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Cricket World Cup: All you wanted to know about the 14 venues

Cricket World Cup: All you wanted to know about the 14 venues

Rediff.com4 Feb 2015

The 14 grounds that will host matches during the February 14 - March 29 tournament in Australia and New Zealand.

IPTL is no holiday for U.S. Open champion Cilic

IPTL is no holiday for U.S. Open champion Cilic

Rediff.com2 Dec 2014

U.S. Open champion Marin Cilic is a firm believer in the new International Premier Tennis League (IPTL), insisting the four-city mixed team tournament is a perfect addition to his preparations for the new season.

Cricket world in shock over Phil Hughes's head injury

Cricket world in shock over Phil Hughes's head injury

Rediff.com25 Nov 2014

Australian sport was reeling in shock after Phillip Hughes suffered a serious head injury while batting in a domestic cricket match on Tuesday.

Bottoms up: When world leaders chilled with a drink

Bottoms up: When world leaders chilled with a drink

Rediff.com17 Nov 2014

On Friday, German Chancellor was caught enjoying some down time in a pub in Brisbane, where she has come to attend the G20 summit. Over the past years, world leaders have often been snapped enjoying some time on their own at a pub, downing a drink or two. So, sit back, enjoy a glass of wine and a few of those moments.

Run-machine Rohit is MVP of Australia-India ODIs

Run-machine Rohit is MVP of Australia-India ODIs

Rediff.com27 Jan 2016

India opener Rohit Sharma, who hit 441 runs in five matches with two centuries, is the MVP of the recently-concluded ODI series against Australia, ahead of Virat Kohli and Steve Smith.

Perth ODI: Smith, Bailey tons steer Australia past India

Perth ODI: Smith, Bailey tons steer Australia past India

Rediff.com12 Jan 2016

Steve Smith and George Bailey's brilliant knocks overshadowed Rohit Sharma's magnificent 171 as Australia beat India by five wickets in the first ODI of the five-match series in Perth on Tuesday.

Cook drops no hints about Pietersen's future

Cook drops no hints about Pietersen's future

Rediff.com11 Jan 2014

England captain Alastair Cook declined on Saturday to offer any assurances to mercurial batsman Kevin Pietersen about his Test future.

Doolan named as cover for Australia's fifth Ashes Test

Doolan named as cover for Australia's fifth Ashes Test

Rediff.com30 Dec 2013

Tasmanian batsman Alex Doolan could be in line for a test debut pending the fitness of all-rounder Shane Watson after being named in Australia's 14-man squad for the fifth and final Ashes Test in Sydney.

Australia at risk! Not much left in its pace stocks

Australia at risk! Not much left in its pace stocks

Rediff.com2 Dec 2015

Top class left-armers are in short supply and chief selector Rod Marsh joked that he had mulled telephoning Johnson to see whether he might like to come out of retirement.

Should cricket have yellow cards for flaring tempers?

Should cricket have yellow cards for flaring tempers?

Rediff.com19 Jan 2015

'There is a growing concern that David Warner's thuggish behaviour has gone too far' 'At the minute, people aren't happy with the way people are holding themselves on the field'

Australia, India to push for IMF quota reforms at G20

Australia, India to push for IMF quota reforms at G20

Rediff.com20 Feb 2014

India too will advocate the IMF quote reforms at the two-day meeting of G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors beginning Saturday.

World anti-money laundering body deletes FIFA-related warning

World anti-money laundering body deletes FIFA-related warning

Rediff.com23 Jun 2015

A world anti-money laundering body has deleted all trace of an alert it issued last week warning that financial institutions had not done enough to police suspicious financial activity by officials at FIFA.

Run-machine Vijay wants to breach 200-run barrier in Tests

Run-machine Vijay wants to breach 200-run barrier in Tests

Rediff.com13 Jun 2015

With a penchant for scoring big Test hundreds, Indian opener Murali Vijay is now aiming to cross the 200-run barrier as he approaches the next phase of his cricketing career.

