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Gambhir demands 'good pitch' as India prep for Eng Tests

Gambhir demands 'good pitch' as India prep for Eng Tests

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

The tourists have hosted a training camp at the South East London venue in Beckenham as they solidify their preparations for the first bilateral Test series without batting bigwigs Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma

Confident Arshdeep finally striking in Powerplay

Confident Arshdeep finally striking in Powerplay

Rediff.com5 May 2025

Arshdeep is happy that he could account for all three in-form batters of LSG in Mitchell Marsh, Aiden Markram and Nicholas Pooran inside the Powerplay.

RCB's Hazlewood set to return ahead of IPL playoffs

RCB's Hazlewood set to return ahead of IPL playoffs

Rediff.com23 May 2025

Josh Hazlewood is likely to rejoin Royal Challengers Bengaluru ahead of the IPL playoffs, having recovered from a shoulder niggle.

19-YO Aussie sensation earns recall after daring debut

19-YO Aussie sensation earns recall after daring debut

Rediff.com21 Jun 2025

Sam Konstas has vowed to take a more conventional approach than in his early Test appearances for Australia

Several surprises as NZ announce central contracts

Several surprises as NZ announce central contracts

Rediff.com3 Jun 2025

NZ hand young talent contracts as big guns remain casual

PIX: England bowlers fight back after Pant, Rahul tons

PIX: England bowlers fight back after Pant, Rahul tons

Rediff.com23 Jun 2025

IMAGES from Day 4 of the 1st Test between England and India at Headingley in Leeds on Monday.

Aus face batting conundrum ahead of Windies Test tour

Aus face batting conundrum ahead of Windies Test tour

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

Gillespie said that he feels that either one of Labuschagne or Usman Khawaja, the 38-year-old who failed to touch double-digits in both WTC final innings, will miss out on West Indies tour, which comprises three Tests, starting June 25.

Bumrah's Back at Lord's. Who's Out?

Bumrah's Back at Lord's. Who's Out?

Rediff.com9 Jul 2025

From Jasprit Bumrah's much-anticipated return to the all-rounder conundrum, the playing XI could very well hold the key to seizing control of this historic series.

Will County Experience Come in Handy for Indians?

Will County Experience Come in Handy for Indians?

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

As Team India gear up for the much-anticipated Test series against England starting on Friday, several players in the squad will draw confidence from their county cricket experience.

How Gill's epic 269 set up India's Edgbaston charge

How Gill's epic 269 set up India's Edgbaston charge

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

Shubman Gill scored a record-breaking 269 and their seamers struck early to put the tourists in a commanding position at Edgbaston on Thursday.

'What I liked about Shubman...': Rahane on what sets Gill apart

'What I liked about Shubman...': Rahane on what sets Gill apart

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

Rahane lauded Gill's temperament under pressure, especially after India had lost the opening Test.

What's G.R.E.A.T. About India's Edgbaston Win

What's G.R.E.A.T. About India's Edgbaston Win

Rediff.com7 Jul 2025

India's historic first-ever Test win at Edgbaston by a massive 336 runs after losing the first Test was a triumph of Grit, Resilience, Excellence, Aggressiveness, and Tactfulness, a truly GREAT performance that will be remembered for years, asserts veteran cricket correspondent K R Nayar.

Controversial calls flip Test as Aussies take control

Controversial calls flip Test as Aussies take control

Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

Australia carved out an 82-run lead over West Indies on day two of the first Test in Barbados on Thursday, with the hosts frustrated by several close umpiring calls that went against them.

Moody backs Aussies to crush South Africa at Lord's

Moody backs Aussies to crush South Africa at Lord's

Rediff.com7 Jun 2025

Australia is on the cusp of scripting another milestone. If the Baggy Greens trounce the Proteas, they will become the first team to defend the WTC mace successfully.

Confident Punjab Kings eye first top 2 finish in 11 years

Confident Punjab Kings eye first top 2 finish in 11 years

Rediff.com23 May 2025

A full-strength Punjab Kings will fancy their chances of securing their first top-two finish in 11 years, when they face Delhi Capitals on Saturday.

Teen seamer rattles India batters, called up to Eng squad

Teen seamer rattles India batters, called up to Eng squad

Rediff.com11 Jun 2025

Teenager Eddie Jack's call-up comes at a time when England's pace stocks are depleted with less than 10 days to go for the opening Test.

Woakes ready to lead attack in absorbing contest at Edgbaston

Woakes ready to lead attack in absorbing contest at Edgbaston

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

'It's also a great opportunity for myself and it's good to pass on a little bit of knowledge to the younger guys who haven't played as much Test cricket. And I am also learning from them.'

Meet women BSF officer who silenced Pak posts during Op Sindoor

Meet women BSF officer who silenced Pak posts during Op Sindoor

Rediff.com28 May 2025

Giving details of how she silenced three hostile posts resorting to unprovoked firing on her position during Operation Sindoor, she said, "I had three posts falling in my area. I pinned down the people at all three hostile locations. We hit them with every weapon we had. They were forced to flee their posts."

'Very Disappointed With Hardik'

'Very Disappointed With Hardik'

Rediff.com27 May 2025

'When the bowling changes were needed at important stages, he didn't do it and I think because of that MI went on the backfoot.'

Krunal Pandya's Final Over Seals Historic RCB Win At Wankhede

Krunal Pandya's Final Over Seals Historic RCB Win At Wankhede

Rediff.com8 Apr 2025

Under pressure, with Mumbai Indians needing 19 off the last six balls, Krunal held his nerve, delivering a clutch performance that will be remembered for seasons to come.

