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The Highs and Lows of Kohli's Aussie Journey

The Highs and Lows of Kohli's Aussie Journey

Rediff.com12 May 2025

Kohli's farewell came during a turbulent Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia, a place once synonymous with his rise.

Leading By Example: The Gill Effect In Numbers!

Leading By Example: The Gill Effect In Numbers!

Rediff.com6 Aug 2025

Shubman Gill had a phenomenal Test series against England, leading a young Indian side in transition to a 2-2 draw and earning the Player of the Series award.

Sardar Patel, The Man Who United India

Sardar Patel, The Man Who United India

Rediff.com31 Oct 2025

The rising tide of Indian nationalism meant that the people of princely states now were keen to become a part of a united and integrated India rather than remain subjects of a princely state. The Congress too supported the people's wish and it fell upon Patel to get the princes to agree. He did so magnificently, using every trick available, whether it was sweet talk or coercion; the rulers buckled and Patel earned the eternal gratitude of the entire nation.

'Can't cry about it': Bumrah reacts after Jaiswal drops 3

'Can't cry about it': Bumrah reacts after Jaiswal drops 3

Rediff.com23 Jun 2025

Jasprit Bumrah reflected on missed catching opportunities off his bowling and emphasised the importance of moving on during the game.

Bumrah, Pant enter record books on Day 2 at Headingley

Bumrah, Pant enter record books on Day 2 at Headingley

Rediff.com22 Jun 2025

He has taken nine five-wicket hauls in SENA conditions.

Better than Sachin? SKY's IPL feat sparks debate

Better than Sachin? SKY's IPL feat sparks debate

Rediff.com7 May 2025

SKY has rewritten franchise history by becoming the first player from the team to notch up three Indian Premier League (IPL) seasons with 500 or more runs

Skip ICC World Cup, stay out of Olympics: Butt to India

Skip ICC World Cup, stay out of Olympics: Butt to India

Rediff.com22 Jul 2025

What was meant to be a veterans' contest has reignited a familiar debate over politics, patriotism, and the role of sport as diplomatic leverage.

Virat Kohli's Glorious Seven, Outpacing The Don

Virat Kohli's Glorious Seven, Outpacing The Don

Rediff.com13 May 2025

From July 2016 to October 2019, in just 1,176 days, Kohli crafted seven double centuries, including six at home. He still holds the record for most Test double centuries by a captain and an Indian cricketer.

How Ponting guided Punjab Kings' foreign players through crisis

How Ponting guided Punjab Kings' foreign players through crisis

Rediff.com11 May 2025

With the announcement of IPL resumption imminent, Punjab find themselves well-placed with majority of their star Indian and foreign players already in the country and on standby.

Stay committed or step away, Waugh's advice to Rohit

Stay committed or step away, Waugh's advice to Rohit

Rediff.com22 Apr 2025

Australia legend Steve Waugh believes under-fire Rohit Sharma can't afford to be 'complacent or relax' if he wants to continue serving Indian cricket.

T20 World Cup Final: Will India Make This One Big Change?

T20 World Cup Final: Will India Make This One Big Change?

Rediff.com28 Jun 2024

Will India bring in Sanju Samson for the struggling Shivam Dube?

'Miller's departure won't affect Gujarat Titans'

'Miller's departure won't affect Gujarat Titans'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2025

Gujarat Titans batting coach Parthiv Patel said it is very difficult to fill David Miller's shoes but his side has players who can do the job.

'Rahul's 100 Among Top 10 100s'

'Rahul's 100 Among Top 10 100s'

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

Rahul is the first overseas batter to achieve multiple Test centuries at Centurion, complementing his century in 2022.

Virat Kohli Walks Away Into The Sunset

Virat Kohli Walks Away Into The Sunset

Rediff.com12 May 2025

Questions will remain as to why he ended his Test career at the age of 36, despite being one of the fittest cricketers, and why he didn't wait to cross the 10,000-run mark, observes veteran cricket correspondent K R Nayar.

Gavaskar believes Jaiswal will succeed against England...

Gavaskar believes Jaiswal will succeed against England...

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

ashasvi Jaiswal could cement his place in the Indian Test side during the upcoming five-Test series against England at home, said batting legend Sunil Gavaskar.

2-tier Test format before India's tour of England?

2-tier Test format before India's tour of England?

Rediff.com2 Feb 2025

The push for a two-tier system gained traction following Australia's blockbuster series against India, which set attendance records.

Making A Wish To Nandi

Making A Wish To Nandi

Rediff.com29 Jul 2025

Glimpses from India and around the world that will make you smile and cry.

'Gill and Jaiswal will take Indian batting forward'

'Gill and Jaiswal will take Indian batting forward'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2025

Jaiswal earned his maiden ODI cap for India in the first ODI against England during the buildup to the ongoing marquee event. With a moment of brilliance in the field, he took a stellar catch but failed to live up to the expectations with the bat.

Joe Root Breaks Sachin Tendulkar's Record!

Joe Root Breaks Sachin Tendulkar's Record!

