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Sanju Samson Rewrites T20 World Cup Final History

Sanju Samson Rewrites T20 World Cup Final History

Rediff.com8 Mar 2026

Sanju Samson fell short of a century once again, but on the biggest stage he delivered a knock that will be remembered for a long time.

T20 World Cup semifinal: Abhishek Sharma fine-tunes batting against spin ahead of England clash

T20 World Cup semifinal: Abhishek Sharma fine-tunes batting against spin ahead of England clash

Rediff.com3 Mar 2026

Abhishek Sharma focuses on his batting against spin during a net session ahead of the T20 World Cup semifinal against England, recalling his past success at Wankhede Stadium.

T20 World Cup: A gritty tale of associate nations who punched above their weight

T20 World Cup: A gritty tale of associate nations who punched above their weight

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

The brave displays of cricket's second-tier nations were the brightest feature of the Twenty20 World Cup, which got off to a rocky start and culminated in a predictable home win for white-ball behemoths India on Sunday.

T20 World Cup final: Hotel switch, delayed nets: India leave nothing to chance

T20 World Cup final: Hotel switch, delayed nets: India leave nothing to chance

Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

Ahead of the T20 World Cup final, the Indian cricket team is leaving no stone unturned, from changing hotels due to perceived bad luck to considering a red soil pitch and planning a grand entertainment show featuring Ricky Martin.

Santner's Spin Army Awaits Brook as NZ Eye Semi-Final Berth

Santner's Spin Army Awaits Brook as NZ Eye Semi-Final Berth

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

New Zealand, led by Mitchell Santner, look to seal a T20 World Cup semi-final berth as their spin attack prepares to challenge Harry Brook's England in a crucial Super Eight clash in Colombo.

Tata Sons Delays Decision on Chandrasekaran's Third Term

Tata Sons Delays Decision on Chandrasekaran's Third Term

Rediff.com24 Feb 2026

The Tata Sons board has deferred a decision on the re-appointment of Natarajan Chandrasekaran as Chairman, signaling potential differences within the group. Concerns were raised about losses in certain group companies and the listing of Tata Sons.

Carlos Alcaraz's One Big Goal For 2026

Carlos Alcaraz's One Big Goal For 2026

Rediff.com16 Jan 2026

Carlos Alcaraz said winning the Australian Open to complete the career Grand Slam is the main goal of his season.

Aamir Kaleem: Oldest player in T20 World Cup history

Aamir Kaleem: Oldest player in T20 World Cup history

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

Oman's Aamir Kaleem has become the oldest player to feature in a Twenty20 World Cup, surpassing Ryan Campbell's record. Despite the milestone, Kaleem remains focused on contributing to his team's success and advocating for more opportunities for associate nations to compete against full-member teams.

Court Raises Concerns Over Prolonged Incarceration Under PMLA

Court Raises Concerns Over Prolonged Incarceration Under PMLA

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

A special court in Delhi has raised concerns about the use of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) leading to prolonged incarceration based on provisional allegations, emphasizing the importance of upholding individual liberty and the rule of law.

Elavenil Valarivan wins women's 10m air rifle gold at Asian Championship

Elavenil Valarivan wins women's 10m air rifle gold at Asian Championship

Rediff.com7 Feb 2026

Olympian Elavenil Valarivan held her nerve to fend off a strong challenge from Japan's Misaki Nobata and clinch the women's 10m air rifle gold at the Asian Shooting Championship.

Kohli Smashes Tendulkar Record, Rewrites History

Kohli Smashes Tendulkar Record, Rewrites History

Rediff.com11 Jan 2026

Virat Kohli once again etched his name deeper into cricketing history, becoming the fastest player to reach 28,000 international runs during the first ODI against New Zealand in Vadodara on Sunday.

PIX: How India's Under-19 World champs celebrated!

PIX: How India's Under-19 World champs celebrated!

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

India's skipper Ayush Mhatre said his team wanted to carry the legacy of Rohit Sharma and Harmanpreet Kaur after winning the 2026 ICC Under 19 World Cup in Harare on Friday.

