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'Bulldozer Justice Continues Despite SC Verdict'

'Bulldozer Justice Continues Despite SC Verdict'

Rediff.com2 Dec 2025

'Even as the Supreme Court's anti-punitive demolition judgment nears its first anniversary, no formal contempt proceedings have been initiated either by the Supreme Court or any high court against officers or demolition squads who have acted in violation of it.'

Why Pratika Rawal's medal sparked a mystery online

Why Pratika Rawal's medal sparked a mystery online

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

Pratika Rawal has now received her Women's World Cup 2025 winner's medal, thanks to a personal intervention by ICC president Jay Shah, who stepped in to right the wrong.

Green headlines IPL 2026 auction list; Maxwell misses out

Green headlines IPL 2026 auction list; Maxwell misses out

Rediff.com2 Dec 2025

Cameron Green's versatility -- the ability to bat anywhere in the order, bowl seam and contribute with superb fielding -- makes him one of the most sought-after names in this year's IPL auction.

Why Gill wants to play Guwahati Test despite injury

Why Gill wants to play Guwahati Test despite injury

Rediff.com19 Nov 2025

Shubman Gill might just want to be fit enough to bat, as even a half-fit skipper is seen as more effective than Sai Sudharsan, Abhimanyu Easwaran or Sarfaraz Khan.

WPL auction: Hefty deals expected for Deepti, Gaud, Charani

WPL auction: Hefty deals expected for Deepti, Gaud, Charani

Rediff.com25 Nov 2025

Leading international cricketers, including Laura Wolvaardt and India's World Cup hero Deepti Sharma, will go under the hammer at the Women's Premier League auction in Delhi on Thursday, with bidding wars also expected for homegrown Kranti Gaud and Shree Charani.

Bazball under microscope as England face pink ball demons

Bazball under microscope as England face pink ball demons

Rediff.com3 Dec 2025

Bazball is in the firing line, with former players and pundits decrying the high-risk game on Australia's spicy pitches.

WI all-rounder Rutherford moves to MI from Titans

WI all-rounder Rutherford moves to MI from Titans

Rediff.com13 Nov 2025

Gujarat Titans traded West Indies all-rounder Sherfane Rutherford to Mumbai Indians for Rs 2.6 crore ahead of IPL 2026.

LSG Trades Shardul Thakur To Mumbai Indians

LSG Trades Shardul Thakur To Mumbai Indians

Rediff.com13 Nov 2025

Shardul Thakur was traded to the Mumbai Indians from the Lucknow Super Giants for IPL 2026 for Rs 2 crore.

CL PIX: PSG frustrated again; Juventus survive scare

CL PIX: PSG frustrated again; Juventus survive scare

Rediff.com11 Dec 2025

Paris St Germain played out their first goalless draw of the season at Athletic Bilbao on Wednesday but stayed in the driving seat for direct qualification for the Champions League last-16 after a string of fine saves by home goalkeeper Unai Simon denied the defending champions.

Hockey India gives junior coach clean chit after inquiry

Hockey India gives junior coach clean chit after inquiry

Rediff.com23 Nov 2025

Hockey India on Sunday said its internal inquiry into allegations of sexual misconduct against a coach of the junior women's team found no evidence.

Konstas dropped as Australia reshuffle Ashes top order

Konstas dropped as Australia reshuffle Ashes top order

Rediff.com5 Nov 2025

Konstas, 20, misses out after a poor tour with the bat in the West Indies, while Weatherald has been included after topping the Sheffield Shield runs list

Gladiator Is Excited About The Ashes!

Gladiator Is Excited About The Ashes!

Rediff.com20 Nov 2025

Expect nothing less than hostility, fire and close contests as Ben Stokes' England come armed with their Bazball philosophy to try and get the better of a depleted Australia.

Fiery Perth Deck Promises Explosive Start to the Ashes

Fiery Perth Deck Promises Explosive Start to the Ashes

Rediff.com20 Nov 2025

The Perth Stadium curator has promised the wicket will be green, fast and bouncy but Stokes offered no thoughts on whether England would attack with four quicks or pick the specialist spinner, Shoaib Bashir, in their 11.

