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PIX: After 19 years, Devine bows out with a heavy heart

PIX: After 19 years, Devine bows out with a heavy heart

Rediff.com26 Oct 2025

Disappointing, wanted to go out on a high: Emotional Devine bids farewell to game

'I fell at people's feet for one opportunity to play'

'I fell at people's feet for one opportunity to play'

Rediff.com23 Oct 2025

Tilak Varma shared his remarkable journey from a modest upbringing to shining on the international stage, driven by a childhood dream to win a World Cup for India.

Women's WC: South Africa steamroll Sri Lanka in rain-hit clash

Women's WC: South Africa steamroll Sri Lanka in rain-hit clash

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

Wolvaardt, Tazmin fire South Africa to 10-wicket win over Sri Lanka in truncated game

Women's WC: Rain denies Pak chance of win over England

Women's WC: Rain denies Pak chance of win over England

Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

England, Pakistan split points after rain washes out another Women's World Cup match.

'Pressure on India..' NZ skipper ahead of crunch WC game

'Pressure on India..' NZ skipper ahead of crunch WC game

Rediff.com22 Oct 2025

No illusions that India are favourites but we will look to control what we can: Sophie Devine

'Not confident, but...' Finch predicts Aussie triumph

'Not confident, but...' Finch predicts Aussie triumph

Rediff.com5 Oct 2025

Aaron Finch delivered a verdict in favour of his side as they prepare to take on a Rohit Sharma-Virat Kohli-powered India during a three-match ODI series at home

Women's WC: Australia seal semifinal spot with dominant win

Women's WC: Australia seal semifinal spot with dominant win

Rediff.com16 Oct 2025

Captain Alyssa Healy struck a magnificent unbeaten 113 to lead Australia to a crushing 10-wicket win over Bangladesh, virtually sealing his side's semifinal spot in the Women's World Cup, in Visakhapatnam, on Thursday.

'Get out and watch them': Haddin urges Aussie fans

'Get out and watch them': Haddin urges Aussie fans

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

Former Australian captain Brad Haddin encouraged the Aussie public to go out and watch Indian icons Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in action

Eng cricketer Knight finds redemption in 'rubbish year'

Eng cricketer Knight finds redemption in 'rubbish year'

Rediff.com20 Oct 2025

'I'm really pleased. Like I've had pretty rubbish year, not going to lie before this World Cup.'

Didn't allow Lankan spinners to settle: Sciver-Brunt

Didn't allow Lankan spinners to settle: Sciver-Brunt

Rediff.com11 Oct 2025

England skipper Nat Sciver-Brunt attributed her century and big victory against Sri Lanka in the Women's World Cup match on Saturday to not allowing the rival spinners to settle down on a pitch that was slow and offering quite a bit of turn.

PIX: Jemimah slays Australia as India enter World Cup final

PIX: Jemimah slays Australia as India enter World Cup final

Rediff.com30 Oct 2025

Jemimah Rodrigues played the innings of her life, slamming a century for the ages as India pulled off a record chase to storm into the Women's World Cup final after a five-wicket victory over defending champions Australia in Navi Mumbai on Thursday.

Nepal Make History With Shock Win Over West Indies

Nepal Make History With Shock Win Over West Indies

Rediff.com28 Sep 2025

Nepal made history on Saturday, shocking the West Indies by 19 runs in the first T20 International of the three-match series between the countries in Sharjah. It is their first-ever victory over a Full Member across formats.

How Healy made up for being poor behind stumps

How Healy made up for being poor behind stumps

Rediff.com16 Oct 2025

Australia captain Alyssa Healy admitted that she was poor with her glovework but more than made up with her batting masterclass as she orchestrated a 10-wicket crushing win over Bangladesh in their women's World Cup match, in Visakhapatnam, on Thursday.