2026 Aus Open: Two sets down, Djokovic saved by Musetti injury

2026 Aus Open: Two sets down, Djokovic saved by Musetti injury

Rediff.com28 Jan 2026

Novak Djokovic's quest for a record Grand Slam title continued in dramatic circumstances after fifth seed Lorenzo Musetti quit their Australian Open quarter-final match with an injury after taking a two-set lead at Melbourne Park on Wednesday.

Virat Kohli: Eternal King Of Run Chases!

Virat Kohli: Eternal King Of Run Chases!

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

Virat Kohli has now amassed 1,091 runs in 300-plus successful chases in ODIs, averaging 121.22 with a strike rate of 125.25, including seven hundreds and two fifties.

Alcaraz begins career Grand Slam bid in grand fashion

Alcaraz begins career Grand Slam bid in grand fashion

Rediff.com18 Jan 2026

Alcaraz swats aside Walton as career Grand Slam bid begins in Melbourne

Djokovic-Alcaraz face-off as history beckons at Aus Open final!!

Djokovic-Alcaraz face-off as history beckons at Aus Open final!!

Rediff.com31 Jan 2026

Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz clash in the Australian Open final with history on the line as Djokovic chases a record 25th Slam and Alcaraz eyes a career Grand Slam.

Can Carlos Alcaraz Conquer Melbourne Park?

Can Carlos Alcaraz Conquer Melbourne Park?

Rediff.com13 Jan 2026

World number one Carlos Alcaraz arrives in Melbourne with only one mission in mind -- claim a first Australian Open title to become the youngest man to complete the career Grand Slam.

Gill eclipses Gavaskar's long-standing record!

Gill eclipses Gavaskar's long-standing record!

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

Firmly establishing his credentials in the longest format of the game, India skipper Shubman Gill on Thursday reached a significant milestone, surpassing the legendary Sunil Gavaskar's 47-year-old record for most runs by an Indian captain in a Test series.

Injury-riddled Asiad winner Jinson Johnson hangs up his spikes

Injury-riddled Asiad winner Jinson Johnson hangs up his spikes

Rediff.com7 Jan 2026

During the 2018 Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast, Australia, Johnson broke Bahadur Prasad's 23-year-old 1500m national record with a time of 3 minute 37.86 seconds though he finished fifth in the final.

Mitchell slams century as New Zealand down India to level series

Mitchell slams century as New Zealand down India to level series

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

K L Rahul's unbeaten ton was eclipsed by Daryl Mitchell's splendid 131 not out as New Zealand levelled the three-match series 1-1 with a seven-wicket win in the second ODI.

Shock split: Alcaraz ends long partnership with Ferrero

Shock split: Alcaraz ends long partnership with Ferrero

Rediff.com17 Dec 2025

World tennis number one Carlos Alcaraz has split with his coach Juan Carlos Ferrero, they said on Wednesday, ending a seven-year partnership that delivered 24 titles including six Grand Slam crowns.

FPIs withdraw Rs 17,955 cr from Indian equities so far in Dec

FPIs withdraw Rs 17,955 cr from Indian equities so far in Dec

Rediff.com14 Dec 2025

Foreign investors pulled out Rs 17,955 crore (Rs 2 billion) from Indian equities in the first two weeks of this month, taking the total outflow to Rs 1.6 lakh crore (Rs 18.4 billion) in 2025.' This sharp withdrawal follows a net outflow of Rs 3,765 crore in November, extending the pressure on domestic equity markets.

Total Solar Eclipse: Breathtaking Scenes

Total Solar Eclipse: Breathtaking Scenes

Rediff.com9 Apr 2024

On Monday, April 8, 2024, millions across parts of Mexico, Canada and the United States watched the rare total solar eclipse.

Boxing Day Test Mayhem: 20 Wickets Fall on Day 1

Boxing Day Test Mayhem: 20 Wickets Fall on Day 1

Rediff.com26 Dec 2025

Australia finished marginally on top at the end of a chaotic opening day of the fourth Ashes Test after an extraordinary 20 wickets fell in front of a record crowd at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday.

Day after Khalid bail order, SC says against long pretrial jail

Day after Khalid bail order, SC says against long pretrial jail

Rediff.com7 Jan 2026

The Supreme Court granted bail to Arvind Dham in a money laundering case, emphasizing that prolonged incarceration without trial violates the right to a speedy trial under Article 21 of the Constitution.

