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IPL PHOTOS: KKR eliminate Sunrisers in rain-hit match

IPL PHOTOS: KKR eliminate Sunrisers in rain-hit match

Rediff.com18 May 2017

Two-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders on Wednesday defeated title holders Sunrisers Hyderabad by seven wickets via Duckworth-Lewis method in a rain-truncated Indian Premier League Eliminator to set up a meeting against Mumbai Indians in Friday's Qualifier 2.

Is Umesh Yadav fit to play in IPL 10

Is Umesh Yadav fit to play in IPL 10

Rediff.com31 Mar 2017

Would only comment on Yadav after talking to BCCI: Mysore

IPL PICS: Kings reign in Jaipur after Royals collapse

IPL PICS: Kings reign in Jaipur after Royals collapse

Rediff.com26 Mar 2019

Images from Monday's IPL match between Kings XI Punjab and Rajasthan Royals, in Jaipur.

Kohli can't wait to get back onto the field!

Kohli can't wait to get back onto the field!

Rediff.com12 Apr 2017

Injured Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Virat Kohli, who is yet to feature in the ongoing Indian Premier League, on Wednesday, went through some fielding drills during the team's net session, in Bengaluru.

Portraits, gun salutes as Britain's Queen Elizabeth turns 90

Portraits, gun salutes as Britain's Queen Elizabeth turns 90

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

Britain's Prime Minister David Cameron led the tributes by referring to the Queen as a "rock of strength.

When McSher met Thor...

When McSher met Thor...

Rediff.com24 Jun 2019

'When I met him, I was a behaving like a 16 year old!' 'He is incredible, very casual and chilled out.' 'He told me he would watch Gully Boy and then he said a dialogue from Gully Boy, 'Bahut hard!'.'

Next year hopefully Test cricket is on the agenda: Gayle

Next year hopefully Test cricket is on the agenda: Gayle

Rediff.com15 Dec 2015

Former West Indies captain Chris Gayle is hopeful he can return to Test cricket next year but said he was simply not fit enough to take part in the ongoing series against Australia.

First look: Kajol, Kareena in Stepmom remake

First look: Kajol, Kareena in Stepmom remake

Rediff.com30 Jun 2010

The poster of the movie titled We Are Family features a close up of the two leading ladies, Kajol and Kareena Kapoor with a tagline that reads "Can two mothers make a home?"

PHOTOS: Beyonce, Bruno Mars heat up Coldplay's Super Bowl halftime show

PHOTOS: Beyonce, Bruno Mars heat up Coldplay's Super Bowl halftime show

Rediff.com8 Feb 2016

Coldplay headlined at Sunday's Super Bowl halftime show, but it was R&B super stars Beyonce and Bruno Mars who delivered the sizzle with a lively, upbeat production that paid homage to previous halftime performers.

Karthik lauds Shubman's batting, slams KKR bowling

Karthik lauds Shubman's batting, slams KKR bowling

Rediff.com13 Apr 2019

Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Dinesh Karthik rued his side's inability to defend the 179-run target they set Delhi Capitals in Friday's IPL match, at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata, saying they fell short by 10-20 runs and also did not bowl.

'Verbal clash between Kohli and Paine in good spirits'

'Verbal clash between Kohli and Paine in good spirits'

Rediff.com17 Dec 2018

The on-field verbal duel between rival captains Virat Kohli and Tim Paine has been one of the talking points of the second Test in Perth but Australia pacer Josh Hazlewood played it down, saying it was done in good spirits.

How Harry popped the question to Meghan

How Harry popped the question to Meghan

Rediff.com28 Nov 2017

In their first interview as a couple, the royal and his blushing bride to-be reveal details about their romance, meeting of the families and that oh so important ring.

Buzz: Watson slams BBL's rule changes

Buzz: Watson slams BBL's rule changes

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

Munaf Patel joins Kandy Tuskers in LPL; Sarfaraz pulls out, Malinga unsure

How T20 will change!

How T20 will change!

