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Will RCB have a new owner ahead of IPL 2026?

Will RCB have a new owner ahead of IPL 2026?

Rediff.com5 Nov 2025

Diageo's India arm will begin a strategic review of its investment in a unit which owns the IPL team Royal Challengers Bengaluru, the spirits maker said on Wednesday.

Kohli and Rohit got 'found out' on Aussie bounce

Kohli and Rohit got 'found out' on Aussie bounce

Rediff.com22 Oct 2025

The hype around Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma's much-awaited return to international cricket quickly gave way to disappointment in Perth, as both faltered against Australia's fast bowlers in the first ODI after an eight-month hiatus.

Mithun Manhas Elected BCCI's New President

Mithun Manhas Elected BCCI's New President

Rediff.com28 Sep 2025

The 45-year-old former Delhi captain, who becomes the BCCI's 37th president, succeeds Roger Binny, who resigned last month after turning 70.

Shastri questions ban on Indians in overseas T20 leagues

Shastri questions ban on Indians in overseas T20 leagues

Rediff.com16 Oct 2025

'Why stop a guy (from playing in Big Bash League) if he can't make it to the Test side, get a level C or level D contract?'

Will India Field 5 Batters In Guwahati?

Will India Field 5 Batters In Guwahati?

Rediff.com20 Nov 2025

The track is historically a high-scoring one and the outfield is quick. But on a red soil surface, the ball grips and can surprise the batters.

Will Rizwan be axed as Pakistan's ODI captain?

Will Rizwan be axed as Pakistan's ODI captain?

Rediff.com19 Oct 2025

Experienced wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan's captaincy in the 50-overs format could be on the line when a joint meeting of the national selection committee and advisory board of the Pakistan Cricket Board is held on Monday in Lahore.

Why Nitish Reddy is not playing in third Australia ODI

Why Nitish Reddy is not playing in third Australia ODI

Rediff.com25 Oct 2025

Nitish Kumar Reddy sustained a left quadriceps injury during the second ODI in Adelaide and was subsequently unavailable for selection for the third ODI

No PSL in Dubai? UAE Board set to decline PCB's plea

No PSL in Dubai? UAE Board set to decline PCB's plea

Rediff.com9 May 2025

UAE set to decline PCB request to host PSL games

Teen climbs balcony to meet Babar... then what happened?

Teen climbs balcony to meet Babar... then what happened?

Rediff.com16 Oct 2025

The teenager, who attempted to break into the Pakistan dressing room balcony after breaching the security barriers at the Gaddafi stadium in a bid to meet with his hero Babar Azam, has been released from custody by the police after a reprimand.

Rashid, Naib Back ACB's Call to Withdraw from Pak Series

Rashid, Naib Back ACB's Call to Withdraw from Pak Series

Rediff.com18 Oct 2025

'The killing of players and civilians is not honour -- it is the deepest disgrace. Long live Afghanistan.' Afghan Cricketers Unite Behind ACB After Fatal Airstrike.

PIX: Masterly Markram helps SA ace steep chase vs India

PIX: Masterly Markram helps SA ace steep chase vs India

Rediff.com3 Dec 2025

Virat Kohli, Ruturaj Gaikwad hundreds help India set 359-run target in second ODI

'We Switched Off...' How India Handled Asia Cup Chaos

'We Switched Off...' How India Handled Asia Cup Chaos

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

'Almost all the players switched off their social media accounts.'

Will India players shake hands with Naqvi after final?

Will India players shake hands with Naqvi after final?

Rediff.com27 Sep 2025

Asian Cricket Council (ACC) chairman Mohsin Naqvi, who is also the Interior Minister of Pakistan, will be in attendance when his country takes on India in the Asia Cup final in Dubai on Sunday and it would be interesting to see how the Indian team responds to his presence at the post-match trophy ceremony.

'Not the way I would prepare': Botham slams England's Ashes preparations

'Not the way I would prepare': Botham slams England's Ashes preparations

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

England did not have their full squad in Perth until last Sunday and will play one internal match before the first Ashes Test on November 21.

PIX: India thump SA in Dharamsala, take 2-1 series lead

PIX: India thump SA in Dharamsala, take 2-1 series lead

Rediff.com14 Dec 2025

IMAGES from the 3rd T20I between India and South Africa in Dharamsala on Sunday.

Nation first! Cummins, Head reject tempting IPL offer!

Nation first! Cummins, Head reject tempting IPL offer!

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

Cummins, Head offered Rs 58 crore each by IPL franchises to play exclusively in T20 leagues: Report

Saikia re-elected as BCCI secretary: Landmark moment for Assam and North East India

Saikia re-elected as BCCI secretary: Landmark moment for Assam and North East India

Rediff.com28 Sep 2025

His return to the BCCI as Secretary marks a historic chapter in Assam's cricketing journey. As he steps into this pivotal role, the Assam Cricket Association, along with its Apex Council members and the broader cricketing community across the state and North East, extends its full support.

BCCI AGM: Ganguly, Harbhajan in draft electoral roll

BCCI AGM: Ganguly, Harbhajan in draft electoral roll

Rediff.com13 Sep 2025

Sourav Ganguly and Harbhajan Singh were confirmed as the representatives of the Full Members of the BCCI.

ECB bars transgenders from women's and girls' cricket

ECB bars transgenders from women's and girls' cricket

Rediff.com2 May 2025

The ECB had already barred transgender women from the top two tiers of women's cricket in England last year as well as the women's Hundred under its new transgender participation policy.

Gill reflects on what went wrong in Adelaide

Gill reflects on what went wrong in Adelaide

Rediff.com23 Oct 2025

India captain Shubman Gill admitted that dropped catches and a total which was just adequate cost his side dearly as Australia clinched the ODI series with a disciplined all-round performance in Adelaide on Thursday.

