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Outstanding performance by my love Anushka in NH10, tweets Kohli

Outstanding performance by my love Anushka in NH10, tweets Kohli

Rediff.com17 Mar 2015

India's star batsman Virat Kohli took time off from his preparations for the crucial World Cup quarter-final against Bangladesh to watch the latest Bollywood release NH10, starring his girlfriend, Anushka Sharma.

ICC summons Gavaskar over twin role

ICC summons Gavaskar over twin role

Rediff.com25 Mar 2008

Sunil Gavaskar may be asked to step down as ICC cricket committee chairman due to a conflict of interests between his honorary post and paid role as a commentator.

India, South Africa agree to curb sledging

India, South Africa agree to curb sledging

Rediff.com25 Mar 2008

India and South Africa have agreed to keep a lid on the 'friendly banter' to make sure things don't turn sour during the Test series.

Top moments that defined IPL 2019

Top moments that defined IPL 2019

Rediff.com15 May 2019

From Captain Cool losing his, well, cool to Rabada's super over, and Malinga's unbelievable bowling for the cup, IPL 2019 was not short of magical moments. Here are a few.

Sledging getting out of hand: BCCI

Sledging getting out of hand: BCCI

Rediff.com27 Feb 2008

BCCI secretary Niranjan Shah said matters are going "out of hand and is going too far" in the ongoing India's tour of Australia.

Symonds is second million-dollar player

Symonds is second million-dollar player

Rediff.com20 Feb 2008

Australia's Andrew Symonds became the most expensive foreign player after round three in the Indian Premier League players' auction after Deccan Chronicle's Hyderabad franchise bought the all-rounder for US $1.35 million.

Share your memories of Sourav

Share your memories of Sourav

Rediff.com7 Nov 2008

India's most successful captain Sourav Ganguly is set to bid farewell to the international game at the end of the ongoing fourth Test against the Aussies at Nagpur. The left-hander walked in to bat at the fall of VVS Laxman's wicket in India's first innings on Thursday afternoon.

Say goodbye to Ganguly

Say goodbye to Ganguly

Rediff.com6 Nov 2008

India's most successful captain Sourav Ganguly is set to bid farewell to the international game at the end of the ongoing Test against the Aussies at Nagpur.

BCCI asks players to behave after row

BCCI asks players to behave after row

Rediff.com31 Jan 2008

The BCCI told its players in Australia to behave themselves after the row involving Harbhajan Singh overshadowed an exciting Test series.

Sports Shorts: Halep falls to Barty in Sydney second round

Sports Shorts: Halep falls to Barty in Sydney second round

Rediff.com9 Jan 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Wednesday

Park is back and hopes to make a splash at Rio

Park is back and hopes to make a splash at Rio

Rediff.com15 Jul 2016

Former Olympic swimming champion Park Tae-hwan is confident of winning a medal at next month's Rio Games despite the lack of preparation time following his qualification drama.

Surprising facts about Buttler, Ashwin and Mankading

Surprising facts about Buttler, Ashwin and Mankading

Rediff.com26 Mar 2019

Buttler has been 'Mankaded' twice

Head focussing on making most of chances in Maxwell's absence

Head focussing on making most of chances in Maxwell's absence

Rediff.com5 Dec 2016

'The competition for spots is always on. And when you're in the side, it's equally as hard to stay in it. You have to be performing, but I am definitely not feeling comfortable' 'If I can keep performing then I can stay in the side and that's what I hope to do'

No Bucknor for Perth Test, Harbhajan free to play

No Bucknor for Perth Test, Harbhajan free to play

Rediff.com8 Jan 2008

The ICC also cleared Harbhajan to play until a decision is made on the BCCI appeal against the ban.

Harbhajan sick of 'bad-boy' image

Harbhajan sick of 'bad-boy' image

Rediff.com24 Sep 2008

"I am sick of all the bad-boy crap. I've no interest in hearing about how controversies follow me wherever I go," Harbhajan was qouted as saying by 'Herald Sun'.

