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Nine concussions suffered, but Pucovski is 'Test-match ready'

Nine concussions suffered, but Pucovski is 'Test-match ready'

Rediff.com13 Dec 2020

'I think he has enough confidence in what he is doing, that if he had that opportunity (to play Test cricket) he'd be able to go out and take on the Indian bowlers.'

PHOTOS: England vs West Indies, 3rd Test, Day 2

PHOTOS: England vs West Indies, 3rd Test, Day 2

Rediff.com25 Jul 2020

Images from Day 2 of the third and final Test between England and West Indies at Old Trafford in Manchester on Saturday.

EPL: Ronaldo and United left frustrated in goalless draw

EPL: Ronaldo and United left frustrated in goalless draw

Rediff.com26 Feb 2022

Images from Saturday's action in the English Premier League

Root hits another ton to put England in command

Root hits another ton to put England in command

Rediff.com17 Mar 2022

Joe Root compiled his second straight century, an unbeaten 119, as England batted their way to a commanding position in the second Test against West Indies in Barbados on Wednesday.

Akram disappointed with Ali's captaincy in 1st Test

Akram disappointed with Ali's captaincy in 1st Test

Rediff.com9 Aug 2020

Pakistan captain Azhar Ali "missed a trick" several times in the opening Test against England and their three-wicket loss will hurt the team and their fans, according to bowling great Wasim Akram. Ali and his men held the upper hand for most part of the series opener and had England, chasing 277 for victory, reeling at 117-5 at Old Trafford before England fought back.

Riyan Parag's delivery raises eyebrows

Riyan Parag's delivery raises eyebrows

Rediff.com13 Apr 2021

Riyan Parag went as low as legally allowed in cricket to release a ball when bowling to Chris Gayle.

PICS: Kings end losing run with last-ball win over RCB

PICS: Kings end losing run with last-ball win over RCB

Rediff.com16 Oct 2020

Images from Thursday's IPL match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Kings XI Punjab, in Sharjah.

Farah misses Olympic 10,000m qualification time

Farah misses Olympic 10,000m qualification time

Rediff.com6 Jun 2021

Bromell runs fastest 100 meters this year

Star Performer: Gayle storm in Abu Dhabi

Star Performer: Gayle storm in Abu Dhabi

Rediff.com31 Oct 2020

Gayle hammered eight sixes in his explosive innings and brought up a staggering 1,000 sixes in T20 cricket with a maximum off Kartik Tyagi.

2007-21: Meet the T20 World Cup champions

2007-21: Meet the T20 World Cup champions

Rediff.com13 Oct 2022

Meet the winners of the past seven editions of the T20 World cup.

Smith to return to cricket in Canada T20 league

Smith to return to cricket in Canada T20 league

Rediff.com25 May 2018

Former Australia captain Steve Smith will return to cricket after the ball-tampering scandal as a marquee player at next month's Global T20 Canada league.

Broad on how to get success against Australia in Ashes

Broad on how to get success against Australia in Ashes

Rediff.com17 Oct 2021

'We often in England, talk about express pace, but that's not what I'm seeing. It's relentlessness with the ball. It's (Glenn) McGrath-like that you do for a long period of time. It's not bowling bad balls and releasing the pressure.'

Star Performer: KXIP bowlers strangle SRH

Star Performer: KXIP bowlers strangle SRH

Rediff.com25 Oct 2020

After conceding 52 runs in the first six overs, KXIP announced a remarkable comeback as in the next six overs, the side gave away just 25 runs and took three wickets.

Oprah Winfrey to interview Prince Harry, Meghan

Oprah Winfrey to interview Prince Harry, Meghan

Rediff.com16 Feb 2021

According to The Hollywood Reporter, the special is titled "Oprah With Meghan and Harry" and it will air on the network on March 7.

Ashes celebration: Was bespectacled Smith mocking Leach?

Ashes celebration: Was bespectacled Smith mocking Leach?

