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BCCI Secretary To Meet VVS Laxman Over Player Injuries

BCCI Secretary To Meet VVS Laxman Over Player Injuries

Rediff.com8 Aug 2026

BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia is set to meet Head Of Cricket VVS Laxman to review the rehabilitation management programme at the Centre of Excellence (COE) following a spate of injuries to key Indian players. The meeting aims to address concerns regarding player fitness and the effectiveness of the COE's injury management protocols.

Injuries Force Changes In India's ODI And T20I Squads

Injuries Force Changes In India's ODI And T20I Squads

Rediff.com12 Jul 2026

Young pacer Harshit Rana and veteran spinner Varun Chakravarthy have been ruled out of India's upcoming ODI and T20I assignments due to hamstring injuries. Prince Yadav will replace Rana in the ODI squad for England, while Ravi Bishnoi steps in for Chakravarthy for the T20I series in Zimbabwe.

10 Sequels That Came With Longest Gaps

10 Sequels That Came With Longest Gaps

Rediff.com14 Aug 2026

Awarapan 2, featuring Emraan Hashmi, is set to release 19 years after its original, joining a growing trend of long-delayed Bollywood sequels attempting to capitalise on nostalgia and past successes like Gadar 2 and Border 2, but not all such reboots guarantee box office triumph.

R Ashwin Wants Bhuvneshwar Kumar in India's 2027 ODI World Cup Squad

R Ashwin Wants Bhuvneshwar Kumar in India's 2027 ODI World Cup Squad

Rediff.com31 Jul 2026

Ashwin wants Bhuvneshwar Kumar in India's 2027 World Cup squad, saying the veteran seamer's swing bowling could be crucial in South African conditions.

IPL 2026: 'Dream come true': Varun Aaron stunned by SRH debut magic

IPL 2026: 'Dream come true': Varun Aaron stunned by SRH debut magic

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

Sunrisers Hyderabad's pace bowling coach Varun Aaron praised debutants Praful Hinge and Sakib Hussain after their outstanding performance against Rajasthan Royals in the IPL.

Fit-again Kohli back for England ODIs; Bumrah recalled

Fit-again Kohli back for England ODIs; Bumrah recalled

Rediff.com21 Jun 2026

Virat Kohli was on Sunday named in India's squad for the three-match ODI series against England next month, subject to fitness clearance.

Bishnoi set to be axed! India likely to play extra seamer in crucial 3rd T20I vs England

Bishnoi set to be axed! India likely to play extra seamer in crucial 3rd T20I vs England

Rediff.com6 Jul 2026

A struggling Indian team, yet to secure a win on their UK tour, is set to make a crucial change for the third T20 International against England, likely replacing out-of-form leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi with an additional pace bowler to strengthen their attack.

2nd ODI: Joe Root's unbeaten 99 helps England down India, level series 1-1

2nd ODI: Joe Root's unbeaten 99 helps England down India, level series 1-1

Rediff.com17 Jul 2026

Joe Root anchored England's chase with an unbeaten 99 as the hosts defeated India by four wickets in the second ODI to level the three-match series in Cardiff on Thursday.

Happy Patel, Rahu Ketu Struggle At Box Office

Happy Patel, Rahu Ketu Struggle At Box Office

Rediff.com19 Jan 2026

Post Dhurandhar and Avatar: Fire and Ash, all new movie releases are turning out to be huge flops, be it the ones coming from Bollywood or south. Last week's releases Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos and Rahu Ketu add to the list.

Will India Bring Back Sanju Samson For Must-Win 4th T20I Vs England?

Will India Bring Back Sanju Samson For Must-Win 4th T20I Vs England?

Rediff.com8 Jul 2026

It remains to be seen if India will fall back on Sanju Samson to revive their sagging fortunes with a revamped batting order in the must-win fourth T20 International in Bristol on Thursday.

Sanju Samson dropped for Zimbabwe T20I series; Prabhsimran Singh called up

Sanju Samson dropped for Zimbabwe T20I series; Prabhsimran Singh called up

Rediff.com7 Jul 2026

Sanju Samson has been dropped from the Indian T20I squad for the upcoming series against Zimbabwe, making way for Punjab Kings' wicketkeeper-batter Prabhsimran Singh.

Cornered India Seek Consolation Win to Avert 0-4 Whitewash Against England

Cornered India Seek Consolation Win to Avert 0-4 Whitewash Against England

Rediff.com10 Jul 2026

A struggling Indian team, led by Shreyas Iyer, is desperate to secure a consolation victory against England in the fifth T20 International in Southampton to avoid a humiliating 0-4 series whitewash.

3rd T20I: England hammer India by 125 runs, take 2-0 lead

3rd T20I: England hammer India by 125 runs, take 2-0 lead

Rediff.com8 Jul 2026

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi got a taste of the fact that international cricket isn't always child's play as England pacers Jofra Archer and Josh Tongue were fast and furious in clinically decimating India by a record 125 runs in the third T20 International in Nottingham on Tuesday.

