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When 'King Henry' left Mumbai spellbound

When 'King Henry' left Mumbai spellbound

Rediff.com27 Oct 2016

Thierry Henry came to Mumbai and left his fans in a daze as he showed off that famed, magical footwork while he trained budding talent from the city.

India in England salutes Test cricket

India in England salutes Test cricket

Rediff.com1 Sep 2018

The England-India series has brought the bowler back into what has been turned into a batsman's game, says Aakar Patel.

Is Smith a better Test batsman than Kohli?

Is Smith a better Test batsman than Kohli?

Rediff.com22 Dec 2017

Spin legend Shane Warne has rated Steve Smith as a better Test batsman than India captain Virat Kohli, saying when it comes to five day game the Australia skipper "is the man".

Along with Hazard, 'Chelsea now have a match-winner in Pedro'

Along with Hazard, 'Chelsea now have a match-winner in Pedro'

Rediff.com21 Aug 2015

"I think Hazard will be able to get a breather every now and again now," said Hudson.

Henman wants to see serve and volley in modern tennis

Henman wants to see serve and volley in modern tennis

Rediff.com4 Feb 2016

Four-time Wimbledon semi-finalist Tim Henman on Thursday said that conventional serve and volley game still has a place in today's tennis. Henman, a four-time Wimbledon semi-finalist, was one of the last players of his generation, who had a serve and volley game. "It's really sad that the art of serve and volley is vanishing. The game has changed. The surfaces are slow and the balls are heavier. The players are not playing that game," Henman told PTI. "The players are afraid to come onto the net. It's sad. But you can still be successful. All you need to do is to come up on the right shot," he said.

ICC Women's World Cup: Super centurion Harmanpreet helps India beat Aus to enter final

ICC Women's World Cup: Super centurion Harmanpreet helps India beat Aus to enter final

Rediff.com21 Jul 2017

Riding on Harmanpreet Kaur's fiery knock of 171 off 115 balls, India beat Australia by 26 runs to book a spot in the ICC Women's World Cup final.

25 Beautiful Frames of Dil Se..

25 Beautiful Frames of Dil Se..

Rediff.com7 May 2020

Sukanya Verma feels wonderment for Dil Se's fabulous, flawless frames, and she tells us why.

Bhaiaji Superhit Review: Downsizing Deol

Bhaiaji Superhit Review: Downsizing Deol

Rediff.com23 Nov 2018

Bhaiaji Superhit is bah baloney! sighs Sukanya Verma.

'Next Gen' of tennis fall without a threat at the US Open

'Next Gen' of tennis fall without a threat at the US Open

Rediff.com3 Sep 2018

On Saturday, the young guns showed no signs of breaking the stranglehold of the three men who collectively own 50 Grand Slam titles and also split the season's first three majors.

What we MISS when we don't watch films in a theatre

What we MISS when we don't watch films in a theatre

Rediff.com27 Jan 2021

The difference between watching a movie on a laptop in your apartment and watching it on a big white screen is almost spiritual, notes Sreehari Nair.

ISL: After playing out 1-1 draw, semis hope over for Kerala, Mumbai

ISL: After playing out 1-1 draw, semis hope over for Kerala, Mumbai

Rediff.com27 Nov 2015

Antonio German struck in the penultimate minute before time to help Kerala Blasters FC negate Mumbai City FC's first-half lead and draw the India Super League football game at 1-1, in Mumbai, on Thursday.

Portugal prepare for Uruguay: Every game now is a final

Portugal prepare for Uruguay: Every game now is a final

Rediff.com27 Jun 2018

Uruguay have one of the best recent records of all 32 World Cup sides, having won all six of their games this year, conceding precisely zero goals.

CSK's 'retirement home' show old is gold in IPL

CSK's 'retirement home' show old is gold in IPL

Rediff.com23 May 2018

Mahendra Singh Dhoni and his 'Dad's Army' moved to within one win of a third IPL title.

