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After Ashwin and Jadeja, Manav Suthar looks ready to lead India's new spin generation

After Ashwin and Jadeja, Manav Suthar looks ready to lead India's new spin generation

Rediff.com19 Aug 2026

Manav Suthar's 10-wicket haul against Sri Lanka showcased his skill, meticulous preparation and growing maturity, marking him as India's potential next spin leader.

Flintoff's Four-Wicket Burst Crushes India A in T20I Series Opener

Flintoff's Four-Wicket Burst Crushes India A in T20I Series Opener

Rediff.com12 Sep 2026

Pacer Tess Flintoff's exceptional four-wicket haul dismantled India A's batting line-up, leading Australia A to a comfortable six-wicket victory in the opening match of the women's unofficial T20I series.

IPL 2027 Auction To Be Held In India; Impact Player Rule Under Review

IPL 2027 Auction To Be Held In India; Impact Player Rule Under Review

Rediff.com16 Sep 2026

IPL players' auction for the 2027 season is slated to be held in India, marking a return after three overseas editions, with league chairman Arun Dhumal expressing a strong desire for a domestic venue.

Rishabh Pant scripts history, becomes India's top WTC run-scorer

Rishabh Pant scripts history, becomes India's top WTC run-scorer

Rediff.com24 Aug 2026

Indian wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has become the country's highest run-scorer in ICC World Test Championship history, surpassing Shubman Gill, and also overtook MS Dhoni as India's highest run-scorer as a designated wicketkeeper in away or neutral Tests.

Prakash Rajpurohit: Election Commission gets a new deputy

Prakash Rajpurohit: Election Commission gets a new deputy

Rediff.com10 Oct 2026

The Centre has announced a major bureaucratic reshuffle, appointing Prakash Rajpurohit as Deputy Election Commissioner and approving appointments for 27 civil servants at joint secretary and equivalent levels across various ministries and departments.

England pacer Brydon Carse faces disciplinary hearing after Derby nightclub incident

England pacer Brydon Carse faces disciplinary hearing after Derby nightclub incident

Rediff.com2 Oct 2026

Brydon Carse has been charged over an alleged ECB conduct breach following a Derby nightclub incident, with the case referred to an independent panel amid heightened scrutiny of England players.

CM Yadav Hails India Women's Historic Test Win Over England

CM Yadav Hails India Women's Historic Test Win Over England

Rediff.com14 Jul 2026

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav congratulated the Indian women's cricket team for their historic 270-run victory over England in the first-ever women's Test match at Lord's. He highlighted the significant contribution of Madhya Pradesh's Kranti Gaud, who took seven wickets in the match, expressing national pride in the team's stellar performance.

'You gave Indian cricket everything as captain': Yuvraj, Shafali pay tribute to Harmanpreet

'You gave Indian cricket everything as captain': Yuvraj, Shafali pay tribute to Harmanpreet

Rediff.com6 Oct 2026

Harmanpreet Kaur has stepped down as the captain of the Indian women's cricket team across all formats, stating she is now 'ready to play for the love of the game again.' Tributes have poured in from former and current players, including Yuvraj Singh and Shafali Verma, acknowledging her significant contributions to Indian cricket.

'Took me a long time to come out of it': Shaili Singh moves on from Asian Games heartbreak

'Took me a long time to come out of it': Shaili Singh moves on from Asian Games heartbreak

Rediff.com9 Oct 2026

Indian long jumper Shaili Singh discusses her controversial fourth-place finish at the Asian Games, where her jump measurement was disputed. She expresses her determination to move past the incident, focusing on upcoming competitions and her recovery from an ankle injury, while also exploring the triple jump.

Vinod Kambli assures fans of health, recovery from Mumbai care centre

Vinod Kambli assures fans of health, recovery from Mumbai care centre

Rediff.com27 Sep 2026

Former India cricketer Vinod Kambli has released a video from an elderly care centre in Thane, Mumbai, assuring fans about his health and recovery and expressing gratitude for their support.

12 Reasons To Love Ireland

12 Reasons To Love Ireland

Rediff.com16 Oct 2026

And plan your trip to the Republic.

