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Rohit's 73 in vain as Australia seal series

Rohit's 73 in vain as Australia seal series

Rediff.com23 Oct 2025

Australia held their nerve in a tense chase, edging past India by two wickets to seal the series 2-0 despite a late fightback from the visitors on Thursday in Adelaide.

Glenn Maxwell ruled out of NZ tour with wrist fracture

Glenn Maxwell ruled out of NZ tour with wrist fracture

Rediff.com30 Sep 2025

Glenn Maxwell was ruled out of the three-match T20 series against New Zealand with a fractured wrist after being hit in the nets.

Are College Degrees Worth It? Nvidia CEO says...

Are College Degrees Worth It? Nvidia CEO says...

Rediff.com7 Oct 2025

Nvidia's Jensen Huang questions the dominance of degrees in the AI economy.

Will India Take Revenge For November 19, 2023?

Will India Take Revenge For November 19, 2023?

Rediff.com18 Oct 2025

Over four decades, the India-Australia ODI rivalry has mirrored the evolution of both teams, from Australia's supremacy in the 2000s to India's resurgence post-2010. Come Sunday, this rivalry will be renewed as Shubman Gill will commence his first assignment as ODI captain in the opening game of the three match series, at the Optus stadium in Perth.

Perth ODI: Will Ro-Ko Fire?

Perth ODI: Will Ro-Ko Fire?

Rediff.com16 Oct 2025

Pat Cummins captured the sentiment perfectly, calling this potentially the 'last chance' for fans Down Under to witness these legends in action. With both stalwarts set to be 39 and 40 respectively by the 2027 World Cup, every appearance carries added significance. Ro-Ko have been the heartbeat of Indian cricket for over 15 years. Their return brings an emotional lift to the team and raises expectations for the series against the world champions.

Ruthless England storm into FIFA 2026 World Cup

Ruthless England storm into FIFA 2026 World Cup

Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

England booked their place in next year's World Cup finals as captain Harry Kane scored twice in a 5-0 romp away to Latvia on Tuesday to ensure they will win qualifying Group K.

Youth ODI: Suryavanshi blitz fires India to series win

Youth ODI: Suryavanshi blitz fires India to series win

Rediff.com24 Sep 2025

Suryavanshi, Mhatre give India U19 unassailable 2-0 lead over Australia in Youth ODI series

Newcastle omit Isak for Liverpool game amid standoff

Newcastle omit Isak for Liverpool game amid standoff

Rediff.com22 Aug 2025

'If Alex wanted to come back and play for us, the players would welcome him. 100% I want to see him back in a Newcastle shirt.'

Teen sensation Jonathan strikes gold at ISSF Jr World

Teen sensation Jonathan strikes gold at ISSF Jr World

Rediff.com26 Sep 2025

Teenager Jonathan steals limelight with gold, Rashmika claims silver

Isak accuses Newcastle of breaking promises

Isak accuses Newcastle of breaking promises

Rediff.com20 Aug 2025

Alexander Isak accused Newcastle United of breaking promises and misleading supporters in a social media statement on Tuesday.

Bangladesh Cricket Board hires Marshall to tackle match-fixing

Bangladesh Cricket Board hires Marshall to tackle match-fixing

Rediff.com10 Aug 2025

The Bangladesh Cricket Board has roped in Alex Marshall, former head of ICC's Anti-Corruption Unit, to "enhance its reputation" after being rocked by numerous episodes of fixing in recent years.

Man Utd part ways with Sir Alex Ferguson, sparking outrage

Man Utd part ways with Sir Alex Ferguson, sparking outrage

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

Manchester United's most successful manager Alex Ferguson will step down as a global ambassador after the club's part-owners INEOS ended his multi-million pound contract.

Auger-Aliassime exits US Open with pride, no regrets

Auger-Aliassime exits US Open with pride, no regrets

Rediff.com6 Sep 2025

After a gutsy performance that pushed Sinner to four sets, the Italian world number one ultimately proved too strong. Yet the Canadian said he would carry plenty of positives forward from Flushing Meadows.

Sinner cruises past Musetti to reach US Open semis

Sinner cruises past Musetti to reach US Open semis

Rediff.com4 Sep 2025

The World No 1, who extended his hardcourt winning streak to 26 matches, will play against Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime in the semi-finals.

Jamil banks on fresh faces as India miss key players

Jamil banks on fresh faces as India miss key players

Rediff.com21 Aug 2025

There are four first-timers in Jamil's camp of 25 players -- defenders Alex Saji, Sunil Benchamin, Muhammed Uvais, and forward Manvir Singh.

Two Indian-origin players in Australia U-19 squad vs India

Two Indian-origin players in Australia U-19 squad vs India

Rediff.com8 Aug 2025

Aryan Sharma and Yash Deshmukh were named in Australia's 15-member squad for the upcoming home series against India Under-19 team next month.

De Minaur wins Washington Open in epic comeback!

De Minaur wins Washington Open in epic comeback!

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

Alex De Minaur rallied from a set down and saved three match points to claim the Washington Open title after beating Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in the final of the ATP 500 event.

Ruthless Sinner whips Bublik to reach US Open quarter-finals

Ruthless Sinner whips Bublik to reach US Open quarter-finals

Rediff.com2 Sep 2025

Defending US Open champion Jannik Sinner continued his stellar run at the hardcourt Grand Slams with a 6-1, 6-1, 6-1 hammering of Kazakh 23rd seed Alexander Bublik on Monday to make the quarter-finals at Flushing Meadows.

Head Coach deconstructs SA's 'embarrassing performance'

Head Coach deconstructs SA's 'embarrassing performance'

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

South Africa's two heaviest defeats have transpired when they fielded first and were accompanied by a lack of discipline as well as dropped chances.

Marc Marquez reigns supreme to win German MotoGP

Marc Marquez reigns supreme to win German MotoGP

Rediff.com13 Jul 2025

Marc Marquez proved once again why he is known as the 'King of Sachsenring' when the Ducati rider marked his 200th MotoGP start by winning the German Grand Prix on Sunday.

Woman on FBI's 'top 10 most wanted' list held in India

Woman on FBI's 'top 10 most wanted' list held in India

Rediff.com21 Aug 2025

The FBI has arrested Cindy Rodriguez Singh, a woman on the agency's '10 Most Wanted Fugitive' list, accused of killing her six-year-old son and fleeing to India to evade prosecution.

Cummins, Starc out! Australia unveil new T20 squad

Cummins, Starc out! Australia unveil new T20 squad

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

Mitch Owen has been rewarded for his fine form in his first five Twenty20 internationals by being named in both of Australia's squads for short-format series against South Africa in the far north of the country next month.

PIX: Djokovic thanks Kohli for support at Wimbledon

PIX: Djokovic thanks Kohli for support at Wimbledon

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma spotted at Wimbledon as Djokovic advances to quarter-finals.

PIX: Canadian teen Mboko stuns Gauff in Montreal

PIX: Canadian teen Mboko stuns Gauff in Montreal

Rediff.com3 Aug 2025

Michelsen, seeded 26th, will face hard-hitting 11th seed Karen Khachanov of Russia, who upset eighth seed Casper Ruud in their fourth round match 6-4, 7-5.

Marc Marquez wins Italian Grand Prix sprint after poor start

Marc Marquez wins Italian Grand Prix sprint after poor start

Rediff.com22 Jun 2025

Marc Marquez overcame a botched start to win the Italian Grand Prix sprint ahead of his brother Alex and team mate Francesco Bagnaia on Saturday to maintain his dominance in the shorter format this season.

Ducati's Marquez clinches Hungarian GP pole

Ducati's Marquez clinches Hungarian GP pole

Rediff.com23 Aug 2025

Ducati's Marc Marquez smashed the Balaton Park Circuit lap record twice on Saturday to claim pole position for the Hungarian Grand Prix as his teammate Francesco Bagnaia endured his worst qualifying session of the season.

