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Deshpande's wicket breaks Lions' stubborn stand

Deshpande's wicket breaks Lions' stubborn stand

Rediff.com7 Jun 2025

England Lions were 192 for 3 in 46 overs in reply to India A's 348 at stumps on the second day of their second unofficial Test, in Northampton on Saturday.

'We were cheated by...': Manjrekar slams Manchester weather

'We were cheated by...': Manjrekar slams Manchester weather

Rediff.com25 Jul 2025

India may have made tactical errors, but former cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar believes the bigger culprit was the weather.

Gill, Rahul slam fifties in warm-up game

Gill, Rahul slam fifties in warm-up game

Rediff.com14 Jun 2025

Gill, Rahul score fifties in intra-squad practice match against India A ahead of England Test

Kothari outplays Advani, claims maiden world title

Kothari outplays Advani, claims maiden world title

Rediff.com17 Apr 2025

Ace Indian cueist Sourav Kothari clinched the 2025 IBSF World Billiards title after an emphatic victory over multiple-time winner Pankaj Advani in the final in Carlow, Ireland.

Gill's Brain-Fade, Rahul's Error Blight India

Gill's Brain-Fade, Rahul's Error Blight India

Rediff.com1 Aug 2025

Even as the conditions changed, bright sunshine alternating with gloom, the Indian batters gritted their teeth and fought it out.

Srikanth battles into semis of Malaysia Masters

Srikanth battles into semis of Malaysia Masters

Rediff.com23 May 2025

Kidambi Srikanth entered the semi-finals of Malaysia Masters with a hard-fought three-game win over Toma Junior Popov of France.

Karun's 186 steers India A to 409/3 on Day 1 vs Lions

Karun's 186 steers India A to 409/3 on Day 1 vs Lions

Rediff.com31 May 2025

Karun Nair stroked a magnificent century to power India A to 409/3 on Day 1 of the four-day unofficial Test against England Lions.

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.

Are Royals planning to trade off skipper Samson?

Are Royals planning to trade off skipper Samson?

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

Rajasthan Royals (RR) might be revisiting their squad composition for the 2026 IPL, with at least six of their players attracting trade-off interest from various franchises.

'Levelling series would be great achievement'

'Levelling series would be great achievement'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

India skipper Shubman Gill on Wednesday said that levelling the five-match Test series in England would be a "great achievement" and he would return from his first assignment as captain a lot wiser.

Can Kuldeep be the solution to India's bowling woes?

Can Kuldeep be the solution to India's bowling woes?

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

With India conceding more than 600 runs for the first time since 2014, the case for including a wicket-taking spinner like Kuldeep Yadav is stronger than ever for the must-win fifth and final Test against England.

Jadeja's English summer: A tale of records and resolve

Jadeja's English summer: A tale of records and resolve

Rediff.com11 Aug 2025

Ravindra Jadeja continued his renaissance as a batter, delivering his best-ever outing during the recent Test series in England and joining a list of legends

Only Siraj Clung To Belief. He Made Magic

Only Siraj Clung To Belief. He Made Magic

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

A 2-2 series result seems fair, for a 1-3 loss would have been cruelly unjust --- especially to Siraj, who bowled 185.3 overs in the series for 23 wickets and never seemed to give up belief.

PIX: Gill-led India depart for England, aim to end 18-year long wait

PIX: Gill-led India depart for England, aim to end 18-year long wait

Rediff.com6 Jun 2025

The series, to commence on June 20, will be played at Headingley in Leeds, Edgbaston in Birmingham, Lord's and The Oval in London, and Old Trafford in Manchester.

PIX: Karun leads India's recovery on rain-hit Day 1

PIX: Karun leads India's recovery on rain-hit Day 1

Rediff.com1 Aug 2025

India lost their openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and K L Rahul on a green top but did well to reach 72 for two at lunch on Day 1 of the series-deciding fifth Test against England at The Oval, London, on Thursday.

PIX: Bumrah, Jofra shine bright on evenly poised Day 2

PIX: Bumrah, Jofra shine bright on evenly poised Day 2

Rediff.com12 Jul 2025

India's Bumrah produced a devastating spell in the morning, dismissing Ben Stokes, Joe Root and Chris Woakes before Archer struck with his third delivery to remove Yashasvi Jaiswal in his first test for four years.

Kamboj set to replace injured Akash Deep in 4th Test

Kamboj set to replace injured Akash Deep in 4th Test

Rediff.com22 Jul 2025

India pacer Akash Deep was on Tuesday ruled out of the fourth Test against England due to a groin injury, and captain Shubman Gill said uncapped fast bowler Anshul Kamboj is close to making his debut at Old Trafford.

US Open 2025: Tanvi pulls off an upset; Srikanth exits

US Open 2025: Tanvi pulls off an upset; Srikanth exits

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

Former World No. 1 India's Kidambi Srikanth bows out of US Open badminton tournament

PIX: England Ditch Bazball Mantra To Frustrate India!

