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Root is 15th English cricketer to play 100 Tests

Root is 15th English cricketer to play 100 Tests

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

The right-handed batsman made his Test debut against India in 2012 and has scored 8,249 runs in Test cricket, including 19 centuries and 49 half-centuries, since then.

Raksha Bandhan Review

Raksha Bandhan Review

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

Dangerous messaging punctuates every ounce of its storyline wherein dowry is normalised, the kidney is a small price to pay for it, observes Sukanya Verma.

Eternally Confused and Eager for Love Review

Eternally Confused and Eager for Love Review

Rediff.com18 Mar 2022

Director Rahul Nair's gabby comedy looks at the difficulty of dating in the digital age in a manner that's equal parts shallow and silly, notes Sukanya Verma.

Former England bowler Bedser dies

Former England bowler Bedser dies

Rediff.com5 Apr 2010

Former England bowler Alec Bedser, who took 236 wickets in a glittering England Test career, has died aged 91.

PHOTOS: Look who turned up at the US Open!

PHOTOS: Look who turned up at the US Open!

Rediff.com31 Aug 2019

Celebrities from the world of Hollywood, fashion and sport were there to witness the proceedings of the fourth and final Grand Slam of the year.

NBA roundup: Lakers rally past Pistons after LeBron ejected

NBA roundup: Lakers rally past Pistons after LeBron ejected

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

Anthony Davis and Russell Westbrook led the Lakers from 17 points down in the second half. Davis had 30 points, 10 rebounds and six assists, while Westbrook supplied 26 points, 10 assists and nine rebounds. Carmelo Anthony added 18 points.

A cricket feature to make you smile

A cricket feature to make you smile

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

Rajneesh Gupta lists some amazing coincidences in cricket -- a feature guaranteed to amuse you in these anxious times.

Can England win this World Cup?

Can England win this World Cup?

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

Rajneesh Gupta highlights all the important numbers for the England team from cricket World Cups.

Kohli signs for Surrey, set to miss Afghanistan Test

Kohli signs for Surrey, set to miss Afghanistan Test

Rediff.com3 May 2018

India captain Virat Kohli on Thursday officially inked his deal with top English county side Surrey in his bid to prepare for the tour of England, starting in July.

NBA: Grizzlies set record with 73-point winning margin

NBA: Grizzlies set record with 73-point winning margin

Rediff.com3 Dec 2021

The Grizzlies, who had nine players score in double figures, stretched their winning streak to three. They managed the record blowout despite the absence of their leading scorer, Ja Morant, who is sidelined due to a knee injury.

Warne slams training ban

Warne slams training ban

Rediff.com3 Sep 2003

Shane Warne has slammed as a farce the decision by Cricket Australia (CA) to prevent him from training while he serves a one-year doping ban.

'Indian batsmen failed to apply themselves in English conditions'

'Indian batsmen failed to apply themselves in English conditions'

Rediff.com20 Aug 2014

Former England captain Alec Stewart batted for under-fire coach Duncan Fletcher, saying the Zimbabwean cannot be held responsible for India's pathetic show in England since a coach can only guide and execution on the field was players' job.

What is Adar Poonawalla up to?

What is Adar Poonawalla up to?

Rediff.com4 May 2021

What the UK is getting out of the Serum Institute is what India is losing. And the responsibility of the Indian State ought to have been to dictate where Serum Institute's vaccine doses should go, argues Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

'Will know by end of series whether rest from County stint helped Virat'

'Will know by end of series whether rest from County stint helped Virat'

Rediff.com23 Jul 2018

Interestingly, Stewart, who is the Director of Cricket for Surrey County had played a pivotal role in getting Kohli to sign his maiden county contract, where he was supposed to play three four day games during the months of May and June.

Is Leeds 2002 India's Most Important Test Win?

Is Leeds 2002 India's Most Important Test Win?

Rediff.com23 Aug 2021

The Headlingley triumph marked the start of a new and important chapter in Indian cricket, with the Indians winning consistently away from home from that point onwards.

NBA: Pascal Siakam nets 40 in Raptors' OT win over Celtics

NBA: Pascal Siakam nets 40 in Raptors' OT win over Celtics

Rediff.com29 Mar 2022

Marcus Smart had 28 points and 10 rebounds for the Celtics, who had a six-game winning streak come to a halt. Grant Williams added 17 points, and Derrick White had 15 points and eight assists. Boston was without Jayson Tatum (knee), Jaylen Brown (knee), Robert Williams III (knee) and Al Horford (personal).

Sports Shorts: Another podium finish for Jehan Daruvala

Sports Shorts: Another podium finish for Jehan Daruvala

Rediff.com28 Mar 2022

NBA roundup: Hornets spoil Kyrie Irving's home debut

The Great Indian Murder Review

The Great Indian Murder Review

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

Tigmanshu Dhulia's earthy touches, perverse humour, and queasy depiction of the upscale and underbelly revels in pulpy and devious twists, notes Sukanya Verma.

Irrfan's life, through pictures

Irrfan's life, through pictures

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

Irrfan Khan spent most of his years in the spotlight, making wonderful movies and memories for us.

Jhund Review

Jhund Review

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

Playing a character put off by the idea of retirement is becoming on Bachchan. Hands in pocket, eyes firmly focused on his mission, conviction inks his speech while his serene, sensitive, portrayal has a calming effect on the kids and Jhund, observes Sukanya Verma.

PICS: Stunning supermodels, stars attend fashion awards!

PICS: Stunning supermodels, stars attend fashion awards!

