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'That was captain Gill standing up for his team'

'That was captain Gill standing up for his team'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2025

Shubman Gill's aggressive behaviour during the Lord's Test came as a surprise to many, including former Australia captain Ricky Ponting.

Root surpasses Dravid, Smith with 37th Test century!

Root surpasses Dravid, Smith with 37th Test century!

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

Joe Root scored his 37th Test hundred on Friday to go past the tally of former India skipper Rahul Dravid and contemporary Steve Smith.

'He has to count himself fortunate to have played 56 games'

'He has to count himself fortunate to have played 56 games'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2025

Vaughan slams Crawley for failing to pounce on opportunities

Sindoor: Pakistan Air Force Was No Match For IAF

Sindoor: Pakistan Air Force Was No Match For IAF

Rediff.com29 Aug 2025

'Operation Sindoor had three objectives.' 'One, destroy the Lashkar-e-Taiba headquarters at Muridke and the Jaish-e-Mohammed headquarters at Bahawalpur.' 'Second, deter and defend any counterstrike by Pakistan.' 'And third, if they persist, demonstrably deliver counterforce punishment.' 'All of the three boxes, the IAF checked,' points out Shekhar Gupta.

Jadeja shatters multiple records with gritty knock!

Jadeja shatters multiple records with gritty knock!

Rediff.com14 Jul 2025

Steely Jadeja completes 7,000 international runs, joins Ganguly, Dhoni, Pant.

Ben Stokes scripts Lord's miracle after injury

Ben Stokes scripts Lord's miracle after injury

Rediff.com14 Jul 2025

Stokes, 34, underwent a successful operation on as torn hamstring in December followed by a rigorous physical fitness programme during which he lost 10 kilograms in weight.

It Starts With A Casual Bet And Then...

It Starts With A Casual Bet And Then...

Rediff.com4 Jul 2025

In 2025 alone, at least 50 suicides linked to online gambling losses have been reported across India. According to FIRs, the victims were addicted to betting, largely driven by cricket, rummy and poker.

Root gets reprieve, Gavaskar slams umpiring

Root gets reprieve, Gavaskar slams umpiring

Rediff.com14 Jul 2025

Joe Root was on 36 and digging in when Mohammed Siraj angled one in that rapped him square on the pads. The Indians went up in unison. But umpire Paul Reiffel stood his ground.

Crafty Sundar Finds A Place Among Spin Legends!

Crafty Sundar Finds A Place Among Spin Legends!

Rediff.com14 Jul 2025

He returned with figures of 4-22 in 12.1 overs to join an elite list comprising legends Vinoo Mankad, Bishan Singh Bedi, Bhagwat Chandrasekhar and Srinivas Venkataraghavan, who have taken four wickets or more at the iconic venue.

Oval Fracas: 'Gambhir had all the right of losing it'

Oval Fracas: 'Gambhir had all the right of losing it'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

Former wicketkeeper Parthiv Patel on Wednesday said India head coach Gautam Gambhir "had all the right of just losing it" following a fiery confrontation with Lee Fortis, Surrey's head of ground staff at The Oval.

PIX: Thousands bid farewell to Pope Francis

PIX: Thousands bid farewell to Pope Francis

Rediff.com26 Apr 2025

World leaders and tens of thousands of faithful gathered at St Peter's Square in the Vatican City on Saturday to honor Pope Francis in a poignant farewell.

Fines not right punishment for slow over-rate in Tests

Fines not right punishment for slow over-rate in Tests

Rediff.com12 Jul 2025

'I don't' think fines work. I think these lads (cricketers) are quite rich. I don't think the cash is going to affect them.'

Why Test cricket needs two-tier system

Why Test cricket needs two-tier system

Rediff.com4 Jul 2025

'The ICC needs to spread the wealth more evenly across the board and if we want two tiers to be competitive and we want teams in the second tier to have the chance to go into the first tier, well, they can't do that without no cash.'

Root's solution for frequent ball change...

Root's solution for frequent ball change...

Rediff.com12 Jul 2025

The over rate has been a big talking point in the series and the frequent for ball change is making matters worse. Bumrah said the hot weather should be taken into account before taking action on slow over rate.

India won without Bumrah? Sachin has his say

India won without Bumrah? Sachin has his say

Rediff.com6 Aug 2025

'The quality of Bumrah is exceptional. What he has been able to do is just unbelievable so far'

How Charani, Goud Made Instant Impact At Highest Level

How Charani, Goud Made Instant Impact At Highest Level

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

Young Indian bowlers Charani and Goud have transitioned into international cricket seamlessly: Rana

'Gill makes it look so easy on big stage'

'Gill makes it look so easy on big stage'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

Hero of India's two global triumphs, 44-year-old Yuvraj had guided young Gill and India's T20 opener Abhishek Sharma during the Covid-19 lockdown when they even stayed at his Chandigarh bungalow.

Rahul's English Summer of Maturity and Mastery

Rahul's English Summer of Maturity and Mastery

Rediff.com9 Aug 2025

With over 500 runs, six crucial catches, the most by an Indian on the tour, Rahul led by example and lived up to his wiseman tag.

Chopra begins DL campaign in Doha with aim to regain javelin title

Chopra begins DL campaign in Doha with aim to regain javelin title

Rediff.com15 May 2025

National record-holders Gulveer Singh and Parul Chaudhary are also competing in the men's 5000m and women's 3000m steeplechase events respectively, making this the country maximum representation ever in a DL event.

Young Indian Stumper-Batter Set For County Stint

Young Indian Stumper-Batter Set For County Stint

Rediff.com20 Jun 2025

Indian wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan has signed a short-team deal, subject to international clearance, with Nottinghamshire to play two county matches, the club said on Friday.

