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SA20: MI Cape Town down Royals to enter final

SA20: MI Cape Town down Royals to enter final

Rediff.com5 Feb 2025

MI Cape Town advanced to their first-ever SA20 final after registering a thumping 39-run victory over the Paarl Royals in Qualifier 1.

Recipe: Supriya's Kerala Prawn Masala

Recipe: Supriya's Kerala Prawn Masala

Rediff.com25 Mar 2025

If you make prawns, using this very precise and methodical recipe, it is sure to turn out like it came all the way from Kerala straight to your plate.

Can MI Break Opening Match Curse?

Can MI Break Opening Match Curse?

Rediff.com21 Mar 2025

The five-time champions finished last in IPL 2024 with everything going wrong for them. This time, MI is focused on ensuring that everything goes right, and that their journey towards a sixth title is back on track from the beginning.

SA thrash England to storm into Champions Trophy semis

SA thrash England to storm into Champions Trophy semis

Rediff.com1 Mar 2025

South Africa crushed England by seven wickets in their final group match to storm into the semi-finals of the ICC Champions Trophy.

PICS: Clinical South Africa march into Champions Trophy semis

PICS: Clinical South Africa march into Champions Trophy semis

Rediff.com1 Mar 2025

The Proteas will now face the Group A runners-up in the semifinals, with India and New Zealand set to battle for Group A placings in Dubai on Sunday.

DK: IPL's Unsung Thala!

DK: IPL's Unsung Thala!

Rediff.com17 Apr 2025

Dinesh Karthik may have spent his career in M S Dhoni's shadow, but his contributions to Indian cricket, especially in the IPL, deserve a legacy all his own, asserts Sudhir Bisht.

Bangladesh in battle for survival vs high-flying Kiwis

Bangladesh in battle for survival vs high-flying Kiwis

Rediff.com23 Feb 2025

A confident New Zealand side will be eager to seal a semi-final spot when they take on Bangladesh, who will be fighting for survival, in their Champions Trophy Group A match in Rawalpindi on Monday.

Why Sanju Will Cherish Rohit Forever

Why Sanju Will Cherish Rohit Forever

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

Sanju Samson was to play the T20 World Cup final.
Then, Skipper Rohit Sharma changed his mind.
In typical Rohit style, he then spent 10 minutes explaining to Sanju why he was being excluded from the playing eleven.

'Rohit Dropped, They Just Don't Say It'

'Rohit Dropped, They Just Don't Say It'

Rediff.com3 Jan 2025

'The captain of a country doesn't opt out of the final Test match of a series, a final-deciding Test match.'

Zimbabwe stun Afghanistan in T20I opener at Harare

Zimbabwe stun Afghanistan in T20I opener at Harare

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

Zimbabwe secured victory off the last ball as they beat Afghanistan by four wickets in the first of their three-match Twenty20 series at the Harare Sports Club on Wednesday.

Mere Husband Ki Biwi Review: Unfunny!

Mere Husband Ki Biwi Review: Unfunny!

Rediff.com21 Feb 2025

Mere Husband Ki Biwi collapses into an unremarkable My Best Friend's Wedding knock-off reducing a woman's worth to a catfight, observes Sukanya Verma.

Will Pant toss with right hand in SA series-decider?

Will Pant toss with right hand in SA series-decider?

Rediff.com18 Jun 2022

Having lost the toss in all four matches of the ongoing T20I series against South Africa, India's stand-in captain Rishabh Pant said he will spin the coin with his right hand in the series-deciding game in Bengaluru on Sunday.

PIX: First Colombian woman to beat a former World No 1

PIX: First Colombian woman to beat a former World No 1

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

Former champion Naomi Osaka was sent packing from Indian Wells after losing in straight sets to Colombia's Camila Osorio.

Smith praises 'near flawless' Australia after Sri Lanka rout

Smith praises 'near flawless' Australia after Sri Lanka rout

Rediff.com2 Feb 2025

Australia's stand-in captain Steve Smith hailed his side's resounding innings and 242-run victory over Sri Lanka in Galle on Saturday as "near flawless" after the visitors retained the Warne-Muralitharan Trophy.

PIX: Abhishek scintillates as India crush England

PIX: Abhishek scintillates as India crush England

Rediff.com2 Feb 2025

A dominant India hammered England by 150 runs to claim the five-match series 4-1.

History made! Trisha hits first-ever U19 T20 century

History made! Trisha hits first-ever U19 T20 century

Rediff.com28 Jan 2025

Trisha displayed her array of strokes and slammed 110 not out off 59 balls with the help of 13 boundaries and four maximums after being sent into bat.

'Inglis played the innings of his life'

'Inglis played the innings of his life'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2025

Josh Inglis smashed a maiden ODI century (120 not out) to lead Australia to a thrilling five-wicket victory over England in a high-scoring Champions Trophy match.

India's plans thwarted by rain on Day 1 at Gabba

India's plans thwarted by rain on Day 1 at Gabba

Rediff.com14 Dec 2024

India will have to wait until day two to show their skills and may need early wickets to force a third consecutive result in the series.

PIX: Rohit's ton powers India to series win vs England

PIX: Rohit's ton powers India to series win vs England

Rediff.com9 Feb 2025

Images from the first One-Day International between India and England at the Barabati Stadium, in Cuttack, on Sunday.

'Worst Shot' Of Kohli's Career?

'Worst Shot' Of Kohli's Career?

