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BCCI's U-turn: Impact player era ends for domestic T20

BCCI's U-turn: Impact player era ends for domestic T20

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

The BCCI has decided to scrap the contentious Impact Player rule for the upcoming Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy.

Shah Rukh Khan: I Will Leave Films If...

Shah Rukh Khan: I Will Leave Films If...

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

Gauri wasn't very happy about living the Bombay life. With no friends in the city, she wanted her husband's films to flop so they could go back home, to Delhi.

India was so brave... didn't bother playing Ashwin: Cook

India was so brave... didn't bother playing Ashwin: Cook

Rediff.com3 Dec 2024

The Indian team is brave and supremely confident in its ability to win from any situation, said England's all-time great Alastair Cook.

'Abhishek Just Wanted To Move On'

'Abhishek Just Wanted To Move On'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2024

'That day, I remember I said, can I hug you? And I gave him a big, tight hug.'

Upset alert! Zverev knocks out Alcaraz

Upset alert! Zverev knocks out Alcaraz

Rediff.com16 Nov 2024

Alexander Zverev into ATP Finals semis after straight sets win over Carlos Alcaraz

Rahul spells out his mantra for success in Australia

Rahul spells out his mantra for success in Australia

Rediff.com17 Dec 2024

'You have to respect if the ball's moving, you have to give it to the fast bowlers and just soak in that pressure and wait for your time to score runs.'

Chess World Championship: It's advantage Gukesh for now but...

Chess World Championship: It's advantage Gukesh for now but...

Rediff.com28 Nov 2024

With a maximum of 11 games remaining under classical time control, the scores are tied at 1.5-1.5. This was after Liren won the opener and the second game ended in a draw.

Chess Champs stress team spirit: 'We did it together'

Chess Champs stress team spirit: 'We did it together'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

A dream come true, a nice feeling. The maiden Chess Olympiad gold meant different things for the members of the five-strong Indian men's team, spearheaded stupendously by the youngest ever challenger to the world title -- D Gukesh.

World Chess C'ship: Gukesh bounces back to WIN third game

World Chess C'ship: Gukesh bounces back to WIN third game

Rediff.com27 Nov 2024

Gukesh secured a decisive victory in just 37 moves, showcasing his exceptional tactical prowess and strategic acumen.

Recipe: Hilsa in Mustard Gravy

Recipe: Hilsa in Mustard Gravy

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

With hilsa prices soaring, when you do cook it you need the finest recipe.

Atkinson's batting reminds Root of 'Jacques Kallis'

Atkinson's batting reminds Root of 'Jacques Kallis'

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

Batting at No. 8, Gus Atkinson smashed an unbeaten 74 off 81 balls, including four sixes and five fours, punishing the Sri Lankan bowlers in the final session.

'There's Very Little Comedy These Days'

'There's Very Little Comedy These Days'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2024

'Earlier, the comedy track used to run parallel to the main story with songs et al.' 'Nowadays, it's just once one scene here and there.'

Has Fatherhood Changed Varun?

Has Fatherhood Changed Varun?

Rediff.com19 Dec 2024

'Since childhood, I have enjoyed playing with children. Even when I did films early in my career, I would make sure that whatever content I am putting out, kids should be able to watch these films.'

'Hopefully, we can just keep chipping away like Kiwis do'

'Hopefully, we can just keep chipping away like Kiwis do'

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

Mitchell expressed pride on New Zealand's performance as the Kiwis moved closer to beating India 3-0 and becoming the first visiting team to do so.

'I Was Deceived By A Married Colleague'

'I Was Deceived By A Married Colleague'

Rediff.com6 Dec 2024

rediffGURU Shalini Singh, founder of andwemet, an online matching service, offers advice on how to deal with conflicting emotions in a relationship.

Women's T20 WC: SA pull off stunning upset against Aus

Women's T20 WC: SA pull off stunning upset against Aus

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

A resolute South Africa came up with a clinical performance to shock mighty Australia by eight wickets and enter the final of the Women's T20 World Cup in Dubai on Thursday.

Sensational Sreeleela!

Sensational Sreeleela!

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

She's dishy and looks great in everything she wears.

How Brook-led England ended Australia's unbeaten streak

How Brook-led England ended Australia's unbeaten streak

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

Chasing 305 for victory, England were pushed on the backfoot when they were reduced to 11/2 early in the chase. But a partnership of 156 between Brook and Will Jacks (84 in 82 balls, with nine fours and a six) swung the tide in the hosts' favour.

India, Watch Out For Beau Webster

India, Watch Out For Beau Webster

Rediff.com28 Nov 2024

Beau Webster is just the second player in the Sheffield Shield competition's 132-year history to score more than 900 runs and take 30 wickets in a season. The legendary Gary Sobers was the first to achieve the feat.

KL Rahul vs Sarfaraz: India's middle-order battle heats up

KL Rahul vs Sarfaraz: India's middle-order battle heats up

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

India assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate said on Tuesday that middle-order batters KL Rahul and Sarfaraz Khan are locked in a selection battle for the second Test against New Zealand here even though head coach Gautam Gambhir is keen to give the former, a long rope.

