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Shocked players to be counselled following Hughes's nasty head blow

Shocked players to be counselled following Hughes's nasty head blow

Rediff.com25 Nov 2014

Traumatised players from the New South Wales and South Australia teams are being offered counselling after batsman Phillip Hughes was taken to hospital following a shocking head injury that needed mouth-to-mouth resuscitation and surgery.

Indians ousted from British Junior Open squash

Indians ousted from British Junior Open squash

Rediff.com6 Jan 2013

The Indian challenge ended in the British Junior Open squash tournament after Mahesh Manhaonkar and Kush Kumar

United's Maguire gets suspended sentence over brawl in Greece

United's Maguire gets suspended sentence over brawl in Greece

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

Joe Maguire was found guilty of repeated bodily harm, violence against public employees and attempted bribery. Sharman was found guilty of insult, repeated bodily harm and violence against public employees.

Aussies warn! 'Don't get fooled by grass on MCG pitch'

Aussies warn! 'Don't get fooled by grass on MCG pitch'

Rediff.com23 Dec 2018

Australia opener Marcus Harris has warned against getting carried away by the grass on the MCG pitch

World Snooker: Aditya wins first round match

World Snooker: Aditya wins first round match

Rediff.com9 Apr 2012

Mumbai based snooker champion Aditya Mehta has won his first round match at the Betfred.com World Professional Snooker Championships at Sheffield against Andrew Pagget of Wales.

Aussies ponder over celebrating Christmas with Big Bash cricket

Aussies ponder over celebrating Christmas with Big Bash cricket

Rediff.com28 Sep 2018

The last barrier to a 365-day professional sporting calendar in Australia looks set to come down with a report in the local media on Friday saying cricketers had agreed to play Twenty20 matches on Christmas Day.

This Australian retires with batting average second only to Bradman

This Australian retires with batting average second only to Bradman

Rediff.com14 Feb 2017

Australia's Adam Voges scored 1,485 runs at an average of 61.87, ranking him second on the all time list behind Bradman's incredible 99.94.

Smith shrugs off Pooran's light ball-tampering ban

Smith shrugs off Pooran's light ball-tampering ban

Rediff.com18 Nov 2019

'Everyone is different, every board is different, and the way they deal with certain issues'

What we need to learn from Pujara's first innings...

What we need to learn from Pujara's first innings...

Rediff.com8 Dec 2018

Cheteshwar Pujara has set an example for others with his first-innings century

Cueist Mehta starts season with a win in Wuxi Classic

Cueist Mehta starts season with a win in Wuxi Classic

Rediff.com6 Jun 2012

Indian cueist Aditya Mehta registered his first win of the season, notching up a 5-3 victory over Sam Baird of England in the opening round of the Wuxi Classic Qualifiers that kicked off at the World Snooker Academy in Sheffield.

Ponting remembers Hughes on first death anniversary

Ponting remembers Hughes on first death anniversary

Rediff.com26 Nov 2015

As the first death anniversary of former Australian batsman Phillip Hughes nears, former skipper Ricky Ponting has paid tribute to the late cricketer, saying that he misses his 'infectious personality'.

Extras: Brazilian player sent for reacting to racist taunts

Extras: Brazilian player sent for reacting to racist taunts

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

A video of the incident showed that Taison stuck his finger up at a section occupied by Dynamo fans and then hoofed the ball into the stands.

What you must not miss in the EPL this week

What you must not miss in the EPL this week

Rediff.com7 Nov 2019

This time Liverpool are at home, and victory would put them nine points clear.

Wales striker Evans jailed for rape

Wales striker Evans jailed for rape

Rediff.com20 Apr 2012

Wales international Ched Evans was jailed for five years on Friday for the rape of a 19-year-old woman.

Ponting seeks help from his first coach Shipperd

Ponting seeks help from his first coach Shipperd

Rediff.com24 Dec 2011

His career at the crossroads after a prolonged slump in form, embattled Ricky Ponting has revealed that he had sought help from his first Sheffield Shield coach Greg Shipperd in an effort to regain his mojoback.

Banned Smith, Warner could be back for India series

Banned Smith, Warner could be back for India series

Rediff.com7 Nov 2018

Cricket Australia has come under pressure from the Australian Cricketers' Association (ACA) to end the bans following the release of the Longstaff review.

Cricket Australia launch anti-corruption unit

Cricket Australia launch anti-corruption unit

Rediff.com16 Nov 2011

Australia has formed an anti-corruption watchdog to monitor its domestic competitions in the wake of a London court's decision to jail three Pakistan cricketers for their roles in a spot-fixing scandal.

Cricket Buzz: Guyana back to winning ways in CPL

Cricket Buzz: Guyana back to winning ways in CPL

Rediff.com20 Aug 2020

Hetmyer smacked three sixes and eight fours in his entertaining knock, helping his side chase down a modest target of 128.

EPL: Rudiger calls for swift action against alleged racist abusers

EPL: Rudiger calls for swift action against alleged racist abusers

Rediff.com23 Dec 2019

The Professional Footballers' Association (PFA) called for a government inquiry into racism in the English game following the match, which Chelsea won 2-0.

PHOTOS: Lukaku takes Manchester United to FA Cup last 8

PHOTOS: Lukaku takes Manchester United to FA Cup last 8

Rediff.com18 Feb 2018

Romelu Lukaku extended his impressive FA Cup scoring record by netting twice in Manchester United's 2-0 win at Huddersfield Town to earn Jose Mourinho's side a quarter-final tie at home to Brighton & Hove Albion.

