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Kohli impressed by talented youngster Shubhman Gill

Kohli impressed by talented youngster Shubhman Gill

Rediff.com28 Jan 2019

'I saw him bat in the nets and I was like wow I was not even ten percent of that when I was 19.'

India to be 3rd largest economy by 2020

India to be 3rd largest economy by 2020

Rediff.com22 Aug 2005

India can attain a higher GDP growth of 7-8 per cent annually to become the third largest economy after the US and China by 2020

India have a fantastic bowling attack: Williamson

India have a fantastic bowling attack: Williamson

Rediff.com7 Jun 2021

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson speaks about the much-anticipated ICC World Test Championship final between his team and India.

'Thought we were gone; New Zealand deserved to win'

'Thought we were gone; New Zealand deserved to win'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

New Zealand had it all under control in the third T20, with two runs needed off four balls and six wickets in hand to overhaul India's total, but they faltered.

Rohit credits Shami for Super Over win over Kiwis

Rohit credits Shami for Super Over win over Kiwis

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

India vice-captain Rohit Sharma says the team's recent winning streak in cricket's shortest format, is a good sign heading into the T20 World Cup.

Angela Merkel arrives in Delhi; to hold talks with PM

Angela Merkel arrives in Delhi; to hold talks with PM

Rediff.com31 Oct 2019

Merkel will co-chair the 5th IGC with Prime Minister Modi following which the two leaders will make press statements and a raft of agreements will be signed between the two sides.

Celebrate Christmas at your risk: Hindu outfit to UP schools

Celebrate Christmas at your risk: Hindu outfit to UP schools

Rediff.com20 Dec 2017

Taking note of the warning, the Uttar Pradesh Police directed all district police chiefs to take strict action against those indulging in intimidation of any sort.

Benitez joins Napoli after leaving Chelsea

Benitez joins Napoli after leaving Chelsea

Rediff.com28 May 2013

Former Inter Milan, Liverpool and Chelsea manager Rafael Benitez will return to Italy to take charge of Serie A club Napoli.

South Africa revive old doubts in defeat

South Africa revive old doubts in defeat

Rediff.com7 Mar 2015

South Africa failed to chase down an opposition total for the second time in the World Cup on Saturday to resurrect old doubts about their ability under pressure.

Kiwi Raval answers doubters with maiden Test ton

Kiwi Raval answers doubters with maiden Test ton

Rediff.com1 Mar 2019

The hosts were 451-4 at stumps on the second day at Seddon Park with captain Kane Williamson on 93 and nightwatchman Neil Wagner one not out, having built an imposing 217-run first innings lead.

Tennis: Williams-Wozniacki advance in Auckland

Tennis: Williams-Wozniacki advance in Auckland

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

Both will play their second-round singles matches on Thursday.

Box Office: Blank, Setters flop

Box Office: Blank, Setters flop

Rediff.com7 May 2019

The hits and misses of the week.

Mexico next breakout nation, says Kenneth Rogoff

Mexico next breakout nation, says Kenneth Rogoff

Rediff.com11 Mar 2013

Mexico is moving away from dependence on oil revenue, and is positioned to be the next breakout nation, says Kenneth Rogoff.

Pune look for desperate win against CSK

Pune look for desperate win against CSK

Rediff.com29 Apr 2013

Their campaign in doldrums at the half-way stage, Pune Warriors would be desperate to change the scenario but they face a gigantic challenge when they take on table-in Pune on Tuesday.

This lion's roar is secondhand

This lion's roar is secondhand

Rediff.com20 Sep 2003

Confederations Cup: Buffon's saves give Italy third place

Confederations Cup: Buffon's saves give Italy third place

Rediff.com1 Jul 2013

Gianluigi Buffon saved three kicks in a shootout as Italy beat Uruguay 3-2 on penalties to take third place in the 2014 Confederations Cup on Sunday following a 2-2 draw.

Why was Kevin Pietersen forced to apologise?

Why was Kevin Pietersen forced to apologise?

Rediff.com10 Oct 2012

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) should answer why Kevin Pietersen was forced to apologise in a press conference in front of the whole world, when the cricket board itself admits the text messages, which the flamboyant batsman sent to South Africa players were only provocative and not derogatory, according to sports journalist, Mike Walters.

Tendulkar's autobiography breaks World record; goes past Dan Brown, JK Rowling

Tendulkar's autobiography breaks World record; goes past Dan Brown, JK Rowling

Rediff.com18 Feb 2016

He might have bid adieu to cricket but Sachin Tendulkar continues to make records with the his autobiography Playing It My Way entering the Limca Book of Records for being the best-selling adult hardback across both fiction and non-fiction categories.

Bolt and Jamaica team-mates ordered to return relay medals

Bolt and Jamaica team-mates ordered to return relay medals

Rediff.com27 Jan 2017

Usain Bolt and his Jamaican team mates who won the 4 x 100m relay at the 2008 Beijing Games have been told by the country's Olympic Association to return their gold medals following Nesta Carter's failed drug test.

Highest-ranking Asian-American politician dead

Highest-ranking Asian-American politician dead

Rediff.com18 Dec 2012

Daniel Inouye, the second longest serving senator in the US history and a member of the Senate India Caucus, has died of respiratory complications.

Proteas penalised for slow over-rate in Cape Town ODI

Proteas penalised for slow over-rate in Cape Town ODI

Rediff.com13 Oct 2016

South Africa were fined for maintaining a slow over-rate during their 31-run win in the fifth and final ODI against Australia in Cape Town on Wednesday.

