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Rahul Or Dhoni? Who Batted Best? Vote!

Rahul Or Dhoni? Who Batted Best? Vote!

Rediff.com20 Apr 2024

Does Rahul get your vote? Or did you prefer Dhoni's cameo?

IPL Auction: 'I expected to be picked, but these things happen'

IPL Auction: 'I expected to be picked, but these things happen'

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

England opener Philip Salt opened up about not being picked in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 auction and said that he was expecting to be chosen by a franchise but "these things happen".

'It was nice of Jaiswal to unsettle the spinners'

'It was nice of Jaiswal to unsettle the spinners'

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

The best part of Yashasvi Jaiswal's entertaining unbeaten 76 was the manner in which he completely unsettled England's troika of spinners, India's left-arm slow bowler Axar Patel reckoned after opening day's play in the first Test.

Faf Or Kohli? Whose Knock Was Better?

Faf Or Kohli? Whose Knock Was Better?

Rediff.com5 May 2024

Virat Kohli and Faf du Plessis powered RCB to their best-ever Powerplay score in the IPL.

Gukesh outplays Warmerdam, moves to joint lead

Gukesh outplays Warmerdam, moves to joint lead

Rediff.com21 Jan 2024

Indian GM D Gukesh overwhelmed Dutch player Max Warmerdam for his third victory on the trot and elevated himself to a joint lead after the seventh round of the Tata Steel Masters Chess tournament in Wijk Aan Zee, Netherlands on Sunday.

WPL PIX: Sajana seals MI victory with last-ball six

WPL PIX: Sajana seals MI victory with last-ball six

Rediff.com24 Feb 2024

IMAGES from the WPL opener between Delhi Capitals and Mumbai Indians played in Bengaluru on Friday

Can Kohli dethrone Gill, Babar for ODI top spot?

Can Kohli dethrone Gill, Babar for ODI top spot?

Rediff.com22 Nov 2023

Kohli has elevated one spot to secure the third position in the latest ODI Player Rankings

Head Or Fraser-McGurk? Who Batted Best?

Head Or Fraser-McGurk? Who Batted Best?

Rediff.com21 Apr 2024

Saturday witnessed an onslaught of runs, with a total of over 450 runs scored, setting the stage for several outstanding batting performances.

Superbet Poland chess: Anand finishes overall joint second

Superbet Poland chess: Anand finishes overall joint second

Rediff.com23 May 2022

Duda scored a dramatic win from a losing position against Kirill Shevchenko to take the top prize.

T20: England edge Pakistan by three runs after Afridi blitz

T20: England edge Pakistan by three runs after Afridi blitz

Rediff.com28 Nov 2015

England won the toss and batted first, reaching 172-8 from their 20 overs, with James Vince top scoring with a sprightly 38 from 24 balls, while Jos Buttler (33) and opener Jason Roy (29) also contributed.

Warner 1st to achieve 100 appearances in all formats

Warner 1st to achieve 100 appearances in all formats

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

David Warner became Australia's first player from the nation to make 100 appearances in all formats of cricket

Pakistan batters demolish Sri Lanka's hopes

Pakistan batters demolish Sri Lanka's hopes

Rediff.com26 Jul 2023

Shafique and Salman pummel Sri Lanka, Pakistan eye series sweep

Gashimov Memorial chess: Anand's poor run continues

Gashimov Memorial chess: Anand's poor run continues

Rediff.com21 Dec 2021

The Gashimov Memorial tournament this year is being played as a rapid and blitz chess tournament.

French Open PIX: Djokovic survives scare; De Minaur stuns Medvedev

French Open PIX: Djokovic survives scare; De Minaur stuns Medvedev

Rediff.com4 Jun 2024

Novak Djokovic produced a superhuman effort to subdue Argentine Francisco Cerundolo.

Rohit Signs Off In Style!

Rohit Signs Off In Style!

Rediff.com18 May 2024

Rohit Sharma enthralled home fans to a fine exhibition of sumptuous strokeplay in what could probably be his final knock for the Mumbai Indians.

Tata Steel Chess India: Praggnanandhaa ends joint third

Tata Steel Chess India: Praggnanandhaa ends joint third

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

In the most awaited contest of the tournament, Gukesh took on Praggnanandhaa in the penultimate round.

Napoli blitz Roma to reach Italian Cup final

Napoli blitz Roma to reach Italian Cup final

Rediff.com13 Feb 2014

Two goals in three devastating second-half minutes helped Napoli reach the Italian Cup final on Wednesday with a 3-0 win over AS Roma in the second leg of their semi-final in Naples, to clinch the tie 5-3 on aggregate.

PIX: LSG's pace sensation Mayank demolishes Punjab Kings

PIX: LSG's pace sensation Mayank demolishes Punjab Kings

Rediff.com31 Mar 2024

Mayank Yadav (3/27) stole the limelight with his searing pace as Lucknow Super Giants humbled Punjab Kings by 21 runs.

IPL PIX: Venkatesh, Narine power KKR to comfortable win over RCB

IPL PIX: Venkatesh, Narine power KKR to comfortable win over RCB

Rediff.com30 Mar 2024

Images from the IPL 2024 match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Kolkata Knight Riders at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Friday.

IPL PIX: Salt show earns KKR one-run win over RCB

IPL PIX: Salt show earns KKR one-run win over RCB

Rediff.com21 Apr 2024

Images from the IPL 2024 match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bengaluru.

