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Ashwani Kumar's 'quicker than you think'

Ashwani Kumar's 'quicker than you think'

Rediff.com1 Apr 2025

Mumbai Indians' fast bowler Ashwani Kumar, who took four wickets on his IPL debut, has been praised by teammate Ryan Rickelton for his pace and ability to swing the new ball.

Axar appreciates DC's winning streak

Axar appreciates DC's winning streak

Rediff.com11 Apr 2025

DC skipper Axar Patel said four wins in four matches had given the team a huge boost in morale.

Sinner ready for Rome return after doping suspension

Sinner ready for Rome return after doping suspension

Rediff.com26 Apr 2025

Jannik Sinner held onto his world number one ranking ahead of his return from a three-month doping ban

IPL PIX: Rahul stands tall as DC tame listless LSG

IPL PIX: Rahul stands tall as DC tame listless LSG

Rediff.com23 Apr 2025

Delhi Capitals annihilated Lucknow Super Giants by eight wickets in an IPL match in Lucknow on Tuesday.

PIX: Barca, Napoli's title bids on track; PSG beaten

PIX: Barca, Napoli's title bids on track; PSG beaten

Rediff.com4 May 2025

A round-up of Saturday's action in LaLiga, Serie A and Ligue 1.

'No excuses; GT showed us how to bowl on that wicket'

'No excuses; GT showed us how to bowl on that wicket'

Rediff.com30 Mar 2025

Mumbai Indians senior pacer Trent Boult said the Gujarat Titans bowlers made good use of the black soil pitch at the Narendra Modi stadium and successfully tied up the batters by taking the pace off the ball.

'Raj Kapoor Could Have Married Nargis'

'Raj Kapoor Could Have Married Nargis'

Rediff.com2 Jun 2025

'Those were not kind days for a woman with a break-up. The world has changed; today, nobody cares.'

Deepika Opens Up About Her Life As A Mom

Deepika Opens Up About Her Life As A Mom

Rediff.com8 May 2025

'Every couple of days she'll be sleeping and Ranveer and I will look at her and then just look at each other and be like, we can't believe this has happened to us.'

RCB looking to seal play-off berth; LSG survival

RCB looking to seal play-off berth; LSG survival

Rediff.com8 May 2025

Royal Challengers Bengaluru will be looking to secure play-off qualification as struggling Lucknow Super Giants aim to stay alive in the tournament when the two sides clash in the Indian Premier League match in Lucknow on Friday.

Will US Host India-Pakistan Talks In Washington?

Will US Host India-Pakistan Talks In Washington?

Rediff.com15 May 2025

Acutely conscious that he's left with less than four years to create his legacy, Trump is undoubtedly a man in a hurry, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

CSK coach hints at MAJOR team changes!

CSK coach hints at MAJOR team changes!

Rediff.com19 Apr 2025

Chennai Super Kings head coach Stephen Fleming acknowledged that the five-time IPL winners are struggling and said the team will not hesitate to bring in new faces ahead of experienced players if the next two matches do not go as planned.

PIX: Ruud plays with rib injury, faces Draper in Madrid final

PIX: Ruud plays with rib injury, faces Draper in Madrid final

Rediff.com3 May 2025

Norwegian Casper Ruud did not let a rib injury get in the way of setting up a Madrid Open final showdown with fifth seed Jack Draper as he reached the title match without dropping a set following a 6-4 7-5 win over Francisco Cerundolo on Friday.

Maturing Van Dijk eyes greatness at Liverpool

Maturing Van Dijk eyes greatness at Liverpool

Rediff.com15 Mar 2025

'If you were to lift the two trophies, I think you have a pretty good chance to be on a nice list of captains that have achieved great things in this club.'

Thunderbolts Review: Truly Great Watch

Thunderbolts Review: Truly Great Watch

Rediff.com30 Apr 2025

It's safe to say that Marvel is back, raves Varun Khanvilkar.

PIX: Suryavanshi stars as Rajasthan end on winning note

PIX: Suryavanshi stars as Rajasthan end on winning note

Rediff.com21 May 2025

IMAGES from the Indian Premier League match played between Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings in New Delhi, on Tuesday.

Kohli lauds batters after RCB end home jinx

Kohli lauds batters after RCB end home jinx

Rediff.com25 Apr 2025

Royal Challengers Bengaluru talisman Virat Kohli lauded the batting unit after a hard-fought 11-run win over Rajasthan Royals in the IPL 2025 match in Bengaluru on Thursday.

Still in our hands: Powell rallies KKR for do-or-die push

Still in our hands: Powell rallies KKR for do-or-die push

Rediff.com3 May 2025

Kolkata Knight Riders all-rounder Rovman Powell says the team remains upbeat despite a challenging IPL season, stressing that their fate is still in their own hands as they look to gain late momentum. KKR have won just four of their 10 matches and must win all four remaining fixtures to make the playoffs.

Practice makes perfect for Orange cap holder Pooran

Practice makes perfect for Orange cap holder Pooran

Rediff.com8 Apr 2025

Pooran is only behind his West Indian counterparts Chris Gayle to achieved the landmark in just 50 innings and Andre Russell who took 72 innings to smash 150 maximums.

With a little luck and self belief, ice-cool Starc does it for DC

With a little luck and self belief, ice-cool Starc does it for DC

Rediff.com17 Apr 2025

'Just backed my execution, running with a clear plan. Sometimes it comes off, a bit of luck goes a long way.'

