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Brooks Report: Four failures that led to the 1962 debacle

Brooks Report: Four failures that led to the 1962 debacle

Rediff.com21 Mar 2014

It is well-known, and the Brooks-Bhagat report vouches for it, that the real failure for the 1962 debacle against China was not military, but political, says Ram Madhav.

England Wobbly: Can they defend T20 crown?

England Wobbly: Can they defend T20 crown?

Rediff.com30 May 2024

England, the defending champions of the ICC T20 World Cup, have several areas to address if they want to defend their title

Turning Point: Dropped Catches

Turning Point: Dropped Catches

Rediff.com15 Apr 2023

How often have fielding errors turned matches around more often than performances with bat or ball and that is exactly what happened at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Friday.

IPL 2025 Auction: 182 players sold; Rs 639.15 crore spent!

IPL 2025 Auction: 182 players sold; Rs 639.15 crore spent!

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

The complete list of players sold in the IPL 2025 Auction in Jeddah.

IPL 2024 Auction: Watch Out For...

IPL 2024 Auction: Watch Out For...

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

Rachin Ravindra and Daryl Mitchell from New Zealand. Travis Head from Australia. Gerald Coetzee from South Africa. Harry Brook from England.

Buttler, Salt power England to big win over Pakistan

Buttler, Salt power England to big win over Pakistan

Rediff.com31 May 2024

Phil Salt (45) and Buttler (39) broke the back of the chase, smashing 78 from the first six overs, both caught off the bowling of the impressive Haris Rauf (3-38).

Helen Mirren, Katie Holmes, Brook Shields: A day out in Hollywood

Helen Mirren, Katie Holmes, Brook Shields: A day out in Hollywood

Rediff.com1 Apr 2015

A lowdown on what your favourite Hollywood stars are up to.

'GT need to need an imposing strike bowler'

'GT need to need an imposing strike bowler'

Rediff.com19 Dec 2023

When you look at the teams, I suppose they are coming into auction when their top-order is pretty much full. So, in that regard, I don't see many batters going for huge amounts of money, reckons Eoin Morgan.

T20 WC PIX: India crush England to storm into final

T20 WC PIX: India crush England to storm into final

Rediff.com28 Jun 2024

IMAGES from the semi-final match between India and England played at the Providence Stadium, in Guyana on Thursday.

She Helps Girls Get Education

She Helps Girls Get Education

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

What are the reasons why a girl's education falls by the wayside? Why was Safeena a casualty too? Maybe because the education system doesn't give youngsters enough options? Or there are societal issues or pressures?

Fresh twist as Hardik set to rejoin Mumbai Indians

Fresh twist as Hardik set to rejoin Mumbai Indians

Rediff.com26 Nov 2023

The 30-year-old all-rounder's name, though, figured in the list of retained players announced by Gujarat Titans, his existing franchise, earlier on Sunday, the last day for player release and retention.

PHOTOS: Afghanistan shock defending champions England

PHOTOS: Afghanistan shock defending champions England

Rediff.com15 Oct 2023

IMAGES from the World Cup match played between England and Afghanistan in Delhi on Sunday.

T20 WC: West Indies, England set for Super 8 run fest

T20 WC: West Indies, England set for Super 8 run fest

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

Hosts West Indies primed for Super 8 clash against defending champions England

Paine slams Stokes for ODI retirement U-turn

Paine slams Stokes for ODI retirement U-turn

Rediff.com19 Aug 2023

Tim Paine lashed out at England Test captain Ben Stokes for coming out of ODI retirement to play in the World Cup.

England's Salt shines in epic run chase vs West Indies

England's Salt shines in epic run chase vs West Indies

Rediff.com17 Dec 2023

Salt serves up century as England win to keep West Indies series alive

T20 WC: England, Afghanistan look to set early pace

T20 WC: England, Afghanistan look to set early pace

Rediff.com3 Jun 2024

England will be keen to overcome a lack of ideal preparation due to rain and hit the ground running when they face Scotland in their T20 World Cup opener

Fit-again Archer returns to England squad for T20 World Cup

Fit-again Archer returns to England squad for T20 World Cup

Rediff.com30 Apr 2024

'The World Cup squad will fly to the Caribbean on May 31 ahead of England's opening group match against Scotland at the Kensington Oval, Barbados, on Wednesday, June 4.'

It's FaFa Time On OTT!

It's FaFa Time On OTT!

Rediff.com10 May 2024

It's FaFa time and more on OTT this week! Sukanya Verma lists her recommendations.

PIX: Australia trounce defending champs England

PIX: Australia trounce defending champs England

Rediff.com9 Jun 2024

Images from the T20 World Cup Group B match between Australia and England, at Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados, on Saturday.

Salt ton sets up England win over WI in 4th T20I

Salt ton sets up England win over WI in 4th T20I

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

The series is now locked at 2-2 with Thursday's climax to come.