Himanshu Patel: The Engineer Who Shot Arjun Tendulkar's Wedding

Himanshu Patel: The Engineer Who Shot Arjun Tendulkar's Wedding

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

'The best photographs usually happen in between the big moments -- a quiet smile, a nervous laugh, a parent watching from the corner of the room. Those are the moments you can't script,' says Himanshu Patel, celebrated wedding photographer and founder of Epic Stories.

2nd T20I: England spoil Sooryavanshi's big day with four-wicket victory

2nd T20I: England spoil Sooryavanshi's big day with four-wicket victory

Rediff.com4 Jul 2026

Teenager Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's much-anticipated India debut ends with 14 off 10 balls as Tilak Varma's explosive final over lifts India to 190/7 against England in the second T20I at Old Trafford.

England crush India again, win 4th T20I by nine wickets to clinch series

England crush India again, win 4th T20I by nine wickets to clinch series

Rediff.com10 Jul 2026

India continued their dismal run, suffering yet another defeat in the ongoing tour of England, going down by nine wickets in the fourth T20I to concede the five-match series in Bristol on Thursday.

T20 World Cup: 'Varun India's X-factor, dew won't stop him'

T20 World Cup: 'Varun India's X-factor, dew won't stop him'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2026

Anil Kumble has backed leg-spinner Varun Chakravarthy to spearhead India's spin attack during next month's T20 World Cup as he believes he will have no issue dealing with the evening dew

The Great Collapse: How India's Big T20 Shake-Up Failed

The Great Collapse: How India's Big T20 Shake-Up Failed

Rediff.com13 Jul 2026

The Indian team, which looked invincible under Suryakumar Yadav, has suddenly hit rock bottom a few months after winning the T20 World Cup.

Pujara, Nayar pinpoint reasons for India's T20I series defeat in England

Pujara, Nayar pinpoint reasons for India's T20I series defeat in England

Rediff.com12 Jul 2026

Former India batter Cheteshwar Pujara and ex-assistant coach Abhishek Nayar have offered critical insights into India's recent T20I series defeat against England, highlighting issues with middle-order depth, all-rounders, poor fielding, and struggles against short balls.

Akshaye Khanna's 7 Best Villain Acts: From Humraaz To Dhurandhar

Akshaye Khanna's 7 Best Villain Acts: From Humraaz To Dhurandhar

Rediff.com13 Jul 2026

Long before Rehman Dakait made the Internet swoon, Akshaye Khanna had already mastered the art of stealing the show from the dark side.

Bethell spoils Sooryavanshi's big day as England edge out India

Bethell spoils Sooryavanshi's big day as England edge out India

Rediff.com4 Jul 2026

Jacob Bethell guided England to an impressive four-wicket victory in the second T20 against England on Saturday as 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi made his eagerly-awaited India debut at Old Trafford.

2nd T20I: Will India stick with Samson or pick Sooryavanshi?

2nd T20I: Will India stick with Samson or pick Sooryavanshi?

Rediff.com3 Jul 2026

Sanju Samson heads into the second T20I against England with his place under the spotlight, as teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi waits in the wings after another underwhelming outing from the India opener.

T20 World Cup: What Is Going Wrong For Varun Chakravarthy?

T20 World Cup: What Is Going Wrong For Varun Chakravarthy?

Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

Varun Chakravarthy, once considered India's 'X-factor' with the ball, is facing a form slump ahead of the T20 World Cup final against New Zealand on Sunday.

Will Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Make India Debut in First T20I Vs Ireland?

Will Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Make India Debut in First T20I Vs Ireland?

Rediff.com25 Jun 2026

Vaobhav Sooryavanshi, 15, stands a chance to become India's youngest international cricketer, potentially breaking Sachin Tendulkar's record.

BCCI explains why Siraj is rested for Ireland, England tour

BCCI explains why Siraj is rested for Ireland, England tour

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

Mohammed Siraj has been rested from India's T20I squads for the upcoming tours against Ireland and England as a precautionary measure for workload management. Prasidh Krishna has been named as his replacement. The BCCI stated this decision ensures Siraj's recovery ahead of a long international season, following his recent participation in IPL 2026 and a Test match.

IPL 2026: Resurgent KKR Face Must-Win Match against Delhi Capitals

IPL 2026: Resurgent KKR Face Must-Win Match against Delhi Capitals

Rediff.com23 May 2026

Kolkata Knight Riders will aim for nothing less than a win when they clash against Delhi Capitals in the season's final league match of IPL 2026.

Gill, Suryakumar excluded; Sooryavanshi in 30-man list for Asian Games

Gill, Suryakumar excluded; Sooryavanshi in 30-man list for Asian Games

Rediff.com30 May 2026

Suryakumar Yadav and Shubman Gill are missing from the list of probables for the Asian Games, while Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has been included in the 30-member squad submitted by the BCCI to the IOA.

