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'Stokes may well be handed a knighthood now'

'Stokes may well be handed a knighthood now'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2019

Australian media can't have enough of 'miracle man' Stokes after Headingley thriller, compare him to Ian Botham.

Queen Rests At Westminster Hall

Queen Rests At Westminster Hall

Rediff.com15 Sep 2022

King Charles III led the procession of the coffin from Buckingham Palace to the Houses of Parliament for her lying in state.

Pak PM Imran Khan congratulates team for 'great comeback'

Pak PM Imran Khan congratulates team for 'great comeback'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

With this win, Pakistan are now in the sixth spot with seven points, keeping their hopes alive of reaching the knock-out stage.

Recuperating Archer cautious about comeback

Recuperating Archer cautious about comeback

Rediff.com25 Aug 2021

'If I do end up with another stress fracture, I may have a different view on things as regards to my future. But for the moment, I'm still only 26 and I think my best years as a Test cricketer are ahead of me.'

Why England's batters haven't fired in the World Cup...

Why England's batters haven't fired in the World Cup...

Rediff.com28 Oct 2023

England's batters have failed miserably in the World Cup and need to read situations better as the team looks to bounce back from the brink, says assistant coach Marcus Trescothick.

Aus women Jonassen, Schutt out of India series

Aus women Jonassen, Schutt out of India series

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

Top-order batter Georgia Redmayne and fast bowler Stella Campbell received their maiden call-ups.

Here's what Hazard has to do to win Ballon d'Or...

Here's what Hazard has to do to win Ballon d'Or...

Rediff.com11 Oct 2018

Chelsea's Eden Hazard believes he may need to join a Spanish club in order to be crowned the world's best player, but he ruled out a move in the January transfer window.

Jamaica's Parchment tracks down volunteer who helped him win gold

Jamaica's Parchment tracks down volunteer who helped him win gold

Rediff.com12 Aug 2021

Jamaican sprinter Hansle Parchment, who initially went to an aquatic centre instead of the Olympic Stadium for his race, has now gone viral after he found the volunteer, paid her back and showed her the gold medal he won.

Buttler expects fascinating contest as SA beckon

Buttler expects fascinating contest as SA beckon

Rediff.com20 Oct 2023

'But obviously, Ben trained really well last night. It is great to see him back. He obviously brings a lot on the field and with his presence and leadership skills as well as someone who is always good to turn to," added the wicketkeeper-batter.'

Get some batting tips from Steve Smith

Get some batting tips from Steve Smith

Rediff.com22 Apr 2020

Steve Smith posted a video of himself on Instagram doing some cricket practice and he captioned the post as: "Just a little bit of #isobatting to keep up the hand-eye coordination #cricketdrill #stayhome #stayactive".

McGrath urges 'ageing' Shami to take cue from Anderson

McGrath urges 'ageing' Shami to take cue from Anderson

Rediff.com9 Mar 2024

The current Indian pace attack has still lot to offer before the Gen-Next can take over, feels legendary Australian pacer Glenn McGrath, who also urged Mohammed Shami to take a cue from England veteran James Anderson's about longevity.

Can NZ extend winning streak against Afghanistan?

Can NZ extend winning streak against Afghanistan?

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

New Zealand face England-beaters Afghanistan aiming to keep their unbeaten run intact

'I was disappointed not being part of 2011 WC, decided to not watch it'

'I was disappointed not being part of 2011 WC, decided to not watch it'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2023

Rohit hopes to lift World Cup at home after 12 years...

Messi shortlisted for FIFA Best Men's Player award

Messi shortlisted for FIFA Best Men's Player award

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

Real Madrid's Karim Benzema, who won the 2022 Ballon d'Or award, is also in the shortlist.

The 5-man army that slayed Pakistan

The 5-man army that slayed Pakistan

Rediff.com17 Jun 2019

A dominant Indian team routed Pakistan at Old Trafford.

England's Anderson could be rested in Bangladesh, India series

England's Anderson could be rested in Bangladesh, India series

Rediff.com21 Sep 2016

England fast bowler James Anderson may sit out some of the Test matches on their tours of Bangladesh and India, he said on Wednesday. The 34-year-old, England's leading Test wicket-taker with 463 victims, was named in the squad for the tour to Bangladesh where they play two Tests next month. England travel to India in early November for a five-Test series.

Starc nears Lillee's tally: 'It's cool, humbling, means I am old!'

Starc nears Lillee's tally: 'It's cool, humbling, means I am old!'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

As he gears up to surpass legendary Dennis Lillee in the tally of Test wicket-takers for Australia, pacer Mitchell Starc opened up on strong words from his former head coach Tim Nielsen that paved way for his durability and said that it would be humbling to surpass the Aussie icon in wicket-taking charts.

Cardiff T20: Morgan, Moeen help England edge past Australia

Cardiff T20: Morgan, Moeen help England edge past Australia

Rediff.com1 Sep 2015

England held their nerve to beat Australia by five runs in a thrilling finish to a one-off Twenty20 international on Monday.

England seamer Wood realistic of Ashes opportunity

England seamer Wood realistic of Ashes opportunity

Rediff.com6 Mar 2023

Alongside old war horses James Anderson and Stuart Broad, Jofra Archer, Matthew Potts, Saqib Mahmood, Ollie Robinson, Sam Curran and Olly Stone are also likely to fight for a place in the team for the Ashes, which will begin with the first Test at Edgbaston on June 16.

Bottas pips Hamilton to 70th Anniversary GP pole

Bottas pips Hamilton to 70th Anniversary GP pole

Rediff.com8 Aug 2020

Valtteri Bottas took pole position for Formula One's 70th Anniversary Grand Prix ahead of championship-leading Mercedes team mate Lewis Hamilton on Saturday.