T20 WC: In-form England eye win against SA

T20 WC: In-form England eye win against SA

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

England batters look to tame strong South African bowling

PIX: Wales one win from Euro 2024; Greece in playoffs

PIX: Wales one win from Euro 2024; Greece in playoffs

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

IMAGES from the Euro 2024 qualifiers played on Thursday night

Key Moments: How India sunk England in semis

Key Moments: How India sunk England in semis

Rediff.com28 Jun 2024

A dominant India ended England's title defence by handing them a 68-run thumping in the second semi-final of the T20 World Cup.

Aadhaar data of 815m Indians in dark web, says cyber security firm

Aadhaar data of 815m Indians in dark web, says cyber security firm

Rediff.com31 Oct 2023

In a serious data breach, personally identifiable information of 815 million Indians has been up on the dark web for sale, according to a report by US-based cybersecurity firm Resecurity. Details such as Aadhaar and passport information along with names, phone numbers and addresses are available for sale online, it has said.

Why skipper Rana won't blame KKR bowlers for SRH loss

Why skipper Rana won't blame KKR bowlers for SRH loss

Rediff.com15 Apr 2023

Kolkata Knight Riders bowling unit may have failed miserably against Sunrisers Hyderabad, but Nitish Rana, the losing side's skipper, still backs his bowlers, saying the same set will deliver for him in the upcoming IPL matches.

Pant deserves to be in Indian team for T20 World Cup: Ponting

Pant deserves to be in Indian team for T20 World Cup: Ponting

Rediff.com16 Apr 2024

In Delhi Capitals head coach Ricky Ponting's Indian team for the upcoming T20 World Cup, Rishabh Pant will feature 'every day of the week'.

Ashes: England recall Anderson for must-win fourth Test

Ashes: England recall Anderson for must-win fourth Test

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

Fast bowler James Anderson replacing Ollie Robinson in the side that won at Headingley.

1st ODI: Sensational Hope seals Windies win against England

1st ODI: Sensational Hope seals Windies win against England

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

Shai Hope powered West Indies to a thrilling four-wicket victory over England

Ashwin rushes home to visit 'unwell mother'; pulls out of 3rd Test

Ashwin rushes home to visit 'unwell mother'; pulls out of 3rd Test

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

After picking up his coveted 500th Test wicket on Day 2 of the third Test in Rajkot, Ravichandran Ashwin withdrew from the ongoing Test on the same day itself.

T20 WC: What England need to do to qualify for Super 8

T20 WC: What England need to do to qualify for Super 8

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

England will need to defeat Namibia in their last league match and hope that Scotland lose to Australia.

Meet the ICC 'Player of the Month'

Meet the ICC 'Player of the Month'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

Brook, Gardner named ICC Players of the Month

Trump plans to attend Republican convention on Monday

Trump plans to attend Republican convention on Monday

Rediff.com14 Jul 2024

The convention is set to begin on Monday and Trump is scheduled to formally accept his party's nomination and deliver remarks on Thursday night, The Hill reported.

Afghans eye Super 8 berth; USA look to go past Ireland

Afghans eye Super 8 berth; USA look to go past Ireland

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

England face Oman

Jake Fraser-McGurk: From rookie to run-machine

Jake Fraser-McGurk: From rookie to run-machine

Rediff.com28 Apr 2024

The man who owns the World record of fastest List A hundred (off 29 balls in the Marsh Cup) has now done enough that Delhi Capitals have been forced to drop David Warner on the pretext of a hand injury.

Olympics Movies That Will Amaze You

Olympics Movies That Will Amaze You

Rediff.com27 Jul 2024

Sports films have their own unique charm, but those centered on the Olympics and Olympians stand apart, depicting unparalleled tales of grit, guts, gumption, and glory.

'Exposed' England will have to do some 'deep thinking' after India thrashing

'Exposed' England will have to do some 'deep thinking' after India thrashing

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

England head coach Brendon McCullum said they will have to do some deep thinking about their approach after being "exposed" in the final four matches in India but is convinced their first series defeat under his watch will make them a better side.

T20 WC: England's bowling faces Aussie firepower

T20 WC: England's bowling faces Aussie firepower

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

England will be looking to bounce back from a rain-affected opening match and solidify their T20 World Cup campaign

Ashes: Couldn't watch the last 20 runs being scored: Stokes

Ashes: Couldn't watch the last 20 runs being scored: Stokes

Rediff.com9 Jul 2023

England's exhilarating run chase to battle back into the Ashes series was even too much for captain Ben Stokes!

Fit-again Archer recalled to Eng team after haitus

Fit-again Archer recalled to Eng team after haitus

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

England have also included seamer Reece Topley, who they hope will have recovered from an ankle injury in time to play.

NZ-WI in crunch match; rain looms over England again

NZ-WI in crunch match; rain looms over England again

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

NZ face WI in virtual knockout, rain threatens to derail England again