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Flip a coin: Struggling batsmen give Australia selection headache

Flip a coin: Struggling batsmen give Australia selection headache

Rediff.com13 Nov 2019

Selectors name the Test squad on Thursday but will have to rely on their gut rather than hard numbers

Australia chief sees way back for disgraced Warner

Australia chief sees way back for disgraced Warner

Rediff.com2 May 2018

Disgraced David Warner still has a future in Australian cricket, the sport's chief executive James Sutherland says, handing the explosive opener a lifeline after a cheating scandal.

Warner axed from Australia's ODI squad, Starc injured

Warner axed from Australia's ODI squad, Starc injured

Rediff.com1 Sep 2013

Batsman David Warner has been dropped from Australia's one-day international squad while paceman Mitchell Starc will fly back home because of lower back soreness, the country's cricket board said on Sunday.

Oscars 2021: Nomadland wins BIG!

Oscars 2021: Nomadland wins BIG!

Rediff.com26 Apr 2021

A quick look at the winners of the 93rd Annual Academy Awards, listed in bold.

CWG 2018: Check out India's schedule on Day 9

CWG 2018: Check out India's schedule on Day 9

Rediff.com13 Apr 2018

Check out India's schedule on Day 9 of the 2018 Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast on Friday.

Select your XI: Should Australia bring back Faulkner and Zampa?

Select your XI: Should Australia bring back Faulkner and Zampa?

Rediff.com27 Sep 2017

Australia will want to steer clear of another defeat at the hands of India when the teams lock horns in the 4th ODI in Bengaluru, so it will only be prudent if they bring in Faulkner for the faltering Richardson and give Agar the boot, says Norma Godinho.

No one in England team has ever tampered with a ball: Anderson

No one in England team has ever tampered with a ball: Anderson

Rediff.com16 Jun 2013

England strike bowler James Anderson has rejected claims from former captain Bob Willis that the ball was tampered with during a Champions Trophy match against Sri Lanka at the Oval last Thursday.

Can Liverpool win back-to-back EPL titles?

Can Liverpool win back-to-back EPL titles?

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

Liverpool raised the bar so high and enjoyed such a huge winning margin in claiming the English Premier League title last season it would be churlish to doubt their credentials for a repeat showing.

Fit Khawaja, returning Pattinson to play Ashes opener

Fit Khawaja, returning Pattinson to play Ashes opener

Rediff.com31 Jul 2019

Khawaja passed a fitness Test on Monday after recovering from a hamstring injury and Langer confirmed the left-hander will bat at number three, while fast bowler Pattinson is set to feature in his first Test match since Feb. 2016.

Dhoni sole Indian on Forbes' most valuable athlete brand list

Dhoni sole Indian on Forbes' most valuable athlete brand list

Rediff.com9 Oct 2014

India cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni is the sole Indian sportsman to figure on Forbes' list of the world's most valuable athlete brands, a list that has been topped by American basketball player LeBron James and includes golfer Tiger Woods and tennis stars Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal.

Victoria Bushrangers

Victoria Bushrangers

Rediff.com8 Sep 2010

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

Uncapped Maxwell, Henriques in Aus squad for India Tests

Uncapped Maxwell, Henriques in Aus squad for India Tests

Rediff.com31 Jan 2013

Australia have named uncapped all-rounders Glenn Maxwell and Moises Henriques along with spinner Xavier Doherty in their 17-man squad for their four-Test tour of India.

Rodriguez injury leaves Colombia coach 'extremely concerned'

Rodriguez injury leaves Colombia coach 'extremely concerned'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2018

Colombia will miss Rodriguez's creativity and ability on the ball if he misses their last-16 encounter after they laboured to breakdown Senegal before Yerry Mina's bullet header in the 74th minute sealed a dramatic win.

