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Medvedev, Bopanna in same squad for WTL's India debut

Medvedev, Bopanna in same squad for WTL's India debut

Rediff.com24 Nov 2025

Russian star Daniil Medvedev and Indian veteran Rohan Bopanna will play in the same squad, while Sumit Nagal is part of a side that features former world number 6 Gael Monfils for the World Tennis League, to be held In Bengaluru from December 17 to 20.

IPL 2026 Auction: 350 Players, 77 Vacancies

IPL 2026 Auction: 350 Players, 77 Vacancies

Rediff.com9 Dec 2025

At the top end of the spectrum sits the familiar figure: The 2 crore bracket, where 40 players have thrown their hats in.

'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.

What Putin hopes to achieve on his India visit

What Putin hopes to achieve on his India visit

Rediff.com3 Dec 2025

Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to India this week aims to secure energy supplies, stabilise defence deliveries and ensure bilateral trade continues smoothly despite strong Western sanctions, GTRI said on Tuesday.

Kuldeep Shatters Ashwin's Record

Kuldeep Shatters Ashwin's Record

Rediff.com10 Sep 2025

Kuldeep was the architect of the collapse, producing a clinical spell of 4/7 in just 2.1 overs.

Kyrgios, Medvedev, Rybakina set to enthrall fans in India

Kyrgios, Medvedev, Rybakina set to enthrall fans in India

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

Former US Open champion Daniil Medvedev, Australian Nick Kyrgios and 2022 Wimbledon winner Elena Rybakina, are set to enthrall fans in India when the World Tennis League makes its debut, in Bengaluru, on December 17.

India, Oman to ink free trade agreement during PM Narendra Modi visit

India, Oman to ink free trade agreement during PM Narendra Modi visit

Rediff.com13 Dec 2025

Next week's three-nation foreign tour of Prime Minister Narendra Modi will see India and Oman sign a free trade deal. The visit will also pave the way for agreements with Ethiopia and Jordan to increase India's bilateral trade and investments.

WPL auction: Hefty deals expected for Deepti, Gaud, Charani

WPL auction: Hefty deals expected for Deepti, Gaud, Charani

Rediff.com25 Nov 2025

Leading international cricketers, including Laura Wolvaardt and India's World Cup hero Deepti Sharma, will go under the hammer at the Women's Premier League auction in Delhi on Thursday, with bidding wars also expected for homegrown Kranti Gaud and Shree Charani.

India Sweat In The Nets; Pakistan Continue To Protest

India Sweat In The Nets; Pakistan Continue To Protest

Rediff.com17 Sep 2025

Almost all the Indian batters ended their batting sessions with lofted shots. Every few minutes, screams of 'Watch out!' filled the air -- not from the players, but from scribes trying to protect their laptops, cameras, and skulls.

'It Doesn't Matter If It's T10, T20, T5'

'It Doesn't Matter If It's T10, T20, T5'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2025

'I just enjoy it. So when I step onto the field, I don't think anything else. I just want to make the maximum of the moment.'

10-year old Mir overcomes accident for top-10 finish

10-year old Mir overcomes accident for top-10 finish

Rediff.com7 Oct 2025

Despite the injury, Atiqa vowed to put on a show and her determination saw her climb to 10th from 28th place in the final.

'Let's Conquer Asia!': Captain SKY Sounds Clarion Call

'Let's Conquer Asia!': Captain SKY Sounds Clarion Call

Rediff.com10 Sep 2025

India captain Suryakumar Yadav called upon his team to live up to their top billing and emerge champions in the Asia Cup.

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.

When Gill Was Hit On The Hand...

When Gill Was Hit On The Hand...

Rediff.com14 Sep 2025

Such is the race for breaking news that if an Indian player sneezes, a report may immediately go out stating he may have caught the flu bug and could be a doubtful starter!

Abducted In Dubai: Celina Jaitly Fights For Brother

Abducted In Dubai: Celina Jaitly Fights For Brother

Rediff.com5 Nov 2025

Her brother, Celina Jaitly says, is a fourth-generation soldier, a man who dedicated his youth to the nation's service and received the Chief of Army Staff's Commendation for Gallantry.

Shopping Madness: The Black Friday Phenomenon

Shopping Madness: The Black Friday Phenomenon

Rediff.com27 Nov 2025

India has gained one more festival -- the season of Black Friday.

How IAF Will Investigate Tejas Crash

How IAF Will Investigate Tejas Crash

Rediff.com24 Nov 2025

An IAF aircrash investigation typically concludes in two/three odd months. The reason for the crash is usually established in a week's time.

Suryavanshi storm hits SMAT, becomes youngest centurion

Suryavanshi storm hits SMAT, becomes youngest centurion

Rediff.com2 Dec 2025

Vaibhav Suryavanshi's record-breaking hundred highlight of morning leg in SMAT

Ashwin enters ILT20 auction with highest base price!

Ashwin enters ILT20 auction with highest base price!

Rediff.com23 Sep 2025

Ravichandran Ashwin entered his first ILT20 auction with a whopping base price of US$ 120,000 -- the highest for any player.

Should India Field Same Team Vs Pakistan?

Should India Field Same Team Vs Pakistan?

Rediff.com12 Sep 2025

Unless a player picks up an injury in training, India's team is expected to wear the same look against a Pakistan squad that are without top stars Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan, lending it a look of youth and experience.

