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FIA bans reactive ride height systems

FIA bans reactive ride height systems

Rediff.com22 Jan 2012

Formula One's governing body has moved to ban, before the start of pre-season testing, controversial new reactive suspension systems that several teams were working on.

Do you want to watch a Brett Lee film?

Do you want to watch a Brett Lee film?

Rediff.com9 Jan 2008

Or would you rather just give them a taste of their own medicine?

Biden will keep the pressure on Xi

Biden will keep the pressure on Xi

Rediff.com8 Feb 2021

Neither Biden nor his successors can any longer ignore the threat China has come to pose to the US in both economic and military fields, observes Virendra Kapoor.

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.

Evolved Shreyas can settle No. 4 debate in ODIs, T20Is: Prasad

Evolved Shreyas can settle No. 4 debate in ODIs, T20Is: Prasad

Rediff.com28 Nov 2019

Chairman of selectors MSK Prasad believes Shreyas Iyer can be the solution to the No 4 problem in India's batting line-up in limited-overs cricket given his fine growth as a player in the past two years.

DRS fiasco: Smith says Kohli's comments 'completely wrong'

DRS fiasco: Smith says Kohli's comments 'completely wrong'

Rediff.com15 Mar 2017

'Virat obviously stuck by his comments. From my point of view, they are completely wrong. I obviously came out after the game and said that I had made a mistake. It was an error on my behalf. I had a brain fade. In regards to we do it consistently, that's complete rubbish in my opinion. So, I think he was wrong in his statement'

It will be sad if Smith and Warner don't play IPL: Nehra

It will be sad if Smith and Warner don't play IPL: Nehra

Rediff.com26 Mar 2018

Ashish Nehra concedes that Steve Smith was wrong in orchestrating ball-tampering but it will be sad if the under-fire Australian captain is barred from participating in the Indian Premier League.

After the sledge, here come the boos

After the sledge, here come the boos

Rediff.com14 Aug 2015

Australian Nick Kyrgios exited the Rogers Cup to boos and a hefty fine from the ATP for insulting remarks.

We can see desperation from Indians now: Warner

We can see desperation from Indians now: Warner

Rediff.com27 Feb 2012

Taking a dig at the struggling Indian team, Australian opener David Warner said that there disappointment at the two controversial umpiring decisions during Sunday's ODI match was a sign of "desperation".

Smith's DRS referral input was like an Under-10 game, says Ashwin

Smith's DRS referral input was like an Under-10 game, says Ashwin

Rediff.com8 Mar 2017

Ravichandran Ashwin has taken a dig at Steve Smith's controversial move to seek dressing room advice for a DRS referral.

Dean Jones backs Maxwell to tour India, says he needs mentor

Dean Jones backs Maxwell to tour India, says he needs mentor

Rediff.com5 Dec 2016

Former Australian batsman Dean Jones believes mercurial all-rounder Glenn Maxwell, who recently drew flak from his teammates and management for his 'disappointing' comments about wicketkeeper-batsman Mathew Wade, needs to find a mentor in order to make better decisions about what he says and also how he bats.

LeBron draws social media ire over Hong Kong tweet row

LeBron draws social media ire over Hong Kong tweet row

Rediff.com16 Oct 2019

Morey's tweet of support for pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong prompted Chinese sponsors and partners to cut ties with the league and forced the National Basketball Association (NBA) to answer difficult questions about free speech.

Indian team told to control emotions

Indian team told to control emotions

Rediff.com26 Feb 2008

India's cricket chiefs have told players to keep their cool during the tri-series finals against Australia to prevent more disputes between the two teams.

A wish-list for Indian cricket in 2016

A wish-list for Indian cricket in 2016

Rediff.com5 Jan 2016

More runs from Virat Kohli. India winning the World T20 at home. A controversy-free IPL and more is what Harish Kotian/Rediff.com wants this year.

Italian Open: Djokovic to face-off with Nadal for 49th time!

Italian Open: Djokovic to face-off with Nadal for 49th time!

Rediff.com13 May 2016

The Serbian fought back from a first set bagel to storm into the quarters

Will Vijay make a comeback at Rahul's expense for Aus tour?

Will Vijay make a comeback at Rahul's expense for Aus tour?

Rediff.com15 Oct 2018

Mayank Agarwal, who was the third opener for the West Indies series, is a contender for the yet-to-be-decided squad of 17 that will travel Down Under.

Ponting admits to making mistakes in Sydney Test

Ponting admits to making mistakes in Sydney Test

Rediff.com14 Jan 2008

The Australian captain said there had been two incidents on the field that his side could have handled better.

No auto extension for Powar, BCCI invites applications for women's coach

No auto extension for Powar, BCCI invites applications for women's coach

Rediff.com30 Nov 2018

Proven names such as Tom Moody, Dav Whatmore and Venkatesh Prasad are some of the options the Indian Cricket Board has at the moment

BCCI seek ICC nod for Dhoni's dagger insignia gloves

BCCI seek ICC nod for Dhoni's dagger insignia gloves

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

The dagger insignia on Mahendra Singh Dhoni's wicketkeeping gloves put India's cricket administrators on collision course with the ICC after the BCCI declined the world body's "request" to have it removed.

Harbhajan likely to escape ban

Harbhajan likely to escape ban

Rediff.com5 Jan 2008

Embroiled in a race row with Australia's Andrew Symonds, Harbhajan Singh will appear before a disciplinary hearing in Sydney on Sunday amid indications that the controversial Indian off-spinner will escape a ban due to lack of evidence.

