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England confident of repeating history against India

England confident of repeating history against India

Rediff.com24 Jun 2025

England have only drawn one from 35 Tests in the McCullum-Stokes regime, with one of their exhilarating run chases in that spell coming when they reached 378 against India in 2022 -- the only time India have lost when defending Test totals of more than 350.

Recognise This Cricket Legend?

Recognise This Cricket Legend?

Rediff.com15 Mar 2025

'Happy Holi my friends. It is such a fun time to be in India to celebrate a very special day.'

Why Australia are the favourites to retain WTC title

Why Australia are the favourites to retain WTC title

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

Australia will have to dust off the cobwebs but are still fancied to successfully defend their World Test Championship crown against equally ring-rusty South Africa in the final at Lord's.

Ayush Mhatre to lead India U-19 for England tour

Ayush Mhatre to lead India U-19 for England tour

Rediff.com22 May 2025

Mumbai's Ayush Mhatre has been appointed captain of the India U-19 team for next month's tour of England.

India women hockey team continue losing run in Australia

India women hockey team continue losing run in Australia

Rediff.com1 May 2025

The Indian women's hockey team fought hard before going down 0-2 against Australia in the third game of its Down Under tour.

It's Bubbly Time For the Aussies!

It's Bubbly Time For the Aussies!

Rediff.com15 Nov 2021

Scenes from the post triumph celebrations after Australia won its first T20 World Cup championship at the Dubai international cricket stadium on Sunday.

Big jolt to Titans; batting mainstay to miss playoffs!

Big jolt to Titans; batting mainstay to miss playoffs!

Rediff.com16 May 2025

Gujarat Titans set to miss Buttler in play-offs, Moeen Ali not to return for KKR

Women's ODI World Cup: Check out the full Schedule

Women's ODI World Cup: Check out the full Schedule

Rediff.com16 Jun 2025

India's marquee women's ODI World Cup match against Pakistan will be held at the neutral venue of R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on October 5, the ICC announced on Monday.

Shastri's Fab 5: Icons Who Redefined Indian Cricket

Shastri's Fab 5: Icons Who Redefined Indian Cricket

Rediff.com23 Jul 2025

On the podcast, Shastri named Gavaskar, Kapil Dev, Sachin Tendulkar, MS Dhoni, and Virat Kohli in his top five.

Virat Kohli, the secret Aussie in Indian Team?

Virat Kohli, the secret Aussie in Indian Team?

Rediff.com27 Sep 2024

Mitchell Starc and Steven Smith believe that Virat Kohli is an Australian in the way he thinks, acts, and has the desire to perform in big games.

When Dhawan wanted to cast Dhoni in a Bollywood film!

When Dhawan wanted to cast Dhoni in a Bollywood film!

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

Former India opener Shikhar Dhawan's memoir bares all about his personal life and professional career.

Khawaja, Cummins will go milestone chasing at WTC Final

Khawaja, Cummins will go milestone chasing at WTC Final

Rediff.com7 Jun 2025

Australia will be aiming to become the first-ever side to defend their ICC WTC mace as they take on Proteas in the 'Ultimate Test' from June 11 onwards at Lord's.

WTC Final PIX: South Africa Have One Hand On Title?

WTC Final PIX: South Africa Have One Hand On Title?

Rediff.com13 Jun 2025

Aiden Markram scored an unbeaten century as South Africa edged tantalisingly close to an unlikely success in the World Test Championship final, needing 69 runs to dethrone Australia after reaching 213-2 at stumps on the third day at Lord's on Friday.

1 0 W W 0 0! How Hazlewood plotted Royals' downfall

1 0 W W 0 0! How Hazlewood plotted Royals' downfall

Rediff.com25 Apr 2025

Former champions Rajasthan Royals (RR), who suffered a heart-wrenching 11-run defeat at the hands of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on Thursday, are virtually eliminated from the playoff contention in IPL 2025.

Aussie Olympian released from police custody, apologises

Aussie Olympian released from police custody, apologises

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

Australia's Olympic hockey player Tom Craig was arrested in Paris and is being held in custody for buying cocaine, a police union source said on Wednesday.

Australia women to tour India ahead of ODI World Cup

Australia women to tour India ahead of ODI World Cup

Rediff.com29 May 2025

World Cup Tune-up: India Women to host Australia Women for three ODIs in Sept.

Smiles After Kiwis Thump Aussies

Smiles After Kiwis Thump Aussies

Rediff.com23 Oct 2022

New Zealand next take on Afghanistan in Melbourne on October 26 while Australia play Sri Lanka in Perth on October 25.

Chakravarthy Vs Head: Ashwin's Prediction Spot On

Chakravarthy Vs Head: Ashwin's Prediction Spot On

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

Ravichandran Ashwin's tactical foresight proved spot on as mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy dismissed the dangerous Travis Head early in India's Champions Trophy semifinal against Australia.

Australia's desperate measures in Dubai...

Australia's desperate measures in Dubai...

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

Australia had an intense three-hour practice session at the ICC Academy in Dubai, focusing on their play against spin.

Move over Pant? Jurel's red-ball rise can't be ignored

Move over Pant? Jurel's red-ball rise can't be ignored

Rediff.com18 Jun 2025

Jurel has produced a solid body of work in first-class and Test cricket alike, even though he displayed a completely different avatar for the Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) as a finisher since his debut in 2023.

WTC Final: Can South Africa end their ICC curse?

