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Rahul disappointed: 'We got starts, couldn't convert!'

Rahul disappointed: 'We got starts, couldn't convert!'

Rediff.com13 Jul 2025

Opener K L Rahul expressed disappointment as India failed to gain a lead against England on Day 3 of the third Test of the five-match series at 'Home of Cricket', Lord's, on Saturday.

Bumrah 'has to play' India's must-win Test

Bumrah 'has to play' India's must-win Test

Rediff.com18 Jul 2025

With two Tests left, India trailing the five-match series 1-2, and Bumrah available for only one of them, Panesar feels India needs to go all out in Manchester next week.

'India Should Reduce Tariffs For All Countries'

'India Should Reduce Tariffs For All Countries'

Rediff.com11 Aug 2025

'That way you're not hostage just to US sort of exports to India.'

Stokes credits England's bowlers for Leeds victory

Stokes credits England's bowlers for Leeds victory

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

This chase marked the sixth time under the Ben Stokes-Brendon McCullum leadership that England had hauled in targets of 250 or more in the fourth innings.

'People can take women's cricket seriously now'

'People can take women's cricket seriously now'

Rediff.com23 Jul 2025

Harmanpreet led from the front with her seventh women's ODI century as India defeated England by 13 runs in a high-scoring decider in Chester-le-Street, Durham on Tuesday to clinch the three-match series 2-1, following their 3-2 triumph in the WT20Is earlier.

'Umpires need to come down strongly on players'

'Umpires need to come down strongly on players'

Rediff.com13 Jul 2025

Former captain Nasser Hussain criticised the slow over rate in the third Test between India and England at Lord's.

Will BCCI let Binny remain president until 75?

Will BCCI let Binny remain president until 75?

Rediff.com19 Jul 2025

The incumbent BCCI president Roger Binny turned 70 on Saturday but there is no immediate clarity on whether he would be continuing till the AGM in September or demit office with immediate effect with vice-president Rajeev Shukla taking charge as the interim head.

Why Calcutta Remains A City Of Bhoy

Why Calcutta Remains A City Of Bhoy

Rediff.com8 Aug 2025

A year after the RG Kar rape-murder Swarupa Dutt/Rediff look at the city where it happened, Kolkata -- its study in dichotomy, at once the self-proclaimed cultural capital of India as also a petri dish for a peculiar rage that breeds crimes against women.

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.'

When Zohran Mamdani opens mouth, Pak PR...: Cong leader

When Zohran Mamdani opens mouth, Pak PR...: Cong leader

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

Mamdani, the son of filmmaker Mira Nair and Mahmood Mamdani, a Ugandan author of Indian ancestry, was declared victorious in the Democratic mayoral primary Tuesday night.

'It's a huge honour. I still can't quite believe it'

'It's a huge honour. I still can't quite believe it'

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

Anderson said India have put together a "strong squad" for the series in England following retirements of batting greats Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma.

Can England's bowlers stop Shubman Gill at Lord's?

Can England's bowlers stop Shubman Gill at Lord's?

Rediff.com7 Jul 2025

Former England opener Mark Butcher feels the Indian Test captain has taken ownership of Virat Kohli's No 4 spot quite comfortably despite the 'enormous scrutiny'.

'Felt more special': Swiatek reflects on Wimbledon glory

'Felt more special': Swiatek reflects on Wimbledon glory

Rediff.com13 Jul 2025

Iga Swiatek bulldozed her way to a maiden Wimbledon title on Saturday to take her Grand Slam tally to six

Not just cricket: KL Rahul trained like a F1 driver

Not just cricket: KL Rahul trained like a F1 driver

Rediff.com13 Jul 2025

Rahul has arguably looked the most assured batter of the series so far. His ability to leave the ball well and play late has helped him excel in English conditions.

Australia, Windies Square Off With Eyes On Future

Australia, Windies Square Off With Eyes On Future

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

Change will be a key theme for both the West Indies and Australia in their upcoming three-Test series in the Caribbean with the visitors set to field a remodelled batting line-up and the hosts being led out for the first time by Roston Chase.

Hazlewood's return ignites RCB's IPL title dream

Hazlewood's return ignites RCB's IPL title dream

Rediff.com30 May 2025

'Josh is such a key figure for us -- not just with his bowling, because we know it's world-class and what he does time and again -- but also as part of the bowling unit, that sort of calm head out there for everybody else to lean on.'

Archer set to return as England seek lively pitch at Lord's

Archer set to return as England seek lively pitch at Lord's

Rediff.com7 Jul 2025

England have requested a pitch with 'plenty of life in it' as they look to unleash returning pacers Jofra Archer and Gus Atkinson in the third Test against India at Lord's.

'I don't want to lose out on money': Bumrah refrains from controversy

'I don't want to lose out on money': Bumrah refrains from controversy

Rediff.com12 Jul 2025

Bumrah, when quizzed about the repeated ball change, maintained a neutral tone on the matter.

PIX: Cole-Blooded! Palmer Freezes Out PSG at CWC

PIX: Cole-Blooded! Palmer Freezes Out PSG at CWC

Rediff.com14 Jul 2025

In front of a tournament-high crowd of 81,188 at MetLife Stadium that included US President Donald Trump, Chelsea triumphed to bag the biggest club title.

Why Pant doesn't follow the rules... coach reveals all

Why Pant doesn't follow the rules... coach reveals all

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

Praising the Indian batters, Kotak highlighted that apart from X-factor players like Rishabh Pant, they have batted responsibly yet managed to score four runs per over.

