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I wasn't sure if I'd ever play Test cricket again: Muthusamy

I wasn't sure if I'd ever play Test cricket again: Muthusamy

Rediff.com23 Nov 2025

After a forgettable debut series in India in 2019, Senuran Muthusamy had to wait for four years to get another chance in Test cricket.

'Everyone loves Tests but it's ...'

'Everyone loves Tests but it's ...'

Rediff.com20 Nov 2025

Kuldeep Yadav has acknowledged that playing all three formats "is a luxury" but an attacking mindset has kept him relevant in the face of stiff competition.

Guwahati Test: How India Can Fight Back On Day 3

Guwahati Test: How India Can Fight Back On Day 3

Rediff.com23 Nov 2025

Spin great Anil Kumble believes India can fight their way back into the second Test in Guwahati with a strong showing with the bat on the third and fourth days.

Bumrah Vs Rabada: Battle Of Fire At Eden!

Bumrah Vs Rabada: Battle Of Fire At Eden!

Rediff.com14 Nov 2025

The series promises a fascinating duel between the two modern-day pace greats.

IPL Retentions: Who Are In, Who Are Out?

IPL Retentions: Who Are In, Who Are Out?

Rediff.com16 Nov 2025

Ahead of the mini-auction, scheduled to be held in Doha on December 26, the 10 franchises have released their list of retained and released players.

How Kuldeep Foxed Familiar Foe Stubbs!

How Kuldeep Foxed Familiar Foe Stubbs!

Rediff.com22 Nov 2025

Kuldeep bowled the best ball to beat me in drift and my hands followed: Stubbs on his dismissal

Hindi scholar Francesca Orsini, in black list, deported from India

Hindi scholar Francesca Orsini, in black list, deported from India

Rediff.com21 Oct 2025

A professor from the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) at the University of London was deported from India's IGI Airport for allegedly violating visa conditions. The scholar, Francesca Orsini, was reportedly on a 'Black List' for previous visa violations.

Women's WC: South Africa steamroll Sri Lanka in rain-hit clash

Women's WC: South Africa steamroll Sri Lanka in rain-hit clash

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

Wolvaardt, Tazmin fire South Africa to 10-wicket win over Sri Lanka in truncated game

Morkel blames 'bad night's sleep' for Gill injury

Morkel blames 'bad night's sleep' for Gill injury

Rediff.com15 Nov 2025

Gill stretchered out with neck injury; ''just bad timing'', says Morne Morkel

Hamza decodes the India spin test ahead of tough tour

Hamza decodes the India spin test ahead of tough tour

Rediff.com1 Nov 2025

'I think it's an ongoing process, just continuously putting in hours of work and speaking to people that have played in these conditions, have done well in these conditions.'

India Need To Be Wary Of The World Champions

India Need To Be Wary Of The World Champions

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

South Africa will aim for their first Test victory in India in more than 15 years.

WPL auction: UP Warriorz break the bank for Deepti!

WPL auction: UP Warriorz break the bank for Deepti!

Rediff.com27 Nov 2025

The seasoned duo of Meg Lanning and Sophie Devine were also among the marquee picks. Giants bought Devine for Rs 2 crore, while UP Warriorz landed Lanning for Rs 1.90 crore.

India to 'reach out to seniors' to fix spin woes in Tests

India to 'reach out to seniors' to fix spin woes in Tests

Rediff.com29 Nov 2025

K L Rahul on Saturday conceded that Indian batters' repeated struggles against spin, especially on home tracks, remain a concern.

A Heart Surgeon's Stunning Wildlife Photographs

A Heart Surgeon's Stunning Wildlife Photographs

Rediff.com29 Nov 2025

'Conservation is is fundamental to the resilience of our communities and the health of our planet,' says Dr Ramakant Panda, who is considered to be one the world's top heart surgeons.

India set to be confirmed as 2030 Commonwealth Games hosts!

India set to be confirmed as 2030 Commonwealth Games hosts!

Rediff.com25 Nov 2025

India's 2030 Commonwealth Games bid is set to be formally approved on Wednesday at the Commonwealth Sport's general assembly in Glasgow.

Rose petals, dhol beats as World Cup winners reach Delhi

Rose petals, dhol beats as World Cup winners reach Delhi

Rediff.com4 Nov 2025

The victorious Indian women's cricket team led by Harmanpreet Kaur touched down in the national capital on Tuesday evening for its meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday.

'A good wicket to bat on...' Jansen rubs salt into India's wounds

'A good wicket to bat on...' Jansen rubs salt into India's wounds

Rediff.com24 Nov 2025

Conversations might have been different if Pant got his execution right: Jansen

Why No Indian Players Will Feature in SA20

Why No Indian Players Will Feature in SA20

Rediff.com5 Sep 2025

The BCCI bars active Indian cricketers -- international or domestic -- from playing in overseas leagues to protect the IPL's exclusivity.

When A Mom Was Murdered: The Story Behind The Film

When A Mom Was Murdered: The Story Behind The Film

Rediff.com30 Oct 2025

'There have been multiple cases of people being shot for pulling into someone's driveway because they made a wrong turn or ringing the wrong bell because they made a mistake.' 'That is also the pathway to fascism.' 'The way you divide people is to make them fear each other. Then a strong man can come in and say, "I will protect you".'

Wary India May Avoid Turning Tracks

Wary India May Avoid Turning Tracks

Rediff.com12 Nov 2025

With the scars of last year's home series whitewash against New Zealand still raw, preparing rank turners may invite risk.

