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Ireland's Campher gets rare cricket record

Ireland's Campher gets rare cricket record

Rediff.com10 Jul 2025

He finished with 5 for 16 from 2.3 overs at the Pembroke Cricket Club, Sandymount, Dublin.

India test-fires nuclear-capable Prithvi-II, Agni-I missiles

India test-fires nuclear-capable Prithvi-II, Agni-I missiles

Rediff.com18 Jul 2025

India successfully test-fired nuclear-capable short range ballistic missiles Prithvi-II and Agni-I from an integrated test range off the Odisha coast, demonstrating its strategic deterrence capability. The test-firing of the missiles, conducted by the elite Strategic Forces Command, validated all operational and technical parameters.

Neeraj Chopra's Heartfelt Fan Moment In Bengaluru

Neeraj Chopra's Heartfelt Fan Moment In Bengaluru

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

Double Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra shared a touching moment with an elderly fan during a quiet stroll in Bengaluru.

Gill's Historic 200 Rewrites Record Books

Gill's Historic 200 Rewrites Record Books

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

Shubman Gill has not just scored a double hundred; he's rewritten the record books.

Mumbai, Malegaon Verdicts: Collective National Failure

Mumbai, Malegaon Verdicts: Collective National Failure

Rediff.com6 Aug 2025

The blame must be shared by the investigating agencies, the government of the day and the nation at large, points out Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Shubman Gill's bat is doing the talking now!

Shubman Gill's bat is doing the talking now!

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

So far in the four matches of the ongoing five-match series against the Three Lions, India Test captain Shubman Gill has managed to score 722 runs in the eight innings at an average of 90.25.

Jay Shah joins elite board shaping cricket's future

Jay Shah joins elite board shaping cricket's future

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

ICC chairperson Jay Shah has been inducted into the newly formed World Cricket Connects Advisory Board, an independent group that will discuss the future of cricket at the Lord's on June 7 and 8.

Sundar reflects on his incisive bowling at Lord's

Sundar reflects on his incisive bowling at Lord's

Rediff.com14 Jul 2025

'I had specific plans coming into this Test, and Gauti bhai (Gautam Gambhir) helped me shape and refine them in the lead-up.'

Wimbledon 2025: Upbeat Alcaraz Eyes A Slice Of History

Wimbledon 2025: Upbeat Alcaraz Eyes A Slice Of History

Rediff.com29 Jun 2025

'I really want to win': Confident Alcaraz targets rare Wimbledon three-peat

Why SKY Wants MSD As His Doubles Partner

Why SKY Wants MSD As His Doubles Partner

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

'He has got speed, a lot of endurance, he is mentally very tough.'

Jadeja shatters multiple records with gritty knock!

Jadeja shatters multiple records with gritty knock!

Rediff.com14 Jul 2025

Steely Jadeja completes 7,000 international runs, joins Ganguly, Dhoni, Pant.

'Why Haven't Amitabh, Salman, Shah Rukh Learnt Marathi?'

'Why Haven't Amitabh, Salman, Shah Rukh Learnt Marathi?'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2025

'There are tall personalities who have utilised Mumbai and Maharashtra for their career growth, but they never thought it is their responsibility to learn Marathi.'

Crafty Sundar Finds A Place Among Spin Legends!

Crafty Sundar Finds A Place Among Spin Legends!

Rediff.com14 Jul 2025

He returned with figures of 4-22 in 12.1 overs to join an elite list comprising legends Vinoo Mankad, Bishan Singh Bedi, Bhagwat Chandrasekhar and Srinivas Venkataraghavan, who have taken four wickets or more at the iconic venue.

Tilak Varma Joins Elite Club

Tilak Varma Joins Elite Club

Rediff.com16 Nov 2024

India batter Tilak Varma on Friday achieved a historic feat during the fourth and final match against South Africa in Johannesburg.

Rabada Overtakes Donald, Rewrites History at Lord's

Rabada Overtakes Donald, Rewrites History at Lord's

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

Kagiso Rabada stamped his class on the biggest stage-rocking Australia and leapfrogging legends in the record books.

Vir Das: Fool Volume Review: Funny And Profound

Vir Das: Fool Volume Review: Funny And Profound

Rediff.com18 Jul 2025

Vir Das' comedy amuses even those who didn't expect to be amused in the first place, discovers Utkarsh Mishra.

West Indies Head Coach fined for comments during 1st Test

West Indies Head Coach fined for comments during 1st Test

Rediff.com29 Jun 2025

Sammy expressed frustration that his side were on the "sharp end of the stick" for two caught behind decisions that had been referred to Holdstock which saw Australia batter Travis Head given not out, while Windies 'keeper batter Shai Hope was adjudicated out.

SKY joins elite list in T20Is

SKY joins elite list in T20Is

Rediff.com31 Jul 2024

With this, Surya is now just behind Virat Kohli, who leads the pack with six awards.

Huge name withdraws from Neeraj Chopra Classic

Huge name withdraws from Neeraj Chopra Classic

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

Peters has had a long rivalry with Chopra

'Winning A Medal For India Meant A Lot'

'Winning A Medal For India Meant A Lot'

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

'It was a tough field, and I was nervous going in.' 'But once I stepped onto the court, I focused only on giving my best.'

'Kohli quit Tests due to loss of mental clarity'

'Kohli quit Tests due to loss of mental clarity'

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

Former Australia captain Greg Chappell believes Virat Kohli's decision to retire from Test cricket stemmed not from a decline in skill but from the toll the game had taken on him over the years.

