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Struggling Konstas gets Cummins' backing

Struggling Konstas gets Cummins' backing

Rediff.com7 Jul 2025

'I think for anyone who's starting out their Test career, you are kind of picked for a reason and...we know he's good enough.'

Surrey post 820/9 vs Durham to break 126-yr-old record

Surrey post 820/9 vs Durham to break 126-yr-old record

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

Surrey broke a 126-year-old club record when they posted their highest total in a county cricket match on Monday, declaring their first innings at 820/9 against Durham.

FIDE Grand Swiss: Indian GM Vaishali back in joint lead

FIDE Grand Swiss: Indian GM Vaishali back in joint lead

Rediff.com14 Sep 2025

Vaishali knew she had to win to remain in contention and her approach right from the start was in sync with the requirement of the tournament situation.

Labuschagne dropped as Australia ring in changes

Labuschagne dropped as Australia ring in changes

Rediff.com20 Jun 2025

Australia have dropped Marnus Labuschagne for next week's first Test against West Indies in Barbados

ChatGPT-maker fires CEO Sam Altman, co-founder quits

ChatGPT-maker fires CEO Sam Altman, co-founder quits

Rediff.com18 Nov 2023

Just last week, Altman presented OpenAI's new roadmap to enthusiastic developers at the company's inaugural conference.

Shreyas to lead India A against Australia

Shreyas to lead India A against Australia

Rediff.com6 Sep 2025

India wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel, who played in the fifth and final Test at The Oval against England in their last assignment, has been named Iyer's deputy.

OpenAI's Back-to-School Shift

OpenAI's Back-to-School Shift

Rediff.com5 Sep 2025

By giving students powerful tools early, these companies build long-term trust and affinity.

With Ashes looming and Konstas flop, Aus have massive headaches

With Ashes looming and Konstas flop, Aus have massive headaches

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

'The prospect of Konstas facing Jofra Archer with the first ball of the Ashes on November 21 -- potentially delivered at 155km/h -- doesn't feel like a fair fight.'

Sinquefield Cup: Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa aim for podium

Sinquefield Cup: Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa aim for podium

Rediff.com17 Aug 2025

Without Carlsen, the GCT was announced and this is the culmination point wherein the players would qualify for the grand finale slated later this year.

Leagues Cup's New Format Fuels Goals, Fan Engagement

Leagues Cup's New Format Fuels Goals, Fan Engagement

Rediff.com21 Aug 2025

Messi's Inter Miami lead Leagues Cup quarter-final lineup as average match viewership reached 1.43 million, up 62% from 2024.

MI vs CSK: Top Performer: Daniel Sams

MI vs CSK: Top Performer: Daniel Sams

Rediff.com13 May 2022

Left-arm pacer Daniel Sams registered the best bowling figures for Mumbai as he picked three wickets for 16 runs in his 4 overs.

Aus veteran Khawaja ready to mentor teenager Konstas

Aus veteran Khawaja ready to mentor teenager Konstas

Rediff.com24 Jun 2025

Konstas has been drafted in to replace Marnus Labuschagne, who opened in the World Test Championship final alongside Khawaja but failed to impress as Australia lost to South Africa by five wickets.

Bennett's ton not enough as England takes control

Bennett's ton not enough as England takes control

Rediff.com23 May 2025

England were closing in on a crushing victory over Zimbabwe at the close on the second day of the one-off Test on Friday, despite opener Brian Bennett scoring the fastest Test century for the African side.

India beware! England get Archer boost for 2nd Test

India beware! England get Archer boost for 2nd Test

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

Archer, who has taken 42 wickets in 13 Tests, made his first appearance in a first-class match in four years on Sunday in the County Championship with Sussex.

WTC Final: Why Labuschagne got the nod ahead of Konstas

WTC Final: Why Labuschagne got the nod ahead of Konstas

Rediff.com11 Jun 2025

Former No. 1-ranked Test batter Marnus Labuschagne will be pushed up in the order to open alongside Usman Khawaja.

500K Free ChatGPT Licences for India

500K Free ChatGPT Licences for India

Rediff.com26 Aug 2025

OpenAI will provide 500,000 free ChatGPT licences for six months to students and teachers across government schools from classes 1 to 12, engineering and technical institutes, as well as K-12 educators.

Two new faces in England squad for one-off Zimbabwe Test

Two new faces in England squad for one-off Zimbabwe Test

Rediff.com2 May 2025

England have named two uncapped players in Essex duo Sam Cook and Jordan Cox in the squad for the one-off Test match against Zimbabwe at Trent Bridge later this month.

Indian Military's Awesome 3

Indian Military's Awesome 3

Rediff.com28 May 2025

Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw Field Marshal K M Cariappa Marshal of the Indian Air Force Arjan Singh The three highest-ranking military heroes of the Indian Armed Forces. They were the rarest of the rare. The bravest of the brave.

American Mishra, 16, stuns Gukesh at FIDE Grand Swiss

American Mishra, 16, stuns Gukesh at FIDE Grand Swiss

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

World Champion D Gukesh went down to world's youngest-ever Grandmaster Abhimanyu Mishra of the US in the fifth round of the FIDE Grand Swiss.

Around 60% of India's uber-rich's wealth parked in realty and gold: Bernstein

Around 60% of India's uber-rich's wealth parked in realty and gold: Bernstein

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

Around 60 per cent of India's Uber rich wealth is still parked in real estate and gold, according to a report by Bernstein. Uber rich individuals includes Ultra High Net Worth Individuals (UHNI), High Net Worth Individuals (HNI), and the Affluent class.

