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England's dream shattered! Pakistan win series in style

England's dream shattered! Pakistan win series in style

Rediff.com26 Oct 2024

Pakistan beat England by nine wickets in the deciding third Test to win the series 2-1 in Rawalpindi on Saturday.

Who saw this coming? England name new ODI leader

Who saw this coming? England name new ODI leader

Rediff.com15 Sep 2024

England's batter Harry Brook will lead the team in the One-Day International series against Australia as captain Jos Buttler recovers from a calf injury.

England to unleash Archer for ODIs against Aus

England to unleash Archer for ODIs against Aus

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

England are set to host Australia for three Twenty20s, followed by a five-match ODI series. The first ODI will take place on September 19 at Trent Bridge.

PIX: Pakistan dominate England with strong batting display

PIX: Pakistan dominate England with strong batting display

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

Saud Shakeel missed out on a hundred but Salman Agha smashed a brisk 79 not out to propel Pakistan to a commanding 515 for eight at tea on the second day of the contest on Tuesday.

Jimmy Carter, 39th US president, dies at 100

Jimmy Carter, 39th US president, dies at 100

Rediff.com30 Dec 2024

Jimmy Carter, the 39th US president and a champion of peace and human rights, has died at the age of 100. Carter, who was known for his work with the Carter Center, promoting democracy and conflict resolution, was also a close friend of India. He visited the country in 1978, forging a lasting relationship between the two nations.

Chahal's county dominance: Another five-for helps Northamptonshire

Chahal's county dominance: Another five-for helps Northamptonshire

Rediff.com10 Sep 2024

Yuzvendra Chahal took five for 45 for Northamptonshire against Derbyshire in a Division two match of the English County Championship.

Nations League PIX: England bounce back to down Finland

Nations League PIX: England bounce back to down Finland

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

England enjoyed a 3-1 victory over Finland thanks to goals from Jack Grealish, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Declan Rice.

Golden Globes 2025: The Brutalist, Emilia Perez Win

Golden Globes 2025: The Brutalist, Emilia Perez Win

Rediff.com6 Jan 2025

A quick look at the winners of the 82nd Annual Golden Globe awards.

McLaren vs Ferrari: The ultimate showdown

McLaren vs Ferrari: The ultimate showdown

Rediff.com4 Dec 2024

Lewis Hamilton will bring down the curtain on his Mercedes career in Abu Dhabi on Sunday as his past and future Formula One teams, McLaren and Ferrari, fight for a constructors' title to end years of waiting.

World U20: India qualify for 4x400m mixed relay final

World U20: India qualify for 4x400m mixed relay final

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

The Indians clocked their season best performance of 3:22.54s to finish second in heat one and overall third.

England skipper Buttler declared fit for Windies tour

England skipper Buttler declared fit for Windies tour

Rediff.com2 Oct 2024

England white-ball captain Jos Buttler will return to the side for their One-Day International and Twenty20 tour of the West Indies later in October after recovering from a calf injury, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said on Wednesday.

Davis Cup: Canada storm into Final 8; Dutch survive

Davis Cup: Canada storm into Final 8; Dutch survive

Rediff.com16 Sep 2024

Canada powered into the quarter-finals of the Davis Cup for the third straight year with a victory over Britain on Sunday.

Draper dethrones Alcaraz to claim biggest career win

Draper dethrones Alcaraz to claim biggest career win

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

Fresh off winning the Stuttgart Open by beating former world number six Matteo Berrettini, Draper put on a near flawless display

India's batting EXPOSED against spin

India's batting EXPOSED against spin

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

With an unprecedented 3-0 Test series whitewash on home soil, 'Master Blaster' Sachin Tendulkar stepped forward and admitted that maybe it is time for India to have an "introspection."

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic, Alcaraz cruise; Osaka exits with injury

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic, Alcaraz cruise; Osaka exits with injury

Rediff.com17 Jan 2025

Carlos Alcaraz secured his passage into the fourth round of the Australian Open with a 6-2, 6-4, 6-7(3), 6-3 victory over Nuno Borges.

PIX: It's Sinner vs Draper in US Open semis!

PIX: It's Sinner vs Draper in US Open semis!

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

Images from the US Open men's singles quarter-finals at Flushing Meadows, New York, on Wednesday.

Pitch uncertainty looms as Pakistan gambles on spin trio for final test

Pitch uncertainty looms as Pakistan gambles on spin trio for final test

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

With the three-match Test series poised at 1-1 and the decisive third match, beginning here from Thursday, both the teams seemed to be unclear about the pitch's nature.

Why Boston Marathon qualifiers were left out

Why Boston Marathon qualifiers were left out

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

Earlier this month, organisers of the marathon major adjusted the qualifying standard for the 2026 race, with runners aged under 60 asked to run five minutes faster to enter.

Labuschagne won't play in practice game vs India

Labuschagne won't play in practice game vs India

Rediff.com27 Nov 2024

Australia's selectors decided against sending any out-of-form batters Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne to play for the Prime Minister's XI against India.

West Indies rout England in rain-hit first ODI

West Indies rout England in rain-hit first ODI

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

Evin Lewis stroked 94 West Indies cruised to an eight-wicket victory over an experimental England side in the rain-affected first ODI.

Will Bumrah Captain India In Sydney?

Will Bumrah Captain India In Sydney?

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

Will Rohit Sharma get one final opportunity to salvage his Test career?

