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Samson hits explosive century ahead of Asia Cup

Samson hits explosive century ahead of Asia Cup

Rediff.com25 Aug 2025

Since last year, he has found a new lease of life as an opener, scoring three centuries in five innings across series against Bangladesh and South Africa

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.

Four Big Bash League clubs chasing spin great Ashwin!

Four Big Bash League clubs chasing spin great Ashwin!

Rediff.com23 Sep 2025

Spin great Ravichandran Ashwin is set to become the first capped India men's player to participate in the Big Bash League.

Sehwag: Losing to Pakistan made me lose my cool

Sehwag: Losing to Pakistan made me lose my cool

Rediff.com6 Sep 2025

The 46-year-old played 42 matches and boasts an average of 50.65, but most of his outings have ended in defeat. He has won 17 and stood on the losing side 21 times, something that makes him lose his cool.

Why Markram is wary of Abhishek threat

Why Markram is wary of Abhishek threat

Rediff.com8 Dec 2025

Abhishek a match-winner, an important wicket for us: Aiden Markram

Wamiqa-Varun Can't Wait For Christmas

Wamiqa-Varun Can't Wait For Christmas

Rediff.com12 Dec 2024

Bhumi feels pretty... Jackie Shroff with the 'asli' Bidhu...Huma-Saqib go to a wedding...

ICC reaches out to Bangladesh on India security concerns

ICC reaches out to Bangladesh on India security concerns

Rediff.com7 Jan 2026

The Bangladesh Cricket Board said the ICC has "conveyed willingness to work closely" with it to address concerns related to the team's participation in the T20 World Cup.

'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.

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.'

10 Countries With The Most Indian Restaurants

10 Countries With The Most Indian Restaurants

Rediff.com17 Dec 2025

Have a look at the countries with some of the most Indian restaurants.

Olly Stone to miss India, West Indies Tests

Olly Stone to miss India, West Indies Tests

Rediff.com4 Apr 2025

Olly Stone is targeting a return to full fitness by August, the ECB added

After 11 years, PBKS finally feel 'unstoppable'

After 11 years, PBKS finally feel 'unstoppable'

Rediff.com20 Nov 2025

Punjab Kings have come a long way in a matter of one season, so much so that co-owner Ness Wadia feels his 'settled' team doesn't even need to go into the IPL auction next month.

Wanted to show our caliber: UAE capt after heavy defeat to India

Wanted to show our caliber: UAE capt after heavy defeat to India

Rediff.com15 Sep 2025

UAE captain Muhammad Waseem said his side wanted to show their "caliber" after the heavy defeat against India by winning their Asia Cup match against Oman in Abu Dhabi on Monday.

Bangladesh wants T20 World Cup games moved out of India

Bangladesh wants T20 World Cup games moved out of India

Rediff.com4 Jan 2026

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has been instructed by its sports ministry to seek shifting of the country's T20 World Cup league games from India to Sri Lanka as there are "concerns about players' safety".

Green headlines IPL 2026 auction list; Maxwell misses out

Green headlines IPL 2026 auction list; Maxwell misses out

Rediff.com2 Dec 2025

Cameron Green's versatility -- the ability to bat anywhere in the order, bowl seam and contribute with superb fielding -- makes him one of the most sought-after names in this year's IPL auction.

Shah Rukh Gets Mobbed As He Flies Out For IIFA

Shah Rukh Gets Mobbed As He Flies Out For IIFA

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

Shah Rukh Khan was mobbed by a throng of enthusiastic fans at Mumbai airport early Thursday morning as he departed for Abu Dhabi to host the IIFA Awards.

Hong Kong skipper lauds batters despite Asia Cup loss

Hong Kong skipper lauds batters despite Asia Cup loss

Rediff.com12 Sep 2025

'We gave too many freebies to Afghanistan, but we came up with a plan today and implemented it more effectively.'

F1 Reveals 2026 Calendar: Madrid GP To Replace...

F1 Reveals 2026 Calendar: Madrid GP To Replace...

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

Formula One will have two races in Spain next season with Madrid's new street circuit making its debut in September and Italy's Imola dropping off the 24-round calendar, F1 and the governing FIA announced on Tuesday.

Andre Russell in new IPL role; joins KKR as 'power coach'

Andre Russell in new IPL role; joins KKR as 'power coach'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2025

Andre Russell announced his retirement from the Indian Premier League on Sunday ahead of the mini auction, scheduled for December 16, and will join three-time winners Kolkata Knight Riders's coaching staff.

Jujitsu champ Rohini Kalam found dead at home

Jujitsu champ Rohini Kalam found dead at home

Rediff.com27 Oct 2025

According to Roshni's statement to investigators, Rohini, who worked as a martial arts coach at a private school in Ashta, had been under work-related stress.

For F1, what happened in Vegas does not stay in Vegas

For F1, what happened in Vegas does not stay in Vegas

Rediff.com27 Nov 2025

The aftershock of Sunday's double disqualification in Nevada hangs over champions McLaren ahead of a sprint weekend in Qatar that could hand Lando Norris his first F1 crown -- or erode his lead.

ICC Rankings: Jaiswal enters top 5, Kuldeep hits career-best

ICC Rankings: Jaiswal enters top 5, Kuldeep hits career-best

Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

Yashaswi Jaiswal advance two slots to fifth after notching 175 in the first innings of the New Delhi game while KL Rahul's knocks of 38 and 58 not out lifted him two places to 33rd.

