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Rohit trains with Nayar ahead of Australia tour

Rohit trains with Nayar ahead of Australia tour

Rediff.com10 Oct 2025

Mumbai cricketer Angkrish Raghuvanshi and a few other local players were present at the training when Rohit had two batting nets session at the All Heart Cricket Academy.

Hope They Don't Play Too Well': Marsh on Kohli, Rohit

Hope They Don't Play Too Well': Marsh on Kohli, Rohit

Rediff.com18 Oct 2025

Since India last played a bilateral series against Australia in their home territory just before the ODI World Cup in 2023, 'Ro-Ko' have been sensational.

WI pace attack has variety to trouble India: Sammy

WI pace attack has variety to trouble India: Sammy

Rediff.com19 Sep 2025

Head Coach Sammy wants Windies to emulate NZ in their upcoming two-Test tour of India.

'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

Gardner credits Australia's depth for match-winning World Cup ton

Gardner credits Australia's depth for match-winning World Cup ton

Rediff.com2 Oct 2025

Ashleigh Gardner hailed Australia's strength in depth as key to giving her the freedom to score her match-winning century against New Zealand in the women's World Cup match in Indore on Wednesday.

Women's World Cup: Can South Africa tame England's spinners in semis?

Women's World Cup: Can South Africa tame England's spinners in semis?

Rediff.com28 Oct 2025

In the league stage, South Africa suffered two heavy defeats and their batting came apart against spin in both games.

Brits breaks Mandhana record as SA bounce back

Brits breaks Mandhana record as SA bounce back

Rediff.com7 Oct 2025

'Funny enough, I'm not one for records, but when you mention Meg Lanning, I'm glad I'm above that one. As long as we are winning the games, then I'm all good.'

Tears to Triumph: Jemimah's Inspirational Story!

Tears to Triumph: Jemimah's Inspirational Story!

Rediff.com31 Oct 2025

Jemimah Rodrigues rose through the ranks in Mumbai to become one of the key batters for India, but the journey wasn't easy.

'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.

UAE become last team to qualify for T20 World Cup

UAE become last team to qualify for T20 World Cup

Rediff.com16 Oct 2025

United Arab Emirates became the 20th and last team to qualify for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup after beating Japan by eight wickets in the last Asia/EAP Qualifying game here on Thursday.

Injury-hit Arundhati ready for World Cup opener vs Sri Lanka

Injury-hit Arundhati ready for World Cup opener vs Sri Lanka

Rediff.com28 Sep 2025

Fast bowler Arundhati Reddy is likely to be fit for India's women's World Cup 2025 opener against Sri Lanka on September 30 after figuring in the second warm-up match against New Zealand and taking two wickets in nine overs on Saturday.

How India's 2025 ODI streak crumbled at Perth

How India's 2025 ODI streak crumbled at Perth

Rediff.com19 Oct 2025

Australia's stand-in captain Mitchell Marsh continued his fine run of form on Sunday, scoring 46 not out and leading his side to a seven-wicket triumph over India in the weather-affected first one-day international at Perth Stadium.

Jadeja, Siraj soar to new heights in ICC Test rankings!

Jadeja, Siraj soar to new heights in ICC Test rankings!

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

Ravindra Jadeja's standout performance in the first Test against the West Indies in Ahmedabad has helped him reach a career-best 25th position in the ICC men's Test batting rankings.

'Sorry for him...' Ashwin baffled by Sarfaraz's exclusion

'Sorry for him...' Ashwin baffled by Sarfaraz's exclusion

Rediff.com22 Oct 2025

Veteran spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has expressed surprise over Sarfaraz Khan's omission from India A squads for the home series against South Africa, calling the decision unfair.

Glenn Maxwell ruled out of NZ tour with wrist fracture

Glenn Maxwell ruled out of NZ tour with wrist fracture

Rediff.com30 Sep 2025

Glenn Maxwell was ruled out of the three-match T20 series against New Zealand with a fractured wrist after being hit in the nets.

Upbeat Australia meet underpar Pakistan

Upbeat Australia meet underpar Pakistan

Rediff.com7 Oct 2025

Backed by the pace of Annabel Sutherland and spin of Sophie Molineux, who has shaped up well for the slow sub-continent wickets, Australia will take the match against Pakistan to further streamline their strategy before taking on tougher teams like England, India and South Africa in the competition.

Aus name two debutants for series opener at Perth

Aus name two debutants for series opener at Perth

Rediff.com18 Oct 2025

Australia will also welcome Matt Short back into the side at No.3, forming part of a refreshed middle order alongside Renshaw, Owen, Cooper Connolly, and wicketkeeper Josh Philippe, who replaces the injured Josh Inglis (calf).

'Powerplay key in Australia; Bumrah's role crucial': Suryakumar

'Powerplay key in Australia; Bumrah's role crucial': Suryakumar

Rediff.com28 Oct 2025

India captain Suryakumar Yadav said that Powerplay overs will be crucial in the five-match T20 International series against Australia.

Australia announce ODI, T20I squads for India series

Australia announce ODI, T20I squads for India series

Rediff.com7 Oct 2025

The Aussies also named a 14-player group for the first two T20I matches against India, with Nathan Ellis and Josh Inglis earning recalls after they missed the recent T20I series with South Africa.

Kohli And Rohit's Last Dance in Australia

Kohli And Rohit's Last Dance in Australia

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

Virat Kohli, 36, and Rohit Sharma, 38, are active internationally only in the 50-overs format but their future beyond the three-match series is uncertain.

