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PHOTOS: Kyrgios stuns Medvedev; Alcaraz loses

PHOTOS: Kyrgios stuns Medvedev; Alcaraz loses

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

Nick Kyrgios produced a serve-and-volley masterclass to topple world number one Daniil Medvedev 6-7(2), 6-4, 6-2 for his eighth straight win on a day of upsets, while American Tommy Paul rallied to beat Spanish second seed Carlos Alcaraz.

Biden urged to enter into a trade deal with India

Biden urged to enter into a trade deal with India

Rediff.com5 Apr 2022

A top Republican lawmaker has welcomed India signing a trade deal with Australia, and urged the Biden administration to enter into a similar arrangement with New Delhi that can advance Washington's strong economic agenda in the strategically vital Indo-Pacific region. "I'm pleased to see #Australia & #India sign a strong trade deal," Senate Foreign Relations Committee Ranking Member Jim Risch said in a tweet. "The US needs to do the same and advance a strong economic agenda in the #IndoPacific. "The Biden Admin's failure to lead hurts US growth and our partnership in the region," Risch said in another tweet.

Losing to India a good thing for England: Moeen

Losing to India a good thing for England: Moeen

Rediff.com13 Jul 2022

All-rounder Moeen Ali said the defeats to India in the T20s and first ODI will be a 'good thing' for England in the long run as the players could learn a lot from defeats.

British Parliament Opens: Queen Missing!

British Parliament Opens: Queen Missing!

Rediff.com11 May 2022

Buckingham Palace released a statement to explain her majesty's absence: 'The queen continues to experience episodic mobility problems' which is why she 'reluctantly decided' to absent herself in person from the formal opening of Great Britain's 2022-2023 legislative session.

FIFA WC PIX: Qatar World Cup closing ceremony

FIFA WC PIX: Qatar World Cup closing ceremony

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

"Our parents talked to us about Maradona, and we will talk to our sons about Messi. We hope that we will win the cup, and we can celebrate with him and all the people in Argentina," said Nicolas Gomez, a fan from Argentina.

King Charles III crowned UK's new monarch

King Charles III crowned UK's new monarch

Rediff.com6 May 2023

The king and his wife, Camilla, the queen consort, travelled from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Abbey -- a distance of 2.2-km -- at a stately pace in the Diamond Jubilee State Coach bearing a gilded crown, which was commissioned for Queen Elizabeth II in 2012.

Dhawan, Iyer rise in ICC ODI rankings

Dhawan, Iyer rise in ICC ODI rankings

Rediff.com27 Jul 2022

Senior India batter Shikhar Dhawan on Wednesday moved up a place to joint 13th spot in the latest ICC ODI rankings on the back of his match-winning knock against the West Indies in the first ODI.

Pakistan pacer Hasnain banned from bowling for illegal action

Pakistan pacer Hasnain banned from bowling for illegal action

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

Fast bowler Mohammad Hasnain has been banned from bowling and withdrawn from the Pakistan Super League (PSL) after his bowling action was found to be illegal, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said on Friday.

Depay, Dumfries put Dutch into quarters

Depay, Dumfries put Dutch into quarters

Rediff.com4 Dec 2022

Goals from Memphis Depay and Daley Blind gave the Netherlands a 2-0 halftime lead over the United States at the Khalifa International Stadium on Saturday in the first knockout match of the World Cup.

Finch praises coach Langer ahead of contract talks

Finch praises coach Langer ahead of contract talks

Rediff.com21 Jan 2022

Former players such as Ricky Ponting, Adam Gilchrist and Steve Waugh have questioned the delay in extending Langer's contract, citing the team's success over the last few months.

Ram Setu Review: Bizarre!

Ram Setu Review: Bizarre!

