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PIX: Dube's fifty powers India to easy victory vs Afghanistan

PIX: Dube's fifty powers India to easy victory vs Afghanistan

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

Shivam Dube smashed a quickfire half-century to power India to a thumping six-wicket victory against Afghanistan in the first T20 International.

Historic 304-run win: India women's massive ODI victory

Historic 304-run win: India women's massive ODI victory

Rediff.com15 Jan 2025

India completed a whitewash of Ireland with a massive 304-run win in the third and final women's ODI

Will India Pick 3 Spinners Vs Bangladesh?

Will India Pick 3 Spinners Vs Bangladesh?

Rediff.com19 Feb 2025

Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for their first Champions Trophy match against Bangladesh on Thursday?

SKY under pressure: Will he shine in second T20?

SKY under pressure: Will he shine in second T20?

Rediff.com24 Jan 2025

India will look to extend lead against England

Priyansh Arya Steals The Show!

Priyansh Arya Steals The Show!

Rediff.com9 Apr 2025

Coming into the match with two low scores and mounting pressure, Arya responded with a fearless knock that flipped the script for Punjab and sent a clear message to the league: A star is born.

'Body Bashing': How Aussie pacers can rattle Kohli

'Body Bashing': How Aussie pacers can rattle Kohli

Rediff.com19 Nov 2024

Legendary Australian wicketkeeper Ian Healy has urged the Aussie pace attack to target Virat Kohli's front pad and body in order to get him out in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Healy believes the Australian quicks should exploit any insecurity in Kohli's form, which has been inconsistent in recent months. He suggests targeting Kohli's front pad with seam deliveries and then resorting to "body bashing" if the first tactic fails.

India women aim to keep perfect record against Ireland

India women aim to keep perfect record against Ireland

Rediff.com9 Jan 2025

The Ireland women's team has never beaten India in the 12 ODIs they have played against them.

Old Foe Rahul Gives CSK Another Lesson

Old Foe Rahul Gives CSK Another Lesson

Rediff.com6 Apr 2025

In 16 matches (15 innings) against CSK, he has amassed 630 runs at an average of 45 and a strike rate of 142.85, including six fifties.

'Haven't seen that same Virat since...'

'Haven't seen that same Virat since...'

Rediff.com5 Nov 2024

Labuschagne, known for his ability to score runs, especially against India, reminisced about the first time he saw Kohli don India's Test colours in the 2018 series.

Why China Shield's Pakistan's Terror Agenda

Why China Shield's Pakistan's Terror Agenda

Rediff.com16 May 2025

'It is typical of China's strategic deception of making virtue out of necessity,' observes Rup Narayan Das.

England fume over controversial sub as India seal series

England fume over controversial sub as India seal series

Rediff.com1 Feb 2025

Dube was hit on the helmet by a Jamie Overton bouncer and seamer Rana replaced him despite it not being a like-for-like replacement as concussion substitute rules mandate.

Could this surprise choice lead RCB in IPL 2025?

Could this surprise choice lead RCB in IPL 2025?

Rediff.com14 Dec 2024

Rajat Patidar's name is doing rounds within RCB circles as their prospective captain for IPL 2025.

DC ready for WPL final: Break boosts training, focus

DC ready for WPL final: Break boosts training, focus

Rediff.com13 Mar 2025

Delhi Capitals vice-captain Jemimah Rodrigues believes the long break between the last league match and the Women's Premier League final has revitalized the team and will work to their advantage in the title clash. The Capitals have qualified for their third straight WPL final after Mumbai Indians were defeated by Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the last league match at Mumbai on March 11.

Babar who? Kamran steps up with stunning ton

Babar who? Kamran steps up with stunning ton

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

Nasser Hussain hailed Pakistan's debutant batter Kamran Ghulam for his century during the second Test against Three Lions at Multa

PIX: Kohli stars as India march into Champions Trophy final

PIX: Kohli stars as India march into Champions Trophy final

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

Virat Kohli top-scored with a fluent 84 as India overpowered Australia by five wickets to storm into the ICC Champions Trophy final, in Dubai, on Tuesday.

Is Travis Head the Best Batter in the World?

Is Travis Head the Best Batter in the World?

Rediff.com25 Dec 2024

Head has dominated the batting chart with 409 runs in the first three Tests with two hundreds and a fifty, and former Australia captain Chappell believes his simplicity and aggression are behind his success as a Test batter.

Will Dhruv Jurel steal the spotlight from Pant?

Will Dhruv Jurel steal the spotlight from Pant?

Rediff.com12 Nov 2024

Paine, who coached Australia A in the recent series against India A, witnessed Jurel's exploits in the second 'unofficial' Test where the 23-year-old scored an 80 and 68 at Melbourne.

The Strange Cases Of Sanju, Siraj, Karun

The Strange Cases Of Sanju, Siraj, Karun

Rediff.com20 Jan 2025

Sanju Samson will feel hard done by after being left out and so will Mohammed Siraj.

