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Shubman Gill dismisses pressure to prove himself in IPL 2026 after World Cup omission

Shubman Gill dismisses pressure to prove himself in IPL 2026 after World Cup omission

Rediff.com5 days ago

Shubman Gill asserts he has nothing to prove in the upcoming IPL season despite being dropped from the Indian T20 World Cup squad, citing his consistent performance and contributions to Gujarat Titans.

IPL 2026: 'I was just trying to enjoy': Connolly dazzles on debut

IPL 2026: 'I was just trying to enjoy': Connolly dazzles on debut

Rediff.com28 minutes ago

Cooper Connolly was named Player of the Match after an unbeaten 72 on debut powered Punjab Kings to a tense three-wicket win over Gujarat Titans in their IPL 2026 opener.

IPL 2026: No Change in Approach: Nehra Backs GT's Winning Formula

IPL 2026: No Change in Approach: Nehra Backs GT's Winning Formula

Rediff.com7 days ago

Ashish Nehra says Gujarat Titans will stick to their winning approach in IPL 2026, stressing a mindset of competing and winning ahead of their season opener.

WPL 2026: Gujarat Giants outclass Mumbai, seal Eliminator berth

WPL 2026: Gujarat Giants outclass Mumbai, seal Eliminator berth

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

Skipper Ashleigh Gardner and Georgia Wareham starred with bat and ball as Gujarat Giants finally broke their jinx against defending champions Mumbai Indians with an 11-run victory to seal a spot in the Women's Premier League Eliminator, in Vadodara, on Friday.

WPL: Clinical Gujarat Giants outplay UP Warriorz

WPL: Clinical Gujarat Giants outplay UP Warriorz

Rediff.com23 Jan 2026

Devine stars as Gujarat Giants beat UP Warriorz by 45 runs

IPL 2026: CSK Replace Nathan Ellis with Spencer Johnson

IPL 2026: CSK Replace Nathan Ellis with Spencer Johnson

Rediff.com4 days ago

CSK sign Spencer Johnson as replacement for injured Nathan Ellis ahead of IPL 2026, boosting pace attack but leaving death-over concerns.

IPL 2026: Ponting Confident of Improved PBKS Despite Reset

IPL 2026: Ponting Confident of Improved PBKS Despite Reset

Rediff.com1 days ago

Ricky Ponting says Punjab Kings must reset and start fresh in IPL 2026, backing a stronger squad ahead of their opener against Gujarat Titans.

Modi emerges longest-serving head of govt, surpassing Pawan Chamling

Modi emerges longest-serving head of govt, surpassing Pawan Chamling

Rediff.com22 Mar 2026

With 8,931 days in office as head of government covering his tenure as Gujarat Chief Minister and as Prime Minister, PM Modi has overtaken Chamling's record of 8,930 days.

Surat Fuel Racket: Two Arrested for Selling Substandard Diesel

Surat Fuel Racket: Two Arrested for Selling Substandard Diesel

Rediff.com4 days ago

Two individuals have been arrested in Surat for operating an illegal fuel outlet and selling low-quality diesel at reduced prices. Police seized a significant quantity of substandard diesel and vehicles, and are pursuing additional suspects involved in the operation.

Jharkhand Athletes Dominate Inaugural Khelo India Tribal Games

Jharkhand Athletes Dominate Inaugural Khelo India Tribal Games

Rediff.com5 hours ago

Jharkhand sprinters Shiv Kumar Soren and Prithvi Oraon emerged as the fastest athletes at the inaugural Khelo India Tribal Games, while hosts Chhattisgarh secured medals in shot put and discus throw.

'Focus on Process': Ponting Sets the Tone for Punjab Kings

'Focus on Process': Ponting Sets the Tone for Punjab Kings

Rediff.com7 days ago

Ricky Ponting urges Punjab Kings to trust their process and not fear mistakes as they begin IPL 2026 preparations ahead of their opener against Gujarat Titans.

IPL 2026: GT's Rahul Tewatia Gets Big Backing

IPL 2026: GT's Rahul Tewatia Gets Big Backing

Rediff.com7 days ago

Matthew Hayden will pass on his iconic Mongoose bat to Rahul Tewatia, recognising his power-hitting abilities.

WPL Eliminator: Delhi Capitals rout Gujarat Giants to storm into final

WPL Eliminator: Delhi Capitals rout Gujarat Giants to storm into final

Rediff.com4 Feb 2026

Delhi Capitals put up an all-round display to extend their remarkable consistency, storming into a fourth consecutive Women's Premier League final with a comprehensive seven-wicket win over Gujarat Giants in the Eliminator, in Vadodara, on Tuesday.

