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'Kohli, Rohit, Suryakumar have fans in Pakistan'

'Kohli, Rohit, Suryakumar have fans in Pakistan'

Rediff.com31 Oct 2024

Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram optimistic about India travelling to Pakistan for Champions Trophy.

Iran Attack: Netanyahu Gambles Big

Iran Attack: Netanyahu Gambles Big

Rediff.com14 Jun 2025

Israel's aerial assault on Iran is widely viewed as an act of naked aggression with no basis in international law, carried out unilaterally despite US opposition and aimed at derailing ongoing US-Iran nuclear negotiations, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

'Bumrah Or Rahul Should Captain India'

'Bumrah Or Rahul Should Captain India'

Rediff.com23 May 2025

'At this stage, I want a senior cricketer to take up the captaincy and see the Indian team through this transition phase.'

Starc nears Lillee's tally: 'It's cool, humbling, means I am old!'

Starc nears Lillee's tally: 'It's cool, humbling, means I am old!'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

As he gears up to surpass legendary Dennis Lillee in the tally of Test wicket-takers for Australia, pacer Mitchell Starc opened up on strong words from his former head coach Tim Nielsen that paved way for his durability and said that it would be humbling to surpass the Aussie icon in wicket-taking charts.

History beckons as Amla set to become SA's first non-white captain

History beckons as Amla set to become SA's first non-white captain

Rediff.com14 Jul 2014

Hashim Amla will make history on Wednesday when he takes the field as South Africa's first permanent non-white skipper, helming a team in transition after the retirements of Test greats Graeme Smith and Jacques Kallis.

 South African MP racist remarks spark row

South African MP racist remarks spark row

Rediff.com24 Jul 2008

Former Indian-origin anti-apartheid sports administrators in South Africa have strongly condemned the racist statement of a ruling party MP, who had said the country's Olympic body was "full of whites and Indians" who lack vision.

Putin agrees to Ukraine ceasefire but...; thanks Modi, Trump

Putin agrees to Ukraine ceasefire but...; thanks Modi, Trump

Rediff.com14 Mar 2025

Speaking at a joint press conference with Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko on Thursday, Putin said that Russia agrees with the proposals to cease hostilities but "proceeds from the assumption that this cessation should lead to long-term peace and eliminate the root causes of the crisis."

Pant breaks Dhoni's Test wicketkeeping record!

Pant breaks Dhoni's Test wicketkeeping record!

Rediff.com28 Dec 2021

Rishabh Pant broke Mahendra Singh Dhoni's record to become the fastest Indian wicketkeeper to reach 100 dismissals, during the first Test against South Africa in Centurion on Tuesday.

David Miller gives his career a boost through IPL 2022

David Miller gives his career a boost through IPL 2022

Rediff.com31 May 2022

South Africa captain Bavuma happy to discuss Miller role in T20 side

Laxman likely to lead young India to Zimbabwe

Laxman likely to lead young India to Zimbabwe

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

Zimbabwe series will be announced by the end of this week

Who Says India Is Friendless?

Who Says India Is Friendless?

Rediff.com7 Jun 2025

The reality is that far from being friendless, India is better positioned in the world than at any point post-Cold War, asserts Shekhar Gupta.

Samson blitz in vain as SA down India in 1st ODI

Samson blitz in vain as SA down India in 1st ODI

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

India, who finished on 240-8, are missing key white-ball players who are in Australia for the Twenty20 World Cup.

PCB Central Contract changes: Afridi demoted, seniors excluded

PCB Central Contract changes: Afridi demoted, seniors excluded

Rediff.com27 Oct 2024

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Sunday demoted premier pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi to Category B from Category A, and did not offer central contracts to senior players Fakhar Zaman, Iftikhar Ahmed and Osama Mir for the 2024-25 season.

'This is Washington Sundar's moment to shine'

'This is Washington Sundar's moment to shine'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2025

The retirement of Ravichandran Ashwin has opened the door for other spin all-rounders to step up, and Vidyut is confident that Washington Sundar could be the one to watch.

TELL US: Can Virat Kohli revive his magic in Australia?

TELL US: Can Virat Kohli revive his magic in Australia?

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

All eyes will be on star India batter Virat Kohli, who is perhaps battling the biggest form crisis of his career.

Calm Cameron White leads Australia to clinch T20 series

Calm Cameron White leads Australia to clinch T20 series

Rediff.com9 Nov 2014

Cameron White scored an unbeaten 41 and steered Australia to a dramatic two-wicket victory over South Africa on the penultimate ball of the match to clinch the Twenty20 international series 2-1 on Sunday.

Last dance? Kohli, Rohit eye one final ICC glory

Last dance? Kohli, Rohit eye one final ICC glory

Rediff.com18 Feb 2025

The ICC Champions Trophy is set to kick off in Pakistan, marking the country's first ICC event since the 1996 World Cup.

PHOTOS: Spinners guide India to series win over SA

PHOTOS: Spinners guide India to series win over SA

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

Images from the third and final One-Day International between India and South Africa in Delhi on Tuesday.

Golden Opportunity For Modi To Reverse Brain Drain

Golden Opportunity For Modi To Reverse Brain Drain

Rediff.com17 Apr 2025

President Trump with his MAWA has unwittingly provided us this opportunity. Will PM Modi grasp this and leave a legacy of an ushered in scientific and technological revolution in India, asks Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Watch Out Windies! Rohit Is Ready

Watch Out Windies! Rohit Is Ready

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

Rohit Sharma looks relaxed as he gears up to return to cricket.

