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What's Bumrah Doing In Chicago?

What's Bumrah Doing In Chicago?

Rediff.com25 Jul 2022

Sanjana Ganesan and Boom Boom flew to Chicago for a holiday after the fast bowler had finished his duties with the Indian team in England.

Painful, unbearable: Tendulkar takes a walk down memory lane

Painful, unbearable: Tendulkar takes a walk down memory lane

Rediff.com3 Jun 2023

Sachin Tendulkar has revealed he had to manage the recurrence of a painful, decade-old toe injury during India's tour of Australia.

Captain. Leader. Legend.

Captain. Leader. Legend.

Rediff.com23 Jan 2017

Tactical genius, uplifting leader, altruistic individual, a man with unwavering certitude. Dhruv Munjal recounts what made Mahendra Singh Dhoni a great captain.

RIP Pele: 'The most divine of footballers and joyous of men'

RIP Pele: 'The most divine of footballers and joyous of men'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

Brazil soccer great Pele died on Thursday, aged 82, after a long battle with cancer.

My First Walk In Free India

My First Walk In Free India

Rediff.com18 Aug 2023

'At school, on August 15, the Indian flag was raised. There was no national anthem at that time and we sang Rise India Thy Millions Lead,' recalls military legend Major General Ian Cardozo (retd).

IPL 2023: 'Hope we can gift Dhoni a win on his 200th match as CSK skipper'

IPL 2023: 'Hope we can gift Dhoni a win on his 200th match as CSK skipper'

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

On the eve of Mahendra Singh Dhoni's 200th match as CSK skipper, Ravindra Jadeja said the team was hoping to gift a him when they face off Rajasthan Royals.

WTC Final: 'Australia favourites on paper but India have the edge'

WTC Final: 'Australia favourites on paper but India have the edge'

Rediff.com4 Jun 2023

The Australian team on paper holds slight advantage on a bouncy track at The Oval but both Ravi Shastri and Ricky Ponting believe that the Indians are better prepared.

An Iftar At Lord's

An Iftar At Lord's

Rediff.com27 Apr 2022

In an effort to inculcate and promote diversity, the England Cricket Board hosted an Iftar party in the iconic Long Room at the Lord's cricket ground.

Anderson completes 650 wickets in Tests

Anderson completes 650 wickets in Tests

Rediff.com13 Jun 2022

Veteran England pacer James Anderson went past the landmark of 650 wickets in Test cricket during Day 4 of the second Test match against New Zealand at Trent Bridge in Nottingham on Monday.

2nd Test: Brook, Root hammer New Zealand on Day 1

2nd Test: Brook, Root hammer New Zealand on Day 1

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

Brook has now scored four centuries in his past five Tests

Why Stuart Broad deserves legendary status

Why Stuart Broad deserves legendary status

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

Ricky Ponting believes that English pacer Stuart Broad, who announced his retirement after the ongoing fifth Ashes Test, is the 'ultimate Ashes warrior'.

Events That Changed Indian Cricket Forever

Events That Changed Indian Cricket Forever

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

Would there have been an incomparable batsman named Sachin Tendulkar had Doordarshan not telecast Guide one summer afternoon? A fascinating excerpt from Abhishek Mukherjee and Joy Bhattacharjya's must-read book, The Great Indian Cricket Circus.

ICC World Cup PIX: India beat Bangladesh, continue winning run

ICC World Cup PIX: India beat Bangladesh, continue winning run

Rediff.com19 Oct 2023

Images from the ICC Men's ODI World Cup match between India and Bangladesh at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune on Thursday, October 19.

'I've seen God and he bats at No 4 for India in Tests'

'I've seen God and he bats at No 4 for India in Tests'

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

'We have had champions, we have had legends, but we have never had another Sachin Tendulkar and we never will.'

Moment of reckoning as glory awaits England, Kiwis

Moment of reckoning as glory awaits England, Kiwis

Rediff.com13 Jul 2019

England's sporting global ambitions have never been fully realised since Sir Alf Ramsey's team won the 1966 FIFA World Cup. Whether it is Gary Linekar or Hary Kane, the 'Cup' that they desperately want never came home during the last five and half decades.

'To win the World Cup you need lots of luck'

'To win the World Cup you need lots of luck'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

'Given that they are playing at home and will have full crowd support, India, who are in peak form and whose morale is high, will be the favourites.'

Sachin, Sehwag to be back in action soon

Sachin, Sehwag to be back in action soon

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

Sehwag, Gambhir to lead Gujarat Giants and India Capitals in LLC

Sachin spreads Xmas cheer, dual celebration for Mayank

Sachin spreads Xmas cheer, dual celebration for Mayank

Rediff.com25 Dec 2022

Cricket fraternity took to social media to extend Christmas greetings

A Peek At Bride-to-Be Parineeti's Style

A Peek At Bride-to-Be Parineeti's Style

Rediff.com12 May 2023

Some of our favourite looks of girl who will soon be riding the Band Baaja Baaraat juggernaut.

BBC apologises as Gary Lineker returns to host 'Match of the Day'

BBC apologises as Gary Lineker returns to host 'Match of the Day'

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

BCCI ended days of crisis after the broadcaster apologised and reinstated Gary Lineker as the host of his show the 'Match of the Day;

Mary Kom named Global Indian Icon at UK-India Awards

Mary Kom named Global Indian Icon at UK-India Awards

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

India's first-ever Olympic medallist in women's boxing Mary Kom has been honoured with the Global Indian Icon of the Year award at the annual UK-India Awards in Windsor.

