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IPL 2025: 'Bumrah is disappointed, he wanted a win'

IPL 2025: 'Bumrah is disappointed, he wanted a win'

Rediff.com8 Apr 2025

Jasprit Bumrah is in 'good nick' following a three-month-long injury lay-off and Mumbai Indians want to ease him into competition mode in IPL 2025, said head coach Mahela Jayawardene.

Violence in MP, Gujarat during celebrations after India's CT win

Violence in MP, Gujarat during celebrations after India's CT win

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

Tensions flared in Madhya Pradesh's Mhow town and Gandhinagar district of Gujarat amid celebrations of the Indian cricket team's victory in the ICC Champions Trophy, resulting in unrest and multiple arrests across the two states.

IPL 2025: Will bowlers be allowed to use saliva?

IPL 2025: Will bowlers be allowed to use saliva?

Rediff.com19 Mar 2025

The BCCI is considering lifting the ban on applying saliva on the ball in IPL 2025.

Moving in right direction: SKY on India's T20 Intent

Moving in right direction: SKY on India's T20 Intent

Rediff.com31 Jan 2025

Suryakumar Yadav lauded his team's resilience after a disastrous start, crediting Hardik Pandya and Shivam Dube for steering the innings

Will India Pick 4 Spinners Vs Pak?

Will India Pick 4 Spinners Vs Pak?

Rediff.com22 Feb 2025

Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI against Pakistan on Sunday?

'Pitch became very slow': What went wrong for India

'Pitch became very slow': What went wrong for India

Rediff.com29 Jan 2025

Varun Chakravarthy believes the Rajkot pitch slowed down more than expected during India's run chase, contributing to the home team's first loss in the five-match T20I series.

RCB's unstoppable away streak: Chawla reveals secret

RCB's unstoppable away streak: Chawla reveals secret

Rediff.com28 Apr 2025

Virat and Krunal inspired Bengaluru to the top of the table by stitching up an impeccable 119-run stand to safely guide the Royal Challengers through the turbulent phase.

Shreyas, Kishan regain BCCI central contracts

Shreyas, Kishan regain BCCI central contracts

Rediff.com21 Apr 2025

Ishan Kishan and Shreyas Iyer were left out from the list of centrally-contracted players last year, after failing to show up for domestic cricket despite a directive from the BCCI.

BCCI Slams 'Baseless' Attack On Rohit

BCCI Slams 'Baseless' Attack On Rohit

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

'When the team is playing in the Champions Trophy and doing well, this is the time when one needs to support Team India.' 'These comments shouldn't be passed.'

Torrent Group acquires 67% stake in Gujarat Titans

Torrent Group acquires 67% stake in Gujarat Titans

Rediff.com17 Mar 2025

Ahmedabad-based Torrent Group has completed the acquisition of a majority 67 percent stake in Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Gujarat Titans.

'Sudharsan's restraint, shot-selection set him apart'

'Sudharsan's restraint, shot-selection set him apart'

Rediff.com19 May 2025

Sanjay Bangar applauds Sai Sudharsan's 'controlled' brilliance after match-winning century

Suryavanshi's ton in vain as Aussies take control

Suryavanshi's ton in vain as Aussies take control

Rediff.com1 Oct 2024

Opener Vaibhav Suryavanshi struck a quick hundred but India U19's middle and later order batters crumbled against Australian spinners Thomas Brown and Vishwa Ramkumar to throw away the advantage on the second day of the four-day first unofficial Test, in Chennai on Tuesday.

'Pakistan Has Come A Long Way Since March 3, 2009'

'Pakistan Has Come A Long Way Since March 3, 2009'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2025

'International cricket is incomplete without Pakistan.'

Karun Nair ready to light up IPL 2025 for DC

Karun Nair ready to light up IPL 2025 for DC

Rediff.com16 Mar 2025

After a stellar performance in domestic cricket, premier batter Karun Nair is confident of reclaiming his India cap.

Meet new BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia

Meet new BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia

Rediff.com12 Jan 2025

A former cricketer, Devajit Saikia represented Assam in four first-class matches during the 1990s before transitioning to cricket administration.

Is the Impact Player Rule Unfair?

Is the Impact Player Rule Unfair?

Rediff.com22 Mar 2025

ometimes, you lose five wickets, but with this rule, you can get a chance to return to the game. For close matches and entertainment, it is good.'

Why K L Rahul won't be picked for England series

Why K L Rahul won't be picked for England series

Rediff.com9 Jan 2025

K L Rahul is likely to be rested for the white-ball series against England, starting in Kolkata on January 22.

Ranji Trophy: Maharashtra's Ankeet Bawne suspended

Ranji Trophy: Maharashtra's Ankeet Bawne suspended

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

Serving suspension, he is not included in the tie against Baroda, currently underway in Nashik.

Australia, SA wait on Champions Trophy semis venues

Australia, SA wait on Champions Trophy semis venues

Rediff.com2 Mar 2025

The full implications of the India's refusal to play Champions Trophy matches in Pakistan were laid bare on Sunday as Australia and South Africa waited to find out whether they will play their semi-finals in Lahore or Dubai this week.

