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Big Shoes to Fill! Who'll Take Kohli's Legacy Forward?

Big Shoes to Fill! Who'll Take Kohli's Legacy Forward?

Rediff.com12 May 2025

Kohli follows Rohit into retirement: Can Next Gen stars emulate India's batting luminaries?

RCB deny MI direct entry into WPL final; DC through

RCB deny MI direct entry into WPL final; DC through

Rediff.com12 Mar 2025

Batting first, RCB rode on skipper Smriti Mandhana's 37-ball 53 and useful contributions from Ellyse Perry (49 off 38 balls), Richa Ghosh (36 off 22) and Georgia Wareham (31 off 10) to post a commanding 199 for three.

Two Indian athletes banned for doping

Two Indian athletes banned for doping

Rediff.com20 Mar 2025

Also on February 18, the ADDP handed two-year ban on wrestler Pawan Kumar and three-year suspension on boxer Pravesh Kumar.

Pant, Iyer take centre stage as LSG, Punjab Kings clash

Pant, Iyer take centre stage as LSG, Punjab Kings clash

Rediff.com3 May 2025

Lucknow Super Giants skipper Rishabh Pant's woeful form with the bat and Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer's sublime touch have made Sunday's mid-table clash an engrossing contest -- one that could decisively shape the fortunes of either side as the IPL enters its business end.

Was This Catch Legal?

Was This Catch Legal?

Rediff.com7 Apr 2025

A controversial catch sparked debate across commentators and spectators alike.

A proposal to have India's IPL stars in The Hundred!

A proposal to have India's IPL stars in The Hundred!

Rediff.com23 Apr 2025

ECB should offer BCCI minority ownership in Hundred to attract Indian players: Lancashire CEO

Shafali stuns with hat-trick in Under-23 match!

Shafali stuns with hat-trick in Under-23 match!

Rediff.com18 Mar 2025

Shafali Verma claimed a hat-trick for Haryana against Karnataka in the pre-quarterfinal of the Women's Under-23 One-Day Trophy in Guwahati.

Aus spinner Kuhnemann's action cleared by ICC

Aus spinner Kuhnemann's action cleared by ICC

Rediff.com26 Feb 2025

Cricket Australia (CA), on its part, too said Kuhnemann is now free to continue playing international cricket.

Breetzke's record 150 on debut in vain as SA lose to NZ

Breetzke's record 150 on debut in vain as SA lose to NZ

Rediff.com10 Feb 2025

South Africa opening batter Matthew Breetzke broke a 47-year-old record when he made the highest score on ODI debut with 150 in a losing effort against New Zealand in a Tri-Nations match.

PIX: Crystal Palace trounce Aston Villa to enter FA Cup final

PIX: Crystal Palace trounce Aston Villa to enter FA Cup final

Rediff.com27 Apr 2025

Images from the FA Cup semi-final between Crystal Palace and Aston Villa at Wembley stadium, London, on Saturday.

After long injury layoff, Saka 'ready to go'

After long injury layoff, Saka 'ready to go'

Rediff.com31 Mar 2025

Arsenal, who trail Premier League leaders Liverpool by 12 points with nine games remaining, host Real Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final next week.

Priya, Janhvi Go Traditional For Vishu

Priya, Janhvi Go Traditional For Vishu

Rediff.com15 Apr 2025

Monday saw a host of Indian festivals like Vishu, Bihu, Poila Boishakh and Baisakhi. Film folk celebrate by dressing up and creating happy memories on social media.

Why England are opposed to Saudi-backed T20 league

Why England are opposed to Saudi-backed T20 league

Rediff.com18 Mar 2025

ECB chief executive Richard Gould said they would not support a proposed global Twenty20 league bankrolled by Saudi Arabia.

Last-ball thriller: DC stun MI in WPL nail-biter

Last-ball thriller: DC stun MI in WPL nail-biter

Rediff.com15 Feb 2025

Delhi Capitals produced a splendid bowling effort before their batters, led by Niki Prasad, survived some anxious moments to register a narrow two-wicket win over Mumbai Indians in a last-ball thriller in the Women's Premier League

DC face opening woes as they prep to battle confident LSG

DC face opening woes as they prep to battle confident LSG

Rediff.com21 Apr 2025

Both DC and LSG have 10 points and a win will keep them safely perched in the higher echelons of the points table ahead of the jostlers.

Australia in crisis; Starc, Cummins, Hazlewood out of Champions Trophy

Australia in crisis; Starc, Cummins, Hazlewood out of Champions Trophy

Rediff.com12 Feb 2025

Starc's withdrawal comes after pace stalwarts Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood were ruled out due to injuries.

Sunny G, Shastri, Bhogle, Bishop to call Champions Trophy matches

Sunny G, Shastri, Bhogle, Bishop to call Champions Trophy matches

Rediff.com18 Feb 2025

Nasser Hussain and Michael Atherton, the former England captains and respected pundits, will also be providing their expert analysis alongside former West Indies pacer Ian Bishop.

MI hold edge over LSG at home in mid-table clash

MI hold edge over LSG at home in mid-table clash

Rediff.com26 Apr 2025

A rampaging Mumbai Indians will look to maintain their winning run in a vital mid-table battle against a dangerous Lucknow Super Giants in an Indian Premier League clash here on Sunday.

This Punjab king is a class above every Indian wicketkeeper

This Punjab king is a class above every Indian wicketkeeper

Rediff.com5 May 2025

Prabhsimran Singh - Punjab Kings' pint-sized powerhouse whose explosive batting, sharp game sense, and newfound maturity have made him the breakout Indian star of the tournament.

WPL 2025 PIX: Amanjot guides MI to thrilling win!

