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Delhi Capitals Aim For Breakthrough IPL 2025

Delhi Capitals Aim For Breakthrough IPL 2025

Rediff.com24 Mar 2025

Delhi Capitals have never won the IPL despite featuring top talent over the years. Under Axar Patel's leadership, they will hope IPL 2025 finally ends their title drought.

Sunrisers Eastern Cape make SA20 final again!

Sunrisers Eastern Cape make SA20 final again!

Rediff.com7 Feb 2025

Sunrisers had won the title in the inaugural season in 2023 by defeating Pretoria Capitals. They had beaten Durban SuperGiants in the 2024 edition of SA20.

Pooran Or Marsh? Who Batted Better? Vote!

Pooran Or Marsh? Who Batted Better? Vote!

Rediff.com28 Mar 2025

Nicholas Pooran led the charge, dishing out a taste of SRH's own medicine with his ferocious hitting, while Mitchell Marsh provided perfect support.

PIX: Atletico win; Mourinho begins three-match ban

PIX: Atletico win; Mourinho begins three-match ban

Rediff.com7 Apr 2025

IMAGES from soccer matches played across Europe on Sunday.

Indian runner smashes 16-YO 3000m indoor record

Indian runner smashes 16-YO 3000m indoor record

Rediff.com15 Feb 2025

Hangzhou Asian Games bronze medalist Gulveer Singh started his season strong by shattering a 16-year-old national record in the men's 3000m indoor race at the BU David Hemery Valentine Invitational in Boston.

Liverpool boss Slot banned for two matches?

Liverpool boss Slot banned for two matches?

Rediff.com13 Feb 2025

The post was deleted about an hour later. The league did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Praggnanadhaa set to sizzle at Prague Masters

Praggnanadhaa set to sizzle at Prague Masters

Rediff.com25 Feb 2025

The Indian challenge extends to the Challengers' section, where Divya Deshmukh will compete against some strong Grandmasters.

Was Hardik's 42 The Best Of The Night?

Was Hardik's 42 The Best Of The Night?

Rediff.com8 Apr 2025

Hardik Pandya walked out with the scoreboard reading 99 for 4, and a daunting 222 to chase. The Wankhede was subdued, the Mumbai Indians innings gasping after SKY's stuttering knock. What followed was a spell of breathtaking power-hitting that nearly flipped the game -- and left the crowd in awe.

'Umpires who rely on books harming the game'

'Umpires who rely on books harming the game'

Rediff.com20 Mar 2025

Anil Chaudhary, a veteran umpire, believes that Indian umpires are struggling due to overemphasis on theoretical knowledge and lack of practical experience.

India Needs To Watch Out For 'Prince' Rachin

India Needs To Watch Out For 'Prince' Rachin

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

Rachin Ravindra's blistering century against South Africa in the Champions Trophy semi-final, his fifth in just 13 ICC ODI innings, places him among cricket's elite.

Trump picks Indian American as senior AI policy advisor

Trump picks Indian American as senior AI policy advisor

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

Krishnan, who has previously led product teams at Microsoft, Twitter, Yahoo!, Facebook and Snap, will work along with David O. Sacks who will be the White House AI & Crypto Czar.

PIX: Manchester derby ends in drab draw; Liverpool lose

PIX: Manchester derby ends in drab draw; Liverpool lose

Rediff.com7 Apr 2025

IMAGES from the Premier League matches played on Sunday.

IPL PIX: Ashutosh's heroics helps Delhi edge LSG in a thriller

IPL PIX: Ashutosh's heroics helps Delhi edge LSG in a thriller

Rediff.com25 Mar 2025

Ashutosh Sharma's late heroics earned Delhi Capitals a thrilling one-wicket win against Lucknow Super Giants on Monday.

US prisoner chooses to be executed by firing squad

US prisoner chooses to be executed by firing squad

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

A convicted murderer is set to be executed by firing squad in the United States state of South Carolina on Friday, marking the state's first use of the method and the first such execution in the US in nearly 15 years.

