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More blood, sweat, tears: Stokes out for months

More blood, sweat, tears: Stokes out for months

Rediff.com24 Dec 2024

England Test captain Ben Stokes will be sidelined for at least three months

'Sharma Kyu Raha Hai?

'Sharma Kyu Raha Hai?

Rediff.com8 Feb 2025

Axar Patel, who had a perfect view of Jaiswal's catch, was lavish in his praise.

PIX: Zadran, Omarzai star as Afghanistan oust England

PIX: Zadran, Omarzai star as Afghanistan oust England

Rediff.com26 Feb 2025

IMAGES from the ICC Champions Trophy Group B match between Afghanistan and England at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, on Wednesday.

PIX: Rohit's ton powers India to series win vs England

PIX: Rohit's ton powers India to series win vs England

Rediff.com9 Feb 2025

Images from the first One-Day International between India and England at the Barabati Stadium, in Cuttack, on Sunday.

PIX: Record-breaking France win Six Nations rugby title

PIX: Record-breaking France win Six Nations rugby title

Rediff.com16 Mar 2025

France claimed their seventh Six Nations trophy in a record-strewn 35-16 victory Scotland on Saturday, shaking off their beautiful runners-up tag on a crisp evening at the Stade de France.

PHOTOS: Gill stars as India ease past England

PHOTOS: Gill stars as India ease past England

Rediff.com6 Feb 2025

Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer and Axar Patel smashed half-centuries as India defeated England by four wickets in the first One-Day International in Nagpur.

PIX: Kohli stars as India march into Champions Trophy final

PIX: Kohli stars as India march into Champions Trophy final

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

Virat Kohli top-scored with a fluent 84 as India overpowered Australia by five wickets to storm into the ICC Champions Trophy final, in Dubai, on Tuesday.

Aus Open: Shelton rues missed chances against Sinner

Aus Open: Shelton rues missed chances against Sinner

Rediff.com24 Jan 2025

Ben Shelton said uncharacteristic errors at crucial moments had proved costly during his Australian Open semi-final loss against defending champion Jannik Sinner.

Masters: Simmons outshines Watson as WI beat Australia

Masters: Simmons outshines Watson as WI beat Australia

Rediff.com25 Feb 2025

Shane Watson's 48-ball century was overshadowed by an equally aggressive 44-ball undefeated 94 from Lendl Simmons that helped West Indies Masters outclass Australia Masters by seven wickets in the second match of the inaugural International Masters League (IML) in Navi Mumbai on Monday.

Alcaraz on track for Indian Wells 'three-peat'; Bhambri ousted

Alcaraz on track for Indian Wells 'three-peat'; Bhambri ousted

Rediff.com13 Mar 2025

Dimitrov was showing signs of fatigue from his three-hour third-round match earlier in the week and could do little to stop the Spanish world number three, who next faces Argentine Francisco Cerundolo.

Griffith to groom next generation of Australian pacers

Griffith to groom next generation of Australian pacers

Rediff.com24 Jan 2025

Adam Griffith has been tasked with grooming the next generation of Australian pace bowlers for bigger assignments like Test cricket.

Alcaraz battles past Dutch wild card in first round

Alcaraz battles past Dutch wild card in first round

Rediff.com5 Feb 2025

No. 1 seed Carlos Alcaraz of Spain was pushed to three sets before finishing off Dutch wild card Botic van de Zandschulp in the first round of the ABN AMRO Open.

Dew factor: Will it decide Aus vs SA clash?

Dew factor: Will it decide Aus vs SA clash?

Rediff.com24 Feb 2025

Australia and South Africa, two teams renowned for their batting prowess, will go head-to-head in Rawalpindi on Tuesday, aiming to secure a place in the Champions Trophy semifinals.

Rohit, Kohli have much to prove in second England ODI

Rohit, Kohli have much to prove in second England ODI

Rediff.com8 Feb 2025

The barren run of skipper Rohit Sharma and the selection conundrum that Virat Kohli's possible return poses are the towering obstacles in India's quest for a series win against England in the second ODI in Cuttack on Sunday.

Aus Open: Sinner mauls Shelton to set up Zverev final

Aus Open: Sinner mauls Shelton to set up Zverev final

Rediff.com24 Jan 2025

Jannik Sinner kept alive his dream of becoming the first Italian to lift three Grand Slam singles trophies.

England, Afghanistan in battle to stay in semis race

England, Afghanistan in battle to stay in semis race

Rediff.com25 Feb 2025

Defeat will severely dent both the teams' dreams of a semi-final berth in the tournament, as South Africa and Australia have already notched two points.

PICS: Clinical South Africa march into Champions Trophy semis

PICS: Clinical South Africa march into Champions Trophy semis

Rediff.com1 Mar 2025

The Proteas will now face the Group A runners-up in the semifinals, with India and New Zealand set to battle for Group A placings in Dubai on Sunday.

Why is Shubman Gill congratulating Shreyeas Iyer?

Why is Shubman Gill congratulating Shreyeas Iyer?

Rediff.com13 Feb 2025

India's fielding coach T Dilip has praised the team's "incredible" fielding efforts during their 3-0 ODI series sweep against England.

Stokes injures hamstring again in Hamilton

Stokes injures hamstring again in Hamilton

Rediff.com16 Dec 2024

England captain Ben Stokes suffered a left hamstring injury during the third Test against New Zealand in Hamilton on Monday and will not field again for the remainder of the match, the team said.

