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Auto firms hope to drive to Europe taking the FTA route

Auto firms hope to drive to Europe taking the FTA route

Rediff.com11 Feb 2026

The India-EU free trade deal could help Indian-made cars enter Europe at lower costs and challenge Chinese dominance.

1st ODI PIX: Kohli misses ton but powers India to victory

1st ODI PIX: Kohli misses ton but powers India to victory

Rediff.com11 Jan 2026

IMAGES from the first ODI played between India and New Zealand in Vadodara on Sunday

India penalised for slow over-rate in second ODI vs SA

India penalised for slow over-rate in second ODI vs SA

Rediff.com8 Dec 2025

India have been fined 10 per cent of their match fee for maintaining a slow over-rate against South Africa in the second ODI in Raipur.

'India can't win the World Cup without him'

'India can't win the World Cup without him'

Rediff.com10 Dec 2025

Former South Africa pace ace Dale Steyn feels Suryakumar Yadav's "secure, welcoming, and willing to adjust" captaincy brings out the best in the players, who in turn back their skipper.

T20 World Cup: He dominates batting, bowling and fielding...he is Azmatullah Omarzai

T20 World Cup: He dominates batting, bowling and fielding...he is Azmatullah Omarzai

Rediff.com16 Feb 2026

Azmatullah Omarzai delivered a match-winning all-round performance, taking four wickets and scoring an unbeaten 40, to lead Afghanistan to a five-wicket victory over UAE in the T20 World Cup.

PIX: Jaiswal's century powers India to series win!

PIX: Jaiswal's century powers India to series win!

Rediff.com6 Dec 2025

Yashasvi Jaiswal smashed his maiden ODI hundred to power India to a 2-1 series win after they thrashed against South Africa by nine wickets in the third and final ODI.

PIX: India thump SA in Dharamsala, take 2-1 series lead

PIX: India thump SA in Dharamsala, take 2-1 series lead

Rediff.com14 Dec 2025

IMAGES from the 3rd T20I between India and South Africa in Dharamsala on Sunday.

T20 World Cup: Daren Sammy explains Zimbabwe's stunning rise

T20 World Cup: Daren Sammy explains Zimbabwe's stunning rise

Rediff.com22 Feb 2026

West Indies head coach Daren Sammy believes Zimbabwe's unexpected success in the T20 World Cup was driven by the motivation of being underestimated and grouped with higher-ranked teams.

U-19 WC Hero Sooryavanshi Swaps Bat for Class 10 Boards

U-19 WC Hero Sooryavanshi Swaps Bat for Class 10 Boards

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

After a star turn at the ICC U-19 World Cup 2026, India star Vaibhav Suryavanshi shifts focus to Class 10 board exams, balancing cricketing glory with academics.

Gambhir safe as coach? BCCI sends clear message

Gambhir safe as coach? BCCI sends clear message

Rediff.com24 Jan 2026

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) vice-president Rajeev Shukla said that head coach Gautam Gambhir has a firm grip on the team and is popular among the players.

How SA handed India their biggest loss at home in T20Is

How SA handed India their biggest loss at home in T20Is

Rediff.com12 Dec 2025

In the chase, India lost Shubman Gill for a golden duck, while Marco Jansen got rid of Abhishek Sharma and India skipper Suryakumar Yadav, before Baartman broke the 35-run stand between Axar Patel and Varma.

Four in a row for Menon as ICC unveils T20 WC umpires

Four in a row for Menon as ICC unveils T20 WC umpires

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

Menon to officiate in his fourth T20WC, Padmanabhan to make his debut

Coin Curse: India's Toss Loss Hits Historic 20

Coin Curse: India's Toss Loss Hits Historic 20

Rediff.com3 Dec 2025

India's staggering, unwanted run of consecutive ODI toss losses extended to 20 matches.

Year of the Woman: How India's Sportswomen Owned 2025

Year of the Woman: How India's Sportswomen Owned 2025

Rediff.com30 Dec 2025

They weren't up for a windfall even after the trophy but life was certain to get a lot better as some sponsors and state governments stepped up to lift them financially.

Blow for Sri Lanka! Injured Wanindu Hasaranga ruled out of T20 World Cup

Blow for Sri Lanka! Injured Wanindu Hasaranga ruled out of T20 World Cup

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

Sri Lanka suffered a big blow as their star all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga was ruled out of the T20 World Cup with a hamstring injury suffered in the opening match against Ireland.

'India's all-rounder obsession is absolute brain-fade'

'India's all-rounder obsession is absolute brain-fade'

Rediff.com26 Nov 2025

Former players Irfan Pathan and Venkatesh Prasad have questioned the Indian team's muddled approach, lack of stability and the increasing reliance on all-rounders.

India eye series win, Samson tipped to open in Ahmedabad

India eye series win, Samson tipped to open in Ahmedabad

Rediff.com18 Dec 2025

A toe injury suffered before the fourth T20I is set to keep Gill out of the final T20I here as India would want to take a cautious route, more so when there is a ready replacement for the top order slot in Sanju Samson.

'Lack of role clarity hurting India in run chases in T20 cricket'

'Lack of role clarity hurting India in run chases in T20 cricket'

Rediff.com13 Dec 2025

Former India batter Robin Uthappa has flagged a lack of role clarity in India's batting approach during a big chase.

Vulnerable India's struggles at home laid bare

Vulnerable India's struggles at home laid bare

Rediff.com27 Nov 2025

The once familiar sight of nimble-footed, whippywristed Indian batters dominating spin looks a distant memory, replaced by the horror of watching South Africa off-spinner Simon Harmer wreak havoc by taking 17 wickets over the two Tests.

