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Davis Cup win caps remarkable year for Britain's Andy Murray

Davis Cup win caps remarkable year for Britain's Andy Murray

Rediff.com29 Nov 2015

World No 2 Andy Murray's three-point contribution to Britain's defeat of Belgium in the Davis Cup final concluded one of the most remarkable years ever achieved in the competition by an individual player. Below are the key facts:

Survivor Andy Murray proves he is a force on clay

Survivor Andy Murray proves he is a force on clay

Rediff.com4 Jun 2016

When Andy Murray was dragged to five sets in the opening round of the French Open and then again in the second, it was hard to believe this would be the year when the Scot could end Britain's 81-year wait for a men's Roland Garros champion.

T20 World Cup: India eye winning start against Ireland

T20 World Cup: India eye winning start against Ireland

Rediff.com4 Jun 2024

Team India knows that it is a touch undercooked with a lot of confusion still persisting about what could be the best combination on a drop-in pitch.

Proud Andy Murray working on flag-bearing technique

Proud Andy Murray working on flag-bearing technique

Rediff.com5 Aug 2016

Andy Murray says carrying the British flag at Friday's Olympic opening ceremony will be his proudest day but admits his technique needs some work.

I'll be back, says thwarted Andy Murray

I'll be back, says thwarted Andy Murray

Rediff.com22 Jan 2017

World number one Andy Murray vowed to return as strong as ever after his bid for a maiden Australian Open title was brought to a stunning end by German Mischa Zverev on Sunday.

Siraj to lead, Green to power: RCB's plan unveiled

Siraj to lead, Green to power: RCB's plan unveiled

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

RCB head coach Andy Flower pinned his hopes on experienced Mohammed Siraj to lead the side's pace battery in the next IPL.

Andy Murray advances to Olympic semi-finals

Andy Murray advances to Olympic semi-finals

Rediff.com2 Aug 2012

British hopeful Andy Murray won his quarterfinal on Thursday at the Olympics, delighting a Wimbledon crowd that featured Prince William and wife Kate.

When Lata Mangeshkar floored Andy Summers!

When Lata Mangeshkar floored Andy Summers!

Rediff.com6 Oct 2008

In his memoir One Train Later, Andy Summers, the guitarist for the legendary rock band The Police, recounts how he was mesmerised by Piya Tose Naina Lage Naa, sung by Lata Mangeshkar in the 1965 classic movie, Guide.

Andy who? Briton Edmund reaches first Grand Slam quarters

Andy who? Briton Edmund reaches first Grand Slam quarters

Rediff.com21 Jan 2018

Britain's Kyle Edmund reached the quarter-finals of a Grand Slam for the first time after coming from a set down to oust Italian Andreas Seppi 6-7(4), 7-5, 6-2, 6-3 in the fourth round of the Australian Open on Sunday.

All you must know about French Open champ Alcaraz

All you must know about French Open champ Alcaraz

Rediff.com9 Jun 2024

Factbox on Carlos Alcaraz, who beat Alexander Zverev

EPL PIX: Bournemouth shock Arsenal; United, Spurs win

EPL PIX: Bournemouth shock Arsenal; United, Spurs win

Rediff.com20 Oct 2024

A brilliantly-worked goal by Ryan Christie and a Justin Kluivert penalty gave Bournemouth shock 2-0 Premier League win at home to 10-man Arsenal.

Andy Murray plays with pups in sniffer-dog video

Andy Murray plays with pups in sniffer-dog video

Rediff.com8 Jul 2015

Andy Murray goes to the dogs, or more precisely the puppies, in a video released on Tuesday which shows him playing at Wimbledon with five cocker spaniels being trained to become sniffer dogs.

PIX: Spain ease to victory; Portugal held to draw

PIX: Spain ease to victory; Portugal held to draw

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

European champions Spain claimed a place in the Nations League quarter-finals with a 3-0 home win over Serbia.

Andy Murray: Cometh the hour, cometh the man

Andy Murray: Cometh the hour, cometh the man

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

Andy Murray proved himself the bastion of British tennis once again as he outclassed Canadian powerhouse Milos Raonic to claim a second Wimbledon title in masterful fashion on Sunday.

PIX: Dazzling show brings curtain down on Paris Games

PIX: Dazzling show brings curtain down on Paris Games

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

The gigantic Stade de France resembled a concert hall hosting a party to celebrate the fortnight of sporting excellence as the breathtaking Closing Ceremony of the Paris Olympics kicked-off with athletes marching into the iconic stadium to thunderous applause in Paris on Sunday.

PIX: It's Sinner vs Draper in US Open semis!

PIX: It's Sinner vs Draper in US Open semis!

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

Images from the US Open men's singles quarter-finals at Flushing Meadows, New York, on Wednesday.

Why Centre sought help of Reliance wildlife facility in Gujarat

Why Centre sought help of Reliance wildlife facility in Gujarat

Rediff.com7 Sep 2024

After three cheetahs died in just over a month last year in Madhya Pradesh's Kuno National Park, the National Tiger Conservation Authority in May 2023 called in experts from Reliance's wildlife facility in Gujarat to review health monitoring protocols, official records show.

'I Wish Sunny Scores Another Century'

'I Wish Sunny Scores Another Century'

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

'He is the best technically sound batsman I have seen till date and that too without a helmet.'

England sack coach Andy Flower after disastrous Aus tour

England sack coach Andy Flower after disastrous Aus tour

Rediff.com31 Jan 2014

Andy Flower's reign as England coach has come to a sorry end after England and Wales Cricket Board asked the Zimbabwean to quit from the post following the national team's disastrous Ashes tour to Australia, according to media reports.

Andy Murray puts on his dancing shoes!

Andy Murray puts on his dancing shoes!

