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McCullum mulls over controversial decision that had bearing on result

McCullum mulls over controversial decision that had bearing on result

Rediff.com29 Nov 2015

New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum refused to blame third umpire Nigel Llong's controversial review decision for his team's loss in the third and final Test against Australia but said the "frustrating" ruling had a major bearing on the game.

Russia providing heavy weapons to Ukrainian rebels: Pentagon

Russia providing heavy weapons to Ukrainian rebels: Pentagon

Rediff.com19 Jul 2014

The Pentagon has alleged that Russia continues to provide the separatists fighting in eastern Ukraine with heavy weapons and other military equipment, in addition to financing.

Ashes: England on the brink at WACA house of pain

Ashes: England on the brink at WACA house of pain

Rediff.com12 Dec 2017

With its traditionally quick and bouncy wicket playing to the strengths of home pacemen, the WACA has been a house of pain for English cricket and Australians will be hoping for more of the same when the ground hosts its final Test.

Ashes: Australia outclass England to take 2-0 lead

Ashes: Australia outclass England to take 2-0 lead

Rediff.com6 Dec 2017

England, who hold the urn, were dismissed for 233 in their second innings in the opening session of the fifth and final day of the maiden pink ball Ashes Test.

England have Panesar worry, no return for Prior

England have Panesar worry, no return for Prior

Rediff.com2 Jan 2014

England have concerns over the fitness of spinner Monty Panesar but wicketkeeper Matt Prior will not return to the team for the fifth Ashes Test against Australia, captain Alastair Cook said on Thursday.

Factbox: List of US Open men's singles champions

Factbox: List of US Open men's singles champions

Rediff.com9 Sep 2019

List of US Open men's singles champions since the Open Era began in 1968:

A resurgent Watson augurs well for Australia

A resurgent Watson augurs well for Australia

Rediff.com22 Mar 2015

For someone who likes to stamp his authority over the opponents, Shane Watson's record has been a bit of a bummer.

A resurgent Watson augurs well for Australia

A resurgent Watson augurs well for Australia

Rediff.com22 Mar 2015

For someone who likes to stamp his authority over the opponents, Shane Watson's record has been a bit of a bummer.

Pakistan's Sohail treasures ball with which he dismissed Kohli

Pakistan's Sohail treasures ball with which he dismissed Kohli

Rediff.com9 Mar 2015

'I fulfilled the promise that I made to myself -- getting Kohli's wicket!'

5 men to watch out for at the Australian Open

5 men to watch out for at the Australian Open

Rediff.com15 Jan 2018

While Federer and Nadal will look to reignite the flair and fight they showed to reach last year's final, 2018 could have a different script at play.

Relaxed Serena cherishing every victory

Relaxed Serena cherishing every victory

Rediff.com31 Jan 2015

Once a simmering volcano of emotions that could erupt at any moment, Australian Open champion Serena Williams appears to be heading down a path that may perhaps lead to her being renamed Serene.

Australian Open draw: Djokovic to open title defence against plucky Korean

Australian Open draw: Djokovic to open title defence against plucky Korean

Rediff.com15 Jan 2016

Serena faces hard-hitting Giorgi in first round while former World No Hewitt play his final grand slam

China has 200,000 troops at LAC!

China has 200,000 troops at LAC!

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

The intrusions into India were likely carried out by the PLA's better trained and equipped 'mobile operational units'.

China to test new fuel efficient bullet train

China to test new fuel efficient bullet train

Rediff.com7 Nov 2014

The system has passed preliminary examination by national railway test authorities and has been installed on a new bullet train produced by CSR Qingdao Sifang Co Ltd in Shandong Province.

PHOTOS, 4th Ashes Test: Cook grabs ton as England savour rare dominance

PHOTOS, 4th Ashes Test: Cook grabs ton as England savour rare dominance

Rediff.com27 Dec 2017

Images from Day 2 of the 4th Ashes Test played at the MCG in Melbourne on Wednesday

Day-night match could be 'outstanding' for Tests: McCullum

Day-night match could be 'outstanding' for Tests: McCullum

Rediff.com26 Nov 2015

f we have that final session on the fifth day under lights, and a Test match result is in the balance, then I think that it could be anything for Test cricket. "This could be something that is outstanding for the game moving forward.

12 PHOTOS from an odd, crazy world

12 PHOTOS from an odd, crazy world

Rediff.com17 Sep 2014

Here's your weekly digest of photographs that prove that it's a mad, mad, mad, mad world out there!

Portugal prepare for Uruguay: Every game now is a final

Portugal prepare for Uruguay: Every game now is a final

Rediff.com27 Jun 2018

Uruguay have one of the best recent records of all 32 World Cup sides, having won all six of their games this year, conceding precisely zero goals.

PHOTOS: WI record comfortable win to level series

PHOTOS: WI record comfortable win to level series

Rediff.com8 Dec 2019

IMAGES from the 2nd T20 International played between India and West Indies in Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday.

Ramzan fervour from across the world

Ramzan fervour from across the world

Rediff.com17 Jul 2015

Rediff.com takes a look at the enthralling spectacle that is the month of Ramazan.

Rhythm of Ramzan: A glimpse around the world!

Rhythm of Ramzan: A glimpse around the world!

Rediff.com17 Jul 2015

Rediff.com takes a look at the enthralling spectacle that is the month of Ramazan.

Russians, Belarusians to compete as neutrals at Winter Paralympics

Russians, Belarusians to compete as neutrals at Winter Paralympics

Rediff.com2 Mar 2022

Earlier in the day, Russia was banned from defending its Davis Cup and Billie Jean King Cup titles but its players will still be allowed to compete at the Grand Slams and in regular tour events.