WTC Final: Can South Africa end their ICC curse?

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

Markram hopes a run of sporting trophy droughts broken in 2025 rings true at the World Test Championship 2025 Final, with the Proteas taking on defending champions Australia from June 11.

Injury crisis hit Aussie bowling lineup ahead of India series

Injury crisis hit Aussie bowling lineup ahead of India series

Rediff.com15 Oct 2024

Australia's decision to field an unchanged frontline pace attack last summer might have been unusual as selectors now reassess their seam options after losing allrounder Cameron Green.

'To chase down 350 is a fantastic effort; Credit to Australia'

'To chase down 350 is a fantastic effort; Credit to Australia'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2025

England skipper Jos Buttler expressed delight in Ben Duckett's record-breaking knock even as he hailed Australia for chasing down a massive total of 352 runs in the ICC Champions Trophy Group B match in Lahore on Saturday.

Markram Reigns At Lord's As South Africa Triumph At Last!

Markram Reigns At Lord's As South Africa Triumph At Last!

Rediff.com14 Jun 2025

Aiden Markram himself knows what he is capable of -- and how to express it on a cricket field. And South Africa will be the biggest beneficiary in the coming years.

Aussie hockey star amputates finger for Olympics

Aussie hockey star amputates finger for Olympics

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

'The best way of recovering from it was to just chop the end of the finger off.'

'What If Cummins, Starc, Hazlewood Were Playing?'

'What If Cummins, Starc, Hazlewood Were Playing?'

Rediff.com5 Mar 2025

Leg spinner Adam Zampa was the most experienced bowler for the Aussies, having played 111 ODIs.

Confident Arshdeep finally striking in Powerplay

Confident Arshdeep finally striking in Powerplay

Rediff.com5 May 2025

Arshdeep is happy that he could account for all three in-form batters of LSG in Mitchell Marsh, Aiden Markram and Nicholas Pooran inside the Powerplay.

Rohit's Toss Curse: Will It Haunt India?

Rohit's Toss Curse: Will It Haunt India?

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

Team India just can't seem to win a coin flip, but they're hoping to win where it matters most -- the Champions Trophy 2025 semifinal against Australia.

Wimbledon: Osaka overcomes spirited Gibson to advance

Wimbledon: Osaka overcomes spirited Gibson to advance

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

Pain free Vondrousova getting old magic back on grass

Mandhana inches closer to top spot in ODI rankings

Mandhana inches closer to top spot in ODI rankings

Rediff.com21 Jan 2025

India opener Smriti Mandhana has climbed to the second spot in the latest ICC women's ODI batting rankings following a stellar series against Ireland.

One Year On, Rohit Relives ICC T20 World Cup Triumph

One Year On, Rohit Relives ICC T20 World Cup Triumph

Rediff.com29 Jun 2025

India ended an 11-year-long ICC Trophy drought, beating South Africa by seven runs to claim the ICC T20 World Cup title for the second time on June 29 last year, in Barbados.

WPL: Ghosh, Perry power RCB to record breaking chase!

WPL: Ghosh, Perry power RCB to record breaking chase!

Rediff.com14 Feb 2025

Perry (57, 34b, 6x4, 2x6) and Ghosh (64 not out, 27b, 7x4, 4x6) were in sublime touch as defending champions RCB scaled down the target of 202 with ease in the tournament opener.

IPL to resume on May 17 with RCB vs KKR clash

IPL to resume on May 17 with RCB vs KKR clash

Rediff.com12 May 2025

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 will resume on May 17 with a match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Kolkata Knight Riders in Bengaluru, the BCCI announced on Monday.

India seek to rewrite history against Australia

India seek to rewrite history against Australia

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

Their pre-tournament decision to fill the squad with five spinners drew a lot of flak from all corners, but it is now proving to be a masterstroke on the slow pitches in Dubai.

Aussies Watch Out! The King Is In The Mood

Aussies Watch Out! The King Is In The Mood

Rediff.com5 Jun 2023

'Virat Kohli is getting into the groove ahead of the #WTC23 Final'.

Khawaja lauds 'inspirational' Afghan win over Aussies

Khawaja lauds 'inspirational' Afghan win over Aussies

Rediff.com23 Jun 2024

Following the match, Australian batsman Usman Khawaja took to social media to congratulate Afghanistan on their well-deserved win.

Marsh Or Surya: Who Batted Better?

Marsh Or Surya: Who Batted Better?

Rediff.com5 Apr 2025

Marsh's 60 or SKY's 67? Who would you vote for?

Aussie all-rounder vows bowling role in BGT series

Aussie all-rounder vows bowling role in BGT series

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

Cameron Green said that his body is in great shape, where he can contribute well as a bowler

Rape allegation in Paris: Caution for Aussie Olympians

Rape allegation in Paris: Caution for Aussie Olympians

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

Australia Olympic team aware of alleged rape of Australian woman in Paris

Trump's AI image dressed as Pope sparks outrage

Trump's AI image dressed as Pope sparks outrage

Rediff.com3 May 2025

US President Donald Trump has posted a seemingly AI-generated photo of himself in papal attire on his social media, sparking a dueling backlash and praise. The image, which was also posted from the White House's social media handle, prompted many social media users to call it "cosplaying as the next Pope." The photo comes days after Trump had jokingly said last week that he would be his own "number one choice" for the next pope. The president posted the picture at 10:29 pm Friday, without a caption or comment. The post immediately garnered positive and negative reaction online.