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India close in on big win in historic 500th Test

India close in on big win in historic 500th Test

Rediff.com25 Sep 2016

India positioned themselves for a massive win in their 500th Test match by polishing off the New Zealand top-order after setting them a colossal 434-run target, on Day 4 in Kanpur.

Klusener appointed SA batting coach for T20 against India

Klusener appointed SA batting coach for T20 against India

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

Klusener took up coaching with domestic side Hollywoodbets Dolphins from 2012-2016 before being appointed as batting coach for the Zimbabwe national team.

Cook and Bell dig in after New Zealand run spree

Cook and Bell dig in after New Zealand run spree

Rediff.com24 May 2015

Alastair Cook and Ian Bell survived a torrid final hour to guide England to 74 for two at the close on the third day of the first Test against New Zealand on Saturday.

Stokes and Root lift England after horror start

Stokes and Root lift England after horror start

Rediff.com21 May 2015

Ben Stokes provided the gloss and Joe Root the glue as England recovered from a terrible start to reach 354 for seven at the close on the opening day of the first Test against New Zealand at Lord's on Thursday.

Barty itching to get started at Australian Open

Barty itching to get started at Australian Open

Rediff.com23 Jan 2021

Bencic hopes Open organisers make it fair for players in isolation.

Herath spins Sri Lanka to the brink of victory against Zimbabwe

Herath spins Sri Lanka to the brink of victory against Zimbabwe

Rediff.com9 Nov 2016

Sri Lanka spinner Rangana Herath took five wickets for the second time in the match as they moved to the brink of victory on the fourth day of the second and final test against Zimbabwe on Wednesday.

Skyfall action director roped in Akshay's Thuppakki remake

Skyfall action director roped in Akshay's Thuppakki remake

Rediff.com25 May 2013

Filmmaker Vipul Shah promises to take action in Hindi films to the next level.

EPL PHOTOS: Leicester honour late owner, held to draw by Burnley

EPL PHOTOS: Leicester honour late owner, held to draw by Burnley

Rediff.com11 Nov 2018

Thousands of supporters walked to the stadium from the city centre before the Premier League game, which was preceded by two minutes' silence for the Thai billionaire. Vichai died in a helicopter crash after City's last home match two weeks ago.

It's true! Fathers who exercise have fitter babies

It's true! Fathers who exercise have fitter babies

Rediff.com3 Nov 2018

When fathers exercise, children are healthier, finds a study!

Zimbabwe's Ervine to skip Test series vs Bangladesh

Zimbabwe's Ervine to skip Test series vs Bangladesh

Rediff.com13 Apr 2013

Middle-order batsman Craig Ervine has opted to play club cricket in England rather than Tests for Zimbabwe and will miss this month's series against Bangladesh.

Olympic swimming great Hackett arrested after 'breakdown'

Olympic swimming great Hackett arrested after 'breakdown'

Rediff.com15 Feb 2017

'He's been receiving treatment from a doctor. He's big and powerful when he's not happy. We decided he needed some treatment but there was no way he was going to go and get treatment this morning, so we called the police.'

Injured all-rounder Santner ruled out of first Test vs Australia

Injured all-rounder Santner ruled out of first Test vs Australia

Rediff.com9 Feb 2016

New Zealand all-rounder Mitchell Santner has been ruled out of the first Test against Australia and replaced by spinner Mark Craig, the team said on Tuesday.

'The rupee may strengthen further by year-end'

'The rupee may strengthen further by year-end'

Rediff.com17 Feb 2012

Craig Chan, executive director and head of forex strategy & fixed income division (Asia-ex Japan), Nomura Singapore, in an interview with Business Standard's Rajesh Bhayani, shares his outlook on the dollar.

Shehzad hits ton as Pakistan dominate New Zealand on Day 1

Shehzad hits ton as Pakistan dominate New Zealand on Day 1

Rediff.com9 Nov 2014

Ahmed Shehzad struck his third Test century as Pakistan completely dominated the opening day of the first Test against New Zealand in Abu Dhabi to reach 269 for one and stay on course for a mammoth first-innings total on Sunday.

Australia, the World Cup's Champion of Champions

Australia, the World Cup's Champion of Champions

Rediff.com6 Jun 2019

Rajneesh Gupta highlights all the important numbers of the Australian team from World Cups.

