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Pacers Richardson, Meredith stunned by 'life-changing' IPL deals

Pacers Richardson, Meredith stunned by 'life-changing' IPL deals

Rediff.com19 Feb 2021

Promising Australia fast bowler Jhye Richardson was left "excited as well as exhausted" after he earned a life-changing bid of Rs 14 crore from Punjab Kings at Thursday's IPL players' auction.

1st ODI PIX: Australia ease to victory over England

1st ODI PIX: Australia ease to victory over England

Rediff.com12 Sep 2020

Images from the first ODI between England and Australia, at Old Trafford in Manchester, on Friday

Star Performer: 'Tough' Gaikwad bounces back in style

Star Performer: 'Tough' Gaikwad bounces back in style

Rediff.com2 Nov 2020

Ruturaj Gaikwad continued his golden run with the bat with his third half-century in a row to help Chennai Super Kings end on a high, with a hat-trick of victories, even as they failed to make the IPL playoffs for the first time.

Sangakkara on why Royals bought Morris for 16.25 crore

Sangakkara on why Royals bought Morris for 16.25 crore

Rediff.com19 Feb 2021

Rajasthan Royals' director of cricket Kumar Sangakkara on Friday said that all-rounder Chris Morris, who was brought by the franchise for Rs 16.25 crore in the IPL auction, will have a "very specific role of supporting" pace spearhead Jofra Archer.

Anderson has unfinished business against Australia

Anderson has unfinished business against Australia

Rediff.com3 Dec 2021

Anderson's classic side-on style and control of a Dukes cricket ball -- his weapon of choice -- has made him deadly on seamer-friendly English grounds on which he has taken 402 wickets at an average of 24.

Delhi Capitals has helped me improve: Sam Billings credits his IPL team

Delhi Capitals has helped me improve: Sam Billings credits his IPL team

Rediff.com2 Apr 2021

Sam Billings is ready to make a difference in his second stint for the Delhi Capitals in the upcoming Indian Premier League

Now is not the time to be silent: Sammy to ICC

Now is not the time to be silent: Sammy to ICC

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

Former West Indies captain, Darren Sammy said that if the world of cricket, even after watching the video of George Floyd's death, did not take a stand, "...you are also part of the problem".

'Golden opportunity' awaits Serena at Wimbledon

'Golden opportunity' awaits Serena at Wimbledon

Rediff.com25 Jun 2021

Opportunity knocks for Serena Williams on the grass courts of Wimbledon next week when she faces a diminished field on her best surface at the famous All England Club.

Tour de France champ unhurt after hit-and-run case

Tour de France champ unhurt after hit-and-run case

Rediff.com9 May 2017

The 31-year-old three-time winner of the world's biggest bike race, tweeted a picture of the twisted remains of his "totaled" training bike, saying he had been deliberately knocked off by the driver.

The secret of Kings XI Punjab's last minute bid for Gayle

The secret of Kings XI Punjab's last minute bid for Gayle

Rediff.com27 Apr 2018

Kings XI Punjab co-owner Ness Wadia revealed that the team almost lost the destructive opener at the auction, thinking it had run out of cash.

Trump fires official who said election was most secure in US history

Trump fires official who said election was most secure in US history

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

Trump, who has launched a slew of lawsuits in key states, but has not provided any evidence to back his claims of fraud, announced on Twitter on Tuesday that he has fired Christopher Krebs, director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) at the Department of Homeland Security.

EPL PIX: Liverpool end City's unbeaten run; United held

EPL PIX: Liverpool end City's unbeaten run; United held

Rediff.com16 Oct 2022

IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Sunday.

Pick your England team for 1st Test

Pick your England team for 1st Test

Rediff.com2 Feb 2021

With pacer Jofra Archer, opener Rory Burns and star all-rounder Ben Stokes back in the England squad, the visitors are likely to have some competition for spots in the team for the 1st Test against India.

