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Rohit, Ishant out of Australia tour; Siraj picked for Tests

Rohit, Ishant out of Australia tour; Siraj picked for Tests

Rediff.com26 Oct 2020

In the absence of Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul was named vice-captain of the ODI and T20I teams. He also makes a comeback to the Test team, as Shikhar Dhawan was named only in the limited-overs' side.

BCCI keen on IPL games in Mumbai despite COVID surge

BCCI keen on IPL games in Mumbai despite COVID surge

Rediff.com3 Apr 2021

Wankhede is set to host 10 IPL games this season from April 10-25. The first match at the Mumbai stadium is slated to be played on April 10 between Delhi Capitals and Chennai Super Kings.

How Rahul can win mind games with BJP

How Rahul can win mind games with BJP

Rediff.com19 Jan 2021

'The trick in a democratic battle is to highlight those aspects of one's personality which are the opposite of the 'enemy's',' argues Amulya Ganguli.

'Kohli, Shami big losses but India has good depth'

'Kohli, Shami big losses but India has good depth'

Rediff.com21 Dec 2020

Trailing 0-1 in the series after the batting debacle in Adelaide and with Virat Kohli going back to India for the birth of his first child, India will be led by Ajinkya Rahane in the remaining three Tests.

Zimbabwe ban: BCCI to wait till October; Ashwin calls it 'heartbreaking'

Zimbabwe ban: BCCI to wait till October; Ashwin calls it 'heartbreaking'

Rediff.com19 Jul 2019

The suspension of Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) by the ICC has cast serious doubts on the limited overs away series against India in January next year but the BCCI will wait till October to consider a back-up plan.

Pakistan's Babar ready to go back to basics after shutdown

Pakistan's Babar ready to go back to basics after shutdown

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

Pakistan's batting mainstay Babar Azam knows he might be a bit rusty after the extended break from competitive cricket during the coronavirus shutdown but he is confident his strong basics will help him quickly get back up to speed. The elegant right-hander has been cooling his heels at home since playing a Pakistan Super League match last month as professional cricket remains suspended due to the pandemic.

Liverpool's Adrian goes from club less to hero

Liverpool's Adrian goes from club less to hero

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

Klopp mimicked Silver Stallone in the Rocky movies when he yelled "Adrian!" into the television microphone and he was clearly appreciative of his goalkeeper's efforts.

20 patients die at Delhi hospital as oxygen crisis deepens

20 patients die at Delhi hospital as oxygen crisis deepens

Rediff.com24 Apr 2021

Jaipur Golden Hospital said it has over 200 patients and they had only half-an-hour of oxygen was left at 10:45 am.

India, China begin 'limited disengagement' in eastern Ladakh

India, China begin 'limited disengagement' in eastern Ladakh

Rediff.com10 Jun 2020

Asked about the reports of the troops on both sides disengaging and moving back to their previous positions, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying told a media briefing in Beijing that both sides are taking steps to ease the situation along the borders.

England to face Ireland and Pakistan in packed summer schedule

England to face Ireland and Pakistan in packed summer schedule

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

The Ireland squad will arrive in England and set up their base at the Ageas Bowl, Southampton on July 18, before facing world champions England in three ODIs at the same venue.

EPL: Can Manchester United get back in the title race?

EPL: Can Manchester United get back in the title race?

Rediff.com13 Sep 2020

Given the improvements at Chelsea and Arsenal, it will still be a significant achievement for United to secure a top four finish and in the Champions League, a decent run in the knockout stages would also be a sign of progress.

With no Plan B in place, India need to save ODI series

With no Plan B in place, India need to save ODI series

Rediff.com28 Nov 2020

India's vacant cupboard of all-rounders will give Virat Kohli and Ravi Shastri numerous points to ponder.

Bharat Biotech's Krishna Ella wins Covaxin fight

Bharat Biotech's Krishna Ella wins Covaxin fight

Rediff.com22 Mar 2021

'He came back from the US only to work for his country.' 'He has invested his fortunes to build this company and is married to his work.' 'Rarely does one see such commitment.'

