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England make surprise inclusions in T20 World Cup squad

England make surprise inclusions in T20 World Cup squad

Rediff.com30 Dec 2025

Batters Jamie Smith and Jordan Cox have been axed while seamer Saqib Mahmood could not retain his place either.

Not neutral, India is on the side of peace, Modi tells Putin

Not neutral, India is on the side of peace, Modi tells Putin

Rediff.com5 Dec 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi strongly supported efforts to end the war in Ukraine and conveyed to Russian President Vladimir Putin that India will stand shoulder-to-shoulder in all peace efforts to find an amicable solution to the conflict.

'Significant outcomes' expected as Putin to visit India

'Significant outcomes' expected as Putin to visit India

Rediff.com28 Nov 2025

Russian President Vladimir Putin will make a two-day visit to India from December 4 to hold annual summit talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi that is expected to produce a plethora of significant outcomes, including in the defence sphere, to further solidify the bilateral strategic ties.

Year-Ender: How Sheetal Devi Took Archery World By Storm In 2025

Year-Ender: How Sheetal Devi Took Archery World By Storm In 2025

Rediff.com24 Dec 2025

Sheetal shines, but recurve concerns linger in Indian Archery 2025

Rahul hurt by his Test average but unbothered by numbers

Rahul hurt by his Test average but unbothered by numbers

Rediff.com24 Jun 2025

'There was a time when I was in a quality over quantity mindset in international cricket and did not hit enough balls. Now I am back to enjoying hitting a lot of balls in the nets.'

Entrance Exams After Class 12 In 2026

Entrance Exams After Class 12 In 2026

Rediff.com16 Dec 2025

Nayagam PP, founder of Edujob360, offers a list of the top entrance exams, their timelines, eligibility criteria, exam patterns and preparation strategies to help you plan the year ahead.

'Test squad should be made up of domestic performers'

'Test squad should be made up of domestic performers'

Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

Ajinkya Rahane and Cheteshwar Pujara, who have had a prolific career in the Ranji Trophy, know the importance of rewarding consistent performers in the domestic circuit with international call-ups.

'WPL has transformed women's cricket in India'

'WPL has transformed women's cricket in India'

Rediff.com31 Oct 2025

BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia believes a first Women's World Cup win for India would be a seminal moment, much like Kapil Dev's team in 1983.

Kohli@37: The staggering stats of India's run king

Kohli@37: The staggering stats of India's run king

Rediff.com5 Nov 2025

At 37, the numbers behind his all-format dominance reveal not just longevity but an unmatched hunger for excellence.

2nd Test: Eyes on Reddy as India might stick with same XI vs WI

2nd Test: Eyes on Reddy as India might stick with same XI vs WI

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

India set to remain unchanged as team wants Reddy to settle in all-round role

SEE: Sarfaraz 'lucky to have chance to play with Mahi Bhai'

SEE: Sarfaraz 'lucky to have chance to play with Mahi Bhai'

Rediff.com18 Dec 2025

Sarfaraz last featured in the IPL in 2023, turning out for Delhi Capitals in a match against Sunrisers Hyderabad. He failed to attract bidders in the auctions that followed, despite consistently strong returns in domestic cricket.

'Our No 6 saviour in tough Tests': Gill hails Jadeja

'Our No 6 saviour in tough Tests': Gill hails Jadeja

Rediff.com1 Oct 2025

Indian Test skipper Shubman Gill, has lauded Ravindra Jadeja's performance, stating that the world's No 1 Test all-rounder has been instrumental in getting India out of difficult situations over the past couple of years.

Rohit Sharma's Test Career In Numbers

Rohit Sharma's Test Career In Numbers

Rediff.com9 May 2025

All 12 of Rohit's Test hundreds came in the winning cause for India.

Muthusamy's ton put SA in control as India's spinners flop

Muthusamy's ton put SA in control as India's spinners flop

Rediff.com23 Nov 2025

Senuran Muthusamy and Marco Jansen made Indian finger spinners' look ordinary in good batting conditions with invaluable lower-order contributions as South Africa seized control of the second Test.

Should India Retain The Inflation Targeting Regime?

Should India Retain The Inflation Targeting Regime?

Rediff.com1 Dec 2025

The best way for India to prepare is by preserving and strengthening the RBI's hard-won credibility, point out Rajeswari Sengupta and Vaishali Garga.

'He Got a Raw Deal': Samson Snub Sparks Debate

'He Got a Raw Deal': Samson Snub Sparks Debate

Rediff.com10 Dec 2025

Sanju Samson's T20I future took another hit on Tuesday as India benched him yet again, favouring the finishing skills of Jitesh Sharma in a team that now appears fully committed to its Shubman Gill-led blueprint.

Trai Launches Digital Consent Pilot

Trai Launches Digital Consent Pilot

Rediff.com11 Dec 2025

A national rollout will take place after the pilot test in which SBI, PNB, Axis Bank, Bank of Maharashtra, Canara Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, IndusInd Bank, ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, Indian Overseas Bank and Punjab & Sind Bank are participating.

Kohli closes in on No1 as Rohit clings to ODI throne

Kohli closes in on No1 as Rohit clings to ODI throne

Rediff.com10 Dec 2025

India great Virat Kohli continued his push to regain his place as the best ODI batter while moving up to the second spot in the latest ICC rankings released on Wednesday.

