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Late equaliser checks Man United

Late equaliser checks Man United

Rediff.com9 Feb 2003

A perfect header from substitute Shaun Goater three minutes from time earned Manchester City a 1-1 draw in the English premier league.

Qualifiers: Australia finally win, Iran close in on 2018 FIFA World Cup

Qualifiers: Australia finally win, Iran close in on 2018 FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com28 Mar 2017

Iran took a significant step towards qualifying for next year's World Cup finals with a 1-0 win over China on Tuesday that pushed Marcello Lippi's team closer to the brink of elimination.

Singles made the difference

Singles made the difference

Rediff.com20 Jan 2004

Why Jasprit Bumrah is So Special

Why Jasprit Bumrah is So Special

Rediff.com8 Jun 2020

'He didn't want to be a stagnant cricketer, he always wanted to work hard.'

10 words you probably didn't know existed!

10 words you probably didn't know existed!

Rediff.com14 Jan 2015

Get set to be amazed!

How Kapil rose in stature with one knock...

How Kapil rose in stature with one knock...

Rediff.com2 Apr 2017

Former India Test player Yajurvindra Singh, on Saturday, recalled how one innings in East Africa in 1978 from the then rookie player Kapil Dev changed the perception of some top Indian players of that time about his capabilities as a cricketer.

Kumble exit seen as triumph for player power

Kumble exit seen as triumph for player power

Rediff.com21 Jun 2017

Former captain Sunil Gavaskar said the episode would send out the wrong message as the Board of Control for Cricket in India sets about finding Anil Kumble's successor.

Finally, England are playing like a Premier League team

Finally, England are playing like a Premier League team

Rediff.com25 Jun 2018

Southgate's formation and tactics have been hailed as progressive and modern, there is also something traditionally English about the team's strengths.

Craig Simmons scores fastest BBL ton... off 39 balls!

Craig Simmons scores fastest BBL ton... off 39 balls!

Rediff.com17 Jan 2014

Little-known batsman Craig Simmons scored the fastest century in Big Bash League history to inspire the Perth Scorchers to a thrilling five-run victory over the Adelaide Strikers in Thursday night's Twenty20 match at the WACA. The 31-year-old opening batsman hammered eight fours and eight sixes on the way to a 39-ball hundred, which easily eclipsed the previous record of 44 balls, by Luke Wright of Melbourne Stars in 2012.

Pietersen features in England's provisional T20 World Cup squad

Pietersen features in England's provisional T20 World Cup squad

Rediff.com15 Jan 2014

Kevin Pietersen's Test future may be in doubt but the mercurial batsman was named in England's provisional 30-member squad for this year's Twenty20 World Cup in Bangladesh on Wednesday.

Sports Shorts: Hamilton could join Ferrari!

Sports Shorts: Hamilton could join Ferrari!

Rediff.com12 May 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Sunday

Sehwag applies for India coach's post, Moody in fray

Sehwag applies for India coach's post, Moody in fray

Rediff.com1 Jun 2017

While current coach Anil Kumble is an automatic entry into the process, the others in the fray are Australian Tom Moody and Englishman Richard Pybus.

Emmy 2019: Jodie Comer, Game Of Thrones win

Emmy 2019: Jodie Comer, Game Of Thrones win

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

The 71st Emmy Awards have been announced, and there have been quite a few surprises and some expected nods.

Federer receives twin nominations for 2018 Laureus Awards

Federer receives twin nominations for 2018 Laureus Awards

Rediff.com16 Jan 2018

Regarded as the Oscar of sports, the nominations for 2018 Laureus World Sports Awards were finalised following a ballot by the world's sports media.

Tweets too short? Twitter considering 10,000-character limit: Report

Tweets too short? Twitter considering 10,000-character limit: Report

Rediff.com6 Jan 2016

Twitter may launch the service toward the end of the first quarter but has not set an official date

20 photos you won't believe were taken on an iPhone

20 photos you won't believe were taken on an iPhone

Rediff.com24 Jul 2018

The best camera is the one you have in your pocket. Ever since the release of the first iPhone, the iPhone Photography Awards, now in its 11th year, highlights the best of the best. This year's winners were selected from thousands of entries and from photographers in 140 countries. The winning image, taken by Jashish Salam of Bangladesh and titled "Displaced," shows a crowded refugee camp with Rohingya children watching a film about sanitation. Other awards included prizes for photographer of the year and 18 other categories like Nature, Children and Travel. Check out the winning images.

VVS Laxman on coach Chappell and the 'only controversy' of his career

VVS Laxman on coach Chappell and the 'only controversy' of his career

Rediff.com2 Dec 2018

'He was brusque and abrasive, highly opinionated and rigid in his thinking. His man-management skills were non-existent. He quickly sowed further seeds of discontent in an already diffident team...I will always respect Greg Chappell the batsman. Unfortunately, I can't say the same for Greg Chappell the coach'

Former Australia coach Buchanan leaves New Zealand role

Former Australia coach Buchanan leaves New Zealand role

Rediff.com19 Jul 2013

Former Australia coach John Buchanan has stepped down as New Zealand's director of cricket with immediate effect, New Zealand Cricket (NZC) said on Friday.

