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Steven Smith second youngest after Tendulkar to top batting charts

Steven Smith second youngest after Tendulkar to top batting charts

Rediff.com15 Jun 2015

Australia's Steven Smith has become the second youngest batsman after India's Sachin Tendulkar to achieve the number-one ranking in the Reliance ICC Player Rankings for Test Batsmen following stellar batting in the Kingston Test, which Australia won by 277 runs to win the series 2-0.

What you should not miss in EPL this weekend

What you should not miss in EPL this weekend

Rediff.com8 Dec 2017

Two big derbies and an eventful weekend of football awaits us all...

BCCI set to demand bigger share of profit from ICC

BCCI set to demand bigger share of profit from ICC

Rediff.com2 Dec 2013

Seeking to capitalise on its financial clout, the BCCI is set to demand a greater share of the profit from the revenues generated by the International Cricket Council (ICC).

Jesus toast, pork in nose, banana peels win Ig Nobel

Jesus toast, pork in nose, banana peels win Ig Nobel

Rediff.com22 Sep 2014

The Ig Nobel prizes honour achievements that first make people laugh, and then makes them think.

Joe takes root to turn the screw on India

Joe takes root to turn the screw on India

Rediff.com17 Aug 2014

Joe Root passed fifty for the fifth time in the series to lift England to 385 for seven and a lead of 237 runs at the close on the second day of the fifth Test against India at The Oval on Saturday.

Spinners have a key role to play in T20s: Tahir

Spinners have a key role to play in T20s: Tahir

Rediff.com6 Apr 2015

'You have to just adjust to the conditions quickly because there is a big difference in the 50-over and 20-over cricket.' 'Even in Test cricket you can't be a classical spinner, which you were 20 years ago.' 'If I want to hide myself from my limitations, then I don't want to play this game.'

Fortune names its World's 50 Greatest Leaders

Fortune names its World's 50 Greatest Leaders

Rediff.com20 Apr 2018

The students of Marjory Stoneman Douglas and other United States schools, Tim Cook, India's Indira Jaising and Mukesh Ambani. The names mentioned above have nothing in common... until now. They have all been named as Fortune's World's 50 Greatest Leaders. Here are some of the prominent names mentioned in the list.

New Zealand sneak past South Africa to enter maiden World Cup final

New Zealand sneak past South Africa to enter maiden World Cup final

Rediff.com24 Mar 2015

New Zealand entered their maiden ICC World Cup final, beating South Africa by five wickets in a thrilling rain-reduced World Cup semi-final at Eden spoPark in Auckland on Tuesday. Set 298 to win from 43 overs, the Kiwis, led by fine knocks from captain Brendon McCullum (59 off 26 balls) and Grant Elliott (84 off 73) got across the finish line with one ball to spare. Elliott hit the winning run with a six over long-on off the bowling of Dale Steyn.

Record maker, Taylor leaves Zimbabwe cricket on a high

Record maker, Taylor leaves Zimbabwe cricket on a high

Rediff.com14 Mar 2015

Brendan Taylor has been the boy on the burning deck all through his career for Zimbabwe.

EPL PHOTOS: Chelsea beat Arsenal in scrappy London derby

EPL PHOTOS: Chelsea beat Arsenal in scrappy London derby

Rediff.com20 Sep 2015

Kurt Zouma and Eden Hazard scored the goals the goals in a match that saw Diego Costa play central character.

Serie A: Juve beat Torino in controversial derby tie; Milan held

Serie A: Juve beat Torino in controversial derby tie; Milan held

Rediff.com24 Feb 2014

Carlos Tevez scored a stunning goal as Serie A leaders Juventus beat Torino 1-0 on Sunday to continue an extraordinary dominance of their neighbours.

Israel downs Hamas drone, death toll touches 177

Israel downs Hamas drone, death toll touches 177

Rediff.com14 Jul 2014

Israel on Monday unleashed more airstrikes on Gaza and shot down a drone used for the first time by Hamas militants even as international pressure mounted on both to end the week-long conflict that has killed 177 Palestinians.

