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'Fearless batting': Why 300 is possible in T20s...

'Fearless batting': Why 300 is possible in T20s...

Rediff.com3 May 2024

Australia's legend Ricky Ponting said the Impact Player rule in the IPL has made the batters more fearless and stronger

Bopanna-Ebden battle into US Open semi-finals

Bopanna-Ebden battle into US Open semi-finals

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

India's Rohan Bopanna, partnering Australia's Matthew Ebden advanced to the semi-finals of the men's doubles at the US Open tennis tournament, at Flushing Meadows, New York, on Tuesday. The sixth seeds scored a 7-6(10), 6-1 victory over the 15th seeded American combination of Nathaniel Lammons and Jackson Withrow in the quarter-finals.

Bopanna-Ebden survive epic battle to progress at Wimbledon

Bopanna-Ebden survive epic battle to progress at Wimbledon

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

Bopanna and Ebden next meet the Dutch duo of Tallon Griekspoor and Bart Stevens.

PIX: All-round Hayley fires MI to big win over RCB

PIX: All-round Hayley fires MI to big win over RCB

Rediff.com7 Mar 2023

IMAGES from the WPL match played between RCB and Mumbai Indians in Mumbai on Monday.

IPL: Clash of new captains as CSK take on Gujarat Titans

IPL: Clash of new captains as CSK take on Gujarat Titans

Rediff.com25 Mar 2024

Defending champions Chennai Super Kings clash against Gujarat Titans in a repeat of last season's final in the IPL 2024 match in Chennai on Tuesday.

England rest Root ahead of ODI World Cup

England rest Root ahead of ODI World Cup

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

Joe Root is being rested for the remainder of England's One-Day International (ODI) series against Ireland

1st ODI: Smith, Green's epic stand crush Windies

1st ODI: Smith, Green's epic stand crush Windies

Rediff.com2 Feb 2024

Smith and Green played vigilantly and stitched up a massive partnership to see off a comfortable victory in the three-match ODI series.

Can Titans counter SRH's rampaging batting line-up?

Can Titans counter SRH's rampaging batting line-up?

Rediff.com30 Mar 2024

A depleted Gujarat Titans bowling attack will have to raise its game by quite a few notches to stop a marauding Sunrisers Hyderabad, fresh from its record total against Mumbai Indians, in the upcoming afternoon IPL match in Ahmedabad on Sunday.

Australian Open: Watch out for these stars!

Australian Open: Watch out for these stars!

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

Three contenders for the men's singles title at the Australian Open, which starts on Sunday.

Why GT Is The Team To Beat

Why GT Is The Team To Beat

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

Blessed with a glut of superb all-rounders in B Sai Sudarshan, Abhinav Manohar and Vijay Shankar, as well as bowlers like Rahul Tewatia and Rashid Khan who can smoke the opposition bowling when the situation demands, Gujarat look set to put on another big show for their fans this season.

PIX: What a comeback Australia!

PIX: What a comeback Australia!

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

India find themselves in a spot of bother against Australia in the third Test at Indore.

WPL PIX: Harmanpreet, Kerr star as MI down Gujarat Giants

WPL PIX: Harmanpreet, Kerr star as MI down Gujarat Giants

Rediff.com25 Feb 2024

IMAGES from the WPL match played between Mumbai Indians and Gujarat Giants in Bengaluru on Sunday.

PIX: India secure nail-biting win over Australia

PIX: India secure nail-biting win over Australia

Rediff.com3 Dec 2023

India's Shreyas Iyer scored a half-century and fast bowlers Mukesh Kumar and Arshdeep Singh took a combined five wickets as the home side beat Australia by six runs in the final Twenty20 International to deny the visitors a consolation win on Sunday.

Women's Premier League: 165 players to be part of WPL auction

Women's Premier League: 165 players to be part of WPL auction

Rediff.com2 Dec 2023

The second edition of the TATA Women's Premier League Player Auction list is out with a total of 165 cricketers set to go under the gavel on December 9th in Mumbai.

Cillian Murphy, Robert Downey Jr Win Golden Globes

Cillian Murphy, Robert Downey Jr Win Golden Globes

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

Here's a quick look at the winners of the 81st Annual Golden Globe awards.

How India outclassed SA to square T20 series

How India outclassed SA to square T20 series

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

Yadav anchored the innings with a sublime century in which he struck boundaries in all parts of the ground

England coach bets on Stokes, Archer availability for WC

England coach bets on Stokes, Archer availability for WC

Rediff.com13 Aug 2023

'There has not been a clear direction on what he's going to do yet, but we are still hopeful. I've always said his bowling would be a bonus, but just look at what he brings with the bat, even in the field.'

IPL experience sees Brevis get call-up for Australia series

IPL experience sees Brevis get call-up for Australia series

Rediff.com14 Aug 2023

South Africa host Australia for three T20 matches from August 30 to September 3 and five ODIs from September 7 to 17.

Is Sobhita Dhulipala Dating Naga Chaitanya?

Is Sobhita Dhulipala Dating Naga Chaitanya?

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

Link-up rumours between Sobhita Dhulipala and Naga Chaitanya just got stronger, as netizens have started reading deeper into their social media posts.

