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We warned her multiple times: Deepti on controversial run out

We warned her multiple times: Deepti on controversial run out

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

The dismissal reignited an intense debate over the 'spirit of the game'.

No red ball in my bag at the minute, says Jos Buttler

No red ball in my bag at the minute, says Jos Buttler

Rediff.com2 Jul 2022

England's new white-ball captain Jos Buttler has downplayed the prospect of becoming an opener for the Test team after he was touted for the role by ex-Sri Lanka skipper Kumar Sangakkara.

The Day I Saw My First Tiger

The Day I Saw My First Tiger

Rediff.com6 Jan 2023

'The tigress drank, the photogs made their pictures, the Mela had a story of a lifetime.'

Buttler trusts Curran with responsibility at the death

Buttler trusts Curran with responsibility at the death

Rediff.com22 Oct 2022

Another positive for England was Mark Wood, who returned from injury recently, and he was back to his best with all 24 deliveries bowled by the pacer, above 140 clicks.

PHOTOS: Kohli powers India to big win over Sri Lanka

PHOTOS: Kohli powers India to big win over Sri Lanka

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

IMAGES from the 1st ODI played between India and Sri Lanka in Guwahati on Tuesday.

Kiwis relishing historic series win over SA

Kiwis relishing historic series win over SA

Rediff.com23 Feb 2022

The Blackcaps thrashed the visiting South Africans in their first meeting in Christchurch last week and another win over the Proteas would see the New Zealanders replace Australia at the top of the Test rankings.

Kaif to stay as Ganguly's back-up

Kaif to stay as Ganguly's back-up

Rediff.com25 Mar 2004

Cincinnati Open: Medvedev grinds down Shapovalov; Swiatek out

Cincinnati Open: Medvedev grinds down Shapovalov; Swiatek out

Rediff.com19 Aug 2022

Medvedev suffered a jarring early exit from the Canadian Masters last week but overcame some initial problems in a tricky tie against Shapovalov to edge both sets and book a meeting with American Fritz.

US shoots down Chinese 'spy balloon', China warns of repercussions

US shoots down Chinese 'spy balloon', China warns of repercussions

Rediff.com5 Feb 2023

The balloon, which was being used by the People's Republic of China in an attempt to surveil strategic sites in the continental United States, was brought down above US territorial waters.

Can battered India avoid Bangladesh whitewash?

Can battered India avoid Bangladesh whitewash?

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

A struggling Indian team, severely depleted by a spate of on-field injuries and fitness-related problems, will be determined to avoid the ignominy of a clean sweep against Bangladesh in the final ODI of the three-match series.

Australia's Quiney on standby to back up his 'good nine'

Australia's Quiney on standby to back up his 'good nine'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2012

Australian top order batsman Rob Quiney is desperate to get another taste of Test cricket and will be ready to go if Shane Watson is unfit for next week's second match against South Africa.

Shahbaz, Shreyas in T20I squad for SA series

Shahbaz, Shreyas in T20I squad for SA series

Rediff.com27 Sep 2022

Recovering Shami not included

Faadu: A Love Story Review: Half-Baked Show

Faadu: A Love Story Review: Half-Baked Show

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

Faadu: A Love Story looks like one of those old movies with a socialist bent that glorified honest poverty and looked down upon ambition and enterprise, notes Deepa Gahlot.

Wanted to try out and test new bowlers: Rohit Sharma

Wanted to try out and test new bowlers: Rohit Sharma

Rediff.com11 Jul 2022

The purpose of playing a second string attack in the third T20 International against England was to see "if they can bowl four overs".

Review: Not much thought in The Back-Up Plan

Review: Not much thought in The Back-Up Plan

Rediff.com14 May 2010

Despite a clever enough concept, nothing about this Jennifer Lopez starrer makes an audience member feel like they are actually watching a movie.

Women's Asia Cup: Favourites India look to carry ODI momentum

Women's Asia Cup: Favourites India look to carry ODI momentum

Rediff.com30 Sep 2022

The Indian team would be desperate to move on from the Mankading incident and focus on the Asia Cup.

Retired out will will happen a lot going forward: Ashwin

Retired out will will happen a lot going forward: Ashwin

Rediff.com13 Apr 2022

Ravichandran Ashwin feels the IPL is already late in using "retired out" as a tactical move and after becoming the first one to do so, the Rajasthan Royals spin all-rounder expects to see a lot more of it in the near future.

Squash at CWG: Dipika-Saurav bag mixed doubles bronze

Squash at CWG: Dipika-Saurav bag mixed doubles bronze

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

Ghosal and Pallikal hardly broke a sweat as they prevailed 11-8, 11-4 over the Australians

Fit-again Axar replaces Kuldeep for 2nd SL Test

Fit-again Axar replaces Kuldeep for 2nd SL Test

Rediff.com7 Mar 2022

Fit-again all-rounder Axar Patel has replaced left-arm wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav for the second Test against Sri Lanka, starting in Bengaluru on Saturday.

ICC permanently bans use of saliva on cricket ball

ICC permanently bans use of saliva on cricket ball

Rediff.com20 Sep 2022

The changes were announced after the Chief Executives' Committee (CEC) ratified recommendations made by the ICC Cricket Committee

REVEALED! Secret Behind Sunny Leone's GLOW

REVEALED! Secret Behind Sunny Leone's GLOW

Rediff.com17 May 2022

'At this point, my life is not about making plans.' 'It's about enjoying the fruits of my labour with my loved ones.'

