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Cummins out, Smith leads Australia for Adelaide Test

Cummins out, Smith leads Australia for Adelaide Test

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

CA confirmed media reports that Cummins was dining at an Adelaide restaurant on Wednesday night where a positive COVID-19 case was identified.

Coronavirus: India suspends tourist visas till Apr 15

Coronavirus: India suspends tourist visas till Apr 15

Rediff.com11 Mar 2020

The suspension will come into effect from 1200 GMT on March 13 at the port of departure. The decision was taken at the meeting of group of ministers held under the chairmanship of Health Minister Harsh Vardhan.

COVID-19: French club St Etienne's unique way of raising funds

COVID-19: French club St Etienne's unique way of raising funds

Rediff.com11 Apr 2020

Some 71,000 virtual tickets had been sold on Saturday at 1200GMT, according to the club's website.

Atletico v Chelsea Champions League game moved to Bucharest

Atletico v Chelsea Champions League game moved to Bucharest

Rediff.com10 Feb 2021

The travel ban was extended on Tuesday until March 2.

All Tour de France riders test negative for COVID-19

All Tour de France riders test negative for COVID-19

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

All team members, riders and staff had until 1100 GMT on Monday, the Tour's first rest day, to take a test in the mobile laboratory provided by organisers.

Olympics: Belarus sprinter heads for Austria in fresh twist

Olympics: Belarus sprinter heads for Austria in fresh twist

Rediff.com4 Aug 2021

Masked and wearing blue jeans, a blue blouse and sunglasses with "I RUN CLEAN" written on them, Tsimanouskaya had arrived in a police-escorted van at Narita airport east of the Japanese capital.

Former internationals criticise UEFA after Eriksen's collapse

Former internationals criticise UEFA after Eriksen's collapse

Rediff.com13 Jun 2021

Eriksen collapsed just before halftime and was taken to hospital after receiving CPR on the pitch

More fans and sunny skies as French Open makes rapid return

More fans and sunny skies as French Open makes rapid return

Rediff.com28 May 2021

Seven months after the last French Open ended the tournament is back, boosted by the prospect of more spectators despite ongoing COVID-19 restrictions and forecasts of good weather.

11 Ajax players test positive for COVID-19, says RTL

11 Ajax players test positive for COVID-19, says RTL

Rediff.com2 Nov 2020

Amsterdam soccer club Ajax has had 11 players tested positive for COVID-19 a day before their Champions League tie against Danish side FC Midtjylland on Tuesday, RTL Nieuws reported on Monday.

Did arduous season lead to Eriksen's collapse?

Did arduous season lead to Eriksen's collapse?

Rediff.com14 Jun 2021

Denmark's Christian Eriksen was given CPR by medical staff on the pitch during the Euro 2020 match against Finland before being rushed to a nearby hospital.

Woods opts out as PGA Tour returns next week

Woods opts out as PGA Tour returns next week

Rediff.com6 Jun 2020

The 44-year-old Masters champion last competed on the PGA Tour in mid-February.

Djokovic back in detention after Australia cancel visa

Djokovic back in detention after Australia cancel visa

Rediff.com15 Jan 2022

Novak Djokovic will spend Saturday night in immigration detention before the world's tennis number one seeks a court ruling to stop his deportation and keep alive his bid for a record 21st major title at the Australian Open.

Buttler to auction World Cup final shirt for coronavirus fight

Buttler to auction World Cup final shirt for coronavirus fight

Rediff.com1 Apr 2020

Wicketkeeper-batsman Jos Buttler has said he will auction the shirt he wore in England's 2019 World Cup final victory to raise funds for efforts to fight the coronavirus. Buttler was instrumental in England's thrilling victory over New Zealand in the final at Lord's last year, scoring a half-century and then dislodging the stumps to run out Martin Guptill off the final ball of the super over.

