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England vs Sri Lanka: 'Stone Cold' Brook's WWE celebration steals the show

England vs Sri Lanka: 'Stone Cold' Brook's WWE celebration steals the show

Rediff.com28 Jan 2026

Joe Root said he hopes England captain Harry Brook's WWE-inspired celebration after a blistering century against Sri Lanka on Tuesday will not be misinterpreted, as he attempts to rebuild trust following last year's nightclub incident.

EPL: Arsenal earn crucial win over Chelsea; Man United jump to 3rd spot

EPL: Arsenal earn crucial win over Chelsea; Man United jump to 3rd spot

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

Arsenal maintained control of the Premier League title race as they chiselled out a nervy 2-1 win over London rivals Chelsea to open up a five-point lead at the top of the table on Sunday.

T20 World Cup: Bennett, pacers help Zimbabwe rout Oman

T20 World Cup: Bennett, pacers help Zimbabwe rout Oman

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

Bennet, bowlers power Zimbabwe to eight-wicket win over Oman

RCB seal WPL final spot by crushing UP Warriorz

RCB seal WPL final spot by crushing UP Warriorz

Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

Former champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru hammered UP Warriorz by eight wickets to enter the WPL final and virtually knock the opposition out of the playoff race, in Vadodara, on Thursday.

Bhambri-Venus pair blaze into US Open pre-quarters

Bhambri-Venus pair blaze into US Open pre-quarters

Rediff.com2 Sep 2025

India's Yuki Bhambri, along with his New Zealand partner Michael Venus, stormed into the men's doubles pre-quarterfinals at the US Open 2025

BCCI hails India's composure after U-19 World Cup triumph

BCCI hails India's composure after U-19 World Cup triumph

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

BCCI president Mithun Manhas and secretary Devajit Saikia praised India's composure and planning after the U-19 team beat England by 100 runs to clinch a record sixth World Cup title in Harare.

I am only a partner: Arrested co-owner of Goa nightclub

I am only a partner: Arrested co-owner of Goa nightclub

Rediff.com10 Dec 2025

Ajay Gupta, co-owner of Goa's 'Birch by Romeo Lane' nightclub, was questioned in Delhi regarding the fire that killed 25 people. He claimed to be 'only a partner' and was located at a hospital before being detained.

T20 WC: England edge Italy, seal Super 8s spot

T20 WC: England edge Italy, seal Super 8s spot

Rediff.com16 Feb 2026

England finally rediscovered their attacking mojo, riding on an explosive start and a splendid late surge from Will Jacks to post a challenging 202 for seven against Italy in their must-win Group C clash, in Kolkata, on Monday.

T20 World Cup: South Africa sink NZ, inch closer to Super 8s

T20 World Cup: South Africa sink NZ, inch closer to Super 8s

Rediff.com14 Feb 2026

South Africa beat New Zealand by seven wickets in T20 World Cup game in Ahmedabad.

Will India Fast-Track Vaibhav Sooryavanshi?

Will India Fast-Track Vaibhav Sooryavanshi?

Rediff.com7 Feb 2026

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's stunning performance in the Under-19 World Cup final has led to calls for the young cricketer to be fast-tracked into the senior Indian team, with former cricketers drawing comparisons to Sachin Tendulkar and Virender Sehwag.

ICC ODI Rankings: Kohli dethrones Rohit to become No 1

ICC ODI Rankings: Kohli dethrones Rohit to become No 1

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

Virat Kohli has reclaimed the top spot in the ICC ODI batting rankings for the first time in five years.

PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi praise team on Under-19 WC win

PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi praise team on Under-19 WC win

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

President Droupadi Murmu and PM Narendra Modi congratulated India's U-19 team after their record sixth World Cup win, powered by Vaibhav Suryavanshi's stunning 175 against England in the final.

T20 WC: Hardik, Kishan star as India thrash Namibia

T20 WC: Hardik, Kishan star as India thrash Namibia

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

India crushed Namibia by 93 runs in the T20 World Cup, powered by Ishan Kishan and Hardik Pandya, but concerns remain ahead of the Pakistan clash.

