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SKY Wouldn't Have Been So Generous In Pak Game

SKY Wouldn't Have Been So Generous In Pak Game

Rediff.com11 Sep 2025

'It wouldn't have happened if Salman Agha was playing on the 14th and the game is in the balance.'

Badminton's 25-second rule set to speed up every rally

Badminton's 25-second rule set to speed up every rally

Rediff.com11 Sep 2025

These trials will continue and expand through 2026, when the system will be tested more broadly.

'It was all about...' Richa reveals success mantra

'It was all about...' Richa reveals success mantra

Rediff.com4 Nov 2025

India's World Cup-winning team was built on trust and role clarity, feels dashing keeper-batter Richa Ghosh, who was assigned the finisher's role by head coach Amol Muzumdar.

Fatima Sana fights bugs in bizarre WC match delay

Fatima Sana fights bugs in bizarre WC match delay

Rediff.com5 Oct 2025

A bizarre and hilarious incident unfolded during the India-Pakistan Women's World Cup 2025 clash on Sunday at Colombo's R. Premadasa Stadium, as Pakistan players temporarily halted the game to deal with an unexpected intruder - a swarm of insects.

PIX: Rohit hits century as India cruise to victory at SCG

PIX: Rohit hits century as India cruise to victory at SCG

Rediff.com25 Oct 2025

Rohit Sharma hit an unbeaten century, while Virat Kohli returned to form with a fluent fifty as India cruised to an emphatic nine-wicket victory in the inconsequential third and final ODI against Australia.

Historic! Indian Trio in All-Women Officials Team for WC

Historic! Indian Trio in All-Women Officials Team for WC

Rediff.com11 Sep 2025

The troika of Claire Polosak, Jacqueline Williams and Sue Redfern are set to officiate in their third women's World Cup event, the ICC said, adding that Lauren Agenbag and Kim Cotton will be at their second such event.

Kotian scalps four as India A restrict SA A to 299-9

Kotian scalps four as India A restrict SA A to 299-9

Rediff.com30 Oct 2025

Pant took a bit to settle into his rhythm behind the stumps, and once he came to terms with the surface and bowlers the wicketkeeper was quite tidy.

Medvedev needs professional help, says Becker

Medvedev needs professional help, says Becker

Rediff.com26 Aug 2025

Boris Becker said Daniil Medvedev should seek professional help in the wake of his "public meltdown" during Sunday's US Open first-round defeat by Benjamin Bonzi.

Asia Cup: 'Huge gap between India and other teams'

Asia Cup: 'Huge gap between India and other teams'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2025

'The way India is playing, there is a huge gap between India and the other teams.'

Jaiswal's double ton dream shattered after Gill mix-up

Jaiswal's double ton dream shattered after Gill mix-up

Rediff.com11 Oct 2025

India's second day against the West Indies began in heartbreak as Yashasvi Jaiswal was run out for 175

'Daniil started it, and he put oil on the fire'

'Daniil started it, and he put oil on the fire'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2025

Chair umpire Greg Allensworth's decision to give Bonzi a first serve instead of a second after the interruption sparked Medvedev's fury.

Opelka slams umpire after point penalty for confronting heckler

Opelka slams umpire after point penalty for confronting heckler

Rediff.com8 Feb 2025

Reilly Opelka has called for chair umpire Greg Allensworth to be suspended by the ATP after he received a code violation at the Dallas Open for confronting a spectator in the stands who he claimed was deliberately coughing to interrupt his serve.

Pak fans celebrate skipper Masood's dismissal! Reason?

Pak fans celebrate skipper Masood's dismissal! Reason?

Rediff.com12 Oct 2025

A rare sight unfolded on day one of the first Test between Pakistan and South Africa at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Sunday when home fans cheered the dismissal of their own captain, Shan Masood.

Women's WC: South Africa steamroll Sri Lanka in rain-hit clash

Women's WC: South Africa steamroll Sri Lanka in rain-hit clash

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

Wolvaardt, Tazmin fire South Africa to 10-wicket win over Sri Lanka in truncated game

'He's a Hypocrite': Tiwary Slams Gambhir

'He's a Hypocrite': Tiwary Slams Gambhir

Rediff.com26 Aug 2025

'He's a hypocrite because he's the one who said that India, when he was not the coach of Team India, said that India and Pakistan should never play a match between them.'

'Suar kumar': Ex-Pak Player Yousuf Abuses India Captain Suryakumar on Live TV

'Suar kumar': Ex-Pak Player Yousuf Abuses India Captain Suryakumar on Live TV

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

Former Pakistan batter Mohammad Yousuf sparked controversy by using a derogatory term to insult India captain Suryakumar Yadav during a live TV discussion.

Fans Stumped as Tendulkar Jokes About Aadhaar

Fans Stumped as Tendulkar Jokes About Aadhaar

Rediff.com26 Aug 2025

Sachin Tendulkar was at his witty best as he fielded questions from fans during an 'Ask Me Anything' (AMA) session on Reddit on Monday, August 25.

Irani Cup: Vidarbha tighten grip on Rest of India

Irani Cup: Vidarbha tighten grip on Rest of India

Rediff.com2 Oct 2025

Ranji Trophy champions Vidarbha left Rest of India (RoI) reeling at 142 for 5 as bad light forced early close of Day 2 in their Irani Cup match, in Nagpur, on Thursday.

Tiafoe launches into foul-mouthed exchange with umpire

Tiafoe launches into foul-mouthed exchange with umpire

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

Frances Tiafoe launched into a foul-mouthed tirade directed at a chair umpire after the American received a time violation and then lost to Roman Safiullin in the third round of the Shanghai Masters on Tuesday.

