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'Naqvi vs 3rd umpire': BJP, Cong fight over India's Asia Cup win

'Naqvi vs 3rd umpire': BJP, Cong fight over India's Asia Cup win

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

"Not even a single social media post from the Congress congratulating our national team for thrashing Pakistan thrice in the tournament and bringing the Asia Cup home," BJP IT department head Amit Malviya posted on X.

'He Stood By Us In Defeat And In Victory'

'He Stood By Us In Defeat And In Victory'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2025

'His words gave us strength when we were at our lowest.'

Ashwin retires from IPL: 'Time to explore other leagues'

Ashwin retires from IPL: 'Time to explore other leagues'

Rediff.com27 Aug 2025

India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin announced his retirement from the Indian Premier League on Wednesday, bringing curtains down on a 16-year-long association with the tournament within months of calling it quits from international cricket.

PIX: Experimental India down Oman ahead of Pak rematch

PIX: Experimental India down Oman ahead of Pak rematch

Rediff.com20 Sep 2025

Skipper Suryakumar Yadav made optimal use of available resources in both departments as India did enough to beat a spirited Oman by 21 runs to end their league stage commitments in Asia Cup with a hat-trick of victories.

Kerala group in Dubai faces flak for welcoming Pak cricketer

Kerala group in Dubai faces flak for welcoming Pak cricketer

Rediff.com31 May 2025

The warm hospitality, extended to the Pakistan cricketer, didn't go well with a large number of netizens and right wing supporters.

Here's How Pakistan Capt Reacted to SKY's Handshake Snub

Here's How Pakistan Capt Reacted to SKY's Handshake Snub

Rediff.com15 Sep 2025

Salman Ali Agha chose to boycott the TV presentation ceremony, quietly leaving the field after India's emphatic win, signalling his own protest while maintaining decorum.

India's 5 Memorable T20 Wins Vs Pakistan

India's 5 Memorable T20 Wins Vs Pakistan

Rediff.com13 Sep 2025

India enjoy a dominant 9-3 win loss record against Pakistan in T20 Internationals, including a 7-1 margin in T20 World Cups.

Adar Poonawalla Wants To Buy RCB

Adar Poonawalla Wants To Buy RCB

Rediff.com1 Oct 2025

It is not yet clear if Diageo Plc is looking to sell its complete stake in RCB.

Super 4 showdown: India looks to dominate Pakistan again

Super 4 showdown: India looks to dominate Pakistan again

Rediff.com20 Sep 2025

Skipper Suryakumar Yadav will depend heavily on his spin troika as India gear up for yet another demolition act of Pakistan in what promises to be an intense and tense Super 4 face-off of the Asia Cup in Dubai on Sunday.

When Cricket Legends Walked Away Without A Roar

When Cricket Legends Walked Away Without A Roar

Rediff.com15 May 2025

While Sachin Tendulkar's 2013 farewell became a national pilgrimage, a vibrant celebration befitting a cricketing deity, the exits of many other Indian icons this century have been quieter journeys into the twilight.

Why There Won't Be Another Cheteshwar Pujara

Why There Won't Be Another Cheteshwar Pujara

Rediff.com25 Aug 2025

From Rajkot's maidans to cricket's grandest arenas, Cheteshwar Pujara carved a niche as the bedrock of India's Test side. He is one of only 14 Indians to feature in more than 100 Tests, and his innings often defined India's most memorable triumphs.

An Image For The Ages: When Stokes Hugged Jadeja

An Image For The Ages: When Stokes Hugged Jadeja

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

It was a day where cricket wasn't just about the result, but about character, spirit, and moments that transcend rivalry -- a Lord's classic remembered not just for its edge-of-seat drama, but for its heart.

'This is not the way we wanted to play'

'This is not the way we wanted to play'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

This is not the way we wanted to play, we have to do better than this: Asalanka

'Pakistan were ready to shake hands but India...'

'Pakistan were ready to shake hands but India...'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2025

Pakistan head coach Mike Hesson expressed disappointment about India refraining from engaging in the customary handshake when his side made attempts towards it after the end of the match.

'Shreyas' omission testifies to India's squad depth'

'Shreyas' omission testifies to India's squad depth'

Rediff.com22 Aug 2025

Former New Zealand batter Ross Taylor on Friday said the depth in India's T20I squad for the Asia Cup allowed the national selectors to leave out a player of Shreyas Iyer's calibre, who was ignored for the continental tournament.

Siraj pays tribute to Thorpe, then crashes England's party

Siraj pays tribute to Thorpe, then crashes England's party

Rediff.com2 Aug 2025

Siraj now has 203 international wickets in 101 matches, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar, who had 201 wickets in his career.

Pak bans legends from WCL after India refuses to play

Pak bans legends from WCL after India refuses to play

Rediff.com3 Aug 2025

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Sunday announced a blanket ban on its players' participation in future editions of the World Championship of Legends (WCL), accusing the tournament organisers of being "biased" and lacking sporting integrity.

'It Turned Into A Lot Of Abuse...'

'It Turned Into A Lot Of Abuse...'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2025

After hundreds upon hundreds of runs on flat tracks in the ongoing series so far, it took the green top at The Oval to finally produce the best day of the Indian summer, on the fifth and last Friday of the Test series.