Man City v Borussia Moenchengladbach tie postponed after heavy rain

Man City v Borussia Moenchengladbach tie postponed after heavy rain

Rediff.com14 Sep 2016

Torrential rain before kickoff meant Manchester City's opening Champions League Group C clash with Borussia Moenchengladbach was postponed on Tuesday because of safety concerns.

Euro 2020: Denmark's Eriksen rushed to hospital after collapsing

Euro 2020: Denmark's Eriksen rushed to hospital after collapsing

Rediff.com13 Jun 2021

The Danish DBU football association tweeted that the Eriksen was 'awake and at Rigshospitalet for further examinations'

Indian shuttlers cleared to take part in All England

Indian shuttlers cleared to take part in All England

Rediff.com17 Mar 2021

Earlier, BWF and Badminton England had delayed the start of the event by a couple of hours following a 'significant number' of inconclusive COVID-19 test results.

Football players to battle it out on FIFA 20

Football players to battle it out on FIFA 20

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

Some of England's leading players will go head-to-head from their living rooms over Easter as part of a new FIFA 20 tournament launched by the FA on Thursday.

Ban on international passenger flights extended till Apr 14

Ban on international passenger flights extended till Apr 14

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

However, this restriction will not apply to international all-cargo operations and flights specifically approved by the DGCA.

Liverpool arrive at Old Trafford amid fan protest

Liverpool arrive at Old Trafford amid fan protest

Rediff.com14 May 2021

The fixture was originally scheduled to be played on May 3 but was postponed after violent clashes between fans and police in which more than 100 supporters forced their way into the stadium and stormed the pitch to protest against the club's owners -- the Glazer family.

Start times revised for England-Pakistan third Test

Start times revised for England-Pakistan third Test

Rediff.com20 Aug 2020

The ECB said that after the conclusion of play on the first day, the match referee, groundstaff and ECB Match Manager would discuss the start times for the next day and if the forecast looked good, play could begin at 1030.

2nd Test: New Zealand on brink of victory over WI

2nd Test: New Zealand on brink of victory over WI

Rediff.com13 Dec 2020

The hosts, who won the first Test in Hamilton by an innings and 134 runs, scored 460 in their first innings with Henry Nicholls notching his highest Test score of 174.

Rain washes out Day 1 of second Ashes Test

Rain washes out Day 1 of second Ashes Test

Rediff.com14 Aug 2019

Rain looked set to wash out the first day of the second Ashes Test at Lord's on Wednesday, without a ball bowled as of the scheduled lunch break and a grim weather forecast clouding the outlook for action later in the day.

SA, England frustrated by rain as second ODI abandoned

SA, England frustrated by rain as second ODI abandoned

Rediff.com8 Feb 2020

South Africa's second one-day international against England has been abandoned after only 11.2 overs of play due to rain at Kingsmead on Friday. Heavy showers overnight in Durban and more persistent rain throughout the day frustrated the players and fans, with the game called off at 7pm local time.

It's too cold to play tennis, says Nadal after win

It's too cold to play tennis, says Nadal after win

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

The 12-time French Open champion unhappy with schedule.

French Open: Serena returns to Grand Slam action on Day 3

French Open: Serena returns to Grand Slam action on Day 3

Rediff.com29 May 2018

Former world number one Serena Williams returns to Grand Slam action for the first time in over 15 months, when she goes up against Czech Kristyna Pliskova in the French Open first round.

Australia rushes to file defence of Djokovic ban

Australia rushes to file defence of Djokovic ban

Rediff.com9 Jan 2022

Australian authorities scrambled on Sunday to file a legal defence of their decision to bar entry to tennis world number one Novak Djokovic over his COVID-19 vaccination status, as the Serbian superstar spent his fourth day in immigration detention.

Can World No 2 New Zealand better record in Sydney?

Can World No 2 New Zealand better record in Sydney?

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

With Kane Williamson likely to miss the Test, New Zealand will have a lot of work to do in the 3rd Test in Sydney.

