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Australia name five uncapped players for Pakistan series

Australia name five uncapped players for Pakistan series

Rediff.com11 Sep 2018

Australia named five uncapped players in a raw tour squad to play Pakistan in a Test series in the United Arab Emirates, while recalling pace veteran Peter Siddle for the first time in two years and dropping middle order batsman Peter Handscomb.

ICC ODI rankings: Kohli, Rohit unmoved

ICC ODI rankings: Kohli, Rohit unmoved

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

In the bowling chart, New Zealand pacer Trent Boult (722) held on to his top spot, followed by Bumrah (719).

How COVID-19 pandemic is affecting Zimbabwe cricket...

How COVID-19 pandemic is affecting Zimbabwe cricket...

Rediff.com12 Apr 2020

2020 was supposed to be different for Zimbabwe with assignments against Ireland, Afghanistan, Australia, India and the Netherlands lined up. But COVID-19 pandemic has come in the way of what was supposed to be, for a change, a fairly busy international calendar for Zimbabwe.

'We are now the eye of the storm'

'We are now the eye of the storm'

Rediff.com3 Apr 2020

'Between the quiet hallways and the empty streets, there is a misleadingly peaceful atmosphere outside, that does not reflect the stress and tragedy happening every day between hospital walls.'

Liverpool-Chelsea showdown tops EPL weekend action

Liverpool-Chelsea showdown tops EPL weekend action

Rediff.com24 Apr 2014

Liverpool can eliminate one of their two rivals from the Premier League title race by beating Chelsea on Sunday, and the way the dice is rolling for them they might even have one hand on the trophy by the end of the weekend.

5 cruel (but hilarious) jokes as Liverpool crash out of Champions League

5 cruel (but hilarious) jokes as Liverpool crash out of Champions League

Rediff.com10 Dec 2014

Basle FC lead online mocking of Liverpool.

Zimbabwe face bubble trouble against fancied Pakistan

Zimbabwe face bubble trouble against fancied Pakistan

Rediff.com27 Oct 2020

Rajput believes that makes now the right time to bring young players into his aging squad.

EPL PIX: Leicester impress new boss Rodgers with win over Brighton

EPL PIX: Leicester impress new boss Rodgers with win over Brighton

Rediff.com27 Feb 2019

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Tuesday

Anti-racism knee gesture casts controversy over Euros

Anti-racism knee gesture casts controversy over Euros

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

England were booed by some of their fans in two friendlies while Ireland were jeered in Hungary for kneeling before kickoff

Sri Lanka toil in first Test vs Zimbabwe

Sri Lanka toil in first Test vs Zimbabwe

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

The tourists reached the close at 42 for one in their reply, a deficit of 316 runs that they will seek to wipe out on a slow pitch on day three in the first match of a two-Test series.

PIX: Fans return to Australian Open after lockdown ends

PIX: Fans return to Australian Open after lockdown ends

Rediff.com18 Feb 2021

Players competed at empty stadiums at Melbourne Park through the five-day lockdown but reduced capacity crowds of 7,477 have been permitted in each of Thursday's two sessions and the same number for the singles finals sessions on Saturday and Sunday.

Future-RIL deal: Amazon moves SC for stay on Delhi HC order

Future-RIL deal: Amazon moves SC for stay on Delhi HC order

Rediff.com8 Apr 2021

Amazon has moved the Supreme Court challenging the Delhi high court's division bench order that had vacated a stay on Kishore Biyani-led Future Group proceeding with its Rs 24,713 crore asset sale to Reliance Industries. Amazon, in the petition, sought a stay on the March 22 order of the division bench, terming it "illegal", "random", "inequitable and unfair". On March 22, a division bench of the Delhi high court had granted Future a reprieve from a March 18 single-judge order that restrained it from taking any steps to sell assets to Reliance.

Covid-19 crisis: Players' body urges IOC to review Tokyo Olympics

Covid-19 crisis: Players' body urges IOC to review Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com21 Mar 2020

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) should review plans to go ahead with the Tokyo Olympics during the coronavirus pandemic and ensure dialogue with athletes, the Sport and Rights Alliance (SRA) and the World Players Association (WPA) said on Saturday.

PIX: Leicester down Chelsea for first FA Cup title

PIX: Leicester down Chelsea for first FA Cup title

Rediff.com16 May 2021

A magnificent long-range strike from Youri Tielemans gave Leicester City their first FA Cup triumph with a 1-0 victory over Chelsea at Wembley on Saturday, in front of the biggest crowd in England since March 2020.

7 US lawmakers write to Pompeo on farmers' protest in India

7 US lawmakers write to Pompeo on farmers' protest in India

Rediff.com25 Dec 2020

In their letter, the lawmakers said that the US as a nation that is familiar with political protests can offer counsel to India during their current period of social disturbance.

Record numbers rush for jabs as UK opens COVID vaccines to all adults

Record numbers rush for jabs as UK opens COVID vaccines to all adults

Rediff.com20 Jun 2021

As many as 721,469 appointments were made through the national booking service on Friday -- the day of the announcement -- at an average of more than eight every second. To cope with demand, the NHS said it is using stadiums and football grounds as giant vaccination centres.

EPL PIX: Chelsea put aside turmoil while Gunners march on

EPL PIX: Chelsea put aside turmoil while Gunners march on

Rediff.com14 Mar 2022

Images from Sunday's action in the English Premier League.

Klopp feared he'd be sacked during early days at Liverpool

Klopp feared he'd be sacked during early days at Liverpool

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

Juergen Klopp, who took over from Brendan Rodgers in 2015, led the club to three finals in three years -- Europa League and League Cup in 2016 and Champions League in 2018 -- but ended up on the losing side each time.