PIX: Jefferson-Wooden wins 200m at Philadelphia Grand Slam

PIX: Jefferson-Wooden wins 200m at Philadelphia Grand Slam

Rediff.com1 Jun 2025

Images from the Grand Slam Track meet in Philadelphia on Saturday.

RCB looking to seal play-off berth; LSG survival

RCB looking to seal play-off berth; LSG survival

Rediff.com8 May 2025

Royal Challengers Bengaluru will be looking to secure play-off qualification as struggling Lucknow Super Giants aim to stay alive in the tournament when the two sides clash in the Indian Premier League match in Lucknow on Friday.

Clinical Inglis Dashed Mumbai's Top 2 Hopes

Clinical Inglis Dashed Mumbai's Top 2 Hopes

Rediff.com27 May 2025

In a resolute display, Punjab Kings outsmarted Mumbai Indians by seven wickets in a must-win encounter and assured themselves of a top-two finish in the IPL at the Sawai Mansingh stadium, Jaipur, on Monday, May 26, 2025.

Lyles wins Tebogo rematch; Wanyonyi outclasses 800m field

Lyles wins Tebogo rematch; Wanyonyi outclasses 800m field

Rediff.com12 Jul 2025

American Noah Lyles made an impressive season debut in the 200 metres to beat Olympic champion Letsile Tebogo at the Monaco Diamond League meeting on Friday, where Kenyan Emmanuel Wanyonyi outclassed a high-class 800 metres field.

PIX: Bumrah takes 5 but Leeds Test evenly poised

PIX: Bumrah takes 5 but Leeds Test evenly poised

Rediff.com23 Jun 2025

India finished Day 3 on 90/2 to lead England by 96 runs at stumps in the opening Test on Sunday after England were dismissed for 465 in the first innings.

'India are coming prepared': McCullum's big warning

'India are coming prepared': McCullum's big warning

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

England head coach Brendon McCullum believes India have arrived well-prepared and full of belief for the upcoming five-match Test series

BCCI pushes for foreign stars' return as IPL resumes

BCCI pushes for foreign stars' return as IPL resumes

Rediff.com13 May 2025

All the 10 teams are involved in a lot of back and forth with their overseas recruits over their arrival plans in India a day after the IPL announced the revised schedule following necessary security clearances from the government.

PIX: Record-breaking Pant brings out pyrotechnics

PIX: Record-breaking Pant brings out pyrotechnics

Rediff.com22 Jun 2025

Pant now has three Test centuries on English soil.

Sam Bahadur Trailer: The Josh Is Real High

Sam Bahadur Trailer: The Josh Is Real High

Rediff.com8 Nov 2023

Sam Bahadur brims with patriotic fervour, but one can trust Director Meghna Gulzar's refined sensibilities to not descend into nationalistic jingoism, believes Mayur Sanap.

Shreyas Iyer's Fierce Reminder Goes Viral

Shreyas Iyer's Fierce Reminder Goes Viral

Rediff.com17 May 2025

Punjab Kings skipper Shreyas Iyer has delivered a firm and timely reminder of the league's identity

Can RCB finally break the home curse?

Can RCB finally break the home curse?

Rediff.com17 Apr 2025

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's bid for a maiden home victory this IPL season will depend on their batters' ability to handle the spin duo of Yuzvendra Chahal and Glenn Maxwell when they face the Punjab Kings on Friday.

Seales has Australia reeling as West Indies fightback

Seales has Australia reeling as West Indies fightback

Rediff.com5 Jul 2025

The second Test hangs in the balance after West Indies speedster Jayden Seales dismissed Australia's openers in a damaging late spell on Day 2 of the second Test.

Smith, Brook slam tons but Siraj gives India big lead

Smith, Brook slam tons but Siraj gives India big lead

Rediff.com5 Jul 2025

India finished day three of the second Test on 64/1 to lead England by 244 runs after they dismissed the hosts for 407 in the first innings at Edgbaston on Friday.

Why Australia are the favourites to retain WTC title

Why Australia are the favourites to retain WTC title

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

Australia will have to dust off the cobwebs but are still fancied to successfully defend their World Test Championship crown against equally ring-rusty South Africa in the final at Lord's.

Hayden sees 'something special' about RCB this year

Hayden sees 'something special' about RCB this year

Rediff.com23 Mar 2025

Australia great Matthew Hayden hailed the selection of Krunal Pandya as a "smart pick" for the Royal Challengers Bangalore camp in this IPL season, adding that there is "something special" about the squad this year.

How Gill answered critics with a gritty century

How Gill answered critics with a gritty century

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

Shubman Gill played a masterful captain's knock with his second century of the series on the opening day of the second Test

WTC Final: Smith vs Rabada battle steals the spotlight

WTC Final: Smith vs Rabada battle steals the spotlight

Rediff.com8 Jun 2025

The spotlight in the World Test Championship Final is on the electrifying duel between Australia's batting mainstay Steve Smith and South Africa's pace spearhead Kagiso Rabada.

Punjab Kings poised for play-offs as RR play for pride

Punjab Kings poised for play-offs as RR play for pride

Rediff.com17 May 2025

Punjab Kings will look to renew their bid for a play-off berth with another commanding performance in Jaipur on Sunday against Rajasthan Royals, who have failed to rise above mediocrity despite possessing the resources this season.

Focus on Kohli as IPL resumes with RCB-KKR face-off

Focus on Kohli as IPL resumes with RCB-KKR face-off

Rediff.com16 May 2025

The unexpected 10-day break has left both the RCB and the KKR with different goals to achieve and common challenges to hurdle over.

A battle of wits on cards as RCB take on DC

A battle of wits on cards as RCB take on DC

Rediff.com9 Apr 2025

But the hosts will be a confident group as star batter Virat Kohli made a return to run-making ways after an all too brief blip.