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Khaleel or Arshdeep? Who should fly to England for Tests?

Khaleel or Arshdeep? Who should fly to England for Tests?

Rediff.com2 May 2025

Both Arshdeep and Khaleel have previously featured in India's limited-overs squads.

Raghu Sharma replaces Vignesh Puthur at Mumbai Indians

Raghu Sharma replaces Vignesh Puthur at Mumbai Indians

Rediff.com1 May 2025

Kerala left-arm spinner Puthur has been ruled out due to bone stress reactions in both shins, the franchise said.

Who is Mitch Owen? PBKS' Rs 3 Cr Maxwell replacement

Who is Mitch Owen? PBKS' Rs 3 Cr Maxwell replacement

Rediff.com4 May 2025

Punjab Kings have signed Australian all-rounder Mitch Owen as a replacement for the injured Glenn Maxwell, who has been ruled out of the remainder of the IPL season.

'Sacrifice, Fight, Dominate': Gambhir's War Cry

'Sacrifice, Fight, Dominate': Gambhir's War Cry

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

India's Test team has entered a bold new era - one without Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, or Ravichandran Ashwin - and the message from new head coach Gautam Gambhir is clear: it's time to fight, not just play.

'Clever' Dubey will have opportunities to grow: Vettori

'Clever' Dubey will have opportunities to grow: Vettori

Rediff.com26 May 2025

'He's obviously a very clever bowler, understands conditions well, understands how he needs to bowl and can mix it up, and I suppose we were desperate for that little bit of control and he's been able to do that in all three games that he's played so far.'

It won't be easy as Test captain for Shubman Gill: Ponting

It won't be easy as Test captain for Shubman Gill: Ponting

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

Shubman Gill has struggled for consistency in Test cricket, averaging 35.05 for a tally of 1893 runs in 32 Tests, with five centuries and seven fifties.

Cousin In Tears As Mumbai Teen Makes CSK Debut

Cousin In Tears As Mumbai Teen Makes CSK Debut

Rediff.com21 Apr 2025

Although in the opposition camp, Mhatre was not short of support during his eye-catching knock. His band of cousins were spotted celebrating his boundaries, with one of them driven to tears of joy.

Karun's 186 steers India A to 409/3 on Day 1 vs Lions

Karun's 186 steers India A to 409/3 on Day 1 vs Lions

Rediff.com31 May 2025

Karun Nair stroked a magnificent century to power India A to 409/3 on Day 1 of the four-day unofficial Test against England Lions.

T20 WC qualifier: UAE bring out the smarts to beat Qatar

T20 WC qualifier: UAE bring out the smarts to beat Qatar

Rediff.com10 May 2025

If this were a first-class fixture, the side might as well have declared, but given that it was a T20I encounter, UAE had no such option.

India's Young Batters Face Acid Test in England

India's Young Batters Face Acid Test in England

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

India's young guns are fearless and mentally hardened by the IPL exposure. But true mettle will be tested when adversity strikes -- and this time, there will be no Kohli to stir up the crowd, no Rohit to deliver a captaincy masterstroke, and no Ashwin to conjure wickets out of nowhere.

Ex-scribe granted bail over remarks on Chhatrapati Shivaji, son

Ex-scribe granted bail over remarks on Chhatrapati Shivaji, son

Rediff.com9 Apr 2025

Prashant Koratkar, a former journalist accused of using offensive language against Maratha king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and his son Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, has been granted bail by a sessions court in Kolhapur, Maharashtra. Koratkar was arrested on March 24 and had been remanded in judicial custody. He was accused of threatening historian Indrajeet Sawant and making derogatory remarks against the revered historical figures. The sessions court granted him bail on a surety of Rs 50,000.

After Vaibhav's historic ton, dad thanks Dravid and Bihar cricket

After Vaibhav's historic ton, dad thanks Dravid and Bihar cricket

Rediff.com29 Apr 2025

Royals invested in Suryavanshi's talent by spending Rs 1.10 crore at the mega auction last year, almost four times his base price of Rs 30 lakh.