Troubled Kiwis take tips from Ganguly

Troubled Kiwis take tips from Ganguly

Rediff.com29 Sep 2016

Troubled by the subcontinent conditions, the spin-wary New Zealanders, on Thursday, took tips from former India captain Sourav Ganguly who gladly offered his know-how, demonstrating a few drives near the centre wicket on the eve of the second Test.

Jadeja and Ashwin shine as India dominate Day 3

Jadeja and Ashwin shine as India dominate Day 3

Rediff.com24 Sep 2016

Exploiting a turning track, left-arm spinner Ravindra Jadeja scalped three batsmen in one over to finish with a five-wicket haul while Ravichandran Ashwin grabbed four wickets as India bundled out New Zealand for 262 on day three to take control of the first Test in Kanpur.

Calls for Boycott's knighthood to be withdrawn

Calls for Boycott's knighthood to be withdrawn

Rediff.com10 Sep 2019

The retired England batsman was convicted in France in 1998 of hitting his ex-girlfriend; he maintains his innocence and said he "couldn't give a toss" about the criticism.

Joe Root's captaincy in trouble?

Joe Root's captaincy in trouble?

Rediff.com9 Sep 2019

Root cut a rather forlorn figure as Australia celebrated moving 2-1 ahead in the series but insists he is still the right man to lead England forward.

Ashes: One ticked off Smith's bucket list

Ashes: One ticked off Smith's bucket list

Rediff.com9 Sep 2019

Former captain Smith, who has endured boos from the home crowds for his role in last year's ball-tampering scandal but has responded by piling up 671 runs in five innings, said it was incredibly special to retain the Ashes in England, something Australia have not done for 18 years.

T20: Simmons helps Windies register easy win over Zimbabwe

T20: Simmons helps Windies register easy win over Zimbabwe

Rediff.com3 Mar 2013

Lendl Simmons blasted six sixes as his unbeaten 63 led West Indies to a comfortable eight wicket victory over Zimbabwe in the first of two Twenty20 internationals in Antigua on Saturday.

Gayle hits 80 off 46 balls as Windies bt Kiwis by 10 wkts

Gayle hits 80 off 46 balls as Windies bt Kiwis by 10 wkts

Rediff.com21 Jun 2014

Chris Gayle blasted one of the fastest half-centuries in Test cricket history to steer the West Indies to an emphatic 10-wicket victory over New Zealand in the second Test in Trinidad on Friday.

Benitez gets little sympathy from former Chelsea players

Benitez gets little sympathy from former Chelsea players

Rediff.com28 Feb 2013

Former Chelsea players showed little sympathy for interim boss Rafael Benitez who said on Wednesday he was leaving the club at the end of the season and criticised the club's board and fans.

O'Shea rescues point to ease Sunderland relegation fears

O'Shea rescues point to ease Sunderland relegation fears

Rediff.com7 May 2013

John O'Shea scored a second-half equaliser as 10-man Sunderland rescued a 1-1 draw at home to StokeCity on Monday that moved them three points clear of the Premier League relegation zone.

PHOTOS: Smith, Labuschagne rally Australia on rain-hit day

PHOTOS: Smith, Labuschagne rally Australia on rain-hit day

Rediff.com4 Sep 2019

Steve Smith continued his outstanding Ashes form, striking an unbeaten 60 as Australia recovered from another failure by their openers to reach 170-3 at the close of the rain-affected first day of the fourth Test against England.

PHOTOS: India thump New Zealand to celebrate 500th Test in style

PHOTOS: India thump New Zealand to celebrate 500th Test in style

Rediff.com26 Sep 2016

Off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin claimed six wickets as India crushed New Zealand by 197 runs in the first Test in Kanpur.

Sunrisers beat Royal Challengers in Super Over

Sunrisers beat Royal Challengers in Super Over

Rediff.com8 Apr 2013

Sunrisers Hyderabad pulled off a nail-biting win over Royal Challengers Bangalore via the Super Over in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match in Hyderabad.

Bresnan, Kieswetter out of England's ODI squad

Bresnan, Kieswetter out of England's ODI squad

Rediff.com25 Jan 2013

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) selectors have named the squads for their One-day, Test and Twenty20 series against New Zealand with injured Tim Bresnan and out of form wicket keeper Craig Kieswetter noteworthy names to miss the touring party.

