News for 'NO3'

Manjrekar's pick for No 3 at Old Trafford is...

Manjrekar's pick for No 3 at Old Trafford is...

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

Sai Sudharsan made his Test debut in the series opener against England, where he played at No. 3 while skipper Shubman Gill batted at No. 4.

Was Sheena Bora Shot Dead?

Was Sheena Bora Shot Dead?

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

Oh, what a strange 'tangled web' these two men and one woman have been caught up in for the last nine years. Or allegedly 'weaved'.

National Centre of Excellence for Winter Sports Coming to J&K

National Centre of Excellence for Winter Sports Coming to J&K

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya announced the establishment of a National Centre of Excellence to promote winter sports in Jammu and Kashmir and the expansion of the Khelo India Winter Games into a 15-day event.

T20 World Cup, India vs England Semi-final: Bumrah should bowl 2 overs in Powerplay: Gavaskar

T20 World Cup, India vs England Semi-final: Bumrah should bowl 2 overs in Powerplay: Gavaskar

Rediff.com3 Mar 2026

The tussle between Harry Brook and Jasprit Bumrah will shape the outcome of India's T20 World Cup semi-final clash against England, batting legend Sunil Gavaskar has predicted.

Markram: 'No Step Is Easy' as SA Close In on Semis

Markram: 'No Step Is Easy' as SA Close In on Semis

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

Aiden Markram's unbeaten 82 and a 95-run opening stand with Quinton de Kock powered South Africa to a nine-wicket win over West Indies, putting the Proteas on the brink of the T20 World Cup semi-finals.

T20 World Cup Final: Kuldeep Must Replace Varun

T20 World Cup Final: Kuldeep Must Replace Varun

Rediff.com7 Mar 2026

Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for the T20 World Cup final against New Zealand on Sunday?

Tilak passes fitness test, India A cruise past USA

Tilak passes fitness test, India A cruise past USA

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

Indian team management will heave a sigh of relief with Tilak Varma ticking all the boxes on his return to competitive cricket after a lower abdominal surgery as the 'A' team, comprising mostly of IPL stars, comfortably defeated the United States of America by 38 runs in a high-scoring warm-up game in Navi Mumbai on Monday.

Australia steamroll India in Brisbane to take series lead

Australia steamroll India in Brisbane to take series lead

Rediff.com24 Feb 2026

Australia beat India by six wickets in the first Women's ODI in Brisbane, with fifties from Alyssa Healy and Beth Mooney, and Ashleigh Gardners 3-33 sealing a 1-0 series lead despite Mandhana and Harmanpreet's efforts.

Fit-again Tilak Varma picked for India A for T20 World Cup warm-up

Fit-again Tilak Varma picked for India A for T20 World Cup warm-up

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

Tilak Varma makes a comeback after a groin injury which forced him to miss the five-match T20I series against New Zealand.

T20 World Cup Super 8s: Jacks, Ahmed break New Zealand hearts with rearguard action

T20 World Cup Super 8s: Jacks, Ahmed break New Zealand hearts with rearguard action

Rediff.com28 Feb 2026

Rehan Ahmed and Will Jacks' rapid 44-run partnership turned the game as England chased down a target of 160 with three balls to spare and beat New Zealand by four wickets in the T20 World Cup Super Eights in Colombo on Friday.

Kohli Breaks Ponting's Record!

Kohli Breaks Ponting's Record!

Rediff.com19 Jan 2026

Virat Kohli surpassed the great Ricky Ponting for most runs by a No 3 batter in ODIs.

Butter Chicken, Shahi Paneer Are World's Top Stews

Butter Chicken, Shahi Paneer Are World's Top Stews

Rediff.com23 Feb 2026

TasteAtlas, the online global food guide, has just released its list of top stews. Many Indian dishes make it to this compilation.

Tilak Varma's return to Indian squad delayed

Tilak Varma's return to Indian squad delayed

Rediff.com26 Jan 2026

The No 3 batter will rejoin India squad ahead of T20 WC warm-up game in Mumbai.

