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'Close up shop and head back home': Trump's warning to Musk

'Close up shop and head back home': Trump's warning to Musk

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

Trump's latest statement comes after Elon Musk strongly criticised the US President's "big, beautiful bill" and stressed that it is time for a new political party that cares about the people.

Will India host 2027 WTC final?

Will India host 2027 WTC final?

Rediff.com9 May 2025

The relations between India and Pakistan could be a potential spoiler if both the teams enter the final, but that is a situation which will be dealt with at that point of time.

Deepti spills secret behind India's success in England

Deepti spills secret behind India's success in England

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

Deepti Sharma credits long training period ahead of England tour for positive results

Karun Nair's dismissal turned things around at Lord's: Shastri

Karun Nair's dismissal turned things around at Lord's: Shastri

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

Ravi Shastri picked Rishabh Pant's dismissal in the first innings and Karun Nair's wicket in the second essay as the key moments that tilted the third Test at Lord's in England's favour.

PIX: Rishabh Pant Walks Out To Bat Despite Fracture

PIX: Rishabh Pant Walks Out To Bat Despite Fracture

Rediff.com24 Jul 2025

Rishabh Pant walked out to bat on Day 2 despite fracturing his toe.

Pataudi Medal for England-India series' winning captain

Pataudi Medal for England-India series' winning captain

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

With the planned ceremony not going ahead in the UK, a formal announcement on the renaming of the trophy is scheduled for June 19, on the eve of the series-opener at Leeds.

Why India may be tempted to play Bumrah in 4th Test

Why India may be tempted to play Bumrah in 4th Test

Rediff.com17 Jul 2025

India's assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate on Thursday said the team is "leaning towards" playing lead pacer Jasprit Bumrah in the fourth Test in Manchester as the visitors look to pull themselves back on level terms in the five-match series against England.

Cricket world mourns death of 'Trailblazer' Lawrence

Cricket world mourns death of 'Trailblazer' Lawrence

Rediff.com22 Jun 2025

'Trailblazer' and former England fast bowler Lawrence dies at 61

England recall star spinner for India T20 series

England recall star spinner for India T20 series

Rediff.com13 Jun 2025

Sophie Ecclestone returns as England announce squad for T20Is against India

SEE: Gambhir offers prayers at Maa Kamakhya temple

SEE: Gambhir offers prayers at Maa Kamakhya temple

Rediff.com26 May 2025

The Kamakhya temple, located at a distance of 7 km from Guwahati, is one of the biggest Shakti shrines in the country. It is situated on the Nilachal hills.

When Wadekar and spinners helped India conquer England

When Wadekar and spinners helped India conquer England

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

Here is a look back at India's hard-fought 1-0 series win in England, 54 years back.

Will Jurel, Kuldeep Play 4th Test?

Will Jurel, Kuldeep Play 4th Test?

Rediff.com19 Jul 2025

Will Sai Sudarshan or Abhimanyu Easwaran bat at No. 3?

Can India Break Old Trafford Jinx?

Can India Break Old Trafford Jinx?

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

Can Shubman Gill and his men rewrite the script once more? The answer begins unrolling on July 23.

Gill, Rahul slam fifties in warm-up game

Gill, Rahul slam fifties in warm-up game

Rediff.com14 Jun 2025

Gill, Rahul score fifties in intra-squad practice match against India A ahead of England Test

England Test tour: Why India have edge

England Test tour: Why India have edge

Rediff.com16 Jun 2025

The five-match Test series will take place from June 20 to August 4, with matches scheduled at Headingley (Leeds), Edgbaston (Birmingham), Lord's and The Oval (London), and Old Trafford (Manchester).

4th Test Takeaways: The Highs and Lows

4th Test Takeaways: The Highs and Lows

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

Led by Shubman Gill, a defiant India put on a mentally strong and technically disciplined response to keep the series alive with England 2-1 up. While there were plenty of positives to take forward, a few concerns continue to linger as the series heads to a decider at The Oval.

India's new spin duo set to dismantle England

India's new spin duo set to dismantle England

Rediff.com15 Jun 2025

Kuldeep Yadav is spending more time with Ravindra Jadeja on the tour of England

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.

India Hold Bumrah Card Close to Chest

India Hold Bumrah Card Close to Chest

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

Trailing 0-1 in the five-match series, visitors eye spin boost at Edgbaston.

Onus on Gill-led India to set new benchmarks for future

Onus on Gill-led India to set new benchmarks for future

Rediff.com29 May 2025

'With a young and dynamic squad, this tour represents a significant turning point for Indian cricket.'

'Young India hold an advantage over England'

'Young India hold an advantage over England'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2025

"We will have an advantage...": BCCI VP Shukla on India's new-look squad for England tour

What Pitch Can India Expect At Lord's?

What Pitch Can India Expect At Lord's?

