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A night of upsets at Diamond League meeting in Lausanne

A night of upsets at Diamond League meeting in Lausanne

Rediff.com27 Aug 2021

Olympic champions Elaine Thompson-Herah, Selemon Barega, Armand Duplantis, Steven Gardiner, Emmanuel Korir, Hansle Parchment and Karsten Warholm were all beaten.

Meet the first American to play in the IPL

Meet the first American to play in the IPL

Rediff.com12 Sep 2020

Ali Khan was part of the Trinbago Knight Riders who won this year's Caribbean Premier League.

Microsoft co-founder to open investment office

Microsoft co-founder to open investment office

Rediff.com2 Apr 2013

He will look at early stage software, Internet, and tech companies.

Kohli trails top-ranked Babar by 16 points in ICC ODI Rankings

Kohli trails top-ranked Babar by 16 points in ICC ODI Rankings

Rediff.com14 Jul 2021

West Indies spinner Fabian Allen on Wednesday moved into the top 10 of the ICC Men's T20I Player Rankings after featuring in his team's fine showing in the ongoing five-match series against Australia.

2nd T20I: India look to seal series against West Indies

2nd T20I: India look to seal series against West Indies

Rediff.com17 Feb 2022

Rohit is confident that he would come good and has asked both critics and media to spare him the constant scrutiny.

Bolstered batting could be game-changer for Kings Punjab

Bolstered batting could be game-changer for Kings Punjab

Rediff.com5 Apr 2021

Here is a look at the team that will open its campaign against Rajasthan Royals in Mumbai on April 12.

Morgan hails bowlers after England trounce Windies

Morgan hails bowlers after England trounce Windies

Rediff.com24 Oct 2021

England captain Eoin Morgan is delighted that his team began its T20 World Cup campaign on a winning note as spinner Moeen Ali exploited the conditions to flatten the West Indies, in Dubai, on Saturday.

My role at CSK was perfect prep for T20 WC: Moeen

My role at CSK was perfect prep for T20 WC: Moeen

Rediff.com23 Oct 2021

'I think Moeen Ali read the conditions beautifully, he took chances when his match-up was in his favour, and to take his opportunity like he has, after the success he's had in the IPL was brilliant.'

Last days of US tourist killed by Andaman tribe revealed

Last days of US tourist killed by Andaman tribe revealed

Rediff.com23 Nov 2018

In excerpts from his journal, John Allen Chau, the American, reveals what it was like to meet the isolated tribe in the Andamans.

Review: Homely Meals is watchable

Review: Homely Meals is watchable

Rediff.com7 Oct 2014

The film is watchable for its earnest performances.

The man who will lead America's war against Islamic State

The man who will lead America's war against Islamic State

Rediff.com13 Sep 2014

United States President Barack Obama has chosen retired Marine Corps General John Allen, who earlier served as the commander of the US and North Atlantic Treaty Organisation forces in Afghanistan, to head the America-led global coalition against the dreaded terror group Islamic State, earlier know as ISIS (Islamic State of Iraq and Syria).

World Cup: Russell named in Windies squad; Pollard, Narine ignored

World Cup: Russell named in Windies squad; Pollard, Narine ignored

Rediff.com25 Apr 2019

Kieron Pollard and Sunil Narine failed to make the cut as West Indies announced their 15-man squad

How Sneh overcame England 'sledging' in drawn Test

How Sneh overcame England 'sledging' in drawn Test

Rediff.com20 Jun 2021

England's players resorted to "constant sledging" to disturb Sneh Rana and company, but the Indians maintained their composure to pull off a thrilling draw in the just-concluded women's one-off Test in Bristol.

Aditya Birla group to take over Reebok's India operations

Aditya Birla group to take over Reebok's India operations

Rediff.com14 Dec 2021

In a major expansion into sportswear and lifestyle wear segment, the Kumar Mangalam Birla-led Aditya Birla Fashion & Retail has signed a long-term licensing agreement with Authentic Brand Group of New York, which has the marketing and branding rights of Reebok, to run the operations of the global sportswear, athletic and lifestyle major in the country and ASEAN markets. The new agreement between the largest domestic multi-brand fashion retailer and Authentic Brand is an extension of their existing relationship as ABFRL already markets and sells some ABG brands like Forever 21. The agreement follows the global transfer of ownership of the Reebok brand from Adidas to ABG, which is expected to close in the first quarter of 2022.

