Sanju Samson's unbeaten century helped Chennai Super Kings secure a 23-run victory over Delhi Capitals in the IPL, marking their first win of the season after a series of losses.
England's young batter Jacob Bethell joined an elite list after scoring his maiden Test century against Australia on Day 4 of the fifth and final Ashes Test.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah promised to resolve the decades-old Gorkha issue within six months if the BJP comes to power in West Bengal, addressing a rally in Kurseong, Darjeeling district.
Purnendu Maji and Srinivas Bhogle present Rediff's Most Valuable Player Index of IPL 2026 after Game 29.
South Africa defeated India by six wickets in the opening match of the Women's T20 series, with captain Laura Wolvaardt leading the charge. India's batting lacked momentum, and their bowling attack struggled with indiscipline, allowing South Africa to comfortably chase down the target.
Sarfaraz Khan stroked a brilliant 227 from 219 balls, during Day 2 of Mumbai's Ranji Trophy match against Hyderabad on Friday.
Sachin Tendulkar reflects on India's iconic 2011 World Cup win, recalling the emotions, key moments and shared dream that ended a 28-year wait for the title.
Former India off-spinner R Ashwin believes Chennai Super Kings' skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad missed an opportunity to regain form in the IPL match against Sunrisers Hyderabad. Ashwin analyses Gaikwad's struggles, while also praising SRH bowler Eshan Malinga.
Chennai Super Kings will aim to build on their recent victory as they host a struggling Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL 2026 match on Wednesday.
Priyansh Arya's coach, Sanjay Bhardwaj, reveals the strategies used to help the young cricketer manage the pressures of IPL stardom and avoid the 'second-season blues'. Bhardwaj emphasises the importance of mental training, staying grounded, and maintaining focus on the game.
Impact substitute Sameer Rizvi continued his red-hot form with another fine half-century as an all-round Delhi Capitals outclassed Mumbai Indians by six wickets in their first home game of the 2026 IPL season
Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya admits the team needs to reassess its strategy after a heavy defeat to Punjab Kings in the IPL.
The ICC is investigating Cricket Canada for alleged breaches of its anti-corruption code, including scrutiny of a T20 World Cup match against New Zealand, following allegations highlighted in a recent documentary.
His ability to bat according to the demands of the situation makes him special among specialist batters.
Rohit Sharma smashes fastest IPL fifty and leads Mumbai Indians to record 221 chase against KKR, ending 13-year opening match jinx at Wankhede.
Gujarat Titans pacer Ashok Sharma bowled the fastest ball of IPL 2026, clocking 154.2 kmph against Rajasthan Royals, surpassing Anrich Nortje's previous record.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru look the most complete side in IPL 2026 as they face an inconsistent Delhi Capitals unit still searching for form.
Joe Root contributed a magnificent 160 to England's first-innings tally of 384 but Travis Head drove Australia to 166 for two in response on the second day of the fifth and final Ashes Test.
India stormed to a commanding 204-run victory over Zimbabwe in their opening Super Six match of the Under-19 World Cup.
Former India players Mohammad Kaif and Piyush Chawla suggest Vaibhav Sooryavanshi should be considered for India's T20 squad after impressive performances.
Sunrisers Hyderabad, buoyed by the emergence of young pace bowlers Praful Hinge and Sakib Husain, are confident heading into their IPL match against Chennai Super Kings. The uncapped duo made an immediate impact in the previous match, giving SRH a new edge.
The Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB), managing the Sabarimala temple, argued in the Supreme Court that religious beliefs should be judged subjectively by the community, as the court hears petitions related to discrimination against women at religious places.
India's Sanju Samson has been named the ICC Men's Player of the Month for March following his outstanding performance in the T20 World Cup.
Delhi Capitals chase down 176 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru as KL Rahul and Tristan Stubbs shine before David Miller seals a dramatic last-over win in IPL 2026.
Skipper Devdutt Padikkal continued with his run-scoring spree as his 85-ball-120 took Karnataka into the quarter-finals of Ranji Trophy.
Filming has commenced on 'Dada', the biographical movie about Indian cricket legend Sourav Ganguly, with Rajkummar Rao in the lead role and Vikramaditya Motwane directing.
Delhi Capitals' Director of Cricket, Venugopal Rao, identifies the loss of four quick wickets as the turning point in their IPL defeat to Chennai Super Kings, while also acknowledging fielding errors that contributed to the loss.
Explore a curated list of 10 Indian films that masterfully condense their narratives into a single day, showcasing how limited timelines can enhance storytelling and character development, from thrillers like 'NH10' and 'Kaithi' to comedies like 'Taxi No 9211'.
KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane rued missed chances but lauded Mukul Choudhary's decisive innings as LSG chased 182 in a dramatic last-ball finish in IPL 2026.
This is a franchise built on resilience and has often stumbled but risen with a vengeance, fiercer and hungrier. The question is: when will that happen, and why did it not start from their home ground?
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that Parliament is on the verge of creating 'new history' by amending the Women's Reservation Act this week, ensuring its implementation by 2029. He highlighted the unanimous passage of the law in 2023 and the collective demand for its early enforcement.
Chennai Super Kings' Sanju Samson was dismissed cheaply by Rajasthan Royals' Nandre Burger in their IPL 2026 opener in Guwahati on Monday.
'The reason why they rushed through the bill was they wanted to avoid using the 2026 Census because the 2026 Census by their own decision will be a caste census.' 'The BJP knows that a significant share of the OBCs who will get captured in the census, for the first time after the 1931 Census, are against the BJP. Only a segment of the OBCs are in their favour.' 'So they wanted to avoid the OBC reservation among women, which is a demand of a lot of Opposition parties.'
KKR's Rovman Powell stays positive despite a tough IPL 2026 start, backing the team to bounce back after a thrilling last-ball defeat to LSG.
Contrasting centuries from Joe Root and Harry Brook powered England to a 53-run victory over Sri Lanka in Colombo on Tuesday to secure a 2-1 victory in the three-match ODI series.
Pakistan is actively engaged in diplomatic efforts to facilitate negotiations between the US and Iran, with hopes of hosting a second round of talks in Islamabad.
Virat Kohli's unbeaten half-century powered RCB to a six-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad, but off the field, the real story was the love and cheer between Kohli and Anushka Sharma at M Chinnaswamy Stadium.
In the fifth T20I against New Zealand in Thiruvananthapuram, Ishan Kishan produced an innings that may well have changed the course of his career.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah addressed poll rallies in West Bengal, promising to resolve the Gorkha issue constitutionally and offering a development package for north Bengal if the BJP is voted to power.
Purnendu Maji and Srinivas Bhogle present Rediff's Most Valuable Player Index of IPL 2026 after Game 24.
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