I want to write history of French football: Mbappe

I want to write history of French football: Mbappe

Rediff.com23 Aug 2020

This is the first time that PSG is featuring in the finals of the Champions League.

Fit-again Bumrah back in Indian team; Rohit, Shami take breaks

Fit-again Bumrah back in Indian team; Rohit, Shami take breaks

Rediff.com23 Dec 2019

Jasprit Bumrah and Shikhar Dhawan are also back in both the squads, while pacer Mohammed Shami got a break from the T20 series.

SEE: Delhi Capitals and Ponting get into shape

SEE: Delhi Capitals and Ponting get into shape

Rediff.com20 Aug 2020

Rishabh Pant flaunted his big-hitting skills and variety in a video of his first training session with the Delhi Capitals on Wednesday.

Avishka, Angelo star as Sri Lanka wrap up series against Bangladesh

Avishka, Angelo star as Sri Lanka wrap up series against Bangladesh

Rediff.com28 Jul 2019

Sri Lanka chased down 239 for victory in the second ODI of the three-match series against Bangladesh at R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo.

Ponting backs Ashwin on Mankading, wants batsman penalised

Ponting backs Ashwin on Mankading, wants batsman penalised

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

Delhi Capitals senior spinner Ravichandran Ashwin spoke to head coach Ricky Ponting on the controversial issue of 'Mankading' in which the bowler runs out the batsman at the non-striker's end if he sets off for a run before the ball is bowled.

England's Wood on training in bio-secure bubble

England's Wood on training in bio-secure bubble

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

'It's a bit different and a bit weird, but it's just something we'll have to get used to'

Tax panel seeks major changes to reassessment rules

Tax panel seeks major changes to reassessment rules

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

The I-T officer can go back up to six years to scrutinise the books of accounts of the assessees.

Will Varun Chakravarthy add value to Kings XI Punjab?

Will Varun Chakravarthy add value to Kings XI Punjab?

Rediff.com27 Dec 2018

The unheralded Varun Chakravarthy's whopping Rs 8.40 crore deal at the Indian Premier League auctions

Warm up PICS: McDermott, Wildermuth hit tons as pink ball tie drawn

Warm up PICS: McDermott, Wildermuth hit tons as pink ball tie drawn

Rediff.com13 Dec 2020

IMAGES from the tour match played between Australia A and India at the SCG in Sydney on Sunday.

Age no bar! At 43, Sushmita learns to skin dive

Age no bar! At 43, Sushmita learns to skin dive

Rediff.com3 Sep 2019

Take a look at her stunning pics!

Captain Dhoni concedes CSK did not play to potential

Captain Dhoni concedes CSK did not play to potential

Rediff.com24 Oct 2020

Chennai Super Kings captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni conceded that his side failed to perform to potential after an embarrassing 10-wicket defeat to Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League match in Sharjah on Friday.

Wimbledon PIX: Djokovic, Barty advance; Jabeur makes history

Wimbledon PIX: Djokovic, Barty advance; Jabeur makes history

Rediff.com5 Jul 2021

Images from Day 7 of the 2021 Wimbledon at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, in London, on Monday.

5 factors that may help markets scale new highs

5 factors that may help markets scale new highs

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

Market participants are hoping for a few tweaks on the taxation front which will encourage consumers and businesses to spend.

PIX: Hamilton wins Styrian Grand Prix in Mercedes one-two

PIX: Hamilton wins Styrian Grand Prix in Mercedes one-two

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

Six-times world champion Lewis Hamilton dominated the Styrian Grand Prix in a Mercedes one-two on Sunday to celebrate his 85th Formula One win and move a step closer to Michael Schumacher's record of 91 victories. Finnish Team mate Valtteri Bottas, winner of last weekend's season-opener behind closed doors at the same Austrian circuit, finished a distant runner-up with his championship lead cut to six points.

