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Harshit Rana released from Indian squad

Harshit Rana released from Indian squad

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

Young speedster Harshit Rana, who was added as a cover to the Indian squad for the opening Test against England at Leeds, has been released by the team management on Wednesday.

What are Gill & Co's favourite English things?

What are Gill & Co's favourite English things?

Rediff.com18 Jun 2025

In a video shared by the BCCI on 'X', several Indian players, including skipper Gill, shared what comes to mind when they think of playing in England.

Ranji Trophy: Kerala in commanding position after Azharudeen ton

Ranji Trophy: Kerala in commanding position after Azharudeen ton

Rediff.com18 Feb 2025

Azharudeen, who was on 30 overnight, carried his bat though the day with his unbeaten 149 coming off 303 balls. His gritty effort comprised 17 fours with majority of his boundaries coming on the off-side.

Malaika, Rashmika Dish Out CHIC Goals...

Malaika, Rashmika Dish Out CHIC Goals...

Rediff.com31 Oct 2025

October was all about AMAZING Diwali fashion. So who all got it right in the style department? Let's check out!

'Don't push Bumrah towards early retirement'

'Don't push Bumrah towards early retirement'

Rediff.com17 Aug 2025

As India's pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah's workload management has become a topic of debate, former Team India opener Akash Chopra defended the pacer's selective participation in the longest format.

'If You Want Wickets That Turn From Day 1...'

'If You Want Wickets That Turn From Day 1...'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2025

'When you are playing on spin-friendly pitches, you need to prepare differently.'

Rohit announces Test retirement with immediate effect

Rohit announces Test retirement with immediate effect

Rediff.com7 May 2025

But Rohit's deplorable form in red-ball in red-ball cricket may have forced this decision.

United shock Liverpool to break long Anfield drought

United shock Liverpool to break long Anfield drought

Rediff.com20 Oct 2025

Manchester United's Harry Maguire struck a late header to seal a thrilling 2-1 Premier League victory over Liverpool on Sunday

Why Delhi Ranji coach is shocked at Kohli's retirement

Why Delhi Ranji coach is shocked at Kohli's retirement

Rediff.com12 May 2025

What's interesting is now fans are questioning the reasons and persons behind their retirements.

England's Vince alleges ECB favouring IPL over PSL

England's Vince alleges ECB favouring IPL over PSL

Rediff.com21 Jan 2025

The England Cricket Board has refrained from issuing NOCs to all-format players to play in the Pakistan Super League

Can Test Reboot Win England Series?

Can Test Reboot Win England Series?

Rediff.com25 May 2025

All eyes will be on Captain Shubman Gill and Coach Gautam Gambhir to lead the Indian Test team into a bold new era.

Recipes: An Exciting Arunachal Platter

Recipes: An Exciting Arunachal Platter

Rediff.com31 Oct 2025

Cook a full meal of intriguing Arunachali food and surprise a foodie loved one.

Gambhir demands 'good pitch' as India prep for Eng Tests

Gambhir demands 'good pitch' as India prep for Eng Tests

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

The tourists have hosted a training camp at the South East London venue in Beckenham as they solidify their preparations for the first bilateral Test series without batting bigwigs Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma

759 runs! Sudharsan credits County stints for IPL dream run

759 runs! Sudharsan credits County stints for IPL dream run

Rediff.com31 May 2025

Brief stints in county cricket have given Sai Sudharsan immense confidence ahead of his maiden Test tour of England and convinced him that "basics" are the most important part of batting.

'Sacrifice, Fight, Dominate': Gambhir's War Cry

'Sacrifice, Fight, Dominate': Gambhir's War Cry

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

India's Test team has entered a bold new era - one without Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, or Ravichandran Ashwin - and the message from new head coach Gautam Gambhir is clear: it's time to fight, not just play.

BCCI breaks silence on Kohli-Rohit exit

BCCI breaks silence on Kohli-Rohit exit

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

Putting an end to the rumours surrounding Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma's sudden Test retirement, BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla has insisted the decision was purely theirs

What India's intra-squad game is really about

What India's intra-squad game is really about

Rediff.com15 Jun 2025

The team is using its only warm-up game - a four-day clash between India and India A in Beckenham - to shift gears from T20 mode to the grind of red-ball cricket.

Gill Roars! Joins Legends with Historic Hundred

Gill Roars! Joins Legends with Historic Hundred

Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

Shubman Gill walked out at Edgbaston with questions swirling around his captaincy - and answered them with his bat

Why Cook prefers Pope over Bethell for India series

Why Cook prefers Pope over Bethell for India series

Rediff.com18 Jun 2025

Former England skipper Alastair Cook backed Ollie Pope to retain the No. 3 spot in the batting line-up ahead of Jacob Bethell during the upcoming five-match Test series against India.

'Gill has to take the team along like Kapil Dev'

'Gill has to take the team along like Kapil Dev'

Rediff.com20 Jun 2025

Yograj outlined the key aspects India's youngest red-ball captain must consider to soar to new heights.

Gill India's fifth youngest Test captain

Gill India's fifth youngest Test captain

Rediff.com24 May 2025

Star batter Shubman Gill was on Saturday named captain of the Indian Test squad for the upcoming five-match away series against England, signaling the start of a new era in Indian red-ball cricket.