PHOTOS: Russian teenager ousts World No 1 Kerber; Sharapova to make Stuttgart return

PHOTOS: Russian teenager ousts World No 1 Kerber; Sharapova to make Stuttgart return

Rediff.com10 Jan 2017

Angelique Kerber's build-up for next week's Australian Open suffered a setback with the German world number one going down in straight sets to Russian teenager Daria Kasatkina in the second round of the Sydney International.

Cricket Buzz: 'Fresh blood will help England raise game for Ashes'

Cricket Buzz: 'Fresh blood will help England raise game for Ashes'

Rediff.com6 Oct 2017

The 16-man squad includes batsmen Mark Stoneman and Dawid Malan and fast bowler Jake Ball, who have 11 Test caps between them, as well as three uncapped players in paceman Craig Overton, spinner Mason Crane and wicketkeeper Ben Foakes.

Tendulkar, Dravid in CLT20 squads; Sangakkara opts for domestic team

Tendulkar, Dravid in CLT20 squads; Sangakkara opts for domestic team

Rediff.com30 Aug 2013

Barring Sri Lanka's Kumar Sangakkara, all players have declared their allegiances to IPL franchises over their respective countries' domestic sides ahead of the upcoming Champions League Twenty20.

Associates have justified World Cup spot: Irish skipper

Associates have justified World Cup spot: Irish skipper

Rediff.com14 Mar 2015

Even if Ireland fail to make the quarter-finals of the cricket World Cup they and the other associate members have shown enough promise to warrant inclusion in future tournaments, skipper William Porterfield said on Saturday.

WAGS reason for distraction and disharmony in Australian squad?

WAGS reason for distraction and disharmony in Australian squad?

Rediff.com10 Aug 2015

Rubbishing those claims, Clarke said 'The players are as tight as any team I've been a part of'

Ashes hero Johnson rested for Melbourne ODI vs England

Ashes hero Johnson rested for Melbourne ODI vs England

Rediff.com9 Jan 2014

Mitchell Johnson will be rested for the opening One-Day International against England to freshen up for the rest of the series, Australia coach Darren Lehmann said on Thursday.

Will India bid for 2024 Olympics? IOC chief Bach to meet PM Modi on Monday

Will India bid for 2024 Olympics? IOC chief Bach to meet PM Modi on Monday

Rediff.com26 Apr 2015

International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday during his one-day whirlwind visit to discuss ways to take Indian sports forward amid speculation that the country might bid for the 2024 Olympic Games.

Will India suffer another whitewash in Australia?

Will India suffer another whitewash in Australia?

Rediff.com17 Jan 2016

The One-day International series in their bag, Australian big-hitter Glenn Maxwell, on Sunday, said the hosts are 'desperate' to achieve a 5-0 whitewash against India.

High-five Hazlewood makes opportunity count

High-five Hazlewood makes opportunity count

Rediff.com18 Dec 2014

Josh Hazlewood had to wait a while for his Test debut but no one can accuse him of wasting his chance when it came after he became the 33rd Australian to take a five-wicket haul on debut in the second Test against India on Thursday.

India's business policies transparent and predictable: Modi

India's business policies transparent and predictable: Modi

Rediff.com17 Nov 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said India has made its policies transparent and predictable and clearly defined the procedures for businesses.

Select team: Should Dhawan replace Jadeja for 2nd ODI?

Select team: Should Dhawan replace Jadeja for 2nd ODI?

Rediff.com13 Jan 2016

Do you feel Dhoni should bring in all-rounder Dhawan for Jadeja, or strengthen the pace attack by playing Ishant? Select your Indian team for the second match against Australia, in Brisbane, on Friday, January 15.

Hotspot dumped for return Ashes series

Hotspot dumped for return Ashes series

Rediff.com10 Oct 2013

The controversial Hotspot technology will not be available to umpires to review decisions in the upcoming Ashes series between Australia and England, its inventor Warren Brennan told local media.

