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Shan Masood defends Pakistan's spin-first strategy

Shan Masood defends Pakistan's spin-first strategy

Rediff.com23 Oct 2025

Pakistan captain Shan Masood gave a vote of confidence to his country's controversial policy of preparing slow, spinning wickets for home Tests, even after it backfired on Thursday and they lost the second Test to South Africa.

'Adipoli duo': Samson, Owen delight fans in Mumbai

'Adipoli duo': Samson, Owen delight fans in Mumbai

Rediff.com5 Oct 2025

Football met cricket in Mumbai as Sanju Samson shared his love for Liverpool while rubbing shoulders with Michael Owen at the Premier League fan event in Mumbai on Saturday.

BCCI shake-up! Binny quits... this veteran is taking over

BCCI shake-up! Binny quits... this veteran is taking over

Rediff.com29 Aug 2025

In a significant development for Indian cricket, Rajeev Shukla has taken over as the interim president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) following the reported departure of Roger Binny.

Jawahar Lal Nehru Stadium to be revamped as Sports City

Jawahar Lal Nehru Stadium to be revamped as Sports City

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

The iconic Jawahar Lal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi will be "dismantled" to create a Sports City that will cater to all major disciplines and include lodging facility for athletes.

West Indies women to sharpen batting skills at CSK

West Indies women to sharpen batting skills at CSK

Rediff.com18 Aug 2025

West Indies women cricketers undergo two-week training camp at CSK Academy

Allan Border blasts Konstas: 'Drop the ramp shot'

Allan Border blasts Konstas: 'Drop the ramp shot'

Rediff.com22 Oct 2025

Former Australian captain Allan Border harshly criticised compatriot and rising batter Sam Konstas for his poor shot selection in red-ball format, advising him to "shelve" his signature ramp shot.

'Probably missed a trick...' Ashwin on Jadeja-CSK trade

'Probably missed a trick...' Ashwin on Jadeja-CSK trade

Rediff.com13 Nov 2025

Former Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin has expressed his disappointment at the potential exit of all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja from Chennai Super Kings (CSK), saying that the move is "very unlike CSK", a franchise whose "identity was stability and trust in players".

'I would've chosen a young pacer over Bumrah'

'I would've chosen a young pacer over Bumrah'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

Responding to India's squad selection for the home series against West Indies, former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan opined that pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah could have been rested for the series in order to groom a young fast bowler.

Nortje recalled as South Africa name ODI, T20 squads vs India

Nortje recalled as South Africa name ODI, T20 squads vs India

Rediff.com21 Nov 2025

South Africa fast bowler Anrich Nortje has been named in their Twenty20 International squad for the five-match series against India next month, the first time he will have played for the side since the 2024 T20 World Cup final.

'World Cup in India will be brutal for bowlers'

'World Cup in India will be brutal for bowlers'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2025

The fourth edition of the SA20 will be played from December 26, 2025 to January 25, 2026, and the ICC's marquee event in all likelihood will be held between February and March.

'No other cricket league poses a threat to the IPL'

'No other cricket league poses a threat to the IPL'

Rediff.com22 Mar 2025

Brand IPL has become stronger than ever and doesn't see any threat from the growing number of T20 leagues globally, its chairman Arun Dhumal said on Saturday as he steered clear of the speculation swirling around a tournament backed by Saudi Arabia.

Ahmedabad formally awarded hosting rights of 2030 CWG

Ahmedabad formally awarded hosting rights of 2030 CWG

Rediff.com26 Nov 2025

It was a mere formality for the general assembly of 74 members to put a seal of approval on India's bid after Ahmedabad was recommended as the proposed host of the centenary edition by the Commonwealth Sport's Executive Board last month. India last hosted the CWG in 2010 in Delhi.

India likely to have identical squad for NZ series & T20 World Cup

India likely to have identical squad for NZ series & T20 World Cup

Rediff.com21 Nov 2025

The national selection committee led by Ajit Agarkar, in all likelihood, will select identical squads for the five-match T20I series against New Zealand and the marquee ICC T20 World Cup, a BCCI source said on Friday.

India's 2030 CWG bid: 'Is it to really develop sports or...?'

India's 2030 CWG bid: 'Is it to really develop sports or...?'

Rediff.com21 Apr 2025

Edwin Moses questions India's intent to bid for 2030 CWG.

Windies great Lloyd critical of division in Test cricket

Windies great Lloyd critical of division in Test cricket

Rediff.com7 Jan 2025

'I think it will be terrible for all those countries who worked so hard to get the Test status.'

'It's like cancer in the system': Sammy on WI decline

'It's like cancer in the system': Sammy on WI decline

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

Darren Sammy didn't mince words when he compared decline of Test cricket in the West Indies to "cancer" in the system developing over a long period of time.

Pune cricketer dies of heart attack on field

Pune cricketer dies of heart attack on field

Rediff.com29 Nov 2024

'He was in good physical condition. In fact, he was an allrounder who loved the game. We're all still in shock.'

Warne's mentor, Australia's saviour- Simpson ... passes away

Warne's mentor, Australia's saviour- Simpson ... passes away

Rediff.com16 Aug 2025

Former Australia Test captain Bob Simpson, who ushered in the country's modern-day golden era of cricket as its coach, has died aged 89, Cricket Australia said on Saturday.

Gujarat cabinet rejig: A look at new ministerial portfolios

Gujarat cabinet rejig: A look at new ministerial portfolios

Rediff.com18 Oct 2025

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel allocated portfolios following a major cabinet reshuffle, with Harsh Sanghavi becoming Deputy CM and receiving Home and Industries. New ministers, including Rivaba Jadeja, were also assigned responsibilities.