All About IPL 2025: Dates, Format, Fixtures And Squads

All About IPL 2025: Dates, Format, Fixtures And Squads

Rediff.com21 Mar 2025

All about IPL 2025 which kicks off on March 22, Saturday.

PIX: Barcelona's smashing comeback; Juventus lose

PIX: Barcelona's smashing comeback; Juventus lose

Rediff.com17 Mar 2025

Barcelona's Ferran Torres scored twice to help secure a late 4-2 comeback win at Atletico Madrid in a pulsating LaLiga clash on Sunday.

Karnataka's Nataraj, Desinghu on cloud 9!

Karnataka's Nataraj, Desinghu on cloud 9!

Rediff.com4 Feb 2025

Nataraj and Desinghu are tipped to become the best male and female athletes of the Games.

PIX: Real beat Atletico on penalties; join Arsenal, Villa, Dortmund in quarters

PIX: Real beat Atletico on penalties; join Arsenal, Villa, Dortmund in quarters

Rediff.com13 Mar 2025

A summary of Wednesday's Champions League Round of 16, Second Leg, matches.

Why Jaishankar feels US under Trump 'suits' India

Why Jaishankar feels US under Trump 'suits' India

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

"From President Trump's perspective, the one big shared enterprise that we have is the Quad, which is an understanding where everybody pays their fair share. There are no free riders involved. So that's a good model which works," he said. The Quad alliance consists of the US, India, Australia and Japan.

US top court to hear Tahawwur Rana's new plea against extradition

US top court to hear Tahawwur Rana's new plea against extradition

Rediff.com21 Mar 2025

Tahawwur Rana, accused in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, has renewed his application to the US Supreme Court seeking a stay of his extradition to India. The Supreme Court will hear the application next month. Rana, currently detained in Los Angeles, claims his extradition would violate US law and expose him to torture in India due to his health and Muslim background. The US government has denied these claims and authorized his surrender to India, citing the Extradition Treaty between the two countries. The Supreme Court's decision will determine if Rana will face justice in India or remain in the United States.

Is AICF Playing Spoilsport?

Is AICF Playing Spoilsport?

Rediff.com7 Mar 2025

'The Asian Chess Championship will give great exposure for young chess players. But the AICF is curtailing the number of Indian players with a strange rule.'

Tim David - the next Kieron Pollard of Mumbai Indians?

Tim David - the next Kieron Pollard of Mumbai Indians?

Rediff.com1 May 2023

MI skipper Rohit Sharma sounded hopeful that Tim David could fit into the power-hitter's role, but maintained that Kieron Pollard's shoes weren't easy to fill.

Europa: Dybala sends Roma through; Galatasaray exit

Europa: Dybala sends Roma through; Galatasaray exit

Rediff.com21 Feb 2025

AS Roma secured their place in the Europa League last 16 with a 3-2 home win over 10-man Porto on Thursday thanks to a Paulo Dybala double, advancing 4-3 on aggregate.

Can Rishabh Pant resolve LSG's opening conundrum?

Can Rishabh Pant resolve LSG's opening conundrum?

Rediff.com17 Mar 2025

Rishabh Pant will be entering a new phase of his Indian Premier League (IPL)career when he takes over as the captain of Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2025.

Dew factor: Will it decide Aus vs SA clash?

Dew factor: Will it decide Aus vs SA clash?

Rediff.com24 Feb 2025

Australia and South Africa, two teams renowned for their batting prowess, will go head-to-head in Rawalpindi on Tuesday, aiming to secure a place in the Champions Trophy semifinals.

SA thrash England to storm into Champions Trophy semis

SA thrash England to storm into Champions Trophy semis

Rediff.com1 Mar 2025

South Africa crushed England by seven wickets in their final group match to storm into the semi-finals of the ICC Champions Trophy.

Tamil Nadu Dragons fight back to beat Vedanta Kalinga Lancers

Tamil Nadu Dragons fight back to beat Vedanta Kalinga Lancers

Rediff.com3 Jan 2025

Alexander Hendrickx (24th, 43rd) scored a brace for Vedanta Kalinga Lancers while Tom Craig (31st) and Jip Janssen (51st) found the target for Tamil Nadu Dragons at the Birsa Munda Stadium.

