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Anderson ruled out for rest of Ashes, Overton recalled

Anderson ruled out for rest of Ashes, Overton recalled

Rediff.com30 Aug 2019

England fast bowler James Anderson has been ruled out for the rest of the Ashes series against Australia due to a niggling calf injury.

Yuvraj to play in Abu Dhabi T10 tournament

Yuvraj to play in Abu Dhabi T10 tournament

Rediff.com24 Oct 2019

One of the reasons Yuvraj retired was that he wanted to play in leagues around the world and have "some fun". At the moment, the BCCI doesn't allow an active cricketer to take part in a foreign league.

WTC final: Kohli eyes legacy, Williamson prize for consistency

WTC final: Kohli eyes legacy, Williamson prize for consistency

Rediff.com17 Jun 2021

For Kohli, a trophy-less cabinet doesn't do justice to the champion performer that he has been for a decade.

Windies coach tells Gayle: Bat 15 overs for me

Windies coach tells Gayle: Bat 15 overs for me

Rediff.com17 Mar 2016

Even as Chris Gayle's fastest World Twenty20 century hogged the limelight, West Indies coach Phil Simmons acknowledged Marlon Samuels's effort.

PHOTOS: Kohli, De Villiers help RCB end losing run

PHOTOS: Kohli, De Villiers help RCB end losing run

Rediff.com14 Apr 2019

Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers hit half-centuries to overshadow Chris Gayle's unbeaten 99 as Royal Challengers finally snapped their six-match losing streak with a eight-wicket win over Kings XI Punjab.

Bairstow is 'desperate' to keep wickets

Bairstow is 'desperate' to keep wickets

Rediff.com28 Aug 2018

England's Jonny Bairstow is desperate to keep his place as wicketkeeper for the fourth test against India despite fracturing his middle finger at Trent Bridge last week.

Gayle shows signs of full fitness in training ahead of quarters

Gayle shows signs of full fitness in training ahead of quarters

Rediff.com20 Mar 2015

Chris Gayle continued to dominate the build-up to the World Cup quarter-final between New Zealand and West Indies when captain Jason Holder said a decision on his fitness would be delayed until Saturday.

PIX: Chelsea, Man Utd, Liverpool off to flying starts

PIX: Chelsea, Man Utd, Liverpool off to flying starts

Rediff.com15 Aug 2021

Images from Saturday's action in the English Premier League.

When Shah Rukh Khan was IMPRESSED

When Shah Rukh Khan was IMPRESSED

Rediff.com4 Oct 2019

Shah Rukh Khan hopes to showcase the good things in life in the second season of the chat show, Ted Talks.

Finn replaces injured Woakes in England team

Finn replaces injured Woakes in England team

Rediff.com4 Jun 2017

Paceman Steve Finn has been added to England's Champions Trophy squad after Chris Woakes was ruled out of the tournament with a side strain, the English cricket board and organisers said on Sunday.

'Buttler has two Test matches to save his career'

'Buttler has two Test matches to save his career'

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

Jos Buttler has not scored a fifty in his last 12 Test innings and also dropped Jermaine Blackwood, who ended up scoring match-winning 95 for West Indies in the first Test.

Zimbabwe ruling party ousts Muagbe; Mnangagwa new leader

Zimbabwe ruling party ousts Muagbe; Mnangagwa new leader

Rediff.com19 Nov 2017

The 93-year-old autocrat is yet to resign and was said to be 'buying time' to negotiate an end to his 37-year-long reign.

PHOTOS: Sibley-Stokes fightback for England after rocky start

PHOTOS: Sibley-Stokes fightback for England after rocky start

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

IMAGES from Day 1 of the 2nd Test played between England and West Indies at Old Trafford in Manchester on Thursday.

Federer feels his story is unfinished, eyes full fitness by Wimbledon

Federer feels his story is unfinished, eyes full fitness by Wimbledon

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

Tennis is like "riding a bike" for Federer, who is not worried about his game or starting with "really low" expectations, but is more interested to see how his knee reacts to the rigours of competitive tennis.

