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Bumrah is back - 'They should be worried'

Bumrah is back - 'They should be worried'

Rediff.com10 Jul 2025

Varun Aaron said that the England batting unit is not going to be "very comfortable" heading into the third Test against India at Lord's

ED 'crossing all limits', says Supreme Court

ED 'crossing all limits', says Supreme Court

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

The Supreme Court expressed serious concern over the Enforcement Directorate summoning advocates for offering legal advice or representing clients during investigations, calling for guidelines on the matter.

Shastri Slams Decision To Rest Bumrah

Shastri Slams Decision To Rest Bumrah

Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

'You have the best fast bowler in the world and you make him sit out after seven days of rest. It is something very hard to believe.'

Pran Pratishtha 2.0: Raja Ram consecrated at Ayodhya temple

Pran Pratishtha 2.0: Raja Ram consecrated at Ayodhya temple

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

According to Hindu scriptures, Ganga Dussehra marks the day the holy river Ganga descended to Earth from Lord Shiva's locks, moved by King Bhagirath's penance. The day is considered highly auspicious and symbolises virtue, penance, and the collective well-being of humanity.

Fines not right punishment for slow over-rate in Tests

Fines not right punishment for slow over-rate in Tests

Rediff.com12 Jul 2025

'I don't' think fines work. I think these lads (cricketers) are quite rich. I don't think the cash is going to affect them.'

Kanwariyas punch, kick CRPF jawan at UP station after spat

Kanwariyas punch, kick CRPF jawan at UP station after spat

Rediff.com20 Jul 2025

The CRPF CRPF) jawan was going to catch the Brahmaputra Express, while the kanwariyas (devotees of Lord Shiva) also wanted to buy tickets for the same train for going to Baidyanath Dham in Jharkhand. An argument broke out between them over purchasing the tickets.

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.

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.

Cummins vows to do 'whatever it takes' for Ashes return

Cummins vows to do 'whatever it takes' for Ashes return

Rediff.com3 Sep 2025

Pat Cummins, who is down with a back injury, will miss the upcoming white-ball games against New Zealand and India and also the Sheffield Shield matches in the run-up to the Ashes.

Should Judges Still Be Called 'Lords'?

Should Judges Still Be Called 'Lords'?

Rediff.com19 Dec 2023

'Lawyers don't know if a particular judge would like being addressed as 'Sir', and thus the colonial terms are 'safe' to use.'

Jurel, Kuldeep named in Central Zone squad

Jurel, Kuldeep named in Central Zone squad

Rediff.com7 Aug 2025

Dhruv Jurel, who impressed during India's series-levelling tour of England, was on Thursday named captain of Central Zone for the season-opening Duleep Trophy, set to begin on August 28 in Bengaluru.

Vaughan's Verdict: Gill's Grit Missing, Stokes the Difference

Vaughan's Verdict: Gill's Grit Missing, Stokes the Difference

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

'Shubman Gill did not look as technically tight or calm as usual when he came out to bat on the fourth evening, but his team fought so hard on Monday in a fabulous Test.'

Stokes Ruled Out Of Oval Test!

Stokes Ruled Out Of Oval Test!

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

Ben Stokes was ruled out due to a shoulder muscle tear.

Akash Deep's 10 wickets for cancer-battling sister

Akash Deep's 10 wickets for cancer-battling sister

Rediff.com6 Jul 2025

Akash Deep dedicated his stellar performance in the second Test to his sister, who has been battling cancer for the past two months.

Kashmir cut off from rest of India; Yamuna threatens Delhi

Kashmir cut off from rest of India; Yamuna threatens Delhi

Rediff.com4 Sep 2025

Incessant rains and flooding have caused widespread disruption in northern India, with states like Himachal Pradesh, Delhi, Punjab, and Jammu and Kashmir facing landslides, road closures, and displacement. Rescue efforts are underway as authorities grapple with the aftermath of the deluge.

Ulundu Kozhukattai, Tamil Nadu's Savoury Modaks

Ulundu Kozhukattai, Tamil Nadu's Savoury Modaks

Rediff.com22 Aug 2025

In Tamil Nadu a steamed, spicy delicacy, looking like a modak, is made for Vinayak Chaturthi.

PIX: Lord's cricket ground set for new roof, stands!

PIX: Lord's cricket ground set for new roof, stands!

Rediff.com9 May 2024

The new roof is inspired by the shape and ribbed construction of a series of upturned traditional slip cradles.

Bumrah to miss Oval Test due to workload?

Bumrah to miss Oval Test due to workload?

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

India's spearhead Jasprit Bumrah is likely to miss the fifth and final Test against England, at The Oval starting on Thursday, due to workload management concerns.

Happy to silence the keyboard warriors: Archer

Happy to silence the keyboard warriors: Archer

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

England pacer Jofra Archer is glad to have silenced the 'keyboard warriors' who went after him during his long rehabilitation from multiple injury setbacks.

More than 300 hurt during Dahi Handi festivities in Mumbai

More than 300 hurt during Dahi Handi festivities in Mumbai

Rediff.com17 Aug 2025

Two people died and over 300 were injured during the 'Dahi Handi' festival in Mumbai and Thane. The festival involves forming human pyramids to break pots of curd suspended in the air.

'Tricky bounce can wreck SA's line-up'

'Tricky bounce can wreck SA's line-up'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

Australia had South Africa reeling at 43-4 at the close on Wednesday after being put in to bat first and scoring 212.

