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De la Fuente backs Lamine Yamal to deliver in crucial World Cup semi-final

De la Fuente backs Lamine Yamal to deliver in crucial World Cup semi-final

Rediff.com14 Jul 2026

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente has expressed confidence in teenager Lamine Yamal, stating that the forward's most significant World Cup performance is yet to come, potentially in the semi-final against France or the final.

IPL to Tests: Stokes defends Archer's workload management

IPL to Tests: Stokes defends Archer's workload management

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

Ben Stokes defended England's decision to rest Jofra Archer for the opening Test against New Zealand at Lord's after the fast bowler's Indian Premier League stint, with the captain warning that mishandling such situations could drive players away from international cricket.

Captain Shahidi Shoulders Afghanistan's Test Hopes Against India

Captain Shahidi Shoulders Afghanistan's Test Hopes Against India

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

Captain Hashmatullah Shahidi is the batting fulcrum around whom Afghanistan's Test ambitions revolve.

England crush India again, win 4th T20I by nine wickets to clinch series

England crush India again, win 4th T20I by nine wickets to clinch series

Rediff.com10 Jul 2026

India continued their dismal run, suffering yet another defeat in the ongoing tour of England, going down by nine wickets in the fourth T20I to concede the five-match series in Bristol on Thursday.

Bishnoi set to be axed! India likely to play extra seamer in crucial 3rd T20I vs England

Bishnoi set to be axed! India likely to play extra seamer in crucial 3rd T20I vs England

Rediff.com6 Jul 2026

A struggling Indian team, yet to secure a win on their UK tour, is set to make a crucial change for the third T20 International against England, likely replacing out-of-form leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi with an additional pace bowler to strengthen their attack.

'When it's your day, you make it count': Jaiswal's big message

'When it's your day, you make it count': Jaiswal's big message

Rediff.com21 Jun 2026

With limited opportunities coming his way in the ODI format, opener Yashasvi Jaiswal said his focus was on making his starts count as he smashed a fine unbeaten century to guide India to a nine-wicket win in the third match against Afghanistan in Chennai on Saturday.

Raman: Mature Harmanpreet Leading India's Most Complete Women's Team

Raman: Mature Harmanpreet Leading India's Most Complete Women's Team

Rediff.com19 Jun 2026

Former India coach WV Raman believes the current women's team is the strongest in the country's history and has all the ingredients to win a maiden T20 World Cup, provided the pace attack delivers in key moments.

Suthar showed attributes to be a contender at Test level: Gavaskar

Suthar showed attributes to be a contender at Test level: Gavaskar

Rediff.com7 Jun 2026

Left-arm spinner Manav Suthar's brilliantly accurate effort to put Afghanistan batters under pressure makes the debutant a "strong contender" for a consistent place in India's Test team in future, reckoned legendary Sunil Gavaskar.

How RCB Went From Nearly Men To IPL's New Dynasty

How RCB Went From Nearly Men To IPL's New Dynasty

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

How Andy Flower, Mo Bobat, Rajat Patidar and Virat Kohli transformed Royal Challengers Bengaluru from IPL underachievers into back-to-back champions and potential dynasty builders.

ICC approves pink ball trials and coach access in Test matches

ICC approves pink ball trials and coach access in Test matches

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

The ICC has approved trialling the use of pink balls in Test matches to maximise play in bad light, along with allowing coaches on the field during drinks breaks. Cricket Canada has been suspended due to breaches of membership obligations.

Shreyas Iyer: Sarpanch Saab To Captain Saab

Shreyas Iyer: Sarpanch Saab To Captain Saab

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

A successful T20 captain has to keep thinking fast, and Shreyas Iyer does it brilliantly.

T20 Mumbai League: Defending champs Maratha Royals ready for new challenge

T20 Mumbai League: Defending champs Maratha Royals ready for new challenge

Rediff.com19 May 2026

The Mumbai Cricket Association has announced the full schedule for the T20 Mumbai League 2026, with defending champions MSC Maratha Royals set to begin their title defence on June 1.

Amount of skills Manav has got, he is a treat to watch: Washington Sundar

Amount of skills Manav has got, he is a treat to watch: Washington Sundar

Rediff.com7 Jun 2026

Debutant left-arm spinner Manav Suthar is blessed with amazing skills-sets and will be a treat to watch in the coming days, reckoned all-rounder Washington Sundar.

2nd T20I: England spoil Sooryavanshi's big day with four-wicket victory

2nd T20I: England spoil Sooryavanshi's big day with four-wicket victory

Rediff.com4 Jul 2026

Teenager Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's much-anticipated India debut ends with 14 off 10 balls as Tilak Varma's explosive final over lifts India to 190/7 against England in the second T20I at Old Trafford.

