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Chhetri among probables for Asian Cup 2027 qualifiers

Chhetri among probables for Asian Cup 2027 qualifiers

Rediff.com7 May 2025

India are placed in Group C of the AFC Asian Cup 2027 Final Round qualifiers along with Bangladesh, Hong Kong, China and Singapore. The matches will be being played on a home-and-away round-robin format.

Shah Rukh's Cameo Dropped From Mohanlal's Empuraan?

Shah Rukh's Cameo Dropped From Mohanlal's Empuraan?

Rediff.com26 Mar 2025

'His scenes will be released as a part of the deleted scenes.'

Brotherly Battles In Cricket...

Brotherly Battles In Cricket...

Rediff.com11 Apr 2025

The Pandya brothers have come a long way. There was a time when they survived on just Maggi noodles for three years while chasing their dream of becoming top cricketers. Today, Hardik's net worth exceeds 100 crores while Krunal's is estimated to be around 80 crores.

Sachin Tendulkar gears up for cricket return

Sachin Tendulkar gears up for cricket return

Rediff.com14 Feb 2025

Cricket legends Sachin Tendulkar and Kumar Sangakkara will captain India and Sri Lanka, respectively, in the inaugural International Masters League.

Rizwan, Babar DROPPED from T20 squad

Rizwan, Babar DROPPED from T20 squad

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

Pakistan captain Muhammad Rizwan and Babar Azam have been dropped from the T20 squad for the upcoming five-match series in New Zealand.

India have missed a trick by dropping Siraj for CT: Pathan

India have missed a trick by dropping Siraj for CT: Pathan

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

Shami has been chosen in India's white-ball rubber squad against England consisting five T20Is and three ODIs which will act as a build up to the Champions Trophy next month, where the team's pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah's inclusion is subject to fitness.

'Police Encounters Were Done To Create Fear'

'Police Encounters Were Done To Create Fear'

Rediff.com2 Jun 2025

'...in the minds of the youth of Assam.' 'Now, no protests happen in Assam because of fear of police encounters.'

Binny, Pathan heroics seal thrilling India Masters win

Binny, Pathan heroics seal thrilling India Masters win

Rediff.com23 Feb 2025

India Masters defeated Sri Lanka Masters by four runs in a thrilling finish to the first match of the International Masters League.

Gavaskar, Irfan Dance to Naatu-Naatu

Gavaskar, Irfan Dance to Naatu-Naatu

Rediff.com6 Apr 2023

Sunny, whose footwork at the crease was exemplary in his day, impressed with his nimble footwork as he matched the Naatu Naatu steps with fellow Star Sports commentator Irfan Pathan.

Rohit will have to wear a lot of hats: Irfan

Rohit will have to wear a lot of hats: Irfan

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

Former India pacer Irfan Pathan said that Rohit Sharma's name will create cricketing history and he will be counted among the top-most players and captains of India if he is able to win the Test series against South Africa.

Padosiyon Ke TV Bach Gaye: Irfan Pathan trolls Pak fans

Padosiyon Ke TV Bach Gaye: Irfan Pathan trolls Pak fans

Rediff.com3 Sep 2023

Irfan Pathan took a hilarious dig at the Pakistan cricket team after their Asia Cup group stage clash

Rohit retires from Tests... right decision at right time?

Rohit retires from Tests... right decision at right time?

Rediff.com8 May 2025

Rohit called time on his red-ball career with immediate effect, bringing the curtains to a remarkable journey.

'We Weren't Ready': Cricket World Reacts as Kohli Quits Tests

'We Weren't Ready': Cricket World Reacts as Kohli Quits Tests

Rediff.com12 May 2025

The cricketing fraternity on Monday paid glowing tributes to India's batting talisman Virat Kohli on his retirement from the longest format after an illustrious 14-year-career.

We're not done yet: Sachin after 3rd Masters crown

We're not done yet: Sachin after 3rd Masters crown

Rediff.com21 Mar 2025

Legendary Indian batter Sachin Tendulkar attributes the India Masters' third consecutive title win in the International Masters League to excellent teamwork and meticulous planning.

Op Sindoor: India targeted 9 Jaish, LeT, Hizbul terror sites

Op Sindoor: India targeted 9 Jaish, LeT, Hizbul terror sites

Rediff.com7 May 2025

The nine targets struck under 'Operation Sindoor', four in Pakistan and five in Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir, were chosen by the IAF after receiving intelligence inputs about terror camps operating under the guise of health centres to evade detection at these sites, officials said on Wednesday.

Why India is destined to win Champions Trophy 2025

Why India is destined to win Champions Trophy 2025

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

Irfan Pathan believes India's white-ball team is 'settled' and backed the Rohit Sharma-led side to lift the upcoming Champions Trophy.

Kept changing: Irfan Pathan on PBKS' weaknesses

Kept changing: Irfan Pathan on PBKS' weaknesses

Rediff.com21 Mar 2023

Ahead of the 16th season of the Indian Premier League, Irfan Pathan opened up on Punjab Kings' weaknesses.

Scandal rocks PCB! Agent representing 20 Pakistani players banned

Scandal rocks PCB! Agent representing 20 Pakistani players banned

Rediff.com31 Mar 2025

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is set to investigate a case involving a UK-based Pakistani agent, Mughiz Ahmad Shearachiikh, who has been suspended by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) for breaching its anti-corruption code. Shearachiikh and his company, International Cricketers Association (ICA), had signed several centrally contracted Pakistani players last year.

'Dhoni coming at No 9 didn't make sense at all'

'Dhoni coming at No 9 didn't make sense at all'

Rediff.com29 Mar 2025

CSK's surprising decision to send Mahendra Singh Dhoni to bat at No 9 during their run chase against RCB has drawn sharp criticism from former cricketers and fans.

