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MI bring in Bairstow, Gleeson and Asalanka as replacements

MI bring in Bairstow, Gleeson and Asalanka as replacements

Rediff.com20 May 2025

The replacement players will be available for Mumbai Indians only if they qualify for the play-offs.

Tendulkar, Lara set to turn back the clock in IML showdown

Tendulkar, Lara set to turn back the clock in IML showdown

Rediff.com15 Mar 2025

The IML final will be live-telecast on JioHotstar along with Colors Cineplex (SD & HD) and Colors Cineplex Superhits from 7 pm onwards.

'Cricket joins the Olympics'

'Cricket joins the Olympics'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2025

'Cricket has always united us, and now, it's part of the Olympic movement! On this #OlympicDay, let's celebrate the power of sport to inspire, connect, and uplift'

One Year On, Rohit Relives ICC T20 World Cup Triumph

One Year On, Rohit Relives ICC T20 World Cup Triumph

Rediff.com29 Jun 2025

India ended an 11-year-long ICC Trophy drought, beating South Africa by seven runs to claim the ICC T20 World Cup title for the second time on June 29 last year, in Barbados.

Marsh still in Australia's Test plans

Marsh still in Australia's Test plans

Rediff.com1 Apr 2025

Marsh was nonetheless retained in Australia's list of contracted players released on Tuesday for the 2025/26 season in an endorsement by selectors.

T20 World Cup: Batting a worry for South Africa ahead of USA clash

T20 World Cup: Batting a worry for South Africa ahead of USA clash

Rediff.com18 Jun 2024

South Africa will have no room for error as their world-class batters will be keen to flex their muscles against a spirited USA in their opening Super Eight match of the T20 World Cup.

DC's playoff hopes get huge boost; Jacks to rejoin MI

DC's playoff hopes get huge boost; Jacks to rejoin MI

Rediff.com16 May 2025

In a major boost to Delhi Capitals, vice-captain Faf du Plessis has decided to return for the remainder of the IPL while England all-rounder Will Jacks will rejoin Mumbai Indians for their final two league fixtures.

Australia's tour to WI takes them to uncharted territory

Australia's tour to WI takes them to uncharted territory

Rediff.com8 Feb 2025

It will also the first three-Test series between the countries since the West Indies tour of Australia in 2015-16.

South Africa tour to West Indies on hold indefinitely

South Africa tour to West Indies on hold indefinitely

Rediff.com1 Aug 2020

South Africa's director of cricket Graeme Smith does not expect the national team to be back in action until November at the earliest and confirmed the scheduled tour of West Indies has been postponed indefinitely. Cricket West Indies chief executive Johnny Grave said last week they are hopeful of hosting South Africa in September for either two Tests or five T20 Internationals, but Smith has made clear that will not happen.

Bairstow, Richard set to replace Jacks, Rickelton at MI

Bairstow, Richard set to replace Jacks, Rickelton at MI

Rediff.com16 May 2025

Rickelton, is set to miss the playoffs, with Cricket South Africa requesting members of their World Test Championship final squad to return home by May 27.

Bumrah, Pant enter record books on Day 2 at Headingley

Bumrah, Pant enter record books on Day 2 at Headingley

Rediff.com22 Jun 2025

He has taken nine five-wicket hauls in SENA conditions.

Breetzke's record 150 on debut in vain as SA lose to NZ

Breetzke's record 150 on debut in vain as SA lose to NZ

Rediff.com10 Feb 2025

South Africa opening batter Matthew Breetzke broke a 47-year-old record when he made the highest score on ODI debut with 150 in a losing effort against New Zealand in a Tri-Nations match.

Want To See Sachin Bat Again?

Want To See Sachin Bat Again?

Rediff.com21 Feb 2025

'Walking back onto the field feels like coming home.'

T20 WC PICS: England prove too good for West Indies

T20 WC PICS: England prove too good for West Indies

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

Defending champions England stormed their way to a crushing eight-wicket victory over the West Indies.

