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Calm Cook, sublime Stokes give England the edge

Calm Cook, sublime Stokes give England the edge

Rediff.com25 May 2015

Contrasting centuries by a relentless Alastair Cook and an inspired Ben Stokes lifted England to 429 for six at the close of a compelling fourth day of the first Test against New Zealand on Sunday.

Sean Connery, first James Bond, passes away

Sean Connery, first James Bond, passes away

Rediff.com31 Oct 2020

In the career spanning half a century, the actor featured in many critically-acclaimed and commercial blockbusters such as The Hunt for Red October, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, Murder on the Orient Express and The Rock.

Freida Pinto denies Bond girl rumours

Freida Pinto denies Bond girl rumours

Rediff.com23 Mar 2010

The actress' official spokesperson in India, Divya Tejuja, has said that the Slumdog Millionaire star will not be playing Daniel Craig's love interest in his third 007 installment, Bond 23.

Mark Hughes faces two-game touchline ban

Mark Hughes faces two-game touchline ban

Rediff.com16 Dec 2009

Manchester City boss Mark Hughes is facing a two-game touchline ban for saying that referee Mark Clattenburg's decision to red card Craig Bellamy on Saturday was premeditated.

Serena takes daughter to the zoo after quarantine

Serena takes daughter to the zoo after quarantine

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

The players have been allowed out to practise for five hours a day during their quarantine but Djokovic said he had headed to a local park on his first morning in Australia without restrictions.

PIX: Another Root ton gives England big lead on Day 2

PIX: Another Root ton gives England big lead on Day 2

Rediff.com26 Aug 2021

Images from Day 2 of the third Test between England and India, at Headingley, Leeds, on Thursday.

Australia beat India to retain Azlan Shah Cup title

Australia beat India to retain Azlan Shah Cup title

Rediff.com16 Apr 2016

World Champions Australia thrashed India 4-0 to reclaim the Azlan Shah Cup hockey title in Ipoh, Malaysia, on Saturday.

Selection shock! Australia's Bird given opportunity to fly

Selection shock! Australia's Bird given opportunity to fly

Rediff.com11 Feb 2016

Pace bowler Jackson Bird has been recalled by Australia for the first Test against New Zealand after James Pattinson was deemed not quite ready to stand up to the rigours of a full workload, captain Steve Smith said on Thursday.

Selection concerns for NZ as they seek series win

Selection concerns for NZ as they seek series win

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

The only selection issue facing New Zealand as they head into the second match against India at Christchurch is likely to be whether pace bowler Kyle Jamieson, so impressive on his Test debut at the Basin Reserve, bats higher in the order. Jamieson made a big impression in the hosts' 10-wicket victory in the opener of the two-Test series, capturing 4-39 in the first innings and then scoring 44 in a rearguard action.

Debutant keeper Pant scripts another special record

Debutant keeper Pant scripts another special record

Rediff.com19 Aug 2018

Pant is also the first Asian wicket-keeper to take five catches in an innings on Test debut.

The Million Dollar Arm contest: Win COOL prizes

The Million Dollar Arm contest: Win COOL prizes

Rediff.com9 Oct 2015

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Pakistan lose openers early against New Zealand

Pakistan lose openers early against New Zealand

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

New Zealand's batting tail wagged to take them to 403 in their first innings before they returned to dismiss Pakistan's openers on the second day of the second Test in Dubai on Tuesday.

Federer, Serena running out of Grand Slam opportunities

Federer, Serena running out of Grand Slam opportunities

Rediff.com3 Apr 2020

Wimbledon was scrapped for the first time since World War Two on Wednesday due to the coronavirus pandemic, with the suspension of professional tennis extended to July 13. The 38-year-old Federer is well insulated from the shutdown's financial fallout it could well impact his hopes of adding to his record haul of 20 Grand Slam titles.

'David Beckham should be the next James Bond'

'David Beckham should be the next James Bond'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2013

Soccer star David Beckham is the ideal man to play James Bond, according to his wife Victoria.

