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Gill On the Moment He Knew Cricket Was His Calling

Gill On the Moment He Knew Cricket Was His Calling

Rediff.com12 Sep 2025

'Honestly, I realised this is going to be my career when I was 11. Like, a moment happened. There was a camp going on of under-23 Indian fast bowlers, and I was only 11.'

The real heroes never.... Gill salutes armed forces

"The real heroes never...." Gill salutes armed forces

Rediff.com19 May 2025

Gill hails Indian Armed Forces for role in successful resumption of IPL 2025

'Leave him alone': Surya on Abhishek's fearless batting

'Leave him alone': Surya on Abhishek's fearless batting

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

With a five-match T20I series in October-November in Australia, five T20Is against South Africa at home in December and five T20Is against New Zealand at home in January 2026, Team India will now look to test itself, its combinations and youngsters against some of the world's best T20I teams ahead of the T20 WC 2026, which will start in early 2026.

SEE: Ashwin receives Padma Shri

SEE: Ashwin receives Padma Shri

Rediff.com28 Apr 2025

Ashwin retired from the game as the second highest wicket-taker for India in Tests with 537 scalps in 106 games, leaving him only behind Anil Kumble (619 wickets).

Finger injury rules Sandeep Sharma out of IPL 2025

Finger injury rules Sandeep Sharma out of IPL 2025

Rediff.com1 May 2025

Rajasthan Royals seamer Sandeep Sharma ruled out of IPL due to fracture in finger

'IPL needs a 12-16 week window to match the likes of NFL'

'IPL needs a 12-16 week window to match the likes of NFL'

Rediff.com8 Jun 2025

The Indian Premier League needs a 12-16 week operating window to match the brand value of top sporting leagues in the world including the NFL, NBA and the English Premier League, reckons Punjab Kings co-owner Mohit Burman.

Hesson takes charge of Pakistan's ODI, T20 teams

Hesson takes charge of Pakistan's ODI, T20 teams

Rediff.com13 May 2025

Former New Zealand coach Mike Hesson will take charge of Pakistan's limited-overs sides from May 26, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said on Tuesday.

'Hazlewood prioritising IPL raised eyebrows'

'Hazlewood prioritising IPL raised eyebrows'

Rediff.com15 Jun 2025

Taking aim at senior players like Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, captain Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon, among others, he said that if their aim was to prolong their send-offs till after the Ashes, it was a wrong mindset.

6 Teams, 48 Archers, APL Looks To Hit Bullseye!

6 Teams, 48 Archers, APL Looks To Hit Bullseye!

Rediff.com18 Sep 2025

Top archers to compete for six franchises; Jyoti, Deepika, Dhiraj top Indians in inaugural APL

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.

Hazlewood repays RCB's faith with solid display

Hazlewood repays RCB's faith with solid display

Rediff.com23 Mar 2025

Josh Hazlewood showed exactly why Royal Challengers Bengaluru splashed the cash for his services as the refreshed Australian seamer produced suffocating spells to help his team secure an opening victory in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

RCB get Hazlewood boost ahead of IPL play-offs

RCB get Hazlewood boost ahead of IPL play-offs

Rediff.com25 May 2025

The 34-year-old was training in Brisbane as a part of Australia's preparations for the World Test Championship final against South Africa next month and being monitored by Cricket Australia's medical team.

India captain reveals how Bumrah's workload will be managed

India captain reveals how Bumrah's workload will be managed

Rediff.com1 Oct 2025

Gill stated that the decision on Bumrah's involvement will depend on the number of overs he bowls in each Test match and how his body feels after the match.

Shreyas Iyer's Fierce Reminder Goes Viral

Shreyas Iyer's Fierce Reminder Goes Viral

Rediff.com17 May 2025

Punjab Kings skipper Shreyas Iyer has delivered a firm and timely reminder of the league's identity

Weather gods likely to decide MI, DC's fate

Weather gods likely to decide MI, DC's fate

Rediff.com20 May 2025

Mumbai Indians were the first team to leave the field while Delhi players stayed back doing light training but were eventually forced to call it off.

Can India find new sponsor ahead of Asia Cup?

Can India find new sponsor ahead of Asia Cup?

Rediff.com25 Aug 2025

'It is a process that takes a certain amount of time and needs to be done keeping legal modalities in mind.'

'Dream Big' Is Mantra Jemimah Lives By

'Dream Big' Is Mantra Jemimah Lives By

Rediff.com31 Oct 2025

Jemimah's success is carved not just from talent and hard work, but from dreams, faith, and an unshakable spirit.

'Bumrah holds key to India's fortunes in England'

'Bumrah holds key to India's fortunes in England'

Rediff.com20 Jun 2025

"He is going to be our strike bowler": Sachin Tendulkar on Jasprit Bumrah ahead of Leeds Test against England

'My intent was...' Ashwin clarifies CSK-Brevis remarks

'My intent was...' Ashwin clarifies CSK-Brevis remarks

Rediff.com17 Aug 2025

My intent in video was to talk about Brevis' batting, not about his IPL signing amount: Ashwin

Patidar, Jitesh, Krunal's Celebratory Dance

Patidar, Jitesh, Krunal's Celebratory Dance

Rediff.com4 Jun 2025

As the victorious RCB squad returned to their team hotel in Ahmedabad late Tuesday night, they were welcomed like true champions-with dhol beats, thunderous cheers, and an atmosphere electric with celebration.

AB de Villiers lights up WCL, sparks comeback chants

AB de Villiers lights up WCL, sparks comeback chants

Rediff.com25 Jul 2025

AB de Villiers isn't tempted to a return to international cricket or a high-profile tournament like the Indian Premier League (IPL) despite proving his insatiable appetite for piling up runs in the World Championship of Legends.

