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Labuschagne's mental reset sparks push for Ashes spot

Labuschagne's mental reset sparks push for Ashes spot

Rediff.com20 Oct 2025

'(I was) getting too deep into my technique and trying to be too perfect instead of just playing with what I've got...'

Padikkal Picked For WI Tests; Nair, Sarfaraz Ignored

Padikkal Picked For WI Tests; Nair, Sarfaraz Ignored

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

'Rishabh Pant is not fit for West Indies series, hopefully he will be available for home Tests against South Africa.'

Batters to rule? Vizag pitch set for run-fest showdown

Batters to rule? Vizag pitch set for run-fest showdown

Rediff.com7 Oct 2025

The Harmanpreet Kaur-led side will face South Africa on Thursday and the defending champions Australia on October 12 at the ACA-VDCA stadium in Visakhapatnam.

Matt Renshaw shuts out Ashes noise

Matt Renshaw shuts out Ashes noise

Rediff.com22 Oct 2025

Now 29, Renshaw is hopeful of having another run in Test whites and believes being father to two young children has helped give him a sense of perspective.

T20 World Cup 2026: Format, teams, dates revealed!

T20 World Cup 2026: Format, teams, dates revealed!

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

The 2026 T20 World Cup is likely to be played from February 7 to March 8 with matches spread across at least five venues in India and two in Sri Lanka.

Sudharsan wants to be versatile like K L Rahul

Sudharsan wants to be versatile like K L Rahul

Rediff.com29 Oct 2025

India's Test No 3 Sai Sudharsan said his primary aim is to win matches for the team rather than focusing on individual goals.

Can Sai Sudharsan silence critics in Delhi?

Can Sai Sudharsan silence critics in Delhi?

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

Assessing Sai Sudharsan's temperament and Nitish Kumar Reddy's utility in home conditions would be topmost on India's checklist when the high-on-confidence hosts take on a floundering West Indies

Women's WC: 'India should go in with extra bowler vs Aus'

Women's WC: 'India should go in with extra bowler vs Aus'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2025

I'd like India to have extra bowling depth against Australia: Ian bishop

Australia announce ODI, T20I squads for India series

Australia announce ODI, T20I squads for India series

Rediff.com7 Oct 2025

The Aussies also named a 14-player group for the first two T20I matches against India, with Nathan Ellis and Josh Inglis earning recalls after they missed the recent T20I series with South Africa.

Pant hits bullseye off the field, eyes Ranji return on it

Pant hits bullseye off the field, eyes Ranji return on it

Rediff.com12 Oct 2025

The 27-year-old suffered a fractured metatarsal during the Manchester Test in July, an injury that has sidelined him for months and ruled him out of the West Indies series and the upcoming white-ball tour of Australia.

Aus ODIs: Big Calls, Bold Omissions On Cards!

Aus ODIs: Big Calls, Bold Omissions On Cards!

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

Aus ODIs: Bumrah, Gill workload to be discussed, battle between Jaiswal and Abhishek

'Fast bowlers need help': Gambhir blasts Delhi pitch

'Fast bowlers need help': Gambhir blasts Delhi pitch

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

Despite India's seven-wicket win in Delhi, Gambhir called the surface 'alarming' and stressed the need for more balanced wickets to keep Test cricket alive.

UAE become last team to qualify for T20 World Cup

UAE become last team to qualify for T20 World Cup

Rediff.com16 Oct 2025

United Arab Emirates became the 20th and last team to qualify for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup after beating Japan by eight wickets in the last Asia/EAP Qualifying game here on Thursday.

Jurel joins elite club, Jadeja nears Dhoni's mark

Jurel joins elite club, Jadeja nears Dhoni's mark

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

As Jurel basked in the applause from the limited number of spectators, the 34-year-old Pierre celebrated his first Test scalp.

Maharashtra's Navgire Blasts Fastest Century In Women's T20!

Maharashtra's Navgire Blasts Fastest Century In Women's T20!

Rediff.com18 Oct 2025

Opener Kiran Navgire broke the record for the fastest century in women's Twenty20 cricket when she completed her hundred in just 34 balls while helping Maharashtra to a nine-wicket win over Punjab in India's Women's T20 Trophy on Friday.

Domestic expansion, Europe recovery to drive growth for Tata Steel

Domestic expansion, Europe recovery to drive growth for Tata Steel

Rediff.com5 Nov 2025

There is positive sentiment for Tata Steel on the basis of strong domestic demand, a turnaround of European operations and moderate valuations. A combination of capacity expansion, efficiency gains, higher asset utilisation, and improved operating leverage may lead to margin expansions.

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.

Ganguly backs Gill's appointment as ODI skipper

Ganguly backs Gill's appointment as ODI skipper

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

'He doesn't play T20 cricket. So, he will not be a part of the World Cup in 2026 in India. But when they go to 2027 in South Africa, he will be 40 years old. And that's a big number in sport.'

Jaishankar urges BRICS to defend free trade amid tariff war

Jaishankar urges BRICS to defend free trade amid tariff war

Rediff.com27 Sep 2025

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has called on Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa (BRICS) to defend the multilateral trading system amid increasing protectionism and tariff volatility during a meeting of the bloc's foreign ministers in New York on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly session.