Hope this is not Scotland's final World Cup fling...

Hope this is not Scotland's final World Cup fling...

Rediff.com9 Mar 2015

Cricket's global showpiece has confirmed the Scots are a way from being able to compete with the top Test playing nations.

BIZARRE! Saqlain hid wife in hotel room closet during 1999 WC!

BIZARRE! Saqlain hid wife in hotel room closet during 1999 WC!

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

Saqlain Mushtaq has revealed that in the 1999 World Cup, he had sneaked his wife into hotels and hid her in the closet.

Tennis round-up: Kyrgios gets Brisbane title boost ahead of Australian Open

Tennis round-up: Kyrgios gets Brisbane title boost ahead of Australian Open

Rediff.com7 Jan 2018

Nick Kyrgios clinched his maiden tour title on home soil in a big confidence boost ahead of the Australian Open, beating Ryan Harrison 6-4, 6-2 in the Brisbane International final.

Champions League PHOTOS: Ronaldo on target for Real; Porto hold Basel

Champions League PHOTOS: Ronaldo on target for Real; Porto hold Basel

Rediff.com19 Feb 2015

Cristiano Ronaldo ended a three-game goal drought as Real Madrid won 2-0 at Schalke.

PHOTOS: Zimbabwe go down fighting to South Africa

PHOTOS: Zimbabwe go down fighting to South Africa

Rediff.com15 Feb 2015

Images from the World Cup match between South Africa and Zimbabwe at Hamilton, New Zealand.

Texas army base shooter admits to killings at trial

Texas army base shooter admits to killings at trial

Rediff.com7 Aug 2013

A US army psychiatrist, accused of the shooting rampage at a military base nearly four years ago, on Tuesday admitted to the attack that killed 13 people, calling himself a 'mujahideen' in a short and unrepentant opening statement at his trial.

'Good interaction': PM Modi after meeting with Germany's Merkel

'Good interaction': PM Modi after meeting with Germany's Merkel

Rediff.com30 May 2017

The two leaders enjoyed the sunshine with a walk in the grounds of Schloss Meseberg, an 18th century Baroque castle in the Brandenburg district of Germany.

Indian among train accident victims in New York suburb

Indian among train accident victims in New York suburb

Rediff.com5 Feb 2015

A Indian is among the victims of a train accident in a New York suburb.

BCCI says demand for larger profit share from ICC 'legitimate'

BCCI says demand for larger profit share from ICC 'legitimate'

Rediff.com3 Dec 2013

Board of Control for Cricket in India's secretary Sanjay Patel on Tuesday confirmed that the demand for a great share of the revenue earned by the International Cricket Council had been made by India.

Rio Olympics: Stunning sporting moments

Rio Olympics: Stunning sporting moments

Rediff.com22 Aug 2016

After the curtain have come down here are some of the stunning moments from the Rio Olympics that made everyone stand and cheer.

South African sports row reopens old wounds over race

South African sports row reopens old wounds over race

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

Any hopes that the issue of race in South Africa's sport was fading were damaged this week when the government banned its national cricket, rugby, athletics and netball federations from bidding for international tournaments due to a failure to increase their number of black players.

You can't disrespect Dhoni and his achievements: Raina

You can't disrespect Dhoni and his achievements: Raina

Rediff.com25 Jun 2015

Suresh Raina has come out in full support of Mahendra Singh Dhoni.

Chelsea's unbeaten runs ends, Arsenal lose to Stoke

Chelsea's unbeaten runs ends, Arsenal lose to Stoke

Rediff.com7 Dec 2014

Newcastle United's Papiss Cisse struck twice in a 2-1 victory against English Premier League leaders Chelsea.

The desi at the heart of Hillary's FBI troubles

The desi at the heart of Hillary's FBI troubles

Rediff.com2 Nov 2016

'Huma Abedin must follow through in the footsteps of her illustrious mentor Hillary Clinton to carry the movement forward to empower American women,' says Kaleem Kawaja.