F1 PIX: Norris sizzles in the rain to win Miami sprint

F1 PIX: Norris sizzles in the rain to win Miami sprint

Rediff.com4 May 2025

Lando Norris lucked in to win a rain-hit and crash-strewn Miami Grand Prix sprint race in a McLaren one-two on Saturday.

Each Of These Pictures Tell A Story

Each Of These Pictures Tell A Story

Rediff.com17 Jul 2025

Glimpses from around the world that will make you smile and cry.

'Versatile' Karun Absorbs Pressure and Stamps His Class

'Versatile' Karun Absorbs Pressure and Stamps His Class

Rediff.com1 Aug 2025

'Look, when someone comes back into the Test side like he does after a lengthy absence, the pressure is always there, and I think he has handled that very well.'

Is China Killing India's Farming?

Is China Killing India's Farming?

Rediff.com25 Aug 2025

'China reduced its exports of urea to India gradually.' 'In 2020-2021 we imported 28 lakh tonnes of urea which reduced to 16 lakh tonnes in 2022-2023 and that has now reduced to 1 lakh tonnes in 2024-2025.'

Vatican releases Pope Francis's images, announces funeral

Vatican releases Pope Francis's images, announces funeral

Rediff.com22 Apr 2025

The Pope's funeral is scheduled for Saturday at 10 a.m. in St. Peter's Square, to be led by Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, dean of the College of Cardinals.

Liverpool Icons Fowler, Kewell Apply For India Job!

Liverpool Icons Fowler, Kewell Apply For India Job!

Rediff.com22 Jul 2025

The technical committee of the AIFF, headed by former captain IM Vijayan, will meet on Wednesday to shortlist the candidates for the appointment of the head coach of the senior men's national team after the federation received 170 applications for the vacant post.

Robert Prevost becomes first American Pope, takes name Leo XIV

Robert Prevost becomes first American Pope, takes name Leo XIV

Rediff.com9 May 2025

The voice of the six bells of St Peter's Basilca announced that the Church has its new Pope.

Japan Open: Satwik-Chirag, Lakshya storm into Japan Open R2, Sindhu bows out

Japan Open: Satwik-Chirag, Lakshya storm into Japan Open R2, Sindhu bows out

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

In men's doubles, Satwik and Chirag, currently ranked 15th in the world, defeated the Korean duo of Kang Min Hyuk and Kim Dong Ju 21-18, 21-10 in just 42 minutes.

'New Delhi Can Hobnob With Moscow And Beijing, But...'

'New Delhi Can Hobnob With Moscow And Beijing, But...'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2025

'...it should not delude itself into thinking that India's security or its great-power ambitions will be advanced by those partnerships.'
'Instead, what India should focus on is on riding out the next three-and-a-half years of Trump's presidency with minimal damage to itself.'

'Jadeja's job was to win the match, not take singles': Chappell

'Jadeja's job was to win the match, not take singles': Chappell

Rediff.com19 Jul 2025

Greg Chappell said that the Indian management should have sent a clear message to Ravindra Jadeja to hit boundaries and go for the win instead of looking to play out time, during the third Test against England at Lord's.

South Africa begin World Cup prep under new captain

South Africa begin World Cup prep under new captain

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

Top-order batter Rassie van der Dussen will lead South Africa during next month's Twenty20 tri-series with New Zealand and hosts Zimbabwe, with four uncapped players in the squad, Cricket South Africa said on Thursday.

Khawaja Boycotts Radio Station In Quiet Stand for Sacked Journo

Khawaja Boycotts Radio Station In Quiet Stand for Sacked Journo

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

Sources close to the development indicated that Khawaja's decision stems from SEN's controversial dismissal of Lalor earlier this year, a move that has continued to raise eyebrows within the cricketing community.

Shubman Gill's bat is doing the talking now!

Shubman Gill's bat is doing the talking now!

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

So far in the four matches of the ongoing five-match series against the Three Lions, India Test captain Shubman Gill has managed to score 722 runs in the eight innings at an average of 90.25.

Happy to silence the keyboard warriors: Archer

Happy to silence the keyboard warriors: Archer

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

England pacer Jofra Archer is glad to have silenced the 'keyboard warriors' who went after him during his long rehabilitation from multiple injury setbacks.

Zimbabwe's Williams bags century but South Africa lead

Zimbabwe's Williams bags century but South Africa lead

Rediff.com29 Jun 2025

A South African side missing several regulars will resume on 49 for one on the third morning after Zimbabwe made 251 in reply to the tourists' first-innings score of 418 for nine declared.

On a flat track, England's top three panicked?

On a flat track, England's top three panicked?

Rediff.com4 Jul 2025

Former cricketers Nasser Hussain and Michael Atherton lampooned England's top order for their early collapse

From 211/5 to 587! India script Test history

From 211/5 to 587! India script Test history

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

After a poor show by the lower-order batters in the first Leeds Test, Team India scripted a memorable comeback at Birmingham - one for the history books

Pope defends batting on Day 1: 'Not abandoning Bazball'

Pope defends batting on Day 1: 'Not abandoning Bazball'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

'It felt like you had to force the ball through, which in England were are not used to -- you usually get rewards for your cuts and clips.'

'Gill doesn't look confused as a captain'

'Gill doesn't look confused as a captain'

Rediff.com24 Jul 2025

Shubman Gill had fired a verbal salvo at Zak Crawley during the Lord's Test after he and his opening partner Ben Duckett arrived 90 seconds late to the crease.

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.