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Will Messi play in 2026? Legend drops retirement hint

Will Messi play in 2026? Legend drops retirement hint

Rediff.com5 Sep 2025

'At my age, it's only logical to think I might not.'

Root's solution for frequent ball change...

Root's solution for frequent ball change...

Rediff.com12 Jul 2025

The over rate has been a big talking point in the series and the frequent for ball change is making matters worse. Bumrah said the hot weather should be taken into account before taking action on slow over rate.

'You can't be aggressive as coach': DK warns Gambhir

'You can't be aggressive as coach': DK warns Gambhir

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

Dinesh Karthik believes India head coach Gautam Gambhir is tactically 'very good', but feels man-management remains an area he would need to work on.

'Archer Should Not Be Playing Fifth Test'

'Archer Should Not Be Playing Fifth Test'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

As England and India gear up for the final showdown in the five-match series for the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy at The Oval, former England speedster Stuart Broad feels the hosts should make some changes to their Playing XI and rest tearaway Jofra Archer.

On a flat track, England's top three panicked?

On a flat track, England's top three panicked?

Rediff.com4 Jul 2025

Former cricketers Nasser Hussain and Michael Atherton lampooned England's top order for their early collapse

Shivam Dube Was The Real Game Changer

Shivam Dube Was The Real Game Changer

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

'He has been working hard on his bowling. This was a perfect game for him.'

'Reddy Or Jadeja Should Have Attacked'

'Reddy Or Jadeja Should Have Attacked'

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

'Bring the deficit down to about 60 and then take it 10 runs at a time.'

Bairstow reckons he fits the mould in Brook's white-ball squad

Bairstow reckons he fits the mould in Brook's white-ball squad

Rediff.com18 Jul 2025

Wicket-keeper Jonny Bairstow confident of England recall with T20 WC in sight.

Hussain, Atherton lambast 'ridiculous' England top-order

Hussain, Atherton lambast 'ridiculous' England top-order

Rediff.com4 Jul 2025

'Hussain was baffled by England's top three approach on Edgbaston's flat surface when the ball was slightly swinging.

Pope defends batting on Day 1: 'Not abandoning Bazball'

Pope defends batting on Day 1: 'Not abandoning Bazball'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

'It felt like you had to force the ball through, which in England were are not used to -- you usually get rewards for your cuts and clips.'

'It's not something..' Root on chasing Sachin's feat

'It's not something..' Root on chasing Sachin's feat

Rediff.com26 Jul 2025

Joe Root now finds himself second only to Tendulkar in the list of all-time Test run-getters as he reflected on the Indian maestro's legacy his own journey as a youngster inspired by the Indian icon.

'I don't want to lose this series': Archer fires warning

'I don't want to lose this series': Archer fires warning

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

England tearaway Jofra Archer is willing to do everything in his power to secure a ticket on the plane that will fly to Australia

Happy to silence the keyboard warriors: Archer

Happy to silence the keyboard warriors: Archer

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

England pacer Jofra Archer is glad to have silenced the 'keyboard warriors' who went after him during his long rehabilitation from multiple injury setbacks.

'Idiot' Norris says he let down himself and McLaren

'Idiot' Norris says he let down himself and McLaren

Rediff.com20 Apr 2025

McLaren's Formula One leader Lando Norris called himself an idiot after crashing in Saudi Arabian Grand Prix qualifying on Saturday, and he stuck by the self-criticism when talking to reporters afterwards.

PIX: Rishabh Pant Walks Out To Bat Despite Fracture

PIX: Rishabh Pant Walks Out To Bat Despite Fracture

Rediff.com24 Jul 2025

Rishabh Pant walked out to bat on Day 2 despite fracturing his toe.

Gill channels inner Kohli as tempers flare at Lord's

Gill channels inner Kohli as tempers flare at Lord's

Rediff.com13 Jul 2025

Gill clashed with England openers Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett, accusing them of deliberately wasting time.

10 Wickets. One Stage. Akash Deep Has Truly Arrived

10 Wickets. One Stage. Akash Deep Has Truly Arrived

Rediff.com6 Jul 2025

Former England captain Nasser Hussain was full of praise for Akash Deep

Luxury Cars, Bikes Rev Up For Festival Season

Luxury Cars, Bikes Rev Up For Festival Season

Rediff.com23 Sep 2025

Luxury carmakers are shifting into high gear with a mix of product launches, personalised experiences and lifestyle-led engagement.

Gill's Dilemma: Be Kohli... Or Be Himself?

Gill's Dilemma: Be Kohli... Or Be Himself?

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

Shubman Gill's early days as India's Test captain have stirred intense debate -- not just for his on-field decisions, but for a noticeable shift in persona.

BCCI slammed for Bumrah blunder

BCCI slammed for Bumrah blunder

Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

'Why let England know what's coming and what's not? Why not keep it under wraps and make them guess?'

Bumrah's omission leaves pundits baffled

Bumrah's omission leaves pundits baffled

Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

As India went into the second Test against England on Wednesday without pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, former players and coaches questioned the thinking behind resting the world's best bowler when they trail 0-1 in the series.