'Gill has just become captain, it's a honeymoon period'

'Gill has just become captain, it's a honeymoon period'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

Shubman Gill is enjoying a 'honeymoon period' as India's Test captain but there will be more pressure on him in the days to come, feels former India skipper Sourav Ganguly.

PM, RSS cartoons: SC says right to free speech being 'abused'

PM, RSS cartoons: SC says right to free speech being 'abused'

Rediff.com14 Jul 2025

The Supreme Court on Monday said the right of freedom of speech and expression was being 'abused' while hearing the plea of a cartoonist accused of sharing alleged objectionable cartoons of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh workers on social media.

HOW The Proteas STUNNED The Aussies!

HOW The Proteas STUNNED The Aussies!

Rediff.com16 Jun 2025

Prem Panicker and Faisal Shariff discuss the World Test Championship final, where South Africa pulled off a magnificent win against favorites Australia.

Don't watch news or YouTube: CJI on ED narrative claims

Don't watch news or YouTube: CJI on ED narrative claims

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

The Supreme Court of India, led by Chief Justice B R Gavai, addressed concerns about being influenced by narratives against the Enforcement Directorate (ED). The court emphasized its independence from news and social media, while also acknowledging instances of overstepping by the ED.

ICC set to approve 4-day Tests for 2027-29 WTC cycle

ICC set to approve 4-day Tests for 2027-29 WTC cycle

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

The ICC is ready to sanction four-day Tests for smaller nations in the 2027-29 World Test Championship cycle but India, Australia and England can still play the traditional five-day matches.

'Gill doesn't look confused as a captain'

'Gill doesn't look confused as a captain'

Rediff.com24 Jul 2025

Shubman Gill had fired a verbal salvo at Zak Crawley during the Lord's Test after he and his opening partner Ben Duckett arrived 90 seconds late to the crease.

Lord of The Rings: The Rings of Power 2: Visually Stunning

Lord of The Rings: The Rings of Power 2: Visually Stunning

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

All in all, season 2 seems a tad better than season 1 in most departments, observes Namrata Thakker.

Pope defends batting on Day 1: 'Not abandoning Bazball'

Pope defends batting on Day 1: 'Not abandoning Bazball'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

'It felt like you had to force the ball through, which in England were are not used to -- you usually get rewards for your cuts and clips.'

Stokes vs Bumrah and the workload management myth

Stokes vs Bumrah and the workload management myth

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

'What a player he is. He bowls, bats and executes a crucial run out of Rishabh Pant but there is no talk of workload management. But with India it is not like that.'

Rahul disappointed: 'We got starts, couldn't convert!'

Rahul disappointed: 'We got starts, couldn't convert!'

Rediff.com13 Jul 2025

Opener K L Rahul expressed disappointment as India failed to gain a lead against England on Day 3 of the third Test of the five-match series at 'Home of Cricket', Lord's, on Saturday.

'India-England series will help sell more tickets for Ashes': Cricket Australia

'India-England series will help sell more tickets for Ashes': Cricket Australia

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

Cricket Australia chief executive Todd Greenberg believes that the aggressive tone of the ongoing Test series between India and England will be a huge selling point for the match-day tickets of the upcoming Ashes.

'Play both or ...': Kumble's blunt message to Bumrah

'Play both or ...': Kumble's blunt message to Bumrah

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

Kumble suggested that Bumrah could manage his workload by skipping India's upcoming home series instead.

'We need to invest trust in Karun Nair'

'We need to invest trust in Karun Nair'

Rediff.com12 Jul 2025

I would hope that India stick by him, at least another couple of games, just to give him a run at No.3, feels former England captain Michael Vaughan.

'This Shock May Trigger Suicides'

'This Shock May Trigger Suicides'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

'Marathwada is the suicide capital of Maharashtra.' 'To stop such man-made disasters, the government should immediately come up with a rightful package, not this charitable approach to compensation.'

Stokes joins exclusive list of Test all-rounders

Stokes joins exclusive list of Test all-rounders

Rediff.com26 Jul 2025

Ben Stokes becomes 3rd all rounder to have 7,000 runs, 200 wickets in Test cricket

Grit & Grace! How Pant Turned Pain Into Power

Grit & Grace! How Pant Turned Pain Into Power

Rediff.com10 Aug 2025

In the recently concluded five-match Test series against England, India's star wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant stood tall as a beacon of determination, battling through injuries to deliver a string of gutsy, crowd-pleasing knocks that underlined his value to the side.

Porbandar to Pahalgam: 2,000 Km For Peace

Porbandar to Pahalgam: 2,000 Km For Peace

Rediff.com9 Aug 2025

Qadri Javed Azad and Makwana Kumar are on a 2,000 km expedition from Porbandar to Pahalgam to spread the message of peace, unity and Operation Sindoor.

India should continue with Karun Nair, says Ashwin

India should continue with Karun Nair, says Ashwin

Rediff.com22 Jul 2025

Karun Nair has managed only 131 runs across six innings at a below-par average of 21.83, in the first three Tests against England.

India should persist with all-rounder Reddy: Kumble

India should persist with all-rounder Reddy: Kumble

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

Spin great Anil Kumble praised Nitish Kumar Reddy's showing with the ball on Day 1 of the Lord's Test on Thursday.