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WPL: RCB's Nadine de Klerk sinks MI with last-over heroics

WPL: RCB's Nadine de Klerk sinks MI with last-over heroics

Rediff.com9 Jan 2026

Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Mumbai Indians by three wickets in Women's Premier League match.

The Hundred keen to feed off IPL's 'phenomenal growth'

The Hundred keen to feed off IPL's 'phenomenal growth'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

The Hundred looking to feed off IPL's "phenomenal growth" after drawing Indian investment

BCCI confirm: Discontinuing relationship with Dream 11

BCCI confirm: Discontinuing relationship with Dream 11

Rediff.com25 Aug 2025

In 2023, the BCCI announced a deal with Dream11 as the lead sponsor for Team India. Dream11 replaced Byju's, whose contract ended in March that year, and had signed the agreement with BCCI for a period of three years.

BCCI hikes team India jersey sponsorship rates

BCCI hikes team India jersey sponsorship rates

Rediff.com5 Sep 2025

Following the government's recent Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025, the BCCI promptly cancelled the contract of the Indian team's lead sponsor, Dream11.

Fans Go Crazy Over India's New Training Kit... Here's Why

Fans Go Crazy Over India's New Training Kit... Here's Why

Rediff.com6 Sep 2025

In Dubai, as the Indian cricket team fine-tunes its preparations for the Asia Cup 2025, fans have noticed a surprising change - for the first time in years, the squad is training without any sponsorship branding on their kit.

VHT: Shardul wrecks Chhattisgarh in one-sided Mumbai win

VHT: Shardul wrecks Chhattisgarh in one-sided Mumbai win

Rediff.com29 Dec 2025

At the Jaipuria Vidyalaya ground, Shardul won the toss and used the early morning nip to good effect to reduce Chattisgarh to 10 for 4 inside first five overs.

'India Should Move Quickly As Conditions Change'

'India Should Move Quickly As Conditions Change'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2026

'The real story of 2025 is that India officially stopped being a 'market of the future' and started acting as the world's primary economic engine.'

Scandal rocks PCB! Agent representing 20 Pakistani players banned

Scandal rocks PCB! Agent representing 20 Pakistani players banned

Rediff.com31 Mar 2025

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is set to investigate a case involving a UK-based Pakistani agent, Mughiz Ahmad Shearachiikh, who has been suspended by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) for breaching its anti-corruption code. Shearachiikh and his company, International Cricketers Association (ICA), had signed several centrally contracted Pakistani players last year.

Asia Cup: Pakistan vs UAE Match Kicks Off After Pullout Drama

Asia Cup: Pakistan vs UAE Match Kicks Off After Pullout Drama

Rediff.com17 Sep 2025

Pakistan withdrew its pullout threat and showed up for a crucial Asia Cup game against the UAE in Dubai on Wednesday but not before causing a delay.

Gill's ton stuns England - but his socks may cost him

Gill's ton stuns England - but his socks may cost him

Rediff.com21 Jun 2025

Gill was seen wearing black socks - a stark contrast to the regulation white or cream typically worn in Test cricket.

England call up five uncapped players for Australia T20s

England call up five uncapped players for Australia T20s

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

England have included five uncapped players for their Twenty20 series against Australia, and Gus Atkinson, Harry Brook, Matthew Potts and Jamie Smith have been named for the One-Day Internationals, the country's cricket board said on Monday.

Kuldeep picks key wickets to restrict South Africa

Kuldeep picks key wickets to restrict South Africa

Rediff.com22 Nov 2025

Images from Day 1 of the second Test between India and South Africa, in Guwahati, on Saturday.

Washington Signs Short-Term Deal With Hampshire

Washington Signs Short-Term Deal With Hampshire

Rediff.com11 Sep 2025

India's Washington Sundar has joined Hampshire for their last two match of the 2025 Championship campaign, the English county side announced on Thursday, weeks after the all-rounder emerged as one of the breakout stars of the Test series against England.

ICC rejects PCB's demand for Pycroft removal from Asia Cup

ICC rejects PCB's demand for Pycroft removal from Asia Cup

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

Despite the threat of a pull-out over the fiasco involving match-referee Andy Pycroft, it is understood that PCB is trying to work out a respectable solution by which Pycroft doesn't officiate in their matches.

Fancied India face resilient SA as they chase WC glory in high-stakes final

Fancied India face resilient SA as they chase WC glory in high-stakes final

Rediff.com1 Nov 2025

For India, the battle is no longer about proving skill or form, but about crossing the elusive final hurdle that has so often tripped them -- including in this very tournament.

Ben Stokes slams ICC's over rate regulations

Ben Stokes slams ICC's over rate regulations

Rediff.com4 Dec 2024

Stokes' comments on the over rate came after both England and New Zealand were fined three points each from their World Test Championships tally

Team India Sponsorship: BCCI bars gaming, crypto firms

Team India Sponsorship: BCCI bars gaming, crypto firms

Rediff.com2 Sep 2025

The BCCI invited bids for the Indian cricket team's title sponsorship rights after fantasy sports giants Dream11's pullout.

'Lot of bidders' to sponsor Team India's new jersey

'Lot of bidders' to sponsor Team India's new jersey

Rediff.com13 Sep 2025

BCCI's vice-president Rajiv Shukla said the Indian cricket team's new jersey sponsor will be finalised in the next two to three weeks.

I thought it was just a regulation wicket: Starc

I thought it was just a regulation wicket: Starc

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

'I think there was a fair bit of good bowling today. Obviously there was enough in the wicket and it probably felt like it was a hardball wicket.'

