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Surrey sell stake: Why they chose Mumbai Indians...

Surrey sell stake: Why they chose Mumbai Indians...

Rediff.com11 Feb 2025

Surrey confirm deal with Reliance, keep majority stake in Oval Invincibles

Virat Kohli Bids Farewell to Test Cricket

Virat Kohli Bids Farewell to Test Cricket

Rediff.com12 May 2025

Virat Kohli has announced his retirement from Test cricket, bringing an end to a remarkable chapter in his illustrious career.

Brotherly Battles In Cricket...

Brotherly Battles In Cricket...

Rediff.com11 Apr 2025

The Pandya brothers have come a long way. There was a time when they survived on just Maggi noodles for three years while chasing their dream of becoming top cricketers. Today, Hardik's net worth exceeds 100 crores while Krunal's is estimated to be around 80 crores.

Will cricket FINALLY return to Pakistan?

Will cricket FINALLY return to Pakistan?

Rediff.com13 Feb 2025

"The ICC (International Cricket Council) Champions Trophy 2025 is a culmination of those efforts," PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi told Reuters.

Titans In Turmoil: Major Concerns Ahead Of Playoffs

Titans In Turmoil: Major Concerns Ahead Of Playoffs

Rediff.com26 May 2025

Was it complacency or a case of easing off after securing qualification?

A proposal to have India's IPL stars in The Hundred!

A proposal to have India's IPL stars in The Hundred!

Rediff.com23 Apr 2025

ECB should offer BCCI minority ownership in Hundred to attract Indian players: Lancashire CEO

Women's WC: 'India should go in with extra bowler vs Aus'

Women's WC: 'India should go in with extra bowler vs Aus'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2025

I'd like India to have extra bowling depth against Australia: Ian bishop

ICC set to relaunch defunct T20 tournament

ICC set to relaunch defunct T20 tournament

Rediff.com20 Jul 2025

'And there are very clear indicators of what fans want. There is enough data to suggest what direction the game is going in.'

Boult's last-over sixes stun Unicorns in MLC thriller

Boult's last-over sixes stun Unicorns in MLC thriller

Rediff.com10 Jul 2025

Trent Boult's critical cameo with the bat at Grand Prairie Stadium that ultimately got MI New York over the line

Big blow for India as opener Pratika ruled out of WC

Big blow for India as opener Pratika ruled out of WC

Rediff.com27 Oct 2025

Rawal's right foot got stuck into the turf on the final ball of the 21st over as she ran in from deep midwicket to stop the ball, and collapsed immediately grimacing in pain.

Women's WC: India suffer injury blow in rain-marred Bangla game

Women's WC: India suffer injury blow in rain-marred Bangla game

Rediff.com26 Oct 2025

Rain forces abandonment of India's match against Bangladesh; Rawal injury scare for hosts

SRK-owned Knight Riders invest in USA T20 League

SRK-owned Knight Riders invest in USA T20 League

Rediff.com1 Dec 2020

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan's Knight Riders Group, on Tuesday, announced their foray into the untapped US cricket market investing in development of Major League Cricket with a multi-million dollar T20 tournament.

South African wicket-keeper Klaasen quits Test cricket

South African wicket-keeper Klaasen quits Test cricket

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

Cricket South Africa's Director of Cricket Enoch Nkwe confirmed Klaasen was still part of their white ball plans.

'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.'

'We Know The Power Of Cricket'

'We Know The Power Of Cricket'

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

'Cricket as a pathway in the US was not something people thought about 10 years ago, even like five years ago.' 'But now that there is a pathway you can see.'

'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.

'Don't think India vs Pakistan is a contest anymore'

'Don't think India vs Pakistan is a contest anymore'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2025

Former BCCI president and batting great Sourav Ganguly on Monday side-stepped the debate surrounding Indian players' refusal to shake hands with their Pakistani counterparts after their Asia Cup clash in Dubai but said terrorism must end "all around the world, not just India and Pakistan."

PIX: A Glimpse At Women's ODI World Cup Venues!

PIX: A Glimpse At Women's ODI World Cup Venues!

Rediff.com12 Sep 2025

From Mumbai to Colombo: Venues to host ICC Women's World Cup 2025

'All athletes deserve our admiration and respect'

'All athletes deserve our admiration and respect'

Rediff.com29 Aug 2025

Sachin Tendulkar marvelled at India's rise in newer disciplines, while Abhinav Bindra paid tribute to all those who "silently carry the athletes forward" as the two icons offered their views on India's sporting growth on National Sports Day.

Torrent Group acquires majority stake in Gujarat Titans

Torrent Group acquires majority stake in Gujarat Titans

Rediff.com12 Feb 2025

Healthcare and energy conglomerate Torrent Group has acquired majority stake in IPL franchise Gujarat Titans.

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

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.'

Farokh Engineer Honoured With Stand At Old Trafford!

