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Paes crashes out of French Open men's doubles

Paes crashes out of French Open men's doubles

Rediff.com1 Jun 2019

Leander Paes and his partner Benoit Paire of France lost to the Colombian duo of Robert Farah and Juan Cabal in the second round.

India's confidence level high ahead of England tour, says Shami

India's confidence level high ahead of England tour, says Shami

Rediff.com16 May 2021

Veteran India pacer Mohammed Shami says he has found his 'rhythm' during the now-suspended IPL and feels the upcoming UK tour will be a successful one for the team if it is able to replicate the stellar performance of the last six months.

Tendulkar on why Shaw has struggled in Tests

Tendulkar on why Shaw has struggled in Tests

Rediff.com27 Dec 2020

A slight kink in India opener Prithvi Shaw's backlift technique is responsible for his struggles in the Test series in Australia, says batting great Sachin Tendulkar.

Healy expects Paine to lead Aussies for three more years

Healy expects Paine to lead Aussies for three more years

Rediff.com22 Dec 2020

Paine, who has played 32 Tests and averages 33.40, scored an unbeaten 73 in the first innings besides grabbing those catches to be awarded the Man of the Match in Adelaide, which Australia won by eight wickets.

South Africa angry as Australia pull out of tour at short notice

South Africa angry as Australia pull out of tour at short notice

Rediff.com2 Feb 2021

Australia's decision to pull out of next month's three-Test tour in South Africa due to the COVID-19 pandemic is "extremely disappointing" considering the hosts had put in place a number of safety measures, Cricket South Africa (CSA) said on Tuesday.

'You will see a more confident Chahal in this series'

'You will see a more confident Chahal in this series'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

Back in the ODI fold, India leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal said he is working on his variations and angles and one would 'see a more confident Yuzi' in the upcoming limited over series against Sri Lanka.

PIX, Day 4: India make Aus follow-on before light, rain force early stumps

PIX, Day 4: India make Aus follow-on before light, rain force early stumps

Rediff.com6 Jan 2019

IMAGES from Day 4 of the 4th Test played at the SCG on Sunday

CA confirms Indian players were racially abused in Sydney

CA confirms Indian players were racially abused in Sydney

Rediff.com27 Jan 2021

The investigation into the incident remains ongoing, said Cricket Australia, which has submitted its report to the International Cricket Council.

Lee first deaf player to win an ATP main draw match; Murray loses

Lee first deaf player to win an ATP main draw match; Murray loses

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

Diagnosed as deaf at the age of two, Lee Duck-hee cannot hear calls from the line judges or the umpire and relies on signals and gestures for the information.

All the stars at Harry-Meghan's wedding

All the stars at Harry-Meghan's wedding

Rediff.com19 May 2018

The day is here! As Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will marry, over 1,00,000 fevered fans have gathered outside in the glorious British sunshine at WindsorCastle. The 2,000-plus excited guests have also started to arrive at Windsor Castle for the biggest royal wedding in Britain since Prince William married Kate in 2011 with more than 21million UK household set to watch and 23 million expected to tune in from America. Here are some of the guests walking in for the event of the year!

Mission at Midnight: How to beat the Aussies

Mission at Midnight: How to beat the Aussies

Rediff.com23 Jan 2021

'This 36, wear it like a badge!' 'This 36 is what will make this team great.'

D-Mart owner Radhakishan Damani enters top 100 global billionaires' club

D-Mart owner Radhakishan Damani enters top 100 global billionaires' club

Rediff.com19 Aug 2021

Radhakishan S Damani, investor and promoter of the D-Mart supermarket chain, has broken into the elite club of the top 100 global billionaires. Damani, who grew up in a single-room apartment in Mumbai, is now ranked 98th on the Bloomberg Billionaires Index with $19.2 billion as his net worth. The index is a daily ranking of the world's richest people. The other Indians on the top 100 rich list ahead of Damani are Mukesh Ambani, Gautam Adani, Azim Premji, Shiv Nadar, and Lakshmi Mittal.

