News for 'Andy'

Nobody can fill Jhulan's shoes: Harmanpreet

Nobody can fill Jhulan's shoes: Harmanpreet

Rediff.com30 Aug 2022

'As a cricketer and a person, I've learnt a lot from her. She's a great example for all of us. There are many back home who have grown up watching her and then took up the sport.'

Lohri Special: Rawalpindi Chana, Murmura Laddoos

Lohri Special: Rawalpindi Chana, Murmura Laddoos

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

Celebrate Lohri with traditional Punjabi recipes.

Murray pulls out of Delray Beach Open citing COVID-19 concerns

Murray pulls out of Delray Beach Open citing COVID-19 concerns

Rediff.com1 Jan 2021

Andy Murray has pulled out of the season-opening Delray Beach Open in Florida next week to reduce the risk of contracting COVID-19 ahead of the Australian Open in February.

Amazon to shut down distribution unit in India, focus on core businesses

Amazon to shut down distribution unit in India, focus on core businesses

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

Amazon India has decided to shut down 'Amazon Distribution', according to sources. This follows its recent decision to shut its food delivery and edtech offerings. The moves are part of the annual operating planning review process amid global macroeconomic uncertainty. The e-commerce giant is looking to focus on its core businesses, sources said.

Brilliant Balbirnie leads Ireland to first ever win over SA

Brilliant Balbirnie leads Ireland to first ever win over SA

Rediff.com14 Jul 2021

'It is a huge day for cricket in Ireland. We will have a couple of beers and enjoy this, but at the same time we have to look to Friday, when we could potentially win a series.'

Federer to donate $500,000 for Ukrainian children

Federer to donate $500,000 for Ukrainian children

Rediff.com18 Mar 2022

'My family and I are horrified seeing pictures from Ukraine and heartbroken for the innocent people who have been so terribly affected. We stand for peace.'

India fined for slow over-rate in third ODI vs South Africa

India fined for slow over-rate in third ODI vs South Africa

Rediff.com24 Jan 2022

India have been fined 40 per cent of their match fee for maintaining a slow over-rate against South Africa in the third ODI in Cape Town, the ICC said on Monday.

'I feel for Naomi, however heckling is part of sports'

'I feel for Naomi, however heckling is part of sports'

Rediff.com14 Mar 2022

Andy Murray expressed sympathy for Naomi Osaka after she was rattled by a heckler

PHOTOS: Clinical Australia down Ireland to keep semis hopes alive

PHOTOS: Clinical Australia down Ireland to keep semis hopes alive

Rediff.com31 Oct 2022

IMAGES from the T20 World Cup match played between Australia and Ireland in Brisbane on Monday.

Halep wins Canadian Open title; Murray edges Wawrinka

Halep wins Canadian Open title; Murray edges Wawrinka

Rediff.com16 Aug 2022

Simona Halep ended Beatriz Haddad Maia's dream run in Toronto

PICS: USA stun Ireland in historic T20I

PICS: USA stun Ireland in historic T20I

Rediff.com23 Dec 2021

Ireland are scheduled to play another Twenty20 game against the US and three ODIs before a tour the Caribbean to face West Indies in three ODIs in January.

First batch of 12 cheetahs from South Africa likely to reach India in Oct

First batch of 12 cheetahs from South Africa likely to reach India in Oct

Rediff.com10 Sep 2022

A team of wildlife experts from South Africa returned to their country on Friday from India where they inspected the holding facility where the cheetahs will be released.

Sindhu, Satwik-Chirag enter BAC quarters; Saina out

Sindhu, Satwik-Chirag enter BAC quarters; Saina out

Rediff.com28 Apr 2022

PV Sindhu advanced to the quarterfinals of Badminton Asia Championships

South Africa fined for slow over-rate in second ODI against India

South Africa fined for slow over-rate in second ODI against India

Rediff.com22 Jan 2022

South Africa have been fined 20 per cent of their match fee for maintaining a slow over-rate against India in the second ODI in Paarl, the ICC said on Saturday.

'Prize money disparity in Dubai event big step backwards'

'Prize money disparity in Dubai event big step backwards'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2022

Men's singles winner set to receive five times more the amount as compared to the women's champion.

PICS: Djokovic dazzles on return to action at Laver Cup

PICS: Djokovic dazzles on return to action at Laver Cup

Rediff.com25 Sep 2022

Novak Djokovic produced a stunning performance to thrash Frances Tiafoe in his first match since winning Wimbledon in July to edge Team Europe ahead in the Laver Cup on Saturday.

PIX: Liverpool sink Manchester City for Community Shield

PIX: Liverpool sink Manchester City for Community Shield

Rediff.com31 Jul 2022

Liverpool's new striker Darwin Nunez scored a late goal on his debut as they drew first blood in this season's rivalry with Manchester City after a 3-1 win in Saturday's Community Shield.

Murray fires battle of bathroom break into orbit

Murray fires battle of bathroom break into orbit

Rediff.com1 Sep 2021

Andy Murray launched a fresh rocket at his US Open conqueror Stefanos Tsitsipas on Tuesday, griping that the Greek player took longer on bathroom breaks than it took billionaire Jeff Bezos to reach outer space.

PIX: Haaland stars as Manchester City go top; Liverpool edge Spurs

PIX: Haaland stars as Manchester City go top; Liverpool edge Spurs

Rediff.com1 May 2023

A summary of Sunday's action in the Premier League.

Dussen caught behind by Pant: out or not-out?

Dussen caught behind by Pant: out or not-out?

Rediff.com4 Jan 2022

South Africa skipper Dean Elgar and team manager Khomotso Masubelele met match officials during the lunch break on Day 2 of the second Test, in Johannesburg, to discuss a questionable caught behind dismissal of Rassie van der Dussen.

