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Clarity in shot selection gives Campbell maiden Test ton

Clarity in shot selection gives Campbell maiden Test ton

Rediff.com13 Oct 2025

Campbell, who became the first Windies opener to score a Test hundred in India in 23 years, reached the landmark with a six, hitting Ravindra Jadeja over wide long-on.

Eng cricketer Knight finds redemption in 'rubbish year'

Eng cricketer Knight finds redemption in 'rubbish year'

Rediff.com20 Oct 2025

'I'm really pleased. Like I've had pretty rubbish year, not going to lie before this World Cup.'

Asia Cup: Pakistan down UAE; set up India clash

Asia Cup: Pakistan down UAE; set up India clash

Rediff.com18 Sep 2025

Pakistan made short work of an inexperienced UAE batting unit by winning their last group league game by 41 runs in Dubai on Wednesday.

Mandhana Still World No 1 In ODIs!

Mandhana Still World No 1 In ODIs!

Rediff.com28 Oct 2025

Smriti Mandhana achieved a career-best rating of 828 in the ICC Women's ODI Rankings for Batters.

'Our No 6 saviour in tough Tests': Gill hails Jadeja

'Our No 6 saviour in tough Tests': Gill hails Jadeja

Rediff.com1 Oct 2025

Indian Test skipper Shubman Gill, has lauded Ravindra Jadeja's performance, stating that the world's No 1 Test all-rounder has been instrumental in getting India out of difficult situations over the past couple of years.

Usain Bolt Sprints Through Delhi's Spice Market

Usain Bolt Sprints Through Delhi's Spice Market

Rediff.com30 Sep 2025

Usain Bolt turned the centuries-old rooftop, once a stage for spice trading, kite flying, and festivals, into a relay of champions.

How India Got The MiG-21 63 Years Ago

How India Got The MiG-21 63 Years Ago

Rediff.com26 Sep 2025

The MiG-21 episode demonstrates that procurement is always strategic.
Choices about what aircraft to acquire, who builds them, who supplies the spares, who trains the pilots and technicians are decisions with political consequences lasting for decades.

'God has sent...' Shafali vows to make opportunity count

'God has sent...' Shafali vows to make opportunity count

Rediff.com29 Oct 2025

Shafali was leading Haryana in National Women's T20 when she was summoned from Surat to Mumbai on SOS after Rawal sustained a hairline fracture on her ankle while fielding in the last group league game against Bangladesh.

Latif reveals why India always win against Pakistan

Latif reveals why India always win against Pakistan

Rediff.com12 Sep 2025

Emotions often get the better of his side when facing arch-rivals India, a flaw former Pakistan skipper Rashid Latif believes has cost them crucial matches in recent years.

India's Startup Dreams, Ready to Bloom

India's Startup Dreams, Ready to Bloom

Rediff.com17 Sep 2025

Let's work flat out and create a policy framework that fosters the growth of Indian non-family business VC and private equity firms. This will allow our Indian startups' dreams to flourish, explains Ajit Balakrishnan.

'I miscalculated, shouldn't have played reverse sweep': Campbell

'I miscalculated, shouldn't have played reverse sweep': Campbell

Rediff.com13 Oct 2025

John Campbell, who registered his maiden Test century, had mixed emotions after the end of day four in the second Test against India, in Delhi, on Monday.

'If I were a selector, would never drop Jaiswal'

'If I were a selector, would never drop Jaiswal'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2025

Speaking further, the 1983 World Cup winning star reflected on Virat Kohli's mindset ahead of the challenging Australian tour, underlining the mental demands the series will bring.

'Dream Big' Is Mantra Jemimah Lives By

'Dream Big' Is Mantra Jemimah Lives By

Rediff.com31 Oct 2025

Jemimah's success is carved not just from talent and hard work, but from dreams, faith, and an unshakable spirit.

Oval Triumph Showcases Team India's Attitude

Oval Triumph Showcases Team India's Attitude

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

What makes this team special is their ability to fight till the end, asserts veteran cricket correspondent K R Nayar. This team has announced that England's standard is not alarmingly high and, unlike in the past, they can be beaten on their home wickets, asserts veteran cricket correspondent K R Nayar.

'No One Is Asking For India-Pakistan Tickets!'

'No One Is Asking For India-Pakistan Tickets!'

Rediff.com13 Sep 2025

There are many Indian fans in Dubai, who, as a mark of protest, have decided to give this match a miss.

Ranji Trophy: 5-star Shami fires Bengal to victory

Ranji Trophy: 5-star Shami fires Bengal to victory

Rediff.com28 Oct 2025

Shami's five wickets on final day sets up fine win for Bengal over Gujarat in Ranji Trophy

Ditch Quick-Money Lures This Diwali!

Ditch Quick-Money Lures This Diwali!

Rediff.com20 Oct 2025

: Build lasting wealth via disciplined, long-term mutual fund investing in India's compounding marathon, Shanaihi, Shanaihi, says Ramalingam Kalirajan

'Potential Threats To India's Security From Saudi-Pak Pact Are Serious, But Manageable'

'Potential Threats To India's Security From Saudi-Pak Pact Are Serious, But Manageable'

Rediff.com30 Sep 2025

'Saudi-Pak defence pact is to anchor the defence and security of Saudi Arabia and not Pakistan, per se, with Islamabad being the junior partner.'

Resistant India Defy England To Keep Series Alive

Resistant India Defy England To Keep Series Alive

Rediff.com27 Jul 2025

Earlier, after being 0-2 early in their second innings, India continued to battle on to frustrate England on day five, the tourists doing everything possible to keep the series alive on 322-4 at tea.

