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IPL PIX: MI send CSK out of play-offs with five-wicket win

IPL PIX: MI send CSK out of play-offs with five-wicket win

Rediff.com13 May 2022

Images from the IPL 2022 game between Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai

Check out players retained by the IPL franchises

Check out players retained by the IPL franchises

Rediff.com30 Nov 2021

Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, and Glenn Maxwell are among some of the big names that the existing franchises have decided to retain for IPL 2022.

India retain second spot in ICC WTC rankings

India retain second spot in ICC WTC rankings

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

India bagged 30 points for their eight-wicket win. They are placed second with 390 points

Archer will not be rushed back from injury: Sangakkara

Archer will not be rushed back from injury: Sangakkara

Rediff.com12 Apr 2021

Archer underwent surgery to remove a glass fragment from a tendon on his right hand last week after an attempt to clean his fish tank went wrong.

In a veiled attack, Imran Khan blames Pak Army chief for his ouster

In a veiled attack, Imran Khan blames Pak Army chief for his ouster

Rediff.com21 Apr 2022

Khan, in the same breath, praised the Army, saying "Pakistan needs the Armed forces more than Imran Khan."

GoAir joins the profit league

GoAir joins the profit league

Rediff.com11 Nov 2013

Airline's auditor attributes profit to changes in accounting system; GoAir says full disclosure made and auditor's note is unqualified

New Pak govt won't indulge in 'politics of revenge': Shehbaz Sharif

New Pak govt won't indulge in 'politics of revenge': Shehbaz Sharif

Rediff.com10 Apr 2022

Shehbaz Sharif, the joint opposition's candidate for the post of prime minister, on Sunday vowed that the new government in Pakistan want to 'move forward' and not indulge in 'politics of revenge'.

Football: Maradona autopsy shows no drink or illegal drugs

Football: Maradona autopsy shows no drink or illegal drugs

Rediff.com23 Dec 2020

The autopsy, which was based on blood and urine samples and released by the Buenos Aires Scientific Police, said Maradona had problems with his kidneys, heart and lungs.

Post-Imran Khan, Pak oppn eyes Nawaz return, President Alvi's ouster

Post-Imran Khan, Pak oppn eyes Nawaz return, President Alvi's ouster

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz president and Leader of Opposition in National Assembly Shehbaz Sharif, 70, who is the Opposition's candidate for the new prime minister, will announce his possible government priorities after taking the oath.

ISL: Bengaluru, Bagan play out thrilling six-goal draw

ISL: Bengaluru, Bagan play out thrilling six-goal draw

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

The result stretches BFC's winless run to six matches.

India's Tambe, 48, makes CPL debut; Bravo creates history

India's Tambe, 48, makes CPL debut; Bravo creates history

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

All-rounder Dwayne Bravo wrote his own piece of history, while Praveen Tambe became the first Indian cricketer to play in the Hero Caribbean Premier League as Trinbago Knight Riders posted their fourth straight win, beating St Lucia Zouks by six wickets via D/L method in a rain-truncated match, in Port of Spain on Wednesday.

PIX: Man City hammer Leeds 7-0; Bayern rout Stuttgart

PIX: Man City hammer Leeds 7-0; Bayern rout Stuttgart

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

Manchester City crushed Leeds United 7-0 at the Etihad Stadium on Tuesday to make it seven Premier League wins a row and move four points clear at the top of the table.

IPL 2021: Will Jofra Archer return to India?

IPL 2021: Will Jofra Archer return to India?

Rediff.com13 Apr 2021

Rajasthan Royals were hopeful he can play a part in the current campaign.

Champions League PHOTOS: Ronaldo strike sinks Basel; Arsenal make last 16

Champions League PHOTOS: Ronaldo strike sinks Basel; Arsenal make last 16

Rediff.com27 Nov 2014

Cristiano Ronaldo renewed his personal battle with Lionel Messi by scoring his 71st Champions League goal, putting him three behind the Argentine's newly-set record, in Real Madrid's 1-0 win at FC Basel on Wednesday.