Mohammed Shami consults sports orthopaedic for ankle condition

Mohammed Shami consults sports orthopaedic for ankle condition

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

Star pacer Mohammed Shami has developed an ankle condition, which currently requires medical attention, as the Indian team management will hope that he regains fitness in time for the first Test against South Africa starting from December 26 at Centurion.

Will India get another talent like Mohammed Shami?

Will India get another talent like Mohammed Shami?

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

Mohammed Shami possesses a rare ability of landing the ball in an upright seam position every single time and no coach in the world can create such a fast bowling "artist", gushed India's bowling coach Paras Mhambrey.

Herbert keen to stay as All Whites coach

Herbert keen to stay as All Whites coach

Rediff.com2 Jul 2010

New Zealand coach Ricki Herbert is keen to retain the job after his side exceeded expectations at the World Cup in South Africa but needs to fully assess his options before committing to the role further.

Can Ishan, Iyer Get Back Into The Team?

Can Ishan, Iyer Get Back Into The Team?

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

They can make a comeback to the Indian team for the T20 World Cup in June if they fare well in IPL 2024.

ODI series win against India would give us lot of confidence: Bavuma

ODI series win against India would give us lot of confidence: Bavuma

Rediff.com16 Jan 2022

South Africa's white-ball skipper Temba Bavuma believes that a series win over India in the upcoming three-match ODI rubber will give the home team a "hell lot of confidence" going ahead.

Here's how India is preparing for T20 World Cup

Here's how India is preparing for T20 World Cup

Rediff.com22 Jul 2022

India to face Aus, SA at home for final preparation of men's T20 World Cup

Mohammed Siraj: 150 wickets and counting

Mohammed Siraj: 150 wickets and counting

Rediff.com17 Feb 2024

Siraj's stellar performance in England's first innings, where he claimed 4/84 in 21.5 overs, played a crucial role in India gaining a vital lead.

Learnt from Rohit that balance is important: SKY

Learnt from Rohit that balance is important: SKY

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

Suryakumar Yadav is a big fan of Rohit Sharma's leadership philosophy that inspires him to keep his flock together by understanding his players' psyche.

Won't get Nobel Prize for 'stopping' Indo-Pak war or..., rues Trump

Won't get Nobel Prize for 'stopping' Indo-Pak war or..., rues Trump

Rediff.com21 Jun 2025

He then went on to say that, however, he won't get a Nobel Peace Prize for any of his efforts.

PICS: Bavuma, Dussen tons weigh India down in 1st ODI

PICS: Bavuma, Dussen tons weigh India down in 1st ODI

Rediff.com19 Jan 2022

Images from the first One-Day International between South Africa and India, in Paarl, on Wednesday.

Rahul happy to accept any role for the team

Rahul happy to accept any role for the team

Rediff.com16 Dec 2023

'I will I be keeping wickets and batting in the middle-order and after that I would be happy to keep wickets in Test matches.'

Pioneer Hadjar flies two flags as an Arab in F1

Pioneer Hadjar flies two flags as an Arab in F1

Rediff.com24 Apr 2025

Born in Paris to Algerian scientist parents and competing with a French licence, the Racing Bulls driver stands out at the top level of the sport for his North African heritage as well as results.

'The extra motivation for me is winning in India'

'The extra motivation for me is winning in India'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

A rejuvenated David Warner said he has "parked" the acrimony over his permanent leadership ban and is focused on helping Australia take series wins in India and the Ashes next year.

The one big challenge for Rohit as India captain...

The one big challenge for Rohit as India captain...

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

Former pace bowler Ajit Agarkar said that the biggest challenge for new India captain Rohit Sharma will be to maintain his fitness and play every game till next year's ODI World Cup.

Raai Laxmi, Manushi Tell You How To Travel In Style

Raai Laxmi, Manushi Tell You How To Travel In Style

Rediff.com27 Sep 2024

How to discover beautiful destinations in true-blue filmi style (which simply means you look fabulous as you do so:))!

Why Williamson rejected New Zealand national contract

Why Williamson rejected New Zealand national contract

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

Kane Williamson will opt out of a handful of internationals in January to take up a contract in South Africa's Twenty20 league.

Check out Team India's schedule this home season

Check out Team India's schedule this home season

Rediff.com20 Sep 2021

The Indian cricket team will play 14 T20 Internationals and just four Tests at home between November 2021 and June 2022 as the BCCI announced its international itinerary for the upcoming home season, which features just three ODIs.

The Strange Cases Of Sanju, Siraj, Karun

The Strange Cases Of Sanju, Siraj, Karun

Rediff.com20 Jan 2025

Sanju Samson will feel hard done by after being left out and so will Mohammed Siraj.

Remembering apartheid

Remembering apartheid

Rediff.com14 Dec 2013

Archana Shah offers her memories of a childhood spent in apartheid South Africa.

Jaiswal makes Champions Trophy squad, Shami returns

Jaiswal makes Champions Trophy squad, Shami returns

Rediff.com18 Jan 2025

Yashasvi Jaiswal was on Saturday expectedly picked in the India squad for the Champions Trophy and pacer Mohammed Shami returned to national fold