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Turning Point: The Kane-Shikhar Show

Turning Point: The Kane-Shikhar Show

Rediff.com11 May 2018

Kane and Shikhar took the game calmly over the line to book a berth in the playoffs and all but end Delhi's chances of progressing in the competition.

Conflict issue: Here's what Ganguly & Co suggested to BCCI

Conflict issue: Here's what Ganguly & Co suggested to BCCI

Rediff.com19 Aug 2019

The players' group has suggested a few options like having a short-term contract only for the duration of the IPL, so the cricketer is free to do commentary or coaching assignment for the rest of the year.

Innova Crysta is all about comfort, style and space

Innova Crysta is all about comfort, style and space

Rediff.com5 Feb 2016

The Toyota Innova Crysta is based on an all-new platform, and will get a new engine with a 6-speed automatic transmission.

Pujara should be in top bracket of central contracts: Shastri

Pujara should be in top bracket of central contracts: Shastri

Rediff.com1 Dec 2017

India's chief coach Ravi Shastri feels that Test specialist Cheteshwar Pujara should remain in the top bracket when the Board of Control for Cricket in India and Committee of Administrators (COA) thrash out the revised central contracts based on the new remuneration structure.

Indian Cricket in 2019: Kohli 'The King' on field, Ganguly 'The Maharaj' off it

Indian Cricket in 2019: Kohli 'The King' on field, Ganguly 'The Maharaj' off it

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

Virat Kohli and Indian cricket remained an enduring love story and Sourav Ganguly held out promise for a path-breaking reign off the field in a year during which the country finally embraced pink ball Tests. There were the heartbreaks, the biggest one being a World Cup semi-final exit, and not to forget the anxious wait on what Mahendra Singh Dhoni might do next after being on a sabbatical for half the year.

Delving on the positives, Dhoni sends warning to Australia

Delving on the positives, Dhoni sends warning to Australia

Rediff.com2 Jan 2012

India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has warned Australia not to get too carried away with their victory in the first Test and backed his team to battle back in the second in Sydney this week.

'Loose lips trying to destroy Clarke-Smith relationship'

'Loose lips trying to destroy Clarke-Smith relationship'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2015

Former Australia captain Steve Waugh is annoyed in the manner a section of people are being critical of Michael Clarke's captaincy.

South Africa's de Kock fined for barging into Tamim

South Africa's de Kock fined for barging into Tamim

Rediff.com23 Jul 2015

South Africa wicketkeeper Quinton de Kock has been fined 75 per cent of his match fee for nudging Bangladesh opening batsman Tamim Iqbal.

'Pujara has the technique and temperament to get out of tough situations'

'Pujara has the technique and temperament to get out of tough situations'

Rediff.com29 Aug 2015

With his tight technique and a cool temperament, Cheteshwar Pujara has an assuring presence at the crease, former captain Sunil Gavaskar said in praise of the young batsman, who rescued India with his century.

Why PSG is perplexed after Champions League failure

Why PSG is perplexed after Champions League failure

Rediff.com7 Mar 2019

The French champions blew a 2-0 advantage in their last-16 second leg match against Manchester United in Paris on Wednesday, crashing out on away goals after being beaten 3-1 at the Parc des Princes.

Football: Real stunned; Bayern stay top of table

Football: Real stunned; Bayern stay top of table

Rediff.com30 Jan 2021

Levante striker Roger Marti brushed off squandering a penalty to score the winning goal as his side pulled off a shock 2-1 La Liga victory at Real Madrid

A STUNNING sporting weekend in PICS

A STUNNING sporting weekend in PICS

Rediff.com5 Dec 2017

Some highlights from this action-packed weekend we give to in this beautiful package...

BCCI backs Ganguly in 'conflict of interest' case

BCCI backs Ganguly in 'conflict of interest' case

Rediff.com20 Apr 2019

BCCI Ombudsman Justice (Retd) D K Jain sought written submissions from Sourav Ganguly and the three complainants in the alleged Conflict of Interest case against the the former India captain.

