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Indian cricket legend Neetu David joins ICC Hall of Fame

Indian cricket legend Neetu David joins ICC Hall of Fame

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

David, the current chairman of selectors for Indian women's team, enters the ICC Hall of Fame a year after the induction of former captain Diana Edulji.

PIX: Kamran Ghulam rescues Pakistan after early collapse

PIX: Kamran Ghulam rescues Pakistan after early collapse

Rediff.com15 Oct 2024

IMAGES from Day 1 of the 2nd Test played between Pakistan and England in Multan on Tuesday.

Sarfaraz vs Rahul: Who will get the selectors' nod for B'desh Test?

Sarfaraz vs Rahul: Who will get the selectors' nod for B'desh Test?

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

For the team management, it is a choice between a younger man's (Sarfaraz) flamboyance and fearlessness versus a seasoned campaigner who has been a Test captain and is part of the national set-up for a decade now.

Rishabh Pant bowls in surprise cameo

Rishabh Pant bowls in surprise cameo

Rediff.com18 Aug 2024

Rishabh Pant took to the bowling crease during the Delhi Premier League.

Perform or perish for Samson as India eye T20 series sweep

Perform or perish for Samson as India eye T20 series sweep

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

Playing as the opener, Sanju Samson has made just 39 runs in the first two T20 Internationals against Bangladesh.

Tendulkar pays tribute to 'old foe' James Anderson

Tendulkar pays tribute to 'old foe' James Anderson

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

Legendary batter Sachin Tendulkar paid a heartfelt tribute to his 'old foe' James Anderson, calling it a "joy to watch" him bowl

Tilak Varma Channels SKY

Tilak Varma Channels SKY

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

Tilak Varma's impressive batting wasn't the only highlight of his innings against the Sunrisers Hyderabad.

Rohit Sharma ends Dhoni's reign

Rohit Sharma ends Dhoni's reign

Rediff.com6 Jun 2024

Rohit currently sits at fourth place in the overall list of captains with the most T20I wins.

How Test Stars Fared In Duleep Trophy

How Test Stars Fared In Duleep Trophy

Rediff.com7 Sep 2024

How the India Test regulars and discards fared over the first two days in the opening round matches of Duleep Trophy.

India A's BGT hopefuls face ultimate test in Australia

India A's BGT hopefuls face ultimate test in Australia

Rediff.com30 Oct 2024

The outings of Abhimanyu Easwaran, Nitish Kumar Reddy and Prasidh Krishna will be the primary focal points of India A's four-day match against their Australian counterparts

Spotted! Sunil Mittal At Wimbledon!

Spotted! Sunil Mittal At Wimbledon!

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

Also Spotted: Tom Cruise, Julia Roberts, Benedict Cumberbatch, Mark Rylance, Zendaya, Paul Mescal, Jamie Dornan...

Shubman Gill to captain new-look India in Zimbabwe T20Is

Shubman Gill to captain new-look India in Zimbabwe T20Is

Rediff.com24 Jun 2024

Youngsters Abhishek Sharma, Nitish Reddy and Riyan Parag got the nod after their impressive performances in IPL 2024 earlier this year.

Landour Longings

Landour Longings

Rediff.com1 Jan 2025

When in Landour, discovers Supriya Newar, one of the most important things to do and that too in large measures, is to do nothing at all.

Unburdened by captaincy, Cummins hits peak form

Unburdened by captaincy, Cummins hits peak form

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

Cummins is thriving in a lighter workload at the T20 World Cup, free from the pressures of T20 captaincy.

5th T20 PIX: Samson, Mukesh steer India to easy win over Zimbabwe

5th T20 PIX: Samson, Mukesh steer India to easy win over Zimbabwe

Rediff.com14 Jul 2024

Sanju Samson hit a fluent half-century and Mukesh Kumar took four wicket as India eased past Zimbabwe by 42 runs in the inconsequential fifth and final T20I.

Did Patidar Bat Better Than Kohli?

Did Patidar Bat Better Than Kohli?

Rediff.com26 Apr 2024

Rajat Patidar completely overshadowed senior team-mate Virat Kohli with a blistering display of power hitting.

I Wish I Had A Paid PR: Varun

I Wish I Had A Paid PR: Varun

Rediff.com25 Jun 2024

Varun Chakravarthy was the second highest wicket-taker in IPL 2024 with 21 wickets in 15 games as he played a major role in KKR's title triumph.

Is This India's Team For The Perth Test?

Is This India's Team For The Perth Test?

Rediff.com16 Nov 2024

'There will be a lot of spice to the contest -- there is a reason India is the only team other than England against whom Australia is keen to play a five Test series.' 'I'll watch, as I suspect most fans will -- but this one time, I'll watch with considerable trepidation and, from a fan's point of view, with the hope that the team finds its feet and that right quick,' notes the distinguished cricket commentator Prem Panicker.

'Rohit's leadership key to India's success'

'Rohit's leadership key to India's success'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2024

Rohit has earned laurels in white-ball cricket, and his impressive tally speaks volumes about his prowess in limited-over cricket.

Emotional Swapnil opens up on 'warm' relationship with Kohli

Emotional Swapnil opens up on 'warm' relationship with Kohli

Rediff.com20 May 2024

RCB all-rounder Swapnil Singh, who entered the IPL in the second half and made an immediate impact, opened up on his "emotional" cricketing journey that saw him experience numerous ups and downs and his relationship with star batter Virat Kohli.

