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Sachin breaks down Pant's 'clever' strategy

Sachin breaks down Pant's 'clever' strategy

Rediff.com21 Jun 2025

Pant's effort earned accolades from Tendulkar, who lauded the wicketkeeper-batter's paddle sweep.

PIX: Gill, Jaiswal help India share spoils on Day 1

PIX: Gill, Jaiswal help India share spoils on Day 1

Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

Gill second successive ton as skipper takes India to 310 for 5

Rahul's English Summer of Maturity and Mastery

Rahul's English Summer of Maturity and Mastery

Rediff.com9 Aug 2025

With over 500 runs, six crucial catches, the most by an Indian on the tour, Rahul led by example and lived up to his wiseman tag.

Don't be disheartened: Bhajji's advice to Sarfaraz

Don't be disheartened: Bhajji's advice to Sarfaraz

Rediff.com16 Jun 2025

Sarfaraz was dropped from the 18-man squad fo the five-match Test tour of England.

Dukes ball under fire, maker promises urgent review

Dukes ball under fire, maker promises urgent review

Rediff.com18 Jul 2025

Following criticism from India captain Shubman Gill and former England pacer Stuart Broad, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) will collect as many used balls as possible and return them to the company that manufactures Dukes balls by the end of the week.

Manchester City loan out Grealish to Everton

Manchester City loan out Grealish to Everton

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

England midfielder Jack Grealish joined Everton on a season-long loan from Manchester City on Tuesday as he seeks to restart his stalled international career.

Root goes level with Dravid for Test record

Root goes level with Dravid for Test record

Rediff.com24 Jun 2025

The duo is followed by a former Sri Lanka icon, Mahela Jayawardene, with 205 outfield catches in 149 appearances.

Records galore for Rahul as he goes past Dravid

Records galore for Rahul as he goes past Dravid

Rediff.com23 Jun 2025

Rahul now has the most centuries by an Indian opener.

'I will say one thing -- don't panic and change drastically'

'I will say one thing -- don't panic and change drastically'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

'This England team has openly advertised that they will go for the target whatever may be the target. So as a batting line-up, we've to keep in mind that we have to give them less time but give a bigger target.'

Pant rises to 6th; Bumrah remains No 1 Test bowler

Pant rises to 6th; Bumrah remains No 1 Test bowler

Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

Rishabh Pant, who hit two centuries in the Headingley Test, now trails top-ranked batter Joe Root by just 88 points.

Reason Behind India, England's Black Armbands

Reason Behind India, England's Black Armbands

Rediff.com20 Jun 2025

India and England came together to honour the victims of the tragic Ahmedabad air disaster, paying tribute with a minute's silence and black armbands in a show of shared grief and solidarity.

PIX: 5-Star Bumrah Hands India Slender Lead

PIX: 5-Star Bumrah Hands India Slender Lead

Rediff.com22 Jun 2025

K L Rahul drove his way to a sublime 47 after England negated India's advantage by totalling 465 in their first innings as the visitors had another ordinary day in the field on Day 3 of the first Test in Leeds on Sunday.

Glory and redemption: Premier League ready to rumble

Glory and redemption: Premier League ready to rumble

Rediff.com15 Aug 2025

Fresh off a dominant title-winning campaign, Liverpool kick off the new Premier League season on Friday as the team to beat, as the Reds have transitioned from Juergen Klopp's high-octane chaos to a more measured possession-based style under Arne Slot.

How Rahul put Test team before newborn

How Rahul put Test team before newborn

Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

'He wanted to be there early. He wanted to play the side game (India A tour game).'

Why Gill preferred Sundar over Kuldeep at Edgbaston

Why Gill preferred Sundar over Kuldeep at Edgbaston

Rediff.com7 Jul 2025

'I think the partnership between me and Washington was very important.'

SEE: Gambhir offers prayers at Maa Kamakhya temple

SEE: Gambhir offers prayers at Maa Kamakhya temple

Rediff.com26 May 2025

The Kamakhya temple, located at a distance of 7 km from Guwahati, is one of the biggest Shakti shrines in the country. It is situated on the Nilachal hills.

Karun Nair Hit In Nets! Will He Play 1st Test?

Karun Nair Hit In Nets! Will He Play 1st Test?

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

the 33 year old soon resumed batting and shared a light moment with the support staff, pointing to the spot where he was hit, thereby allaying any serious injury concerns.

India Hold Bumrah Card Close to Chest

India Hold Bumrah Card Close to Chest

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

Trailing 0-1 in the five-match series, visitors eye spin boost at Edgbaston.

Jaiswal's emotional gift for visually impaired fan

Jaiswal's emotional gift for visually impaired fan

Rediff.com6 Jul 2025

In a touching gesture, dashing opener Yashasvi Jaiswal gifted an autographed bat to Ravi, a visually impaired child, who cherished the dream of meeting the latest Indian batting star.

Harshit Rana released from Indian squad

Harshit Rana released from Indian squad

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

Young speedster Harshit Rana, who was added as a cover to the Indian squad for the opening Test against England at Leeds, has been released by the team management on Wednesday.

