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'Bumrah doesn't go cold, he's a mighty guy'

'Bumrah doesn't go cold, he's a mighty guy'

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

Following India's win over South Africa in the second Test which lasted for barely two days, former Indian opener Aakash Chopra heaped praises on pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah for his six-wicket haul.

Hockey: Belgium hand India a thrashing!

Hockey: Belgium hand India a thrashing!

Rediff.com17 Dec 2023

The Indian men's hockey team lost to Belgium 2-7 in their second match of the 5 Nations Tournament.

Alcaraz Clinches 50th Masters win, eyes Indian Wells title

Alcaraz Clinches 50th Masters win, eyes Indian Wells title

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

Carlos Alcaraz beat Fabian Marozsan 6-3, 6-3 to reach the Indian Wells quarter-finals

'Family comes first': Steyn defends Kohli's decision

'Family comes first': Steyn defends Kohli's decision

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

Steyn expressed his full support for Kohli's decision, emphasising the importance of family.

Kallis questions batter's lack of patience

Kallis questions batter's lack of patience

Rediff.com13 Jan 2024

Has the philosophy of Test match changed with batters becoming tad too aggressive?

What ails Gill's batting in Test cricket...

What ails Gill's batting in Test cricket...

Rediff.com30 Dec 2023

He has scored 994 runs in 35 innings at an average of 31.06. However, his statistics suggest his struggle against red-ball giants like New Zealand, England and now South Africa.

Dhoni Plays Golf With Trump!

Dhoni Plays Golf With Trump!

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

Dhoni is on a holiday in the US with Hitesh and another friend Rajiv Sharma. He tried his hand at shooting at the Apex Shooting Center and also watched the US Open quarter-final match between Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev.

EPL PICS: Liverpool fight back to go four points clear

EPL PICS: Liverpool fight back to go four points clear

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

IMAGES from the Premier League match played between Liverpool and Luton at Anfield on Wednesday

Win Gives India 12 Points In WTC25 Race

Win Gives India 12 Points In WTC25 Race

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

After the win in their opening match of the series, South Africa led the WTC25 rankings, but the loss in the second Test meant their win percentage fell down to 50%, the same as New Zealand, Australia, and Bangladesh.

Nagal targets top 100 ahead of Paris Olympics

Nagal targets top 100 ahead of Paris Olympics

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

'Staying fit would be the highest priority.'

Praggnanandhaa finishes third, Grischuk takes Open Blitz title

Praggnanandhaa finishes third, Grischuk takes Open Blitz title

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

R Praggnanandhaa was the best Indian with an overall third place finish

India are the most underachieving side: Vaughan

India are the most underachieving side: Vaughan

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

'They've won in Australia twice (Test series in 2018/19 and 2020/21). Magnificent. But the last few World Cups, (they have) been nowhere, in the last few T20 World Cups, (they have) been nowhere.'

Siraj's warning: If England play Bazball, the match might get over within two days

Siraj's warning: If England play Bazball, the match might get over within two days

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

Mohammed Siraj believes England's much-hyped 'Bazball' strategy won't work in Indian conditions

Virat Kohli to miss 3rd, 4th Test against England

Virat Kohli to miss 3rd, 4th Test against England

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

India's star batter Virat Kohli is likely to miss the third and fourth Tests against England due to personal reasons, which also kept him out of the first two matches of the series, a BCCI source said on Wednesday.

Rahul's ton in top 10 of India's Test history: Gavaskar

Rahul's ton in top 10 of India's Test history: Gavaskar

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

K L Rahul's brave century in India's first innings of the ongoing first Test against South Africa, at Centurion, on Wednesday drew high acclaim from Sunil Gavaskar.

Such days happen in cricket, says a mighty pleased Rabada

Such days happen in cricket, says a mighty pleased Rabada

Rediff.com26 Dec 2023

Star batter Virat Kohli was covering the swing well although he played and missed often until one ball moved away late to send him back to the dressing room, a pleased as punch Kagiso Rabada said after getting his 14th five-wicket haul in Test cricket.

'Mental shift' turned things around in 2nd Test: KL Rahul

'Mental shift' turned things around in 2nd Test: KL Rahul

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

India didn't have "extra fire" in the lost opening Test against South Africa but a "mental shift" turned things around, said KL Rahul after the visitors won the second game to level the two-match rubber in Cape Town.

'Kohli spat at me, apologised after AB de Villiers confronted him'

'Kohli spat at me, apologised after AB de Villiers confronted him'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

Former South Africa skipper Dean Elgar has claimed that star India batter Virat Kohli "spat at him" during a Test match and apologised two years later after being confronted by his Royal Challengers Bangalore teammate AB de Villiers.

Kohli back in top 10 of ICC Test rankings

Kohli back in top 10 of ICC Test rankings

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

Virat Kohli advanced four slots to ninth position after scores of 38 and 76 in the first Test against South Africa.

What's Russian PM Doing In China?

What's Russian PM Doing In China?