Ten Doeschate urges Kuldeep Yadav to evolve his craft amid intense competition

Ten Doeschate urges Kuldeep Yadav to evolve his craft amid intense competition

Rediff.com19 Jun 2026

India assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate has stressed the importance of left-arm wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav reinventing his game to stay competitive amidst burgeoning talent. Despite decent overall numbers, Kuldeep's recent lean patch in the IPL and a solitary Test match has led to him losing his spot in the T20I squad for upcoming tours, prompting the coach's call for evolution.

T20 World Cup Final: Kuldeep Must Replace Varun

T20 World Cup Final: Kuldeep Must Replace Varun

Rediff.com7 Mar 2026

Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for the T20 World Cup final against New Zealand on Sunday?

T20 World Cup: Varun Chakravarthy's Form A Worry for India Ahead Of West Indies Clash

T20 World Cup: Varun Chakravarthy's Form A Worry for India Ahead Of West Indies Clash

Rediff.com28 Feb 2026

India and West Indies clash in a high-stakes virtual quarter-final on Sunday, with the winner advancing to the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup.

Ravi Bishnoi Determined to End Stop-Start India Career, Targets 2028 T20 World Cup Spot

Ravi Bishnoi Determined to End Stop-Start India Career, Targets 2028 T20 World Cup Spot

Rediff.com20 Jun 2026

Ravi Bishnoi opens up on missing three T20 World Cups, his desire to become a permanent fixture in India's T20 side, and his goal of securing a place in the 2028 World Cup squad.

IPL 2026: DC vs KKR: Playoff hopes hang by a thread

IPL 2026: DC vs KKR: Playoff hopes hang by a thread

Rediff.com7 May 2026

Delhi Capitals face Kolkata Knight Riders in a crucial IPL match, needing a win to keep their playoff hopes alive.

DC's campaign all but over, Axar shifts focus to IPL 2027

DC's campaign all but over, Axar shifts focus to IPL 2027

Rediff.com8 May 2026

Axar Patel criticised the Delhi Capitals' batting and bowling performances after their defeat to Kolkata Knight Riders, which has significantly impacted their IPL 2026 playoff chances. He hinted at potential team changes for the next season.

Axar Patel ruled out of SA T20Is, Shahbaz called up

Axar Patel ruled out of SA T20Is, Shahbaz called up

Rediff.com15 Dec 2025

India all-rounder Axar Patel was on Monday ruled out of the remaining two T20 Internationals against South Africa due to illness with the BCCI's selection committee naming Shahbaz Ahmed as his replacement.

K L Rahul's Blitz, Kuldeep's Magic Help Delhi Capitals Sink KKR

K L Rahul's Blitz, Kuldeep's Magic Help Delhi Capitals Sink KKR

Rediff.com25 May 2026

Kuldeep Yadav marked his return in stunning three-wicket haul to complement K L Rahul's blazing half-century at the top as Delhi Capitals outclassed a lacklustre Kolkata Knight Riders by 40 runs.

BCCI eye Sairaj Bahutule as India's spin bowling coach amid post-Ashwin transition

BCCI eye Sairaj Bahutule as India's spin bowling coach amid post-Ashwin transition

Rediff.com8 May 2026

Former India spinner Sairaj Bahutule is likely to join Team India as spin bowling coach after senior management recommended his appointment to the BCCI.

IPL 2026 Week 5: Bowlers Roar, Chases Thrill

IPL 2026 Week 5: Bowlers Roar, Chases Thrill

Rediff.com6 May 2026

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

IPL 2026 Week 6: Record Chases, Stunning Centuries, Playoff Twists

IPL 2026 Week 6: Record Chases, Stunning Centuries, Playoff Twists

Rediff.com13 May 2026

IPL 2026 Week 6 featured Rohit Sharma's explosive return, Urvil Patel's record-equalling fifty, Finn Allen's maiden IPL ton and Rashid Khan's brilliant comeback spell.

Gavaskar's big advice to struggling Abhishek

Gavaskar's big advice to struggling Abhishek

Rediff.com19 Feb 2026

Sunil Gavaskar believes Abhishek Sharma is struggling with expectations in the T20 World Cup and advises him to avoid risky shots early in his innings. Gavaskar also praises Shivam Dube and Varun Chakravarthy's performances and suggests potential changes for the Super 8 clash against South Africa.

Anukul Roy Aims For More Batting Responsibility At KKR

Anukul Roy Aims For More Batting Responsibility At KKR

Rediff.com9 May 2026

Anukul Roy, the Jharkhand all-rounder, has become a key player for Kolkata Knight Riders with his disciplined left-arm spin. He now seeks a more significant role with the bat, aiming to contribute more in the middle order and replicate his domestic success in the T20 league.