Thousands witness rare Blood Moon across India

Thousands witness rare Blood Moon across India

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

The excitement swept across India on Sunday night as thousands of people gathered in different cities to witness the much-awaited Total Lunar Eclipse, popularly known as the Blood Moon.

Vijay Hazare: Padikkal outshines Kishan with huge ton

Vijay Hazare: Padikkal outshines Kishan with huge ton

Rediff.com24 Dec 2025

Magical Paddikal overshadows maverick Kishan to hand Karnataka 5-wicket win over Jharkhand

Why 2025 Became a Defining Year for Women's Sport

Why 2025 Became a Defining Year for Women's Sport

Rediff.com22 Dec 2025

A deafening roar at Twickenham capped a 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup that smashed attendance records, while India's first Women's Cricket World Cup triumph sparked nationwide celebrations.

Comeback Kings! Rohit, Kohli slam centuries in Vijay Hazare Trophy

Comeback Kings! Rohit, Kohli slam centuries in Vijay Hazare Trophy

Rediff.com25 Dec 2025

Senior pros Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli made a grand comeback to the Vijay Hazare Trophy, smashing centuries on the opening day of the one-day tournament on Wednesday.

Belligerent Brook Rewrites Record Books

Belligerent Brook Rewrites Record Books

Rediff.com26 Oct 2025

England captain Harry Brook smashes records with blistering 135 against New Zealand

Suryavanshi storm hits SMAT, becomes youngest centurion

Suryavanshi storm hits SMAT, becomes youngest centurion

Rediff.com2 Dec 2025

Vaibhav Suryavanshi's record-breaking hundred highlight of morning leg in SMAT

Alcaraz and Sinner carve up the Slams in a gripping 2025

Alcaraz and Sinner carve up the Slams in a gripping 2025

Rediff.com19 Dec 2025

While off-court battles over pay and governance rumbled on, opportunities were scarce beyond the duopoly at the top of the men's game, leaving Djokovic to provide the year's standout moments for the chasing pack.

When the Moon Turned Red Over India

When the Moon Turned Red Over India

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

Glimpses of the Blood Moon as seen from Jaipur, Thiruvananthapuram, New Delhi and Guwahati.

IPO Secondary Sales Soar Toward Rs 1 Trn

IPO Secondary Sales Soar Toward Rs 1 Trn

Rediff.com20 Nov 2025

Market experts say India's IPO ecosystem has matured to support both primary and secondary issuance, rendering the mix less consequential.

HC rejects plea against 'Karthigai Deepam' lighting on TN hill

HC rejects plea against 'Karthigai Deepam' lighting on TN hill

Rediff.com5 Dec 2025

The division bench said that in the single judge's order dated December 1, 2025, the responsibility to carry out the work (lighting the lamp) was entrusted to the Thirupparankundram Arulmighu Subramania Swamy temple management.

Is India Standing Alone in 2025?

Is India Standing Alone in 2025?

Rediff.com22 Dec 2025

The 2025 US National Security Strategy marks a major pullback, with America turning backward and effectively allowing China greater dominance in Asia. while long-time partners like India are left to face an increasingly unstable global order largely on their own, observes Rajeev Srinivasan.

PIX: Masterly Markram helps SA ace steep chase vs India

PIX: Masterly Markram helps SA ace steep chase vs India

Rediff.com3 Dec 2025

Virat Kohli, Ruturaj Gaikwad hundreds help India set 359-run target in second ODI

Djokovic wins 101st title, withdraws from ATP Finals

Djokovic wins 101st title, withdraws from ATP Finals

Rediff.com9 Nov 2025

The 38-year-old said he had been dealing with the injury throughout the tournament in Athens.

North America goes into raptures over full solar eclipse

North America goes into raptures over full solar eclipse

Rediff.com9 Apr 2024

The total solar eclipse of 2024 was a historic celestial event because it won't be visible across the contiguous US again until August 2044 and an annular eclipse -- which happens when the Moon can't completely blocks the Sun-- won't appear across this part of the world again until 2046.

'God's Plan': Sensational Shafali scripts history!

'God's Plan': Sensational Shafali scripts history!

Rediff.com2 Nov 2025

Shafali Verma scripted a new record to her name as the opener blasted the highest score by an Indian batter in the Women's World Cup final.