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Will India keep up 2022's friendly spirit vs Pakistan?

Will India keep up 2022's friendly spirit vs Pakistan?

Rediff.com4 Oct 2025

Respect over rivalry? India-Pakistan face-off awaits

Cricket's Weird Rule Saves Shanaka

Cricket's Weird Rule Saves Shanaka

Rediff.com27 Sep 2025

Cricket's rulebook struck again in a bizarre Asia Cup Super Over moment between India and Sri Lanka, leaving fans stunned as Dasun Shanaka survived what looked like a certain run-out.

Ashwin wants to know why Harshit Rana made India squad

Ashwin wants to know why Harshit Rana made India squad

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

Former Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin questioned pacer Harshit Rana's selection across all formats, saying that he is not sure about his batting ability at number eight.

SEE: SKY hails Modi's front-foot support after Pakistan triumph

SEE: SKY hails Modi's front-foot support after Pakistan triumph

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

Suryakumar Yadav hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's support and enthusiasm after Team India won their 9th Asia Cup trophy

Sixes, Trophies, Heartbreaks: Rohit's ODI Captaincy Legacy!

Sixes, Trophies, Heartbreaks: Rohit's ODI Captaincy Legacy!

Rediff.com5 Oct 2025

Under Rohit Sharma, India won the 2018 and 2023 ODI Asia Cup, runners-up position in the 2023 World Cup at home and triumphed in the the ICC Champions Trophy in March.

Hardik Pandya targets double milestone at Asia Cup

Hardik Pandya targets double milestone at Asia Cup

Rediff.com7 Sep 2025

Hardik Pandya could become the first Indian and overall the third player in the history of T20 Internationals to achieve the double of 2000 runs and 100 wickets.

Women's World Cup: Will India's batters roar back vs South Africa?

Women's World Cup: Will India's batters roar back vs South Africa?

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

India have a mounting worry in the lack of runs so far from talismanic Smriti Mandhana, skipper Harmanpreet Kaur and the energetic Jemimah Rodrigues.

Asia Cup: Champions With No Trophy...

Asia Cup: Champions With No Trophy...

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

The Asia Cup 2025 had been simmering with tension from the very first India-Pakistan encounter, and by the time the final arrived, the animosity had reached boiling point.

Will India Take Revenge For November 19, 2023?

Will India Take Revenge For November 19, 2023?

Rediff.com18 Oct 2025

Over four decades, the India-Australia ODI rivalry has mirrored the evolution of both teams, from Australia's supremacy in the 2000s to India's resurgence post-2010. Come Sunday, this rivalry will be renewed as Shubman Gill will commence his first assignment as ODI captain in the opening game of the three match series, at the Optus stadium in Perth.

Pakistan Cricket Board has handled things well: Rauf

Pakistan Cricket Board has handled things well: Rauf

Rediff.com18 Sep 2025

Pakistan withdrew its pullout threat and showed up for a crucial Asia Cup game against the UAE in Dubai on Wednesday but not before causing an one-hour delay.

Why BCCI has hiked shirt sponsorship rates

Why BCCI has hiked shirt sponsorship rates

Rediff.com6 Sep 2025

In 2023, the BCCI announced a deal with Dream11 as the lead sponsor for Team India. Dream11 replaced Byju's, whose contract ended in March that year, and had signed the agreement with BCCI for a period of three years.

Who Will Face India in Asia Cup Final?

Who Will Face India in Asia Cup Final?

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

As the tournament's only unbeaten team, India now waits to see who will emerge victorious from Thursday's winner takes all clash between Bangladesh and Pakistan.

Naqvi refused to congratulate India for Asia Cup triumph?

Naqvi refused to congratulate India for Asia Cup triumph?

Rediff.com30 Sep 2025

The Men in Blue refused to take the Asia Cup 2025 trophy from Naqvi, who is also Pakistan Interior Minister.

BCCI extends chief selector Agarkar's tenure till 2026

BCCI extends chief selector Agarkar's tenure till 2026

Rediff.com21 Aug 2025

Ajit Agarkar's contract as the chief selector was renewed before IPL 2025 taking into account Team India's successful showing during his tenure.

PIX: When Bhajji met Waugh!

PIX: When Bhajji met Waugh!

Rediff.com13 Sep 2025

Former Team India leg-spinner Harbhajan Singh had a meeting with his idol -- former Australia skipper Steve Waugh - and he took to social media to share his excitement.

'World cricket needs you...' Gambhir's pep talk to WI

'World cricket needs you...' Gambhir's pep talk to WI

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

Not many teams have a "purpose" like West Indies in Test cricket, Gambhir to Caribbeans

'I've become like Rohit..' Suryakumar jokes at toss

'I've become like Rohit..' Suryakumar jokes at toss

Rediff.com19 Sep 2025

Team India skipper Suryakumar Yadav has found himself in the spotlight for a brief moment of forgetfulness at the toss during their Asia Cup fixture against Oman in Dubai on Friday.

Can Team India Break November Jinx?

Can Team India Break November Jinx?

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

On previous tours Down Under, India have twice played opening Tests in November. India lost both those Tests, both at the Gabba in Brisbane.

Trophy row: BCCI fumes at Naqvi over Asia Cup snub

Trophy row: BCCI fumes at Naqvi over Asia Cup snub

Rediff.com30 Sep 2025

BCCI demanded trophy be handed over to India, but ACC Chairman Mohsin Naqvi "still hasn't agreed", an ACC source.

