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Will Sunrisers Hyderabad bounce back against Royal Challengers Bangalore

Will Sunrisers Hyderabad bounce back against Royal Challengers Bangalore

Rediff.com29 Apr 2016

Their winning momentum punctured after a loss to Rising Pune Supergiants, Sunrisers Hyderabad would look to get back to their winning ways when they take on a struggling Royal Challengers Bangalore in an Indian Premier League Twenty20 match, in Hyderabad, on Saturday.

Sanjaya leaves fans screaming for more!

Sanjaya leaves fans screaming for more!

Rediff.com8 Aug 2008

The most recent manifestation of Sanjaya-mania comes from the Mohegun Sun Casino in New Haven, Connecticut, where Sanjaya gave a live performance (August 6). Sanjaya reportedly performed two singles from his forthcoming debut album.

PIX: Australia cricketers glam up awards night

PIX: Australia cricketers glam up awards night

Rediff.com12 Feb 2019

Scroll down to see the list of other awardees and cricketers who glamed up the night in their sartorial best.

Rajasthan beat Kolkata after 'Super Over' thriller

Rajasthan beat Kolkata after 'Super Over' thriller

Rediff.com30 Apr 2014

Rajasthan Royals held their nerve under extreme pressure to beat Kolkata Knight Riders via the Super Over in a fifth round match in the Indian Premier League match in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday night.

Numbers to Note: NZ-India, 2nd Test, Day 1

Numbers to Note: NZ-India, 2nd Test, Day 1

Rediff.com26 Mar 2009

New Zealand's total of 351 is their fourth highest score on the opening day of a Test. It is also their second highest against India after the 387 for 9 at Auckland in 1989-90.

ICC chief Srinivasan on backfoot? Says won't respond to Thakur!

ICC chief Srinivasan on backfoot? Says won't respond to Thakur!

Rediff.com27 Apr 2015

International Cricket Council chairman Narayanswami Srinivasan on Monday made it clear that he does not want to engage in a war of words with Board of Control for Cricket in India secretary Anurag Thakur.

'First Test will play part in Australia players' healing process'

'First Test will play part in Australia players' healing process'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2014

Former Australia cricket team captain Mark Taylor has said that next week's rescheduled first Test against India would allow the nation's grieving cricketers to start moving on from Phillip Hughes's shock passing.

Hockey body has a bright idea to make games more exciting

Hockey body has a bright idea to make games more exciting

Rediff.com4 Nov 2018

Come 2024 Paris Olympics, field hockey will be played on a turf that doesn't require watering, International Hockey Federation (FIH) Chief Executive Officer Thierry Weil said, in New Delhi, on Saturday.

In Photos: England and Sri Lanka pay tribute to Hughes

In Photos: England and Sri Lanka pay tribute to Hughes

Rediff.com29 Nov 2014

England captain Alastair Cook and Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews also joined in to pay their respects to Phillip Hughes.

Broad joins list of lunchtime heroes

Broad joins list of lunchtime heroes

Rediff.com6 Aug 2015

England paceman Stuart Broad took 8-15 as Australia collapsed to 60 all out in 94 minutes on the first day of the fourth Ashes Test on a remarkable morning session at Trent Bridge.

Asian immigrants fire up Italian interest

Asian immigrants fire up Italian interest

Rediff.com23 Sep 2008

Cricket is finally getting noticed in Italy, more than 100 years after it helped introduce soccer to the country. A group of British expatriates set up Genoa Cricket and Athletic Club in the Italian port in 1893 and it was only when English doctor James Richardson Spensley joined a few years later that soccer was added to the programme.

ICC accepts Kamal's resignation

ICC accepts Kamal's resignation

Rediff.com1 Apr 2015

The ICC Board will now consider the vacant position of the ICC president at its forthcoming meeting in Dubai on April 15 and 16.

Gavaskar quits as ICC cricket panel chief

Gavaskar quits as ICC cricket panel chief

Rediff.com8 May 2008

India's Sunil Gavaskar has resigned as the International Cricket Council's (ICC) cricket committee chairman, the governing body said on Thursday. "Mr Gavaskar confirmed his decision to the ICC on Wednesday, a day after chairing this year's meeting in Dubai," an ICC statement said.