PSG confirm Mbappe suffers ankle sprain

PSG confirm Mbappe suffers ankle sprain

Rediff.com25 Jul 2020

Paris St Germain forward Kylian Mbappe suffered an ankle sprain in Friday's French Cup final win over St Etienne and his injury will be reassessed in three days' time, the Ligue 1 champions said on Saturday. A rough tackle from Loic Perrin saw the St Etienne defender catch Mbappe on the ankle and the 21-year-old collapsed on the pitch in pain before he was substituted. Perrin was sent off for the challenge as PSG won 1-0.

Football Focus: Barcelona buy Pjanic for Arthur

Football Focus: Barcelona buy Pjanic for Arthur

Rediff.com30 Jun 2020

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field.

Bournemouth player tests positive for coronavirus

Bournemouth player tests positive for coronavirus

Rediff.com24 May 2020

A Bournemouth player was one of two people working for English Premier League clubs who tested positive for coronavirus following a second batch of testing, the club said on Sunday. Bournemouth did not disclose the player's identity but said he would self isolate for seven days in line with league protocols before another test is conducted.

Champions League T20: Northern Districts thrash Lahore Lions

Champions League T20: Northern Districts thrash Lahore Lions

Rediff.com14 Sep 2014

A clinical all-round display by the Northern Districts helped them crush Lahore Lions by a whopping 72 runs to all but ensure their entry into the main round of the Champions League T20 in Raipur.

Soccer PIX: Barca claim epic win despite conceding three penalties

Soccer PIX: Barca claim epic win despite conceding three penalties

Rediff.com11 Apr 2022

Marseille cement second place with Montpellier win

IPL 2022: Hardik Most Valuable Player

IPL 2022: Hardik Most Valuable Player

Rediff.com18 Apr 2022

When was the last time we saw an IPL top 50 table without the names of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, M S Dhoni, and with Rishabh Pant getting almost the last empty seat? ask Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji as they list the 50 Most Valuable Players after the first 29 IPL 2022 games.

Despite Covid surge, TV advertising volumes rise 64% YoY

Despite Covid surge, TV advertising volumes rise 64% YoY

Rediff.com18 Jun 2021

Advertising on television continued to show momentum in May despite the surge in Covid-19 infections and the temporary suspension of the Indian Premier League (IPL), a high-impact television property. The data shared by the Broadcast Audience Research Council of India (BARC) on Thursday shows that advertising volumes in May were up 64 per cent year-on-year. However, there was a marginal dip sequentially, that is, in comparison to April 2021, when advertising had touched a record high owing to the start of the summer season and the return of the IPL to India after being held in the United Arab Emirates in 2020.

Stop Treating Bowlers Badly!

Stop Treating Bowlers Badly!

Rediff.com6 Oct 2022

If we have not been world beaters in cricket for the longest time, here is the reason: We look down on our bowlers and deify batsmen, argues Aakar Patel.

PIX: MI almost out of IPL after sixth straight loss

PIX: MI almost out of IPL after sixth straight loss

Rediff.com16 Apr 2022

IMAGES from the IPL 2022 game between Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants, in Mumbai, on Saturday.

IPL Auction: Auctioneer Edmeades 'stable'

IPL Auction: Auctioneer Edmeades 'stable'

Rediff.com12 Feb 2022

The Indian Premier League 2022 Player Auction came to an abrupt halt after auctioneer Hugh Edmeades collapsed on stage.

Nawaz Sharif to return to Pakistan after Eid: PML-N leader

Nawaz Sharif to return to Pakistan after Eid: PML-N leader

Rediff.com11 Apr 2022

Mian Javed Latif said a decision on PML-N supremo and the three-time prime minister Sharif's anticipated return will be discussed with the coalition partners.

Top Performer: Magnificent Pollard

Top Performer: Magnificent Pollard

Rediff.com2 May 2021

Needing 16 off the final over, Pollard hit Ngidi for two fours, a six off the fifth and two off the last delivery to seal victory. 16 runs came from the over as Pollard was unbeaten on a memorable 87 off 34 balls.

Champions League PHOTOS: Night of records for Messi and Chelsea

Champions League PHOTOS: Night of records for Messi and Chelsea

Rediff.com6 Nov 2014

Barcelona forward Lionel Messi equalled the Champions League scoring record of 71 goals when he struck for the second time in the 76th minute of Wednesday's Group F match at Ajax Amsterdam.

