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'A Lot Of Distance Was Travelled To Get A Taste Of This Cup'

'A Lot Of Distance Was Travelled To Get A Taste Of This Cup'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2025

After his forgettable 2021 T20 World Cup in the UAE, Varun Chakravarthy spent three years on the sidelines.

Abhishek-Gill bond blooms into India's Fire & Ice act

Abhishek-Gill bond blooms into India's Fire & Ice act

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

'It's really important to be very good friends off the field. When you open together, that bond matters. Sometimes you don't have to say anything in the middle.'

India 'B' will also beat this Pakistan team: Gavaskar

India 'B' will also beat this Pakistan team: Gavaskar

Rediff.com25 Feb 2025

Pakistan's cricket team continued to invite scathing criticism a day after being knocked out of the Champions Trophy, the great Sunil Gavaskar saying that it would struggle to beat even a second-string Indian team.

India to tour Bangladesh in August; check out schedule!

India to tour Bangladesh in August; check out schedule!

Rediff.com15 Apr 2025

This will also be India's first T20 bilateral series in Bangladesh and first exclusive white-ball tour since 2014.

Gillespie exposes PCB's broken promises

Gillespie exposes PCB's broken promises

Rediff.com20 Apr 2025

Former Pakistan red-ball head coach Jason Gillespie has claimed that he is still waiting on some remuneration from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).

DC sign veteran Bangla seamer to replace young Aussie

DC sign veteran Bangla seamer to replace young Aussie

Rediff.com14 May 2025

DC signs Mustafizur Rahman as Jake-Fraser's replacement

PICS: 'Inspiring': Tendulkar leads Afghanistan applause

PICS: 'Inspiring': Tendulkar leads Afghanistan applause

Rediff.com27 Feb 2025

The legendary Sachin Tendulkar led the cricket world in showering praise on Afghanistan after their stunning eight-run victory over England in the Champions Trophy, saying their wins "can't be termed as upsets anymore".

'I didn't remove Kohli from captaincy'

'I didn't remove Kohli from captaincy'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

'I told him if you're not interested in leading in T20Is, it's better if you step down from entire white-ball cricket.'

PCB in crisis: Babar Azam resigns as captain again

PCB in crisis: Babar Azam resigns as captain again

Rediff.com2 Oct 2024

Babar Azam has resigned as Pakistan's white-ball cricket captain for a second time in 11 months, citing a need to lessen his workload and focus on improving his game.

India's tour of Bangladesh postponed to 2026

India's tour of Bangladesh postponed to 2026

Rediff.com5 Jul 2025

India's tour of Bangladesh, which was scheduled for August this year, has been postponed to 2026 'owing to international cricketing commitments', the BCCI announced on Saturday.

India's Cricketing Calendar For 2025

India's Cricketing Calendar For 2025

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

18 T20Is, 10 Tests, 12 ODIs coming up!

A purist who made Gen-Z fall in love with Red & Whites

A purist who made Gen-Z fall in love with Red & Whites

Rediff.com12 May 2025

Virat Kohli: The one who forced Gen-Z to fall in love with Red and Whites

Head backs shaky Australia to click when it counts

Head backs shaky Australia to click when it counts

Rediff.com20 Feb 2025

Australia have enough experience and versatility in their line-up to get into tournament-mode quickly for the Champions Trophy following a difficult buildup to the One-Day International showpiece, according to opener Travis Head.

'Being likened to deVilliers a huge privilege'

'Being likened to deVilliers a huge privilege'

Rediff.com5 Sep 2025

"Just being compared, I saw it as a huge privilege": South Africa's Dewald Brevis embraces 'Baby AB' legacy

India's New Era: Gill Leads, Kohli-Rohit Reunite in Perth

India's New Era: Gill Leads, Kohli-Rohit Reunite in Perth

Rediff.com18 Oct 2025

The cricketing ecosystem has learned to survive the prolonged absence of Kohli and Rohit -- at least in two formats -- in this interim period.

'Iyer unlucky; Bumrah may not play all Asia Cup games'

'Iyer unlucky; Bumrah may not play all Asia Cup games'

Rediff.com22 Aug 2025

Former wicketkeeper Vijay Dahiya feels Shreyas Iyer was unlucky to be left out of India's Asia Cup squad but said some players will always miss out due to the depth of talent in the country.

England ready to unleash Archer at Lord's

England ready to unleash Archer at Lord's

Rediff.com9 Jul 2025

England captain Ben Stokes said fast bowler Jofra Archer is 100 percent ready to play his first Test since February 2021.

Pahalgam attack: India likely to scrap Bangladesh tour

Pahalgam attack: India likely to scrap Bangladesh tour

Rediff.com2 May 2025

'If India attacks Pakistan, Bangladesh should occupy seven states of North-East India.'

Can Shami Overcome The Age Hurdle?

Can Shami Overcome The Age Hurdle?

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

The preference would be for a fast bowler 'who still has seven to eight years of cricket left in him rather than someone who'll be turning 35 soon.'

You need to prove yourself: Ramiz Raja slams Babar Azam

You need to prove yourself: Ramiz Raja slams Babar Azam

Rediff.com29 Oct 2024

Ramiz Raja backed Babar Azam to come good in red-ball cricket, saying that he needs to show the world through his temperament that he is like the West Indies batting legend Vivian Richards.