Actors We Miss at the Harry Potter Reunion

Actors We Miss at the Harry Potter Reunion

Rediff.com4 Jan 2022

A look at the actors, who have been a part of the franchise and are no more.

UK's Prince George's look of love on sister's big day

UK's Prince George's look of love on sister's big day

Rediff.com6 Jul 2015

It may have been Britain's Princess Charlotte's big moment in the spotlight but Prince George stole the show at the royal christening.

Gayle breaks sixes record in Bangladesh Premier League final

Gayle breaks sixes record in Bangladesh Premier League final

Rediff.com12 Dec 2017

Chris Gayle hit 18 sixes on his way to an unbeaten 146 off 69 balls for Rangpur Riders against Dhaka Dynamites to create Twenty20 cricket history in the Bangladesh Premier League final on Tuesday.

Dock money if players put IPL over England, Boycott tells ECB

Dock money if players put IPL over England, Boycott tells ECB

Rediff.com9 Mar 2021

The English cricket board must stop treating its players in a "namby-pamby way" and dock money if they put the lucrative Indian Premier League above national duty, former Test batsman Geoffrey Boycott said.

Aus Open PIX: Nadal survives scare, meets Berrettini in semis

Aus Open PIX: Nadal survives scare, meets Berrettini in semis

Rediff.com25 Jan 2022

Images from Day 9 of the 2022 Australian Open, at Melbourne Park, on Tuesday.

Harry, Meghan hold private christening for baby Archie

Harry, Meghan hold private christening for baby Archie

Rediff.com6 Jul 2019

In a break from royal tradition, they have chosen not to disclose the names of Archie's godparents.

Will England play Bess in 4th Test?

Will England play Bess in 4th Test?

Rediff.com2 Mar 2021

Captain Joe Root and Coach Chris Silverwood made a boo-boo when they picked a pace-heavy attack for the pink ball third Test.

Morris to Shahrukh: The TOP 10 at IPL auction

Morris to Shahrukh: The TOP 10 at IPL auction

Rediff.com19 Feb 2021

A look at the top 10 purchases at the IPL auction.

'There were nerves' but Smith 'enjoyed' leading Australia in Adelaide

'There were nerves' but Smith 'enjoyed' leading Australia in Adelaide

Rediff.com20 Dec 2021

Jhye Richardson scalped five wickets in the second innings as Australia defeated England by 275 runs in the second Ashes Test. With this win, Australia has gained a 2-0 lead in the five-match series.

Injured Amla, Duminy out for Proteas trip to Australia

Injured Amla, Duminy out for Proteas trip to Australia

Rediff.com17 Oct 2018

South Africa will be without limited-overs stalwarts Hashim Amla and JP Duminy for their white-ball tour of Australia next month but welcome back all-rounder Chris Morris from injury.

The wonder women of Tokyo Olympics

The wonder women of Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com9 Aug 2021

Some of the most dazzling and dramatic moments of the Games came from women.

IPL 2020: Are Mumbai Indians ready for an encore?

IPL 2020: Are Mumbai Indians ready for an encore?

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

Mumbai Indians will play a majority of its matches on the slow tracks of Abu Dhabi (8) and adapting to that challenge would be the key to its fortunes.

England omit Test players for Pak T20 series

England omit Test players for Pak T20 series

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

'We want to give multi-format players some opportunity to rest and refresh, while still selecting strong squads for every series.'

EPL PIX: Arsenal rally to beat West Ham; Spurs held

EPL PIX: Arsenal rally to beat West Ham; Spurs held

Rediff.com27 Dec 2022

A round-up of the action in the English Premier League on Monday.

Gayle, Russell storm in offing as Kings take on Knights

Gayle, Russell storm in offing as Kings take on Knights

Rediff.com20 Apr 2018

Table-toppers Kolkata Knight Riders and a transformed Kings XI Punjab cross swords in an Indian Premier League contest in which big-hitting Jamaicans Andre Russell and Chris Gayle will be up against each other in Kolkata on Saturday.

