News for 'Spirit of Cricket'

IPL 2026: Jemimah steals the show as Delhi Capitals unveil tiger-themed jersey

IPL 2026: Jemimah steals the show as Delhi Capitals unveil tiger-themed jersey

Rediff.com19 Mar 2026

With the Indian Premier League 2026 season approaching, Delhi Capitals on Thursday unveiled their new jersey, inspired by the fierce tiger spirit that reflects both the team and the city.

Mallya Hits Back at Critics After RCB Sale Reaches Almost USD 2 Billion

Mallya Hits Back at Critics After RCB Sale Reaches Almost USD 2 Billion

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

Fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya responds to criticism of his investment in Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) after the franchise was sold for nearly USD 2 billion.

Fadnavis Celebrates India's T20 World Cup Triumph

Fadnavis Celebrates India's T20 World Cup Triumph

Rediff.com8 Mar 2026

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis congratulates the Indian cricket team on their T20 World Cup victory, praising their performance and teamwork.

Gavaskar, Kapil Join Global Captains' Appeal for Imran Khan

Gavaskar, Kapil Join Global Captains' Appeal for Imran Khan

Rediff.com17 Feb 2026

Sunil Gavaskar, Kapil Dev and 12 other former international captains have written to Pakistan's government expressing concern over jailed ex-PM Imran Khan's health and calling for proper medical care and dignified treatment.

48 hours after rout, revolt brews in TMC, leaders blame top brass

48 hours after rout, revolt brews in TMC, leaders blame top brass

Rediff.com6 May 2026

Following a significant defeat to the BJP, Trinamool Congress leaders are openly criticising the party leadership, citing mismanagement and lack of support as key factors in the election outcome.

Bhajji Salutes Spirit of Punjab

Bhajji Salutes Spirit of Punjab

Rediff.com4 Sep 2025

Despite losing nearly everything in the devastating floods, the family chose to welcome relief volunteers with freshly prepared tea -- a gesture Harbhajan hailed as the true 'spirit of Punjab'.

India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup: 'Wait for 24 hours': SKY on handshake

India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup: 'Wait for 24 hours': SKY on handshake

Rediff.com14 Feb 2026

Suryakumar Yadav and Salman Ali Agha remained noncommittal on whether their teams will shake hands before or after their T20 World Cup clash.

IPL 2026: Race To Buy RCB In Final Stretch...

IPL 2026: Race To Buy RCB In Final Stretch...

Rediff.com17 Mar 2026

One consortium is led by Manipal Hospitals' Dr Ranjan Pai along with US private equity firm KKR and Singapore investment major Temasek. The other is a combine of Swedish private equity firm EQT and Premji Invest, the investment office backed by Wipro founder Azim Premji.

Patel Lauds India's Grit, Questions England's Spirit-of-Cricket Claims

Patel Lauds India's Grit, Questions England's Spirit-of-Cricket Claims

Rediff.com29 Jul 2025

The former India wicketkeeper believes the game still had some cricket left in it and that India had earned the right to continue batting.

American firms investing in IPL franchises show confidence in league's growth

American firms investing in IPL franchises show confidence in league's growth

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

Satyan Gajwani, chairman of Times Internet Limited and RCB's new co-owner, discusses the significance of American companies investing in IPL franchises like RCB and Rajasthan Royals, highlighting the league's immense growth potential and global appeal.

IPL 2026: 'Dressing Room Will Be Hurting': Ashwin On CSK's Morale

IPL 2026: 'Dressing Room Will Be Hurting': Ashwin On CSK's Morale

Rediff.com6 Apr 2026

Chennai Super Kings team management must work on keeping a "hurting" dressing room in good spirits to arrest the slide, Indian spin legend Ravichandran Ashwin said.

T20 World Cup: Coach Stuart Law warns Nepal's players over social media

T20 World Cup: Coach Stuart Law warns Nepal's players over social media

Rediff.com14 Feb 2026

Nepal head coach Stuart Law expressed disappointment over the team's 10-wicket defeat to debutants Italy, saying players had "not shown commitment".

It was a fairytale: Ganguly reminisces 2001 Kolkata Test Win

"It was a fairytale": Ganguly reminisces 2001 Kolkata Test Win

Rediff.com17 Mar 2026

Cricket legends Harbhajan Singh, Venkatesh Prasad, Zaheer Khan, and Sourav Ganguly reminisced about India's historic 2001 Test victory against Australia at Eden Gardens.