'They will improve' after Uruguay thrashing: AIFF boss

'They will improve' after Uruguay thrashing: AIFF boss

Rediff.com7 Oct 2026

AIFF President Kalyan Chaubey and West Bengal Minister Indranil Khan offered their perspectives on the Indian football team's 6-1 defeat against Uruguay. Chaubey highlighted the team's strong start and confidence, suggesting rain disrupted momentum, and stressed the importance of playing top-level opposition. Khan called the match a landmark moment for Indian football exposure but also criticised political interference in West Bengal's football ecosystem.

UN flags mass detentions during Delhi stir, calls for protesters' release

UN flags mass detentions during Delhi stir, calls for protesters' release

Rediff.com10 Oct 2026

The UN human rights office expressed concern over mass detentions during protests in Delhi on Saturday, urging India to respect peaceful assembly rights and release detainees. India rejected these concerns as "misplaced" and "unwarranted interference." The protests, organised by the Gen Z-led Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), demanded electoral reforms and the resignation of CEC Gyanesh Kumar over alleged voter list manipulation, which the Election Commission and BJP deny.

Srikkanth questions why India chose stars over youngsters against Afghanistan

Srikkanth questions why India chose stars over youngsters against Afghanistan

Rediff.com5 Sep 2026

Kris Srikkanth questioned whether India's star-studded Afghanistan squad was picked out of fear after recent defeats, arguing the series offered an ideal chance to blood promising youngsters.

Muzumdar hails India Women's 'perfect game' in historic Lord's Test win

Muzumdar hails India Women's 'perfect game' in historic Lord's Test win

Rediff.com14 Jul 2026

Chief coach Amol Muzumdar lauded the Indian women's cricket team for their historic 270-run Test victory over England at Lord's, attributing the success to a blend of 'patience mixed with the right amount of aggression' and highlighting centurion Yastika Bhatia's 'special knock' and pacer Kranti Gaud's 'controlled line and length'.

Air India sacks pilot of Phuket flight hours after AIIB report

Air India sacks pilot of Phuket flight hours after AIIB report

Rediff.com4 Sep 2026

An Air India Airbus A320 experienced a near-simultaneous loss of all three hydraulic systems at 36,000 feet on a Phuket-Delhi flight, injuring 24 people. The pilot-in-command was subsequently terminated after testing positive for banned psychoactive substances, though the AAIB has not linked this to the technical failure.

Airtel Business CEO Discusses AI Regulation And Productivity Gains

Airtel Business CEO Discusses AI Regulation And Productivity Gains

Rediff.com11 Oct 2026

Airtel Business CEO Sharat Sinha stated that evolving architecture and methodologies for safely deploying Artificial Intelligence, coupled with adequate guardrails, are essential to unlock productivity gains. He welcomed the government's upcoming consultation paper on AI regulation, focusing on safety, deepfakes, and a human-first approach. Sinha also highlighted AI's role in driving demand for digital infrastructure and Airtel's growth in cybersecurity and fraud prevention.

Ajinkya Rahane's Top 5 Career-Defining Test knocks

Ajinkya Rahane's Top 5 Career-Defining Test knocks

Rediff.com31 Jul 2026

From his iconic Melbourne centuries to Lord's heroics, revisit Ajinkya Rahane's five greatest Test knocks that shaped his remarkable India career.

Harmanjot Singh, Lili Das Lead Indian Elite At Delhi Half Marathon

Harmanjot Singh, Lili Das Lead Indian Elite At Delhi Half Marathon

Rediff.com8 Oct 2026

Harmanjot Singh and Lili Das will lead a 42-strong Indian elite field at the Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon on October 18. Singh, a strong contender with the fastest personal best in the Indian elite field, will make his debut. Lili Das, a former champion, will lead the women's charge alongside Kavita Yadav, facing competition from Ankita Dhyani. The event offers significant prize money and incentives for new Indian Elite records.

How did an overweight player clear BCCI fitness test?

How did an overweight player clear BCCI fitness test?

