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Don't give up country for IPL, warns Bindra

Don't give up country for IPL, warns Bindra

Rediff.com15 Apr 2008

I S Bindra, the ICC's principal advisor, warned cricketers against giving up their central contracts to participate in the cash-rich Indian Premier League, saying the Twenty20 event will not accept any rebel. A member of the IPL's governing board, he urged players to be patient and wait for the league to adjust in the cricket calendar.

Sports Shorts: US athletics legend Lewis attacks Trump

Sports Shorts: US athletics legend Lewis attacks Trump

Rediff.com6 Aug 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday

Women's WC PIX: Argentina, SA hopes dented by thrilling draw

Women's WC PIX: Argentina, SA hopes dented by thrilling draw

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

Argentina and South Africa settled for an exciting 2-2 draw in their Women's World Cup Group G clash at Dunedin Stadium

Sports Shorts: CAS delays decision on Semenya case

Sports Shorts: CAS delays decision on Semenya case

Rediff.com22 Mar 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Friday.

Hair's appointment speculation: ICC

Hair's appointment speculation: ICC

Rediff.com20 Sep 2006

The International Cricket Council dismissed reports of controversial umpire Darrell Hair officiating in the Champions Trophy in India as "pure speculation".

Woolmer hits back at Jarman

Woolmer hits back at Jarman

Rediff.com28 Aug 2006

Former match referee Barry Jarman had charged South Africa were involved in ball-tampering under Bob Woolmer.

Archer misses second Test after protocol breach

Archer misses second Test after protocol breach

Rediff.com16 Jul 2020

The ECB did not specify the nature of the breach but said the West Indies team were satisfied with the measures taken.

Trueman diagnosed with cancer

Trueman diagnosed with cancer

Rediff.com13 May 2006

The 75-year-old former England fast bowler is undergoing treatment in Airedale Hospital in West Yorkshire.

Flintoff is Wisden cricketer of the year

Flintoff is Wisden cricketer of the year

Rediff.com11 Apr 2006

England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff has been named 2005's top cricketer in the 143rd edition of Wisden

Surrey waiting to sign Harbhajan

Surrey waiting to sign Harbhajan

Rediff.com8 Nov 2004

English county Surrey are awaiting BCCI approval before announcing the off-spinner as their overseas signing for 2005.

Benteke penalty snatches win for 10-man Liverpool vs Palace

Benteke penalty snatches win for 10-man Liverpool vs Palace

Rediff.com6 Mar 2016

Christian Benteke's last-gasp penalty completed 10-man Liverpool's fightback against Crystal Palace to keep alive their hopes of a top-four finish. Substitute Benteke went down after a faint challenge by Damien Delaney deep in stoppage time and coolly slotted home to add to Robert Firmino's equaliser on 72 minutes. James Milner's dismissal for a second yellow card on 62 minutes put Liverpool on the back foot, but Firmino took advantage of a scuffed clearance from Palace goalkeeper Alex McCarthy to cancel out Joe Ledley's low drive just after the break. "First half we started OK but forgot to shoot on the goal. But what we did in the end was brilliant," Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp told Sky Sports. "I feel sorry for Palace but I have just seen the replay (of the penalty decision) in the dressing room and it was a clear penalty. If there was no contact, Benteke would have been in a great position to shoot."

No Warwickshire stint for Zaheer

No Warwickshire stint for Zaheer

Rediff.com1 Apr 2003

The Indian pace bowler could not confirm his availability because of international commitments with the national team.\n\n

EPL: Spurs sink toothless Chelsea to pile more misery on Potter

EPL: Spurs sink toothless Chelsea to pile more misery on Potter

Rediff.com26 Feb 2023

Tottenham Hotspur bolstered their hopes for a top-four finish and extended Chelsea's miserable run

As women, we have to believe in ourselves: Sindhu

As women, we have to believe in ourselves: Sindhu

Rediff.com10 Mar 2020

India's champion shuttler P V Sindhu feels more women will win medals for the country in future and hard work is the key to success.

Panesar's talent impresses coach

Panesar's talent impresses coach

Rediff.com8 Feb 2006

The 23-year-old British Sikh has all the traits of a world class spinner, believes England's new spin bowling coach David Parsons.

Australia's dominance may come to an end

Australia's dominance may come to an end

Rediff.com27 May 2003

Australia could find it difficult to retain their dominance in world cricket when the current squad retires, according to Test opener Justin Langer.

Jayasuriya to resign from captaincy after Sharjah

Jayasuriya to resign from captaincy after Sharjah

Rediff.com9 Apr 2003

He believes the time has come to hand over the leadership to the future of Sri Lankan cricket.

Indian eves set for Lord's debut

Indian eves set for Lord's debut

Rediff.com8 Nov 2005

India will take on England at the Lord's cricket ground in an ODI next year

Fast and furious Lewis Hamilton hits ski slopes sans girlfriend

Fast and furious Lewis Hamilton hits ski slopes sans girlfriend

Rediff.com23 Dec 2014

The Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton, celebrated his big win by taking his friends and family on a snowboarding trip.