Pooran, Holder, Mayers skip central deals, eye T20I glory

Pooran, Holder, Mayers skip central deals, eye T20I glory

Rediff.com11 Dec 2023

Nicholas Pooran, Jason Holders and Kyle Mayers have declined to join the West Indies roster for the 2023-24 season.

Bopanna-Ebden rally to make Madrid Open final

Bopanna-Ebden rally to make Madrid Open final

Rediff.com5 May 2023

Bopanna had scripted history in March to become the oldest ATP Masters 1000 champion when he and Ebden won the BNP Paribas Open.

Gill Or Sudharsan? Who Batted Better?

Gill Or Sudharsan? Who Batted Better?

Rediff.com11 May 2024

Centuries from openers Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan powered Titans to an emphatic victory against champions CSK.

Will Robin Minz Be The Next M S Dhoni?

Will Robin Minz Be The Next M S Dhoni?

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

Minz is called a 'left-handed Kieron Pollard' on the domestic circuit for his ability to hit big sixes. He boasts of a strike rate in excess of 140.

China Masters: Early losses for Lakshya, Srikanth

China Masters: Early losses for Lakshya, Srikanth

Rediff.com22 Nov 2023

Both Sen and Srikanth are fighting to be inside the top 16 by April 28 next year to qualify for the Paris Olympics.

EPL PIX: Newcastle, Spurs grab late wins; Chelsea held

EPL PIX: Newcastle, Spurs grab late wins; Chelsea held

Rediff.com31 Mar 2024

Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United both sealed comeback victories to boost their European qualification hopes.

WPL PIX: Sajana seals MI victory with last-ball six

WPL PIX: Sajana seals MI victory with last-ball six

Rediff.com24 Feb 2024

IMAGES from the WPL opener between Delhi Capitals and Mumbai Indians played in Bengaluru on Friday

Hardie to travel to India as Australia's injury concerns mount

Hardie to travel to India as Australia's injury concerns mount

Rediff.com18 Sep 2023

All-rounder Aaron Hardie will travel with rest of the Australia squad to India as cover for Sean Abbott and Nathan Ellis.

India seal T20 series vs Australia to mend World Cup heartbreak

India seal T20 series vs Australia to mend World Cup heartbreak

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

India exacted a modicum of revenge for their loss to Australia in the final of the 50-overs World Cup by clinching the T20 series

US seeks 'full and fair' probe into Canada's allegations

US seeks 'full and fair' probe into Canada's allegations

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

The United States has said there ought to be a full and fair investigation into Canada's allegations that the Indian government was involved in the killing of a separatist Sikh leader in British Columbia earlier this year.

How Does Maxwell Hit Those Shots?!

How Does Maxwell Hit Those Shots?!

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

Glenn Maxwell turned the match on its head with his astonishing shotmaking, hitting eight sixes and as many fours.

Will Chahar make a comeback for 4th T20I in Raipur?

Will Chahar make a comeback for 4th T20I in Raipur?

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

Both Prasidh and Avesh Khan lack variety and innovation as they keep pitching the ball at the same length. Both bowl in late 130s or early 140s but consistently pitch it back of the length and the nature of Indian tracks make it a cannon fodder for batters.

England's Topley out of World Cup with injury

England's Topley out of World Cup with injury

Rediff.com22 Oct 2023

England fast bowler Reece Topley has been ruled out of the rest of the World Cup after fracturing his left index finger in their 229-run defeat by South Africa.

Punjab Kings rope in BBL star Short for injured Bairstow

Punjab Kings rope in BBL star Short for injured Bairstow

Rediff.com25 Mar 2023

The IPL begins on March 31.

PIX: Gill steals the show; Kohli back in form!

PIX: Gill steals the show; Kohli back in form!

Rediff.com11 Mar 2023

Fascinating glimpses from Day 3 of the fourth and final Test between India and Australia at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

Look Who Bopanna Bumped Into In London!

Look Who Bopanna Bumped Into In London!

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

'Just two people who love #Wimbledon bumping into each other on the streets of London.'

Warner laughs off early retirement talks

Warner laughs off early retirement talks

Rediff.com26 Jul 2023

Australia's captain Pat Cummins also dismissed the "completely made up" suggestion that Warner and Smith would walk away at the Oval and said they were focused on the task at hand.

Fresh challenge awaits Suryakumar's youngsters in Durban

Fresh challenge awaits Suryakumar's youngsters in Durban

Rediff.com9 Dec 2023

The South Africa series in that context is the last big international T20 series that India play followed by one against Afghanistan in mid-January.

Watch Kate Winslet's Regime On OTT

Watch Kate Winslet's Regime On OTT

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

From damsels versus dragons to showbiz shenanigans, ready to catch all the action on OTT this week?

WPL auction to be held in Mumbai on Dec. 9

WPL auction to be held in Mumbai on Dec. 9

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

The players' auction ahead of the 2024 edition of the Women's Premier League (WPL) will be held on December 9 in Mumbai, the BCCI announced on Friday.

Bopanna-Ebden fail to cross US Open final hurdle

Bopanna-Ebden fail to cross US Open final hurdle

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

Bopanna was playing the US Open final for the second time in his career and this time as the oldest player at 43.