'Our job as players is to cut through the hype and media build-up'

'Our job as players is to cut through the hype and media build-up'

Rediff.com6 Oct 2014

A Test series against India, a World Cup on home soil and a much-anticipated Ashes campaign will put Australia's cricketers under heavy scrutiny over the next year, but the team need to make themselves oblivious to the hype, according to captain Michael Clarke.

Sports Shorts: Big 3, Murray to play in ATP Cup

Sports Shorts: Big 3, Murray to play in ATP Cup

Rediff.com14 Sep 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Saturday

Australia cricketer Phillip Hughes succumbs to head injury

Australia cricketer Phillip Hughes succumbs to head injury

Rediff.com27 Nov 2014

Australian cricketer Phil Hughes died in a Sydney hospital on Thursday, two days after being hit on the head during a domestic match on Tuesday.

NEEDED! Brave youngsters in the team

NEEDED! Brave youngsters in the team

Rediff.com18 Jan 2016

Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni feels the team needs a 'brave' bunch of youngsters going forward.

10 critical injuries on the cricket field

10 critical injuries on the cricket field

Rediff.com27 Nov 2014

Injuries of varying proportions have occurred on the cricket field, some fatal while others life altering. Rediff.com gives you a lowdown of 10 most critical injuries in cricket.

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic, Serena, Federer clear first hurdle

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic, Serena, Federer clear first hurdle

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

Images from Day 1 of the Australian Open in Melbourne on Monday.

Check out England's Ashes squad

Check out England's Ashes squad

Rediff.com22 Nov 2017

Penpix of England players in England's Ashes squad.

Smith to lead Australia Test team, becomes third youngest captain

Smith to lead Australia Test team, becomes third youngest captain

Rediff.com15 Dec 2014

'He is an exceptional young man who is highly regarded by the National Selection Panel not only for his fine performances with the bat but also his maturity and clear leadership potential'

'In the past few months, I've been able to achieve consistency in my game'

'In the past few months, I've been able to achieve consistency in my game'

Rediff.com13 Sep 2015

Having scored consistently since the last ICC Cricket World Cup, Shikhar Dhawan believes that he has "become a better batsman" in the past eight months compared to what he was when he made his Test debut against Australia back in 2013.

Can bowlers help India bounce back against England?

Can bowlers help India bounce back against England?

Rediff.com19 Jan 2015

Jolted by the loss to Australia in their opening match, India will look to plug its bowling loopholes and ensure a stronger batting display when they take on England in their second ODI tri-series match in Brisbane on Tuesday. Both sides will be looking to register their first victory in the tournament, the hosts having stolen a march on them with two successive wins.

Multiple crisis and what lies ahead for the global economy

Multiple crisis and what lies ahead for the global economy

Rediff.com30 Dec 2014

Global economy will have to grapple with few tough situations in 2015.

Hamstring injury sidelines Harris for up to two months

Hamstring injury sidelines Harris for up to two months

Rediff.com29 Aug 2013

Australia paceman Ryan Harris suffered yet another injury blow on Thursday when he was sidelined for up to two months by a hamstring problem.

Sports Shorts: Marquez wins 5th MotoGP title; Mariners make Bolt offer

Sports Shorts: Marquez wins 5th MotoGP title; Mariners make Bolt offer

Rediff.com21 Oct 2018

A summary of sportspersons in the news on Sunday.

Sports Shorts: Kasatkina stuns Aus Open champ Wozniacki

Sports Shorts: Kasatkina stuns Aus Open champ Wozniacki

Rediff.com3 Feb 2018

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Friday.

India eye fresh start as new skipper Kohli takes charge

India eye fresh start as new skipper Kohli takes charge

Rediff.com2 Jan 2015

India would be keen to finish off the four-match series on a high with a victory in Sydney and they would be looking no further than the in-form Virat Kohli to show the way with the bat.