PIX: Triumphant Richa Ghosh returns home to Siliguri's love

PIX: Triumphant Richa Ghosh returns home to Siliguri's love

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

'My parents have the biggest role in what I have become. They always told me that if you dream, dream big.'

Why first-innings runs will be crucial in Guwahati

Why first-innings runs will be crucial in Guwahati

Rediff.com22 Nov 2025

India's strategy of playing two fast bowlers, one pace bowling all-rounder, and three spinners could possibly come in handy on this surface.

IPL title triumph five levels below Test cricket, says Virat Kohli

IPL title triumph five levels below Test cricket, says Virat Kohli

Rediff.com4 Jun 2025

Virat Kohli said nothing is more satisfying than excelling in Test cricket.

Gambhir urges players to play domestic cricket

Gambhir urges players to play domestic cricket

Rediff.com5 Jan 2025

Both the stars were woefully out of form during the just-concluded Test series against Australia that the visitors lost 1-3 to surrender the Border-Gavaskar Trophy as well as a spot in the World Test Championship final.

With World Cups coming up, Ellis to put all eggs in white-ball basket

With World Cups coming up, Ellis to put all "eggs in white-ball basket"

Rediff.com2 Sep 2023

Australia's fast bowling sensation Nathan Ellis to focus on white-ball cricket ahead of the upcoming ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 and ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024.

Bumrah roars in the nets

Bumrah roars in the nets

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

In the team's first session ahead of the third Test, Bumrah seemed to be good spirits, constantly chatting with fellow teammates and at times with the travelling Indian media.

Bumrah Trolls Teammate for Wearing Shades at Night

Bumrah Trolls Teammate for Wearing Shades at Night

Rediff.com7 Jun 2025

'Raat mein bande ne chashme pehne hue hain,' Bumrah chuckled in a video shared by the BCCI.

AFC women's league: Fazila fires East Bengal to historic win

AFC women's league: Fazila fires East Bengal to historic win

Rediff.com25 Aug 2025

Phnom Penh Crown will next face Hong Kong's Kitchee SC on Thursday, while East Bengal take on the same opponents on Sunday.

South Africa begin World Cup prep under new captain

South Africa begin World Cup prep under new captain

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

Top-order batter Rassie van der Dussen will lead South Africa during next month's Twenty20 tri-series with New Zealand and hosts Zimbabwe, with four uncapped players in the squad, Cricket South Africa said on Thursday.

Why India Must Play Kuldeep In Adelaide ODI

Why India Must Play Kuldeep In Adelaide ODI

Rediff.com22 Oct 2025

Who do you think should be part of the Indian team for Thursday's second ODI against Australia?

'Stood tall in storms': Tendulkar, Sehwag hail Pujara

'Stood tall in storms': Tendulkar, Sehwag hail Pujara

Rediff.com24 Aug 2025

'Pujara, it was always reassuring to see you walk out at No.3. You brought calm, courage, and a deep love for Test cricket every time you played.'

They're killing spin! Ashwin's explosive claim

They're killing spin! Ashwin's explosive claim

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

Ravichandran Ashwin, a keen observer of the game, believes the balance between bat and ball has been irrevocably skewed, questioning the very future of the 50-over format.

Karun, Sudharsan or Shreyas? Who will make the cut for England Tests?

Karun, Sudharsan or Shreyas? Who will make the cut for England Tests?

Rediff.com22 Apr 2025

There are at least six contenders for a couple of reserve middle-order slots for the five-Test series in England, starting in June.

Can move to Maharashtra boost Prithvi Shaw's career?

Can move to Maharashtra boost Prithvi Shaw's career?

Rediff.com7 Jul 2025

'At this stage of my career, I believe joining the Maharashtra team will help me grow further as a cricketer.'

Another day, another record for Pant

Another day, another record for Pant

Rediff.com6 Jul 2025

Post-lunch, Pant brought up his half-century with a single before launching his third maximum, cementing his reputation as one of the game's most fearless stroke-makers in red-ball cricket.

Will Technical Tweak Help Pant Flourish in England?

Will Technical Tweak Help Pant Flourish in England?

Rediff.com18 Jun 2025

Team India vice-captain Rishabh Pant on Wednesday said that he has effected a slight change to his stance -- from open in white ball formats to more side on in Test cricket to meet the demands of the swing-friendly England conditions.

PIX: De Bruyne scores as Napoli go top; Villareal win

PIX: De Bruyne scores as Napoli go top; Villareal win

Rediff.com26 Oct 2025

IMAGES from football matches played across Europe on Sunday

League Cup: Liverpool thrashed, holders Newcastle through

League Cup: Liverpool thrashed, holders Newcastle through

Rediff.com30 Oct 2025

Second-string Liverpool were thumped 3-0 by Crystal Palace as Ismaila Sarr struck twice for the visitors in the League Cup on Wednesday, booking the London side's spot in the quarter-finals and piling more misery on Arne Slot's struggling side.

'How Long Must He Wait?'

'How Long Must He Wait?'

Rediff.com1 Aug 2025

'My son looks a little depressed, but that is bound to happen.'