T20 World Cup: Manjrekar Slams Handshake Row

T20 World Cup: Manjrekar Slams Handshake Row

Rediff.com15 Feb 2026

Sanjay Manjrekar: ' It's unbecoming of a nation like ours. Either play properly within the spirit of the game or don't play at all.'

Cricket Gets A New Format - Test Twenty!

Cricket Gets A New Format - Test Twenty!

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

Cricket enters new era with launch of Test Twenty, a revolutionary 80-over format

T20 World Cup: 'Baahubali, O Shera... songs lifted India after SA loss'

T20 World Cup: 'Baahubali, O Shera... songs lifted India after SA loss'

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

Suryakumar Yadav reveals how a video montage and a positive team environment helped India overcome setbacks and win the T20 World Cup.

Rashmika Mandanna, Vijay Deverakonda Are Married

Rashmika Mandanna, Vijay Deverakonda Are Married

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

Rashmika Mandanna, Vijay Deverakonda celebrated their wedding in Udaipur, blending Telugu and Kodava traditions in a heartfelt ceremony.

IPL 2026: KKR look to bounce back as Harshit Rana cheers from sidelines

IPL 2026: KKR look to bounce back as Harshit Rana cheers from sidelines

Rediff.com6 Apr 2026

Three-time IPL champions Kolkata Knight Riders will be looking to turn their fortunes around when they face a buoyant Punjab Kings in their backyard on Monday.

Ex-Afghan player slams Cricket Australia, hails BCCI

Ex-Afghan player slams Cricket Australia, hails BCCI

Rediff.com9 Nov 2025

Australia linking cricket with politics against spirit of game: Afghan chief selector Asadullah

Golf Day: Windies cricketers tee off with legends

Golf Day: Windies cricketers tee off with legends

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

Organised by TCM Sports, Cricket West Indies' long-term strategic partner, the the Golf Day brought together cricketing legends, global business leaders, and sporting icons on one stage, marking a celebration of West Indies cricket in the company of some of the formidable forces of the game such as Sir Vivian Richards, Brian Lara, and Sir Richie Richardson.

Will faltering Sunrisers make amends against Punjab Kings?

Will faltering Sunrisers make amends against Punjab Kings?

Rediff.com10 Apr 2026

A preview of the Indian Premier League (IPL) match between Punjab Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad, highlighting team strengths, key players, and recent performances.

Rajput brings 'Khadoos' spirit to UAE cricket, eyes T20 WC spot

Rajput brings 'Khadoos' spirit to UAE cricket, eyes T20 WC spot

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

'See, it's a journey for me because I like challenges. And getting to these smaller teams and making them grow, that makes me very happy.'

Ashes to Ashes, cricket's oldest rivalry endures

Ashes to Ashes, cricket's oldest rivalry endures

Rediff.com14 Nov 2025

While ever more hostage to Twenty20's global carve-up, cricket will take a breath from next week to indulge its most time-honoured rivalry as Australia and England battle in the Ashes.

T20 World Cup:Jai Gorkhali! Nepal's Fans Steal The Show At Wankhede

T20 World Cup:Jai Gorkhali! Nepal's Fans Steal The Show At Wankhede

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

Nepalese cricket fans transformed Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium into a vibrant 'Kathmandu away from home' during their T20 World Cup match against England, creating an electrifying atmosphere that fueled the team's spirited performance.

England focus on golf, naps, beaches to lift bruised spirits

England focus on golf, naps, beaches to lift bruised spirits

Rediff.com8 Dec 2025

Having hit Western Australia's golf links before being beaten by eight wickets in Perth, England's enthusiasts will have access to a selection of championship courses to play a round before a refreshing dip in the Pacific Ocean.

Tendulkar, Pathan, send Eid wishes to fans

Tendulkar, Pathan, send Eid wishes to fans

Rediff.com21 Mar 2026

Sachin Tendulkar, Irfan Pathan and other sports stars extend Eid-ul-Fitr greetings on social media, wishing peace and prosperity.

