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Nagal beats heat and Molcan to enter Aus Open main draw

Nagal beats heat and Molcan to enter Aus Open main draw

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

He will commence his Australian Open campaign against Alexander Bublik in the first round.

Bavuma injured; Elgar to lead in farewell Test

Bavuma injured; Elgar to lead in farewell Test

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

South Africa is set for a fairytale farewell as Dean Elgar takes the helm in the final Test against India

SA's 'shining light': Burger's masterclass rocks India

SA's 'shining light': Burger's masterclass rocks India

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

'Nandre showed why he has been such a shining light for South African cricket'

Fan ejected from Zverev's US Open match over 'Hitler phrase'

Fan ejected from Zverev's US Open match over 'Hitler phrase'

Rediff.com5 Sep 2023

Zverev put the incident behind him to seal the victory, which he described as the best moment of his career after his comeback from a serious ankle injury last year.

India's 5 Worst Defeats In South Africa

India's 5 Worst Defeats In South Africa

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

India went down by an innings and 32 runs -- their worst Test defeat on South African soil.

Chennai Open: Sumit Nagal to spearhead Indian challenge

Chennai Open: Sumit Nagal to spearhead Indian challenge

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

Sumit Nagal, who recently became the first Indian to beat a seeded player in a Grand Slam tournament, will spearhead the Indian challenge in the men's singles competition of the Chennai Open ATP Challenger 100 tournament beginning on Sunday.

'We were not good enough': Rohit slams team

'We were not good enough': Rohit slams team

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

'We didn't bat well in both innings, that's why we stand here.'

'What a rollercoaster! Proud of the run I had'

'What a rollercoaster! Proud of the run I had'

Rediff.com18 Jan 2024

'Disappointed to not get over the line today, but also very proud of the run I had.'

EPL PIX: Manchester City thump Wolves; Arsenal down Bouremouth

EPL PIX: Manchester City thump Wolves; Arsenal down Bouremouth

Rediff.com5 May 2024

IMAGES from Premier League matches played on Saturday.

2 traffickers under scanner for duping Indians into joining Russian army

2 traffickers under scanner for duping Indians into joining Russian army

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

The agents allegedly confiscated the passports of Indians arriving in Russia and forced them to fight with the armed forces, officials said.

Can Shreyas Iyer overcome his short ball woes?

Can Shreyas Iyer overcome his short ball woes?

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

Iyer is a player who primarily plays with hands with not much pronounced footwork.

Last 3-4 months were challenging for me mentally: Samson

Last 3-4 months were challenging for me mentally: Samson

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

Sanju Samson was overlooked for the ODI World Cup despite averaging 55.7 with a strike rate of 104 in 13 ODI innings.

'We kept it simple and the pitch did the rest for us'

'We kept it simple and the pitch did the rest for us'

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

India captain Rohit Sharma said India can take pride in their performance after defeating South Africa inside two days of the 2nd Test at Newlands in Cape Town on Thursday.

What Did Beckham Tell Kiara?

What Did Beckham Tell Kiara?

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

The football legend shared the VIP box with movie stars and businesspeople.

FIH Pro League: Indian men lose to Belgium in shootout

FIH Pro League: Indian men lose to Belgium in shootout

Rediff.com25 May 2024

Pro League: India women suffer second straight loss to Belgium

PHOTOS: Man United hold Liverpool in drab affair at Anfield

PHOTOS: Man United hold Liverpool in drab affair at Anfield

Rediff.com18 Dec 2023

'The boys will be pleased not to lose but also definitely not happy we didn't win.'

India fined, docked WTC points for slow over-rate at Centurion

India fined, docked WTC points for slow over-rate at Centurion

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

'India captain Rohit Sharma pleaded guilty to the offence and accepted the proposed sanction, so there was no need for a formal hearing.'

Will These Babies Survive?

Will These Babies Survive?

Rediff.com14 Nov 2023

Newborns are placed in bed after being taken off incubators in Gaza's Al Shifa hospital after power outages.

German man gets 217 Covid vaccinations without side effects

German man gets 217 Covid vaccinations without side effects

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

Until now, it has been unclear what effects hypervaccination such as this would have on the immune system. Some scientists were of the opinion that immune cells would become less effective after becoming used to the antigens.

Rahul Vs Pant Vs Iyer: Battle For No. 5

Rahul Vs Pant Vs Iyer: Battle For No. 5

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

Sanjay Manjrekar sees a potential tussle for the No. 5 position once Rishabh Pant, set to make a comeback in IPL 2024, reassumes his role as the wicketkeeper-batsman.

How Dean Elgar spoiled India's party

How Dean Elgar spoiled India's party

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar said following India's series draw with South Africa, that the hosts were the most "beatable team" and 185 by opener Dean Elgar in the first Centurion Test prevented India from creating history.