Rediff.com17 Feb 2021

Fascinating predictions for the years ahead. A revealing excerpt from Tim Wigmore and Freddie Wilde's Cricket 2.0: Inside The T20 Revolution.

WC: Ton-up Shakib takes B'desh to stunning win over WI

WC: Ton-up Shakib takes B'desh to stunning win over WI

Rediff.com17 Jun 2019

IMAGES from the match played between Bangladesh and West Indies in their ICC World Cup match in Taunton on Monday

PCB, CSA deny being part of 'unanimous support' to ICC revamp

PCB, CSA deny being part of 'unanimous support' to ICC revamp

Rediff.com29 Jan 2014

Cricket South Africa, one of the first to oppose the proposed revamp of the ICC's administrative structure, also denied the governing body's claim that there was "unanimous support" for "key principles" of the plan, which would cede executive decision-making to India, Australia and England.

Jeff Horn stuns Manny Pacquiao to win WBO welterweight world title

Jeff Horn stuns Manny Pacquiao to win WBO welterweight world title

Rediff.com2 Jul 2017

Australia's Jeff Horn stunned Filipino Manny Pacquiao in a bloody Brisbane battle to claim a unanimous 12-round decision and win the WBO world welterweight title in front of 50,000 fans at Lang Park on Sunday.

PHOTOS: Krunal, Rohit power India to series-clinching win

PHOTOS: Krunal, Rohit power India to series-clinching win

Rediff.com5 Aug 2019

Krunal Pandya's all-round exploits and Rohit Sharma's characteristically sublime half-century powered India to a series-clinching 22-run win over West Indies in the rain-affected second T20 International

Kedar Jadhav joins Royal Challengers Bangalore

Kedar Jadhav joins Royal Challengers Bangalore

Rediff.com31 Dec 2015

Batsman Kedar Jadhav has joined Royal Challengers Bangalore from Delhi Daredevils ahead of the 2016 Indian Premier League season.

Why Proteas are getting tangled in spin web

Why Proteas are getting tangled in spin web

Rediff.com15 Feb 2018

'Experience is the key. There are basically two ways to read leg-break bowling. Either you pick up from the wrists or wait for the ball to pitch. No two batsmen would employ the same technique'

PHOTOS: KKR crush Rajasthan to go top of IPL

PHOTOS: KKR crush Rajasthan to go top of IPL

Rediff.com8 Apr 2019

Sunil Narine and Chris Lynn ripped apart the Rajasthan Royals bowlers to fire Kolkata Knight Riders to an emphatic eight-wicket victory in the Indian Premier League in Jaipur on Sunday.

What will Mumbai Indians look like against KKR?

What will Mumbai Indians look like against KKR?

Rediff.com8 Apr 2017

Mumbai Indians will be fretting over their team combination as they take on a marauding Kolkata Knight Riders in an Indian Premier League encounter, in Mumbai, on Sunday.

'Disgusting' Chelsea fans throw coins at City players

'Disgusting' Chelsea fans throw coins at City players

Rediff.com22 Feb 2016

Coin-throwing fans marred the FA Cup for the second consecutive day on Sunday with Chelsea supporters under fire after an incident during their 5-1 defeat of Manchester City on Sunday.

Players open up on racism in cricket

Players open up on racism in cricket

Rediff.com9 Sep 2020

Following the global outrage against racism, a lot of former and current players have opened up on the issue.

PIX: England come good as India taste first defeat this World Cup

PIX: England come good as India taste first defeat this World Cup

Rediff.com1 Jul 2019

Clinical England beat India by 31 runs at Edgbaston on Sunday to take them back in the top-four in the points table, giving themselves a shot at the semis spot.

England's James Taylor forced to retire due to 'severe heart condition'

England's James Taylor forced to retire due to 'severe heart condition'

Rediff.com12 Apr 2016

England batsman James Taylor has been forced to retire from all forms of cricket with immediate effect after it was discovered that he has a serious heart condition. Taylor had to withdraw from Nottinghamshire fixture against Cambridge University last week with what was believed to be a viral condition, but the club said on Tuesday that scans had revealed that the 26-year-old has ARVC (arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy). "Safe to say this has been the toughest week of my life! My world is upside down. But I'm here to stay and I'm battling on! #lifestooshort," tweeted Taylor.

