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Mandhana struggles for runs despite historic milestone

Mandhana struggles for runs despite historic milestone

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

Despite making history, the 29-year-old's form at the ongoing showpiece event on home turf is turning out to be a cause of concern for India. In three appearances, Mandhana has managed just 54 runs at an underwhelming average of 18.00.

IPL 2026: 15-Year-Old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi rewrites IPL History

IPL 2026: 15-Year-Old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi rewrites IPL History

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashed a record-breaking half-century, leading his team to victory against Chennai Super Kings.

Kohli Smashes Tendulkar Record, Rewrites History

Kohli Smashes Tendulkar Record, Rewrites History

Rediff.com11 Jan 2026

Virat Kohli once again etched his name deeper into cricketing history, becoming the fastest player to reach 28,000 international runs during the first ODI against New Zealand in Vadodara on Sunday.

The Sky wasn't blue: Surya's cheeky reply steals show

The Sky wasn't blue: Surya's cheeky reply steals show

Rediff.com1 Feb 2026

It has been a year since I have been dreaming of this time: Surya on Player of Series show

'I Want To Play For India In White-Ball Cricket': Sarfaraz's Big Goal

'I Want To Play For India In White-Ball Cricket': Sarfaraz's Big Goal

Rediff.com28 Jan 2026

Sarfaraz Khan has expanded his horizon as he now aims to play white-ball cricket for India.

Shami leads Bengal's fightback vs J&K in Ranji Trophy

Shami leads Bengal's fightback vs J&K in Ranji Trophy

Rediff.com16 Feb 2026

Shami grabs three but J&K need 131 more to take first innings lead

T20 World Cup: 'Any team can beat anyone now'

T20 World Cup: 'Any team can beat anyone now'

Rediff.com7 Feb 2026

Afghanistan skipper Rashid Khan welcomes the expansion of the T20 World Cup, highlighting the opportunities it creates for players from more countries to showcase their talent.

First Time Ever In WPL! Ayushi Soni Retired Out

First Time Ever In WPL! Ayushi Soni Retired Out

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

History was created in the Women's Premier League (WPL) on Tuesday night but it was not a moment Ayushi Soni would have cherished.

Kohli slams 85th international century!

Kohli slams 85th international century!

Rediff.com18 Jan 2026

Virat Kohli completes 54th ODI ton in third match against New Zealand

'Everyone has become heroes': J&K coach Ajay Sharma hails team

'Everyone has become heroes': J&K coach Ajay Sharma hails team

Rediff.com28 Feb 2026

Head coach Ajay Sharma said the Ranji Trophy triumph has helped Jammu and Kashmir to unearth new cricketing heroes.

Record alert! India reach most U19 World Cup finals ever

Record alert! India reach most U19 World Cup finals ever

Rediff.com4 Feb 2026

India reached their 10th U19 World Cup final, the most for any team, followed by Australia with six in 16 editions of this tournament.

All eyes on Rahul as he closes in on historic milestone

All eyes on Rahul as he closes in on historic milestone

Rediff.com20 Jul 2025

KL has answered his doubters emphatically in this series, registering at least one fifty-plus score in every Test so far.

T20 World Cup: Shimron Hetmyer runs rampage as West Indies demolish Zimbabwe

T20 World Cup: Shimron Hetmyer runs rampage as West Indies demolish Zimbabwe

Rediff.com24 Feb 2026

Shimron Hetmyer's explosive innings of 85 runs powered West Indies to a commanding 107-run victory over Zimbabwe in the T20 World Cup Super 8s match.

Smriti, Jemimah star as India win T20I series in Australia after a decade

Smriti, Jemimah star as India win T20I series in Australia after a decade

Rediff.com21 Feb 2026

India Women beat Australia by 17 runs; clinch historic T20I series victory

Ever-reliable Rahul hits another major milestone!

Ever-reliable Rahul hits another major milestone!

Rediff.com27 Jul 2025

K L Rahul, the most consistent performer with the bat for the visitors so far in the series, completed 9,000 runs in international cricket across all formats.