U19 WC: India hammer Uganda to top group, face Bangladesh in quarters

U19 WC: India hammer Uganda to top group, face Bangladesh in quarters

Rediff.com23 Jan 2022

India thrashed Uganda by 326 runs in their final Group B game.

India's could see fastest rollout of 5G services globally

India's could see fastest rollout of 5G services globally

Rediff.com20 Sep 2022

The country's two top telcos, Reliance Jio and Airtel, are working overnight to undertake one of the fastest global roll-outs of 5G services in any country just a month down the line. India might be late in the game (already 70 countries have some kind of 5G and there are 698 million 5G subscribers across the world), but it's moving at breakneck speed. In his speech at the Reliance Industries AGM, Mukesh Ambani unveiled his plan to roll out the fastest 5G network in the world, starting from four metros in October but hitting every town taluka and tehsil - there are some 5,600 of them - in the country in 18 months.

Inter earn crucial win; Barca leapfrog Sevilla

Inter earn crucial win; Barca leapfrog Sevilla

Rediff.com4 Apr 2022

Inter Milan got a crucial 1-0 win at Juventus on Sunday

IPL Auction 2022: Teams, Players, all you need to know

IPL Auction 2022: Teams, Players, all you need to know

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

Ahead of Saturday's event, here's a lowdown of ready references for the auction.

RIP Subhas Bhowmick: The 'Jose Mourinho' of Kolkata Maidan

RIP Subhas Bhowmick: The 'Jose Mourinho' of Kolkata Maidan

Rediff.com22 Jan 2022

A fearless competitor who used brain and brawn in equal measure, Subhas Bhowmick was one of the most fascinating characters in Indian football through the 1970s with his muscular built and equally expressive carefree opinions.

India women to take on Aus in 2022 CWG cricket opener

India women to take on Aus in 2022 CWG cricket opener

Rediff.com1 Feb 2022

Cricket will mark its return to the Commonwealth Games after a gap of 24 years with India taking on Australia on July 29 in the 2022 Birmingham edition.

U-19 World Cup: COVID-hit India thrash Ireland; enter quarters

U-19 World Cup: COVID-hit India thrash Ireland; enter quarters

Rediff.com20 Jan 2022

Four-time champions and title contenders India stormed into the Super League quarter-finals of the Under-19 World Cup after thrashing minnows Ireland by a whopping 174 runs in a league game.

IPL 2022: Hardik To Lead This Dream XI

IPL 2022: Hardik To Lead This Dream XI

Rediff.com25 May 2022

Norma Astrid Godinho picks her IPL 2022 Dream XI, an unbeatable combination that could give the very best a run for their money...

SAI won't pay Oltmans, Walsh during Hockey India League, says Batra

SAI won't pay Oltmans, Walsh during Hockey India League, says Batra

Rediff.com23 Jan 2014

Roelant Oltmans and Terry Walsh's participation as coaches in the upcoming Hockey India League is finally over after HI secretary general Narinder Batra said that the duo will not get paid by the government body during the one-month period of the franchise-based league.

Coming out of COVID-19 was a big challenge: Padikkal

Coming out of COVID-19 was a big challenge: Padikkal

Rediff.com23 Apr 2021

Devdutt Padikkal had tested positive for COVID-19 before the start of the IPL season, which forced to miss RCB's opening match against Mumbai Indians.

Viswanath recalls first meeting with Mantri, 'Polly kaka'

Viswanath recalls first meeting with Mantri, 'Polly kaka'

Rediff.com31 Oct 2021

The legendary GR Viswanath on Saturday recalled his first meeting with two India stalwarts -- Madhav Mantri and Polly Umrigar -- and spoke about how an advice shared by the former remained with him throughout his distinguished career.

PIX: Liverpool in last 16; Manchester City on course

PIX: Liverpool in last 16; Manchester City on course

Rediff.com4 Nov 2021

Images from Wednesday's action in the UEFA Champions League.

Soccer: Real title bid dented; PSG top of Ligue 1

Soccer: Real title bid dented; PSG top of Ligue 1

Rediff.com25 Apr 2021

A sloppy Real Madrid were held 0-0 at home to Real Betis on Saturday in a further blow to their hopes of retaining the La Liga title.