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Australia set to tour Zimbabwe before 2027 World Cup

Australia set to tour Zimbabwe before 2027 World Cup

Rediff.com6 hours ago

Australia will tour Zimbabwe for three One-Day Internationals in September, marking their first visit to the African nation since 2014.

Why Rassie van der Dussen Retired From International Cricket

Why Rassie van der Dussen Retired From International Cricket

Rediff.com9 hours ago

South African batter Rassie van der Dussen, 37, has announced his retirement from international cricket after being left out of the centrally-contracted list. He will continue to play domestic cricket for the Lions.

IPL 2026: Punjab Unearth Another Gem: Connolly's Dream Debut

IPL 2026: Punjab Unearth Another Gem: Connolly's Dream Debut

Rediff.com1 days ago

Cooper Connolly's unbeaten 72 on IPL debut powered Punjab Kings to victory.

T20 World Cup: Why Can't Teams Just Admit They Played Badly?

T20 World Cup: Why Can't Teams Just Admit They Played Badly?

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

After a big loss, teams often give excuses instead of honestly admitting they played badly.

Police Halt Cremation After Suspicious Death in Ambala

Police Halt Cremation After Suspicious Death in Ambala

Rediff.com2 days ago

Police in Ambala, India, have launched an investigation into the death of a 33-year-old woman after her brother alleged foul play. The woman reportedly died after consuming tea at her home.

Delhi Police Probe Woman's Death After Burial Interruption

Delhi Police Probe Woman's Death After Burial Interruption

Rediff.com1 hour ago

Delhi Police are investigating the death of a woman after a PCR call led to the interruption of her burial in Hari Nagar, with initial investigations suggesting a possible honour killing due to a relationship opposed by her family.

Ryan Williams Describes 'Blurry' Moment After Scoring on India Debut

Ryan Williams Describes 'Blurry' Moment After Scoring on India Debut

Rediff.com1 days ago

Australian-born striker Ryan Williams describes his emotions after scoring on his India debut in an Asian Cup qualifying match against Hong Kong.

Tragedy in Godda: Two Young Brothers Drown in Pond

Tragedy in Godda: Two Young Brothers Drown in Pond

Rediff.com3 days ago

Two brothers, aged 12 and 10, drowned in a pond in Jharkhand's Godda district after going out to play after school. Police have registered an unnatural death case and are investigating the incident.

Maxwell DROPPED! Shock Cricket Australia contract shake-up

Maxwell DROPPED! Shock Cricket Australia contract shake-up

Rediff.com1 days ago

Cricket Australia has announced its contracted player list for 2026/27, with some notable changes including the omission of Glenn Maxwell and Sam Konstas, and the inclusion of Brendan Doggett.

Stars Are Loving THIS Summer Hair Trend...

Stars Are Loving THIS Summer Hair Trend...

Rediff.com1 days ago

Bangs are stealing the spotlight this summer, and our favourite celebs just can't get enough of this playful hair trend.

Hello April, It's Quiz Time!

Hello April, It's Quiz Time!

Rediff.com13 hours ago

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

Police Intervene in Delhi Cremation Following Murder Claim

Police Intervene in Delhi Cremation Following Murder Claim

Rediff.com22 hours ago

Delhi Police halted a cremation in Hari Nagar following a PCR call alleging the woman was murdered by her family. The body has been taken for a post-mortem examination, and the family is being questioned.

Assam Officials Say Zubeen Garg Death Case Probe Unaffected by Singapore Findings

Assam Officials Say Zubeen Garg Death Case Probe Unaffected by Singapore Findings

Rediff.com9 hours ago

Assam officials assert that the Zubeen Garg death case proceedings will continue unaffected, despite Singapore Police concluding their probe with no evidence of foul play.

Gujarati play on Godse cancelled amid protests in Ahmedabad

Gujarati play on Godse cancelled amid protests in Ahmedabad

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

A Gujarati play about Nathuram Godse, Mahatma Gandhi's assassin, was cancelled in Ahmedabad after protests by Youth Congress and NSUI activists who claimed it glorified Godse. The play had previously faced disruptions in other Gujarat cities.

