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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 were never really close friends: Neeraj on Pakistan's Nadeem

We were never really close friends: Neeraj on Pakistan's Nadeem

Rediff.com15 May 2025

On the eve of the Diamond League in Doha, the two-time Olympic medallist and reigning world champion, sought to set the record straight when asked about his equation with Nadeem, who won the gold medal at the Paris Games last year.

'We will defend our people against terror': Jaishankar at SCO meet

'We will defend our people against terror': Jaishankar at SCO meet

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar addressed the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Council of Heads of Government meeting, advocating for a 'zero tolerance' approach to terrorism and emphasizing the need for the SCO to adapt to the changing global landscape.

Asia Cup final turns into India-Pak mockery

Asia Cup final turns into India-Pak mockery

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

The tournament had been fraught with tension from the very start, and the animosity carried into the final, which India won by five wickets on a rather long Sunday night.

Asia Cup: 'Match referee told captains not to shake hands'

Asia Cup: 'Match referee told captains not to shake hands'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2025

Pakistan team manager Naveed Akram Cheema lodged a "formal protest" against match referee Andy Pycroft alleging that he asked both captains not to shake hands during the toss.

Row erupts as Sena, Azmi protest India-Pak Asia Cup game

Row erupts as Sena, Azmi protest India-Pak Asia Cup game

Rediff.com11 Sep 2025

The women's wing of the Sena UBT will launch a Sindoor Raksha Abhiyan, a protest campaign where women will take to the streets to express their outrage.

What awaits at Eden? Ganguly drops a hint

What awaits at Eden? Ganguly drops a hint

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

The Indian team management has not asked for a rank turner for the opening Test of the two-match series against South Africa beginning at the Eden Gardens on Friday, Cricket Association of Bengal president Sourav Ganguly said on Monday.

Controversial tea celebration steals U17 India-Pak thriller

Controversial tea celebration steals U17 India-Pak thriller

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

In Colombo on Monday, the India-Pakistan rivalry spilled onto the football field as the SAFF U-17 Championship delivered a five-goal thriller.

Pakistan thrash Zimbabwe to clinch ODI series

Pakistan thrash Zimbabwe to clinch ODI series

Rediff.com28 Nov 2024

Kamran Ghulam's maiden One-Day International century for Pakistan powered them to a thumping 99-run win over Zimbabwe.

Sachin Emerges From Idol Neeraj Bhai's Shadow!

Sachin Emerges From Idol Neeraj Bhai's Shadow!

Rediff.com19 Sep 2025

From idolising Neeraj to upstaging him at Worlds, Sachin Yadav gains global recognition

'Munir Hid In Bunker During Sindoor'

'Munir Hid In Bunker During Sindoor'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2025

'If 138 soldiers have been given a gallantry award as 'shaheed' (by Pakistan) for Operation Sindoor, how many would have been the actual casualties. This decides who won.

Shivam Dube Was The Real Game Changer

Shivam Dube Was The Real Game Changer

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

'He has been working hard on his bowling. This was a perfect game for him.'

Pak Board Defends Filming Meeting With Pycroft

Pak Board Defends Filming Meeting With Pycroft

Rediff.com19 Sep 2025

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Friday defended its media manager filming a meeting between match referee Andy Pycroft and team officials ahead of their Asia Cup game against the UAE, maintaining that the action was within ICC protocols.

'Nation first': Sponsor quits India-Pak WCL clash

'Nation first': Sponsor quits India-Pak WCL clash

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

The two sides are set to face each other in the semi-finals of the ongoing World Championship of Legends (WCL), but deepening diplomatic strains and strong public sentiment in India have cast serious doubt on whether the match will actually take place.

BCCI to demand ACC chief Naqvi's ouster after trophy controversy

BCCI to demand ACC chief Naqvi's ouster after trophy controversy

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

Asian Cricket Council chairman Mohsin Naqvi, who is also the PCB chief, walked away with the Asia Cup trophy after India refused to take the silverware from his hands.

Twin India-Pak matches at 2025-26 FIH Pro League

Twin India-Pak matches at 2025-26 FIH Pro League

Rediff.com29 Aug 2025

Pakistan will join Argentina, Australia, Belgium, England, Germany, India, Netherlands, and Spain in the upcoming men's season of the FIH Hockey Pro League -- the seventh edition of the competition.

'Those who taunted me and my family are now applauding'

'Those who taunted me and my family are now applauding'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2025

"I didn't even know there was an Indian women's cricket team," said pacer Kranti Goud as she reminisced her journey from Madhya Pradesh's obscure Ghuwara village to the very top of the sport she picked up by chance.

Congress slams BCCI over Ind-Pak Asia Cup match

Congress slams BCCI over Ind-Pak Asia Cup match

Rediff.com25 Aug 2025

'Engaging with Pakistan at this stage sends out a message that undermines the sentiments of the people of India who stand firmly against any compromise on national security.'

'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.

