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'Bollywood-style scripts': Pak on Indian DGMO's claim

'Bollywood-style scripts': Pak on Indian DGMO's claim

Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

The Pakistan Army has accused India of attempting to manipulate history by creating fabricated narratives, following claims by the Indian Army regarding Pakistani casualties along the Line of Control.

Imran: Naqvi ruining cricket like Munir ruining Pak

Imran: Naqvi ruining cricket like Munir ruining Pak

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

Former Sindh governor Mohammad Zubair also lashed out, alleging Naqvi dropped Pakistan's top players, leading to team's three consecutive defeats at the hands of arch-rivals India.

Tharoor on handshake row: We've done it during Kargil

Tharoor on handshake row: We've done it during Kargil

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

'On the very day the soldiers were dying for our country, we were playing the World Cup in England against Pakistan. We were shaking their hands even then because the spirit of the game is a different spirit from what goes on between countries, between Armies and so on.'

'For Gill, it's perfect Rohit bhai and Virat bhai are there'

'For Gill, it's perfect Rohit bhai and Virat bhai are there'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

The towering presence of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in the Indian ODI team can only help newly appointed captain Shubman Gill grow as a leader, said Axar Patel.

'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.'

India Vs Sri Lanka: What India Could Try

India Vs Sri Lanka: What India Could Try

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

To defend their Asia Cup title, India must improve catching and find a steady middle order. Friday's dead rubber is a good chance to try these out.

Gill, Abhishek Clash With Pakistan's Pacers

Gill, Abhishek Clash With Pakistan's Pacers

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

Abhishek Sharma got into a war of words with Haris Rauf with Shubman Gill also stepping in to protect his younger team-mate.

Pakistan seeks India visa for Asia Cup hockey

Pakistan seeks India visa for Asia Cup hockey

Rediff.com18 May 2025

Pakistan's participation in the tournament, to be held in Rajgir, Bihar is in serious doubt because of the tensions between the two countries after the Pahalgam terror attack.

'I Can't Marry Off My Daughter Because I Don't Have Money'

'I Can't Marry Off My Daughter Because I Don't Have Money'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2025

'I need 3-4 lakhs for the wedding. All prospective grooms demand a motorcycle which costs 1 to 1.5 lakhs, then you have to also give a bed, cupboard, utensils, fridge,' says Kamala, her wrinkled forehead furrowing with despair.

Sana Mir's 'Azad Kashmir' Remark Triggers Row

Sana Mir's 'Azad Kashmir' Remark Triggers Row

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

'As a commentator, we are meant to focus on the sport, teams, and players, highlighting inspiring stories of grit and perseverance.' 'There is no malice in my heart or any intention to hurt sentiments.'

Captain Gill leads intense nets; Bumrah, Kuldeep, Axar return

Captain Gill leads intense nets; Bumrah, Kuldeep, Axar return

Rediff.com1 Oct 2025

Skipper Shubman Gill had a long batting stint while the troika of Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav and Axar Patel returned to action for India's final training session here on Wednesday before the first Test against the West Indies.

Shahid Afridi Slams Son-In-Law Shaheen

Shahid Afridi Slams Son-In-Law Shaheen

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

'I don't want runs from Shaheen, I want bowling from Shaheen.'

Unstoppable! Abhishek sets new T20I rankings record

Unstoppable! Abhishek sets new T20I rankings record

Rediff.com1 Oct 2025

Abhishek Sharma reached 931 ratings point, which is 12 more than the previous best rating of 919 attained by England's Dawid Malan in 2020.

Cricket's Weird Rule Saves Shanaka

Cricket's Weird Rule Saves Shanaka

Rediff.com27 Sep 2025

Cricket's rulebook struck again in a bizarre Asia Cup Super Over moment between India and Sri Lanka, leaving fans stunned as Dasun Shanaka survived what looked like a certain run-out.

Pakistan Cricket Board has handled things well: Rauf

Pakistan Cricket Board has handled things well: Rauf

Rediff.com18 Sep 2025

Pakistan withdrew its pullout threat and showed up for a crucial Asia Cup game against the UAE in Dubai on Wednesday but not before causing an one-hour delay.

India, Russia Warm Arctic Ties With Ship Deal

India, Russia Warm Arctic Ties With Ship Deal

Rediff.com13 Oct 2025

One key development is the direct cargo connection between Chennai and Vladivostok, a crucial Russian port on the Northern Sea Route.

'Life is worth fighting for every step, every minute, every second'

'Life is worth fighting for every step, every minute, every second'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2025

'I'm totally focussed on finding the right energies around me. A lot of the treatment is psychosomatic, as my mother keeps reiterating, if you think positive, positive things will happen to you.'

'Sri Lanka don't have mental block against India'

'Sri Lanka don't have mental block against India'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2025

Sri Lanka head coach Sanath Jayasuriya has asserted his side doesn't have a "mental block" against India after going down in the Super Over in Friday's Asia Cup match in Dubai.