US: 9 killed as plane crashes into apartment in US

US: 9 killed as plane crashes into apartment in US

Rediff.com11 Nov 2015

All nine people on board a private corporate jet were killed when it crashed into an apartment building in Akron in the US state of Ohio, the owner and operator of the plane said.

The legend of Martin Crowe

The legend of Martin Crowe

Rediff.com3 Mar 2016

The cricketing life of Martin Crowe, who passed into the ages on March 3.

New Zealand vs England: How the finalists match up

New Zealand vs England: How the finalists match up

Rediff.com14 Jul 2019

Check out the head to head record between the World Cup finalists.

Murray joins Bolt, Ronaldo in running for Laureus award

Murray joins Bolt, Ronaldo in running for Laureus award

Rediff.com12 Jan 2017

The contest for the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year award promises to be one of the most competitive ever with the likes of Usain Bolt, Cristiano Ronaldo and Andy Murray vying for top honours.

'Don't write off Pakistan'

'Don't write off Pakistan'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2015

The talented but unpredictable side are not favourites.

Can New Zealand surprise India in the ODIs?

Can New Zealand surprise India in the ODIs?

Rediff.com14 Oct 2016

After hammering the Kiwis 3-0 in the Tests, the focus now shifts to white-ball cricket . New Zealand will be bolstered by the presence of star allrounder Corey Anderson as captain Kane Williamson looks to avenge the defeat in Tests. Also, MS Dhoni's men will need to win the ODI series by a 4-1 margin to claim third place on the ICC ODI Championship.

India's 500 ODI wins!

India's 500 ODI wins!

Rediff.com8 Mar 2019

India registered its 500th win in One Day Internationals when it beat Australia in the second ODI at Nagpur on March 5, 2019.

Put England coach Moores in charge of kids: Vaughan

Put England coach Moores in charge of kids: Vaughan

Rediff.com11 Mar 2015

England coach Peter Moores should be removed from his current position and put in charge of the "kids", according to former captain Michael Vaughan.

SAG Awards: Emma Stone, Denzel Washington win

SAG Awards: Emma Stone, Denzel Washington win

Rediff.com31 Jan 2017

The award function was held at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles.

Pietersen named in England's 'provisional' World Cup squad

Pietersen named in England's 'provisional' World Cup squad

Rediff.com16 Jan 2014

Kevin Pietersen's test future may be in doubt but the mercurial batsman was hailed as a "million pound asset" when named in England's provisional 30-member squad for this year's Twenty20 World Cup in Bangladesh on Wednesday.

American Hustle wins big at Golden Globes, 2014

American Hustle wins big at Golden Globes, 2014

Rediff.com13 Jan 2014

The 71th Annual Golden Globe awards have been announced. There have been quite a few surprises and some expected nods.

Planes existed in ancient India: Claim made at Science Congress

Planes existed in ancient India: Claim made at Science Congress

Rediff.com4 Jan 2015

Aeroplanes existed in India 7,000 years ago and they travelled from one country to another and from one planet to another, the Indian Science Congress was told on Sunday in a controversial lecture that examined ancient aviation technology in the Vedas.

All your need to know about the new PM from Down Under

All your need to know about the new PM from Down Under

Rediff.com15 Sep 2015

Malcolm Turnbull became Australia's new prime minister when he was sworn on Tuesday after an internal revolt within the ruling Liberal Party forced Tony Abbott to quit.

Pakistan Super League: Younis unsold; Misbah for Islamabad

Pakistan Super League: Younis unsold; Misbah for Islamabad

Rediff.com21 Dec 2015

Pakistan's Test stalwart Younis Khan, who led the national team to its only World T20 title in 2009, remained unsold while captain Misbah-ul Haq was snapped up by the Islamabad franchise on the first day of the Players' Draft for the Pakistan Super League, on Monday.

The Looming Tower: How 9/11 happened

The Looming Tower: How 9/11 happened

Rediff.com6 Apr 2018

The Looming Tower reveals the bitter CIA-FBI turf battles that led to the worst terrorist attack in America's history.

'If F1 continues on its current path, it is headed for a major crisis'

'If F1 continues on its current path, it is headed for a major crisis'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

Former FIA president Max Mosley has warned that Formula One risks serious difficulties unless it changes direction and cuts costs.

Review: Wonder Woman: A befitting hurray to girl power. And more!

Review: Wonder Woman: A befitting hurray to girl power. And more!

Rediff.com2 Jun 2017

There's a lot more to Wonder Woman than the obvious. It's a magnificent superhero vehicle, a sparkly love story, a touching coming-of-age and a befitting hurray to girl power.

England rest Anderson, Pietersen and Swann for limited overs series

England rest Anderson, Pietersen and Swann for limited overs series

Rediff.com10 Dec 2013

England have rested batsman Kevin Pietersen and bowling pair Graeme Swann and James Anderson from their limited-overs squads for the series in Australia starting next month.

When you come after Americans, we go after you: Highlights from Obama's State of the Union address

When you come after Americans, we go after you: Highlights from Obama's State of the Union address

Rediff.com13 Jan 2016

Highlights from US president's final state of the union address.