'Anything can happen in Women's World Cup'

'Anything can happen in Women's World Cup'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2025

Buoyed by her team's first win in the ongoing Women's World Cup in Guwahati on Friday, New Zealand captain Sophie Devine expressed hopes of a turnaround for the White Ferns in the tournament and cited South Africa's stunning victory over India.

Kohli's love-affair with Australia set to deepen on ODI return

Kohli's love-affair with Australia set to deepen on ODI return

Rediff.com13 Oct 2025

'Australia is his favourite hunting ground, and now he is making his comeback after the IPL. I am really looking forward to seeing him bat in those three ODIs, and hopefully, out of those three, he gets at least two centuries for India.'

No takers for Ashwin at ILT20 Season 4 auction

No takers for Ashwin at ILT20 Season 4 auction

Rediff.com1 Oct 2025

India's decorated off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin failed to fetch any buyers for himself and went unsold in the ILT20 Season 4 auction on Wednesday.

Women's World Cup: New Zealand crush Bangladesh

Women's World Cup: New Zealand crush Bangladesh

Rediff.com11 Oct 2025

Brooke Halliday and skipper Sophie Devine scored fighting fifties before the bowlers fired in unison to guide New Zealand to a comfortable 100-run win over Bangladesh in a Women's World Cup match, in Guwahati, on Friday.

Women's WC: Sciver-Brunt, Ecclestone combine to demolish Sri Lanka

Women's WC: Sciver-Brunt, Ecclestone combine to demolish Sri Lanka

Rediff.com11 Oct 2025

Sciver-Brunt's record ton, Ecclestone's magical spell power England to 89-run win over Sri Lanka

Women's World Cup: Mooney masterclass sinks Pakistan

Women's World Cup: Mooney masterclass sinks Pakistan

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

Star batter Beth Mooney struck a magnificent hundred and led a remarkable Australian fightback along with tailender Alana King to set up a crushing 107-run win over Pakistan in their ICC World Cup match, in Colombo, on Wednesday.

Women's WC: Aus start favourties but Healy wary of hosts threat

Women's WC: Aus start favourties but Healy wary of hosts threat

Rediff.com11 Oct 2025

India have figured out a style of play in ODIs, and will be real threat: Australia skipper Healy

'You definitely left a mark on me before retirement'

'You definitely left a mark on me before retirement'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2025

Rishabh Pant posted a heartfelt message for Chris Woakes, who had left him with a severe injury during the fifth Test in Manchester early this year.

Aus prey on India's weakness as Healy exacts revenge

Aus prey on India's weakness as Healy exacts revenge

Rediff.com13 Oct 2025

Alyssa Healy and other Aussie batters took the attack to India's pacers -- Kranti Gaud and Amanjot Kaur -- exposing the imprudence of their five-bowler strategy.

Crisis man, Head Coach Gambhir turns 44!

Crisis man, Head Coach Gambhir turns 44!

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

In 242 international appearances, Gambhir scored 10,324 runs at an average of 38.95, with 20 centuries and 63 fifties in 283 innings. He is amongst 14 Indians to have 10,000 international runs.

Healy up for India challenge after Pakistan rout

Healy up for India challenge after Pakistan rout

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

Ahead of India game, Alyssa Healy derives confidence from Australia's incredible depth

Women's WC: Brits, Mlaba fashion SA's big win over NZ

Women's WC: Brits, Mlaba fashion SA's big win over NZ

Rediff.com6 Oct 2025

Brits ton, Mlaba's four-for power South Africa to commanding win over New Zealand

India Sweat In The Nets; Pakistan Continue To Protest

India Sweat In The Nets; Pakistan Continue To Protest

Rediff.com17 Sep 2025

Almost all the Indian batters ended their batting sessions with lofted shots. Every few minutes, screams of 'Watch out!' filled the air -- not from the players, but from scribes trying to protect their laptops, cameras, and skulls.

Rohit Sharma, Simply The Best In ODIs!

Rohit Sharma, Simply The Best In ODIs!

