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Can These 15 Win The Asia Cup?

Can These 15 Win The Asia Cup?

Rediff.com19 Aug 2025

Shubman Gill and Jasprit Bumrah returned to India's T20 squad for next month's Asia Cup, but IPL star performers Shreyas Iyer and Yashasvi Jaiswal missed out.

'I picked that from Pant': Deepti on one-handed six

'I picked that from Pant': Deepti on one-handed six

Rediff.com17 Jul 2025

Deepti Sharma revealed that her stunning one-handed slog sweep which went for a six off England pacer Lauren Bell is a shot she has learnt from Rishabh Pant.

Rahul's century leads India A's strong showing on Day 1

Rahul's century leads India A's strong showing on Day 1

Rediff.com7 Jun 2025

K L Rahul gained the requisite confidence and much-needed game time ahead of the upcoming five-Test series with a classy hundred for India A against a quality England Lions attack.

Rashid Khan Reveals Reason Behind IPL Flop Show!

Rashid Khan Reveals Reason Behind IPL Flop Show!

Rediff.com9 Aug 2025

Rashid Khan opens up on rehab mistakes, how a break helped him rediscover his best following back surgery.

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".

'Jaiswal Is A Good Player, But...'

'Jaiswal Is A Good Player, But...'

Rediff.com1 Aug 2025

'There's a bit of uncertainty and maybe a lack of confidence creeping into Jaiswal's game.'

'Gill's Aggression Brought Out Best Of England'

'Gill's Aggression Brought Out Best Of England'

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

Former England all-rounder Moeen Ali sees shades of Virat Kohli in Shubman Gill's aggressive on-field demeanour, but feels the India batter's approach during the Lord's Test may have triggered a stronger response from the hosts.

Will Pant play at Manchester? Gill provides update

Will Pant play at Manchester? Gill provides update

Rediff.com14 Jul 2025

No major injury for Rishabh, he should be fine for Manchester Test: Gill

How Army Is Preparing For Future Wars

How Army Is Preparing For Future Wars

Rediff.com28 Aug 2025

The Indian Army's broader reorganisation is inevitable as India's military doctrine adapts to the demands of the modern battlefield.

New LAC Road Revives Memories Of China's 1962 Push

New LAC Road Revives Memories Of China's 1962 Push

Rediff.com29 Aug 2025

At the end of the discussion, the older Monpa said that if today the Chinese were to come inside India, "I will fight and kill them", prudently adding, "if they are of my age, if they are younger soldiers, I will not be able to fight". The entire village had a good laugh.

Record Alert! Jadeja goes past Zaheer

Record Alert! Jadeja goes past Zaheer

Rediff.com10 Jul 2025

The most wickets by an Indian in international cricket are by spinner Anil Kumble, with 953 scalps at an average of 30.06, with best figures of 10/74, with 37 five-wicket hauls and eight ten-fers.

Flintoff's son part of Lions squad for India A series

Flintoff's son part of Lions squad for India A series

Rediff.com21 May 2025

Andrew Flintoff's 17-year-old son Rocky and fit-again pacer Chris Woakes were on Wednesday named in England Lions squad for the two four-day games against India A at home.

Cummins, Starc out! Australia unveil new T20 squad

Cummins, Starc out! Australia unveil new T20 squad

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

Mitch Owen has been rewarded for his fine form in his first five Twenty20 internationals by being named in both of Australia's squads for short-format series against South Africa in the far north of the country next month.

Growth: RBI Sees Too Many Uncertainties

Growth: RBI Sees Too Many Uncertainties

Rediff.com19 Aug 2025

For the time being, the RBI is done with the cuts. A cut in October, which many are still predicting, is not certain. Of course, if growth nosedives, the script will be different, expects Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

PIX: Jaiswal, Sudharsan Shine On Intriguing Day 1

PIX: Jaiswal, Sudharsan Shine On Intriguing Day 1

Rediff.com23 Jul 2025

Sai Sudharsan made the opportunity count in his comeback game with a fifty while Rishabh Pant suffered another injury as India played the old-fashioned way to reach 264 for four at stumps on Day 1 of the fourth Test in Manchester on Wednesday.

Tendulkar remembers 'warm-hearted Dilip bhai'

Tendulkar remembers 'warm-hearted Dilip bhai'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2025

Former wicketkeeper-batter Farokh Engineer also mourned the loss of his "dear friend".

Macau Open: Lakshya, Ayush, Tharun sail into Round 2

Macau Open: Lakshya, Ayush, Tharun sail into Round 2

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

Indian shuttlers Lakshya Sen, Ayush Shetty, and Tharun Mannepalli progressed to the second round of the men's singles competition at the Macau Open Super 300 badminton tournament after registering fine wins on Wednesday.

'Kohli's selection to Team India raised many eyebrows'

'Kohli's selection to Team India raised many eyebrows'

Rediff.com12 May 2025

Some people criticised Kohli's selection in 2008, they are forgotten now: Jagdale

Beyond Bumrah: New Indian Pace Heroes Emerge in England

Beyond Bumrah: New Indian Pace Heroes Emerge in England

Rediff.com9 Aug 2025

Siraj, Krishna, Akash Shine as India's Pace Future Takes Shape

Twitter blocks 8,000 accounts in India after govt order

Twitter blocks 8,000 accounts in India after govt order

Rediff.com9 May 2025

Social media platform X (formerly Twitter) has announced that it has blocked over 8,000 accounts in India following executive orders from the government. The platform says it disagrees with the orders, which include demands to block access to accounts belonging to international news organizations and prominent X users. X claims that in many cases, the government has not specified which posts from an account have violated India's local laws, nor provided evidence to justify the account blocks. Despite its disagreement, X has begun the process of blocking the specified accounts in India to comply with the orders. The platform also expresses concerns about transparency and accountability in the government's decision-making process and is exploring legal options to challenge the orders.