Frank Lampard back at Chelsea!

Frank Lampard back at Chelsea!

Rediff.com6 Apr 2023

After Graham Potter was sacked as Chelsea manager, Frank Lampard returned to the Premier League club as caretaker manager.

Pujara Gets 100th Test Cap From Gavaskar

Pujara Gets 100th Test Cap From Gavaskar

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

Cheteshwar Pujara, who achieved the landmark 100 Test matches, got a specially created 100th Test cap from the legendary Sunil Gavaskar.

This Too Shall Pass: Babar Azam Tells Kohli

This Too Shall Pass: Babar Azam Tells Kohli

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

Pakistan Skipper Babar Azam has come out in Virat Kohli's support after the latter's slump in form.

When Brian Lara visited the Taj Mahal

When Brian Lara visited the Taj Mahal

Rediff.com21 Feb 2022

The cricketing legend at the Taj Mahal.

Pathan Yorks Waqar!

Pathan Yorks Waqar!

Rediff.com22 Aug 2022

'It's a relief for other teams that Bumrah and Harshal aren't playing this Asia Cup!' Irfan told Waqar.

'Time Flies': 11 Years Of Test Cricket

'Time Flies': 11 Years Of Test Cricket

Rediff.com21 Jun 2022

Virat Kohli has scored 8,043 Test runs at an average of 50, scoring 27 centuries and 7 double hundreds.

Jadeja records special double in Indore

Jadeja records special double in Indore

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

Becomes only the second Indian to take 500 wickets and score 5,000 runs in international cricket.

India's selection conundrum: Who will win race for fifth bowler's slot?

India's selection conundrum: Who will win race for fifth bowler's slot?

Rediff.com9 Jul 2023

The Indian team management will be fretting over its bowling combination with Jaydev Unadkat, Mukesh Kumar and Navdeep Saini locked in a three-way fight for the third pacer's slot.

Warne claims England 'cocky' about retaining Ashes

Warne claims England 'cocky' about retaining Ashes

Rediff.com4 Nov 2010

Australian spin great Shane Warne believes England are getting far too 'cocky' about their chances of retaining the Ashes this summer Down Under and has cautioned them not to become complacent in their fight against the arch-rivals.

Capello tells Beckenbauer to respect England team

Capello tells Beckenbauer to respect England team

Rediff.com17 Jun 2010

England coach Fabio Capello wants German football legend Franz Beckenbauer to show his team some respect, and also criticized the Jabulani ball as the worst he has ever come across.

England pay war

England pay war

Rediff.com8 Nov 2003

DAVID BECKHAM is threatening to go to war with the FA by demanding a staggering £250,000-per-man for England players winning next summer's Euro 2004 finals.

Botham backs England for 'magnificent' Ashes win

Botham backs England for 'magnificent' Ashes win

Rediff.com28 Sep 2010

Former cricket legend Ian Botham has predicted that England would beat Australia in the battle for the Ashes with out-of-favour batsman Kevin Pietersen being one of the key trump cards.

Capello has taken England backwards: Beckenbauer

Capello has taken England backwards: Beckenbauer

Rediff.com15 Jun 2010

Ahead of a possible last-16 meeting between England and Germany, football legend Franz Beckenbauer also known as Der Kaiser has increased the pressure on The Three Lions by saying that their coach Fabio Capello, had taken the team backwards.

Lara, Murali, Sanga Battle It Out!

Lara, Murali, Sanga Battle It Out!

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

Legends Brian Lara and Muttiah Muralitharan plotted the course for Sunrisers Hyderabad, while Sri Lankan great Kumar Sangakkara led the way for Rajasthan Royals.

'This boy will conquer the world'

'This boy will conquer the world'

Rediff.com22 Mar 2022

Ten years ago, Prakash Padukone had predicted the rise of Lakshya Sen.

China's badminton legend Lin Dan hangs up his racquet

China's badminton legend Lin Dan hangs up his racquet

Rediff.com4 Jul 2020

China's two-time Olympic badminton champion Lin Dan, one of the sport's greatest singles players, announced his retirement on Saturday. The 37-year-old, who won the Olympics singles titles in Beijing in 2008 and the 2012 London Games, has won all the sport's major titles, including five world championships' gold medals.

WPL 2023: RCB rope in Australian Sawyer as head coach

WPL 2023: RCB rope in Australian Sawyer as head coach

Rediff.com15 Feb 2023

Ahead of the inaugural edition of the Women's Premier League, Royal Challengers Bangalore named Ben Sawyer as head coach.

Botham heaps praise on Dravid

Botham heaps praise on Dravid

Rediff.com2 Sep 2006

Ian Botham has heaped praise on Indian captain Rahul Dravid, saying he was different from his fellow players good only in their own backyards.

De Villiers, Barty To Tee Off In June

De Villiers, Barty To Tee Off In June

Rediff.com4 May 2022

Cricket legend A B de Villiers is set to pick up a set of golf clubs and tee off with former tennis World No 1 Ashleigh Barty at the Icons Series golf event in the US.