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Eden Gardens, a ground renowned for historic firsts

Eden Gardens, a ground renowned for historic firsts

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

Eden is the longest surviving Test ground in Asia. The stadium hosted its first match in 1934 between India and England.

PICS: Khazri ends Tunisia's long wait for finals win

PICS: Khazri ends Tunisia's long wait for finals win

Rediff.com29 Jun 2018

Tunisia won at the World Cup for the first time since 1978, beating Panama 2-1 in their final World Cup Group G match on Thursday.

Should Dhoni decide his own fate?

Should Dhoni decide his own fate?

Rediff.com18 Jul 2019

Sehwag feels that retirement is Dhoni's individual call but selectors must speak to him before announcing the West Indies squad.

Salah flies to Russia but does not train with team

Salah flies to Russia but does not train with team

Rediff.com10 Jun 2018

Mo Salah appeared with the rest of Egypt squad at a final training session in Cairo before flying to Russia on Sunday for the country's first World Cup appearance in 28 years.

Kosgei shatters women's marathon World record

Kosgei shatters women's marathon World record

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

Kenyan Brigid Kosgei broke Paula Radcliffe's 16-year-old women's marathon world record but former Alberto Salazar coached athletes, including Mo Farah, were never a factor in the Chicago Marathon.

Dhoni unlikely for South Africa T20Is as Pant set to continue

Dhoni unlikely for South Africa T20Is as Pant set to continue

Rediff.com28 Aug 2019

The former captain is unlikely to be selected for India's three-match T20 home series against South Africa starting September 15 in Dharamsala.

Diana Edulji's advice to Team India

Diana Edulji's advice to Team India

Rediff.com31 May 2019

India will compete with South Africa for their first World Cup 2019 clash on June 5.

Biles rewrites history as US romp to fifth straight World title

Biles rewrites history as US romp to fifth straight World title

Rediff.com8 Oct 2019

22-year-old Simone Biles collected a record-extending 15th gold medal at the Gymnastics World Championships.

Two things that made the difference in England-Sweden tie

Two things that made the difference in England-Sweden tie

Rediff.com7 Jul 2018

England form and Pickford saves made the difference, said Sweden's coach

Chahal excited about World Cup but focus still on IPL

Chahal excited about World Cup but focus still on IPL

Rediff.com16 Apr 2019

Chahal was named in the 15-member squad that will board the England-bound flight to take part in the marquee event which begins from May 30.

Saina outclassed by Marin in semis

Saina outclassed by Marin in semis

Rediff.com19 Jan 2019

The Indian was ousted in straight games as she suffered a 21-16, 21-13 defeat in 40 minutes.

Football Focus: Casillas bids discreet farewell to Porto

Football Focus: Casillas bids discreet farewell to Porto

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

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

PHOTOS: Lyles brightens dark day with 200m gold; Brazier wins 800m

PHOTOS: Lyles brightens dark day with 200m gold; Brazier wins 800m

Rediff.com2 Oct 2019

American Noah Lyles shot to 200 meters world championships gold on Tuesday, providing a bright finish to a day darkened by yet another doping scandal.

Archer won't curb aggression in World Cup final

Archer won't curb aggression in World Cup final

Rediff.com13 Jul 2019

England quick Jofra Archer will keep up his aggressive approach in Sunday's World Cup final against New Zealand after his bouncer left Australia's Alex Carey with a bloodied chin in Thursday's semi-final at Edgbaston.

'Pant can't be compared with Dhoni'

'Pant can't be compared with Dhoni'

Rediff.com3 Apr 2019

Rishabh Pant is a talented cricketer but he shouldn't be compared with Mahendra Singh Dhoni, believes India's first World Cup-winning captain Kapil Dev.

Windies captain Holder plays down Australia rivalry

Windies captain Holder plays down Australia rivalry

Rediff.com5 Jun 2019

West Indies captain Jason Holder is playing down his team's traditional rivalry with Australia ahead of the Cricket World Cup match between the sides at Trent Bridge on Thursday.

How reliable is India's data on COVID-19 deaths?

How reliable is India's data on COVID-19 deaths?

Rediff.com31 May 2020

It is necessary to have a dramatic increase in the number of rapid tests for COVID-19 conducted on a large number of people and that should become the basis for estimating the morbidity and mortality due to COVID-19, not relying only on hospital reports, says Professor K Srinivasan.

'The virus is circulating. It is almost certainly everywhere'

'The virus is circulating. It is almost certainly everywhere'

Rediff.com22 Mar 2020

'You can only see it when you look for it. Seek and you shall find.'

Tata Nexon EV: Electric car with an 8 year warranty!

Tata Nexon EV: Electric car with an 8 year warranty!

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

'One can charge it at home, in the office, on the go. All it needs is a 15 Amp electric socket which is found is all our homes.'

Mary sets sight on Olympics after World championship bronze

Mary sets sight on Olympics after World championship bronze

Rediff.com12 Oct 2019

'It has made things easier for me in terms of planning for Olympics'

Extraordinary winners of Sony World Photography Awards 2020

Extraordinary winners of Sony World Photography Awards 2020

Rediff.com12 Mar 2020

From incredible landscapes to touching portraits to memorable wildlife photography, the winners of the Sony World Photography Awards showcase it all! Scroll down and prepared to be wowed...

