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On this Day: Sachin's debut sparks nostalgia

On this Day: Sachin's debut sparks nostalgia

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

Sachin Tendulkar made his debut on November 15, 1989, at the age of 16

5 leading wicket takers of World Cup 2023

5 leading wicket takers of World Cup 2023

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

Let's take a look at the standout performers in the bowling department:

Dhoni leads star-studded IPL dream team: Who made the cut?

Dhoni leads star-studded IPL dream team: Who made the cut?

Rediff.com18 Feb 2024

Dhoni picked as skipper of IPL's all-time greatest team

Is This The Ball Of The 21st Century?

Is This The Ball Of The 21st Century?

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

The yorker that cleaned up Ollie Pope's stumps on Saturday, February 3, 2024 on Day 2 of the second England-India Test at the Dr Y S Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA cricket stadium in Visakhapatnam.

When Afridi Rattled An Indian Minister

When Afridi Rattled An Indian Minister

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

On a Pakistan tour to India, Waqar said a prominent Indian minister came to meet the team. While all the Pakistan cricketers shook hands with the minister gently, Afridi gave him a hard time with his firm handshake.

'Shaheen Afridi asked for break from Sydney Test'

'Shaheen Afridi asked for break from Sydney Test'

Rediff.com7 Jan 2024

Pakistan coach Mohammad Hafeez revealed that Shaheen Shah Afridi approached him with a request to take a break from the recently-concluded third and final Test against Australia.

REWIND: India's 7-0 record vs Pakistan in ODI World Cup!

REWIND: India's 7-0 record vs Pakistan in ODI World Cup!

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

Will India extend their run to make it 8-0? Or will Pakistan be able to snap the streak?

Sai Sudharsan's ton leads India 'A' to victory vs Pak

Sai Sudharsan's ton leads India 'A' to victory vs Pak

Rediff.com19 Jul 2023

Hangargekar takes 5, Sudharsan hits ton as India 'A 'smash Pakistan 'A' by 8 wickets

How dominant India outplayed England to take 2-1 series lead

How dominant India outplayed England to take 2-1 series lead

Rediff.com18 Feb 2024

India set England a huge target and then skittled the tourists out for 122 to romp to a 434-run victory in the third Test and go 2-1 up in the five-match series on Sunday.

'Suryakumar in post Powerplay can be game-changer for India'

'Suryakumar in post Powerplay can be game-changer for India'

Rediff.com22 Oct 2021

On comparisons between Kohli and his younger Pakistani counterpart Babar Azam, another player destined to be a great for his country, Akram feels that Babar will eventually emulate the Indian captain in terms of achievements.

'Aaj kal ke bacche'...

'Aaj kal ke bacche'...

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sarfaraz Khan and Dhruv Jurel stole the show in India's record-breaking victory in the Rajkot Test.

Don't put pressure on Arshdeep, warns Jonty Rhodes

Don't put pressure on Arshdeep, warns Jonty Rhodes

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

'I think that's putting him under a lot of pressure, to compare him to the great Wasim Akram'

'Shami sitting at home baffles me'

'Shami sitting at home baffles me'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

'There should have been one extra fast bowler. One spinner less.'

Pant panned for shot selection against Pakistan

Pant panned for shot selection against Pakistan

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

Legendary Pakistan pacer Akram felt that the southpaw, known for his power-hitting skills, could have avoided the reverse hit during the middle overs.

That Dangerous Fix Called Addiction

That Dangerous Fix Called Addiction

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

It is worth thinking about the deeper reasons that make people depend, often against their wishes, upon substances that ruin their health and their relationships, observes Chintan Girish Modi.

UNGA: India abstains on Pak's resolution against 'Islamophobia'

UNGA: India abstains on Pak's resolution against 'Islamophobia'

Rediff.com16 Mar 2024

India abstained in the United Nations General Assembly on a draft resolution introduced by Pakistan and co-sponsored by China on Islamophobia, asserting that the prevalence of 'religiophobia' against Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism and other faiths facing violence and discrimination must also be acknowledged rather than singling out just one religion.

India Vs Pakistan: 5 Memorable ODIs

India Vs Pakistan: 5 Memorable ODIs

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

Who can forget the 1996 World Cup quarter-final in Bengaluru? Or Sachin Tendulkar's magical knock at Centurion in the 2003 World Cup? Or Kapil Dev-inspired India bowling out Pakistan 87 at Sharjah?

3rd Test PHOTOS: India crush England in epic 434-runs victory

3rd Test PHOTOS: India crush England in epic 434-runs victory

Rediff.com18 Feb 2024

Images from Day 4 of the third Test between India and England at the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot on Sunday

Asian Champions League: Ronaldo wins penalty, asks ref to overturn it

Asian Champions League: Ronaldo wins penalty, asks ref to overturn it

Rediff.com28 Nov 2023

In Group C, Iran's Sepahan survived a pair of red cards to defeat Air Force Club from Iraq 1-0 in Tehran and stay two points adrift of leaders Al-Ittihad from Saudi Arabia.

Kohli's absence gives England an edge in Test series

Kohli's absence gives England an edge in Test series

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

'...Virat adds to the quality of any contest because he is such a wonderful player who brings fire, passion, competitiveness and great fan following to the sport. But personal matters always take preference over cricketing matters.'