Nissanka reaches milestone as SL seal Super 4 spot

Nissanka reaches milestone as SL seal Super 4 spot

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

This was Nissanka's 17th fifty-plus score in T20Is and he has now leapfrogged Kusal Mendis (16) and Kusal Perera (15) to have the most fifty-plus scores in the format for Sri Lanka.

Ahead of T20 World Cup, Surya reveals India's T20 success mantra

Ahead of T20 World Cup, Surya reveals India's T20 success mantra

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

India's T20 mindset similar for all competitions; will give Washington time to recover: Suryakumar

Phillips, Ravindra fire New Zealand into Super Eights

Phillips, Ravindra fire New Zealand into Super Eights

Rediff.com17 Feb 2026

Glenn Phillips and Rachin Ravindra's explosive batting performances led New Zealand to a convincing eight-wicket victory over Canada in the T20 World Cup, securing their place in the Super 8s.

Historic! Jammu and Kashmir outclass Bengal to enter first Ranji Trophy final

Historic! Jammu and Kashmir outclass Bengal to enter first Ranji Trophy final

Rediff.com18 Feb 2026

Jammu and Kashmir outclassed Bengal by six wickets to advance to a historic first ever Ranji Trophy final appearance on Wednesday.

Teen sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi wins PM Bal Puraskar at 14

Teen sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi wins PM Bal Puraskar at 14

Rediff.com26 Dec 2025

Vaibhav Suryavanshi was felicitated with the 'Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar' by the President Droupadi Murmu on Friday

'Still Can't Get A 12-Ball 50?' Yuvi Teases Abhishek

'Still Can't Get A 12-Ball 50?' Yuvi Teases Abhishek

Rediff.com26 Jan 2026

After the match, Yuvraj was quick to add a touch of humour, playfully reminding his protege of the gold standard.

Clinical Australia outclass India women in Canberra; level T20I series

Clinical Australia outclass India women in Canberra; level T20I series

Rediff.com19 Feb 2026

Australia defeated India by 19 runs in the second T20I to level the three-match series, powered by a record opening stand between Georgia Voll and Beth Mooney.

T20 World Cup: Banton, Rashid star as England see off Scotland

T20 World Cup: Banton, Rashid star as England see off Scotland

Rediff.com14 Feb 2026

Rashid stars with ball, Banton seals chase as England beat Scotland to stay alive for Super Eights

Childhood Friends Clash: Arjun Gets Shaw Out

Childhood Friends Clash: Arjun Gets Shaw Out

Rediff.com9 Jan 2026

Shaw's brief stay ended at 1 off 5 balls, caught by Deepraj Gaonkar off Arjun's bowling.

Khawaja, Cummins will go milestone chasing at WTC Final

Khawaja, Cummins will go milestone chasing at WTC Final

Rediff.com7 Jun 2025

Australia will be aiming to become the first-ever side to defend their ICC WTC mace as they take on Proteas in the 'Ultimate Test' from June 11 onwards at Lord's.

14-year-old Sooryavanshi's 175 steers India to U-19 World Cup crown

14-year-old Sooryavanshi's 175 steers India to U-19 World Cup crown

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

Batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi lit up the grand stage with a jaw-dropping 175 to power India to a record-extending sixth ICC Under-19 World Cup title after a 100-run victory over England in the final in Harare on Friday.

10,000-run milestone a different beast: Smith

10,000-run milestone a different beast: Smith

Rediff.com14 Jan 2025

Australian batsman Steve Smith narrowly missed reaching the 10,000-run milestone in Test cricket during the final match against India in Sydney. He acknowledges the significance of the milestone, describing it as "a different beast." Smith's pursuit of the landmark weighed heavily on his mind during the match, and he even joked about associating the number 38 (the runs he needed) with teammate Josh Hazlewood, whose jersey number is 38. Despite falling short, Smith remains hopeful of achieving the milestone on the first day of the upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka.

