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Why Is Kriti Not SORRY?

Why Is Kriti Not SORRY?

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

Mrunal watches Moulin Rouge... Fatima has reason to celebrate... Preity meets a friend...

Pick Your India Team For The Semi-Final

Pick Your India Team For The Semi-Final

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

Will India pick Dinesh Karthik or Rishabh Pant, Axar Patel or Yuzvendra Chahal for the semi-final game on Thursday?

'One of the best pace-bowling allrounders, but gave up too quickly'

'One of the best pace-bowling allrounders, but gave up too quickly'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2023

While SA great Lance Klusener hailed Hardik Pandya as one of the best fast-bowling allrounders, he believes Pandya gave up on Test cricket too easily.

England expect the unexpected from rain-sodden Gabba pitch

England expect the unexpected from rain-sodden Gabba pitch

Rediff.com2 Dec 2021

Woakes was named in the England Lions squad for Tuesday's runout but the 32-year-old did not think the return of fellow all-rounder Ben Stokes necessarily meant the end of his hopes of claiming a spot on the Test team.

IPL 2023: CSK aim to get back to winning ways vs LSG

IPL 2023: CSK aim to get back to winning ways vs LSG

Rediff.com2 May 2023

CSK, coming off consecutive losses to Rajasthan Royals and Punjab Kings, will be aiming to bounce back against Lucknow Super Giants.

Tuchel will 'reach out to Aubameyang' after Arsenal drop captain

Tuchel will 'reach out to Aubameyang' after Arsenal drop captain

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

Tuchel said he hoped left back Ben Chilwell will not require surgery and that the club will wait to see how the situation develops before deciding if they need cover for the position.

US Open PIX: Djokovic's great escape at US Open!

US Open PIX: Djokovic's great escape at US Open!

Rediff.com2 Sep 2023

IMAGES from Day 5 of the US Open, at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, Flushing Meadows, New York, on Friday.

IPL: It's Rohit's flair vs Dhoni's acumen at Wankhede

IPL: It's Rohit's flair vs Dhoni's acumen at Wankhede

Rediff.com7 Apr 2023

Rohit Sharma will be looking to get his act together as batter and skipper when his star-studded Mumbai Indians take on an astute Mahendra Singh Dhoni's Chennai Super Kings in what could be safely billed as a Saturday night IPL blockbuster.

PIX: Australia in party mode; Tunisians enjoy historic win

PIX: Australia in party mode; Tunisians enjoy historic win

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

A picture of a Socceroos fan holding up a sign saying, "Give us a public holiday", was widely shared on social media.

Australian McDermott, WI's Shepherd eye maiden IPL deals

Australian McDermott, WI's Shepherd eye maiden IPL deals

Rediff.com25 Jan 2022

Australian opener Ben McDermott and West Indies all-rounder Romario Shepherd are banking on their recent impressive performances to bag a maiden IPL deal, having gone unsold in the previous seasons of the lucrative T20 league.

Revealed! Dhoni continues to play despite knee injury

Revealed! Dhoni continues to play despite knee injury

Rediff.com13 Apr 2023

Chennai Super Kings captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni is nursing a knee injury, which is hindering his movement somewhat, said head coach Stephen Fleming.

PHOTOS: England strike late to seize control of 3rd Test

PHOTOS: England strike late to seize control of 3rd Test

Rediff.com25 Jun 2022

IMAGES from Day 3 of the 3rd Test played between England and New Zealand at Headingley on Saturday.

'England will sweep Pakistan 3-0 despite Stokes absence'

'England will sweep Pakistan 3-0 despite Stokes absence'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

Former England captain Michael Vaughan predicted the hosts will sweep the three-Test series against Pakistan despite the absence of talismanic all-rounder Ben Stokes for the last two matches. Stokes was part of the England team which pulled off a thrilling three-wicket victory in the series opener at Old Trafford but is now missing for family reasons.

