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IPL Auction: Shami, Iyer for Rs 2 cr

IPL Auction: Shami, Iyer for Rs 2 cr

Rediff.com1 Feb 2022

590 cricketers -- including 370 Indian players and 220 overseas players -- will go under the hammer during the two-day mega auction in Bengaluru on February 12 and 13.

All that glitters is not gold

All that glitters is not gold

Rediff.com27 Jul 2015

The current bear run has already been the second longest since 1975.

'We've only played two Tests in a five-match series'

'We've only played two Tests in a five-match series'

Rediff.com23 Jul 2015

Australian captain Michael Clarke has said his side still has room for improvement after their utterly dominant 405-run win in the second Ashes Test against England at Lord's.

Shape Of Water leads Oscars nominations

Shape Of Water leads Oscars nominations

Rediff.com23 Jan 2018

Dunkirk may have been missed at the year's earlier awards shows, but thanks god, Chris Nolan's classic gets enough play at the Oscar noms.

Morgan ton leads England to opening win over SA

Morgan ton leads England to opening win over SA

Rediff.com25 May 2017

England captain Eoin Morgan's century led his team to an impressive series opening 72-run victory against top-ranked South Africa in their opening One-Day International at Headingley.

EPL PHOTOS: Reds continue march towards title; United down Newcastle

EPL PHOTOS: Reds continue march towards title; United down Newcastle

Rediff.com27 Dec 2019

United down Newcastle after Saints stun Chelsea on a dramatic night in the English Premier League.

England recall Buttler for first Pakistan Test

England recall Buttler for first Pakistan Test

Rediff.com15 May 2018

Jos Buttler was rewarded for his good showing in the Indian Premier League with a place in England's 12-man squad for the first Test against Pakistan at Lord's, starting May 24.

England rout Australia to win first Ashes Test

England rout Australia to win first Ashes Test

Rediff.com11 Jul 2015

Stuart Broad and Moeen Ali led England's charge to a 169-run victory over Australia with a day to spare in the first Test in Cardiff, on Saturday to make a flying start in their bid to regain the Ashes

Gujarat missed Jadeja, Bravo's bowling experience, says Raina

Gujarat missed Jadeja, Bravo's bowling experience, says Raina

Rediff.com8 Apr 2017

Gujarat Lions captain Suresh Raina said they missed the services of experienced Ravindra Jadeja and Dwayne Bravo and the display against Kolkata Knight Riders should be a 'learning curve' for the young bowlers of his side.

2nd Test: South Africa crush England to level series

2nd Test: South Africa crush England to level series

Rediff.com17 Jul 2017

South Africa took full advantage of an abject England batting display on Monday to complete an easy 340-run win in the second Test to level the series 1-1 with two games left to play.

2nd Test: Anderson takes five before South Africa take charge

2nd Test: Anderson takes five before South Africa take charge

Rediff.com16 Jul 2017

The touring side reached 75-1 in their second innings at the close, a lead of 205, with Dean Elgar (38 not out) and Hashim Amla (23 not out) bringing some order to the final hour and ensuring their team are well-placed to force the victory that would level the four-match series at 1-1.

Cricket Buzz: Stokes named in England one-day squad; Amre resigns from MCA

Cricket Buzz: Stokes named in England one-day squad; Amre resigns from MCA

Rediff.com2 Feb 2018

Former India batsman Pravin Amre has tendered his resignation from the managing committee of the Mumbai Cricket Association after being appointed head of Talent Hunt for IPL franchise Delhi Daredevils.

Klinsmann opts for experience in US Copa America squad

Klinsmann opts for experience in US Copa America squad

Rediff.com22 May 2016

United States coach Jurgen Klinsmann has turned to experience for next month's Copa America Centenario on home soil, but said he had to make some "very close, tight decisions" before announcing his 23-player squad on Saturday.

Will India land the knock-out punch on England?

Will India land the knock-out punch on England?

Rediff.com29 Jun 2019

A ruthless India, sporting its new flaming orange and blue colours, will be eyeing pole position with a solid knock-out punch on an already disintegrated England in Sunday's high-profile World Cup encounter. With an unbeaten record in six encounters so far, Virat Kohli's men are all but through to the semi-finals with 11 points, but victory over England will tighten their grip at the top and, in the process, oust the world's No 1 ODI team from the global event.

IPL Preview: CSK take on table-toppers Sunrisers Hyderabad

IPL Preview: CSK take on table-toppers Sunrisers Hyderabad

Rediff.com12 May 2018

Chennai Super Kings take on table toppers Sunrisers Hyderabad in an Indian Premier League match, in Pune, on Sunday.

Birdman, Boyhood, American Sniper sweep Oscar 2015 nominations

Birdman, Boyhood, American Sniper sweep Oscar 2015 nominations

Rediff.com15 Jan 2015

A quick look at the Oscar 2015 nominations.

Tiger's girl is most successful female athlete in Alpine skiing

Tiger's girl is most successful female athlete in Alpine skiing

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

Lindsey Vonn's model looks and famous boyfriend have often gained her more spotlight than her speed on two skis back in her home country.

Five talking points as England-Australia renew rivalry

Five talking points as England-Australia renew rivalry

Rediff.com25 Jun 2019

'England against Australia at Lord's, it doesn't get much bigger than that.'

Tata Motors nets Lionel Messi as brand ambassador

Tata Motors nets Lionel Messi as brand ambassador

Rediff.com3 Nov 2015

The Argentinian becomes the first brand ambassador of the company in its 70-year history.

IPL-11: How the teams measure up

IPL-11: How the teams measure up

Rediff.com5 Apr 2018

Some teams have completely overhauled their squads. Others retained their core at the IPL Players Auction.