PHOTOS: Five-star Lyon helps Australia dominate Day 3

PHOTOS: Five-star Lyon helps Australia dominate Day 3

Rediff.com5 Jan 2020

Nathan Lyon took 5-68 as a dominant Australia dismissed New Zealand for 251 before the home batsmen took over to extend their lead to 243 by the close of play on the third day of the third and final Test in Sydney on Sunday. Already 2-0 down in the series after thumping defeats in Perth and Melbourne, New Zealand have been ravaged by illness and injury and now face a huge battle to avoid a third heavy loss before they head home. Images from Day 3 of the third Test in Sydney on Sunday.

Jadeja, Warner spice up proceedings on Day 2 at Kotla

Jadeja, Warner spice up proceedings on Day 2 at Kotla

Rediff.com23 Mar 2013

Sparks flew thick and fast between Ravindra Jadeja and David Warner as the two players found themselves involved in an ugly spat during the second day's play of the fourth and final Test in New Delhi on Saturday.

Tri-series: Depleted Australia take on England with eye on final

Tri-series: Depleted Australia take on England with eye on final

Rediff.com22 Jan 2015

Australia will miss captain George Bailey in the One-dayer against England on Friday but their focus will be to seal a place in the ODI tri-series final.

Are you being phone-snubbed?

Are you being phone-snubbed?

Rediff.com16 Jun 2017

Being 'phubbed' frequently makes the offended parties seek affirmation in the likes and shares of social media. 'We're looking online for what we're not getting offline. It's a vicious cycle,' say researchers.

Many squirm as Murdoch reveals close ties with govt

Many squirm as Murdoch reveals close ties with govt

Rediff.com24 Apr 2012

Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt was among several people in the David Cameron government left squirming as James Murdoch's deposition with the Leveson Inquiry on Tuesday revealed close proximity with people in power, particularly on the issue of the failed BSkyB takeover bid.

Jofra Archer continues to be MVP

Jofra Archer continues to be MVP

Rediff.com29 Oct 2020

Purnendu Maji and Srinivas Bhogle list IPL 2020's 50 Most Valuable Players up to Game 46.

Can Royals beat mighty Mumbai and stay afloat?

Can Royals beat mighty Mumbai and stay afloat?

Rediff.com24 Oct 2020

Table-toppers Mumbai Indians are on course to make it to the play-offs but the game is crucial for Rajasthan, who are languishing in seventh place. Defeat would mean a step closer to elimination.

Uncapped Liam Dawson in England's WT20 squad

Uncapped Liam Dawson in England's WT20 squad

Rediff.com10 Feb 2016

England have named uncapped Hampshire all-rounder Liam Dawson in their 15-man squad for the World Twenty20, to be staged in India next month, but there was no dramatic recall for Kevin Pietersen.

Is Cummins ready to shoulder extra bowling workload?

Is Cummins ready to shoulder extra bowling workload?

Rediff.com13 Sep 2017

Australia's stand-in coach David Saker on Wednesday said that the team management will closely monitor premier fast bowler Pat Cummins' workload in the upcoming limited overs series against India even though they expect him to play all the five ODIs.

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.

India face Aussie might in pink ball Test

India face Aussie might in pink ball Test

Rediff.com16 Dec 2020

There will certainly be some distinct home advantage for Australia along with the experience of playing more Day/Night Tests.

Australia drop Khawaja for fourth Test, Smith recalled

Australia drop Khawaja for fourth Test, Smith recalled

Rediff.com3 Sep 2019

Labuschagne is expected to bat at number three, with Smith to return to his favoured number four slot.

Europa: Arsenal exit; Manchester Utd, Wolves in last 16

Europa: Arsenal exit; Manchester Utd, Wolves in last 16

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

Arsenal suffered a shock Europa League exit to Olympiakos Piraeus on away goals after a 2-1 extra-time home defeat, while Manchester United and Wolverhampton Wanderers cruised into the last 16 with emphatic aggregate wins on Thursday.

Yuvraj will look to keep momentum going at Sunrisers

Yuvraj will look to keep momentum going at Sunrisers

Rediff.com8 Apr 2017

With Yuvraj Singh in prime form and Australian Moises Henriques and Ben Cutting making all-round contributions, Sunrisers are favourites going into the match.