Resurgent New Zealand aim to upset an Australian team in transition

Resurgent New Zealand aim to upset an Australian team in transition

Rediff.com30 Oct 2015

A resurgent New Zealand have landed in Australia with high hopes of upsetting Steven Smith's rebuilding side in a three-match series capped by Test cricket's first day-night clash.

Kohli slams Australians for not playing in spirit of game

Kohli slams Australians for not playing in spirit of game

Rediff.com29 Feb 2012

Virat Kohli lashed out at the Australian players for not playing in the spirit of the game in his side's tri-series match against the hosts in Sydney on Sunday.

Lee claims innocence over Tendulkar run-out

Lee claims innocence over Tendulkar run-out

Rediff.com27 Feb 2012

Lambasted by Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Australian pacer Brett Lee has asserted that he did not block Sachin Tendulkar 'on purpose' during the Indian batsman's controversial run-out in the crucial tri-series ODI in Sydney.

'Team India can beat this Australian side in the semi-final'

'Team India can beat this Australian side in the semi-final'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2015

VVS Laxman believes that Team India can beat hosts Australia in the semi-final of the World Cup on Thursday if their bowlers continue their impressive form.

Clarke reveals he said 'Watson part of group that are like a tumour'

Clarke reveals he said 'Watson part of group that are like a tumour'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2016

In a televised interview, the former Australian captain also spoke of his dressing room bust-up with Simon Katich among other controversial topics

Indian women eyeing another series win in New Zealand

Indian women eyeing another series win in New Zealand

Rediff.com5 Feb 2019

Harmanpreet Kaur, who did not get to do much in ODIs in which Mithali Raj was captain, will lead the T20 side.

BCCI asks Harbhajan not to speak to the media

BCCI asks Harbhajan not to speak to the media

Rediff.com9 Mar 2008

The cricket board has told off-spinner Harbhajan Singh to stop talking to the media on the just-concluded tour of Australia where he was involved in the racism controversy.

KP brews row, says I'm not English, just work here

KP brews row, says I'm not English, just work here

Rediff.com18 Jul 2011

England do not need distractions days before their crucial Test series against India but that could be just the case as controversial batsman Kevin Pietersen has rekindled the debate over the prevalence of South African-born cricketers in English cricket set-up.

US monitoring Ladakh situation 'very closely': Defence secy

US monitoring Ladakh situation 'very closely': Defence secy

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

Esper also highlighted the 'increased' military cooperation with India and called it as 'one of the most important defence relationships of the 21th century'.

India aim for maiden CT title; play Pakistan in opener

India aim for maiden CT title; play Pakistan in opener

Rediff.com22 Jun 2018

Asian champions India have never won the Champions Trophy in its last 36 editions but will be hoping to claim the feat in the tournament's last edition.

India tickled pink as Asia warms to day-night Tests

India tickled pink as Asia warms to day-night Tests

Rediff.com11 May 2016

The commercial prospects of day-night Tests, however, have not been lost on the world's richest cricket board and it announced last month it would host a floodlit Test against New Zealand when the Black Caps tour later this year.

Aussie media blast BCCI over DRS refusal

Aussie media blast BCCI over DRS refusal

Rediff.com27 Dec 2011

The Australian media blasted the BCCI for refusing to use the Decision Review System after two home side players were dismissed controversially on the opening day of the first Test.

Oz media slams Fletcher for changing stance on DRS

Oz media slams Fletcher for changing stance on DRS

Rediff.com26 Dec 2011

Seething after the Australian cricket team suffered a couple of setbacks in the first Test because of India's refusal to have the Decision Review System, the media Down Under trained its guns on the visiting team's coach, Duncan Fletcher, who has supported the DRS in the past.

Morgan wants more use of technology

Morgan wants more use of technology

Rediff.com21 Jan 2008

ICC president elect David Morgan wants an increased use of technology to ensure against a repeat of the on-field controversies that marred the Sydney Test between India and Australia.

Let's bury the hatchet: Kumble

Let's bury the hatchet: Kumble

Rediff.com11 Jan 2008

India captain Anil Kumble hopes his tourists and Australia can put their controversial Sydney Test behind them when the two rivals meet again in the third match of the series at Perth next week.

Kumble faults Oz for Sydney crisis

Kumble faults Oz for Sydney crisis

Rediff.com11 Jan 2008

In a combative, straight from the shoulder signed column published in the Times, London, India captain Anil Kumble puts the onus for the ongoing controversy squarely on Australia.

Kumble accuses Aussies

Kumble accuses Aussies

Rediff.com6 Jan 2008

India captain Anil Kumble launched an astonishing attack on Australia's cricketers after his team were beaten in the second Test on Sunday, accusing them of breaching the spirit of the game.

Dhoni lashes out at Lee, says no business to obstruct Sachin

Dhoni lashes out at Lee, says no business to obstruct Sachin

Rediff.com26 Feb 2012

A major controversy erupted in the tri-series match between India and Australia at the SCG, with Sachin Tendulkar being dismissed in a debatable run out and visiting captain Mehendra Singh Dhoni lashing out at pacer Brett Lee for standing on the way of the batsman.

Why this Aussie swimmer is hated in China...

Why this Aussie swimmer is hated in China...

Rediff.com8 Aug 2016

Chinese web-users unleashed their fury on the social media accounts of Australian Olympic gold medallist Mack Horton, demanding he apologise for calling swimming rival Sun Yang a "drug cheat".

India must carry on momentum: Kirsten

India must carry on momentum: Kirsten

Rediff.com19 Mar 2008

New India coach Gary Kirsten wants his team to maintain the momentum gained in Australia when they face his native South Africa in a home Test series starting next week. India lost a controversial four-Test series 2-1 in Australia but their performances lifted them to second place in the International Cricket Council Test rankings.