JJ Smuts a surprise inclusion in Italy squad for T20 World Cup

JJ Smuts a surprise inclusion in Italy squad for T20 World Cup

Rediff.com17 Jan 2026

Italy name 15-member squad for ICC men's T20 World Cup

India's focus now on winning ODI series, says captain Rahul

India's focus now on winning ODI series, says captain Rahul

Rediff.com29 Nov 2025

India will be bolstered by the return of former captains Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma - both of whom have retired from Test cricket - adding more depth and experience to the side.

Beating India in India is our big test: Keshav Maharaj

Beating India in India is our big test: Keshav Maharaj

Rediff.com12 Nov 2025

India and South Africa will lock horns in a two-match Test series from November 14, with Kolkata and Guwahati playing hosts.

Would wholeheartedly embrace India captaincy: Jemimah

Would wholeheartedly embrace India captaincy: Jemimah

Rediff.com6 Jan 2026

Leading a side gets the best out of me: Delhi Capitals skipper Jemimah

India bank on Kohli-Rohit magic to seal ODI series

India bank on Kohli-Rohit magic to seal ODI series

Rediff.com2 Dec 2025

A record-extending 52nd ODI century by Virat Kohli and a rapid 57 from Rohit Sharma paved the way for India's victory in the series-opener in Ranchi.

'Pakistan are going to suffer'

'Pakistan are going to suffer'

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

Former India cricketer Madan Lal said that the Pakistan Cricket Board are not doing the right thing at the moment and will suffer the consequences, after Pakistan decided to boycott its group-stage match against India in the ICC World T20 World Cup, scheduled for February 15.

T20 World Cup 2026: Dates, Venues, Past Winners, More

T20 World Cup 2026: Dates, Venues, Past Winners, More

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

Tournament co-hosts India will be out to defend their Twenty20 World Cup title. The 10th edition of the 20-overs global showpiece event will run from February 7 to March 8.

All Eyes On Sunday's Clash, Not Thursday's Game

All Eyes On Sunday's Clash, Not Thursday's Game

Rediff.com11 Feb 2026

In this rivalry, numbers fade and national pride takes centre stage.

T20 World Cup: Pakistan skipper sends spin warning to NZ

T20 World Cup: Pakistan skipper sends spin warning to NZ

Rediff.com18 Feb 2026

Pakistan captain Salman Agha expressed confidence in his team's spinners after their victory over Namibia in the T20 World Cup, highlighting Sahibzada Farhan's century and Usman Tariq's bowling.

Top stars face tough road to Glasgow CWG

Top stars face tough road to Glasgow CWG

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

The National Senior Federation Competition scheduled to be held in Ranchi from May 22 to 25 will serve as the final selection event for the country's track and field athletes for the Glasgow Commonwealth Games starting July 23.

Rohit-Kohli key as India eye series win in Vizag

Rohit-Kohli key as India eye series win in Vizag

Rediff.com5 Dec 2025

Virat Kohli has two hundreds and a fifty in his last three innings, while Rohit Sharma has a hundred and two fifties in his last four outings.

T20 World Cup: Pakistan out to avenge '24 WC defeat to US

T20 World Cup: Pakistan out to avenge '24 WC defeat to US

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

Pakistan will be looking to avenge the defeat to the USA in the 2024 T20 World Cup when they clash in Colombo on Tuesday.

Gardner warns India: Australia still the team to beat

Gardner warns India: Australia still the team to beat

Rediff.com30 Dec 2025

Gardner said familiarity with home conditions would work in Australia's favour but acknowledged India's growing threat.

Fans pitch Gillespie for India job... his one-word reply

Fans pitch Gillespie for India job... his one-word reply

Rediff.com1 Jan 2026

Jason, who also served as Pakistan's head coach in 2024 from April to December, was interacting with his followers on X handle.

T20 World Cup: Mukkamalla, Harmeet star as USA thrash Netherlands

T20 World Cup: Mukkamalla, Harmeet star as USA thrash Netherlands

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

Saiteja Mukkamalla's attractive 79 and a four-wicket haul by former India Under-19 star Harmeet Singh powered United States to a comfortable 93-run victory over the Netherlands.

Why Billionaires Are Fighting for IPL Teams

Why Billionaires Are Fighting for IPL Teams

Rediff.com17 Feb 2026

The business value of the league, popularly called the IPL, surged to a record $18.5 billion last year, U.S.-based investment bank Houlihan Lokey says.

How dominant Proteas drove India on the back foot

How dominant Proteas drove India on the back foot

Rediff.com24 Nov 2025

In India's first innings, only Yashasvi Jaiswal (58 off 97 balls) and Washington Sundar (48 off 92 balls) could contribute substantially as the home team suffered a batting collapse after starting the day at 9 for no loss.

T20 WC: Named after Yuvraj, Canada's Samra dreams big

T20 WC: Named after Yuvraj, Canada's Samra dreams big

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

Named after Yuvraj, Canada's Samra keen to emulate his idol in T20 WC

'Beating Pakistan Doesn't Feel Special Anymore'

'Beating Pakistan Doesn't Feel Special Anymore'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2026

'India-Pakistan match, if it does not happen, no big deal. Honestly, for a long time now, the actual game has never lived up to the hype and the drama we built up before the match.'

PIX: India sniff victory as spinners rock Proteas

PIX: India sniff victory as spinners rock Proteas

Rediff.com15 Nov 2025

Jadeja returned to haunt South Africa with the ball after the Proteas came out to bat for the second time in the match.

'It Was A Complete Surrender By India'

'It Was A Complete Surrender By India'

Rediff.com26 Nov 2025

'Constant changes to the playing XI, batting orders, and frequent rotations prevent stability.'