Rediff.com7 Oct 2025

Rajaneesh Gupta lists the amazing numbers that make Rohit Sharma one of the finest ODI batters of his time.

Siraj nominated for ICC Player of the Month award

Siraj nominated for ICC Player of the Month award

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

Mohammed Siraj's burst on the final day of the Test series against England helped India win in dramatic fashion to level the five-match series at 2-2.

16-YO Abhishek faced 150 kmph balls- Father shares story

16-YO Abhishek faced 150 kmph balls- Father shares story

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

The 61-year-old former first-class cricketer on Tuesday said his son's journey to become the No. 1 T20I batter began when a young Abhishek would insist on batting with his father's kit, trouble his mother, and rope in his two sisters for late-night practice sessions.

Asia Cup: Sanju, Rinku Left Out In The Cold!

Asia Cup: Sanju, Rinku Left Out In The Cold!

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

When the Indian team entered the ICC Cricket Academy Arena for their evening net session ahead of the Asia Cup, Samson was the first to start his solo keeping drills with fielding coach T Dilip, even as others were just about lumbering up.

Inspired by Sachin, fearless Sharafu is UAE's shining hope

Inspired by Sachin, fearless Sharafu is UAE's shining hope

Rediff.com15 Sep 2025

'Everyone wants to be the best in the country. I would like to be someone the team can depend on to win games. That is what I want to be known for.'

Cabinet clears Ahmedabad as 'ideal host' for 2030 CWG

Cabinet clears Ahmedabad as 'ideal host' for 2030 CWG

Rediff.com27 Aug 2025

"Commonwealth Games in India would leave lasting impact by boosting tourism, and creating jobs, the Government said in a statement.

You can't use 'Captain Cool' anymore- Here's why...

You can't use 'Captain Cool' anymore- Here's why...

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

MS Dhoni seeks trademark for sobriquet 'Captain Cool'

Big-Match Ben Set for Old Trafford Explosion?

Big-Match Ben Set for Old Trafford Explosion?

Rediff.com23 Jul 2025

With England heading to Manchester's Old Trafford Stadium with a 2-1 lead, the hosts will be hoping that 'Big Match Stokes'-who has been exceptional and all guns blazing with the ball-shows up with the bat as well.

Rashid Khan Reveals Reason Behind IPL Flop Show!

Rashid Khan Reveals Reason Behind IPL Flop Show!

Rediff.com9 Aug 2025

Rashid Khan opens up on rehab mistakes, how a break helped him rediscover his best following back surgery.

Dhoni Inducted Into ICC Hall Of Fame

Dhoni Inducted Into ICC Hall Of Fame

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

"With 17,266 international runs, 829 dismissals and 538 matches across formats for India, Dhoni's numbers reflect not just excellence but extraordinary consistency, fitness and longevity," it said.

SEE: 'Thala' Dhoni rings in his birthday with friends

SEE: 'Thala' Dhoni rings in his birthday with friends

Rediff.com7 Jul 2025

Here's wishing the OG 'Captain Fantastic' a very Happy Birthday.

Shastri's Fab 5: Icons Who Redefined Indian Cricket

Shastri's Fab 5: Icons Who Redefined Indian Cricket

Rediff.com23 Jul 2025

On the podcast, Shastri named Gavaskar, Kapil Dev, Sachin Tendulkar, MS Dhoni, and Virat Kohli in his top five.

Expected stubbornness but Jay Shah is honest: Ganguly

Expected stubbornness but Jay Shah is honest: Ganguly

Rediff.com24 Jun 2025

'See, he had the power, the support, so you expected certain kind of toughness, stubbornness from him but he would do things for Indian cricket.'

'To have him back with us is great for the team'

'To have him back with us is great for the team'

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

England captain Ben Stokes went on to call Jofra Archer an 'incredibly gifted cricketer', irrespective of the colour of the ball in his hand.