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Zakir Naik feels he won't get fair trial in India: Malaysian PM

Zakir Naik feels he won't get fair trial in India: Malaysian PM

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

Naik was booked by the Enforcement Directorate in 2016 based on a National Investigation Agency FIR that was registered under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act.

This Aussie has something nice to say about Kohli

This Aussie has something nice to say about Kohli

Rediff.com23 Mar 2017

Australian cricket legend Adam Gilchrist has called Virat Kohli a great leader and said it is time for both the countries to put an end to the 'cheatgate'.

Medvedev makes winning start; Nadal sails through

Medvedev makes winning start; Nadal sails through

Rediff.com23 Feb 2022

Russia's Daniil Medvedev defeated Benoit Paire of France 6-3, 6-4 in the first round of the Abierto Mexicano tournament in Acapulco on Tuesday to get his quest for the world number one ranking off to a winning start.

SEE: Delhi Capitals and Ponting get into shape

SEE: Delhi Capitals and Ponting get into shape

Rediff.com20 Aug 2020

Rishabh Pant flaunted his big-hitting skills and variety in a video of his first training session with the Delhi Capitals on Wednesday.

Check out Kohli and Paine's war of words on Day 3

Check out Kohli and Paine's war of words on Day 3

Rediff.com16 Dec 2018

Tensions flared-up towards the end of Day 3 on Sunday with none other than the two captains, Virat Kohli and Tim Paine, exchanging verbal volleys.

Hardik on his close bonding with 'brother' Dhoni

Hardik on his close bonding with 'brother' Dhoni

Rediff.com18 Oct 2021

Hardik Pandya said former Mahendra Singh Dhoni is someone he turns to in times of adversity, turmoil and even to understand his own mind.

Former BCCI boss lashes out at Aussie officials

Former BCCI boss lashes out at Aussie officials

Rediff.com23 Mar 2017

Former Board of Control for Cricket in India president Anurag Thakur, on Thursday, lashed out at Cricket Australia officials for targeting Virat Kohli over the DRS controversy in the ongoing Test series, terming their conduct 'disgraceful' and 'arrogant'.

Here's why captain Kohli is King

Here's why captain Kohli is King

Rediff.com16 Dec 2018

Run machine Virat Kohli is the second fastest to 25 Test centuries after Australian great Don Bradman.

ICC confirms, third umpire Llong made wrong call in Adelaide Test

ICC confirms, third umpire Llong made wrong call in Adelaide Test

Rediff.com1 Dec 2015

Third umpire Nigel Llong made an incorrect call after using video technology to review an appeal during the day-night test between Australia and New Zealand in Adelaide, the International Cricket Council (ICC) said on Tuesday.

Mithali vs Harmanpreet: Whose side are you on?

Mithali vs Harmanpreet: Whose side are you on?

Rediff.com26 Nov 2018

Playing eleven cannot be questioned, Indian women had a bad day, says Edulji

Personal equations don't matter when you're playing for India: Mithali

Personal equations don't matter when you're playing for India: Mithali

Rediff.com30 May 2021

Mithali Raj insisted that she and head coach Ramesh Powar have 'moved on' from a bitter past

Get lost: Gavaskar clears the air on his MCG walkout

Get lost: Gavaskar clears the air on his MCG walkout

Rediff.com1 Jan 2021

Gavaskar opened up on the moment that almost led India to forfeit the match they would famously go on to win.

People make mistakes, let's move on: Ganguly on Pandya-Rahul

People make mistakes, let's move on: Ganguly on Pandya-Rahul

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

Former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly on Thursday said 'we should move on' from the controversy surrounding Hardik Pandya and K L Rahul's sexist comments because he is sure the two will learn from it and become better persons.

Tokyo Olympics usher in new dawn for Indian hockey in 2021

Tokyo Olympics usher in new dawn for Indian hockey in 2021

Rediff.com26 Dec 2021

A historic bronze-winning show by the men's team and an outstanding fourth place finish for the women's team infused fresh life into the game which was in danger of slipping into oblivion.

Buzz: Bangladesh mull SL tour in October

Buzz: Bangladesh mull SL tour in October

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

Michael Kasprowicz quits Cricket Australia Board

Buzz: Dhawan to lead Delhi in Syed Mushtaq Ali trophy

Buzz: Dhawan to lead Delhi in Syed Mushtaq Ali trophy

Rediff.com28 Dec 2020

Will request Bedi to withdraw his demand of removing his name from a stand: DDCA Prez

Will coach Shastri re-apply for fresh term?

Will coach Shastri re-apply for fresh term?

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

Ravi Shastri was appointed India chief coach in 2017 after Anil Kumble's tenure ended prematurely in controversial circumstances.

Harbhajan was wronged during Monkeygate, says Kumble

Harbhajan was wronged during Monkeygate, says Kumble

Rediff.com1 Aug 2020

Former captain Anil Kumble says pulling out of the 2007-08 Australia Tour following the controversial Sydney Test could have been an "acceptable" option but his side continued the series to set an example by winning the remaining matches under trying circumstances. The Sydney Test in January 2008 was marred by the infamous Monkeygate scandal where off-spinner Harbhajan Singh was handed a three-match ban by the ICC for allegedly racially abusing Andrew Symonds.

What Team India must do to be World Cup champs

What Team India must do to be World Cup champs

Rediff.com10 Jul 2020

Inability to handle pressure in big finals has kept the women's team away from a major ICC trophy

Hardik, Rahul fined Rs 20 lakh for sexist comments

Hardik, Rahul fined Rs 20 lakh for sexist comments

Rediff.com20 Apr 2019

Hardik Pandya and K L Rahul have been fined Rs 20 lakh each by BCCI Ombudsman Justice (Retd) D K Jain for making sexist comments on a television chat show.