STUNNING! Jessica Chastain on the Oscars red carpet

STUNNING! Jessica Chastain on the Oscars red carpet

Rediff.com28 Mar 2022

Hollywood's biggest stars attended the 94th Annual Academy Awards.

Siraj was today allegedly referred to as 'Brown Dog', 'Big Monkey'

Siraj was today allegedly referred to as 'Brown Dog', 'Big Monkey'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2021

Play was halted for close to 10 minutes before stadium security as well as New South Wales Police checked in to the relevant stand from where the nasty comments were being hurled at.

Why is this athlete is knocking on Human Rights' door?

Why is this athlete is knocking on Human Rights' door?

Rediff.com17 Nov 2020

Semenya has vowed to fight the regulations, but has already lost an appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport, and another subsequent plea to the Swiss Federal Tribunal (SFT) asking for the CAS ruling to be set aside.

'Sir' Jadeja's golden arm proves his India worth at SCG

'Sir' Jadeja's golden arm proves his India worth at SCG

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

The highlight of Jadeja's performance, however, was his rocket throw which ended Steve Smith's stellar knock of 131.

Muslim girl booted from school bus for hijab in US

Muslim girl booted from school bus for hijab in US

Rediff.com15 Jan 2017

Janna Bakeer, a girl who attends Timpview High School in Provo City, Utah, tried to ride a bus home when the bus driver used the bus's intercom system and said, "Hey you with the blue hair thingie, get off the bus, you don't belong here," according Randall Spencer, the family's lawyer.

Ashwin highest wicket-taker in international cricket in this decade

Ashwin highest wicket-taker in international cricket in this decade

Rediff.com25 Dec 2019

The India-off spinner picked 564 wickets in all formats of the game followed by England pace duo of James Anderson and Stuart Broad, who took 535 and 525 wickets respectively..

Olympics PIX: Italy's Jacobs takes stunning 100 metres gold

Olympics PIX: Italy's Jacobs takes stunning 100 metres gold

Rediff.com1 Aug 2021

Kerley, hoping to be the first American winner since Justin Gatlin in 2004, ran brilliantly for second, with De Grasse finishing fast in another lifetime best.

Australia's bowlers are unbelievable, says opener Burns

Australia's bowlers are unbelievable, says opener Burns

Rediff.com21 Dec 2020

There are still many questions over Australia's opening partnership for the second Test against India but one thing is all but certain -- Joe Burns will face the new ball at the Melbourne Cricket Ground later this week.

Warne slammed for racial slur at Pujara

Warne slammed for racial slur at Pujara

Rediff.com18 Dec 2020

'Shane Warne is sick. He was an incredible cricketer but his lack of sensitivity & ignorance on a lot of occasions is baffling.'

Fan who attended women's T20 WC final diagnosed with COVID-19

Fan who attended women's T20 WC final diagnosed with COVID-19

Rediff.com12 Mar 2020

Melbourne Cricket Ground management says a person who attended India-Australia Women's T20 World Cup Final on March 8 diagnosed with COVID-19.

New York's only Ebola patient is fit to leave hospital

New York's only Ebola patient is fit to leave hospital

Rediff.com11 Nov 2014

An American doctor who became the first person in New York city to be diagnosed with Ebola, is free from the virus and will be discharged from hospital on Tuesday, officials said.

Kohli continues to be World No 1 batsman in ODIs

Kohli continues to be World No 1 batsman in ODIs

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

India captain Virat Kohli's two half-centuries in the recently-concluded Australia vs India ODI series have cemented his spot at the top of the MRF Tyres ICC ODI Player Rankings for batsmen.

Warner ruled out of first Test against India

Warner ruled out of first Test against India

Rediff.com9 Dec 2020

Australia opening batsman David Warner has been ruled out of next week's series-opening Test against India in Adelaide and will target a return for the second Boxing Day Test in Melbourne, Cricket Australia said on Wednesday.

PHOTOS: Kohli-Paine duel spices up Perth Test!

PHOTOS: Kohli-Paine duel spices up Perth Test!

Rediff.com17 Dec 2018

Here are some pictures of the two getting into some unwanted action on Day 4 of the 2nd Test...