For Too Long, The World Has Let Pakistan Get Away

For Too Long, The World Has Let Pakistan Get Away

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

For too long has Pakistan gotten away with running with the terrorists and hunting with the forces. This duplicity needs to end, asserts Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

Junior Worlds: Tanvi creates history, seals maiden medal

Junior Worlds: Tanvi creates history, seals maiden medal

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

Tanvi becomes first Indian female in 17 years to secure world junior medal, Hooda misses out

NITI CEO bats for trading ties with China, neighbours

NITI CEO bats for trading ties with China, neighbours

Rediff.com7 Oct 2025

India should have strong trading arrangements with its neighbours including China, which is a USD 18 trillion economy that cannot be avoided, NITI Aayog CEO BVR Subrahmanyam has said.

India in active dialogue for trade pact with US, EU, Oman: Goyal

India in active dialogue for trade pact with US, EU, Oman: Goyal

Rediff.com16 Oct 2025

India has implemented a number of free trade agreements with developed nations and is in active dialogue for such pacts with nations including the US, Oman, and the EU, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said. India has implemented trade pacts with Australia, the UAE and EFTA bloc. It has also signed an agreement with the UK.

Driven by gut feeling: How Talat-Nawaz steered Pak home

Driven by gut feeling: How Talat-Nawaz steered Pak home

Rediff.com24 Sep 2025

'There was a lot of humidity. My energy was low. At the end, we decided he (Nawaz) will go for the big shots and I would block. Hats off to Nawaz.'

Will Pak hockey team be granted entry to India for Asia Cup?

Will Pak hockey team be granted entry to India for Asia Cup?

Rediff.com20 May 2025

The country comes first for us. Asia Cup is happening in India, and whatever the government advises us, we will abide by tha

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.

Handshake row: PCB calls for removal of Match Referee Pycroft

Handshake row: PCB calls for removal of Match Referee Pycroft

Rediff.com15 Sep 2025

Pycroft officiated the India-Pakistan Asia Cup clash, at the end of which Indian players did not shake hands with the rival team.

Women's WC: India likely to stretch their dominance over Pakistan

Women's WC: India likely to stretch their dominance over Pakistan

Rediff.com4 Oct 2025

Both teams began their World Cup campaigns in contrasting fashion. Hosts India defeated Sri Lanka by 59 runs, while Pakistan, collapsed against Bangladesh, losing by seven wickets in a match where they struggled against both pace and spin.

What Rohit is doing before the Australia series

What Rohit is doing before the Australia series

Rediff.com7 Oct 2025

Rohit spent nearly a week at the BCCI's Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru last month

No one was feeling good after losing to India: Pakistan's Talat

No one was feeling good after losing to India: Pakistan's Talat

Rediff.com24 Sep 2025

Pakistan all-rounder Hussain Talat has rejected suggestions that the team's morale has taken a hit due to the resounding six-wicket loss to India in an Asia Cup Super 4 match.

'India always on top; will definitely win vs Pakistan'

'India always on top; will definitely win vs Pakistan'

Rediff.com21 Sep 2025

Former India seamer Venkatesh Prasad backed Suryakumar Yadav's men to dominate once again against Pakistan on Sunday.

Bumrah available for both Tests against WI: Agarkar

Bumrah available for both Tests against WI: Agarkar

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

'...we want him available as much as possible, but we have to be careful with him with some of the big tournaments coming as well, but like I said, the team always comes first.'

Anmol's impressive run halted by World No 4 Yamaguchi

Anmol's impressive run halted by World No 4 Yamaguchi

Rediff.com11 Oct 2025

Rising Indian shuttler Anmol Kharb's impressive run at the Arctic Open Super 500 badminton tournament ended with a straight-game loss to three-time world champion Akane Yamaguchi in Vantaa, Finland, on Saturday.

'No rivalry between India and Pakistan in hockey too'

'No rivalry between India and Pakistan in hockey too'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2025

There is no competition between India and Pakistan in hockey: Hardik Singh

Nissanka reaches milestone as SL seal Super 4 spot

Nissanka reaches milestone as SL seal Super 4 spot

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

This was Nissanka's 17th fifty-plus score in T20Is and he has now leapfrogged Kusal Mendis (16) and Kusal Perera (15) to have the most fifty-plus scores in the format for 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.

Balaji, Bollipalli fetch top bids at TPL auction

Balaji, Bollipalli fetch top bids at TPL auction

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

Led by marquee player Tomas Martin Etcheverry, the GS Delhi Aces added Belgium's Sofia Costoulas for Rs 11 lakh as well as the doubles specialist Jeevan Neduncheziyan for Rs 6 lakh.

Pak summons Afghan envoy over Kabul's joint statement with India

Pak summons Afghan envoy over Kabul's joint statement with India

Rediff.com12 Oct 2025

Pakistan summoned the Afghan ambassador to convey its strong reservations over the India-Afghanistan joint statement issued in New Delhi, particularly regarding references to Jammu and Kashmir.

Ronaldo fan Abhishek eyes World Cup glory

Ronaldo fan Abhishek eyes World Cup glory

Rediff.com11 Sep 2025

'I had a feeling from within that this tournament (Asia Cup) would be something special, but I did not think that I would become the player-of-the-tournament.'

Everyone has right to express emotions: Pak skipper

Everyone has right to express emotions: Pak skipper

Rediff.com27 Sep 2025

I won't stop anyone from expressing emotions as long as it is not disrespectful: Pak captain Agha

India-Pakistan Hockey Players Exchange High-Fives!

India-Pakistan Hockey Players Exchange High-Fives!

Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

After the national anthems, players from both sides lined up and high-fived each other before they moved into their designated half.