Ethiopian great Gebrselassie retires from competitive running again

Ethiopian great Gebrselassie retires from competitive running again

Rediff.com11 May 2015

Haile Gebrselassie said on Sunday he was retiring from competitive running.

PHOTOS: Vardy ensures winning coronation for champions Leicester

PHOTOS: Vardy ensures winning coronation for champions Leicester

Rediff.com8 May 2016

Premier League champions Leicester City beat Everton 3-1 at the King Power Stadium on Saturday as a Jamie Vardy double completed a perfect coronation for Claudio Ranieri's miracle men.

Aditi Ashok raises hopes of medal at Rio

Aditi Ashok raises hopes of medal at Rio

Rediff.com19 Aug 2016

Teen Indian golf sensation Aditi Ashok raised hopes of a medal after going just three strokes off the pace at tied seventh after the second round of the women's Individual event at the Rio Olympics on Thursday.

Archer won't rush return risking T20 World Cup, Ashes prospects

Archer won't rush return risking T20 World Cup, Ashes prospects

Rediff.com27 May 2021

ECB will review his progress next month

Mohammad Amir's redemption at Lord's

Mohammad Amir's redemption at Lord's

Rediff.com18 Jul 2016

Mohammad Amir returned to the hallowed ground of Lord's he defiled six years ago to earn Pakistan one of their most memorable test triumphs over England on Sunday.

On this day: India defeated Pakistan for 7th time in World Cup

On this day: India defeated Pakistan for 7th time in World Cup

Rediff.com16 Jun 2020

India displayed a clinical performance against arch-rivals Pakistan.

Rohit vs Warner battle goes beyond their batting averages

Rohit vs Warner battle goes beyond their batting averages

Rediff.com12 Jan 2020

'Rohit Sharma and David Warner are good at both sides of the ground.'

All you wanted to know about Zinedine Zidane

All you wanted to know about Zinedine Zidane

Rediff.com31 May 2018

Some key facts about Zinedine Zidane, who stepped down as Real Madrid coach after leading the Spanish club to a third successive Champions League title.

Kohli's absence gives England an edge in Test series

Kohli's absence gives England an edge in Test series

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

'...Virat adds to the quality of any contest because he is such a wonderful player who brings fire, passion, competitiveness and great fan following to the sport. But personal matters always take preference over cricketing matters.'

Crawley leads England home to complete South African series win

Crawley leads England home to complete South African series win

Rediff.com12 Sep 2022

England started the day at 97-0 needing another 33 to win and picked them up in 27 minutes for the loss of Alex Lees for 39. Crawley finished on 69 not out, with Pope unbeaten on 11.

Ball-tampering scandal: Could've been handled differently: Warner

Ball-tampering scandal: Could've been handled differently: Warner

Rediff.com1 Jan 2024

Ahead of his final Test match at his home arena of Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), Australian opener David Warner reflected on the 2018 ball-tampering scandal in Cape Town.

Net bowler hospitalised after getting hit on head by Warner shot

Net bowler hospitalised after getting hit on head by Warner shot

Rediff.com8 Jun 2019

The fast bowler dropped to the ground after being hit on the head on Saturday as he tried to stop opener Warner's cracking drive off a half volley and was immediately treated by the Australian medical staff.

Will Pakistan World Cup clash be Malan's last ODI?

Will Pakistan World Cup clash be Malan's last ODI?

Rediff.com10 Nov 2023

Dawid Malan, England's lone soldier in a disastrous World Cup campaign, feels the match against Pakistan on Saturday could be his "last" ODI.

Brook to get England debut in series decider vs SA

Brook to get England debut in series decider vs SA

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

'I'm really looking forward to going out and watching him play this week, but he's deserved his opportunity'

Amir dropped from Pakistan's T20 squad

Amir dropped from Pakistan's T20 squad

Rediff.com18 Oct 2018

Pakistan left out pace bowler Mohammad Amir from their 15-man Twenty20 international squad to face Australia.

Murray loses season opener to Goffin in Abu Dhabi

Murray loses season opener to Goffin in Abu Dhabi

Rediff.com31 Dec 2016

World No 1 Andy Murray started his new season with a surprise 7-6(4), 6-4 loss to David Goffin in the semi-finals of the Mubadala World Tennis Championship in Abu Dhabi on Friday.

3rd Test Preview: Misbah tells Pak to 'go big' against England

3rd Test Preview: Misbah tells Pak to 'go big' against England

Rediff.com3 Aug 2016

Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq has urged his top order "to go big" in the third Test against England at Edgbaston starting on Wednesday. England levelled the four-match series at 1-1 with a crushing 330-run win in the second Test at Old Trafford - a margin of victory that was testimony to the tourists' batting woes. It was all a far cry from Pakistan's 75-run win in the first Test at Lord's, which featured an inspiring century from Misbah. Poor starts have been a problem for Pakistan in this series.

England omit Test players for Pak T20 series

England omit Test players for Pak T20 series

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

'We want to give multi-format players some opportunity to rest and refresh, while still selecting strong squads for every series.'

Mission Impossible! Can struggling England stop India?

Mission Impossible! Can struggling England stop India?

Rediff.com28 Oct 2023

India and England have played with contrasting approaches in the World Cup so far, producing contrasting results. That is unlikely to change when the teams meet in Lucknow on Sunday.

Stokes's absence will be telling factor in 2nd Test: Eng coach

Stokes's absence will be telling factor in 2nd Test: Eng coach

Rediff.com6 Aug 2018

Urges others to step up in the all-rounder's absence