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Steve Smith becomes PSL's most expensive player ever!

Steve Smith becomes PSL's most expensive player ever!

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

Steve Smith becomes the most expensive player in Pakistan Super League history after being signed by Sialkot Stallions for PKR 14 crore.

Pak-backed drug cartel busted in Punjab; soldier, ex-cop among 6 held

Pak-backed drug cartel busted in Punjab; soldier, ex-cop among 6 held

Rediff.com1 hour ago

Punjab Police have dismantled a heroin trafficking network, arresting six individuals including an Army man and a dismissed police personnel. The operation uncovered links to Pakistan-based smugglers using drones to deliver heroin.

BCCI Leaves Ind-Pak T20 WC Match Decision to ICC: Shukla

BCCI Leaves Ind-Pak T20 WC Match Decision to ICC: Shukla

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla said India has left the decision on the uncertain T20 World Cup match against Pakistan to the ICC and will abide by its ruling.

T20 WC: Babar Azam Mocked by Ex-Teammates Before India Clash

T20 WC: Babar Azam Mocked by Ex-Teammates Before India Clash

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

With Sunday's big clash against arch-rivals India coming up, fans and critics alike are left wondering- can Babar deliver when it really matters?

'Tariq is hard to hit in bigger grounds and slower pitches'

'Tariq is hard to hit in bigger grounds and slower pitches'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2026

Tariq is different from other spinners but Abhishek can help tackle him: Harbhajan

T20 World Cup: When The Tiranga Inspires SKY's Team To Soar

T20 World Cup: When The Tiranga Inspires SKY's Team To Soar

Rediff.com1 days ago

The sight of the Tricolour fluttering in the stands sharpens the resolve of the players. It feels as though the flag has been stitched out of the hopes and heartbeat of Indian fans.

China mulls military base in Pakistan: Pentagon

China mulls military base in Pakistan: Pentagon

Rediff.com24 Dec 2025

In its annual report to Congress on Tuesday on 'Military and Security Developments Involving the People's Republic of China 2025', the US Department of War said the People's Liberation Army (PLA) is actively considering and planning for additional military facilities.

'There Is Pressure': Surya On Home World Cup Expectations

'There Is Pressure': Surya On Home World Cup Expectations

Rediff.com1 days ago

Suryakumar Yadav admits pressure of playing T20 World Cup 2026 at home but says India are staying present ahead of Super 8 clash vs South Africa.

Pakistan's Afridi doubtful for T20 World Cup?

Pakistan's Afridi doubtful for T20 World Cup?

Rediff.com30 Dec 2025

Pakistan pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi has been ruled out of remainder of Australia's Big Bash League due to a knee injury.

India boycott row: BCB chief in Lahore as ICC, PCB confer

India boycott row: BCB chief in Lahore as ICC, PCB confer

Rediff.com8 Feb 2026

Bangladesh Cricket Board president Amin ul Islam has arrived in Lahore ahead of a virtual meeting involving the PCB and ICC, amid efforts to resolve the standoff over Pakistan's proposed boycott of its T20 World Cup match against India.

Focus on Abhishek's batting as India take on Netherlands

Focus on Abhishek's batting as India take on Netherlands

Rediff.com5 days ago

India will be hoping that Abhishek Sharma returns to his destructive ways and the other batters up their game against spin when the side takes the field for its final T20 World Cup league fixture against the Netherlands.

PCB mulls over playing India at T20 WC after Sri Lanka request

PCB mulls over playing India at T20 WC after Sri Lanka request

Rediff.com7 Feb 2026

The Pakistan Cricket Board is expected to consult its government regarding Sri Lanka's request to reconsider the boycott of the T20 World Cup match against India, a decision that could impact the tournament's finances and image.

Nazrul's shocking U-Turn: Bangladesh players decided on India boycott

Nazrul's shocking U-Turn: Bangladesh players decided on India boycott

Rediff.com11 Feb 2026

Bangladesh's sports advisor, Asif Nazrul, claims the decision to refuse playing T20 World Cup matches in India was made by the Cricket Board and players to protect national dignity, despite earlier citing security concerns.

