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Starc's plan: Bowl fast, swing it and hit the stumps

Starc's plan: Bowl fast, swing it and hit the stumps

Rediff.com19 Mar 2023

Starc had wiped out the entire top order in powerplay

Tennis: Djokovic battles from brink to beat Korda for Adelaide crown

Tennis: Djokovic battles from brink to beat Korda for Adelaide crown

Rediff.com8 Jan 2023

Fritz delivers as US win inaugural United Cup crown

'It's hard to leave Karthik out'

'It's hard to leave Karthik out'

Rediff.com31 Aug 2022

Australian batting great Ricky Ponting said Rishabh Pant's 'surprise' omission from India's playing XI in their Asia Cup opener against Pakistan shows the quality the team possesses heading into the World T20.

Australian coal mine 'sound' despite latest green challenge: Adani

Australian coal mine 'sound' despite latest green challenge: Adani

Rediff.com9 Nov 2015

Progress on the mine was blocked in August after a claim Adani failed to take into account the welfare of the yakka skink lizard and ornamental snake.

Davis Cup: India to host Czech Republic in World Group Play-offs

Davis Cup: India to host Czech Republic in World Group Play-offs

Rediff.com21 Jul 2015

India were handed a tough Davis Cup draw, being pitted against top seeds Czech Republic in the World Group Play-offs, to be held from September 18-20 either in New Delhi or Pune.

Events That Changed Indian Cricket Forever

Events That Changed Indian Cricket Forever

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

Would there have been an incomparable batsman named Sachin Tendulkar had Doordarshan not telecast Guide one summer afternoon? A fascinating excerpt from Abhishek Mukherjee and Joy Bhattacharjya's must-read book, The Great Indian Cricket Circus.

Harmanpreet set to make waves again in Australian BBL

Harmanpreet set to make waves again in Australian BBL

Rediff.com27 Nov 2018

Harmanpreet extends association with Sydney Thunder for BBL

Coming soon: Biopic on Leander Paes

Coming soon: Biopic on Leander Paes

Rediff.com12 Feb 2023

Leander Paes said he is currently busy working on a biopic to portray the father-son duo's legacy on the big screen.

SBI to earn over Rs 400cr premium from non-life JV

SBI to earn over Rs 400cr premium from non-life JV

Rediff.com27 May 2008

The amount is almost double the Rs 220 crore (Rs 2.2 billion) that a consortium of Bank of Baroda and Andhra Bank earned for its life insurance tie-up with the UK-based wealth and investment company, Legal & General Group (see table). The entry premium is a result of regulations that require foreign insurers to tie up with Indian partners. SBI will hold 74 per cent in the non-life insurance company and IAG the remaining 26 per cent.

How Rahane helped Australia's Handscomb counter spinners

How Rahane helped Australia's Handscomb counter spinners

Rediff.com25 Feb 2023

Australia's middle-order batter Peter Handscomb has recalled how former India vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane helped him combat spin bowling in the sub-continent.

Will Ahmedabad serve another turning pitch?

Will Ahmedabad serve another turning pitch?

Rediff.com8 Mar 2023

Pitch talk has been a constant feature of India's four-Test series against Australia and the trend continued on the eve of the final match at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

T20 World Cup: 'England well prepared but Australia favourites'

T20 World Cup: 'England well prepared but Australia favourites'

Rediff.com15 Oct 2022

England captain Jos Buttler is happy with his team's preparation but tipped champions Australia as the favourites to win the Twenty20 World Cup on home soil.

How Australia bounced back to make T20 World Cup semis

How Australia bounced back to make T20 World Cup semis

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

A depleted Australia lost eight out of 10 T20 matches in the West Indies and Bangladesh but won four of their five Super 12 games at the World Cup to finish second in Group 1 behind England.

How foreign media covered Chandrayaan-3 landing

How foreign media covered Chandrayaan-3 landing

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

From The New York Times to BBC and The Guardian to The Washington Post, the historic event in India's space programme on Wednesday made headlines across the globe.

Australia can be best in the world, says coach Langer

Australia can be best in the world, says coach Langer

Rediff.com7 Nov 2021

Australia coach Justin Langer believes his team can re-establish themselves as the best in the world as they prepare for a potential semi-final showdown with Pakistan at the Twenty20 World Cup this week.

Federer one of the greatest athletes of any sport: Djokovic

Federer one of the greatest athletes of any sport: Djokovic

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

'He has left a huge legacy that will live for a very long time'

'Irrelevant': UN rejects submissions by Kailasa representatives

'Irrelevant': UN rejects submissions by Kailasa representatives

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

The United Nations human rights office on Thursday said any submissions made by representatives of the so-called 'United States of Kailasa (USK)', founded by Indian fugitive Nithyananda, at its public meetings in Geneva last week were 'irrelevant' and will not be considered in the final outcome drafts.

Pak mentor Hayden keen to play India in final

Pak mentor Hayden keen to play India in final

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

The former Australian opener sounded a warning to their next rivals, saying his bowling attack is yet to produce its best.

The Watchdog That Didn't Bark

The Watchdog That Didn't Bark

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

In our mystery the watchdog agencies are silent, but it is the market that has barked and has not stopped barking. Till such time as it continues to do so, this headache will not go away, notes Aakar Patel.

Women's T20 WC: How Australia plan to counter India in semis

Women's T20 WC: How Australia plan to counter India in semis

Rediff.com22 Feb 2023

Ahead of Australia's Women's T20 World Cup semifinal against India, Meg Lanning opened up about their preparations to tackle a 'strong' Indian side.