PIX: England Ditch Bazball Mantra To Frustrate India!

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

Joe Root's patient unbeaten 99 led England to 251-4 on an attritional and compelling first day of the third Test against India at Lord's on Thursday.

'A master and a gem': Gambhir, Pant salute Rohit

'A master and a gem': Gambhir, Pant salute Rohit

Rediff.com8 May 2025

Hours after Rohit made his understated retirement announcement on Instagram, Gambhir put the speculation to rest with a glowing tribute

Rishabh Pant set to overtake Dhoni

Rishabh Pant set to overtake Dhoni

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

Rishabh Pant has a chance outdo his ex-skipper and icon MS Dhoni - by becoming the most successful wicketkeeper-batter in South Africa, England, New Zealand, and Australia (SENA) conditions.

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.

India has skills but lack of experience will be telling in Eng

India has skills but lack of experience will be telling in Eng

Rediff.com7 Jun 2025

'But I think if you look at a rebuilding sort of phase, I think India can cope with it better than most other teams'

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.

Why was Samson replaced by Jurel?

Why was Samson replaced by Jurel?

Rediff.com3 Feb 2025

While Abhishek Sharma's explosive century stole the headlines, Samson's replacement by Dhruv Jurel raised questions about his availability.

India go down to Indonesia, bow out of Sudirman Cup

India go down to Indonesia, bow out of Sudirman Cup

Rediff.com29 Apr 2025

Sudirman Cup: India bow out after defeat against Indonesia

Sunil Joshi leads race for spin coach role at BCCI's COE

Sunil Joshi leads race for spin coach role at BCCI's COE

Rediff.com28 Apr 2025

Former India left-arm spinner Sunil Joshi is the frontrunner to become the spin bowling coach at the BCCI's Centre of Excellence.

Bumrah unleashes fire in Beckenham nets

Bumrah unleashes fire in Beckenham nets

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

India's pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah is up and running in Beckenham, putting in the hard yards before the upcoming five high-stakes Tests against England, slated to kick off on June 20 at Headingley.

Singapore Open: Sindhu, Prannoy cruise into Round 2

Singapore Open: Sindhu, Prannoy cruise into Round 2

Rediff.com27 May 2025

Sindhu, Prannoy advance to second round of Singapore Open

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.

PIX: Hazlewood stars in RCB's stunning comeback as Royals choke

PIX: Hazlewood stars in RCB's stunning comeback as Royals choke

Rediff.com25 Apr 2025

Josh Hazlewood scalped four wickets in a brilliant spell as Royal Challengers Bengaluru staged a stunning comeback to edge Rajasthan Royals by 11 runs.

PIX: Root's century powers England to huge lead on Day 3

PIX: Root's century powers England to huge lead on Day 3

Rediff.com25 Jul 2025

Joe Root produced a batting masterclass on way to a milestone 38th hundred as England exploited a jaded Indian bowling attack to stamp their dominance on the fourth Test in Manchester.

HAL wants private firm to build Dhruv chopper

HAL wants private firm to build Dhruv chopper

Rediff.com11 Jul 2019

A large Dhruv order could significantly boost Indian defence exports. These have grown from Rs 1,940 crore in 2014-2015 to Rs 10,745 crore in 2018-2019.

Asia C'ship: India's run ends as Kapila-Crasto bow out

Asia C'ship: India's run ends as Kapila-Crasto bow out

Rediff.com11 Apr 2025

Indian mixed doubles pair of Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto suffered a straight game loss to Hong Kong's fifth-seeded duo of Tang Chun Man and Tse Ying Suet in the quarterfinals of the Badminton Asia Championships in Ningbo, China, on Friday.

How India Sealed Epic Win In Under An Hour

How India Sealed Epic Win In Under An Hour

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

Needing 7 to win, Siraj is given the ball and who better than Mr Lion Heart to script India's narrowest win in Test cricket. It takes Siraj a stinging yorker to send Atkinson's stumps flying -- the ball hitting low on the off stump.

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.

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.

Jaiswal, Jurel, Washy Take A Coffee Break

Jaiswal, Jurel, Washy Take A Coffee Break

Rediff.com3 Dec 2024

The trio looked relaxed as they had coffee at the Peter Rabbit Cafe in Adelaide.

India A bowlers struggle as Haines, Mousley hit tons

India A bowlers struggle as Haines, Mousley hit tons

Rediff.com1 Jun 2025

Earlier, Mukesh bowled with venom, taking three wickets to help India crawl back into the contest as England Lions stumbled to 333 for five at lunch on Day 3.

Salt-Kohli brace for Archer showdown as RCB, RR clash

Salt-Kohli brace for Archer showdown as RCB, RR clash

Rediff.com12 Apr 2025

Openers Phil Salt and Virat Kohli will brace for a fiery showdown against thunderbolts from express pacer Jofra Archer as Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru look to get back to winning ways in the IPL match in Jaipur on Sunday.