T20 World Cup: Clinical India hammer Pakistan to qualify for Super 8s

T20 World Cup: Clinical India hammer Pakistan to qualify for Super 8s

Rediff.com15 Feb 2026

Super Kishan, Bumrah-led bowlers give India thumping 61-run win over Pakistan

Champions League play-offs: PSG fight back to beat Monaco

Champions League play-offs: PSG fight back to beat Monaco

Rediff.com18 Feb 2026

Paris St Germain overcame a two-goal deficit and a horror start to beat 10-man Monaco 3-2 in the first leg of their Champions League knockout round playoff tie.

Switzerland Mourns New Year Tragedy

Switzerland Mourns New Year Tragedy

Rediff.com3 Jan 2026

On the night of January 1, more then 40 people died and over 100 others injured in a non-arson fire at the Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana, Switzerland.

PIX: Mandhana Magic Fires RCB To Second WPL Crown

PIX: Mandhana Magic Fires RCB To Second WPL Crown

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

Mandhana, Voll power RCB to second WPL title as DC suffer another heartbreak

Australian Open: Sinner beats Shelton to set up Djokovic semis

Australian Open: Sinner beats Shelton to set up Djokovic semis

Rediff.com28 Jan 2026

Defending champion Jannik Sinner scorched American eighth seed Ben Shelton 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 and moved into the Australian Open semi-finals.

Goa nightclub fire: Kazakh dancer performed without business visa

Goa nightclub fire: Kazakh dancer performed without business visa

Rediff.com9 Dec 2025

A video was earlier circulated on social media showing the bursting of electric firecrackers and the blaze appearing from the roof of the nightclub. It shows Kristina, who was performing belly dance, and band members, rushing out in panic as the fire spread rapidly.

10 sixes, 24 balls: Sooryavanshi powers India U-19 win

10 sixes, 24 balls: Sooryavanshi powers India U-19 win

Rediff.com6 Jan 2026

Skipper Vaibhav Sooryavanshi hammered a 24-ball 68, a blazing knock that included 10 sixes, as India U-19 recorded an eight-wicket win via DLS method to take an unassailable 2-0 lead against South Africa.

Deeply shaken, will help victims: Goa nightclub owner

Deeply shaken, will help victims: Goa nightclub owner

Rediff.com9 Dec 2025

Saurabh Luthra, one of the owners of the North Goa nightclub where a Saturday blaze claimed the lives of 25 people, used social media on Monday to express 'profound grief' and vowed to provide assistance, support and cooperation to the victims' families in 'every possible form'.

Goa nightclub fire: Sarpanch disqualified, panchayat secretary axed

Goa nightclub fire: Sarpanch disqualified, panchayat secretary axed

Rediff.com1 Jan 2026

Goa government takes action against officials after a magisterial inquiry reveals negligence in connection with a nightclub fire that killed 25 people.

U-19 World Cup: Confident India face stern England test in final

U-19 World Cup: Confident India face stern England test in final

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

India would bank on its swashbuckling batting line-up when it takes on a gritty England in what promises to be an evenly-matched final of the ICC Under-19 World Cup.

The Sky wasn't blue: Surya's cheeky reply steals show

The Sky wasn't blue: Surya's cheeky reply steals show

Rediff.com1 Feb 2026

It has been a year since I have been dreaming of this time: Surya on Player of Series show

Goa nightclub fire: Luthra brothers detained in Thailand

Goa nightclub fire: Luthra brothers detained in Thailand

Rediff.com11 Dec 2025

The owners of a Goa nightclub, where a fire claimed 25 lives, have been detained in Phuket, Thailand, after fleeing India. An Interpol Blue Corner Notice was issued at the request of the Indian government.

India vs New Zealand T20s: Suryakumar reveals how he got back among the runs!

India vs New Zealand T20s: Suryakumar reveals how he got back among the runs!

Rediff.com1 Feb 2026

India T20I skipper Suryakumar Yadav said a short break after the South Africa series last year and a conscious change in his batting approach helped him rediscover his touch.

Goa fire: 100 people were on dance floor; victims trapped in kitchen

Goa fire: 100 people were on dance floor; victims trapped in kitchen

Rediff.com7 Dec 2025

A fire at a nightclub in North Goa killed 23 people, many of whom were trapped in the kitchen while trying to escape. Fire safety violations are suspected.