All-round show vs US can keep Netherlands in Super 8s race

All-round show vs US can keep Netherlands in Super 8s race

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

Netherlands will aim to combine strong batting and disciplined bowling to secure a win against the United States of America in a crucial Group A T20 World Cup match, essential for their Super Eights qualification hopes.

China claims it mediated India-Pakistan tensions in May

China claims it mediated India-Pakistan tensions in May

Rediff.com30 Dec 2025

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi stated that China mediated tensions between India and Pakistan, a claim disputed by India which maintains that the matter was resolved bilaterally.

Haq Is A Rage Among Pakistani Women

Haq Is A Rage Among Pakistani Women

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

'Haq has become very personal to so many people.'

Indian Strike Damaged Nur Khan Base, Admits Pakistan's Foreign Minister

Indian Strike Damaged Nur Khan Base, Admits Pakistan's Foreign Minister

Rediff.com29 Dec 2025

The Pakistani government has once again found itself embarrassed on the world stage, now acknowledging the impact of India's strategic and precision strikes on its military installation during the escalation in May, following Operation Sindoor, which came in retaliation for the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 civilians.

'Every part of my body prayed for dropped catch'

'Every part of my body prayed for dropped catch'

Rediff.com7 Feb 2026

Not just my lips every part of my body prayed for dropped catch: Faheem Ashraf

Is The UN Heading For Bankruptcy?

Is The UN Heading For Bankruptcy?

Rediff.com2 days ago

Every UN secretary-general has flagged the financial situation, but Antonio Guterres has issued the direst warning yet, calling it a 'race to bankruptcy and of imminent financial collapse, points out Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

India attends Trump's Board of Peace on Gaza meeting as observer

India attends Trump's Board of Peace on Gaza meeting as observer

Rediff.com2 days ago

India attended the inaugural meeting of US President Donald Trump's Board of Peace on Gaza as an observer country, represented by Charge d'affaires at the Indian Embassy in Washington DC, Namgya Khampa.

'Hindus Voted Overwhelmingly For BNP'

'Hindus Voted Overwhelmingly For BNP'

Rediff.com6 days ago

'Tarique Rahman's refrain during the electoral campaign was that the minorities are safe under BNP. He has to honour that promise.'

India, France seal Hammer missile deal, renew defence ties

India, France seal Hammer missile deal, renew defence ties

Rediff.com4 days ago

India and France have renewed their 10-year defence cooperation agreement and signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the joint manufacturing of Hammer missiles in India, marking a significant step in strengthening their strategic partnership.

ICC not to sanction Bangladesh for refusal to play T20 World Cup in India

ICC not to sanction Bangladesh for refusal to play T20 World Cup in India

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

The International Cricket Council on Monday said it would not be imposing any penalty on the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) for refusing to play its T20 World Cup matches in India.

'Stopped India -Pak nuclear war': Trump again

'Stopped India -Pak nuclear war': Trump again

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

Donald Trump is claiming he prevented a war between India and Pakistan, a statement that has been repeatedly made by the former US President despite denials from India.

T20 WC: Australia repose faith in young pacers

T20 WC: Australia repose faith in young pacers

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

Australia captain Mitch Marsh says the team is confident of their young bowlers performing at the T20 World Cup and that the team has taken lessons from their T20I series loss in Pakistan last month.

PCB talks with ICC may save India-Pak T20 World Cup clash

PCB talks with ICC may save India-Pak T20 World Cup clash

Rediff.com8 Feb 2026

Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Mohsin Naqvi on Sunday met his Bangladesh counterpart Aminul Islam and ICC deputy chair Imran Khwaja in Lahore, even as efforts to resolve the standoff over Pakistan's proposed boycott of the high stakes T20 World Cup match against India gather pace.