Can Test Reboot Win England Series?

Can Test Reboot Win England Series?

Rediff.com25 May 2025

All eyes will be on Captain Shubman Gill and Coach Gautam Gambhir to lead the Indian Test team into a bold new era.

'Vaibhav will break into Indian team in 1-2 years'

'Vaibhav will break into Indian team in 1-2 years'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2025

Suryavanshi has already played for India U-19s and made his first-class debut in January 2024.

Has Shami Played His Last Test Match?

Has Shami Played His Last Test Match?

Rediff.com24 May 2025

Mohammed Shami's possible omission from the Indian Test squad for the England tour was doing the rounds for past one week but the eternal optimist would have loved to believe that those artistic wrists would be at work in the Old Blighty.

'Key reasons behind RR and KKR's poor run at IPL 2025'

'Key reasons behind RR and KKR's poor run at IPL 2025'

Rediff.com23 Apr 2025

RR feeling Jos Buttler's absence, KKR under-utilising Andre Russell: Anil Kumble

Karun, Sudharsan or Shreyas? Who will make the cut for England Tests?

Karun, Sudharsan or Shreyas? Who will make the cut for England Tests?

Rediff.com22 Apr 2025

There are at least six contenders for a couple of reserve middle-order slots for the five-Test series in England, starting in June.

Professor Mahmudabad sent to judicial custody

Professor Mahmudabad sent to judicial custody

Rediff.com21 May 2025

A court in Sonipat on Tuesday remanded in judicial custody till May 27 Ali Khan Mahmudabad, the head of Ashoka University's political science department who was arrested for his social media posts related to Operation Sindoor, his lawyer said.

Young IPL stars set to light up T20 Mumbai League

Young IPL stars set to light up T20 Mumbai League

Rediff.com6 May 2025

Mhatre, Raghuvanshi, Kotian star attractions as 280 players go under the hammer

Childhood coach says Hussey key to Ayush's success

Childhood coach says Hussey key to Ayush's success

Rediff.com5 May 2025

'He has helped him a lot... Also MS Dhoni's actions speak louder than words - he backs everyone.'

U-23 'Irani Cup': IPL star to lead Rest of India vs Punjab

U-23 'Irani Cup': IPL star to lead Rest of India vs Punjab

Rediff.com7 Mar 2025

Rizvi will be representing Delhi Capitals this season.

Sunil Joshi leads race for spin coach role at BCCI's COE

Sunil Joshi leads race for spin coach role at BCCI's COE

Rediff.com28 Apr 2025

Former India left-arm spinner Sunil Joshi is the frontrunner to become the spin bowling coach at the BCCI's Centre of Excellence.

Royals' Suryavanshi, 14, youngest to play in IPL

Royals' Suryavanshi, 14, youngest to play in IPL

Rediff.com19 Apr 2025

Vaibhav Suryavanshi became the youngest player to feature in the IPL as he turned out for Rajasthan Royals against Lucknow Super Giants in Jaipur.

Too shy or egotistic- What's really wrong with Babar

Too shy or egotistic- What's really wrong with Babar

Rediff.com18 Apr 2025

Zaheer, who scored 100 first class centuries in his career said that Babar needed to sit down and talk to his seniors.

HC relief for Baba Ramdev, Balakrishna in 'misleading' ad case

HC relief for Baba Ramdev, Balakrishna in 'misleading' ad case

Rediff.com4 Apr 2025

The Kerala High Court has stayed all proceedings in a lower court against Yoga guru Baba Ramdev, his associate Acharya Balakrishna and their company Divya Pharmacy in a "misleading" advertisement case. The court found merit in their claim that cognisance of the offence was taken after the period of limitation.

