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'Intent always wins': Gambhir hails India's Asia Cup victory

'Intent always wins': Gambhir hails India's Asia Cup victory

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

The triumph at the Dubai International Stadium marked India's ninth Asia Cup title and showcased the team's grit, character, and ability to perform under pressure.

Rohit axed as India's ODI captain; Gill takes over

Rohit axed as India's ODI captain; Gill takes over

Rediff.com4 Oct 2025

Shubman Gill was rewarded with the captaincy of the Indian ODI team for the upcoming tour of Australia, the BCCI announced on Saturday.

India-Pakistan Set For Tense Final Amid Off-Field Drama

India-Pakistan Set For Tense Final Amid Off-Field Drama

Rediff.com27 Sep 2025

Seldom has an India vs Pakistan clash played with such a volatile backdrop, where cricket seems inseparably knotted with off-field tension, provocative gestures, and fines slapped on both camps.

Jitesh or Samson? India weigh middle-order dilemma

Jitesh or Samson? India weigh middle-order dilemma

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

Against Bangladesh, Samson wasn't even considered good enough to come inside the top seven of the line-up and that begs a question as to what is he doing in the team if he isn't good enough to come ahead of Axar Patel.

'It's Time We Purge This Filth'

'It's Time We Purge This Filth'

Rediff.com4 Sep 2025

'The fear of social stigma and career sabotage has kept a lid on the dark underbelly of many professions and unfortunately, the film industry has its skeletons too.' 'It's imperative we make our working environment safe and comfortable for women.'

Abhishek, Varun, Pandya continue to top T20 rankings

Abhishek, Varun, Pandya continue to top T20 rankings

Rediff.com24 Sep 2025

The Indian trio of all-rounder Hardik Pandya, mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy and aggressive opener Abhishek Sharma retained their respective top positions in the ICC T20 rankings.

PIX: Experimental India down Oman ahead of Pak rematch

PIX: Experimental India down Oman ahead of Pak rematch

Rediff.com20 Sep 2025

Skipper Suryakumar Yadav made optimal use of available resources in both departments as India did enough to beat a spirited Oman by 21 runs to end their league stage commitments in Asia Cup with a hat-trick of victories.

BCCI says, doors not shut on Jadeja, Tilak close to ODI call-up

BCCI says, doors not shut on Jadeja, Tilak close to ODI call-up

Rediff.com4 Oct 2025

'To take two left-arm spinners to Australia is not possible, but he is clearly in the scheme of things with how good he is.'

Naqvi refused to congratulate India for Asia Cup triumph?

Naqvi refused to congratulate India for Asia Cup triumph?

Rediff.com30 Sep 2025

The Men in Blue refused to take the Asia Cup 2025 trophy from Naqvi, who is also Pakistan Interior Minister.

'Spin is still India's strength to win big matches'

'Spin is still India's strength to win big matches'

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

Chakravarthy couldn't stop praising Kuldeep saying: 'It gave me memories of KKR when we were playing together. And he's always a star. He's one of the best spinners.'

Asia Cup Final: What Changes Will India Make?

Asia Cup Final: What Changes Will India Make?

Rediff.com27 Sep 2025

This is the first-ever India vs Pakistan final across 17 editions of the Men's Asia Cup since the tournament's inception in 1984.

Sahher Bambba's Hot Mirchi Dress Steals The Spotlight

Sahher Bambba's Hot Mirchi Dress Steals The Spotlight

Rediff.com24 Sep 2025

Other celebs also brought drama and plenty of style to the Vogue event. From Neena Gupta's timelessness to Kusha Kapila's fringe sparkle, the night was a fashion dhamaka.

Super 4 showdown: India looks to dominate Pakistan again

Super 4 showdown: India looks to dominate Pakistan again

Rediff.com20 Sep 2025

Skipper Suryakumar Yadav will depend heavily on his spin troika as India gear up for yet another demolition act of Pakistan in what promises to be an intense and tense Super 4 face-off of the Asia Cup in Dubai on Sunday.

