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Jemimah, Shikha dropped for ODI World Cup in New Zealand

Jemimah, Shikha dropped for ODI World Cup in New Zealand

Rediff.com6 Jan 2022

Star batter Jemimah Rodrigues was on Thursday dropped from the 15-member Indian women's squad for the ICC ODI World Cup to be held in New Zealand from March 4 to April 3.

Can England win this World Cup?

Can England win this World Cup?

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

Rajneesh Gupta highlights all the important numbers for the England team from cricket World Cups.

Anderson is in the best shape of his life: England coach

Anderson is in the best shape of his life: England coach

Rediff.com10 Feb 2021

'It is hard (to leave Anderson out), he is a class act, you'll have to wait and see... But I'm not reluctant to change the winning team,' Chris Silverwood said on Wednesday.

How England's hero Buttler spoiled Pakistan's party

How England's hero Buttler spoiled Pakistan's party

Rediff.com9 Aug 2020

Jos Buttler played a cracking innings of 75, as he launched a superb counter-attack to turn the tide with a sixth-wicket stand worth 139 runs with Chris Woakes, who finished unbeaten on 84, to take England to victory in the first Test.

Jurassic World Dominion Review

Jurassic World Dominion Review

Rediff.com10 Jun 2022

Dear Mr Spielberg, can we now put to rest this overstretched, bloated dinosaur franchise? asks Aseem Chhabra.

We just have to accept we weren't good enough: Pollard

We just have to accept we weren't good enough: Pollard

Rediff.com5 Nov 2021

Kieron Pollard declared himself 'heartbroken' but 'determined' to fight on in the international game as West Indies' Super 12 fate was confirmed with defeat to Sri Lanka on Thursday.

PIX: Woakes, Buttler propel England to unlikely win over Pakistan

PIX: Woakes, Buttler propel England to unlikely win over Pakistan

Rediff.com9 Aug 2020

A magnificent partnership between Chris Woakes and Jos Buttler helped propel England to an unlikely three-wicket victory over Pakistan in a topsy-turvy first Test at Old Trafford on Saturday. Images from Day 4 of the first Test between England and Pakistan in Manchester on Saturday.

No pressure on Emma; Barty feels weight of home hopes

No pressure on Emma; Barty feels weight of home hopes

Rediff.com15 Jan 2022

Emma Raducanu says she is not worried about her poor form and will play without pressure at the Australian Open.

IPL Preview: Malik in focus as SRH play struggling CSK

IPL Preview: Malik in focus as SRH play struggling CSK

Rediff.com30 Apr 2022

Malik has been the find of the season as he outsmarted the top batters of the world with his brutal pace.

'Didn't expect Jamieson would reverse the ball so early'

'Didn't expect Jamieson would reverse the ball so early'

Rediff.com25 Nov 2021

Indian batter Shubman Gill was all praise for New Zealand pacer Kyle Jamieson's vicious in-dipper that breached through his defences, admitting that he couldn't read the delivery as he wasn't expecting reverse swing just after lunch on the opening day of the first Test in Kanpur.

PIX: Windies win but Gayle fails in World Cup swansong

PIX: Windies win but Gayle fails in World Cup swansong

Rediff.com4 Jul 2019

West Indies won the battle of the ICC World Cup's basement dwellers, beating Afghanistan by 23 runs in their final group match at Headingley on Thursday.

Thompson-Herah does sprint 'double-double' with 200m gold

Thompson-Herah does sprint 'double-double' with 200m gold

Rediff.com3 Aug 2021

Jamaica's Elaine Thompson-Herah made Olympic history in Tokyo Tuesday, blazing to victory in the 200 metres to complete an unprecedented women's sprinting "double-double".

Kohli trails top-ranked Babar by 16 points in ICC ODI Rankings

Kohli trails top-ranked Babar by 16 points in ICC ODI Rankings

Rediff.com14 Jul 2021

West Indies spinner Fabian Allen on Wednesday moved into the top 10 of the ICC Men's T20I Player Rankings after featuring in his team's fine showing in the ongoing five-match series against Australia.

Why England should rotate pacers Archer and Wood

Why England should rotate pacers Archer and Wood

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

England should not be overly reliant on express pace in the next two Tests against West Indies and must consider alternating Jofra Archer and Mark Wood, former quick Darren Gough said. England opted for the express speed of Archer and Wood and the experience of James Anderson in Southampton but lost by four wickets in the series opener.

Star Performer: Gaikwad flattens RCB bowling

Star Performer: Gaikwad flattens RCB bowling

Rediff.com26 Oct 2020

The 23 year old plundered bowlers, over after over, getting the fours, sixes and the singles and twos at will.

Cricket without pressure is boring for Morris!

Cricket without pressure is boring for Morris!

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

Royal Challengers Bangalore's all-rounder Chris Morris talks about playing cricket in a bio-bubble environment.

Huge blow for UK PM as Rishi Sunak and Sajid Javid quit as ministers

Huge blow for UK PM as Rishi Sunak and Sajid Javid quit as ministers

Rediff.com6 Jul 2022

In a big blow to embattled British Prime Minister Johnson, two of his senior Cabinet colleagues, including Chancellor Rishi Sunak, resigned on Tuesday, as they expressed their loss of confidence in his leadership amidst a spate of scandals.

England retain squad for final Ashes Test despite defeat

England retain squad for final Ashes Test despite defeat

Rediff.com9 Sep 2019

England are aiming to avoid their first series defeat at home to the visitors since 2001 when they lost 4-1 to an Australian side led by Steve Waugh.

