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5 Star Bumrah In A League Of His Own

5 Star Bumrah In A League Of His Own

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

Jasprit Bumrah takes a fifer at Lord's and goes past Kapil Dev for most five wicket hauls in away Tests.

Kohli Reveals Why He Retired...

Kohli Reveals Why He Retired...

Rediff.com9 Jul 2025

Virat Kohli has spoken for the first time since his emotional decision to retire from Test cricket.

Pant Sees Familiar Faces in Vizag

Pant Sees Familiar Faces in Vizag

Rediff.com24 Mar 2025

After eight seasons, countless memories, and a captaincy stint with DC, Pant will walk out in Vizag wearing different colours -- for the very first time.

SEE: Tim David turns Chinnaswamy into a swimming pool

SEE: Tim David turns Chinnaswamy into a swimming pool

Rediff.com16 May 2025

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Tim David lightened the mood - and stole the spotlight - with a hilarious rain-soaked performance of his own.

Rohit retires from Tests... right decision at right time?

Rohit retires from Tests... right decision at right time?

Rediff.com8 May 2025

Rohit called time on his red-ball career with immediate effect, bringing the curtains to a remarkable journey.

Rohit recounts 'gift' Team India gave Australia at T20 WC

Rohit recounts 'gift' Team India gave Australia at T20 WC

Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

Rohit slammed 92 runs off just 41 balls, which was laced with eight maximums and seven boundaries in his innings at a strike rate of 224.39

'It's not a holiday': Coach Gambhir backs BCCI's family rule

'It's not a holiday': Coach Gambhir backs BCCI's family rule

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

India head coach Gautam Gambhir has backed the BCCI's directive to limit the presence of cricketers' families during long overseas tours.

Journey with RR has been really great: Sanju

Journey with RR has been really great: Sanju

Rediff.com10 Aug 2025

Amidst strong speculation of him wanting to snap the ties with Rajasthan Royals, wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson said his long association with the IPL franchise has transformed his life and career.

Portugal qualify for World Cup; England, France win

Portugal qualify for World Cup; England, France win

Rediff.com17 Nov 2025

Portugal qualified for the 2026 World Cup on Sunday with a 9-1 hammering of Armenia that included hat-tricks from both Bruno Fernandes and Joao Neves.

Take back retirement, return to Tests: Madan Lal's plea to Kohli

Take back retirement, return to Tests: Madan Lal's plea to Kohli

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

1983 World Cup winning former India all-rounder Madan Lal urged Virat Kohli to reconsider his retirement and return to Test cricket.

From desk jobs to Asia Cup, Oman's inspiring story

From desk jobs to Asia Cup, Oman's inspiring story

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

'When we started, our primary job was to get a job; cricket was secondary for us.'

Umpires carry out bat checks to prevent unfair advantage

Umpires carry out bat checks to prevent unfair advantage

Rediff.com14 Apr 2025

However, the BCCI, in its bid to stay more vigilant in times of brutal power-hitting, has allowed the match officials to check any piece of willow if they deem required, even during a live game.

When Gill Was Hit On The Hand...

When Gill Was Hit On The Hand...

Rediff.com14 Sep 2025

Such is the race for breaking news that if an Indian player sneezes, a report may immediately go out stating he may have caught the flu bug and could be a doubtful starter!

Ranji Trophy: Hooda punishes Mumbai with double century; Shami struggles

Ranji Trophy: Hooda punishes Mumbai with double century; Shami struggles

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

Deepak Hooda smashed a brilliant double hundred to put Rajasthan in control as they took a massive lead against Mumbai on Day 3 of the Ranji Trophy Elite Group D match.

'I love to lead': Iyer's take on captaincy pressure

'I love to lead': Iyer's take on captaincy pressure

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

Shreyas Iyer is enjoying a golden run as captain, leading the Sobo Mumbai Falcons into the semi-finals of the Sobo Mumbai Falcons into the semi-finals League 2025.

How Simmo helped Hayden become a sweep shot master

How Simmo helped Hayden become a sweep shot master

Rediff.com16 Aug 2025

Taught me how to play sweep against spin: Matthew Hayden pays heartfelt tribute to Bob Simpson

Will injured Woakes come out to bat on Day 5?

Will injured Woakes come out to bat on Day 5?

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

Injured Woakes may bat on day 5, says Joe Roots

Mourinho banned for three games after nose grab incident

Mourinho banned for three games after nose grab incident

Rediff.com6 Apr 2025

Fenerbahce manager Jose Mourinho has been banned for three matches and handed a fine of around 6,000 pounds ($7,734.00) after grabbing the nose of Galatasaray coach Okan Buruk in the Istanbul derby, the Turkish Football Federation (TFF) said on Saturday.

Gambhir doffs his hat to 'extraordinary' Jaddu Bhai

Gambhir doffs his hat to 'extraordinary' Jaddu Bhai

Rediff.com18 Jul 2025

The 36-year-old all-rounder once again rose to the occasion, batting with remarkable patience, steel and a fierce will to fight. Partnering first with Jasprit Bumrah and then Mohammed Siraj, Jadeja weathered thunderbolts and mind games. His 61 not out off 181 balls, spread over nearly five hours, brought India within 22 agonising runs of victory.

India Needs A Team That Picks 20 Wickets

India Needs A Team That Picks 20 Wickets

Rediff.com8 Aug 2025

'Can Gautam Gambhir almost look at being serious about picking 20 wickets as much as he feels about depth in batting?'