PHOTOS: Obama living his best life

PHOTOS: Obama living his best life

Rediff.com4 Aug 2018

Former United States President Barack Obama has been free from the pressures of running the nation for two years now. However, while in office and even out of it, Obama has always enjoyed each moment. As he celebrates his 57th birthday (August 4), here are some of his lighter moments enjoying life.

When Ramdi took on Viv Richards...

When Ramdi took on Viv Richards...

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

With age comes experience and few know it better than West Indies Test captain Denesh Ramdin, who still regrets an unsavoury act of flashing a note towards Vivian Richards after scoring a century against England in Birmingham back in 2012.

Paes-Granollers bow out of Aegon Open

Paes-Granollers bow out of Aegon Open

Rediff.com25 Jun 2015

Top seeds Leander Paes and Marcel Granollers were knocked out of the ATP Aegon Open following a quarter-final defeat to unseeded Chris Guccione and Andre Sa, in Nottingham, on Thursday.

PHOTOS: Protestors, delays and rain backdrop as CWG opened

PHOTOS: Protestors, delays and rain backdrop as CWG opened

Rediff.com4 Apr 2018

Aborigines inhabited Australia more than 50,000 years before the First Fleet sailed into Botany Bay near Sydney in 1788 after the country had been declared 'terra nullius', or unoccupied.

NZ Cricket back McCullum but Cairns calls him 'sad'

NZ Cricket back McCullum but Cairns calls him 'sad'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2015

New Zealand Cricket have promised to support Brendon McCullum after former Test all-rounder Chris Cairns was acquitted of perjury in London despite evidence given against him by the Black Caps captain.

Paes-Damm in Ordina Open final

Paes-Damm in Ordina Open final

Rediff.com22 Jun 2007

The Indo-Czech pair beat Germany's Michael Kohlmann and Robert Lindstedt of Sweden in the first semi-final.

Tottenham sack coach Jol

Tottenham sack coach Jol

Rediff.com26 Oct 2007

The Premier League club did not say who would replace Jol, although Seville's Juande Ramos is expected to take over.

PHOTOS: Rohit, Chahal excel as India cruise past SA

PHOTOS: Rohit, Chahal excel as India cruise past SA

Rediff.com5 Jun 2019

Images from Wednesday's World Cup match between India and South Africa, at Southampton.

Shh! Here's why IITians won't reveal their salary figures this time

Shh! Here's why IITians won't reveal their salary figures this time

Rediff.com2 Dec 2015

Disclosing placement figures puts pressure on students, noted IIT officials.

Cairns bats for underprivileged kids

Cairns bats for underprivileged kids

Rediff.com23 Mar 2006

China versus the people of Hong Kong

China versus the people of Hong Kong

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

India needs to take note of China's assertiveness in implementing its national security law as also its recently exhibited sensitivity to criticism of Xi Jinping by the Indian media, says former senior R&AW officer and China expert Jayadeva Ranade.

Murali faces ban for doosra

Murali faces ban for doosra

Rediff.com21 Apr 2004

The Sri Lanka spinner could be banned for up to 12 months if he continues to bowl his doosra because his action exceeds official guidelines.

Delhi aim to crack CSK code for maiden IPL final berth

Delhi aim to crack CSK code for maiden IPL final berth

Rediff.com9 May 2019

It was CSK who denied Delhi a top-two spot in the league standings with a crushing 80-run win at Chepauk and the Mahendra Singh Dhoni-led side stands in their way again, only the stakes are much higher.

IPL PHOTOS: Buttler, bowlers keep RR alive, beat KXIP by 15 runs

IPL PHOTOS: Buttler, bowlers keep RR alive, beat KXIP by 15 runs

Rediff.com9 May 2018

IMAGES from the IPL match played between Rajasthan Royals and Kings XI Punjab on Tuesday