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Rohit Shetty: Contestants will not have to eat worms in Khatron Ke Khiladi 5

Rohit Shetty: Contestants will not have to eat worms in Khatron Ke Khiladi 5

Rediff.com3 Feb 2014

From Chennai Express to Singham 2, Rohit Shetty is between two blockbuster films and is quite kicked about his newest stint as host on Khatron Ke Khiladi's latest season.

'Kohli deserved better'

'Kohli deserved better'

Rediff.com19 Jan 2022

'Believe me, Virat will go out of his way to make the new captain comfortable.'

Smith opens up about unusual batting style

Smith opens up about unusual batting style

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

During a podcast organised by inaugural IPL champions Rajasthan Royals, Steve Smith opened up about his unusual technique to New Zealand spinner Ish Sodhi. Smith said his off-stump stance helps him to leave the ball which are outside his line of sight.

Bacher urges talented black cricketers to get out of townships

Bacher urges talented black cricketers to get out of townships

Rediff.com13 Jan 2016

Former South Africa skipper Bacher Ali believes that young black players cannot make it to the country's cricket if they continue to stay in the township culture.

2nd ODI between South Africa and England postponed

2nd ODI between South Africa and England postponed

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

The three-match series is in jeopardy after a number of COVID-19 cases in the bio-secure environment at the hotel both teams share, including a South African player, two hotel staff and potentially two members of the England party.

SA batsmen train with five spinners ahead of third ODI

SA batsmen train with five spinners ahead of third ODI

Rediff.com6 Feb 2018

South Africa called as many as five wrist spinners in the nets ahead of the third ODI against India, in Cape Town, on Wednesday, hoping it will help their struggling batsmen combat the combined threat of Yuzvendra Chahal and Kuldeep Yadav.

World's stunning college campuses

World's stunning college campuses

Rediff.com7 Jan 2015

Who would want to study in a classroom when you have such a gorgeous campus around you?

Why WA can't wait for banned Bancroft to get back onto the field

Why WA can't wait for banned Bancroft to get back onto the field

Rediff.com14 Nov 2018

Western Australia will be quick to welcome former test batsman Cameron Bancroft back to the fold once his ball-tampering ban expires in December, the state team's coach Adam Voges has said.

'Kingfisher not part of oneworld alliance'

'Kingfisher not part of oneworld alliance'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2013

The IATA suspended Kingfisher from its Geneva-based clearing house because of non-payment of dues to airline members.

'There is a lot of politics in Khatron Ke Khiladi'

'There is a lot of politics in Khatron Ke Khiladi'

Rediff.com5 May 2014

Ajaz Khan, the latest evictee from Khatron Ke Khiladi, shares his experience of being a part of the show and what lies ahead for him.

'CWG restored Australia's reputation after ball-tampering low'

'CWG restored Australia's reputation after ball-tampering low'

Rediff.com15 Apr 2018

The Gold Coast Commonwealth Games have restored Australia's global sporting reputation that had taken a hit during the recent ball-tampering scandal, Games Organising Committee Chairman Peter Beattie said.

World Test Championship pinnacle of all ICC tournaments: Kohli

World Test Championship pinnacle of all ICC tournaments: Kohli

Rediff.com19 Feb 2020

Kohli has no doubts that World Test Championship has added a context to the traditional format making the contests more exciting with points on offer.

SA recall Du Plessis, Rabada for Australia T20s

SA recall Du Plessis, Rabada for Australia T20s

Rediff.com17 Feb 2020

Also included is fast bowler Anrich Nortje, but in-form opening batsman Temba Bavuma will have to prove his fitness after injuring his hamstring against England on Sunday.

Coach Shastri on why India left out Rahane for first two Tests

Coach Shastri on why India left out Rahane for first two Tests

Rediff.com22 Jan 2018

India coach Ravi Shastri on Monday defended the team management's decision to leave out Ajinkya Rahane from the first two Tests in South Africa, saying Rohit Sharma was the best option going by form.