Mandhana, Richa, Deepti in ICC Women's T20I Team of the Year

Mandhana, Richa, Deepti in ICC Women's T20I Team of the Year

Rediff.com25 Jan 2025

Star opener Smriti Mandhana, wicketkeeper-batter Richa Ghosh and all-rounder Deepti Sharma were on Saturday named in the ICC Women's T20I Team of Year 2024.

Virat Kohli's Great Fall In Tests!

Virat Kohli's Great Fall In Tests!

Rediff.com29 Oct 2024

Once rated as one of the top batters of this generation, Virat Kohli's stock has fallen quite rapidly in Tests in recent years.

'I saw my father cry': Reddy's heartbreaking journey to Test debut

'I saw my father cry': Reddy's heartbreaking journey to Test debut

Rediff.com6 Dec 2024

"To be honest, I was not serious when I was young," he said in a video released by the BCCI on Thursday.

IPL PIX: Prasidh, Sudharsan shine as Titans sink MI

IPL PIX: Prasidh, Sudharsan shine as Titans sink MI

Rediff.com30 Mar 2025

Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna's excellent spell with the ball and Sai Sudharsan's fluent fifty inspired Gujarat Titans to a convincing 36-run victory against Mumbai Indians.

Raina predicts! Gill to replace SKY as T20 captain?

Raina predicts! Gill to replace SKY as T20 captain?

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

Suresh Raina sees vice-captain Shubman Gill leading the team for a long time. Raina is also excited about Rishabh Pant's return to Test cricket after close to two years.

India storm into Women's U19 T20 WC final

India storm into Women's U19 T20 WC final

Rediff.com31 Jan 2025

Kamalini's batting was all about precise placing and finding angles rather than power as England bowlers ran out of options against the left-hander.

'Gambhir, Morkel Must Help Rohit'

'Gambhir, Morkel Must Help Rohit'

Rediff.com10 Dec 2024

'Gautam Gambhir and Morne Morkel will need to provide Rohit with more inputs like whether to bowl bouncers or bowl round the wicket or whether we are allowing the game to drift.'

SMAT: Shami, Ajinkya Rahane turn back the clock

SMAT: Shami, Ajinkya Rahane turn back the clock

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

Mohammed Shami claimed three wickets further building on his match fitness, while Abhishek Porel smashed a blistering fifty

Focus on Sanju, Abhishek as India eye winning start

Focus on Sanju, Abhishek as India eye winning start

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

Captaon Suryakumar Yadav, all-rounders Hardik Pandya and Axar Patel, the only member from the Test side, will be hoping for a strong outing so that India can apply some balm over the wounds from their recent home series defeat against New Zealand.

Report Card: Bumrah 10/10; Rohit 0/10

Report Card: Bumrah 10/10; Rohit 0/10

Rediff.com6 Jan 2025

Jasprit Bumrah emerged as the lone bright spot with a record haul of 32 wickets.

Who Stole the Show with the Bat? Kohli or Salt? Vote!

Who Stole the Show with the Bat? Kohli or Salt? Vote!

Rediff.com23 Mar 2025

On a night packed with drama, milestones, and momentum swings, five batters rose above the rest to set Eden Gardens alight.

Kohli, Jadeja Set For Test Landmarks!

Kohli, Jadeja Set For Test Landmarks!

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja are set for important milestones during the coming series against Bangladesh.

Chahal-Shaw Bond In Britain

Chahal-Shaw Bond In Britain

Rediff.com19 Aug 2024

Chahal and Shaw attended the English Premier League season opener between Manchester United and Fulham at Old Trafford on Friday.

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.

IPL Auction: Watch Out For These Stars!

IPL Auction: Watch Out For These Stars!

Rediff.com19 Nov 2024

Rishabh Pant, Shreyas Iyer, K L Rahul and Arshdeep Singh headline the top bracket of elite players at the IPL mega auction.

50 for the ages! PNG batter makes history vs Windies

50 for the ages! PNG batter makes history vs Windies

Rediff.com2 Jun 2024

Papua New Guinea batter Sese Bau emerged as the hero for his side.

I'm always in contention: Shardul eyes India comeback

I'm always in contention: Shardul eyes India comeback

Rediff.com10 Feb 2025

Shardul Thakur remains optimistic about his India chances following yet another stellar performance for Mumbai in the Ranji Trophy.

'I'm Excited To Play In Australia'

'I'm Excited To Play In Australia'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

'The ball is different, the wicket is different. But I think we know that. I think we are ready mentally.'

Will India Include Padikkal, Jurel For Perth Test?

Will India Include Padikkal, Jurel For Perth Test?

Rediff.com20 Nov 2024

Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for the first Test against Australia in Perth?

Warner could be Australia's secret weapon vs India

Warner could be Australia's secret weapon vs India

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

Former Australia opener David Warner on Tuesday said he is willing to come out of retirement and play against India in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy, if the home team needs him in the opening slot.

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.

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.