PIX: Record-breaking Kane crowned Bundesliga's top scorer

PIX: Record-breaking Kane crowned Bundesliga's top scorer

Rediff.com18 May 2025

A round-up of Saturday's action the Bundesliga, Ligue 1

'It is what it is': Kiwis unfazed by India's Dubai advantage

'It is what it is': Kiwis unfazed by India's Dubai advantage

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

Kane Williamson is too long in the tooth to get dragged into the debate over India getting to play the Champions Trophy final in Dubai.

We were not good enough on the day: Pant

We were not good enough on the day: Pant

Rediff.com2 Apr 2025

'You cannot control each and every thing, but each player is trying to take the game forward. We will learn from it and move forward.'

Fleming backs pacer Khaleel despite 33-run over

Fleming backs pacer Khaleel despite 33-run over

Rediff.com4 May 2025

CSK skipper M S Dhoni turned to Ahmed despite the impressive Anshul Kamboj (3-0-25-0) having one over remaining, but the left-arm quick wilted under Romario Shepherd's assault.

'I'm Very Greedy And Hungry'

'I'm Very Greedy And Hungry'

Rediff.com7 May 2025

'I always think I'm going to do maybe two films a year. But then I get these really good scripts and I get greedy.'

Langer's funny 'Mom Call' steals show at presser

Langer's funny 'Mom Call' steals show at presser

Rediff.com5 Apr 2025

LSG head coach Justin Langer created a hilarious moment when he picked up a reporter's phone call during the post-match press conference following their 12-run win over Mumbai Indians.

In The Mood For A Deadly Bride On OTT?

In The Mood For A Deadly Bride On OTT?

Rediff.com2 May 2025

Deadly brides, daredevil officers, bloodthirsty royals, killer toys, celebrity chefs, comic book heroes, angry goddesses, senior citizen dreams, poisonous snowfall, the OTT offerings this week will make you wish for days twice the size of its menu.

'Attention Comes With Pressure And Responsibility'

'Attention Comes With Pressure And Responsibility'

Rediff.com27 May 2025

'Tomorrow I will go back home, clean my bed, pay my rent, all the normal things that a person does.' 'I'll still be the same person for my friends, my parents.' 'That grounding is the real thing, rather than the feeling of having made it.'

'We are taking things step by step'

'We are taking things step by step'

Rediff.com18 Mar 2025

Marquez also confirmed Chhetri's involvement in the friendly match that will mark his 152nd cap for India.

'I Don't Look At The Batter In Front Of Me'

'I Don't Look At The Batter In Front Of Me'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

'...whether he is a top player or not, it doesn't matter.' 'If I go by a player's name I won't be able to bowl at my best.' 'For me he is just a batter, and my only focus is where I need to land the ball.'

Cummins reveals why SRH couldn't dominate LSG

Cummins reveals why SRH couldn't dominate LSG

Rediff.com28 Mar 2025

Skipper Pat Cummins acknowledged that the pitch wasn't as flat as their previous game but credited LSG's bowlers for executing their plans effectively.

Kull: The Legacy Of The Raisingghs Review: Misses The Mark

Kull: The Legacy Of The Raisingghs Review: Misses The Mark

Rediff.com2 May 2025

Performances by Nimrat Kaur and Amol Parashar make the rather unimaginative show watchable, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Starc explains secret to his destructive spell

Starc explains secret to his destructive spell

Rediff.com30 Mar 2025

Mitchell Starc delivered a bowling masterclass, dismantling Sunrisers Hyderabad's top order with a sensational five-wicket haul on Sunday in Visakhapatnam.

Pant credits Dhoni's advice for LSG's first IPL 2025 win

Pant credits Dhoni's advice for LSG's first IPL 2025 win

Rediff.com28 Mar 2025

Skipper Rishabh Pant, visibly relieved, credited his team for staying focused on the "controllables," a lesson he learned from MS Dhoni.

Worried or excited? Boult on facing 14-YO Vaibhav

Worried or excited? Boult on facing 14-YO Vaibhav

Rediff.com30 Apr 2025

Careful not to say I'm worried bowling to a 14-year-old, but it'll be exciting: Boult on Suryavanshi

Angry Samson slams RR bowlers

Angry Samson slams RR bowlers

Rediff.com10 Apr 2025

A delighted Gujarat Titans skipper Shubman Gill credited his team's strong start to the IPL season to a collective effort, with everyone chipping in.

Tamannaah, Samantha Bring Drama To The Red Carpet

Tamannaah, Samantha Bring Drama To The Red Carpet

Rediff.com20 Mar 2025

The Grazia Awards was a fashion fiesta and these stars brought their A-game!

'Habemus Sinner!': World No. 1 Returns

'Habemus Sinner!': World No. 1 Returns

Rediff.com6 May 2025

'I am happy to play tennis again.'

Learn from Kohli: Ponting slams PBKS batters

Learn from Kohli: Ponting slams PBKS batters

Rediff.com20 Apr 2025

Punjab Kings head coach Ricky Ponting expressed disappointment with his team's batting performance in their seven-wicket defeat to Royal Challengers Bangalore in an IPL match.

Abdul Samad -- SRH's loss is LSG's gain

Abdul Samad -- SRH's loss is LSG's gain

Rediff.com28 Mar 2025

Ahead of the auction last year, he was let go by SRH, an opportunity that Lucknow Super Giants scooped up. Seeing Samad's potential, the Zaheer Khan-mentored team bought his services for Rs 4.2 crores at the auction table.

Australia hoping match-winners emerge for 'big loss'

Australia hoping match-winners emerge for 'big loss'

Rediff.com21 Feb 2025

Adam Zampa wants new heroes to emerge from the Australian squad at the Champions Trophy to cover the "big loss" of the team's champion pace trio.