Rediff.com25 Oct 2022

Ram Setu is just silly and boring, sighs Deepa Gahlot. Ram Setu Review

'Iyer's weakness against short ball has spread like wildfire'

'Iyer's weakness against short ball has spread like wildfire'

Rediff.com12 Jul 2022

'They will bowl short at you. Therefore, you will have to come out with a plan.'

Chinese delegation banned from Queen's Lying-in-State

Chinese delegation banned from Queen's Lying-in-State

Rediff.com16 Sep 2022

According to reports, the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has invited Chinese President Xi Jinping as Head of State of a country with which the UK has diplomatic relations.

Magnus Carlsen's Last Gambit

Magnus Carlsen's Last Gambit

Rediff.com21 Mar 2023

A title match requires months of preparation and pulling out of other events, putting together a team of seconds, etc. Carlsen just says he lacks the motivation to do this again.

World Cup: Bale saves the day again for Wales!

World Cup: Bale saves the day again for Wales!

Rediff.com22 Nov 2022

Wales' 33-year-old all-time top scorer came to the rescue, using all his drive and experience to win a penalty against a tiring US defence and then converting it brilliantly.

2nd Test: Conway, Young put NZ in charge against England

2nd Test: Conway, Young put NZ in charge against England

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

Images from Day 2 of the 2nd Test between England and New Zealand played at Edgbaston on Friday

Chinese fighter jet endangers Australian plane near South China Sea

Chinese fighter jet endangers Australian plane near South China Sea

Rediff.com6 Jun 2022

Australia's Defence Ministry on Sunday claimed that a Chinese fighter jet's aggressive manoeuvres endangered an Australian reconnaissance plane near the South China Sea.

2nd Test: Burns, Lawrence keep England afloat against NZ

2nd Test: Burns, Lawrence keep England afloat against NZ

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

Images from Day 1 of the 2nd Test between England and New Zealand played on Thursday

3-member panel to probe gymnast Aruna's allegations

3-member panel to probe gymnast Aruna's allegations

Rediff.com27 May 2022

The Sports Authority of India on Friday formed a three-member inquiry committee to look into gymnast Aruna Budda Reddy's allegations of being video-graphed without consent during a physical fitness test conducted in March.

EPL PIX: United up to sixth after 3-1 win over Burnley

EPL PIX: United up to sixth after 3-1 win over Burnley

Rediff.com31 Dec 2021

United are four points behind fourth-placed Arsenal, with a game in hand, as they search for a way into the top four and a place in next season's Champions League.

Will Ayushmann ace Aamir's act in Lagaan? VOTE!

Will Ayushmann ace Aamir's act in Lagaan? VOTE!

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

What if Lagaan was remade today? Sukanya Verma picks actors best suited for the key roles.

PIX: Verstappen wins in Belgium from 14th on the grid

PIX: Verstappen wins in Belgium from 14th on the grid

Rediff.com28 Aug 2022

IMAGES from the Belgian F1 Grand Prix

Will India play both Pant and Karthik vs Pakistan?

Will India play both Pant and Karthik vs Pakistan?

Rediff.com28 Aug 2022

India's Test specialist Cheteshwar Pujara feels it is "impossible" to include both Rishabh Pant and Dinesh Karthik in the playing eleven during the Asia Cup T20 tournament, given the team's settled top-order.

Shane Warne's body arrives in Australia

Shane Warne's body arrives in Australia

Rediff.com10 Mar 2022

The charter plane carrying the body of Shane Warne landed in his home city of Melbourne on Thursday evening after an eight-hour flight from Thailand, where the Australian cricketing great died last week at the age of 52.

Suryakumar a bit like AB de Villiers in his prime: Ponting

Suryakumar a bit like AB de Villiers in his prime: Ponting

Rediff.com15 Aug 2022

Suryakumar Yadav received high praise from the great Ricky Ponting, who compared the batter with AB de Villiers, saying the Indian possesses a 360 degree game like the South African genius.