Is this the strongest batting line-up in IPL-12?

Is this the strongest batting line-up in IPL-12?

Rediff.com22 Mar 2019

Carlos Brathwaite's presence in the Kolkata Knight Riders line-up will boost the franchise's batting, which is the 'best' among the eight IPL teams, claimed assistant coach Simon Katich.

IPL: Rahul, Brar shine as Punjab overwhelm Bangalore

IPL: Rahul, Brar shine as Punjab overwhelm Bangalore

Rediff.com1 May 2021

Skipper K L Rahul scored a combative 91 and young Harpreet Brar shone with bat and ball as Punjab Kings beat Royal Challengers Bangalore by 34 runs in the IPL match, in Ahmedabad, on Friday.

Steyn, Guptill join Euro Slam T20 league

Steyn, Guptill join Euro Slam T20 league

Rediff.com2 Jul 2019

Injury-prone South African fast bowler Dale Steyn is set to play in the Euro T20 Slam league after being signed up as one of the marquee players along with New Zealand's Martin Guptill for the tournament's first edition, beginning August 30.

Manchester Utd make surprise Ighalo swoop

Manchester Utd make surprise Ighalo swoop

Rediff.com1 Feb 2020

There were, however, no eye-catching major deals in the final 24 hours of transfer activity for European clubs which continues the trend of recent January windows.

'Nehru profoundly misunderstood how important religion was in the lives of the people'

'Nehru profoundly misunderstood how important religion was in the lives of the people'

Rediff.com26 Jan 2022

'Nehru's inability to take religion seriously as a category led to serious errors of judgement in his dealings with the Muslim League, and later, also with the Hindu right.'

ICC Awards 2020: Dhoni named captain of ODI and T20I teams of decade

ICC Awards 2020: Dhoni named captain of ODI and T20I teams of decade

Rediff.com27 Dec 2020

Indians dominated the limited-over teams by having three and four players in the ODI and T20I respectively

Fit-again Anderson picked for SA tour

Fit-again Anderson picked for SA tour

Rediff.com7 Dec 2019

The four-match series will mark England's first away games in the ICC World Test Championship.

PICS: Root's 180 gives England slender lead over India

PICS: Root's 180 gives England slender lead over India

Rediff.com15 Aug 2021

Images from Day 3 in the second Test between England and India, at Lord's, on Saturday.

T20 World Cup stares at logistical nightmare

T20 World Cup stares at logistical nightmare

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

ICC said last week it was still planning for the tournament according to its Oct. 18 - Nov. 15 schedule, despite a global shutdown of sport to contain COVID-19. But it would be a 'logistical nightmare' due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Kings will stick to strengths against Super Kings

Kings will stick to strengths against Super Kings

Rediff.com5 Apr 2019

Flamboyant West Indies opener Chris Gayle has attain fitness after recovering from a back injury which kept him away from the last game against Delhi Capitals, said Kings XI Punjab batsman Mayank Agarwal on Saturday.

Controversial Gayle's Big Bash League return quashed

Controversial Gayle's Big Bash League return quashed

Rediff.com25 May 2016

With Chris Gayle struggling to set aside an array of controversies surrounding him, Big Bash League club Melbourne Renegades have decided to not re-sign the West Indies controversial batsman for the T20 tournament's next season.

World No1 Barty hopes 2020 will be golden year

World No1 Barty hopes 2020 will be golden year

Rediff.com3 Dec 2019

Barty says she hopes to earn a more coveted medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

EPL: Guardiola responds after Mourinho blames ref for United's loss

EPL: Guardiola responds after Mourinho blames ref for United's loss

Rediff.com11 Dec 2017

'Last season it was the same -- we won here and it was the referee. Today as well'

Is Cricket Australia ready for a female boss?

Is Cricket Australia ready for a female boss?

