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Kohli perfect for No. 4 for World Cup: De Villiers

Kohli perfect for No. 4 for World Cup: De Villiers

Rediff.com26 Aug 2023

Virat Kohli would be the perfect answer for India's No. 4 conundrum at the World Cup, said AB de Villiers.

Can You Earn 24% P.A. On Rs 1 Crore?

Can You Earn 24% P.A. On Rs 1 Crore?

Rediff.com27 Oct 2023

Is it a good idea to give Rs 1 crore to someone who promises you a return of 24% per annum, wonders financial advisor P V Subramanyam.

From Rohit to Shami: Top five performers of the 2023 World Cup

From Rohit to Shami: Top five performers of the 2023 World Cup

Rediff.com20 Nov 2023

The World Cup trophy was not meant to be his, but India's 'Captain Fearless' Rohit Sharma gave everything on the field and so did Mohammed Shami, who set the record for most fifers in the tournament's history.

Soccer PIX: Barcelona knocked out; Liverpool in League Cup final

Soccer PIX: Barcelona knocked out; Liverpool in League Cup final

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

Athletic Bilbao beat Barcelona 4-2 at home to knock them out of the Copa del Rey

Consensus remains elusive on common BRICS currency

Consensus remains elusive on common BRICS currency

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

Consensus remained elusive on a common BRICS currency as business leaders from the five-bloc nations debated the pivotal issue at a business forum on the periphery of a summit of the five-member bloc being hosted here by South Africa. In their two addresses at the Summit so far, the leaders of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa have made no or scant references to the issue either. "The BRICS Business Forum discussed the international payments system in detail. "Participants also debated the question of whether a BRICS currency is possible or desirable, with strong views expressed both for and against and little consensus reached," Sim Tshabalala, chief executive of Standard Bank Group, told several hundred captains of industry from the partner countries and over 40 other nations across the globe at the Summit.

23-year wait ends! Bagan stun EB; seal Durand Cup triumph

23-year wait ends! Bagan stun EB; seal Durand Cup triumph

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

Mohun Bagan beat East Bengal 1-0 to win Durand Cup title for first time after 23 years

Here's why KKR should start trusting Narine's batting skils

Here's why KKR should start trusting Narine's batting skils

Rediff.com14 Apr 2017

Sunil Narine smashed 37 off 18 balls to set up KKR's big win.

PHOTOS: Afghanistan shock defending champions England

PHOTOS: Afghanistan shock defending champions England

Rediff.com15 Oct 2023

IMAGES from the World Cup match played between England and Afghanistan in Delhi on Sunday.

Abbott spills the beans on Warner's unconventional batting tactics

Abbott spills the beans on Warner's unconventional batting tactics

Rediff.com25 Sep 2023

Warner played some audacious strokes batting both left and right-handed.

Litmus test for India's inexperienced pace attack

Litmus test for India's inexperienced pace attack

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

The unparalleled success of India's Test team on away tours over the past decade was largely because of its all weather pace attack but the same can't be said about the fast bowling resources available for the two-Test series against the West Indies.

He'll be terrific: Ponting picks Australia's playing XI for WTC final

He'll be terrific: Ponting picks Australia's playing XI for WTC final

Rediff.com26 May 2023

Ahead of the WTC final between India and Australia, Ricky Ponting picked Australia's playing XI.

WC PIX: Kiwis on threshold of semis after Lanka rout

WC PIX: Kiwis on threshold of semis after Lanka rout

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

IMAGES from the ICC World Cup match between New Zealand and Sri Lanka at the M Chinnaswamy stadium, in Bengaluru, on Thursday.

ICC WC PIX: South Africa steamroll Australia to continue winning run

ICC WC PIX: South Africa steamroll Australia to continue winning run

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

Images from the World Cup 2023 match between Australia and South Africa.

Shot selection is critical on these tracks: Bharat

Shot selection is critical on these tracks: Bharat

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

'You can't just defend, you have to look for scoring opportunities, that is what I tried to do.'

'I'm involved in what needs to be done rather than thinking about the result'

'I'm involved in what needs to be done rather than thinking about the result'

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

Following Chennai Super Kings' win over Royal Challengers Bangalore, CSK skipper MS Dhoni hailed the young bowlers for their stupendous show in the death overs.

French Open PIX: Spirited Swiatek sets up Muchova final

French Open PIX: Spirited Swiatek sets up Muchova final

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

Defending champion Iga Swiatek made it to her third final in four years at Roland Garros.

Grant Bradburn named Pakistan Head Coach

Grant Bradburn named Pakistan Head Coach

Rediff.com13 May 2023

Kiwi Bradburn served as the Head Coach of the side during the recently-concluded home series against New Zealand on consultancy basis. He is well-versed about the strengths and challenges of the national side having previously served as the fielding coach from 2018 till 2020 before he moved to the National Cricket Academy to work on development of coaches.

'Magician Dhoni can turn someone else's trash into treasure'

'Magician Dhoni can turn someone else's trash into treasure'

Rediff.com26 May 2023

Mahendra Singh Dhoni's tactical genius has played a big part in CSK reaching their 10th IPL final.

Is Biden Using Trudeau To Get Back At Modi?

Is Biden Using Trudeau To Get Back At Modi?

