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Pakistan 'used and binned' by 'Western bloc', says PCB chief Raja

Pakistan 'used and binned' by 'Western bloc', says PCB chief Raja

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

Pakistan have been let down by the "Western bloc" and the back-to-back pullouts by New Zealand and England could have a "domino effect" for cricket in the South Asian country, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ramiz Raja said.

Shane Warne: He took the world for a spin and world loved him back

Shane Warne: He took the world for a spin and world loved him back

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

Mr Warne, the world will miss you.

Langer says position not vacant after Smith's interest in captaincy

Langer says position not vacant after Smith's interest in captaincy

Rediff.com30 Mar 2021

According to the report, Cricket Australia will determine whether Smith can return to captaincy at its next meeting.

Chakravarthy, Warrier test positive as KKR vs RCB match postponed

Chakravarthy, Warrier test positive as KKR vs RCB match postponed

Rediff.com3 May 2021

The Indian Premier League match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bangalore in Ahmedabad on Monday has been rescheduled after two KKR members test positive for COVID-19.

Serena in hot pursuit of 24th Grand Slam - again

Serena in hot pursuit of 24th Grand Slam - again

Rediff.com30 Aug 2020

Serena Williams has been stuck on 23 slams since triumphing at the Australian Open in January 2017.

Laxman hits back at Clarke over IPL contracts comment

Laxman hits back at Clarke over IPL contracts comment

Rediff.com15 Apr 2020

'If you're friendly with any Indian player it doesn't mean that you are getting IPL contract'

US Open PIX: Raducanu, Rybakina, Osaka crash out

US Open PIX: Raducanu, Rybakina, Osaka crash out

Rediff.com31 Aug 2022

IMAGES from Day 2 of the US Open played at Flushing Meadows in New York on Tuesday.

Bio-bubble breach: BCCI set to back its players as 5 sent in isolation

Bio-bubble breach: BCCI set to back its players as 5 sent in isolation

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

Five India Test players, including vice-captain Rohit Sharma, opener Shubman Gill and wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant, have been placed in isolation and an investigation launched into a possible breach of the COVID-19 bio-security protocol by them, Cricket Australia said on Saturday.

When Kohli's aggressive celebrations made Langer feel like punching bag

When Kohli's aggressive celebrations made Langer feel like punching bag

Rediff.com18 Mar 2020

During India's 2018-19 tour, Australia, who were determined to patch up their severely dented image in the wake of the ball-tampering scandal, had decided to not engage with the Indian captain verbally during the series.

South Africa angry as Australia pull out of tour at short notice

South Africa angry as Australia pull out of tour at short notice

Rediff.com2 Feb 2021

Australia's decision to pull out of next month's three-Test tour in South Africa due to the COVID-19 pandemic is "extremely disappointing" considering the hosts had put in place a number of safety measures, Cricket South Africa (CSA) said on Tuesday.

Gabba Test: Will follow what BCCI decides, says Ashwin

Gabba Test: Will follow what BCCI decides, says Ashwin

Rediff.com10 Jan 2021

Ravichandran Ashwin said that the players will follow what the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will decide.

Warne, Ponting to temporarily come out of retirement

Warne, Ponting to temporarily come out of retirement

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

Warne, Ponting, Langer to play Twenty20 bushfire match; Serena donates Auckland winnings to help raise money.

'There Are So Many Beautiful Dishes In India'

'There Are So Many Beautiful Dishes In India'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2022

Whoever thought an Australian chef would represent India so beautifully in the MasterChef kitchen?

Japan and IOC say Olympics will NOT be cancelled

Japan and IOC say Olympics will NOT be cancelled

Rediff.com23 Jan 2021

A government spokesman said there was "no truth" to a report in Britain's Times newspaper that the government had privately concluded the Games would have to be cancelled.

RCB look to consolidate position; SRH eye first win

RCB look to consolidate position; SRH eye first win

Rediff.com13 Apr 2021

RCB will be strengthened further when the immensely-talented Devdutt Padikkal makes the team after his recovery from COVID-19.

Check out Ashwin's befitting reply to Aus captain Paine's sledging

Check out Ashwin's befitting reply to Aus captain Paine's sledging

Rediff.com11 Jan 2021

Australia captain Tim Paine's efforts to distract Ravichandran Ashwin on the fifth and final day of the third Test in Sydney on Monday failed terribly as the India off-spinner gave him a befitting reply.

Aggrieved Channel 7 says CA terrified of BCCI

Aggrieved Channel 7 says CA "terrified" of BCCI

Rediff.com30 Nov 2020

The channel's contention is that the top bosses in CA gave preference to the wishes of the BCCI, the sport's most powerful governing body, as well as its other domestic broadcasting partner Foxtel.

Tribal President: 'Don't Expect Magic'

Tribal President: 'Don't Expect Magic'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2022

'It will be wrong to raise the expectations of tribals because of a tribal President. 'Tribal issues have not been resolved for 150 years.'

Beware Azarenka, Osaka will fight for every point!

Beware Azarenka, Osaka will fight for every point!

Rediff.com11 Sep 2020

Naomi Osaka now gets to test her mental strength against a revitalised Victoria Azarenka, who stunned Serena Williams in Thursday's other blockbuster semi-final.

Wimbledon PIX: World No 1 STUNNED, Halep cruises

Wimbledon PIX: World No 1 STUNNED, Halep cruises

Rediff.com3 Jul 2022

IMAGES from Day 6 of the Wimbledon Championships at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on Saturday.

