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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.

'Focus should be on England's one-day team, not Pietersen'

'Focus should be on England's one-day team, not Pietersen'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2015

Kevin Pietersen does not warrant a recall to the England team despite apparent support from incoming incoming ECB chief Colin Graves, according to former skipper Nasser Hussain.

England's coach Bayliss expresses ignorance over KP's Ashes omission

England's coach Bayliss expresses ignorance over KP's Ashes omission

Rediff.com26 Jun 2015

Bayliss was inevitably asked about the position of batsman Kevin Pietersen, who has been ruled out of participating in the series by England's director of cricket Andrew Strauss because of "trust issues".

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'.

After Kohli ball-shining row, Cook seeks clarity from ICC on practice

After Kohli ball-shining row, Cook seeks clarity from ICC on practice

Rediff.com25 Nov 2016

The age-old practice of shining the cricket ball has become a "grey area" and the game's governing body must provide clarity to end the prevailing confusion, England captain Alastair Cook said on Friday.

World Cup qualifiers, PICS: Lippi's China held by Qatar; SK, Japan win

World Cup qualifiers, PICS: Lippi's China held by Qatar; SK, Japan win

Rediff.com15 Nov 2016

Marcelo Lippi's first game as China coach ended in a 0-0 draw with Qatar in a World Cup qualifier in Kunming on Tuesday, seriously damaging both team's hopes of reaching the finals in Russia.

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.

Why South Africa are Cricket's Chokers

Why South Africa are Cricket's Chokers

Rediff.com13 Jun 2017

When South Africa lost to India on Sunday, they cemented their reputation for 'choking' in ICC tournaments. Rajneesh Gupta tells us why South Africa's record for freezing in important ICC contests is, alas, well deserved.

Sports Shorts: Murray's comeback halted; Sharapova enters quarters

Sports Shorts: Murray's comeback halted; Sharapova enters quarters

Rediff.com2 Jan 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Wednesday

Nakamura to erase 4 years of hurt

Nakamura to erase 4 years of hurt

Rediff.com26 May 2006

Japan's Shunsuke Nakamura will carry four years of frustration into the World Cup after a snub four years ago

How the underarm scandal wrecked 'villain' Trevor Chappell's life

How the underarm scandal wrecked 'villain' Trevor Chappell's life

Rediff.com27 Mar 2018

In the shadow of the ball-tampering saga that broke out on Saturday and has rocked Australian cricket since, the former cricketer reckons, Steve Smith and Cameron Bancroft 'will be haunted by it forever'

Will use the ban period to rectify my technique: Sarita Devi

Will use the ban period to rectify my technique: Sarita Devi

Rediff.com3 Jan 2015

Banned from competition for a year, Asian Games bronze medallist L Sarita Devi said she would utilise the period by taking corrective measures in her technique so that she can be ready for the 2016 Rio Olympics.

England in deep trouble despite Pietersen ton

England in deep trouble despite Pietersen ton

Rediff.com3 Aug 2013

Kevin Pietersen defiantly struck a mature century but England were staring down the barrel at 294 for seven at stumps on the third day of the third Ashes Test on Saturday, still 233 adrift on first innings.

Cop who exposed VIP treatment given to Sasikala in jail served notice

Cop who exposed VIP treatment given to Sasikala in jail served notice

Rediff.com27 Jul 2017

Roopa had alleged that Rs 2 crore had exchanged hands to provide special facilities to Sasikala.

Sania-Shahar fall by the wayside

Sania-Shahar fall by the wayside

Rediff.com4 Jul 2007

The Indo-Israeli pair was drubbed by top seeds Lisa Raymond of the United States and Australia's Samantha Stosur in the third round at Wimbledon.

Aussie bank outsources 76 jobs to India

Aussie bank outsources 76 jobs to India

Rediff.com29 Dec 2006

Australia's leading bank, St George's Bank has said it is sticking to its decision to send 76 computer services jobs to India due to competition.

Ganguly, Rahane reckon India can be successful in England

Ganguly, Rahane reckon India can be successful in England

Rediff.com10 Mar 2018

"Definitely, we all do believe that we have the team that can do well in South Africa, Australia, New Zealand and England. It is important to start well. The preparations part will be really important as it will provide us with the momentum," Rahane said at the India Today Conclave in Mumbai.

Sreejesh replaces Sardar as captain for Rio Olympics; Rani axed

Sreejesh replaces Sardar as captain for Rio Olympics; Rani axed

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

India's 16-member squad for Rio Olympics was announced on Tuesday in New Delhi. Goalkeeper PR Sreejesh will lead the side with SV Sunil as the vice captain.

Steve Waugh slams Ganguly in biography

Steve Waugh slams Ganguly in biography

Rediff.com1 Dec 2005

The former Australia captain says Ganguly's bickering over pitches 'was not too different from match-fixing'.

Gayle launches scathing attack at sexism critics

Gayle launches scathing attack at sexism critics

Rediff.com24 May 2016

West Indies swashbuckling batsman Chris Gayle has issued a stinging rebuke against former cricketers.

PHOTOS: Defining moments of the decade in Sports

PHOTOS: Defining moments of the decade in Sports

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

Some of the big moments of the sporting world from 2010-2019!

The A to Z of 2020

The A to Z of 2020

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

We present our alphabet of 2020, pulling in everything you'll remember about this year we'd rather forget.

Definitely a penalty, says Italy's Lippi

Definitely a penalty, says Italy's Lippi

Rediff.com27 Jun 2006

Coach Marcello Lippi hailed 10-man Italy's determination to beat Australia 1-0 on and said their winning penalty was rightly given.

Pawar condoles Packer's death

Pawar condoles Packer's death

Rediff.com28 Dec 2005

"Packer was a visionary who transformed the way the game was played worldwide," BCCI president said.

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