Another big diplomatic blunder: Cong slams Modi on India's G7 exclusion

Another big diplomatic blunder: Cong slams Modi on India's G7 exclusion

Rediff.com3 Jun 2025

Congress general secretary, communications, Jairam Ramesh said the G7 Summit of the presidents of the US and France; the prime ministers of the UK, Japan, Italy and Canada; and the Chancellor of Germany is taking place in Kananaskis in Alberta, Canada, from June 15.

Unfinished business! Rohit eyes 2027 World Cup trophy

Unfinished business! Rohit eyes 2027 World Cup trophy

Rediff.com8 May 2025

In what could be the final chapter of a glittering career, the batting stalwart is now fully focused on the 50-over format and bringing glory to the country in the 2027 ODI World Cup, his childhood coach Dinesh Lad said.

'Stripping Powell of captaincy one of worst decisions'

'Stripping Powell of captaincy one of worst decisions'

Rediff.com1 Apr 2025

Former West Indies all-rounder and two-time T20 World Cup winner Dwayne Bravo lashed out at Cricket West Indies (CWI) for replacing Rovman Powell with Shai Hope as the T20I captain of the side.

Change imminent in point system in next WTC cycle?

Change imminent in point system in next WTC cycle?

Rediff.com12 Apr 2025

The current WTC system awards the same number of points -- 12 for a win, six for a tie and four for a draw -- which has given rise to discontent that India, England and Australia -- the Big Three in cricket -- "are disadvantaged as they play more games against each other".

'After Quit India, There Could Be No Retreat'

'After Quit India, There Could Be No Retreat'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2025

On the 83rd anniversary of the Quit India movement, Utkarsh Mishra recalls the conditions under which the Congress, led by Mahatma Gandhi, launched the final struggle for independence.

Aussies still unsure of openers before WTC Final

Aussies still unsure of openers before WTC Final

Rediff.com14 May 2025

Australia's opening partnership has been the subject of much debate since David Warner retired and remains unresolved less than a month before the World Test Championship final against South Africa.

What helped Rohit metamorphosise into a successful Test batter

What helped Rohit metamorphosise into a successful Test batter

Rediff.com18 May 2025

'He's got the shots against the quicks, to take them on. The field is up, so Test cricket might be a honeymoon for him if he starts embracing it.'

Virat Kohli's Glorious Seven, Outpacing The Don

Virat Kohli's Glorious Seven, Outpacing The Don

Rediff.com13 May 2025

From July 2016 to October 2019, in just 1,176 days, Kohli crafted seven double centuries, including six at home. He still holds the record for most Test double centuries by a captain and an Indian cricketer.

From Yoga to Bollywood, T20 is America's next obsession

From Yoga to Bollywood, T20 is America's next obsession

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

Indian-American businessman Sanjay Govil is convinced Twenty20 cricket can be the next big cultural import into the United States, following a trail blazed by yoga and Bollywood-style weddings.

Aaqib Javed to continue as Pakistan's head coach despite CT debacle

Aaqib Javed to continue as Pakistan's head coach despite CT debacle

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

A PCB official said due to time constraints between the ICC Champions Trophy and New Zealand tour, Aaqib Javed will continue as interim head coach.

Rohit-Gill: India's Biggest ODI Weapons

Rohit-Gill: India's Biggest ODI Weapons

Rediff.com26 Feb 2025

Since first opening the batting together in January 2023, the duo has been prolific in 50 overs cricket.

West Indies make short work of US to stay in semis race

West Indies make short work of US to stay in semis race

Rediff.com22 Jun 2024

The West Indies, led by Andre Russell, delivered a top-class bowling performance to dismiss the United States for 128 in their crucial Super Eights Group 2 clash of T20 World Cup in Barbados on Friday.

Shaheen Afridi's Test future in doubt

Shaheen Afridi's Test future in doubt

Rediff.com12 Jan 2025

Shaheen Shah Afridi's Test future is under scrutiny after he was sidelined for the two-Test series against the West Indies at home.