Querrey defends escape from Russia

Querrey defends escape from Russia

Rediff.com6 Jan 2021

Kyrgios out of Australian ATP Cup team as world ranking slips.

Blow for Smith, Warner as no respite offered

Blow for Smith, Warner as no respite offered

Rediff.com20 Nov 2018

Duo to serve out bans in full, deems Cricket Australia

F1: Hamilton hunts down Verstappen for victory in Brazil

F1: Hamilton hunts down Verstappen for victory in Brazil

Rediff.com15 Nov 2021

Seven times world champion Lewis Hamilton hunted down Max Verstappen to win the Sao Paulo Grand Prix for Mercedes on Sunday and slash his Red Bull rival's Formula One lead to 14 points in one of the greatest drives of his career.

Dom's Take: Farewell, Deano

Dom's Take: Farewell, Deano

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

Dominic Xavier salutes Dean Mervyn Jones.

Australia retain women's Ashes after draw in only Test

Australia retain women's Ashes after draw in only Test

Rediff.com22 Jul 2019

After Australia had declared their first innings on 420-8, England avoided the follow-on and asked Australia to bat again, declaring at 275-9.

'I try to win games for India whenever I play'

'I try to win games for India whenever I play'

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

Over the past few years, Shardul Thakur has been in and out of the Indian team but the lack of consistent run hasn't dented the pace bowler's determination to do well whenever he is handed the ball.

Recalled Bancroft to be true to himself

Recalled Bancroft to be true to himself

Rediff.com27 Jul 2019

The Western Australian, who was playing his eighth Test when he took the piece of sandpaper onto the field at Newlands, said he is determined to trust his own values in the future.

The future of Indian cricket is bright: Gavaskar

The future of Indian cricket is bright: Gavaskar

Rediff.com19 Jan 2021

'Young India has shown the way. Young India is showing that they are not afraid. What a win, what a magnificent win'

Modi to present India's climate action plan at COP26 summit

Modi to present India's climate action plan at COP26 summit

Rediff.com31 Oct 2021

During his three-day UK visit until Tuesday, Modi is listed to address the COP26 summit with a national statement about India's climate action plan in the afternoon session on Monday, ahead of Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan.

Meet Tata Open Maharashtra's star attraction!

Meet Tata Open Maharashtra's star attraction!

Rediff.com15 Oct 2018

South Korean tennis player Hyeon Chung will be a star attraction at the second edition of Tata Open Maharashtra beginning in December.

'I've let you guys down,' says Warner in moment of glory

'I've let you guys down,' says Warner in moment of glory

Rediff.com10 Feb 2020

"To go back there and be able to be reintegrated into grassroots, go back to grade cricket, put a smile on people's faces that way - it really helped me get to where I am today," said an emotional Warner won his third Allan Border Medal on Monday.

Graf backs Williams to break Court's record

Graf backs Williams to break Court's record

Rediff.com5 Nov 2017

Serena Williams can 'absolutely' surpass Margaret Court's all-time record of 24 Grand Slam singles titles if the American returns to tennis after giving birth earlier this year, former world No 1 Steffi Graf said on Sunday.

What India men's hockey team must do vs Belgium in SF

What India men's hockey team must do vs Belgium in SF

Rediff.com2 Aug 2021

India's men's hockey team chief coach Graham Reid has told his players to keep their emotions in check and avoid cards against a strong opponent like Belgium in the Tokyo Olympics semi-finals on Tuesday.

PICS: Australia vs India, 4th Test, Day 3

PICS: Australia vs India, 4th Test, Day 3

Rediff.com17 Jan 2021

Images from Day 3 of the fourth Test between Australia and India, at the Gabba, on Sunday.

Working group on space to be among Quad leaders' announcements

Working group on space to be among Quad leaders' announcements

Rediff.com24 Sep 2021

Quad leaders are also planning to roll out vaccine deliverables and announce a series of measures in the field of healthcare and infrastructure sector, officials in Washington, DC said.

Wimbledon PIX: Djokovic, Jabeur, Norrie cruise in Round 2

Wimbledon PIX: Djokovic, Jabeur, Norrie cruise in Round 2

Rediff.com27 Jun 2022

IMAGES from Day 1 of the Wimbledon Championships played on Monday.

Shorts: Rublev outlasts Djokovic to claim Serbia Open crown

Shorts: Rublev outlasts Djokovic to claim Serbia Open crown

Rediff.com24 Apr 2022

WTA chief promises 'strong reactions' to ban on Russian, Belarusian players

Here's what Pant said after scoring the winning runs at Gabba

Here's what Pant said after scoring the winning runs at Gabba

Rediff.com19 Jan 2021

Pant said the win against Australia in the fourth Test is one of the biggest moments of his life.

Australia skipper targets 2023 World Cup retirement

Australia skipper targets 2023 World Cup retirement

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

Australia limited overs captain Aaron Finch has set himself a goal of playing the 2023 One-day World Cup in India before bowing out of international cricket.

ATP Cup starts off with gaffe ...

ATP Cup starts off with gaffe ...

Rediff.com3 Jan 2020

Organisers played a wrong national anthem for Moldova ahead of their tie against Belgium in Sydney. Denis Shapovalov won the battle of the next generation against Greek Stefanos Tsitsipas to help Canada to an emphatic 3-0 victory in the inaugural ATP Cup men's team event in Brisbane on Friday.