'Bumrah doesn't go cold, he's a mighty guy'

'Bumrah doesn't go cold, he's a mighty guy'

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

Following India's win over South Africa in the second Test which lasted for barely two days, former Indian opener Aakash Chopra heaped praises on pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah for his six-wicket haul.

Hockey: Belgium hand India a thrashing!

Hockey: Belgium hand India a thrashing!

Rediff.com17 Dec 2023

The Indian men's hockey team lost to Belgium 2-7 in their second match of the 5 Nations Tournament.

'Real love comes and goes'

'Real love comes and goes'

Rediff.com27 Apr 2024

'What happened to Raj and Simran after running away on the train at the end of DDLJ 20 years later? Have they become flatmates instead of lovers? What happens when the initial chemistry has worn off and love becomes a habit? This has always fascinated me.'

Kallis questions batter's lack of patience

Kallis questions batter's lack of patience

Rediff.com13 Jan 2024

Has the philosophy of Test match changed with batters becoming tad too aggressive?

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

'Family comes first': Steyn defends Kohli's decision

'Family comes first': Steyn defends Kohli's decision

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

Steyn expressed his full support for Kohli's decision, emphasising the importance of family.

Dhoni Plays Golf With Trump!

Dhoni Plays Golf With Trump!

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

Dhoni is on a holiday in the US with Hitesh and another friend Rajiv Sharma. He tried his hand at shooting at the Apex Shooting Center and also watched the US Open quarter-final match between Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev.

What ails Gill's batting in Test cricket...

What ails Gill's batting in Test cricket...

Rediff.com30 Dec 2023

He has scored 994 runs in 35 innings at an average of 31.06. However, his statistics suggest his struggle against red-ball giants like New Zealand, England and now South Africa.

Win Gives India 12 Points In WTC25 Race

Win Gives India 12 Points In WTC25 Race

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

After the win in their opening match of the series, South Africa led the WTC25 rankings, but the loss in the second Test meant their win percentage fell down to 50%, the same as New Zealand, Australia, and Bangladesh.

EPL PICS: Liverpool fight back to go four points clear

EPL PICS: Liverpool fight back to go four points clear

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

IMAGES from the Premier League match played between Liverpool and Luton at Anfield on Wednesday

Praggnanandhaa finishes third, Grischuk takes Open Blitz title

Praggnanandhaa finishes third, Grischuk takes Open Blitz title

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

R Praggnanandhaa was the best Indian with an overall third place finish

Nagal targets top 100 ahead of Paris Olympics

Nagal targets top 100 ahead of Paris Olympics

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

'Staying fit would be the highest priority.'

What's Russian PM Doing In China?

What's Russian PM Doing In China?

Rediff.com24 May 2023

China and Russia signed bilateral agreements as the two neighbours pledge closer cooperation amid criticism from the West on the war in Ukraine.

India are the most underachieving side: Vaughan

India are the most underachieving side: Vaughan

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

'They've won in Australia twice (Test series in 2018/19 and 2020/21). Magnificent. But the last few World Cups, (they have) been nowhere, in the last few T20 World Cups, (they have) been nowhere.'

Rahul's ton in top 10 of India's Test history: Gavaskar

Rahul's ton in top 10 of India's Test history: Gavaskar

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

K L Rahul's brave century in India's first innings of the ongoing first Test against South Africa, at Centurion, on Wednesday drew high acclaim from Sunil Gavaskar.

Siraj's warning: If England play Bazball, the match might get over within two days

Siraj's warning: If England play Bazball, the match might get over within two days

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

Mohammed Siraj believes England's much-hyped 'Bazball' strategy won't work in Indian conditions

Such days happen in cricket, says a mighty pleased Rabada

Such days happen in cricket, says a mighty pleased Rabada

Rediff.com26 Dec 2023

Star batter Virat Kohli was covering the swing well although he played and missed often until one ball moved away late to send him back to the dressing room, a pleased as punch Kagiso Rabada said after getting his 14th five-wicket haul in Test cricket.

Virat Kohli to miss 3rd, 4th Test against England

Virat Kohli to miss 3rd, 4th Test against England

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

India's star batter Virat Kohli is likely to miss the third and fourth Tests against England due to personal reasons, which also kept him out of the first two matches of the series, a BCCI source said on Wednesday.

'Mental shift' turned things around in 2nd Test: KL Rahul

'Mental shift' turned things around in 2nd Test: KL Rahul

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

India didn't have "extra fire" in the lost opening Test against South Africa but a "mental shift" turned things around, said KL Rahul after the visitors won the second game to level the two-match rubber in Cape Town.