Man United-Liverpool tie postponed as fans storm pitch

Man United-Liverpool tie postponed as fans storm pitch

Rediff.com2 May 2021

Manchester United's Premier League match against Liverpool was postponed on Sunday after United fans forced their way into the stadium and stormed the Old Trafford pitch to protest against the club's owners - the Glazer family.

Ronaldo rape accusations: Juventus shares dip

Ronaldo rape accusations: Juventus shares dip

Rediff.com5 Oct 2018

Shares in top-tier Italian football club Juventus fell sharply, on Friday, with a trader attributing the move to rape allegations against its recently acquired star player Cristiano Ronaldo.

Revenge on mind as South Africa face Sri Lanka in first Test

Revenge on mind as South Africa face Sri Lanka in first Test

Rediff.com24 Dec 2020

South Africa have slipped to number six in the world, behind fifth-placed Sri Lanka, and have a host of questions to answer, not least around a brittle top six and the balance of the side.

Just like old times as rain delays start of Wimbledon

Just like old times as rain delays start of Wimbledon

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

Murky skies and drizzle could not dampen the enthusiasm of spectators arriving on Monday

Israel to hold fire for 7 hours after outrage over school strike

Israel to hold fire for 7 hours after outrage over school strike

Rediff.com4 Aug 2014

Amid global outrage over its third deadly strike on the United Nations-run schools in the Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip, Israel on Monday announced to hold fire for seven hours in parts of Gaza, but not in areas where its troops are still operating.

Djokovic boards plane bound for Dubai after court upholds visa cancellation

Djokovic boards plane bound for Dubai after court upholds visa cancellation

Rediff.com16 Jan 2022

An Australian court upheld a government decision to cancel Novak Djokovic's visa on Sunday, ending the unvaccinated tennis superstar's hopes of winning the Australian Open and racking up a record-breaking 21 men's Grand Slam titles.

Trans-Tasman tussle to determine new T20 world champions

Trans-Tasman tussle to determine new T20 world champions

Rediff.com13 Nov 2021

Australia will need their top order to fire against New Zealand's disciplined attack and persist with four specialist bowlers.

COVID: Passengers from EU, Turkey, UK banned

COVID: Passengers from EU, Turkey, UK banned

Rediff.com16 Mar 2020

After a meeting of the Group of Ministers on coronavirus, the government has proposed a set of social distancing measures to be in force till March 31, the officials told reporters.

French Open: Sense of normality returns; Thiem ousted

French Open: Sense of normality returns; Thiem ousted

Rediff.com23 May 2022

Thousands of mask-free spectators flocked into the stadium

Yemeni rebels attack 2 Saudi Aramco facilities with drones

Yemeni rebels attack 2 Saudi Aramco facilities with drones

Rediff.com14 Sep 2019

The assault on Saudi Aramco's processing plant in Abqaiq and at the Khurais oil field caused huge fire but no casualty was reported, Gulf News reported.

Euro Previews: Germany won't accept underdogs tag; Hungary need unity

Euro Previews: Germany won't accept underdogs tag; Hungary need unity

Rediff.com14 Jun 2021

The Germans will play their group matches in Munich

Germany's Bundesliga resumes on May 16 with empty stadiums

Germany's Bundesliga resumes on May 16 with empty stadiums

Rediff.com8 May 2020

The Bundesliga season will restart on May 16 after a suspension of more than two months, the German Football League (DFL) said on Thursday, becoming the first European league to resume amid the coronavirus pandemic. The DFL said the season would restart under the terms of a strict health protocol that bans fans from the stadium, with six games on Saturday, including the high-profile Ruhr valley derby between Borussia Dortmund and Schalke 04.

Women's final delayed by men's semi-final and rain in Paris

Women's final delayed by men's semi-final and rain in Paris

Rediff.com8 Jun 2019

Austrian Thiem was 6-2, 3-6, 7-5, 5-7, 4-1 up when the men's match, which had already been halted on Friday because of bad weather, was stopped.