'I've become like Rohit..' Suryakumar jokes at toss

'I've become like Rohit..' Suryakumar jokes at toss

Rediff.com19 Sep 2025

Team India skipper Suryakumar Yadav has found himself in the spotlight for a brief moment of forgetfulness at the toss during their Asia Cup fixture against Oman in Dubai on Friday.

Trophy row: BCCI fumes at Naqvi over Asia Cup snub

Trophy row: BCCI fumes at Naqvi over Asia Cup snub

Rediff.com30 Sep 2025

BCCI demanded trophy be handed over to India, but ACC Chairman Mohsin Naqvi "still hasn't agreed", an ACC source.

'Whatever he signals, I carry it out without thinking'

'Whatever he signals, I carry it out without thinking'

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

That is the level of trust we have in each other.'

Real trophy is people's love, says Surya after Cup snub

Real trophy is people's love, says Surya after Cup snub

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

Eventually, the speculations cleared up after it was confirmed by the BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia. He disclosed that India had refused to accept the Asia Cup trophy during the presentation ceremony from ACC Chairman Naqvi, who also serves as Pakistan's interior minister.

Stars Are Loving THIS Trend

Stars Are Loving THIS Trend

Rediff.com15 Sep 2025

From wearing pearl-embellished dresses to pearl-adorned blouses, Namrata Thakker looks at the many ways you can rock this trend just like these beautiful ladies.

India Extend T20 Dominance Over Pakistan

India Extend T20 Dominance Over Pakistan

Rediff.com15 Sep 2025

This was India's third victory in a row against Pakistan and their 11th victory overall against the arch-rivals in 14 T20 matches.

Why Jaggu Dada Is Red Carpet's Asli Baap

Why Jaggu Dada Is Red Carpet's Asli Baap

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

Meet the movers and shakers of the Filmfare Glamour and Style Awards 2025.

Prabhsimran ton fires India A to series win over Aus A

Prabhsimran ton fires India A to series win over Aus A

Rediff.com5 Oct 2025

Prabhsimran's blazing ton, Iyer-Parag fifties guide India A to 2-1 series win over Australia A

MPs submit notices to seek removal of Justice Verma

MPs submit notices to seek removal of Justice Verma

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

Stepping up the heat on Justice Yashwant Varma, parliamentarians on Monday submitted notices to the presiding officers of the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha for the removal of the Allahabad high court judge from whose residence in New Delhi burnt wads of currency notes were found.

Doeschate slams Pak players for on-field antics

Doeschate slams Pak players for on-field antics

Rediff.com23 Sep 2025

India's assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate is extremely proud of a young team which didn't lose its mind despite Pakistan players indulged in controversial over-the-top celebrations and uttering not so respectable words during the Asia Cup Super 4s game last Sunday.

All Eyes On Oman: India Hits Nets

All Eyes On Oman: India Hits Nets

Rediff.com17 Sep 2025

After days of off-field drama, Team India was back on the field in Dubai at the ICC Academy, sharpening their skills ahead of the final Group A clash against Oman.

ICC T20 Rankings: Abhishek on top, Bishnoi, Arshdeep move up

ICC T20 Rankings: Abhishek on top, Bishnoi, Arshdeep move up

Rediff.com10 Sep 2025

Indian spinner Ravi Bishnoi and left-arm seamer Arshdeep Singh moved up to the sixth and 10th spot respectively in the latest ICC T20 rankings released on Wednesday.

Shreyas to lead India A vs Aus A, skips red-ball season

Shreyas to lead India A vs Aus A, skips red-ball season

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

Shreyas Iyer has been named captain of the India A squad for the upcoming three-match one-day series against Australia A, starting September 30 in Kanpur.