F1 legend Lewis Hamilton knighted

F1 legend Lewis Hamilton knighted

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

The 36-year-old Briton, the sport's only Black driver, was made a Knight Bachelor by Britain's Prince Charles during an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle in England.

Russian, Belarusian players call for peace as Ukraine conflict rages

Russian, Belarusian players call for peace as Ukraine conflict rages

Rediff.com10 Mar 2022

Maria Sharapova and Andy Murray have pledged to support relief funds for children affected by the invasion.

Women's WC: Harmanpreet's fifty in vain; NZ thrash India

Women's WC: Harmanpreet's fifty in vain; NZ thrash India

Rediff.com10 Mar 2022

Images from the ICC Women's ODI World Cup match between India and New Zealand in Hamilton on Thursday.

Fernandez wins hearts with tribute to NYC on 9/11 anniversary

Fernandez wins hearts with tribute to NYC on 9/11 anniversary

Rediff.com12 Sep 2021

'Leylah asking for the mic back to acknowledge 9/11 was one of the classiest, most empathetic, and mature things I've ever seen in a post-game moment ... and she's only 19. I'm blown away'

Raducanu relishing Centre Court debut at Wimbledon

Raducanu relishing Centre Court debut at Wimbledon

Rediff.com26 Jun 2022

Last year, the teenager was ranked 338 in the world when she received a wildcard and she reached the last-16 against all odds

Djokovic downs Shapovalov, to face Medvedev in Adelaide semis

Djokovic downs Shapovalov, to face Medvedev in Adelaide semis

Rediff.com6 Jan 2023

A round-up of all tennis action on Friday.

Tennis: Murray added to US Open main draw

Tennis: Murray added to US Open main draw

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

Djokovic withdraws from Western & Southern Open, to 'turn focus on US Open.'

Look, who's teaming up at Wimbledon!

Look, who's teaming up at Wimbledon!

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

Venus Williams is a two-time mixed doubles winner at Grand Slams, triumphing at the Australian Open and Roland Garros in 1998.

PICS: Roger Federer's grand finale ends in defeat

PICS: Roger Federer's grand finale ends in defeat

Rediff.com24 Sep 2022

20-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer returned from more than a year away for a last dance in tandem with great rival Rafael Nadal on a gripping and memorable finale by the Thames in front of a 17,500 sell-out crowd at London's O2 Arena on Friday.

PIX: Protests turn to cheer as Manchester United stun Liverpool

PIX: Protests turn to cheer as Manchester United stun Liverpool

Rediff.com23 Aug 2022

Manchester United produced an utterly unexpected 2-1 victory over old rivals Liverpool in the Premier League at Old Trafford on Monday to turn fan protests against the club's owners into a rare night of celebration.

Will Britain's Murray play at Davis Cup?

Will Britain's Murray play at Davis Cup?

Rediff.com19 Nov 2019

Murray, who underwent hip surgery in January, won the European Open in Antwerp last month but the three-time Grand Slam champion is the lowest-ranked singles player in the British team at 126 behind Dan Evans (42) and Kyle Edmund (69).

Murray undergoes hip surgery in London

Murray undergoes hip surgery in London

Rediff.com29 Jan 2019

Former world number one Andy Murray has undergone a hip resurfacing surgery in London, the 31-year-old Scot said.

PICS: How Liverpool players celebrated EPL victory

PICS: How Liverpool players celebrated EPL victory

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

The Reds have won 28 of their 31 Premier League matches this season.

Rishi Is Ready For The Race of His Life

Rishi Is Ready For The Race of His Life

Rediff.com21 Jul 2022

Rishi Sunak on Wednesday clinched his place for the final leg of the race to succeed Boris Johnson as leader of Britain's Conservative party and prime minister, and will go head-to-head with Foreign Secretary Liz Truss.

PIX: Berrettini overcomes Murray; 205th-ranked Van Rijthoven upsets Medvedev

PIX: Berrettini overcomes Murray; 205th-ranked Van Rijthoven upsets Medvedev

Rediff.com12 Jun 2022

Matteo Berrettini won the Stuttgart Open for a second time after he beat Andy Murray 6-4, 5-7, 6-3 on Sunday to deny the Scot what would have been his first title on grass in six years.

Devika Bulchandani has shattered the glass ceiling for good

Devika Bulchandani has shattered the glass ceiling for good

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

'Devika is a people's person, who simply loves what she does. This reflects in her work; the insights she brings to the table and the way she interacts with people and clients. She has the demeanour of a good captain. Her success is well-deserved.'

Nadal has another mountain to climb against Zverev

Nadal has another mountain to climb against Zverev

Rediff.com3 Jun 2022

Zverev will have a chance to spoil the birthday party for Nadal, who turns 36 on Friday

70 feared dead as tornadoes hit Kentucky, Biden declares emergency

70 feared dead as tornadoes hit Kentucky, Biden declares emergency

Rediff.com12 Dec 2021

At least five states were hit by unseasonably powerful storms and tornadoes on Friday night, including Arkansas, Illinois, Kentucky, Missouri and Tennessee.

I hope I can come back one more time: Federer

I hope I can come back one more time: Federer

Rediff.com3 Jul 2022

Wimbledon's favourite son Roger Federer swapped his usual tennis whites for a dark suit and tie and was given a rousing standing ovation as he joined a number of Wimbledon champions dating back to the 1960s for Centre Court's centenary celebrations.

Wimbledon: This player forgot to carry his rackets...

Wimbledon: This player forgot to carry his rackets...

Rediff.com29 Jun 2022

Ugo Humbert had 90 minutes to fill before his delayed Wimbledon match against Casper Ruud on Wednesday but it still wasn't enough to pack properly as he turned up at Number Two Court missing a vital piece of equipment - a tennis racket.