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Asian Games: India's Schedule on September 26

Asian Games: India's Schedule on September 26

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

India's schedule at the Asian Games in Hangzhou, on Tuesday, September 26.

Rampaging Australia face Bangladesh in inconsequential tie

Rampaging Australia face Bangladesh in inconsequential tie

Rediff.com10 Nov 2023

Pat Cummins and Co. stormed into the semi-finals on the back of one of the greatest ODI innings played by Glenn Maxwell. The all-rounder battled cramps to smash an unbeaten 201 off 128 balls to lift Australia from a precarious 91 for seven to the victory target of 292 against Afghanistan.

Leclerc takes Mexican pole in Ferrari front-row lockout

Leclerc takes Mexican pole in Ferrari front-row lockout

Rediff.com29 Oct 2023

Charles Leclerc swept to pole position for the Mexico City Formula One Grand Prix on Saturday with Carlos Sainz qualifying second in a surprise Ferrari front-row lockout.

Ashes: Butcher, Taylor blame Bairstow for 'controversial dismissal'

Ashes: Butcher, Taylor blame Bairstow for 'controversial dismissal'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

Jonny Bairstow's 'controversial dismissal' on the final Day of the second Ashes Test at the Lord's has left the cricketing world divided.

Soccer PIX: Willian stars in Fulham win; Girona held

Soccer PIX: Willian stars in Fulham win; Girona held

Rediff.com28 Nov 2023

All the action from soccer matches played in Europe on Monday.

Struggling Australia, Sri Lanka in battle for first win

Struggling Australia, Sri Lanka in battle for first win

Rediff.com15 Oct 2023

Their house in complete disarray after consecutive defeats, Australia will look to wake up from the slumber and return to winning ways against an equally stuttering Sri Lanka in the World Cup match in Lucknow on Monday.

ICC Men's ODI World Cup: Full List of confirmed squads

ICC Men's ODI World Cup: Full List of confirmed squads

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

Ahead of the ICC Men's ODI World Cup 2023, here's a full list of the final squads of all ten teams.

EPL PIX: Arsenal's win reshuffles top three

EPL PIX: Arsenal's win reshuffles top three

Rediff.com17 Dec 2023

A summary of Sunday's action in the English Premier League.

Asian Games: Ramkumar-Saketh pair ensures medal; Nagal, Raina exit

Asian Games: Ramkumar-Saketh pair ensures medal; Nagal, Raina exit

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

India's singles tennis players will return empty-handed from the Asian Games for the first time since 2006.

Dutch GP: Max Verstappen races to record-equalling victory

Dutch GP: Max Verstappen races to record-equalling victory

Rediff.com27 Aug 2023

Formula One leader Max Verstappen celebrated a record-equalling ninth successive victory on Sunday after beating the rain to win a chaotic and red-flagged Dutch Grand Prix for the third year in a row.

Aus coach slams McCullum: Sparks fly in Ashes showdown!

Aus coach slams McCullum: Sparks fly in Ashes showdown!

Rediff.com3 Jul 2023

McDonald 'disappointed' with McCullum's comment post Bairstow dismissal

Australia's SWOT Analysis: Slow bowling is an issue but...

Australia's SWOT Analysis: Slow bowling is an issue but...

Rediff.com1 Oct 2023

Australia at least on paper, can't be rated ahead of India and England during this edition of the tournament.

PHOTOS: India overpower Australia in World Cup opener

PHOTOS: India overpower Australia in World Cup opener

Rediff.com8 Oct 2023

India launched their home World Cup campaign with a six-wicket victory over Australia after Virat Kohli and KL Rahul guided them through a jittery run chase on Sunday.

Aus Open PIX: Alcaraz downs Gasquet; Swiatek through

Aus Open PIX: Alcaraz downs Gasquet; Swiatek through

Rediff.com16 Jan 2024

World No 1 Iga Swiatek overcame a strong early challenge from former champion Sofia Kenin to reach the second round of the Australian Open

Keeper Peirson to link up with Aus Ashes squad

Keeper Peirson to link up with Aus Ashes squad

Rediff.com26 May 2023

He will be back-up for Australia's regular wicketkeeper Alex Carey until Inglis returns to the squad for the rest of the five-Test series against England.

Verstappen takes record 16th win of the season in Mexico

Verstappen takes record 16th win of the season in Mexico

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

Max Verstappen became the first Formula One driver to take 16 victories in a season

Boxing Day Test PIX: Carey ton puts Australia in box seat

Boxing Day Test PIX: Carey ton puts Australia in box seat

Rediff.com28 Dec 2022

Images from Day 3 of the second Test between Australia and South Africa at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Wednesday.

Australia keen to continue aggressive approach against NZ

Australia keen to continue aggressive approach against NZ

Rediff.com27 Oct 2023

'That's a standard we want to keep going with for the rest of tournament.'

Clinical Carey decisive to Australia's fortunes

Clinical Carey decisive to Australia's fortunes

Rediff.com5 Mar 2023

'I think our training wickets have been really difficult as well. So it's been nice to actually stand in a training wicket and keep to our bowlers.'

Ashes: Root expects Bairstow to be fired up at Headingley

Ashes: Root expects Bairstow to be fired up at Headingley

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

'I'm sure he will want to entertain the local crowd. I think it is set up nicely for him, but you have still got to go and do it.'

