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Aus recall Indian origin spinner for T20Is

Aus recall Indian origin spinner for T20Is

Rediff.com27 Oct 2025

Sangha has featured in seven T20Is, taking a four-fer against South Africa in 2023

Junior WC: India women sweep air rifle event

Junior WC: India women sweep air rifle event

Rediff.com30 Sep 2025

In the men's 10m air rifle final, India's Himanshu, who had topped qualification with 633.7, kept his form intact to clinch gold with a superb 250.9. Individual Neutral Athlete Dmitrii Pimenov followed with 249.9 for silver, while India's Abhinav Shaw claimed bronze with 228.4.

Women's WC: Aus start favourties but Healy wary of hosts threat

Women's WC: Aus start favourties but Healy wary of hosts threat

Rediff.com11 Oct 2025

India have figured out a style of play in ODIs, and will be real threat: Australia skipper Healy

Women's WC: Brits, Mlaba fashion SA's big win over NZ

Women's WC: Brits, Mlaba fashion SA's big win over NZ

Rediff.com6 Oct 2025

Brits ton, Mlaba's four-for power South Africa to commanding win over New Zealand

Women's WC: India ready to lift themselves up after SA jolt

Women's WC: India ready to lift themselves up after SA jolt

Rediff.com10 Oct 2025

'We'll sit down and review -- see what went well, where we can improve, and how we can keep learning every day. There'll be a meeting for that. One game won't change our mindset.'

Aus series will be barometer of Kohli, Rohit's readiness for 2027 WC

Aus series will be barometer of Kohli, Rohit's readiness for 2027 WC

Rediff.com13 Oct 2025

'India is much stronger in white ball than the red ball. Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli... they know that these youngsters are pushing them.'

Women's WC PIX: Healy ton helps Aus ace record chase vs India

Women's WC PIX: Healy ton helps Aus ace record chase vs India

Rediff.com12 Oct 2025

Skipper Alyssa Healy led from the front with a masterful 142 as Australia pulled off a record chase of 331 to beat India by three wickets in their Women's World Cup group match on Sunday.

'Get out and watch them': Haddin urges Aussie fans

'Get out and watch them': Haddin urges Aussie fans

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

Former Australian captain Brad Haddin encouraged the Aussie public to go out and watch Indian icons Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in action

Pak skipper fires warning to India ahead of WC clash

Pak skipper fires warning to India ahead of WC clash

Rediff.com4 Oct 2025

Records are meant to be broken, says Pakistan skipper Fatima Sana ahead of India clash

Women's WC: India likely to stretch their dominance over Pakistan

Women's WC: India likely to stretch their dominance over Pakistan

Rediff.com4 Oct 2025

Both teams began their World Cup campaigns in contrasting fashion. Hosts India defeated Sri Lanka by 59 runs, while Pakistan, collapsed against Bangladesh, losing by seven wickets in a match where they struggled against both pace and spin.

Women's WC PIX: De Klerk, Wolvaardt help SA down India in thriller

Women's WC PIX: De Klerk, Wolvaardt help SA down India in thriller

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

Earlier, after incessant rain interrupted the exciting contest, South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt won the toss and opted to field against the hosts India.

PIX: Shreya Ghosal leads moving Zubeen tribute at WC launch

PIX: Shreya Ghosal leads moving Zubeen tribute at WC launch

Rediff.com30 Sep 2025

The emotional high point of the glittering ceremony came when Shreya concluded her performance with Zubeen's iconic song 'Mayabini Ratir Bukut'.

Kohli@37: The staggering stats of India's run king

Kohli@37: The staggering stats of India's run king

Rediff.com5 Nov 2025

At 37, the numbers behind his all-format dominance reveal not just longevity but an unmatched hunger for excellence.

Women's WC: South Africa banking on top-order to fire vs England

Women's WC: South Africa banking on top-order to fire vs England

Rediff.com2 Oct 2025

South Africa will be eager to turn consistent recent form into a title-winning run when they open their women's ODI World Cup campaign against traditional powerhouses England in Guwahati on Friday.

Hope They Don't Play Too Well': Marsh on Kohli, Rohit

Hope They Don't Play Too Well': Marsh on Kohli, Rohit

Rediff.com18 Oct 2025

Since India last played a bilateral series against Australia in their home territory just before the ODI World Cup in 2023, 'Ro-Ko' have been sensational.

Ahead of WC, Sreejesh mentors juniors with books and belief

Ahead of WC, Sreejesh mentors juniors with books and belief

Rediff.com23 Sep 2025

Sreejesh, a two-time Olympic bronze medallist, believes India have the potential to finish on the podium in the upcoming junior World Cup to be held in Chennai and Madurai from November 28 till December 10.

Harman and Co upbeat as they chase elusive WC title

Harman and Co upbeat as they chase elusive WC title

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

'We are going to play in front of a huge crowd in India, and it's going to be a memorable campaign and we are ready for it.'

Healy, Mandhana and a night to remember in Vizag

Healy, Mandhana and a night to remember in Vizag

Rediff.com13 Oct 2025

The clash was a record-breaking one. Right from individual pieces of glory to team milestones, India opener Smriti Mandhana's records to Australia once again re-writing history books to justify the seven titles in their trophy cabinet, this match had it all.

Women's WC 2025: 'Will to Win' campaign goes live

Women's WC 2025: 'Will to Win' campaign goes live

Rediff.com10 Sep 2025

With the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 fast approaching, the ICC has unveiled the flagship 'Will to Win' campaign film.

