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No Pasta in Italy!

No Pasta in Italy!

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

Pasta procured in Italy cooked up with lightly braised vegetables that can be mimicked in India.

Stokes scripts history, breaks Brendon McCullum's record

Stokes scripts history, breaks Brendon McCullum's record

Rediff.com18 Feb 2023

During the third day of the opening Test against New Zealand, England skipper Ben Stokes entered the history books as he broke Brendon McCullum's record.

CSK's Stokes ready to sacrifice IPL final for England duty

CSK's Stokes ready to sacrifice IPL final for England duty

Rediff.com23 Feb 2023

Ben Stokes said his IPL stint won't come in the way of national duty, adding that he would prefer to fly back and lead England against Ireland in the build-up Test ahead of the high-stakes Ashes.

Clinical England crush Pakistan to win T20 World Cup!

Clinical England crush Pakistan to win T20 World Cup!

Rediff.com13 Nov 2022

Sealing their second T20 World Cup, England are now the first nation to hold both global white-ball trophies, having won the 50-over World Cup on home soil in 2019.

After rare blip vs MI can Gujarat Titans seal play-off berth?

After rare blip vs MI can Gujarat Titans seal play-off berth?

Rediff.com14 May 2023

Gujarat Titans pride themselves on consistency and will be expected to produce a solid show against Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL match in Ahmedabad on Monday after a rare "flat" performance against Mumbai Indians.

ICC Rankings: Meet the new No 1 Test bowler

ICC Rankings: Meet the new No 1 Test bowler

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

Ashwin gained two places after taking six wickets in India's emphatic victory over Australia in the second Test in New Delhi.

T20 WC Final: History favours Pakistan, form is with England

T20 WC Final: History favours Pakistan, form is with England

Rediff.com12 Nov 2022

But just like everyone wants a slice of '92 from Babar's team, the core of this current English team also has a date with history

PHOTOS: Super-sub Brooks heads US home

PHOTOS: Super-sub Brooks heads US home

Rediff.com17 Jun 2014

Photos of the World Cup match between USA and Ghana

IPL's hat-trick hero veteran Amit Mishra turning back the clock

IPL's hat-trick hero veteran Amit Mishra turning back the clock

Rediff.com8 Apr 2023

Veteran Lucknow Super Giants spinner Amit Mishra credited his success in the five-wicket victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad in Friday's IPL match in Lucknow to making a careful assessment of the wicket and taking mental notes of the shots that batters are likely to employ against his bowling.

ECB grants annual central contracts for Foakes, Livingstone

ECB grants annual central contracts for Foakes, Livingstone

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

Last year, England switched to a new system of central contracts which was a departure from the previous separation of red-ball and white-ball deals, introduced by the ECB in 2016.

'They are in danger of letting hubris be their downfall'

'They are in danger of letting hubris be their downfall'

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

'If England are not playing to win then these Ashes Tests are not that important. They are only exhibition matches. They have got it back to front. It is not about entertaining and then winning. It is about winning first.'

England's Topley doubtful for T20 WC opener against Afghanistan

England's Topley doubtful for T20 WC opener against Afghanistan

Rediff.com18 Oct 2022

England will be wary of any complacency against Afghanistan, especially as the tournament has already seen major upsets with former champions Sri Lanka and twice winners West Indies suffering shock defeats.

Top Performers: Jadeja, Conway Shine

Top Performers: Jadeja, Conway Shine

Rediff.com22 Apr 2023

Chennai Super Kings reclaimed their fortress with a seven wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad as Ravindra Jadeja and Devon Conway continued their impressive run.

Shubhankar secures best ever result by an Indian at Open

Shubhankar secures best ever result by an Indian at Open

Rediff.com24 Jul 2023

India's Shubhankar Sharma produced the best-ever result by an Indian at golf's oldest Major, the Open Championships, as he finished tied-eighth in Hoylake on Sunday.

Babar, Rizwan power Pakistan to big win over England

Babar, Rizwan power Pakistan to big win over England

Rediff.com23 Sep 2022

It was the highest run chase in men's T20 cricket without losing a wicket.

'Clear mind' behind Buttler's golden run in IPL...

'Clear mind' behind Buttler's golden run in IPL...

Rediff.com2 Apr 2023

Jos Buttler continued from where he left last season with a whirlwind half-century to hand Rajasthan Royals a rousing start in IPL 2023.

PHOTOS: Cindy Crawford, Kelly Brook celebrate Halloween

PHOTOS: Cindy Crawford, Kelly Brook celebrate Halloween

Rediff.com1 Nov 2013

Snapshots from the Playboy Mansion and the Casamigos Halloween parties.

Bavuma answers critics with ton as SA seal series vs England

Bavuma answers critics with ton as SA seal series vs England

Rediff.com29 Jan 2023

The result is a boost for South Africa, who need a clean sweep of the series to stay on course for guaranteed qualification for the World Cup in India this year.

Trendy Boots for Every Mood

Trendy Boots for Every Mood

Rediff.com2 Jun 2021

These boots deserve a closer look.

PIX: Djokovic whips Tsitsipas to win 10th Australian Open crown

PIX: Djokovic whips Tsitsipas to win 10th Australian Open crown

Rediff.com29 Jan 2023

Novak Djokovic won a record-extending 10th Australian Open crown, beating Stefanos Tsitsipas in a generational clash in the men's singles final, at Melbourne Park, on Sunday.