PIX: Ducati's Marc Marquez wins fifth race in a row!

PIX: Ducati's Marc Marquez wins fifth race in a row!

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

Marc's teammate Francesco Bagnaia could not capitalise on his first pole position of the season, losing the lead to Aprilia's Marco Bezzecchi after a slip towards the end of the first lap, before settling for fourth.

Ducati's Marquez wins Italian Grand Prix

Ducati's Marquez wins Italian Grand Prix

Rediff.com22 Jun 2025

Marc Marquez wins Italian Grand Prix to delight Ducati fans on home soil

Why No Indian Players Will Feature in SA20

Why No Indian Players Will Feature in SA20

Rediff.com5 Sep 2025

The BCCI bars active Indian cricketers -- international or domestic -- from playing in overseas leagues to protect the IPL's exclusivity.

Osaka reaches first WTA 1000 semis in 2 years

Osaka reaches first WTA 1000 semis in 2 years

Rediff.com6 Aug 2025

It marks Osaka's first WTA 1000 semi-final since Miami in 2022, as the Japanese former world number one needed just over an hour to secure victory over the 10th seeded Svitolina.

South Africa crush Australia as Maharaj runs riot

South Africa crush Australia as Maharaj runs riot

Rediff.com19 Aug 2025

Left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj produced a career-best 5-33 to dismantle Australia and bowl South Africa to an emphatic 98-run victory in the opening one day international in Cairns on Tuesday.

Head, Marsh, Green centuries power Australia to huge win

Head, Marsh, Green centuries power Australia to huge win

Rediff.com24 Aug 2025

Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh and Cameron Green smashed blistering hundreds as Australia steamrollered South Africa by 276 runs in the third and final One-Day International.

2nd Youth Test: Ekansh's ton rallies England on Day 2 vs India

2nd Youth Test: Ekansh's ton rallies England on Day 2 vs India

Rediff.com22 Jul 2025

Ekansh Singh's fighting century guided England to 309 on a rain-hit day two of the second Youth Test against India in Chelmsford on Monday.

PIX: Piastri Wins Dutch GP As Norris Breaks Down!

PIX: Piastri Wins Dutch GP As Norris Breaks Down!

Rediff.com31 Aug 2025

Oscar Piastri won the Dutch Grand Prix to take a mighty 34 point lead in the Formula One championship on Sunday as McLaren teammate and title rival Lando Norris saw his hopes go up in smoke.

Asia Cup: Watch Out For These Players!

Asia Cup: Watch Out For These Players!

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

Players from the other teams who could push the Men in Blue to the limit.

'I Don't Want To Box Myself'

'I Don't Want To Box Myself'

Rediff.com21 Aug 2025

'Even though I'm just 31, I feel like I've seen a lot in my life, some voluntarily, some involuntarily.'

Suryavanshi's 45 in vain as England edge India in thriller

Suryavanshi's 45 in vain as England edge India in thriller

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

Riding on captain Thomas Rew's brilliant century, England scraped through with a narrow one-wicket win over India in the second Youth ODI to level the five-match series 1-1, in Northampton, on Monday.

Proteas add young pacer to squad for Aus ODIs

Proteas add young pacer to squad for Aus ODIs

Rediff.com18 Aug 2025

Bavuma said his hamstring was 'feeling good' ahead of his return, and the South African skipper also confirmed he would bat at number three for the opening match of the three-game series behind openers Ryan Rickelton and Aiden Markram.

Can These Men Upset Sinner, Alcaraz?

Can These Men Upset Sinner, Alcaraz?

Rediff.com23 Aug 2025

Jannik and Carlos are the favourites at Flushing Meadows, but don't write these men off!

Hridayapoorvam Review: Delightfully Charming

Hridayapoorvam Review: Delightfully Charming

Rediff.com1 Sep 2025

Hridayapoorvam does not break any new ground or tell a story as old as time with any novelty but its sincerity keeps it alive, notes Arjun Menon.