

Indian tennis ace Sania Mirza, making a comeback from a wrist injury, went down fighting against her nemesis Ana Chakvetadze, resulting in team Asia-Pacific's 0-2 defeat against Team Russia at World Team Challenge tournament in Hong Kong on Thursday.

Jeev Milkha Singh qualifies for fifth US Open appearance

Jeev Milkha Singh qualifies for fifth US Open appearance

Rediff.com10 Jun 2016

Experienced Indian golfer Jeev Milkha Singh will make his fifth appearance at the US Open next week after Thailand's Thongchai Jaidee withdrew due to personal reasons.

Teams for World T20, Asia Cup to be picked in Bangalore

Teams for World T20, Asia Cup to be picked in Bangalore

Rediff.com6 Feb 2014

The Indian squad for next month's ICC World T20 Championship and the Asia Cup starting later this month, both to be held in Bangladesh, will be picked during the upcoming Irani Cup clash in Bangalore.

Ball is in BCCI's court, says PCB chief Sethi

Ball is in BCCI's court, says PCB chief Sethi

Rediff.com23 Apr 2018

Pakistan Cricket Board chief Najam Sethi feels that resumption of bilateral Indo-Pak cricketing ties is solely dependant on India's will.

Three Sri Lankans fined for abusive language

Three Sri Lankans fined for abusive language

Rediff.com2 Aug 2004

Sri Lanka's Upul Chandana, Tillakaratne Dilshan and Kumar Sangakkara have been fined for using obscene and abusive language on Sunday.

Chelsea keeper Cech joins London rivals Arsenal

Chelsea keeper Cech joins London rivals Arsenal

Rediff.com29 Jun 2015

Czech Republic goalkeeper Petr Cech ended a highly successful 11-year spell at English champions Chelsea when he moved to Premier League rivals Arsenal on Monday.

Minardi links up with Asian team

Minardi links up with Asian team

Rediff.com11 Feb 2004

Minardi have signed an agreement with Eurasia Motorsport to form a new Minardi Team Asia.

Inspiring to be counted among legends of Asian golf: Lahiri

Inspiring to be counted among legends of Asian golf: Lahiri

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

Anirban Lahiri was voted the 2014 'Players' Player of the Year' after a successful season on the Asian Tour, where he won two titles and finished second on the Order of Merit.

Will baseball make a 2020 return at Tokyo Games?

Will baseball make a 2020 return at Tokyo Games?

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

The president of the Olympic Council of Asia has thrown his support behind baseball's bid to return to the programme at the 2020 Tokyo Games.

Golf: Lahiri tied seventh, Gangjee 10th at King's Cup

Golf: Lahiri tied seventh, Gangjee 10th at King's Cup

Rediff.com18 Jan 2014

Anirban Lahiri grabbed birdies on three of the four par-five holes to card a one-under 71 under tough scoring conditions and force his way into top-10 at the USD 1 million King's Cup Golf in Hua Hin, Thailand on Saturday.