5 Tips to Maximize Your Walking Benefits

5 Tips to Maximize Your Walking Benefits

Rediff.com19 Dec 2024

Alternating three minutes of fast walking with three minutes of walking at a moderate pace showed greater improvement in blood sugar control and fitness levels in adults with Type 2 diabetes than those who walked at a steady pace for the same time period.

Axar Or Rajat: Who Batted Best? Vote!

Axar Or Rajat: Who Batted Best? Vote!

Rediff.com13 May 2024

Rajat Patidar and Axar Patel struck half-centuries in a match dominated by the bowlers.

Paris Masters: Alcaraz stunned, Zverev survives scare

Paris Masters: Alcaraz stunned, Zverev survives scare

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

Carlos Alcaraz failed to reach the Paris Masters quarter-finals after a thrilling 6-1, 3-6, 7-5 defeat to local favourite Ugo Humbert

Why Do Bowlers Rarely Become Captains?

Why Do Bowlers Rarely Become Captains?

Rediff.com27 Nov 2024

One of the reasons why bowlers are rarely considered captains is because they are more susceptible to injuries than batters, argues Vishal Menon.

Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 Trailer: Diwali Dampener

Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 Trailer: Diwali Dampener

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 fails to invoke any excitement, despite having two immensely watchable stars Madhuri Dixit and Vidya Balan at its centre, observes Mayur Sanap.

5 Easy Exercises To Stay Fit This Diwali

5 Easy Exercises To Stay Fit This Diwali

Rediff.com30 Oct 2024

These quick exercises are easy to sneak into your day, offering a moment to reconnect with yourself, says Vishwa Dhiren Shah, wellness expert at One Health Assist.

PIX: Titmus gets Australia off to a golden start in the pool

PIX: Titmus gets Australia off to a golden start in the pool

Rediff.com28 Jul 2024

Ariarne Titmus got Australia's women off to a golden start by winning a race of record breakers on a rocking opening night of the Paris Olympic swimming meet at the La Defense Arena on Saturday.

Crude palm oil rates on boil, FMCG prices move north

Crude palm oil rates on boil, FMCG prices move north

Rediff.com28 Oct 2024

With crude palm oil prices on the rise, companies have started to jack up rates of soaps and edible oils in order to pass on the hike to consumers. Crude palm oil, one of the main ingredients in the manufacture of some consumer goods, saw a price rise of 45.2 per cent in the last three months. One of the country's largest consumer companies, Hindustan Unilever, said it has already started to take price increases in the skin cleansing category.

Got Excess Funds in Bank Accounts?

Got Excess Funds in Bank Accounts?

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

Keeping surplus money in a bank account has become perilous, alerts Harsh Roongta.

China Open: Alcaraz joins elite club with 200th career win

China Open: Alcaraz joins elite club with 200th career win

Rediff.com29 Sep 2024

Carlos Alcaraz defeated Tallon Griekspoor of the Netherlands 6-1, 6-2 at the China Open on Sunday to capture his 200th career tour victory.

PIX: US, Spain seal Davis Cup last eight berths

PIX: US, Spain seal Davis Cup last eight berths

Rediff.com14 Sep 2024

A summary of Friday's action in the Davis Cup group stage matches.

'Playing IPL is better preparation than playing T20 game against Pakistan'

'Playing IPL is better preparation than playing T20 game against Pakistan'

Rediff.com26 May 2024

Former skipper Michael Vaughan feels England "missed the trick" by recalling its cricketers from the IPL to play a T20 series against Pakistan, saying it had denied them experiencing pressure-cooker situations of the playoffs, which could have helped them prepare better for the upcoming T20 World Cup in the Americas.

Jack Ma goes on first foreign tour since China crackdown

Jack Ma goes on first foreign tour since China crackdown

Rediff.com20 Oct 2021

Jack Ma, China's billionaire and founder of e-commerce giant Alibaba, has travelled to Europe for an agriculture study tour, his first trip abroad since he ran into trouble with the Chinese government last year over violating anti-monopoly regulations.

Was Karn Sharma's The Best Catch? Vote!

Was Karn Sharma's The Best Catch? Vote!

Rediff.com13 May 2024

Karn Sharma's brilliant effort in the field saw Axar Patel's strong knock come to an end.

PIX: Smith, bowlers rally England after early wobble

PIX: Smith, bowlers rally England after early wobble

Rediff.com24 Oct 2024

Jamie Smith smashed a counter-attacking 89 before England's bowlers made early inroads into the Pakistan line-up to drag the touring side back into the deciding third and final Test.

EPL PIX: Liverpool demolish Spurs; United shocked

EPL PIX: Liverpool demolish Spurs; United shocked

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Sunday night.

Sinner ready to crash Fritz's American party

Sinner ready to crash Fritz's American party

Rediff.com8 Sep 2024

Jannik Sinner will hope to block out a rocking home crowd on Sunday when he faces Taylor Fritz in the US Open final at Flushing Meadows, where the 12th seed will be bidding to become the first American man in 21 years to win a Grand Slam singles title.

EPL: Stones' last-gasp header helps Man City break club record

EPL: Stones' last-gasp header helps Man City break club record

Rediff.com20 Oct 2024

Manchester City defender John Stones headed a controversial stoppage-time winner in a 2-1 victory at Wolverhampton Wanderers on Sunday that took them top of the Premier League and set a club record of 31 league games unbeaten.

Livingstone's century powers England to victory

Livingstone's century powers England to victory

Rediff.com3 Nov 2024

England captain Liam Livingstone struck a magnificent century to guide the tourists to a five-wicket victory over West Indies.