Rediff.com1 Dec 2024

Joe Root surpasses Sachin Tendulkar to become leading fourth-innings run-scorer in Tests

'No reason why there shouldn't be SA20 women's league'

'No reason why there shouldn't be SA20 women's league'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2025

South African legend AB de Villiers has mooted the idea of a women's SA20 league, as the success of the men's version across the three editions has given them a "model and recipe" to follow.

CA congratulate 'legend' Sthalekar

CA congratulate 'legend' Sthalekar

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

Earlier in the day, the International Cricket Council (ICC) inducted three retired greats of the game namely South Africa's Jacques Kallis, Sthalekar, and Pakistan's Zaheer Abbas, into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame.

Smriti Mandhana's 70-ball century makes history!

Smriti Mandhana's 70-ball century makes history!

Rediff.com15 Jan 2025

Indian women's cricket team skipper Smriti Mandhana created history on Wednesday by smashing the fastest century in One-Day Internationals by an Indian woman cricketer.

What are Sachin, Yuvraj up to?

What are Sachin, Yuvraj up to?

Rediff.com3 Mar 2021

Sachin Tendulkar and Yuvraj Singh arrived in Raipur on Tuesday, March 2, to participate in the Road Safety World Series.

RCB Fan Sunak Lauds IPL's Growing Influence

RCB Fan Sunak Lauds IPL's Growing Influence

Rediff.com3 Jun 2025

Cricket back in Olympics after 100 years because of India: Former UK PM Sunak

U19 star Maphaka replaces Madushanka in MI squad

U19 star Maphaka replaces Madushanka in MI squad

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

Mumbai Indians replace Dilshan Madushanka with Kwena Maphaka

Nissanka in league of elite batters

Nissanka in league of elite batters

Rediff.com10 Sep 2024

Another Sri Lankan batter made his way to the record books with Dimuth Karunaratne...

Rickelton, SKY, Angrish? Who Batted Best?

Rickelton, SKY, Angrish? Who Batted Best?

Rediff.com1 Apr 2025

Which batter impressed most at the Wankhede on Monday? Vote!

Unfinished business! Rohit eyes 2027 World Cup trophy

Unfinished business! Rohit eyes 2027 World Cup trophy

Rediff.com8 May 2025

In what could be the final chapter of a glittering career, the batting stalwart is now fully focused on the 50-over format and bringing glory to the country in the 2027 ODI World Cup, his childhood coach Dinesh Lad said.

Legends Meet: Sachin Tees Off With Gary

Legends Meet: Sachin Tees Off With Gary

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

It was a meeting of two sporting greats as Sachin Tendulkar teed off with South African golfing legend Gary Player.

Kallis questions batter's lack of patience

Kallis questions batter's lack of patience

Rediff.com13 Jan 2024

Has the philosophy of Test match changed with batters becoming tad too aggressive?

Devald Brevis And The Art Of T20 Cricket

Devald Brevis And The Art Of T20 Cricket

Rediff.com8 May 2025

The South African's blistering 52 off 25 balls not only augurs well for him personally but for the franchise who are aiming to build a team from scratch for the next season.

Goa batters break 90 year old Ranji record!

Goa batters break 90 year old Ranji record!

Rediff.com14 Nov 2024

Kauthankar and Bakle's partnership is second only to 624 runs for the third wicket, achieved by Sri Lankans Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene during a Test match against South Africa in Colombo, SSC in July 2006.

Here's why Yuvraj Singh is trending...

Here's why Yuvraj Singh is trending...

Rediff.com14 Mar 2021

Yuvraj turned back the clock and took Raipur by storm

'Never seen anyone like him'

'Never seen anyone like him'

Rediff.com16 Dec 2024

An all-format bowler, Bumrah took five for 30 in a memorable first-innings display and three for 42 in the second innings to guide India to a 295-run win in the Perth Test recently.

Ponting reveals the 'most talented player' he has seen

Ponting reveals the 'most talented player' he has seen

Rediff.com6 Oct 2024

Ponting named Kallis as the most talented player he has seen because of his all-round game and numbers.

Tendulkar versus Lara, once again

Tendulkar versus Lara, once again

Rediff.com13 Feb 2020

The two champion players will clash against each other in the opening game of the 'Unacademy Road Safety World Series'on March 7

Rahul's English Summer of Maturity and Mastery

Rahul's English Summer of Maturity and Mastery

Rediff.com9 Aug 2025

With over 500 runs, six crucial catches, the most by an Indian on the tour, Rahul led by example and lived up to his wiseman tag.

'Never Thought I Have Been Forced Out'

'Never Thought I Have Been Forced Out'

Rediff.com5 Sep 2025

'It was tough to give up cricket. But I received very good guidance from my mother. She told me to become a nice human being, whether I am a good cricketer or not.'

His thirst for success drives his consistency: Donald

His thirst for success drives his consistency: Donald

Rediff.com1 Jan 2024

Kagiso Rabada's hunger for success and an impeccable technique to release the ball easily makes him a modern-day South Africa legend, reckons former fast bowling great Allan Donald.

Kumble@50: Check out the spin legend's career highlights

Kumble@50: Check out the spin legend's career highlights

Rediff.com17 Oct 2020

On the occasion of his 50th birthday, a look at Anil Kumble's amazing career!