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NZ-Eng T20 opener washed out

NZ-Eng T20 opener washed out

Rediff.com18 Oct 2025

Play was called off following a long delay after England's innings, in which the tourists scored 153-6 in 20 overs on a difficult wicket, with Sam Curran (49 not out) finishing well after Jos Buttler (29) failed to build on a good start.

Matt Renshaw shuts out Ashes noise

Matt Renshaw shuts out Ashes noise

Rediff.com22 Oct 2025

Now 29, Renshaw is hopeful of having another run in Test whites and believes being father to two young children has helped give him a sense of perspective.

Diane Keaton And A Private Tragedy

Diane Keaton And A Private Tragedy

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

Diane Keaton's wit and honesty taught us that ageing and uncertainty aren't weaknesses, they are part of what makes us human and graceful, observes Sreehari Nair.

Ashwin reveals why he went unsold in ILT20 auction

Ashwin reveals why he went unsold in ILT20 auction

Rediff.com2 Oct 2025

Veteran spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has agreed to play the entire upcoming season of the Big Bash League for Sydney Thunder, just a day after he went unsold at the ILT20 auction in Dubai, ESPNcricinfo reported.

Sam Pitroda reacts over BJP's land-grabbing allegations

Sam Pitroda reacts over BJP's land-grabbing allegations

Rediff.com27 Feb 2025

Indian Overseas Congress chief Sam Pitroda has denied owning any land, home, or stocks in India, responding to allegations by a BJP leader that he illegally acquired 12.35 acres of government land in Bengaluru. The BJP leader, N R Ramesh, has filed a complaint with the Enforcement Directorate and the Karnataka Lokayukta, alleging that Pitroda, with the help of government officials, acquired the land for his organization, FRLHT. Pitroda, in a statement on X, categorically denied the allegations, stating he has never taken any salary during his time working with the Indian government and has never paid or accepted any bribe. He further clarified that FRLHT received a five-year lease on the land for conservation purposes, which expired in 2001 and was extended for another 10 years. Ramesh claims the lease expired in 2011 and the land, now worth over Rs 150 crore, was not reclaimed by the forest department. He has urged the ED to file a criminal case against those involved in the alleged land grab, including the officials responsible.

EPL: Arsenal march on, Salah hits 250 for Liverpool

EPL: Arsenal march on, Salah hits 250 for Liverpool

Rediff.com2 Nov 2025

Arsenal maintained a searing pace at the top of the Premier League with a straightforward 2-0 win at Burnley, while Liverpool snapped a dreadful four-match losing run with a 2-0 victory over Aston Villa to climb provisionally to third.

England recall all-rounder for SA, Ireland T20Is

England recall all-rounder for SA, Ireland T20Is

Rediff.com6 Sep 2025

The T20I series against South Africa will be played from 10-14 September, following the ongoing ODI series where the Proteas hold an unassailable 2-0 lead heading into the final match on Sunday.

Konstas slams century as Australia A dominate Day 1

Konstas slams century as Australia A dominate Day 1

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

Opener Sam Konstas smashed a century to lead Australia's superb showing with the bat on the rain-hit Day 1 of the first unofficial Test match against India A.

Sam Pitroda's remark on 'India-China' stokes row

Sam Pitroda's remark on 'India-China' stokes row

Rediff.com17 Feb 2025

Pitroda was reported to have said that he does not understand the threat India faces from China, claiming that it is often blown out of proportion.

Sam Curran breaks silence on England ouster

Sam Curran breaks silence on England ouster

Rediff.com21 Mar 2025

Curran hasn't played for England since he featured in a white-ball series against the West Indies in November last year and was recently overlooked for the side's ICC Champions Trophy 2025 campaign

Ashwin set for historic $1m BBL stint with Sydney Thunder

Ashwin set for historic $1m BBL stint with Sydney Thunder

Rediff.com24 Sep 2025

Spin great Ravichandran Ashwin is set to play for Sydney Thunder in the Australian Big Bash League in a mega deal valued at around $1 million over two years.

