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Dubey to lead Vidarbha in Ranji tie against Andhra

Dubey to lead Vidarbha in Ranji tie against Andhra

Rediff.com16 Jan 2026

Dubey to lead Vidarbha in Ranji tie against Andhra, Faiz added to Vijay Hazare final squad

Archer makes first-class comeback, eyes Test recall

Archer makes first-class comeback, eyes Test recall

Rediff.com23 Jun 2025

Jofra Archer made his first appearance in a first-class match in four years on Sunday in the County Championship as the 30-year-old quick continues his comeback from a spate of injuries

After 50 years, Mumbai court shuts Rs 7.65 theft case

After 50 years, Mumbai court shuts Rs 7.65 theft case

Rediff.com18 Jan 2026

Nearly 50 years after the theft of Rs 7.65, a Mumbai court has finally dropped the curtain on a 1977 cold case involving two unidentified accused and a complainant who remained untraceable despite decades of police searches.

Ranji Trophy: MP trounce Maharashtra, enter quarters

Ranji Trophy: MP trounce Maharashtra, enter quarters

Rediff.com31 Jan 2026

Ranji Trophy: MP enter quarterfinals; Saurashtra on brink of qualification

Who is Ayush Badoni? Meet Team India's surprise selection

Who is Ayush Badoni? Meet Team India's surprise selection

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

Ayush Badoni rose to prominence with his performances for Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL where he played under the mentorship of current India head coach Gautam Gambhir.

Ranji Trophy: Siraj picks four-fer for Hyderabad against Chhattisgarh

Ranji Trophy: Siraj picks four-fer for Hyderabad against Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

Mohammed Siraj returned 17-3-56-4 to help Hyderabad bowl Chhattisgarh out for 283 on Day 1 of their Group D Ranji Trophy contest, in Hyderabad, on Thursday.

India women to get new strength coach after WPL

India women to get new strength coach after WPL

Rediff.com1 Jan 2026

Englishman Nicholas Lee will take over as the new strength and conditioning coach of the Indian women's cricket team after the conclusion of the Women's Premier League.

Shan Masood breaks Inzamam's FC record

Shan Masood breaks Inzamam's FC record

Rediff.com29 Dec 2025

The Board wanted him to cut short his career to accept the full time post after appointing him consultant of international cricket and players relations this year.

Modi conferred with Oman's highest civilian honour

Modi conferred with Oman's highest civilian honour

Rediff.com19 Dec 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred with the Order of Oman by Sultan Haitham bin Tarik for his contribution to India-Oman ties and his leadership.

Ranji Trophy: Mumbai rout Hyderabad; Bengal enter quarters, MP, Andhra post big wins

Ranji Trophy: Mumbai rout Hyderabad; Bengal enter quarters, MP, Andhra post big wins

Rediff.com25 Jan 2026

Mumbai sealed a bonus-point victory with a nine-wicket thrashing of Hyderabad in their Group D Ranji Trophy match, in Hyderabad, on Sunday.

A long-awaited homecoming for USA's Netravalkar at Wankhede

A long-awaited homecoming for USA's Netravalkar at Wankhede

Rediff.com18 Jan 2026

T20 WC: Mumbai-born USA pacer Netravalkar awaits emotional reconnect with Wankhede

Delhi-Born Chaudhary Creates Sheffield Shield History!

Delhi-Born Chaudhary Creates Sheffield Shield History!

Rediff.com24 Nov 2025

All-rounder Nikhil Chaudhary, playing for Tasmanian Tigers in the Sheffield Shield, created history on Monday, as he became the first Indian to score a hundred in the Australian first-class tournament this century.

'When Root Scores, My Mind Goes to Kohli'

'When Root Scores, My Mind Goes to Kohli'

Rediff.com6 Jan 2026

Every time Joe Root or Steve Smith scores big in Test cricket, Sanjay Manjrekar says his thoughts drift to Virat Kohli.

