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Jadeja opens up on spat with Stokes at Edgbaston

Jadeja opens up on spat with Stokes at Edgbaston

Rediff.com4 Jul 2025

Woakes was angry that Jadeja again ran on the danger area. Jadeja pointed out saying he was on one side. Stokes was not happy, he walked up to the spot and stood there.

Cold handshake, hot words: Townsend, Ostapenko clash at US Open

Cold handshake, hot words: Townsend, Ostapenko clash at US Open

Rediff.com28 Aug 2025

'She told me I had no class, I have no education and to see what happens when we get outside the US.'

Frustrated Rohit Unhappy With Umpire

Frustrated Rohit Unhappy With Umpire

Rediff.com17 Jan 2024

'Arrey Viru, pehle wala thigh pad diya tha kya? Itna bada bat laga hain. Ek toh idhar do zero ho gaya hain.'

Umpire Marais Erasmus calls it quits after 380 matches

Umpire Marais Erasmus calls it quits after 380 matches

Rediff.com7 Mar 2024

Erasmus announced his decision to retire from Emirates ICC Elite Panel of Umpires.

PIX: Karun leads India's recovery on rain-hit Day 1

PIX: Karun leads India's recovery on rain-hit Day 1

Rediff.com1 Aug 2025

India lost their openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and K L Rahul on a green top but did well to reach 72 for two at lunch on Day 1 of the series-deciding fifth Test against England at The Oval, London, on Thursday.

HC Orders Trial In Dhoni's 100 Cr Defamation Case

HC Orders Trial In Dhoni's 100 Cr Defamation Case

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

M S Dhoni had filed the defamation suit in 2014 against Zee Media Corporation, Sudhir Chaudhary- Editor & Business Head of Zee News, IPS Officer G Sampath Kumar, and News Nation Network Pvt Ltd.

How Gill answered critics with a gritty century

How Gill answered critics with a gritty century

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

Shubman Gill played a masterful captain's knock with his second century of the series on the opening day of the second Test

Domestic umpiring standards under scanner after CK Nayudu Trophy howler

Domestic umpiring standards under scanner after CK Nayudu Trophy howler

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

The dubious dismissal of Karnataka opener Prakhar Chaturvedi in the recent Col. CK Nayudu Trophy U23 final against Uttar Pradesh has raised concerns about the standards of umpiring in domestic matches.

R Ashwin embroiled in ball-tampering row!

R Ashwin embroiled in ball-tampering row!

Rediff.com16 Jun 2025

Panthers level ball-tampering charges against Ashwin-led Dragons; TNPL demands evidence

Cheteshwar Pujara bids farewell to Indian cricket

Cheteshwar Pujara bids farewell to Indian cricket

Rediff.com24 Aug 2025

Cheteshwar Pujara, one of India's finest Test batters, called time on his illustrious career on Sunday.

US Open PIX: Djokovic, Sabalenka cruise

US Open PIX: Djokovic, Sabalenka cruise

Rediff.com25 Aug 2025

IMAGES from Day 1 of the US Open matches played at Flushing Meadows, New York on Sunday.

PIX: How England Pulled Off A Thriller At Lord's!

PIX: How England Pulled Off A Thriller At Lord's!

Rediff.com14 Jul 2025

England stayed calm under intense pressure to beat India by 22 runs on a final day of simmering tension and drama in the third Test at Lord's on Monday and move 2-1 up in the series.

PIX: England roar back to set up thrilling finale at Lord's

PIX: England roar back to set up thrilling finale at Lord's

Rediff.com14 Jul 2025

Fired-up England reduced India to 58/4 chasing 193 for victory in a highly-charged final session on day four on Sunday as a gripping third Test at Lord's.

Lord's Tests Always Demand Perfection

Lord's Tests Always Demand Perfection

Rediff.com17 Jul 2025

Lord's has a tradition of rewarding those who give their best, asserts veteran cricket correspondent K R Nayar.

PIX: Weather ensures thrilling fifth-day Oval finish!

PIX: Weather ensures thrilling fifth-day Oval finish!

Rediff.com3 Aug 2025

England had moved to within 35 runs of securing a famous victory over India when bad light and torrential rain ended an extraordinary fourth day of the final Test at The Oval on Sunday.

Lord's mourns Air India crash victims with silence

Lord's mourns Air India crash victims with silence

Rediff.com13 Jun 2025

A minute's silence was observed at Lord's to pay tribute to the victims of the Ahmedabad plane crash, ahead of start of play on Day 3 of the World Test Championship Final between Australia and South Africa.

Why was Riyan Parag Forced to Change Bat Mid-Match?

Why was Riyan Parag Forced to Change Bat Mid-Match?

Rediff.com17 Apr 2025

When the umpires conducted the routine check on Parag's bat, it was found to be non-compliant. As a result, he was asked to switch to a different bat before resuming his innings.

Day 5 Drama: Why Jadeja clashed with Stokes & Co

Day 5 Drama: Why Jadeja clashed with Stokes & Co

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

India's batters Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar refused England skipper Ben Stokes' offer to call off the fourth Test and settle for a draw before the start of the final hour of play.

Will Harivansh Singh Be The Next Veep?

Will Harivansh Singh Be The Next Veep?

Rediff.com11 Aug 2025

'When Harivansh sits in the chair, you feel your voice will be heard.'