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic storms into quarters; Rublev survives scare

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic storms into quarters; Rublev survives scare

Rediff.com23 Jan 2023

Images from the men's singles fourth round matches on Day 8 of the 2023 Australian Open in Melbourne on Monday.

Williamson rues 'embarrassing' drop

Williamson rues 'embarrassing' drop

Rediff.com1 Nov 2022

'Credit to the way England played, they put us under pressure. They played beautifully, hats-off to England, they were clinical.'

Why ICC must protect Test, ODI formats

Why ICC must protect Test, ODI formats

Rediff.com16 Aug 2022

Kapil Dev said ICC has a 'bigger responsibility' to manage the sport.

IPL 2023: The Best Ever!

IPL 2023: The Best Ever!

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

IPL can be truly said to have come of age. It is now more Indian than ever before. Teams often fielded fewer than the four allowed foreign players. Indian batters and bowlers were simply better in performance, consistency and reliability, points out Shreekant Sambrani.

Here's how rain, Ireland put England's T20 WC in peril

Here's how rain, Ireland put England's T20 WC in peril

Rediff.com26 Oct 2022

Ireland, who have already upset West Indies at the tournament, produced a disciplined bowling performance to restrict England's big hitters.

T20 World Cup: Explosive England can out-bat anyone but bowlers look key

T20 World Cup: Explosive England can out-bat anyone but bowlers look key

Rediff.com20 Oct 2022

Ben Stokes brings his own special magic on his return to the shortest format, while Liam Livingstone, Dawid Malan, Buttler and Moeen Ali ensure that England bat deep and powerfully.

Ben Affleck, Hugh Jackman, Anne Hathway win at Globes 2013

Ben Affleck, Hugh Jackman, Anne Hathway win at Globes 2013

Rediff.com14 Jan 2013

We take a look at the major winners.

New year celebrations ring in 2017 around the world

New year celebrations ring in 2017 around the world

Rediff.com1 Jan 2017

As 2016 came to an end, countries across the globe rung in the new year. Hello, 2017 -- here we come!

Players body flags talent drain from international game to T20 leagues

Players body flags talent drain from international game to T20 leagues

Rediff.com24 Aug 2022

Leading players from top countries are clearly already struggling to cope with the demands of international cricket's packed calendar.

'When you lose 5-0 there's big turnaround and a new side develops quickly'

'When you lose 5-0 there's big turnaround and a new side develops quickly'

Rediff.com8 Aug 2015

England captain Alastair Cook paid tribute to his young team mates for their contribution to the Ashes victory over Australia which they completed on Saturday by winning the fourth Test at Trent Bridge by an innings and 78 runs.

IPL: Will Wood add firepower to Punjab Kings' batting?

IPL: Will Wood add firepower to Punjab Kings' batting?

Rediff.com14 Mar 2022

Punjab Kings have hired former England first class cricketer Julian Ross Wood as their batting consultant, with emphasis on power-hitting, ahead of the Indian Premier League, starting on March 26.

PIX: Soha-Kunal's babymoon in London!

PIX: Soha-Kunal's babymoon in London!

Rediff.com31 May 2017

The couple, who is expecting their first child, were on a holiday in London with Kunal's family.

A 2-bedroom flat in Hindujas' The OWO costs 5.8 mn!

A 2-bedroom flat in Hindujas' The OWO costs 5.8 mn!

Rediff.com27 Jun 2021

A mere two-bedroom apartment - albeit quite spacious, covering 3,000 square (sq.) feet (ft) - will set you back 5.8 million. That's the asking price from the Indian-owned Hinduja Group, if you desire a nest in London Whitehall's iconic Old War Office (OWO). Its 1,100 rooms are now being converted into 85 residences and a first-ever hotel to be operated in Britain by Singapore's legendary Raffles Hotels chain. Gopichand Hinduja, co-chair of the conglomerate, said: "Every decision made on The OWO (as the building is fondly called) is underscored by our passion and respect for the heritage of the building and long-term commitment to London."

Buttler to replace Morgan as England's ODI captain?