'KL Rahul will gain a lot from Zimbabwe tour'

'KL Rahul will gain a lot from Zimbabwe tour'

Rediff.com16 Aug 2022

Fit-again KL Rahul will get much-needed game time ahead of the Asia Cup.

Warner reckons Mankading is 'spirit of cricket issue'

Warner reckons Mankading is 'spirit of cricket issue'

Rediff.com10 Mar 2022

England fast bowler Stuart Broad has also endorsed Warner's views.

Mitchell unfazed about missing 200, dropping catches

Mitchell unfazed about missing 200, dropping catches

Rediff.com12 Jun 2022

New Zealand's Daryl Mitchell said he has no regrets after falling agonisingly short of a maiden Test double hundred in the second match of the series against England.

We haven't really found a finisher after Dhoni: Rohit

We haven't really found a finisher after Dhoni: Rohit

Rediff.com5 Feb 2022

'A finisher bats at a crucial phase, and often, his contribution could be a game-changer.'

Chennai Open: Focus on Bouchard, Alison Riske-Amritraj

Chennai Open: Focus on Bouchard, Alison Riske-Amritraj

Rediff.com11 Sep 2022

Alison Riske-Amritraj will be eager to build on that in the land of her in-laws.

US Open PICS: Swiatek, Jabeur to clash in women's final

US Open PICS: Swiatek, Jabeur to clash in women's final

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

A summary of Thursday's action at the US Open.

IPL Auction: Best buy for Chennai, MI look at future

IPL Auction: Best buy for Chennai, MI look at future

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

Take a look at top picks of all 10 IPL teams

Lord's Test: SA thrash England inside three days

Lord's Test: SA thrash England inside three days

Rediff.com19 Aug 2022

South Africa skittled England out for 149 on Friday to win the first Test by an innings and 12 runs inside three days at Lord's and go 1-0 up in the three-match series.

Bookie odds, Tory voters discount Rishi Sunak's chances in UK PM race

Bookie odds, Tory voters discount Rishi Sunak's chances in UK PM race

Rediff.com26 Jul 2022

British Foreign Secretary Liz Truss on Tuesday extended her bookmaker odds as the favourite to win the Conservative Party leadership race, with former Chancellor Rishi Sunak also trailing in a poll among Tory voters.

Debatable run-out in England ODI no crime: Harmanpreet

Debatable run-out in England ODI no crime: Harmanpreet

Rediff.com25 Sep 2022

Captain Harmanpreet Kaur says her team committed "no crime" after completing a first-ever whitewash in women's ODIs on English soil with a legal yet debatable run-out.

Fairy-tale farewell: India whitewash England in Jhulan's last waltz

Fairy-tale farewell: India whitewash England in Jhulan's last waltz

Rediff.com24 Sep 2022

India Women beat England by 16 runs in the third and final ODI to record their first clean sweep in this country.

3rd T20 PIX: Dominant SA hand India 49-run defeat

3rd T20 PIX: Dominant SA hand India 49-run defeat

Rediff.com4 Oct 2022

Images from the third T20 International between India and South Africa, in Indore, on Tuesday.

Royal mourning to last for 7 days after Queen Elizabeth's funeral

Royal mourning to last for 7 days after Queen Elizabeth's funeral

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

An official period of state mourning is underway in the United Kingdom on Friday, a day after Queen Elizabeth II died at her Balmoral Castle residence in Scotland, and there has been an outpouring of grief from members of the public who have been laying flowers at royal residences around the country.

REWIND: How Australia broke men's T20 World Cup duck

REWIND: How Australia broke men's T20 World Cup duck

Rediff.com10 Oct 2022

It took Australia seven attempts but under Aaron Finch they finally laid their hands on a maiden Twenty20 World Cup title on Sunday with an eight-wicket triumph over New Zealand.

Why 'The Blues' have changed attitude and approach...

Why 'The Blues' have changed attitude and approach...

Rediff.com7 Aug 2022

A disastrous campaign in the last T20 World Cup has forced the Indian team to bring about a radical change in its attitude and approach, says skipper Rohit Sharma.

Covid runs rampant in China as govt seems absent

Covid runs rampant in China as govt seems absent

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

One Chinese source informed ANI that 10 million new infections are probably occurring daily in China.

With 6 games left ahead of T20 World Cup, Rohit wants players to exit comfort zone

With 6 games left ahead of T20 World Cup, Rohit wants players to exit comfort zone

Rediff.com18 Sep 2022

Virat Kohli went out of his comfort zone during the Asia Cup and played a rare sweep shot and Rohit wants even the bowlers to push their limits.

Boeing's Plans For India's Defence Aatmanirbharta

Boeing's Plans For India's Defence Aatmanirbharta

Rediff.com28 Oct 2022

'The future is about autonomy and tanking.'

Study Abroad: Why Students Are Struggling

Study Abroad: Why Students Are Struggling

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

'We were on tenterhooks arranging for the visa, last minute flight bookings, provisional loans and a Plan B.'