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'Shubman Gill Isn't Meant For T20s'

'Shubman Gill Isn't Meant For T20s'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

'In a format driven by aggression and innovation, the question remains: Can Shubman Gill's classical batting style continue to find space in India's T20 future?'

BTS Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari

BTS Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari

Rediff.com4 Oct 2025

Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari stars Varun Dhawan, Janhvi Kapoor, Sanya Malhotra and Rohit Saraf, alongside Maniesh Paul, Abhinav Sharma and Akshay Oberoi in supporting roles.

Asia Cup: Varma, Sanju, Hardik look to find rhythm vs Oman

Asia Cup: Varma, Sanju, Hardik look to find rhythm vs Oman

Rediff.com18 Sep 2025

The likes of Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Sanju Samson, Shivam Dube and Axar Patel would all like to get some decent hit out there in the middle ahead of Sunday's clash against Pakistan.

Extra spinner or pacer? India's dilemma for Asia Cup opener

Extra spinner or pacer? India's dilemma for Asia Cup opener

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

Since he took over, head coach Gautam Gambhir has stressed on multi-skilled players across formats, especially those who can add batting depth.

ICC T20 Rankings: Abhishek on top, Bishnoi, Arshdeep move up

ICC T20 Rankings: Abhishek on top, Bishnoi, Arshdeep move up

Rediff.com10 Sep 2025

Indian spinner Ravi Bishnoi and left-arm seamer Arshdeep Singh moved up to the sixth and 10th spot respectively in the latest ICC T20 rankings released on Wednesday.

Ranveer, Varun join the Cirkus!

Ranveer, Varun join the Cirkus!

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

Rohit Shetty's Angoor, starring Ranveer Singh and Varun Sharma, has been renamed to Cirkus, due to copyright reasons.

Jitesh or Samson? India weigh middle-order dilemma

Jitesh or Samson? India weigh middle-order dilemma

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

Against Bangladesh, Samson wasn't even considered good enough to come inside the top seven of the line-up and that begs a question as to what is he doing in the team if he isn't good enough to come ahead of Axar Patel.

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.

India-Pakistan Set For Tense Final Amid Off-Field Drama

India-Pakistan Set For Tense Final Amid Off-Field Drama

Rediff.com27 Sep 2025

Seldom has an India vs Pakistan clash played with such a volatile backdrop, where cricket seems inseparably knotted with off-field tension, provocative gestures, and fines slapped on both camps.

How Abhishek Cracked The Code Down Under

How Abhishek Cracked The Code Down Under

Rediff.com8 Nov 2025

Abhishek Sharma finished as the highest run-getter in the rain-hit five-match T20I series, having amassed 163 runs in the series at a strike rate of 161.39.

Asia Cup: India storm into final after crushing Bangladesh

Asia Cup: India storm into final after crushing Bangladesh

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

Abhishek Sharma's scintillating 75 was beautifully complemented by Kuldeep Yadav and Varun Chakravarthy as India comfortably hammered Bangladesh by 41 runs to enter the Asia Cup final in Dubai on Wednesday.

Sehwag picks India's gamechangers at Asia Cup

Sehwag picks India's gamechangers at Asia Cup

Rediff.com27 Aug 2025

Bumrah has been at the heart of India's success in recent years. He spearheaded India's title-winning run in the T20 World Cup last year, finishing with 15 wickets, and overall has 89 scalps in 70 matches at a remarkable average of 17.74.

10 Male Bonding Movies On OTT

10 Male Bonding Movies On OTT

Rediff.com5 Mar 2025

Male bonding is among Bollywood's favourite subjects, and there have been many films about it, like Dosti, Anand, Sholay...

Vijay Hazare: Abhishek Sharma and Utkarsh shine

Vijay Hazare: Abhishek Sharma and Utkarsh shine

Rediff.com31 Dec 2024

Punjab's Abhishek Sharma hammered a 96-ball 170 against Saurashtra, while Jharkhand's Utkarsh Singh's 91 fired his team to a big win against Odisha

Why India needs Kuldeep's spin magic in Asia Cup

Why India needs Kuldeep's spin magic in Asia Cup

Rediff.com3 Sep 2025

Kuldeep Yadav has a good record in T20 Internationals with 69 wickets in 40 matches at an economy rate of 6.77, with a best of 5/17 against South Africa.

'I've become like Rohit..' Suryakumar jokes at toss

'I've become like Rohit..' Suryakumar jokes at toss

Rediff.com19 Sep 2025

Team India skipper Suryakumar Yadav has found himself in the spotlight for a brief moment of forgetfulness at the toss during their Asia Cup fixture against Oman in Dubai on Friday.

Meet India's Asia Cup Rookies

Meet India's Asia Cup Rookies

Rediff.com29 Aug 2025

India's squad for the 2025 Asia Cup signals a bold new era, with seven fresh faces ready to debut on the continental stage.

'Against Pakistan, an unexpected hero might emerge'

'Against Pakistan, an unexpected hero might emerge'

Rediff.com14 Sep 2025

Ashwin wants this "unexpected hero" to surprise against Pakistan during Asia Cup

Asia Cup: Will Gill Replace Samson Or Varma?

Asia Cup: Will Gill Replace Samson Or Varma?

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

Will Shubman Gill force either Sanju Samson or Tilak Varma out of the playing XI for the Asia Cup opening match against the UAE?

Asia Cup: How India Are Preparing For Pakistan

Asia Cup: How India Are Preparing For Pakistan

Rediff.com13 Sep 2025

With the much-anticipated Group A clash against arch-rivals Pakistan looming, India is sparing no effort in their training sessions, honing skills and strategising tactics.