'Stupid, Stupid, Stupid'

'Stupid, Stupid, Stupid'

Rediff.com28 Dec 2024

'That is a stupid shot that is letting your team down badly.'

'You Need To Play What The Team Needs'

'You Need To Play What The Team Needs'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

'You can still play your natural game in a team sport but if the team needs you you need to play in a certain way.'

Ranji Trophy: Jaiswal warms up for SA series with big hundred

Ranji Trophy: Jaiswal warms up for SA series with big hundred

Rediff.com4 Nov 2025

Jaiswal gears up for SA Test with big hundred but Mumbai get only 1 point

Noel Alexander, The Dancer Behind Kaantha

Noel Alexander, The Dancer Behind Kaantha

Rediff.com20 Nov 2025

From a reluctant engineering student to one of India's most loved viral choreographers, Noel Alexander's rise has been nothing short of cinematic.

10 Reasons Why This Is 2025's Most Unfairly Treated Film

10 Reasons Why This Is 2025's Most Unfairly Treated Film

Rediff.com20 Nov 2025

As someone who could not predict a single beat in advance, who was exhilarated by its audacity to throw random elements together and take chances all over the place, Sreehari Nair thinks Odum Kuthira Chaadum Kuthira is one of the best films of the year.

Sharafu Scores 50 Before Sanju Does

Sharafu Scores 50 Before Sanju Does

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

When I interviewed Alishan Sharafu as a 14-year-old schoolboy following his huge scores in domestic matches, he told me he wanted to bat like A B de Villiers.

Old Trafford honours Farokh Engineer; India yet to follow

Old Trafford honours Farokh Engineer; India yet to follow

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

Engineer played for Lancashire for close to a decade while former West Indies captain Lloyd was with the club for two decades, making indelible contributions to the history of club.

Australia A edge India A in thriller to sweep series

Australia A edge India A in thriller to sweep series

Rediff.com10 Aug 2025

Poor execution with the bat undid India A's superb bowling performance as Australia A made a clean sweep

'Pain is just an emotion': Stokes refuses to back down

'Pain is just an emotion': Stokes refuses to back down

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

Stokes took his first five-wicket haul for eight years in India's first innings, an impressive feat given his recent injury issues.

Cummins slams rift rumours: 'We're a tight unit'

Cummins slams rift rumours: 'We're a tight unit'

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

Pat Cummins denies dressing room divide amid speculation over Hazlewood's comments

When VVS Laxman recommended Suryavanshi to Dravid

When VVS Laxman recommended Suryavanshi to Dravid

Rediff.com29 Apr 2025

Dravid, ever the craftsman, took Vaibhav under his wing. "He's an exciting talent," Dravid had said, "but part of our job is to groom him -- let him feel the environment, not throw him in too soon."

India Sweat In The Nets; Pakistan Continue To Protest

India Sweat In The Nets; Pakistan Continue To Protest

Rediff.com17 Sep 2025

Almost all the Indian batters ended their batting sessions with lofted shots. Every few minutes, screams of 'Watch out!' filled the air -- not from the players, but from scribes trying to protect their laptops, cameras, and skulls.

'Kohli is at his happiest now'

'Kohli is at his happiest now'

Rediff.com23 May 2025

RCB batting coach Karthik, who has shared the same dressing room with Kohli and has been with him since the announcement of the surprising decision, revealed the 36-year-old is enjoying the sport.

'No pressure, just joy': Harmanpreet's World Cup mantra

'No pressure, just joy': Harmanpreet's World Cup mantra

Rediff.com26 Sep 2025

India skipper Harmanpreet Kaur knows that fans have placed heaps of expectations on her side ahead of the upcoming ICC Women's ODI World Cup at home, and she wants to enjoy the moment without succumbing to the pressure to land a maiden title.

From Man Friday To Man In Charge - The Siraj Story!

From Man Friday To Man In Charge - The Siraj Story!

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

Mohammed Siraj has always had this towering shadow of Jasprit Bumrah on him but on an overcast Monday at the Oval, the second-in-command carved a bright silhouette for himself.

Nobody is embarrassed in dressing room, says Ashwin

Nobody is embarrassed in dressing room, says Ashwin

Rediff.com24 Jan 2012

India are not embarrassed by their showing on the tour of Australia despite being soundly beaten in the first three Tests and taking another hammering on the first day of the fourth, bowler Ravi Ashwin said on Tuesday.

From Boys To Men: India's Brave English Summer

From Boys To Men: India's Brave English Summer

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

Here are the crunch moments that were series-defining and the contributions of the players who came of age during the English summer.

India defend selection strategy

India defend selection strategy

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

'Yeah, 100 per cent. That's a good question, and I think that's something we'll obviously reflect on after the tour, the things we could have done better.'

Preity Zinta's Heartfelt Hug for Shreyas Iyer Wins the Internet

Preity Zinta's Heartfelt Hug for Shreyas Iyer Wins the Internet

Rediff.com6 Apr 2025

Even as Punjab Kings suffered their first defeat of the season, it was a heartwarming moment off the pitch that stole the show -- Preity Zinta embracing PBKS skipper Shreyas Iyer in a warm hug that quickly went viral on Saturday.

Series win in Australia in 2018 best achievement of my career: Pujara

Series win in Australia in 2018 best achievement of my career: Pujara

Rediff.com24 Aug 2025

Cheteshwar Pujara understands more than anyone else that time was right for him to bid adieu without any regrets.