'Qualifying for 2019 Asian Cup is an amazing feeling'

'Qualifying for 2019 Asian Cup is an amazing feeling'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2017

'This is the tournament we play for. We get to rub our shoulders against best in Asia which we don't get many times'

Life lessons from World Cup heroes

Life lessons from World Cup heroes

Rediff.com18 Jul 2018

Jezreel Pannikot reveals life lessons the stars of the 2018 World Cup taught us.

Kohli plays mediator as Ashwin goes after Anderson

Kohli plays mediator as Ashwin goes after Anderson

Rediff.com12 Dec 2016

Upset by Jimmy Anderson's comments about Virat Kohli, the usually calm Ravi Ashwin gives the English bowler a piece of his mind.

Does Uddhav meet Opposition's search for a leader?

Does Uddhav meet Opposition's search for a leader?

Rediff.com5 May 2020

If Uddhav continues in this mode as a serious-minded, capable leader with his hands firmly on the steering wheel, and succeeds in enabling Maharashtra weather the current storm, there is every possibility of his emergence as a leader who will be seen as someone who is ready to play a larger role, observes Amulya Ganguli.

Avishek Dalmiya elected CAB president unopposed

Avishek Dalmiya elected CAB president unopposed

Rediff.com5 Feb 2020

The CAB president's post was lying vacant after former India captain Sourav Ganguly took over the reins of the BCCI.

Let's give Dhoni time and respect, says Ganguly

Let's give Dhoni time and respect, says Ganguly

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

Former captain Sourav Ganguly on Monday demanded respect for beleaguered Mahendra Singh Dhoni, saying he has an astonishing record as captain in One-Day Internationals and needs to be given all the time in the world to take a decision.

How Rabada's precise yorkers downed KKR

How Rabada's precise yorkers downed KKR

Rediff.com31 Mar 2019

Rabada conjured up his lethal yorkers for the Delhi Capitals in their pulsating Super Over win on Saturday.

'Dhoni is India's modern icon'

'Dhoni is India's modern icon'

Rediff.com4 Apr 2011

As he led India to a historic World Cup victory, India skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni has been described as the "modern icon" of the country by the Sunday Telegraph.

Djokovic win leaves Davis Cup final in balance

Djokovic win leaves Davis Cup final in balance

Rediff.com4 Dec 2010

Ice cool Novak Djokovic calmed Serbian nerves on Friday to level the Davis Cup final at 1-1 after team mate Janko Tipsarevic was thrashed by France's Gael Monfils in the Belgrade Arena.

WT20 PHOTOS: India scrape past Bangladesh in last-over thriller

WT20 PHOTOS: India scrape past Bangladesh in last-over thriller

Rediff.com24 Mar 2016

India edged out Bangladesh by one run in a thrilling World Twenty20 match on Wednesday to keep alive their hopes of reaching the semi-finals.

'It's a huge honour winning MasterChef'

'It's a huge honour winning MasterChef'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2021

MasterChef Australia Season 13 winner Justin Narayan speaks about his Indian roots.

Misbah guides Pak to tight win over NZ

Misbah guides Pak to tight win over NZ

Rediff.com1 Feb 2011

Misbah-ul-haq overcame the loss of late wickets to keep his cool and guide Pakistan to a two-wicket victory over New Zealand in their fourth one-day international match in Napier on Tuesday. Misbah, who has anchored Pakistan's batting throughout the tour of New Zealand, proved once again a thorn in the side of Daniel Vettori's team, scoring 93 not out as Pakistan finished on 264 for eight in 49 overs having chased down the host's 262 for seven.

Calm De Villiers leads South Africa to win over NZ

Calm De Villiers leads South Africa to win over NZ

Rediff.com19 Feb 2017

South Africa captain AB de Villiers calmly guided his side to a tense four-wicket victory over New Zealand with one ball to spare in a rain-affected first one-day international in Hamilton on Sunday.

WC Preview: Australia seek more goals in crunch match against Peru

WC Preview: Australia seek more goals in crunch match against Peru

Rediff.com24 Jun 2018

Australia head into their must-win match against Peru under pressure to score goals and with fingers crossed that France will bring their A-game against Denmark.