Raina's blast powers Chennai to huge win over Dolphins

Raina's blast powers Chennai to huge win over Dolphins

Rediff.com22 Sep 2014

Suresh Raina blasted a breathtaking 43-ball 90 to power Chennai Super Kings to a convincing 54-run victory over Dolphins and keep their semi-finals hopes alive in the Oppo Champions League Twenty20 in Bangalore, on Monday.

Ameobi scores blinder as Nigeria draw with Italy

Ameobi scores blinder as Nigeria draw with Italy

Rediff.com19 Nov 2013

Italy and Nigeria played out a thrilling 2-2 draw which included a goal-of-the-season contender from Shola Ameobi in an entertaining friendly at Fulham's Craven Cottage on Monday.

Mumbai take first innings lead

Mumbai take first innings lead

Rediff.com9 Nov 2004

Test discard Vinod Kambli made it possible, breaking the back of Railways' batting with two vital wickets, in the Ranji Trophy match.

Hot Pics: When celebs dazzled on the red carpet

Hot Pics: When celebs dazzled on the red carpet

Rediff.com24 Nov 2016

Check out the divas at the 2016 Angel Ball. Do tell us who looked the hottest!

PHOTOS: Stunning life under the ocean wave

PHOTOS: Stunning life under the ocean wave

Rediff.com30 Jan 2019

There's some amazing stuff beneath the water. For proof, look no further than the annual Ocean Art Underwater Photo Competition.

Fraternal centuries make for a special day for Marsh brothers

Fraternal centuries make for a special day for Marsh brothers

Rediff.com7 Jan 2018

Shaun, at 34 the elder by eight years, had been dumped from the Test side for the seventh time and lost his central contract, while Mitch was struggling to find his way back into the international reckoning after a shoulder surgery.

Dominant India aim for series win as De Villiers returns for Pink ODI

Dominant India aim for series win as De Villiers returns for Pink ODI

Rediff.com9 Feb 2018

With an unassailable 3-0 lead in hand, India need just one more win to claim their maiden ODI series triumph on South African soil.

India seek redemption in Kingston with ODI series for the taking

India seek redemption in Kingston with ODI series for the taking

Rediff.com5 Jul 2017

The series appeared done and dusted when in the 4th ODI on Sunday India began a modest 190-run chase but their intimidating batting line-up fell short by 11 runs in a stunning turnaround on a slow pitch.

Mishra spins web as India crush NZ to win ODI series

Mishra spins web as India crush NZ to win ODI series

Rediff.com29 Oct 2016

Amit Mishra produced a magical spell to send New Zealand crashing for a lowly 79 as India won by a massive margin of 190 runs to clinch the five-match series 3-2, in the fifth and final One-Day International in Visakhapatnam, on Saturday.

Messi's penalty kick trickery raises many questions...

Messi's penalty kick trickery raises many questions...

Rediff.com15 Feb 2016

Lionel Messi passed up the chance to net his 300th La Liga goal and instead put a hat-trick on a plate for team mate Luis Suarez with an outrageous penalty routine.

Vijayan nets winner for JCT

Vijayan nets winner for JCT

Rediff.com15 Mar 2004

The former India ace's goal gave JCT a 1-0 victory over Vasco in the National Football League.

Ashwin, Mishra spin India to series-clinching win over SA in Nagpur

Ashwin, Mishra spin India to series-clinching win over SA in Nagpur

Rediff.com27 Nov 2015

Ravichandran Ashwin displayed his magic yet again to record career-best figures of 7 for 66 as India took an unassailable 2-0 lead in the four-Test series against South Africa after an emphatic 124-run victory in the third match in Nagpur on Friday.

Gurkeerat takes India 'A' past Aus in tri-series final

Gurkeerat takes India 'A' past Aus in tri-series final

Rediff.com14 Aug 2015

Gurkeerat Singh turned in a superb all-round showing as India 'A' beat fancied Australia 'A' by four wickets in the final of the 'A' teams triangular series in Chennai on Friday.

