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Sledging: Hilarious cricket banter

Sledging: Hilarious cricket banter

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

Rajneesh Gupta picks fun sledging through the decades. Take a look!

Meet 2018's style icon

Meet 2018's style icon

Rediff.com30 Dec 2018

Portuguese model Sara Sampaio brings 2018 to a close with a glamorous cover.

When Bishan Bedi cooked dinner for Pakistan cricketers!

When Bishan Bedi cooked dinner for Pakistan cricketers!

Rediff.com26 Sep 2021

Bishan Singh Bedi once invited Pakistani cricketers Zaheer Abbas, Javed Miandad, Mudassar Nazar and others for dinner in Australia and cooked delectable food for the 25-odd guests, says a new book.

'ICC doesn't have mandate to influence Ind-Pak bilateral ties'

'ICC doesn't have mandate to influence Ind-Pak bilateral ties'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2020

New ICC chairman has promised to do his best to get the two countries on the same page with regards to cricketing matters.

Media pan Cricket Australia's motives after Paine quits

Media pan Cricket Australia's motives after Paine quits

Rediff.com20 Nov 2021

Paine stood down after Melbourne's Herald Sun newspaper published alleged text message exchanges between him and an ex-Cricket Tasmania employee, claiming the co-worker had complained that he had sent an unsolicited picture of his genitals.

Apple lines up new MacBook Pro, Music Voice Plan in India

Apple lines up new MacBook Pro, Music Voice Plan in India

Rediff.com19 Oct 2021

Apple will soon bring its latest lineup of MacBook Pro models along with HomePod mini, AirPods and a new music experience under Apple Music Voice Plan for Indian consumers. Apple's new M1 Pro and M1 Max, available in 14 and 16-inch models, delivers groundbreaking processing, graphics and machine learning (ML) performance. The new MacBook Pro range with M1 Pro and M1 Max are available to order via Apple's online store and will begin arriving to customers and its authorised resellers from October 26.

Cricket ball is a natural vector of disease: British PM

Cricket ball is a natural vector of disease: British PM

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

'At the moment, we're still working on ways to make cricket more Covid-secure but we can't change the guidance yet.'

Best of International Landscape Photographer of the Year awards

Best of International Landscape Photographer of the Year awards

Rediff.com13 Feb 2020

It's hard not to get skin tingles when you see these stunning images. They are winning pictures and shortlisted entries from the sixth annual International Landscape Photographer of the Year competition. More than 3,400 photos were entered into the contest from both amateur and professional photographers from around the globe. The shots feature everything from remote beaches to moody mountain ranges.

Shane Warne has a solution for the Aussies

Shane Warne has a solution for the Aussies

Rediff.com21 Nov 2018

Australia has a lot of great cricketers and it is time to replace under-fire batting coach Graeme Hick with one of them, said spin legend Shane Warne.

A Grand Night For James Bond

A Grand Night For James Bond

Rediff.com29 Sep 2021

The red carpet was rolled out for the long awaited new James Bond movie, No Time To Die at the Royal Albert Hall in London, September 28, 2021.

IPL: Jadeja to miss CSK's pre-season training camp in Chennai

IPL: Jadeja to miss CSK's pre-season training camp in Chennai

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja will miss Chennai Super Kings' six-day conditioning camp ahead of the team's departure to the United Arab Emirates for the Indian Premier League next month because of personal commitments.

ICC to push for cricket's inclusion at 2028 Olympics

ICC to push for cricket's inclusion at 2028 Olympics

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

'We believe cricket would be a great addition to the Olympic Games, but we know it won't be easy to secure our inclusion as there are so many other great sports out there wanting to do the same. But we feel now is the time to put our best foot forward and show what a great partnership cricket and the Olympics are.'

Stranded Australian sues his government for ban on flights from India

Stranded Australian sues his government for ban on flights from India

Rediff.com5 May 2021

A 73-year-old Australian, who is stranded in India since March last year, has filed a lawsuit before a Sydney court against the federal government for banning flights from India and threatening to prosecute those attempting to enter the country with the possibility of a jail term and a penalty, saying the move is "unconstitutional".