FIFA WC qualifiers: Qatar dominates, Indian hopes crushed

FIFA WC qualifiers: Qatar dominates, Indian hopes crushed

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

The visiting side scored through Moustafa Tarek Mashal (4th minute), Almeoz Ali (47th) and Yusuf Adurisag (86th).

Kohli or Tendulkar: Who Reigns Supreme in ODIs?

Kohli or Tendulkar: Who Reigns Supreme in ODIs?

Rediff.com18 Nov 2023

While others have faded somewhat recently, Kohli has been burning brightly, and pulling ahead of his peers.

2 teens arrested in UK over Texas synagogue siege

2 teens arrested in UK over Texas synagogue siege

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

British citizen Malik Faisal Akram, 44, from Blackburn, was shot dead after a standoff with police in Colleyville, Texas.

Sports psychologist to join Pak team ahead of Asia Cup

Sports psychologist to join Pak team ahead of Asia Cup

Rediff.com13 Aug 2023

Babri has in the past also worked with some players helping them understand how to handle pressure situations and get through bad performances and personal issues.

18-YO Ayesha quits cricket, embraces Islamic values

18-YO Ayesha quits cricket, embraces Islamic values

Rediff.com21 Jul 2023

Pakistani cricketer Ayesha Naseem, 18, announces retirement citing religion

No! No! No! That Can't Be...

No! No! No! That Can't Be...

Rediff.com1 Sep 2021

Throughout his playing career, we got used to the Sultan of Swing coming in to bowl his deadly zingers, his long hair swerving in the wind.

Asian Cup: South Korea down Bahrain 3-1

Asian Cup: South Korea down Bahrain 3-1

Rediff.com15 Jan 2024

Mancini slams Saudi players who opted to leave Asian Cup squad

WC PIX: Qatar on verge of elimination after loss to Senegal

WC PIX: Qatar on verge of elimination after loss to Senegal

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

Images from the FIFA World Cup Group A match between Qatar and Senegal on Friday.

Boom Boom's Mushy Message For Sanjana

Boom Boom's Mushy Message For Sanjana

Rediff.com29 Aug 2022

'Mirror before us, but I only see you', Boom Boom posted an aww-so-mushy message on Insta for Sanjana Ganesan, his sportscaster wife.

PHOTOS: Records tumble as Maxwell puts on Big show in Delhi

PHOTOS: Records tumble as Maxwell puts on Big show in Delhi

Rediff.com26 Oct 2023

Here are a slew of records that were scripted on Wednesday...

PCB includes Imran but shoddy WC tribute video panned by fans

PCB includes Imran but shoddy WC tribute video panned by fans

Rediff.com17 Aug 2023

Pakistan's former captain Rashid Latif said the PCB explanation was hard to digest because the tribute video was modified after nearly 48 hours.

Will These Young 'Uns Shine On Saturday?

Will These Young 'Uns Shine On Saturday?

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

The emergence of these young talents from India and Pakistan presents an exciting glimpse into the future of the subcontinent's cricket.

Hafeez front-runner to don Pakistan's chief selector's cap

Hafeez front-runner to don Pakistan's chief selector's cap

Rediff.com21 Jul 2023

Former Pakistan captain and all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez is a front-runner to become the national team's chief selector after the conclusion of the team's ongoing Sri Lanka tour.

1st ODI PIX: India's rising stars demolish South Africa

1st ODI PIX: India's rising stars demolish South Africa

Rediff.com17 Dec 2023

IMAGES from the first ODI between South Africa and India played at The Wanderers, in Johannesburg, on Sunday.

World Cup 2023: History

World Cup 2023: History

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

A look back at how the last 12 World Cups played out.

Pakistan Cricketers Pray For Pant

Pakistan Cricketers Pray For Pant

Rediff.com31 Dec 2022

Pakistan's cricketers sent in their prayers and good wishes for Rishabh Pant, who suffered multiple injuries in a major crash on Friday.

Record Galore For Five-Star Ashwin!

Record Galore For Five-Star Ashwin!

Rediff.com13 Jul 2023

The opening day of the first Test between India and West Indies belonged to senior Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin.

3 killed as bus on way to Modi's rally in Raipur hits truck

3 killed as bus on way to Modi's rally in Raipur hits truck

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

Prima facie, the bus driver could not clearly see the stationary truck parked on the roadside due to heavy rainfall, as a result of which the bus rammed into it from the rear side, he said.

Wasn't a 190 pitch: Rohit credits bowlers for win over Pakistan

Wasn't a 190 pitch: Rohit credits bowlers for win over Pakistan

Rediff.com14 Oct 2023

Indian skipper Rohit Sharma on Saturday lauded his bowlers for bundling out Pakistan for a paltry 191 on a pitch that had nothing much in it for the bowlers during their marquee World Cup match.

Won't waste time in replying to mischievous remarks: India slams Pak at UN

Won't waste time in replying to mischievous remarks: India slams Pak at UN

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

Kamboj's stern response to Pakistan came in her remarks at the UN Security Council open debate on "Maintenance of international peace and security: Effective multilateralism through the defence of the principles of the Charter of the United Nations" chaired by Russia, President of the Council for the month of April.