Women's WC: Sri Lanka-Australia match abandoned

Women's WC: Sri Lanka-Australia match abandoned

Rediff.com4 Oct 2025

Women's WC: Rain forces abandonment of Sri Lanka's match against Australia

Women's World Cup: Mooney masterclass sinks Pakistan

Women's World Cup: Mooney masterclass sinks Pakistan

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

Star batter Beth Mooney struck a magnificent hundred and led a remarkable Australian fightback along with tailender Alana King to set up a crushing 107-run win over Pakistan in their ICC World Cup match, in Colombo, on Wednesday.

India women suffer heavy defeat in warm-up game

India women suffer heavy defeat in warm-up game

Rediff.com26 Sep 2025

Skipper Nat Sciver-Brunt led from the front with a sparkling hundred as England beat India by 153 runs in their warm-up game ahead of the ICC Women's World Cup, in Bengaluru, on Thursday.

Crisis man, Head Coach Gambhir turns 44!

Crisis man, Head Coach Gambhir turns 44!

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

In 242 international appearances, Gambhir scored 10,324 runs at an average of 38.95, with 20 centuries and 63 fifties in 283 innings. He is amongst 14 Indians to have 10,000 international runs.

India, Sri Lanka land for Women's World Cup opener

India, Sri Lanka land for Women's World Cup opener

Rediff.com28 Sep 2025

The Harmanpreet Kaur-led Indian side landed in the evening after completing their warm-up games in Bengaluru.

Multi-tasker Healy's injury leaves Australia in a fix

Multi-tasker Healy's injury leaves Australia in a fix

Rediff.com21 Oct 2025

Healy's injury forces Australia rethink ahead of Women's World Cup clash against England

'Pakistan should never play against India'

'Pakistan should never play against India'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2025

Former Pakistan wicketkeeper Kamran Akmal has urged the Pakistan Cricket Board to take a firm stand against India's refusal to accept the Asia Cup trophy from PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi.

Women's WC: South Africa steamroll Sri Lanka in rain-hit clash

Women's WC: South Africa steamroll Sri Lanka in rain-hit clash

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

Wolvaardt, Tazmin fire South Africa to 10-wicket win over Sri Lanka in truncated game

India in active dialogue for trade pact with US, EU, Oman: Goyal

India in active dialogue for trade pact with US, EU, Oman: Goyal

Rediff.com16 Oct 2025

India has implemented a number of free trade agreements with developed nations and is in active dialogue for such pacts with nations including the US, Oman, and the EU, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said. India has implemented trade pacts with Australia, the UAE and EFTA bloc. It has also signed an agreement with the UK.

Aussie Women Rocked By Injury Blow Ahead Of World Cup!

Aussie Women Rocked By Injury Blow Ahead Of World Cup!

Rediff.com23 Sep 2025

Australia's Grace Harris ruled out of World Cup with calf strain, Heather Graham named replacement

WC 2027: What Gambhir said on Rohit, Kohli future

WC 2027: What Gambhir said on Rohit, Kohli future

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

'The 50-over World Cup is still two and a half years away. It is very important to stay in the present.'

Maxwell eyes comeback for India T20Is after surgery

Maxwell eyes comeback for India T20Is after surgery

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

Australian star all-rounder Glenn Maxwell is hopeful of regaining fitness in time for the latter half of the upcoming T20 International series against India after undergoing surgery on his fractured right wrist.

'Heartbreaking moment': Harmanpreet on Smriti's wicket

'Heartbreaking moment': Harmanpreet on Smriti's wicket

Rediff.com19 Oct 2025

India captain Harmanpreet Kaur described her team's narrow four-run defeat to England as 'heartbreaking'

Mandhana shatters Kohli's 52-ball century mark in ODI

Mandhana shatters Kohli's 52-ball century mark in ODI

Rediff.com20 Sep 2025

Smriti Mandhana smashed history in the third ODI against Australia, blasting a record-breaking 50-ball century - the fastest by an Indian and the second fastest in women's ODI cricket ever.

'We'll be ready for India's spin pitches': Bavuma eyes revenge

'We'll be ready for India's spin pitches': Bavuma eyes revenge

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

India have relied on their spin strength on rank turners to gain points in WTC cycles in the past but Gill has said he wants his side to play on tracks that offer equally to batters and bowlers.

Which Countries Are Heading to the FIFA World Cup 2026?

Which Countries Are Heading to the FIFA World Cup 2026?

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

The following is a list of teams that have qualified for the 2026 World Cup, which will be hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada from June 11 to July 19.

'Bring It Home': India Women Ready to Chase World Cup Glory

'Bring It Home': India Women Ready to Chase World Cup Glory

Rediff.com19 Sep 2025

With just days to go before the ICC Women's World Cup 2025 begins, the spotlight is not only on the players but also on the voice that will set the tone - Shreya Ghoshal's stirring anthem, Bring It Home.

India kick off Johor Cup campaign with hard-fought win

India kick off Johor Cup campaign with hard-fought win

Rediff.com11 Oct 2025

Captain Rohit led by example with two goals as Indian junior men's hockey side opened their Sultan of Johor Cup campaign with a 3-2 win over Great Britain in Johor Bahru, Malaysia, on Saturday.

Women's WC: Athapaththu, Perera keep Sri Lanka in semis race

Women's WC: Athapaththu, Perera keep Sri Lanka in semis race

Rediff.com20 Oct 2025

An inspiring spell from Shorna Akter (3/27) helped Bangladesh bowl out Sri Lanka for a modest 202 after Hasini Perera struck a career-best 85 in their must-win women's World Cup match in Navi Mumbai on Monday.

No handshakes: Harmanpreet to follow men's Indo-Pak lead

No handshakes: Harmanpreet to follow men's Indo-Pak lead

Rediff.com1 Oct 2025

This time, Harmanpreet Kaur and Pakistan skipper Fatima Sana are unlikely to exchange even the most basic pleasantries.