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Ranji Trophy: 'We are like Sholay': J&K coach claims

Ranji Trophy: 'We are like Sholay': J&K coach claims

Rediff.com18 Feb 2026

Jammu and Kashmir's head coach Ajay Sharma attributes their historic Ranji Trophy final entry to teamwork and a 'Sholay'-like spirit, highlighting the team's self-belief and the emergence of fast-bowling talent like Auqib Nabi.

T20 World Cup: 'Best innings of his life': Shaheen on Brook's ton

T20 World Cup: 'Best innings of his life': Shaheen on Brook's ton

Rediff.com2 days ago

Pakistan's Shaheen Afridi praised England's Harry Brook for his match-winning century in the T20 World Cup, acknowledging it as potentially the best innings of Brook's career. Afridi also discussed Pakistan's chances of reaching the semi-finals.

T20 World Cup: 'India Won't Reach Semis'

T20 World Cup: 'India Won't Reach Semis'

Rediff.com7 days ago

Former Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir predicts India will not reach the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup, despite their strong group stage performance.

Ranji Trophy Final, Day 1: J&K seize early control after Pundir's unbeaten ton

Ranji Trophy Final, Day 1: J&K seize early control after Pundir's unbeaten ton

Rediff.com2 days ago

Updates from Day 1 of the Ranji Trophy final between Jammu & Kashmir and Karnataka, in Hubbali on Tuesday.

Police Freeze Assets in Cough Syrup Trafficking Case

Police Freeze Assets in Cough Syrup Trafficking Case

Rediff.com19 hours ago

Kanpur police have frozen assets worth Rs 9.5 crore, including properties, vehicles, and bank accounts, as part of an investigation into an interstate racket involved in trafficking codeine-based cough syrups.

Sreelekha Denies Revealing Rape Victim's Identity, Claims 'Character Assassination' Attempt

Sreelekha Denies Revealing Rape Victim's Identity, Claims 'Character Assassination' Attempt

Rediff.com3 hours ago

BJP councillor and former Kerala DGP R Sreelekha denies allegations of revealing the identity of a rape victim, claiming the complaint is a 'character assassination' attempt. She asserts that the POCSO Act does not apply in this case, as the victim was not a minor.

Rinku Singh's father passes away after battling stage-four cancer

Rinku Singh's father passes away after battling stage-four cancer

Rediff.com3 hours ago

Indian cricketer Rinku Singh's father passed away after battling stage-four cancer. Rinku had briefly returned home from the T20 World Cup to see his father.

Champions League: Galatasaray down Juventus in a thriller; PSG edge Monaco

Champions League: Galatasaray down Juventus in a thriller; PSG edge Monaco

Rediff.com1 days ago

Galatasaray struck twice in extra time to end 10-man Juventus' brave fightback and reach the Champions League's last 16, progressing with a 7-5 aggregate victory.

T20 World Cup: Will Abhishek Sharma Score His First Run?

T20 World Cup: Will Abhishek Sharma Score His First Run?

Rediff.com5 days ago

What Abhishek should understand is that what defines a good cricketer is not the duck, but how he responds to it and overcomes it.

T20 World Cup: 3 Matches, 3 Ducks: What's Wrong with Abhishek?

T20 World Cup: 3 Matches, 3 Ducks: What's Wrong with Abhishek?

Rediff.com18 Feb 2026

Abhishek Sharma's struggles in the T20 World Cup continue as he fails to score in his first three innings.

16 Arrested in Odisha Over Mob Killing, Child Lifting Suspicion

16 Arrested in Odisha Over Mob Killing, Child Lifting Suspicion

Rediff.com2 days ago

Police in Odisha's Mayurbhanj district have arrested 16 people and detained 15 others in connection with the murder of a man and the thrashing of two others, all based on suspicions of child lifting.

T20 World Cup: Guess Who Tops The Most Valuable Player Race?

T20 World Cup: Guess Who Tops The Most Valuable Player Race?

Rediff.com1 hour ago

Purnendu Maji and Srinivas Bhogle present Rediff's Most Valuable Player Index of T20 World Cup 2026 after Game 48.

T20 World Cup: West Indies' Big Win Makes It Tougher For India

T20 World Cup: West Indies' Big Win Makes It Tougher For India

Rediff.com3 days ago

West Indies' commanding victory over Zimbabwe in the T20 World Cup has significantly increased the pressure on India to win their remaining matches by a substantial margin to secure a spot in the semifinals.