The Greatest Left-Arm Bowlers Of All Time

The Greatest Left-Arm Bowlers Of All Time

Rediff.com6 Dec 2025

Left-arm spinners, all-rounders, and pacers who mastered their craft and left a mark in Test cricket.

'We wanted India to grovel...' SA coach adds insult to injury

'We wanted India to grovel...' SA coach adds insult to injury

Rediff.com25 Nov 2025

We wanted India to grovel: SA coach Shukri Conrad creates a stir

Bavuma confident of exposing India's glaring weakness!

Bavuma confident of exposing India's glaring weakness!

Rediff.com5 Nov 2025

Massive chance for series win in India, SA better-placed with spin resources: Bavuma

Gambhir reveals India's T20 blueprint

Gambhir reveals India's T20 blueprint

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

Gautam Gambhir has made it clear that India's new T20 approach isn't just about fearless batting, it's about all-round aggression.

Who Can Be India's Best Test No. 3? Pujara Names Two

Who Can Be India's Best Test No. 3? Pujara Names Two

Rediff.com28 Aug 2025

Having bid adieu to his stellar Test career a content man, Indian Test batting great Cheteshwar Pujara wouldn't mind a coaching stint or a role at the BCCI's Centre of Excellence in the next stage of his cricketing journey.

Series In Numbers: The Gill Effect & England's Woes

Series In Numbers: The Gill Effect & England's Woes

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

India made 3,809 runs in this series, which is the most ever scored by a team in a five Test series.

Paid Rs 1.35L Insurance Premium: 'Can I Get It Back?'

Paid Rs 1.35L Insurance Premium: 'Can I Get It Back?'

Rediff.com8 Jan 2026

Ask rediffGURU Naveenn Kummar your insurance mutual fund and personal finance-related questions.

Pressure on Gill, SKY to rediscover T20 form!

Pressure on Gill, SKY to rediscover T20 form!

Rediff.com10 Dec 2025

The lack of runs from captain Suryakumar Yadav and his deputy Shubman Gill remains a talking point.

After 15 years, Kohli set to light up Vijay Hazare

After 15 years, Kohli set to light up Vijay Hazare

Rediff.com3 Dec 2025

Virat Kohli confirms his availability for Vijay Hazare Trophy

'Sarfaraz doesn't need India A to play int'l cricket'

'Sarfaraz doesn't need India A to play int'l cricket'

Rediff.com24 Oct 2025

Sarfaraz Khan doesn't need India A exposure tours and series to play international cricket as the middle-order India batter can find his way back into the Test side with runs in domestic cricket, said India all-rounder Shardul Thakur on Friday.

'Chaotic' Pant could catch South Africa off guard: Rhodes

'Chaotic' Pant could catch South Africa off guard: Rhodes

Rediff.com21 Nov 2025

Rishabh Pant's 'chaotic' leadership style and batting might be the wildcard India need to level the Test series against South Africa, former cricketer Jonty Rhodes said on Friday.

Underwater chess! The game gets a thrilling twist

Underwater chess! The game gets a thrilling twist

Rediff.com5 Dec 2025

Hans Niemann quite literally made a splash on Wednesday, winning an underwater chess exhibition as festivities opened for the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Finals in Cape Town, where the world's elite players gathered ahead of the main competition.

De Kock impact as big as Rohit-Kohli, says Prince

De Kock impact as big as Rohit-Kohli, says Prince

Rediff.com29 Nov 2025

South Africa batting coach Ashwell Prince said the Proteas' ODI side still needs to sharpen its temperament in "clutch moments".

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.

10 Natural Ways To Manage Blood Sugar In 2026

10 Natural Ways To Manage Blood Sugar In 2026

Rediff.com23 Dec 2025

Dr Aarti Ullal suggests simple remedies to manage your blood sugar levels.

'We don't want Gill to justify his place in team'

'We don't want Gill to justify his place in team'

Rediff.com12 Dec 2025

Shubman Gill has been guilty of taking too much load on himself since his T20 comeback and the Indian team wants him to bat as freely as he does in the IPL, said assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate.

India spinners could test Pakistan in Asia Cup final

India spinners could test Pakistan in Asia Cup final

Rediff.com26 Sep 2025

Coach Hesson defends Pak batters against spin doubts.

'Once again, Virat has let his bat do the talking'

'Once again, Virat has let his bat do the talking'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2025

"For anyone questioning him, he lets his bat do the talking": Virat Kohli's childhood coach

Fitter Pant Returns to Cricket... In Kohli's No 18 Jersey

Fitter Pant Returns to Cricket... In Kohli's No 18 Jersey

Rediff.com30 Oct 2025

Pant, looking super fit after a three-month injury layoff, took the field for India A against South Africa A at the Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru.

Maxwell back as Australia tweak squad for India T20s

Maxwell back as Australia tweak squad for India T20s

Rediff.com24 Oct 2025

All-rounder Max Maxwell, who has been sidelined by a wrist injury, will come in for the last three games, while Test certainty Josh Hazlewood will skip the last three games.

'The kind of form he is in, Jurel deserves a spot in playing XI'

'The kind of form he is in, Jurel deserves a spot in playing XI'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2025

'I definitely believe the kind of form he is in, the way he is batting, it will strengthen the Indian batting line-up.'

IndiGo Crisis: What Was Its Board Doing?

IndiGo Crisis: What Was Its Board Doing?

Rediff.com13 Dec 2025

Where was the Board when a predictable regulatory change brought the country's largest airline to its knees? asks Dr Sudhir Bisht.