Survivor claims fireworks inside Goa nightclub caused fire

Survivor claims fireworks inside Goa nightclub caused fire

Rediff.com7 Dec 2025

A survivor recounts the chaotic scene at a Goa nightclub fire that resulted in 25 deaths, citing fireworks and a stampede as contributing factors.

14-year-old Sooryavanshi's 175 steers India to U-19 World Cup crown

14-year-old Sooryavanshi's 175 steers India to U-19 World Cup crown

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

Batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi lit up the grand stage with a jaw-dropping 175 to power India to a record-extending sixth ICC Under-19 World Cup title after a 100-run victory over England in the final in Harare on Friday.

Abhishek Sharma's batting: There's method in the madness

Abhishek Sharma's batting: There's method in the madness

Rediff.com26 Jan 2026

New Zealand batter Mark Chapman said Abhishek Sharma's breathtaking six-hitting is driven by planning and game awareness, adding that the Kiwis will look to learn from the Indian opener ahead of the T20 World Cup.

Alcaraz begins career Grand Slam bid in grand fashion

Alcaraz begins career Grand Slam bid in grand fashion

Rediff.com18 Jan 2026

Alcaraz swats aside Walton as career Grand Slam bid begins in Melbourne

3 killed in blaze at Mumbai's Lokhandwala Complex

3 killed in blaze at Mumbai's Lokhandwala Complex

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

Three persons were killed after a fire broke out in a 14-storey residential building at the upscale Lokhandwala Complex in Mumbai on Wednesday morning, officials said.

T20 World Cup: South Africa Survive Super Scare! The Key Moments...

T20 World Cup: South Africa Survive Super Scare! The Key Moments...

Rediff.com11 Feb 2026

This was the first-ever double Super Over in the history of the T20 World Cup.

Nightclub fire tragedy: 'Silent partner' brought to Goa

Nightclub fire tragedy: 'Silent partner' brought to Goa

Rediff.com11 Dec 2025

A suspect in the 'Birch by Romeo Lane' nightclub fire in Goa, which killed 25, has been brought to Goa for questioning. An Interpol Blue Corner Notice has been issued for the owners, who fled to Thailand.

Goa nightclub fire: Court grants bail to two managers

Goa nightclub fire: Court grants bail to two managers

Rediff.com24 Dec 2025

A Goa court granted bail to two managers of the 'Birch by Romeo Lane' nightclub arrested in connection with the fire that killed 25 people. Bail was granted with conditions, including not leaving India without permission and cooperating with the investigation.

Why Hardik Pandya Is India's X-Factor

Why Hardik Pandya Is India's X-Factor

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

'He's the guy who can win you games with bat and ball. He can bowl in any situation, he can bat anywhere in the line up.'

Sabalenka routs Svitolina; to play Rybakina in Aus Open in final

Sabalenka routs Svitolina; to play Rybakina in Aus Open in final

Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

Aryna Sabalenka swept to her fourth successive Australian Open final with a 6-2, 6-3 win over Ukrainian Elina Svitolina.

Goa nightclub built illegally on salt pan, no licence: Probe report

Goa nightclub built illegally on salt pan, no licence: Probe report

Rediff.com1 Jan 2026

A magisterial inquiry report reveals that the Goa nightclub where a deadly fire killed 25 people was built illegally on salt pan and operated without a valid trade license, indicating serious lapses and collusion at multiple official levels.

VHT: Hardik smashes five sixes in an over, but Baroda lose

VHT: Hardik smashes five sixes in an over, but Baroda lose

Rediff.com3 Jan 2026

Vijay Hazare: Baroda lose despite Hardik heroics

Ranji Trophy: Mumbai Fight Back Vs Karnataka; Nabi Takes 7 For J&K

Ranji Trophy: Mumbai Fight Back Vs Karnataka; Nabi Takes 7 For J&K

Rediff.com7 Feb 2026

Mumbai recovered from a batting collapse to take a 136-run lead over Karnataka on Day 2 of their Ranji Trophy quarter-final.