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Who should open with Rohit in Champions Trophy?

Who should open with Rohit in Champions Trophy?

Rediff.com4 Feb 2025

'I think Rohit should play aggressively. You saw how he batted in the ODI World Cup -- he was attacking even in the final. So, I believe his approach will remain the same.'

'If there's one team that can beat India, it's New Zealand'

'If there's one team that can beat India, it's New Zealand'

Rediff.com8 Mar 2025

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri has picked India as the favourites in Sunday's Champions Trophy summit clash against New Zealand, but hastened to add that the advantage will be miniscule, given that the Black Caps are a formidable side.

Cummins slams rift rumours: 'We're a tight unit'

Cummins slams rift rumours: 'We're a tight unit'

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

Pat Cummins denies dressing room divide amid speculation over Hazlewood's comments

Did Rohit's heroics end Matthew Wade's career?

Did Rohit's heroics end Matthew Wade's career?

Rediff.com30 Oct 2024

Matthew Wade has revealed that his team's defeat to India in the T20 World Cup earlier this year was probably the moment that ended his career as it was the first time that the thought of retirement crossed his mind.

Don't write off champions: Hussey backs Kohli, Rohit

Don't write off champions: Hussey backs Kohli, Rohit

Rediff.com11 Nov 2024

Michael Hussey backed star India batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli and said that one cannot write off champion players like them.

Why India coach Gambhir's position is 'not safe'

Why India coach Gambhir's position is 'not safe'

Rediff.com1 Jan 2025

Gautam Gambhir has already been asked a few tough questions after the 0-3 defeat at home to New Zealand and if the Border-Gavaskar Trophy is also lost, it can all go downhill for the former opener.

Tushar Shah To Travel to Space On Tue

Tushar Shah To Travel to Space On Tue

Rediff.com22 Feb 2025

Blue Origin's 10th human flight, NS-30, will lift off from Launch Site in West Texas on Tuesday, February 25.

Canada, Germany win opening ties in Davis Cup Finals

Canada, Germany win opening ties in Davis Cup Finals

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

Canada began their Davis Cup Finals campaign in confident fashion as wins for Denis Shapovalov and Felix Auger-Aliassime assured them of victory

Women's World Cup: Australia down Danes; England edge Nigeria

Women's World Cup: Australia down Danes; England edge Nigeria

Rediff.com7 Aug 2023

England dumped Nigeria out of the Women's World Cup in a last-16 penalty shootout

Windies book semi-final ticket after beating England

Windies book semi-final ticket after beating England

Rediff.com15 Oct 2024

Captain Hayley Matthews and her opening partner Qiana Joseph struck fine half centuries as the West Indies registered a thumping six-wicket win over England to qualify for the semifinals of the Women's T20 World Cup in Dubai on Tuesday.

How Mooney powered Australia to Women's T20 WC title

How Mooney powered Australia to Women's T20 WC title

Rediff.com26 Feb 2023

Mooney struck a match-winning unbeaten 74 as Australia claimed their sixth Women's T20 World Cup title

Check Out Women's T20 World Cup Schedule

Check Out Women's T20 World Cup Schedule

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

India's women's cricket team will kick off their campaign against New Zealand on October 4 at the Dubai international stadium.

From 2021 Pain To CT Glory: Varun's Dubai Redemption

From 2021 Pain To CT Glory: Varun's Dubai Redemption

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

Varun Chakravarthy now holds the best figures by an Indian bowler on Champions Trophy debut. His five wicket haul in just his second ODI is the earliest by an Indian in 50 overs cricket.

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.

US sanctions hit Russian oil supply to India; March supplies may be hit

US sanctions hit Russian oil supply to India; March supplies may be hit

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

The wide-ranging sanctions imposed by the US on the Russian oil sector have started to dent near-term oil flows to India with state-owned Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) saying not enough cargoes are available for March.

'Hazlewood's run rate comment was a joke': Cummins

'Hazlewood's run rate comment was a joke': Cummins

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

Australia's Pat Cummins said they never considered going easy on Scotland in their final group match to eliminate England from the Twenty20 World Cup.

India dominate ICC meet, Champions Trophy future uncertain

India dominate ICC meet, Champions Trophy future uncertain

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

The meet and greet session was actually a platform for all the like-minded cricket boards to pledge their support for the 'Hybrid Model' to the new ICC chair.

Cummins takes over as Australia ODI captain

Cummins takes over as Australia ODI captain

Rediff.com18 Oct 2022

Test skipper Pat Cummins will also captain Australia in one-day internationals after being named as the replacement for Aaron Finch by Cricket Australia on Tuesday.

In-form Fritz beats De Minaur at ATP Finals

In-form Fritz beats De Minaur at ATP Finals

Rediff.com15 Nov 2024

Taylor Fritz moved closer to the semis of the season-ending ATP Finals after the American beat Alex de Minaur 5-7 6-4 6-3 in their last group game on Thursday, but he will have to wait and see if Jannik Sinner can take a set off Daniil Medvedev.

'We were slow to react, allowed Head to dominate'

'We were slow to react, allowed Head to dominate'

Rediff.com7 Dec 2024

India were struggling at 128 for 5 in their second innings, still trailing Australia by 29 runs at stumps on day two of the day-night Test.

