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IPL 2026: Punjab Kings pacer Vijaykumar Vyshak targets consistent 150 kmph mark

IPL 2026: Punjab Kings pacer Vijaykumar Vyshak targets consistent 150 kmph mark

Rediff.com5 Apr 2026

Punjab Kings pacer Vijaykumar Vyshak aims to consistently bowl at 150 kmph and develop new variations to remain competitive in the high-pressure environment of the India Premier League.

Emmanuel Macron's Brush With Bollywood

Emmanuel Macron's Brush With Bollywood

Rediff.com17 Feb 2026

'Here's to India x France. And to many more stories waiting to be told.'

Shashank Singh predicts Punjab Kings will win IPL 2026

Shashank Singh predicts Punjab Kings will win IPL 2026

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

Shashank Singh expresses strong belief in Punjab Kings' chances of winning the 2025 IPL title, emphasising team belief and preparation.

Chennai Super Kings Aim for IPL Turnaround Against Punjab Kings

Chennai Super Kings Aim for IPL Turnaround Against Punjab Kings

Rediff.com2 Apr 2026

Chennai Super Kings will need to improve significantly in all departments of the game to trouble a potent Punjab Kings in their first home game of the Indian Premier League. It was a uninspiring start for CSK in their opener against Rajasthan Royals.

T20 World Cup: Ponting urges India: Pick best XI, forget matchups

T20 World Cup: Ponting urges India: Pick best XI, forget matchups

Rediff.com25 Feb 2026

Ricky Ponting is of the opinion that the Indian team should be focusing on playing their best XI rather than trying to get the matchups right, when they face Zimbabwe in their next Super Eight clash on Thursday in Chennai's MA Chidambaram Stadium.

Ranji Trophy: Mukesh Kumar's spells keep Bengal in contention against Andhra

Ranji Trophy: Mukesh Kumar's spells keep Bengal in contention against Andhra

Rediff.com7 Feb 2026

Bengal seized momentum with late wickets after Mukesh Kumar's spells, leaving their Ranji Trophy quarterfinal against Andhra evenly poised at 264/6 on the first day.

Pratika Rawal Calls for Increased Women's Test Matches

Pratika Rawal Calls for Increased Women's Test Matches

Rediff.com17 Mar 2026

Indian cricketer Pratika Rawal, fresh off her Test debut, is advocating for more women's Test matches, highlighting the format's importance for player development and character building.

Kohli Breaks Sachin Tendulkar's Long-Standing Record

Kohli Breaks Sachin Tendulkar's Long-Standing Record

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

Virat Kohli has surpassed the legendary Sachin Tendulkar to become India's highest run-scorer against New Zealand in ODIs.

Kohli Breaks Ponting's Record!

Kohli Breaks Ponting's Record!

Rediff.com19 Jan 2026

Virat Kohli surpassed the great Ricky Ponting for most runs by a No 3 batter in ODIs.

Fantastic 4 Who Have Played Every IPL

Fantastic 4 Who Have Played Every IPL

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

Since the inaugural edition of IPL in 2008, only four cricketers have played a match in all 18 IPL seasons.

Punjab FC Defeats Bengaluru FC in Indian Super League Match

Punjab FC Defeats Bengaluru FC in Indian Super League Match

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

Punjab FC defeated Bengaluru FC 2-0 in an Indian Super League match, with Nsungusi Jr. Effiong scoring both goals.

Lok Sabha to take up Opposition notice for removal of Speaker

Lok Sabha to take up Opposition notice for removal of Speaker

Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

Opposition members in Lok Sabha have submitted a notice to move a resolution seeking the removal of Speaker Om Birla, citing concerns over impartiality and the disallowing of opposition voices.

Bengal trounce Andhra; march into Ranji Trophy semis

Bengal trounce Andhra; march into Ranji Trophy semis

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

Bengal marched into the semi-finals of the Ranji Trophy after registering a comprehensive innings and 90 runs victory over Andhra in Kalyani on Tuesday.

Ranji Trophy: Sudip Kumar Gharami's 299 Puts Bengal In Command Against Andhra

Ranji Trophy: Sudip Kumar Gharami's 299 Puts Bengal In Command Against Andhra

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

Sudip Kumar Gharami's brilliant 299 propelled Bengal to a commanding position against Andhra in their Ranji Trophy quarter-final match.

Ponting On What Went Wrong For Australia In T20 World Cup

Ponting On What Went Wrong For Australia In T20 World Cup

Rediff.com18 Feb 2026

Former captain Ricky Ponting says the current Australian side lacked the aura that defined its past teams at ICC World Cups.

The Golden Globes 2026 Watchlist On OTT

The Golden Globes 2026 Watchlist On OTT

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

Missed any of the 2026 Golden Globe-winning movies or series? Namrata Thakker has you covered, as she lists where you can watch the winners.

Where Is Virat Kohli Headed To?

Where Is Virat Kohli Headed To?

Rediff.com19 Jan 2026

Virat Kohli headed back to London to rejoin his family.

'Abhishek can be leading run-scorer in T20 World Cup'

'Abhishek can be leading run-scorer in T20 World Cup'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2026

The legendary Ricky Ponting has tipped India opener Abhishek Sharma to be a potential match-winner at the upcoming T20 World Cup, describing him as a "star" who could even emerge as the tournament's leading run-scorer.

Kohli Smashes Tendulkar Record, Rewrites History

Kohli Smashes Tendulkar Record, Rewrites History

Rediff.com11 Jan 2026

Virat Kohli once again etched his name deeper into cricketing history, becoming the fastest player to reach 28,000 international runs during the first ODI against New Zealand in Vadodara on Sunday.

Root Equals Ponting's Century Record

Root Equals Ponting's Century Record

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

England's batting mainstay Joe Root scored his 41st Test century during the fifth Ashes Test against Australia in Sydney on Monday.