PICS: How India edged out Australia to make CT final

PICS: How India edged out Australia to make CT final

Rediff.com5 Mar 2025

They will meet the winner of Wednesday's second semi-final between South Africa and New Zealand in the final in Dubai on Sunday.

Ashwin picks his favourites for Champions Trophy 2025

Ashwin picks his favourites for Champions Trophy 2025

Rediff.com9 Feb 2025

Spin great Ravichandran Ashwin says New Zealand, despite the absence of the long-serving pace duo of Trent Boult and Tim Southee, who have quit playing the 50-over format, will pose a challenge to India.

Rohit fires, Kohli next? Can India crush England 3-0?

Rohit fires, Kohli next? Can India crush England 3-0?

Rediff.com11 Feb 2025

Virat Kohli's form in focus as India eye ODI clean-sweep over England

Afghanistan knock England out of Champions Trophy

Afghanistan knock England out of Champions Trophy

Rediff.com27 Feb 2025

Joe Root's century in vain as England were shown the door.

Fit-again Stokes back for second Pakistan test

Fit-again Stokes back for second Pakistan test

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

England, who beat Pakistan by an innings and 47 runs in the first Test, will conclude the series with a third match in Rawalpindi from October 24.

PIX: England maul New Zealand in second Test to seal series

PIX: England maul New Zealand in second Test to seal series

Rediff.com8 Dec 2024

England finally faced some resistance from New Zealand in the shape of Tom Blundell's defiant century but dismissed the Black Caps for 259 to wrap up a thumping 323-run victory on the third day of the second Test on Sunday.

Double blow for NZ! Ferguson flies home; Ravindra doubtful for Pakistan match

Double blow for NZ! Ferguson flies home; Ravindra doubtful for Pakistan match

Rediff.com18 Feb 2025

New Zealand fast bowler Lockie Ferguson was ruled out of the ICC Champions Trophy with a foot injury on Tuesday in a major blow for the Black Caps.

Bethell handed England Test debut vs New Zealand

Bethell handed England Test debut vs New Zealand

Rediff.com26 Nov 2024

England's Jacob Bethell will bat at number three for the first time in first-class cricket when he makes his Test debut against New Zealand at Christchurch's Hagley Oval on Thursday.

Mendis hits century as Sri Lanka crush Australia

Mendis hits century as Sri Lanka crush Australia

Rediff.com14 Feb 2025

This is Sri Lanka's biggest victory over Australia in ODIs in terms of runs.

South Africa look to seal semis slot; England consolation win

South Africa look to seal semis slot; England consolation win

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

As the battle for semi-final berths intensifies in Group B, top-ranked South Africa will aim to assert their dominance and secure a spot in the final four when they face a struggling England in a high-stakes Champions Trophy clash in Karachi on Saturday.

Ben Stokes set to leave IPL early

Ben Stokes set to leave IPL early

Rediff.com22 Feb 2023

England Test skipper Ben Stokes said he will leave the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League early.

'Inglis played the innings of his life'

'Inglis played the innings of his life'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2025

Josh Inglis smashed a maiden ODI century (120 not out) to lead Australia to a thrilling five-wicket victory over England in a high-scoring Champions Trophy match.

When Zelenskyy Met Ben Stiller

When Zelenskyy Met Ben Stiller

Rediff.com21 Jun 2022

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met Hollywood star Ben Stiller in Kyiv on Monday, June 20, 2022.

SKY under pressure: Will he shine in second T20?

SKY under pressure: Will he shine in second T20?

Rediff.com24 Jan 2025

India will look to extend lead against England

PIX: India's massive morale boost ahead of Champions Trophy

PIX: India's massive morale boost ahead of Champions Trophy

Rediff.com12 Feb 2025

'Whatever was thrown at us, we responded pretty well throughout the series.'

Is Axar Patel Most Valuable Player In Champions Trophy?

Is Axar Patel Most Valuable Player In Champions Trophy?

Rediff.com12 Mar 2025

Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji list the 50 Most Valuable Players in the 2025 Champions Trophy.

PIX: Abhishek scintillates as India crush England

PIX: Abhishek scintillates as India crush England

Rediff.com2 Feb 2025

A dominant India hammered England by 150 runs to claim the five-match series 4-1.

Varma, Chakravarthy climb in ICC T20I Rankings

Varma, Chakravarthy climb in ICC T20I Rankings

Rediff.com29 Jan 2025

Varma's current rating of 832 points is the fourth-highest ever achieved by an Indian batter in T20I history, behind only Suryakumar Yadav, Virat Kohli, and KL Rahul.

'Game Will Be Won Or Lost On How We Handle Spin'

'Game Will Be Won Or Lost On How We Handle Spin'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

'Especially in the middle overs. That's going to be a key challenge.'

CT PIX: Match called-off, Australia advance to semis

CT PIX: Match called-off, Australia advance to semis

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

Images from the ICC Champions League Group B match between Afghanistan and Australia in Lahore, on Friday.

India seek to rewrite history against Australia

India seek to rewrite history against Australia

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

Their pre-tournament decision to fill the squad with five spinners drew a lot of flak from all corners, but it is now proving to be a masterstroke on the slow pitches in Dubai.