PICS: Thakur, Bumrah rally India after batsmen fail

PICS: Thakur, Bumrah rally India after batsmen fail

Rediff.com2 Sep 2021

Images from Day 1 of the fourth Test between England and India, at The Oval, on Thursday.

Finch, Australia fined after first T20

Finch, Australia fined after first T20

Rediff.com23 Nov 2018

Australia have been fined for maintaining a slow over-rate in the first T20 International against India in Brisbane.

PICS: Warner beats Smith by ONE vote for Allan Border Medal

PICS: Warner beats Smith by ONE vote for Allan Border Medal

Rediff.com10 Feb 2020

Dashing opening batsman David Warner won his third Allan Border Medal, while Ellyse Perry claimed her second Belinda Clark Award at the Australian Cricket Awards, in Melbourne, on Monday.

Johnson shoots 65 to share lead at Masters

Johnson shoots 65 to share lead at Masters

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

Johnson, who was three under through nine holes when play was halted on Thursday, picked up four more birdies on Friday for a seven-under-par 65 that was his first bogey-free round at Augusta National.

Injury-free Shami on his love affair with reverse swing

Injury-free Shami on his love affair with reverse swing

Rediff.com27 Sep 2016

Underlining the significance of reverse swing, India pace spearhead Mohammed Shami has admitted that the unique art is one of his primary weapons in his bowling arsenal and insisted that he constantly strives to execute it to perfection.

Santner, Elliott earn New Zealand central contracts

Santner, Elliott earn New Zealand central contracts

Rediff.com1 Jul 2015

Rookie all-rounder Mitchell Santner and veteran Grant Elliott have been rewarded for their recent strong performances by being included in New Zealand's list of centrally contracted players on Wednesday.

PIX: Check out cricket's new 'normal'

PIX: Check out cricket's new 'normal'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2020

Strict health protocols are in place during the first England-West Indies Test.

Trump suggests injecting disinfectant as COVID-19 treatment

Trump suggests injecting disinfectant as COVID-19 treatment

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

Trump also raised the possibility of using light to combat the deadly viral infection.

Serena looks STUNNING in first post-baby red-carpet appearance

Serena looks STUNNING in first post-baby red-carpet appearance

Rediff.com14 Nov 2017

Serena Williams made her first public appearance since the birth of her daughter Alexis Olympia in September, at the Glamour Women of the Year Awards at the Kings Theatre in Brooklyn, New York City.

Ashes, Day 1, 2nd Test: England fail to fire under Adelaide lights

Ashes, Day 1, 2nd Test: England fail to fire under Adelaide lights

Rediff.com2 Dec 2017

England failed to make the inroads into the Australian batting order they needed after gambling on bowling first in the inaugural day-night Ashes Test on Saturday and the hosts reached the second break on 138 for two.

Warm up PICS: McDermott, Wildermuth hit tons as pink ball tie drawn

Warm up PICS: McDermott, Wildermuth hit tons as pink ball tie drawn

Rediff.com13 Dec 2020

IMAGES from the tour match played between Australia A and India at the SCG in Sydney on Sunday.

Bishoo has Zimbabwe in a spin as Windies win first Test

Bishoo has Zimbabwe in a spin as Windies win first Test

Rediff.com24 Oct 2017

Devendra Bishoo provided an excellent display of leg spin to grab four wickets as West Indies eased to a 117-run victory over Zimbabwe in the first test in Bulawayo on Tuesday.

PICS: Chelsea go fourth after beating Newcastle

PICS: Chelsea go fourth after beating Newcastle

Rediff.com16 Feb 2021

Images from Monday's action in the Premier League.

'I am open to Bollywood offers'

'I am open to Bollywood offers'

Rediff.com3 Nov 2008

Picture this, 007 agent Daniel Craig shaking a leg to a Bollywood song and belting out trademark Hindi dialogues. This might no longer sound unreal as the new Bond has shown eagerness to make a debut in Bollywood. "I am open to offers from India but unfortunately till now nothing has been put across me by the film fraternity of India," Craig told PTI in an email interview.