Can India afford to rest Bumrah?

Can India afford to rest Bumrah?

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

Ravi Shastri cautions India about resting Bumrah in second Test against England

Not Kohli... Shastri Sees Shades of This Great in Gill

Not Kohli... Shastri Sees Shades of This Great in Gill

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

Gill scored a sensational 269 in the first innings and followed it up with 161 in the second-earning comparisons to Don Bradman from Shastri himself.

2-2 a fair reflection of cracking series: McCullum

2-2 a fair reflection of cracking series: McCullum

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

"That is the best five-match Test series I have ever been a part of and witnessed," says England head coach McCullum.

'Umpires need to come down strongly on players'

'Umpires need to come down strongly on players'

Rediff.com13 Jul 2025

Former captain Nasser Hussain criticised the slow over rate in the third Test between India and England at Lord's.

Dropped, ignored, hopeful: Rahane's Test dream lives on

Dropped, ignored, hopeful: Rahane's Test dream lives on

Rediff.com12 Jul 2025

Ajinkya Rahane has expressed his desire to return to Test cricket for India-a format he deeply cherishes-despite receiving "no response" from the selectors.

PIX: Old foes Russell and Verstappen on front row in Canada

PIX: Old foes Russell and Verstappen on front row in Canada

Rediff.com15 Jun 2025

George Russell put his Mercedes on pole position in Canada for the second year in a row on Saturday with Red Bull rival Max Verstappen alongside on the front row.

No Chinks Found In Prince Gill's Armour

No Chinks Found In Prince Gill's Armour

Rediff.com6 Jul 2025

'...he's not shown any obvious signs of dismissal and he's played stylishly.'

Stokes' Run Out Of Pant Changed Everything

Stokes' Run Out Of Pant Changed Everything

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

Dinesh Karthik and Nasser Hussain pointed to a string of missteps -- a dropped catch, a run out, a collapse -- that proved far more decisive than the final day's drama.

'They didn't deserve to lose' - Jadeja wins hearts...

'They didn't deserve to lose' - Jadeja wins hearts...

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

From Ravindra Jadeja's stoic resistance to Jofra Archer's fire and the emotional collapse of Mohammed Siraj at the end, this was a Test for the ages - one that even veteran voices like Nasser Hussain hailed as the best in recent memory.

Hussain Revisits Virat's '60 Overs Of Hell' Moment!

Hussain Revisits Virat's '60 Overs Of Hell' Moment!

Rediff.com20 Jun 2025

Hussain recalled the Lord's Test in 2021 and Virat's 'pep talk' to fire up his players on the final morning as the visitors thrashed the hosts and registered a memorable win.

How Many Tests Will Bumrah Play In England?

How Many Tests Will Bumrah Play In England?

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

Jasprit Bumrah is likely to play the first, second and fourth Tests.

'As valuable as Kohinoor': Legends rave about Bumrah

'As valuable as Kohinoor': Legends rave about Bumrah

Rediff.com23 Jun 2025

Dinesh Karthik didn't hold back in his admiration, calling Bumrah 'as valuable as the Kohinoor diamond' and underlining his dominance across all formats.

Ex cricketers doff hat to Rahul's 'masterclass'

Ex cricketers doff hat to Rahul's 'masterclass'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2025

'Watching him bat this innings is like watching the MCC coaching manual in action.'

PIX: Chelsea beat Manchester Utd to win sixth straight WSL title

PIX: Chelsea beat Manchester Utd to win sixth straight WSL title

Rediff.com1 May 2025

Chelsea wrapped up their sixth consecutive Women's Super League title and record-extending eighth in total after a 1-0 victory at Manchester United on Wednesday, with Lucy Bronze heading home a corner late in the game.

Buttler on what really fired up England at Lord's

Buttler on what really fired up England at Lord's

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

Washington Sundar's bold prediction that the visitors would seal the win 'probably in the first session' turned into a haunting soundbite, as England staged a spirited comeback to snatch a 22-run victory and a 2-1 lead in the series.

Henman reveals Why Wimbledon won't go beyond 14 days

Henman reveals Why Wimbledon won't go beyond 14 days

Rediff.com31 Jan 2025

Wimbledon organisers have 'zero appetite' to turn the Championships into a 15-day event

F1: Piastri on pole as McLaren lock out front row in Spain

F1: Piastri on pole as McLaren lock out front row in Spain

Rediff.com31 May 2025

F1 leader Oscar Piastri seized pole position from teammate and title rival Lando Norris by a hefty margin as dominant McLaren locked out the front row in Spanish Grand Prix.

What will India's 'perfect plan' be on Day 5?

What will India's 'perfect plan' be on Day 5?

Rediff.com14 Jul 2025

'We've got some solid batsmen in the dressing room. And yeah, it's exciting in every way.'

F1: Ferrari plunge to new qualifying low

F1: Ferrari plunge to new qualifying low

Rediff.com18 May 2025

It was the first time in seven races that Ferrari had failed to get at least one of their cars into the top 10.