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All eyes on Cummins ahead of the Brisbane Test

All eyes on Cummins ahead of the Brisbane Test

Rediff.com6 Nov 2025

Australia captain Pat Cummins is back bowling multiple overs on a reduced run-up and has targeted returning to the team for the second Ashes Test against England, a day-nighter in Brisbane starting on December 4.

Budget 2026: The Business Of IP Remains Unfinished

Budget 2026: The Business Of IP Remains Unfinished

Rediff.com23 Feb 2026

The Union Budget backs skilling across animation, gaming and comics. But creators and studios confront a hard question: who owns what comes next?

David Miller receives medical clearance to feature in T20 World Cup

David Miller receives medical clearance to feature in T20 World Cup

Rediff.com31 Jan 2026

South Africa's senior batter David Miller on Saturday received medical clearance to join the national squad for the T20 World Cup which begins on February 7.

Manchester City sign winger Semenyo from Bournemouth

Manchester City sign winger Semenyo from Bournemouth

Rediff.com9 Jan 2026

Antoine Semenyo has bewildered defences with 10 goals and three assists this season for Bournemouth.

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.

Mhambrey Hails India's All-Round Show In T20 WC

Mhambrey Hails India's All-Round Show In T20 WC

Rediff.com19 Feb 2026

Former India bowling coach Paras Mhambrey praises India's dominant run in the ongoing T20 World Cup, highlighting squad depth and the importance of peaking at the right time.

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?

AI System To Transform Training, Injury Tracking In Indian Sports

AI System To Transform Training, Injury Tracking In Indian Sports

Rediff.com20 Feb 2026

India launches AI-driven SPEEED platform to track athlete performance, predict injuries, tackle age fraud and revolutionise sports science nationwide.

Rickelton, Stubbs replace injured De Zorzi, Ferreira

Rickelton, Stubbs replace injured De Zorzi, Ferreira

Rediff.com22 Jan 2026

Rickelton, Stubbs replace injured De Zorzi, Ferreira in SA squad for T20 World Cup

No toll plaza queues anywhere in India by yearend, says Gadkari

No toll plaza queues anywhere in India by yearend, says Gadkari

Rediff.com25 Feb 2026

'Within six months I expect petrol, diesel, and electric vehicles (EVs) to reach cost parity,' says Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari.

ISL: Jamshedpur FC edge Mohammedan SC; Bengaluru FC blank SC Delhi

ISL: Jamshedpur FC edge Mohammedan SC; Bengaluru FC blank SC Delhi

Rediff.com15 Feb 2026

Indian Super League: Jamshedpur FC beat Mohammedan SC 1-0 at home, Bengaluru FC beat Sporting Club Delhi.

3rd T20I: Jemimah's knock calmed me down, says Smriti after series win

3rd T20I: Jemimah's knock calmed me down, says Smriti after series win

Rediff.com21 Feb 2026

Smriti Mandhana credits Jemimah Rodrigues' aggressive batting for helping her find rhythm in India's T20I series-clinching victory against Australia. India won the third T20I by 17 runs, securing their first T20I series win Down Under since 2016.

Pvt-funded highway construction model highest priority: Gadkari

Pvt-funded highway construction model highest priority: Gadkari

Rediff.com25 Feb 2026

On the back of an aggressive asset monetisation push, the government will press the throttle on the build-operate-transfer (BOT) model - under which private developers fund highway construction - for future highway development, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari said.

Davis Cup: Dhakshineswar wins decider, India shock Netherlands

Davis Cup: Dhakshineswar wins decider, India shock Netherlands

Rediff.com8 Feb 2026

Dhakshineswar Suresh wins fifth rubber against Guy De Oden to lead India to 3-2 win over higher-ranked Netherlands in Davis Cup Qualifiers.

Yashasvi Jaiswal named in prestigious TIME100 Next list

Yashasvi Jaiswal named in prestigious TIME100 Next list

Rediff.com1 Oct 2025

Yashasvi Jaiswal has earned a spot in TIME magazine's prestigious 'TIME100 Next' list -- recognizing emerging global leaders across various fields.