O'Shea rescues point to ease Sunderland relegation fears

O'Shea rescues point to ease Sunderland relegation fears

Rediff.com7 May 2013

John O'Shea scored a second-half equaliser as 10-man Sunderland rescued a 1-1 draw at home to StokeCity on Monday that moved them three points clear of the Premier League relegation zone.

Malinga aims for 'special' trick in World Cup swansong

Malinga aims for 'special' trick in World Cup swansong

Rediff.com27 May 2019

The veteran fast bowler believes Sri Lanka could surprise opposition teams in the round-robin format.

'Losing Yuvraj, Wright in same over was turning point'

'Losing Yuvraj, Wright in same over was turning point'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2013

Pune Warriors' assistant coach Rob Walters said losing the wickets of Yuvraj Singh and Luke Wright in the same over proved to be the turning point in his team's 15-run loss to the Delhi Daredevils in a Pepsi IPL match in Raipur.

The Rediff Review: Ramachandra

The Rediff Review: Ramachandra

Rediff.com17 Jan 2003

New Zealand v South Africa: 'It will be one heck of a show'

New Zealand v South Africa: 'It will be one heck of a show'

Rediff.com22 Mar 2015

The four best teams have made the semi-finals of the World Cup and New Zealand's clash with South Africa at Eden Park is going to be 'one heck of a show', according to coach Mike Hesson.

See our beautiful world through a microscope

See our beautiful world through a microscope

Rediff.com24 Oct 2016

The winning photos this year in Nikon's annual Small World Photomicrography Competition offer an up-close look at our world's microscopic realm -- things that can't be seen with the naked eye.

IPL 6: Sri Lankan Mathews named Pune Warriors captain

IPL 6: Sri Lankan Mathews named Pune Warriors captain

Rediff.com28 Mar 2013

Sri Lanka Test and ODI skipper Angelo Mathews has been named to lead the Pune Warriors India in the sixth edition of the Indian Premier league, commencing on April 3.

Test Rankings: Hussey closes career with 11th spot finish

Test Rankings: Hussey closes career with 11th spot finish

Rediff.com7 Jan 2013

Just-retired veteran Australian batsman Mike Hussey ended his career at 11th spot in the International Cricket Council's Test Rankings.

Practise match leaves India with plenty to ponder

Practise match leaves India with plenty to ponder

Rediff.com27 Jul 2018

ndia failed to bowl out county side Essex in 94 overs before Shikhar Dhawan and Cheteshwar Pujara suffered another batting failure

Steve Jobs learnt intuition in India!

Steve Jobs learnt intuition in India!

Rediff.com24 Oct 2011

Walter Isaacson says Jobs' design sense was greatly influenced by the "simplicities of Zen Buddhism."

India eye 5-0 NZ sweep in experimental mode

India eye 5-0 NZ sweep in experimental mode

Rediff.com1 Feb 2020

The Kiwis will have greater concern over their lack of finishing after squandering two last over winning positions in two consecutive games, and the series along with.

Don't read but listen to these books

Don't read but listen to these books

Rediff.com11 Oct 2012

Imagine hearing to bestsellers like Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson, The Secret and The Power by Rhonda Byrne and Donald Trump's Midas Touch without literally burning the midnight oil.

Jobs agreed to biography as he wanted his children to know him

Jobs agreed to biography as he wanted his children to know him

Rediff.com7 Oct 2011

In his final weeks, a severely ill Jobs had met Isaacson, the author of his biography Steve Jobs at his Palo Alto, California home.

'Proteas, you are nothing but winners'

'Proteas, you are nothing but winners'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2015

New Zealand and South Africa played their hearts out in the first semi-final of the ICC World Cup at the Eden Park in Auckland on Tuesday, but it was the Black Caps who emerged triumphant by four wickets.

Sri Lanka opener Silva airlifted to hospital after head injury

Sri Lanka opener Silva airlifted to hospital after head injury

Rediff.com25 Apr 2016

Sri Lanka's Test opener Kaushal Silva was taken to hospital on Sunday after being hit on the head by a cricket ball while fielding in a domestic match. Sri Lanka Cricket said Silva was struck during a match in Pallekele. His scans were clear, but he was flown to a hospital in the capital Colombo for further tests and observation, the Lankan cricket body added. Silva has played 24 Test matches for Sri Lanka and scored 1,404 runs at an average of 31. "Kaushal was fielding at short leg when he got hit," espncricinfo.com quoted national team manager Charith Senanayake as saying.

Kusal Mendis puts Lanka on course for big total vs Bangladesh

Kusal Mendis puts Lanka on course for big total vs Bangladesh

Rediff.com7 Mar 2017

Kusal Mendis remained unbeaten on 166 and combined in a fourth-wicket partnership of 196 with Asela Gunaratne to put Sri Lanka on course for a big first innings total against Bangladesh on the first day of the opening Test at Galle on Tuesday.

PHOTOS: Foot/golf fusion sport growing around the globe

PHOTOS: Foot/golf fusion sport growing around the globe

Rediff.com14 Nov 2012

The innovative fusion sport of football-golf is helping Argentine courses stay afloat in testing economic times when golfing revenue alone is often not enough to cover costly maintenance fees.

Thirimanne, Sangakkara score tons to thrash England

Thirimanne, Sangakkara score tons to thrash England

Rediff.com1 Mar 2015

Kumar Sangakkara and Lahiru Thirimanne slammed unbeaten centuries to steer Sri Lanka to a convincing nine-wicket victory against England in the ICC World Cup.