'The pitches in England look brutal for bowlers'

'The pitches in England look brutal for bowlers'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

'I wouldn't bowl to him (Gill) in England, that's for sure.'

Leading By Example: The Gill Effect In Numbers!

Leading By Example: The Gill Effect In Numbers!

Rediff.com6 Aug 2025

Shubman Gill had a phenomenal Test series against England, leading a young Indian side in transition to a 2-2 draw and earning the Player of the Series award.

'Shut out the noise...' Sachin's advice to Gill

'Shut out the noise...' Sachin's advice to Gill

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

Shubman should focus on his decisions and not how outside world perceives him: Tendulkar

'Gautam Gambhir is not important. Indian cricket is important'

'Gautam Gambhir is not important. Indian cricket is important'

Rediff.com10 Jul 2025

'Everyone has the right to have an opinion about the culture of that dressing room. And every opinion for me will matter'

Gill's India ready for Lord's battle as Archer joins back

Gill's India ready for Lord's battle as Archer joins back

Rediff.com9 Jul 2025

With the series nicely poised at 1-1 going into the third Test, the narrative built around both the teams has changed significantly following India's 336-run routing of England at Edgbaston.

Gambhir rushes home as mother suffers heart attack

Gambhir rushes home as mother suffers heart attack

Rediff.com13 Jun 2025

India head coach Gautam Gambhir on Friday returned to the country after mother Seema Gambhir had to be hospitalized due to health emergency.

England get Flintoff fillip ahead of 2nd Test

England get Flintoff fillip ahead of 2nd Test

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

'It's been a constant thing for us to get some of the greats who are representing England into the environment and helping out.'

'Kuldeep has to come back, Shardul has to go out'

'Kuldeep has to come back, Shardul has to go out'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

Kuldeep for Shardul could be the only change at Edgbaston as India eye parity

Injury-hit India face must-win battle at Old Trafford

Injury-hit India face must-win battle at Old Trafford

Rediff.com22 Jul 2025

An injury-plagued India could be forced to depart from their preferred template when they takes on a reinvigorated England in the fourth Test starting in Manchester on Wednesday.

Is Gill Cracking Under Pressure? Manjrekar Thinks So

Is Gill Cracking Under Pressure? Manjrekar Thinks So

Rediff.com26 Jul 2025

Handed the reins of a depleted Indian side in his maiden stint as Test captain, the 24-year-old has been tasked with breaking a 17-year drought without the experience of Rohit Sharma or Virat Kohli by his side.

Pant joins 3k club of elite wicketkeepers

Pant joins 3k club of elite wicketkeepers

Rediff.com21 Jun 2025

Rishabh Pant completes 3000 Test runs; surpasses MS Dhoni to become Asia's most successful wicketkeeper-batter in SENA

SEE: When Brook won mind games against Krishna

SEE: When Brook won mind games against Krishna

Rediff.com24 Jun 2025

Star Sports, the official broadcasters in India, tweeted a clip of Brook playing mind games with Krishna.

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.

'Didn't win us a single Test': Pathan slams Bumrah

'Didn't win us a single Test': Pathan slams Bumrah

Rediff.com7 Aug 2025

India may have drawn the series in England, but Jasprit Bumrah's performance has come under scrutiny-with Irfan Pathan rating the world's No. 1 Test bowler a modest 6 out of 10 for failing to deliver decisive wins.

Jadeja shatters multiple records with gritty knock!

Jadeja shatters multiple records with gritty knock!

Rediff.com14 Jul 2025

Steely Jadeja completes 7,000 international runs, joins Ganguly, Dhoni, Pant.

Bumrah vs Root Set for Lord's War!

Bumrah vs Root Set for Lord's War!

Rediff.com9 Jul 2025

Lord's venue promises to be a cracker of a contest, especially with another round in the ongoing rivalry between two modern legends - Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah and England's star batter Joe Root.

EPL chaos: United escape, Chelsea cruise, Spurs crash

EPL chaos: United escape, Chelsea cruise, Spurs crash

Rediff.com31 Aug 2025

Images from the English Premier League matches on Saturday, August 30.

Siraj And The Power Of Perseverance!

Siraj And The Power Of Perseverance!

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

Mohammed Siraj's match-winning spell in The Oval Test reminded us all what Test cricket -- and fast bowling -- is truly about: Discipline, endurance, and unwavering grit, says Aadharsh A V.

PIX: Super subs earn Manchester Utd victory at Leeds

PIX: Super subs earn Manchester Utd victory at Leeds

Rediff.com20 Feb 2022

Second-half goals from substitutes Fred and Anthony Elanga earned Manchester United a 4-2 victory over Leeds United in a thriller at Elland Road in the Premier League on Sunday.

All eyes on India's 'lethal weapon' at Lord's

All eyes on India's 'lethal weapon' at Lord's

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

Coming off a commanding 336-run win at Edgbaston, Team India not only ended their winless streak at the historic venue, but also levelled the five-match series 1-1 in stunning fashion thanks to Shubman Gill's twin hundreds and a rousing spell from pacer Akash Deep.