'It wasn't injustice': Saha on Team India ouster

'It wasn't injustice': Saha on Team India ouster

Rediff.com30 Jan 2025

Wriddhiman Saha acknowledged that his axing from the national side under Rahul Dravid's coaching tenure in 2022.

Record Alert: Abhishek Becomes First Player To...

Record Alert: Abhishek Becomes First Player To...

Rediff.com26 Sep 2025

Abhishek notched his third successive fifty in the tournament with a fluent knock which came at a staggering strike rate of 196.77, containing eight fours and two sixes.

Suryakumar's leadership adds edge to India, feels Trott

Suryakumar's leadership adds edge to India, feels Trott

Rediff.com18 Sep 2025

'Asia Cup in these conditions, we saw them in the Champions Trophy here 50 over. It would be foolish not to say they are one of the favourites.'

Team India Arrives In New York

Team India Arrives In New York

Rediff.com27 May 2024

The Board of Control for Cricket in India shared a clip of the players boarding the team bus on their arrival in New York City.

Might awaken a sleeping giant: Hazlewood on Team India

Might awaken a sleeping giant: Hazlewood on Team India

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

Australian quick Josh Hazlewood expressed that India's rare series whitewash at home to New Zealand could "awaken a sleeping giant" as they prepare to take on the ICC World Test Championship table-toppers in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy from November 22 onwards.

All Eyes On Oman: India Hits Nets

All Eyes On Oman: India Hits Nets

Rediff.com17 Sep 2025

After days of off-field drama, Team India was back on the field in Dubai at the ICC Academy, sharpening their skills ahead of the final Group A clash against Oman.

Rohit gifts bat, inspires Mumbai youngsters Mhatre, Sarfaraz

Rohit gifts bat, inspires Mumbai youngsters Mhatre, Sarfaraz

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

Indian skipper Rohit Sharma bonded and practiced with youngsters Ayush Mhatre and Indian Test batter Sarfaraz Khan on Tuesday.

'If you're selecting Rohit, select him as captain'

'If you're selecting Rohit, select him as captain'

Rediff.com4 Oct 2025

It's a bit of a shock to see Rohit not going to Australia as captain: Harbhajan

India captain reveals how Bumrah's workload will be managed

India captain reveals how Bumrah's workload will be managed

Rediff.com1 Oct 2025

Gill stated that the decision on Bumrah's involvement will depend on the number of overs he bowls in each Test match and how his body feels after the match.

Fiery Perth pitch awaits Team India

Fiery Perth pitch awaits Team India

Rediff.com12 Nov 2024

India will be accorded a tough welcome to Australia as the Optus Stadium pitch for the opening Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy has been prepared to offer "good bounce and pace"

'He's a Hypocrite': Tiwary Slams Gambhir

'He's a Hypocrite': Tiwary Slams Gambhir

Rediff.com26 Aug 2025

'He's a hypocrite because he's the one who said that India, when he was not the coach of Team India, said that India and Pakistan should never play a match between them.'

Rohit Sharma Deserved To Be Treated Better!

Rohit Sharma Deserved To Be Treated Better!

Rediff.com6 Oct 2025

'Should a player with such deep understanding of the ODI format be removed from captaincy when neither age nor performance has dimmed his brilliance?', asks veteran cricket correspondent K R Nayar.

Surya, Agha refuse to shake hands again!

Surya, Agha refuse to shake hands again!

Rediff.com21 Sep 2025

Asia Cup: India captain Suryakumar avoids shaking hands with Pak skipper Salman once again

Asia Cup: No Demand For India-Pakistan Game

Asia Cup: No Demand For India-Pakistan Game

Rediff.com10 Sep 2025

'For the first time India versus Pakistan tickets are available, no huge demands, no rise in ticket rates.'

Atul Wassan on India-Pak row: 'We don't like you at all'

Atul Wassan on India-Pak row: 'We don't like you at all'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2025

'They insulted themselves more after filing the complaint. The complaint shows how immature and juvenile they are.'

'Leave him alone': Surya on Abhishek's fearless batting

'Leave him alone': Surya on Abhishek's fearless batting

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

With a five-match T20I series in October-November in Australia, five T20Is against South Africa at home in December and five T20Is against New Zealand at home in January 2026, Team India will now look to test itself, its combinations and youngsters against some of the world's best T20I teams ahead of the T20 WC 2026, which will start in early 2026.

'Excited to play against Bumrah, Pandya'

'Excited to play against Bumrah, Pandya'

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

UAE batter Alishan Sharafu hailed the quality of India's players ahead of their Asia Cup opening match in Dubai on Wednesday.

'Handshake Kar Lo, Show Some Grace': Shoaib

'Handshake Kar Lo, Show Some Grace': Shoaib

Rediff.com15 Sep 2025

'Don't make it political, let cricket be a game.'

'Pycroft Is India's Favourite': Rameez

'Pycroft Is India's Favourite': Rameez

Rediff.com18 Sep 2025

'He is a permanent fixture when it comes to the Indian team. He has been match referee 90 times in India's matches.'

India's cricket jersey gets new sponsor - Apollo Tyres

India's cricket jersey gets new sponsor - Apollo Tyres

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

Apollo Tyres has been locked in as the new jersey sponsor for the Indian cricket team following the exit of online game platform Dream11, a senior BCCI official told PTI on Tuesday.

No rule for post-match handshakes, says former umpire

No rule for post-match handshakes, says former umpire

Rediff.com19 Sep 2025

Chaudhary lauded Andy Pycroft, describing him as a seasoned ICC elite panel referee with a stellar track record and a well-known former Zimbabwean player of high repute.