Rediff.com6 Aug 2026

The BCCI's fitness monitoring system is under scrutiny after pacer Harshit Rana was found overweight despite being cleared for selection for the England tour. This incident, coupled with other player injuries, has prompted the board to introduce stricter, uniform fitness benchmarks, including a fixed Bronco Test standard, to address inconsistencies and improve player fitness assessment.

Why Suryakumar Yadav was left out of Mumbai's Ranji squad

Why Suryakumar Yadav was left out of Mumbai's Ranji squad

Rediff.com6 Oct 2026

Suryakumar Yadav's Ranji Trophy comeback has hit a roadblock after he missed Mumbai's pre-season camp and lacked recent red-ball experience.

'My Favourite Test Batting Partner': Kohli Hails Rahane

'My Favourite Test Batting Partner': Kohli Hails Rahane

Rediff.com30 Jul 2026

Virat Kohli has paid a heartfelt tribute to his long-time India team-mate Ajinkya Rahane following Rahane's retirement from all forms of cricket, calling him his 'favourite Test batting partner' and praising his contributions to Indian cricket.

How India's Junior Women's Hockey Team Secured Asia Cup Hat-Trick

How India's Junior Women's Hockey Team Secured Asia Cup Hat-Trick

Rediff.com13 Sep 2026

India's junior women's hockey team defeated China 1-0 in the AHF Junior Asia Cup final, securing their third consecutive title and qualifying for the junior women's World Cup. Sanika Chandrakant Mane scored the decisive goal in the 17th minute.

From Punjab to Australia: Nikhil Chaudhary's Unforeseen Cricket Journey

From Punjab to Australia: Nikhil Chaudhary's Unforeseen Cricket Journey

Rediff.com11 Oct 2026

Nikhil Chaudhary, who once dreamt of an IPL contract and playing for Punjab, made his international debut for Australia in a T20I against Bangladesh in June, a turn of events he describes as his "life's biggest moment" after being stranded in Australia during the 2020 Covid-19 lockdown.

India coach backs women boxers to end Asian Games gold wait

India coach backs women boxers to end Asian Games gold wait

Rediff.com18 Sep 2026

Indian women's boxing head coach Santiago Nieva is confident the team can secure an elusive gold medal at the upcoming Asian Games, building on their strong performance at the Commonwealth Games. Despite facing tough competition from powerhouses like China and Kazakhstan, Nieva believes the current squad is the best the country has seen and is capable of overcoming challenges, including previous struggles against Chinese opponents, by focusing on controlling bouts.

Smriti Makes History, First Woman To Reach 11K Runs

Smriti Makes History, First Woman To Reach 11K Runs

Rediff.com22 Sep 2026

Indian vice-captain Smriti Mandhana has become the first woman cricketer to reach 11,000 international runs, achieving the milestone during the Asian Games final against Sri Lanka.

'You can't beat experience': Kotak explains Bhuvneshwar Kumar's T20I recall

'You can't beat experience': Kotak explains Bhuvneshwar Kumar's T20I recall

Rediff.com8 Oct 2026

Assistant coach Sitanshu Kotak explained the recall of veteran pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar to India's T20I squad for the New Zealand series, citing his experience and strong IPL performances. Kotak also addressed questions regarding Mohammed Shami's absence and the reported involvement of VVS Laxman in selection meetings, while discussing India's ongoing winning streak and bench strength development.

Sunil Gavaskar Pays Tribute to Sir Garfield Sobers' Legacy

Sunil Gavaskar Pays Tribute to Sir Garfield Sobers' Legacy

Rediff.com12 Oct 2026

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar shared his childhood dream of dismissing legendary West Indies all-rounder Sir Garfield Sobers, whom he idolised as 'everybody's hero', during a conversation celebrating Sobers' life and legacy.

KL Rahul, Prasidh Krishna named in Karnataka's Ranji Trophy opener vs Andhra

KL Rahul, Prasidh Krishna named in Karnataka's Ranji Trophy opener vs Andhra

Rediff.com1 Oct 2026

India internationals KL Rahul and Prasidh Krishna have been named in Karnataka's squad for their Ranji Trophy season opener against Andhra. Rahul is expected to play to prepare for the New Zealand Test tour, while Prasidh's participation is uncertain due to injury. The squad, led by Ravichandran Smaran, also sees a new coaching staff and a new sponsorship deal for Karnataka teams.

