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NZ Pacer Henry to Return Home for Birth of Second Child

NZ Pacer Henry to Return Home for Birth of Second Child

Rediff.com3 days ago

New Zealand pacer Matt Henry will leave the T20 World Cup after the Super Eights clash against England to be with his wife for the birth of their second child, with a possible return if the team reaches the semifinals.

WPL thriller: DC vs Warriorz could decide Eliminator fate

WPL thriller: DC vs Warriorz could decide Eliminator fate

Rediff.com31 Jan 2026

Delhi Capitals will have their fate in their own hands as they look for a win against UP Warriorz in the final league match of the Women's Premier League match in Vadodara

T20 World Cup: Hardik Pandya Proves Why He's Irreplaceable

T20 World Cup: Hardik Pandya Proves Why He's Irreplaceable

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

Against Namibia on Thursday, February 12, 2026, Hardik delivered a clinical all-round performance, scoring a brilliant half-century and taking two wickets as India cruised to a commanding 93-run victory.

Nissanka hits 2026 T20 WC's 1st ton, Sri Lanka crush Australia to enter Super 8s

Nissanka hits 2026 T20 WC's 1st ton, Sri Lanka crush Australia to enter Super 8s

Rediff.com16 Feb 2026

Sri Lanka beat Australia by eight wickets in a Group B match to qualify for the Super Eight stage of the T20 World Cup in Pallekele.

'Unprecedented': Lok Sabha approves Prez speech without PM's reply

'Unprecedented': Lok Sabha approves Prez speech without PM's reply

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

The Congress recalled that on June 10, 2004, then Prime Minister Manmohan Singh was prevented by the BJP from speaking on the Motion of Thanks to the President's Address.

PIX: Mandhana Magic Fires RCB To Second WPL Crown

PIX: Mandhana Magic Fires RCB To Second WPL Crown

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

Mandhana, Voll power RCB to second WPL title as DC suffer another heartbreak

T20 World Cup: South Africa Survive Super Scare! The Key Moments...

T20 World Cup: South Africa Survive Super Scare! The Key Moments...

Rediff.com11 Feb 2026

This was the first-ever double Super Over in the history of the T20 World Cup.

T20 World Cup: 31 wins and counting: Gambhir-SKY masterplan revealed

T20 World Cup: 31 wins and counting: Gambhir-SKY masterplan revealed

Rediff.com4 Feb 2026

As India start their T20 World Cup title defence in less than 72 hours, one is tempted to look at Suryakumar Yadav and Gautam Gambhir's working relationship which has been fantastic, at least so going by the results -- a whopping 31 wins in 39 games with a winning percentage of 79.48.

T20 WC Exit: Bangladesh pay price in diplomacy's crossfire

T20 WC Exit: Bangladesh pay price in diplomacy's crossfire

Rediff.com25 Jan 2026

Bangladesh's exclusion from the T20 World Cup highlights how regional politics are increasingly influencing cricket in the Indian sub-continent.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scripts history with 63-ball U-19 century vs SA

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scripts history with 63-ball U-19 century vs SA

Rediff.com8 Jan 2026

The 14-year-old became the youngest U-19 captain to score a century in Youth One-Day cricket.

'No plan to remove Gambhir or bring in new head coach'

'No plan to remove Gambhir or bring in new head coach'

Rediff.com29 Dec 2025

"There is no plan to remove Gautam Gambhir": Rajeev Shukla quashes reports of change in Test coach

Messi arrives in Delhi, meet with PM Modi cancelled

Messi arrives in Delhi, meet with PM Modi cancelled

Rediff.com15 Dec 2025

Messi is currently at the Mumbai airport and is expected to leave shortly for the final set of engagements, which includes an appearance at the Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium for a ticketed event.

Why RCB may bench Venkatesh Iyer despite Rs 7 crore deal

Why RCB may bench Venkatesh Iyer despite Rs 7 crore deal

Rediff.com26 Dec 2025

Defending champions RCB bolstered their squad by securing Iyer, Jacob Duffy and Mangesh Yadav, among others during the auction held on December 16 in Abu Dhabi.

