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Cummins snubbed! Bumrah leads star-studded Test team

Cummins snubbed! Bumrah leads star-studded Test team

Rediff.com31 Dec 2024

Cricket Australia named Bumrah as the captain of its Test team of the year, which also features Yashasvi Jaiswal.

'If I have to bowl 100 overs each week, it doesn't bother me'

'If I have to bowl 100 overs each week, it doesn't bother me'

Rediff.com11 Jan 2025

With 539 scalps in 134 matches at an average of 30.39 and best figures of 5/39, Lyon is the seventh-highest wicket-taker in Tests and has 24 five-wicket hauls and five ten-wicket hauls.

PIX: New Zealand in control after India are skittled out for 46

PIX: New Zealand in control after India are skittled out for 46

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

IMAGES from Day 2 of the 1st Test played between India and New Zealand in Bengaluru, on Thursday.

Jaipur Lit Fest: Words Against War

Jaipur Lit Fest: Words Against War

Rediff.com28 Jan 2025

'Our fractured world has been embroiled in wars and hatred, and many sessions reflect these concerns.'

The Legend Returns: Jawa 42 FJ Launch

The Legend Returns: Jawa 42 FJ Launch

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

The Jawa 42 FJ 350 cc was launched at a surprising price of 199,142 ex-showroom Delhi, reports a nostalgic Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com.

PIX: Gill, spinners give India upper hand on Day 2

PIX: Gill, spinners give India upper hand on Day 2

Rediff.com2 Nov 2024

Spinners Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin chipped away at the wickets to leave New Zealand reeling on 171/9 in their second innings at stumps on Day 2.

'We could have batted first': Henry agrees with Rohit

'We could have batted first': Henry agrees with Rohit

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

New Zealand will have to keep India under pressure for the rest of the first Test to emerge on the right side of the result.

Aussie hockey star amputates finger for Olympics

Aussie hockey star amputates finger for Olympics

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

'The best way of recovering from it was to just chop the end of the finger off.'

Heartwarming! Root hugs father after historic century

Heartwarming! Root hugs father after historic century

Rediff.com1 Sep 2024

Joe Root's historic 34th Test century was made even more special by a heartwarming moment as he hugged his father Matt Root.

EPL PIX: Liverpool firmly perched on top; Man City lose again

EPL PIX: Liverpool firmly perched on top; Man City lose again

Rediff.com10 Nov 2024

IMAGES from the EPL matches played on Saturday.

Diallo hat-trick lifts Manchester United to thrilling win

Diallo hat-trick lifts Manchester United to thrilling win

Rediff.com17 Jan 2025

Three late goals from Amad Diallo dragged a below-par Manchester United to an unlikely 3-1 comeback victory over bottom side Southampton.

EPL: West Ham's Bowen punishes woeful Wolves

EPL: West Ham's Bowen punishes woeful Wolves

Rediff.com10 Dec 2024

The game featured a minute's applause after the ninth minute for 34-year-old Hammers striker Michail Antonio, who is recovering in hospital following surgery on a fractured leg sustained in a car crash on Saturday.

Wriddhiman Saha to retire from cricket at end of season

Wriddhiman Saha to retire from cricket at end of season

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

Wriddhiman Saha will retire from cricket at the end of this year's Ranji Trophy.

Bowlers, Ravindra get captain's nod after historic win

Bowlers, Ravindra get captain's nod after historic win

Rediff.com20 Oct 2024

Latham also reminded his team not to lose focus on the second Test amid the revelries after winning the first match, as India has the firepower in its ranks to hit back.

Gauff beats Muchova in straight sets to win China Open

Gauff beats Muchova in straight sets to win China Open

Rediff.com6 Oct 2024

Heading into the final, Gauff had lost the first set in three straight matches and the former U.S. Open champion seemed determined to buck that trend, serving to love in the opening game and breaking early for a 2-0 lead.

India's worst home total: A day to forget for the hosts

India's worst home total: A day to forget for the hosts

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

Woeful India dismissed for 46 as New Zealand pacers run riot

Southampton's Stephens sees red for pulling Cucurella's hair

Southampton's Stephens sees red for pulling Cucurella's hair

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

Young becomes oldest Everton scorer in rout of Wolves

Carse, Bethell power England to victory

Carse, Bethell power England to victory

Rediff.com1 Dec 2024

Brydon Carse took six for 42 before England comfortably chased down their 104-run victory target in the first Test against New Zealand

Kohli's reign over: Pant surpasses Kohli as India's top batter

Kohli's reign over: Pant surpasses Kohli as India's top batter

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

Rishabh Pant on Wednesday overtook his superstar India teammate Virat Kohli to reach the sixth spot in the ICC Test rankings for batters.

Brook, pacers put England on course for big win over New Zealand

Brook, pacers put England on course for big win over New Zealand

Rediff.com30 Nov 2024

England took charge of the first Test against New Zealand on Saturday, riding Harry Brook's 171 to a first-innings lead of 151 before reducing the Black Caps to 155/6 on Day 3.