Why bowlers have slight upper hand over batters this IPL

Why bowlers have slight upper hand over batters this IPL

Rediff.com27 Apr 2025

The towering pacer has returned to competitive T20 cricket after multiple injury layoffs. He missed the last two seasons of the IPL after suffering a stress fracture of the back in 2022 and a quadriceps injury in 2024.

RCB chase top-2 finish: Can Kohli lead them there?

RCB chase top-2 finish: Can Kohli lead them there?

Rediff.com22 May 2025

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), already qualified for the playoffs, will aim to secure a top-two league stage finish when they face Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in their Indian Premier League (IPL) clash in Lucknow.

India Eye History After Fightback!

India Eye History After Fightback!

Rediff.com19 Oct 2024

Only once in the history of Test cricket has a team bounced back to win after being bowled out for less than 50.

Head continues to torment India

Head continues to torment India

Rediff.com15 Dec 2024

Travis Head has been a thorn in India's side, hitting three centuries and two fifties in his last seven innings against them.

'Dhoni made Indian cricket number one'

'Dhoni made Indian cricket number one'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

Lauding legendary Indian wicketkeeper-batter Mahendra Singh Dhoni for having made cricket number one sports and inspiring many to play it, Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur on Friday is hopeful of many players eager to surpass former skipper 'Thala' records in the sport.

'Dhoni and Kohli's names will stay for generations'

'Dhoni and Kohli's names will stay for generations'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2025

Former India opener Navjot Singh Sidhu hailed MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli as "institutions" whose relevance will not die down while their contemporaries fade.

Does Team India have a succession plan in place?

Does Team India have a succession plan in place?

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

So, what are the options that India can look forward to?

PIX: Deepti's 5/7 puts India in control on Day 2!

PIX: Deepti's 5/7 puts India in control on Day 2!

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

Spinner Deepti Sharma bagged her maiden five-wicket haul in Tests to put India in control on Day 2 of the one-off Test.

PIX: Rohit's ton powers India to series win vs England

PIX: Rohit's ton powers India to series win vs England

Rediff.com9 Feb 2025

Images from the first One-Day International between India and England at the Barabati Stadium, in Cuttack, on Sunday.

Kohli's Brain Fade: How India Lost The Plot

Kohli's Brain Fade: How India Lost The Plot

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

Those three wickets for six runs, in a manic final 15 minutes of the day's play, undid all the good work that had gone before, asserts Prem Panicker.

Lack of water bottles sparks fan fury at India-NZ Test

Lack of water bottles sparks fan fury at India-NZ Test

Rediff.com24 Oct 2024

A delay in arrival of packaged water bottles caused a melee at the Maharashtra Cricket Association stadium in Pune on Thursday.

Will Day 3 Go India's Way?

Will Day 3 Go India's Way?

Rediff.com4 Jan 2025

Two teams with fault lines in their batting, up against two of the best bowling sides in the game today -- the question that determines the outcome is, is your weakness greater than mine?

'It Will Be A Miracle If Bumrah...'

'It Will Be A Miracle If Bumrah...'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2025

Jasprit Bumrah is facing mounting doubts about his availability for the Champions Trophy 2025, set to begin on February 19.

My job is to focus on my skill: Kohli

My job is to focus on my skill: Kohli

Rediff.com23 Feb 2025

'I'm grateful and thankful to God'

Had Bumrah not been there, BGT series would've been one-sided: McGrath

Had Bumrah not been there, BGT series would've been one-sided: McGrath

Rediff.com1 Jan 2025

Jasprit Bumrah's incredible performance has prevented the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series from becoming completely lopsided in Australia's favour, said pace great Glenn McGrath, lauding the India spearhead for his ball-control and ability to adapt quickly.

KCA President Rips Into Sanju Samson

KCA President Rips Into Sanju Samson

Rediff.com20 Jan 2025

'You cannot come and play for Kerala whenever you feel like.'

Why India Dropped Siraj for Arshdeep in CT Squad!

Why India Dropped Siraj for Arshdeep in CT Squad!

Rediff.com18 Jan 2025

Rohit further defended Arshdeep's selection, pointing to his experience in high-pressure situations in T20Is and his potential to deliver in ODIs.

Bengaluru stampede: How Mumbai police managed a flawless T20 WC parade

Bengaluru stampede: How Mumbai police managed a flawless T20 WC parade

Rediff.com6 Jun 2025

People arriving in the area were asked to move in an orderly manner to Marine Drive, the official said.

Fitness is key, not social media: Dhoni

Fitness is key, not social media: Dhoni

Rediff.com31 Dec 2024

'I am not worried about who has how many followers, who is doing what because I know if I take care of cricket then everything will else will take care of itself'

CT 2025 PIX: NZ crush SA; set up final vs India

CT 2025 PIX: NZ crush SA; set up final vs India

Rediff.com5 Mar 2025

IMAGES from the Champions Trophy second Semi-final between New Zealand and South Africa played at the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore on Wednesday

Padikkal, Akash Deep put India A in control over England Lions

Padikkal, Akash Deep put India A in control over England Lions

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

Devdutt Padikkal hit a stroke-filled 92 not out after right-arm pacer Akash Deep shone bright with the ball with a four-wicket haul as India A took control of the four-day second unofficial Test against England Lions on the opening day in Ahmedabad on Wednesday.