Rising Stars T20 Asia Cup: Radha stars as India A storm into final

Rising Stars T20 Asia Cup: Radha stars as India A storm into final

Rediff.com2 days ago

Radha Yadav's all-round performance propelled India A Women to a five-wicket victory over Sri Lanka A in the Women's Rising Stars T20 Asia Cup semifinal, securing their place in the final.

'We'll Cover For Him': Surya Backs Out-Of-Form Abhishek

'We'll Cover For Him': Surya Backs Out-Of-Form Abhishek

Rediff.com1 days ago

Suryakumar Yadav backs struggling Abhishek Sharma ahead of India's Super 8 clash vs South Africa in the T20 World Cup 2026.

Donald Trump rooting for US cricket team

Donald Trump rooting for US cricket team

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

US President Donald Trump wished Team USA luck as the ICC Men's T20 World Cup began in India and Sri Lanka, expressing confidence in the American side.

ICC to Reveal PCB Concessions Only Post T20 World Cup

ICC to Reveal PCB Concessions Only Post T20 World Cup

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

The ICC has promised concessions to the PCB for ending its boycott of the India match, but details will be revealed only after the T20 World Cup, sources said.

T20 World Cup: Namibia face stiff Netherlands test

T20 World Cup: Namibia face stiff Netherlands test

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

The Netherlands will face Namibia in a T20 World Cup Group A clash. The Netherlands are coming off a close loss to Pakistan, while Namibia begins their campaign. Both teams will be looking for a win to shape their World Cup trajectory.

T20 World Cup: Who India Will Face In Super 8s

T20 World Cup: Who India Will Face In Super 8s

Rediff.com4 days ago

Team India is set for the Super 8 stage of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, where they will face South Africa, Zimbabwe, and West Indies. Here's the schedule.

O'Romeo Gets A Good Start At Box Office, Tu Yaa Main Struggles

O'Romeo Gets A Good Start At Box Office, Tu Yaa Main Struggles

Rediff.com6 days ago

O'Romeo scored Rs 33 crore while Tu Yaa Main scored Rs 2.75 crore last weekend.

All Eyes On Sunday's Clash, Not Thursday's Game

All Eyes On Sunday's Clash, Not Thursday's Game

Rediff.com11 Feb 2026

In this rivalry, numbers fade and national pride takes centre stage.

'In Bangladesh, 2 Plus 2 Is Not Always 4'

'In Bangladesh, 2 Plus 2 Is Not Always 4'

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

'It is either 22 or 0.'

T20 World Cup: Out of hospital, Abhishek still in doubt for Namibia game

T20 World Cup: Out of hospital, Abhishek still in doubt for Namibia game

Rediff.com11 Feb 2026

Abhishek Sharma has been in hospital for the past two days.

India Makes Lots Of Films, But Lacks Screens

India Makes Lots Of Films, But Lacks Screens

Rediff.com2 days ago

The reason is because there aren't any screens for a large mass of Indians.

Nissanka Is The Latest T20 World Cup Centurion. Meet The Others...

Nissanka Is The Latest T20 World Cup Centurion. Meet The Others...

Rediff.com5 days ago

T20 World Cups have seen some explosive batting, with a few players etching their names in history by scoring centuries. Here's a look at T20 World Cup centurions over the years.

Notorious JeM commander among 3 Pak terrorists killed in Kishtwar

Notorious JeM commander among 3 Pak terrorists killed in Kishtwar

Rediff.com2 hours ago

Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district killed two Pakistani terrorists affiliated with Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) in an encounter. One of the deceased is believed to be a notorious JeM commander, Saifullah, who had been active in the region for five years.

Amit Shah in J&K: Security, Soldiers, Strategy

Amit Shah in J&K: Security, Soldiers, Strategy

Rediff.com7 Feb 2026

On February 6, 2026, during his visit to Jammu and Kashmir, Union Home Minister Amit Shah visited key border outposts along the India-Pakistan frontier, shared a Bada Khana meal with soldiers to boost morale, and held an important meeting with BJP leaders in Jammu.