De Villiers 'pretty upset' about fresh ball tempering row

De Villiers 'pretty upset' about fresh ball tempering row

Rediff.com28 May 2017

'In a way, making me feel that we are responsible. I was quite upset about that. I don't know what else I can say, I was pretty upset. It's done and dusted now, nothing happened, there were no fines given or anything like that'

Ashes-bound Clarke set to prove doubting Gillespie wrong

Ashes-bound Clarke set to prove doubting Gillespie wrong

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

Clarke hopeful of Australia finding right mix between youth and experience after the team was described as a "Dad's Army" by former fast bowler and present Yorkshire coach, Jason Gillespie.

Meet the World Cup players

Meet the World Cup players

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

Rajneesh Gupta profiles the cricketers playing the World Cup 2019.

'We would have bowled out any team under these conditions'

'We would have bowled out any team under these conditions'

Rediff.com11 Aug 2018

England pacer James Anderson described the conditions on Day 2 of the second Test against India at Lord's as perfect for bowling and said his side would have bowled out any batting line-up in the world under similar circumstances.

Oscars 2020: Joaquin, Renee, Brad win top awards

Oscars 2020: Joaquin, Renee, Brad win top awards

Rediff.com10 Feb 2020

The 92nd Annual Academy Awards hardly had any surprises up its sleeves. Here's a quick look at the winners.

'More than half of this Aussie team might not play Test cricket again'

'More than half of this Aussie team might not play Test cricket again'

Rediff.com8 Aug 2015

"There could be up to eight guys who might not ever play Test cricket again in this touring squad. That's a big number... half the squad," Ponting was quoted as saying by ESPNcricinfo.com.

Special Edgbaston crowd can be our 12th man: Cook

Special Edgbaston crowd can be our 12th man: Cook

Rediff.com28 Jul 2015

England want to bounce back from a disastrous showing at Lord's by playing well enough to get a special Edgbaston crowd on their side in the third Ashes Test against Australia, said captain Alastair Cook.

Ashes: Aussies must come up with different game-plan to put pressure on hosts

Ashes: Aussies must come up with different game-plan to put pressure on hosts

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

England still blinking after perfect Ashes start.

Pakistan show just why they are cricket's enigma

Pakistan show just why they are cricket's enigma

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

Pakistan showed yet again on Monday why it's always a good idea to predict the unpredictable when it comes to their cricketing fortunes. As far as the early stages of their ICC Men's World Cup 2019 campaign are concerned, it has been a case of well beaten one minute, dynamic the next for Sarfaraz Ahmed's team.

PHOTOS: Root's century fires England to easy win over Bangladesh

PHOTOS: Root's century fires England to easy win over Bangladesh

Rediff.com1 Jun 2017

Joe Root smashed an unbeaten century to steer England to a convincing eight-wicket against Bangladesh in the opening match of the ICC Champions Trophy in London, on Thursday.

IPL Preview: Resurgent RCB clash with CSK in must win tie

IPL Preview: Resurgent RCB clash with CSK in must win tie

Rediff.com4 May 2018

Chennai Super Kings would look to plug the bowling loopholes when they take on a struggling Royal Challengers Bangalore

Oscars 2018: Meet the BIG Winners!

Oscars 2018: Meet the BIG Winners!

Rediff.com5 Mar 2018

The 90th Annual Academy Awards have been announced. A quick glance at the winners, listed in bold.

Super Kings vs Sunrisers IPL final promises to be a cracker

Super Kings vs Sunrisers IPL final promises to be a cracker

Rediff.com26 May 2018

Nerves will play a big role when title-hungry Chennai Super Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad look to outdo each other and regain the coveted IPL crown when they square off in the final in Mumbai on Sunday.

England start new era with Root the new master of Lord's

England start new era with Root the new master of Lord's

Rediff.com4 Jul 2017

The waiting ends for England's new Test captain Joe Root on Thursday when he leads his side out for the start of a four-match series against South Africa at Lord's on Thursday, nearly four months after his appointment.

5 talking points as New Zealand, England go for WC glory

5 talking points as New Zealand, England go for WC glory

Rediff.com14 Jul 2019

History is going to be made on Sunday, regardless of the result in the ICC Men's Cricket Word Cup final at Lord's. Neither England nor New Zealand have ever tasted victory on the big stage before so there will be a new name on the trophy tonight.

How New Zealand and England made the World Cup final

How New Zealand and England made the World Cup final

Rediff.com13 Jul 2019

England and New Zealand have both had to ride out the storm to make this year's ICC Men's Cricket World Cup final. It has been far from smooth sailing for either side, but in the end it is Kane Williamson and Eoin Morgan's side who have emerged on top, and deservedly so.

Anderson takes six to put England in command

Anderson takes six to put England in command

Rediff.com30 Jul 2015

England paceman James Anderson ripped shellshocked Australia to shreds with six wickets to bowl the tourists out for a paltry 136 on the first day of the third Ashes Test at Edgbaston on Wednesday.

Buzz: ICC opens anti-corruption investigations into Qatar T10 League

Buzz: ICC opens anti-corruption investigations into Qatar T10 League

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

All that's transpired on and off the cricket pitch on Wednesday.

IPL preview: Stuttering Sunrisers face confident CSK for berth in final

IPL preview: Stuttering Sunrisers face confident CSK for berth in final

Rediff.com21 May 2018

Chennai Super Kings seem to hold a slight edge going into the match as they have not only got the better of their southern rivals twice in the league stages but also have the winning momentum going into the match on what promises to be a bouncy track.

Ashes: Defiant Smith puts Australia in control

Ashes: Defiant Smith puts Australia in control

Rediff.com20 Aug 2015

Steve Smith made a brave unbeaten 78 to lift Australia to 287 for three on the first day of the fifth and final Test against England at The Oval on Thursday.