SEE: Rohit, Sachin add spark to Ranji final

SEE: Rohit, Sachin add spark to Ranji final

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

Wankhede Stadium witnessed a gathering of cricketing royalty in the past two days

Will Day 3 Go India's Way?

Will Day 3 Go India's Way?

Rediff.com4 Jan 2025

Two teams with fault lines in their batting, up against two of the best bowling sides in the game today -- the question that determines the outcome is, is your weakness greater than mine?

PIX: Team India depart for Zimbabwe tour!

PIX: Team India depart for Zimbabwe tour!

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

The new-look Indian team to be captained by Shubman Gill departed for their upcoming tour for Zimbabwe on Tuesday.

Kohli Goes Past One Of Sachin's Records

Kohli Goes Past One Of Sachin's Records

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

Virat surpassed the legendary Sachin Tendulkar to become the Indian batsman with the highest number of runs in ICC white-ball tournaments.

'Sanju Samson Can Be India's Test Opener'

'Sanju Samson Can Be India's Test Opener'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

'People should realise he is an impact player, like Virender Sehwag.' 'You don't expect these players to score a 70-80 every time they bat, but whenever they score they will win matches for your team.'

Harshit celebrates maiden Test call-up with 4-wkt haul

Harshit celebrates maiden Test call-up with 4-wkt haul

Rediff.com26 Oct 2024

A round-up of the Ranji Trophy matches played on Saturday.

Pant boosts T20 World Cup hopes with keeping masterclass

Pant boosts T20 World Cup hopes with keeping masterclass

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

Delhi Capitals captain Rishabh Pant produced a wicketkeeping masterclass against Gujarat Titans.

Run-machine Kohli dominates World Cup records

Run-machine Kohli dominates World Cup records

Rediff.com19 Nov 2023

Virat Kohli becomes second-highest run scorer in history of the ODI World Cup

Root's 33rd Test ton puts England in command vs Sri Lanka

Root's 33rd Test ton puts England in command vs Sri Lanka

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

IMAGES from Day 1 of the second Test between England and Sri Lanka, at Lord's, on Thursday.

'It was world-class batsmanship from Rahul and de Kock'

'It was world-class batsmanship from Rahul and de Kock'

Rediff.com20 Apr 2024

Lucknow Super Giants pacer Matt Henry was in awe of the "world-class batsmanship" of skipper KL Rahul and Quinton de Kock, saying the century-plus opening stand between the duo helped them outclass a "very good" Chennai Super Kings bowling attack in the IPL match in Lucknow on Friday.

It can't rain forever: Yousuf backs out of form Babar

It can't rain forever: Yousuf backs out of form Babar

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

Mohammed Yousuf, offered support to struggling batter Babar Azam amid a challenging Test series against Australia.

PIX: Spinners help Sri Lanka tie first India ODI

PIX: Spinners help Sri Lanka tie first India ODI

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

Images from the 1st ODI between India and Sri Lanka in Colombo on Friday.

Team India Report Card: Ashwin 10/10, Jaiswal 10/10

Team India Report Card: Ashwin 10/10, Jaiswal 10/10

Rediff.com2 Oct 2024

How India's players fared in the Bangladesh Test series.

'Your legacy lives on': Rohit, Kohli hail 'fearless' Dhawan

'Your legacy lives on': Rohit, Kohli hail 'fearless' Dhawan

Rediff.com25 Aug 2024

'Your passion for the game, your sportsmanship and your trademark smile will be missed.'

DC Vs KKR: Who Batted Best?

DC Vs KKR: Who Batted Best?

Rediff.com4 Apr 2024

Is Sunil Narine your pick for best batter?

Hayden Backs Pant, Warns Jaiswal

Hayden Backs Pant, Warns Jaiswal

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

'Guys like Rishabh Pant have got a muscle memory and the thirst for victory.' 'He was such a key player last time he played there and the Australian public loved him as well, because of the nature of the way he played his game.'

Dube shines again; emulates Yuvraj, Kohli in T20Is

Dube shines again; emulates Yuvraj, Kohli in T20Is

Rediff.com15 Jan 2024

Dube is only the third player to accomplish this more than once, following Yuvraj's three instances and Virat's two.

Shafali's 'fearlessness' impresses Sehwag

Shafali's 'fearlessness' impresses Sehwag

Rediff.com19 Jun 2021

Shafali, 17, is the second youngest woman to hit a fifty on Test debut in the first innings and the youngest ever to hit a half-century in both innings of a Test match.

IPL PIX: Clinical Delhi Capitals down LSG by 19 runs

IPL PIX: Clinical Delhi Capitals down LSG by 19 runs

Rediff.com14 May 2024

IMAGES from the Indian Premier League match played between Delhi Capitals and Lucknow Supr Giants in New Delhi, on Tuesday.

T20 WC PIX: Farooqi takes 5 as Afghanistan rout Uganda

T20 WC PIX: Farooqi takes 5 as Afghanistan rout Uganda

Rediff.com4 Jun 2024

Afghanistan started their T20 World Cup campaign with a comprehensive 125-run victory over debutants Uganda.