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What must YOU watch on OTT this week?

What must YOU watch on OTT this week?

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

The year is ending, but the OTT shows no signs of slowing down. Sukanya Verma brings you everything you can catch this week.

Vaughan says felt strange during 2000 Centurion Test...

Vaughan says felt strange during 2000 Centurion Test...

Rediff.com15 Jan 2020

...after then South Africa captain, late Hansie Cronje gave England 'sniff' of victory.

MP youngster Rohera breaks Muzumdar's world record!

MP youngster Rohera breaks Muzumdar's world record!

Rediff.com8 Dec 2018

Madhya Pradesh opener Ajay Rohera slammed the highest first-class score on debut, an unbeaten 267 against Hyderabad in their Ranji Trophy Elite Group B match.

Ranji: Tons by Baba twins put TN on top vs Chattisgarh

Ranji: Tons by Baba twins put TN on top vs Chattisgarh

Rediff.com24 Feb 2022

A summary of the first day's proceedings in the Ranji Trophy matches across the country.

Laxman conducts first online session for Bengal batsmen

Laxman conducts first online session for Bengal batsmen

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

Laxman talked about how to control the mind in order to avoid playing loose shots, importance of batting in the first one hour of play on bowling friendly pitches.

Preview: CSK take on upbeat Sunrisers Hyderabad

Preview: CSK take on upbeat Sunrisers Hyderabad

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

CSK and Sunrisers Hyderabad (since inception) have traditionally been two of the most balanced sides in most IPL editions but both have ensured scratchy starts this year

Maradona's 'Hand Of God' shirt could be yours

Maradona's 'Hand Of God' shirt could be yours

Rediff.com28 Nov 2020

The shirt is currently on display at England's National Football Museum in Manchester.

Lehmann reckons Australia should field these players in first Test

Lehmann reckons Australia should field these players in first Test

Rediff.com22 Nov 2018

"He (Harris) is the in-form player of the competition and has an outstanding record over the last two years. I would have liked to have got (Matt) Renshaw in there, but he hasn't scored enough runs," Lehmann told Macquarie Sports Radio.

Indian cab driver's son tipped to save Aus for Ashes

Indian cab driver's son tipped to save Aus for Ashes

Rediff.com19 Mar 2013

An Indian-origin rookie Australian pace bowler has been tipped as a probable hope for the Ashes after an explosive start to his first-class career and adapting well to the pressures of the Sheffield Shield.

Excited to test NZ's bench strength in T20 series against India: Williamson

Excited to test NZ's bench strength in T20 series against India: Williamson

Rediff.com5 Feb 2019

New Zealand have drafted in two debutants in the T20 squad besides all-rounder Scott Kuggeleijen, who has played just one T20

Football: Juventus sack Pirlo; India unmoved in rankings

Football: Juventus sack Pirlo; India unmoved in rankings

Rediff.com29 May 2021

Pirlo started his first season in charge of a senior side looking to make it 10 successive Serie A titles for Juve, but the rookie coach struggled.

Yashpal Sharma: Of guts, pride and Dilip Kumar's word

Yashpal Sharma: Of guts, pride and Dilip Kumar's word

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

The World Cup belonged to Yashpal as much as it belonged to Kapil Dev, Mohinder Amarnath or Roger Binny, whose performances are often highlighted.

Cricket Buzz: MCC backs neutral Test umpires

Cricket Buzz: MCC backs neutral Test umpires

Rediff.com13 Aug 2019

As many as 10 decisions by rookie West Indian umpire Joel Wilson and Pakistan's Aleem Dar were overturned by the Decision Review System during last week's Edgbaston Test. There were at least five more errors that went unreviewed.

Dhoni's unorthodox captaincy the stuff of legends

Dhoni's unorthodox captaincy the stuff of legends

Rediff.com15 Aug 2020

Two-time World Cup-winning former India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni retired from international cricket on Saturday, ending over one year of suspense and also an era during which his often unorthodox leadership and finishing skills became the stuff of legends.

What are Rajkummar, Priyanka doing together?

What are Rajkummar, Priyanka doing together?

Rediff.com27 May 2020

Joginder Tuteja looks at the Bollywood debutantes on streaming platforms.

Shubhankar tied second after first round in Italy

Shubhankar tied second after first round in Italy

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

India's golfer Shubhankar Sharma made a superb start with a five-under 66 to lie tied second on the first day of the Italian Open.

Mosaddek returns to Bangladesh squad for World Cup

Mosaddek returns to Bangladesh squad for World Cup

Rediff.com16 Apr 2019

Uncapped Jayed gets call-up

Ranji round-up: Ton-up Dubey steers MP to 218/2 vs Kerala

Ranji round-up: Ton-up Dubey steers MP to 218/2 vs Kerala

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

A round-up of all the Ranji Trophy matches played on Thursday.

Tiger Woods named PGA Tour player of the Year

Tiger Woods named PGA Tour player of the Year

Rediff.com27 Sep 2013

Tiger Woods was named the PGA Tour's Player of the Year for a record 11th time on Friday, with fellow-American Jordan Spieth voted rookie of the year.

'Felt I was making my debut all over again'

'Felt I was making my debut all over again'

Rediff.com18 Dec 2020

'There's an innings to go and I'm looking forward to the entire Test series. It's a great opportunity for me.'

Ranji Trophy: UP stun Maharashtra; Bengal, Karnataka in quarters

Ranji Trophy: UP stun Maharashtra; Bengal, Karnataka in quarters

Rediff.com6 Mar 2022

A round-up of results from the Ranji Trophy matches played on Sunday.