'New faces will shine': Pakistan captain's promise

'New faces will shine': Pakistan captain's promise

Rediff.com26 Mar 2025

Pakistan's T20 captain, Salman Ali Agha, remains optimistic despite his team's 1-4 series loss to New Zealand, believing the new faces tried out in the matches will eventually come through.

India enter Masters League semis with win over Windies

India enter Masters League semis with win over Windies

Rediff.com9 Mar 2025

India Masters set the tone with a commanding batting display, spearheaded by blistering half-centuries from Ambati Rayudu (63) and Saurabh Tiwary (60), before stand-in skipper Yuvraj Singh's late-order fireworks propelled them to an imposing 253 for 3 after winning the toss

Asia Cup: Team for the future: Irfan

Asia Cup: Team for the future: Irfan

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

Following Sri Lanka's win over Pakistan in the Super 4 clash of the ongoing Asia Cup, former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan hailed the Lankan side, calling it a team for the future.

Pakistan's Saud Shakeel timed out after falling asleep!

Pakistan's Saud Shakeel timed out after falling asleep!

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

Saud was playing for State Bank in the final and he was waiting for his turn to bat when two wickets fell in two balls, pacer Muhammad Shahzad dismissing Umar Amin and Fawad Alam.

IML: Sachin rolls back the years, Yuvraj destroys Aus

IML: Sachin rolls back the years, Yuvraj destroys Aus

Rediff.com14 Mar 2025

After being invited to bat, India Masters rode on skipper Sachin Tendulkar's 42-run knock before Yuvraj Singh's vintage hitting powered them to a daunting 220 for 7.

IML: Rahul's hat-trick lifts India Masters to victory

IML: Rahul's hat-trick lifts India Masters to victory

Rediff.com2 Mar 2025

Rahul Sharma recorded a hat-trick as India Masters crushed South Africa by eight wickets to record their third consecutive victory in the International Masters League.

'Don't walk out now, Rohit'

'Don't walk out now, Rohit'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

Former all-rounder Irfan Pathan shared his thoughts on skipper Rohit Sharma's retirement after the completion of the ongoing series.

Ukraine stun Belgium with epic comeback

Ukraine stun Belgium with epic comeback

Rediff.com21 Mar 2025

Ukraine came from behind to beat visitors Belgium 3-1 in the first leg of their Nations League playoff on Thursday

'We are taking things step by step'

'We are taking things step by step'

Rediff.com18 Mar 2025

Marquez also confirmed Chhetri's involvement in the friendly match that will mark his 152nd cap for India.

Football ace Chhetri comes out of retirement

Football ace Chhetri comes out of retirement

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

Sunil Chhetri returns to the national team,

'We Don't Think We Will Be Upsetting Anyone'

'We Don't Think We Will Be Upsetting Anyone'

Rediff.com21 Apr 2025

'When you start talking about the sport, it's not that you are targeting anyone specific.' 'Everyone has an opinion. You need to have an opinion -- that's why you're in the commentary box.'

Seifert, Allen fire New Zealand to victory in 2nd T20

Seifert, Allen fire New Zealand to victory in 2nd T20

Rediff.com18 Mar 2025

Tim Seifert top-scored with a quickfire 45 from 22 balls and Finn Allen slammed 38 from 16 to guide New Zealand to a comfortable five-wicket victory over Pakistan in the rain-hit second T20I.

Can only hope to see Akash's career graph go up: Irfan Pathan

Can only hope to see Akash's career graph go up: Irfan Pathan

Rediff.com25 Feb 2024

Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan on Sunday praised Akash Deep for making an immediate impact on his Test debut, with the right-arm seamer producing a three-wicket burst on the first day morning of the ongoing fourth Test against England in Ranchi.

Which Pakistan General Will Deal With Jaish?

Which Pakistan General Will Deal With Jaish?

Rediff.com15 Apr 2025

The Pakistan army's Bahawalpur Corps has always had a special significance for India as it keeps an eye on the Jaish e Mohammed, explains Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at RA&W.

Boat Tragedy: They Rescued 16 People

Boat Tragedy: They Rescued 16 People

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

'When we reached there only a small portion of the boat was above water and people were desperately clinging on to it.'

Even Dhoni wouldn't be able to help this Pakistan side: Sana Mir

Even Dhoni wouldn't be able to help this Pakistan side: Sana Mir

Rediff.com25 Feb 2025

'Half the tournament we had lost when we announced the 15-member squad, and I am saying this from day one.'

Can Dhoni Get CSK Back On Track?

Can Dhoni Get CSK Back On Track?

Rediff.com11 Apr 2025

If CSK fails to win Friday's match against the Kolkata Knight Riders in Chennai, it could turn to be a historic new low for them. It could be the first time that CSK have lost three matches in a row at home.

PIX: Chhetri scores on return as India trounce Maldives

PIX: Chhetri scores on return as India trounce Maldives

Rediff.com19 Mar 2025

First win for India since Nov 2023 and first under coach Manolo Marquez.

Pathan slams Kohli: 'Fix flaws or make way for others'

Pathan slams Kohli: 'Fix flaws or make way for others'

Rediff.com5 Jan 2025

Kohli could manage only 190 runs in his nine innings in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, repeatedly offering edges to the slip cordon or keeper.

Champions Trophy: No warm-up games for India

Champions Trophy: No warm-up games for India

Rediff.com12 Feb 2025

The BCCI decided against playing practice games as India is already participating in a three-match ODI series against England.

ISL: Bengaluru FC down Chennaiyin to qualify for play-offs

ISL: Bengaluru FC down Chennaiyin to qualify for play-offs

Rediff.com26 Feb 2025

Bengaluru FC secured qualification to the play-offs and ended Chennaiyin FC's race for the top six after a 1-0 win.