How India turned Dharamsala into a nightmare for SA

How India turned Dharamsala into a nightmare for SA

Rediff.com15 Dec 2025

India beat South Africa by seven wickets on Sunday to take a 2-1 lead in the T20 series after their bowlers skittled the tourists for 117, with Indian pacer Arshdeep Singh's performance setting up the platform for a dominant win for the hosts in Dharamsala.

Jemimah guides India to comfortable win over Sri Lanka

Jemimah guides India to comfortable win over Sri Lanka

Rediff.com21 Dec 2025

Jemimah stars in India's comprehensive eight-wicket win against Sri Lanka in first women's T20I

Delhi gives Messi's India Tour the perfect ending

Delhi gives Messi's India Tour the perfect ending

Rediff.com15 Dec 2025

The Lionel Messi G.O.A.T. India Tour that began in shambolic fashion ended in a blaze of glory as devotional fans joyously gathered to catch a glimpse of a man that does things on the field that are often beyond human comprehension.

With focus on T20 WC, Hardik, Bumrah may sit out SA ODIs

With focus on T20 WC, Hardik, Bumrah may sit out SA ODIs

Rediff.com19 Nov 2025

In keeping with workload management for frontline pacers, spearhead Jasprit Bumrah is also likely to be rested from the three-match ODI series, which carries little significance in the build-up to the T20 showpiece.

Unfit Rana returns as Delhi name 24-member Ranji squad

Unfit Rana returns as Delhi name 24-member Ranji squad

Rediff.com10 Oct 2025

'The selectors have named 24 because they felt that a larger pool is always available for selection during each game. However, when we play home games in Delhi, we will prune it down to 15.'

When Women In Blue Stayed At NRI Homes During Tours!

When Women In Blue Stayed At NRI Homes During Tours!

Rediff.com1 Nov 2025

There was no money, sponsors didn't make a beeline and foreign tours were an ordeal, but there were women of steel who believed in the old adage that "the show must go on." And Nutan Gavaskar was the first among equals, one of the torchbearers of the women's cricket movement in India back then in 1973.

'Not ideal but...': Rashid slams Asia Cup scheduling

'Not ideal but...': Rashid slams Asia Cup scheduling

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

Afghanistan skipper Rashid Khan on Tuesday didn't mince words while criticising the "not so ideal" scheduling

Wasim Akram Tells Shaheen Afridi How to Beat Shubman Gill

Wasim Akram Tells Shaheen Afridi How to Beat Shubman Gill

Rediff.com20 Sep 2025

The battle between Shaheen Afridi's pace and Shubman Gill's bat could decide the game, with former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram offering advice on how Afridi can evolve to meet the challenge.

'Pakistan were ready to shake hands but India...'

'Pakistan were ready to shake hands but India...'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2025

Pakistan head coach Mike Hesson expressed disappointment about India refraining from engaging in the customary handshake when his side made attempts towards it after the end of the match.

'Sonam Wangchuk Will Never Instigate Violence'

'Sonam Wangchuk Will Never Instigate Violence'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2025

'I want to request the central government that they should not target someone just for the sake of targeting him if he has not done anything wrong.'

Surya, Agha refuse to shake hands again!

Surya, Agha refuse to shake hands again!

Rediff.com21 Sep 2025

Asia Cup: India captain Suryakumar avoids shaking hands with Pak skipper Salman once again

Agha admits Pak fell short in all departments vs India

Agha admits Pak fell short in all departments vs India

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

'We have to forget this game because we have one the day after tomorrow. We're looking forward to delivering a better performance there.'

Shubman Gill struggling in T20Is? Dasgupta explains why

Shubman Gill struggling in T20Is? Dasgupta explains why

Rediff.com20 Sep 2025

Gill's highest score in the three Asia Cup matches has been an unbeaten 20 with the Test skipper failing to click in the games against Pakistan and Oman after a fruitful red-ball away series against England.

