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Why KKR Fans Can't Wait for NZ's T20 World Cup hero Finn Allen

Why KKR Fans Can't Wait for NZ's T20 World Cup hero Finn Allen

Rediff.com5 Mar 2026

New Zealand's Finn Allen, known for his aggressive batting style, is set to join Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the IPL, exciting fans with his potential impact.

Heat, cramps, tears rock Australian Open Day 2

Heat, cramps, tears rock Australian Open Day 2

Rediff.com19 Jan 2026

Players struggled with cramp and injuries on the second day of the Australian Open on Monday, headlined by the retirement of seventh seed Felix Auger-Aliassime while his compatriot Marina Stakusic needed a wheelchair to leave the court.

Andreeva sends AO warning after ruthless Adelaide final win

Andreeva sends AO warning after ruthless Adelaide final win

Rediff.com17 Jan 2026

World number eight Mirra Andreeva warmed up for the Australian Open with a comfortable 6-3, 6-1 victory over fellow teenager Victoria Mboko in the Adelaide International final on Saturday to claim her fourth WTA Tour title.

Venus Williams, Andrea Preti Tie Knot

Venus Williams, Andrea Preti Tie Knot

Rediff.com24 Dec 2025

Tennis icon Venus Williams wed Italian model-actor Andrea Preti in Palm Beach, Florida.

'Still Can't Get A 12-Ball 50?' Yuvi Teases Abhishek

'Still Can't Get A 12-Ball 50?' Yuvi Teases Abhishek

Rediff.com26 Jan 2026

After the match, Yuvraj was quick to add a touch of humour, playfully reminding his protege of the gold standard.

At 45, Venus Williams breaks record with AO wildcard

At 45, Venus Williams breaks record with AO wildcard

Rediff.com17 Jan 2026

Seven-times Grand Slam champion Venus Williams thanked Australian Open organisers on Saturday for giving her a wildcard that will see the 45-year-old American become the oldest woman ever to compete in the singles main draw.

From Udupi to Auckland: Lord Ganesha's Pix

From Udupi to Auckland: Lord Ganesha's Pix

Rediff.com8 Sep 2024

ou can e-mail your pictures to getahead@rediff.co.in (My Lord Ganesha Pix) with your name, location, details about your Lord Ganesha and what this festival means to you. We will publish the best entries right here on Rediff.com.

England trounce Kiwis after Brook-Salt smash half-tons

England trounce Kiwis after Brook-Salt smash half-tons

Rediff.com20 Oct 2025

New Zealand folded for 171 in reply in 18 overs -- all 10 dismissals through catches -- as England grabbed a 1-0 lead heading into the third and final match in Auckland on Thursday.

England win NZ T20I series as rain ruins final game

England win NZ T20I series as rain ruins final game

Rediff.com23 Oct 2025

England claimed a 1-0 victory in their three-match Twenty20 series against New Zealand after rain curtailed Thursday's final match in Auckland.

NZ-Eng T20 opener washed out

NZ-Eng T20 opener washed out

Rediff.com18 Oct 2025

Play was called off following a long delay after England's innings, in which the tourists scored 153-6 in 20 overs on a difficult wicket, with Sam Curran (49 not out) finishing well after Jos Buttler (29) failed to build on a good start.

PIX: Gauff retains Auckland crown; Rybakina storms to title

PIX: Gauff retains Auckland crown; Rybakina storms to title

Rediff.com7 Jan 2024

Coco Gauff battled past Elina Svitolina in the Auckland Classic final on Sunday to retain her title.

Mithali and Co celebrate Holi in Auckland

Mithali and Co celebrate Holi in Auckland

Rediff.com18 Mar 2022

India play Australia for their next ICC Women's World Cup match in Auckland on Saturday. India have so far won two of the four matches they've played.

Nadal ousted in Brisbane, Gauff reaches Auckland semis

Nadal ousted in Brisbane, Gauff reaches Auckland semis

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

Local favourite Thompson saved three match points before prevailing 5-7, 7-6 (6), 6-3 against Nadal, who was playing his first tournament after nearly a year out with a hip injury.

'Lord Ganesha Is Always With Us'

'Lord Ganesha Is Always With Us'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2025

Please e-mail your pictures to getahead@rediff.co.in (My Lord Ganesha Pix) with your name, location and details about your Lord Ganesha and we will publish the best photographs on Rediff.

Healy, Mandhana and a night to remember in Vizag

Healy, Mandhana and a night to remember in Vizag

Rediff.com13 Oct 2025

The clash was a record-breaking one. Right from individual pieces of glory to team milestones, India opener Smriti Mandhana's records to Australia once again re-writing history books to justify the seven titles in their trophy cabinet, this match had it all.

Bencic, Collins cruise in Adelaide; Humbert's Auckland reign ends

Bencic, Collins cruise in Adelaide; Humbert's Auckland reign ends

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

Belinda Bencic of Switzerland and Danielle Collins were among those to win their first-round matches at the Adelaide International

Osaka parts ways with coach Mouratoglou

Osaka parts ways with coach Mouratoglou

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

The 27-year-old began working with Mouratoglou ahead of the China Open in September last year, as she sought to reignite her career following a patchy run of form after returning to the tour from a long maternity break.

Osaka reaches first WTA 1000 semis in 2 years

Osaka reaches first WTA 1000 semis in 2 years

Rediff.com6 Aug 2025

It marks Osaka's first WTA 1000 semi-final since Miami in 2022, as the Japanese former world number one needed just over an hour to secure victory over the 10th seeded Svitolina.

Auckland To Lakkihalli: Har Ghar Tiranga

Auckland To Lakkihalli: Har Ghar Tiranga

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

Dear readers, how will you celebrate your Tiranga this 75th Independence Day? Send us your pictures!

