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Brook replaces Roy in England's World Cup squad

Brook replaces Roy in England's World Cup squad

Rediff.com17 Sep 2023

England named batter Harry Brook at the expense of Jason Roy on Sunday in the squad for their 50-over World Cup title defence.

Vaishali, Vidit win FIDE Grand Swiss titles, both qualify for Candidates

Vaishali, Vidit win FIDE Grand Swiss titles, both qualify for Candidates

Rediff.com6 Nov 2023

Apart from a place in the Candidates to be played in April next year in Canada, Vaishali got richer by US$25000 (Over Rs 20 Lakhs) while Vidit took home a whopping prize purse of US$80000 (Over Rs 66 Lakhs).

Shubhankar in sole lead at Irish Open golf

Shubhankar in sole lead at Irish Open golf

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

Shubhankar Sharma shot his best round of 2023 as he fired a flawless 7-under 65, that included an eagle and five birdies.

Swiss Chess: Gujrathi takes sole lead; Vaishali joins leaders' pack

Swiss Chess: Gujrathi takes sole lead; Vaishali joins leaders' pack

Rediff.com3 Nov 2023

After six draws in a row, Praggnanandhaa was relieved after the victory, a result of Gupta's blunder under time pressure.

Bopanna-Ramkumar pair lift Tata Open trophy

Bopanna-Ramkumar pair lift Tata Open trophy

Rediff.com6 Feb 2022

Bopanna had won this event with compatriot Divij Sharan in 2019.

FIDE Grand Chess: Vidit crushes Niemann to jump into lead

FIDE Grand Chess: Vidit crushes Niemann to jump into lead

Rediff.com31 Oct 2023

Vidit Gujrathi crashed through the defences of Hans Moke Niemann of the United States to join the leaders' pack on 4.5 points.

EPL PIX: Arsenal go four clear, Newcastle down Manchester United

EPL PIX: Arsenal go four clear, Newcastle down Manchester United

Rediff.com3 Dec 2023

IMAGES from Saturday's action in the English Premier League.

'Manchester United players have been eaten out alive'

'Manchester United players have been eaten out alive'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2023

Following Manchester United's 7-0 drubbing at the hands of Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday, manager Ten Hag among former players came down heavily on their 'embarrassing' performance.

What should be the batting approach in T20s...Ronchi explains

What should be the batting approach in T20s...Ronchi explains

Rediff.com17 Nov 2022

'You play according to the conditions that are in front of you'

The Archies Review: Return To Innocence

The Archies Review: Return To Innocence

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

The Archies is an evergreen thought passed on from generation to generation. But Sukanya Verma wishes it had some of the comic's tee-hee humour and hyuk hyuk too.

KSLTA cancels Bjorn Borg's felicitation in Bengaluru: Here's why!

KSLTA cancels Bjorn Borg's felicitation in Bengaluru: Here's why!

Rediff.com22 Feb 2023

The Karnataka State Lawn Tennis Association was scheduled to felicitate the legendary Bjorn Borg, but the ceremony was cancelled.

England win their first game on Pakistan soil in 17 years

England win their first game on Pakistan soil in 17 years

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

Chasing 159 for victory in Karachi, England reached their target with four balls to spare as Hales's 58 at the top of the order in his first appearance for the team since 2019 and Brooks' 25-ball knock at the end got them home.

Zimbabwe move one step closer to World Cup qualification

Zimbabwe move one step closer to World Cup qualification

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

Zimbabwe carried the form they showed in Group A to get the better of a fighting Oman, with Williams continuing his stellar run.

Aus Open: Sania exits women's doubles; Jeevan-Balaji also lose

Aus Open: Sania exits women's doubles; Jeevan-Balaji also lose

Rediff.com22 Jan 2023

Sania Mirza and her Kazakh partner Anna Danilina, seeded eighth, lost to Belgium's Alison Van Uytvanck and Ukraine's Anhelina Kalinina in a clash lasting little over two hours.

Aman Gulia wins World Cadet wrestling title

Aman Gulia wins World Cadet wrestling title

Rediff.com20 Jul 2021

Young Indian wrestler Aman Gukia emerged the new World champion in the Cadet Championship after a convincing 5-2 victory over Luke Joseph Lilledahl of the United States in 48kg final, in Budapest, on Tuesday.

NZ seamer Henry ruled out ODI series in Pak, India

NZ seamer Henry ruled out ODI series in Pak, India

Rediff.com7 Jan 2023

Henry suffered the injury during the final day of the second Test against Pakistan in Karachi

WC PIX: England thrash Iran in dominant opening

WC PIX: England thrash Iran in dominant opening

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

England hammered Iran 6-2 on Monday in an emphatic World Cup opener thanks to two goals from Bukayo Saka

Injury puts Bairstow out of T20 World Cup; Roy dropped

Injury puts Bairstow out of T20 World Cup; Roy dropped

Rediff.com3 Sep 2022

Jonny Bairstow was initially included in the selection but the England and Wales Cricket Board later said he had been ruled out of the rest of the summer and the T20 World Cup after suffering a lower limb injury in a freak accident while playing golf in Leeds on Friday.

'To allow Fernandes's goal to stand is a total nonsense'

'To allow Fernandes's goal to stand is a total nonsense'

Rediff.com15 Jan 2023

Manchester City defender Manuel Akanji said Marcus Rashford was clearly interfering with play in the lead-up to Manchester United's equaliser in their Premier League match on Saturday.

