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Usain Bolt enters esports as co-owner of WYLDE

Usain Bolt enters esports as co-owner of WYLDE

Rediff.com31 Mar 2022

Usain Bolt is running in a new direction, as the Jamaican sprinting champion became a co-owner of Irish esports organization WYLDE on Wednesday.

Why Team India need to have a stable captain...

Why Team India need to have a stable captain...

Rediff.com6 Jul 2022

'The position of the captain had been really unstable in the last few months'

VVS to coach Team India in opening T20I against England?

VVS to coach Team India in opening T20I against England?

Rediff.com4 Jul 2022

Laxman accompanied Team India as its coach during its two T20I match series against Ireland,

All about the T20 World Cup 2022

All about the T20 World Cup 2022

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

West Indies (2012, 2016) have won the title twice, while India (2007), Pakistan (2009), England (2010) and Sri Lanka (2014) are the other teams to have won it once.

Former players back Younis Khan's inclusion for quarter-finals

Former players back Younis Khan's inclusion for quarter-finals

Rediff.com18 Mar 2015

Former Pakistan players are throwing their weight behind senior batsman Younis Khan in the World Cup quarter-final against Australia in Adelaide on Friday.

Sedition law must for condition in Kashmir to Kerala: Law panel chief

Sedition law must for condition in Kashmir to Kerala: Law panel chief

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

Defending the panel's recommendation to retain the law, which is at present under abeyance following directions of the Supreme Court issued in May last year, he said enough safeguards have been proposed to prevent its misuse.

Probe report mentions Sameer Wankhede's Rolex watch, properties

Probe report mentions Sameer Wankhede's Rolex watch, properties

Rediff.com19 May 2023

The SET's findings have now been taken on record by the Central Bureau of Investigation which recently raided the 2008-batch Indian Revenue Service officer after it filed an FIR against him for corruption and alleged violation of rules in the raids that took place at the Cordelia cruise berthed at the Mumbai coast on October 2, 2021.

Tom Moody backing Pakistan for the win

Tom Moody backing Pakistan for the win

Rediff.com12 Nov 2022

Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Bangar spoke on who has the edge between Pakistan and England, he said, "I will probably back Pakistan because bowlers win tournaments and that is where Pakistan, with the kind of bowling attack that they have, I mean four quality quicks and they have the wrist spin, and if they require they also have the option of a left-arm spinner,"

T20 World Cup: England face Sri Lanka with semis in sight

T20 World Cup: England face Sri Lanka with semis in sight

Rediff.com4 Nov 2022

England find themselves in a three-way tussle for a place in the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup.

T20 WC: Battle between Indian batters vs SA pacers

T20 WC: Battle between Indian batters vs SA pacers

Rediff.com28 Oct 2022

India lead Group 2 with two wins in as many games while South Africa are second with three points

'We've had enough of this star culture'

'We've had enough of this star culture'

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

Former India women's captain Diana Edulji comes down heavily on Harmanpreet and Co, questions fitness

'Mithali, you shaped the lives of many young girls'

'Mithali, you shaped the lives of many young girls'

Rediff.com8 Jun 2022

India women team captain Mithali Raj quit international cricket on Wednesday after a stellar 23-year career.

T20 WC: Shakib one of few bright spots for B'desh

T20 WC: Shakib one of few bright spots for B'desh

Rediff.com13 Oct 2022

Bangladesh had been hoping for a confidence boosting win before crossing the Tasman Sea for their T20 World Cup campaign in Australia.

Truss plans shake-up of UK cabinet, Sunak unlikely to join

Truss plans shake-up of UK cabinet, Sunak unlikely to join

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

Britain's Prime Minister-elect Liz Truss will spend Monday putting finishing touches to her new cabinet after being elected Conservative Party leader and is expected to unleash a complete shake up of outgoing leader Boris Johnson's top team.

Is Ronaldo the greatest header in football history?

Is Ronaldo the greatest header in football history?

Rediff.com14 Mar 2019

Portugal and Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo is the greatest header in the history of football with an extraordinary range, according to former Ireland striker Tony Cascarino.

Former England great Finney dies aged 91

Former England great Finney dies aged 91

Rediff.com15 Feb 2014

Tom Finney, one of England's greatest players who was famously known as the 'Preston Plumber, has died at the age of 91, his former club Preston North End said on Friday.

England just getting started in new era, warns Buttler

England just getting started in new era, warns Buttler

Rediff.com12 Nov 2022

Buttler said he felt the current squad was only at the beginning of a new era for English cricket.

Euro qualifiers: Record for Mbappe, Saka hits treble

Euro qualifiers: Record for Mbappe, Saka hits treble

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

Mihaila late show for Romania stuns Swiss in thrilling draw

T20 World Cup PIX: Another upset as Windies lose to Scotland

T20 World Cup PIX: Another upset as Windies lose to Scotland

Rediff.com17 Oct 2022

Twice winners West Indies crashed to a shocking 42-run defeat by Scotland in their T20 World Cup opener in Hobart on Monday.

Hardik reveals how MSD helped him improve his game

Hardik reveals how MSD helped him improve his game

Rediff.com18 Jun 2022

Hardik led debutants Gujarat Titans to the IPL title and it is this leadership ability, which has propelled him to the captaincy of the Indian team for the two-match T20I series against Ireland later this month.

T20 World Cup: Buttler, Hales fire in crucial win over New Zealand

T20 World Cup: Buttler, Hales fire in crucial win over New Zealand

Rediff.com1 Nov 2022

IMAGES from the T20 World Cup match played between England and New Zealand in Brisbane on Tuesday.