Francis Gurry to be new UN patent chief

Francis Gurry to be new UN patent chief

Rediff.com15 May 2008

Francis Gurry is expected to be the new head of the World Intellectual Property Organization. Gurry, who is now a deputy director-general at WIPO from Australia, is understood to have won a nail-biting election on Tuesday to replace the agency's controversial head, Kamil Idris.

Warne tears into 'unsupportive captain' Steve Waugh in new book

Warne tears into 'unsupportive captain' Steve Waugh in new book

Rediff.com1 Oct 2018

'Baggy Green worship made me want to puke'

Unbeaten 64 against Pakistan is Watson's 'most important innings'

Unbeaten 64 against Pakistan is Watson's 'most important innings'

Rediff.com30 Mar 2015

'I had a lot of luck through that phase, because I was able to stay in and win the match for my team.'

Bowlers fuel South Africa's World Cup ambitions

Bowlers fuel South Africa's World Cup ambitions

Rediff.com20 May 2019

The Proteas are yet to reach the summit clash of the World Cup, having been knocked out at the semifinal stage four times.

'It's a great feeling to complete 10 years'

'It's a great feeling to complete 10 years'

Rediff.com25 Mar 2008

Ahead of the first Test against South Africa, Harbhajan Singh talks about his journey in international cricket.

Hayden regrets remark on Harbhajan

Hayden regrets remark on Harbhajan

Rediff.com16 Mar 2008

Matthew Hayden said he had made a mistake by calling Harbhajan Singh an 'obnoxious weed' and was keen to patch up.

Tendulkar wanted to boycott Australian tour during 'Monkeygate'

Tendulkar wanted to boycott Australian tour during 'Monkeygate'

Rediff.com5 Nov 2014

Prime witness to one of the biggest controversies that rocked Indian cricket, Sachin Tendulkar has finally spoken about the anger and sense of betrayal he felt during the 'Monkeygate scandal' in Australia, revealing that he took the lead in threatening a boycott of the tour at the peak of the furore.

Armed with changes in technique, Sakshi hopeful of CWG gold

Armed with changes in technique, Sakshi hopeful of CWG gold

Rediff.com22 Mar 2018

The Rio bronze-winner has tweaked her leg defence on the insistence of her coach Kuldeep Singh Malik, something that has already got her a gold in the Commonwealth Championships in December last year.

Cricket should do the talking: Kumble

Cricket should do the talking: Kumble

Rediff.com13 Mar 2008

India's Test captain, Anil Kumble, said the war of words should be restricted to the cricket ground.

Pietersen's dream IPL return shattered due to injury

Pietersen's dream IPL return shattered due to injury

Rediff.com14 May 2015

Shunned England batsman Kevin Pietersen has a calf injury and will not fly to India to play in the IPL as he had planned, British media reported on Wednesday.

BCCI to propose ban on sledging to ICC

BCCI to propose ban on sledging to ICC

Rediff.com14 Feb 2008

BCCI secretary Niranjan Shah said he will formally make the request at the ICC chief executive committee meeting in Kuala Lumpur next week.

World Cup Blog: India have arrived and they are still building

World Cup Blog: India have arrived and they are still building

Rediff.com9 Mar 2015

A selection of musings from around the cricket World Cup.

What does Blatter's shocking resignation mean?

What does Blatter's shocking resignation mean?

Rediff.com3 Jun 2015

Sepp Blatter's shock resignation as FIFA president should allow people to now focus on events on the pitch .