Shock And Awe At Qatar 2022

Shock And Awe At Qatar 2022

Rediff.com3 Dec 2022

The 2022 Qatar World Cup has produced some very odd results, which is why it's been so much fun.

PIX: Fitting farewell for Warnie at MCG memorial

PIX: Fitting farewell for Warnie at MCG memorial

Rediff.com30 Mar 2022

A private funeral service was held for Warne's closest friends and family in Melbourne last week but all were invited to Wednesday's televised memorial where his father Keith mourned the loss of "a loving and caring son" and his former team mates remembered a fierce and mischievous competitor.

World Cup: Leading light Mbappe back on his favourite stage

World Cup: Leading light Mbappe back on his favourite stage

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

A goal, an assist and an all-round performance filled with menace from Kylian Mbappe was enough to help France to an emphatic win that left them top of Group D.

'We didn't have any champagne to celebrate, so...'

'We didn't have any champagne to celebrate, so...'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2023

'...we got it from the West Indies dressing room!'

Green groups slam re-approval of Adani's mine project in Australia

Green groups slam re-approval of Adani's mine project in Australia

Rediff.com16 Oct 2015

Green and Indigenous groups in Australia have criticised the government's decision to grant new approval to Indian mining giant Adani's $16.5 billion controversial coal mine project in central Queensland.

Next England coach: Langer emerges as top contender

Next England coach: Langer emerges as top contender

Rediff.com5 Feb 2022

Retired players disgusted at Langer treatment as England job possibly looms

Hazlewood returns, Boland retained in Aus squad for Pak tour

Hazlewood returns, Boland retained in Aus squad for Pak tour

Rediff.com8 Feb 2022

Concerns that senior players would pull out of the tour due to security issues after both England and New Zealand withdrew from tours of Pakistan late last year have proven unfounded.

Adani, GVK win Australian state backing to expand coal port

Adani, GVK win Australian state backing to expand coal port

Rediff.com11 Mar 2015

Adani, GVK win Australian state backing to expand coal port.

WC PIX: Giroud ties record as France drub Australia

WC PIX: Giroud ties record as France drub Australia

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

It took Giroud, who owed his place in the starting lineup to Benzema's absence, 115 international appearances to score his 51 goals, while Henry needed 123 from 1997-2010.

Aus players to be fully vaccinated by end November

Aus players to be fully vaccinated by end November

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

Hockley was thankful they did not have to introduce vaccine mandates for players and that the idea was "almost irrelevant" due to the vaccination rate.

T20 WC: How New Zealand STUNNED champs Australia in Super 12 opener

T20 WC: How New Zealand STUNNED champs Australia in Super 12 opener

Rediff.com22 Oct 2022

New Zealand thrashed reigning champions Australia by 89 runs in a rematch of last year's final

Quad foreign ministers resolve to work towards free, open Indo-Pacific

Quad foreign ministers resolve to work towards free, open Indo-Pacific

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

The foreign ministers of the Quad grouping of India, the US, Australia and Japan on Friday held extensive talks in Melbourne amid escalating tension between Russia and NATO countries over Ukraine, the Afghan crisis and increasing concerns over China's "coercion" in the Indo-Pacific region.

Afghanistan pick uncapped fast bowler Safi for T20 WC

Afghanistan pick uncapped fast bowler Safi for T20 WC

Rediff.com15 Sep 2022

Saleem, 20, has yet to represent the national team in any format while Rasooli has shown strong form in the Shpageeza Cricket League, Afghanistan's domestic T20 tournament, after recovering from a finger injury.

How the rivalry between India and Australia blossomed

How the rivalry between India and Australia blossomed

Rediff.com5 Feb 2023

Ashes is steeped in tradition but India versus Australia Test matches are bound by emotion.

10 OTT Shows That Make Us Nostalgic

10 OTT Shows That Make Us Nostalgic

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

Many films and shows go back in time to bring alive so many fading and forgotten memories.

Australia will play Green as pure batter in 1st Test: Gilchrist

Australia will play Green as pure batter in 1st Test: Gilchrist

Rediff.com7 Feb 2023

Legendary wicketkeeper-batter Adam Gilchrist believes Australia will play all-rounder Cameron Green as a pure batter at No 6 in the first Test against India.

Can G7 Decoupling From China Boost India?

Can G7 Decoupling From China Boost India?

Rediff.com29 May 2023

Indian policymakers are almost alone, alongside the United States, in seeking a hard and multi-sectoral global decoupling from China in the expectation that it will boost their economies, observes Mihir S Sharma.

'Slide spin': Key to Australia's success in India...

'Slide spin': Key to Australia's success in India...

Rediff.com3 Feb 2023

Andrew McDonald believes the biggest challenge for his side in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Test Trophy will be to tackle 'slide spin'

2022 T20 WC: India to play Pakistan on October 23

2022 T20 WC: India to play Pakistan on October 23

Rediff.com21 Jan 2022

Australia to open T20 World Cup defence against New Zealand.

Smriti Mandhana's Journey To 3.4 Crore

Smriti Mandhana's Journey To 3.4 Crore

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

Smriti Mandhana isn't actually known to be the most prolific T20 player -- her career T20 International average of 27.32 is middling at best. There have been failures too, but her ability to analyse and assess them honestly is a rarity in modern sport.