Rediff.com4 Jun 2013

Adriana Lima, Sofia Vergara, Karolina Kurkova...Here's a look at who wore what at the annual CFDA Fashion Awards last night!

Tendulkar lone Indian in Stewart's Test dream team

Tendulkar lone Indian in Stewart's Test dream team

Rediff.com8 May 2013

Sachin Tendulkar is the only Indian to make it to the Test dream team drawn up by former England captain Alec Stewart. The team includes players against whom Stewart had played in his career.

Stewart reckons England weakened without Pietersen

Stewart reckons England weakened without Pietersen

Rediff.com19 Sep 2012

Former England captain Alec Stewart was hardly surprised to see Kevin Pietersen being left out for the upcoming November tour of India but conceded that the controversial batsman's absence has weakened the side.

Expect a comfortable series win for India: Stewart

Expect a comfortable series win for India: Stewart

Rediff.com12 Nov 2012

Former captain Alec Stewart predicted a comfortable Test series win for India against England in the upcoming series, and added that Alastair Cook's men would have to play remarkably well even to draw the series.

Thirty Glorious Years Of Attenborough's Gandhi

Thirty Glorious Years Of Attenborough's Gandhi

Rediff.com30 Nov 2012

Rediff.com celebrates the epic, which was released 30 years ago on November 30, 1982.

'England's tour to India will be their real test'

'England's tour to India will be their real test'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2012

Former captain Alec Stewart has said England's tour to India would be their real test after an easy one-day series against Australia.

Won't be surprised if England sweep ODIs too: Stewart

Won't be surprised if England sweep ODIs too: Stewart

Rediff.com5 Sep 2011

Former England captain Alec Stewart won't be surprised if the home team record a clean sweep over India in the ongoing ODI series as well, irrespective of the visitors' resolute show in the rain-marred opener at Cheste-le-Street.

Lara declares Sachin as best in the world

Lara declares Sachin as best in the world

Rediff.com19 Jul 2011

The Sachin Tendulkar fan club keeps getting bigger with West Indies batting legend Brian Lara describing him as the best batsman in the world right now and former England captain Alec Stewart calling him 'the modern day Don Bradman'.

ICC Greatest Test Team is a joke: Stewart

ICC Greatest Test Team is a joke: Stewart

Rediff.com19 Jul 2011

Former England captain Alec Stewart has ridiculed the ICC's 'Greatest Test team of all time' -- chosen through online polling -- as a "joke" for leaving out greats such as Gary Sobers and Malcolm Marshall.

'India will leave England with bruised ego'

'India will leave England with bruised ego'

Rediff.com15 Aug 2011

Former England captain Alec Stewart said that India will leave the shores of his country with bruised ego and reputation after their stunning defeats in the ongoing Test series.

ICC's Greatest Team fundamentally flawed: Boycott

ICC's Greatest Team fundamentally flawed: Boycott

Rediff.com20 Jul 2011

A day after former England captain Alec Stewart ridiculed the ICC's 'Greatest Test team of all time', former opener and now noted commentator Geoffrey Boycott said the selection of the team is fundamentally flawed.

Call off Pakistan tour: England coach Flower

Call off Pakistan tour: England coach Flower

Rediff.com19 Sep 2010

Bewildered after the latest match-fixing allegations against Pakistan's cricketers, England coach Andy Flower and former captain Alec Stewart have demanded that the series between the two sides be immediately called off.

Adelaide Test, Day 2: Interesting numbers

Adelaide Test, Day 2: Interesting numbers

Rediff.com7 Dec 2018

Indian bowlers have taken 146 wickets in 9 overseas Tests this year. They are 1 wicket away from breaking the record set in 2006, notes Rajneesh Gupta.

Why you need new skill sets!

Why you need new skill sets!

Rediff.com5 Oct 2009

What works in early life may go against you later. Retrain yourself.

Pietersen returns to English cricket with Surrey

Pietersen returns to English cricket with Surrey

Rediff.com25 Mar 2015

Former England captain Kevin Pietersen, bidding to return to the international scene after being sacked last year, will be available for all forms of cricket, starting with Surrey's opening county championship fixture on April 19.

Sandra Bullock wins Screen Guild Awards

Sandra Bullock wins Screen Guild Awards

Rediff.com25 Jan 2010

A look at the winners at the Screen Actors Guild Awards in Los Angeles.

I'm in the best phase of my career: Collingwood

I'm in the best phase of my career: Collingwood

Rediff.com25 Sep 2009

England all-rounder Paul Collingwood has slammed critics, who said that he is past his best after an average performance in the 2009 Ashes and the NatWest Series against Australia, and said that he was enjoying the best phase of his career.

'Grateful' Amla bags century in 100th Test as S Africa take control

'Grateful' Amla bags century in 100th Test as S Africa take control

Rediff.com12 Jan 2017

He joins an elite group of players who have made a century in their 100th Test -- the others being Colin Cowdrey, Javed Miandad, Gordon Greenidge, Alec Stewart, Inzamam-ul-Haq, Ricky Ponting (both innings) and Graeme Smith.

First Look: Now you can be Obi-Wan Kenobi

First Look: Now you can be Obi-Wan Kenobi

Rediff.com6 Mar 2007

Alec Guinness' iconic cloak from the 1977 epic Star Wars film, where the actor played Obi-Wan Kenobi, headlines a unique memorabilia auction taking place at Bonhams, UK.

England win Nottingham ODI

England win Nottingham ODI

Rediff.com26 Aug 2008

Stuart Broad claimed a career-best five for 23 to help England thrash South Africa by 10 wickets in the second one-day international in Nottingham on Tuesday.