Suthar leaves Australia A in a mess on Day 1

Suthar leaves Australia A in a mess on Day 1

Rediff.com23 Sep 2025

India A left-arm spinner Manav Suthar picked up three wickets to leave Australia A reeling, on Day 1 of the second unofficial Test.

Click. Watch. Shop. YouTube's Next Move

Click. Watch. Shop. YouTube's Next Move

Rediff.com11 Oct 2025

'There is so much growth to unlock at the intersection of high shopping intent and brand needs.'

'Karan Johar This Side And I Am A Fragile Today'

'Karan Johar This Side And I Am A Fragile Today'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2025

It's been an emotional night for many film folk across India, as they were honoured at the National Awards.

Sam Pitroda says hacker played explicit content during his event at IIT

Sam Pitroda says hacker played explicit content during his event at IIT

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

Indian Overseas Congress chief Sam Pitroda on Thursday said he was invited to speak at an Indian Institute of Technology-Roorkee event via a video link when just minutes after his speech, a hacker infiltrated and began streaming explicit, inappropriate content.

Shreyas quits India A captaincy hours before Australia A match

Shreyas quits India A captaincy hours before Australia A match

Rediff.com23 Sep 2025

India A captain Shreyas Iyer has pulled out of the second unofficial Test against Australia A starting in Lucknow on Tuesday because of personal reasons.

Shahid Afridi Slams Son-In-Law Shaheen

Shahid Afridi Slams Son-In-Law Shaheen

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

'I don't want runs from Shaheen, I want bowling from Shaheen.'

Jagadeesan leads India A's confident reply on Day 2

Jagadeesan leads India A's confident reply on Day 2

Rediff.com17 Sep 2025

N Jagadeesan hit an unbeaten half-century to lead India A' confident reply in Australia A's huge first innings total on Day 2 of the first unofficial Test.

'Biggest signing in BBL history': Thunder confirm Ashwin signing

'Biggest signing in BBL history': Thunder confirm Ashwin signing

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

Ravichandran Ashwin is set to create history as the first capped India men's player to play in the Australia's Big Bash League.

From Harley-Davidson to Toyota .....: BJP mocks Rahul's 'gyan' on cars, bikes

From Harley-Davidson to Toyota .....: BJP mocks Rahul's 'gyan' on cars, bikes

Rediff.com4 Oct 2025

The BJP has criticised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his explanation of decentralisation using a car and motorcycle engine analogy at a university in Colombia.

Padikkal 150, Jurel 140 rescue India 'A' in rain-hit draw

Padikkal 150, Jurel 140 rescue India 'A' in rain-hit draw

Rediff.com19 Sep 2025

Devdutt Padikkal and Dhruv Jurel's marathon partnership was the highlight of the first unofficial Test in Lucknow, which ended in a rain-hit draw between India 'A' and Australia 'A' on Friday.

Two India trips for Messi? Here's what we know

Two India trips for Messi? Here's what we know

Rediff.com2 Oct 2025

Lionel Messi on Thursday confirmed his participation in the much-anticipated GOAT Tour of India 2025, calling it an "honour" to revisit the "passionate football nation" where he last played 14 years ago.

Jansen stars as Proteas edge England in rain-hit T20I

Jansen stars as Proteas edge England in rain-hit T20I

Rediff.com11 Sep 2025

'Marco has been out of cricket for a while and to run in with that energy and set the tone was very important for us.'

Aus A squad revealed: Future stars set for India Test

Aus A squad revealed: Future stars set for India Test

Rediff.com7 Aug 2025

Australia openers Sam Konstas and Nathan McSweeney were on Thursday named in the 'A' squad bound to India to play two four-day matches in Lucknow in September, with an eye on the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2026-27.

India A bowled out for 194; Australia A take big lead

India A bowled out for 194; Australia A take big lead

Rediff.com24 Sep 2025

India's Test stars flopped with the bat as the hosts folded for a lowly 194 in 52.5 overs in their first innings, on Day 2 of the unofficial second Test against Australia A.