Archer closer to recall after impressing in nets

Archer closer to recall after impressing in nets

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

Archer would likely thrive on a pacey pitch in Johannesburg and if he is fit that would pose a selection dilemma for coach Chris Silverwood and captain Joe Root.

EPL: Spurs, Arsenal lose as Ronaldo fires United back into fourth place race

EPL: Spurs, Arsenal lose as Ronaldo fires United back into fourth place race

Rediff.com17 Apr 2022

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday.

Meghan Markle reveals she suffered miscarriage in July

Meghan Markle reveals she suffered miscarriage in July

Rediff.com25 Nov 2020

Markle revealed about the miscarriage in a New York Times op-ed titled 'The Losses We Share,' where she also called on people to be more empathetic towards each other.

This is KL Rahul's all-time favourite batsman

This is KL Rahul's all-time favourite batsman

Rediff.com10 May 2020

Rahul said that winning the Ranji Trophy during the 2013-14 season has to be his favourite cricket moment while playing for Karnataka.

IPL PHOTOS: Abhishek guides SRH to easy win over CSK

IPL PHOTOS: Abhishek guides SRH to easy win over CSK

Rediff.com9 Apr 2022

Having conceded 25 runs in the first three overs, SRH were back in the game and it got better for them with the introduction of T Natarajan (2/30) into the attack as the left-arm pacer bowled Ruturaj Gaikwad (16).

Archer breach could have cost ECB millions, says Giles

Archer breach could have cost ECB millions, says Giles

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

Paceman Jofra Archer's breach of bio-secure protocols could have been a "disaster" and ended up costing the board tens of millions of pounds, England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) director of cricket Ashley Giles has said. England dropped Archer from the second Test against the West Indies following the breach, announcing the decision only hours before the start of the match on Thursday.

Sarfaraz should retire from Tests, focus on white-ball cricket: Raja

Sarfaraz should retire from Tests, focus on white-ball cricket: Raja

Rediff.com11 Aug 2020

Sarfaraz was removed as captain from all three formats last year in a sudden move by the Pakistan Cricket Board but made a comeback to the national squad for the tour of England due to the unusual circumstances arising out of the COVID-19 pandemic.

PIX: US men, women storm to 4x400m World relay gold

PIX: US men, women storm to 4x400m World relay gold

Rediff.com25 Jul 2022

The Italian and Japanese battled shoulder-to-shoulder as the leading pair in the final 4km, but the Italian coped well with the pressure and accelerated in the final 300m to seal the gold medal.

Cricket buzz: Silverwood named England head coach

Cricket buzz: Silverwood named England head coach

Rediff.com7 Oct 2019

England bowling coach Chris Silverwood has been named the head coach of the men's team replacing Australia's Trevor Bayliss, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said on Monday.

Huge IPL bucks doesn't mean, the ball suddenly swings more: Cummins

Huge IPL bucks doesn't mean, the ball suddenly swings more: Cummins

Rediff.com15 Mar 2021

Cummins said a player is always under pressure to perform in professional cricket.

'Manchester United can take next step with Europa success'

'Manchester United can take next step with Europa success'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says the next step in his side's development would be securing a trophy as they look to cap off a promising season by winning the Europa League. United, who finished third in the Premier League, hold a 5-0 lead over Austrian side LASK Linz heading into the second leg of their last-16 tie which will be played without fans at Old Trafford on Wednesday.

Abramovich to sell Chelsea FC, donate money to Ukraine war victims

Abramovich to sell Chelsea FC, donate money to Ukraine war victims

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

Earlier on Wednesday, Reuters reported that Swiss business tycoon Hansjoerg Wyss is considering buying football club Chelsea from Abramovich, Wyss told Swiss newspaper Blick as British lawmakers continued to push for sanctions against the billionaire.