T20 World Cup 2026: Debutants Who Could Write History

T20 World Cup 2026: Debutants Who Could Write History

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

New faces with big dreams. These players are set to step onto the T20 World Cup stage for the first time.

Uttarakhand crush Jharkhand, enter Ranji Trophy semis

Uttarakhand crush Jharkhand, enter Ranji Trophy semis

Rediff.com8 Feb 2026

Uttarakhand delivered a ruthless all-round performance to hammer Jharkhand by an innings, with the pace-spin duo of Abhay Negi and Mayank Mishra ripping through the opposition lineup on Day 3 to book a Ranji Trophy semifinal berth, in Jamshedpur, on Sunday.

Dakar Rally: De Mevius takes lead as champion Al-Rajhi penalised

Dakar Rally: De Mevius takes lead as champion Al-Rajhi penalised

Rediff.com4 Jan 2026

Qatar's five-times winner Nasser Al-Attiyah was in second place for the Dacia Sandriders team, 40 seconds behind de Mevius.

Why Kohli Is Mitchell Starc's No. 1

Why Kohli Is Mitchell Starc's No. 1

Rediff.com8 Dec 2025

'To see his preparation, the way he dominates the game.'

After 11 years, PBKS finally feel 'unstoppable'

After 11 years, PBKS finally feel 'unstoppable'

Rediff.com20 Nov 2025

Punjab Kings have come a long way in a matter of one season, so much so that co-owner Ness Wadia feels his 'settled' team doesn't even need to go into the IPL auction next month.

King Kohli's Masterclass In Empty Arena

King Kohli's Masterclass In Empty Arena

Rediff.com24 Dec 2025

Virat Kohli's 58th List A hundred resembled a grand opera played inside an empty Royal Albert Hall.

Dakar Rally: Variawa wins eighth stage

Dakar Rally: Variawa wins eighth stage

Rediff.com13 Jan 2026

Al-Attiyah retains overall lead; Sixth-placed Sebastien Loeb, the nine-times world rally champion driving for Dacia, remained in contention and was within 17 minutes of his leading teammate.

Roma takes Dakar lead as Ford goes one-two

Roma takes Dakar lead as Ford goes one-two

Rediff.com13 Jan 2026

The 410km stage from Wadi Ad Dawasir to the overnight bivouac, first half of a marathon stage, was won by 21-year-old Polish non-factory Toyota driver Eryk Goczal.

Fans Swarm Virat Kohli At Vadodara Airport

Fans Swarm Virat Kohli At Vadodara Airport

Rediff.com8 Jan 2026

He was greeted with chants of 'Kohli, Kohli' with fans jostling for selfies and handshakes, as Kohli struggled to make his way through the crowd to his car.

Kohli's masterly hundred helps Delhi down Andhra

Kohli's masterly hundred helps Delhi down Andhra

Rediff.com24 Dec 2025

Kohli, Simarjeet sparkle as Delhi down Andhra by 4 wickets in Vijay Hazare Trophy

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.

'This is probably the best Ashes team they have this century'

'This is probably the best Ashes team they have this century'

Rediff.com12 Nov 2025

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting tips confident England to pose real Ashes threat.

Golden Globes 2026: Jessie, Rose, Wagner, Timothee Win

Golden Globes 2026: Jessie, Rose, Wagner, Timothee Win

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

Here's a quick look at all the winners of the 83rd edition of the Golden Globes.

Ranji Trophy: Mumbai rout Hyderabad; Bengal enter quarters, MP, Andhra post big wins

Ranji Trophy: Mumbai rout Hyderabad; Bengal enter quarters, MP, Andhra post big wins

Rediff.com25 Jan 2026

Mumbai sealed a bonus-point victory with a nine-wicket thrashing of Hyderabad in their Group D Ranji Trophy match, in Hyderabad, on Sunday.

Suryakumar Flops Again!

Suryakumar Flops Again!

Rediff.com8 Jan 2026

Suryakumar Yadav suffered another failure during Mumbai's Vijay Hazare Trophy match against Punjab on Thursday.

No Ponting; Iyer To Lead PBKS At Auction

No Ponting; Iyer To Lead PBKS At Auction

Rediff.com11 Dec 2025

Shreyas Iyer will take centre stage for Punjab Kings at next week's IPL auction in Abu Dhabi, stepping in as the franchise's lead decision-maker at the table as PBKS plot their final moves for the 2026 season.

Ponting's blunt message to Suryakumar...

Ponting's blunt message to Suryakumar...

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

Suryakumar Yadav's poor run of form over the last 18 months has surprised Australian great Ricky Ponting, who believes the Indian skipper should think about scoring runs and not getting out in the lead up to the T20 World Cup.

Rahul slams fighting fifty but Karnataka on shaky ground vs Punjab

Rahul slams fighting fifty but Karnataka on shaky ground vs Punjab

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

Karnataka on shaky ground against Punjab despite Rahul's fifty; Desai puts Saurashtra on cusp of win

Pant to lead Delhi in Hazare Trophy; Kohli, Harshit available

Pant to lead Delhi in Hazare Trophy; Kohli, Harshit available

Rediff.com19 Dec 2025

India's Test vice-captain Rishabh Pant was named captain of the Delhi team, with stalwart Virat Kohli also set to be available for a couple games, for the upcoming National One-Day Championship, for the Vijay Hazare Trophy, starting December 24.

Stokes Signals Bat-First Plan With Hussain Dig

Stokes Signals Bat-First Plan With Hussain Dig

Rediff.com16 Dec 2025

Former England captain Hussain won the toss in the first Ashes Test of the 2002/03 series, electing to field first at the Gabba in a decision that dumbfounded some of his teammates.