Samson blames SKY, Tim David for loss against MI

Samson blames SKY, Tim David for loss against MI

Rediff.com1 May 2023

Samson said the special innings from David turned the match on its head.

Pant Promises 'Tabahi' In IPL 2025...

Pant Promises 'Tabahi' In IPL 2025...

Rediff.com21 Jan 2025

Pant and Pooran enjoyed successful individual seasons in IPL 2024. Pant scored 446 runs for Delhi Capitals while Pooran amassed 499 runs for LSG. Miller, joining LSG this season, brings his own brand of explosive batting to the table.

Tahawwur Rana seeks stay on extradition, fears torture

Tahawwur Rana seeks stay on extradition, fears torture

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

Mumbai terror attack accused Tahawwur Rana has moved an 'emergency application' with the United States Supreme Court against his extradition to India, claiming that he will be tortured there since he is a Muslim of Pakistani origin.

Depleted resources, but Aus know how to succeed: Warner

Depleted resources, but Aus know how to succeed: Warner

Rediff.com9 Feb 2025

Regular captain Pat Cummins, fellow quick Josh Hazlewood and all-rounder Mitch Marsh have been ruled out with injuries, while Marcus Stoinis withdrew himself after his shock decision to quit ODIs on Thursday.

Alcaraz battles past Dutch wild card in first round

Alcaraz battles past Dutch wild card in first round

Rediff.com5 Feb 2025

No. 1 seed Carlos Alcaraz of Spain was pushed to three sets before finishing off Dutch wild card Botic van de Zandschulp in the first round of the ABN AMRO Open.

26/11: 'Rana Will Tell Us About ISI's Role'

26/11: 'Rana Will Tell Us About ISI's Role'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2025

'He is the key to unravel the 26/11 conspiracy.'

PIX: Mbappe wins it for Real Madrid; Milan rally to beat Como

PIX: Mbappe wins it for Real Madrid; Milan rally to beat Como

Rediff.com16 Mar 2025

A summary of Saturday's action in the LaLiga, Serie A and Bundesliga.

MI Cape Town crush Sunrisers, reach SA20 playoffs

MI Cape Town crush Sunrisers, reach SA20 playoffs

Rediff.com30 Jan 2025

MI Cape Town booked their maiden entry into the playoffs of the SA20 tournament with a 10-wicket thrashing of defending champions Sunrisers Eastern Cape in Cape Town.

Tendulkar, Lara, Buttler: Greats who struggled as captains!

Tendulkar, Lara, Buttler: Greats who struggled as captains!

Rediff.com1 Mar 2025

Jos Buttler joins greats Sachin Tendulkar and Brian Lara as players who failed to translate their many individual triumphs into success as captains.

Can NZ finally break ICC curse vs formidable SA?

Can NZ finally break ICC curse vs formidable SA?

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

New Zealand and South Africa, both laden with world-class talent but often falling short in ICC tournaments, will face off in a tightly contested Champions Trophy semifinal.

Check Out Gill's AMAZING New Records!

Check Out Gill's AMAZING New Records!

Rediff.com12 Feb 2025

He is the first Indian to achieve the feat of scoring a century in all three formats in international cricket at a single venue.

PIX: Abhishek's 37-ball century lights up Wankhede!

PIX: Abhishek's 37-ball century lights up Wankhede!

Rediff.com2 Feb 2025

Abhishek Sharma smashed his way into the record books as he blasted a 37-ball century during the fifth T20 International against England.

East Bengal stun Punjab in spectacular comeback win

East Bengal stun Punjab in spectacular comeback win

Rediff.com17 Dec 2024

East Bengal scored four second half goals to recorded a sensational come-from-behind victory, beating Punjab FC 4-2 in their Indian Super League (ISL) match at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (VYBK) stadium in Kolkata on Tuesday.