IPL money inflow shot in the arm for county cricket

IPL money inflow shot in the arm for county cricket

Rediff.com13 Feb 2025

While GBP 50 million is earmarked for grassroots and recreational cricket, the 18 English county teams will get a share of GBP 470 million with larger pie allocated for those clubs that don't own a 'Hundred Franchise'.

Did Tejashwi fail to counter NDA's 'jungle raj' narrative?

Did Tejashwi fail to counter NDA's 'jungle raj' narrative?

Rediff.com14 Nov 2025

Ten years after a dream electoral debut, which saw him become the deputy chief minister at a young age of 25, the heir apparent of party supremo Lalu Prasad finally won, after trailing for several rounds, from Raghopur, a RJD stronghold.

BCCI cites govt policy amid India-Pak Asia Cup row

BCCI cites govt policy amid India-Pak Asia Cup row

Rediff.com6 Sep 2025

Saikia stressed that the Indian cricket board will continue to adhere to the policy formalised by the government.

What will happen if Pakistan pulls out of Asia Cup?

What will happen if Pakistan pulls out of Asia Cup?

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

Pakistan's reported threat to pull out from the ongoing Asia Cup after demanding ICC match referee Andy Pycroft's removal won't be particularly easy

Pakistan withdraws Asia Cup pullout threat after Pycroft replaced

Pakistan withdraws Asia Cup pullout threat after Pycroft replaced

Rediff.com17 Sep 2025

Am agreement was reached with PCB under which match referee Andy Pycroft will not be officiating matches involving Pakistan.

HI bring in vision coach to fine-tune India's reflex game

HI bring in vision coach to fine-tune India's reflex game

Rediff.com15 Nov 2025

'She will work remote mostly, sometime online and sometime on the field. Starting December she is going to work with us till World Cup and Asian Games.'

Why BCCI has hiked shirt sponsorship rates

Why BCCI has hiked shirt sponsorship rates

Rediff.com6 Sep 2025

In 2023, the BCCI announced a deal with Dream11 as the lead sponsor for Team India. Dream11 replaced Byju's, whose contract ended in March that year, and had signed the agreement with BCCI for a period of three years.

India set to be confirmed as 2030 Commonwealth Games hosts!

India set to be confirmed as 2030 Commonwealth Games hosts!

Rediff.com25 Nov 2025

India's 2030 Commonwealth Games bid is set to be formally approved on Wednesday at the Commonwealth Sport's general assembly in Glasgow.

BCCI hikes team India jersey sponsorship rates

BCCI hikes team India jersey sponsorship rates

Rediff.com5 Sep 2025

Following the government's recent Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025, the BCCI promptly cancelled the contract of the Indian team's lead sponsor, Dream11.

How Sarfaraz dropped out of India reckoning

How Sarfaraz dropped out of India reckoning

Rediff.com21 Oct 2025

Sarfaraz might have to try batting at No.3 for Mumbai to remain in scheme of things

70 pc of Punjab Congress, 90 pc of AICC with me: Sidhu's wife

70 pc of Punjab Congress, 90 pc of AICC with me: Sidhu's wife

Rediff.com9 Dec 2025

Navjot Kaur Sidhu claims support within the Congress party after being suspended for her controversial remarks. She also accuses Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa of corruption and links to smugglers.

India restores embassy in Kabul, vows to deepen ties with Afghanistan

India restores embassy in Kabul, vows to deepen ties with Afghanistan

Rediff.com21 Oct 2025

The MEA release said that the embassy of India in Kabul will further augment India's contribution to Afghanistan's comprehensive development.

Tribal role in freedom struggle overlooked to favour a 'few families': Modi

Tribal role in freedom struggle overlooked to favour a 'few families': Modi

Rediff.com15 Nov 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized the Congress party for allegedly neglecting the tribal community's contributions to India's freedom struggle during its 60-year rule. He spoke at an event marking Janjatiya Gaurav Divas and inaugurated development projects for tribal communities.

No bilateral ties but India to meet Pakistan in ICC/ACC

No bilateral ties but India to meet Pakistan in ICC/ACC

Rediff.com12 Sep 2025

IPL chairman Arun Dhumal spoke on the BCCI finally having started the "ball rolling" as far as finding a new lead sponsor for Team India is concerned

'No One Is Asking For India-Pakistan Tickets!'

'No One Is Asking For India-Pakistan Tickets!'

Rediff.com13 Sep 2025

There are many Indian fans in Dubai, who, as a mark of protest, have decided to give this match a miss.

Rohit's Wisdom, Kohli's Wit: What Jaiswal Learnt

Rohit's Wisdom, Kohli's Wit: What Jaiswal Learnt

Rediff.com20 Sep 2025

'When you are around him or talk to him, you learn a lot -- in fact, just by watching him, you can learn so much.'

Jolt for transgender cricketers in England

Jolt for transgender cricketers in England

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

In March, the United Kingdom's then sports minister Lucy Frazer called on sporting bodies in the country to reassess their rules on transgender athletes competing in women's sports to ensure fairness.

Another name change in Yogi's UP; Mustafabad to be renamed...

Another name change in Yogi's UP; Mustafabad to be renamed...

Rediff.com27 Oct 2025

Following the alleged molestation of two Australian women cricketers in Indore, a Madhya Pradesh minister advises players to inform local authorities when going out due to their popularity in India.

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.

Messi Returns To India But Won't Kick A Ball

Messi Returns To India But Won't Kick A Ball

Rediff.com12 Dec 2025

Eight-time Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi is not scheduled to play serious football on the 'G.O.A.T. India Tour 2025'.

SKY fined for 'political comment'; BCCI files appeal

SKY fined for 'political comment'; BCCI files appeal

Rediff.com26 Sep 2025

Suryakumar fined 30 percent of match fee, India appeal verdict