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Dhawan returns as India eye series sweep vs WI

Dhawan returns as India eye series sweep vs WI

Rediff.com10 Feb 2022

The returning Shikhar Dhawan will add more firepower to a ruthless India, who are faced with the problem of plenty, as they eye a clean sweep of West Indies in an inconsequential third and final ODI in Ahmedabad on Friday.

Downton Abbey, Back Once More

Downton Abbey, Back Once More

Rediff.com16 May 2022

Downton Abbey: A New Era premiered at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York on May 15. Guess who was there to celebrate?

Sehwag criticises India's defensive approach against spinners

Sehwag criticises India's defensive approach against spinners

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

"Can't be so defensive against the spinners," Sehwag tweeted.

Your OTT GUIDE for the week!

Your OTT GUIDE for the week!

Rediff.com2 Mar 2021

Action, animation, drama, documentary, there's plenty to watch on OTT this week. Sukanya Verma makes it easy for you.

Will rain dampen India's chances of saving NZ ODI series?

Will rain dampen India's chances of saving NZ ODI series?

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

A desperate Indian team will pray for a rain-free third and final ODI against New Zealand on Wednesday in its bid to finish on an even keel in a series that neither had context nor any major takeaways.

Eye on '23 WC: India start 50 over auditions

Eye on '23 WC: India start 50 over auditions

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

Exactly 11 months are left for the marquee event in India and the series starting on Friday will give the team an initial idea about some of the middle-order slots

PIX: Phillips, Boult steer New Zealand to big win over SL

PIX: Phillips, Boult steer New Zealand to big win over SL

Rediff.com29 Oct 2022

Images from the T20 World Cup Super 12 match between New Zealand and Sri Lanka, at Sydney Cricket Ground, in Sydney, on Saturday.

PHOTOS: India too good for Windies in first T20I

PHOTOS: India too good for Windies in first T20I

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

Images from the first TwentyT20 International between India and the West Indies, in Kolkata, on Wednesday.

Any opportunity to play India is a special one: Williamson

Any opportunity to play India is a special one: Williamson

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

England's phenomenal success in white-ball cricket has forced rivals to consider different set of players and coaches for the limited overs game and Tests but New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson feels only a team with a big talent pool can afford to take that route.

Captain Kohli sets sights on Ponting's record

Captain Kohli sets sights on Ponting's record

Rediff.com23 Mar 2021

India captain Virat Kohli is on the verge of going past former Australia captain Ricky Ponting's record for most centuries by a captain in international cricket, in the first ODI against England, in Pune, on Tuesday.

India's Powerplay batting in focus in must-win 2nd NZ ODI

India's Powerplay batting in focus in must-win 2nd NZ ODI

Rediff.com26 Nov 2022

India will expect a better approach from skipper Shikhar Dhawan and young Shubman Gill in the Powerplay overs when the team clashes with New Zealand in a do-or-die second One-Day International, in Hamilton, on Sunday.

PICS: SunRisers outclass Punjab Kings for first win

PICS: SunRisers outclass Punjab Kings for first win

Rediff.com21 Apr 2021

Images from the IPL match between Punjab Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad, in Chennai, on Wednesday.

Will Punjab Kings rule this IPL?

Will Punjab Kings rule this IPL?

Rediff.com12 Apr 2021

Last season, Punjab finished 6th, narrowly missing on the playoffs.

Can Virat and RCB win IPL 2021?

Can Virat and RCB win IPL 2021?

Rediff.com9 Apr 2021

Kohli, the IPL's highest scorer with 5,878 runs, is set to open the innings to give his team the early momentum.

EPL PIX: Rampant Man City crush Arsenal; Chelsea fall at home

EPL PIX: Rampant Man City crush Arsenal; Chelsea fall at home

Rediff.com27 Apr 2023

IMAGES from the EPL matches played on Wednesday.

GoodFellas' Ray Liotta dies: 'We lost a great today'

GoodFellas' Ray Liotta dies: 'We lost a great today'

Rediff.com27 May 2022

He died in his sleep in the Dominican Republic, where he was shooting the film Dangerous Waters.

West Indies recall Rampaul to T20 World Cup squad

West Indies recall Rampaul to T20 World Cup squad

Rediff.com10 Sep 2021

Rampaul, a member of the 2012 World Cup winning squad, played his last T20 match against Sri Lanka in 2015 and returns to bolster a solid looking lineup that will look to deliver an unprecedented third title for a single team.

Marsh shines as Australia beat West Indies by four runs

Marsh shines as Australia beat West Indies by four runs

Rediff.com15 Jul 2021

The visitors chose to bat first and set West Indies a target of 190 after Marsh struck six sixes and four boundaries, while skipper Aaron Finch scored 53 runs off 37 balls.

NZ in Pakistan after 18 years for white-ball series

NZ in Pakistan after 18 years for white-ball series

Rediff.com11 Sep 2021

New Zealand last toured Pakistan in 2003 for a white-ball series and since then have avoided touring the country because of security reasons.

PIX: India hand Windies another thrashing, seal series

PIX: India hand Windies another thrashing, seal series

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

India clinched a series win over the West Indies after pacer Prasidh Krishna tore through the tourists' top order on Wednesday, taking four wickets to lead India to a 44-run victory in the second ODI.