Review: Can't Root For This Maalik

Review: Can't Root For This Maalik

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

Maalik is just unpleasant, not even slightly engaging, observes Deepa Gahlot.

How Cummins, Morkel tips got Nitish ready for England

How Cummins, Morkel tips got Nitish ready for England

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

Nitish Kumar Reddy made a promise to himself post the Australia tour that he would improve his bowling.

No Anderson at Leeds: Gill & Co. can breathe easy

No Anderson at Leeds: Gill & Co. can breathe easy

Rediff.com18 Jun 2025

To say the least, a relatively inexperienced batting line up led by Shubman Gill would be relieved to see the name of James Anderson

Stokes on Bumrah: 'Can't Replicate That in Nets'

Stokes on Bumrah: 'Can't Replicate That in Nets'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2025

Indian skipper Shubman Gill confirmed that world's best fast bowler will be back during the third Test starting July 10 and Stokes wasn't amused that he would be asked about the fast bowling talisman for zillionth time.

Has Karun Nair played his last Test for India?

Has Karun Nair played his last Test for India?

Rediff.com14 Jul 2025

It took eight years for Karun Nair to don India jersey again but 25 days into his second coming in Test cricket, the Karnataka batter could well have played his last international game

Spotlight on high-flying Pragg, Gukesh in Zagreb

Spotlight on high-flying Pragg, Gukesh in Zagreb

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

The difference in rating does not count much but going by form and records, India's numero uno player R Praggnanandhaa will start as one of the favourites in the third edition of Grand Chess Tour rapid and blitz tournament in Zagreb, Croatia, starting on Wednesday.

Time For India's Defence Reality Check

Time For India's Defence Reality Check

Rediff.com25 Jul 2025

When the technology gap between China and India will remain large, cost-effective hardware of the kind that proved their worth in Operation Sindoor should be our priority, points out R Jagannathan.

Maa Review: Kajol Makes It Worthwhile

Maa Review: Kajol Makes It Worthwhile

Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

What keeps the momentum going is Kajol's fully committed performance that elevates this generic material to a surprising degree of watchability, feels Mayur Sanap.

National Herald case: Singhvi argues no gains in Young Indian, slams ED

National Herald case: Singhvi argues no gains in Young Indian, slams ED

Rediff.com4 Jul 2025

Senior advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi, representing Sonia Gandhi, argued that the Enforcement Directorate's National Herald case is 'truly a strange' one, citing the absence of property or its use in the alleged money laundering.

Murray reveals why he'll skip Wimbledon this year

Murray reveals why he'll skip Wimbledon this year

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

Murray, who won two of his three major titles at Wimbledon and ended Britain's 77-year wait for a men's singles champion at the grass-court Grand Slam in 2013, said he rarely attends tennis matches as a fan.

Pant no threat to this England bowler

Pant no threat to this England bowler

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

'It's exciting to be part of the game when he's at the crease'

Op Sindoor: Moeen was worried for his parents stuck in PoK

Op Sindoor: Moeen was worried for his parents stuck in PoK

Rediff.com19 May 2025

'It was mad, obviously there were those attacks in Kashmir before everything really kicked off. Then within no time things just rapidly escalated and all of a sudden we're in the middle.'

'Close up shop and head back home': Trump's warning to Musk

'Close up shop and head back home': Trump's warning to Musk

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

Trump's latest statement comes after Elon Musk strongly criticised the US President's "big, beautiful bill" and stressed that it is time for a new political party that cares about the people.

England ready to unleash Archer at Lord's

England ready to unleash Archer at Lord's

Rediff.com9 Jul 2025

England captain Ben Stokes said fast bowler Jofra Archer is 100 percent ready to play his first Test since February 2021.

Record-breaking Sinner pummels Martinez to reach last 16

Record-breaking Sinner pummels Martinez to reach last 16

Rediff.com5 Jul 2025

The 23-year-old has dropped 17 games in his three matches at an average of less than two per set, in an ominous warning to his rivals for the title.

Wimbledon braces for hottest start in history

Wimbledon braces for hottest start in history

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

Wimbledon sprang into life on Monday as the world's oldest tennis tournament opened its gates to thousands of spectators who had queued up for hours in the gentle morning sunshine.

The Truth Behind The ISRO Spy Scandal

The Truth Behind The ISRO Spy Scandal

Rediff.com18 Jul 2025

It remains a mystery that when its scientists were accused of selling technologies which did not exist in ISRO, ISRO's leadership did not say to the public that they were searching in a dark room for a black cat which was not there, points out Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Dhankhar Failed To Understand Modi

Dhankhar Failed To Understand Modi

Rediff.com24 Jul 2025

By getting Jagdeep Dhankhar to resign at short notice, Narendra Modi has sent a message to his own ideological clan that he brooks no one trying to get too big for their boots, observes Modi biographer Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay.

Rahul in awe of Pant: 'I dream of playing shots like him'

Rahul in awe of Pant: 'I dream of playing shots like him'

Rediff.com13 Jul 2025

India's experienced opener KL Rahul expressed admiration for vice-captain Rishabh Pant and his dream to replicate the dynamic southpaw's play style following their record-breaking exploits on Day 3 of the third Test against England at Lord's.

Safety, mission integrity top priority, says ISRO amid Axiom-4 delay

Safety, mission integrity top priority, says ISRO amid Axiom-4 delay

Rediff.com13 Jun 2025

Meanwhile, Musk said some parts of the ISS were "simply getting too old and obviously that risk grows over time."