News for 'Fantastic Four'

'To see five Tests go five days is pretty unique'

'To see five Tests go five days is pretty unique'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

Australia Test wicketkeeper Alex Carey termed India's thrilling win over England in the fifth Test as 'spectacular'.

How 'fantastic' Bumrah has taken the pitch out of equation

How 'fantastic' Bumrah has taken the pitch out of equation

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

With his unconventional action, toe-crushing yorkers and disconcerting pace, India's Jasprit Bumrah has taken the pitch out of equation on his way to acquiring legendary status, says fast-bowling great Dale Steyn.

Young Indian star joins county side Hampshire

Young Indian star joins county side Hampshire

Rediff.com18 Jun 2025

Young India batter Tilak Varma has signed with Hampshire to play four matches in the ongoing Rothesay County Championship between June 22 and August 1.

'People Know Gandhi As Villain Or Hero'

'People Know Gandhi As Villain Or Hero'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

'They are clueless about the man on the currency notes.' 'They have been fed with WhatsApp forwards, so either Gandhi is vilified or deified. There's nothing in between.'

SOLD OUT! India's Oct-Nov tour has CA coffers ringing

SOLD OUT! India's Oct-Nov tour has CA coffers ringing

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

Tickets for Sydney ODI, Canberra T20I of India's white-ball tour of Australia sold out: CA

There is a method to his madness: Root on Brook's ton

There is a method to his madness: Root on Brook's ton

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

Root said that it is amazing being a "second fiddle" to Brook and watching his fine shotmaking from the "best seat in the house".

Lokah Review: Intriguing!

Lokah Review: Intriguing!

Rediff.com1 Sep 2025

The Kalyani Priyadarshan starrer is the kind of incentive superhero origin story that can alter the way such films are made in Malayalam cinema, feels Arjun Menon.

PIX: Manchester City, Spurs open season with big wins

PIX: Manchester City, Spurs open season with big wins

Rediff.com17 Aug 2025

A summary of Saturday's action in the Premier League.

'Kuldeep should've played 2-3 Tests'

'Kuldeep should've played 2-3 Tests'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

Former captain Sourav Ganguly on Thursday said India may have missed a trick by not playing Kuldeep Yadav at Lord's and Manchester, as quality spinners come to the fore on the last two days of a Test match.

PIX: England roar back to set up thrilling finale at Lord's

PIX: England roar back to set up thrilling finale at Lord's

Rediff.com14 Jul 2025

Fired-up England reduced India to 58/4 chasing 193 for victory in a highly-charged final session on day four on Sunday as a gripping third Test at Lord's.

'We're not champions yet': Flick's post-parade warning

'We're not champions yet': Flick's post-parade warning

Rediff.com17 May 2025

Barcelona players celebrated the club's 28th LaLiga title with thousands of fans in an open-bus victory parade on Friday, but coach Hansi Flick was quick to remind them that the season was not over.

With a little luck and self belief, ice-cool Starc does it for DC

With a little luck and self belief, ice-cool Starc does it for DC

Rediff.com17 Apr 2025

'Just backed my execution, running with a clear plan. Sometimes it comes off, a bit of luck goes a long way.'

What's expected from the pitch in opening Headingley Test?

What's expected from the pitch in opening Headingley Test?

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

Four days before the opening Test, Leeds chief curator Richard Robinson and his crew were seen working on the lush green strip of Headingley, which held moisture, to offer a good battle between the bat and ball.

'No Virat, No Rohit, But England Won't Have It Easy'

'No Virat, No Rohit, But England Won't Have It Easy'

Rediff.com20 Jun 2025

England skipper Ben Stokes on Thursday said the hosts don't think the absence of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and R Ashwin makes India any lesser side as their "ginormous" talent pool is enough to fill the void.

SEE: Warm hugs as Shuks, 3 others enter space station

SEE: Warm hugs as Shuks, 3 others enter space station

Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

India's Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla and three other astronauts on Thursday reached the International Space Station as the Dragon spacecraft docked with the orbital laboratory.

'The Indian team is in good hands'

'The Indian team is in good hands'

Rediff.com3 Aug 2025

'The captain's an outstanding player. I think his technique is superb. His concentration and his temperament over this series has been brilliant.'

India Needs More Minds Like Suhas & Anjan

India Needs More Minds Like Suhas & Anjan

Rediff.com10 Jul 2025

These are 'hidden champions' of strategic research and innovation. They are worthy of emulation within Indian industry, and maybe even a Padma!, notes R Gopalakrishnan.

Seville Edges Olympic Champ Lyles For 100m Title

Seville Edges Olympic Champ Lyles For 100m Title

Rediff.com19 Jul 2025

Oblique Seville left Olympic champion Noah Lyles chewing his dust on Saturday as the Jamaican blasted out of the blocks and kept the hammer down to win the London Diamond League 100 metres in a hot 9.86 seconds.

'100 percent we can win this game'

'100 percent we can win this game'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2025

'I just think we'll find another way to do it.'

'He Took Charge, Sent a Message'

'He Took Charge, Sent a Message'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

Former England batter Jonathan Trott impressed by India skipper's Gill's poise on Day 1 of 2nd Test.

Who Can Be India's Best Test No. 3? Pujara Names Two

Who Can Be India's Best Test No. 3? Pujara Names Two

Rediff.com28 Aug 2025

Having bid adieu to his stellar Test career a content man, Indian Test batting great Cheteshwar Pujara wouldn't mind a coaching stint or a role at the BCCI's Centre of Excellence in the next stage of his cricketing journey.