Leicester eager to enjoy Champions League debut, says Vardy

Leicester eager to enjoy Champions League debut, says Vardy

Rediff.com29 Aug 2016

Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy has said the club will look to enjoy competing against Europe's elite in their Champions League debut. The English champions were drawn in Group G along with Porto, Club Bruges and FC Copenhagen in the Champions League after winning the English top-flight title for the first time in their history.

Manish Pandey fined for showing dissent in 'A' series tie

Manish Pandey fined for showing dissent in 'A' series tie

Rediff.com24 Aug 2016

India A skipper Manish Pandey has been fined 25 percent of his match fee for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct during his side's 86-run win over the National Performance Squad in Townhill, Queensland, Australia.

IPL Auction: Shami, Iyer for Rs 2 cr

IPL Auction: Shami, Iyer for Rs 2 cr

Rediff.com1 Feb 2022

590 cricketers -- including 370 Indian players and 220 overseas players -- will go under the hammer during the two-day mega auction in Bengaluru on February 12 and 13.

Meet India's first woman professional footballer

Meet India's first woman professional footballer

Rediff.com30 Jan 2020

Renowned Scottish club Rangers FC on Wednesday announced the signing of woman's national team forward Bala Devi -- a first in Indian football. This will make Bala the first Indian woman to become a professional footballer anywhere in the world and she also becomes Rangers' first Asian international footballer.

New Zealand's Kerr hits ODI world record 232 not out against Ireland

New Zealand's Kerr hits ODI world record 232 not out against Ireland

Rediff.com14 Jun 2018

She hit 31 boundaries and two sixes in her 145-ball knock, then after a 10-minute nap on the physio's table between innings, took 5-17 as Ireland were bowled out for 135 to give the White Ferns a 305-run win and 3-0 series victory.

Bond to miss Kiwi tour of India

Bond to miss Kiwi tour of India

Rediff.com19 Aug 2003

Chris Cairns, whose wife is expecting their second child, will not play in the Test matches but is on the limited-overs team.

Herath puts Zimbabwe in a spin as SL extend lead

Herath puts Zimbabwe in a spin as SL extend lead

Rediff.com9 Nov 2016

Left-arm spinner Rangana Herath claimed five wickets as Sri Lanka took control of the second and final test against Zimbabwe on day three on Tuesday. The touring side reached the close on 102 for four in their second innings, a lead of 334 runs, after Herath, who opened the bowling, bagged his 27th test five-wicket haul with figures of 5-89. Dimuth Karunaratne (54 not out) and Asela Gunaratne (six not out), who scored a maiden test century in the first innings, will resume on Wednesday as Sri Lanka seek to set a massive target after bowling Zimbabwe out for 272. Seamer Carl Mumba (3-31) was the pick of the home bowlers supported by leg-spinner Graeme Cremer (1-21).

Sri Lanka take command of second Test vs Zimbabwe

Sri Lanka take command of second Test vs Zimbabwe

Rediff.com7 Nov 2016

Zimbabwe lost two early wickets but recovered to finish 126 for two at the close on the second day of the second Test on Monday in reply to Sri Lanka's first-innings total of 504. Brian Chari and Craig Ervine were both 60 not out as Zimbabwe fought back after a poor start when they slumped to 17 for two but the hosts still trail by 378 runs. Sri Lanka, who won a closely contested first Test last week, went from 290 for five overnight to being dismissed just before tea with Asela Gunaratne completing a maiden test century.

Warriors

Warriors

Rediff.com8 Sep 2010

The Warriors team for the Champions League T20, which kicks-off in Johannesburg, South Africa, on Friday, September 10.

Smoke threat recedes as Australian Open approaches

Smoke threat recedes as Australian Open approaches

Rediff.com18 Jan 2020

Canada's Denis Shapovalov said he would flat out refuse to go on court if forced to compete in poor air quality and believed other leading players at the tournament will similarly decline to risk their health.

The Queen goes 3D for Olympics tribute

The Queen goes 3D for Olympics tribute

Rediff.com24 Dec 2012

The Queen will use her traditional Christmas Day message, filmed in 3D for the first time, to pay tribute to the world's athletes for delivering a "splendid summer of sport" at the London Olympics.

PIX: If James Bond was a Hindi film hero!

PIX: If James Bond was a Hindi film hero!

Rediff.com19 Nov 2015

Here's imagining Craig's James Bond as a typical Bollywood hero.