IPL 2026: Sundar steals show as Ashwin hails GT strategy

IPL 2026: Sundar steals show as Ashwin hails GT strategy

Rediff.com4 May 2026

Ravichandran Ashwin lauded the Gujarat Titans for their composed approach in their IPL victory over the Punjab Kings, highlighting their tactical brilliance and Washington Sundar's crucial innings.

Confused Selections; Inconsistent Strategies: Why LSG Flopped In IPL 2026

Confused Selections; Inconsistent Strategies: Why LSG Flopped In IPL 2026

Rediff.com20 May 2026

Lucknow Super Giants' IPL season was marked by inconsistent selections, questionable combinations, and a lack of clarity in their strongest XI, leading to a disappointing campaign.

Ashwin reveals Dhoni was 'annoyed' by his wild celebration

Ashwin reveals Dhoni was 'annoyed' by his wild celebration

Rediff.com8 May 2026

Ravichandran Ashwin revealed that his excessive celebration after dismissing Mahendra Singh Dhoni in the Challenger Trophy early in his career had annoyed the iconic former captain. Ashwin believed that dismissing Dhoni could give him a chance to play for Chennai Super Kings in the IPL.

IPL 2026: 'Relieve Pant Of LSG Captaincy'

IPL 2026: 'Relieve Pant Of LSG Captaincy'

Rediff.com5 May 2026

'The pressure and responsibility of captaincy is slowly making us lose Rishabh Pant, the batter.'

IPL 2026: 'We can beat anyone': RR coach fires up playoff hopes

IPL 2026: 'We can beat anyone': RR coach fires up playoff hopes

Rediff.com18 May 2026

Rajasthan Royals batting coach Vikram Rathour believes the team can secure an IPL play-off spot by winning their remaining two league matches. He also provided updates on Ravindra Jadeja and Riyan Parag's fitness.

Gambhir's Faith Gives Sai Sudharsan Freedom To Excel

Gambhir's Faith Gives Sai Sudharsan Freedom To Excel

Rediff.com6 Jun 2026

Young Indian batsman Sai Sudharsan discusses how head coach Gautam Gambhir's confidence has given him the freedom to perform, leading to an impressive 81 in the one-off Test against Afghanistan. He also shared insights on batting with KL Rahul and strategies for playing spin on the evolving Mullanpur pitch, which he expects to offer more turn and become slower.

IPL 2026: What GT, RCB, RR, SRH Didn't Do To Reach The Play-Offs

IPL 2026: What GT, RCB, RR, SRH Didn't Do To Reach The Play-Offs

Rediff.com26 May 2026

What these four teams truly mastered was the art of not inventing new ways to lose.

How RCB Cultivated A Winning 'Hunter Mindset' In IPL

How RCB Cultivated A Winning 'Hunter Mindset' In IPL

Rediff.com19 May 2026

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's director of cricket, Mo Bobat, attributes the team's IPL success to a 'hunter mindset' that prevents complacency after their previous trophy win. This psychological shift has been key to maintaining motivation and focus.

IPL 2026: Rayudu questions CSK's failure to change tactics against RCB

IPL 2026: Rayudu questions CSK's failure to change tactics against RCB

Rediff.com6 Apr 2026

Former India batter Ambati Rayudu has criticised Chennai Super Kings for sticking to a flawed plan during their heavy loss to Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL on Sunday, April 5, 2026, saying there was no intervention from senior players at key moments.

Gill's New-Look India Set for Crucial Trial Run Against Afghanistan

Gill's New-Look India Set for Crucial Trial Run Against Afghanistan

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

India begin their 2026 Test season against Afghanistan with several selection questions to answer, including the No. 3 spot and Ravindra Jadeja's long-term successor, as they build towards key World Test Championship assignments.

Surya's axing will set precedent: Ashwin

Surya's axing will set precedent: Ashwin

Rediff.com6 Jun 2026

R Ashwin has questioned India's decision to drop T20 World Cup-winning captain Suryakumar Yadav, calling it a significant selection precedent and suggesting the star batter deserved more time to rediscover form.

IPL 2026: How Gujarat Titans Played Silent Assassins Against Rajasthan Royals

IPL 2026: How Gujarat Titans Played Silent Assassins Against Rajasthan Royals

Rediff.com30 May 2026

GT's approach was not to dominate but control without making noise. When things did not go RR's way, they played safe but GT played smart.

MI to release Hardik? Bumrah should lead, says Manjrekar

MI to release Hardik? Bumrah should lead, says Manjrekar

Rediff.com12 May 2026

Amid speculation of Hardik Pandya's release from Mumbai Indians following a disappointing IPL 2026, Sanjay Manjrekar has urged MI to replace Hardik with Jasprit Bumrah as captain.