Ponting On What Went Wrong For Australia In T20 World Cup

Ponting On What Went Wrong For Australia In T20 World Cup

Rediff.com18 Feb 2026

Former captain Ricky Ponting says the current Australian side lacked the aura that defined its past teams at ICC World Cups.

'Just let the bat talk': Hetmyer reveals secret

'Just let the bat talk': Hetmyer reveals secret

Rediff.com23 Feb 2026

Shimron Hetmyer's explosive innings propelled the West Indies to a dominant victory over Zimbabwe in the T20 World Cup, with the batsman attributing his success to simplified thinking and letting his bat do the talking.

T20 World Cup: Windies run riot, thrash Zimbabwe

T20 World Cup: Windies run riot, thrash Zimbabwe

Rediff.com23 Feb 2026

A blistering assault from Shimron Hetmyer and Rovman Powell powered West Indies to a crushing 107-run win over Zimbabwe in the T20 World Cup Super Eights at the Wankhede

T20 World Cup: Will Ishan Kishan Open Against USA?

T20 World Cup: Will Ishan Kishan Open Against USA?

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for the opening match against USA?

Harry Brook slams century as England down Pakistan to enter T20 World Cup semis

Harry Brook slams century as England down Pakistan to enter T20 World Cup semis

Rediff.com25 Feb 2026

Skipper Harry Brook played the most defining innings of his T20 career, smashing a 51-ball 100 to propel England into the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup.

Windies flair up against Zimbabwe grit in Super 8s clash

Windies flair up against Zimbabwe grit in Super 8s clash

Rediff.com22 Feb 2026

The West Indies and Zimbabwe, both undefeated in the first round, will clash in a crucial T20 World Cup Super Eight match. The West Indies' power-hitting prowess will be tested against Zimbabwe's resilience and all-round strength.

T20 World Cup, India vs Zimbabwe: Will Sanju Samson Replace Abhishek Sharma?

T20 World Cup, India vs Zimbabwe: Will Sanju Samson Replace Abhishek Sharma?

Rediff.com25 Feb 2026

Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for the must-win match against Zimbabwe on Thursday?

Twin tons! Could Jurel edge out Sudharsan for No 3 Test slot?

Twin tons! Could Jurel edge out Sudharsan for No 3 Test slot?

Rediff.com8 Nov 2025

Dhruv Jurel made a strong case for his continued presence in the senior Test eleven with his second hundred in as many innings against South Africa A while fortifying India A's position on the third day of the four-day match in Bengaluru on Saturday.

T20 World Cup: How West Indies benefitted from change in approach

T20 World Cup: How West Indies benefitted from change in approach

Rediff.com19 Feb 2026

Clarity of roles driving WI's clinical run into Super Eights: Shai Hope

10 Indian Cities With The Worst Traffic

10 Indian Cities With The Worst Traffic

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

In India's fast-growing urban sprawl, much frustrating time is often lost behind steering wheels.

Rampant West Indies target third straight win vs Nepal

Rampant West Indies target third straight win vs Nepal

Rediff.com14 Feb 2026

West Indies will look to maintain their winning form against a struggling Nepal side in their T20 World Cup Group C match at the Wankhede Stadium. West Indies have won both their matches so far, while Nepal are coming off a heavy defeat against Italy.

Why Ishan Kishan will bat ahead of Shreyas Iyer

Why Ishan Kishan will bat ahead of Shreyas Iyer

Rediff.com20 Jan 2026

Ishan Kishan will play ahead of Shreyas Iyer in the series against New Zealand as he is a part of India's T20 World Cup squad and a like-for-like replacement for an injured Tilak Varma being a left-hander, skipper Suryakumar Yadav said on Tuesday.

T20 WC: England stunned as Rutherford, Motie seal win

T20 WC: England stunned as Rutherford, Motie seal win

Rediff.com11 Feb 2026

Sherfane Rutherford (76 not out) and Gudakesh Motie (3/32) thwarted England's charge twice to help West Indies win their key Group C match of the T20 World Cup by 30 runs in Mumbai on Wednesday.