India has no defence against coronavirus

India has no defence against coronavirus

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

One third of all Indians live in one room. Another one third lives in 2 rooms. They cannot self quarantine or isolate and if infected they will pass it on to others. It is impossible for India to control an epidemic, warns Aakar Patel.

Why rivals are wary of India's bowling attack at World Cup

Why rivals are wary of India's bowling attack at World Cup

Rediff.com16 May 2019

Pundits believe skipper Virat Kohli is blessed to have at his disposal arguably the best ever Indian pace attack.

Pacer Ngidi still a doubt for struggling South Africa

Pacer Ngidi still a doubt for struggling South Africa

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

The 23-year-old limped off the field with a hamstring injury as South Africa lost to Bangladesh on June 2 and missed the subsequent defeat to India and the rained-out clash with the West Indies.

Sports Shorts: Dutch Olympic athlete jailed for drug trafficking

Sports Shorts: Dutch Olympic athlete jailed for drug trafficking

Rediff.com5 Nov 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday.

Why Warner should open with Finch in World Cup...

Why Warner should open with Finch in World Cup...

Rediff.com7 May 2019

Warner has been in excellent touch as he scored lot of runs at the top of the order for Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL

PHOTOS: Croatia sink brave Iceland with late Perisic strike

PHOTOS: Croatia sink brave Iceland with late Perisic strike

Rediff.com27 Jun 2018

Iceland's first World Cup adventure came to a valiant end on Tuesday as they were beaten 2-1 by Group D winners Croatia due to a late strike from Ivan Perisic, with Argentina qualifying as runners-up instead.

Revealed! The 6 candidates short-listed for India coach's job

Revealed! The 6 candidates short-listed for India coach's job

Rediff.com12 Aug 2019

The six, including current head coach Ravi Shastri, will give a presentation to the Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) headed by the legendary Kapil Dev.

Kapil-led CAC cleared to pick new India coach

Kapil-led CAC cleared to pick new India coach

Rediff.com5 Aug 2019

The Kapil Dev-led panel has got the green light from the BCCI's legal team to appoint the next coach of the men's side by mid-August.

Off-form Amla makes South Africa World Cup squad

Off-form Amla makes South Africa World Cup squad

Rediff.com18 Apr 2019

South Africa have included off-form opening batsman Hashim Amla in their squad for the Cricket World Cup in England and Wales starting next month, but there is no place for all-rounder Chris Morris.

Team effort the key, says Bumrah after demolishing Sri Lanka

Team effort the key, says Bumrah after demolishing Sri Lanka

Rediff.com7 Jul 2019

Jasprit Bumrah was keen to share the plaudits with the rest of the attack, even though he was the undoubted star of the bowling show during India's seven-wicket victory over Sri Lanka.

Worlds: Manju Rani enters final; Mary Kom, 2 others sign off with bronze

Worlds: Manju Rani enters final; Mary Kom, 2 others sign off with bronze

Rediff.com12 Oct 2019

Six-time champion M C Mary Kom (51kg) was beaten by Turkey's Busenaz Cakiroglu in the semi-finals and had to settle for a bronze medal in the World Women's Boxing Championships, in Ulan-Ude, on Saturday.

Watch Bumrah talk about his success mantra

Watch Bumrah talk about his success mantra

Rediff.com4 Jul 2019

Bumrah sealed India's 28-run victory against Bangladesh on Tuesday with two trademark yorkers to claim the last two wickets in successive deliveries and finish with figures of 4-55.

Warner, Smith make mark on return for Australia

Warner, Smith make mark on return for Australia

Rediff.com6 May 2019

Wearing Australian colours for the first time since the ball-tampering scandal erupted in Cape Town in March, 2018, Steve Smith and David Warner were greeted warmly by a small crowd in Brisbane, where Aaron Finch's team took a one-wicket win.

Proud to hand over legacy of Indian jersey to future generations: Dhoni

Proud to hand over legacy of Indian jersey to future generations: Dhoni

Rediff.com1 Mar 2019

The Indian team's new 2019 World Cup jersey was launched by sporting apparel giants Nike in the presence of former captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, current skipper Virat Kohli, his Test deputy Ajinkya Rahane and young turk Prithvi Shaw.

Rainbow nation turns gold as Springboks lift World Cup

Rainbow nation turns gold as Springboks lift World Cup

Rediff.com2 Nov 2019

It was a scene destined for posterity, and sporting showreels the world over, and one which prompted tears from South Africans on the field and off it.

Malinga aims for 'special' trick in World Cup swansong

Malinga aims for 'special' trick in World Cup swansong

Rediff.com27 May 2019

The veteran fast bowler believes Sri Lanka could surprise opposition teams in the round-robin format.

Stokes savours epic match-winning ton that had it all

Stokes savours epic match-winning ton that had it all

Rediff.com26 Aug 2019

What set Stokes' innings apart was not just how he handled the responsibility as England's only hope of salvaging the series, but just how he built his innings over two days.

PIX: New Zealand stun India to reach World Cup final

PIX: New Zealand stun India to reach World Cup final

Rediff.com10 Jul 2019

New Zealand survived Ravindra Jadeja's late onslaught to stun India by 18 runs in a low-scoring thriller on Wednesday and reach the ICC World Cup final for the second time in a row.

'Slow', 'substandard' Old Trafford pitch slammed

'Slow', 'substandard' Old Trafford pitch slammed

Rediff.com10 Jul 2019

'I feel sorry for the spectators who have travelled and paid hefty prices having to watch this lottery on a very substandard pitch. It's a disgrace.'