Rediff.com10 Nov 2014

Andy Murray finally made an appearance and even danced a bit reluctantly with mum Judy Murray on TV reality show 'Strictly Come Dancing.'

Murray drops major retirement hint after 500th hard-court win

Murray drops major retirement hint after 500th hard-court win

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

Andy Murray hinted that this could be his last season after he recorded his 500th hardcourt win with a 4-6 7-6(5) 6-3 victory over Canada's Denis Shapovalov in the first round of the Dubai Tennis Championships on Monday.

PIX: Fritz stuns Zverev, to face Tiafoe in US Open semi-finals

PIX: Fritz stuns Zverev, to face Tiafoe in US Open semi-finals

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

Images from the US Open men's singles quarter-finals at Flushing Meadows, New York, on Tuesday.

Andy Roddick a doubt for French Open

Andy Roddick a doubt for French Open

Rediff.com18 May 2011

Former U.S. Open champion Andy Roddick has pulled out of this week's Nice Open with a shoulder injury and may not be fully fit for the French Open starting on Sunday.

Want Andy Murray as your private coach? Bid to win

Want Andy Murray as your private coach? Bid to win

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

The ATP Tour got on board and last month fans were able to bid for private sessions with celebrated tennis coaches on-site during tournaments in 2021.

US Open PIX: Sinner battles into quarters; Medvedev cruises

US Open PIX: Sinner battles into quarters; Medvedev cruises

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

Images from the men's singles Round of 16 matches at the US Open on Monday.

Andy Murray splits with coach Gilbert

Andy Murray splits with coach Gilbert

Rediff.com15 Nov 2007

The British number one ended association with Brad Gilbert after 17 months.

Andy Flower is England's technical director of elite cricket coaching

Andy Flower is England's technical director of elite cricket coaching

Rediff.com3 Mar 2014

Andy Flower, who stepped down as head coach in January following the 5-0 Ashes rout by Australia, was appointed England's technical director of elite coaching on Monday. The Zimbabwean will incorporate working with the next generation of players and coaches with creating a leadership programme for youngsters, the England and Wales Cricket Board said.

PIX: It's Djokovic vs Alcaraz in Olympics men's final

PIX: It's Djokovic vs Alcaraz in Olympics men's final

Rediff.com3 Aug 2024

Serbia's Novak Djokovic beat Italy's Lorenzo Musetti 6-4 6-2 to reach his first Olympic final on Friday and will bid for gold in a blockbuster clash with Carlos Alcaraz.

Online vs offline retail: Industry divided over Piyush Goyal's comments

Online vs offline retail: Industry divided over Piyush Goyal's comments

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal's recent comments on large e-commerce players have reignited the debate about their impact on smaller offline retailers. On Wednesday, Goyal said that the rapid growth of e-commerce in India is a "cause for concern" and is diminishing the market share of small, mom-and-pop stores by offering high-margin products such as consumer electronics and apparel at discounted rates.

Farewell, DK!

Farewell, DK!

Rediff.com24 May 2024

Andy Flower thinks DK may take up coaching once he calls time on his career.

Android co-founder Andy Rubin to leave Google

Android co-founder Andy Rubin to leave Google

Rediff.com31 Oct 2014

Google Inc said on Thursday that Andy Rubin, co-founder of its Android mobile business and head of its nascent robotics effort is leaving the company.

Andy Roberts sorts out Irfan's woes

Andy Roberts sorts out Irfan's woes

Rediff.com6 Jun 2006

Responding to Chappell's request, Roberts was at the nets watching Irfan bowl.

Piyush Goyal on why Amazon plans to invest $1 billion in India

Piyush Goyal on why Amazon plans to invest $1 billion in India

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday questioned Amazon's announcement of $1 billion investment in India, saying the US retailer was not doing any great service to the Indian economy but filling up for the losses it had suffered in the country. He said that their huge losses in India "smells of predatory pricing", which is not good for the country as it impacts crores of small retailers.

Illingworth, Kettleborough gear up for World Cup final

Illingworth, Kettleborough gear up for World Cup final

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

Match officials for ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 final

WATCH: Andy Murray slays sexist reporter in two words

WATCH: Andy Murray slays sexist reporter in two words

Rediff.com13 Jul 2017

This is not the first time that Murray has won our hearts with his stance against sexism.

Numbers with Kamala Harris to become Democratic prez nominee

Numbers with Kamala Harris to become Democratic prez nominee

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

Harris, who is of Indian and African heritage, has received the backing from more than the 1,976 pledged delegates needed to win the Democratic Party's nomination on the first ballot, CNN reported on the first full day of her campaign.

EPL PIX: Liverpool beat Wolves to go top; City held

EPL PIX: Liverpool beat Wolves to go top; City held

Rediff.com29 Sep 2024

Liverpool climbed to the top of the Premier League table with a 2-1 victory over struggling Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday.

IPL 2024: England's Bobat to join RCB as director of cricket

IPL 2024: England's Bobat to join RCB as director of cricket

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

Royal Challengers Bangalore have appointed England men's Performance Director Mo Bobat as their new director of cricket following the departure of Mike Hesson.

Andy Murray to have back surgery, set to miss rest of season

Andy Murray to have back surgery, set to miss rest of season

Rediff.com20 Sep 2013

Wimbledon champion Andy Murray is to undergo minor back surgery with the aim of being fully fit for the new season, his management team said in a statement on Thursday.

What RCB must do revive sagging fortunes...

What RCB must do revive sagging fortunes...

Rediff.com7 Apr 2024

Notwithstanding Virat Kohli's sparkling form, the Royal Challenger Bengaluru batters are struggling for "form and confidence", says Head Coach Andy Flower following his team's fourth defeat in five games this IPL season