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Jaclyn-Chandhan's Texas-Nellore Love Story

Jaclyn-Chandhan's Texas-Nellore Love Story

Rediff.com11 Apr 2025

14,845 kilometres. That's the distance that separates Nellore and Texas. But it could not separate Jaclyn Forero and Chandhan Singh Rajput.

Ashes PHOTOS: Australia takes firm grip on Day 3

Ashes PHOTOS: Australia takes firm grip on Day 3

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

Images from Day 3 of the second Ashes between England and Australia at Lord's.

No tour games for Australia before WTC, Ashes a risky move: Lehmann

No tour games for Australia before WTC, Ashes a risky move: Lehmann

Rediff.com10 May 2023

Ex-coach Lehmann unhappy with Australia not playing tour games ahead of WTC final, Ashes

Ashes PIX: Australia in driver's seat as Brook misses century

Ashes PIX: Australia in driver's seat as Brook misses century

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

Images from Day 1 of the fifth and final Ashes Test between England and Australia at The Oval in London on Thursday.

Nathan Lyon ruled out of Ashes due to calf injury

Nathan Lyon ruled out of Ashes due to calf injury

Rediff.com3 Jul 2023

Lyon had suffered a "significant calf tear" while fielding on day two of the second Test that Australia won by 43 runs

Injured MI pacer Archer out of IPL 2023; doubtful for Ashes

Injured MI pacer Archer out of IPL 2023; doubtful for Ashes

Rediff.com9 May 2023

England fast bowler Jofra Archer is a doubt for the Ashes after he was ruled out for the remainder of IPL 2023 due to an elbow injur.

PIX: Crawley hammers historic Ashes knock to put hosts in control

PIX: Crawley hammers historic Ashes knock to put hosts in control

Rediff.com21 Jul 2023

IMAGES from Day 2 of the fourth Ashes Test between England and Australia at Old Trafford in Manchester on Thursday.

Ashes: Shouldn't panic, Lyon's plans to tackle 'Bazball'

Ashes: Shouldn't panic, Lyon's plans to tackle 'Bazball'

Rediff.com15 May 2023

Ahead of the Ashes, Australian off-spinner Nathan Lyon urged his teammates to remain calm in the face of the 'Bazball' threat.

Ashes PIX: Smith, Head give Australia upperhand on Day 1

Ashes PIX: Smith, Head give Australia upperhand on Day 1

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

Steve Smith scored an unbeaten 85 to guide Australia to 339/5 as England wasted favourable bowling conditions on the first day of the second Ashes Test.

Recalling Moeen for Ashes was a gut feel, Stokes

Recalling Moeen for Ashes was a gut feel, Stokes

Rediff.com15 Jun 2023

While Stokes's availability comes as a welcome boost to England's bowling department, they will not be able to call upon first-choice spinner Jack Leach, who suffered a stress fracture in his back earlier this month.

'Black magic': Elderly man beheaded, torso burnt in Holika fire

'Black magic': Elderly man beheaded, torso burnt in Holika fire

Rediff.com29 Mar 2025

The deceased has been identified as Yugual Yadav (65), he said. Police have arrested four persons, including a relative of a 'tantric' in connection with the incident, the officer said on Friday, adding that the tantric is absconding.

10 Times Bollywood Bhool Chuk Maaf

10 Times Bollywood Bhool Chuk Maaf

Rediff.com26 May 2025

Bhool Chuk Maaf released last Friday, we decided to look at 10 instances of tinsel town's famous folks burying the hatchet.

Ashes PICS: Brilliant Root ton puts England in command on Day 1

Ashes PICS: Brilliant Root ton puts England in command on Day 1

Rediff.com17 Jun 2023

IMAGES from Day 1 of the opening Ashes Test played between England and Australia at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Friday.

'Surprising That Sachin Is Not Outraged'

'Surprising That Sachin Is Not Outraged'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

'The Pataudi Trophy vanished overnight -- no farewell, no tribute, just a quiet replacement.' 'If a name can be erased this easily, what faith can we place in the permanence of Tendulkar-Anderson?'

Kohli's emotional farewell note to Ashwin

Kohli's emotional farewell note to Ashwin

Rediff.com18 Dec 2024

Under Kohli, Ashwin played 55 Tests and took a massive 293 wickets at an average of 22.13.

Mandhana inches closer to top spot in ODI rankings

Mandhana inches closer to top spot in ODI rankings

Rediff.com21 Jan 2025

India opener Smriti Mandhana has climbed to the second spot in the latest ICC women's ODI batting rankings following a stellar series against Ireland.

How patience won Australia the 1st Ashes Test

How patience won Australia the 1st Ashes Test

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

Australia's Khawaja reins in 'Little Uzzie' to set up Ashes run chase

Ashes: Woakes 'desperate' to be a part of England's line-up for the fourth Test

Ashes: Woakes 'desperate' to be a part of England's line-up for the fourth Test

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

England's all-rounder Chris Woakes desperately wants to be a part of the English side in the fourth Ashes Test starting from July 19 in Manchester.

Akie Abe Carries Her Husband's Ashes

Akie Abe Carries Her Husband's Ashes

Rediff.com27 Sep 2022

Glimpses of the State funeral for Japan's former prime minister Shinzo Abe.

Why CSK benched Ashwin for LSG outing...

Why CSK benched Ashwin for LSG outing...

Rediff.com15 Apr 2025

38-year-old off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, who was bought back to Chepauk for a whopping sum of Rs 9.75 crore, is at the receiving end of criticism from fans and former cricketers after underwhelming performances in the 18th edition of the cash-rich T20 league.