After 27 all out, West Indies call in the legends

After 27 all out, West Indies call in the legends

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

WI invites Lloyd, Richards, Lara to help shape future of Caribbean cricket

'Frustrating when you deserve to be in team': Shreyas Iyer breaks silence

'Frustrating when you deserve to be in team': Shreyas Iyer breaks silence

Rediff.com7 Sep 2025

Shreyas Iyer's exclusion for the upcoming Asia Cup sparked outrage among the fans and experts, after his stellar showing with the bat in IPL 2025.

How Rohit Sharma wrote his own rules in Test cricket

How Rohit Sharma wrote his own rules in Test cricket

Rediff.com7 May 2025

Rohit Sharma's career has been a mix of brilliant moments and inconsistencies. While his Test record may not be impressive, his white-ball dominance and leadership qualities make him a legend.

PIX: 'Salute! Rishabh Pant, you fighter'

PIX: 'Salute! Rishabh Pant, you fighter'

Rediff.com24 Jul 2025

"Just Rishabh being Rishabh": Pant's grit wins hearts as he returns to bat in Manchester Test

Rashid Khan Reveals Reason Behind IPL Flop Show!

Rashid Khan Reveals Reason Behind IPL Flop Show!

Rediff.com9 Aug 2025

Rashid Khan opens up on rehab mistakes, how a break helped him rediscover his best following back surgery.

Snubbed, Sarfaraz Khan turns to Kanga League

Snubbed, Sarfaraz Khan turns to Kanga League

Rediff.com11 Aug 2025

Sarfaraz has taken an unconventional route to keep himself battle-ready - turning up in the Kanga League, a competition few modern-day Mumbai internationals participate in.

Mandhana lists reasons for India's loss in 2nd ODI

Mandhana lists reasons for India's loss in 2nd ODI

Rediff.com20 Jul 2025

'A lot of girls played here for the first time. The excitement was quite high.'

'Take a chill pill': Manjrekar blasts Gambhir

'Take a chill pill': Manjrekar blasts Gambhir

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

As India head into a series-deciding fifth Test, questions over Gambhir's tactics and temperament are growing louder.

'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.

Sun Group Acquires The Hundred Side!

Sun Group Acquires The Hundred Side!

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

Four Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise owners were on Wednesday confirmed as "strategic partners" by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) for teams in 'The Hundred' and will gain operational control by October 1 this year.

'This isn't a young team, this is a gun team'

'This isn't a young team, this is a gun team'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2025

Karun Nair rued that he could not convert the starts he got in the recent Test series against England into big scores.

How Kohli's exit changed Williamson's Test outlook

How Kohli's exit changed Williamson's Test outlook

Rediff.com9 Jul 2025

New Black Caps coach Rob Walter confirmed that Williamson is still committed to representing New Zealand, even though he opted out of the upcoming Test tour of Zimbabwe.

MCA accepts Jaiswal's request for NOC withdrawal

MCA accepts Jaiswal's request for NOC withdrawal

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

Opener to continue playing in Mumbai Ranji team

India's heroes break silence after gutsy draw

India's heroes break silence after gutsy draw

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

India's heroes from Old Trafford took to social media to share what the draw meant to them - not just as cricketers, but as fighters.

Yuvraj, Sachin hail India's stunning Test escape

Yuvraj, Sachin hail India's stunning Test escape

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

Former World Cup winner Yuvraj Singh led the accolades, hailing the team's 'serious temperament' and singling out the standout performers who defied the odds.

Can India Break Old Trafford Jinx?

Can India Break Old Trafford Jinx?

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

Can Shubman Gill and his men rewrite the script once more? The answer begins unrolling on July 23.

Siraj And The Power Of Perseverance!

Siraj And The Power Of Perseverance!

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

Mohammed Siraj's match-winning spell in The Oval Test reminded us all what Test cricket -- and fast bowling -- is truly about: Discipline, endurance, and unwavering grit, says Aadharsh A V.

Can IPL cash save struggling English county clubs?

Can IPL cash save struggling English county clubs?

Rediff.com19 Jul 2025

The sale of equity in the eight franchises of The Hundred is expected to raise approximately 520 million pounds, a part of which would be shared with the county clubs.

Boult's Yorkers Crush SRH Batters And Their Spirits

Boult's Yorkers Crush SRH Batters And Their Spirits

Rediff.com24 Apr 2025

Boult once again proved his worth for MI with a four-fer! Had it not been for his early dismissals of Head for a duck and Abhishek for 8, MI would have been chasing a bigger total.

'He risked a lot': Pant's one-legged heroics

'He risked a lot': Pant's one-legged heroics

Rediff.com25 Jul 2025

"If anyone doubted he was ever a team man, they got to see it first-hand today. That requires more than just steel," Shastri said in a video posted by the BCCI on its website.

'It hurts': Sir Viv on West Indies' cricket decline

'It hurts': Sir Viv on West Indies' cricket decline

Rediff.com2 Mar 2025

Legendary West Indies batsman Sir Vivian Richards expressed his disappointment and frustration at the absence of the Caribbean side from the Champions Trophy, urging them to emulate Afghanistan's rise in world cricket. Richards highlighted Afghanistan's fighting spirit and consistent performances, contrasting their presence in the tournament with the West Indies' exclusion.

KL Rahul Reflects on Lord's Heartbreak

KL Rahul Reflects on Lord's Heartbreak

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

KL Rahul's post after India's painful Lord's Test loss reminded fans that cricket is as much about resilience and learning as it is about results.