Results 2024: What Lies Ahead For India

Results 2024: What Lies Ahead For India

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

'The 2024 election results will lead to much intense targeting of Modi, more intense debates, many more breakdowns in Parliament and many more movements on the streets.' 'The results have hit Modi's standing, and the politics of the Opposition parties will be sharply focused to ensure that Modi doesn't get back his charisma of being 'invincible' with help of State power.' Sheela Bhatt looks at the political situation through the prism of 2024 Lok Sabha election results.

Out-of-form Anand finishes 22nd at World Blitz C'ship

Out-of-form Anand finishes 22nd at World Blitz C'ship

Rediff.com15 Oct 2015

Former world champion Viswanathan Anand's bad form continued as he finished 22nd in the World Blitz Chess championship, which concluded in Berlin on Thursday.

Modi on project blitz in poll-bound Assam, Bengal

Modi on project blitz in poll-bound Assam, Bengal

Rediff.com22 Feb 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Assam and West Bengal to lay the foundation stones of several projects.

PIX: 'Big Show' trumps Gaikwad as Australia stay alive

PIX: 'Big Show' trumps Gaikwad as Australia stay alive

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

Glenn Maxwell's blistering century trumped India opener Ruturaj Gaikwad's unbeaten 123 as Australia clinched a last-ball victory.

Praggnanandhaa takes lead with five successive wins

Praggnanandhaa takes lead with five successive wins

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

In round 3, the Indian defeated German GM Vincent Keymar with the game decided in the rook endgame after Praggnanandhaa managed to win two pawns, following which Keymar resigned.

Woods and son ride birdie blitz to finish second at PNC Championship

Woods and son ride birdie blitz to finish second at PNC Championship

Rediff.com20 Dec 2021

Tiger Woods and his 12-year-old son Charlie reeled off 11 straight birdies to card a final round 57 and finish in second place at the PNC Championship on Sunday, two shots behind winners John Daly and his son John Daly Jr.

World Cup Chess: Praggnanandhaa enters last four

World Cup Chess: Praggnanandhaa enters last four

Rediff.com17 Aug 2023

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa defeated compatriot Arjun Erigaisi 5-4 via the sudden death tie-break to enter the semifinals of the FIDE World Cup chess tournament in Baku on Thursday.

Yusuf's blitz powers Kolkata to second place

Yusuf's blitz powers Kolkata to second place

Rediff.com24 May 2014

A phenomenal knock from Yusuf Pathan, who blasted his way to a 22-ball 72, catapulted Kolkata Knight Riders to the second-place in the point table as the hosts hammered Sunrisers Hyderabad by four wickets in their final IPL match in Kolkata on Saturday.

Norway Chess: Anand leads after second straight win

Norway Chess: Anand leads after second straight win

Rediff.com2 Jun 2022

Indian Grandmaster Viswanathan Anand posted his second win on the trot, defeating Bulgarian Veselin Topalov in the Classical section to take the lead at the Norway Chess tournament.

How Ishant outwitted Tewatia in final over vs GT

How Ishant outwitted Tewatia in final over vs GT

Rediff.com3 May 2023

'I played enough cricket with Tewatia, so was just having fun with him'

Soccer PHOTOS: Atletico blitz Osasuna; Mainz stun Dortmund

Soccer PHOTOS: Atletico blitz Osasuna; Mainz stun Dortmund

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

IMAGES from football matches played in the Spain, Germany and Portugal on Wednesday.

Global Chess League: Steve Waugh, Sania Mirza attend opening ceremony

Global Chess League: Steve Waugh, Sania Mirza attend opening ceremony

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

Dubai witnessed a historic moment as the inaugural edition of the Global Chess League was held on Thursday.

Chessable Masters final: Praggnanandhaa loses in final

Chessable Masters final: Praggnanandhaa loses in final

Rediff.com27 May 2022

Young Indian Grandmaster Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa went down fighting to World No. 2 Ding Liren in the tie-break of the Meltwater Champions Chess Tour Chessable Masters 2022 online tournament final on Friday.

Chess mind games: Praggnanandhaa challenges Carlsen

Chess mind games: Praggnanandhaa challenges Carlsen

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

Praggnanandhaa has expressed his determination to approach the World Cup final against Magnus Carlsen with a fresh mindset.

De Kock, Klaasen star as SA trounce Bangladesh

De Kock, Klaasen star as SA trounce Bangladesh

Rediff.com24 Oct 2023

De Kock combined with Markram (60) in a 131-run stand to steady the innings before he and Heinrich Klaasen tore apart the Bangladesh attack plundering 142 runs from 87 balls.

Indian GM Anand wins Rapid event with a round to spare

Indian GM Anand wins Rapid event with a round to spare

Rediff.com21 May 2022

Anand scored six wins and two draws to seal the Rapid title in Poland, Warsaw.

Smith given all-clear after Archer blitz

Smith given all-clear after Archer blitz

Rediff.com18 Aug 2019

Steve Smith was on 80 when he was hit on the neck by Test debutant Jofra Archer.

How 'nervous' de Kock ripped apart Bangladesh

How 'nervous' de Kock ripped apart Bangladesh

Rediff.com24 Oct 2023

'I was a bit nervous this morning, don't normally get nervous at all.'

Carlsen's health battle vs Praggnanandhaa's mastery

Carlsen's health battle vs Praggnanandhaa's mastery

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

The conclusive champion of this tournament is set to be determined on Thursday.

PHOTOS: Kiwis swat aside Sri Lanka, put one foot in semis

PHOTOS: Kiwis swat aside Sri Lanka, put one foot in semis

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

Victory left New Zealand on 10 points and in pole position to bag the last semi-final spot and join India, South Africa and Australia. Pakistan will now need to beat England by a massive margin to leapfrog New Zealand on net run rate.