Rana recalls sleepless night before debut

Rana recalls sleepless night before debut

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

Rana didn't disappoint Gambhir either as the young pacer grabbed three wickets, supporting skipper Jasprit Bumrah to bundle out Australia for 104 in their first innings.

Records tumble as Aus give Scots batting masterclass

Records tumble as Aus give Scots batting masterclass

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

Captain Mitchell Marsh hammered 39 off 12 balls before Josh Inglis and Stoinis drove Australia to 156 for three for victory, the highest chase achieved within 10 overs in men's T20Is.

#Make-UpCheck: Has Kareena Done It Right?

#Make-UpCheck: Has Kareena Done It Right?

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

Now, you can visit Alia's shop... Tara is festive-ready... Kangana is on holiday...

'I'm happy to win for my country': Avani shines again

'I'm happy to win for my country': Avani shines again

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

Indian shooter Avani Lekhara said that she felt nice and happy after winning the gold medal at the Paris Paralympics.

Archer's return: Major boost for England's ODI hopes

Archer's return: Major boost for England's ODI hopes

Rediff.com19 Sep 2024

England fast bowler Jofra Archer will play his first One-day International for 18 months in Thursday's clash with Australia at Trent Bridge, stand-in captain Harry Brook said on Wednesday.

Guardiola shrugs off Real Madrid's Ballon d'Or boycott

Guardiola shrugs off Real Madrid's Ballon d'Or boycott

Rediff.com30 Oct 2024

Indian club East Bengal produced an utterly dominant show to crush Bangladesh's Bashundhara Kings 4-0 in their AFC Challenge League match in Thimphu on Tuesday.

Richa's Big Reveal At Kriti-Pulkit's Wedding

Richa's Big Reveal At Kriti-Pulkit's Wedding

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

Six months after Kriti Kharbanda got married to Pulkit Samrat, their Fukrey co-star Richa Chaddha treats us to even more wedding pictures.

Start from zero again: Bumrah's Pink ball warning

Start from zero again: Bumrah's Pink ball warning

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

Jasprit Bumrah said on Monday that he relishes absorbing the pressure in tight situations as captain and bowler which can make the job of his less experienced colleagues much easier.

Pant vs Rahul: Here's what captain Rohit said...

Pant vs Rahul: Here's what captain Rohit said...

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

Skipper Rohit Sharma said it is a tough decision to pick India's wicketkeeper batter in ODIs between K L Rahul and Rishabh Pant.

F1: Piastri on pole as McLaren in front row at Sao Paulo

F1: Piastri on pole as McLaren in front row at Sao Paulo

Rediff.com2 Nov 2024

McLaren are leading the constructor's championship but are only 29 points ahead of Ferrari, with Leclerc an obvious threat and team mate Carlos Sainz qualifying fifth and Mercedes' George Russell sixth.

PIX: Man City shocked by Villa, Arsenal thrash Palace

PIX: Man City shocked by Villa, Arsenal thrash Palace

Rediff.com22 Dec 2024

IMAGES from the Premier League matches played on Saturday.

World Chess C'ship: Gukesh and Ding Liren battle to a draw

World Chess C'ship: Gukesh and Ding Liren battle to a draw

Rediff.com1 Dec 2024

The sixth game of the World Chess Championship between India's D Gukesh and China's Ding Liren ended in a draw.

'He's the most valuable cricketer right now'

'He's the most valuable cricketer right now'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2024

Since making his Test debut in 2018, Bumrah has made 36 Test appearances and has 159 wickets to his name.

'How Did Nehru End Up As PM?'

'How Did Nehru End Up As PM?'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2024

'About whether I'm worried it will blow up into something, no, I'm used to these things.' 'I am a voice in the city and have said quite a few things that may have ruffled feathers. But I stuck with them because it's your truth.'

Konstas, Bumrah Share Honours On Day 1

Konstas, Bumrah Share Honours On Day 1

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

The four wickets that India prised out in the third session, on balance, swung the game back in their favour, says Prem Panicker .

'We exist too': Kathuniya's plea after poor Paralympics reception

'We exist too': Kathuniya's plea after poor Paralympics reception

Rediff.com19 Oct 2024

Para-athlete Yogesh Kathuniya expressed his disappointment towards the lack of enthusiasm in the reception of para-athletes on their return following India's record-breaking campaign in Paris.

Green, Marsh will bowl a bit more in India Tests: Cummins

Green, Marsh will bowl a bit more in India Tests: Cummins

Rediff.com19 Aug 2024

Australia Test captain Pat Cummins expects greater workload with the ball for all-rounders Cameron Green and Mitchell Marsh against India

'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.

Can India Conjure Gabba Magic Again?

Can India Conjure Gabba Magic Again?

Rediff.com29 Dec 2024

At this point it is still anyone's game, with a draw also an option, says Prem Panicker in his analysis of Day 4.

Australia's McSweeney ready for baptism by fire

Australia's McSweeney ready for baptism by fire

Rediff.com18 Nov 2024

'...there'll be nerves and a bit of pressure, but that's all part of it, and I'm just excited to see what it all brings.'