Ryder Cup: Kid's stuff for Fleetwood in dream debut

Ryder Cup: Kid's stuff for Fleetwood in dream debut

Rediff.com29 Sep 2018

Exactly a year after becoming a father for the first time, Tommy Fleetwood made his Ryder Cup debut look like child's play as he posted two vital points alongside British Open champion Francesco Molinari at Le Golf National on Friday.

'Restricting the Aussies to under 400 is an achievement'

'Restricting the Aussies to under 400 is an achievement'

Rediff.com16 Jan 2021

'They showed a lot of discipline and overall if I had to analyse the performance of these bowlers, I would say they bowled pretty well. It's a good pitch still. This is a great experience for them bowling against the best batters, and test themselves'.

'Kamal Hassan is for real!'

'Kamal Hassan is for real!'

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

'As an actor he was surrounded in stardom, but as a politician he is humble'

The Aussie connect behind Prasidh Krishna's rise...

The Aussie connect behind Prasidh Krishna's rise...

Rediff.com24 Mar 2021

India's happy problem of plenty found its newest addition in rookie pacer Prasidh Krishna -- a Brett Lee and masala dosa fan who got some top-notch guidance from none other than Jeff Thomson in his journey to the highest level.

Teenage Pakistan fast bowlers aim to rattle Australia

Teenage Pakistan fast bowlers aim to rattle Australia

Rediff.com22 Oct 2019

Seen as two of the fastest bowlers in Pakistan's domestic circuit, 19-year-old Musa was included in both squads on Monday, while 16-year-old Naseem has been named in the test attack featuring a third teenager in Shaheen Afridi.

Injured Guptill to miss T20I series against India

Injured Guptill to miss T20I series against India

Rediff.com4 Feb 2019

Senior New Zealand opener Martin Guptill was ruled out of the three-match series after failing to recover from a back injury.

Marquez chasing a virtual victory in #StayAtHomeGP

Marquez chasing a virtual victory in #StayAtHomeGP

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

Six-times MotoGP world champion Marc Marquez can celebrate his first win of the season on Sunday when the Spaniard takes part in a virtual race from the comfort of his home. The season is not due to start until mid-May at the earliest.

Pick your England team for 1st Test

Pick your England team for 1st Test

Rediff.com2 Feb 2021

With pacer Jofra Archer, opener Rory Burns and star all-rounder Ben Stokes back in the England squad, the visitors are likely to have some competition for spots in the team for the 1st Test against India.

Will MotoGP legend Rossi call time on his stellar career?

Will MotoGP legend Rossi call time on his stellar career?

Rediff.com30 Jan 2020

Valentino Rossi will decide this year whether to call time on his stellar MotoGP career after Yamaha announced on Wednesday the signing of French youngster Fabio Quartararo as the Italian great's replacement from 2021. Quartararo, 20, will remain with the Petronas Yamaha non-works team for one more season before stepping up alongside Spaniard Maverick Vinales, whose contract was extended on Tuesday, at the factory outfit.

Barca favourites to win La Liga title race

Barca favourites to win La Liga title race

Rediff.com29 Apr 2021

Barcelona have emerged as favourites to be crowned champions after one defeat in their last 22 Liga games.

All hopes on Anderson as England batting found wanting

All hopes on Anderson as England batting found wanting

Rediff.com30 Jul 2019

Battle commences at Edgbaston on Thursday and the last time Australia won there was the opening match of the 2001 series which they ended up dominating 4-1.

10 OTT shows for You

10 OTT shows for You

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

The OTT menu is sparkling with brand new goodies. Here are Sukanya Verma's 10 recommendations for the week.

Like father, like son: Schumacher's son impresses in Formula 4

Like father, like son: Schumacher's son impresses in Formula 4

Rediff.com27 Apr 2015

Michael Schumacher's 16-year-old son Mick sprayed the winner's champagne after capping an impressive debut weekend.

The BEST International Films of 2021

The BEST International Films of 2021

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

Aseem Chhabra lists his favourite films, most of them shown at international film festivals held virtually (Berlinale and Rotterdam), hybrid (Toronto) or physical (Cannes and Venice).

Shubhankar enters top-10 at BMW PGA

Shubhankar enters top-10 at BMW PGA

Rediff.com20 Sep 2019

Indian golfer Shubhankar Sharma fired a bogey-free five-under 67 in the second round to be placed tied ninth with a total of six-under at the BMW PGA Championship.

Confident India eye winning start in ODI series

Confident India eye winning start in ODI series

Rediff.com22 Mar 2021

Struggling opener Shikhar Dhawan will be the focus in a spoilt-for-choice Indian team when it takes on world champion England in a three-match ODI series starting in Pune on Tuesday.

F1 fires up, four months late and without a crowd

F1 fires up, four months late and without a crowd

Rediff.com29 Jun 2020

Since the traditional Australian opener was cancelled in March, Formula One has agreed changes to help teams hard hit by COVID-19.

Australia looking to avenge 2018-19 series loss: Lyon

Australia looking to avenge 2018-19 series loss: Lyon

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

A refreshed Nathan Lyon is expected to pose a serious threat to India later this summer, but the bowler himself is not certain about the resumption of cricket disrupted by the pandemic.

Turning Point: Ashwin's gaffe costs Kings XI

Turning Point: Ashwin's gaffe costs Kings XI

Rediff.com28 Mar 2019

Had Andre Russell's dismissal not been overturned, the outcome could have been different for Kings XI.