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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.'

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.

Cricket Buzz: Short ready to prove himself in red-ball cricket

Cricket Buzz: Short ready to prove himself in red-ball cricket

Rediff.com19 Jul 2020

Pakistan batsman Khushdil Shah ruled out for up to 3 weeks after suffering thumb injury

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

PIX: Real Madrid see off Getafe; Juventus hold Inter

PIX: Real Madrid see off Getafe; Juventus hold Inter

Rediff.com10 Feb 2021

Real Madrid's French duo Karim Benzema and Ferland Mendy struck in the second half as the Spanish champions overcame an injury crisis to beat Getafe 2-0 at home on Tuesday and close the gap to La Liga leaders Atletico Madrid to five points.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

PIX: Leicester sink Man United; Liverpool whip Watford

PIX: Leicester sink Man United; Liverpool whip Watford

Rediff.com17 Oct 2021

A round-up of Saturday's action in the Premier League.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

England have the talent to replace Pietersen: Gooch

England have the talent to replace Pietersen: Gooch

Rediff.com8 Jun 2012

England have the talent and resources to find a replacement for their most prolific batsman Kevin Pietersen, who quit limited-overs cricket last week, batting coach Graham Gooch said on Thursday.

Lions

Lions

Rediff.com8 Sep 2010

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

McDermott Jr gets call-up for Pak ODIs

McDermott Jr gets call-up for Pak ODIs

Rediff.com16 Aug 2012

Alister McDermott is set to follow his father Craig into international cricket after being added to Australia's squad for the One-day series against Pakistan in the United Arab Emirates.

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.

Queen plays surreal cameo with 007 at opening ceremony

Queen plays surreal cameo with 007 at opening ceremony

Rediff.com28 Jul 2012

The Queen arrived at the opening ceremony of the Olympics in spectacular style on Friday, greeted by a huge roar from the crowd as she appeared in the stadium to help officially open the London Games.

Gillard asks two scandal-tainted MPs to quit

Gillard asks two scandal-tainted MPs to quit

Rediff.com29 Apr 2012

In a bid to rebuild the image of her Labor party, Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard on Sunday asked her two scandal-tainted Members of Parliament, including the speaker of the Parliament, to quit the party.

Rangers given 12-month transfer ban by Scottish FA

Rangers given 12-month transfer ban by Scottish FA

Rediff.com24 Apr 2012

Troubled Scottish club Rangers have been handed a 12-month transfer embargo and owner Craig Whyte has been given a life-time ban from Scottish football, the Scottish Football Association said.

Rajput appointed head coach of Zimbabwe cricket team

Rajput appointed head coach of Zimbabwe cricket team

Rediff.com24 Aug 2018

Former India international Rajput was announced as the permanent head coach of the side on Friday having previously held the role in a caretaker capacity.

World T20: Discuss India's easy victory over England

World T20: Discuss India's easy victory over England

Rediff.com24 Sep 2012

How did Mahendra Singh Dhoni's men make victory look so simple? What went wrong for England? Discuss that and more on the World T20 tournament with Manu Shankar on Rediff Zarabol on Monday, September 24, 1700 IST.