IPL 2026: Mentor Karthik finds positives in RCB's heavy defeat to Rajasthan Royals

IPL 2026: Mentor Karthik finds positives in RCB's heavy defeat to Rajasthan Royals

Rediff.com11 Apr 2026

Royal Challengers Bengaluru batting coach and mentor Dinesh Karthik praised the team's fighting spirit after their six-wicket defeat to Rajasthan Royals in their first away match of IPL 2026.

'WC title will revolutionise women's cricket in India'

'WC title will revolutionise women's cricket in India'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2025

From travelling in unreserved coaches to cusp of history, Indian women's cricket set to turn a page

IPL 2026 Week 3 Review: KKR Break Duck; Punjab Kings Unstoppable

IPL 2026 Week 3 Review: KKR Break Duck; Punjab Kings Unstoppable

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

A recap of the action of the third week of IPL 2026.

LSG reveal new identity ahead of IPL 2026

LSG reveal new identity ahead of IPL 2026

Rediff.com25 Feb 2026

Lucknow Super Giants revealed a bold new logo on Tuesday ahead of the 2026 IPL season, swapping their familiar blue colours for a striking shade of red in a fresh new look.

Prakash Padukone, Yuvraj, Paes For Gavaskar's Charity Golf Event

Prakash Padukone, Yuvraj, Paes For Gavaskar's Charity Golf Event

Rediff.com3 Mar 2026

A star-studded charity golf event, organised by Sunil Gavaskar's CHAMPS Foundation, will feature cricket legends and other sporting icons to support former Indian athletes facing hardship.

'Our finest hour': J&K celebrates Ranji Trophy triumph

'Our finest hour': J&K celebrates Ranji Trophy triumph

Rediff.com28 Feb 2026

Political parties and residents in Jammu and Kashmir celebrate the Union territory's Ranji team's first-ever title win, praising the team's resilience and unity.

T20 World Cup: Pakistan Govt Withdraws Boycott Of India Match

T20 World Cup: Pakistan Govt Withdraws Boycott Of India Match

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

The India vs Pakistan match in the T20 World Cup will go ahead as scheduled after Pakistan's government on Monday decided to withdraw its boycott call.

Zimbabwe Stuns Aus, Could India Lift T20 World Cup?

Zimbabwe Stuns Aus, Could India Lift T20 World Cup?

Rediff.com14 Feb 2026

In both 2007 (the inaugural T20 World Cup) and 1983 (Zimbabwe beat Australia by 13 runs on June 9, 1983), India went on to lift the trophy after Zimbabwe defeated Australia in these major tournaments.

India match boycott only to get Bangladesh respect: Pakistan

India match boycott only to get Bangladesh respect: Pakistan

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi said Pakistan's decision to boycott their T20 World Cup match against India was aimed solely at securing "respect" for Bangladesh.

T20 World Cup: Suryakumar, Salman avoid handshake at toss

T20 World Cup: Suryakumar, Salman avoid handshake at toss

Rediff.com15 Feb 2026

Indian skipper Suryakumar Yadav once again avoided the customary handshake with his Pakistan counterpart Salman Ali Agha during the toss, in the T20 World Cup match in Colombo on Sunday.

'Love to see Kohli, Rohit play domestic cricket'

'Love to see Kohli, Rohit play domestic cricket'

Rediff.com22 Oct 2025

Play domestic cricket to maintain fitness, Jagdale advises Kohli and Rohit

Stars to Storytellers: 10 Best Hindi Films Directed by Actors

Stars to Storytellers: 10 Best Hindi Films Directed by Actors

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

As Riteish Deshmukh turns director again with Raja Shivaji, we look at past actors who stepped behind the camera and delivered some of Hindi cinema's most memorable films.

T20 World Cup: India's Big Win Must Have Created Doubts In Windies' Minds

T20 World Cup: India's Big Win Must Have Created Doubts In Windies' Minds

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

It was a performance wrapped in authority and flair, one that re-instated the belief that they can remain T20 World Cup champions.

T20 World Cup, India vs England Semi-final: I made a big mistake dropping Sanju Samson: Harry Brook

T20 World Cup, India vs England Semi-final: I made a big mistake dropping Sanju Samson: Harry Brook

Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

Harry Brook dropped Sanju Samson on 15 in the third over of the Indian innings and the missed opportunity had a big impact on the outcome of the T20 World Cup semi-final.