Ricky Ponting, Punjab Kings seek blessings ahead of IPL 2026

Ricky Ponting, Punjab Kings seek blessings ahead of IPL 2026

Rediff.com6 days ago

Head coach Ricky Ponting led from the front as the Kings held a puja at the New International Cricket Stadium in Mohali, seeking blessings ahead of the new season.

Who Took Most Wickets In An IPL Season?

Who Took Most Wickets In An IPL Season?

Rediff.com3 days ago

Recent seasons show balanced performances with Mohammed Shami, Yuzvendra Chahal, and Prasidh Krishna leading the wicket charts.

IPL 2026: Shubman Gill criticises Impact Player rule, says it diminishes skill

IPL 2026: Shubman Gill criticises Impact Player rule, says it diminishes skill

Rediff.com5 days ago

Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill has criticised the Impact Player rule in the IPL, joining other Indian cricketers in expressing concerns that it diminishes the skill aspect of the game.

Haryana Secures Top Spot at National Para Athletics Championships

Haryana Secures Top Spot at National Para Athletics Championships

Rediff.com21 Mar 2026

Haryana emerged as the top performer at the 24th National Para Athletics Championships, held in Bhubaneswar, India, securing an impressive 95 medals. Tamil Nadu and Gujarat followed in second and third place respectively.

MP Police Suspended Over Alleged Rs 20 Lakh Hush Money Deal

MP Police Suspended Over Alleged Rs 20 Lakh Hush Money Deal

Rediff.com22 Mar 2026

Four Madhya Pradesh police officers have been suspended for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 20 lakh from a businessman in exchange for releasing Rs 1 crore found in his vehicle.

IPL 2026: Buttler reveals how he balances IPL and England cricket

IPL 2026: Buttler reveals how he balances IPL and England cricket

Rediff.com3 days ago

England's Jos Buttler discusses the challenges of balancing franchise cricket with international duties, the importance of saying 'no', and managing external pressures as a professional cricketer.

Ahmedabad Man Held for Murdering Sleeping Youth in Revenge Killing

Ahmedabad Man Held for Murdering Sleeping Youth in Revenge Killing

Rediff.com6 days ago

A 28-year-old man has been arrested in Ahmedabad for allegedly murdering a youth in his sleep, suspecting him of killing his brother. The accused confessed to the crime, citing revenge as the motive.

Mephedrone Drug Manufacturing Unit Exposed in UP, Two Arrested

Mephedrone Drug Manufacturing Unit Exposed in UP, Two Arrested

Rediff.com18 Mar 2026

The Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) has dismantled a mephedrone manufacturing unit in Uttar Pradesh's Ambedkar Nagar district, arresting two individuals and seizing significant quantities of drugs and precursor chemicals.

WPL 2026: Champions Mumbai Indians take on Gujarat Giants in must-win clash

WPL 2026: Champions Mumbai Indians take on Gujarat Giants in must-win clash

Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

Mumbai Indians will inch closer to play-offs if they beat Gujarat Giants in their final league game of WPL 2026.

Gujarat ATS nabs 'lone wolf' planning Prophet insult killings

Gujarat ATS nabs 'lone wolf' planning Prophet insult killings

Rediff.com27 Jan 2026

The Gujarat ATS has arrested a 22-year-old tailor, Faizan Shaikh, accused of being highly radicalized and planning targeted killings in Uttar Pradesh for perceived insults to Prophet Muhammad. He allegedly operated as a 'lone wolf' and had connections to terror groups like Jaish-e-Mohammed and Al Qaeda.

Which States Have High LPG Consumption?

Which States Have High LPG Consumption?

Rediff.com7 days ago

India is home to more than 33 crore LPG users, yet consumption habits differ sharply from one region to the next. In metropolitan hubs such as Delhi, cooking gas is used far more frequently. In contrast, families in predominantly rural states like Bihar and Uttar Pradesh tend to make a cylinder last close to two months, as per PPAC estimates for 2025-26.

Draw confidence from last season's strong showing, Ponting urges Punjab Kings players

Draw confidence from last season's strong showing, Ponting urges Punjab Kings players

Rediff.com23 Mar 2026

Head coach Ricky Ponting has called on Punjab Kings players to focus on physical, technical, and mental readiness ahead of the new IPL season, drawing on the team's strong performance last year.

IPL 2026 kickoff: Vintage Kohli, young Sooryavanshi headline mega show

IPL 2026 kickoff: Vintage Kohli, young Sooryavanshi headline mega show

Rediff.com5 days ago

The 19th edition of the Indian Premier League gets underway in Bengaluru on Saturday, a touch lighter on overseas firepower but buoyed by a confirmation of its robust financial health this week.