No Handshakes! India-Pak Clash Marred by Snub

No Handshakes! India-Pak Clash Marred by Snub

Rediff.com15 Sep 2025

Customs were broken and tensions visible as India and Pakistan skipped the usual handshakes after their Asia Cup clash in Dubai on Sunday.

Kishan, umpire clash over ball change; India A lose

Kishan, umpire clash over ball change; India A lose

Rediff.com3 Nov 2024

India A wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan was embroiled in a ball-change controversy, facing accusations of 'inappropriate behaviour' during their seven-wicket defeat to Australia A.

PIX: Jemimah slays Australia as India enter World Cup final

PIX: Jemimah slays Australia as India enter World Cup final

Rediff.com30 Oct 2025

Jemimah Rodrigues played the innings of her life, slamming a century for the ages as India pulled off a record chase to storm into the Women's World Cup final after a five-wicket victory over defending champions Australia in Navi Mumbai on Thursday.

'Test squad should be made up of domestic performers'

'Test squad should be made up of domestic performers'

Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

Ajinkya Rahane and Cheteshwar Pujara, who have had a prolific career in the Ranji Trophy, know the importance of rewarding consistent performers in the domestic circuit with international call-ups.

Shreyas quits India A captaincy hours before Australia A match

Shreyas quits India A captaincy hours before Australia A match

Rediff.com23 Sep 2025

India A captain Shreyas Iyer has pulled out of the second unofficial Test against Australia A starting in Lucknow on Tuesday because of personal reasons.

Gill's 4 Word Tweet Silences Pakistan

Gill's 4 Word Tweet Silences Pakistan

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

Tempers flared, words were exchanged, and emotions spilled over in a heated contest that India ultimately dominated.

Vidarbha crush Rest of India to win Irani Cup by 93

Vidarbha crush Rest of India to win Irani Cup by 93

Rediff.com5 Oct 2025

Yash Dhull smashed his way to 92 but Vidarbha bowling unit proved too good for Rest of India as they comfortably won the Irani Cup by 93 runs in Nagpur on Sunday.

Gill, Abhishek Clash With Pakistan's Pacers

Gill, Abhishek Clash With Pakistan's Pacers

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

Abhishek Sharma got into a war of words with Haris Rauf with Shubman Gill also stepping in to protect his younger team-mate.

Duleep Semis: Ton-up Gaikwad rescues West Zone

Duleep Semis: Ton-up Gaikwad rescues West Zone

Rediff.com4 Sep 2025

Gaikwad constructed a handy partnership 90 for the second wicket with Aarya Desai as West gradually entered a stabilised phase.

Putintseva asks to purge 'dangerous' spectator

Putintseva asks to purge 'dangerous' spectator

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

A visibly emotional Putintseva lost 6-0, 6-0, in a match lasting only 44 minutes.

Karun Nair, Arjun Tendulkar shine in Ranji clash

Karun Nair, Arjun Tendulkar shine in Ranji clash

Rediff.com27 Oct 2025

Underdogs Nagaland showed they are made of sterner stuff as their batters fought tooth and nail all day to score 365/5 and frustrate Tamil Nadu who would be fancying their chances of enforcing a follow-on after a mammoth 512-run first-innings total in a Ranji Trophy Group A match in Bengaluru on Monday.

ICC reprimands Wade for dissent against umpires

ICC reprimands Wade for dissent against umpires

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

Australian wicketkeeper-batter Matthew Wade has been reprimanded by the ICC for "showing dissent at an umpire's decision" during his side's win over England in the T20 World Cup

Women's WC: India crush Pakistan by 88 runs

Women's WC: India crush Pakistan by 88 runs

Rediff.com5 Oct 2025

India defeated Pakistan by 88 runs in their Women's World Cup match in Colombo on Sunday.

'Lucky To Witness This From Best Seat In The House'

'Lucky To Witness This From Best Seat In The House'

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

Umpire Kumar Dharmasena hailed Mohammed Siraj's match-winning delivery in the fifth and final Test against England at The Oval.

Why India spinners might find it tough on Day 4 vs WI

Why India spinners might find it tough on Day 4 vs WI

Rediff.com12 Oct 2025

Indian spinners will have a tough fourth day in office with the pitch getting slower, thereby making batting way easier, admitted assistant coach Ryan Ten Doeschate after the end of third day's play in the third Test against the West Indies in New Delhi on Sunday.

Pant gets reprimand, handed one demerit point

Pant gets reprimand, handed one demerit point

Rediff.com24 Jun 2025

In addition to this, one demerit point has been added to Pant's disciplinary record, for whom it was the first offence in 24 months.

Stokes: Remove Umpire's Call!

Stokes: Remove Umpire's Call!

Rediff.com19 Feb 2024

'If the ball's hitting the stumps, the ball's hitting the stumps. I think that should take away the umpire's call.'

'This spit in face of BCCI...'

'This spit in face of BCCI...'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

Rauf's reaction spread like wildfire, and videos of his gesture went viral on social media.

ICC releases interesting new rules across formats

ICC releases interesting new rules across formats

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

Stop clock for Tests, change in DRS protocol, short run penalty, the new rules across formats will come into effect from July 2.

Medvedev cops hefty fine for US Open tantrum!

Medvedev cops hefty fine for US Open tantrum!

Rediff.com28 Aug 2025

Former champion Daniil Medvedev was fined a total of $42,500 by the US Open on Wednesday for his spectacular meltdown during a loss to Benjamin Bonzi at the start of the week.

Dukes ball under fire, maker promises urgent review

Dukes ball under fire, maker promises urgent review

Rediff.com18 Jul 2025

Following criticism from India captain Shubman Gill and former England pacer Stuart Broad, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) will collect as many used balls as possible and return them to the company that manufactures Dukes balls by the end of the week.