Buttler to replace Morgan as England's ODI captain?

Rediff.com28 Jun 2022

Vaughan has backed Jos Buttler to become the team's white-ball skipper

Welcome to the world's tallest hotel

Welcome to the world's tallest hotel

Rediff.com12 Feb 2018

In its never-ending quest to break records, Dubai announced the opening of the "world's new tallest hotel" -- the Gevora Hotel on Sunday. Located on the Sheikh Zayed Road near the Dubai International Financial Centre, the 356-metre tall structure, built by Majid Al Attar, consists of 75 floors, 232 deluxe rooms, 265 one-bed room deluxe and 31 two-bedroom suites.

Why players are prioritising T20 leagues over Tests...

Why players are prioritising T20 leagues over Tests...

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

A crammed international calendar in three formats of the game and the added strain of playing in biosecure bubbles during the COVID-19 pandemic have pushed players like Trent Boult to breaking point.

'Stokes is going to be a very good captain'

'Stokes is going to be a very good captain'

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

Young England batsman Zak Crawley believes Ben Stokes will have no trouble filling the captain's shoe in the absence if Joe Root as the all-rounder is already a "big leader" of the team. Root will miss the Test series opener against West Indies, which starts on Wednesday at the Ageas Bowl to attend the birth of his second child, handing over the captaincy duties to England's World Cup hero Stokes.

Stokes gets Tendulkar, Manjrekar hat tip

Stokes gets Tendulkar, Manjrekar hat tip

Rediff.com26 Oct 2020

With this win, Rajasthan Royals have now moved to sixth place in the points table with 10 points while Mumbai Indians are still in the top spot with 14 points.

Sachin@50: 50 Interesting Facts

Sachin@50: 50 Interesting Facts

Rediff.com21 Apr 2023

As Sachin turns 50, Rediff brings you 50 fascinating facts about the God of Cricket.

PIX: Real Madrid beat 10-man Chelsea; Milan down Napoli

PIX: Real Madrid beat 10-man Chelsea; Milan down Napoli

Rediff.com13 Apr 2023

A tap-in by Karim Benzema and a powerful strike by substitute Marco Asensio earned European champions Real Madrid a 2-0 win over 10-man Chelsea.

India failed to negotiate short ball, says batting coach Rathour

India failed to negotiate short ball, says batting coach Rathour

Rediff.com5 Jul 2022

India paid the price for their poor shot selection as they struggled against the short-pitched deliveries

LOL! 5 wacky ways NaMo can make UK yatra memorable

LOL! 5 wacky ways NaMo can make UK yatra memorable

Rediff.com6 Nov 2015

A few things NaMo could do to make his England yatra unforgettable.

MVP: Can 'Big Show' Maxwell catch up with Warner?

MVP: Can 'Big Show' Maxwell catch up with Warner?

Rediff.com13 May 2017

Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji present Rediff.com's Most Valuable Player Index after Game 51 in IPL 10.

'A cricketer always makes his own destiny'

'A cricketer always makes his own destiny'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

'No one makes someone a cricketer. As a coach, you can only guide them.'

Oscars 2018: Meet the BIG Winners!

Oscars 2018: Meet the BIG Winners!

Rediff.com5 Mar 2018

The 90th Annual Academy Awards have been announced. A quick glance at the winners, listed in bold.

Spinners lift India to big win in Vizag

Spinners lift India to big win in Vizag

Rediff.com21 Nov 2016

India's spinners wreaked havoc on Day 5 as England were bowled out for a paltry 158 to go down by a huge margin of 246 runs in the second Test in Visakhapatnam.

17-year-old Sundar ready to fill in Ashwin's big boots

17-year-old Sundar ready to fill in Ashwin's big boots

Rediff.com6 Apr 2017

all-rounder Washington Sundar, who bats left-handed and bowls right-arm off-spin, was picked following a trial by the franchise a few days ago after Ravichandran Ashwin was ruled out of IPL-10 with an injury.