Study: Worrying About Aging May Accelerate Biological Aging

Study: Worrying About Aging May Accelerate Biological Aging

Rediff.com1 hour ago

New research from NYU suggests that worrying about aging, particularly fears about declining health, may accelerate biological aging at the cellular level in women.

Bridgerton Season 4 Part 2 Review: Where's The Chemistry?

Bridgerton Season 4 Part 2 Review: Where's The Chemistry?

Rediff.com2 hours ago

Even as Benedict and Sophie steal sultry glances and get intimate, one crucial thing is missing all throughout, notes Divya Nair.

T20 World Cup 2026: The Full Schedule

T20 World Cup 2026: The Full Schedule

Rediff.com18 hours ago

ICC T20 World Cup will be held from February 7 to March 8 2026. Check out the full schedule of T20 World Cup 2026.

Meet Indian Army dog 'Tyson' who took 1st bullet in J-K

Meet Indian Army dog 'Tyson' who took 1st bullet in J-K

Rediff.com3 days ago

Army dog 'Tyson' is recovering after bravely taking a bullet during Operation Trashi-I in Kishtwar, contributing to the successful elimination of Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorists and highlighting the crucial role of canine soldiers in counter-terrorism efforts.

T20 World Cup Super 8s: How Harry Brook Destroyed Pakistan With Epic Knock!

T20 World Cup Super 8s: How Harry Brook Destroyed Pakistan With Epic Knock!

Rediff.com2 days ago

Harry Brook ton leads England to nervy win over Pakistan and T20 World Cup semifinals.

Delhi on alert over LeT terror plot to 'avenge' Pak mosque blast

Delhi on alert over LeT terror plot to 'avenge' Pak mosque blast

Rediff.com6 days ago

The alert comes in the backdrop of the deadly car explosion near the historic Red Fort on November 10, 2025, which killed at least 13 people.

'Not a big thing...' Dogra downplays headbutt row in Ranji Trophy final

'Not a big thing...' Dogra downplays headbutt row in Ranji Trophy final

Rediff.com1 days ago

Jammu and Kashmir skipper Paras Dogra downplayed an on-field incident where he headbutted Karnataka player KV Aneesh during the Ranji Trophy final, stating it was a heat-of-the-moment occurrence that has been resolved.

Pakistani kabbadi player banned for representing Indian team

Pakistani kabbadi player banned for representing Indian team

Rediff.com28 Dec 2025

Pakistan international kabaddi player Ubaidullah Rajput has been banned indefinitely by the national federation after he appeared for an Indian team in a private tournament in Bahrain

ESFI Opens Nationals For Asian Games Esports Qualification

ESFI Opens Nationals For Asian Games Esports Qualification

Rediff.com5 days ago

ESFI opens registrations for National Esports Championships to select India's squad for the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya.

Shame if Pakistan players are kept out of The Hundred: Brook

Shame if Pakistan players are kept out of The Hundred: Brook

Rediff.com6 days ago

England's Harry Brook expresses concern over reports that Indian-owned franchises in The Hundred may refrain from picking Pakistan players due to political tensions, emphasizing the value and excitement they bring to the competition.

Wolff Slams F1 Rivals Over Engine Rule Pressure

Wolff Slams F1 Rivals Over Engine Rule Pressure

Rediff.com7 days ago

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff accuses rival Formula One engine manufacturers of ganging up to pressure the FIA over a proposed rule change, calling the controversy a "storm in a teacup" ahead of the new season.

Did bad weather cause air ambulance crash in Jharkhand?

Did bad weather cause air ambulance crash in Jharkhand?

Rediff.com3 days ago

An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the fatal air ambulance crash in Jharkhand that claimed seven lives, with authorities examining weather conditions and potential technical issues.

T20 World Cup: Will India Rest Bumrah, Hardik For Dutch Duel?

T20 World Cup: Will India Rest Bumrah, Hardik For Dutch Duel?

Rediff.com17 Feb 2026

India face The Netherlands in their final T20 World Cup league match in batting-friendly conditions at the Narendra Modi stadium?

'Will double-check migrant workers': TN body after terror suspects' arrest

'Will double-check migrant workers': TN body after terror suspects' arrest

Rediff.com5 days ago

He said that TEA will also conduct a meeting to raise awareness among exporters and domestic manufacturers to verify the identity of workers.