Aussies all the rage as Cummins, Maxwell headline IPL Auction

Aussies all the rage as Cummins, Maxwell headline IPL Auction

Rediff.com19 Dec 2019

Among the Indians, while Robin Uthappa was bought by Rajasthan Royals for 3 crore, Test specialists Cheteshwar Pujara and Hanuma Vihari went unsold.

WC PHOTOS: Finch, Starc star as Australia overpower Sri Lanka

WC PHOTOS: Finch, Starc star as Australia overpower Sri Lanka

Rediff.com15 Jun 2019

Images from the World Cup match played between Australia and Sri Lanka at the Oval in London on Saturday.

Surprise! Dhoni not MVP in Aus-India ODI series

Surprise! Dhoni not MVP in Aus-India ODI series

Rediff.com21 Jan 2019

The legendary Indian cricketer was the Man of the ODI series, but the Most Valuable Player title went to an unlikely Aussie, point out Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji.

Cricket has over one 1 billion global fans; T20 most popular

Cricket has over one 1 billion global fans; T20 most popular

Rediff.com27 Jun 2018

Globally, T20 cricket is the most popular format with 92 percent interest while ODIs are a close second with 88 percent interest.

England puts rookies on stand-by

England puts rookies on stand-by

Rediff.com3 Dec 2008

Fearing that a number of senior players may opt out of the Test series in case England actually embarks on the tour of India, ECB has decided to keep three rookie bowlers on stand-by. According to a report in the Daily Mail, the untried Middlesex trio of Tim Murtagh, Alan Richardson and Steven Finn would be part of the England team which is scheduled to fly to Abu Dhabi on Thursday to join the camp before the two-Test series against India.

India face tactical test against formidable Australia

India face tactical test against formidable Australia

Rediff.com8 Jun 2019

Having struggled in the past one year after suspensions of Steve Smith and David Warner, Australia finally seemed to have picked their pieces and playing exactly like a five-time champions ought to.

Sachin Tendulkar pavilion inaugurated at Kochi's Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium

Sachin Tendulkar pavilion inaugurated at Kochi's Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium

Rediff.com20 Nov 2013

In a tribute to batting legend Sachin endulkar, a pavilion in his name was declared open by India captain M S Dhoni at the Jawaharlal Nehru stadium in Kochi on Wednesday.

US government sues company for discrimination

US government sues company for discrimination

Rediff.com2 Jul 2008

A Texas company has been sued for religious discrimination by the United States government after it did not hire a Sikh who refused to shave his beard and take off his turban. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is seeking punitive damages for Sukhdev Singh Brar, a certified security officer in the Dallas area, apart from back pay and compensation for pain and suffering caused to him.

World Cup blog: Minnows are crucial to cricket

World Cup blog: Minnows are crucial to cricket

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

A selection of musings from around the cricket World Cup.

Chowrasia, Lahiri take charge at King's Cup

Chowrasia, Lahiri take charge at King's Cup

Rediff.com27 Nov 2014

India's S S P Chowrasia showed his resolve to win again while compatriot Anirban Lahiri fired an ominous warnings to his rivals when they took a share of the opening round lead at the King's Cup on Thursday.

Jadeja suspended for 3rd Test

Jadeja suspended for 3rd Test

Rediff.com6 Aug 2017

Saturday's incident occurred in the 58th over when Jadeja, after fielding off his own bowling, threw the ball back at Dimuth Karunaratne who had not left his crease.

India to tour West Indies for World Test Championship opener in 2019

India to tour West Indies for World Test Championship opener in 2019

Rediff.com20 Jun 2018

The West Indies series will take place right after the 2019 ODI World Cup and the tour will also comprise three ODIs and as many T20s. India are also set to host the West Indies for three Tests, five ODIs and three T20s later this year.

Supreme Court removes BCCI chief Thakur, secretary Shirke

Supreme Court removes BCCI chief Thakur, secretary Shirke

Rediff.com2 Jan 2017

In a landmark judgement, the Supreme Court on Monday removed Board of Control for Cricket in India president Anurag Thakur, while secretary Ajay Shirke was also removed from his post.

