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Lord Thakur Celebrates A Wicket

Lord Thakur Celebrates A Wicket

Rediff.com5 Oct 2021

Among all the pacers currently on view at IPL 2021, Shardul Thakur -- also known in the Indian dressing room as Lord Thakur -- celebrates wickets with more verve than the other fast boys around.

T20 World Cup: Starc a doubt for Lanka clash after being hit by ball

T20 World Cup: Starc a doubt for Lanka clash after being hit by ball

Rediff.com28 Oct 2021

Australia paceman Mitchell Starc is being monitored by medical staff after being hit by a ball just above his knee during training ahead of their T20 World Cup match against Sri Lanka, the team said on Thursday.

NZ's limited-overs series in Australia postponed indefinitely

NZ's limited-overs series in Australia postponed indefinitely

Rediff.com19 Jan 2022

New Zealand Cricket (NZC) and Cricket Australia (CA) said they were discussing when the fixtures could be played.

Exciting to get seam and swing in white-ball cricket: Bumrah

Exciting to get seam and swing in white-ball cricket: Bumrah

Rediff.com12 Jul 2022

Star India pacer Jasprit Bumrah said swing from ball one made his job easier and more exciting as he ended with a career-best six-wicket haul in the first ODI against England in London on Tuesday.

US Open PIX: Tomljanovic ends the great Serena's run

US Open PIX: Tomljanovic ends the great Serena's run

Rediff.com3 Sep 2022

A summary of Friday's action at the US Open.

Medvedev, Tsitsipas fined after high-octane semi-final

Medvedev, Tsitsipas fined after high-octane semi-final

Rediff.com29 Jan 2022

Daniil Medvedev was fined for an outburst against the umpire

What do Huma, Kajol, Priyanka LOVE?

What do Huma, Kajol, Priyanka LOVE?

Rediff.com1 Dec 2021

The humble potli seems to be making a comeback.

Tennis Rankings: Swiatek, Alcaraz cement No. 1 spots

Tennis Rankings: Swiatek, Alcaraz cement No. 1 spots

Rediff.com13 Sep 2022

Iga Swiatek's maiden triumph at the US Open extended her lead to almost twice as many points as the second-ranked Ons Jabeur

Hmmm... Deepika-Siddhant enjoy sunset together

Hmmm... Deepika-Siddhant enjoy sunset together

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

What are the stars up to?

British firm to invest up to Rs 1,925 cr in Mahindra's EV biz

British firm to invest up to Rs 1,925 cr in Mahindra's EV biz

Rediff.com8 Jul 2022

Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) and the British International Investment (BII) have inked a pact to invest Rs 1,925 crore each in a wholly-owned subsidiary of the home-grown auto major to focus on four-wheel passenger electric vehicles. The Mumbai-based automaker and BII have executed a binding agreement to invest in the new entity -- "EV Co". According to the pact, BII will invest up to Rs 1,925 crore in the form of compulsory convertible instruments at a valuation of up to Rs 70,070 crore, resulting in 2.75 per cent to 4.76 per cent ownership in the EV Co, M&M said in a regulatory filing. EV Co will focus on four-wheel (4W) passenger electric vehicles, it added.

Kyrgios may opt out of Tokyo Olympics

Kyrgios may opt out of Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

Two days after being named in Australia's Olympic tennis team, Nick Kyrgios said he is "tossing up options" and may opt out of the Tokyo Games due to COVID-19 restrictions.

Wimbledon PIX: Tsitsipas, Swiatek, Kyrgios advance

Wimbledon PIX: Tsitsipas, Swiatek, Kyrgios advance

Rediff.com1 Jul 2022

IMAGES from Day 4 of the Wimbledon Champions at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, on Thursday

Zverev expelled from Acapulco for hitting umpire's chair

Zverev expelled from Acapulco for hitting umpire's chair

Rediff.com23 Feb 2022

After shaking hands with the opponents, the 24-year-old Zverev, ranked third in singles, approached the umpire's chair and hit it repeatedly before heading towards his courtside seat, upset over a line call during the match earlier.