India cancel tour match in South Africa ahead of Tests

India cancel tour match in South Africa ahead of Tests

Rediff.com11 Dec 2017

The Indians have instead, as per CSA, opted for training sessions on those days.

AB de Villiers will be in action soon...

AB de Villiers will be in action soon...

Rediff.com15 Oct 2018

Former South African skipper AB de Villiers is all set to take part in the upcoming Mzansi Super League.

'Thank you for supporting Test cricket so passionately'

'Thank you for supporting Test cricket so passionately'

Rediff.com16 Jan 2022

Spin legend Shane Warne has thanked star batter Virat Kohli for "passionately supporting" Test cricket, a day after he stepped down as skipper of the Indian Test team.

Can Australia win ICC World Cup in 2019?

Can Australia win ICC World Cup in 2019?

Rediff.com4 May 2018

Gary Kirsten has no doubts they will bounce back and be challenging for One-day cricket's most coveted trophy next year.

LG to not extend deal with Warner after ball-tampering scandal

LG to not extend deal with Warner after ball-tampering scandal

Rediff.com28 Mar 2018

Axed captain Steve Smith, Warner and batsman Cameron Bancroft have all been sent home with CA set to announce punishments for the trio later on Wednesday for their role in the scandal that has rocked Australian cricket to its core.

Fletcher flies to South Africa to attend mother's funeral

Fletcher flies to South Africa to attend mother's funeral

Rediff.com12 Jun 2013

India coach Duncan Fletcher has flown to Cape Town, South Africa to attend the funeral of his mother, who passed away earlier this week.

De Kock continues rich form as South Africa go 4-0 up vs Sri Lanka

De Kock continues rich form as South Africa go 4-0 up vs Sri Lanka

Rediff.com14 Mar 2019

Opener Quinton de Kock passed the half-century mark for the eighth time in nine innings across all formats to lift South Africa to a comfortable six-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the fourth One-day International at St George's Park on Wednesday.

CLT20: Kolkata will look to bounce back against Auckland

CLT20: Kolkata will look to bounce back against Auckland

Rediff.com14 Oct 2012

Their morale low after a 52-run drubbing at the hands of Delhi daredevils, IPL champions Kolkata Knight Riders will look to bounce back when they take on rampaging qualifiers Auckland in a Group A match of the Champions League Twenty20 in Cape Town on Monday.

PHOTOS: The wonderfully weird world we live in!

PHOTOS: The wonderfully weird world we live in!

Rediff.com6 Mar 2019

These 10 images prove that it's an odd, odd world.

Rabada appeal hearing set for March 19

Rabada appeal hearing set for March 19

Rediff.com17 Mar 2018

South Africa fast bowler Kagiso Rabada will have his appeal against a two-match suspension on Monday as he seeks to play in the rest of the Test series against Australia.

SA has faith in COVID-19 protocols despite 'negative' England

SA has faith in COVID-19 protocols despite 'negative' England

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

The ECB said in a joint statement with CSA on Monday that the decision to postpone the tour was over concerns about the 'physical and mental wellbeing' of the touring party.

Stokes' series proved rollercoaster ride after father's illness

Stokes' series proved rollercoaster ride after father's illness

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

Stokes' father Ged suffered a stroke just days after arriving in the country to follow his son on tour and is still hospitalised.

Philander, Peterson help SA dominate Day 1

Philander, Peterson help SA dominate Day 1

Rediff.com3 Jan 2013

An undefeated century from Alviro Petersen helped South Africa reach 252 for three after they had skittled embattled New Zealand for 45 on a spectacular opening day of the first Test in Cape Town.

