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PIX: Shane Warne, Liz Hurley party with Shilpa Shetty

PIX: Shane Warne, Liz Hurley party with Shilpa Shetty

Rediff.com26 Nov 2012

The Australian cricketer and his girlfriend Liz Hurley were invited to a private bash hosted by Shetty and her husband Raj Kundra.

Loss to Belgium was best result for England: Rooney

Loss to Belgium was best result for England: Rooney

Rediff.com3 Jul 2018

England finished second in the group to land a potentially easier route through the tournament.

India's schedule at the Games - August 6

India's schedule at the Games - August 6

Rediff.com6 Aug 2012

Indian athletes will be in action in various disciplines at the 2012 Olympics on Monday. Check out their schedule.

India's schedule at the Games - August 4

India's schedule at the Games - August 4

Rediff.com4 Aug 2012

Indian athletes will be in action in various disciplines at the 2012 Olympics on Friday. Check out their schedule.

India's schedule at the Games - July 30

India's schedule at the Games - July 30

Rediff.com30 Jul 2012

Indian athletes will be in action in various disciplines at the 2012 Olympics on Monday. Check out their time schedule.

India's schedule at the Games - July 28

India's schedule at the Games - July 28

Rediff.com28 Jul 2012

Indian athletes will be in action in various disciplines at the 2012 Olympics on Saturday. Check out their time schedule.

Evert stunned by Sharapova's admission, but claims doping exists in tennis

Evert stunned by Sharapova's admission, but claims doping exists in tennis

Rediff.com15 Mar 2016

Chris Evert said on Monday she was stunned to hear that Maria Sharapova failed a doping test, but not by the fact that there is doping in tennis, claiming that she knew players who doped during her career.

Baseball season hits snag due to COVID-19

Baseball season hits snag due to COVID-19

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

The Miami Marlins, who opened their season on Friday in Philadelphia, were scheduled to return home on Sunday ahead of their scheduled Monday home opener but put off traveling after a number of their players tested positive for the virus.

Highest base price for Yuvraj, KP, Marsh at IPL auction

Highest base price for Yuvraj, KP, Marsh at IPL auction

Rediff.com24 Jan 2016

11 other players have quoted the highest base price for this year's auction to be held on February 6 in Bangalore.

India to play three T20s against Sri Lanka in February

India to play three T20s against Sri Lanka in February

Rediff.com20 Jan 2016

India will host Sri Lanka in a three-match series starting February 9 ahead of Asia Cup and World T20. The tour begins in Pune, then the teams head to Delhi to play the second match on February 12 and the final game will take place in Visakhapatnam on February 14, reported ESPN cricinfo. It will be the first time the two sides face each other in the shortest format since the World T20 final in 2014, which Sri Lanka won. Meanwhile, the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune, which acquired Test status in November 2015, will host its third international match and only its second T20I.

Mitchell Marsh 'booed' at MCG

Mitchell Marsh 'booed' at MCG

Rediff.com26 Dec 2018

Australia batsman Travis Head was, on Wednesday, 'disappointed' at the booing of Mitchell Marsh

Supporting CLT20 helps Aus cricket significantly: CA

Supporting CLT20 helps Aus cricket significantly: CA

Rediff.com6 Nov 2012

Cricket Australia (CA) has made it clear that it doesn't intend to roll back its commitment to the Champions League, despite the impact on Test preparations, insisting that the money generated by the tournament is important to develop the game at the grassroots level.

Cable operators barred from telecast of Ind-Aus series

Cable operators barred from telecast of Ind-Aus series

Rediff.com5 Jan 2012

The vacation bench of the Delhi high court on Thursday ordered in favour of ESPN Software India Pvt Ltd (ESIPL) in its suit for permanent injunction filed against cable operators across the country against unauthorized broadcast of India's ongoing cricket tour of Australia.

