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Setback for Australia as Hazlewood to miss 1st Test

Setback for Australia as Hazlewood to miss 1st Test

Rediff.com5 Feb 2023

Josh Hazlewood ruled out of next week's opener in Nagpur, which begins on Thursday.

Boland picked in Aus Playing XI for WTC final

Boland picked in Aus Playing XI for WTC final

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

Boland experienced English conditions on a tour with an Indigenous team of cricketers in 2018 and Cummins said he was convinced the 34-year-old would not need to overhaul his bowling approach to succeed.

'It's time the world knows how good South Africa are under pressure'

'It's time the world knows how good South Africa are under pressure'

Rediff.com22 Oct 2023

Heinrich Klaasen, who smashed a 67-ball 109 in the victory over England, South Africa have made a strong statement ahead of fixtures against New Zealand and India in the ICC World Cup.

IPL 2023: Big setback for RCB; Patidar set to miss first half

IPL 2023: Big setback for RCB; Patidar set to miss first half

Rediff.com26 Mar 2023

Patidar, who was one of the top performers for RCB last season, is currently undergoing rehab at the NCA

Robert Vadra: Sonia Gandhi's Achilles' heel

Robert Vadra: Sonia Gandhi's Achilles' heel

Rediff.com12 Oct 2012

Robert Vadra, Congress President Sonia Gandhi's son-in-law and Priyanka Gandhi's husband, clearly has an ability of making headlines for the wrong reasons.

Here's why Hazlewood chose cricket over athletics

Here's why Hazlewood chose cricket over athletics

Rediff.com5 Apr 2023

Hazlewood developed interest in javelin throw but eventually settled for the gentleman's game.

Can Proteas Overcome Flaws In Semis?

Can Proteas Overcome Flaws In Semis?

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

Chasing targets has been their Achilles heel throughout the tournament. The same batters who've plundered the bowling and scored daddy hundreds batting first, have resembled pale shadows of themselves chasing targets.

SAFF: India sets sights on Nepal after crushing Pakistan

SAFF: India sets sights on Nepal after crushing Pakistan

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

India look to ward off Nepal threat and move closer to semifinals

PIX: Australia win high-scoring thriller with new zeal

PIX: Australia win high-scoring thriller with new zeal

Rediff.com28 Oct 2023

Images from the ICC World Cup match between Australia and New Zealand, in Dharamsala, on Saturday.

Sudhir Paul finds HIV's Achilles Heel

Sudhir Paul finds HIV's Achilles Heel

Rediff.com11 Aug 2008

Paul, director of the Chemical Immunology Research Center at the university, says HIV needs a complex solution because it mutates so fast. Which was why Paul and his team went about hunting for a part of the HIV that does not change. They found it and found a chemical that could destroy it.

PIX: Van der Dussen steers SA past Afghanistan

PIX: Van der Dussen steers SA past Afghanistan

Rediff.com10 Nov 2023

Images from the ICC World Cup match between Afghanistan vs South Africa, in Ahmedabad, on Friday.

Dhawan to miss more matches? PBKS fielding coach gives injury update

Dhawan to miss more matches? PBKS fielding coach gives injury update

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

Punjab Kings skipper Shikhar Dhawan missed their home game against Royal Challengers Bangalore due to injury.

Urdu is Benazir's Achilles' heel now

Urdu is Benazir's Achilles' heel now

Rediff.com4 Dec 2007

Oxford-educated Pakistani leader Benazir Bhutto's clumsy speeches in Urdu, sprinkled with English words, have become a good way to pep up party conversations in Pakistan.

Messi to be back in action at PSG in January

Messi to be back in action at PSG in January

Rediff.com27 Dec 2022

Galtier said all other players returned as per the schedule and will be available for Wednesday's game, including France striker Kylian Mbappe.

Warner, Agar heading back to India for ODI series

Warner, Agar heading back to India for ODI series

Rediff.com23 Feb 2023

David Warner and Ashton Agar were included in Australia's squad for next month's one-day international series in India on Thursday despite being sent home from the test tour this week.

371 Films And Shows To Watch!

371 Films And Shows To Watch!

Rediff.com28 Jan 2024

Aseem Chhabra rates the movies he's watched in 2023, and tells you where you can watch them!

IPL: RCB batters face spin test against LSG

IPL: RCB batters face spin test against LSG

Rediff.com9 Apr 2023

Royal Challengers Bangalore will expect more runs from their batters and discipline in 'death' overs bowling when they take on high-flying Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL match in Bengaluru on Monday.

'Close to full pace' Hazlewood set to steam in at WTC final

'Close to full pace' Hazlewood set to steam in at WTC final

Rediff.com31 May 2023

Having played as many as 15 Tests against India, Hazlewood is looking forward to the challenge of playing the Asian giants at a neutral venue.

PIX: Records shattered, dreams realised at athletics Worlds!

PIX: Records shattered, dreams realised at athletics Worlds!

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

A wrap from Day 2 of the World Athletics Championships 2023 in Budapest on Sunday.

