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England eye rare Ashes chance against depleted Australia

England eye rare Ashes chance against depleted Australia

Rediff.com19 Nov 2025

Their last eight Tests in Perth have all been defeats, with the most recent setback a bitter innings and 41-run capitulation in 2017 that saw Joe Root's team surrender the urn.

Xi Jinping Is Very Busy!

Xi Jinping Is Very Busy!

Rediff.com31 May 2024

Xi Jinping -- general secretary of the Chinese Communist party and China's president -- has been very busy this week, hosting a likely ally in Africa and leaders from the Arab world.

Are We Making A Chinese Mistake Again?

Are We Making A Chinese Mistake Again?

Rediff.com6 Sep 2025

'Xi is an individual led by a harder calculus and would scoff at melting over gestures.' 'That we did not know this was our failure,' asserts Aakar Patel.

Don't view India-China ties through 'third country lens': Modi

Don't view India-China ties through 'third country lens': Modi

Rediff.com31 Aug 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping vowed to work towards a "fair, reasonable, and mutually acceptable" resolution of the festering boundary issue and pledged to work towards stabilising global trade.

Xi congratulates Trump; says China, US must cooperate

Xi congratulates Trump; says China, US must cooperate

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday congratulated President-elect Donald Trump on his election victory and called for China and the United States to find the right way to manage the differences by strengthening dialogue and communication.

'Frustrating when you deserve to be in team': Shreyas Iyer breaks silence

'Frustrating when you deserve to be in team': Shreyas Iyer breaks silence

Rediff.com7 Sep 2025

Shreyas Iyer's exclusion for the upcoming Asia Cup sparked outrage among the fans and experts, after his stellar showing with the bat in IPL 2025.

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.

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?

'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.'

In-form Jurel to play opening Test against SA

In-form Jurel to play opening Test against SA

Rediff.com12 Nov 2025

'But I would say given the importance of this series and given the conditions we think we are going to face, he (Nitish Kumar Reddy) might miss out in this Test this week.'

Modi, Putin to attend SCO summit in China

Modi, Putin to attend SCO summit in China

Rediff.com22 Aug 2025

China on Friday said the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit to be held in Tianjin later this month will be the largest in the bloc's history, with 20 world leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, attending it.

Trump to sign executive orders before meeting Pak PM today

Trump to sign executive orders before meeting Pak PM today

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

United States President Donald Trump is set to engage in high-stakes bilateral meetings on Thursday, including a closed-door session with Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in the Oval Office, according to Trump's public schedule released by the White House.

Last Dance Down Under: Ro-Ko set for Australian swansong

Last Dance Down Under: Ro-Ko set for Australian swansong

Rediff.com24 Oct 2025

With no ODI series in Australia in the next two years, it is impossible to think that the legendary duo will again be seen Down Under in India blues.

Why Shami was not included in Playing XI for 1st T20I

Why Shami was not included in Playing XI for 1st T20I

Rediff.com22 Jan 2025

'A good headache (playing XI selection), we want to stick to our strengths.'

Dropped from India, Sarfaraz hits fiery 111 to silence critics

Dropped from India, Sarfaraz hits fiery 111 to silence critics

Rediff.com26 Aug 2025

Sarfaraz Khan hit a counter-attacking 111 to bail Mumbai out of trouble against Haryana in their All India Buchi Babu Invitational Tournament contest here on Tuesday.

Persist With Gill? Or Recall Sanju?

Persist With Gill? Or Recall Sanju?

Rediff.com2 Nov 2025

Since making a comeback to the T20 team for the Asia Cup, Shubman Gill has struggled to tally just 184 runs in 10 innings.

Navarro's Latest: 'Brahmins Profiteering Off Indian People'

Navarro's Latest: 'Brahmins Profiteering Off Indian People'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2025

'Modi's a great leader... But I don't understand why he's getting into bed with Putin and Xi Jinping...'

Gold plunges Rs 4,100 to Rs 121,800/10g

Gold plunges Rs 4,100 to Rs 121,800/10g

Rediff.com28 Oct 2025

Gold prices dropped by Rs 4,100 to Rs 121,800 per 10 grams in the national capital and slipped below $4,000 an ounce in the global markets on Tuesday as easing US-China trade tensions dampened safe-haven appeal. According to the All India Sarafa Association, the precious metal had closed at Rs 125,900 per 10 grams on Monday.

How Faulty Mic Ruined Kuldeep's Speech!

How Faulty Mic Ruined Kuldeep's Speech!

Rediff.com11 Sep 2025

The superlative effort of 4-7 in 2.1 overs against the UAE saw Kuldeep Yadav bagging the man-of-the-match award and at the post-match presentation ceremony he got a chance to express his disappointment and question the logic behind his constant omission from the Playing XI.

'Didn't expect the wicket to deteriorate so quickly'

'Didn't expect the wicket to deteriorate so quickly'

Rediff.com15 Nov 2025

India bowling coach Morne Morkel admitted his side was "surprised" by how quickly the Eden Gardens surface "deteriorated" after a dramatic second day in which 15 wickets fell and the opening Test swung sharply in India's favour.

'Those who taunted me and my family are now applauding'

'Those who taunted me and my family are now applauding'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2025

"I didn't even know there was an Indian women's cricket team," said pacer Kranti Goud as she reminisced her journey from Madhya Pradesh's obscure Ghuwara village to the very top of the sport she picked up by chance.