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

The batting maestro, known for his aggressive stroke play, fell victim to a full toss from Mitchell Santner in the 24th over.

Rohit Sharma to be dropped for 5th Test?

Rohit Sharma to be dropped for 5th Test?

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

Gambhir non-committal about Playing XI for Sydney Test

Pakistan's Noman claims hat-trick before West Indies fight back

Pakistan's Noman claims hat-trick before West Indies fight back

Rediff.com25 Jan 2025

West Indies were bowled out for 163 before they fought back to dismiss Pakistan for 154 shortly before the close of play.

Party Recipe: Coconut Candies

Party Recipe: Coconut Candies

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

A simple microwave recipe that will provide treats for your home New Year bash.

Syed Abid Ali: A Panther On The Field

Syed Abid Ali: A Panther On The Field

Rediff.com17 Mar 2025

Abid Ali's contributions to Indian cricket remain etched in history. His spirit, sportsmanship, and selfless play defined an era, and his legacy will endure in the annals of the game.

SA20: Sunrisers down Super Giants for first win of season!

SA20: Sunrisers down Super Giants for first win of season!

Rediff.com18 Jan 2025

Sunrisers Eastern Cape came up with a clinical performance with both bat and ball to register a 58-run bonus victory over Durban Super Giants in the SA20 match at Kingsmead.

Kohli's Ranji return disappoints, Delhi crush Railways

Kohli's Ranji return disappoints, Delhi crush Railways

Rediff.com1 Feb 2025

Delhi short fall of knockouts, secure an innings win against Railways; Kohli's return concludes with single-digit score

2nd T20I India vs Australia: Why the toss was delayed

2nd T20I India vs Australia: Why the toss was delayed

Rediff.com23 Sep 2022

The outfield is wet because it rained heavily on Thursday in Nagpur.

WPL PHOTOS: Smriti, Renuka shine as RCB demolish DC

WPL PHOTOS: Smriti, Renuka shine as RCB demolish DC

Rediff.com17 Feb 2025

Smriti Mandhana smashed a blistering 47-ball 81 to power reigning champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a resounding eight-wicket victory over Delhi Capitals

PICS: Rohit, spinners star as India are champion of champions

PICS: Rohit, spinners star as India are champion of champions

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

India's spinners were the key architects of the bowling performance. Varun Chakravarthy (2/45) and Kuldeep Yadav (2/40) were the standout performers, while Jadeja (1/30) and Axar Patel (0/29 in 8 overs) kept the pressure on with their economical spells.

Historic! Kerala stun Gujarat to enter maiden Ranji Trophy final

Historic! Kerala stun Gujarat to enter maiden Ranji Trophy final

Rediff.com21 Feb 2025

A resilient Kerala sealed their maiden Ranji Trophy final by taking a dramatic two-run first-innings lead over Gujarat, 68 years after making their debut.

Under-19 star Trisha draws inspiration from Mithali

Under-19 star Trisha draws inspiration from Mithali

Rediff.com29 Jan 2025

'I've grown up watching Mithali Di, and I really like how she paced her innings. I've always wanted to do the same.'

Kuldeep Yadav: India's go-to bowler in death overs!

Kuldeep Yadav: India's go-to bowler in death overs!

Rediff.com25 Feb 2025

Kuldeep Yadav has taken 25 wickets in 43 innings when he bowled between overs 40 and 45 since 2015.

The Stumps Show: On Rediff.com

The Stumps Show: On Rediff.com

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

Prem Panicker returns to his home ground -- Rediff.com -- for the Border Gavaskar Trophy series.

To toss or not?

To toss or not?

Rediff.com17 May 2018

Should international cricket 'toss away' the toss to ensure an even playing field?

Hashim Amla grooms a rising Proteas star

Hashim Amla grooms a rising Proteas star

Rediff.com9 Feb 2025

He topped the run-scoring chart in the previous edition of the SA20, which was during the time he started implementing changes in his batting technique after having a conversation with his batting coach at Lions and MI Cape Town, Hashim Amla.

Champions Trophy: Match called off, Pakistan finish at bottom

Champions Trophy: Match called off, Pakistan finish at bottom

Rediff.com27 Feb 2025

The Champions Trophy match between hosts Pakistan and Bangladesh in Rawalpindi on Thursday was called off

Zimbabwe salvage pride with dramatic win

Zimbabwe salvage pride with dramatic win

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

Zimbabwe beat Pakistan by two wickets in the last of their three-match Twenty20 series at the Queens Sports Club on Thursday

Trump fires several lawyers who prosecuted him

Trump fires several lawyers who prosecuted him

Rediff.com28 Jan 2025

The move comes as the Trump administration is taking measures to probe prosecutors who oversaw the criminal cases against January 6 defendants after Trump announced that he would seek retribution as a key pledge of his campaign.

MI Cape Town, Paarl Royals pull off thrilling chases

MI Cape Town, Paarl Royals pull off thrilling chases

Rediff.com19 Jan 2025

Joe Root delivered a T20 masterclass to steer the Royals to an equally thrilling eight-wicket victory over Pretoria Capitals at Centurion.

How Rohit STUNNED England with unbelievable century

How Rohit STUNNED England with unbelievable century

Rediff.com10 Feb 2025

India claimed an unassailable 2-0 lead over England after captain Rohit Sharma's rapid hundred secured a four-wicket win in the second one-day international on Sunday.