Rediff.com25 Sep 2023

Once the Canadian investigation runs its course, Ottawa may put on the public domain further accusations passing for "evidence" -- and that could happen at some point closer to our general election. All in all, the big question is, what is it that the US is really up to, asks Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

England's Topley doubtful for T20 WC opener against Afghanistan

England's Topley doubtful for T20 WC opener against Afghanistan

Rediff.com18 Oct 2022

England will be wary of any complacency against Afghanistan, especially as the tournament has already seen major upsets with former champions Sri Lanka and twice winners West Indies suffering shock defeats.

UCL PIX: Newcastle stun PSG; Man City, Barcelona win

UCL PIX: Newcastle stun PSG; Man City, Barcelona win

Rediff.com5 Oct 2023

A round-up of Wednesday's action in the UEFA Champions League

'India has increased its hard power'

'India has increased its hard power'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2023

'It is commendable that India is able to persuade all sides.' 'It shows that India counts and finally, we are reaching a position where we can find a place in the sun at the global level.'

PICS: Ashwin stars as India rout Windies inside 3 days

PICS: Ashwin stars as India rout Windies inside 3 days

Rediff.com15 Jul 2023

IMAGES from Day 3 of the first Test between India and the West Indies, at Windsor Park in Dominica, on Friday.

'India to play marginal role in US-China rivalry'

'India to play marginal role in US-China rivalry'

Rediff.com6 Jul 2023

'The United States should not, by this logic, expect India to create military distractions along the Line of Actual Control, hold up Chinese shipping in the Indian Ocean, or even openly provide intelligence or basing for US forces transiting the region.'

PIX: Dhoni interacts with India players at Edgbaston

PIX: Dhoni interacts with India players at Edgbaston

Rediff.com10 Jul 2022

World Cup-winning captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni was seen interacting with the India players after their series-clinching win in the second T20 International against England in Birmingham on Saturday.

It's Windies bowlers vs India batters at Dominica

It's Windies bowlers vs India batters at Dominica

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

The sub-narratives in the main story will be equally intriguing in the next 13 days.

1st Test: India to go on the offensive against Bangladesh in opener

1st Test: India to go on the offensive against Bangladesh in opener

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

Rahul expects talisman Virat Kohli to be in high spirits after the former captain smashed a century in their win in the third ODI.

'India must have its place in the sun'

'India must have its place in the sun'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2023

'China seems more intent on creating a new world order rather than shaping the existing one.' 'India is of course, at this moment in time, aligned with the West-led order because of China's full-spectrum aggressive behaviour towards India.'

How IPL disappointment spurred Siraj to success in white ball cricket

How IPL disappointment spurred Siraj to success in white ball cricket

Rediff.com16 Jan 2023

India pacer Mohammed Siraj said the disappointment of not being able to perform in IPL 2022 pushed him to focus more on white-ball cricket, which is paying rich dividends.

India's Nitu, Saweety are World Boxing Champions

India's Nitu, Saweety are World Boxing Champions

Rediff.com25 Mar 2023

Nitu has been in supreme form throughout the tournament, winning her first three bouts by RSC (referee stops contest).

'Warner will have a point to prove in IPL'

'Warner will have a point to prove in IPL'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2023

David Warner is set to lead the Delhi Capitals in the upcoming IPL season and assistant coach Shane Watson said the opener will have a point to prove in the tournament.

FIH Pro League: India STUN Australia

FIH Pro League: India STUN Australia

Rediff.com12 Mar 2023

Harmanpreet Singh got his mojo back as he scored a hat-trick to lead India to a rare 5-4 win over Australia

Govinda Naam Mera Review: Not Fun

Govinda Naam Mera Review: Not Fun

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

To name your movie after Bollywood's most dhinchak hero and craft something so dull borderlines on sacrilege, feels Sukanya Verma.

EPL PIX: Kane brace propels Spurs; Forest out of drop zone

EPL PIX: Kane brace propels Spurs; Forest out of drop zone

Rediff.com5 Jan 2023

IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Wednesday

'Modi's silence has grievously hurt the people of Manipur'

'Modi's silence has grievously hurt the people of Manipur'

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

'Deeply hurt by Modi's conspicuous silence for over a month-and-a-half since the outbreak of violence, people in Manipur came on the roads and crushed their radio sets to express their frustration and anger.' 'The fact that Modi's Mann Ki Baat did not have a single reference to the Manipur violence further accentuated this hurt and anger.'

What Will China Attack First?

What Will China Attack First?

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

In all likelihood, the next conventional Chinese attack on India would be preceded by a massive cyber attack designed to cripple Indian networks and interfere with our disaster-relief programmes.

Hardest time to bat against spinners with new ball: Khawaja

Hardest time to bat against spinners with new ball: Khawaja

Rediff.com6 Feb 2023

A team full of left-handers, Australia are working overtime to tackle the Ravichandran Ashwin threat.

Emotional farewell: Federer and Nadal hold hands and shed tears

Emotional farewell: Federer and Nadal hold hands and shed tears

Rediff.com24 Sep 2022

Fierce like firestorm yet soft like marshmallow: Federer and Nadal

Dravid says India rebuilding for 2024 T20 World Cup

Dravid says India rebuilding for 2024 T20 World Cup

Rediff.com6 Jan 2023

Head coach Rahul Dravid has called for patience as the Indian team goes through a rebuilding phase for the next cycle of the T20 World Cup.

This pace bowler is India's lucky charm...

This pace bowler is India's lucky charm...

Rediff.com5 Apr 2022

Former coach Ravi Shastri hailed Thangarasu Natarajan as a death bowling specialist, saying the Indian team missed the left-arm pacer sorely during its T20 World Cup debacle in the UAE last year.