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Ashwin: What's This Spirit Of Cricket?

Ashwin: What's This Spirit Of Cricket?

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

'It's the most basic stuff, guys. Follow the ball and then leave the crease. Even now in Ranji Trophy and international cricket, the batsman will always look at the 'keeper and slip fielder, ask their permission and only then leave the crease.'

Is Sir Alex Ferguson poised to call it quits?

Is Sir Alex Ferguson poised to call it quits?

Rediff.com8 May 2013

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson's future seems to be in doubt. There are ripe suggestions that the 71-year old Scot is considering drawing his nearly 27-year reign as manager to an end.

Former West Indies player Samuels banned for 6 years

Former West Indies player Samuels banned for 6 years

Rediff.com23 Nov 2023

Marlon Samuels was found guilty of breaching the Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) Anti-Corruption Code while playing in the Abu Dhabi T10 league in 2019.

Australia outclass Finland, return to Davis Cup final

Australia outclass Finland, return to Davis Cup final

Rediff.com25 Nov 2023

Australia reached a second successive Davis Cup final when Alex de Minaur overpowered Emil Ruusuvuori 6-4 6-3 after Alexei Popyrin beat Otto Virtanen 7-6(5) 6-2 to earn the 28-time champions a 2-0 win over Finland on Friday.

Rooney is a troubled soul: Sir Alex Ferguson

Rooney is a troubled soul: Sir Alex Ferguson

Rediff.com1 Nov 2010

Manchester United coach Alex Ferguson believes his star striker Wayne Rooney has been a troubled soul.

Kohli back in top 10 of ICC Test rankings

Kohli back in top 10 of ICC Test rankings

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

Virat Kohli advanced four slots to ninth position after scores of 38 and 76 in the first Test against South Africa.

Australian Open: Watch out for these stars!

Australian Open: Watch out for these stars!

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

Three contenders for the men's singles title at the Australian Open, which starts on Sunday.

Tennis Round-up: Thiem into Australian Open main draw

Tennis Round-up: Thiem into Australian Open main draw

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

Dominic Thiem, U.S. Open winner in 2020, has secured a place in the main draw of the Australian Open after the withdrawal of Reilly Opelka, the tournament organisers confirmed on Friday.

Debate rages on: Is Ronaldo better than Messi?

Debate rages on: Is Ronaldo better than Messi?

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

The Portuguese superstar now has scored the most first-division goals in football history, he has 527 career league goals with 61 goals alone in 2023.

Goalkeeper De Gea leaves Manchester United

Goalkeeper De Gea leaves Manchester United

Rediff.com8 Jul 2023

David De Gea has left Manchester United following the end of his contract after 12 seasons with the Old Trafford side.

World Cup: Sri Lanka fined for slow over-rate

World Cup: Sri Lanka fined for slow over-rate

Rediff.com8 Oct 2023

Sri Lanka have been fined 10 per cent of their match fee for maintaining a slow over-rate against South Africa in their ICC World Cup opener in New Delhi.

HOT WAG Alex dons bikini during holiday with Steven Gerrard

HOT WAG Alex dons bikini during holiday with Steven Gerrard

Rediff.com3 Jun 2013

Alex Gerrard tweeted some of her holiday pictures with footballer hubby Steven Gerrard, where she can be seen showing off her toned curves.

All about Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner

All about Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner

Rediff.com28 Jan 2024

Jannik Sinner won his maiden Grand Slam title at the Australian Open on Sunday.

Kohli, Gill, SKY Enjoy FA Club Final

Kohli, Gill, SKY Enjoy FA Club Final

Rediff.com5 Jun 2023

Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill and Suryakumar Yadav took a break from practice to watch the the FA Cup Final between Manchester City and Manchester United on Saturday, June 3, 2023.

Sarfaraz spills out Pakistan's plan to spoil David Warner's farewell

Sarfaraz spills out Pakistan's plan to spoil David Warner's farewell

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

Pakistan's experienced wicketkeeper-batter Sarfaraz Ahmed laid out the team's plans to ruin Australia's star batter David Warner's farewell Test series.

Pink ball Test: West Indies script shock win over Australia

Pink ball Test: West Indies script shock win over Australia

Rediff.com28 Jan 2024

Shamar Joseph took 7 wickets to lead the Windies to a big win

Gill is playing too aggressively in Test cricket: Gavaskar

Gill is playing too aggressively in Test cricket: Gavaskar

Rediff.com31 Dec 2023

Gavaskar hoped that Gill would find his range sooner than later.

Broad reckons Bairstow episode will gnaw at Cummins's conscience

Broad reckons Bairstow episode will gnaw at Cummins's conscience

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

'Ultimately, (Australia captain) Pat Cummins is a really great guy and I would be amazed, once the emotion settles, if he does not sit back and think, 'I got that one wrong', even though his bottom line at the time was winning a Test match.'

Adelaide Test: Australia in sight of victory after Head, Hazlewood star

Adelaide Test: Australia in sight of victory after Head, Hazlewood star

Rediff.com18 Jan 2024

After Australia resumed on 59-2, West Indies made frequent inroads to stay in the contest.

Why Prannoy, Lakshya withdrew from Syed Modi International

Why Prannoy, Lakshya withdrew from Syed Modi International

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

Olympic medallist P V Sindhu is also missing in action as she recovers from an injury.

Still driven at 36, Djokovic poised to succeed at Aus Open

Still driven at 36, Djokovic poised to succeed at Aus Open

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

'The drive that I have is still there. My body has been serving me well, listening to me well. I have a great team of people around me. The motivation, especially for the biggest tournaments in the sport, is still present.'