'Deepti's partnership with Amanjot was turning point'

'Deepti's partnership with Amanjot was turning point'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2025

India skipper Harmanpreet Kaur acknowledged that the ICC Women's World Cup opener against Sri Lanka wasn't easy despite the hosts earning a facile 59-run victory in the end, under the DLS method.

Pak's Noman Ali closes in on Bumrah in Test Rankings

Pak's Noman Ali closes in on Bumrah in Test Rankings

Rediff.com22 Oct 2025

Noman collected a 10-wicket haul during Pakistan's 93-run triumph over South Africa in Lahore recently and moved up four places.

79 years, countless memories: India's cricket story

79 years, countless memories: India's cricket story

Rediff.com14 Aug 2025

India's cricketing journey post-independence is a saga of triumphs! From iconic World Cup wins to unforgettable Test series victories, the nation's passion for cricket shines through.

Upbeat Australia meet underpar Pakistan

Upbeat Australia meet underpar Pakistan

Rediff.com7 Oct 2025

Backed by the pace of Annabel Sutherland and spin of Sophie Molineux, who has shaped up well for the slow sub-continent wickets, Australia will take the match against Pakistan to further streamline their strategy before taking on tougher teams like England, India and South Africa in the competition.

Rahul cracks the code to end his home hundred drought

Rahul cracks the code to end his home hundred drought

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

'...When you come back home, when there's three spinners playing and the field's spread out, you really need to get your runs with singles. The boundaries don't come that easily.'

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.

PHOTOS: Defiant India Fight to Live Another Day

PHOTOS: Defiant India Fight to Live Another Day

Rediff.com27 Jul 2025

England lead 2-1 in the series and victory at Old Trafford would seal it.

'He can't be 14': When Shastri had to calm Hayden

'He can't be 14': When Shastri had to calm Hayden

Rediff.com16 Oct 2025

Suryavanshi first grabbed attention when Rajasthan Royals snapped him up for Rs 1.1 crore at just 13 years old.

From state lawmaker to mayor of America's largest city

From state lawmaker to mayor of America's largest city

Rediff.com5 Nov 2025

Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani, of Indian descent, has won the New York City mayoral election, becoming the first Muslim, first Indian-origin, first African-born, and youngest mayor in over a century. His victory is seen as a significant moment for the city and the Indian-American community.

Surprise! Rohit makes unexpected appearance at Oval

Surprise! Rohit makes unexpected appearance at Oval

Rediff.com2 Aug 2025

India ODI skipper Rohit Sharma made an unexpected appearance at the Kennington Oval to enjoy the live action on Saturday.

Maruti boss on how India can become a global manufacturing hub

Maruti boss on how India can become a global manufacturing hub

Rediff.com12 Sep 2025

The next many decades belong to India as the global economic powerhouse, and it will be essential to continue demonstrating policy stability, as the country aspires to be the world's manufacturing hub, Maruti Suzuki India MD and CEO Hisashi Takeuchi said on Friday.

Kohli And Rohit's Last Dance in Australia

Kohli And Rohit's Last Dance in Australia

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

Virat Kohli, 36, and Rohit Sharma, 38, are active internationally only in the 50-overs format but their future beyond the three-match series is uncertain.

Labuschagne's mental reset sparks push for Ashes spot

Labuschagne's mental reset sparks push for Ashes spot

Rediff.com20 Oct 2025

'(I was) getting too deep into my technique and trying to be too perfect instead of just playing with what I've got...'

Can Sai Sudharsan silence critics in Delhi?

Can Sai Sudharsan silence critics in Delhi?

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

Assessing Sai Sudharsan's temperament and Nitish Kumar Reddy's utility in home conditions would be topmost on India's checklist when the high-on-confidence hosts take on a floundering West Indies

Wolvaardt, Kapp fire South Africa to maiden ODI WC final

Wolvaardt, Kapp fire South Africa to maiden ODI WC final

Rediff.com29 Oct 2025

South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt scored a hundred for the ages before the seasoned Marizanne Kapp made the ball talk in good batting conditions to script a 125-run victory over England and enter their maiden Women's ODI Cup final, in Guwahati, on Wednesday.

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.

Sehwag picks India's gamechangers at Asia Cup

Sehwag picks India's gamechangers at Asia Cup

Rediff.com27 Aug 2025

Bumrah has been at the heart of India's success in recent years. He spearheaded India's title-winning run in the T20 World Cup last year, finishing with 15 wickets, and overall has 89 scalps in 70 matches at a remarkable average of 17.74.

Record Alert! Mandhana Joins Elite ODI Run-Scorers' List

Record Alert! Mandhana Joins Elite ODI Run-Scorers' List

Rediff.com14 Sep 2025

Smriti Mandhana becomes 7th-highest run-getter in women's ODIs

India-Pakistan: 6 Duels You Can't Miss!

India-Pakistan: 6 Duels You Can't Miss!

Rediff.com13 Sep 2025

On Sunday, in the crucible of Dubai, it all comes down to a single question: Who will seize their moment and become a hero for a nation?

Last Dance Down Under: Ro-Ko set for Australian swansong

Last Dance Down Under: Ro-Ko set for Australian swansong

Rediff.com24 Oct 2025

With no ODI series in Australia in the next two years, it is impossible to think that the legendary duo will again be seen Down Under in India blues.

India, US hold 2+2 intersessional dialogue amid tariff tensions

India, US hold 2+2 intersessional dialogue amid tariff tensions

Rediff.com27 Aug 2025

Senior officials from India and the US engaged in virtual talks to discuss bilateral ties, focusing on trade, investment, critical minerals, and energy security, including civil nuclear cooperation.