Djokovic hits century, leads veterans into last 16

Djokovic hits century, leads veterans into last 16

Rediff.com6 Jul 2025

Seven-times champion Novak Djokovic scored his 100th match win at Wimbledon and led the march of the old guard into the last 16 on Saturday while an ailing Barbora Krejcikova's title defence ended in defeat and tears.

Rahul's English Summer of Maturity and Mastery

Rahul's English Summer of Maturity and Mastery

Rediff.com9 Aug 2025

With over 500 runs, six crucial catches, the most by an Indian on the tour, Rahul led by example and lived up to his wiseman tag.

Gill Roars! Joins Legends with Historic Hundred

Gill Roars! Joins Legends with Historic Hundred

Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

Shubman Gill walked out at Edgbaston with questions swirling around his captaincy - and answered them with his bat

Gill's Dilemma: Be Kohli... Or Be Himself?

Gill's Dilemma: Be Kohli... Or Be Himself?

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

Shubman Gill's early days as India's Test captain have stirred intense debate -- not just for his on-field decisions, but for a noticeable shift in persona.

Gill's ton stuns England - but his socks may cost him

Gill's ton stuns England - but his socks may cost him

Rediff.com21 Jun 2025

Gill was seen wearing black socks - a stark contrast to the regulation white or cream typically worn in Test cricket.

McCullum pinpoints 'gamble' that backfired

McCullum pinpoints 'gamble' that backfired

Rediff.com7 Jul 2025

England were second-best in all departments in a heavy Test loss to India at Edgbaston after they misread the pitch and made the wrong decision at the toss, coach Brendon McCullum said after his team lost by 336 runs on Sunday.

The Visionary Who Transformed HLL Forever

The Visionary Who Transformed HLL Forever

Rediff.com14 Jul 2025

Susim Mukul Datta has not passed away, rather he is the ever-youthful leader to all who knew him, points out R Gopalakrishnan.

Alcaraz eyes Wimbledon hat-trick: Can Sinner stop him?

Alcaraz eyes Wimbledon hat-trick: Can Sinner stop him?

Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

Carlos Alcaraz will aim to reinforce his status as the new all-court monarch of men's tennis with a third successive Wimbledon title

The Rise And Fall Of Jagdeep Dhankhar

The Rise And Fall Of Jagdeep Dhankhar

Rediff.com24 Jul 2025

The RSS which catapulted Jagdeep Dhankar to national prominence after 21 years of hibernation could not come to his rescue when BJP higher ups decided to seek his resignation, points out Prakash Bhandari.

Jena pulls out of NC Classic 2025

Jena pulls out of NC Classic 2025

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

On June 6, Poland's Martin Konecny had replaced Asian Games bronze medallist Genki Dean of Japan as the organisers confirmed the 12-man entry list for the rescheduled event.

20 killed, 171 hurt as B'desh Air Force jet crashes into school building

20 killed, 171 hurt as B'desh Air Force jet crashes into school building

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

The aircraft crashed into the Milestone School and College campus in Dhaka's Uttara area.

Why Mandhana is relieved after hitting maiden T20I ton

Why Mandhana is relieved after hitting maiden T20I ton

Rediff.com28 Jun 2025

Star India batter Smriti Mandhana on Saturday admitted that her maiden T20 International hundred in the first match against England "took a long time coming" but was relieved to achieve the feat as she "had a habit of getting out".

Anil Ambani's Reliance, Dassault in pact to make Falcon jets in India

Anil Ambani's Reliance, Dassault in pact to make Falcon jets in India

Rediff.com18 Jun 2025

In a move that signifies a major leap for India's aerospace manufacturing capabilities, the collaboration will establish a final assembly line for the Falcon 2000 jets in Nagpur, Maharashtra.

India's campaign at Thailand Open ends

India's campaign at Thailand Open ends

Rediff.com15 May 2025

Seventeen-year-old Unnati, champion at the 2022 Odisha Masters and 2023 Abu Dhabi Masters, was no match for world No. 2 and top seed Pornpawee Chochuwong, going down 14-21, 11-21 in just 39 minutes.

PIX: Gill Rewrites Record Books On Captaincy Debut!

PIX: Gill Rewrites Record Books On Captaincy Debut!

Rediff.com20 Jun 2025

Playing his 32nd Test, he showed no signs of nervousness and batted with his signature effortless ease.

Sinner meets Alcaraz in mouth-watering Wimbledon finale

Sinner meets Alcaraz in mouth-watering Wimbledon finale

Rediff.com12 Jul 2025

Between them, Alcaraz and Sinner have shared the last six Grand Slam titles and their mesmeric clash last month in the longest-ever French Open final is being touted as one of the greatest of all time.

Let Me Play Women's Cricket: Anaya Bangar

Let Me Play Women's Cricket: Anaya Bangar

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

'This report may or may not be historic, may or may not bring a revolution in Indian cricket.'

Neeraj thanks fans after win in Bengaluru

Neeraj thanks fans after win in Bengaluru

Rediff.com5 Jul 2025

'I didn't expect such a crowd and support in the first season.'

Big show strikes! Maxwell equals Rohit, Warner

Big show strikes! Maxwell equals Rohit, Warner

Rediff.com18 Jun 2025

Glenn Maxwell levelled with names like compatriots David Warner, Aaron Finch, the Indian legend Rohit Sharma and England's Jos Buttler, becoming the player with the joint-fourth-highest centuries in T20 cricket.