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U-19 World Cup: India to take on USA in opener

U-19 World Cup: India to take on USA in opener

Rediff.com19 Nov 2025

India to open their U-19 World Cup campaign against USA

'T20 WC final in Ahmedabad... Why not in Mumbai?'

'T20 WC final in Ahmedabad... Why not in Mumbai?'

Rediff.com25 Nov 2025

Aaditya Thackeray's googly to ICC: Why host T20 WC final in Ahmedabad and not Mumbai?

India abstains from UNGA vote on return of Ukrainian children

India abstains from UNGA vote on return of Ukrainian children

Rediff.com4 Dec 2025

India abstained from a UN General Assembly resolution demanding Russia ensure the return of Ukrainian children. The resolution passed with 91 votes in favor.

Hardik Ready To Play Domestic Cricket

Hardik Ready To Play Domestic Cricket

Rediff.com13 Nov 2025

Hardik Pandya is finally set to return to cricketing action.

The Dangers Of Sanchar Snoop

The Dangers Of Sanchar Snoop

Rediff.com6 Dec 2025

Once the OS layer is opened to the State, it doesn't close, notes Lieutenant General Prakash Katoch (retd).

Team India Now Has A Colour Partner!

Team India Now Has A Colour Partner!

Rediff.com26 Nov 2025

Asian Paints signed up as Indian cricket's official colour partner for three years, covering a total of 110 matches.

Trott to step down as Afghanistan coach after T20 World Cup

Trott to step down as Afghanistan coach after T20 World Cup

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

Afghanistan coach Jonathan Trott will leave the position after next year's Twenty20 World Cup.

India's WTC hopes hit after Eden Gardens defeat

India's WTC hopes hit after Eden Gardens defeat

Rediff.com16 Nov 2025

For the first time since 2012, India walked off Eden Gardens on the wrong side of a Test result. A tricky pitch, a chaotic chase, and the absence of captain Shubman Gill combined to hand South Africa a 30-run win that reshapes the WTC race.

PIX: PM Modi meets triumphant blind women's cricket team

PIX: PM Modi meets triumphant blind women's cricket team

Rediff.com27 Nov 2025

'This is indeed a historic sporting achievement, a shining example of hardwork, team work and determination'

Sathya Sai Baba's blessings helped us win 2011 World Cup: Tendulkar

Sathya Sai Baba's blessings helped us win 2011 World Cup: Tendulkar

Rediff.com19 Nov 2025

Sachin Tendulkar attended the birth centenary celebrations of Sathya Sai Baba in Puttaparthi, where he shared a heartfelt memory from India's 2011 World Cup triumph.

Green headlines IPL 2026 auction list; Maxwell misses out

Green headlines IPL 2026 auction list; Maxwell misses out

Rediff.com2 Dec 2025

Cameron Green's versatility -- the ability to bat anywhere in the order, bowl seam and contribute with superb fielding -- makes him one of the most sought-after names in this year's IPL auction.

Markram creates world record for most catches in a Test!

Markram creates world record for most catches in a Test!

Rediff.com26 Nov 2025

South Africa's Aiden Markram created a new world record for the most catches by a fielder in a Test match, during the second Test against India in Guwahati on Wednesday.

ICC's two-tier WTC model gets a thumbs down

ICC's two-tier WTC model gets a thumbs down

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

Two-tier Test system unlikely to take off; ICC eyes revival of ODI Super League

Big bucks for Green, Indians cash in at IPL 2026 Auction

Big bucks for Green, Indians cash in at IPL 2026 Auction

Rediff.com17 Dec 2025

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 auction saw some foreign names earning big bucks, headlined by Aussie all-rounder Cameron Green

WPL Season 4 schedule: MI meet RCB in opener

WPL Season 4 schedule: MI meet RCB in opener

Rediff.com29 Nov 2025

In a first for the tournament, the WPL final will not be played over the weekend, but on Thursday, February, probably to avoid a clash with the men's T20 World Cup, which begins the same week in India and Sri Lanka.

'It will be a miracle if we can make it to the semis'

'It will be a miracle if we can make it to the semis'

Rediff.com20 Oct 2025

Sri Lanka skipper Chamari Athapaththu says it will be a "miracle" if her team is able to seal a semi-final berth in the women's World Cup despite notching a thrilling seven-run victory over Bangladesh, in Navi Mumbai, on Monday.

'This isn't the way we want to play'

'This isn't the way we want to play'

Rediff.com24 Oct 2025

Chamari Athapaththu blames defeats to India, England for Women's World Cup setback

Nehru did a 'tukde-tukde' of Vande Mataram: Modi

Nehru did a 'tukde-tukde' of Vande Mataram: Modi

Rediff.com8 Dec 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi initiated a discussion on 150 years of Vande Mataram in the Lok Sabha, recalling the Emergency period when the national song completed 100 years.

Property dispute behind firing at Naseem Shah's home

Property dispute behind firing at Naseem Shah's home

Rediff.com12 Nov 2025

Many of the national team players come from the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province where Northern areas security forces are fighting terror attacks frequently.

RCB make big coaching move ahead of WPL 2026

RCB make big coaching move ahead of WPL 2026

Rediff.com6 Nov 2025

RCB appoint Malolan Rangarajan as women's team head coach

Sangakkara replaces Dravid as Rajasthan Royals' head coach

Sangakkara replaces Dravid as Rajasthan Royals' head coach

Rediff.com17 Nov 2025

Rajasthan Royals announced Sri Lanka legend Kumar Sangakkara as their head coach for IPL 2026 next year, following the exit of Rahul Dravid from the role.