H-1B visa: Musk, Ramaswamy face Trump supporter's wrath

H-1B visa: Musk, Ramaswamy face Trump supporter's wrath

Rediff.com28 Dec 2024

A major divide has emerged within Donald Trump's MAGA team in the United States, as Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy who advocated for the expansion of the visa program for 'highly skilled workers' faced heavy backlash from within President-elect's base, CNN reported.

England take huge lead over NZ after Atkinson 'trick'

England take huge lead over NZ after Atkinson 'trick'

Rediff.com7 Dec 2024

Gus Atkinson took a hat-trick as England stayed on course for a dominant victory in the second Test against New Zealand in Wellington on Saturday, reaching 378 for 5 at the close of play on Day 2 with an imposing lead of 533.

England in charge at Wellington after another Brook ton

England in charge at Wellington after another Brook ton

Rediff.com6 Dec 2024

Harry Brook continued his remarkable form in New Zealand with a second century of the series to drive England to 280 before the tourists reduced the Black Caps to 86 for 5 at the close of play on Friday, the first day of the second Test.

'Russia linked' bomb threats disrupt polling in battleground states

'Russia linked' bomb threats disrupt polling in battleground states

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

Multiple polling stations and municipal buildings received hoax bomb threats across the battleground states of Pennsylvania, Arizona and Georgia, disrupting the polling in these states.

1st Test: Bashir leads England fightback as Williamson misses ton

1st Test: Bashir leads England fightback as Williamson misses ton

Rediff.com28 Nov 2024

'So there was some good fight there and they got some rewards late in the day. So yeah, I think both teams will be pleased with their efforts.'

Seamers help Pakistan win first ODI series in 22 years

Seamers help Pakistan win first ODI series in 22 years

Rediff.com10 Nov 2024

Shaheen and fellow quick Naseem Shah led the way, picking up three wickets apiece during a showcase of swing and pace, which accounted for Jake Fraser-McGurk (seven) and Aaron Hardie (12) in the first powerplay.

Bhutia urges ISL, I-League to 'invest in grassroots'

Bhutia urges ISL, I-League to 'invest in grassroots'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

'Today, U20 players are losing to Bangladesh, not qualifying for the Asia Cup. We can't expect miracles from the senior team. We need to really work at the ground level. The important thing for the AIFF is to bring as many kids as possible to play.'

Pitch in focus as India eye series-levelling win in Pune

Pitch in focus as India eye series-levelling win in Pune

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

India will look for the right balance as they aim for a series-levelling victory against a spunky New Zealand in the must-win second Test.

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.

3rd Test PIX: India's top order collapse again; NZ in control

3rd Test PIX: India's top order collapse again; NZ in control

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

IMAGES from the Day 1 of the third Test played between India and New Zealand at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Friday

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.

PIX: New Zealand crumble but match evenly poised

PIX: New Zealand crumble but match evenly poised

Rediff.com2 Nov 2024

Images from Day 2 of the 3rd Test played between India and New Zealand, in Mumbai, on Saturday.

PIX: India collapse on Day 4; NZ need 107 to win

PIX: India collapse on Day 4; NZ need 107 to win

Rediff.com19 Oct 2024

IMAGES from Day 4 of the first Test played between India and New Zealand in Bengaluru, on Saturday.

PIX: India's hopes hinge on Sarfaraz after Kohli's dismissal

PIX: India's hopes hinge on Sarfaraz after Kohli's dismissal

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

IMAGES from Day 3 of the 1st Test played between India and New Zealand in Bengaluru, on Friday.

EPL PIX: Huijsen takes Bournemouth past Tottenham

EPL PIX: Huijsen takes Bournemouth past Tottenham

Rediff.com6 Dec 2024

Images from Thursday's action in the Premier League.

Review: Kraven The Hunter Fumbles For Greatness

Review: Kraven The Hunter Fumbles For Greatness

Rediff.com13 Dec 2024

Kraven The Hunter feels like a missed opportunity, a film that could have offered a fresh take on a complex character but settles for mediocrity, observes Sonil Dedhia.

India aim to gain upper hand over struggling Kiwis in overcast Bengaluru

India aim to gain upper hand over struggling Kiwis in overcast Bengaluru

Rediff.com15 Oct 2024

India has only minor concerns, but New Zealand's troubles across batting and bowling departments are more pronounced.

Meet the Top 10 Cricketers of 2024

Meet the Top 10 Cricketers of 2024

Rediff.com1 Jan 2025

2024 saw some of the most competitive and captivating cricket being played on the field.

1st ODI: Cummins captures thriller as Australia edge Pakistan

1st ODI: Cummins captures thriller as Australia edge Pakistan

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

In a nail-biting finish at the MCG, Australia clinched a thrilling two-wicket victory over Pakistan in the first ODI on Monday night.

Blow for NZ! Kane Williamson doubtful for India Tests

Blow for NZ! Kane Williamson doubtful for India Tests

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

Kane Williamson is a doubt for the Test series against India due to a groin injury sustained in the second Test against Sri Lanka.