When A Country Erases Its Film-makers

When A Country Erases Its Film-makers

Rediff.com5 Apr 2023

'The Iranians are very resilient people. So even when they are throttled, they try their best to survive.'

Punjab Kings have task cut out against RCB

Punjab Kings have task cut out against RCB

Rediff.com29 Apr 2021

It will not be an easy task for a struggling Punjab side to stand up to the challenge thrown by a RCB team

Eyes on Kohli as RCB look to halt Buttler juggernaut

Eyes on Kohli as RCB look to halt Buttler juggernaut

Rediff.com25 Apr 2022

Royal Challengers Bangalore will be aiming to halt the Jos Buttler juggernaut when they take on Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League match at the MCA Stadium in Pune on Tuesday.

IPL: Lucknow, Royal Challengers Bangalore battle for supremacy

IPL: Lucknow, Royal Challengers Bangalore battle for supremacy

Rediff.com18 Apr 2022

The new-entrants have further been bolstered by the addition of the multi-talented duo of Jason Holder and Marcus Stoinis. The two adding more depth in both bowling and batting.

Turning Point: Tyagi's Sensational Over

Turning Point: Tyagi's Sensational Over

Rediff.com22 Sep 2021

Kartik Tyagi produced a sensational last over to help Rajasthan Royals register a thrilling two run victory against Punjab Kings in the IPL match in Dubai on Tuesday.

Top Performer: Arshdeep Shines Before Punjab Choke

Top Performer: Arshdeep Shines Before Punjab Choke

Rediff.com22 Sep 2021

Arshdeep Singh picked up five wickets before Punjab Kings messed up an easy run chase to suffer a narrow two run defeat against Rajasthan Royals in a thrilling IPL match on Tuesday.

Qualifier 2: RCB could hold edge over Rajasthan Royals

Qualifier 2: RCB could hold edge over Rajasthan Royals

Rediff.com26 May 2022

Both the high-profile openers, Kohli and Faf du Plessis, are big match players and will be itching to make an impact after low returns in the previous game.

Could Maxwell, Jamieson help RCB end title drought?

Could Maxwell, Jamieson help RCB end title drought?

Rediff.com3 Apr 2021

Having released 10 players ahead of the auction, the team management focussed on strengthening the batting and pace bowling units.

What will be VVS Laxman's strategy to beef up Sunrisers' thin middle-order?

What will be VVS Laxman's strategy to beef up Sunrisers' thin middle-order?

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

In David Warner, who is back as captain for this season, the franchise has an inspirational leader and a superb batsman, who would like to lead from the front.

IPL 2022: Rajasthan face RCB in battle of Royals

IPL 2022: Rajasthan face RCB in battle of Royals

Rediff.com4 Apr 2022

Rajasthan Royals would aim to build on their promising start to the season when they take on Royal Challengers Bangalore, a side that is yet to unlock its potential.

PIX: India maul West Indies again, sweep ODI series

PIX: India maul West Indies again, sweep ODI series

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

Images from the third One-Day International between India and the West Indies, in Ahmedabad, on Friday.

Gehraiyaan Review

Gehraiyaan Review

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

Deepika Padukone embodies to perfection the Gehraiyaan in the title, applauds Sukanya Verma.

RCB eye big win over GT to stay in play-off race

RCB eye big win over GT to stay in play-off race

Rediff.com18 May 2022

GT, on the other hand, are the side to beat in this IPL. Even if they lose on Thursday, the Hardik Pandya-led side will finish at the top, which means it will get two chances to reach the final.

T20 WC: England ready to banish pain of 2016 in opener

T20 WC: England ready to banish pain of 2016 in opener

Rediff.com22 Oct 2021

The West Indies will need the likes of Evin Lewis, Lendl Simmons, Shimron Hetmyer and Nicholas Pooran to fire to make a good start and win at least three group matches to qualify for the semi-finals.

IPL Preview: MI to play for pride, CSK survival

IPL Preview: MI to play for pride, CSK survival

Rediff.com11 May 2022

CSK will be eliminated if they lose to Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium.

Meet the first Singapore cricketer set to play in IPL

Meet the first Singapore cricketer set to play in IPL

Rediff.com21 Aug 2021

The second phase of IPL 2021 will feature a Singapore cricketer for the first time with Royal Challengers Bangalore bringing in T20 specialist Tim David, who has made a name for himself in the leagues around the world.

Shamsi shines as South Africa down WI in 3rd T20

Shamsi shines as South Africa down WI in 3rd T20

Rediff.com30 Jun 2021

South Africa's left-arm wrist spinner Tabraiz Shamsi took 2/13 in four overs as the tourists edged West Indies by one run in the third Twenty20 International to take a 2-1 series lead.

Was taken aback when umpires called off play on final day: Mithali

Was taken aback when umpires called off play on final day: Mithali

Rediff.com26 Jun 2021

England had enforced a follow-on on the visitors after they folded for 231 while chasing hosts first innings total of 396 for nine declared.

MasterChef Judge Who Loves Indian Spices

MasterChef Judge Who Loves Indian Spices

Rediff.com6 Jun 2022

'The Indian dishes I am most excited to taste are the ones I haven't encountered before.'

NBA roundup: Warriors beat Rockets to improve to 8-1

NBA roundup: Warriors beat Rockets to improve to 8-1

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

Jae'Sean Tate finished with 21 points and 10 rebounds for the Rockets, who fell for the second time in two days and have lost eight straight games.