Football: Klopp named Premier League Manager of the Season

Football: Klopp named Premier League Manager of the Season

Rediff.com15 Aug 2020

News of all that tranpired on and off the football field.

2nd Test: Williams ton boosts Zimbabwe against Sri Lanka

2nd Test: Williams ton boosts Zimbabwe against Sri Lanka

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

Sean Williams scored a sparkling century as Zimbabwe profited from a docile wicket to reach 352 for six

EPL PIX: Man City stay 10 points clear at the top

EPL PIX: Man City stay 10 points clear at the top

Rediff.com22 Feb 2021

Manchester City chalked up yet another victory to maintain their stranglehold of the Premier League title race but pursuers Manchester United and Leicester City both secured important wins to enhance their top-four bids on Sunday.

What you must not miss in the EPL this week

What you must not miss in the EPL this week

Rediff.com31 Oct 2019

Third-placed Leicester go to Hodgson's sixth-placed Crystal Palace on Sunday

Rodgers offered Liverpool manager's job: Swansea

Rodgers offered Liverpool manager's job: Swansea

Rediff.com31 May 2012

Liverpool are poised to entrust Brendan Rodgers with moulding the former European champions into Premier League title challengers after Swansea City said their highly-regarded coach had been offered the job as Kenny Dalglish's successor.

Deadly terror attack in New York city

Deadly terror attack in New York city

Rediff.com1 Nov 2017

Harrowing photos show mangled bikes scattered along a cycle path that runs parallel to the West Side Highway on the western edge of Manhattan. Other images show emergency services personnel bravely rushing to help the victims of the horrific attack.

Kate Winslet gives YOU something to talk about

Kate Winslet gives YOU something to talk about

Rediff.com20 Sep 2021

Kate Winslet won her second Emmy for playing the role of Detective Mare Sheehan in Mare Of Easttown.

Priyanka rubs shoulders with Whoopi Goldberg, Robert De Niro

Priyanka rubs shoulders with Whoopi Goldberg, Robert De Niro

Rediff.com21 Apr 2017

She has given us another reason to be proud of her.

How Biden's trade team could influence relations between the two countries

How Biden's trade team could influence relations between the two countries

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

India will have to show more willingness to import, and since Biden will not encourage sale of oil and gas to bridge the gap, it means there has to be more meaningful duty reduction in other areas even if Delhi baulks at a Free Trade Agreement so soon after walking out of RCEP.

Robocalls urge voters to stay home on US D-Day

Robocalls urge voters to stay home on US D-Day

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

There were allegations that voters are receiving robocalls, spreading disinformation and encouraging people to stay home on Election Day.

Mathews steadies SL in pursuit of big first innings lead

Mathews steadies SL in pursuit of big first innings lead

Rediff.com21 Jan 2020

Mathews has taken 253 balls on his way to what he hopes will be a 10th Test century and first in over a year

Soccer PICS: Leicester win Community Shield

Soccer PICS: Leicester win Community Shield

Rediff.com8 Aug 2021

PSG make winning start as Messi arrival looms

Australian F1 race without fans? Not a chance, say organisers

Australian F1 race without fans? Not a chance, say organisers

Rediff.com9 Mar 2020

Formula One race in Melbourne will proceed as planned this week and there is 'no chance' fans will be excluded because of coronavirus fears

How to DEFEAT the NEXT Pandemic

How to DEFEAT the NEXT Pandemic

Rediff.com3 Nov 2021

Illustrious international thinkers met at the Milken Institute Global Conference 2021 and many discussions addressed the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the world at large.

Soccer: Leicester held; Leipzig in German cup final

Soccer: Leicester held; Leipzig in German cup final

Rediff.com1 May 2021

Leicester City suffered a frustrating night on the south coast as they were held to a 1-1 draw in the Premier League

Kohli to star in Asia XI squad for T20Is in Bangladesh?

Kohli to star in Asia XI squad for T20Is in Bangladesh?

Rediff.com25 Feb 2020

Virat Kohli was named in the Asia XI squad to take on a Faf du Plessis-led World XI in next month's Bangabandhu 100-year celebration three-match T20 International series in Dhaka.

'Disappointed' Rodgers leaves Liverpool with 'memorable moments'

'Disappointed' Rodgers leaves Liverpool with 'memorable moments'

Rediff.com6 Oct 2015

'The current squad is one in transition, but they have some real talent and are showing a strong sense of togetherness' 'I expect to see them continue to grow and develop over the coming weeks and I wish them and my successor well for the rest of the season'

The largest LGBTQ celebration in the world!

The largest LGBTQ celebration in the world!

Rediff.com1 Jul 2019

Thousands of people took to the New York City streets for the largest LGBTQ celebration in the world. It's the first time WorldPride is being held in the United States. The march coincides with the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall riots, considered the catalyst for the modern gay rights movement.

Money crunch forced me to quit international cricket: Taylor

Money crunch forced me to quit international cricket: Taylor

Rediff.com17 Apr 2015

Zimbabwe's retired cricketer Brendan Taylor has admitted that the lack of financial security was the reason behind his decision to quit international cricket after the World Cup.

Football Briefs: Rangers beaten in Gerrard's first Old Firm derby

Football Briefs: Rangers beaten in Gerrard's first Old Firm derby

Rediff.com2 Sep 2018

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

In Space, On a Joyride

In Space, On a Joyride

Rediff.com10 Jul 2021

Will space tourism with a niche market of serving only the uber-rich ever be profitable, asks Kumar Abishek.

PICS: Leicester march on, Chelsea end slump

PICS: Leicester march on, Chelsea end slump

Rediff.com17 Jan 2021

A summary of Saturday's action in the Premier League.