Rediff.com11 Sep 2019

'I was there, I know the truth, they were talking about Chris Rogers who was here four years ago and that is actually the truth'

Umpiring in WI vs Aus game was atrocious, says Holding

Umpiring in WI vs Aus game was atrocious, says Holding

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

West Indies great Michael Holding slammed what he saw as "atrocious" umpiring during his country's 15-run defeat by Australia in the Cricket World Cup at Nottingham's Trent Bridge.

At Rs 5375 cr, HAL signs biggest ever deal with GE for Tejas engines

At Rs 5375 cr, HAL signs biggest ever deal with GE for Tejas engines

Rediff.com19 Aug 2021

HAL is working closely with GE to develop the LCA's export potential.

Nadal and Osaka scoop top Laureus awards

Nadal and Osaka scoop top Laureus awards

Rediff.com7 May 2021

Britain's Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton claimed the inaugural Athlete Advocate of the Year Award for his involvement in the fight against racism.

Delhi Capitals' Woakes willing to miss Test for IPL final

Delhi Capitals' Woakes willing to miss Test for IPL final

Rediff.com25 Mar 2021

Woakes will be joining his Delhi teammates in Mumbai on Sunday ahead of the IPL beginning on April 9 in Chennai. He hasn't been a part of England's T20 squad since 2015.

Aus Open local favorite Ash Barty is a modern-day icon

Aus Open local favorite Ash Barty is a modern-day icon

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

Barty's athleticism is remarkable.

Coach Misbah on how Pakistan can bounce back

Coach Misbah on how Pakistan can bounce back

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

Pakistan cannot dwell on their defeat by England in the first Test at Old Trafford as it would make it tougher for them to respond in the next two matches, coach Misbah-ul-Haq said.

Sammy picks his favourite for T20 World Cup

Sammy picks his favourite for T20 World Cup

Rediff.com22 Aug 2021

The 37-year-old Darren Sammy was of the view that teams such as England and Australia, still seeking a World T20 title triumph, might do well in the tournament, which will be hosted in the UAE and Oman.

Bin it and move on, Pollard tells 'demolished' Windies

Bin it and move on, Pollard tells 'demolished' Windies

Rediff.com24 Oct 2021

West Indies captain Kieron Pollard has simple advice for his team after being "demolished" by England in their Twenty20 World Cup opener -- forget the thrashing and revive the title defence.

2nd ODI: England win after dramatic Australia collapse

2nd ODI: England win after dramatic Australia collapse

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

Images from the second ODI between England and Australia, at Old Trafford in Manchester, on Sunday

Hopefully it swings a bit in morning and we can get them: Kyle Jamiesion

Hopefully it swings a bit in morning and we can get them: Kyle Jamiesion

Rediff.com25 Nov 2021

New Zealand pacer Kyle Jamieson on Thursday said his team will need to make the most of the second new ball when play resumes on the second morning of the first Test against India.

KKR fret over Russell injury as they take on a resurgent RCB

KKR fret over Russell injury as they take on a resurgent RCB

Rediff.com11 Oct 2020

For KKR, the biggest cause of concern will be the availability of big-hitter Andre Russell, who hurt his knee when he dived into the advertisement boards after missing a catch on Saturday.

Kiwi pacer Jamieson ready for different challenge in India

Kiwi pacer Jamieson ready for different challenge in India

Rediff.com24 Nov 2021

New Zealand pacer Kyle Jamieson is aware that the challenge of playing Test cricket in India will be different from what it is back home, his enviable record notwithstanding.

EPL PIX: United up to sixth after 3-1 win over Burnley

EPL PIX: United up to sixth after 3-1 win over Burnley

Rediff.com31 Dec 2021

United are four points behind fourth-placed Arsenal, with a game in hand, as they search for a way into the top four and a place in next season's Champions League.