IPL 2026 Auction: Who Will Break The Bank?

IPL 2026 Auction: Who Will Break The Bank?

Rediff.com11 Dec 2025

Expect some fireworks for the highly-versatile Cameron Green along with Quinton de Kock, Matheesha Pathirana, Venkatesh Iyer and Ravi Bishnoi.

Jr Hockey World Cup: Rampaging India thrash Oman 17-0

Jr Hockey World Cup: Rampaging India thrash Oman 17-0

Rediff.com29 Nov 2025

Arshdeep Singh, Manmeet Singh and Dilraj Singh struck a hat-trick each as India mauled Oman 17-0 to register their second consecutive win in the FIH men's Junior World Cup.

India 'not there yet' for T20 WC: Gambhir admits

India 'not there yet' for T20 WC: Gambhir admits

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

The Indian cricket team is not where it "wants to be" in terms of its preparations for next year's T20 World Cup yet but head coach Gautam Gambhir says there is enough time in hand to get there.

'Throw guys in the deep sea': Gambhir's success mantra

'Throw guys in the deep sea': Gambhir's success mantra

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

'It has been a very transparent dressing room, it has been a very honest dressing room and that is how we want this dressing room to be.'

9-Year-Old Arshi races into Indian motorsport history

9-Year-Old Arshi races into Indian motorsport history

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

Nine-year-old Arshi Gupta of Delhi Public School, Faridabad created history by becoming the first-ever female racer to win a National Karting Championship title.

'A great privilege...' T20 WC ambassador Rohit reacts

'A great privilege...' T20 WC ambassador Rohit reacts

Rediff.com25 Nov 2025

Many months into his retirement from T20I and Test format, the 38-year-old right-hander on Tuesday said he is getting used to sitting at home and watching the action unfold on television instead of being part of it.

What PCB said after Afghanistan withdrawal from series

What PCB said after Afghanistan withdrawal from series

Rediff.com18 Oct 2025

The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has announced that it would not be sending its team to Pakistan for the tournament, citing the tragic death of three cricketers which it claimed occurred in Pakistan's air strikes in Paktika province.

Daryl Mitchell overtakes Rohit as World No 1 batter in ODIs

Daryl Mitchell overtakes Rohit as World No 1 batter in ODIs

Rediff.com19 Nov 2025

Daryl Mitchell becomes only the second player from New Zealand to hold the top the ICC ranking for ODI batters.

Saim steers Pakistan to ODI series win over SA

Saim steers Pakistan to ODI series win over SA

Rediff.com8 Nov 2025

Saim Ayub scored 77 from 70 balls as Pakistan eased to a seven-wicket victory over South Africa in the third and final One-day International in Faisalabad on Saturday to clinch the series 2-1.

Gujarat police nab kingpin of Chinese cyber slavery network

Gujarat police nab kingpin of Chinese cyber slavery network

Rediff.com19 Nov 2025

Gujarat Police arrested an Indian national accused of running an international cyber slavery network operated by Chinese gangs from Myanmar and Cambodia. The accused allegedly supplied Indian workers to scam compounds where they were forced to commit cybercrimes.

'Am I Harmanpreet?' Bangla Captain Hits Out

'Am I Harmanpreet?' Bangla Captain Hits Out

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

In a row that has rocked Bangladesh women's cricket, captain Nigar Sultana Joty has denied claims that she beat junior players, responding with a fiery defence that included a dig at India skipper Harmanpreet Kaur.

India to 'reach out to seniors' to fix spin woes in Tests

India to 'reach out to seniors' to fix spin woes in Tests

Rediff.com29 Nov 2025

K L Rahul on Saturday conceded that Indian batters' repeated struggles against spin, especially on home tracks, remain a concern.

This series defeat won't affect us: Jadeja

This series defeat won't affect us: Jadeja

Rediff.com25 Nov 2025

Ravindra Jadeja said the looming series defeat to South Africa will have no bearing on India's next Test assignment in Sri Lanka in August next year.

ICC unveils 8-team global tournament to promote women's cricket

ICC unveils 8-team global tournament to promote women's cricket

Rediff.com15 Nov 2025

Eight-team Women's Emerging Nations Trophy launched by ICC

'Chilled' Smith Ready For Ashes Heat

'Chilled' Smith Ready For Ashes Heat

Rediff.com20 Nov 2025

Steve Smith cut a relaxed figure when he named the Australia team for the opening clash in his ninth and possibly final Ashes series on Thursday.

Bavuma inspires SA's dramatic win in India

Bavuma inspires SA's dramatic win in India

Rediff.com16 Nov 2025

South Africa pulled off a sensational victory inside three days of the opening Test against India on Sunday and the manner of it would go a long way in silencing those who doubted their credentials as the reigning world test champions.

Pakistan sack women's coach after World Cup debacle

Pakistan sack women's coach after World Cup debacle

Rediff.com4 Nov 2025

Pakistan, led by Fatima Sana, failed to register a single victory in the Women's ODI World Cup -- losing four matches and three games abandoned because of rain in Colombo.

PIX: Jansen bags 6 wickets as South Africa dominate Day 3

PIX: Jansen bags 6 wickets as South Africa dominate Day 3

Rediff.com24 Nov 2025

Marco Jansen demolished the Indian batting line-up with a six-wicket haul before South Africa extended their lead on Day 3 of the second and final Test.

Chak De! Men In Blue Extend Warm Wishes To Harman & Co

Chak De! Men In Blue Extend Warm Wishes To Harman & Co

Rediff.com2 Nov 2025

Head coach Gambhir, captain Gill, men's squad send best wishes to Harmanpreet-led side for Women's World Cup final