Australia seal T20 series in Dilshan's farewell

Australia seal T20 series in Dilshan's farewell

Rediff.com10 Sep 2016

Glenn Maxwell equalled the fastest fifty by an Australian in Twenty20 internationals as the tourists clinched a four-wicket win against Sri Lanka on Friday that secured a 2-0 series victory.

T20 World Cup: 'Brad' pack to lead evergreen Australia

T20 World Cup: 'Brad' pack to lead evergreen Australia

Rediff.com11 Feb 2014

Australia have opted for experience over youth in an attempt to win a maiden World Twenty20 title by selecting veterans Brad Hogg, Brad Hodge and Brad Haddin in their 15-man squad for the tournament in Bangladesh next month.

John le Carr's matchless legacy

John le Carr's matchless legacy

Rediff.com27 Dec 2020

'Le Carré's spies were nothing like the exotic Kim of Kipling or the caricature that is James Bond.' 'Driven by a simple patriotism, held back by incompetence and politics, his characters use deceit and treachery to win their morally Pyrrhic victories,' notes P Rajendran.

Everton striker Vaughan severs artery in foot

Everton striker Vaughan severs artery in foot

Rediff.com10 Apr 2007

Everton's teenage striker James Vaughan may return for the club's run-in to the season despite severing an artery in his foot on Monday.

Breathtaking images from Sony World Photography Awards

Breathtaking images from Sony World Photography Awards

Rediff.com20 Apr 2020

Behold the breathtaking winning and shortlisted images from one of the world's most prestigious photography contests. The amazing shots are from the open competition of the Sony World Photography Awards 2020, which received 193,000 entries from photographers in over 200 territories. Scroll down and feast your eyes on our pick of the shortlisted and category-winning entries.

Not Federer, not Ronaldo. Who is the highest-paid athlete of all time?

Not Federer, not Ronaldo. Who is the highest-paid athlete of all time?

Rediff.com14 Dec 2017

The 54-year-old has a whopping $1.7 billion in the bank, thanks to his long time endorsement relationships with Beverage company Gatorade, clothing brand Hanes, American Sportswear giant Nike and playing card manufacturer Upper Deck.

Boeing bullish on India as Modi promises friendly environment

Boeing bullish on India as Modi promises friendly environment

Rediff.com29 Sep 2014

Defence major Boeing on Monday proposed greater business engagement with India, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi promised the US companies to provide friendlier business environment in the country.

Anderson, Swann are like McGrath-Warne combo: Saker

Anderson, Swann are like McGrath-Warne combo: Saker

Rediff.com30 May 2012

Australian bowling coach David Saker has compared England paceman James Anderson and spinner Graeme Swann to legendary Glenn McGrath and Shane Warne.

All you need to know about 5th Ashes Test

All you need to know about 5th Ashes Test

Rediff.com2 Jan 2018

Factbox on the fifth Ashes Test match between Australia and England, which starts on Thursday:

British minister caught dumping secret memos in trash bins

British minister caught dumping secret memos in trash bins

Rediff.com14 Oct 2011

A British minister has been caught dumping secret papers, including intelligence summaries on Al Qaeda's links to Pakistan, in trash cans at a park in London, in a new embarrassment for Prime Minister David Cameron.

Why Cricket Australia cleared coach Lehmann

Why Cricket Australia cleared coach Lehmann

Rediff.com28 Mar 2018

Cricket Australia chief James Sutherland said Darren Lehmann was as surprised as the thousands of spectators in Cape Town's Newlands stadium and millions more watching at home when images on big screens showed Cameron Bancroft brazenly cheating.

Agar, Burns get call-up for Australia ODI series vs England

Agar, Burns get call-up for Australia ODI series vs England

Rediff.com12 Aug 2015

The squad also sees the return of proven Test and one-day bowler James Pattinson, who joined Australia A in India after recovering from a string of injuries

PIX: Liverpool march on, Arsenal held by Palace

PIX: Liverpool march on, Arsenal held by Palace

Rediff.com28 Oct 2019

A round-up of Sunday night's matches in the Premier League.