Wimbledon champ knocked out by 22-year-old Dane

Wimbledon champ knocked out by 22-year-old Dane

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

Iga Swiatek was the latest top player to suffer an upset loss in Montreal as the Wimbledon champion

Ganesha pix from Ahmedabad to Auckland

Ganesha pix from Ahmedabad to Auckland

Rediff.com13 Sep 2021

Rediff readers tell us how they are celebrating Ganeshotsav this year.

Club World Cup: Boca Juniors hold Benfica; Flamengo win

Club World Cup: Boca Juniors hold Benfica; Flamengo win

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

Miami's Hard Rock Stadium was awash in Argentine passion as Boca Juniors fans turned it into a little Buenos Aires for their team's 2-2 draw with Benfica on Monday.

PIX: Gill Rewrites Record Books On Captaincy Debut!

PIX: Gill Rewrites Record Books On Captaincy Debut!

Rediff.com20 Jun 2025

Playing his 32nd Test, he showed no signs of nervousness and batted with his signature effortless ease.

Record crowds as Women's World Cup kicks off despite Auckland shooting

Record crowds as Women's World Cup kicks off despite Auckland shooting

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

New Zealand opened the ninth Women's World Cup with a shock win against former champions Norway on Thursday

Osaka 'very optimistic' about Australian Open

Osaka 'very optimistic' about Australian Open

Rediff.com6 Jan 2025

Osaka, who returned to the tour a year ago after a long maternity break, had shown glimpses of the form that won her four major titles on her run to the final in Auckland.

Gill's Historic 200 Rewrites Record Books

Gill's Historic 200 Rewrites Record Books

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

Shubman Gill has not just scored a double hundred; he's rewritten the record books.

German qualifier makes HISTORY at Queen's

German qualifier makes HISTORY at Queen's

Rediff.com15 Jun 2025

Maria crowned first Queen's Club women's champion in 52 years

PIX: Messi falls just short as Al-Ahly hold Inter Miami

PIX: Messi falls just short as Al-Ahly hold Inter Miami

Rediff.com15 Jun 2025

Lionel Messi drew vast crowds and showed flashes of his brilliance when his Inter Miami side were held to a goalless draw by African giants Al-Ahly as the revamped Club World Cup got off to a festive start on Saturday.

Shimla school drops Eid celebration plan after right-wing threat

Shimla school drops Eid celebration plan after right-wing threat

Rediff.com25 Mar 2025

A private school in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, withdrew its decision to ask students to wear "kurta-pajama" and bring special food for Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations after it sparked a row with a local right-wing organization and some religious groups. The school said it was intended as a cultural learning experience and that participation was voluntary. The school also condemned attempts to misrepresent the event as religious propaganda and urged individuals to remove false and inflammatory messages on social media.

Fans barred from New Zealand T20s after Auckland lockdown

Fans barred from New Zealand T20s after Auckland lockdown

Rediff.com1 Mar 2021

New Zealand's biggest city Auckland went into a seven-day lockdown from Sunday after the emergence of a new local case of the coronavirus of unknown origin.

WATCH! Warm welcome for Team India in Auckland

WATCH! Warm welcome for Team India in Auckland

Rediff.com20 Jan 2019

Loudest cheer was reserved for skipper Virat Kohli and his wife Anushka Sharma.

Halep to skip AO, delay start of season due to injury

Halep to skip AO, delay start of season due to injury

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

Simona Halep will delay her start to the 2025 season and skip the Australian Open due to pain in her knee and shoulder, the former world number one said on Thursday.

Bhambri-Olivetti lose in ASB Classic semis

Bhambri-Olivetti lose in ASB Classic semis

Rediff.com10 Jan 2025

India's Yuki Bhambri and his French partner Albano Olivetti frittered away a solid start to make a semi-final exit from the ASB Classic in Auckland.

From Chokers to Champions: SA finally win World title!

From Chokers to Champions: SA finally win World title!

Rediff.com14 Jun 2025

A look back at some of the most painful moments when South Africa came heartbreakingly close -- but always fell short -- before finally breaking the curse at Lord's.

PHOTOS: Ivanovic, Wozniacki hit the streets in Auckland

PHOTOS: Ivanovic, Wozniacki hit the streets in Auckland

Rediff.com5 Jan 2016

Ana Ivanovic and Caroline Wozniacki hit the streets in Auckland to play some street tennis.

Ferrero in Auckland final

Ferrero in Auckland final

Rediff.com11 Jan 2008

Former world number one Juan Carlos Ferrero advanced to his first Auckland Open final with a 6-3, 6-4 victory over France's Julien Benneteau on Friday.

Why Kohli 'enjoyed' India's thumping win in Auckland

Why Kohli 'enjoyed' India's thumping win in Auckland

Rediff.com24 Jan 2020

India also beat the jet lag besides New Zealand in the T20I series opener in Auckland and skipper Virat Kohli said Friday's convincing win is just the kind of start his team was looking for. India, who arrived in Auckland only a couple of days ago, chased down New Zealand's 203 for five with an over to spare.

Sumit Nagal faces tough road in Melbourne

Sumit Nagal faces tough road in Melbourne

Rediff.com9 Jan 2025

Sumit Nagal will take on Tomas Machac of the Czech Republic in the opening round of the Australian Open

Spotted: Aamir Khan at Auckland airport

Spotted: Aamir Khan at Auckland airport

Rediff.com28 Jan 2017

Reader Ranjan Bhagat has sent us a photograph.

Tennis: Williams-Wozniacki advance in Auckland

Tennis: Williams-Wozniacki advance in Auckland

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

Both will play their second-round singles matches on Thursday.