McCoy, Russell rally Windies to victory against Australia

McCoy, Russell rally Windies to victory against Australia

Rediff.com10 Jul 2021

West Indies fast bowler Obed McCoy took four wickets after Andre Russell's maiden half-century as the Twenty20 world champions produced a superb comeback to outclass Australia by 18 runs in the first game of their five-match series.

Golf: One of the greatest fightbacks in majors history!

Golf: One of the greatest fightbacks in majors history!

Rediff.com23 May 2022

Justin Thomas capped a breathtaking comeback by beating Will Zalatoris in a three-hole playoff to win the PGA Championship on Sunday after Chile's Mito Pereira blew a one-shot lead on the final hole.

Prince George turns 5: His most adorable moments

Prince George turns 5: His most adorable moments

Rediff.com23 Jul 2018

He's met the Obamas, calls Britain's Queen Elizabeth II granny and is delightful as one can be. Meet Prince George -- one of the world's most recognisable children. As he turned 5 on Sunday (July 22), we gathered a collection of his cutest moments.

Christmas is Coming!

Christmas is Coming!

Rediff.com4 Dec 2020

How cities across the world have decked their streets with beautiful, eye-catching lights for the Yuletide season.

Rahul drops to sixth, Kohli eighth in T20I rankings

Rahul drops to sixth, Kohli eighth in T20I rankings

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

India's KL Rahul dropped a place to sixth but Virat Kohli retained his eighth place in the latest ICC men's T20 International rankings issued on Wednesday.

'New look' Kings XI Punjab take on Delhi Daredevils

'New look' Kings XI Punjab take on Delhi Daredevils

Rediff.com7 Apr 2018

A new look Kings XI Punjab under Ravichandran Ashwin will take on Delhi Daredevils in their opening encounter of IPL-2018 here tomorrow, as both sides look to begin the T20 tournament on a winning note.

How IPL has helped England's Sam Curran 'enormously'

How IPL has helped England's Sam Curran 'enormously'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2021

Playing in the Indian Premier League where he is exposed to high-pressure situations has enhanced all-rounder Sam Curran's white-ball skills, according to stand-in England head coach Graham Thorpe.

PHOTOS: Broad grabs 500th wicket as England defeat West Indies

PHOTOS: Broad grabs 500th wicket as England defeat West Indies

Rediff.com28 Jul 2020

Images from Day 5 of the third and final Test match between England and West Indies in Manchester, on Tuesday.

Gayle 'stands by his comments' against Sarwan

Gayle 'stands by his comments' against Sarwan

Rediff.com16 May 2020

Maverick batsman Chris Gayle has said he "stands by his comments" against former team-mate Ramnaresh Sarwan but conceded that his actions were damaging to West Indies cricket, prompting the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) organisers to close the controversial issue. The 40-year-old Gayle, who was signed by St Lucia Zouks for the 2020 season of the CPL, had called Sarwan "worse than coronavirus" in a video post, accusing the Guyanese of plotting his exit from CPL outfit Jamaica Tallawahs.

Aus banish memories of loss to India at Gabba with big Ashes win

Aus banish memories of loss to India at Gabba with big Ashes win

Rediff.com11 Dec 2021

'And I think Pat really hit that home. Let's be calm. Let's go do the basics really well and when our chance comes let's be ruthless.'

Lyon the 'GOAT' bags 400th wkt after 'some hard toil'

Lyon the 'GOAT' bags 400th wkt after 'some hard toil'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2021

It took nearly a year longer than Australia hoped but Nathan Lyon ended his agonising wait for a 400th Test victim in style on Saturday during a match-winning four-wicket haul that sent England crashing to a stinging Ashes defeat at the Gabba.

Preview: Spin-heavy Delhi Capitals face big-hitters KXIP

Preview: Spin-heavy Delhi Capitals face big-hitters KXIP

Rediff.com19 Sep 2020

The match, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, will also be a face-off between skippers KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer, both seen as future India captaincy material.