Umesh confident India will put up good total on Day 3

Umesh confident India will put up good total on Day 3

Rediff.com4 Sep 2021

Pacer Umesh Yadav lamented that too many runs were conceded in the middle-phase when England batted in the first innings.

Will Ash Barty end Australia's title drought?

Will Ash Barty end Australia's title drought?

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

Barty is primed to become the first local since Chris O'Neil in 1978 to win the Australian Open.

PIX: Manchester City held, fall behind Arsenal in title race

PIX: Manchester City held, fall behind Arsenal in title race

Rediff.com19 Feb 2023

IMAGES from the EPL matches played on Saturday

England beat Pakistan in a thriller; win T20 series

England beat Pakistan in a thriller; win T20 series

Rediff.com21 Jul 2021

Pakistan had set England a target of 155. The hosts beat a battling Pakistan by three wickets.

England call up Pope, Woakes to replace Malan, Stokes for India Test

England call up Pope, Woakes to replace Malan, Stokes for India Test

Rediff.com5 Aug 2018

England have called up uncapped batsman Ollie Pope to replace out of form David Malan while paceman Chris Woakes comes in for all-rounder Ben Stokes for the second Test against India, which begins on Thursday at Lord's.

Pakistan is better than England, says Inzamam

Pakistan is better than England, says Inzamam

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

Inzamam-ul-Haq feels Azhar Ali's men have it them to bounce back from the defeat in the opening Test and clinch the three-match series.

Gauff handles media questions like a controlled, stylish forehand

Gauff handles media questions like a controlled, stylish forehand

Rediff.com7 Jun 2021

'Right now I'm focused on going to sleep tonight and winning the next Uno match and then tomorrow we focus back on practice and then get ready for the quarter-finals.'

Anushka pens emotional note for Virat Kohli

Anushka pens emotional note for Virat Kohli

Rediff.com16 Jan 2022

Sharma took to Instagram and shared candid pictures of the 33-year-old cricketer

Afridi misses flight, set to miss first two LPL matches

Afridi misses flight, set to miss first two LPL matches

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

In the absence of Afridi, vice-captain Bhanuka Rajapaksa could lead the Gladiators in the first few matches.

IPL Auction: The big names who went UNSOLD

IPL Auction: The big names who went UNSOLD

Rediff.com13 Feb 2022

Here is a complete list of players, who failed to attract any bid in the IPL 2022

Boris Johnson resigns, to stay on till new British PM is elected

Boris Johnson resigns, to stay on till new British PM is elected

Rediff.com7 Jul 2022

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Thursday said he was sad to announce his resignation as Conservative Party leader, triggering a leadership election for a new Tory leader who will go on to become the new PM.

Euro 2020: Goal of the day

Euro 2020: Goal of the day

Rediff.com27 Jun 2021

Kasper Dolberg returned to his old stomping ground in Amsterdam

ICC Test rankings: Broad leaps to 3rd spot among bowlers

ICC Test rankings: Broad leaps to 3rd spot among bowlers

Rediff.com29 Jul 2020

Another England bowler to advance in the rankings was Chris Woakes, whose five-wicket haul in the second innings lifted him to 20th position and a career-best rating points tally of 654.

PIX: Haaland 'tricks' again; Arsenal maintain 100% start

PIX: Haaland 'tricks' again; Arsenal maintain 100% start

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

A summary of Wednesday's action in the Premier League.

3rd Ashes Test: Anderson left out as England go unchanged

3rd Ashes Test: Anderson left out as England go unchanged

Rediff.com19 Aug 2019

Anderson, who is recuperating from a right calf injury, will feature against Leicestershire in a three-day friendly match starting on Tuesday.

IPL: Delhi call up SA pacer Nortje to replace Woakes

IPL: Delhi call up SA pacer Nortje to replace Woakes

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

Delhi Capitals on Tuesday called up South African pacer Anrich Nortje as replacement for England fast bowler Chris Woakes, for the 13th edition of the Indian Premier League starting next month.

Irfan Pathan to play for Kandy in Lanka Premier League

Irfan Pathan to play for Kandy in Lanka Premier League

Rediff.com1 Nov 2020

The Kandy franchise is owned by Bollywood actor and producer Sohail Khan, younger brother of superstar Salman Khan.

Mirabai Chanu sets sights on second world championship title

Mirabai Chanu sets sights on second world championship title

Rediff.com26 Oct 2021

After the high of the Tokyo Games, India's Olympic silver medallist weightlifter Mirabai Chanu has turned her focus on winning a second world championship title and is ironing out the chinks in her armour ahead of the event.

BEST Sports Photos of the Week!

BEST Sports Photos of the Week!

Rediff.com15 Apr 2019

Rediff.com encapsulates all the sporting action from the past week in this eye-catching photo feature.

Gayle leaves his mark on West Indies cricket

Gayle leaves his mark on West Indies cricket

Rediff.com5 Jul 2019

During a time where West Indian cricket has struggled to hit the heights of the great teams of the 1970s and 1980s, he has been more than just a great entertainer at the top of the order.

Root defends toss decision, bowling choices after Gabba defeat

Root defends toss decision, bowling choices after Gabba defeat

Rediff.com11 Dec 2021

England captain Joe Root defended his decision to bat first in the opening Ashes Test against Australia and stood by the selections in their bowling unit despite going down to a heavy nine-wicket defeat at the Gabba on Saturday.

PIX: Shan, Abbas put Pakistan on top in first Test v England

PIX: Shan, Abbas put Pakistan on top in first Test v England

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

Images from Day 2 of the first Test match between England and Pakistan in Manchester, on Thursday.