Mohun Bagan to Play Next ISL Game in Empty Stadium After Fan Misconduct

Mohun Bagan to Play Next ISL Game in Empty Stadium After Fan Misconduct

Rediff.com3 Mar 2026

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has penalised Mohun Bagan Super Giants (MBSG) following spectator misconduct, ordering their next Indian Super League (ISL) match to be played without fans. The club has accepted a financial penalty but expressed disappointment over the stadium closure.

IPL 2026: 'Connolly will be one of the finds of this season'

IPL 2026: 'Connolly will be one of the finds of this season'

Rediff.com1 days ago

Yuzvendra Chahal praises Cooper Connolly's maturity and potential after his match-winning debut for Punjab Kings in the IPL.

The Quiz You Absolutely Must Take

The Quiz You Absolutely Must Take

Rediff.com9 hours ago

Before you start answering through, there are a couple of conditions...

Praggnanandhaa goes down to Sindarov at FIDE Candidates Tournament

Praggnanandhaa goes down to Sindarov at FIDE Candidates Tournament

Rediff.com1 days ago

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa faced a defeat in the third round of the FIDE Candidates Tournament, while other key matches saw significant shifts in standings.

Somaiya Defeats Mapara to Join Lead at Chess Masters

Somaiya Defeats Mapara to Join Lead at Chess Masters

Rediff.com3 hours ago

Shreyansh Somaiya defeated Palaash Mapara in the sixth round of the All India Chess Masters, ending Mapara's reign as the sole leader. Somaiya now shares the lead with Shriram Mhasane and AGM Rajveer Nahar.

Unscramble The Ramayana Jigsaw Puzzle

Unscramble The Ramayana Jigsaw Puzzle

Rediff.com1 days ago

Here's your picture puzzle -- a fun way to test your memory!

Padikkal Reveals Kohli's Advice Behind RCB's Record Chase

Padikkal Reveals Kohli's Advice Behind RCB's Record Chase

Rediff.com4 days ago

Devdutt Padikkal reveals Virat Kohli's key advice behind his match-winning knock as RCB pull off record chase against SRH in IPL 2026 opener.

IPL 2026: Punjab Kings new star Connolly attributes debut performance to Ponting's advice

IPL 2026: Punjab Kings new star Connolly attributes debut performance to Ponting's advice

Rediff.com1 days ago

Punjab Kings batter Cooper Connolly credits head coach Ricky Ponting for his successful IPL debut, while Anil Kumble questions Gujarat Titans' bowling strategy.

IPL 2026: How Bad Is Shreyas Iyer's Injury? Chahal Reveals

IPL 2026: How Bad Is Shreyas Iyer's Injury? Chahal Reveals

Rediff.com1 days ago

Yuzvendra Chahal provides a reassuring update on Shreyas Iyer's wrist injury after a brief scare during a Punjab Kings match, calming concerns among fans and teammates.

IPL 2026: Bumrah returns! MI get massive boost vs KKR

IPL 2026: Bumrah returns! MI get massive boost vs KKR

Rediff.com4 days ago

Mumbai Indians head coach Mahela Jayawardene has confirmed that Jasprit Bumrah is available to play in the team's first match of the Indian Premier League 2026 against Kolkata Knight Riders. Bumrah had previously been at the BCCI's Centre of Excellence for workload management.

IPL 2026: Ponting Confident of Improved PBKS Despite Reset

IPL 2026: Ponting Confident of Improved PBKS Despite Reset

Rediff.com3 days ago

Ricky Ponting says Punjab Kings must reset and start fresh in IPL 2026, backing a stronger squad ahead of their opener against Gujarat Titans.

GT's Buttler Focuses on Mindset Reset Ahead of IPL 2026

GT's Buttler Focuses on Mindset Reset Ahead of IPL 2026

Rediff.com2 days ago

Jos Buttler looks to reset mentally after T20 World Cup struggles, aiming for a strong IPL 2026 with Gujarat Titans while managing expectations and pressure.

IPL 2026: KKR vs SRH: Klaasen fights on as Muzarabani tears through SRH

IPL 2026: KKR vs SRH: Klaasen fights on as Muzarabani tears through SRH

Rediff.com1 hour ago

IMAGES from the IPL match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata on Thursday

IPL 2026: Inside the Making of Teen Star Vaibhav Suryavanshi

IPL 2026: Inside the Making of Teen Star Vaibhav Suryavanshi

Rediff.com3 days ago

Coach reveals how 15-year-old IPL prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi built his fearless six-hitting game ahead of Rajasthan Royals' IPL 2026 opener.