Sam Curran 'back to where it all started'

Sam Curran 'back to where it all started'

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

Sam Curran tweeted, 'Back to where it all started! Looking forward to it.'

19-YO Aussie sensation earns recall after daring debut

19-YO Aussie sensation earns recall after daring debut

Rediff.com21 Jun 2025

Sam Konstas has vowed to take a more conventional approach than in his early Test appearances for Australia

Florida Governor Slams H-1B Visas As 'Total Scam'

Florida Governor Slams H-1B Visas As 'Total Scam'

Rediff.com28 Aug 2025

'Most of them (H-1Bs) are from one country, India, there's a cottage industry about how all those people make money off this system.'

OpenAI to set up first India office in 2025

OpenAI to set up first India office in 2025

Rediff.com22 Aug 2025

OpenAI on Friday said it will set up its first India office in New Delhi later this year, underlining the swift uptake of its AI tools in a market that is ChatGPT's second-largest after the US and among its fastest-growing. OpenAI said it has officially established an entity in India and has begun hiring a dedicated local team.

Labuschagne targets Ashes return, ready to open

Labuschagne targets Ashes return, ready to open

Rediff.com10 Aug 2025

'If opener is where I need to bat to be playing in the Test team, that's fine.'

England bring back veteran spinner for 4th India Test

England bring back veteran spinner for 4th India Test

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

Left-arm spinner Liam Dawson returned to England Test set up after a gap of eight years, replacing injured Shoaib Bashir in the squad for the fourth Test against India.

'In close games, seven deliveries mean a lot'

'In close games, seven deliveries mean a lot'

Rediff.com1 May 2025

'But today's wicket was one of the best we've got at home in this tournament. That's the reason I felt we needed another 15 runs.'

Green holds firm as 15 wickets fall on Day 2

Green holds firm as 15 wickets fall on Day 2

Rediff.com14 Jul 2025

Batting under lights on a lively track, Australia then suffered a collapse of their own and finished day two on 99-6 for an overall lead of 181 as they look to complete a series sweep.

Severance Bags 27 Nominations!

Severance Bags 27 Nominations!

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

The Television Academy has announced the list of nominations for the 77th Emmy Awards, which will be held on September 14.

SEE: Is PSL better than the IPL? Billings spills truth bomb

SEE: Is PSL better than the IPL? Billings spills truth bomb

Rediff.com17 Apr 2025

This is not the first time an IPL-related reference was made at a PSL media briefing.

Smith returns as Aus announce team for 2nd Test vs WI

Smith returns as Aus announce team for 2nd Test vs WI

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

Smith dislocated his right little finger in last month's World Test Championship final and will be required to wear a splint for five weeks, Cricket Australia said.

Why Trump Has Waged A Tariff War Against India

Why Trump Has Waged A Tariff War Against India

Rediff.com19 Sep 2025

The collective West has always opposed strong leaders and economic development in India, asserts Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Australia, Windies Square Off With Eyes On Future

Australia, Windies Square Off With Eyes On Future

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

Change will be a key theme for both the West Indies and Australia in their upcoming three-Test series in the Caribbean with the visitors set to field a remodelled batting line-up and the hosts being led out for the first time by Roston Chase.

Citadel: Honey Bunny: Varun-Sam Fire Up Guns & Stunts

Citadel: Honey Bunny: Varun-Sam Fire Up Guns & Stunts

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

Varun and Samantha's electric chemistry remains the highlight amid all that action, making for a trustworthy team that will not disappoint, says Mayur Sanap.

Seales has Australia reeling as West Indies fightback

Seales has Australia reeling as West Indies fightback

Rediff.com5 Jul 2025

The second Test hangs in the balance after West Indies speedster Jayden Seales dismissed Australia's openers in a damaging late spell on Day 2 of the second Test.

Green returns from injury as Aus reveal WTC Final squad

Green returns from injury as Aus reveal WTC Final squad

Rediff.com13 May 2025

Skipper Pat Cummins, who missed the tour of Sri Lanka due to the birth of his second child in February and was also ruled out of the Champions Trophy campaign with an ankle injury, will take the reins against South Africa.

Gambhir doffs his hat to 'extraordinary' Jaddu Bhai

Gambhir doffs his hat to 'extraordinary' Jaddu Bhai

Rediff.com18 Jul 2025

The 36-year-old all-rounder once again rose to the occasion, batting with remarkable patience, steel and a fierce will to fight. Partnering first with Jasprit Bumrah and then Mohammed Siraj, Jadeja weathered thunderbolts and mind games. His 61 not out off 181 balls, spread over nearly five hours, brought India within 22 agonising runs of victory.

Australia will blank England 5-0 in Ashes, says McGrath

Australia will blank England 5-0 in Ashes, says McGrath

Rediff.com8 Aug 2025

Glenn McGrath said his prediction this time is based on how England were held to a 2-2 series draw by India in the recent Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy five-Test series.

Experience is the key to victory for Australia

Experience is the key to victory for Australia

Rediff.com7 Jul 2025

'As a captain it makes my life a lot easier knowing you've got lots of settled players there.'

'A lot has changed since Brisbane win'

'A lot has changed since Brisbane win'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2025

Speaking ahead of the first Test from June 25 onwards at Barbados, Joseph said as quoted by Sydney Morning Herald, "To take 13 wickets across the series was a good feeling. A lot has changed. There were a lot of opportunities that came my way."