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Agha admits Pak fell short in all departments vs India

Agha admits Pak fell short in all departments vs India

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

'We have to forget this game because we have one the day after tomorrow. We're looking forward to delivering a better performance there.'

Captaincy curse? SKY's poor run continues in Asia Cup

Captaincy curse? SKY's poor run continues in Asia Cup

Rediff.com27 Sep 2025

Suryakumar Yadav's downturn since donning the India skipper's hat continued, after he orchestrated a rustic knock against Sri Lanka in the Super Fours fixture at the ongoing Asia Cup in Dubai on Friday.

What Shami Needs To Do To Get Picked

What Shami Needs To Do To Get Picked

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

'He has not played a lot of cricket in the last 2-3 years.'

Atul Wassan on India-Pak row: 'We don't like you at all'

Atul Wassan on India-Pak row: 'We don't like you at all'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2025

'They insulted themselves more after filing the complaint. The complaint shows how immature and juvenile they are.'

Tsitsipas triumphs in Dubai for first ATP 500 title

Tsitsipas triumphs in Dubai for first ATP 500 title

Rediff.com2 Mar 2025

It was third time lucky for Tsitsipas who had twice lost in the Dubai final, against Roger Federer in 2019 and Novak Djokovic a year later.

Saudi Arabia make foray into cricket: announce partnership with ILT20

Saudi Arabia make foray into cricket: announce partnership with ILT20

Rediff.com30 Sep 2025

Saudi Arabia has ventured into mainstream cricket for the first time, announcing a strategic partnership with International League T20.

Boycott Asia Cup trends ahead of India-Pak face-off

Boycott Asia Cup trends ahead of India-Pak face-off

Rediff.com12 Sep 2025

On any other occasion, there would have been a build-up of excitement from cricket fans. But not this time.

'I Want To Be The Biggest Superstar In The Country'

'I Want To Be The Biggest Superstar In The Country'

Rediff.com22 Oct 2025

'I was a nobody when I came here, and now I've become something.'

Ritika Sajdeh Cheers for Team India in Dubai

Ritika Sajdeh Cheers for Team India in Dubai

Rediff.com23 Feb 2025

Rohit Sharma's wife, Ritika Sajdeh, was in attendance at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium for India's highly anticipated Champions Trophy 2025 clash against Pakistan on Sunday.

PIX: Hardik drops latest look ahead of Asia Cup

PIX: Hardik drops latest look ahead of Asia Cup

Rediff.com5 Sep 2025

Hardik, who has landed in Dubai ahead of the upcoming Asia Cup, dropped shots of his latest look and captioned them: 'New Me'.

'India must be wary of dangerous Pakistan in Asia Cup final'

'India must be wary of dangerous Pakistan in Asia Cup final'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2025

Pakistan will be aiming to recreate their 2017 Champions Trophy final upset where they thrashed India by 180 runs.

Hardik On Cusp Of Massive T20I Milestone!

Hardik On Cusp Of Massive T20I Milestone!

Rediff.com23 Sep 2025

As India gear up for their second Super 4s match in the Asia Cup, against Bangladesh in Dubai on Wednesday, star all-rounder Hardik Pandya is on the verge of becoming the second Indian to complete 100 T20I wickets, and overall, he will be the 26th to do so.

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.

Never seen a champion team denied trophy: Suryakumar

Never seen a champion team denied trophy: Suryakumar

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

The Indian team refused to take the trophy from Asian Cricket Council chairman Mohsin Naqvi, who is also the Pakistan Cricket Board chief and known for his vocal anti-India stand.

Young Pakistan look to down Oman ahead of India test

Young Pakistan look to down Oman ahead of India test

Rediff.com11 Sep 2025

With stars Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan sidelined, it will be a test of character for the Salman Agha-led Pakistan side.

'Tiger kaun?': Afridi forgets Bangladesh's nickname

'Tiger kaun?': Afridi forgets Bangladesh's nickname

Rediff.com24 Sep 2025

Pakistan's premier quick Shaheen Shah Afridi blanked out, leading to a hilarious moment after he briefly forgot Bangladesh's famous cricketing nickname, the Tigers

'Handshake Kar Lo, Show Some Grace': Shoaib

'Handshake Kar Lo, Show Some Grace': Shoaib

Rediff.com15 Sep 2025

'Don't make it political, let cricket be a game.'

Haris Rauf's Controversial Gesture Goes Viral

Haris Rauf's Controversial Gesture Goes Viral

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

Pakistani batter Sahibzada Farhan also sparked debate with his 'gun salute' bat raise after a defiant fifty.

Gill, Rohit, Bumrah to undergo fitness test

Gill, Rohit, Bumrah to undergo fitness test

Rediff.com30 Aug 2025

India Test skipper and T20 vice-captain Shubman Gill reached the BCCI's Centre of Excellence (CoE) for fitness assessment ahead of travelling to Dubai for the upcoming Asia Cup.

No rule for post-match handshakes, says former umpire

No rule for post-match handshakes, says former umpire

Rediff.com19 Sep 2025

Chaudhary lauded Andy Pycroft, describing him as a seasoned ICC elite panel referee with a stellar track record and a well-known former Zimbabwean player of high repute.

Will India Take Revenge For November 19, 2023?

Will India Take Revenge For November 19, 2023?