Kohli's UNBELIEVABLE Numbers!

Kohli's UNBELIEVABLE Numbers!

Rediff.com13 May 2025

Between 2014 and 2019, he scored 21 centuries in just 55 Tests. Among these were seven double centuries, the most by an Indian in Test cricket. Remarkably, six of those double tons came within a span of just 22 Tests.

Rule Change! IPL Sides Allowed Temporary Signings

Rule Change! IPL Sides Allowed Temporary Signings

Rediff.com14 May 2025

IPL allows temporary replacements considering non-availability of a few foreign players

Klaasen touches huge landmark in IPL

Klaasen touches huge landmark in IPL

Rediff.com23 Mar 2025

The big-hitter was finally dismissed in the 19th over by Sandeep Sharma, caught by Riyan Parag.

South Africa put West Indies in a spin to level T20 series

South Africa put West Indies in a spin to level T20 series

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

South Africa spinners Tabraiz Shamsi and George Linde stifled West Indies' chase as the visitors claimed a 16-run victory in the second Twenty20 international on Sunday to level the five-match series at 1-1.

Rain could interrupt Australia-South Africa semis

Rain could interrupt Australia-South Africa semis

Rediff.com14 Nov 2023

The situation in fact is not that worrying for Thursday and IMD regional director Ganesh Das said the rain is expected to be "light and moderate".

Navy Seeks To Build Bonds With African Nations

Navy Seeks To Build Bonds With African Nations

Rediff.com26 Mar 2025

The maiden Africa India Key Maritime Engagement exercise will be held from April 13 to 18 off the coast of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

'From India-First To India-For-The-World'

'From India-First To India-For-The-World'

Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

'The next decade will be even more transformative,' says Prime Minister Modi. 'We are moving from digital governance to global digital leadership.'

Varun Beverages' growth strategy could help investors reap benefits

Varun Beverages' growth strategy could help investors reap benefits

Rediff.com20 Dec 2024

The VBL board approved the purchase of SBC Tanzania for Rs 1,304 crore and SBC Beverages Ghana for Rs 127 crore. These own manufacturing/distribution rights for NARTD (PepsiCo branded) beverages in Tanzania and Ghana. The acquisitions will help VBL gain ground in East and West Africa.

Big Shoes to Fill! Who'll Take Kohli's Legacy Forward?

Big Shoes to Fill! Who'll Take Kohli's Legacy Forward?

Rediff.com12 May 2025

Kohli follows Rohit into retirement: Can Next Gen stars emulate India's batting luminaries?

Records Smashed! Inside India's Finest Away Test Win

Records Smashed! Inside India's Finest Away Test Win

Rediff.com7 Jul 2025

Take a look at the numbers and narratives that made Edgbaston Test one for the ages.

Dubai offers India Inc a low-tariff launchpad into EMs

Dubai offers India Inc a low-tariff launchpad into EMs

Rediff.com17 Apr 2025

Dubai is positioning itself as a springboard for Indian companies looking to tap into fast-growing emerging markets, including Africa, banking on low tariffs, long-standing trade relations, and a shared vision for regional economic growth, said Mohammad Ali Rashid Lootah, president and chief executive officer, Dubai Chambers, at the Dubai-India Business Forum in Mumbai.

Why is South Africa fielding a second-string side for Kiwi series?

Why is South Africa fielding a second-string side for Kiwi series?

Rediff.com30 Dec 2023

South Africa named uncapped Neil Brand as their captain for a two-match Test tour of New Zealand next month where the majority of their team will be missing, competing instead in the domestic Twenty20 league.

Smriti Mandhana shatters all-time record

Smriti Mandhana shatters all-time record

Rediff.com22 Dec 2024

Mandhana, 28, has also set the record for most runs in a calendar year in women's T20 internationals, with 763 runs in 2024.