PIX: United put one foot in Europa semis; Arsenal held

PIX: United put one foot in Europa semis; Arsenal held

Rediff.com9 Apr 2021

IMAGES from Europa League matches played on Thursday.

MCC changes stance on Ashwin 'Mankading' Buttler

MCC changes stance on Ashwin 'Mankading' Buttler

Rediff.com28 Mar 2019

'We believe the pause was too long between the time Ashwin reached the crease and the moment it was reasonable to expect the ball would be delivered'

Broad can claim 600 Test wickets: Atherton

Broad can claim 600 Test wickets: Atherton

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

Seasoned pacer Stuart Broad has shown that he still has the "fire in the belly" to achieve a lot more for England, said former captain Michael Atherton, asserting that the "champion sportsman" has the potential to claim 600 Test wickets.

PIX: Arsenal down Liverpool on penalties to win FA Community Shield

PIX: Arsenal down Liverpool on penalties to win FA Community Shield

Rediff.com30 Aug 2020

Arsenal beat Liverpool 5-4 on penalties on Saturday to lift the FA Community Shield, the curtain-raiser for the English domestic season, after the two sides played out a 1-1 draw on a chilly afternoon at Wembley.

Djokovic relishing fan influx at charity tournament

Djokovic relishing fan influx at charity tournament

Rediff.com12 Jun 2020

The first leg of Djokovic's Adria Tour is being held at his tennis complex by the Danube River, with Germany's Alexander Zverev, Austrian Dominic Thiem and Bulgarian Grigor Dimitrov arriving for the event.

Palermo Open to restart WTA Tour next month

Palermo Open to restart WTA Tour next month

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

The restart has divided opinion among the players, with some 200,000 new COVID-19 cases being reported globally every day and international travel restrictions still in place.

Hospital Ward: India's list of injury concerns grows

Hospital Ward: India's list of injury concerns grows

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

All the injuries that happened to top Indian cricketers prior to and during the Australia series along with their current status.

PHOTOS: Pandya, Dhawan power India to T20 series win

PHOTOS: Pandya, Dhawan power India to T20 series win

Rediff.com6 Dec 2020

Hardik Pandya's late cameo and half-century from opener Shikhar Dhawan helped India outclass Australia by six wickets in a high-scoring thriller in the second T20 International to seal the T20 series 2-0, in Sydney, on Sunday.

Online Chess Olympiad: Players offered hotel rooms

Online Chess Olympiad: Players offered hotel rooms

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

ll India Chess Federation (AICF) has offered Vidit Gujrathi and Koneru Humpy to play the remaining matches from five-star hotels.

Official website of BJP hacked, taken offline

Official website of BJP hacked, taken offline

Rediff.com5 Mar 2019

Screenshots of the site's home page, which went viral on social media, show expletive filled messages and even a meme of Prime Minister Narendra Modi with German Chancellor Angela Merkel.

EPL: Liverpool move into top four; Spurs lose to Villa

EPL: Liverpool move into top four; Spurs lose to Villa

Rediff.com20 May 2021

Liverpool moved into the Champions League qualifying spots after a 3-0 win at Burnley on Wednesday took them above Leicester City and into fourth place with one round of Premier League matches remaining.

Top real estate developers see more consolidation coming in 2021

Top real estate developers see more consolidation coming in 2021

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

Although residential sales faced a major set back in Q2, they made a comeback with help of pent up demand.

Govt issues SOPs for partial reopening of schools for classes 9-12

Govt issues SOPs for partial reopening of schools for classes 9-12

Rediff.com9 Sep 2020

According to the 'SOP for partial reopening of Schools for students of 9th to 12th classes on a voluntary basis, for taking guidance from their teachers: In the context of COVID-19', a seating arrangement has to be made to ensure a distance of 6 feet between chairs, desks etc and the teaching faculty will ensure that they themselves and students wear masks throughout the conduct of the teaching/guidance activities.