Oscars 2020: Joaquin, Renee, Brad win top awards

Oscars 2020: Joaquin, Renee, Brad win top awards

Rediff.com10 Feb 2020

The 92nd Annual Academy Awards hardly had any surprises up its sleeves. Here's a quick look at the winners.

South Africa captain du Plessis charged with ball tampering

South Africa captain du Plessis charged with ball tampering

Rediff.com18 Nov 2016

South Africa captain Faf du Plessis has been charged with ball tampering, the International Cricket Council (ICC) said on Friday. Du Plessis was charged after television footage appeared to show him applying an artificial substance to the ball during the fourth day's play in the second test against Australia in Hobart.

Star-studded Australia 'A' squads for India tour

Star-studded Australia 'A' squads for India tour

Rediff.com30 May 2018

All-rounder Mitchell Marsh leads a 14-man squad packed with international experience, a group featuring Alex Carey, Ashton Agar, Peter Handscomb, Head, Jon Holland, Usman Khawaja, Joel Paris, Matthew Renshaw and Chris Tremain.

ICC okays four-day Test, SA-Zimbabwe to kickstart trial

ICC okays four-day Test, SA-Zimbabwe to kickstart trial

Rediff.com13 Oct 2017

The International Cricket Council on Friday approved four-day Tests on a trial basis, effectively giving green light to the Boxing Day Test between hosts South Africa and Zimbabwe from December 26-29.

These are the funniest animals of 2015

These are the funniest animals of 2015

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

The funniest moments captured for the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards

PHOTOS: Kohli's century in vain as Australia down India

PHOTOS: Kohli's century in vain as Australia down India

Rediff.com8 Mar 2019

The India captain's 41st ODI century wasn't enough to prevent India from losing the third ODI against Australia by 32 runs in Ranchi, on Friday.

3rd ODI Preview: Ranchi awaits a fairytale Dhoni swansong

3rd ODI Preview: Ranchi awaits a fairytale Dhoni swansong

Rediff.com7 Mar 2019

A 3-0 lead in the five-match series will be a perfect parting gift for Ranchi's favourite son, who, in all likelihood, will be seen wearing the India Blues for the last time at his home ground.

Cric Buzz: Sivaramakrishnan, Chauhan, Khurasiya apply for selector's post

Cric Buzz: Sivaramakrishnan, Chauhan, Khurasiya apply for selector's post

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

News of all that's transpired on and off the cricket field.

No action against Kohli, Smith on DRS issue: ICC

No action against Kohli, Smith on DRS issue: ICC

Rediff.com8 Mar 2017

The International Cricket Council said it will take no action against Steve Smith and Virat Kohli as no charges have been laid against the two captains under its code of conduct.

Sunderland earn vital victory

Sunderland earn vital victory

Rediff.com14 Jan 2008

Two goals from Kieran Richardson gave Sunderland a 2-0 victory over Portsmouth to boost their hopes of escaping the Premier League drop zone.

ICC president Kamal rules out resignation: Report

ICC president Kamal rules out resignation: Report

Rediff.com22 Mar 2015

ICC president Mustafa Kamal has ruled out resigning from his post in protest against what he had called "poor umpiring" in his country's defeat to India in the cricket World Cup, terming reports of his possible quiting as "rumour".

'India should have greater role in world affairs'

'India should have greater role in world affairs'

Rediff.com19 Apr 2007

Seeking an expansion of the UN Security Council, he said India, Japan and Germany should be included in the Security Council as permanent members but without veto power.

Raina rubbishes Lalit Modi's claim, says never involved in wrongdoing

Raina rubbishes Lalit Modi's claim, says never involved in wrongdoing

Rediff.com2 Jul 2015

India all-rounder Suresh Raina rubbished Lalit Modi's claim that he was bribed by an Indian businessman, saying he was never involved in any wrongdoing and is considering legal action against the former IPL Commissioner.

Pune, RCB will be looking to outwit each other

Pune, RCB will be looking to outwit each other

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

Dhoni has to ponder over both the batting and bowling departments of his team.