Gill, Gambhir, Bumrah arrive in Kolkata ahead of SA Tests

Gill, Gambhir, Bumrah arrive in Kolkata ahead of SA Tests

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

India captain Shubman Gill, head coach Gautam Gambhir along with Jasprit Bumrah, Washington Sundar and Axar Patel arrived in Kolkata late on Sunday ahead of the upcoming two-Test series against South Africa.

Cash Windfall Awaits Harmanpreet & Co If They Beat SA!

Cash Windfall Awaits Harmanpreet & Co If They Beat SA!

Rediff.com1 Nov 2025

Potential windfall for women's squad: BCCI might match prize money of T20 WC winning men's team

'He's going to be one of the standout all-rounders'

'He's going to be one of the standout all-rounders'

Rediff.com2 Dec 2025

Jansen has turned it around with bat, and now he''s a premium all-rounder: Jacques Kallis

Will Weatherald open with Khawaja in Ashes opener?

Will Weatherald open with Khawaja in Ashes opener?

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

Australia's Jake Weatherald says he is excited about the possibility of opening the batting with Usman Khawaja in the first Ashes Test against England later this month.

No leadership change at CSK for IPL 2026!

No leadership change at CSK for IPL 2026!

Rediff.com15 Nov 2025

Ruturaj Gaikwad set to lead Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2026

Tim Southee takes over as KKR bowling boss

Tim Southee takes over as KKR bowling boss

Rediff.com14 Nov 2025

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Friday announced the appointment of New Zealand cricket legend Tim Southee as the team's bowling coach for the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL).

McCullum: Ashes Win in Australia Will Define England

McCullum: Ashes Win in Australia Will Define England

Rediff.com20 Nov 2025

'It is the biggest stage and it is the brightest lights. It is a series that could define teams, the people and players within it.'

'Is Sarfaraz Khan not selected because of his surname'

'Is Sarfaraz Khan not selected because of his surname'

Rediff.com22 Oct 2025

After taking a dig at former India skipper Rohit Sharma on his fitness, Congress leader Shama Mohamed, on Wednesday, again sparked controversy, drawing a religious angle to cricketer Sarfaraz Khan's omission from the India and India A squads announced recently by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).

De Kock impact as big as Rohit-Kohli, says Prince

De Kock impact as big as Rohit-Kohli, says Prince

Rediff.com29 Nov 2025

South Africa batting coach Ashwell Prince said the Proteas' ODI side still needs to sharpen its temperament in "clutch moments".

'Don't Want to Overthink: Stand-In Captain Pant Plays Down Pressure

'Don't Want to Overthink: Stand-In Captain Pant Plays Down Pressure

Rediff.com21 Nov 2025

'I want to be conventional and also blend with out-of-box thinking. Want to have nice balance...'

CCTV shows tremors, panic inside Red Fort metro station after blast

CCTV shows tremors, panic inside Red Fort metro station after blast

Rediff.com15 Nov 2025

The footage shows some commuters instinctively rushing further inside the station, seeking safety as the impact of the explosion becomes apparent.

Vidarbha rope in left-arm spinner Farde for Odisha tie

Vidarbha rope in left-arm spinner Farde for Odisha tie

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

Vidarbha will take on Odisha at the VCA Cricket Stadium in Nagpur from Saturday.

Chess WC QF: Arjun Holds Wei Yi With Black Pieces

Chess WC QF: Arjun Holds Wei Yi With Black Pieces

Rediff.com17 Nov 2025

Seeking to qualify for the Candidates' event, India's top-rated Arjun Erigaisi walked off with an easy draw with his Chinese counterpart Wei Yi in the first game of the quarterfinals, in Panaji on Monday.

IPL 2026: 'LSG need to win crunch moments next season'

IPL 2026: 'LSG need to win crunch moments next season'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2025

South African opener Aiden Markram says his IPL side Lucknow Super Giants should simply focus on winning the crunch moments next year.

