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Delhi Capitals eye big win against Rajasthan Royals

Delhi Capitals eye big win against Rajasthan Royals

Rediff.com3 May 2019

A big win on Saturday will not only will boost Delhi's morale after the 80-run hammering at the hands of CSK but it could also propel the side to the second position in the eight-team standings.

'Sweat and saliva aren't big requirements in white-ball cricket'

'Sweat and saliva aren't big requirements in white-ball cricket'

Rediff.com3 May 2020

Seamer Jaydev UnadkatJ feels that sweat and saliva won't make much of a difference with white ball. He said in limited over contests, will be a lesser risk for bowlers and can be started before one gets to the Test and first-class games.

Finding art on a pencil tip

Finding art on a pencil tip

Rediff.com16 May 2016

Many artists have used pencils to create works of art - but Jasenko Djordjevic creates miniature masterpieces on the tips of pencils.

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

CSK look to enhance play-off chances vs sinking KKR

CSK look to enhance play-off chances vs sinking KKR

Rediff.com13 May 2023

Mahendra Singh Dhoni's team comes into the match with two wins on the bounce and, like always, will be tough to beat at their 'den'.

'Naive to think players will turn down T20 league money'

'Naive to think players will turn down T20 league money'

Rediff.com13 May 2023

England's Test team coach Brendon McCullum feels the cricketing landscape is changing quickly and the time is not far when several players will choose big money in T20 leagues across the world over playing for their respective countries.

Man, child wave Islamic State flag outside UK Parliament

Man, child wave Islamic State flag outside UK Parliament

Rediff.com6 Jul 2015

A man marched past the British Parliament cloaked in an Islamic State in Iraq and Syria flag with a young girl on his shoulders brandishing the flag's smaller version.

'Moved beyond measure': King Charles thanks people before Queen's funeral

'Moved beyond measure': King Charles thanks people before Queen's funeral

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

"Over the last 10 days, my wife and I have been so deeply touched by the many messages of condolence and support we have received from this country and across the world," Charles said in a statement

McCullum backs Stokes over ODI retirement

McCullum backs Stokes over ODI retirement

Rediff.com22 Jul 2022

'I don't know if it's symbolic of where the game itself is at around the globe, but I see it as an absolute positive to be honest.'

Extras: Coutinho tricks in Bayern's big win

Extras: Coutinho tricks in Bayern's big win

Rediff.com14 Dec 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Delhi Capitals name Dwarshuis as Woakes replacement

Delhi Capitals name Dwarshuis as Woakes replacement

Rediff.com13 Sep 2021

Uncapped Australian fast bowler Ben Dwarshuis was on Monday named as Chris Woakes' replacement in the Delhi Capitals squad for the second leg of IPL, to be held in UAE from September 19.

EPL PHOTOS: Chelsea Hammered as wait for win continues

EPL PHOTOS: Chelsea Hammered as wait for win continues

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

Images from the English Premier League matches played over the weekend.

US Open: Alcaraz crushes Zverev; Medvedev outlasts Rublev

US Open: Alcaraz crushes Zverev; Medvedev outlasts Rublev

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

IMAGES from Day 10 of the US Open, at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, Flushing Meadows, New York.

WTC rankings: India jump to 2nd after big win in 2nd Test

WTC rankings: India jump to 2nd after big win in 2nd Test

Rediff.com16 Feb 2021

New Zealand have 70.0 PCT and 420 points.

England's Curran is T20 WC player of tournament

England's Curran is T20 WC player of tournament

Rediff.com13 Nov 2022

'To be honest, I am little bit lost for words, it has been a great tournament. First time for me in a World Cup and we have won it.'

Focus on Kishan, Hooda in must-win 2nd T20 vs New Zealand

Focus on Kishan, Hooda in must-win 2nd T20 vs New Zealand

Rediff.com28 Jan 2023

India were caught in a spin web on the Ranchi pitch as they lost the series opener by 21 runs on Friday.

Buttler doffs his hat to 'match-winner' Stokes

Buttler doffs his hat to 'match-winner' Stokes

Rediff.com13 Nov 2022

'He (Stokes) always stands up in the biggest moments. He is a man who can take a lot of pressure on his shoulders and perform, and yeah, with him in the middle you know you have got a good chance.'

Catch Some Unicorn Action On OTT

Catch Some Unicorn Action On OTT

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Along with Salman Khan's Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan and Keanu Reeves' action blockbuster John Wick: Chapter 4, we have Nawazuddin Siddiqui's rom-com Tiku Weds Sheru releasing on OTT this week and much more.

Litton Das shines as Bangladesh sweep T20 series against England

Litton Das shines as Bangladesh sweep T20 series against England

Rediff.com14 Mar 2023

Bangladesh secure a 16-run victory in the final match in Mirpur on Tuesday.

Here's what surprised McCullum the most...

Here's what surprised McCullum the most...

Rediff.com13 Sep 2022

Since McCullum took over, England have won six out of their seven Tests

IPL: CSK face resurgent Delhi Capitals in push for play-offs

IPL: CSK face resurgent Delhi Capitals in push for play-offs

Rediff.com9 May 2023

CSK would be hoping to pick up two more points against Delhi Capitals, who have struggled in the tournament for the most part.