Worlds: Botswana script history with 4x400m relay gold

Worlds: Botswana script history with 4x400m relay gold

Rediff.com21 Sep 2025

Botswana created history by becoming the first African nation to win the men's 4x400 metres relay World title.

Rahane's lessons helping me bowl smarter: Kotian

Rahane's lessons helping me bowl smarter: Kotian

Rediff.com30 Oct 2025

Kotian took four wickets as India A restricted South Africa A to 299 for 9 on the first day of the opening four-day match at the BCCI CoE grounds in Bengaluru on Thursday.

'Pakistan should never play against India'

'Pakistan should never play against India'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2025

Former Pakistan wicketkeeper Kamran Akmal has urged the Pakistan Cricket Board to take a firm stand against India's refusal to accept the Asia Cup trophy from PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi.

Muthusamy's ton put SA in control as India's spinners flop

Muthusamy's ton put SA in control as India's spinners flop

Rediff.com23 Nov 2025

Senuran Muthusamy and Marco Jansen made Indian finger spinners' look ordinary in good batting conditions with invaluable lower-order contributions as South Africa seized control of the second Test.

We'll grow stronger after World Cup loss: Wolvaardt

We'll grow stronger after World Cup loss: Wolvaardt

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

South African captain Laura Wolvaardt said she "couldn't be prouder" of her team's campaign in the ICC Women's World Cup and promised to get stronger in the coming times after they lost to India in the title clash in Navi Mumbai on Sunday.

Gill, Gambhir, Bumrah arrive in Kolkata ahead of SA Tests

Gill, Gambhir, Bumrah arrive in Kolkata ahead of SA Tests

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

India captain Shubman Gill, head coach Gautam Gambhir along with Jasprit Bumrah, Washington Sundar and Axar Patel arrived in Kolkata late on Sunday ahead of the upcoming two-Test series against South Africa.

How a Mumbai maidan coach revived Harmer's career

How a Mumbai maidan coach revived Harmer's career

Rediff.com15 Nov 2025

How Mumbai Maidan coach Patwal's tough-love sessions gave Harmer his second wind

Kochi And 6 Other Trending Destinations To Explore In 2026

Kochi And 6 Other Trending Destinations To Explore In 2026

Rediff.com12 Nov 2025

A guide to travel in 2026.

Former Man City player says 2026 World Cup his last

Former Man City player says 2026 World Cup his last

Rediff.com10 Oct 2025

"I'll give everything I have to represent Algeria in the best possible way."

ODI rankings: In-form Mandhana keeps flying high!

ODI rankings: In-form Mandhana keeps flying high!

Rediff.com21 Oct 2025

India opener Smriti Mandhana has extended her lead at the top of the ICC ODI ranking for women batters following her fine run at the ongoing Women's Cricket World Cup.

'You trust UK, not India': SC raps petitioners over Covid data

'You trust UK, not India': SC raps petitioners over Covid data

Rediff.com13 Nov 2025

The Supreme Court questioned petitioners who challenged the accuracy of India's COVID-19 vaccine adverse effect data, suggesting they unduly trusted UK figures. The court heard arguments about alleged deaths due to the Covishield vaccine and reserved its order.

Mandhana Still World No 1 In ODIs!

Mandhana Still World No 1 In ODIs!

Rediff.com28 Oct 2025

Smriti Mandhana achieved a career-best rating of 828 in the ICC Women's ODI Rankings for Batters.

'Being likened to deVilliers a huge privilege'

'Being likened to deVilliers a huge privilege'

Rediff.com5 Sep 2025

"Just being compared, I saw it as a huge privilege": South Africa's Dewald Brevis embraces 'Baby AB' legacy

KKR, CSK Wallets Bulge Ahead Of IPL Mini-Auction!

KKR, CSK Wallets Bulge Ahead Of IPL Mini-Auction!

Rediff.com15 Nov 2025

KKR, CSK to engage in bidding war in IPL mini-auction with big purse in hand

50 Mn To 100 Mn Indians Suffer From Long Covid

50 Mn To 100 Mn Indians Suffer From Long Covid

Rediff.com2 Dec 2025

Even by conservative assumptions that 5 to 10 per cent of infected individuals develop long Covid, India today may be home to 50 to 100 million infected individuals -- many silently coping with breathlessness, fatigue, palpitations, brain fog, or unexplained clotting tendencies.

Renuka Thakur: Fulfilling Her Father's Dream With WC Glory

Renuka Thakur: Fulfilling Her Father's Dream With WC Glory

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

'We are happy as our daughter has reached here today and we wish that all girls should go forward and pray to God to keep the youth away from drugs.'

Did These Films Influence Zohran Mamdani?

Did These Films Influence Zohran Mamdani?

Rediff.com6 Nov 2025

The New York City mayor-elect's mother has made some incredible movies.

Pant hits 90 as India A edge South Africa in 1st Unofficial Test

Pant hits 90 as India A edge South Africa in 1st Unofficial Test

Rediff.com2 Nov 2025

India A registered a fighting three-wicket win over South Africa A in the first four-day match, in Bengaluru, on Sunday.

Ahmedabad recommended as host city for CWG 2030

Ahmedabad recommended as host city for CWG 2030

Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

Commonwealth Sport's EB recommends Ahmedabad as host for 2030 CWG

All eyes on Eden pitch as India face stern SA challenge

All eyes on Eden pitch as India face stern SA challenge

Rediff.com13 Nov 2025

India's awe-inspiring batting depth will face a stern test against South Africa's quality spin attack in the first Test, starting in Kolkata on Friday.