WPL 2025 PIX: Amanjot guides MI to thrilling win!

Rediff.com21 Feb 2025

Amanjot Kaur's superb all-round showing steered Mumbai Indians to a thrilling four-wicket win over Royal Challengers Bengaluru.

Can Rajasthan Royals beat LSG and end losing run?

Can Rajasthan Royals beat LSG and end losing run?

Rediff.com18 Apr 2025

With just two wins from seven games, the Royals, languishing at eighth on the table, come into the contest on the back of a gut-wrenching Super Over defeat to Delhi Capitals.

Head backs shaky Australia to click when it counts

Head backs shaky Australia to click when it counts

Rediff.com20 Feb 2025

Australia have enough experience and versatility in their line-up to get into tournament-mode quickly for the Champions Trophy following a difficult buildup to the One-Day International showpiece, according to opener Travis Head.

Delhi Capitals crush Mumbai in WPL showdown

Delhi Capitals crush Mumbai in WPL showdown

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

Delhi Capitals dished out an all-round effort to comfortably beat former champions Mumbai Indians by nine wickets

EPL PIX: Arsenal edge Newcastle; Forest keep hopes alive

EPL PIX: Arsenal edge Newcastle; Forest keep hopes alive

Rediff.com19 May 2025

Arsenal snapped a season-long jinx against Newcastle United with a nervy 1-0 win in their last Premier League home game on Sunday.

ICC Rankings: Smriti, Deepti keep top 3 spots

ICC Rankings: Smriti, Deepti keep top 3 spots

Rediff.com25 Mar 2025

India's Smriti Mandhana and Deepti Sharma have retained their third positions in the latest ICC Women's T20I batter and bowlers' rankings respectively, released on Tuesday.

Onus on CSK batters against LSG to end losing streak

Onus on CSK batters against LSG to end losing streak

Rediff.com13 Apr 2025

Chennai Super Kings have never experienced a worse phase in the Indian Premier League and their faltering batters will have to deliver to arrest their steep slide in a must-win game against an upbeat Lucknow Super Giants in Lucknow on Monday.

Dew factor: Will it decide Aus vs SA clash?

Dew factor: Will it decide Aus vs SA clash?

Rediff.com24 Feb 2025

Australia and South Africa, two teams renowned for their batting prowess, will go head-to-head in Rawalpindi on Tuesday, aiming to secure a place in the Champions Trophy semifinals.

WPL: Mumbai Indians have stiff task against in-form Gujarat Giants

WPL: Mumbai Indians have stiff task against in-form Gujarat Giants

Rediff.com9 Mar 2025

UP Warriorz's 12 runs win over Royal Challengers Bengaluru knocked the defending champions out from the race to the play-offs on Saturday, confirming qualification for Delhi Capitals, Mumbai Indians and Gujarat Giants in the process.

Big names out! SA's surprising squad for tri-series

Big names out! SA's surprising squad for tri-series

Rediff.com5 Feb 2025

Six uncapped players named in South Africa ODI squad

WPL: Can UP Warriorz continue winning run against MI?

WPL: Can UP Warriorz continue winning run against MI?

Rediff.com25 Feb 2025

Rejuvenated by their thrilling super-over win over RCB, UP Warriorz will look to continue their momentum when they take on an upbeat Mumbai Indians in the Women's Premier League match in Bengaluru on Wednesday.

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.

Short's injury prompts Connolly call-up

Short's injury prompts Connolly call-up

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

Young spin-bowling all-rounder Cooper Connolly will replace injured Matthew Short in the Australian squad for the knock-out stages of the ongoing Champions Trophy.

Confident KKR face resurgent LSG in battle of equals

Confident KKR face resurgent LSG in battle of equals

Rediff.com7 Apr 2025

For the home side, it has been a season of mixed returns so far. After early defeats to Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Mumbai Indians, KKR roared back to form in their last outing -- a commanding win over Sunrisers Hyderabad.

WPL: Can unbeaten RCB do the 'trick' at home vs Mumbai Indians?

WPL: Can unbeaten RCB do the 'trick' at home vs Mumbai Indians?

Rediff.com20 Feb 2025

Having set the pace with emphatic back-to-back victories, defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru will be eyeing a hat-trick of sorts against star-studded Mumbai Indians in the WPL match at home on Friday.

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.

IPL 2025: Can Siraj stop Pooran's rampage?

IPL 2025: Can Siraj stop Pooran's rampage?

Rediff.com11 Apr 2025

With 288 runs at a strike rate of 225, Nicholas Pooran is the top run-getter in IPL 2025, while Mohammed Siraj has been brilliant in Powerplay overs with 10 wickets in five games.

EPL PIX; Man United lose; Chelsea close in on CL spot

EPL PIX; Man United lose; Chelsea close in on CL spot

Rediff.com5 May 2025

IMAGES from Premier League matches played on Sunday.

Aus through but Afghan dropped catches spark outrage

Aus through but Afghan dropped catches spark outrage

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

Australia sailed into the Champions Trophy semi-finals after their final Group B match against Afghanistan was abandoned at the Gaddafi Stadium on Friday.

One-off Test: Ireland down Zimbabwe to continue winning run

One-off Test: Ireland down Zimbabwe to continue winning run

Rediff.com10 Feb 2025

Ireland outclassed Zimbabwe by 63 runs in the one-off Test in Bulawayo on Monday for their third straight victory in Tests.

PIX: Leeds-born Inglis sinks England in record chase!

PIX: Leeds-born Inglis sinks England in record chase!

Rediff.com23 Feb 2025

Josh Inglis slammed a brilliant century as Australia completed the highest chase in an ICC men's tournament against England in Lahore on Saturday.