Sterling shines for Liverpool, Spurs thump Newcastle

Sterling shines for Liverpool, Spurs thump Newcastle

Rediff.com18 Dec 2014

Liverpool's Raheem Sterling netted a sharply-taken double in a 3-1 win over Bournemouth on Wednesday to set up a League Cup semi-final with Chelsea.

Bancroft defends ball-tampering interview, says no Warner rift

Bancroft defends ball-tampering interview, says no Warner rift

Rediff.com24 Feb 2019

Two months on from the interview, Bancroft said he had been in touch with Warner, and that all three banned players had supported each other through their "journey".

Abbott to decide whether to return to SCG after Hughes shock

Abbott to decide whether to return to SCG after Hughes shock

Rediff.com5 Dec 2014

Sean Abbott alone will decide whether he wants to return to first class cricket at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Tuesday, two weeks after his short-pitched delivery felled Phillip Hughes at the same wicket, according to his state team.

Finger injury risks Paine's cricket career

Finger injury risks Paine's cricket career

Rediff.com18 Dec 2011

Wicket-keeper Tim Paine's career was thrown into jeopardy after South Australia's state coach Darren Berry revealed that the Aussie may never play first-class cricket again due to his latest finger injury.

Victims of Hillsborough stadium disaster were unlawfully killed: Jury

Victims of Hillsborough stadium disaster were unlawfully killed: Jury

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

The 96 soccer fans who died in Britain's worst-ever sporting disaster, the 1989 Hillsborough football stadium crush, were unlawfully killed, with police failures to blame, a jury hearing inquests into the death concluded on Tuesday.

Australia's Finch to finally make Test debut against Pakistan

Australia's Finch to finally make Test debut against Pakistan

Rediff.com3 Oct 2018

Despite the pair making certain of selection, doubts remain in other areas of captain Tim Paine's team, with opener Matt Renshaw picking up a head injury after being struck by the ball during the tour game that ended on Tuesday.

Australia pacers are ready for Kohli and Co.

Australia pacers are ready for Kohli and Co.

Rediff.com3 Dec 2018

Paine's batting lineup has been rated the worst Australia has ever, so the bowlers could well be under pressure

Ball that hit Hughes has been destroyed by Cricket NSW

Ball that hit Hughes has been destroyed by Cricket NSW

Rediff.com25 Mar 2015

Phillip Hughes' demise will haunt the cricket world for years and to get over the tragedy the New South Wales cricket association did something unique by destroying the ball that fatally struck the young Australian during a Sheffield Shield match at the SCG last year.

Top 10 earning clubs in Deloitte 'Football Money League'

Top 10 earning clubs in Deloitte 'Football Money League'

Rediff.com24 Jan 2019

Real, Barca topple United off perch to become top earning clubs

CA to organise twilight matches

CA to organise twilight matches

Rediff.com4 Jun 2011

Cricket Australia will consider organising a few Sheffield Shield games at twilight next summer with the traditional red ball instead of the pink one being trialled by the ICC.

Hussey recovers from injury, to play for Warriors

Hussey recovers from injury, to play for Warriors

Rediff.com25 Feb 2011

In what would embarrass the national selectors, Michael Hussey, who was ignored for Australia's World Cup defence on count of injury, has been cleared to play for Western Australia against Queensland in the Sheffield Shield clash, starting next week.

Matt Renshaw to join Aus Test squad in Johannesburg

Matt Renshaw to join Aus Test squad in Johannesburg

Rediff.com27 Mar 2018

According to cricket.com.au: "Renshaw will fly to Johannesburg this evening to join the under siege tourists ahead of Friday's final Test against South Africa in the wake of the Cape Town ball-tampering crisis."

Johnny Depp wins award for Brit band's video

Johnny Depp wins award for Brit band's video

Rediff.com21 Feb 2011

Get your low down on what's happening in the world of Hollywood, right here!

Extras: FA overturn Son's red card for tackle on Gomes

Extras: FA overturn Son's red card for tackle on Gomes

Rediff.com5 Nov 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Ponting to retire from all cricket in October

Ponting to retire from all cricket in October

Rediff.com20 Jun 2013

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting will retire from all cricket after playing in the Champions League T20 in October, he said on Thursday.

EPL PIX: Chelsea, Leicester march on; Tottenham stuck in a rut

EPL PIX: Chelsea, Leicester march on; Tottenham stuck in a rut

Rediff.com10 Nov 2019

Images from the EPL matches played on Saturday

PIX: Liverpool, City grab late wins; Manchester United lose

PIX: Liverpool, City grab late wins; Manchester United lose

Rediff.com3 Nov 2019

A round-up of Saturday's matches in the English Premier League.

Ashes updates: Australia's pacemen ready to wreak havoc

Ashes updates: Australia's pacemen ready to wreak havoc

Rediff.com13 Nov 2017

Australia's Josh Hazlewood is a 'genius' with line and length and will have no trouble being ready for next week's Ashes opener against England

Major transfers by top Premier League clubs

Major transfers by top Premier League clubs

Rediff.com22 Aug 2019

List of major transfers in the top Premier League ahead of the 2019-20 season (all transfer fees as reported by British media):

England beware: He is fit and ready for Ashes!

England beware: He is fit and ready for Ashes!

Rediff.com10 Nov 2017

Australia fast bowler Josh Hazlewood says he is fit and ready for the Ashes series against England after taking six wickets and coming through a Sheffield Shield match unscathed.