How The IPL Can Expand To 94 Games!

How The IPL Can Expand To 94 Games!

Rediff.com12 hours ago

'When we go into the next cycle of bilaterals, we will try to see whether we can get a bigger window, so we can go from 74 to 94 games.'

Mapara Secures Fifth Win, Leads Chess Masters Tournament

Mapara Secures Fifth Win, Leads Chess Masters Tournament

Rediff.com1 days ago

Palaash Mapara's impressive winning streak has propelled him to the top of the leaderboard at the All India Chess Masters tournament in Mumbai.

Kosovo Dreams Of FIFA World Cup Spot After Overcoming Sporting Ban

Kosovo Dreams Of FIFA World Cup Spot After Overcoming Sporting Ban

Rediff.com2 days ago

Kosovo is on the brink of qualifying for the World Cup for the first time, a significant achievement after overcoming a sporting ban during Serbian rule in the 1990s.

Praggnanandhaa Holds Joint Lead After FIDE Candidates Tournament Round 2 Draw

Praggnanandhaa Holds Joint Lead After FIDE Candidates Tournament Round 2 Draw

Rediff.com2 days ago

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa drew against Wei Yi in the second round of the FIDE Candidates tournament, maintaining his joint lead. In the women's section, Divya Deshmukh missed a chance to take the lead, drawing with R Vaishali.

What happens if rain plays spoilsport in Ind-Pak match...

What happens if rain plays spoilsport in Ind-Pak match...

Rediff.com15 Feb 2026

Heavy showers are forecast in Colombo for the India-Pakistan T20 World Cup clash at R Premadasa Stadium, with interruptions likely but quick resumptions expected.

IPL 2026: How one-format focus fuelled Virat Kohli's strong start

IPL 2026: How one-format focus fuelled Virat Kohli's strong start

Rediff.com4 days ago

Virat Kohli's decision to scale back his international commitments has not dampened his appetite for runs, with the former India captain guiding Royal Challengers Bengaluru to victory with an unbeaten 69 in the IPL 2026 opener.

World Champion Gukesh to Focus on Training, Reduces Tournament Appearances

World Champion Gukesh to Focus on Training, Reduces Tournament Appearances

Rediff.com2 days ago

World chess champion D Gukesh has decided to reduce his tournament schedule to focus on training and preparation for his upcoming title defence, following a series of disappointing performances.

Harpreet Brar Determined to Earn India A Call-Up After IPL Performances

Harpreet Brar Determined to Earn India A Call-Up After IPL Performances

Rediff.com3 days ago

Left-arm spinner Harpreet Brar expresses his desire to play for India A after consistent performances in the IPL, drawing inspiration from his Punjab teammates and aiming to improve his economy rate.

Goalkeepers Shine as Sreenidi Deccan, Shillong Lajong Draw in IFL Top-of-Table Match

Goalkeepers Shine as Sreenidi Deccan, Shillong Lajong Draw in IFL Top-of-Table Match

Rediff.com1 days ago

Sreenidi Deccan FC and Shillong Lajong FC played to a goalless draw in their Indian Football League (IFL) 2025-26 match, with both goalkeepers putting in strong performances.

'Are we Mossad agents in Iran?': Hikaru Nakamura Slams FIDE's Anti-Cheating Protocols At Candidates

'Are we Mossad agents in Iran?': Hikaru Nakamura Slams FIDE's Anti-Cheating Protocols At Candidates

Rediff.com6 hours ago

American Grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura has criticised the International Chess Federation (FIDE) for its stringent anti-cheating measures at the Candidates Tournament in Cyprus.

Mohammed Shami opens up about retirement, questions India snub

Mohammed Shami opens up about retirement, questions India snub

Rediff.com2 days ago

Mohammed Shami says he will retire only when "bored", questions India snub and lack of clarity after strong domestic form and return to fitness.

T20 World Cup: Chasing Kohli? Farhan plays down record talk

T20 World Cup: Chasing Kohli? Farhan plays down record talk

Rediff.com23 Feb 2026

Pakistan's opener Sahibzada Farhan emphasizes team goals over individual records in the T20 World Cup, dismissing concerns about facing England's Jofra Archer and focusing on contributing to Pakistan's success.