Kazakh Lutsenko wins Tour de France stage six

Kazakh Lutsenko wins Tour de France stage six

Rediff.com3 Sep 2020

Briton Adam Yates retained the overall leader's yellow jersey after staying tucked in the main peloton, which crossed the line with a deficit of 2:53.

PIX: Badosa, Norrie triumph at Indian Wells

PIX: Badosa, Norrie triumph at Indian Wells

Rediff.com18 Oct 2021

Paula Badosa survived a stiff challenge from Victoria Azarenka in the Indian Wells final, while Cameron Norrie battled back to defeat Nikoloz Basilashvili.

India's 1983 World Cup hero Yashpal Sharma dies of cardiac arrest

India's 1983 World Cup hero Yashpal Sharma dies of cardiac arrest

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

India's 1983 World Cup hero Yashpal Sharma died on Tuesday after suffering a massive cardiac arrest in New Delhi.

Why ICC will hold T20 WC every two years...

Why ICC will hold T20 WC every two years...

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

The International Cricket Council emphasized on Monday that a two-year T20 Word Cup cycle is important for the growth of the game, as it is the format that is contested by all its members.

Hot alert! Katrina Kaif demands your attention

Hot alert! Katrina Kaif demands your attention

Rediff.com4 Dec 2018

Katrina rocked curls and a plunging neckline on the cover of Vogue India.

In Numbers: How India fared under Kumble

In Numbers: How India fared under Kumble

Rediff.com22 Jun 2017

How does Anil Kumble compare with the other India coaches this century?

Boston Marathon moved to September due to coronavirus

Boston Marathon moved to September due to coronavirus

Rediff.com14 Mar 2020

The world's most prestigious marathon, which is now due to take place on September 14, generally draws more than 30,000 runners from all over the world ranging from decorated professionals and Olympians to amateur runners.

'There was no one like Bishan paaji'

'There was no one like Bishan paaji'

Rediff.com23 Nov 2021

'I have seen Bishan paaji get worked up when he felt the game was losing its character because of some individual.'

IOC 'fully committed' to staging Olympics in 2021

IOC 'fully committed' to staging Olympics in 2021

Rediff.com15 Jul 2020

The IOC chief said that holding events without spectators was clearly something the IOC did not want.

Australian top flight soccer to resume on Friday

Australian top flight soccer to resume on Friday

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

Football Federation Australia (FFA) confirmed on Monday that the A-League would resume on Friday after a four-month hiatus, with three Melbourne teams in quarantine at a hub in western Sydney. Australia's top flight was originally to resume on Thursday with a match between Melbourne Victory and Western United but an outbreak of COVID-19 in Melbourne forced a schedule rejig.

Brisbane set to host 2032 Olympic Games

Brisbane set to host 2032 Olympic Games

Rediff.com10 Jun 2021

Brisbane had been the preferred host, chosen in February, and the board's proposal now goes to the IOC session before the Tokyo Olympics

Is IPL the Saviour of Test cricket?

Is IPL the Saviour of Test cricket?

Rediff.com11 Sep 2021

The IPL, by giving a large pool of Indian talent the opportunity to compete with the best international players, has also come to be seen as the cauldron that spews out the most exciting talent for not only the shortest format but also the longest and the one in between, says Suveen Sinha.

PIX: Fans return to Australian Open after lockdown ends

PIX: Fans return to Australian Open after lockdown ends

Rediff.com18 Feb 2021

Players competed at empty stadiums at Melbourne Park through the five-day lockdown but reduced capacity crowds of 7,477 have been permitted in each of Thursday's two sessions and the same number for the singles finals sessions on Saturday and Sunday.

Bad days 'a great coaching opportunity' for Sridhar

Bad days 'a great coaching opportunity' for Sridhar

Rediff.com10 Dec 2021

Former India fielding coach R Sridhar reflected on the ups and downs of his seven-year tenure.