Kyrgios loses temper, match at Murray River Open

Kyrgios loses temper, match at Murray River Open

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

The Australian was warned for bad language and docked a point for unsportsmanlike conduct after throwing his racquet into the stands during Friday's 6-3, 6-4 defeat by Borna Coric in the Murray River Open at Melbourne Park.

You can't be an administrator forever: Ganguly

You can't be an administrator forever: Ganguly

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

Sourav Ganguly is set to be replaced as BCCI president by 1983 World Cup winning-team member Roger Binny.

PHOTOS: Spinners guide India to series win over SA

PHOTOS: Spinners guide India to series win over SA

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

Images from the third and final One-Day International between India and South Africa in Delhi on Tuesday.

WTC final: Why India will persist with playing XI despite rain

WTC final: Why India will persist with playing XI despite rain

Rediff.com18 Jun 2021

India's fielding coach Ramakrishnan Sridhar ruled out the possibility of a change in the playing XI after the opening day of the ICC World Test Championship final against New Zealand was washed out.

How Did Anushka Celebrate Her Birthday?

How Did Anushka Celebrate Her Birthday?

Rediff.com2 May 2022

How did film folk spend their Sunday?

Surya provides update on Bumrah's fitness

Surya provides update on Bumrah's fitness

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

'But in the team, the environment is good and all are first-class fit and ready for second T20I'

'Worked hard on my shape,' reveals David after slaying DC

'Worked hard on my shape,' reveals David after slaying DC

Rediff.com22 May 2022

Mumbai Indians batter Tim David, whose crucial knock helped the team defeat Delhi Capitals in the IPL match in Mumbai on Saturday, revealed that he worked really hard "on his shape" after facing some issues earlier in the season.

Big money from UAE League threatens BBL

Big money from UAE League threatens BBL

Rediff.com6 Aug 2022

15 Australian players offered AUD$700,000 to play in UAE League

IPL PIX: RCB qualify for playoffs as Mumbai beat Delhi

IPL PIX: RCB qualify for playoffs as Mumbai beat Delhi

Rediff.com22 May 2022

Images from the ongoing IPL 2022 match between Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals from the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai

Warm-up tie: KS Bharat impresses but top order fails

Warm-up tie: KS Bharat impresses but top order fails

Rediff.com23 Jun 2022

Bharat shone during his 158-minute stay in the middle

Zverev handed suspended eight-week ban for Acapulco outburst

Zverev handed suspended eight-week ban for Acapulco outburst

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

Alexander Zverev received a suspended eight-week ban for smashing his racket against the umpire's chair at last month's ATP 500 event in Acapulco, for which he was expelled from the tournament.

The FUNNIEST ANIMAL PIX!

The FUNNIEST ANIMAL PIX!

Rediff.com26 Nov 2022

The winning photos of the Animal Friends Comedy Pet Photo Awards 2022.

EPL PIX: Man United back in top three; Chelsea lose

EPL PIX: Man United back in top three; Chelsea lose

Rediff.com9 Apr 2023

IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday

Oscars Salute The Godfather

Oscars Salute The Godfather

Rediff.com28 Mar 2022

'This project that we began 50 years ago with really the most extraordinary collaborators, many of them legends and so many of them that I can't take the time to list them all, but you know them all well.'

The STARRY life of Priyanka Chopra!

The STARRY life of Priyanka Chopra!

Rediff.com18 Jul 2020

As Priyanka Chopra Jonas celebrates her 38th birthday on July 18, Namrata Thakker takes a peek into her STARRY life through her Instagram feed.