Ukraine: EU govts encouraged as Putin says won't annexe Crimea

Ukraine: EU govts encouraged as Putin says won't annexe Crimea

Rediff.com5 Mar 2014

European governments have stepped up diplomatic efforts to de-escalate the crisis in Ukraine, encouraged by Russian President Vladimir Putin's assurance that his country has no intention to annexe the Crimean peninsula or to wage a war against its neighbour.

Why General Rawat alerted the world to Cold Start

Why General Rawat alerted the world to Cold Start

Rediff.com14 Jan 2017

'It is ironic that General Rawat, an infantry officer who the government chose because of his expertise in counter-insurgency, has made his first bold statement in the realm of warfighting and mechanised operations,' points out Colonel Ajai Shukla (retd).

12 reasons we'll miss Michelle Obama, the fashion icon

12 reasons we'll miss Michelle Obama, the fashion icon

Rediff.com12 Jan 2017

A risk-taker, she'll always be remembered for her unforgettable style and daring fashion choices as a First Lady.

'We need to bat another two sessions or more'

'We need to bat another two sessions or more'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2014

Crediting Brendon McCullum and B J Watling for their spirited batting in the ongoing third Test against India, New Zealand's assistant coach Bob Carter said that they still have a challenge ahead.

League Cup: Holders Chelsea knocked out in penalties; Arsenal also shown door

League Cup: Holders Chelsea knocked out in penalties; Arsenal also shown door

Rediff.com28 Oct 2015

Chelsea's woes continued when the holders were dumped out of the Capital One (League) Cup fourth round following a shootout defeat by Stoke City on Tuesday, while Arsenal suffered a humiliating 3-0 defeat at second tier Sheffield Wednesday.

What lies ahead for the world in 2017?

What lies ahead for the world in 2017?

Rediff.com6 Jan 2017

With 2016 officially behind us, let's look forward and speculate about the events, people and issues that will shape 2017.

'Jadeja is one of the best bowlers in India on a turning wicket'

'Jadeja is one of the best bowlers in India on a turning wicket'

Rediff.com20 Oct 2015

Saurashtra coach Sitanshu Kotak on what makes Ravindra Jadeja such a dangerous bowler on turning wickets and why India made the right decision by recalling him to the Test side.

Check out South Africa's 'Plan AB' for World T20

Check out South Africa's 'Plan AB' for World T20

Rediff.com4 Oct 2015

AB de Villiers Opening the batting is an experiment for the World Twenty20, says Farhaan Behardien.

Ranji round-up: Jadeja guides Saurashtra to massive win

Ranji round-up: Jadeja guides Saurashtra to massive win

Rediff.com3 Oct 2015

Riding on a superb all-round performance by Ravindra Jadeja, Saurashtra thrashed Tripura by an innings and 118 runs to bag a bonus point from their Ranji Trophy Group C game in Rajkot.

India must prepare for the daybreak of peace in Afghanistan

India must prepare for the daybreak of peace in Afghanistan

Rediff.com2 Aug 2018

'The danger today is that out of sheer fatigue and exasperation, the US might cut loose and exit from Afghanistan leaving it to the region to cope with the debris, which it is ill-equipped to handle,' says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Explained: Does Iowa matter in the race to the White House?

Explained: Does Iowa matter in the race to the White House?

Rediff.com1 Feb 2016

All this caucus talk and the US elections itself has left you confused, don't worry, we're here to help.

Dal Lake comes to life: J&K chief minister reviews conservation efforts

Dal Lake comes to life: J&K chief minister reviews conservation efforts

Rediff.com9 Sep 2015

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed said that more should be done for protection of the world famous Dal Lake, a major tourist attraction in the heart of Srinagar.

What Imran would have done differently to make Pakistan a champion side

What Imran would have done differently to make Pakistan a champion side

Rediff.com20 Mar 2015

For a team that started off disastrously, entering the quarter-finals of the World Cup is quite an achievement. Rediff.com analyses what could have been the case.

It's simple, we won't choke, says South Africa skipper

It's simple, we won't choke, says South Africa skipper

Rediff.com17 Mar 2015

No one is going to ask us if we played exceptional cricket when we win the World Cup.'