Brazil sports minister plays down Zika fears for Rio

Brazil sports minister plays down Zika fears for Rio

Rediff.com7 Jun 2016

Brazil's Sports Minister Leonardo Picciani expects there to be almost no cases of the Zika virus during the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics, adding that the country is prepared for the Games, despite health concerns and political instability. The World Health Organization's Emergency Committee on Zika will meet in the coming weeks to evaluate the risks associated with the event. More than 150 health experts, in a public letter, have also called for the August Games to be postponed. U.S. health officials have concluded that infections by the mosquito-borne Zika virus in pregnant women can cause microcephaly, a birth defect marked by small head size that can lead to severe developmental problems in babies. However, Picciani, who was appointed by interim President Michel Temer, said the situation had significantly improved. "We hosted 43 test events in Rio with 7,000 athletes and we have not had any case of Zika or dengue," he told

Soccer PIX: City shocked by Wolves; United lose; Spurs sink Liverpool

Soccer PIX: City shocked by Wolves; United lose; Spurs sink Liverpool

Rediff.com1 Oct 2023

Champions Manchester City slipped to a shock first Premier League defeat of the season at Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday, while Manchester United's campaign of woe continued with a loss to Crystal Palace.

Alcaraz downs Dimitrov to enter Queen's semis

Alcaraz downs Dimitrov to enter Queen's semis

Rediff.com24 Jun 2023

Top seed Carlos Alcaraz reached the semi-finals at the Queen's Club Championships with a straight sets victory over Bulgarian Grigor Dimitrov.

Klusener to sue UCB

Klusener to sue UCB

Rediff.com10 Jul 2003

Lance Klusener is to take legal action against the UCB of South Africa for unfair dismissal after his exclusion from the team following the World Cup.

Bond is NZ's player of the year

Bond is NZ's player of the year

Rediff.com4 Apr 2003

Bond named NZ player of the year

Why India-England 5th Test was cancelled...

Why India-England 5th Test was cancelled...

Rediff.com11 Sep 2021

India not fielding a team for the final Test against England had nothing to do with the rescheduled Indian Premier League which left no room for the match to be postponed, England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) CEO Tom Harrison said on Friday.

Sports Shorts: Pakistan averts hockey Asiad boycott over allowance payments

Sports Shorts: Pakistan averts hockey Asiad boycott over allowance payments

Rediff.com1 Aug 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Wednesday

PIX: Portugal's Fernandes shines; Austria hold Belgium

PIX: Portugal's Fernandes shines; Austria hold Belgium

Rediff.com18 Jun 2023

A summary of the Euro 2024 qualification matches played on Saturday.

EPL PIX: United lose to West Ham; Arsenal down Newcastle

EPL PIX: United lose to West Ham; Arsenal down Newcastle

Rediff.com8 May 2023

A howler by Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea gifted West Ham United three vital points in their battle against relegation as the hosts secured a 1-0 Premier League win.

Bayern agree deal for Liverpool's Mane

Bayern agree deal for Liverpool's Mane

Rediff.com17 Jun 2022

Bayern will pay a fee in the region of 35 million pounds ($42.71 million) for the signature of Mane

English Premier League could be declared null and void

English Premier League could be declared null and void

Rediff.com14 Mar 2020

West Ham United vice-chairman Karen Brady says hopes of re-starting the Premier League in three weeks are "dreamland" and believes this season could be declared null and void. England's top-flight soccer league, like the rest of world sport, finds itself in unprecedented peace-time territory as it attempts to react to the coronavirus pandemic which has infected nearly 800 people so far in Britain.

F1 champ Hamilton plays down knighthood chances

F1 champ Hamilton plays down knighthood chances

Rediff.com17 Nov 2019

'Just the fact that people have mentioned it, it's already an honour, but it's not been something that I've been chasing in my life'

The top 50 sports people

The top 50 sports people

Rediff.com31 Dec 2003

A list of the top 50 sportspeople as they stand at the end of 2003.

'Ashes will be done and dusted if Australia win Lord's Test'

'Ashes will be done and dusted if Australia win Lord's Test'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2023

Pat Cummins could win the Ashes in England if Australia emerge victorious in the second Test, feels pace legend Glenn McGrath.

Sports Shorts: Boxer Vijender set for US debut next year

Sports Shorts: Boxer Vijender set for US debut next year

Rediff.com20 Nov 2018

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday

French federation condemns racist abuse of players

French federation condemns racist abuse of players

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

Aurelien Tchouameni were subjected to online racist abuse after missing their penalties in the final.

Premier League matches could be on free to air TV

Premier League matches could be on free to air TV

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

Any league restart would see matches played in front of empty stands.

How Gerrard outfoxed Lampard in first managerial clash

How Gerrard outfoxed Lampard in first managerial clash

Rediff.com13 Aug 2022

Gerrard's side turned their fortunes around at the expense of the visitors under Lampard

EPL PIX: Man United close in on Liverpool with Villa win

EPL PIX: Man United close in on Liverpool with Villa win

Rediff.com2 Jan 2021

Manchester United closed in on the Premier League's pole position after a 2-1 home win over Aston Villa on Friday put them level on points and games played with champions and leaders Liverpool.

Sporting immortal risks it all

Sporting immortal risks it all

Rediff.com31 Aug 2003

Should Ed Moses achieve his goal of running at next summer's Olympics, his return would outrank even that of Lazarus in the all-time comeback stakes.