How Trump Will React to These Photos From Tianjin

How Trump Will React to These Photos From Tianjin

Rediff.com1 Sep 2025

President Putin and Prime Minister Modi greeted each other with a warm hug, after which they walked towards the stage for a family photo of the SCO members.

'No one forced me to ...': Ashwin breaks silence

'No one forced me to ...': Ashwin breaks silence

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

Ashwin has clarified that his decision to retire from the game was a personal call

India's selection dilemma for WI Tests: Karun Nair or Reddy?

India's selection dilemma for WI Tests: Karun Nair or Reddy?

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

There is a school of thought that having done the hard yards in the England series, Karun Nair deserves an opportunity against a weaker opposition where a century could boost his career.

Must find 'right path' to live in harmony: Xi to Modi

Must find 'right path' to live in harmony: Xi to Modi

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

In his meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the 16th BRICS Summit in the Russian city of Kazan, Xi said that China-India relations are essentially a question of how the two large developing countries and neighbours, each with a 1.4-billion-strong population, treat each other, it added.

Bavuma reveals South Africa's Playing XI for WTC final

Bavuma reveals South Africa's Playing XI for WTC final

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

Drugs ban gives Rabada extra motivation for WTC final, says the Proteas captain

How manifestation and belief powered India's WC triumph

How manifestation and belief powered India's WC triumph

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

Rana said she had made a "note" on September 27 where she had drawn the World Cup and inscribed that India wold win the trophy this time around.

The Last Time Hardik Missed the Final...

The Last Time Hardik Missed the Final...

Rediff.com28 Sep 2025

India suffered a major pre-match blow in the Asia Cup final against Pakistan as star all-rounder Hardik Pandya was ruled out of the title-deciding clash in Dubai due to a niggle.

'If I were a selector, would never drop Jaiswal'

'If I were a selector, would never drop Jaiswal'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2025

Speaking further, the 1983 World Cup winning star reflected on Virat Kohli's mindset ahead of the challenging Australian tour, underlining the mental demands the series will bring.

Will Sanju Samson Find a Place in India's Asia Cup Squad?

Will Sanju Samson Find a Place in India's Asia Cup Squad?

Rediff.com16 Aug 2025

Samson reminded everyone of his class with a 54 off 36 balls in a high-voltage friendly at Greenfield Stadium, guiding the KCA Secretary XI to a nail-biting win ahead of the Kerala Cricket League.

Will Modi meet Xi at BRICS summit in Russia? China says...

Will Modi meet Xi at BRICS summit in Russia? China says...

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

China's foreign ministry on Monday parried questions on a possible meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in Russia this week.

Modi sees 'steady progress' in India-China ties, eyes SCO summit talks

Modi sees 'steady progress' in India-China ties, eyes SCO summit talks

Rediff.com19 Aug 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi says India-China relations have made steady progress in the last 10 months, guided by respect for each other's interests and sensitivities. He made the remarks after meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi.

Sheikh Hasina-Xi Meet: Should Modi Worry?

Sheikh Hasina-Xi Meet: Should Modi Worry?

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

On July 10, 2024, Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina met Chinese President Xi Jinping and her Chinese counterpart Li Qiang in Beijing.

Russia-China Gas Pact Poses New Challenges For India

Russia-China Gas Pact Poses New Challenges For India

Rediff.com21 Oct 2025

India should simultaneously prioritise domestic exploration and production of more oil and gas in the country, and ensure we retain diversified suppliers for imports, points out former foreign secretary Ranjan Mathai.

Buchi Babu: SKY, Iyer, Sarfaraz fail as TNCA XI dominate

Buchi Babu: SKY, Iyer, Sarfaraz fail as TNCA XI dominate

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

Suryakumar Yadav (30) couldn't convert a start, Sarfaraz Khan (6) and Shreyas Iyer's (2) bids of spending quality time in the middle didn't fructify.

When Putin Met Xi Jinping

When Putin Met Xi Jinping

Rediff.com16 May 2024

On May 16, Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in China for a two-day State visit as both countries looked to further deepen the relationship between Moscow and Beijing.

Modi returns after Japan, China trip; calls SCO summit 'productive'

Modi returns after Japan, China trip; calls SCO summit 'productive'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2025

Describing the visit as "productive" in a post on X, the PM said he emphasised India's position on key global issues during his engagements.

'God has sent...' Shafali vows to make opportunity count

'God has sent...' Shafali vows to make opportunity count

Rediff.com29 Oct 2025

Shafali was leading Haryana in National Women's T20 when she was summoned from Surat to Mumbai on SOS after Rawal sustained a hairline fracture on her ankle while fielding in the last group league game against Bangladesh.

How Kohli can regain his lost touch? He needs to...

How Kohli can regain his lost touch? He needs to...

Rediff.com24 Oct 2025

"He needs to rotate strike, keep the scoreboard moving": Pathan on Virat ahead of 3rd Sydney ODI

'Kuldeep Is A Must; Sacrifice A Batter'

'Kuldeep Is A Must; Sacrifice A Batter'

Rediff.com24 Oct 2025

While India left out Kuldeep Yadav for the second match in a row, Australia's leg-spinner Adam Zampa took a four-wicket haul and was named the man of the match.