Rediff.com18 Oct 2025

Over four decades, the India-Australia ODI rivalry has mirrored the evolution of both teams, from Australia's supremacy in the 2000s to India's resurgence post-2010. Come Sunday, this rivalry will be renewed as Shubman Gill will commence his first assignment as ODI captain in the opening game of the three match series, at the Optus stadium in Perth.

'Excited to play against Bumrah, Pandya'

'Excited to play against Bumrah, Pandya'

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

UAE batter Alishan Sharafu hailed the quality of India's players ahead of their Asia Cup opening match in Dubai on Wednesday.

Superfans And Cricketers' Secret Passions

Superfans And Cricketers' Secret Passions

Rediff.com28 Sep 2025

Every summer, Sudhir Gautam makes a pilgrimage to Sachin Tendulkar's Mumbai home, carrying a box of Muzaffarpur litchis from his home town in Bihar, a gesture sweeter than the fruit itself.

Sex toy, porn material seized from Delhi baba's room

Sex toy, porn material seized from Delhi baba's room

Rediff.com1 Oct 2025

The Delhi Police on Wednesday took self-styled godman Chaitanyanand Saraswati, accused of sexually harassing 17 students of a private institute in New Delhi, to the campus for the second time and seized 'pornographic' material, a senior officer of the force, who is privy to the investigation, said.

Amir's Kohli Praise Sparks Fire Before India-Pak Clash

Amir's Kohli Praise Sparks Fire Before India-Pak Clash

Rediff.com20 Sep 2025

'One thing is for sure, Virat is the best player and best human being in Indian cricket history, respect.'

Why India needs Kuldeep's spin magic in Asia Cup

Why India needs Kuldeep's spin magic in Asia Cup

Rediff.com3 Sep 2025

Kuldeep Yadav has a good record in T20 Internationals with 69 wickets in 40 matches at an economy rate of 6.77, with a best of 5/17 against South Africa.

'Come collect it': Naqvi dares India over Asia Cup trophy

'Come collect it': Naqvi dares India over Asia Cup trophy

Rediff.com1 Oct 2025

In a post on X, Naqvi rejected reports claiming that he, at the ACC AGM on Tuesday, apologised to BCCI officials for his actions at the presentation ceremony on Sunday when he walked away with the trophy after the Indians refused to accept it from him.

Captain Gill leads intense nets; Bumrah, Kuldeep, Axar return

Captain Gill leads intense nets; Bumrah, Kuldeep, Axar return

Rediff.com1 Oct 2025

Skipper Shubman Gill had a long batting stint while the troika of Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav and Axar Patel returned to action for India's final training session here on Wednesday before the first Test against the West Indies.

Asia Cup: Hong Kong need something special against Sri Lanka

Asia Cup: Hong Kong need something special against Sri Lanka

Rediff.com14 Sep 2025

Sri Lanka will look to build on their perfect start in Asia Cup when they take on a struggling Hong Kong in Dubai on Monday.

SEE: SKY hails Modi's front-foot support after Pakistan triumph

SEE: SKY hails Modi's front-foot support after Pakistan triumph

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

Suryakumar Yadav hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's support and enthusiasm after Team India won their 9th Asia Cup trophy

Ashwin reveals why he went unsold in ILT20 auction

Ashwin reveals why he went unsold in ILT20 auction

Rediff.com2 Oct 2025

Veteran spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has agreed to play the entire upcoming season of the Big Bash League for Sydney Thunder, just a day after he went unsold at the ILT20 auction in Dubai, ESPNcricinfo reported.

Global Investing: What YOU Must Know

Global Investing: What YOU Must Know

Rediff.com16 Oct 2025

Here's what Indian investors diversifying into equities, ETFs, and real estate abroad to manage risk, returns, and currency exposure must watch out for.

Bumrah available for both Tests against WI: Agarkar

Bumrah available for both Tests against WI: Agarkar

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

'...we want him available as much as possible, but we have to be careful with him with some of the big tournaments coming as well, but like I said, the team always comes first.'

Where Did The Asia Cup Vanish?

Where Did The Asia Cup Vanish?

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

This final was filled with unusual happenings, and one that will stand out is India coach Gautam Gambhir seen smiling for a change!

India's Dubai advantage: 'No point dwelling on that'

India's Dubai advantage: 'No point dwelling on that'

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

Bracwell said the Test series win would give the Black Caps confidence going into Sunday's game.

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.

Cyberslavery: Agent Arrested In Mumbai

Cyberslavery: Agent Arrested In Mumbai

Rediff.com18 Sep 2025

The Mumbai police, currently investigating a cyber slavery case involving five individuals trafficked to Laos under the pretext of job offers in Thailand, arrested the prime accused on Wednesday.

Captaincy curse? Surya's form hits rock bottom!

Captaincy curse? Surya's form hits rock bottom!

Rediff.com28 Sep 2025

Suryakumar Yadav's appalling dry spell with the bat since taking over India's T20I captaincy mantle continued in the Asia Cup final on Dubai's slow-paced track against Pakistan on Sunday.

Asia Cup: 'I bowled a lot to Shubman Gill when he was 11-12'

Asia Cup: 'I bowled a lot to Shubman Gill when he was 11-12'

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

Simranjeet Singh, the left-arm spinner from UAE, distinctly remembers bowling to a talented 12-year-old Shubman Gill at the nets in Mohali.

Controversy erupts before Asia Cup final

Controversy erupts before Asia Cup final

Rediff.com28 Sep 2025

PCB files complaint against India pacer Arshdeep Singh