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

Cricket Australia (CA) have appointed Nick Hockley as interim CEO to replace Kevin Roberts, who resigned this week after months of criticism over his leadership, but the board will conduct a global search for a permanent boss.

IPL's opening night changed my life forever: McCullum

IPL's opening night changed my life forever: McCullum

Rediff.com18 Apr 2020

In 2008, Brendon McCullum got the inaugural IPL off to a scintillating start for Kolkata Knight Riders against Royal Challengers Bangalore. McCullum's sizzling 73-ball 158 set the ball rolling for IPL in its very first game.

New Zealand's Devine sets a unique record

New Zealand's Devine sets a unique record

Rediff.com10 Feb 2020

Sophie Devine becomes first cricketer to register 5 consecutive fifty plus score in T20I

All you need to know about Ashes series

All you need to know about Ashes series

Rediff.com31 Jul 2019

Factbox on the five-Test Ashes series between England and Australia

Prince Harry and Meghan step out for first joint royal event

Prince Harry and Meghan step out for first joint royal event

Rediff.com1 Dec 2017

The couple will spend the day at a World AIDS Day charity fair organised by the Terrence Higgins Trust and then meet Headteachers of a local school, Nottingham Academy.

Engaged Sean Penn, Charlize Theron call it quits

Engaged Sean Penn, Charlize Theron call it quits

Rediff.com18 Jun 2015

A lowdown on what's happening in Hollywood.

Australian Rogers retires after dizzy spell

Australian Rogers retires after dizzy spell

Rediff.com19 Jul 2015

Australia opener Chris Rogers was forced to retire on 49 not out after apparently suffering from dizziness on the fourth day of the second Ashes Test against England at Lord's on Sunday.

PIX: Indian eves keep their nose ahead on Day 3 vs Australia

PIX: Indian eves keep their nose ahead on Day 3 vs Australia

Rediff.com2 Oct 2021

India dictated terms to mighty Australia who did everything they could to survive the difficult overs under lights and finish the third day of the rain-marred pink ball Test at 143 for four on Saturday.

Russians, Belarusians to compete as neutrals at Winter Paralympics

Russians, Belarusians to compete as neutrals at Winter Paralympics

Rediff.com2 Mar 2022

Earlier in the day, Russia was banned from defending its Davis Cup and Billie Jean King Cup titles but its players will still be allowed to compete at the Grand Slams and in regular tour events.

England bring in Overton for fourth Ashes Test

England bring in Overton for fourth Ashes Test

Rediff.com3 Sep 2019

Captain Joe Root said conditions at Old Trafford should suit the 6 foot five tall Craig Overton.

Ashes PIX: Denly shines as England build big lead

Ashes PIX: Denly shines as England build big lead

Rediff.com15 Sep 2019

Denly fell six runs short of his maiden Test century and Ben Stokes made a sparkling 67 in bright sunshine at The Oval to put England in a strong position to level the series at 2-2.

Photographing the Microscopic: Winners of Nikon Small World 2020

Photographing the Microscopic: Winners of Nikon Small World 2020

Rediff.com19 Oct 2020

The world looks very different under a microscope... Don't believe us? Here's a look at the Nikon Small World Photomicrography Competition, which celebrates images taken using microscopes and has announced the winning photos for its 2020 contest. A beautiful image of the dorsal side of a zebrafish won the first prize. The image was taken by Daniel Castranova and assisted by Bakary Samasa while they were working in the lab of Dr. Brant Weinstein at the National Institutes of Health. Not only was it an amazing microscopic photo, but the image was significant because it helped Castranova's team in a groundbreaking study about the anatomy of zebrafish. Here are our choices of the 15 of the best images from the contest.

'Expect more injuries when season resumes'

'Expect more injuries when season resumes'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2020

EPL was suspended on March 13 due to the pandemic and teams resumed training in small groups before voting last week to return to contact training ahead of a June 17 restart.