Slapgate: Sreesanth's Wife Threatens To Sue Lalit Modi!

Slapgate: Sreesanth's Wife Threatens To Sue Lalit Modi!

Rediff.com30 Aug 2025

Former cricketer S Sreesanth's wife Bhuvneshwari Sreesanth lashed out at ex-Indian Premier League (IPL) commissioner Lalit Modi and former Australian batter Michael Clarke for revealing the never-seen-before footage of the infamous 'Slapgate' scandal involving Harbhajan Singh and her husband.

No bilateral ties but India to meet Pakistan in ICC/ACC

No bilateral ties but India to meet Pakistan in ICC/ACC

Rediff.com12 Sep 2025

IPL chairman Arun Dhumal spoke on the BCCI finally having started the "ball rolling" as far as finding a new lead sponsor for Team India is concerned

Can move to Maharashtra boost Prithvi Shaw's career?

Can move to Maharashtra boost Prithvi Shaw's career?

Rediff.com7 Jul 2025

'At this stage of my career, I believe joining the Maharashtra team will help me grow further as a cricketer.'

PIX: Grandeur, Patriotic Fervour Mark IPL Closing Gala

PIX: Grandeur, Patriotic Fervour Mark IPL Closing Gala

Rediff.com3 Jun 2025

Images from the IPL 2025 closing ceremony ahead of the final between RCB and Punjab Kings in Ahmedabad on Tuesday.

BCCI staff to get reduced allowances

BCCI staff to get reduced allowances

Rediff.com15 Jun 2025

As the policy was going to be revised, the BCCI staff including the finance, operations and media department were not paid their daily allowances for the IPL and WPL but now that the policy has been formulated, their dues should be cleared soon.

Pant's words of solace for injured Mohsin

Pant's words of solace for injured Mohsin

Rediff.com23 Mar 2025

On Monday, LSG face Delhi Capitals in their season-opener in Visakhapatnam, the first of two DC's home matches to be played at the Dr YS Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Stadium this season.

Bairstow, Richard set to replace Jacks, Rickelton at MI

Bairstow, Richard set to replace Jacks, Rickelton at MI

Rediff.com16 May 2025

Rickelton, is set to miss the playoffs, with Cricket South Africa requesting members of their World Test Championship final squad to return home by May 27.

SMAT: Abhishek flattens Bengal; Sanju shines for Kerala

SMAT: Abhishek flattens Bengal; Sanju shines for Kerala

Rediff.com30 Nov 2025

A round-up of Sunday's action in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy group stage matches.

Kranti Goud, India's Latest Bowling Sensation

Kranti Goud, India's Latest Bowling Sensation

Rediff.com6 Oct 2025

On Sunday, Goud repaid the faith shown in her with a telling spell of 3 for 20, that included three maidens, to derail Pakistan's chase of 247.

ECB's controversial stand over IPL NOC

ECB's controversial stand over IPL NOC

Rediff.com7 Dec 2024

England players could boycott Hundred against ECB's stance on NOC policy

Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya handed hefty fine

Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya handed hefty fine

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya has been fined Rs 12 lakhs for his team maintaining a slow over rate during their thrilling nine-run victory over Punjab Kings in the Indian Premier League.

Women's World Cup: Pakistan not playing in India

Women's World Cup: Pakistan not playing in India

Rediff.com3 Jun 2025

Pakistan will play all their women's 50-over World Cup matches in Sri Lanka's capital Colombo when India hosts this year's tournament, the International Cricket Council (ICC) said on Monday.

Who's next? BCCI set for big announcement soon

Who's next? BCCI set for big announcement soon

Rediff.com6 Sep 2025

BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia addressed the uncertainty revolving around the future of the board's president after Roger Binny completed his tenure and announced that the Indian cricket board will reveal its next course of action in the next two days.

Rahane on RCB's breakthrough that halted KKR's charge

Rahane on RCB's breakthrough that halted KKR's charge

Rediff.com23 Mar 2025

Kolkata Knight Riders captain Ajinkya Rahane shed light on one moment in the first innings that completely changed the "momentum" against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the opening match of Indian Premier League 2025.

Strive to be the best-ever Punjab Kings side

"Strive to be the best-ever Punjab Kings side"

Rediff.com22 Mar 2025

Punjab Kings' head newly appointed head coach Ricky Ponting wants his team to be the best-ever Punjab Kings side.

Shami achieves unique feat in IPL

Shami achieves unique feat in IPL

Rediff.com25 Apr 2025

Shami has dismissed a batter four times off the first ball of an innings in the IPL, the most by a bowler

Sachin backs Harmanpreet's India to ignite new dreams

Sachin backs Harmanpreet's India to ignite new dreams

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

'Now, the sport has the opportunity to transcend barriers -- of gender, of perception, of accessibility.'

SEE: LSG owner Goenka visits Tirupati Tirumala temple

SEE: LSG owner Goenka visits Tirupati Tirumala temple

Rediff.com16 May 2025

The Tirumala temple, dedicated to Lord Venkateswara, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu, is among the most revered and visited pilgrimage sites in India, drawing millions of devotees every year.

2025's A to Z OF ENTERTAINMENT

2025's A to Z OF ENTERTAINMENT

Rediff.com26 Dec 2025

As the year draws to a close, Rediff's Senior Contributor Roshmila Bhattacharya takes a look at the hits and misses, the highs and lows, the newsmakers and the dealbreakers in alphabetical order.