'The bus was torn into by a torrent of bullets'

'The bus was torn into by a torrent of bullets'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

The team heard a loud crackle. Then the scream came from Dilshan at the front of the bus. 'Get down.' Jayawardene was hit first; his sock filled with blood. Outside, twelve gunmen blocked the exit. A revealing excerpt from Nicholas Brookes's An Island's Eleven: A History of Cricket in Sri Lanka.

What Models do Backstage

What Models do Backstage

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

It is not as chaotic as one would imagine.

Nothing is going to fill void: Warne's children pay tribute

Nothing is going to fill void: Warne's children pay tribute

Rediff.com7 Mar 2022

Shane Warne's three children paid a heart-wrenching tribute to the spin king

Suryakumar closes in on top T20I batter ranking

Suryakumar closes in on top T20I batter ranking

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

Suryakumar jumped in front of Pakistan captain Babar Azam and into third place on the latest list of T20I rankings for batters

1st T20I: Santner, Conway, Williamson shine as NZ beat WI

1st T20I: Santner, Conway, Williamson shine as NZ beat WI

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

New Zealand registered a 13-run win over the West Indies in the first T20I to take 1-0 lead.

Sydney Opera House's tribute to firefighters

Sydney Opera House's tribute to firefighters

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

The sails of the iconic Sydney Opera House were lit up over the weekend with messages of support for the firefighters currently battling at least 136 fires in New South Wales alone. Fire crews have been working tirelessly since the bushfire season began back in October. Thousands of homes have already been destroyed and 27 people have been killed, but there are fears those numbers will rise as the season could last until March. Over seven million hectares of land have burned in the fires.

Leicestershire's Rehan Ahmed to become youngest Eng Test cap

Leicestershire's Rehan Ahmed to become youngest Eng Test cap

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

England won the first Test by 74 runs before grabbing a 26-run victory in the second to register their first series win in Pakistan since 2000-01, but Stokes said they will press to become the first Test team to complete a 3-0 whitewash in Pakistan.

EPL: Super-sub Nunez powers 10-man Liverpool to win

EPL: Super-sub Nunez powers 10-man Liverpool to win

Rediff.com28 Aug 2023

Darwin Nunez came off the bench to score twice as Liverpool snatched a sensational 2-1 Premier League win at Newcastle United on Sunday.

Cellar teams DC, SRH in fight to climb the ladder

Cellar teams DC, SRH in fight to climb the ladder

Rediff.com23 Apr 2023

Delhi Capitals are at the bottom of the 10-team league with 2 points from 6 matches SunRisers Hyderabad are 9th with 4 points from 6 matches.

Australia dominate as Head, Labuschagne tons hit WI

Australia dominate as Head, Labuschagne tons hit WI

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

Australia reduced West Indies to 102-4 to tighten their grip on the day-night second Test at the Adelaide

The Lawyer Who Became An International Supermodel

The Lawyer Who Became An International Supermodel

Rediff.com24 Jun 2022

Rahi Chadda was one of the few desi models to attend Milan fashion Week 2022.

IPL 2023: 'Will use Rahul's experience, knowledge as best as we can'

IPL 2023: 'Will use Rahul's experience, knowledge as best as we can'

Rediff.com13 Apr 2023

Ahead of their IPL match against Kolkata Knight Riders, Sunrisers Hyderabad skipper said they would use Rahul Tripathi's inputs, with the latter being a former Knight.

PIX: Buttler, Malan smash tons as England hammer SA

PIX: Buttler, Malan smash tons as England hammer SA

Rediff.com2 Feb 2023

Jos Buttler and Dawid Malan struck superb centuries and Jofra Archer took six wickets as a resurgent England secured a 59-run victory over hosts South Africa in the third and final one-day International.

Top 10 Picks At IPL 2023 Auction

Top 10 Picks At IPL 2023 Auction

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

It is that time of the year when cricketers from around the world wait with bathed breath as their names come up at the Indian Premier League auction.

Djokovic hails 'biggest victory' after Australia Perfect 10

Djokovic hails 'biggest victory' after Australia Perfect 10

Rediff.com29 Jan 2023

Novak Djokovic said his victory over Stefanos Tsitsipas in Sunday's Australian Open final was the "biggest victory" of his career, as he claimed his 22nd Grand Slam title and won back the hearts of the home fans a year after being deported from the country.

Top Performers: Abhishek, Klaasen star for SRH, Marsh for Delhi

Top Performers: Abhishek, Klaasen star for SRH, Marsh for Delhi

Rediff.com30 Apr 2023

While Abhishek Sharma and Heinrich Klaasen starred with the willow for SRH, Mitchell Marsh's all-round show went in vain as Delhi went down at home.

Mini IPL auction: Stokes, Green to set off bidding war

Mini IPL auction: Stokes, Green to set off bidding war

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

With most of the top Indian players already in one team or the other, out-of-favour national players Mayank Agarwal and Manish Pandey at Rs 1 crore base price will command a fair bit of bidding.

Boland disembowels the West Indies in one over

Boland disembowels the West Indies in one over

Rediff.com10 Dec 2022

The hosts then raced to 199-6 in 31 overs, effectively batting West Indies out of the contest, before declaring their second innings.

Stokes rested from South Africa T20s, Potts called up

Stokes rested from South Africa T20s, Potts called up

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

Spinner Adil Rashid returns to both T20 and ODI squads after missing the series against India to make The Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca.

PIX: Australia battle from the brink to win first Ashes Test

PIX: Australia battle from the brink to win first Ashes Test

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

Images from Day 5 of the first Ashes Test between England and Australia at Edgbaston Cricket Ground in Birmingham on Tuesday.