Chaos at Lord's: Protesters charged for disrupting Ashes match

Chaos at Lord's: Protesters charged for disrupting Ashes match

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

Three Just Stop Oil protesters charged after disrupting play at Lord's

How England's 'Bazball' cost them the Ashes

How England's 'Bazball' cost them the Ashes

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

Ponting delivered his verdict on England's 'Bazball', saying that while it resulted in some entertaining action, the hosts got carried away

England name unchanged team for final Ashes Test

England name unchanged team for final Ashes Test

Rediff.com26 Jul 2023

Australia retained the urn after rain washed out the final day of the fourth Test at Old Trafford, leaving England trailing 2-1 in the series.

Ashes: Couldn't watch the last 20 runs being scored: Stokes

Ashes: Couldn't watch the last 20 runs being scored: Stokes

Rediff.com9 Jul 2023

England's exhilarating run chase to battle back into the Ashes series was even too much for captain Ben Stokes!

Here's why Edgbaston will turn 'Blue for Bob' on Day 3 of Ashes!

Here's why Edgbaston will turn 'Blue for Bob' on Day 3 of Ashes!

Rediff.com17 Jun 2023

Edgbaston Cricket Ground will turn 'Blue for Bob' on Saturday, Day 3 of the opening match of the Ashes to commemorate England's legendary cricketer.

Marsh still in Australia's Test plans

Marsh still in Australia's Test plans

Rediff.com1 Apr 2025

Marsh was nonetheless retained in Australia's list of contracted players released on Tuesday for the 2025/26 season in an endorsement by selectors.

Harry Brook banned from IPL for two seasons

Harry Brook banned from IPL for two seasons

Rediff.com13 Mar 2025

England batter Harry Brook has been banned from the Indian Premier League for two seasons after pulling out of the 2025 edition.

Handling Indian superstars has gotten Nitin Menon 'match ready' for Ashes

Handling Indian superstars has gotten Nitin Menon 'match ready' for Ashes

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

Umpiring at home over the past three years under the constant pressure put by the big Indian stars has helped Nitin Menon grow immensely as an ICC Elite Panel umpire.

Ben Stokes slams ICC's over rate regulations

Ben Stokes slams ICC's over rate regulations

Rediff.com4 Dec 2024

Stokes' comments on the over rate came after both England and New Zealand were fined three points each from their World Test Championships tally

Ashes: 'These decisions aren't just a rash thought'

Ashes: 'These decisions aren't just a rash thought'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

England will not change their attacking philosophy in the second Ashes Test against Australia at Lord's this week.

Ashes: England teams to honour Nottingham victims

Ashes: England teams to honour Nottingham victims

Rediff.com15 Jun 2023

'These events sadden the England cricket teams, and we are thinking about those affected at this harrowing time. As a gesture of respect, we will honour them by wearing black armbands.'

Jack Leach Blow! England scrambles for solution ahead of Ashes

Jack Leach Blow! England scrambles for solution ahead of Ashes

Rediff.com5 Jun 2023

Leach was ruled out of the five-match series on Sunday due to a stress fracture in his back

How MI helped Rohit get into right frame of mind

How MI helped Rohit get into right frame of mind

Rediff.com21 Apr 2025

Jayawardene said showing situational awareness is imperative and Rohit was able to execute his plans well against CSK.

Ashes PIX: Starc, Cummins put Australia on brink of victory

Ashes PIX: Starc, Cummins put Australia on brink of victory

Rediff.com2 Jul 2023

Australia's pacemen Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins ripped out England's top order with a masterclass of textbook bowling to put their side in sight of a 2-0 Ashes lead on Saturday.

History in Minutes: Who Betrayed Chandra Shekhar Azad?

History in Minutes: Who Betrayed Chandra Shekhar Azad?

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

On the 94th anniversary of the revolutionary giant's martyrdom, Utkarsh Mishra revisits the events of February 27, 1931.

Sachin Tendulkar 2.0? Chappell Hails Harry Brook

Sachin Tendulkar 2.0? Chappell Hails Harry Brook

Rediff.com11 Jan 2025

Greg Chappell hails Harry Brook, compares him to Sachin Tendulkar in an ode to England's bright future

Cummins drops huge surprise about Warner's Ashes fate

Cummins drops huge surprise about Warner's Ashes fate

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

Warner's place looked uncertain after his double failure in the third Test at Headingley where the opener managed a total of five runs and fell to Stuart Broad in both innings.

Australia hoping match-winners emerge for 'big loss'

Australia hoping match-winners emerge for 'big loss'

Rediff.com21 Feb 2025

Adam Zampa wants new heroes to emerge from the Australian squad at the Champions Trophy to cover the "big loss" of the team's champion pace trio.

ICC Champions Trophy: Depleted Australia have uphill task against England

ICC Champions Trophy: Depleted Australia have uphill task against England

Rediff.com21 Feb 2025

Both teams have struggled in the ODI format recently. World champions Australia lost to Sri Lanka (0-2) and Pakistan (1-2) in their last two series, while England, now coached by Brendon McCullum in all formats, haven't won an ODI series since their disastrous 2023 World Cup campaign.

It's Siraj vs Starc: Table-toppers DC and GT collide for supremacy

It's Siraj vs Starc: Table-toppers DC and GT collide for supremacy

Rediff.com18 Apr 2025

The Capitals sit pretty at the top with 10 points from six games, while the Titans trail close behind with eight from as many outings.