NZ all-rounder Doug Bracewell retires at 35

NZ all-rounder Doug Bracewell retires at 35

Rediff.com29 Dec 2025

Former New Zealand all-rounder Doug Bracewell has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket on Monday, as per the ICC website.

Aus keep Playing XI under wraps ahead of SCG Test

Aus keep Playing XI under wraps ahead of SCG Test

Rediff.com3 Jan 2026

'We could play a couple of all-rounders. Could play a spinner. Could play no spinner. We'll figure it out.'

Gaikwad, Rinku, Patidar back in Test mix after SA debacle

Gaikwad, Rinku, Patidar back in Test mix after SA debacle

Rediff.com27 Nov 2025

Domestic veterans Ruturaj Gaikwad, Rajat Patidar and Rinku Singh could keep the team management interested going forward in Test cricket.

Pacer Potts likely to make Test comeback after 12 months

Pacer Potts likely to make Test comeback after 12 months

Rediff.com29 Dec 2025

If selected, it would be the fast-medium pacer's first Test since taking five wickets in a heavy defeat by New Zealand in Hamilton a year ago.

Sir Don Bradman's iconic Baggy Green to go under hammer

Sir Don Bradman's iconic Baggy Green to go under hammer

Rediff.com30 Dec 2025

Bradman wore that cap during the 1947/48 series against the first Indian team to tour Australia. The series saw Bradman amassing 715 runs from six innings.

7 Cities With The Most Five-Star Hotels

7 Cities With The Most Five-Star Hotels

Rediff.com30 Dec 2025

A handful of cities in the world have more fancy hotels than any other places, according to a list released by from Cond Nast Traveler.

England's Bethell soaking in challenge at No 3

England's Bethell soaking in challenge at No 3

Rediff.com30 Dec 2025

'It's a double-edged sword, but I'm enjoying it.'

IPL auction: Uncapped Auqib Dar costliest buy from J&K

IPL auction: Uncapped Auqib Dar costliest buy from J&K

Rediff.com16 Dec 2025

Known to be one of the best bowlers in Powerplay overs, Dar is also a handy batter who can give the ball a good tonking.

Man held for perjury in Dharmasthala seeks protection after threats

Man held for perjury in Dharmasthala seeks protection after threats

Rediff.com20 Dec 2025

He claimed that those named in the complaint could harm him and his wife due to his retracted statements in connection with allegations of multiple cases of rape, murder and burials in Dharmasthala, police said.

Playing two formats together keeps players fresh: Thakur

Playing two formats together keeps players fresh: Thakur

Rediff.com19 Nov 2025

'Players who are playing First-Class cricket throughout the year, they would have had 14 First-Class games potentially with India A games, the Irani Trophy, the Duleep Trophy or even more. So a bit of break in between, switching in the formats is always good.'

Maha minister Kokate stripped of portfolios after fraud conviction

Maha minister Kokate stripped of portfolios after fraud conviction

Rediff.com18 Dec 2025

Maharashtra minister Manikrao Kokate was stripped of his portfolios after being convicted in a 1995 cheating and forgery case. His ministries have been reassigned to Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar. Kokate has been admitted to Lilavati Hospital after complaining of chest pain.

Lucknow Fiasco: Uthappa Takes Umpires To Task

Lucknow Fiasco: Uthappa Takes Umpires To Task

Rediff.com18 Dec 2025

What baffled Uthappa, who was on commentary duty, was not the decision to call off the game, but the delay in arriving at it.

Why CSK should target Sarfaraz Khan at IPL auction

Why CSK should target Sarfaraz Khan at IPL auction

Rediff.com16 Dec 2025

Former Chennai Super Kings batter Suresh Raina believes the five-time IPL champions should look at buying the in-form Sarfaraz Khan at the auction on Tuesday.

Will Selectors Consider Rinku For Tests?

Will Selectors Consider Rinku For Tests?

Rediff.com19 Nov 2025

Rinku smashed a career-best 176 runs from 247 balls, his 100 coming off 157 balls against Tamil Nadu on Wednesday.

Nightclub fire: Luthra brothers sent to 5-day police custody

Nightclub fire: Luthra brothers sent to 5-day police custody

Rediff.com17 Dec 2025

A team of the Goa Police, along with the Luthra brothers, landed at the Manohar International Airport, Mopa, in North Goa at 10.45 am.

IPL record-breaker Gowtham calls it quits

IPL record-breaker Gowtham calls it quits

Rediff.com22 Dec 2025

Karnataka all-rounder Krishnappa Gowtham, who made headlines by becoming the most expensive uncapped player in IPL history some years ago, announced his retirement from all forms cricket on Monday.

The Best Airlines And Airports in 2025

The Best Airlines And Airports in 2025

Rediff.com17 Nov 2025

Forbes Travel Guide's second annual Verified Air Travel Awards once again spotlight the aviation stars that turn every journey into something truly remarkable.

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

8 Sixes In A Row! Meghalaya Batter Scripts History

8 Sixes In A Row! Meghalaya Batter Scripts History

Rediff.com9 Nov 2025

Meghalaya's Akash Choudhary hits record eight consecutive sixes to make 11-ball fifty in Ranji

Convicted Maha minister Manikrao Kokate resigns from Cabinet

Convicted Maha minister Manikrao Kokate resigns from Cabinet

Rediff.com18 Dec 2025

Nationalist Congress Party minister Manikrao Kokate has resigned from the Maharashtra Cabinet after a court upheld his conviction and two-year jail term in a 1995 cheating and forgery case. This marks the second NCP minister to resign this year.

Tendulkar hails Mhatre's record-breaking feat!

Tendulkar hails Mhatre's record-breaking feat!

Rediff.com29 Nov 2025

Ayush Mhatre created history as the youngest player to score a century across all three formats of professional cricket - First Class, List A and T20.

43-YO Anderson Signs New Lancashire Contract!

43-YO Anderson Signs New Lancashire Contract!

Rediff.com13 Nov 2025

England's all-time highest Test wicket taker James Anderson signed a new one-year contract with Lancashire on Thursday, extending his remarkable 25-year career with the county side into the 2026 season at the age of 43.

'We should be proud that Dhoni was born in our country'

'We should be proud that Dhoni was born in our country'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2025

Speaking on Taruwar Kohli's YouTube channel, Vijay praised Dhoni's power-hitting, mental strength and unmatched impact on the game.

'It was clear...': Ashwin on Gill's exit, Sanju's entry

'It was clear...': Ashwin on Gill's exit, Sanju's entry

Rediff.com20 Dec 2025

Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin believes Shubman Gill's injury during the South Africa T20I series earlier this month was the moment when India's World Cup opening combination became clear.

Ranji Trophy: Vidarbha's run machine Rathod surpasses Hazare, Kambli

Ranji Trophy: Vidarbha's run machine Rathod surpasses Hazare, Kambli

Rediff.com4 Nov 2025

Yash Rathod has the sixth-highest first-class average for any Indian batter with at least 2000 runs, going past Vijay Hazare (58.38) and Vinod Kambli (59.67).

Trophies, Transition, Heartbreak: Team India's Roller Coaster 2025

Trophies, Transition, Heartbreak: Team India's Roller Coaster 2025

Rediff.com31 Dec 2025

While the white-ball trophy cabinet kept getting heavier, Team India's fortunes in Test cricket swung wildly between hope and despair in 2025.

Why this Bangladesh bowler 'chucked intentionally'

Why this Bangladesh bowler 'chucked intentionally'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2025

Shakib Al Hasan admitted that physical fatigue forced him to intentionally resort to chucking during an English County game for Surrey, which subsequently led to his suspension from bowling.