Now, Watch Nushrratt, Kareena, Ranveer At Home

Now, Watch Nushrratt, Kareena, Ranveer At Home

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

Amazon Prime Video has announced 69 assorted Web series and movies, and the slate sure looks interesting.

Cummins needs batters to fire in unison against Pakistan

Cummins needs batters to fire in unison against Pakistan

Rediff.com19 Oct 2023

Australian batting has not clicked as a unit so far in the World Cup, and captain Pat Cummins hoped that his batters will fire on all cylinders against Pakistan in Bengaluru on Friday.

Soccer PIX: Man City, Arsenal close on Liverpool, Fulham stun United

Soccer PIX: Man City, Arsenal close on Liverpool, Fulham stun United

Rediff.com25 Feb 2024

Manchester City and Arsenal closed in on Premier League leaders Liverpool with contrasting victories on Saturday as Manchester United's bubble was burst by Fulham.

'Hey Sledgers...': Gambhir Slams Critics

'Hey Sledgers...': Gambhir Slams Critics

Rediff.com3 Jul 2023

'Does the spirit of the game logic apply to you, or is it just for Indians?'

'You cannot plan for a replacement for Alex Ferguson'

'You cannot plan for a replacement for Alex Ferguson'

Rediff.com14 Jan 2012

Former Manchester United ace Gary Neville reveals why he never quit the champion club, and shares his thoughts on manager Sir Alex Ferguson and the future of football in India.

Pakistan aim for upset against mighty Australia in Perth

Pakistan aim for upset against mighty Australia in Perth

Rediff.com13 Dec 2023

Pakistan look to be positive against strong Australia team

Manipuri family beaten up in Delhi

Manipuri family beaten up in Delhi

Rediff.com3 Dec 2023

A man from Manipur, his wife and his sister were allegedly assaulted by a group of people from the same state in southeast Delhi's Sunlight Colony area, police said on Saturday.

Soccer PIX: Last-gasp Casemiro sets up United for Liverpool clash

Soccer PIX: Last-gasp Casemiro sets up United for Liverpool clash

Rediff.com29 Feb 2024

Brazilian Casemiro struck late to send Manchester United into the FA Cup quarter-finals with a 1-0 victory over Nottingham Forest as teenagers Jayden Danns and Lewis Koumas inspired Liverpool to a 3-0 win over Southampton on Wednesday.

Bairstow runout: Stokes, Broad vent as Ashwin backs Carey

Bairstow runout: Stokes, Broad vent as Ashwin backs Carey

Rediff.com2 Jul 2023

Senior Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has backed Alex Carey's decision to run out a wandering Jonny Bairstow on the final day of the second Ashes Test.

At crossroads of his Test career, Iyer 'thrives on competition'

At crossroads of his Test career, Iyer 'thrives on competition'

Rediff.com15 Jan 2024

'It's important to take one match at a time, not think about five-match Test series (against England). The team is only for the first two games. The motto would be to perform in the first two games and then look forward to the rest of the games.'

Vaughan wants England to adopt Man City manager Guardiola's approach

Vaughan wants England to adopt Man City manager Guardiola's approach

Rediff.com3 Mar 2024

For Michael Vaughan, Pep Guardiola is the best sporting leader in the last 15 years and the former England skipper won't mind if Ben Stokes employs Manchester City manager's approach of never allowing players to take their places for granted.

Champions League PIX: Mbappe fires PSG into quarters; Kane powers Bayern

Champions League PIX: Mbappe fires PSG into quarters; Kane powers Bayern

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

Images from the Champions League Round of 16 matches.

Warner silences critics with breezy ton to put Australia in control

Warner silences critics with breezy ton to put Australia in control

Rediff.com14 Dec 2023

Opener David Warner brushed aside any doubts about his Test match pedigree on Thursday with a brutal 164-run assault on Pakistan's bowlers.

'Warner doesn't want a swansong, he thinks...'

'Warner doesn't want a swansong, he thinks...'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

Erskine hit back at Johnson, stating that his questioning Warner's selection isn't logical.

Smith to assume new role as Australia's Test opener

Smith to assume new role as Australia's Test opener

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

Apart from Renshaw's inclusion in place of Warner, there are no changes to the squad which beat Pakistan by eight wickets in the third and final test to sweep the series 3-0 last week.

Warner in Australia's squad for first Pakistan Test

Warner in Australia's squad for first Pakistan Test

Rediff.com3 Dec 2023

Australia opener David Warner looks likely to get the Test farewell of his choice after being named in the 14-man squad for the opening clash in the three-match series against Pakistan on Sunday.

PIX: Australia in commanding position as Lyon nears 500

PIX: Australia in commanding position as Lyon nears 500

Rediff.com16 Dec 2023

IMAGES from Day 3 of the opening Test played between Australia and Pakistan in Perth on Saturday.

Jack Sinner cruises to first Masters 1000 title

Jack Sinner cruises to first Masters 1000 title

Rediff.com14 Aug 2023

Italian seventh seed Jannik Sinner secured his first Masters 1000 title with a dominant 6-4 6-1 win over Australian Alex de Minaur in the Canadian Open final on Sunday.

PIX: Alcaraz stunned by World No 135 Marozsan in Rome!

PIX: Alcaraz stunned by World No 135 Marozsan in Rome!

Rediff.com16 May 2023

Carlos Alcaraz crashed to a humbling 6-3 7-6(4) defeat by Hungarian qualifier Fabian Marozsan in the third round of the Italian Open.