Why Bumrah Is Being Hounded

Why Bumrah Is Being Hounded

Rediff.com11 Aug 2025

The matter of Bumrah's availability for the series should have been a highly-guarded secret. That it was bandied about all through suggests the matter was deliberately placed in the public domain. This has become the basis of the hounding of Bumrah, by some former players and fans, asserts Rohit Mahajan.

When Gujarati Muslims Dominated Bombay Politics

When Gujarati Muslims Dominated Bombay Politics

Rediff.com26 Aug 2025

'They wanted the city to be a great business hub. They didn't like the fact that taxes collected in Bombay would go outside the city.'

'Fantastic Talent' Mr Reliable comes to England's rescue once again

'Fantastic Talent' Mr Reliable comes to England's rescue once again

Rediff.com17 Jun 2023

As a traditional innings by Joe Root turned it around for England, Jonny Bairstow lauded his 'talented' teammate following Day 1's play.

Move over Pant? Jurel's red-ball rise can't be ignored

Move over Pant? Jurel's red-ball rise can't be ignored

Rediff.com18 Jun 2025

Jurel has produced a solid body of work in first-class and Test cricket alike, even though he displayed a completely different avatar for the Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) as a finisher since his debut in 2023.

The Future Belongs To Thinkers And Communicators

The Future Belongs To Thinkers And Communicators

Rediff.com29 Jul 2025

'For 40 years, India valued only technical skills. IITs, coding -- that became everything.' 'Soft skills were sidelined. But those are the skills that will keep you employable now, not technical skills.'

Post RoKo, India's Young Turks Put Batting Worries To Rest

Post RoKo, India's Young Turks Put Batting Worries To Rest

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

'Most of the batters performed. I would say that is a very good sign going forward. Apart from this you have got three quality batters who are not even part of the squad -- Shreyas (Iyer), Sarfaraz (Khan) and (Devdutt) Padikkal.'

Why is Yashasvi Jaiswal dropping catches?

Why is Yashasvi Jaiswal dropping catches?

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

Yashasvi Jaiswal entered the first Test against England at Headingley with a sparkling century. He exited it under intense scrutiny - not for his batting, but for a torrid time in the slip cordon.

Batting and dancing with Virat was fantastic: Gayle

Batting and dancing with Virat was fantastic: Gayle

Rediff.com26 Mar 2023

Chris Gayle praised Indian batting maestro Virat Kohli for his work ethic and passion

Joe Root eyes Tendulkar's record and Ashes glory

Joe Root eyes Tendulkar's record and Ashes glory

Rediff.com18 Jun 2025

Joe Root gears up for an action-packed year of Test cricket featuring home series against India and an away Ashes series against Australia

Extremely fortunate: Astronaut Shukla ahead of June 10 ISS mission

Extremely fortunate: Astronaut Shukla ahead of June 10 ISS mission

Rediff.com8 Jun 2025

Shukla, who goes by the nickname "Shux", will be the second Indian to travel to space, 41 years after his idol Rakesh Sharma undertook a spaceflight in 1984 onboard erstwhile Soviet Union's Soyuz spacecraft for an eight-day stay in orbit.

Why India Should Not Worry About Trump

Why India Should Not Worry About Trump

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

Trump's method are more destabilising than his policy. So, a good idea these couple of years is to sip Kool-Aid, and savour the joys of Trumplomacy, asserts Shekhar Gupta.

His form is fantastic, let a few IPL matches go: Ganguly on Pant's T20 WC selection

His form is fantastic, let a few IPL matches go: Ganguly on Pant's T20 WC selection

Rediff.com6 Apr 2024

Former India skipper Sourav Ganguly said on Saturday that Rishabh Pant is "fully fit" but added that the wicketkeeper-batter should be given some more time to prepare himself for India team selection for the upcoming T20 World Cup in the West Indies and USA.

BYD's Latest EV Makes a Splash in Mumbai

BYD's Latest EV Makes a Splash in Mumbai

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

The BYD Sealion 7 offers instant, exhilarating power, effortlessly pinning you to your seat with a 0-100 km/h sprint in just 4.5 seconds -- a performance proudly showcased on its rear badging.

CSK 'won't panic' despite early exit from IPL 2025: Hussey

CSK 'won't panic' despite early exit from IPL 2025: Hussey

Rediff.com2 May 2025

Batting coach Mike Hussey asserted that Chennai Super Kings have not slipped into panic mode despite being ruled out of the IPL 2025 play-off race.

World Boxing Cup: Hitesh brings home gold!

World Boxing Cup: Hitesh brings home gold!

Rediff.com6 Apr 2025

Hitesh credited the 10-day preparatory camp in Brazil for India's decent run in the tournament.

Lighter, freer, and... Buttler opens up on IPL turnaround

Lighter, freer, and... Buttler opens up on IPL turnaround

Rediff.com4 Apr 2025

Jos Buttler, relieved after stepping down as England captain, is thriving in the Indian Premier League (IPL) with Gujarat Titans.

Shuks eyes Gaganyaan after historic ISS mission

Shuks eyes Gaganyaan after historic ISS mission

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla returns to Earth after an 18-day mission aboard the International Space Station, marking a significant milestone for India's space program and carrying out crucial scientific experiments.

Cummins 'proud' to join 300 club, but wants plenty more

Cummins 'proud' to join 300 club, but wants plenty more

Rediff.com13 Jun 2025

Pat Cummins is the eighth Australian to join the 300 club, no mean feat for any bowler but particularly one who he had to wait more than five years for his second Test appearance after a spate of injuries.

3 Centuries! England Pummel Zimbabwe On Day 1

3 Centuries! England Pummel Zimbabwe On Day 1

Rediff.com22 May 2025

Ben Duckett, Zak Crawley and Ollie Pope scored centuries to take England to a massive 498/3 at the close on the first day of their one-off Test against Zimbabwe.