Arshdeep Hits A Century!

Arshdeep Hits A Century!

Rediff.com20 Sep 2025

Left-arm seamer Arshdeep Singh on Friday etched his name into the record books by becoming the first Indian bowler to claim 100 wickets in T20 internationals.

How Comedy Of Errors Defined F1 Season!

How Comedy Of Errors Defined F1 Season!

Rediff.com8 Dec 2025

Each of the three title contenders had them in 2025: Norris might have had an easier run to his first crown had he not driven into the back of Piastri's car and retired in Canada three laps from the end.

T20 World Cup: Pakistan's X-Factor May Trouble India

T20 World Cup: Pakistan's X-Factor May Trouble India

Rediff.com11 Feb 2026

India's biggest challenge could come from an unexpected source -- Pakistan's mystery spinner Usman Tariq.

IPL 2026 Auction: 10 Most Expensive Players

IPL 2026 Auction: 10 Most Expensive Players

Rediff.com19 Dec 2025

Kolkata Knight Riders splashed the cash as they spent a record breaking Rs 25.20 to buy Australian all-rounder Cameron Green.

IPL auction: CSK buy Sarfaraz, Shaw picked by DC for Rs 75 lakh

IPL auction: CSK buy Sarfaraz, Shaw picked by DC for Rs 75 lakh

Rediff.com16 Dec 2025

Seasoned South African opener Quinton de Kock returned to his old base Mumbai Indians for a base price of Rs 1 crore.

Umran could be KKR's 'X-factor' in IPL 2026: Narine

Umran could be KKR's 'X-factor' in IPL 2026: Narine

Rediff.com5 Dec 2025

Tearaway pacer Umran Malik is set for his KKR debut in IPL 2026 after missing last season due to a hip injury.

Halep to skip AO, delay start of season due to injury

Halep to skip AO, delay start of season due to injury

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

Simona Halep will delay her start to the 2025 season and skip the Australian Open due to pain in her knee and shoulder, the former world number one said on Thursday.

Trump Won't Decide What Happens Next In The War

Trump Won't Decide What Happens Next In The War

Rediff.com2 Apr 2026

'The next two to three weeks will not be decided in Washington.' 'They will be decided in Tehran, in whatever calculation Iran makes about the costs of continued resistance against the costs of appearing to have yielded.'

Kashmiri teen makes history at World Pencak Silat C'ship

Kashmiri teen makes history at World Pencak Silat C'ship

Rediff.com11 Jan 2025

Aamina Zehra, a young martial artist from Srinagar, has brought pride to her hometown and country by winning a silver medal at the Pencak Silat World Championship held in Abu Dhabi.

'Needed someone to take KKR forward, he can score 500 runs for us'

'Needed someone to take KKR forward, he can score 500 runs for us'

Rediff.com21 Dec 2025

The JioStar expert also analysed KKR's buys at the auction, saying that getting NZ all-rounder Rachin Ravindra at base price was smart and there is "serious batting power" in the squad.

Stokes in race with Brooks, Livingstone for Eng ODI captaincy

Stokes in race with Brooks, Livingstone for Eng ODI captaincy

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

'Ben Stokes is one of the best captains I've ever seen. So it would be stupid not to look at him.'

Planning A Trip To Dubai? Read This

Planning A Trip To Dubai? Read This

Rediff.com6 Sep 2024

The bulk of Indian carriers flying to Dubai are low-cost carriers, which include IndiGo, Air India Express, and SpiceJet.

Bereaved Wellalage returns home from Asia Cup

Bereaved Wellalage returns home from Asia Cup

Rediff.com19 Sep 2025

It is unclear whether the spinner will return for the tournament where Sri Lanka will play Bangladesh in a Super 4 match in Abu Dhabi on Saturday.

At 11, Verstappen fan Atiqa Mir dares to dream of F1

At 11, Verstappen fan Atiqa Mir dares to dream of F1

Rediff.com17 Dec 2025

'Atiqa's rise through the karting ranks has unfolded on grids where she is often one of the only girls competing against a bunch of "bullying" boys, and she doesn't shy away from bullying them back.'

Kriti Looks SHARP

Kriti Looks SHARP

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

Rashmika goes red... Adah goes blue...Tripti's fusion fashion...

Iran Rewrites Rules of War

Iran Rewrites Rules of War

Rediff.com17 Mar 2026

Iran is fighting a different war: Older, slower, and in some ways more dangerous. Iran doesn't need to shoot down an F/A-18. It only needs to make the Strait of Hormuz feel dangerous long enough for insurance markets, shipping companies, and oil futures traders to do the rest. Prem Panicker continues his must-read daily blog on the war in the Middle East.

Ukraine peace talks: Trump's special envoy to meet Putin

Ukraine peace talks: Trump's special envoy to meet Putin

Rediff.com26 Nov 2025

United States President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that his special envoy Steve Witkoff would be visiting Moscow next week to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin, with Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner might going with Witkoff too.

We blew it with irresponsible shots: Rashid Khan

We blew it with irresponsible shots: Rashid Khan

Rediff.com17 Sep 2025

Despite restricting Bangladesh to a modest 154 for 5, Afghanistan did not bat well enough to go over the line.