ICC to review no-ball technology after Voges howler

ICC to review no-ball technology after Voges howler

Rediff.com13 Feb 2016

The International Cricket Council is set to discuss the reviewing of no-balls with the controversial topic again rearing its head following Adam Voges' non-dismissal late on day one of the first Test in Wellington. Voges was bowled having shouldered arms to the fourth ball of Doug Bracewell's 11th over, the last of the opening day of the Trans-Tasman series. The delivery seamed in and hit off stump, but the batsman - still in his leaving pose as his wicket was disturbed - looked up and saw umpire Richard Illingworth raise his right arm to signal for a no-ball. However, controversy erupted when replays clearly showed Bracewell did have part of his front foot behind the popping crease. On numerous occasions, dismissed batsmen have been granted reprieves by the third umpire, who are sometimes called on to review the front foot for wicket-taking deliveries that have been deemed legal by the on-field official. But an ICC spokesperson confirmed there is no provision for the third umpire to overrule when the on-field umpire has signalled a no-ball.

India pull-out of ODIs still looms

India pull-out of ODIs still looms

Rediff.com14 Jan 2008

BCCI secretary Niranjan Shah says the team will play the next two Tests against Australia as scheduled, but the playing the triangular ODI series which also involves Sri Lanka hinges on Harbhajan Singh hearing.

Clarke clears air with Kumble

Clarke clears air with Kumble

Rediff.com13 Jan 2008

Australian batsman Michael Clarke on Sunday said he spoke to Anil Kumble and sorted out the contentious issues raised by the Indian skipper after the acrimonious Sydney Test.

Court orders restoration of Haneef's work visa

Court orders restoration of Haneef's work visa

Rediff.com21 Aug 2007

Haneef, 27, who worked as a junior doctor at the Gold Coast Hospital, was charged with "recklessly" providing support to a terrorist organisation on July 14, following 12 days in detention under anti-terror laws.

Hogg hearing set for 14th

Hogg hearing set for 14th

Rediff.com8 Jan 2008

Australia spinner Brad Hogg was on Tuesday charged under Level 3 of the International Cricket Council's Code of Conduct following allegations that he verbally abused Indian skipper Anil Kumble and Mahendra Singh Dhoni.

Silicone storm: Channel Nine refuses to apologise over tape allegations

Silicone storm: Channel Nine refuses to apologise over tape allegations

Rediff.com9 Aug 2013

Australia's Channel Nine TV on Friday defended its reporting of the use of silicone tape on cricket bats to confuse Hotspot technology during the Ashes series, saying they had not made allegations about players cheating.

Pietersen still dreams of playing for England

Pietersen still dreams of playing for England

Rediff.com4 Jul 2014

Former England batsman Kevin Pietersen says he still harbours dreams of turning out for his country despite being controversially axed from the national team.

Rahul accuses PM, Shah of being 'beneficiaries' of Jay's business

Rahul accuses PM, Shah of being 'beneficiaries' of Jay's business

Rediff.com12 Oct 2017

Theft has taken place in front of the eyes of the chowkidar. But you are silent, Rahul said.

Sports Shorts: Bajrang wants wrestling to be made National Sports

Sports Shorts: Bajrang wants wrestling to be made National Sports

Rediff.com24 Sep 2019

During a felicitation function of World Championships medal-winning wrestlers by Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju in New Delhi on Monday, the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) President Brij Bhushan Sharan mooted the idea of making wrestling the national sport, which received the backing of double Olympic medallist Sushil Kumar.

New BCCI regime says no change in stance on DRS

New BCCI regime says no change in stance on DRS

Rediff.com25 Mar 2015

Newly-elected BCCI secretary Anurag Thakur says there could be a rethink only if there's a change in technology.

Spy saga taught Formula One a lesson

Spy saga taught Formula One a lesson

Rediff.com10 Mar 2008

The season that fires up in Australia on March 16 is unlikely to see any repeat of the drama that scarred 2007.

Recalled England spinner Rashid slams former captain Vaughan

Recalled England spinner Rashid slams former captain Vaughan

Rediff.com27 Jul 2018

England leg-spinner Adil Rashid has hit back at Michael Vaughan who had criticised the selectors' decision to recall him in the Test squad, saying the former captain's comments are 'stupid' and 'do not matter'.