Bajrang claims bronze in Almaty, gold for Aman

Bajrang claims bronze in Almaty, gold for Aman

Rediff.com5 Jun 2022

Bajrang struggled in his opening bout against Uzbekistan's Abbos Rakhmonov, losing 3-5 but competed much better in the bronze-play off

PIX: Shan, Abbas put Pakistan on top in first Test v England

PIX: Shan, Abbas put Pakistan on top in first Test v England

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

Images from Day 2 of the first Test match between England and Pakistan in Manchester, on Thursday.

Top Performer: Buttler Serves Up A Ton

Top Performer: Buttler Serves Up A Ton

Rediff.com3 Apr 2022

Buttler lived true to being the mainstay for Rajasthan Royals on Saturday, and more will be expected of him in this long season.

ICC ODI rankings: Bumrah is World No 1 bowler!

ICC ODI rankings: Bumrah is World No 1 bowler!

Rediff.com13 Jul 2022

Jasprit Bumrah has regained the top spot in the ICC men's ODI Player Rankings after fashioning India's 10-wicket win over England with a career-best haul of 6/19 in the first match at The Oval in London.

Exciting to get seam and swing in white-ball cricket: Bumrah

Exciting to get seam and swing in white-ball cricket: Bumrah

Rediff.com12 Jul 2022

Star India pacer Jasprit Bumrah said swing from ball one made his job easier and more exciting as he ended with a career-best six-wicket haul in the first ODI against England in London on Tuesday.

England drop Anderson, Broad for West Indies tour

England drop Anderson, Broad for West Indies tour

Rediff.com8 Feb 2022

England's all-time leading Test wicket takers James Anderson and Stuart Broad have been dropped for the three-Test tour against West Indies.

'Sunil Grover is a very poor team player'

'Sunil Grover is a very poor team player'

Rediff.com5 Sep 2020

'Sunil Grover has only three concerns while shooting: I, me and myself.'

Stokes, Buttler back; Robinson recalled for first two India Tests

Stokes, Buttler back; Robinson recalled for first two India Tests

Rediff.com21 Jul 2021

All-rounder Ben Stokes returns to England's squad for the first two Tests against India next month after he missed the two-match series against New Zealand in June following a finger injury he sustained during the Indian Premier League earlier this year.

October: When fools dare

October: When fools dare

Rediff.com19 Apr 2018

A big part of October's charm is in its taking of a cinematic tragedy and presenting to us how we may experience it in real life, says Sreehari Nair.

Aus PM Morrison cooks 'khichdi' to celebrate trade deal with India

Aus PM Morrison cooks 'khichdi' to celebrate trade deal with India

Rediff.com10 Apr 2022

To celebrate the new trade deal with India, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Saturday took to Instagram to post a picture showing him preparing khichdi, his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi's favourite dish.

PIX: Fans in tears as England fall short at final hurdle

PIX: Fans in tears as England fall short at final hurdle

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

The tears of England's losing players at Wembley were replicated across the nation on Sunday night, mixed in with disappointment and alcohol, after Italy beat Gareth Southgate's young side in a penalty shootout to win Euro 2020.

Why do world's best footballers struggle with penalties?

Why do world's best footballers struggle with penalties?

Rediff.com10 Dec 2022

The most notable aspect of both 2022 shootouts was the shockingly poor quality of the kicks.

OTT: What You Can Watch On Long Weekend

OTT: What You Can Watch On Long Weekend

Rediff.com29 Apr 2022

Stars. Substance. Style. Sukanya Verma lists them all on OTT this week.

Keeravaani's Gracious Act At Golden Globes

Keeravaani's Gracious Act At Golden Globes

Rediff.com11 Jan 2023

The composer thanked other artists for the making of the song.

England beat Sri Lanka by 7 wkts; lead series 1-0

England beat Sri Lanka by 7 wkts; lead series 1-0

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

Jonny Bairstow and debutant Dan Lawrence knocked off the 36 runs required on Monday, the last day of the first Test.