Sri Lanka's Herath doubtful for Australia clash

Sri Lanka's Herath doubtful for Australia clash

Rediff.com1 Mar 2015

Sri Lanka spinner Rangana Herath is doubtful for next weekend's World Cup Pool A clash against Australia after hurting his spinning hand while bowling against England at Wellington Regional Stadium on Sunday.

'Harbhajan should be playing in all three formats for India'

'Harbhajan should be playing in all three formats for India'

Rediff.com28 Aug 2012

Former captain Sourav Ganguly says the Board of Control for Cricket in India should have ensured that senior off-spinner Harbhajan Singh was not kept out of the national side for more than six months.

TEN Sports deal to make Sony major cricket broadcaster

TEN Sports deal to make Sony major cricket broadcaster

Rediff.com1 Sep 2016

The $385 million acquisition of TEN Sports is set to make Sony Pictures Networks a major cricket broadcaster in Asia as it seeks to expand its Twenty20-dominated portfolio. Sony Corp-owned SPN holds broadcast rights for the annual cash-rich Indian Premier League Twenty20 cricket tournament while also having the rights for the domestic leagues in South Africa and the West Indies.

Buzz: Ashwin all set to join Delhi Capitals

Buzz: Ashwin all set to join Delhi Capitals

Rediff.com5 Nov 2019

Inexperience cost England, feels Morgan

Cricket Buzz: Shoaib Malik to return home from England

Cricket Buzz: Shoaib Malik to return home from England

Rediff.com29 Apr 2019

The Board, however, did not clarify the reason behind granting leave to the veteran cricketer.

Waugh reckons India have a rounded side, but not better than teams of past

Waugh reckons India have a rounded side, but not better than teams of past

Rediff.com15 Nov 2018

Waugh spoke in reference to India coach Ravi Shastri's comments that this is "the best Indian side in the last 15 years".

Manchester United's Mata keen to end Spain exile under Enrique

Manchester United's Mata keen to end Spain exile under Enrique

Rediff.com25 Jul 2018

The 30-year-old was excluded from Spain's squad for this year's World Cup but is hopeful of turning his fortunes around under former Barcelona boss Enrique.

Football clubs, players, strike pay deals for coronavirus lull

Football clubs, players, strike pay deals for coronavirus lull

Rediff.com3 Apr 2020

With sports events around the world suspended because of the coronavirus pandemic, football clubs and leagues have been discussing pay cuts with players to help them make it through the crisis.

Mayweather open to rematch with Pacquiao: report

Mayweather open to rematch with Pacquiao: report

Rediff.com6 May 2015

Floyd Mayweather added another wrinkle to the fallout of his fight against Manny Pacquiao by saying he would be open to a rematch after the Filipino southpaw recovers from shoulder surgery, according to an ESPN report on Tuesday.

Team spirit can carry Belgium to World Cup final - Martinez

Team spirit can carry Belgium to World Cup final - Martinez

Rediff.com9 Jul 2018

Martinez's team face the 1998 World Cup winners in St Petersburg on Tuesday for a place in the final

EPL title to be close fight between Manchester clubs

EPL title to be close fight between Manchester clubs

Rediff.com20 Oct 2017

Both Manchester clubs remain unbeaten in the league with City atop the standings on 22 points and United two points behind after eight league games, followed by Tottenham Hotspur and Watford in third and fourth respectively.

Shami likely to miss IPL after being booked for domestic abuse

Shami likely to miss IPL after being booked for domestic abuse

Rediff.com10 Mar 2018

A key cog in India's pace attack, the 27-year-old was left out of the list of contracted players unveiled by the BCCI on Wednesday but the board did not offer any immediate explanation as to why.