Gukesh suffers shock defeat, drops in standings in St. Louis

Gukesh suffers shock defeat, drops in standings in St. Louis

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

Like Gukesh, Aronian was just able to draw two games and lost one.

FIDE Grand Swiss: Indian GM Vaishali back in joint lead

FIDE Grand Swiss: Indian GM Vaishali back in joint lead

Rediff.com14 Sep 2025

Vaishali knew she had to win to remain in contention and her approach right from the start was in sync with the requirement of the tournament situation.

Taylor answers Samoa's call for T20 WC push

Taylor answers Samoa's call for T20 WC push

Rediff.com5 Sep 2025

On Friday morning, the ICC World Test Championship winner's name popped up in Samoa's squad as they prepare to embark on the final journey towards the qualification of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026.

Insecure, not happy person: Sam Altman jabs Elon Musk

Insecure, not happy person: Sam Altman jabs Elon Musk

Rediff.com12 Feb 2025

If completed, this deal would place OpenAI among the most valuable private companies globally, alongside Musk's SpaceX and ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, according to The New York Times.

Konstas aims to 'nail process' in bid for Ashes call-up

Konstas aims to 'nail process' in bid for Ashes call-up

Rediff.com19 Aug 2025

'I feel like as long as I prepare as well as possible, I tick all the boxes ... and then just let my reactions do the talking. Just try and keep it simple, see ball hit ball.'

How Sam Konstas' father unknowingly prepared his son for tough battles

How Sam Konstas' father unknowingly prepared his son for tough battles

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

Konstas lived up to the hype around his talent by smashing an impressive 60 off 65 balls when the Boxing Day Test

St. Louis Chess: Gukesh bounces back to beat So and Caruana!

St. Louis Chess: Gukesh bounces back to beat So and Caruana!

Rediff.com14 Aug 2025

World champion D Gukesh overcame a loss against Leinier Dominguez Perez to beat the American duo of Wesley So and Fabiano Caruana to stand at fourth spot.

Gukesh recovers to go third on Day 1 at St. Louis

Gukesh recovers to go third on Day 1 at St. Louis

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

Aronian sits on six points, followed closely by compatriot Fabiano Caruana on five after two wins and a draw. Gukesh shares the third place with another American, Wesley So, while Vachier-Lagrave and Leinier Dominguez Perez are tied for fifth with three points each.

Suarez double lifts Messi-less Miami past Tigres

Suarez double lifts Messi-less Miami past Tigres

Rediff.com21 Aug 2025

Tigres nearly forced extra time when Edgar Lpez's header rattled both posts late on.

'ChatGPT 5 Can Think Much More Quickly'

'ChatGPT 5 Can Think Much More Quickly'

Rediff.com8 Aug 2025

ChatGPT-5 has been trained to minimise hallucinations and avoid deception.

Shreyas to lead India A against Australia

Shreyas to lead India A against Australia

Rediff.com6 Sep 2025

India wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel, who played in the fifth and final Test at The Oval against England in their last assignment, has been named Iyer's deputy.

Gukesh tied sixth at St. Louis Rapid and Blitz chess

Gukesh tied sixth at St. Louis Rapid and Blitz chess

Rediff.com15 Aug 2025

World champion Dommaraju Gukesh scored one win and four draws on the opening day to slip to joint-sixth in the St. Louis Rapid and Blitz chess tournament, a part of the Grand chess tour, in St. Louis (USA), on Friday.

OpenAI's Back-to-School Shift

OpenAI's Back-to-School Shift

Rediff.com5 Sep 2025

By giving students powerful tools early, these companies build long-term trust and affinity.

American Mishra, 16, stuns Gukesh at FIDE Grand Swiss

American Mishra, 16, stuns Gukesh at FIDE Grand Swiss

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

World Champion D Gukesh went down to world's youngest-ever Grandmaster Abhimanyu Mishra of the US in the fifth round of the FIDE Grand Swiss.

I have a plan for Bumrah, but... : Sam Konstas

I have a plan for Bumrah, but... : Sam Konstas

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

Australian Sam Konstas is devising plans to tackle the world's most destructive fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah