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Watson stops singing the blues

Watson stops singing the blues

Rediff.com29 Jun 2010

A change of role in the middle of last year's unsuccessful Ashes campaign transformed his career. Until then Shane Watson, who turned 29 this month, had been used as a bowling all-rounder who batted at seven or eight in the order in Test and one-day cricket.

Medha Patkar gets passport office notice; cries foul

Medha Patkar gets passport office notice; cries foul

Rediff.com22 Nov 2019

Miffed over the show-cause notice, the Narmada Bachao Andolan leader, a veteran of many agitations across the country, called it an attempt to target activists.

ICC bans Shakib for not reporting corrupt approach

ICC bans Shakib for not reporting corrupt approach

Rediff.com29 Oct 2019

Shakib received an offer from a bookie before an international match, which he did not report to the ICC's Anti-Corruption and Security Unit (ACSU).

Why England's Woakes pulled out of IPL

Why England's Woakes pulled out of IPL

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

'I want to play as much cricket as I can moving forward while looking after my body. My England career is No.1 but if opportunities come up, I'd still like to play in them.'

Pulwama aftermath: Govt allows air travel for paramilitary forces

Pulwama aftermath: Govt allows air travel for paramilitary forces

Rediff.com21 Feb 2019

It said the decision will immediately benefit approximately 7.8 lakh paramilitary personnel of the ranks of constable, head constable and assistant sub-inspector who were otherwise not eligible earlier.

BCCI's gag order on players is rigid, say ex-players

BCCI's gag order on players is rigid, say ex-players

Rediff.com19 Jul 2013

The BCCI's attempt to gag contracted Indian cricketers from speaking to the media after tours has drawn flak from former players who have questioned the logic behind such a move.

Djokovic retires from Dubai Open, ends streak of 17 successive finals

Djokovic retires from Dubai Open, ends streak of 17 successive finals

Rediff.com26 Feb 2016

Novak Djokovic's run of 17 successive Tour finals came to a grinding halt when he was forced out of the Dubai Open on Thursday.

Australia players' association rejects new pay offer

Australia players' association rejects new pay offer

Rediff.com23 Jun 2017

Unless the impasse ends next week, the upcoming Australia 'A' tour of South Africa, a two-Test series in Bangladesh and a limited-overs tour of India are under threat from the dispute, with the Ashes also looming at the end of the year.

A day in Salman Khan's life...

A day in Salman Khan's life...

Rediff.com27 Dec 2017

Want to be Salman Khan for a day?

'She is cold-hearted, manipulative, stubborn'

'She is cold-hearted, manipulative, stubborn'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

Mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

Recovering Federer to miss Indian Wells event, to return in April

Recovering Federer to miss Indian Wells event, to return in April

Rediff.com27 Feb 2016

World No 3 Roger Federer has delayed his ATP World Tour return by a month and plans to make his comeback from knee surgery at the Monte Carlo Masters in April.

'Didi clean bowled': Modi attacks Mamata

'Didi clean bowled': Modi attacks Mamata

Rediff.com12 Apr 2021

The prime minister also launched a blistering attack on Banerjee, saying she did not care to express regret after a "leader very close to her" called Scheduled Castes "beggars".

Civilians in the Army: Good idea or not?

Civilians in the Army: Good idea or not?

Rediff.com15 May 2020

We have a generation of youth in our country with fire in their bellies and the 'tamanna' to emulate the Indian soldier. Such is the image that has been created by our soldiers over time. The proposal for civilians into the Military fray for a short stint must be considered favourably keeping the national interests foremost, says Air Commodore Nitin Sathe (retd).

Justin Bieber trains with Neymar at FC Barcelona

Justin Bieber trains with Neymar at FC Barcelona

Rediff.com21 Nov 2016

Canadian pop sensation Justin Bieber had a fan boy moment when he visited the FC Barcelona training base on Monday.

England 'hires' Saqlain Mushtaq as spin coach

England 'hires' Saqlain Mushtaq as spin coach

Rediff.com25 Mar 2017

'ECB has hired my services for 2 years and I have to work 100 days a year with them. My main duty will be with the England Cricket team but I will also work with young and rising spinners in English cricket'.

Continuity key to Liverpool's quest for EPL glory

Continuity key to Liverpool's quest for EPL glory

Rediff.com7 Aug 2019

'This team is really good and we have invested a lot in it. Now we have to work with that'

Kapil says CAC must have say in selection of support staff

Kapil says CAC must have say in selection of support staff

Rediff.com16 Aug 2019

The interviews for the rest of the support staff will be held on August 19.

'I am under no pressure in India as Pakistan coach'

'I am under no pressure in India as Pakistan coach'

Rediff.com23 Dec 2012

Guiding a Pakistani side to play against India on their home soil may be a pressure job but Dav Whatmore says he is comfortable doing his duties in the upcoming bilateral series since he has already worked with sub-continent players in the past.

'Stokes is going to be a very good captain'

'Stokes is going to be a very good captain'

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

Young England batsman Zak Crawley believes Ben Stokes will have no trouble filling the captain's shoe in the absence if Joe Root as the all-rounder is already a "big leader" of the team. Root will miss the Test series opener against West Indies, which starts on Wednesday at the Ageas Bowl to attend the birth of his second child, handing over the captaincy duties to England's World Cup hero Stokes.

ICC meeting: WT20 could shift to 2022, IPL in Oct-Nov?

ICC meeting: WT20 could shift to 2022, IPL in Oct-Nov?

Rediff.com27 May 2020

The organisation of the Indian Premier League will largely depend on India's COVID-19 situation during that time but with the central government trying to bring in normalcy, the cash-rich league could get a five-week condensed window to go ahead.

The mind of a terrorist

The mind of a terrorist

Rediff.com21 May 2008

The people who are grooming him psyche him so much continuously till he is fully committed and convinced and says 'Yes I will do it!'

No replacement for India's logistics manager in World T20, says BCCI

No replacement for India's logistics manager in World T20, says BCCI

Rediff.com31 Mar 2014

The Board of Control for Cricket in India decided not to send any replacements for M A Satheesh who has been recalled from his duties as Team India's logistics manager from the ongoing ICC World T20.

Umpire Ahsan Raza wants to move past 'dreadful' terrorist attack

Umpire Ahsan Raza wants to move past 'dreadful' terrorist attack

Rediff.com21 May 2015

Umpire Ahsan Raza has said he wants to forget the horrific 2009 terror attack, where he was shot at twice.

Britain's Prince William and Kate expecting third child

Britain's Prince William and Kate expecting third child

Rediff.com4 Sep 2017

The child will be born fifth in line to the throne, bumping uncle Harry out of the top five and into sixth place.

ATP rankings: Murray leapfrogs Nadal to go third

ATP rankings: Murray leapfrogs Nadal to go third

Rediff.com25 Feb 2015

Britain number one Andy Murray has overtaken 14-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal to claim the third spot in the ATP world rankings.

First Look: Shyamalan's After Earth

First Look: Shyamalan's After Earth

Rediff.com24 Aug 2012

Here's a first look of M Night Shyamalan's sci-fi adventure, featuring Will Smith and his son Jaden.

Will Prince Harry leave British army for charity work?

Will Prince Harry leave British army for charity work?

Rediff.com28 Feb 2015

Britain's Prince Harry is considering leaving his career in the British army later this year, media reports said on Friday.

Cricket Buzz: Former England skipper Collingwood calls time on career

Cricket Buzz: Former England skipper Collingwood calls time on career

Rediff.com13 Sep 2018

Collingwood, 42, became the first England captain to win a trophy at a global tournament when he guided them to the ICC World T20 in 2010. He was part of three Ashes series wins over Australia before retiring from international cricket in 2011.

Why aren't Dhoni, Dhawan playing domestic cricket? Asks Gavaskar

Why aren't Dhoni, Dhawan playing domestic cricket? Asks Gavaskar

Rediff.com4 Dec 2018

Sunil Gavaskar has questioned the Board of Control for Cricket in India for allowing the likes of Shikhar Dhawan and Mahendra Singh Dhoni to skip domestic cricket

Dhoni left out; Hardik back in squad for T20 series against South Africa

Dhoni left out; Hardik back in squad for T20 series against South Africa

Rediff.com29 Aug 2019

Selection committee looking to continue building towards World T20 in Australia in October 2020.

Cops say didn't manhandle Priyanka; complaint filed in NHRC

Cops say didn't manhandle Priyanka; complaint filed in NHRC

Rediff.com29 Dec 2019

A high-voltage drama unfolded in Lucknow yesterday as Priyanka alleged she was manhandled by cops who grabbed her by the neck and pushed her when she resisted their attempts to stop her from visiting the residence of an ex-IPS officer arrested for anti-CAA protests.

Azhar Mahmood offered assistant coach's job

Azhar Mahmood offered assistant coach's job

Rediff.com12 Jun 2016

Former Pakistan Test all-rounder Azhar Mahmood has been offered the assistant coach's job with the national cricket squad, which is set to tour England this summer.

Bhupathi-Bopanna lift Dubai Open title

Bhupathi-Bopanna lift Dubai Open title

Rediff.com4 Mar 2012

Mahesh Bhupathi clinched his 50th career title and his first with Rohan Bopanna when the duo outwitted Poles Mariusz Fyrstenberg and Marcin Matkowski to lift the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships doubles men's trophy.

CA offer players new deal in bid to end pay dispute

CA offer players new deal in bid to end pay dispute

Rediff.com23 Jun 2017

Australia's top cricketers face being locked out unless a new memorandum of understanding is struck between CA and the Australian Cricketers' Association (ACA) before the end of the month.

BCCI requests government to clarify stand on India-Pakistan cricket

BCCI requests government to clarify stand on India-Pakistan cricket

Rediff.com28 May 2018

It is understood that the BCCI wants a formal communication before they head to ICC Disputes Resolution Forum where they are set to counter PCB's compensation claim of US$ 70 million for not honouring the MoU signed in 2014.

Sri Lanka ready to play international cricket in Pakistan

Sri Lanka ready to play international cricket in Pakistan

Rediff.com10 Sep 2017

The PCB said in its statement that the match against Sri Lanka would be a continuation of the return of international cricket to Pakistan following the World XI tour to Lahore next week.

Pandya-Rahul controversy: 'BCCI should correct the two players, not end their careers'

Pandya-Rahul controversy: 'BCCI should correct the two players, not end their careers'

Rediff.com14 Jan 2019

Pandya, Rahul tender unconditional apology; BCCI members demand SGM

Elated to be back, says Ashwin after five-wicket haul

Elated to be back, says Ashwin after five-wicket haul

Rediff.com4 Oct 2019

Ravichandran Ashwin, playing his first Test since last December, says he badly missed turning out for India in the last 10 months, so much so that he stopped watching the game.

Struggling Sharapova splits with coach

Struggling Sharapova splits with coach

Rediff.com10 Mar 2018

The news comes after Sharapova, who said the decision to end their four-year partnership was "mutually agreed", was beaten by 44th-ranked Naomi Osaka in the first round of the BNP Paribas Open in California on Wednesday.