PCB chief Naqvi hits back at Modi

PCB chief Naqvi hits back at Modi

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

Asian Cricket Council chairman Mohsin Naqvi, who is also the PCB chief, walked away with the Asia Cup trophy after India refused to take the silverware from his hands.

Asia Cup PIX: Abhishek Storm Blows Away Pakistan!

Asia Cup PIX: Abhishek Storm Blows Away Pakistan!

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

Abhishek Sharma was brutal and beautiful in equal measure during his scintillating 74 as India made a tricky chase look comfortable, winning an ill-tempered Super 4 contest of the Asia Cup against Pakistan by six wickets in Dubai on Sunday.

India Sweat In The Nets; Pakistan Continue To Protest

India Sweat In The Nets; Pakistan Continue To Protest

Rediff.com17 Sep 2025

Almost all the Indian batters ended their batting sessions with lofted shots. Every few minutes, screams of 'Watch out!' filled the air -- not from the players, but from scribes trying to protect their laptops, cameras, and skulls.

2nd T20 PIX: Varma steers India to thrilling win

2nd T20 PIX: Varma steers India to thrilling win

Rediff.com25 Jan 2025

Tilak Varma smashed an unbeaten half-century to steer India to a thrilling two-wicket victory against England in Chennai on Saturday.

'Against Pakistan, an unexpected hero might emerge'

'Against Pakistan, an unexpected hero might emerge'

Rediff.com14 Sep 2025

Ashwin wants this "unexpected hero" to surprise against Pakistan during Asia Cup

Ranji Trophy: Rahane, Tilak, Shami fail to fire

Ranji Trophy: Rahane, Tilak, Shami fail to fire

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

Mumbai were bowled out for 181 in their second innings, setting J&K 243 runs to win the season-opening match.

Asia Cup: How India Are Preparing For Pakistan

Asia Cup: How India Are Preparing For Pakistan

Rediff.com13 Sep 2025

With the much-anticipated Group A clash against arch-rivals Pakistan looming, India is sparing no effort in their training sessions, honing skills and strategising tactics.

Asia Cup: Abhishek blazes, Kuldeep rewrites record books

Asia Cup: Abhishek blazes, Kuldeep rewrites record books

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

The just-concluded Asia Cup was deeply saturated with off-field drama. But even amidst the bedlam, there were sparks of brilliance, emergence of new stars and tears of failure.

ICC Rankings: Chakravarthy rises to No. 1 in T20Is

ICC Rankings: Chakravarthy rises to No. 1 in T20Is

Rediff.com17 Sep 2025

Mystery spinner Varun Charkravarthy on Wednesday rose to the top spot in ICC's T20 International Bowlers' Rankings for the first time

'Felt like a final...' SKY relieved after narrow win

'Felt like a final...' SKY relieved after narrow win

Rediff.com27 Sep 2025

Felt like a final, Arshdeep was always my choice for Super Over: Surya

Confirmed: No more rest for Bumrah in Asia Cup

Confirmed: No more rest for Bumrah in Asia Cup

Rediff.com23 Sep 2025

With WI Tests starting next week, 25 overs in Asia Cup is good build-up for Bumrah: Doeschate

'This Team Has Been Picked Till The Next World Cup, So We Have To Improve Our Fielding'

'This Team Has Been Picked Till The Next World Cup, So We Have To Improve Our Fielding'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

Why did SKY give Bangladesh's fielding coach a hug?

Ranji Trophy: Debutant Pandey shines after Kishan props J'khand

Ranji Trophy: Debutant Pandey shines after Kishan props J'khand

Rediff.com16 Oct 2025

Round up of all the Ranji Trophy action on Thursday

Bhikaji Cama, The Lady Who Survived Plague And Defied An Empire

Bhikaji Cama, The Lady Who Survived Plague And Defied An Empire

Rediff.com24 Sep 2025

Bhikaji Cama, a hero of India's freedom, was the first to unfurl the Indian tricolour on foreign soil.