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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.

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.

'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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

'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.

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.

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.

WC Qualifiers: Argentina, England, Egypt secure wins, Italy held

WC Qualifiers: Argentina, England, Egypt secure wins, Italy held

Rediff.com13 Nov 2021

Images from the FIFA World Cup qualifiers matches.

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.

EPL PIX: Liverpool, Chelsea win; Leeds shock Leicester

EPL PIX: Liverpool, Chelsea win; Leeds shock Leicester

Rediff.com1 Feb 2021

Liverpool's Mohamed Salah ended his Premier League goal drought in style by scoring twice as the champions raided the capital again to crush West Ham United 3-1 on Sunday.

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.

WATCH: Red Bull athletes mesmerise Mumbai with death-defying stunts

WATCH: Red Bull athletes mesmerise Mumbai with death-defying stunts

Rediff.com5 Feb 2019

Red Bull FMX athletes Robbie Maddison, Alexey Kolesnikov and Tom Pages turned into Superman in front of the Gateway of India in Mumbai.

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.

Lakmal bowls SL to 10-wkt win over Zimbabwe

Lakmal bowls SL to 10-wkt win over Zimbabwe

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

Fast bowler Suranga Lakmal took four for 27 to set up Sri Lanka's 10-wicket victory over Zimbabwe in the first Test in Harare on Thursday.

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.

Kiwi Neesham mocks ICC after Super Over rule change

Kiwi Neesham mocks ICC after Super Over rule change

Rediff.com15 Oct 2019

New Zealand all-rounder Jimmy Neesham on Tuesday mocked the International Cricket Council after the world body decided to scrap the controversial boundary count rule that saw his team lose the ICC World Cup final to England in a controversial finish.

Australian Open: Halep ready for 'mentally hard' quarantine

Australian Open: Halep ready for 'mentally hard' quarantine

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

Simona Halep finds the prospect of 14 days of quarantine ahead of the Australian Open daunting

Sunderland sign Gordon in British record deal

Sunderland sign Gordon in British record deal

Rediff.com8 Aug 2007

Craig Gordon became the most expensive goalkeeper in British football on Wednesday when he was transferred from Hearts to Sunderland for a fee that could eventually rise to nine million pounds.

How To Train Your Dragon 2 Contest: Win Goody Bags!

How To Train Your Dragon 2 Contest: Win Goody Bags!

Rediff.com10 Jun 2014

Answer this simple question and win!

Soccer PIX: Watford relegated; Lecce closer to drop

Soccer PIX: Watford relegated; Lecce closer to drop

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

Photos from the football matches played on Sunday.

World T20 snapshots: England face injury crisis as Wright, Stokes ruled out

World T20 snapshots: England face injury crisis as Wright, Stokes ruled out

Rediff.com23 Mar 2014

England all-rounder Luke Wright was ruled out of the World Twenty20 with a side strain on Saturday.

Australian Open introduces final set tiebreak

Australian Open introduces final set tiebreak

Rediff.com21 Dec 2018

The Australian Open has joined Wimbledon in introducing a final set tiebreak from next year's competition, following the "most extensive" consultation in the event's history, tournament director Craig Tiley said on Friday.

'Across the country Sikhs are mourning'

'Across the country Sikhs are mourning'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2021

'Hate and violence are an ever-present threat to us.' 'The community is staying vigilant of their surroundings.'

Watling ton as New Zealand turn screw on England

Watling ton as New Zealand turn screw on England

Rediff.com1 Jun 2015

BJ Watling scored a fine century as New Zealand dominated the final session with steely resolve to reach 338 for six on the third day of the second Test against England on Sunday.

Should on-court coaching be allowed at Grand Slams?

Should on-court coaching be allowed at Grand Slams?

Rediff.com10 Sep 2018

Some players and pundits have criticised the rule as being hard to police, spottily enforced and highly subjective, and called for the ban on coaching from the players' box to be lifted.

Australia aim to make Windies 'smell leather', maintain domination

Australia aim to make Windies 'smell leather', maintain domination

Rediff.com27 May 2015

'We've just got to make sure we get enough balls in the right areas and be relentless and patient and stick two up their nose an over' Australia have not lost a series home or away to West Indies since 1992/93.

Modi-led govt to boost rupee, lead to stocks rally: Nomura

Modi-led govt to boost rupee, lead to stocks rally: Nomura

Rediff.com9 Apr 2014

Japanese brokerage Nomura has said a Narendra Modi-led government will help the rupee jump to 58 against the US dollar and trigger up to a 10 per cent rally in the stock market.

Injury-ravaged India eye improbable win at The Gabba

Injury-ravaged India eye improbable win at The Gabba

Rediff.com13 Jan 2021

India may have not won the third Test, but the team which has turned into an 'injury-ravaged' outfit walked out of the SCG with heads held high. The roar of a jubilant comeback from the Indian side will undoubtedly be echoed in the SCG stands for years to come.