Mystery Guwahati track makes 2nd Test level-playing field

Mystery Guwahati track makes 2nd Test level-playing field

Rediff.com20 Nov 2025

'We would like to believe and back ourselves to know these conditions or adapt to these conditions a lot faster even if we find them slightly different, as compared to, say, somebody who is brought up in Johannesburg and has played all his cricket at the Wanderers ground.'

Champions League: Galatasaray down Juventus in a thriller; PSG edge Monaco

Champions League: Galatasaray down Juventus in a thriller; PSG edge Monaco

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

Galatasaray struck twice in extra time to end 10-man Juventus' brave fightback and reach the Champions League's last 16, progressing with a 7-5 aggregate victory.

Budget reflects a maturing economy

Budget reflects a maturing economy

Rediff.com11 Feb 2026

The Budget reflects a clear focus on strengthening India's long-term prospects by leaning on nation-building sectors such as infrastructure, manufacturing, and technology while maintaining fiscal responsibility.

Ind-SA Test: Swapping of sessions not confirmed yet

Ind-SA Test: Swapping of sessions not confirmed yet

Rediff.com31 Oct 2025

Saikia confirmed that discussions were on regarding a possible adjustment in playing hours owing to Guwahati's early sunrise and sunset.

Champions League: Bodo/Glimt stun Inter Milan; Newcastle rout Qarabag

Champions League: Bodo/Glimt stun Inter Milan; Newcastle rout Qarabag

Rediff.com19 Feb 2026

Bodo/Glimt secured an upset 3-1 victory over Serie A leaders Inter Milan in the first leg of their Champions League playoff on Wednesday.

F1 2026: Ferrari's Stunning New Car SF-26 Hits The Track!

F1 2026: Ferrari's Stunning New Car SF-26 Hits The Track!

Rediff.com24 Jan 2026

New engines and the biggest technical overhaul in decades will mean drivers have to adapt to new ways of racing in the 2026 F1 season.

'We have been building AI before it became mainstream'

'We have been building AI before it became mainstream'

Rediff.com20 Feb 2026

'Today, we are at a stage where we have launched a voice-to-voice model that supports 14 Indian languages.'

Mumbai knocked out of Ranji Trophy; K L Rahul's century guides Karnataka to victory

Mumbai knocked out of Ranji Trophy; K L Rahul's century guides Karnataka to victory

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

K L Rahul struck a fine century as Karnataka outclassed Mumbai by four wickets in the quarter-finals of the Ranji Trophy, in Mumbai, on Monday.

FIH Pro League: Belgium hand India third straight defeat

FIH Pro League: Belgium hand India third straight defeat

Rediff.com14 Feb 2026

India's struggles in the Rourkela leg of the FIH Pro League continued with a 2-4 defeat against Belgium, marking their third consecutive loss at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium. Belgium dominated early, but India showed resilience in the second half.

KL Rahul admits retirement thought crossed his mind

KL Rahul admits retirement thought crossed his mind

Rediff.com27 Jan 2026

KL Rahul has admitted that the thought of retirement did cross his mind but the India batter says it is still "some time away" and he will not drag on when the time comes.

ICC to Reveal PCB Concessions Only Post T20 World Cup

ICC to Reveal PCB Concessions Only Post T20 World Cup

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

The ICC has promised concessions to the PCB for ending its boycott of the India match, but details will be revealed only after the T20 World Cup, sources said.

T20 World Cup: 'Beta, Perform!' Afridi Publicly Schools Shadab

T20 World Cup: 'Beta, Perform!' Afridi Publicly Schools Shadab

Rediff.com20 Feb 2026

Tensions have emerged within Pakistan cricket after Shadab Khan's response to criticism following the team's defeat to India in the T20 World Cup. His remarks have drawn criticism from former players and prompted a response from the PCB and Shahid Afridi.