'Ishan Kishan should be India's wicketkeeper in T20 World Cup'

'Ishan Kishan should be India's wicketkeeper in T20 World Cup'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

Former wicketkeeper Parthiv Patel urged India to include the in-form Ishan Kishan ahead of Sanju Samson

Samson will blame himself as World Cup race tightens: Yuzi

Samson will blame himself as World Cup race tightens: Yuzi

Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

Yuzvendra Chahal says Sanju Samson can have no excuses after repeated T20I failures, with Ishan Kishan's form putting pressure on the opener ahead of the 2026 T20 World Cup.

Where Is Virat Kohli Headed To?

Where Is Virat Kohli Headed To?

Rediff.com19 Jan 2026

Virat Kohli headed back to London to rejoin his family.

What Next For Sanju Samson?

What Next For Sanju Samson?

Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

Opener Sanju Samson once again failed to get back among the runs, as he was dismissed for 24 from 15 balls in the fourth T20I against New Zealand.

SKY rises, Abhishek No 1: India dominate T20 charts

SKY rises, Abhishek No 1: India dominate T20 charts

Rediff.com28 Jan 2026

India captain Suryakumar Yadav on Wednesday climbed five places to seventh in the ICC men's T20I rankings

PIX: Alcaraz beats cramps, Zverev to reach Aus Open final

PIX: Alcaraz beats cramps, Zverev to reach Aus Open final

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

In five and a half hours of scintillating tennis, the third longest match ever at the Australian Open, Alcaraz won the controversy-riddled encounter.

Pressure on Suryakumar ahead of NZ T20 series

Pressure on Suryakumar ahead of NZ T20 series

Rediff.com20 Jan 2026

Skipper Suryakumar Yadav would want the attacking batter in him to front up and bolster his leadership against New Zealand when the five-match T20I series gets underway in Nagpur on Wednesday, serving as a final dress rehearsal for India's World Cup title defence in less than three weeks' time.

Aus Open 2026: Coco Gauff questions privacy after racket smash leak

Aus Open 2026: Coco Gauff questions privacy after racket smash leak

Rediff.com27 Jan 2026

Coco Gauff was left frustrated after television cameras captured her private moment of anger following a one-sided Australian Open quarter-final defeat to Elina Svitolina.

Youth & Experience: Meet India's World Cup 15

Youth & Experience: Meet India's World Cup 15

Rediff.com4 Feb 2026

Defending champions India have unveiled a well-rounded 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup

4th T20I: Samson on edge as India eye spin shake-up

4th T20I: Samson on edge as India eye spin shake-up

Rediff.com27 Jan 2026

India will be hoping for a positive turn in their spinners' performance while attempting to extend the total domination over New Zealand to the fourth T20I in Visakhapatnam on Wednesday.

India vs New Zealand T20s: Pressure on Samson as India aim to seal series in Guwahati

India vs New Zealand T20s: Pressure on Samson as India aim to seal series in Guwahati

Rediff.com24 Jan 2026

Ishan Kishan's sensational comeback and Sanju Samson's inconsistent displays with the bat will reignite debate over who should be Abhishek Sharma's preferred opening partner.

Ranji Trophy: Siraj picks four-fer for Hyderabad against Chhattisgarh

Ranji Trophy: Siraj picks four-fer for Hyderabad against Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

Mohammed Siraj returned 17-3-56-4 to help Hyderabad bowl Chhattisgarh out for 283 on Day 1 of their Group D Ranji Trophy contest, in Hyderabad, on Thursday.

Sabalenka eyes 3rd Australian Open crown as top trio renew rivalry

Sabalenka eyes 3rd Australian Open crown as top trio renew rivalry

Rediff.com15 Jan 2026

Top trio eye Grand Slam glory with Sabalenka targeting third Australian Open crown

Ranji Trophy: Shami's fiery spell drives Bengal toward innings win

Ranji Trophy: Shami's fiery spell drives Bengal toward innings win

Rediff.com24 Jan 2026

India pacer Mohammed Shami's five-wicket burst put Bengal on the verge of an outright victory with bonus point against Services on the third day of their Ranji Trophy Elite Group C match in Kalyani, West Bengal on Saturday.