Gillespie favourite for Australia bowling coach's job?

Gillespie favourite for Australia bowling coach's job?

Rediff.com23 Apr 2016

Australia head coach Darren Lehmann has thrown his weight behind former paceman Jason Gillespie for the role of bowling coach.

EPL PIX: Havertz shines as Chelsea beat Everton

EPL PIX: Havertz shines as Chelsea beat Everton

Rediff.com9 Mar 2021

Chelsea extended their impressive turnaround under new coach Thomas Tuchel with a 2-0 home win over in-form Everton on Monday as Kai Havertz played a key role in both goals on his return to the starting 11.

With five bio-secure bubbles, Aus Open ready for 400,000 fans

With five bio-secure bubbles, Aus Open ready for 400,000 fans

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

'We've said every year that we're the 'happy slam'. But now we're saying we're the 'very safe and happy slam'.'

Dean Jones would have been sought after in T20s: Tendulkar

Dean Jones would have been sought after in T20s: Tendulkar

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

Sachin Tendulkar has no doubts in his mind that Dean Jones would have been one of the "most sought after batsmen" if he were to be part of the T20 generation and called him a player well ahead of his time.

Is this New Zealand's World Cup?

Is this New Zealand's World Cup?

Rediff.com13 Jun 2019

Semi-finalists six times. Runner-up in 2015. Rajneesh Gupta highlights important numbers for the New Zealand team from World Cups.

2nd Test: Australia's Pattinson replaces Siddle

2nd Test: Australia's Pattinson replaces Siddle

Rediff.com19 Feb 2016

James Pattinson has been recalled to Australia' starting side for the second Test against New Zealand on Saturday, replacing his injured Victorian team mate Peter Siddle.

Result still possible despite rain delays: McMillan

Result still possible despite rain delays: McMillan

Rediff.com9 Mar 2019

The forecast for Sunday does not look any better with further showers expected throughout the third day, with fine weather not due until Monday afternoon.

2nd Test: New Zealand strike as Sri Lanka chase 390 for victory

2nd Test: New Zealand strike as Sri Lanka chase 390 for victory

Rediff.com6 Jan 2015

Kane Williamson and BJ Watling produced a world record sixth wicket partnership of 365 runs to guide New Zealand to 524 for five before captain Brendon McCullum declared their second innings closed after tea on the fourth day of the second Test.

Former West Indies pacer deported from New Zealand

Former West Indies pacer deported from New Zealand

Rediff.com12 Apr 2016

Former West Indies Test cricketer Franklyn Rose was deported from New Zealand today after being held in prison five weeks for overstaying a work visa. The 44-year-old Rose, a fast bowler who played 19 Tests and 27 one-day internationals, had lived in New Zealand since 2011 when he was granted a work visa to coach at Auckland University Cricket Club. His visa expired in 2012 and he worked as a volunteer cricket coach at Auckland schools before being given a deportation order in 2014.

The strange story behind birth of Vandeweghe-Hingis partnership

The strange story behind birth of Vandeweghe-Hingis partnership

Rediff.com20 Jan 2017

Coco Vandeweghe was in two minds whether to answer the call when an unknown number with a strange international dialling code popped up on her telephone last year.

Headingley Test: Rain holds up New Zealand victory bid

Headingley Test: Rain holds up New Zealand victory bid

Rediff.com1 Jun 2015

England, chasing 455 to pull off the highest successful run chase in Test history, reached 44 for no wicket at the close on a rain-hit fourth day of the second and final match of the series against New Zealand on Monday.

Pakistan hold firm to draw second Test

Pakistan hold firm to draw second Test

Rediff.com21 Nov 2014

A defiant fifth-wicket stand of 74 between Younis Khan and Asad Shafiq ensured Pakistan secured a draw in the second Test against New Zealand on Friday to maintain a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.