Tendulkar lauds Italy as Mosca Brothers Star in Historic Win

Tendulkar lauds Italy as Mosca Brothers Star in Historic Win

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

Italy registered their first-ever T20 World Cup win, thrashing Nepal by 10 wickets as the Mosca brothers scripted history with an unbeaten 123-run stand.

'Virat Kohli will beat me': Sachin Tendulkar predicted

'Virat Kohli will beat me': Sachin Tendulkar predicted

Rediff.com24 Jan 2026

Rajeev Shukla recalled his conversations with Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, revealing that the 'Master Blaster' had expressed confidence that a young Virat Kohli could one day break his major batting records.

Rahul, Jadeja On Cusp Of Massive Milestones!

Rahul, Jadeja On Cusp Of Massive Milestones!

Rediff.com18 Jul 2025

India's K L Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja will be eager to put their best foot forward and etch their name in the record books in the fourth Test at Manchester.

Inside Jammu and Kashmir cricket's rise

Inside Jammu and Kashmir cricket's rise

Rediff.com18 Feb 2026

BCCI president Mithun Manhas reflects on the journey of Jammu and Kashmir cricket, from overcoming mismanagement and corruption to reaching their first-ever Ranji Trophy final.

What's Kohli Doing In Dhoni's Hometown?

What's Kohli Doing In Dhoni's Hometown?

Rediff.com26 Nov 2025

Virat Kohli arrived in Ranchi ahead of the first One-Day International against South Africa on Wednesday morning.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scripts history with 63-ball U-19 century vs SA

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scripts history with 63-ball U-19 century vs SA

Rediff.com8 Jan 2026

The 14-year-old became the youngest U-19 captain to score a century in Youth One-Day cricket.

2025 Best Test XI: Gill, Rahul, Bumrah In

2025 Best Test XI: Gill, Rahul, Bumrah In

Rediff.com31 Dec 2025

Temba Bavuma, who led South Africa to their maiden ICC World Test Championship title and a historic 2-0 series sweep in India, also made the cut, while four Australian players were included.

949 runs! Kohli-inspired Doseja lights up Ranji

949 runs! Kohli-inspired Doseja lights up Ranji

Rediff.com1 Feb 2026

Delhi's Ayush Doseja aims to follow the discipline and fitness regime of India superstar Virat Kohli as the 23-year-old finished the group stage of the Ranji Trophy with the highest individual run tally.

Historic Firsts In 2025: RCB Win IPL, Neeraj's 90m, Women's WC Triumph

Historic Firsts In 2025: RCB Win IPL, Neeraj's 90m, Women's WC Triumph

Rediff.com1 Jan 2026

From Royal Challengers Bengaluru's historic first IPL title to star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra finally breaking the iconic 90-meter mark to India women winning their first cricket World Cup, this was the year of long-awaited victories and record-breaking feats.

Hardik joins elite club with 100 T20I wickets

Hardik joins elite club with 100 T20I wickets

Rediff.com14 Dec 2025

HarHardik Pandya added another milestone to his T20I career on Sunday, becoming one of the rare all-rounders in world cricket to combine power-hitting with a century of wickets in the shortest format.

WPL PIX: Harmanpreet on song as MI hammer GG

WPL PIX: Harmanpreet on song as MI hammer GG

Rediff.com13 Jan 2026

IMAGES from the WPL match played between Mumbai Indians and Gujarat Giants in Navi Mumbai on Tuesday.

Drama as fan breaches security to touch Kohli's feet!

Drama as fan breaches security to touch Kohli's feet!

Rediff.com30 Nov 2025

Fan breaches security to greet Virat Kohli following his 52nd ODI ton during Ranchi ODI vs SA

Ashes: Bethell's maiden century stalls Australia's victory march

Ashes: Bethell's maiden century stalls Australia's victory march

Rediff.com7 Jan 2026

Jacob Bethell scored his maiden Test century to lead an England rearguard action on the fourth day of the fifth Test on Wednesday but Australia still looked firmly set for victory.