IPL clash sees England tour of India moved to early 2021

IPL clash sees England tour of India moved to early 2021

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

The IPL was due to be staged earlier in the year but was postponed due to COVID-19, taking up a slot vacated by the shift of the Twenty20 World Cup in Australia to next year.

Breaking boundaries a way of life for Alyssa Healy

Breaking boundaries a way of life for Alyssa Healy

Rediff.com8 Mar 2020

A young Alyssa Healy grew up batting in a backyard where hitting windows meant getting out. Now, she just breaks glass ceilings. Healy is the latest in Australia's most storied cricketing lineage, with all the pluck and expectation that comes with it.

Injured Prithvi Shaw ruled out of first Test

Injured Prithvi Shaw ruled out of first Test

Rediff.com30 Nov 2018

The batsman suffered a 'lateral ligament injury' when he fell trying to take a catch in the tour opener.

Changes likely as India look to avoid ODI series sweep

Changes likely as India look to avoid ODI series sweep

Rediff.com1 Dec 2020

Left chasing shadows in the first two games, a listless Indian team would most certainly tweak its bowling combination in order to avoid a second successive clean-sweep when it takes on Australia in the third and final ODI, in Canberra, on Wednesday.

T20s: How India fared under Captain Kohli

T20s: How India fared under Captain Kohli

Rediff.com9 Nov 2021

Virat Kohli's record in T20 Internationals as captain is one of the best in the world, but he finished without a ICC trophy.

SCG boss insists 3rd Test will be safe

SCG boss insists 3rd Test will be safe

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

Cricket Australia on Tuesday confirmed that the Pink Test between Australia and India will remain at the Sydney Cricket Ground as scheduled.

Americans take to the streets over post-poll uncertainty

Americans take to the streets over post-poll uncertainty

Rediff.com5 Nov 2020

Weary from one of the most bruising US. presidential races in modern times, protesters take to the streets with the election outcome still unsettled a day after polls closed. While some participated in a 'Protect the Vote' rally, others were extending their support to Trump's call of 'Stop counting'.

Industrious Kohli rescues India in Adelaide examination

Industrious Kohli rescues India in Adelaide examination

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

Wriddhiman Saha, on nine, and Ravichandran Ashwin, who is 15 not out, will return on Friday hoping to continue India's march towards the 300-mark.

Confirmed! Aus-Ind Boxing Day Test to have 25k fans

Confirmed! Aus-Ind Boxing Day Test to have 25k fans

Rediff.com28 Oct 2020

Victoria state sports minister Martin Pakula said the government would develop a plan with Cricket Australia and the MCG to allow the famed 100,000-seat stadium to be at one-quarter capacity for the Test starting on Dec. 26.

Australia unable to identify fans who abused Siraj: report

Australia unable to identify fans who abused Siraj: report

Rediff.com26 Jan 2021

Cricket Australia has told the ICC that it was unable to identify spectators who racially abused Indian players during the Sydney Test and the six who were ejected from the stands are not the real culprits, a media report stated on Tuesday.

Kohli, Rahane to arrive early at Eden

Kohli, Rahane to arrive early at Eden

Rediff.com18 Nov 2019

The duo is scheduled to arrive at 9.40am, while the rest of the team will arrive in batches, local team manager Samrat Bhowmcik told PTI.

Medvedev hopes for more chances to end Grand Slam drought

Medvedev hopes for more chances to end Grand Slam drought

Rediff.com21 Feb 2021

After Sunday's thrashing Medvedev was left wondering if his best would have made any difference.

Rahane flays Siraj, Bumrah racial abuse at SCG

Rahane flays Siraj, Bumrah racial abuse at SCG

Rediff.com11 Jan 2021

India's captain Ajinkya Rahane on Monday said the racial abuse faced by his teammates Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj during the third Test against Australia in Sydney is not at all acceptable and should not happen anywhere in the world.

PHOTOS: Rio 2016 flag bearers

PHOTOS: Rio 2016 flag bearers

Rediff.com6 Aug 2016

Rediff.com presents the most popular flag bearers. Take a look...