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Youth ODI: Suryavanshi blitz fires India to series win

Youth ODI: Suryavanshi blitz fires India to series win

Rediff.com24 Sep 2025

Suryavanshi, Mhatre give India U19 unassailable 2-0 lead over Australia in Youth ODI series

How Kohli inspired this teenager to play for Australia

How Kohli inspired this teenager to play for Australia

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

Aryan Sharma, a 17-year-old inspired by Virat Kohli, saw his 2018 message to the Indian batting great to 'watch him play for Australia in 2025' come to life.

Youth ODI: Dominant India thump Australia

Youth ODI: Dominant India thump Australia

Rediff.com21 Sep 2025

Teen sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi showed glimpses of his batting prowess before wicketkeeper Abhigyan Kundu and Vedant Trivedi's unbeaten half-centuries powered India U-19 to a comprehensive seven-wicket win over Australia U-19 in the first Youth ODI, in Brisbane on Sunday.

'Pakistan gave up': Former players blast team after loss

'Pakistan gave up': Former players blast team after loss

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

Latif slammed Pakistan's middle order for their timid approach, accusing them of 'giving up' when the game demanded urgency.

MI6 launches dark web portal to recruit spies worldwide

MI6 launches dark web portal to recruit spies worldwide

Rediff.com19 Sep 2025

MI6 launches a dark web portal, 'Silent Courier,' to recruit spies globally, targeting Russia and other regions. The initiative aims to enhance UK's intelligence capabilities against growing threats.

Fujairah Superstars Chess: 18-Year-Old Pranav Storms To Title

Fujairah Superstars Chess: 18-Year-Old Pranav Storms To Title

Rediff.com2 Sep 2025

World Junior champion Pranav Venkatesh scored a crushing victory over Grandmaster Alan Pichot of Spain to win the Fujairah Global Superstars chess tournament.

Grand Swiss: Leaders Nihal, Bluebaum play out draw

Grand Swiss: Leaders Nihal, Bluebaum play out draw

Rediff.com12 Sep 2025

Grandmaster Nihal Sarin played out a quick and effortless draw with Matthias Bluebaum of Germany to share the lead with the German on six points after the end of the eighth round of FIDE Grand Swiss in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, on Friday.

AB De Villiers Returning To RCB!

AB De Villiers Returning To RCB!

Rediff.com25 Aug 2025

'I might be involved with the IPL again in the future in a different role.'

The Carlsen Effect? FIDE Allows Players To Wear Jeans!

The Carlsen Effect? FIDE Allows Players To Wear Jeans!

Rediff.com31 Aug 2025

Months after a dress-code controversy involving five-time world champion Magnus Carlsen, the International Chess Federation (FIDE) announced a new dress code for the FIDE Grand Swiss and FIDE Women's Grand Swiss.

Stokes Joins a League of Extraordinary Gentlemen!

Stokes Joins a League of Extraordinary Gentlemen!

Rediff.com25 Jul 2025

With this the classy all-rounder has achieved a rare milestone that few legends of the game can boast of.

Nigeria joins India in race to host 2030 CWG!

Nigeria joins India in race to host 2030 CWG!

Rediff.com1 Sep 2025

India is not the lone bidder for the 2030 Commonwealth Games and will face competition from Nigeria to get the hosting rights of the multi-sporting event as the African nation has also submitted its formal bid before the August 31 deadline.

'Dead Or Alive, Not A Single Man Will Turn Back'

'Dead Or Alive, Not A Single Man Will Turn Back'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2025

10 Heroes of the 1965 War which ended on September 23 60 years ago.

Two Indian-origin players in Australia U-19 squad vs India

Two Indian-origin players in Australia U-19 squad vs India

Rediff.com8 Aug 2025

Aryan Sharma and Yash Deshmukh were named in Australia's 15-member squad for the upcoming home series against India Under-19 team next month.

Ton-up Healy powers Aus A to win over Ind A

Ton-up Healy powers Aus A to win over Ind A

Rediff.com17 Aug 2025

Australia A skipper Tahlia McGrath was the pick of the bowlers with 3/49 in eight overs.

Dad Poulter Out To Dash Son Luke's Open Dreams!

Dad Poulter Out To Dash Son Luke's Open Dreams!

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

Britain's Luke Poulter will have a very familiar rival when he attempts to qualify for the British Open for the first time next week -- his Ryder Cup-winning dad Ian.

How Simmo helped Hayden become a sweep shot master

How Simmo helped Hayden become a sweep shot master

Rediff.com16 Aug 2025

Taught me how to play sweep against spin: Matthew Hayden pays heartfelt tribute to Bob Simpson

Asia Jr Badminton: Young Tanvi leads India's charge

Asia Jr Badminton: Young Tanvi leads India's charge

Rediff.com23 Jul 2025

Tanvi Sharma, Vennala Kalagotla, Tanvi Reddy advance at Asia Junior Badminton Championships.

After 27 all out, West Indies call in the legends

After 27 all out, West Indies call in the legends

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

WI invites Lloyd, Richards, Lara to help shape future of Caribbean cricket

Major Milestones Beckon Gill, Siraj, Jadeja at Oval

Major Milestones Beckon Gill, Siraj, Jadeja at Oval

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

As England and India gear up for the final Test of the fiercely fought five-match series starting at The Oval on Thursday, a number of individuals on either side will be on the cusp of major individual milestones.

'Bumrah, Pant's fitness and form crucial in Australia': Ian Chappell

'Bumrah, Pant's fitness and form crucial in Australia': Ian Chappell

Rediff.com22 Sep 2024

Jasprit Bumrah and Rishabh Pant must remain injury-free and in top form if India are to achieve a historic hat-trick of series wins in Australia, said former captain Ian Chappell.

The Country To Execute Most Indians Is...

The Country To Execute Most Indians Is...

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

Kuwait has executed 25 Indian nationals in the past five years.

Can IPL cash save struggling English county clubs?

Can IPL cash save struggling English county clubs?

Rediff.com19 Jul 2025

The sale of equity in the eight franchises of The Hundred is expected to raise approximately 520 million pounds, a part of which would be shared with the county clubs.

'Pant has own computer, only he knows how it works!'

'Pant has own computer, only he knows how it works!'

Rediff.com22 Jun 2025

Pant plays the numbers game beautifully, has his own computer: Shastri

Can India Break Old Trafford Jinx?

Can India Break Old Trafford Jinx?

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

Can Shubman Gill and his men rewrite the script once more? The answer begins unrolling on July 23.

'Bumrah has to play if he's fit'

'Bumrah has to play if he's fit'

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

If series is on the line and Bumrah is fit, he has to play: Ian Bell

Anand back in action at World Rapid Team C'ships

Anand back in action at World Rapid Team C'ships

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

The likes of Arjun Erigaisi on the top board will be assisted by P Harikrishna on the second board.

'Ee Sala Cup Namdu'

'Ee Sala Cup Namdu'

Rediff.com4 Jun 2025

Leading the celebrations was cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar, who praised RCB's long-awaited victory with a touch of poetic symmetry.

Records Smashed! Inside India's Finest Away Test Win

Records Smashed! Inside India's Finest Away Test Win

Rediff.com7 Jul 2025

Take a look at the numbers and narratives that made Edgbaston Test one for the ages.

Freestyle Chess Grand Slam: Erigaisi loses to Nepomniachtchi

Freestyle Chess Grand Slam: Erigaisi loses to Nepomniachtchi

Rediff.com11 Apr 2025

World number four Arjun Erigaisi was outplayed by Ian Nepomniachtchi in the opening game of the 5-9 place tiebreaker at the ongoing Freestyle Chess Grand Slam.

M for Metreweli? Britain's MI6 gets first female boss

M for Metreweli? Britain's MI6 gets first female boss

Rediff.com16 Jun 2025

Metreweli, 47, has been promoted from current role as Director General, or 'Q', responsible for technology and innovation in MI6 and has previously held a director-level role at MI5 - the UK's domestic security service.

Aus podcasters receive legal letter from IPL, BCCI

Aus podcasters receive legal letter from IPL, BCCI

Rediff.com28 Apr 2025

'On Saturday evening Australian time we received a very polite legal letter about elements of our content from the cricket tournament we speak to you about pertaining specifically to this season. As a result we decided to take those videos down.'

'A glorious day for South Africa'

'A glorious day for South Africa'

Rediff.com14 Jun 2025

From 'hope to history': Cricketing world explodes with joy as SA finally win major ICC title

EPL PIX: Champions Liverpool sign off with draw

EPL PIX: Champions Liverpool sign off with draw

Rediff.com26 May 2025

Liverpool end victorious season with 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace

Can Gill Recreate Dada's Leeds 2002 Heroics?

Can Gill Recreate Dada's Leeds 2002 Heroics?

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

If history is anything to go by, Leeds always has room for a little magic.

Aussie stars may quit IPL as war tensions explode

Aussie stars may quit IPL as war tensions explode

Rediff.com9 May 2025

On Thursday, intensified shelling along the Line of Control and reports of drone and missile activity triggered anxiety across IPL camps.

From ton to duck, Vaibhav's harsh T20 reality check!

From ton to duck, Vaibhav's harsh T20 reality check!

Rediff.com2 May 2025

After heroic century, Vaibhav Suryavanshi gets IPL reality check with two-ball duck against Mumbai Indians.

Gukesh outwits Ian; Pragnanandhaa holds leader Giri

Gukesh outwits Ian; Pragnanandhaa holds leader Giri

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

Grandmaster R Pragnanandhaa held tournament leader and defending champion Anish Giri of Holland to a draw on the day.

Freestyle Chess: Arjun draws with Nakamura

Freestyle Chess: Arjun draws with Nakamura

Rediff.com10 Apr 2025

World No. 4 Arjun Erigaisi of India started off with a draw against Hikaru Nakamura of the United States in the first game of the quarterfinals of Freestyle chess tournament in Paris on Wednesday.

Watch Frederick Forsyth's Movies On OTT

Watch Frederick Forsyth's Movies On OTT

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

A must read for a generation that grew up on his novels.

Australia mourns death of Test opener Stackpole

Australia mourns death of Test opener Stackpole

Rediff.com23 Apr 2025

An aggressive shot-maker with a love for hooking fast bowlers, Stackpole topped the runs list during Australia's successful tour of India in 1969 - the nation's last series win in the subcontinent until 2004.