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Asia Cup: Meet The Record Breakers!

Asia Cup: Meet The Record Breakers!

Rediff.com2 Sep 2025

Who has scored the most runs in Asia Cup? Who has taken the most wickets?

'We want to win the World Cup for Mithali, Jhulan'

'We want to win the World Cup for Mithali, Jhulan'

Rediff.com6 Oct 2025

'When I first entered the team, Mithali di (Mithali Raj) and Jhulan di (Jhulan Goswami) were our seniors, and to now see the transition with Harman di and Smriti leading together is really special. They've created an environment where everyone wants to give their all for the team.'

India, Sri Lanka sign major defence pact

India, Sri Lanka sign major defence pact

Rediff.com5 Apr 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a tri-services ceremonial welcome in Colombo, Sri Lanka, marking the first time such an honor has been bestowed upon a foreign leader. The welcome took place at the historic Independence Square, the venue for national day celebrations. Modi's visit comes as Sri Lanka shows signs of recovery from a recent economic crisis, with India playing a significant role in providing assistance. During the visit, both leaders are expected to discuss a range of issues, including defense cooperation, energy, and digital initiatives.

India women suffer heavy defeat in warm-up game

India women suffer heavy defeat in warm-up game

Rediff.com26 Sep 2025

Skipper Nat Sciver-Brunt led from the front with a sparkling hundred as England beat India by 153 runs in their warm-up game ahead of the ICC Women's World Cup, in Bengaluru, on Thursday.

Can India's women end 12 World Cup drought at home?

Can India's women end 12 World Cup drought at home?

Rediff.com15 Sep 2025

India, who have never won the ODI World Cup in any of its previous 12 editions, will co-host the eight-team tournament with Sri Lanka with all eyes on Harmanpreet Kaur and Co. to end the long wait for a title.

Former Sri Lanka first class player banned for 5 years for fixing

Former Sri Lanka first class player banned for 5 years for fixing

Rediff.com15 Aug 2025

Former Sri Lankan domestic cricketer Saliya Saman has been banned from all cricket for five years for match fixing during the 2021 Abu Dhabi T10 Cricket League.

Big Upset! Nepal thrash West Indies to seal T20I series

Big Upset! Nepal thrash West Indies to seal T20I series

Rediff.com30 Sep 2025

This is Nepal's first-ever series victory against a Test playing nation.

Ex-Sri Lankan president Ranil Wickremesinghe arrested

Ex-Sri Lankan president Ranil Wickremesinghe arrested

Rediff.com22 Aug 2025

Wickremesinghe, 76, was arrested at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) headquarters, where he was summoned to record a statement in connection with an investigation into the alleged misuse of government funds, police said.

Superfans And Cricketers' Secret Passions

Superfans And Cricketers' Secret Passions

Rediff.com28 Sep 2025

Every summer, Sudhir Gautam makes a pilgrimage to Sachin Tendulkar's Mumbai home, carrying a box of Muzaffarpur litchis from his home town in Bihar, a gesture sweeter than the fruit itself.

SAFF C'ship: Indian colts pump 8 past Sri Lanka

SAFF C'ship: Indian colts pump 8 past Sri Lanka

Rediff.com10 May 2025

India thrash Sri Lanka 8-0 in SAFF U19 C'ship opener

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

Aussie Women Rocked By Injury Blow Ahead Of World Cup!

Aussie Women Rocked By Injury Blow Ahead Of World Cup!

Rediff.com23 Sep 2025

Australia's Grace Harris ruled out of World Cup with calf strain, Heather Graham named replacement

Out-of-the-box captaincy: Gavaskar hails SKY's move

Out-of-the-box captaincy: Gavaskar hails SKY's move

Rediff.com20 Sep 2025

Suryakumar reshuffled the batting order to give the lower-order more game time, even pushing himself down to No. 11.

'We'll be ready for India's spin pitches': Bavuma eyes revenge

'We'll be ready for India's spin pitches': Bavuma eyes revenge

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

India have relied on their spin strength on rank turners to gain points in WTC cycles in the past but Gill has said he wants his side to play on tracks that offer equally to batters and bowlers.