When Gambhir Checked Out The Dubai Pitch

When Gambhir Checked Out The Dubai Pitch

Rediff.com15 Sep 2025

Matthew Sandery, head curator at the Dubai international stadium, was spotted near Gautam Gambhir and Sitanshu Kotak, but did not ask them to keep away. Incidentally, the BCCI, being the hosts, can even suggest the kind of wicket they would need for the match.

'Too Many Controversies Under Gambhir'

'Too Many Controversies Under Gambhir'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2025

'Many things that are happening are not good for Indian cricket.'

Namibia beat South Africa in huge T20 upset

Namibia beat South Africa in huge T20 upset

Rediff.com11 Oct 2025

Namibia pulled off a shock four-wicket win over South Africa in a one-off Twenty20 international on Saturday that marked the opening of the new cricket stadium in Windhoek.

Why practice, then back out?: Afridi rips into Indian players

Why practice, then back out?: Afridi rips into Indian players

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

Afridi's remarks came as organisers confirmed the Indian pullout followed public backlash after the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22- an episode that has now cast a shadow over the tournament.

From Kashmir to Cortina: Arif Khan chases Olympic dream

From Kashmir to Cortina: Arif Khan chases Olympic dream

Rediff.com6 Aug 2025

Out in the cold, lone Indian qualifier crowdfunds 2026 Olympic bid

SAFF U-17 C'ship: India drub Nepal to enter final

SAFF U-17 C'ship: India drub Nepal to enter final

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

Second-half surge against Nepal puts India in SAFF U17 final

Will Pakistan host Champions Trophy without India?

Will Pakistan host Champions Trophy without India?

Rediff.com14 Nov 2024

Pakistan on Thursday said that no back channel diplomacy was going on with India after the neighbouring country refused to send its cricket team for the Champions Trophy

'Heart racing, tension high': SKY on India vs Pak final

'Heart racing, tension high': SKY on India vs Pak final

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

Surya-led India continued their dominant run in T20I cricket, handing Pakistan their third loss in the head-to-head encounters between these two sides in the final of the Asia Cup at Dubai on Sunday. I

10 hosts, 144 matches! FIH Pro League begins on Dec 9

10 hosts, 144 matches! FIH Pro League begins on Dec 9

Rediff.com15 Sep 2025

The 2025-26 season of the FIH Hockey Pro League will get underway on December 9 in Argentina and Ireland, with a record 144 matches lined up across 10 host nations.

Dubai Police on high alert for India vs Pak match

Dubai Police on high alert for India vs Pak match

Rediff.com14 Sep 2025

The cricketing world turns its eyes to Dubai on Sunday as India and Pakistan clash in the Asia Cup, their first meeting since a tense geopolitical showdown earlier this year.

Pakistan cricketer slammed for wiping sweat with dollar note

Pakistan cricketer slammed for wiping sweat with dollar note

Rediff.com22 May 2024

Azam Khan has landed himself in controversy after he was seen wiping his eyebrows with an US dollar note on social media.

ICC pulls up PCB over Pycroft row!

ICC pulls up PCB over Pycroft row!

Rediff.com18 Sep 2025

mulling action for multiple violations and misconduct

Indo-Pak clash: SKY & Co. won't hold back on aggression

Indo-Pak clash: SKY & Co. won't hold back on aggression

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

India captain Suryakumar Yadav said his side will not hold back on aggression in the high-voltage Asia Cup clash against Pakistan on September 14.

After Pahalgam attack, Tiwary questions why India plays Pak

After Pahalgam attack, Tiwary questions why India plays Pak

Rediff.com22 Aug 2025

Manoj Tiwary shared his thoughts on whether the India-Pakistan clash should take place

ICC action on home soil has Pakistan fans buzzing

ICC action on home soil has Pakistan fans buzzing

Rediff.com17 Feb 2025

The national team, captained for the bulk of those years by Misbah Ul Haq, hosted its 'home' games in the United Arab Emirates and remained relatively successful until fixtures trickled back onto Pakistani soil in 2018.

'The way they put their body on the line, love it'

'The way they put their body on the line, love it'

Rediff.com6 Sep 2025

India skipper Suryakumar Yadav has lauded the energy and commitment of his teammates on the opening day of training ahead of the Asia Cup

Nadeem's gold: A fairy-tale story from Pakistan

Nadeem's gold: A fairy-tale story from Pakistan

Rediff.com10 Aug 2024

Arshad Nadeem's home village erupted into rapturous celebrations after he clinched Pakistan's first Olympic medal in athletics

It's unacceptable: Pakistan reacts to India's refusal to play

It's unacceptable: Pakistan reacts to India's refusal to play

Rediff.com10 Nov 2024

Pakistan's cricket community also reacted with anger to India's decision as former Test captain Rashid Latif insisted that the PCB has to make a strong statement.

India register another win in Sultan of Johor Cup

India register another win in Sultan of Johor Cup

Rediff.com12 Oct 2025

India will next play Pakistan on Tuesday.

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

'This is good publicity..' Tirkey on move to host Pak

'This is good publicity..' Tirkey on move to host Pak

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

Waiting for ministry confirmation, but good decision to give Pak the nod: Tirkey