What went wrong for Australia in Delhi Test

What went wrong for Australia in Delhi Test

Rediff.com19 Feb 2023

Several batsmen played reckless sweep shots only to fall lbw or be bowled by the Indian spinners.

'Kohli, Rohit, Suryakumar have fans in Pakistan'

'Kohli, Rohit, Suryakumar have fans in Pakistan'

Rediff.com31 Oct 2024

Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram optimistic about India travelling to Pakistan for Champions Trophy.

'Arshdeep will be India's trump card'

'Arshdeep will be India's trump card'

Rediff.com19 Feb 2025

India may be one of the favourites, but Uthappa said they will have their task cut out in their opener against Bangladesh.

PIX: Kohli Mania Grips Delhi

PIX: Kohli Mania Grips Delhi

Rediff.com30 Jan 2025

Virat Kohli's unmatched aura dominated the Ranji Trophy fixture between Delhi and Railways at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, in Delhi, on Thursday.

Will it be Chakravarthy over Kuldeep for India's Champions Trophy opener?

Will it be Chakravarthy over Kuldeep for India's Champions Trophy opener?

Rediff.com19 Feb 2025

Although India are playing a strong brand of 50-overs' cricket of late, they have some selection riddles to solve before they face Bangladesh in their opening match of the Champions Trophy.

FIFA World Cup PIX: Australia beat Tunisia to end winless streak

FIFA World Cup PIX: Australia beat Tunisia to end winless streak

Rediff.com26 Nov 2022

IMAGES from the FIFA World Cup Group D game played between Australia and Tunisia on Saturday.

'Dhoni Crucial To CSK On And Off Field'

'Dhoni Crucial To CSK On And Off Field'

Rediff.com5 Nov 2024

'He's actually batting the last 20 balls of an innings now, but still showing that you can make a big impact on the game by doing that.'

Women's WT20: Clinical India beat Australia to top Group B

Women's WT20: Clinical India beat Australia to top Group B

Rediff.com18 Nov 2018

Mandhana blasted 9 fours and 3 sixes in her 55-ball innings and shared a 68-run third wicket partnership with skipper Harmanpreet Kaur (43 runs off 27) to power India to a competitive 167 for 8 at the Providence Stadium.

Davis Cup: Canada storm into Final 8; Dutch survive

Davis Cup: Canada storm into Final 8; Dutch survive

Rediff.com16 Sep 2024

Canada powered into the quarter-finals of the Davis Cup for the third straight year with a victory over Britain on Sunday.

Moments From Ashwin's Exceptional Journey

Moments From Ashwin's Exceptional Journey

Rediff.com18 Dec 2024

Ashwin's legacy, marked by his intellect and dominance on the field, will resonate for years to come.

Hotel Rates Hit Record High In '24

Hotel Rates Hit Record High In '24

Rediff.com19 Dec 2024

Driven by a boom in domestic tourism, a record number of weddings in November and December, and a surge in extended weekend vacations.

Can anyone stop Aryna Sabalenka?

Can anyone stop Aryna Sabalenka?

Rediff.com9 Jan 2025

Aryna Sabalenka is the red-hot favourite at Melbourne Park, where another victory would give her a fourth major title and widen the gap in the rankings to Poland's Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff of the United States.

Why Australia don't mind turning pitches in India

Why Australia don't mind turning pitches in India

Rediff.com6 Mar 2023

Australia's assistant coach Daniel Vettori said he does not mind the spin-friendly pitches on offer in their series in India as they have challenged the batsmen and brought their skill and perseverance into play.

Langer quits as Australia coach

Langer quits as Australia coach

Rediff.com5 Feb 2022

Langer's tenure culminated in a 4-0 thrashing of England in the Ashes serie

Unfortunate that India aren't travelling to Pakistan for CT: Watson

Unfortunate that India aren't travelling to Pakistan for CT: Watson

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

'The CT is a critically important tournament in world cricket because the One Day World Cup is only once in every four years. It is great because it breaks up those four years.'

The Strange Cases Of Sanju, Siraj, Karun

The Strange Cases Of Sanju, Siraj, Karun

Rediff.com20 Jan 2025

Sanju Samson will feel hard done by after being left out and so will Mohammed Siraj.

Wareham, Lanning dazzle as Australia down Bangladesh

Wareham, Lanning dazzle as Australia down Bangladesh

Rediff.com15 Feb 2023

Defending champions Australia handed Bangladesh an 8-wicket loss to climb to the top of the table in the ongoing edition of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup.

PIX: Spain rally to down Japan; US, Germany make solid start

PIX: Spain rally to down Japan; US, Germany make solid start

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

Images from the opening day's action in the Olympics women's football tournament in Paris on Thursday.

Modi, Macron fly together to Marseille, open new Indian consulate

Modi, Macron fly together to Marseille, open new Indian consulate

Rediff.com12 Feb 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron have called for enhancing trade and investment ties between their countries and committed to further deepening their engagement in the Indo-Pacific. They discussed a full spectrum of bilateral relations, including key global and regional issues, and stressed the urgent need for reform in the United Nations Security Council. The leaders also underscored their commitment to ensuring the global AI sector can drive positive social, economic, and environmental outcomes.

Indian student attacked by Khalistan supporters in Australia

Indian student attacked by Khalistan supporters in Australia

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

The student was taken to Westmead Hospital with major injuries to his head, leg, and arm.