Bumrah 'has to play' India's must-win Test

Bumrah 'has to play' India's must-win Test

Rediff.com18 Jul 2025

With two Tests left, India trailing the five-match series 1-2, and Bumrah available for only one of them, Panesar feels India needs to go all out in Manchester next week.

All-round show vs US can keep Netherlands in Super 8s race

All-round show vs US can keep Netherlands in Super 8s race

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

Netherlands will aim to combine strong batting and disciplined bowling to secure a win against the United States of America in a crucial Group A T20 World Cup match, essential for their Super Eights qualification hopes.

T20 WC: No Rohit, no Kohli... India still the team to beat

T20 WC: No Rohit, no Kohli... India still the team to beat

Rediff.com4 Feb 2026

A seemingly unstoppable force in the shortest format, the current India squad has an aura of invincibility around it unlike the one that ended the cricketing powerhouse's long wait for an ICC title in Barbados 19 months ago.

T20 World Cup: Super 8 shock: SA rips through India's lineup

T20 World Cup: Super 8 shock: SA rips through India's lineup

Rediff.com22 Feb 2026

David Miller smashed a brilliant half-century while Marco Jansen picked up four wickets as South Africa thrashed India by 76 runs in the ICC T20 World Cup Super 8s match.

Matter to unveil 2 new e-mobikes in 2 years

Matter to unveil 2 new e-mobikes in 2 years

Rediff.com27 Jan 2026

At present, e-mobike penetration in India is close to negligible, unlike the scooter segment, where electric scooters account for nearly 20 per cent of sales.

Gill to play Punjab's Ranji game from Thursday

Gill to play Punjab's Ranji game from Thursday

Rediff.com19 Jan 2026

With three league games still to be played, the former champions would need outright victories in all their remaining fixtures to harbour any realistic chance of making it to the knockout stage.

'If It Was So Easy...': Bhajji Scolds Manjrekar

'If It Was So Easy...': Bhajji Scolds Manjrekar

Rediff.com16 Jan 2026

A fresh debate around Virat Kohli's future in international cricket has been sparked after former India player Sanjay Manjrekar questioned the former captain's decision to continue playing ODIs -- remarks that have now prompted a strong response from Harbhajan Singh.

India's Test Future: 5 Big Questions

India's Test Future: 5 Big Questions

Rediff.com6 Aug 2025

For their next assignment in the ICC World Test Championship cycle, the two-time WTC runners up will aim to grab maximum points across those four home clashes. Here are five key questions the side must answer prior to their next Test match-up.

Australia's top stars to skip BBL to prepare for T20 World Cup

Australia's top stars to skip BBL to prepare for T20 World Cup

Rediff.com9 Jan 2026

Australia's Travis Head finished as the leading scorer of the Ashes series with 629 runs from five Tests, including three centuries.

Hazlewood 'on track' to start T20 World Cup

Hazlewood 'on track' to start T20 World Cup

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

With their Ashes hero Mitchell Starc retiring from T20 internationals, Xavier Bartlett is set to claim the second pace bowling slot in the group stage of the World Cup.

Test win in Pakistan boost for South Africa ahead of India tour

Test win in Pakistan boost for South Africa ahead of India tour

Rediff.com23 Oct 2025

South Africa captain Aiden Markram said their Test victory over hosts Pakistan in difficult conditions was a major confidence boost for the tourists, who will be heading to India next and expect an even sterner test.

Trump raises global tariff from 10% to 15% day after SC ruling

Trump raises global tariff from 10% to 15% day after SC ruling

Rediff.com21 Feb 2026

Following a Supreme Court setback, Donald Trump has announced an increase in global tariffs from 10% to 15%, impacting international trade relations and raising concerns about economic repercussions.

'Indian badminton's depth in doubles a concern'

'Indian badminton's depth in doubles a concern'

Rediff.com16 Jan 2026

While the men's doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty is among the world's best, former national coach Vimal Kumar said there is a significant drop-off beyond them.