Rediff.com24 May 2023

China and Russia signed bilateral agreements as the two neighbours pledge closer cooperation amid criticism from the West on the war in Ukraine.

'When Kohli was captain, we were outstanding; now India is overrated'

'When Kohli was captain, we were outstanding; now India is overrated'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

India is an "overrated" team in the longest format as many players in the current Test set-up have not performed to their potential, feels former opener Kris Srikkanth.

After backlash, South Africa defend weakened Test squad for NZ series

After backlash, South Africa defend weakened Test squad for NZ series

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

Test cricket remains the pinnacle of the game, Cricket South Africa (CSA) said after it was criticised for selecting a second-string squad featuring seven debutants for the country's two fixtures in New Zealand next month.

Test Cricket is something that we all have to protect: Rohit Sharma

Test Cricket is something that we all have to protect: Rohit Sharma

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

Indian captain Rohit Sharma feels that it is each and every ICC member's duty to protect the sanctity of Test cricket as it remains the ultimate format.

EPL PIX: Newcastle, Spurs grab late wins; Chelsea held

EPL PIX: Newcastle, Spurs grab late wins; Chelsea held

Rediff.com31 Mar 2024

Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United both sealed comeback victories to boost their European qualification hopes.

Tennis Round-up: Thiem into Australian Open main draw

Tennis Round-up: Thiem into Australian Open main draw

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

Dominic Thiem, U.S. Open winner in 2020, has secured a place in the main draw of the Australian Open after the withdrawal of Reilly Opelka, the tournament organisers confirmed on Friday.

Why is South Africa fielding a second-string side for Kiwi series?

Why is South Africa fielding a second-string side for Kiwi series?

Rediff.com30 Dec 2023

South Africa named uncapped Neil Brand as their captain for a two-match Test tour of New Zealand next month where the majority of their team will be missing, competing instead in the domestic Twenty20 league.

Rohit needs to sharpen his captaincy, feels Manjrekar

Rohit needs to sharpen his captaincy, feels Manjrekar

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

The former skipper called Rohit an "old-school" long-format batter. He added that there will be np competition if Rohit extend his career.

It's very tough to lose in the final: Medvedev

It's very tough to lose in the final: Medvedev

Rediff.com28 Jan 2024

Daniil Medvedev was philosophical about his loss to Jannik Sinner in Sunday's Australian Open final, rationalising that at least he had made it to the title-decider and not crashed out in an earlier round.

All about Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner

All about Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner

Rediff.com28 Jan 2024

Jannik Sinner won his maiden Grand Slam title at the Australian Open on Sunday.

How skipper Rohit Sharma helped Jaiswal through a 'challenging' series

How skipper Rohit Sharma helped Jaiswal through a 'challenging' series

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

Yashasvi Jaiswal has no qualms in admitting that the South Africa series was a challenging one and said it was India skipper Rohit Sharma, who helped him maintain a positive mindset.

PIX: Messi named Laureus Sportsman of the Year!

PIX: Messi named Laureus Sportsman of the Year!

Rediff.com9 May 2023

Argentina's World Cup winning captain Lionel Messi was named the Laureus Sportsman of the Year, while sprint champion Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce bagged the top women's honour.

This Is What WAR Looks Like

This Is What WAR Looks Like

Rediff.com10 Nov 2023

Israeli soldiers and tanks on the move in Gaza. Palestinians killed and wounded in Israeli strikes. When will it all end?

South Africa captain Elgar confident of defending '100'

South Africa captain Elgar confident of defending '100'

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

South Africa will fancy their chances of victory if they can set India a target of 100 or more.

EPL PIX: City held again in six-goal Spurs thriller, Liverpool move second

EPL PIX: City held again in six-goal Spurs thriller, Liverpool move second

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Sunday night.

The War Resumes in Gaza

The War Resumes in Gaza

Rediff.com2 Dec 2023

The Israeli army claims it has hit more than 400 targets in Gaza, including in southern Khan Younis where thousands of Palestinians fled to escape the Israeli attacks in north Gaza.

The Aura Of Aurora Borealis

The Aura Of Aurora Borealis

Rediff.com2 Mar 2023

Glimpses of the Northern Lights, also called Aurora Borealis, that illuminate the Polar night sky.

'WTC has made it worse for Test cricket'

'WTC has made it worse for Test cricket'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

'It's been a slow moving car crash up to now and now it's kind of like, bang -- impact has been made.'

When Samson Flexed His Muscles...

When Samson Flexed His Muscles...

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

Sanju Samson breathed a sigh of relief as he struck his maiden One Day International century during the third ODI against South Africa at the Boland Park stadium in Paarl on Thursday.

'You cannot sign off Sanju Samson'

'You cannot sign off Sanju Samson'

Rediff.com16 Jan 2024

'I prefer to have Sanju in the middle-order because he has a lot of shots.'

FA Cup: Liverpool down Arsenal with late goals

FA Cup: Liverpool down Arsenal with late goals

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

n own goal by Jakub Kiwior and a thumping late strike by Luis Diaz sealed a 2-0 victory for Liverpool at Arsenal