Check Out IPL 2026 Schedule

Check Out IPL 2026 Schedule

Rediff.com17 Mar 2026

The Board of Control for Cricket in India announced the schedule for the first 20 games to be played from March 28 to April 12, 2026.

Ranchi Gears Up For Hockey India Sub Junior Women's National Championship

Ranchi Gears Up For Hockey India Sub Junior Women's National Championship

Rediff.com10 hours ago

The 16th Hockey India Sub Junior Women's National Championship is set to commence in Ranchi, featuring 29 teams competing across three divisions in a promotion and relegation format.

Pujara: IPL 2026 perfect for Gill to showcase 150+ strike rate

Pujara: IPL 2026 perfect for Gill to showcase 150+ strike rate

Rediff.com21 Mar 2026

Cheteshwar Pujara says Shubman Gill can use his T20 World Cup snub as motivation and regain India's T20 spot with a strong IPL 2026.

Refreshed Buttler ready to bounce back in IPL after T20 WC struggles

Refreshed Buttler ready to bounce back in IPL after T20 WC struggles

Rediff.com19 Mar 2026

Jos Buttler, who travels to India this week to join Gujarat Titans ahead of the new Indian Premier League season, which begins on March 28, hopes to return to the England side despite a poor T20 World Cup, backing the team's leadership and targeting the India series.

IPL 2026: 15-Year-Old Sooryavanshi Shines as Rajasthan Royals Hammer CSK

IPL 2026: 15-Year-Old Sooryavanshi Shines as Rajasthan Royals Hammer CSK

Rediff.com23 hours ago

15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashes a 15-ball fifty and other sensational stats as Rajasthan Royals crush CSK by eight wickets in their IPL 2026 opener.

Trinamool Congress Counters Amit Shah's Allegations, Accuses BJP of Polarisation

Trinamool Congress Counters Amit Shah's Allegations, Accuses BJP of Polarisation

Rediff.com3 days ago

The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has launched a strong rebuttal against Union Home Minister Amit Shah's 'chargesheet' on the West Bengal government, accusing the BJP of attempting to polarise the state ahead of elections and failing to address critical issues such as violence in Manipur and women's safety in BJP-ruled states.

Rinku Singh lands key role in UP government setup

Rinku Singh lands key role in UP government setup

Rediff.com6 days ago

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has appointed cricketer Rinku Singh as a Regional Sports Officer, recognising his achievements in cricket, including his IPL success and contributions to the Indian national team.

West Bengal Leads the Pack at Sub-Junior Table Tennis Championships

West Bengal Leads the Pack at Sub-Junior Table Tennis Championships

Rediff.com22 Mar 2026

The 87th Inter-State Sub-Junior and Cadet National Table Tennis Championships begin in Gandhidham, with 32 teams competing for the boys U-15 title. West Bengal enters as the favourite, while other states like Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra are expected to challenge.

IPL 2026: Jaiswal-Sooryavanshi Ready to Roar!

IPL 2026: Jaiswal-Sooryavanshi Ready to Roar!

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

A look at the burgeoning partnership between Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in the IPL, highlighting their contrasting styles and potential for future success.

IPL 2026: Bangar maps GT's ideal XI; big role for Sundar

IPL 2026: Bangar maps GT's ideal XI; big role for Sundar

Rediff.com21 Mar 2026

Sanjay Bangar explains how Gujarat Titans can balance their XI for IPL 2026, backing Washington Sundar's batting role and suggesting key overseas combinations.

IPL 2026: RR star Sooryavanshi's Batting Mantra: 'If I can hit a six, why take a single?'

IPL 2026: RR star Sooryavanshi's Batting Mantra: 'If I can hit a six, why take a single?'

Rediff.com1 days ago

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi returns for his second IPL season with the Rajasthan Royals, aiming to dismantle bowlers and dominate the Powerplay.

Gujarat Titans' noble initiative to get kids away from gadgets!

Gujarat Titans' noble initiative to get kids away from gadgets!

Rediff.com15 Jan 2026

GT to take Junior Titans grassroots programme across Gujarat for third year

Khelo India Tribal Games: Jharkhand, Himachal Pradesh, and Mizoram Secure Golds

Khelo India Tribal Games: Jharkhand, Himachal Pradesh, and Mizoram Secure Golds

Rediff.com2 days ago

Jharkhand, Himachal Pradesh, and Mizoram secured multiple gold medals at the Khelo India Tribal Games, with wrestling and weightlifting events taking centre stage.

Shaun To Sai: The Lead IPL Batters

Shaun To Sai: The Lead IPL Batters

Rediff.com5 days ago

Virat Kohli scored a record 973 runs in 16 matches at an average of 81.08 in the 2016 season, which is the highest by any batsman in IPL history.