7200+ runs & 21 tons: Saurashtra star bids farewell

7200+ runs & 21 tons: Saurashtra star bids farewell

Rediff.com11 Feb 2025

Saurashtra batting stalwart Sheldon Jackson retires from first-class cricket after 15-year career

How The Modern Mom Was Born In Bollywood

How The Modern Mom Was Born In Bollywood

Rediff.com14 May 2025

Today's Hindi film mothers are younger, trendier, more mischievous. But, truth be told, says Dinesh Raheja, I still do miss sometimes the comforting presence of the trad mother.

Why India is Wearing Black Armbands

Why India is Wearing Black Armbands

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

Team India donned black armbands during their Champions Trophy semi-final clash on Tuesday, paying heartfelt respect to the late Padmakar Shivalkar

Steyn tips Afghanistan to win an ICC event in next decade

Steyn tips Afghanistan to win an ICC event in next decade

Rediff.com1 Mar 2025

Steyn feels playing four-day first-class cricket could teach the Afghanistan players how to build their innings, which will also help them improve their game in the 50-over format.

Teen sensation Sam Konstas joins elite list

Teen sensation Sam Konstas joins elite list

Rediff.com1 Apr 2025

Sam Konstas has been added to Australia's list of contracted players in a huge vote of confidence for the two-Test opener.

Inside Story of Why Abhishek Nayar Was Let Go by BCCI

Inside Story of Why Abhishek Nayar Was Let Go by BCCI

Rediff.com17 Apr 2025

The Indian cricket team's assistant coach Abhishek Nayar has been sacked just eight months

Indian team to get new spin bowling coach

Indian team to get new spin bowling coach

Rediff.com28 Mar 2025

The coach also needs to be technically savvy with knowledge of biomechanics and ability to decipher the data stored in GPS devices.

Ex-WI coach Gibson joins Kolkata Knight Riders

Ex-WI coach Gibson joins Kolkata Knight Riders

Rediff.com8 Mar 2025

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have appointed experienced West Indian Ottis Gibson as their assistant coach ahead of the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season.

Another fake doctor surfaces in MP, this time with BJP links

Another fake doctor surfaces in MP, this time with BJP links

Rediff.com8 Apr 2025

Police have registered a cheating case against an alleged bogus doctor, who had also served as Bharatiya Janata Party Jabalpur medical cell's co-convener, after a complaint that he worked in a government hospital in Jabalpur on a fake degree, officials said.

'KL Rahul deserves a spot in India's T20 team'

'KL Rahul deserves a spot in India's T20 team'

Rediff.com15 Apr 2025

K L Rahul has been the standout wicketkeeper-batter in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) thus far and is a contender for a spot in the national T20 team, reckons former South Africa and Mumbai Indians' head coach Mark Boucher.

'Unlucky Shardul proves his worth'

'Unlucky Shardul proves his worth'

Rediff.com28 Mar 2025

Former India international Robin Uthappa hailed Lucknow Super Giants' (LSG) right-arm seamer Shardul Thakur following his exceptional show against Sunrisers Hyderabad.

'Vaibhav has two options: Gill Highway & Shaw Bylane'

'Vaibhav has two options: Gill Highway & Shaw Bylane'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2025

Bihar Cricket Association president Rakesh Tiwary, along with the Royals management, Dravid, and Vaibhav's father Sanjiv, are trying to create a safety net around the teenager, whose life has changed after becoming the youngest ever centurion in IPL's history.

Mumbai spin great Shivalkar passes into the ages

Mumbai spin great Shivalkar passes into the ages

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

Padmakar Shivalkar played 124 first class matches and claimed 589 wickets at 19.69 in a career spanning nearly 25 years from 1961/62 to 1987/88.

Was Jaiswal Upset With Mumbai Team Management?

Was Jaiswal Upset With Mumbai Team Management?

Rediff.com4 Apr 2025

'If there was some problem, it could have been solved easily.'

The man behind Ishant Sharma's revival

The man behind Ishant Sharma's revival

Rediff.com25 Apr 2025

Steffan Jones, who got Ishant 'back to speed', is changing grammar of old-school coaching