CPL: Guyana beat Trinbago Knight Riders in Super Over thriller

CPL: Guyana beat Trinbago Knight Riders in Super Over thriller

Rediff.com2 Sep 2021

It was left to Shepherd to bowl Amazon Warriors' Super Over and he conceded just four runs to win the game for his team.

IPL: CSK start favourites against inconsistent Punjab

IPL: CSK start favourites against inconsistent Punjab

Rediff.com6 Oct 2021

Eyeing a top-two finish, Chennai Super Kings will start as the firm favourites when they take on Punjab Kings in the Indian Premier League, in Dubai, on Thursday.

Windies T20s: India aim to rebuild ahead of World Cup

Windies T20s: India aim to rebuild ahead of World Cup

Rediff.com15 Feb 2022

India would be looking to sort out issues such as the opening blues, the middle-lower order conundrum and also the bowling strategies during the three-match T20 series against West Indies.

UK, US warn of 'imminent' ISIS attack on Kabul airport

UK, US warn of 'imminent' ISIS attack on Kabul airport

Rediff.com26 Aug 2021

Britain on Thursday warned that there was a 'very credible' report of an 'imminent' terrorist attack by the Islamic State terrorists targeting those gathering at Kabul airport in an attempt to flee war-torn Afghanistan.

No Gayle, Bravo and Narine for ODIs and T20Is vs India

No Gayle, Bravo and Narine for ODIs and T20Is vs India

Rediff.com8 Oct 2018

Maverick batsman Chris Gayle opted out of the ODI and T20 series against India citing personal reasons as the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) named three fresh faces for the assignment.

IPL: Eye on play-offs as KKR take on Punjab

IPL: Eye on play-offs as KKR take on Punjab

Rediff.com30 Sep 2021

Punjab, who are on eight points from 11 games, need to win the match to keep their play-offs hopes alive, while KKR (10 points from 11 games) also need a victory to boost their hopes.

IPL: Struggling Mumbai Indians face inconsistent Punjab

IPL: Struggling Mumbai Indians face inconsistent Punjab

Rediff.com27 Sep 2021

Defending champions Mumbai Indians will need their famed top-order batting to fire and turn things around when they take on Punjab Kings in the IPL in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday.

IPL: Sunrisers take on Punjab Kings in battle of laggards

IPL: Sunrisers take on Punjab Kings in battle of laggards

Rediff.com24 Sep 2021

Almost out of reckoning for a place in the play-offs, bottom-placed Sunrisers Hyderabad will look to play party-poopers when they take on an equally struggling Punjab Kings in the battle of laggards in the IPL in Sharjah on Saturday.

Abuse allegations: British Gymnastics to step aside from review

Abuse allegations: British Gymnastics to step aside from review

Rediff.com16 Jul 2020

A number of ex-gymnasts have come forward and described abusive behaviour from coaches and staff.

Kartikey Gupta from Maharashtra tops IIT-JEE

Kartikey Gupta from Maharashtra tops IIT-JEE

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

The 17 year old from Ballarpur, Maharashtra has scored 346 out of 372 marks in the Joint Entrance Examination (Advanced) results announced Friday.

Why top players are not interested in playing for Windies?

Why top players are not interested in playing for Windies?

Rediff.com5 Nov 2018

Former West Indies skipper Carl Hooper has said it's a shame that the top players from the Caribbeans are not interested in playing for the country.

Despite an 'ongoing and acute threat' US to end its Afghan mission by Aug 31

Despite an 'ongoing and acute threat' US to end its Afghan mission by Aug 31

Rediff.com28 Aug 2021

The US has said it will go ahead with its plan to conclude its Afghanistan mission by August 31, even as the evacuation effort, which is now in its "retrograde period", is facing an "ongoing and acute threat" from ISIS-K.