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

The third Test at Lord's could well be the series' turning point. This isn't just about team combinations or tactical tweaks anymore. The pitch has emerged as a defining factor -- one that could tilt the balance of power in a contest hanging delicately at 1-1.

SEE: India Sharpen Fielding Skills In Fun Drills

SEE: India Sharpen Fielding Skills In Fun Drills

Rediff.com11 Jun 2025

In a video shared on BCCI's X handle, the playing were seen performing intense drills as they prepped ahead of the opening Test against England.

PIX: Gill-led India depart for England, aim to end 18-year long wait

PIX: Gill-led India depart for England, aim to end 18-year long wait

Rediff.com6 Jun 2025

The series, to commence on June 20, will be played at Headingley in Leeds, Edgbaston in Birmingham, Lord's and The Oval in London, and Old Trafford in Manchester.

Records Smashed! Inside India's Finest Away Test Win

Records Smashed! Inside India's Finest Away Test Win

Rediff.com7 Jul 2025

Take a look at the numbers and narratives that made Edgbaston Test one for the ages.

Tried to bat like I used to in my childhood: Gill

Tried to bat like I used to in my childhood: Gill

Rediff.com4 Jul 2025

After his magnificent double hundred against England, India skipper Shubman Gill on Thursday said he had stopped enjoying his batting in pursuit of runs but going back to basics and making some technical changes helped him rediscover the joy in his craft.

Moody backs Aussies to crush South Africa at Lord's

Moody backs Aussies to crush South Africa at Lord's

Rediff.com7 Jun 2025

Australia is on the cusp of scripting another milestone. If the Baggy Greens trounce the Proteas, they will become the first team to defend the WTC mace successfully.

'...that's where Bumrah gives you the biggest edge'

'...that's where Bumrah gives you the biggest edge'

Rediff.com7 Jun 2025

On Wednesday, head coach Gautam Gambhir confirmed that they have yet to take a call on which Tests India will field Bumrah in the playing XI.

India's Forgotten Triple Centurion Returns

India's Forgotten Triple Centurion Returns

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

Karun Nair never stopped believing. And now, eight years after his last Test, India's only triple-centurion since Sehwag is back - older, tougher, and hungrier than ever.

Why Australia are the favourites to retain WTC title

Why Australia are the favourites to retain WTC title

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

Australia will have to dust off the cobwebs but are still fancied to successfully defend their World Test Championship crown against equally ring-rusty South Africa in the final at Lord's.

'Tighten your technique..' Dada's blunt advice to Gill

'Tighten your technique..' Dada's blunt advice to Gill

Rediff.com14 Jun 2025

"He needs to score a bit more runs when it's seaming and swinging": Sourav Ganguly urges Shubman Gill to step up as captain, batter in testing English conditions

Eng rope in Southee's services ahead of India Test series

Eng rope in Southee's services ahead of India Test series

Rediff.com15 May 2025

Southee had retired from international cricket in December, 2024, as New Zealand's all-time leading wicket-taker.

WTC Final: Smith vs Rabada battle steals the spotlight

WTC Final: Smith vs Rabada battle steals the spotlight

Rediff.com8 Jun 2025

The spotlight in the World Test Championship Final is on the electrifying duel between Australia's batting mainstay Steve Smith and South Africa's pace spearhead Kagiso Rabada.

India series may mark Archer's Test return

India series may mark Archer's Test return

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

Jofra Archer could return for second Test against India: England national selector Wright

Trump exits G7 Summit early 'to deal with Middle East'

Trump exits G7 Summit early 'to deal with Middle East'

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

US President Donald Trump has cut short his visit to Canada, where he was to attend G7 Summit meetings, to return to Washington, DC, a day earlier amid escalating tensions between Iran and Israel.

From 1932 To 2021: When India Reigned At Lord's

From 1932 To 2021: When India Reigned At Lord's

Rediff.com9 Jul 2025

With the emergence of their battery of fast bowlers, India have turned the tide at Lord's with two of their victories coming from their last three Tests -- in 2014 and 2021.

Next gen has determination to win in England: Pathan

Next gen has determination to win in England: Pathan

Rediff.com29 May 2025

'With a new generation stepping up, Team India is not just carrying forward a legacy -- they are writing a new chapter in our cricketing history.'

England's secret weapon revealed for India Tests

England's secret weapon revealed for India Tests

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

Ahead of England's five-match Test series against India at home, head coach Brendon McCullum hailed young all-rounder Jacob Bethell

Ton-up Root helps England to down WI, claim ODI series

Ton-up Root helps England to down WI, claim ODI series

Rediff.com2 Jun 2025

Root surpassed 7000 runs in ODIs and also went past Eoin Morgan to become England's leading ODI run-scorer.

'We are on a journey to becoming a great Australian team'

'We are on a journey to becoming a great Australian team'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

Australia finished second in the league table during the 2023-25 WTC cycle, behind South Africa, having claimed 67.54 per cent of the points on offer to them.