Sarfaraz: 'Selectors Will Always Have A Plan'

Sarfaraz: 'Selectors Will Always Have A Plan'

Rediff.com23 Oct 2025

'Sometimes it might look wrong in the fans' eyes, but please don't twist things or create narratives that aren't even close to the truth.'

Indian Cars Race Abroad as Home Sales Stall

Indian Cars Race Abroad as Home Sales Stall

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

Between April and August this financial year, passenger car exports rose 8.5 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y), while domestic sales fell by 8.5 per cent.

Pant, Shami's return in spotlight as Ranji season kickstarts

Pant, Shami's return in spotlight as Ranji season kickstarts

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

Perhaps, another Ranji title with Mumbai will be a fitting send off for Ajinkya Rahane.

Will India Stick To The Same XI In Delhi?

Will India Stick To The Same XI In Delhi?

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

The final Test begins on Friday in New Delhi, and the Shubman Gill-led side is expected to maintain their winning combination as they look to wrap up the home series.

Rishabh Pant edging closer to return... but when exactly?

Rishabh Pant edging closer to return... but when exactly?

Rediff.com7 Oct 2025

Rishabh Pant is closing in on a return to competitive cricket, with a BCCI fitness clearance expected by October 10, nearly two months after a foot injury sidelined him during India's England tour.

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.

South Africa collapse as West Indies seal T20I series

South Africa collapse as West Indies seal T20I series

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

West Indies won the second T20I by 30 runs on Sunday to take a 2-0 lead in the three-match series.

Salt destroys SA bowlers as England breach 300-run mark!

Salt destroys SA bowlers as England breach 300-run mark!

Rediff.com13 Sep 2025

Phil Salt set Old Trafford ablaze with a destructive century, smashing multiple records, as England hammered South Africa by 146 runs to level the three-match T20 International series 1-1 on Friday

Is Sai Sudharsan's No. 3 spot in danger?

Is Sai Sudharsan's No. 3 spot in danger?

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

Sai knows there's competition but he has captain's backing: Ryan ten Doeschate

Easwaran stays motivated despite persistent snub!

Easwaran stays motivated despite persistent snub!

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

Past is past, focussed on leading Bengal now: Abhimanyu Easwaran on India snub

Quinton de Kock ends retirement, back for Pakistan tour

Quinton de Kock ends retirement, back for Pakistan tour

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

Quinton de Kock has reversed his retirement from ODI cricket and has been named in both the ODI and T20I squads for the Pakistan tour.

Shreyas to lead India A against Australia

Shreyas to lead India A against Australia

Rediff.com6 Sep 2025

India wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel, who played in the fifth and final Test at The Oval against England in their last assignment, has been named Iyer's deputy.

England recall all-rounder for SA, Ireland T20Is

England recall all-rounder for SA, Ireland T20Is

Rediff.com6 Sep 2025

The T20I series against South Africa will be played from 10-14 September, following the ongoing ODI series where the Proteas hold an unassailable 2-0 lead heading into the final match on Sunday.

Gaikwad Knocks On Selectors' Doors With Gritty Ton

Gaikwad Knocks On Selectors' Doors With Gritty Ton

Rediff.com4 Sep 2025

With the twin home Test series against West Indies and then against South Africa, Gaikwad's resurgence comes just at the right time, giving selectors another reminder of his ability after a difficult few months.

Ton-up Sarfaraz sends selectors reminder ahead of WI Tests

Ton-up Sarfaraz sends selectors reminder ahead of WI Tests

Rediff.com18 Aug 2025

With the twin Test series against West Indies and South Africa in October and November, he has sent a strong message to BCCI selectors.

Can India women break 47-year World Cup drought?

Can India women break 47-year World Cup drought?

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

The Indian women's cricket team will look to end a 47-year wait for its maiden ICC title when it takes the field at the ODI World Cup starting with a clash against Sri Lanka.

'Sir Sobers inspired me to take up cricket'

'Sir Sobers inspired me to take up cricket'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2025

Former India spinner Murali Kartik has opened up on his cricketing journey, crediting West Indies cricket and the legendary Sir Garfield Sobers for inspiring him to pursue a career in cricket.

Hyundai to make India global export hub, 2nd largest market

Hyundai to make India global export hub, 2nd largest market

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

Lining up its 2030 strategy, Hyundai said it was targeting up to 30 per cent export contribution and over 1.5-fold rise in revenue, to cross the 1 trillion milestone in five years.

England Plunge To New Depths In 50-Over Format!

England Plunge To New Depths In 50-Over Format!

Rediff.com5 Sep 2025

England's torrid run in the 50-over format has plunged to alarming depths after they lost their first ODI series to South Africa since 1998.

PIX: A Glimpse At Women's ODI World Cup Venues!

PIX: A Glimpse At Women's ODI World Cup Venues!

Rediff.com12 Sep 2025

From Mumbai to Colombo: Venues to host ICC Women's World Cup 2025

Realty's Next Address: SPR, Sohna Power NCR's Growth

Realty's Next Address: SPR, Sohna Power NCR's Growth

Rediff.com18 Oct 2025

Part-I of this three-part series dives into Delhi-NCR's SPR, Sohna, Dwarka Expressway, and Jewar Airport leading the charge.