Ajith Kumar crashes in Italy

Ajith Kumar crashes in Italy

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

Superstar Ajith Kumar crashes during GT4 European Series race

Tata Sons chief apologises for Air India crash, says AI171 had clean record

Tata Sons chief apologises for Air India crash, says AI171 had clean record

Rediff.com18 Jun 2025

When specifically asked about the reason for the crash and whether Air India is privy to any preliminary findings, Chandrasekaran said, "One would have to wait for the probe to conclude."

'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.

Jadeja's English summer: A tale of records and resolve

Jadeja's English summer: A tale of records and resolve

Rediff.com11 Aug 2025

Ravindra Jadeja continued his renaissance as a batter, delivering his best-ever outing during the recent Test series in England and joining a list of legends

Deal I'm most proud of...: Trump repeats India-Pak truce claim

Deal I'm most proud of...: Trump repeats India-Pak truce claim

Rediff.com31 May 2025

Trump said that leaders in India and Pakistan are "great leaders" and "they understood, and they agreed, and that all stopped".

Pharma Inc hopes for fair deal as Donald Trump announces 25% tariffs

Pharma Inc hopes for fair deal as Donald Trump announces 25% tariffs

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

India's pharmaceuticals and medical devices industries are still hopeful that trade negotiations with the US could cut a fairer deal for both sides, after President Donald Trump announced a 25 per cent tariff rate on India on a social networking platform without divulging the finer details.

'Gill doesn't look confused as a captain'

'Gill doesn't look confused as a captain'

Rediff.com24 Jul 2025

Shubman Gill had fired a verbal salvo at Zak Crawley during the Lord's Test after he and his opening partner Ben Duckett arrived 90 seconds late to the crease.

ICC Rankings: Abhishek Topples Head, Jadeja's Reign On

ICC Rankings: Abhishek Topples Head, Jadeja's Reign On

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

Jadeja consolidates as world No 1 Test all-rounder, Abhishek Sharma is top ranked T20I batter

Recipe: Mother-In-Law's Sambar

Recipe: Mother-In-Law's Sambar

Rediff.com7 Aug 2025

Does your mom or mother-in-law rustle up an exquisite sambar. Hemant Waje's does. Here is her recipe.

'I forgot about my sadness when he took 10 wickets'

'I forgot about my sadness when he took 10 wickets'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

Akash's mother, Laddooma Devi, expressed immense pride in her son's performance, calling it the realisation of a long-cherished dream.

Why Chase The Black Box?

Why Chase The Black Box?

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

Why not stream all the data in real time to multiple recipients? It would make the investigation of aviation incidents much easier and far more transparent, recommends Devangshu Datta.

Have you heard of double standards? Ashwin mocks Stokes

Have you heard of double standards? Ashwin mocks Stokes

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

Ashwin, speaking on his YouTube channel, lashed out at England's actions and Stokes' apparent frustration.

Kuldeep benched! Gavaskar says Gill may not be in charge

Kuldeep benched! Gavaskar says Gill may not be in charge

Rediff.com27 Jul 2025

Maybe Shubman Gill didn't want Shardul Thakur , wanted Kuldeep Yadav: Sunil Gavaskar questions captain's say in XI

Proteas give youngsters wings for T20I success

Proteas give youngsters wings for T20I success

Rediff.com2 Aug 2025

'I think we've seen on various stages around the world now that they are proper X-factor players and that they have taken to international cricket quite easily.'

I'm Going Back Someday To Sark

I'm Going Back Someday To Sark

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

The wee island in the English Channel, where the only motorised vehicles are tractors, is a place one can return to again and again, says Dilip D'Souza.

Australia will blank England 5-0 in Ashes, says McGrath

Australia will blank England 5-0 in Ashes, says McGrath

Rediff.com8 Aug 2025

Glenn McGrath said his prediction this time is based on how England were held to a 2-2 series draw by India in the recent Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy five-Test series.

Odisha Recipe: Shristi's Chhena Gaja

Odisha Recipe: Shristi's Chhena Gaja

Rediff.com1 Aug 2025

A soft, juicy mithai, totally delicious, that 'hails' from the eastern part of India, especially Odisha.

Shubman Gill era begins with stunning Oval victory

Shubman Gill era begins with stunning Oval victory

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

Gill, 25, was appointed captain in May following the retirement of two great Indian batsmen and leaders in Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma.

Will Pant Bat On Day 5? Batting Coach Drops Update

Will Pant Bat On Day 5? Batting Coach Drops Update

Rediff.com27 Jul 2025

Injured wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant will bat on day five of the fourth Test, said India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak on Saturday.

Why Sandeep Patil, Ravi Shastri Fell Out

Why Sandeep Patil, Ravi Shastri Fell Out

Rediff.com18 Aug 2025

'I wanted a player of his calibre to take on one of the strongest sides in the country.' 'However, he stuck to his guns, and we had an argument.'