'Indian Cricket Changed My Life'

'Indian Cricket Changed My Life'

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

'I have a deep affection for Indian cricket. If someone asked me to come back, I wouldn't say no.'

Rohit returns home after silencing critics in Australia

Rohit returns home after silencing critics in Australia

Rediff.com27 Oct 2025

Fans thronged the airport to catch a glimpse of the 38-year-old, who stopped graciously to sign autographs and pose for selfies before heading home.

Abhishek Is India's T20 X-Factor

Abhishek Is India's T20 X-Factor

Rediff.com10 Sep 2025

Mentored by Yuvraj Singh, the 25-year-old southpaw carries shades of his idol with the clean swing, the effortless power, the knack for changing games in a blink.

'That's what you've given...' Karthik hails Rohit

'That's what you've given...' Karthik hails Rohit

Rediff.com4 Oct 2025

Paying a heartfelt tribute to Rohit Sharma, former India player Dinesh Karthik on Saturday said the swashbuckling opener led from the front and taught the team how to win the big moments and matches that mattered the most during his time as captain.

Why Warner fears for future of Test cricket

Why Warner fears for future of Test cricket

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

Australia opener David Warner has expressed concern for the future of Test cricket, with emerging players focusing on "short term" interests as lucrative T20 leagues proliferate globally.

'Kohli Just Went Overboard'

'Kohli Just Went Overboard'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2025

'Physical contact in Melbourne and the sandpaper incident in Sydney were out of line.'

Bumrah is excited to be playing Test cricket: Shastri

Bumrah is excited to be playing Test cricket: Shastri

Rediff.com10 Feb 2024

'I remember my first call to him, it was in Kolkata. I asked him would he be interested in Test cricket. He said that would be the biggest day of his life.'

McCullum takes over England's charge across all formats

McCullum takes over England's charge across all formats

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

England Test head coach Brendon McCullum will also take charge of their white-ball teams from January next year, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced on Tuesday.

HISTORIC! India Women Win First World Cup title!

HISTORIC! India Women Win First World Cup title!

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

Deepti Sharma and Shafali Verma's superb all-round showing powered India to a historic first-ever Women's ODI World Cup title after they outclassed South Africa by 52 runs in the final.

Youth Test: Mhatre shuts critics with 102 vs Eng U19

Youth Test: Mhatre shuts critics with 102 vs Eng U19

Rediff.com12 Jul 2025

India U-19 reached 420 for 6 after 77 overs with an hour's play still left.

Here's why Shaheen Afridi had 'heated argument' with coach

Here's why Shaheen Afridi had 'heated argument' with coach

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

Sources informed Geo News that Shaheen and Yousuf exchanged heated words, but later, the pacer apologised to him.

What makes June 23 so special for Rohit Sharma?

What makes June 23 so special for Rohit Sharma?

Rediff.com23 Jun 2025

Eighteen years ago, a soft-spoken 20-year-old from Mumbai walked into international cricket with little fanfare.

Gambhir demands 'good pitch' as India prep for Eng Tests

Gambhir demands 'good pitch' as India prep for Eng Tests

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

The tourists have hosted a training camp at the South East London venue in Beckenham as they solidify their preparations for the first bilateral Test series without batting bigwigs Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma

Rohit, Virat not in scheme for 2027 World Cup?

Rohit, Virat not in scheme for 2027 World Cup?

Rediff.com4 Oct 2025

There are three aspects of the decision taken jointly by Agarkar and Gambhir with the blessings of someone very powerful in Indian cricket ecosystem. First, they are on same page that both Rohit and Virat Kohli aren't exactly in their scheme of things for the 2027 World Cup.

Third seamer or Kuldeep? India's XI decision looms

Third seamer or Kuldeep? India's XI decision looms

Rediff.com1 Oct 2025

Test captain Shubman Gill divulged that India is still mulling over its combination ahead of the opening Test against the West Indies in Ahmedabad on Thursday, hinting at the possibility of Kuldeep Yadav being sacrificed for batting depth and team combination.

Rashid Khan to lead Afghanistan in Asia Cup 2025

Rashid Khan to lead Afghanistan in Asia Cup 2025

Rediff.com24 Aug 2025

Afghanistan on Sunday unveiled a 17-member squad for the upcoming Asia Cup, scheduled from September 9 to 28 in Abu Dhabi and Dubai.

Coaching chaos in Pakistan! After Kirsten, Gillespie quits

Coaching chaos in Pakistan! After Kirsten, Gillespie quits

Rediff.com13 Dec 2024

Jason Gillespie stepped down from his role as Pakistan's Test team coach

NZ batter slams fastest double century in List A cricket!

NZ batter slams fastest double century in List A cricket!

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

New Zealand's big-hitting opener Chad Bowes smashed the fastest double hundred in List A cricket on Wednesday, reaching the mark in just 103 balls.

Why Root is not keen to captain England again

Why Root is not keen to captain England again

Rediff.com28 Mar 2025

Former Test skipper Joe Root has ruled himself out of contention for England's white-ball captaincy, saying the ship has sailed to take over the role following Jos Buttler's resignation.

'Shreyas Must Speak To Agarkar And Find Out Why...'

'Shreyas Must Speak To Agarkar And Find Out Why...'

Rediff.com21 Aug 2025

'If a player who is not being selected after scoring so many runs in the IPL, then there is some other reason for his non-inclusion.'