Injured Hima Das ruled out of Asian Games

Injured Hima Das ruled out of Asian Games

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra, who had pulled out of two top events -- FBK Games in the Netherlands and Paavo Nurmi Games in Finland -- due to a muscle strain he sustained last month, has started training but is yet to recover fully.

Holder makes big strides in ICC rankings

Holder makes big strides in ICC rankings

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

The competition at the top promises to gain momentum as World No 2 Ben Stokes has also made huge gains to attain a career-best tally of 431 points, narrowing the lead from 66 to 54 points.

Stokes looking good ahead of first Ashes Test: Root

Stokes looking good ahead of first Ashes Test: Root

Rediff.com6 Dec 2021

'I always know that when he gets into that game, he'll want to put his mark on it, put his stamp on it.'

PIX: England crowned T20 World champions

PIX: England crowned T20 World champions

Rediff.com13 Nov 2022

IMAGES from the T20 World Cup Final played between Pakistan and England in Melbourne on Sunday.

England-South Africa 3rd Test to resume on Saturday

England-South Africa 3rd Test to resume on Saturday

Rediff.com10 Sep 2022

The opening day was washed out by rain on Thursday and there will be no extra day tagged on, meaning that the series decider is effectively now a three-day Test.

PIX: Axar, Ashwin bowl India to big win in 4th Test

PIX: Axar, Ashwin bowl India to big win in 4th Test

Rediff.com6 Mar 2021

Images from Day 3 of the fourth Test between India and England, at the Narendra Modi stadium, in Motera, Ahmedabad.

England duo Stokes, Mills earn big in IPL auction

England duo Stokes, Mills earn big in IPL auction

Rediff.com20 Feb 2017

England all-rounder Ben Stokes was the costliest buy after the first round of Indian Premier League players' auction, going to Rising Pune Supergiants for a whopping Rs 14.50 crore.

South Africa not sure how to deal with 'Bazball'

South Africa not sure how to deal with 'Bazball'

Rediff.com15 Aug 2022

South Africa are not sure how they are going to deal with England's new aggressive approach to playing Test cricket with coach Mark Boucher saying on Monday they will adopt a wait-and-see attitude when the first match starts at Lord's on Wednesday.

Morgan has big praise for his World No 1 batter Malan

Morgan has big praise for his World No 1 batter Malan

Rediff.com11 Mar 2021

England's batting has been taken care of as it is power-packed from start to end, comprising of Jason Roy, Morgan, Dawid Malan, Ben Stokes, and Jos Buttler.

Root takes to T20s to sharpen ODI game

Root takes to T20s to sharpen ODI game

Rediff.com11 Jan 2023

Indicating that he wants to get a good grip on the shortest format, given that all the money now is in domestic leagues, Root hoped he could score big in ILT20 and then take his T20 career further.

Late drama as Pakistan level T20 series against England

Late drama as Pakistan level T20 series against England

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

Mohammad Rizwan scored a fluent 88 and Haris Rauf and Mohammed Nawaz took three wickets each as Pakistan edged England by three runs in a rollercoaster finish to the fourth Twenty20 in Karachi.

EPL: United outclass Leicester; Spurs move up to 4th

EPL: United outclass Leicester; Spurs move up to 4th

Rediff.com20 Feb 2023

Images from Sunday's action in the Premier League

Big Brother: Jo out, Shilpa stays

Big Brother: Jo out, Shilpa stays

Rediff.com27 Jan 2007

Celebrity Big Brother organisers later said Jo would not be taking part in a press conference with Cleo for similar reasons to Jade. Jade had faced career meltdown over her treatment of Shilpa.

Sri Lanka win over Zimbabwe but Ireland collapse against Nambia

Sri Lanka win over Zimbabwe but Ireland collapse against Nambia

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

Mendis hit six fours and three sixes in his 29-ball knock and with some lusty hitting from Wanindu Hasaranga, who made an unbeaten 37 off 14 deliveries, helped Sri Lanka to a total of 188 for five from their 20 overs.

Google doodle celebrates Virgina Woolf's b'day

Google doodle celebrates Virgina Woolf's b'day

Rediff.com25 Jan 2018

Virginia Woolf was one of the foremost modernists of the twentieth century.

IPL: KKR eye big win over RR to stay in play-offs race

IPL: KKR eye big win over RR to stay in play-offs race

Rediff.com6 Oct 2021

Two-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders would strive for a handsome win over struggling Rajasthan Royals in their last round-robin game to stay ahead in the IPL play-offs race in Sharjah on Thursday.

IPL PIX: Gill shines as Gujarat down CSK in opener

IPL PIX: Gill shines as Gujarat down CSK in opener

Rediff.com1 Apr 2023

Defending champions Gujarat Titans opened their title-defence with a five-wicket win over Chennai Super Kings in the IPL 2023 opener.

From Australia to America: World rings in 2018

From Australia to America: World rings in 2018

Rediff.com1 Jan 2018

From spectacular fireworks in Hong Kong and Australia to a huge LED light show at the world's tallest building in Dubai, a look at how revellers around the world ringed in 2018.

IPL: CSK look to make best of home comfort against Mumbai Indians

IPL: CSK look to make best of home comfort against Mumbai Indians

Rediff.com5 May 2023

Chennai Super Kings will be wary of Mumbai Indians, which has a superior record in Chennai and has gathered some momentum by winning their last two matches.