India bank on Kohli-Rohit magic to seal ODI series

India bank on Kohli-Rohit magic to seal ODI series

Rediff.com2 Dec 2025

A record-extending 52nd ODI century by Virat Kohli and a rapid 57 from Rohit Sharma paved the way for India's victory in the series-opener in Ranchi.

Boost for Australia! Labuschagne's hot streak ahead of Ashes

Boost for Australia! Labuschagne's hot streak ahead of Ashes

Rediff.com4 Nov 2025

Marnus Labuschagne, who was dropped from the Test side during the tour of West Indies in June-July, has since hit three centuries in one-dayers and a couple more in Sheffield Shield for Queensland.

Award-winning BrahMos scientist cleared of spying charges after 7 yrs

Award-winning BrahMos scientist cleared of spying charges after 7 yrs

Rediff.com3 Dec 2025

Nishant Agarwal, a scientist who worked at the BrahMos missile centre, was cleared of charges of spying for Pakistan by the Bombay High Court after spending seven years in jail. The case revolved around the lack of 'mens rea' (guilty mind) and the prosecution's failure to prove intent.

Intra-squad clash: Shardul's ton puts Reddy's spot under threat

Intra-squad clash: Shardul's ton puts Reddy's spot under threat

Rediff.com15 Jun 2025

Thakur, who resumed Day 3 unbeaten, brought up his century with ease, reinforcing his case as the ideal seam-bowling all-rounder ahead of the Leeds Test.

Gaikwad shows selectors his class with ton vs SA A

Gaikwad shows selectors his class with ton vs SA A

Rediff.com13 Nov 2025

Gaikwad guides India A to four wicket win over South Africa A

Indian Archers' Night Ordeal In Riot-Hit Dhaka!

Indian Archers' Night Ordeal In Riot-Hit Dhaka!

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

India's archers endured a night of chaos when their return to the country from Dhaka after the Asian Championships was delayed by a day due to a cancelled flight.

IPL Retentions: Who Are In, Who Are Out?

IPL Retentions: Who Are In, Who Are Out?

Rediff.com16 Nov 2025

Ahead of the mini-auction, scheduled to be held in Doha on December 26, the 10 franchises have released their list of retained and released players.

'Skincare secret?' Modi's hilarious answer goes viral

'Skincare secret?' Modi's hilarious answer goes viral

Rediff.com6 Nov 2025

Their remarkable World Cup-winning campaign was not the only topic covered when India's women cricketers sat down for a light-hearted conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his residence where tattoos and even skin care routine came up for discussion.

Inglis, Zampa out of Perth ODI opener vs India

Inglis, Zampa out of Perth ODI opener vs India

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

Wicketkeeper Josh Inglis and spinner Adam Zampa will miss Australia's first one-day international against India in Perth on Sunday, Cricket Australia said on Tuesday.

England quick says pace attack can stun Australia

England quick says pace attack can stun Australia

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

Fast bowler Josh Tongue is confident England are prepared for the Ashes series in Australia and have a good chance of ending their long drought Down Under thanks to their fearsome bowling attack.

Dravid's son Anvay picked for BCCI's U-19 tournament

Dravid's son Anvay picked for BCCI's U-19 tournament

Rediff.com4 Nov 2025

Anvay Dravid, a top-order batter-cum-wicketkeeper, has been named in Team C of the BCCI's Under-19 One-Day Challenger Trophy.

Conway replaces injured Allen in NZ squad for T20 tri-series

Conway replaces injured Allen in NZ squad for T20 tri-series

Rediff.com13 Jul 2025

Finn Allen has been ruled out of the tournament after suffering a foot injury while representing the San Francisco Unicorns in the Major League Cricket in the United States.

Delhi blast: Police raid Dr Shaheen's UP homes; father stunned

Delhi blast: Police raid Dr Shaheen's UP homes; father stunned

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

Security measures were heightened across Uttar Pradesh following a car blast in Delhi. Anti-terror agencies and police conducted searches in multiple cities, including Lucknow, in response to the incident.