Indian women's hockey team enter Asia Cup final

Indian women's hockey team enter Asia Cup final

Rediff.com13 Sep 2025

The Indian women's hockey team qualified for the Asia Cup final despite playing out a 1-1 draw against Japan after hosts China beat Korea 1-0 in the last match.

Rohit Sharma will 'retire straightaway' when...

Rohit Sharma will 'retire straightaway' when...

Rediff.com9 Mar 2024

Indian skipper Rohit Sharma said he has been playing the best cricket of his life at present but he will bid adieu to the sport on the day when he feels "not good enough."

Hope this is just the start: Divya after historic win

Hope this is just the start: Divya after historic win

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

Divya Deshmukh came to the star-studded FIDE Women's World Cup 2025 in Batumi, Georgia, as an underdog, hoping to at least win one Grandmaster norm in her journey to become a GM in the future.

Is Gill Cracking Under Pressure? Manjrekar Thinks So

Is Gill Cracking Under Pressure? Manjrekar Thinks So

Rediff.com26 Jul 2025

Handed the reins of a depleted Indian side in his maiden stint as Test captain, the 24-year-old has been tasked with breaking a 17-year drought without the experience of Rohit Sharma or Virat Kohli by his side.

'Kohli deserved a proper farewell'

'Kohli deserved a proper farewell'

Rediff.com11 Jun 2025

Former India coach Ravi Shastri feels Virat Kohli's Test retirement could have been handled better as he deserved a proper farewell and said he would have reinstated him as captain after the Australia series.

PIX: Root's century powers England to huge lead on Day 3

PIX: Root's century powers England to huge lead on Day 3

Rediff.com25 Jul 2025

Joe Root produced a batting masterclass on way to a milestone 38th hundred as England exploited a jaded Indian bowling attack to stamp their dominance on the fourth Test in Manchester.

The Turbaned Tornado: Fauja Singh's Inspiring Life

The Turbaned Tornado: Fauja Singh's Inspiring Life

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

Overwhelmed by the loss of his youngest son in the 1990s, Fauja Singh found solace in running with a local club in Essex after moving out of India following the death of his wife and daughter.

Rahul's century leads India A's strong showing on Day 1

Rahul's century leads India A's strong showing on Day 1

Rediff.com7 Jun 2025

K L Rahul gained the requisite confidence and much-needed game time ahead of the upcoming five-Test series with a classy hundred for India A against a quality England Lions attack.

PIX: England bowlers fight back after Pant, Rahul tons

PIX: England bowlers fight back after Pant, Rahul tons

Rediff.com23 Jun 2025

IMAGES from Day 4 of the 1st Test between England and India at Headingley in Leeds on Monday.

How Chahal worked to script a historic win for PBKS

How Chahal worked to script a historic win for PBKS

Rediff.com16 Apr 2025

'I believed I could change the game in the middle overs, and that self-belief made the difference today.'

Focus on Kohli as IPL resumes with RCB-KKR face-off

Focus on Kohli as IPL resumes with RCB-KKR face-off

Rediff.com16 May 2025

The unexpected 10-day break has left both the RCB and the KKR with different goals to achieve and common challenges to hurdle over.

5 Star Hardik Breaks Multiple Records

5 Star Hardik Breaks Multiple Records

Rediff.com5 Apr 2025

Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya achieved some remarkable individual feats on Friday although his team suffered a heartbreaking loss against Lucknow Super Giants in an away match in Lucknow.

'Chahal is the best bowler in the IPL so far'

'Chahal is the best bowler in the IPL so far'

Rediff.com19 Apr 2025

Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer called Yuzvendra Chahal "one of the best bowlers" in the Indian Premier League and revealed that he told the seasoned leg-spinner to always look for wickets instead of worrying over leaking runs during a "personal chat".

PIX: Cummins & Co. finally get their act together!

PIX: Cummins & Co. finally get their act together!

Rediff.com6 May 2025

Last year's runner-up Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) suffered a heartbreaking exit from the IPL 2025 play-off race after rain washed out their must-win game against Delhi Capitals (DC) in Hyderabad on Monday.