'Kohli deserved better'

'Kohli deserved better'

Rediff.com19 Jan 2022

'Believe me, Virat will go out of his way to make the new captain comfortable.'

What will BCCI's big bosses discuss when they meet in New Delhi

What will BCCI's big bosses discuss when they meet in New Delhi

Rediff.com6 Mar 2019

COA also set to refer Rahul-Pandya matter to Ombudsman

Wahab asked to stop 'slitting the batsmen's throat' celebration

Wahab asked to stop 'slitting the batsmen's throat' celebration

Rediff.com13 Mar 2019

Wahab's celebration style was the talk of the PSL after he exhibited it in the first match but has now tapered down his aggression.

'Free ball' for bowlers: Check out Ashwin's suggestion

'Free ball' for bowlers: Check out Ashwin's suggestion

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

Ravichandran Ashwin came up with an unique suggestion to stop batsmen from leaving their crease early, by awarding a 'free ball' for bowlers similar to the 'free hit' delivery which is given to batsmen when the bowlers overstep.

Why was Mithali dropped? COA likely to summon captain Harmanpreet...

Why was Mithali dropped? COA likely to summon captain Harmanpreet...

Rediff.com25 Nov 2018

It is learnt that Committee of Administrators could look into issues like alleged bias in team selection following Mithali Raj's controversial omission for the World T20 semi-final against England.

No love lost between India and Aus -- When rows overshadowed cricket

No love lost between India and Aus -- When rows overshadowed cricket

Rediff.com7 Mar 2017

There are those historic, memorable matches (the 1986 tied in Chennai, the Kolkata epic in 2001 and the Adelaide humdinger of 2015) that gripped our collective conscious.

Guess what Steve Smith did during his year-long ban

Guess what Steve Smith did during his year-long ban

Rediff.com26 May 2019

Smith was involved in activities to help raise awareness of mental health during his suspension period.

'Sexual harassment', doping rocks swim championships

'Sexual harassment', doping rocks swim championships

Rediff.com28 Jul 2019

South Korean police have arrested a foreign athlete competing at the World Aquatics Championships in Gwangju for suspected sexual harassment at a nightclub, a South Korean police official said on Sunday.

South African fan removed from Newlands after sledging Warner

South African fan removed from Newlands after sledging Warner

Rediff.com23 Mar 2018

Cricket Australia sent a letter of complaint to their South African counterparts on Friday over what coach Darren Lehmann called 'disgraceful' verbal abuse aimed at his players by the crowd in the third Test at Newlands.

PIX: Portugal, Poland, Senegal punch ticket to Qatar World Cup

PIX: Portugal, Poland, Senegal punch ticket to Qatar World Cup

Rediff.com30 Mar 2022

Images and a round-up of all the World Cup qualifiers played across continents on Tuesday.

'Big show' Maxwell chooses county cricket over IPL. Here's why...

'Big show' Maxwell chooses county cricket over IPL. Here's why...

Rediff.com12 Dec 2018

The hard-hitting 30-year-old played the last of his seven Tests against Bangladesh in September 2017 and missed out on a spot in the squad for the ongoing four-match series against India.

Maxwell called in as cover for injured Warner

Maxwell called in as cover for injured Warner

Rediff.com22 Nov 2017

Vice-captain Warner remains a doubt after hurting his neck when going for a high catch during training at the Gabba on Tuesday, although Australia skipper Steve Smith backed him to be fit and ready for the start of the five-match series.

Monkeygate fallout: Ponting blames unsupportive CA for Symonds's career slide

Monkeygate fallout: Ponting blames unsupportive CA for Symonds's career slide

Rediff.com13 Feb 2014

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting claims that Andrew Symonds had received very little support from Cricket Australia during the 'Monkeygate' scandal and, that, practically ended the latter's career.

Chappells tell Adanis coal mine could affect cricketing ties

Chappells tell Adanis coal mine could affect cricketing ties

Rediff.com16 Mar 2017

90 prominent Australians warn Indian energy giant Adani that its controversial coal mine project in Queensland could damage bilateral ties and even affect sporting links.

'No one plays the hook or pull shot better than Rohit'

'No one plays the hook or pull shot better than Rohit'

Rediff.com6 Jan 2021

Rohit made a return to the Indian team for the Pink Test to be held at the Sydney Cricket Ground

Pakistani equestrian to ride horse 'Azad Kashmir' at Tokyo Olympics

Pakistani equestrian to ride horse 'Azad Kashmir' at Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com9 Feb 2020

Indian Olympic officials are reportedly seeking legal advice on whether the name represents a political statement.

'Amendments are like a sledgehammer to swat a fly'

'Amendments are like a sledgehammer to swat a fly'

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

'I hope the Centre and the states will both act in the spirit of cooperative federalism and find acceptable solutions without testing the law and the limits of each other's power.' 'This should not be considered a wrestling match.'

Gillette slashes Hardik Pandya's contract

Gillette slashes Hardik Pandya's contract

Rediff.com12 Jan 2019

Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul are facing the heat for their controversial comments on women in a TV show.

Hardik's transition from 'boy to man'

Hardik's transition from 'boy to man'

Rediff.com19 Apr 2019

Hardik seems to be in menacing form with the bat ahead of the World Cup, having overcome a back injury and a massive controversy following his sexist comments on a popular TV show.

No action against Kohli, Smith on DRS issue: ICC

No action against Kohli, Smith on DRS issue: ICC

Rediff.com8 Mar 2017

The International Cricket Council said it will take no action against Steve Smith and Virat Kohli as no charges have been laid against the two captains under its code of conduct.