'Ball tampering scam has allowed world to slam boot into Aussies'

'Ball tampering scam has allowed world to slam boot into Aussies'

Rediff.com5 Apr 2018

'I think it is great opportunity for every single country look into its own backyards and think the way they want to play cricket and for what we stand for, including the Australians. Otherwise this opportunity would go'

Why Khawaja fears he will get the axe

Why Khawaja fears he will get the axe

Rediff.com10 Mar 2016

In-form Australia batsman Usman Khawaja expects to be squeezed out of the top order in favour of former captain Aaron Finch when they kick off their World Twenty20 campaign against New Zealand next week.

How the underarm scandal wrecked 'villain' Trevor Chappell's life

How the underarm scandal wrecked 'villain' Trevor Chappell's life

Rediff.com27 Mar 2018

In the shadow of the ball-tampering saga that broke out on Saturday and has rocked Australian cricket since, the former cricketer reckons, Steve Smith and Cameron Bancroft 'will be haunted by it forever'

Sunrisers to wait for Cricket Australia decision on Warner: Laxman

Sunrisers to wait for Cricket Australia decision on Warner: Laxman

Rediff.com26 Mar 2018

Sunrisers Hyderabad mentor VVS Laxman, on Monday, said the franchise would wait for Cricket Australia's decision David Warner

Steve Smith, David Warner step down amid ball-tampering probe

Steve Smith, David Warner step down amid ball-tampering probe

Rediff.com25 Mar 2018

Cricket Australia (CA) said on Sunday they will conduct an investigation into a ball-tampering scandal during the third Test against South Africa that has prompted calls for captain Steve Smith to step down.

Suarez gets one-game ban for handball

Suarez gets one-game ban for handball

Rediff.com4 Jul 2010

Uruguay striker Luis Suarez was given a one-match ban by FIFA on Saturday for the controversial last minute handball which denied Ghana a semi-final place.

T-shirt on Dewani murder sparks outrage in S Africa

T-shirt on Dewani murder sparks outrage in S Africa

Rediff.com25 Jun 2012

The apparel with the message 'Dewani Tours -- treat your wife to a killer holiday' apparently refers to the killing of Indian-origin honeymoon bride Anni Dewani in Gugulethu township of Cape Town in 2010, for which her British husband Shrien Dewani is facing extradition plans to stand trial after being implicated in the murder.

Sourav Ganguly makes bizarre claim

Sourav Ganguly makes bizarre claim

Rediff.com11 Nov 2018

A shoulder injury has forced Wriddhiman Saha out of action as of now but he has been India's best wicketkeeper in the last five to ten years, reckons former captain Sourav Ganguly.

Watch out! England aim to wrap up series

Watch out! England aim to wrap up series

Rediff.com13 Jan 2016

'It's an exciting time to play,' says Alistair Cook.

South Africa unveil bumper summer ahead of World Cup

South Africa unveil bumper summer ahead of World Cup

Rediff.com23 Apr 2018

Cricket South Africa have announced their home schedule for the 2018/19 season that will see tours by Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe, with the focus on One-Day Internationals ahead of the World Cup next year.

England tour and Barmy Army's big income boost for South Africa

England tour and Barmy Army's big income boost for South Africa

Rediff.com24 Dec 2015

The Barmy Army are bringing much more than just their thirst and their songs to the Test cricket arena in South Africa over the next month - an expected 10,000 visitors also provide a marked income boost for the sport, says South African cricket supremo Haroon Lorgat.

Inzamam calls on Pakistan to bat positively

Inzamam calls on Pakistan to bat positively

Rediff.com19 Feb 2013

Pakistan's most-capped player Inzamam-ul-Haq has called on the current team to show a more positive attitude with the bat in the remaining test of their three-match series against South Africa.

CLT20: Daredevils in hunt for semis berth

CLT20: Daredevils in hunt for semis berth

Rediff.com21 Oct 2012

Ajit Agarkar's all-round display backed by a composed half century from Virender Sehwag helped Delhi Daredevils beat Perth Scorchers by three wickets and move a step closer to a semifinal berth in the Champions League Twenty20 in Cape Town on Sunday.