US Open PIX: Sinner, Swiatek through to last 16; Zverev stunned

US Open PIX: Sinner, Swiatek through to last 16; Zverev stunned

Rediff.com31 Aug 2025

Images from the US Open matches played at Flushing Meadows on Saturday

Gambhir, Stokes differ on 'ridiculous' injury replacement rule

Gambhir, Stokes differ on 'ridiculous' injury replacement rule

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

England captain Ben Stokes and India head coach Gautam Gambhir expressed contrasting views on the use of injury replacements in Test cricket.

Pant Injury Prompts BCCI To Tweak Domestic Rules!

Pant Injury Prompts BCCI To Tweak Domestic Rules!

Rediff.com16 Aug 2025

The BCCI has amended its playing conditions, introducing a provision for "serious injury replacements" in multi-day domestic tournaments for the upcoming season.

FIH Pro League: Woeful India stare at relegation

FIH Pro League: Woeful India stare at relegation

Rediff.com22 Jun 2025

India women lose 0-2 to Belgium, suffer sixth straight defeat in European leg

Rishabh Pant slams 'irritating' Dukes ball

Rishabh Pant slams 'irritating' Dukes ball

Rediff.com9 Jul 2025

Rishabh Pant said the Dukes balls being used in the current Test series against England are losing their shape very quickly and cannot be good for the game.

BCCI bans Rathi for one match; imposes hefty fine

BCCI bans Rathi for one match; imposes hefty fine

Rediff.com20 May 2025

The LSG spinner was handed a one-match ban after he clashed with Sunrisers Hyderabad opener Abhishek Sharma on Monday.

Boycott defends Jadeja, Sundar 'who deserved century'

Boycott defends Jadeja, Sundar 'who deserved century'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2025

Boycott defends Jadeja, Sundar for declining draw offer; slams England's bowling

Fines not right punishment for slow over-rate in Tests

Fines not right punishment for slow over-rate in Tests

Rediff.com12 Jul 2025

'I don't' think fines work. I think these lads (cricketers) are quite rich. I don't think the cash is going to affect them.'

Gill's Brain-Fade, Rahul's Error Blight India

Gill's Brain-Fade, Rahul's Error Blight India

Rediff.com1 Aug 2025

Even as the conditions changed, bright sunshine alternating with gloom, the Indian batters gritted their teeth and fought it out.

'It Turned Into A Lot Of Abuse...'

'It Turned Into A Lot Of Abuse...'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2025

After hundreds upon hundreds of runs on flat tracks in the ongoing series so far, it took the green top at The Oval to finally produce the best day of the Indian summer, on the fifth and last Friday of the Test series.

'An insult to bowler...' Ashwin on mankading row

'An insult to bowler...' Ashwin on mankading row

Rediff.com28 May 2025

Ashwin unhappy with Rishabh Pant withdrawing Rathi's run-out appeal against Jitesh

Controversial Umpire In World Cup Final

Controversial Umpire In World Cup Final

Rediff.com18 Nov 2023

Many are raising questions about entrusting officials with ties to past heartbreaks with such a crucial match.

Kaur, Kranti shine as India seal ODI series vs England

Kaur, Kranti shine as India seal ODI series vs England

Rediff.com23 Jul 2025

A superb 84-ball 102 from skipper Harmanpreet Kaur and a splendid 6-52 from young pacer Kranti Goud helped India Women steer to a sensational 13-run win in the final ODI against England to clinch the three-match series 2-1 at Chester-le-Street, Durham, on Tuesday.

A Cricket Legend Turns 80

A Cricket Legend Turns 80

Rediff.com21 Apr 2025

Has there existed another cricketer who has been hailed as a spinner, fielder, captain, umpire, selector, and above all, a consummate team man, asks K R Nayar.

'Checking oversized bats doesn't make a difference'

'Checking oversized bats doesn't make a difference'

Rediff.com16 Apr 2025

'I wish they'd checked the bats when I was playing.'

Zverev awaits Djokovic after Griekspoor retires

Zverev awaits Djokovic after Griekspoor retires

Rediff.com3 Jun 2025

Alexander Zverev advanced to the French Open quarter-finals after his opponent Tallon Griekspoor retired midway

1st ODI: Deepti shines as India outsmart England

1st ODI: Deepti shines as India outsmart England

Rediff.com17 Jul 2025

An unbeaten half-century by Deepti Sharma guided India to a four-wicket win over England in the first Women's ODI in Southampton on Wednesday.

RR fans cry foul as Rohit survives close DRS call

RR fans cry foul as Rohit survives close DRS call

Rediff.com1 May 2025

A controversy over an alleged late DRS call by MI opener Rohit Sharma added a little spice to proceedings.

Proteas set Zimbabwe mammoth target after Mulder ton

Proteas set Zimbabwe mammoth target after Mulder ton

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

Left-arm spinner Wellington Masakadza was the pick of the home bowlers with figures of 4-98, while leg-spinner Vincent Masekesa took 2-117.

Match officials announced for Champions Trophy finale

Match officials announced for Champions Trophy finale

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

Kumar Dharmasena will do fourth umpire's duty.

Young Pretorius dazzles on debut for South Africa

Young Pretorius dazzles on debut for South Africa

Rediff.com28 Jun 2025

Teenager Lhuan-dre Pretorius scored 153 on debut and Corbin Bosch an unbeaten maiden century as a much-changed South Africa reached 418 for nine on the opening day of the first Test against Zimbabwe in Bulawayo on Saturday.