Farokh Engineer Honoured With Stand At Old Trafford!

Rediff.com23 Jul 2025

Former India wicketkeeper Farokh Engineer and legendary West Indies captain Clive Lloyd were on Wednesday honoured by the Lancashire County Cricket Club with stands named after them at the Old Trafford Stadium in Manchester, on the opening day of the fourth Test between India and England.

Abhishek Bachchan joins European T20 League as co-owner

Abhishek Bachchan joins European T20 League as co-owner

Rediff.com6 Jan 2025

With cricket being included in the 2028 Olympics, its popularity will further surge. I'm humbled and excited about this unique collaboration between the cricket boards of Ireland, Scotland, and the Netherlands.

IPL 2025: Cricket carnival returns as KKR face RCB in opener

IPL 2025: Cricket carnival returns as KKR face RCB in opener

Rediff.com21 Mar 2025

New rules, new captains, but same excitement as two months of cricket extravaganza kicks off in Kolkata.

'World Cup in India will be brutal for bowlers'

'World Cup in India will be brutal for bowlers'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2025

The fourth edition of the SA20 will be played from December 26, 2025 to January 25, 2026, and the ICC's marquee event in all likelihood will be held between February and March.

Cricket gets a shot in the arm with USA hosting T20 WC

Cricket gets a shot in the arm with USA hosting T20 WC

Rediff.com31 May 2024

'The awareness that we're bringing in more elite cricket to the USA is something that's been a strategic priority for us.'

Surya's sweep-shot obsession down to Maidaan cricket

Surya's sweep-shot obsession down to Maidaan cricket

Rediff.com21 Apr 2025

While Suryakumar went about his business with his unique style, Rohit put his raw power on exhibition and effortlessly muscled the ball past the boundary ropes.

'No reason why there shouldn't be SA20 women's league'

'No reason why there shouldn't be SA20 women's league'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2025

South African legend AB de Villiers has mooted the idea of a women's SA20 league, as the success of the men's version across the three editions has given them a "model and recipe" to follow.

'Bumrah is one of a kind, should be well looked after'

'Bumrah is one of a kind, should be well looked after'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2025

As Jasprit Bumrah prepares for his return to the shortest format in national colours in the upcoming Asia Cup 2025, scheduled from September 9 to 28 in the UAE, former Sri Lanka all-rounder Farveez Maharoof shared his thoughts on the pacer's recurring fitness issues and how the team management could effectively manage his workload.

RCB rest faith in rejigged squad for success in IPL 2025

RCB rest faith in rejigged squad for success in IPL 2025

Rediff.com4 Feb 2025

'The more number of times you reach the playoffs, the probability of winning the championship is quite near.'

Major changes unlikely in Pakistan despite T20 WC flop

Major changes unlikely in Pakistan despite T20 WC flop

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

Naqvi previously mentioned that a "major surgery" was required in the team after Pakistan's defeat to India

Rayudu's U-Turn: What led to his exit from MLC?

Rayudu's U-Turn: What led to his exit from MLC?

Rediff.com8 Jul 2023

Rayudu pulls out of MLC due to personal reasons

What Was The Need To Play Pakistan?

What Was The Need To Play Pakistan?

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

Operation Sindoor has not yet been formally called off. What was the crying need to send a team when it was known that there could be a match with Pakistan? asks Vice Admiral Biswajit Dasgupta (retd).

Will cricket capture the hearts of American audiences?

Will cricket capture the hearts of American audiences?

Rediff.com27 May 2024

The T20 showpiece is also seen as a major stepping stone to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, where cricket will make a comeback after 128 years when the big event kicks off on June 1.

MI see this CSK mystery spinner as a massive challenge

MI see this CSK mystery spinner as a massive challenge

Rediff.com19 Apr 2025

'You've got to be quite smart against him. If he gets on a roll, he's pretty tough to stop. As we've seen, he has bowled extremely well'

Coding to Pro Cricket: Netravalkar's unique journey

Coding to Pro Cricket: Netravalkar's unique journey

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

An alumni of the prestigious Cornell University and a senior techie (coder) at Oracle, Netravalkar juggled academics and cricket with aplomb.

Back in form! Rinku makes strong Asia Cup case

Back in form! Rinku makes strong Asia Cup case

Rediff.com22 Aug 2025

Rinku smashed a blazing maiden T20 hundred to single-handedly power his side past Gaur Gorakhpur Lions' 168-run target at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow.

'Whatever he signals, I carry it out without thinking'

'Whatever he signals, I carry it out without thinking'

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

That is the level of trust we have in each other.'

IPL team owners buy all six franchises in S Africa T20 league

IPL team owners buy all six franchises in S Africa T20 league

Rediff.com20 Jul 2022

The owners of IPL heavyweight Chennai Super Kings purchased the Johannesburg franchise while JSW Sports, which owns Delhi Capitals, bagged Pretoria.