World Cup's Sexiest Fan Supports Croatia

World Cup's Sexiest Fan Supports Croatia

Rediff.com10 Dec 2022

Instagram model Ivana Knoll has appeared at every Croatian game at the FIFA World Cup to support her country, always in hot outfits, thwarting Qatar's modesty laws.

Verstappen takes 50th win with Hamilton, Leclerc excluded

Verstappen takes 50th win with Hamilton, Leclerc excluded

Rediff.com23 Oct 2023

Max Verstappen took the 50th win of his Formula One career, and record-equalling 15th of the season

Final Countdown: India ready for date with history on Super Sunday

Final Countdown: India ready for date with history on Super Sunday

Rediff.com18 Nov 2023

Indian cricket team will not just be looking to win a third ODI global title but also look at saving the '50-over format' which has been battling identity crisis for at least five years now.

PIX: Broad scripts perfect farewell; England level Ashes series

PIX: Broad scripts perfect farewell; England level Ashes series

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

Stuart Broad picked up the final two wickets in his last appearance for England to guide the hosts to a series-levelling 49-run victory in the fifth and final Ashes Test against Australia.

Hazlewood stands by Marsh after Kohli drop, calls it part of the game

Hazlewood stands by Marsh after Kohli drop, calls it part of the game

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

Kohli was dropped in the eighth over off Hazlewood's bowling after Marsh made ample ground from the mid-wicket region

Jansen's all-round show powers South Africa to ODI series win

Jansen's all-round show powers South Africa to ODI series win

Rediff.com17 Sep 2023

All-rounder Marco Jansen shone with bat and ball as South Africa won the fifth and final One-Day International against Australia by 122 runs.

Asian Games TT: India men lose in quarters; women exit

Asian Games TT: India men lose in quarters; women exit

Rediff.com24 Sep 2023

Veteran Acantha Sharat Kamal raised his game just in time to help the Indian men's team escape unscathed against Kazakhstan at the Asian Games.

No Labuschagne in Australia's World Cup plans

No Labuschagne in Australia's World Cup plans

Rediff.com7 Aug 2023

Marnus Labuschagne has played 30 of Australia's 38 matches since his debut in early 2020 and was part of the team that won a three-match series in India in March this year.

US Open: The top 5 men to watch out for

US Open: The top 5 men to watch out for

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

The five top contenders for the men's title at the US Open.

PIX: Agony and Ecstasy as Croatia knock out Brazil

PIX: Agony and Ecstasy as Croatia knock out Brazil

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

Neymar had scored late in the first half of extra time to give Brazil the lead, but Croatia equalised when Bruno Petkovic scored in the 117th.

Halle Open shocker: Kazahk Bublik ousts Zverev

Halle Open shocker: Kazahk Bublik ousts Zverev

Rediff.com24 Jun 2023

Kazahk Bublik powers past Zverev in straight sets to reach Halle final

Can Australia halt India's unbeaten run to WC glory?

Can Australia halt India's unbeaten run to WC glory?

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

Resurgent Australia stand between unblemished India and World Cup glory

Soccer PIX: Liverpool beat Fulham; Real edge Atletico

Soccer PIX: Liverpool beat Fulham; Real edge Atletico

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

Koopmeiners leads Atalanta past Milan into Coppa semis

Smriti rises, Harmanpreet falls in ODI Rankings

Smriti rises, Harmanpreet falls in ODI Rankings

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

Mandhana moves up to 6th, Harmapreet drops to 8th in ICC women's ODI rankings

Stoinis bolsters Aussie batting lineup for SA clash

Stoinis bolsters Aussie batting lineup for SA clash

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

Australian team will be aiming to put up a much better batting performance with a rejigged playing eleven against an upbeat South Africa

Davis Cup: Britain see off Australia; Spain and Italy lose

Davis Cup: Britain see off Australia; Spain and Italy lose

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

Britain battled to victory over last year's Davis Cup runners-up Australia in their Finals group stage opener on Wednesday, while Spain and Italy both suffered chastening defeats at home in the premier men's team competition.

Boult back as Kiwis prepare for World Cup

Boult back as Kiwis prepare for World Cup

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

Fast bowler Trent Boult is in line to play his first one-day international in almost a year after being included in New Zealand's 15-man squad for a four-match series against England.

Mesut Ozil hangs up his boots

Mesut Ozil hangs up his boots

Rediff.com22 Mar 2023

Former German midfielder Mesut Ozil brought down the curtains on his illustrious career at the age of 34.

Verstappen seals third F1 title as Piastri wins sprint

Verstappen seals third F1 title as Piastri wins sprint

Rediff.com8 Oct 2023

Max Verstappen added his name to the list of triple Formula One World champions on Saturday after Red Bull team mate and sole title rival Sergio Perez crashed out of the Qatar Grand Prix sprint race.

F1: Sainz beats Verstappen for Italian Grand Prix pole

F1: Sainz beats Verstappen for Italian Grand Prix pole

Rediff.com2 Sep 2023

Carlos Sainz lapped Monza's "Temple of Speed" with a fastest time of one minute 20.294 seconds, 0.013 quicker than Max Verstappen's final flying lap.