Suryakumar Yadav reflects on his successful stint as T20 captain, joking about achieving an 80% win rate, a feat he couldn't manage in academics. He acknowledges his family's support for his cricketing ambitions despite his lack of interest in studies.
The Pakistan Cricket Board has denied reports that it fined members of its T20 World Cup squad for failing to reach the semi-finals of the tournament.
India will play two T20 Internationals in Ireland on June 26 and June 28, preceding their tour of England. The matches will be held in Belfast, marking India's return to the city since 2007.
'Just because I am famous and have body of work in one country does not translate into every country in the world.'
Indian cricketer Tilak Varma visited the Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga Temple in Ujjain to offer prayers and express gratitude after India's T20 World Cup victory.
Nakhiya has the most honest and bold summer fashion tip: "Wear the least amount of clothes. Show your skin fearlessly," she tells Rediff's Rishika Shah at the on-going Lakme Fashion Week x FDCI in Mumbai.
India's recent T20 World Cup victory signals a new era of dominance in the format, driven by strategic gameplay, exceptional talent, and the financial power of the BCCI, while other teams struggle to compete.
Suryakumar Yadav discusses his desire to play Test cricket, his challenges with the ODI format, and his comfort and mastery in T20 cricket in an exclusive interview.
India will tour Ireland for a T20I series in June, preceding their white-ball tour of England. This series is part of Ireland's preparation for the upcoming summer and follows Paul Stirling's decision to step down as T20I captain.
Jos Buttler, who travels to India this week to join Gujarat Titans ahead of the new Indian Premier League season, which begins on March 28, hopes to return to the England side despite a poor T20 World Cup, backing the team's leadership and targeting the India series.
Indian cricketer Jitesh Sharma discusses the emotional impact of his father's death and how it has changed his perspective on cricket and family responsibilities.
Suryakumar Yadav believes India's T20 talent pool is so deep that it could field multiple international-quality teams, crediting the IPL and domestic structure for this dominance.
Former India captain Rohit Sharma lauded the Indian men's and women's cricket teams for their recent World Cup victories, attributing their success to hard work and the momentum they have built. He expressed hope for continued success and acknowledged the contributions of those working behind the scenes.
rediffGURU Ravi Mittal counsels a young couple how to communicate physical and emotional needs in a relationship.
Nothing warned me there would be no maps. I would have to depend on the kindness of strangers. There would be long cold nights with only the stars for company. Deserts would unroll like carpets at every turn. Too often I would glimpse the abyss a bare footstep away. But always, always, there would be a haven, a sarai to shelter for the night, to wait out the storm, to share a meal, to exchange a story.
Suryakumar Yadav compares India's 2024 and 2026 T20 World Cup winning squads, highlighting the shift from experienced enthusiasm to youthful passion.
Indian head coach Gautam Gambhir and skipper Surya Kumar Yadav offered prayers at the Shree Siddhivinayak Temple in Mumbai after winning the ICC Men's T20 World Cup.
Shashi Tharoor recounts Gautam Gambhir's praise for Sanju Samson, highlighting his unique talent and recent success in the T20 World Cup.
Head coach Gautam Gambhir reacted to former captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni's congratulatory post on social media following India's T20 World Cup 2026 triumph in Ahmedabad on Sunday.
Sanju Samson praises his opening partner Abhishek Sharma, highlighting their explosive partnership and the Kerala-Punjabi friendship that underpins their success after India's T20 World Cup victory.
Jasprit Bumrah reflects on India's T20 World Cup victory, finding redemption after the painful loss in the 2023 ODI World Cup final at the same venue.
Ishan Kishan's impressive performance in the T20 World Cup has propelled him to a career-high second position in the ICC T20I batting rankings, while Rashid Khan overtakes Varun Chakravarthy to become the top-ranked bowler.
Pinarayi Vijayan hosted Sanju Samson at Cliff House in Thiruvananthapuram, praising his role in India's ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 triumph as the cricketer spoke about teamwork and inspiring youngsters from Kerala.
Former Pakistan captain Babar Azam has withdrawn from the National T20 Championship to work on his batting technique ahead of the Pakistan Super League (PSL).
Gautam Gambhir explains why India backed Abhishek Sharma despite three ducks early in the T20 World Cup, as the opener bounced back with a blazing fifty in the final against New Zealand.
Suryakumar Yadav reveals a team superstition involving a hotel change before the T20 World Cup semi-final against England, which he believes contributed to India's victory. He also addresses the perceived jinx of playing at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
Kevin Pietersen, former England captain, announces he will not be mentoring the Delhi Capitals in the upcoming IPL season due to time constraints, but will return as a commentator.
South African pace legend Dale Steyn believes New Zealand risks inheriting the 'chokers' tag if they lose the T20 World Cup final against India, highlighting their repeated failures in major ICC finals.
Pune-based Atharva* tells us how he learned to accept and let go, choosing love over his desire to have children.
Former England captain Michael Vaughan suggests that South Africa's victory over the West Indies in the Super 8s of the T20 World Cup inadvertently paved the way for India's successful campaign.
India lifted the prestigious trophy after defeating New Zealand by 96 runs in the final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday, successfully defending the title and becoming the first team in the history of the tournament to retain the ICC Men's T20 World Cup.
Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis congratulates the Indian cricket team on their T20 World Cup victory, praising their performance and teamwork.
New Zealand's Finn Allen, known for his aggressive batting style, is set to join Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the IPL, exciting fans with his potential impact.
New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner says the T20 World Cup final against India is 'not just another game' as the Black Caps aim to seize key moments and lift the title.
A jubilant Mahieka planted a kiss on Hardik Pandya before the couple broke in a dance to celebrate India's historic back-to-back T20 World Cup titles.
Sanju Samson fell short of a century once again, but on the biggest stage he delivered a knock that will be remembered for a long time.
Three young designers -- Jubinav Chadha, Taarini Anand and Saim -- presented their collections at the Lakme Fashion Week x FDCI's GenNext show.
Ishan Kishan hopes his impressive run in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup will inspire young cricketers after finishing as India's second-highest run-scorer in the title-winning campaign.
Gautam Gambhir says individual milestones don't matter and urges focus on trophies after India's T20 World Cup triumph over New Zealand.
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