How the Tokyo Games might look in 2021

How the Tokyo Games might look in 2021

Rediff.com11 Sep 2020

With neither partner seemingly willing to consider scrapping the event as the coronavirus pandemic continues to wreak havoc globally, we consider the options available, and possible scenarios:

Only second time in 82 years players sent back for disciplinary reasons

Only second time in 82 years players sent back for disciplinary reasons

Rediff.com11 Jan 2019

Lala Amarnath was sent back from India's tour of England by the erstwhile captain Maharaja of Vijianagaram or 'Vizzy' for alleged insubordination during a first-class game.

Not interested in role of England team director: Kirsten

Not interested in role of England team director: Kirsten

Rediff.com3 Feb 2014

Former India coach Gary Kirsten says he is flattered that people are thinking about me, but the amount of time spent away from home prevents him from taking up the job.

FA Cup: Chelsea, Liverpool through to semis

FA Cup: Chelsea, Liverpool through to semis

Rediff.com18 Mar 2012

Fernando Torres scored his first goal since October to help Chelsea crush Leicester City 5-2 and Liverpool beat Stoke City 2-1 to reach the FA Cup semi-finals on Sunday.

Man Utd win, but Chicharito out for up to four weeks

Man Utd win, but Chicharito out for up to four weeks

Rediff.com4 Dec 2011

Manchester United's Mexican striker Javier Hernandez could be out for four weeks with torn ligaments, manager Alex Ferguson said after the Premier League champions' 1-0 win at Aston Villa on Saturday.

Sachin all for DRS but with Hot Spot, Snickometer

Sachin all for DRS but with Hot Spot, Snickometer

Rediff.com17 Jun 2011

Indian batting icon Sachin Tendulkar is not against the controversial Decision Review System but wants it to be combined with technologies such as Snickometer and Hot Spot for consistency.

Sports Shorts: Ghosal moves into quarters at squash Worlds

Sports Shorts: Ghosal moves into quarters at squash Worlds

Rediff.com27 Feb 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Wednesday

Gavaskar, Shastri surprised at India's surrender

Gavaskar, Shastri surprised at India's surrender

Rediff.com23 Aug 2011

Former India captains Sunil Gavaskar and Ravi Shahstri have expressed their astonishment at the manner in which India capitulated in the just-concluded four-match Test series against England.

India should play three spinners vs Australia: Akram

India should play three spinners vs Australia: Akram

Rediff.com21 Mar 2011

Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram feels that India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni should use three specialist spinners in the quarter-final against Australia in order to exploit the weakness of Ricky Ponting's men against slow bowlers.

Harsha Bhogle: My Hero, Sunil Gavaskar

Harsha Bhogle: My Hero, Sunil Gavaskar

Rediff.com12 Mar 2021

We have all had heroes. We have all wanted to be someone else. But there was nobody I wanted to be more than I wanted to be Sunil Gavaskar, notes Harsha Bhogle.

Rs 20 a day to Rs 30 cr a year: Chinu Kala's inspiring journey

Rs 20 a day to Rs 30 cr a year: Chinu Kala's inspiring journey

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

'Life has been my greatest teacher.'

Cricket world cup to see boom in HDTV sales

Cricket world cup to see boom in HDTV sales

Rediff.com7 Feb 2011

Companies are predictably working overtime to cash in on the boom. LG, Samsung, Panasonic, Videocon have all lined up new models of both HDTV-ready and full-HDTV sets for the world cup this year.

Here's what Hardik Pandya must learn from Stokes...

Here's what Hardik Pandya must learn from Stokes...

Rediff.com5 Aug 2018

Hardik Pandya could take a cue from Ben Stokes' bowling during the ongoing series

Injured Harbhajan ruled out of third Test

Injured Harbhajan ruled out of third Test

Rediff.com3 Aug 2011

Down 0-2 in the series, India's injury woes increased on Wednesday with off-spinner Harbhajan Singh being ruled out of the third Test against England due to an abdominal strain.

Sports Shorts: India out of final race after loss to Australia

Sports Shorts: India out of final race after loss to Australia

Rediff.com6 Mar 2018

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Tuesday