Shubman Gill sweats it out alone in the nets

Shubman Gill sweats it out alone in the nets

Rediff.com20 Sep 2025

It was an optional net session ahead of the Pakistan clash but Shubman Gill's obsession with practice meant he couldn't resist hitting the nets even when most teammates preferred recovery.

PIX: India Clinch Super Over Thriller Vs Sri Lanka

PIX: India Clinch Super Over Thriller Vs Sri Lanka

Rediff.com27 Sep 2025

ri Lanka opener Pathum Nissanka smashed a belligerent century as Indian bowlers endured their worst day in the Asia Cup before Arshdeep Singh produced a brilliant 'Super Over' to win the game for his side in Dubai on Friday.

Gill named vice-captain for Asia Cup; Bumrah included

Gill named vice-captain for Asia Cup; Bumrah included

Rediff.com19 Aug 2025

Shubman Gill enjoyed a phenomenal run with the bat in England, piling up 754 runs at an average of 75.40 with four centuries.

What's Agastya Doing With Akshay's Niece?

What's Agastya Doing With Akshay's Niece?

Rediff.com8 Apr 2025

Just who are the reining stars of Bollywood? One look at Maddock Films' 20th anniversary party gives you a pretty good idea.

'It Always Feels Good When You Defeat A Good Team'

'It Always Feels Good When You Defeat A Good Team'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

'We cannot deny that Pakistan also played brilliantly.'

Will India Retain Same XI For Bangladesh Game?

Will India Retain Same XI For Bangladesh Game?

Rediff.com23 Sep 2025

India will be keen to get the job done against Bangladesh and seal their place in Sunday's final before considering resting their players.

'Felt like a final...' SKY relieved after narrow win

'Felt like a final...' SKY relieved after narrow win

Rediff.com27 Sep 2025

Felt like a final, Arshdeep was always my choice for Super Over: Surya

Asia Cup PIX: SKY, Kuldeep power India to dominant win vs Pakistan

Asia Cup PIX: SKY, Kuldeep power India to dominant win vs Pakistan

Rediff.com15 Sep 2025

A dominant India beat Pakistan by seven wickets with 25 balls to spare in the Asia Cup matchg in Dubai on Sunday.

'Probably Samson Will Sit Out'

'Probably Samson Will Sit Out'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2025

'Though I would like to see him in the playing XI, Shubman Gill and Abhishek Sharma will open the batting for the team.'

How Samantha Spent Her Evening

How Samantha Spent Her Evening

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

How Varun spends his time in a hotel room... Pooja becomes 'awaara'... Pranita gets into a bikini...

'Gill will play aggressive cricket, to prove a point'

'Gill will play aggressive cricket, to prove a point'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2025

Gill will try to prove a point with aggressive cricket in Asia Cup, says Irfan Pathan

India Extend T20 Dominance Over Pakistan

India Extend T20 Dominance Over Pakistan

Rediff.com15 Sep 2025

This was India's third victory in a row against Pakistan and their 11th victory overall against the arch-rivals in 14 T20 matches.

Asia Cup: India face spin test in fiery Bangladesh clash

Asia Cup: India face spin test in fiery Bangladesh clash

Rediff.com23 Sep 2025

The India vs Bangladesh rivalry has gotten bitter in recent years, thanks to the partisan young fans, many of whom perceive India as an adversary.

'Leave him alone': Surya on Abhishek's fearless batting

'Leave him alone': Surya on Abhishek's fearless batting

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

With a five-match T20I series in October-November in Australia, five T20Is against South Africa at home in December and five T20Is against New Zealand at home in January 2026, Team India will now look to test itself, its combinations and youngsters against some of the world's best T20I teams ahead of the T20 WC 2026, which will start in early 2026.

All Eyes On Oman: India Hits Nets

All Eyes On Oman: India Hits Nets

Rediff.com17 Sep 2025

After days of off-field drama, Team India was back on the field in Dubai at the ICC Academy, sharpening their skills ahead of the final Group A clash against Oman.

Hardik Pandya targets double milestone at Asia Cup

Hardik Pandya targets double milestone at Asia Cup

Rediff.com7 Sep 2025

Hardik Pandya could become the first Indian and overall the third player in the history of T20 Internationals to achieve the double of 2000 runs and 100 wickets.

Indian men shatter 15-year-old national relay record

Indian men shatter 15-year-old national relay record

Rediff.com30 Apr 2025

Gurindervir, Kujur, Manikanta, Amlan set new 4x100m relay national record

Abhishek Sharma reveals secret to his explosive 79

Abhishek Sharma reveals secret to his explosive 79

Rediff.com22 Jan 2025

India's young T20 stars, led by opener Abhishek Sharma's blistering 79 off 34 balls, helped India crush England by seven wickets in the first T20I in Kolkata.

Why Gill May Not Be Picked For Asia Cup

Why Gill May Not Be Picked For Asia Cup

Rediff.com18 Aug 2025

Such has been the problem of plenty for selectors in the T20 format that they are finding it difficult to even accommodate Yashasvi Jaiswal -- a proven performer in T20 cricket.

Pride at stake as India-Pakistan clash in Asia Cup

Pride at stake as India-Pakistan clash in Asia Cup

Rediff.com13 Sep 2025

Spinners of both sides will have a significant role to play considering that Jasprit Bumrah and Shaheen Shah Afridi are the only specialist pacers who will be seen in action in Sunday's match.