Visa drama! Record holder Shirse stuck before Tokyo WC

Visa drama! Record holder Shirse stuck before Tokyo WC

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

The AFI added that it has got involved in the matter and Shirse should get his visa within the next 24 hours.

PIX: After 19 years, Devine bows out with a heavy heart

PIX: After 19 years, Devine bows out with a heavy heart

Rediff.com26 Oct 2025

Disappointing, wanted to go out on a high: Emotional Devine bids farewell to game

Historic! Indian Trio in All-Women Officials Team for WC

Historic! Indian Trio in All-Women Officials Team for WC

Rediff.com11 Sep 2025

The troika of Claire Polosak, Jacqueline Williams and Sue Redfern are set to officiate in their third women's World Cup event, the ICC said, adding that Lauren Agenbag and Kim Cotton will be at their second such event.

Taylor answers Samoa's call for T20 WC push

Taylor answers Samoa's call for T20 WC push

Rediff.com5 Sep 2025

On Friday morning, the ICC World Test Championship winner's name popped up in Samoa's squad as they prepare to embark on the final journey towards the qualification of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026.

Shreya Ghosal to spice up Women's WC opening ceremony!

Shreya Ghosal to spice up Women's WC opening ceremony!

Rediff.com4 Sep 2025

Women's WC: Ticket prices start from Rs 100, Shreya Ghosal to perform at opening ceremony

FIFA WC qualifiers: Spain rout Turkey; Germany rally to win

FIFA WC qualifiers: Spain rout Turkey; Germany rally to win

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

With two wins from two games, Spain top Group E on six points, while Turkey and Georgia follow with three apiece.

McMillan named WC-bound NZ Women assistant coach

McMillan named WC-bound NZ Women assistant coach

Rediff.com2 Sep 2025

McMillan appointed White Ferns' batting, fielding coach ahead of World Cup

Starc eyes WC 2027 spot while Tests remain a priority

Starc eyes WC 2027 spot while Tests remain a priority

Rediff.com6 Sep 2025

'If I wasn't going to be in the frame for 2027 then I didn't want to hold up the spot. I still feel like I've got plenty to offer that ODI team.'

Aus confident of defending WC title: 'Need 10 good results'

Aus confident of defending WC title: 'Need 10 good results'

Rediff.com6 Sep 2025

Australia will also play a three-match ODI series against India ahead of the 50-over showpiece event.

'I love that team': Who's Rohit talking about?

'I love that team': Who's Rohit talking about?

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

Indian batter and former ODI skipper Rohit Sharma expressed his excitement for the tour to Australia and how much he loves playing against the current 50-over world champions.

Rashid laments missed Super 4s chance

Rashid laments missed Super 4s chance

Rediff.com19 Sep 2025

'We had a great chance to chase 150 odd in the last game. But that's the nature of T20 cricket.'

Embattled India Seek Asia Cup Redemption, Eye WC Berth

Embattled India Seek Asia Cup Redemption, Eye WC Berth

Rediff.com28 Aug 2025

Hockey: India seek World Cup berth through Asia Cup triumph; up against China in opener

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.'

Fulton banks on experience as India target Asia Cup, WC spot

Fulton banks on experience as India target Asia Cup, WC spot

Rediff.com28 Aug 2025

'We haven't won the tournament for a while and the objective is to be No.1 in Asia and we will be pushing hard for the next 10 days.'

Messi leads new-look Argentina squad for WC qualifiers

Messi leads new-look Argentina squad for WC qualifiers

Rediff.com18 Aug 2025

Argentina's national team unveiled a revamped 31-man squad on Monday, led by Lionel Messi, for the South American qualifiers against Venezuela and Ecuador for the 2026 World Cup.

Women's ODI WC matches in Bengaluru in limbo!

Women's ODI WC matches in Bengaluru in limbo!

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

Women's WC matches in Bengaluru face uncertainty, shifting of venue on cards

Gill reveals 2027 World Cup plans for Rohit-Kohli

Gill reveals 2027 World Cup plans for Rohit-Kohli

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

India's newly-appointed ODI skipper Shubman Gill on Thursday said senior stars Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli remain a part of the team's 2027 World Cup plans as their skill levels and voluminous experience cannot be ignored.

'Rohit will quit after ODI WC, Gill will succeed him'

'Rohit will quit after ODI WC, Gill will succeed him'

Rediff.com20 Aug 2025

Kaif expects Rohit's retirement after 2027 ODI World Cup, picks his replacement

'Quite stressful...' Divya on gruelling WC campaign

'Quite stressful...' Divya on gruelling WC campaign

Rediff.com3 Aug 2025

Grandmaster Divya Deshmukh has revealed that navigating the pressure in a long, gruelling tournament like the FIDE Women's World Cup title was "quite stressful" but she was determined to go all the way after the tough matches in the lead-up to the title clash against Koneru Humpy in Batumi, Georgia, recently.

Shock omission as hosts India reveal squad for Women's WC

Shock omission as hosts India reveal squad for Women's WC

Rediff.com19 Aug 2025

'Shafali is in our system, we have our eye on her and the more she plays she will be able to serve India in the future in ODIs.'

Aussie star wary of India's spin threat at Women's WC

Aussie star wary of India's spin threat at Women's WC

Rediff.com17 Aug 2025

Batting stalwart Alyssa Healy has acknowledged that Australia will have to negotiate the spin challenge in a big way to stake claim to the World Cup for a record-extending eighth time in the Indian subcontinent.