Axar Patel explains how DC stay ahead in IPL 2026

Axar Patel explains how DC stay ahead in IPL 2026

Rediff.com4 Apr 2026

Delhi Capitals captain Axar Patel credits the team's flexibility and strong bench strength for their recent victory against Mumbai Indians in the IPL 2026 season.

Devdutt Padikkal attributes T20 success to captaincy experience

Devdutt Padikkal attributes T20 success to captaincy experience

Rediff.com25 Apr 2026

Devdutt Padikkal credits his captaincy experience with Karnataka for enhancing his game awareness and contributing to his development as a T20 batter. He also praised Virat Kohli's intensity and the supportive environment at Royal Challengers Bengaluru.

Gambhir to decide on Suryakumar's future as India's T20 captain

Gambhir to decide on Suryakumar's future as India's T20 captain

Rediff.com23 May 2026

Suryakumar Yadav's future as India's T20 captain is uncertain, with his place in the team as a batter under scrutiny. Gautam Gambhir's support as head coach could be decisive, despite concerns from the selection committee about Suryakumar's recent form and suitability for the 2028 Olympics.

IPL 2026: We've been quite poor in fielding, says Hardik as Mumbai suffer 9th loss

IPL 2026: We've been quite poor in fielding, says Hardik as Mumbai suffer 9th loss

Rediff.com21 May 2026

Mumbai Indians' skipper Hardik Pandya lamented poor fielding and batting after their defeat to Kolkata Knight Riders. KKR's Rovman Powell praised the pitch, comparing it to Caribbean wickets.

SRH gears up for IPL play-offs; preps middle order

SRH gears up for IPL play-offs; preps middle order

Rediff.com23 May 2026

Sunrisers Hyderabad head coach Daniel Vettori said the team will continue to monitor its under-tested middle-order ahead of the IPL playoffs even as he credited the side's explosive top-order and disciplined bowling attack for their impressive campaign this season.

Why KKR's IPL 2026 Campaign Crashed

Why KKR's IPL 2026 Campaign Crashed

Rediff.com28 May 2026

KKR arrived in IPL 2026 with big signings and high expectations. But instead of another title push, the season unravelled into a frustrating mix of injuries and missed opportunities.

IPL 2026: Sai Sudharsan reveals why he loves scoring against Chennai Super Kings

IPL 2026: Sai Sudharsan reveals why he loves scoring against Chennai Super Kings

Rediff.com21 May 2026

Young batter Sai Sudharsan discusses his emotional connection with Chennai Super Kings, evolving into a dependable IPL batter, and his approach to the game.

RCB to persist with 'brave and aggressive' approach

RCB to persist with 'brave and aggressive' approach

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) aims to maintain its aggressive brand of cricket in IPL 2026, with Director of Cricket Mo Bobat praising skipper Rajat Patidar for embracing this approach. Despite varying pitch conditions, RCB remains focused on its strategy, while Gujarat Titans remain confident despite a recent defeat.

How Riyan Parag's Brave Calls Helped Rajasthan Royals Seal Playoffs Spot

How Riyan Parag's Brave Calls Helped Rajasthan Royals Seal Playoffs Spot

Rediff.com24 May 2026

Rajasthan Royals secured their place in the IPL playoffs after a decisive victory over Mumbai Indians, with skipper Riyan Parag crediting brave on-field decisions and Jofra Archer's all-round performance for the win.

T20 World Cup: Mentor Gary Kirsten brings human touch to Namibia cricket

T20 World Cup: Mentor Gary Kirsten brings human touch to Namibia cricket

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

Namibia skipper Gerhard Erasmus credits Gary Kirsten's mentorship for providing tactical sharpness and fostering personal connections within the team, enhancing their competitiveness during the T20 World Cup.

IPL 2026 Qualifier 2: Can Rabada, Siraj Stop Sooryavanshi's Rampage?

IPL 2026 Qualifier 2: Can Rabada, Siraj Stop Sooryavanshi's Rampage?

Rediff.com28 May 2026

Gujarat Titans face Rajasthan Royals in Qualifier 2 of the Indian Premier League, with a focus on stopping Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and improving their batting and fielding.

IPL 2027: Hardik Trade, Coaching Shake-Up: What's Next For LSG?

IPL 2027: Hardik Trade, Coaching Shake-Up: What's Next For LSG?

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

Lucknow Super Giants face a crucial rebuilding phase after finishing last in IPL 2026 and Rishabh Pant stepping down as captain. From auction strategy and potential Hardik Pandya interest to coaching changes and retention plans, here's what lies ahead for LSG before IPL 2027.

Rishabh Pant's Role As Test Vice-Captain Under Review

Rishabh Pant's Role As Test Vice-Captain Under Review

Rediff.com17 May 2026

The Indian Test team selection meeting in Guwahati will likely involve discussions about Rishabh Pant's future as vice-captain, Jasprit Bumrah's workload, and Suryakumar Yadav's form.