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Australian Open: Nagal Creates History

Australian Open: Nagal Creates History

Rediff.com16 Jan 2024

This is the first time in 35 years that an Indian men's player beat a seeded player in a Grand Slam.

ICC amends stumping, concussion substitute rules

ICC amends stumping, concussion substitute rules

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

ICC has effected a notable change in playing conditions, as per which the umpires henceforth will only assess the side-on replays for stumping without considering the caught-behind scenario during the Decision Review System (DRS) referrals.

Five-star Hazlewood bundles out NZ for 162

Five-star Hazlewood bundles out NZ for 162

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

Josh Hazlewood took a five-wicket haul to skittle New Zealand for 162 on Day 1 of the second Test.

Ton-up Cameron Green powers Australia in Wellington

Ton-up Cameron Green powers Australia in Wellington

Rediff.com29 Feb 2024

All-rounder Cameron Green thwarted New Zealand with a sparkling, unbeaten century after the hosts' seamers threatened to dominate the opening day of the first Test against Australia in Wellington on Thursday.

Alcaraz Clinches 50th Masters win, eyes Indian Wells title

Alcaraz Clinches 50th Masters win, eyes Indian Wells title

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

Carlos Alcaraz beat Fabian Marozsan 6-3, 6-3 to reach the Indian Wells quarter-finals

1st Test: Australia in box seat as New Zealand chase 258

1st Test: Australia in box seat as New Zealand chase 258

Rediff.com2 Mar 2024

Rachin Ravindra, who reached the half century mark for the second time in his short test career and was 56 not out at stumps, will resume on day four alongside Daryl Mitchell, who was unbeaten on 12, in a partnership worth 52 runs.

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.

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.

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.

Ashwin replaces Bumrah as World No 1 Test bowler!

Ashwin replaces Bumrah as World No 1 Test bowler!

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

This is Ravichandran Ashwin's sixth stint at the top of the rankings. He first became number one in December 2015.

Soccer PIX: Atletico return to winning ways; Leverkusen go 10 points clear

Soccer PIX: Atletico return to winning ways; Leverkusen go 10 points clear

Rediff.com4 Mar 2024

Atletico Madrid secured a hard-fought 2-1 home victory over Real Betis in La Liga on Sunday thanks to an own-goal by Rui Silva and a header by Alvaro Morata as Diego Simeone's side ended a three-game winless run in all competitions.

Aus Open: Nagal upsets World No 27 Bublik in straight sets

Aus Open: Nagal upsets World No 27 Bublik in straight sets

Rediff.com16 Jan 2024

Sumit Nagal becomes the first Indian in more than three decades to upset a seeded player in a Grand Slam.

FA Cup: Newcastle breeze past Sunderland in derby

FA Cup: Newcastle breeze past Sunderland in derby

Rediff.com6 Jan 2024

Newcastle United made light work of north-east rivals Sunderland as Alexander Isak's double secured a 3-0 win and a place in the FA Cup fourth round at the Stadium of Light on Saturday.

World Cup 2023: What's going wrong for Australia?

World Cup 2023: What's going wrong for Australia?

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

Australia got their tactics and team selection all wrong in Thursday's World Cup defeat by South Africa, said former skipper Michael Clarke.

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.'

Australia pull ahead after Hazlewood, Lyon restrict Windies

Australia pull ahead after Hazlewood, Lyon restrict Windies

Rediff.com27 Jan 2024

Windies were restricted in their second innings by economical seamer Josh Hazlewood (3-23) and spinner Nathan Lyon (3-42).

PMO Monitoring Red Sea Crisis

PMO Monitoring Red Sea Crisis

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

Any government support or incentive to help exporters deal with high freight and insurance costs is unlikely.

Soccer PIX: Fulham fight back to beat Arsenal; Spurs stop Bournemouth

Soccer PIX: Fulham fight back to beat Arsenal; Spurs stop Bournemouth

Rediff.com31 Dec 2023

Fulham fought back from a goal down to claim a 2-1 win over Arsenal on Sunday when strikes from Raul Jimenez and Bobby De Cordova-Reid foiled Bukayo Saka's early goal.

Pink-ball Test: Windies pacemen rock Australia's batting

Pink-ball Test: Windies pacemen rock Australia's batting

Rediff.com26 Jan 2024

New opener Steve Smith, thrust into the role after David Warner's retirement, fell to Roach for six in the first over of Australia's innings when a seaming delivery was adjudged lbw on review.

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.

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.

F1 PIX: Verstappen takes his 100th podium with Saudi win

F1 PIX: Verstappen takes his 100th podium with Saudi win

Rediff.com10 Mar 2024

It was the first time Verstappen, winner of a record 19 of 22 races last year, has won the first two races of a season. He has also won 19 of the last 20.

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.

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.

'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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.'

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.

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.

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

'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?'

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.

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.

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.

Giggs reckons Van Gaal in the same mould as Alex Ferguson

Giggs reckons Van Gaal in the same mould as Alex Ferguson

Rediff.com25 Jul 2014

It's been a week since Louis van Gaal began duty as Manchester United's new manager. Hopes of better results this season, for the former English Premier League champions, rest firmly on the shoulders of the Dutchman.