PIX: Messi back in scoring business; Suarez motivated

PIX: Messi back in scoring business; Suarez motivated

Rediff.com28 Sep 2020

Lionel Messi was back in scoring business for Barcelona on Sunday, leading them to a resounding 4-0 win at home against Villarreal in a near-perfect La Liga opener for the Catalans under new coach Ronald Koeman.

India Blue storm into Duleep Trophy final

India Blue storm into Duleep Trophy final

Rediff.com7 Sep 2016

India Blue reached the Duleep Trophy final on the basis of a massive first innings lead, completing a comprehensive performance against India Green even as the game ended in a draw in Greater Noida on Wednesday. There was only one team going into the final against India Red after India Blue took a huge 470-run first innings lead yesterday by dismissing the Green team for 237. India Blue had amassed 707

No rift between Sehwag and Dhoni: Harbhajan

No rift between Sehwag and Dhoni: Harbhajan

Rediff.com1 Feb 2010

Star spinner Harbhajan Singh rubbished reports that India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni and his deputy Virender Sehwag had a tiff over Amit Mishra's exclusion from the Mirpur Test against Bangladesh.

Dabangg Effect: Pepsi puts the fizz back in Brand Salman

Dabangg Effect: Pepsi puts the fizz back in Brand Salman

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

Pepsi is betting on Dabangg 3's box office success.

PHOTOS: 'Power Couple' Anushka-Virat up style quotient at Indian Sports Honours

PHOTOS: 'Power Couple' Anushka-Virat up style quotient at Indian Sports Honours

Rediff.com12 Nov 2017

Rediff.com gives you a glimpse of the stars that lit up the night at the awards ceremony...

Fed Cup: India ready with in-form Ankita and Sania in side

Fed Cup: India ready with in-form Ankita and Sania in side

Rediff.com2 Mar 2020

India will begin their campaign by locking horns with China on Tuesday. Ankita has been in tremendous form since the start of the season, winning two ITF singles and as many doubles titles.

Why BCCI is objecting to implementation of Lodha reforms

Why BCCI is objecting to implementation of Lodha reforms

Rediff.com8 Jul 2017

The Board of Control for Cricket in India's committee on Lodha reforms on Saturday included demarcation of functions performed by honorary office-bearers and paid professionals to the list of reservations it has about the implementation of the Supreme Court order.

IPL: CSK-RCB to slug it out in battle of biggies

IPL: CSK-RCB to slug it out in battle of biggies

Rediff.com22 Mar 2019

It will be a big statement if Virat Kohli's young side could start off with a bang at Mahendra Singh Dhoni's 'spritual home', a task which will be easier said than done.

Why Mumbai Indians start as favourites against CSK in IPL final

Why Mumbai Indians start as favourites against CSK in IPL final

Rediff.com11 May 2019

Mumbai Indians have won three out of the four IPL finals they have been part of, including the two against CSK in 2013 and 2015.

La Liga: Rakitic gives Barca second 'Clasico' win in four days at Real

La Liga: Rakitic gives Barca second 'Clasico' win in four days at Real

Rediff.com3 Mar 2019

La Liga leaders Barcelona won a tight and tense 'Clasico' 1-0 at Real Madrid on Saturday, beating their great rivals at their Bernabeu home for the second time in four days and moving a staggering 12 points clear of them in the standings.

World Cup: Colombia fall short of 2014 heights in painful exit

World Cup: Colombia fall short of 2014 heights in painful exit

Rediff.com4 Jul 2018

Four years ago in Brazil, Colombia romped to the quarter-finals for the first time on the back of four straight wins, salsa-dancing to celebrate their dozen goals and launching midfielder James Rodriguez on the road to global stardom.

What Varun Dhawan's SUPERSTAR life looks like

What Varun Dhawan's SUPERSTAR life looks like

Rediff.com24 Apr 2018

Happy birthday, Varun!

England Lions pull off consolation win against India 'A'

England Lions pull off consolation win against India 'A'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2019

England Lions pulled off a narrow one-wicket win over India 'A' in a low-scoring fifth and final match