India to play two Tests in Sri Lanka in August

India to play two Tests in Sri Lanka in August

Rediff.com2 Jul 2026

India's two-Test series against hosts Sri Lanka will be played in Galle and Colombo from August 15 to 27.

Rohit Sharma joins elite 10,000-run ODI opening club at 39

Rohit Sharma joins elite 10,000-run ODI opening club at 39

Rediff.com3 Oct 2026

Rohit Sharma became only the fourth opener in ODI history to score 10,000 runs, reaching the milestone at 39 during India's third ODI against West Indies.

Zimbabwe excited for home World Cup challenge

Zimbabwe excited for home World Cup challenge

Rediff.com5 Oct 2026

Zimbabwe is buzzing with excitement to co-host the ODI World Cup next year, marking their return after a 12-year absence. Veteran all-rounder Sikandar Raza and coach Justin Sammons express enthusiasm for playing on home soil and testing themselves against top teams like India, while also highlighting caution regarding Afghanistan's strong "X-factor" players.

'36 Years Ago Today': Spin Great Anil Kumble Reflects His First Test Wicket

'36 Years Ago Today': Spin Great Anil Kumble Reflects His First Test Wicket

Rediff.com9 Aug 2026

Legendary Indian spinner Anil Kumble reflected on the 36th anniversary of his international debut, expressing deep gratitude for his 'truly special journey' that began with his first Test wicket, Allan Lamb.

India A gear up for Australia A tour with Anushka, Bhatia sharing captaincy

India A gear up for Australia A tour with Anushka, Bhatia sharing captaincy

Rediff.com27 Aug 2026

Anushka Sharma will captain India A in T20s, while Yastika Bhatia leads the One-Day and multi-day teams against Australia A across three venues.

India have fallen behind in WTC final race, says Rahul Dravid

India have fallen behind in WTC final race, says Rahul Dravid

Rediff.com25 Aug 2026

Former head coach Rahul Dravid believes India have 'fallen behind' in the World Test Championship final qualification race, highlighting the upcoming New Zealand series as a significant challenge for the young team.

'Nowadays, it is rare to see a batter scoring triple hundred in Tests': Harbhajan

'Nowadays, it is rare to see a batter scoring triple hundred in Tests': Harbhajan

Rediff.com14 Aug 2026

Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh believes the aggressive batting approach fostered by the T20 era has come at the expense of patience, leading to a decline in marathon innings in Test cricket by younger players.

Cox, Lawrence named in England squad for Pakistan Tests

Cox, Lawrence named in England squad for Pakistan Tests

Rediff.com6 Aug 2026

Joe Root will captain England on a permanent basis for the first time since 2022 in the upcoming three-match Test series against Pakistan, with Jordan Cox taking the number three spot due to Jacob Bethell's injury and Dan Lawrence earning a recall.

Will Vijay's Magic Work In TN Bypolls?

Will Vijay's Magic Work In TN Bypolls?

Rediff.com1 Oct 2026

Assembly by-elections in Madurantakam and Dharapuram will offer an early measure of the TVK's electoral strength and put the dynamics of its new alliance in focus.

How Shah Rukh's Chak De! India Inspires Indonesian Hockey Team At Asian Games 2026

How Shah Rukh's Chak De! India Inspires Indonesian Hockey Team At Asian Games 2026

Rediff.com17 Sep 2026

Indonesian hockey players, particularly Ferdian Fathur Rahman and Firdaus Muhammad, are deeply inspired by the Bollywood film "Chak De! India" as they prepare to face India at the Asian Games.

10,000 runs and counting: KL Rahul marks milestone with stunning ton

10,000 runs and counting: KL Rahul marks milestone with stunning ton

Rediff.com3 Oct 2026

KL Rahul achieved a significant career milestone, completing 10,000 international runs with a spectacular unbeaten 129 off 87 balls in the third ODI against West Indies, becoming the 15th Indian to reach this landmark.