After stampede, Chinnaswamy hosts games sans fans

After stampede, Chinnaswamy hosts games sans fans

Rediff.com5 Sep 2025

The Maharaja Trophy, the state's top franchise-based T20 tournament, was also moved outside Bengaluru as police had rejected KSCA's proposal to host it behind closed doors. The tournament was played in Mysore behind closed doors.

Why BCCI has hiked shirt sponsorship rates

Why BCCI has hiked shirt sponsorship rates

Rediff.com6 Sep 2025

In 2023, the BCCI announced a deal with Dream11 as the lead sponsor for Team India. Dream11 replaced Byju's, whose contract ended in March that year, and had signed the agreement with BCCI for a period of three years.

Why No Indian Players Will Feature in SA20

Why No Indian Players Will Feature in SA20

Rediff.com5 Sep 2025

The BCCI bars active Indian cricketers -- international or domestic -- from playing in overseas leagues to protect the IPL's exclusivity.

Pakistan withdraws Asia Cup pullout threat after Pycroft replaced

Pakistan withdraws Asia Cup pullout threat after Pycroft replaced

Rediff.com17 Sep 2025

Am agreement was reached with PCB under which match referee Andy Pycroft will not be officiating matches involving Pakistan.

No bilateral ties but India to meet Pakistan in ICC/ACC

No bilateral ties but India to meet Pakistan in ICC/ACC

Rediff.com12 Sep 2025

IPL chairman Arun Dhumal spoke on the BCCI finally having started the "ball rolling" as far as finding a new lead sponsor for Team India is concerned

IPL 2025: Cricket carnival returns as KKR face RCB in opener

IPL 2025: Cricket carnival returns as KKR face RCB in opener

Rediff.com21 Mar 2025

New rules, new captains, but same excitement as two months of cricket extravaganza kicks off in Kolkata.

Fan asked to cover Pak shirt during Ind-Eng 4th Test!

Fan asked to cover Pak shirt during Ind-Eng 4th Test!

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

Adding another layer of controversy to an already strained India-Pakistan cricket ties, a fan wearing a Pakistan cricket jersey was reportedly asked to cover it up by security officials during the fourth Test between England and India at Old Trafford in Manchester.

How Kuldeep Foxed Familiar Foe Stubbs!

How Kuldeep Foxed Familiar Foe Stubbs!

Rediff.com22 Nov 2025

Kuldeep bowled the best ball to beat me in drift and my hands followed: Stubbs on his dismissal

BCCI Urged To Hold Elections Under New Act

BCCI Urged To Hold Elections Under New Act

Rediff.com21 Aug 2025

Would like BCCI to hold upcoming elections as per new act: Sports Ministry

'Over-rate rules unfair to pace-heavy attacks'

'Over-rate rules unfair to pace-heavy attacks'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2025

The over rate regulations must be modified according to the playing conditions in different continents, England Test captain Ben Stokes said on Tuesday, arguing that current rules unfairly penalise pace-heavy attacks.

Pycroft received handshake order just four minutes pre-toss

Pycroft received handshake order just four minutes pre-toss

Rediff.com19 Sep 2025

Pycroft's decision has not been seen by ICC as a breach of any code of conduct, but as an action he was authorised to take in his remit as a match official deputed to manage the game.

Can India find new sponsor ahead of Asia Cup?

Can India find new sponsor ahead of Asia Cup?

Rediff.com25 Aug 2025

'It is a process that takes a certain amount of time and needs to be done keeping legal modalities in mind.'

PIX: Jemimah slays Australia as India enter World Cup final

PIX: Jemimah slays Australia as India enter World Cup final

Rediff.com30 Oct 2025

Jemimah Rodrigues played the innings of her life, slamming a century for the ages as India pulled off a record chase to storm into the Women's World Cup final after a five-wicket victory over defending champions Australia in Navi Mumbai on Thursday.

'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

ICC pulls up PCB over Pycroft row!

ICC pulls up PCB over Pycroft row!

Rediff.com18 Sep 2025

mulling action for multiple violations and misconduct

Sundar stars as India down Australia to level series 1-1

Sundar stars as India down Australia to level series 1-1

Rediff.com2 Nov 2025

Washington Sundar enhanced his reputation as a T20 hitter with India batting in top gear through the innings to comfortably chase down a target of 187 for a series levelling five-wicket win over Australia.

England captain Knight fined over social media post

England captain Knight fined over social media post

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

The photo was deemed offensive and in breach of ECB directive 3.3, about "acts or omission prejudicial to the interests of cricket or which may bring cricket/cricketers into disrepute".

India chase historic series triumph against Australia

India chase historic series triumph against Australia

Rediff.com19 Sep 2025

After being outplayed in the opener, Harmanpreet Kaur and her team roared back with a stunning 102-run victory, which was Australia's heaviest defeat in terms of runs. It was also India's first win over them in 12 matches.

Sun Group Acquires The Hundred Side!

Sun Group Acquires The Hundred Side!

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

Four Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise owners were on Wednesday confirmed as "strategic partners" by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) for teams in 'The Hundred' and will gain operational control by October 1 this year.

Fraught by errors, but England seek positives

Fraught by errors, but England seek positives

Rediff.com2 Aug 2025

'We want pace on the ball, we want the ball to bounce and we want the ball to carry through so that when we're batting, we can be aggressive, we can attack, and we can put pressure back on the bowlers.'

India's next gen light up Ranji Trophy Day 1

India's next gen light up Ranji Trophy Day 1

Rediff.com25 Oct 2025

Vimal Khumar and Pradosh Ranjan Paul struck massive hundreds as Tamil Nadu piled up 399 for two against Nagaland on the opening day of their Ranji Trophy Elite Group A match in Dimapur on Saturday.