Why Osaka asked her father to rejoin her coaching team

Why Osaka asked her father to rejoin her coaching team

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

Osaka delighted to have father back in coaching role

Serena pulls out of French Open with injury

Serena pulls out of French Open with injury

Rediff.com30 Sep 2020

Serena was scheduled to face Bulgarian Tsvetana Pironkova.

I still remain bullish on the series: O'Keefe on Australia's chances

I still remain bullish on the series: O'Keefe on Australia's chances

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

As Australia opted to go with just one pacer for second Test against India, former spinner Steve O'Keefe opened up on the team's chances of beating India at home.

A look at India's follies that led to Oval disaster!

A look at India's follies that led to Oval disaster!

Rediff.com11 Jun 2023

India's hopes of breaking their ICC trophy drought after 2013, remained unfulfilled as Australia handed them a crushing loss at the WTC Final.

Salman Rushdie speaks for 1st time after 'colossal attack'

Salman Rushdie speaks for 1st time after 'colossal attack'

Rediff.com7 Feb 2023

'I'm lucky. What I really want to say is that my main overwhelming feeling is gratitude'

Stars Who Will Miss IPL 2023

Stars Who Will Miss IPL 2023

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

Stars like Jasprit Bumrah, Rishabh Pant and Shreyas Iyer will miss the season due to injuries.

Spinazzola's 'serious' injury sours Italy celebrations

Spinazzola's 'serious' injury sours Italy celebrations

Rediff.com3 Jul 2021

Italy's delight at reaching the Euro 2020 semi-finals with Friday's 2-1 win over Belgium was soured by a serious injury to left-back Leonardo Spinazzola who was taken off on a stretcher in the second half and is expected to be out of the tournament.

Osaka 'very anxious' ahead of US Open

Osaka 'very anxious' ahead of US Open

Rediff.com28 Aug 2022

Osaka's hardcourt swing leading into the US Open has been rough

'Confident Australia can pull off series win in India'

'Confident Australia can pull off series win in India'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

A confident and wiser Australia are well-equipped to take the fight to India in a series that could literally be decided by a coin-toss, according to former Test bowler Ryan Harris.

Feline fortune-teller tips Nigeria to beat Argentina

Feline fortune-teller tips Nigeria to beat Argentina

Rediff.com26 Jun 2018

Achilles the cat, who has correctly predicted the score of all three World Cup matches played so far in St Petersburg, tipped Nigeria to beat Argentina as the teams battle on Tuesday for a place in the soccer last 16.

De Bruyne to miss Belgium's Euro opener against Russia

De Bruyne to miss Belgium's Euro opener against Russia

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

Kevin de Bruyne will miss Belgium's first European Championship match against Russia on Saturday, the Belgian team confirmed.

Wear High Heels Without Pain Or Injury

Wear High Heels Without Pain Or Injury

Rediff.com22 Aug 2022

The ideal height of the heel should be between 3-9 centimeters says Dr Manan Vora.

World Athletics PIX: Watson wins a thriller to claim 400m gold!

World Athletics PIX: Watson wins a thriller to claim 400m gold!

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

Antonio Watson won a thrilling World Championship 400 metres gold on Thursday.

We Won't See These Guys in Doha

We Won't See These Guys in Doha

Rediff.com17 Nov 2022

Players who have been ruled out or are doubtful for the 2022 World Cup.

Feline fortune-teller backs Brazil to beat Costa Rica

Feline fortune-teller backs Brazil to beat Costa Rica

Rediff.com22 Jun 2018

Brazil might have made a slow start to their World Cup campaign but things are looking up, with feline fortune-teller Achilles predicting a win against Costa Rica hours before kick off in St Petersburg on Friday.

Ibrahimovic injury not serious, AC Milan confirm

Ibrahimovic injury not serious, AC Milan confirm

Rediff.com26 May 2020

Zlatan Ibrahimovic joined AC Milan on a six-month spell in January for a second stint at the club, but Serie A has been suspended since March 9, with the government due to decide on Thursday if and when it can restart.

World Athletics PIX: Duplantis vaults to pole position; Kipyegon triumphs

World Athletics PIX: Duplantis vaults to pole position; Kipyegon triumphs

Rediff.com27 Aug 2023

Images from the World Athletics Championships in Budapest on Saturday.

NBA round-up: 76ers snap Bucks' 16-game winning streak

NBA round-up: 76ers snap Bucks' 16-game winning streak

Rediff.com5 Mar 2023

Milwaukee led by 18 in the third quarter before Philadelphia used a 23-9 run to tie the game at 108 mid-way through the final period.

Osaka retires, Raducanu exits, Andreescu upsets in Toronto

Osaka retires, Raducanu exits, Andreescu upsets in Toronto

Rediff.com10 Aug 2022

Osaka battled on gamely before retiring while trailing Kaia Kanepi 7-6(4), 3-0.

NBA round-up: Warriors withstand Embiid's 46-point game

NBA round-up: Warriors withstand Embiid's 46-point game

Rediff.com25 Mar 2023

Klay Thompson chipped in with 21 points for the Warriors, who won their third straight overall and ninth in a row at home to maintain their No. 6 position in the Western Conference playoff race.