Woman among 5 gangsters held with Pak-made weapons in Ranchi

Woman among 5 gangsters held with Pak-made weapons in Ranchi

Rediff.com22 Oct 2025

Ranchi police arrested five gangsters, including a woman, and seized Pakistan-made pistols. The gang is linked to Koylanchal Shanti Sena (KSS) and Prince Khan, with connections to arms smuggling from Pakistan via drones.

Hong Kong Sixes: Uthappa shines, India edge Pakistan by DLS method

Hong Kong Sixes: Uthappa shines, India edge Pakistan by DLS method

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

The match between Australia and England was abandoned due to rain.

2026 T20 World Cup: India take on USA in opener

2026 T20 World Cup: India take on USA in opener

Rediff.com25 Nov 2025

Defending champions India will open their campaign against USA in Mumbai on February 7 before facing Namibia in Delhi on February 12.

Women's Asia Cup: India thrash UAE by 78 runs

Women's Asia Cup: India thrash UAE by 78 runs

Rediff.com21 Jul 2024

This is India's 2nd win in as many games.

Wellalage back in squad days after father's passing

Wellalage back in squad days after father's passing

Rediff.com20 Sep 2025

Wellalage rejoins Sri Lanka squad after father's demise, available for Super Four clash

'We'll be good against..' Agha issues warning to India

'We'll be good against..' Agha issues warning to India

Rediff.com18 Sep 2025

Pakistan skipper Salman Agha on Wednesday admitted that his team's middle-order remains a concern and said the batters will need to step up in upcoming matches, including the Super 4 clash against India in the Asia Cup.

How Faulty Mic Ruined Kuldeep's Speech!

How Faulty Mic Ruined Kuldeep's Speech!

Rediff.com11 Sep 2025

The superlative effort of 4-7 in 2.1 overs against the UAE saw Kuldeep Yadav bagging the man-of-the-match award and at the post-match presentation ceremony he got a chance to express his disappointment and question the logic behind his constant omission from the Playing XI.

Pakistan withdraws Asia Cup pullout threat after Pycroft replaced

Pakistan withdraws Asia Cup pullout threat after Pycroft replaced

Rediff.com17 Sep 2025

Am agreement was reached with PCB under which match referee Andy Pycroft will not be officiating matches involving Pakistan.

Suryavanshi stars but India A falls to Pakistan Shaheens

Suryavanshi stars but India A falls to Pakistan Shaheens

Rediff.com16 Nov 2025

An inexplicable batting collapse saw fancied India A lose to Pakistan Shaheens by eight wickets in the Asia Cup Rising Stars tournament in Doha on Sunday.

'Pakistan can beat India if General Munir...': Imran Khan

'Pakistan can beat India if General Munir...': Imran Khan

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

Imran Khan has said that Pakistan's Army Chief Asim Munir should bat as opener if they want to win a cricket match against India.

Asia Cup: India vs Pakistan in Dubai on Sept 14

Asia Cup: India vs Pakistan in Dubai on Sept 14

Rediff.com2 Aug 2025

The two marquee India versus Pakistan games will be held in Dubai during the upcoming Asia Cup which is scheduled to start in the UAE from September 9, the ACC announced on Saturday.

SKY Wouldn't Have Been So Generous In Pak Game

SKY Wouldn't Have Been So Generous In Pak Game

Rediff.com11 Sep 2025

'It wouldn't have happened if Salman Agha was playing on the 14th and the game is in the balance.'

Oman's Most Capped Player: Jatinder Paaji

Oman's Most Capped Player: Jatinder Paaji

Rediff.com13 Sep 2025

Jatinder Singh has played 61 ODIs and 64 T20Is for Oman.

Gems & jewellery exports slipped 30% in October: GJEPC

Gems & jewellery exports slipped 30% in October: GJEPC

Rediff.com24 Nov 2025

India's gems & jewellery exports witnessed 30.6 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) contraction in October to $2.17 million, amid the imposition of a steep 50 per cent tariff by the United States (US) on several Indian products.

This Blind Army Officer Is An Inspiration For India

This Blind Army Officer Is An Inspiration For India

Rediff.com11 Dec 2025

Lieutenant Colonel C Dwarakesh is the only completely blind officer to continue in the Indian Army after losing his eyesight while in service. In his remarkable journey after disability, he enhanced his education qualification, scaled the Siachen Glacier and found purpose in sport.

ICC unveils 8-team global tournament to promote women's cricket

ICC unveils 8-team global tournament to promote women's cricket

Rediff.com15 Nov 2025

Eight-team Women's Emerging Nations Trophy launched by ICC

Shriya Satam adds to India's 16-medal Asian haul

Shriya Satam adds to India's 16-medal Asian haul

Rediff.com25 Oct 2025

India's Shriya Milind Satam clinched the silver medal in the girls' 50kg Traditional Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) category at the Asian Youth Games in Manama, Bahrain, on Saturday.

Met our objectives in skirmishes against Pakistan: Muttaqi

Met our objectives in skirmishes against Pakistan: Muttaqi

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi stated that Afghanistan achieved its objectives in the border skirmish against Pakistan and stopped the attack following requests from Gulf countries like Saudi Arabia and Qatar. He emphasized dialogue and diplomacy as the preferred methods for resolving issues.

'Rest Bumrah For Pakistan Game'

'Rest Bumrah For Pakistan Game'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2025

'So he's available for the bigger match, which is against Sri Lanka.'

Football Is Kuldeep Yadav's True Passion

Football Is Kuldeep Yadav's True Passion

Rediff.com19 Sep 2025

The mystery spinner even has a YouTube channel dedicated to football discussions.