Harleen, Harmanpreet guide India to easy win over Kiwis

Harleen, Harmanpreet guide India to easy win over Kiwis

Rediff.com28 Sep 2025

Half-centuries from Harleen Deol and skipper Harmanpreet Kaur helped India secure a four-wicket win via the DLS Method in their second ICC Women's World Cup warm-up match in Bengaluru on Saturday.

Can Bangladesh finally win their maiden Asia Cup?

Can Bangladesh finally win their maiden Asia Cup?

Rediff.com10 Sep 2025

Bangladesh will see this as an opportunity to start on a strong note and settle into the tournament.

Women's WC: South Africa banking on top-order to fire vs England

Women's WC: South Africa banking on top-order to fire vs England

Rediff.com2 Oct 2025

South Africa will be eager to turn consistent recent form into a title-winning run when they open their women's ODI World Cup campaign against traditional powerhouses England in Guwahati on Friday.

PIX: Shreya Ghosal leads moving Zubeen tribute at WC launch

PIX: Shreya Ghosal leads moving Zubeen tribute at WC launch

Rediff.com30 Sep 2025

The emotional high point of the glittering ceremony came when Shreya concluded her performance with Zubeen's iconic song 'Mayabini Ratir Bukut'.

India vs Pakistan: A rivalry bereft of fire and fury!

India vs Pakistan: A rivalry bereft of fire and fury!

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

Pakistan have managed three wins in 16 matches in T20Is but they have never beaten India in the ODIs in 11 attempts.

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.'

Abhishek, Varun, Pandya continue to top T20 rankings

Abhishek, Varun, Pandya continue to top T20 rankings

Rediff.com24 Sep 2025

The Indian trio of all-rounder Hardik Pandya, mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy and aggressive opener Abhishek Sharma retained their respective top positions in the ICC T20 rankings.

Asia Cup Final: What Changes Will India Make?

Asia Cup Final: What Changes Will India Make?

Rediff.com27 Sep 2025

This is the first-ever India vs Pakistan final across 17 editions of the Men's Asia Cup since the tournament's inception in 1984.

'India should let domestic process play out in Nepal'

'India should let domestic process play out in Nepal'

Rediff.com10 Sep 2025

Former Indian ambassadors urge New Delhi to closely monitor the unfolding political crisis in Nepal, citing regional instability and potential implications for India's interests.

How Guwahati Welcomed the Women's World Cup Trophy

How Guwahati Welcomed the Women's World Cup Trophy

Rediff.com10 Sep 2025

Guwahati's cricketing spirit took center stage as it played host to the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 Trophy Tour

Farhan breaks silence on gun celebration: 'Don't care...'

Farhan breaks silence on gun celebration: 'Don't care...'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

Farhan made it clear that he wasn't concerned about public opinion, insisting the celebration was simply a spur-of-the-moment decision.

Wangchuk being probed for Pak links: Ladakh police chief

Wangchuk being probed for Pak links: Ladakh police chief

Rediff.com27 Sep 2025

Ladakh Director General of Police S D Singh Jamwal on Saturday said Sonam Wangchuk is being probed for allegedly having links with Pakistan on the back of last month's arrest of a Pakistani Intelligence Operative who sent videos of his protests across the border.

Mithun Manhas Elected BCCI's New President

Mithun Manhas Elected BCCI's New President

Rediff.com28 Sep 2025

The 45-year-old former Delhi captain, who becomes the BCCI's 37th president, succeeds Roger Binny, who resigned last month after turning 70.

Teenager Makes SA Women's World Cup Squad!

Teenager Makes SA Women's World Cup Squad!

Rediff.com3 Sep 2025

Seventeen-year-old wicketkeeper-batter Karabo Meso on Wednesday earned her maiden call-up to South Africa's 15-member squad for the women's ODI World Cup starting later this month in India and Sri Lanka.

India set to rest Bumrah vs Oman ahead of Super Fours

India set to rest Bumrah vs Oman ahead of Super Fours

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

The Indian team management is unlikely to tinker with its playing XI for the inconsequential final group league Asia Cup game against Oman except for resting pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah in Dubai on Friday.