Leadership shake-up: Shaheen reveals what Rizwan told him

Leadership shake-up: Shaheen reveals what Rizwan told him

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

Accepted captaincy after Rizwan said he would step doIn an interesting revelation, Pakistan's ODI captain Shaheen Shah Afridi has claimed that he only accepted the captaincy after his predecessor Mohammad Rizwan said he would step down.wn: Shaheen

Now, Kohli Wants To Retire From Test Cricket

Now, Kohli Wants To Retire From Test Cricket

Rediff.com10 May 2025

According to the Indian Express, Kohli informed the BCCI that he wants to retire from Test cricket. However, the Board has asked him to reconsider the decision with the five Test series against England coming up next month.

No handshake again! India, Pakistan skip pleasantries

No handshake again! India, Pakistan skip pleasantries

Rediff.com5 Oct 2025

The tension between India and Pakistan's cricket teams resurfaced once again - this time at the Women's World Cup 2025 in Colombo

Is Tendulkar in race for BCCI top post?

Is Tendulkar in race for BCCI top post?

Rediff.com11 Sep 2025

Speculation of Tendulkar being next BCCI Prez unfounded, says India legend's management firm

'Rohit Is A Certainty For 2027 World Cup'

'Rohit Is A Certainty For 2027 World Cup'

Rediff.com28 Oct 2025

'Don't bring up this whole age issue that he is touching 40.' 'He's fit, batting well and catching brilliantly at slips.' 'What else do you need?'

BCCI announces Rs 21 cr cash award for Team India

BCCI announces Rs 21 cr cash award for Team India

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

The BCCI has declared that the victorious Indian team and its support staff will be presented a prize money of Rs 21 crore for their unbeaten run in the Asia Cup.

Ahmedabad formally awarded hosting rights of 2030 CWG

Ahmedabad formally awarded hosting rights of 2030 CWG

Rediff.com26 Nov 2025

It was a mere formality for the general assembly of 74 members to put a seal of approval on India's bid after Ahmedabad was recommended as the proposed host of the centenary edition by the Commonwealth Sport's Executive Board last month. India last hosted the CWG in 2010 in Delhi.

Mithun Manhas set to take over as BCCI president

Mithun Manhas set to take over as BCCI president

Rediff.com21 Sep 2025

Mithun Manhas' name came to the fore after an informal meeting held in New Delhi, during which it was decided to push his name forward for the role of BCCI president.

Asia Cup: Champions With No Trophy...

Asia Cup: Champions With No Trophy...

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

The Asia Cup 2025 had been simmering with tension from the very first India-Pakistan encounter, and by the time the final arrived, the animosity had reached boiling point.

'The kind of form he is in, Jurel deserves a spot in playing XI'

'The kind of form he is in, Jurel deserves a spot in playing XI'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2025

'I definitely believe the kind of form he is in, the way he is batting, it will strengthen the Indian batting line-up.'

Gill opens up on Gambhir's dinner

Gill opens up on Gambhir's dinner

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

Indian Test skipper Shubman Gill spoke on the team dinner hosted by head coach Gautam Gambhir on Thursday

'Heart racing, tension high': SKY on India vs Pak final

'Heart racing, tension high': SKY on India vs Pak final

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

Surya-led India continued their dominant run in T20I cricket, handing Pakistan their third loss in the head-to-head encounters between these two sides in the final of the Asia Cup at Dubai on Sunday. I

SMAT: Shami stars for Bengal; Kerala stun holders Mumbai

SMAT: Shami stars for Bengal; Kerala stun holders Mumbai

Rediff.com4 Dec 2025

Shami puts Bengal on top of points table with easy win vs Services

ICC creates fund for Afghanistan's displaced women cricketers

ICC creates fund for Afghanistan's displaced women cricketers

Rediff.com14 Apr 2025

Afghanistan had 25 contracted women cricketers in 2020, most of whom have resettled in Australia with humanitarian visas due to restrictions at home under the hardline Taliban government.

Tears to Triumph: Jemimah's Inspirational Story!

Tears to Triumph: Jemimah's Inspirational Story!

Rediff.com31 Oct 2025

Jemimah Rodrigues rose through the ranks in Mumbai to become one of the key batters for India, but the journey wasn't easy.

Nepal star Lamichhane shockingly left out of T20 clash

Nepal star Lamichhane shockingly left out of T20 clash

Rediff.com2 Oct 2025

Nepal's leg-spinner Sandeep Lamichhane was suspended for the second and third T20 internationals against the West Indies, following his withdrawal from the first match just 45 minutes prior to its start, ESPNcricinfo reported.

Pak fans celebrate skipper Masood's dismissal! Reason?

Pak fans celebrate skipper Masood's dismissal! Reason?

Rediff.com12 Oct 2025

A rare sight unfolded on day one of the first Test between Pakistan and South Africa at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Sunday when home fans cheered the dismissal of their own captain, Shan Masood.

BCCI to demand ACC chief Naqvi's ouster after trophy controversy

BCCI to demand ACC chief Naqvi's ouster after trophy controversy

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.

'Never said it, don't spread fake news'

'Never said it, don't spread fake news'

Rediff.com20 Oct 2025

Sidhu hit back at an X handle for falsely attributing quotes to him.

BCCI hampering SA cricketers' WTC final prep: Report

BCCI hampering SA cricketers' WTC final prep: Report

Rediff.com15 May 2025

CSA's director Enoch Nkwe changed his stance, saying higher-level talks were happening between CSA, the BCCI, and IPL franchises, suggesting CSA had little choice in the matter.