The Lady Who Got A Dreaded Maoist To Surrender

The Lady Who Got A Dreaded Maoist To Surrender

Rediff.com7 hours ago

'They are not abandoning their ideology. They now believe it is better to pursue their goals through the Constitution rather than from the barrel of a gun -- even if the ideology itself remains intact.'

Harry Brook slams century as England down Pakistan to enter T20 World Cup semis

Harry Brook slams century as England down Pakistan to enter T20 World Cup semis

Rediff.com2 days ago

Skipper Harry Brook played the most defining innings of his T20 career, smashing a 51-ball 100 to propel England into the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup.

Mitchell Santner, Rachin Ravindra shine as New Zealand knock Sri Lanka out of T20 WC

Mitchell Santner, Rachin Ravindra shine as New Zealand knock Sri Lanka out of T20 WC

Rediff.com1 days ago

Mitchell Santner's all-round showing helped New Zealand recover from a poor start to crush Sri Lanka by 61 runs in the T20 World Cup Super 8s,

Why Ranji Trophy Final Won't Be Played At Chinnaswamy

Why Ranji Trophy Final Won't Be Played At Chinnaswamy

Rediff.com7 days ago

The Ranji Trophy 2026 final between Karnataka and Jammu & Kashmir will be played in Hubballi instead of Bengaluru's M Chinnaswamy Stadium due to ongoing safety and infrastructure upgrades, KSCA confirmed.

Vinicius Jr scores as Real Madrid sink Benfica to reach Champions League last 16

Vinicius Jr scores as Real Madrid sink Benfica to reach Champions League last 16

Rediff.com1 days ago

Real Madrid overcame an early deficit to defeat Benfica 2-1, securing a 3-1 aggregate victory and a place in the Champions League last 16.

Shikhar Dhawan Marries Sophie Shine

Shikhar Dhawan Marries Sophie Shine

Rediff.com5 days ago

Former India cricketer Shikhar Dhawan marries long-time girlfriend Sophie Shine in a private Delhi NCR ceremony; Yuzvendra Chahal shares wedding pictures.

T20 WC: Pakistan set for surprise change vs India

T20 WC: Pakistan set for surprise change vs India

Rediff.com14 Feb 2026

Pakistan is expected to field four specialist bowlers, including two spinners and two pacers, in their crucial T20 World Cup match against India in Colombo.

Australia to hold 'Forensic Review' after T20 World Cup flop

Australia to hold 'Forensic Review' after T20 World Cup flop

Rediff.com19 Feb 2026

Former champions Australia are set to conduct a thorough review of their disappointing T20 World Cup campaign after failing to progress beyond the group stage.

Egg extraction racket probe: 'Over 40 women exploited'

Egg extraction racket probe: 'Over 40 women exploited'

Rediff.com2 days ago

An investigation into an illegal human egg extraction and sale racket in Badlapur, India, has revealed potential links to Bengaluru and Telangana, with authorities uncovering the exploitation of numerous women and violations of reproductive technology regulations.

AFC Women's Asian Cup squad: Mix of youth and experience

AFC Women's Asian Cup squad: Mix of youth and experience

Rediff.com6 days ago

India name six uncapped players in 26-member squad for AFC Women's Asian Cup in Australia, targeting quarterfinals and World Cup qualification.

T20 World Cup: Pakistan skipper sends spin warning to NZ

T20 World Cup: Pakistan skipper sends spin warning to NZ

Rediff.com18 Feb 2026

Pakistan captain Salman Agha expressed confidence in his team's spinners after their victory over Namibia in the T20 World Cup, highlighting Sahibzada Farhan's century and Usman Tariq's bowling.

T20 World Cup: Suryakumar, Salman avoid handshake at toss

T20 World Cup: Suryakumar, Salman avoid handshake at toss

Rediff.com15 Feb 2026

Indian skipper Suryakumar Yadav once again avoided the customary handshake with his Pakistan counterpart Salman Ali Agha during the toss, in the T20 World Cup match in Colombo on Sunday.

Drug lord El Mencho's murder: FIFA monitoring World Cup host city

Drug lord El Mencho's murder: FIFA monitoring World Cup host city

Rediff.com3 days ago

Guadalajara violence postpones matches, FIFA monitoring World Cup host city