CWG Squash: Joshna-Harinder advance; Sunayna wins plate final

CWG Squash: Joshna-Harinder advance; Sunayna wins plate final

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

The mixed doubles pair of veteran Joshna Chinappa and Harinder Pal Singh Sandhu progressed to the pre-quarterfinals of the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham on Wednesday.

India cricketer Taniya Bhatia robbed at London hotel

India cricketer Taniya Bhatia robbed at London hotel

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

'Hoping for a quick investigation and resolution of this matter. Such lack of security at @ECB_cricket's preferred hotel partner is astounding. Hope they will take cognisance as well.'

CWG Hockey: India women rout minnows Ghana

CWG Hockey: India women rout minnows Ghana

Rediff.com29 Jul 2022

The Indian women's hockey team defeated a lowly Ghana 5-0 to start its Commonwealth Games campaign on a winning note in Birmingham on Friday.

England recall Rashford for FIFA World Cup

England recall Rashford for FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com10 Nov 2022

England begin their World Cup group campaign against Iran on November 21.

CWG Squash: Ghosal wins historic bronze in singles

CWG Squash: Ghosal wins historic bronze in singles

Rediff.com4 Aug 2022

Saurav Ghosal created history on Wednesday as he won India's first-ever singles medal in squash at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.

'Fearless but flexible': India's mantra for New Zealand series

'Fearless but flexible': India's mantra for New Zealand series

Rediff.com17 Nov 2022

India will play fearless cricket in the limited-overs series in New Zealand while remaining tactically flexible, coach VVS Laxman said on Thursday.

No Williamson, Southee; Santner to captain NZ in India T20s

No Williamson, Southee; Santner to captain NZ in India T20s

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

Veteran all-rounder Mitchell Santner will captain the New Zealand side for the three-match T20I series against India.

EPL: Rashford scores again as Man United win at Leeds

EPL: Rashford scores again as Man United win at Leeds

Rediff.com13 Feb 2023

Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho earned Manchester United a hard-fought 2-0 win

English county: Saini shines for Kent on rain-affected Day 1

English county: Saini shines for Kent on rain-affected Day 1

Rediff.com26 Jul 2022

India pacer Navdeep Saini returned with figures of 3/45 to put his county side Kent in a commanding position against Lancashire on the rain-affected first day in Manchester.

United's Rashford returns to full training after shoulder operation

United's Rashford returns to full training after shoulder operation

Rediff.com2 Oct 2021

Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford returned to full training after a recent shoulder operation and should be available after the international break, manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said.

CWG Swimming: Page, Rawat enter 1500m freestyle final

CWG Swimming: Page, Rawat enter 1500m freestyle final

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

The top eight swimmers from the two heats made it to the final.

PIX: India cruise to ODI series win vs Zimbabwe

PIX: India cruise to ODI series win vs Zimbabwe

Rediff.com20 Aug 2022

Seamer Shardul Thakur took 3/38 as India completed a five-wicket win over Zimbabwe to claim victory in their three-match One-Day International series with a game to spare at the Harare Sports Club on Saturday.

Zimbabwe recall Taylor for Pakistan Test series

Zimbabwe recall Taylor for Pakistan Test series

Rediff.com27 Apr 2021

The first Test will start on Thursday, with the second scheduled for May 7-11 at the same venue.

T20 WC: Big upset! Zimbabwe STUN Pakistan

T20 WC: Big upset! Zimbabwe STUN Pakistan

Rediff.com28 Oct 2022

Zimbabwe shocked Pakistan by one run in a thrilling T20 World Cup Super 12 match at Perth Stadium, in Perth, on Thursday.

PIX: Manchester United win League Cup for first trophy in six years

PIX: Manchester United win League Cup for first trophy in six years

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

Manchester United crushed Newcastle United's hopes of a claiming a first domestic trophy for nearly 70 years with a clinical 2-0 victory in the League Cup final at Wembley on Sunday.

PIX: Root shines before New Zealand collapse on Day 2

PIX: Root shines before New Zealand collapse on Day 2

Rediff.com25 Feb 2023

An unbeaten Joe Root century and a bowling masterclass by James Anderson put England in complete control of the second Test on Saturday.

Seven Indian sailors held captive by Houthis in Yemen among 14 released

Seven Indian sailors held captive by Houthis in Yemen among 14 released

Rediff.com25 Apr 2022

Seven Indian sailors were among 14 foreigners released on Sunday from the Houthi-controlled Yemeni capital of Sanaa, Oman's Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi said.

SEE: England players celebrate singing Neil Diamond classic!

SEE: England players celebrate singing Neil Diamond classic!

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

Harry Kane and his England lions were ecstatic, and as Neil Diamond's classic 'Sweet Caroline' played on the loudspeaker, they crooned along in celebration.

Who will win the battle of explosive pace?

Who will win the battle of explosive pace?

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

Both players have been timed among the fastest in the game, with top speeds of around 36.5kpm (22.6 mph), but it is how quickly they get there that makes them different.

EPL PIX: Leaders Arsenal held, Man United win again

EPL PIX: Leaders Arsenal held, Man United win again

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Tuesday.

The big surprise in India women's team for CWG

The big surprise in India women's team for CWG

Rediff.com11 Jul 2022

Wicketkeeper Taniya Bhatia, who has an unimpressive strike rate of under 100 in the T20 format, was on Monday named in the Indian women's squad for the upcoming Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.