Netherlands, Zimbabwe qualify for ICC World T20

Netherlands, Zimbabwe qualify for ICC World T20

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

Netherlands saw off a spirited effort from USA to seal a seven-wicket victory in their semi-final after restricting USA to 138 in 19.4 overs even as Zimbabwe held of a valiant PNG by 27 runs.

Boxing World C'ships: Nikhat, Manisha, Parveen assure medals

Boxing World C'ships: Nikhat, Manisha, Parveen assure medals

Rediff.com17 May 2022

Nikhat Zareen (52kg), Manisha (57kg) and Parveen (63kg) continued their stellar run at the IBA Women's World Boxing Championships in Istanbul on Monday by advancing to the semi-finals but five other Indians bowed out after suffering quarter-final losses.

West Indies look to execution, adjustment for T20 WC spot

West Indies look to execution, adjustment for T20 WC spot

Rediff.com18 Oct 2022

"Execution is the name of the game. So more or less we just need to find a way to put it together, not only put it together in the batting front but a complete game."

Massive leap for Shreyas in ICC T20 rankings

Massive leap for Shreyas in ICC T20 rankings

Rediff.com2 Mar 2022

Iyer's teammate pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar jumped three spots to 17th on the bowler rankings, while former captain Virat Kohli, who was rested for the Sri Lanka T20Is, fell out of the top 10 - he dropped five places to 15th.

Excitement around Umran Malik continues to build

Excitement around Umran Malik continues to build

Rediff.com18 Apr 2022

Umran was a net bowler during India's last World T20 campaign in the UAE.

Jayawardena all praise for 'leader' Hasaranga

Jayawardena all praise for 'leader' Hasaranga

Rediff.com12 Oct 2022

Says his rise to the top is similar to that of Malinga.

CWG Boxing: Nikhat, Lovlina get easy opening draws

CWG Boxing: Nikhat, Lovlina get easy opening draws

Rediff.com28 Jul 2022

In the lightweight (57-60kg) division, Jasmine will feature straight in the quarter-finals after getting a first round bye.

Jayawardene named consultant for Sri Lanka's T20 World Cup

Jayawardene named consultant for Sri Lanka's T20 World Cup

Rediff.com25 Sep 2021

Former Sri Lanka captain Mahela Jayawardene has been appointed the national team's consultant for the first round of next month's Twenty20 World Cup, the country's cricket board said.

England star Stokes announces shock ODI retirement

England star Stokes announces shock ODI retirement

Rediff.com18 Jul 2022

One of the most exciting players of his era, Ben Stokes has battled a spate of injuries in recent times and took a break from the game last year to focus on his mental well-being.

Kohli asks to be rested for Windies T20Is; Ashwin set for recall

Kohli asks to be rested for Windies T20Is; Ashwin set for recall

Rediff.com7 Jul 2022

Former captain Virat Kohli has asked to be rested from the entire limited overs series against the West Indies next month, including the five T20Is, BCCI sources said.

Why Boucher is optimistic of SA's chances at T20 WC

Why Boucher is optimistic of SA's chances at T20 WC

Rediff.com12 Oct 2022

Skipper Temba Bavuma has been woefully out of form since his return from injury and also missed the last two ODI due to illness.

Coach Powar defends India women's batting flop vs Pakistan

Coach Powar defends India women's batting flop vs Pakistan

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

India women's team head coach Ramesh Powar is hardly perturbed by the 13-run defeat against Pakistan in the Asia Cup as the team management's primary aim was to test the temperament of the younger lot in a pressure situation.

King Kohli crowned ICC player of the month

King Kohli crowned ICC player of the month

Rediff.com7 Nov 2022

Virat Kohli was named as the ICC men's player of the month for October following following a series of star performances as India charged their way to the T20 World Cup semi-finals.

PIX: Gill slams ton as India maul NZ to claim series

PIX: Gill slams ton as India maul NZ to claim series

Rediff.com1 Feb 2023

Images from the third and final T20 International between India and New Zealand at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Wednesday.

In Sindhu's absence, can Lakshya make BIG statement?

In Sindhu's absence, can Lakshya make BIG statement?

Rediff.com21 Aug 2022

Expectations from the Indian male shuttlers will also be high, given their exploits in recent months.

Test cricket won't die in my lifetime but who'll be playing it?: Ian Chappell

Test cricket won't die in my lifetime but who'll be playing it?: Ian Chappell

Rediff.com13 Aug 2022

Chappell believed that international cricket faces a real challenge of retaining players in the face of rapid expansion of T20 leagues around the world.

India Open: Saina, Prannoy, Sen ease into Round 2

India Open: Saina, Prannoy, Sen ease into Round 2

Rediff.com12 Jan 2022

Former world No. 1 Saina, who missed a lot of tournaments last year due to multiple injuries, moved to the second round after her opponent, Czech Republic's Tereza Svabikova, suffered a back injury and retired mid-way while trailing 20-22, 0-1 in an opening round match.

Botham backs England for a 5-0 win in the return Ashes Down Under

Botham backs England for a 5-0 win in the return Ashes Down Under

Rediff.com28 Aug 2013

Former England Test captain Sir Ian Botham has backed Ashes heroes England to win 5-0 in the return series in Australia as he believes that England has the players to win again, especially a match-winning bowling attack.

Syed Modi badminton: Prannoy advances; Sourabh stunned

Syed Modi badminton: Prannoy advances; Sourabh stunned

Rediff.com18 Jan 2022

However, the tournament was over for fourth seed Sameer Verma after he retired hurt against Ireland's Nhat Nguyen.