US officials gave Taliban 'kill list' of Afghan aides: Report

US officials gave Taliban 'kill list' of Afghan aides: Report

Rediff.com27 Aug 2021

The United States officials in Afghanistan naively handed the Taliban a 'kill list' to target Afghans who aided American forces in the country, according to a media report.

NZ cricketers may travel to UK for WTC final with Indian players

NZ cricketers may travel to UK for WTC final with Indian players

Rediff.com28 Apr 2021

Kane Williamson, Trent Boult, Kyle Jamieson and Mitchell Santner are among 10 New Zealand players in the different franchises of the IPL.

India, Australia women renew Test rivalry after 15 years

India, Australia women renew Test rivalry after 15 years

Rediff.com29 Sep 2021

The Indian women's cricket team would now go through a trial by fire when it make its day-night Test debut against Australia in the one-off game, starting in Gold Coast on Thursday.

Williamson back as No.1 in Test rankings; Kohli 4th

Williamson back as No.1 in Test rankings; Kohli 4th

Rediff.com30 Jun 2021

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson has reclaimed the No.1 position in the MRF Tyres ICC Men's Test Player Rankings after leading his side to the ICC World Test Championship title in Southampton last week.

'Bowlers have a lot of restrictions but batters don't'

'Bowlers have a lot of restrictions but batters don't'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

Jhulan Goswami rallied behind the seam attack, saying they are all quality bowlers and it is just about sticking with them and showing patience.

Will Hamilton get back to winning ways at Spanish Grand Prix?

Will Hamilton get back to winning ways at Spanish Grand Prix?

Rediff.com13 May 2016

The British Grand Prix is set for a record 150,000-strong crowd in July with home hero Lewis Hamilton an even bigger draw after recent setbacks, Silverstone circuit managing director Patrick Allen said on Thursday.

Bumrah, Shami get cracking for NZ first Test

Bumrah, Shami get cracking for NZ first Test

Rediff.com15 Feb 2020

Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami gave an exhibition of high-quality fast bowling on Saturday, on Day 2 of India's warm-up match against New Zealand XI, sending a warning signal for the home team ahead of first Test in Wellington.

Star-studded RCB stand in way of KKR revival

Star-studded RCB stand in way of KKR revival

Rediff.com2 May 2021

The onus would be on their famed batting line-up of Kohli, AB de Villiers and Glenn Maxwell to start firing once again and put pressure on the KKR batsmen.

NEET results: Rajasthan's Nalin Khandelwal tops exam

NEET results: Rajasthan's Nalin Khandelwal tops exam

Rediff.com5 Jun 2019

The results of National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test (NEET) 2019 were declared Wednesday, June 5, 2019.

IPL 2021: Players retained and released ahead of mini auctions

IPL 2021: Players retained and released ahead of mini auctions

Rediff.com20 Jan 2021

Following is the list of players who have been released by the different franchises ahead of the auction for the 2021 edition of the Indian Premier League.

Rohit vs KL Rahul as Punjab eye return to winning ways

Rohit vs KL Rahul as Punjab eye return to winning ways

Rediff.com22 Apr 2021

Punjab Kings' batting unit hasn't hit the straps, save for Rahul and Mayank Agarwal and the bowling has been pedestrian.

Big-hitting WI opener Lewis pulls out of India tour

Big-hitting WI opener Lewis pulls out of India tour

Rediff.com17 Oct 2018

Lewis had recently declined a central contract offered by the Cricket West Indies, potentially making him more available for leagues around the world, following in the footsteps of Chris Gayle and other stars from the region.

Arms dealer bribe case: CBI seeks statement of Verma aide

Arms dealer bribe case: CBI seeks statement of Verma aide

Rediff.com17 Jul 2012

The Central Bureau of Investigation has sought the statement of businessman Abhishek Verma's associate C Edmond Allen in connection with alleged bribe $530,000 he took from Rheinmetall Air Defence AG.

'IPL has democratised cricket for many countries'

'IPL has democratised cricket for many countries'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2020

Former West Indies pacer Ian Bishop believes that the Indian Premier League has democratised cricket for many countries by providing players from smaller nations an opportunity to lock horns with the top cricketers from around the world.