How HIV 'motivated' diving legend Louganis to Olympic glory

How HIV 'motivated' diving legend Louganis to Olympic glory

Rediff.com14 Dec 2018

Olympic diving champion Greg Louganis, who was diagnosed wtih HIV six months prior to the Games, won the springboard and platform events for the second time after 1984.

Here's how Dravid created a solid talent pool for India...

Here's how Dravid created a solid talent pool for India...

Rediff.com12 May 2021

Rahul Dravid 'picked' the Australian 'brains' to create solid domestic structure which has served as a feeder line for his country's national team,

Trump greets Indians on Diwali; says festival binds people together

Trump greets Indians on Diwali; says festival binds people together

Rediff.com27 Oct 2019

"As we light diyas here today our nation is strengthened by the sacred traditions that binds people together across our land. May this light bring hope to all and may everyone have a wonderful Diwali," Trump said in video he tweeted on Twitter.

Australia welcomes 'clarity' of T20 WC deferment

Australia welcomes 'clarity' of T20 WC deferment

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

The ICC said Australia and India would host T20 World Cups in 2021 and 2022 but it was undecided who would host which.

Harbhajan: A match winner who gave it his all

Harbhajan: A match winner who gave it his all

Rediff.com24 Dec 2021

With 100-plus Tests and 400-plus wickets, most of them not exactly coming on rank turners, Harbhajan's name will always figure among true blue cricketing elites of India.

Players union slams Cricket Australia's cost-cutting

Players union slams Cricket Australia's cost-cutting

Rediff.com19 May 2020

Cricket Australia furloughed about 80 per cent of its staff and said it had suffered a A$20 million (10.6 million pounds) fall in revenue due to COVID-19, despite the pandemic hitting at the end of the season.

Coronavirus outbreak: Airfares to UK, US get cheaper by 30%

Coronavirus outbreak: Airfares to UK, US get cheaper by 30%

Rediff.com6 Mar 2020

Travel restrictions are in place only for a limited number of countries but people are cancelling or postponing travel to prevent the spread of coronavirus.

ICC Board Meet: BCCI to ask for time on T20 World Cup

ICC Board Meet: BCCI to ask for time on T20 World Cup

Rediff.com31 May 2021

While the remainder of the IPL has been shifted to the United Arab Emirates between September 15 to October 15, the BCCI doesn't want to let go the opportunity of hosting the T20 World Cup in October-November.

Why Ganguly on strike is 'good news' for cricket

Why Ganguly on strike is 'good news' for cricket

Rediff.com16 Oct 2019

Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar believes that with Sourav Ganguly becoming BCCI president, India would have a strong voice in the ICC, which they can capitalise on to make some changes in the sport

TCS expands operations in Texas, hires over 200 people

TCS expands operations in Texas, hires over 200 people

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) on Thursday said it plans to invest more than $100 million in Austin and hire 1,000 new employees across Texas. TCS has expanded its business operations in Austin, Texas with the construction of a new facility, doubling its presence to more than 400 professionals in the city and adding to its over 5,500 employees across the state, TCS said in a statement. The new facility will officially open in late December 2020 and have space for 367 employees, it added.

FA faces 'worst-case scenario' of 300 million pounds deficit

FA faces 'worst-case scenario' of 300 million pounds deficit

Rediff.com4 May 2020

The English Football Association (FA) plans to slash its annual budget by 75 million pounds ($93.20 million) to tackle a possible deficit of 300 million pounds over the next four years due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

'Tough for Murray to win another Grand Slam'

'Tough for Murray to win another Grand Slam'

Rediff.com26 Apr 2020

The extended lockdown of tennis will help Andy Murray's return from injury but it will be "a big ask" for him to add to his three Grand Slam titles, according to former British number one Greg Rusedski. Murray underwent hip re-surfacing surgery at the start of 2019 and resumed playing doubles in June before returning to singles action in August.

'India, massively important part of world cricket'

'India, massively important part of world cricket'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2020

New ICC boss Barclay said that the Indian board is an integral part of the cricketing family and a hugely contributing member.