Series lost, Australia will play for pride in 4th ODI

Series lost, Australia will play for pride in 4th ODI

Rediff.com27 Sep 2017

Winning the series is out of the question, but Australia vice-captain David Warner insists his team will not give up on trying to force a turnaround against India and make a statement before the upcoming Ashes.

Bengal Tiger set to take reins of BCCI

Bengal Tiger set to take reins of BCCI

Rediff.com22 Oct 2019

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly will take over as the 39th BCCI president on Wednesday, but he will have a curtailed tenure of around nine months as he would need to demit office by the end of July, next year as per the provisions of new constitutions, which makes 'Cooling Off' period mandatory after six years in office.

Sangakkara, Lanning named Wisden Cricketer of the World

Sangakkara, Lanning named Wisden Cricketer of the World

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

Sri Lanka great Kumar Sangakkara has been named as the Leading Cricketer in the World in the 2015 Wisden Cricketers' Almanack.

With 2007 WC win in mind, Bangladesh hopeful of upsetting India

With 2007 WC win in mind, Bangladesh hopeful of upsetting India

Rediff.com17 Mar 2015

Bangladesh know the odds are stacked against them beating India in Thursday's World Cup quarter-final at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. If history and current form are any guide, India should win in a canter.

Sangakkara's record fourth straight World Cup ton seals it for Sri Lanka

Sangakkara's record fourth straight World Cup ton seals it for Sri Lanka

Rediff.com11 Mar 2015

Kumar Sangakkara became the first batsman to hit four successive centuries in a World Cup and Tillakaratne Dilshan stroked a fluent hundred in Sri Lanka's 363-9 against Scotland in a Pool A match at Bellerive Oval on Wednesday.

PHOTOS: Bangladesh stun England to enter quarter-finals

PHOTOS: Bangladesh stun England to enter quarter-finals

Rediff.com9 Mar 2015

Photos of the World Cup Pool A game between England and Bangladesh being played at Adelaide

Fear of the unknown: Locked-down athletes face mental health challenge

Fear of the unknown: Locked-down athletes face mental health challenge

Rediff.com8 Apr 2020

When Olympic swimming champion Kyle Chalmers completed what he knew would be his final training session before the coronavirus shutdown, his overwhelming feelings were of sadness and the fear of what was to come. Many athletes are putting a brave face on the lockdown, converting garages and bedrooms into home gymnasiums and posting cheerful videos of themselves on social media keeping fit by "bench-pressing" their children.

PHOTOS: Gayle double ton helps Windies overpower Zimbabwe

PHOTOS: Gayle double ton helps Windies overpower Zimbabwe

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

Photos from the match between West Indies and Zimbabwe played on Tuesday.

Numbers Game: Figure out Gayle's record-breaking double!

Numbers Game: Figure out Gayle's record-breaking double!

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

Chris Gayle bludgeoned his way into the record books by becoming the first player to score a double century in the World Cup.

EPL PIX: 10-man Chelsea hold Liverpool; City rout Arsenal

EPL PIX: 10-man Chelsea hold Liverpool; City rout Arsenal

Rediff.com29 Aug 2021

Images from Saturday's action in the English Premier League.

PHOTOS: South Africa in control after Australia crash for 85

PHOTOS: South Africa in control after Australia crash for 85

Rediff.com12 Nov 2016

South Africa routed Australia for 85 and then weathered a batting crisis of their own before pushing to a lead of 86 runs after a bowler-dominated opening day of the second Test in Hobart on Saturday.

Inaugural day-night Test marks Hughes' death anniversary

Inaugural day-night Test marks Hughes' death anniversary

Rediff.com26 Nov 2015

The first day of inaugural day-night Test match also marks the first death anniversary of Phil Hughes, who had died after being hit on the cricket field

Recuperating Dhoni likely to join team in Adelaide

Recuperating Dhoni likely to join team in Adelaide

Rediff.com2 Dec 2014

Meanwhile, Australia skipper Michael Clarke, who was entangled in a war of words with Cricket Australia over his availability, is still a doubtful starter for the first Test following question marks over his fitness.

Aus Open PHOTOS: Wozniacki romps into quarters; Navarro rallies

Aus Open PHOTOS: Wozniacki romps into quarters; Navarro rallies

Rediff.com21 Jan 2018

Spain's Carla Suarez Navarro became the first player through to the quarter-finals of the Australian Open as she dug herself out of a hole to beat Estonian Anett Kontaveit 4-6, 6-4 ,8-6 on Sunday.

Aus Open: Tsonga edges Shapovalov to strike blow for old guard

Aus Open: Tsonga edges Shapovalov to strike blow for old guard

Rediff.com17 Jan 2018

Two errors from his favourite backhand and a double-fault opened the door for Tsonga to break back and the Frenchman then swept through the final three games, sealing the 16th five-set victory of his career with a textbook serve and volley winner.

PHOTOS: Australia reclaim Ashes with innings and 41-run win at WACA

PHOTOS: Australia reclaim Ashes with innings and 41-run win at WACA

Rediff.com18 Dec 2017

Images from Day 5 of the 3rd Ashes Test played at the WACA in Perth on Monday

Ashes to Ashes, England face similar WACA ordeal

Ashes to Ashes, England face similar WACA ordeal

Rediff.com13 Dec 2017

Two-nil down and with a harried captain insisting his team was neither dead nor buried, there was an unnerving sense of deja vu at the WACA as England made their final preparations on the eve of the third Ashes Test on Wednesday.

Higuain fires Argentina past Belgium into World Cup semis

Higuain fires Argentina past Belgium into World Cup semis

Rediff.com6 Jul 2014

Argentina reached the World Cup semi-finals for the first time in 24 years on Saturday when an early goal by Gonzalo Higuain and a strong defensive display proved enough to beat a disappointing Belgium side 1-0.