Tennis: Sania-Hradecka lose Charleston Open final

Tennis: Sania-Hradecka lose Charleston Open final

Rediff.com11 Apr 2022

Opelka edges Kyrgios to set up all-American final with John Isner in Houston

PIX: England crowned T20 World champions

PIX: England crowned T20 World champions

Rediff.com13 Nov 2022

IMAGES from the T20 World Cup Final played between Pakistan and England in Melbourne on Sunday.

Robinson says plans paid off against Kohli, but England unlucky

Robinson says plans paid off against Kohli, but England unlucky

Rediff.com13 Aug 2021

'I felt we did bowl well. We toiled hard against their batters and to be fair, they played well. It's just one of those days where they didn't nick it.'

Zimbabwe beat Netherlands to book T20 WC berth

Zimbabwe beat Netherlands to book T20 WC berth

Rediff.com17 Jul 2022

Zimbabwe's first match will take place on the second day of the competition against fellow qualifier Ireland in Hobart on October 17.

Australia's Kyrgios offers to drop food at doorstep of those in need

Australia's Kyrgios offers to drop food at doorstep of those in need

Rediff.com6 Apr 2020

Australian tennis player Nick Kyrgios once again showed his compassionate side on Monday, pledging to help hungry people and drop off food at doorstep for those in need during the coronavirus pandemic. His 'bad boy' image was transformed since his appeal to the tennis world kickstarted a campaign that raised millions of dollars for the victims of the crisis before and during the Australian Open Grand Slam in Melbourne.

Turning Point: Prasidh Krishna's Wicket Maiden

Turning Point: Prasidh Krishna's Wicket Maiden

Rediff.com23 Apr 2022

Some smart variations from Prasidh resulted in three more dot balls and in the process, a rarest of rare feats in T20 cricket -- a wicket maiden.

Have you met Priyanka's new dog Gino Jonas?

Have you met Priyanka's new dog Gino Jonas?

Rediff.com29 Nov 2019

Priyank Chopra has got a new pet Gino Jonas and she just can't control her excitement.

PIX: Berrettini overcomes Murray; 205th-ranked Van Rijthoven upsets Medvedev

PIX: Berrettini overcomes Murray; 205th-ranked Van Rijthoven upsets Medvedev

Rediff.com12 Jun 2022

Matteo Berrettini won the Stuttgart Open for a second time after he beat Andy Murray 6-4, 5-7, 6-3 on Sunday to deny the Scot what would have been his first title on grass in six years.

New Zealand team arrives in Jaipur for India tour

New Zealand team arrives in Jaipur for India tour

Rediff.com15 Nov 2021

The New Zealand squad arrived here on a charter flight a day after losing the T20 World Cup final to Australia in Dubai. Since it is a bubble to bubble transfer, the Black Caps will not have to quarantine before the first T20I against hosts India on Wednesday.

Australia confirm first tour of Pakistan in 24 years

Australia confirm first tour of Pakistan in 24 years

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

Australia, who last toured Pakistan in 1998, will play three Tests, an equal number of one-day internationals and one T20 match between March 4 and April 5.

CWG Hockey: India held to draw by England

CWG Hockey: India held to draw by England

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

While India were on the offensive, England were content on defending deep.

Sunil Mittal vows to work with rivals to unleash India's telecom dream

Sunil Mittal vows to work with rivals to unleash India's telecom dream

Rediff.com16 Sep 2021

Bharti Airtel chairman Sunil Mittal on Thursday said he had reached out to Vodafone's Nick Read after bold telecom reforms were announced by the government and will also speak to RIL's Mukesh Ambani, as the telecom czar vowed to take the lead in bringing the industry together to unleash India's telecom dream. Mittal exhorted the industry to collaborate in areas such as infrastructure sharing to reduce costs but vehemently ruled out possibility of any cartelisation among players. Amid reports of its potential tie-ups with handset makers to counter Jio's upcoming ultra low-cost smartphone, Mittal said Airtel is in a state of "readiness" on an affordable smartphone "should a need arise".