Show-off Neymar won't let up despite criticism

Show-off Neymar won't let up despite criticism

Rediff.com13 Oct 2016

'I'm definitely not going to change, players have to know that when they face me that I have my own way of playing and that is dribbling, scoring goals and helping my team mates'

EPL: Playmaker Hazard paves way for Chelsea's ascent

EPL: Playmaker Hazard paves way for Chelsea's ascent

Rediff.com19 Apr 2015

Eden Hazard underlined his claims to be voted Player of the Year with another match-winning display as Premier League leaders Chelsea stormed 10 points clear with a 1-0 victory over Manchester United on Saturday.

Mumbai Indians demolish CSK to win second IPL title

Mumbai Indians demolish CSK to win second IPL title

Rediff.com25 May 2015

Rohit Sharma and Lendl Simmons hit half-centuries as Mumbai Indians demolished Chennai Super Kings by 41 runs to win their second Indian Premier League title, in Kolkata, on Sunday.

Here's why the smile is back on Mourinho's face

Here's why the smile is back on Mourinho's face

Rediff.com3 Sep 2018

Jose Mourinho had a smile back on his face after his Manchester United side comfortably beat Burnley 2-0 at Turf Moor on Sunday to end a week of intense scrutiny in positive fashion.

Ranji Trophy: Karnataka thrash Mumbai

Ranji Trophy: Karnataka thrash Mumbai

Rediff.com5 Jan 2020

Putting up an all-round show, Karnataka defeated Mumbai by 5 wickets in their Elite Group B Ranji Trophy game in Mumbai on Sunday, inside two-and-half days. This was Mumbai's second consecutive loss at home, following their defeat against Railways.

EPL PHOTOS: Arsenal cave in at Palace, blow chance for top-four finish

EPL PHOTOS: Arsenal cave in at Palace, blow chance for top-four finish

Rediff.com11 Apr 2017

Images from the English Premier League match played between Arsenal and Crystal Palace on Monday

3 Takeaway points from India's series win against Sri Lanka

3 Takeaway points from India's series win against Sri Lanka

Rediff.com15 Feb 2016

India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni on Sunday said 'consistent' performances will give his side confidence going into big ticket tournaments.

Soccer Briefs: Mbappe scores stunner but sees red in PSG win

Soccer Briefs: Mbappe scores stunner but sees red in PSG win

Rediff.com2 Sep 2018

A summary of Saturday's action in Ligue 1, La Liga and Serie A.

Yasir Shah spins Pakistan to series win against West Indies

Yasir Shah spins Pakistan to series win against West Indies

Rediff.com25 Oct 2016

Leg-spinner Yasir Shah took six second-innings wickets in Pakistan's crushing 133-run second Test win over West Indies in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday as they took an unbeatable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. - Scorecard: The wily spinner finished with 6-124 to secure his second ten-wicket haul in Test cricket after claiming four wickets in the first innings as West Indies were bowled out for 322 before tea on a weary fifth and final day pitch at Sheikh Zayed Stadium.

Spinners put West Indies 'A' in command against India 'A'

Spinners put West Indies 'A' in command against India 'A'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2013

Opener Kieran Powell's half century along with spinners Veerasammy Permaul and Nikita Miller's magical spell, tightened the West Indies A grip over India A on the third day of the first unofficial Test at Gangothri Glades Cricket Grounds in Mysore on Friday.

Waugh century leads Australian fightback

Waugh century leads Australian fightback

Rediff.com3 Jan 2003

His 102 helped Australia recover from 45 for three to finish the day at 237 for five, 125 behind England's first innings total of 362 with five wickets in hand.

When Dhoni brought the T20 World Cup home in 2007!

When Dhoni brought the T20 World Cup home in 2007!

Rediff.com14 Mar 2016

So it was surprising when a young Team India, led by Dhoni, made it to the final of the inaugural 2007 T20 Championships in South Africa. They met arch-rivals Pakistan in that thrilling, summit clash.

'Lethal India deserve to be No.1'

'Lethal India deserve to be No.1'

Rediff.com21 Dec 2016

After India clinched the five-match series against England 4-0, veteran batsman Gautam Gambhir praised the Virat Kohli-led side for their ruthless and lethal performance.

Sachin's most special birthday

Sachin's most special birthday

Rediff.com23 Apr 2018

The Master recalls it was his match-winning century on his 25th birthday.