'I don't see Pakistan as much of a threat'

'I don't see Pakistan as much of a threat'

Rediff.com21 Sep 2025

'How many runs India will win or how many wickets it will win is the question.'

Harman and Co upbeat as they chase elusive WC title

Harman and Co upbeat as they chase elusive WC title

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

'We are going to play in front of a huge crowd in India, and it's going to be a memorable campaign and we are ready for it.'

India's experiment backfires but captain Surya untroubled

India's experiment backfires but captain Surya untroubled

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

'Looking at their bowling line-up, they had a left-arm spinner and a leg spinner. I think Dube was perfect for that occasion in that 7-15 overs range.'

India's concerns force cancellation of Pak-Lanka naval drill in Trincomalee

India's concerns force cancellation of Pak-Lanka naval drill in Trincomalee

Rediff.com18 Apr 2025

India's concerns over a planned naval exercise between Pakistan and Sri Lanka in the strategically important waters of Trincomalee led to the shelving of the drills weeks ago. The exercise was planned as part of regular engagements between the two navies, but India expressed its apprehensions to the Sri Lankan government. Trincomalee, situated on Sri Lanka's northeastern coast, is considered a significant hub in the Indian Ocean region, particularly for India's maritime security interests. The Pakistani Navy's close cooperation with China's PLA Navy has raised concerns in New Delhi about any Pakistani warship presence in Trincomalee. This incident follows previous diplomatic rows between India and Sri Lanka over the docking of Chinese vessels at Sri Lankan ports. India has been actively supporting Sri Lanka's development of Trincomalee's energy infrastructure and has recently signed a defense pact with the country to boost military cooperation.

'No pressure, just joy': Harmanpreet's World Cup mantra

'No pressure, just joy': Harmanpreet's World Cup mantra

Rediff.com26 Sep 2025

India skipper Harmanpreet Kaur knows that fans have placed heaps of expectations on her side ahead of the upcoming ICC Women's ODI World Cup at home, and she wants to enjoy the moment without succumbing to the pressure to land a maiden title.

Rohit Sharma Deserved To Be Treated Better!

Rohit Sharma Deserved To Be Treated Better!

Rediff.com6 Oct 2025

'Should a player with such deep understanding of the ODI format be removed from captaincy when neither age nor performance has dimmed his brilliance?', asks veteran cricket correspondent K R Nayar.

Why Modi's visit to Sri Lanka is important

Why Modi's visit to Sri Lanka is important

Rediff.com4 Apr 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Sri Lanka, where he will hold talks with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and strengthen ties through agreements on defence, energy security, and digitalisation. This visit aims to further bolster the already strong relationship between the two nations and is expected to include several outcomes, including a defence cooperation agreement, debt restructuring, and a currency swap. This visit comes at a time when Sri Lanka is recovering from an economic crisis, where India played a significant role in providing financial assistance.

Afghanistan's collapse costs them against Bangladesh

Afghanistan's collapse costs them against Bangladesh

Rediff.com17 Sep 2025

An excellent exhibition of spin and some fantastic death overs bowling by Taskin Ahmed and Mustafizur Rahman took Bangladesh to a nail-biting eight run win over Afghanistan in their Asia Cup clash at Abu Dhabi on Tuesday.

'Not ideal but...': Rashid slams Asia Cup scheduling

'Not ideal but...': Rashid slams Asia Cup scheduling

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

Afghanistan skipper Rashid Khan on Tuesday didn't mince words while criticising the "not so ideal" scheduling

Ex-India bowling coach Arun to train Sri Lanka's cricketers

Ex-India bowling coach Arun to train Sri Lanka's cricketers

Rediff.com30 May 2025

Former India bowling coach Bharat Arun will conduct a specialised 14-day training program for Sri Lankan cricketers across men's and women's junior and senior teams as well as coaches from June 2.

Record Alert: Abhishek Becomes First Player To...

Record Alert: Abhishek Becomes First Player To...

Rediff.com26 Sep 2025

Abhishek notched his third successive fifty in the tournament with a fluent knock which came at a staggering strike rate of 196.77, containing eight fours and two sixes.