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T20 Rankings: Kohli rises to 15th; Suryakumar 4th

T20 Rankings: Kohli rises to 15th; Suryakumar 4th

Rediff.com14 Sep 2022

Virat Kohli made handsome gains after he produced a dominant batting display (276 runs in five matches) in the Asia Cup T20 in the UAE, including a first international century in almost three years.

Rohit open to changing playing XI every T20 WC game

Rohit open to changing playing XI every T20 WC game

Rediff.com22 Oct 2022

India captain Rohit Sharma believes in flexibility in the playing eleven and is not averse to the idea of making one or two changes in every game during India's T20 World Cup campaign, which commences in Melbourne on Sunday.

Flawless Djokovic enters Dubai semi-finals

Flawless Djokovic enters Dubai semi-finals

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

Novak Djokovic marched into the semis of the Dubai Tennis Championship, with a comfortable win over Hubert Hurkacz.

Asia Cup: India can play their matches at a neutral venue: PCB's proposal

Asia Cup: India can play their matches at a neutral venue: PCB's proposal

Rediff.com21 Apr 2023

PCB chief Najam Sethi said that they had sent a proposal to ACC that India can play their matches at a neutral venue.

Pollard praised for going from player to coach for MI

Pollard praised for going from player to coach for MI

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

"At @mipaltan there is never a goodbye, Polly. Congratulations on becoming the new batting coach for the MI franchise. Your presence will be a big influence for all the boys in the dugout," tweeted Sachin.

Why Hardik is Gavaskar's pick for ODI captain

Why Hardik is Gavaskar's pick for ODI captain

Rediff.com14 Mar 2023

'What you see with Hardik Pandya as a captain is a sense of comfort with the rest of the team.'

PIX: Markram, Dussen power SA to easy win over Windies

PIX: Markram, Dussen power SA to easy win over Windies

Rediff.com26 Oct 2021

Images from the T20 World Cup Super 12s match between West Indies and South Africa, in Dubai, on Tuesday.

Hockey World Cup: Germany, South Korea in quarters

Hockey World Cup: Germany, South Korea in quarters

Rediff.com24 Jan 2023

Veteran captain Lee Nam Yong, 39, was also among the scorers as he struck the equalising goal in the 56th minute while Kim Sunghyun (18th) and Jeong Junwoo (20th) scored the other goals for the South Koreans in the regulation time.

Egypt's President Sisi to be chief guest at Republic Day celebrations

Egypt's President Sisi to be chief guest at Republic Day celebrations

Rediff.com27 Nov 2022

Both countries are celebrating the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations this year.

Why Suryakumar loves batting with Kohli

Why Suryakumar loves batting with Kohli

Rediff.com28 Oct 2022

Suryakumar Yadav said his partnership with Virat Kohli had been forged by mutual respect for each other's style after the pair guided their team to a 56-run win over the Netherlands in the Twenty20 World Cup in Sydney on Thursday.

Australia underdogs against Pakistan in role reversal

Australia underdogs against Pakistan in role reversal

Rediff.com10 Nov 2021

It will be quite a role reversal with Australia being the proverbial underdogs in Thursday's semi-final of the Twenty20 World Cup against a red-hot Pakistan who have displayed rare consistency to set alight the tournament.

Indians among 6 migrants found dead in river near US-Canada border

Indians among 6 migrants found dead in river near US-Canada border

Rediff.com1 Apr 2023

Six bodies were recovered by police Thursday afternoon in a marshy area of Quebec near an overturned boat during an aerial search with the Canadian Coast Guard., according to Canadian news outlets CBC and CTV.

Hardik's BIG goal This Year...

Hardik's BIG goal This Year...

Rediff.com18 Oct 2022

India's star all-rounder Hardik Pandya revealed he is working towards becoming an 'exceptional' fielder and his target this year is to take one of his 'best ever' catches.

Shadab Khan's Mistakes Cost Pakistan The Asia Cup

Shadab Khan's Mistakes Cost Pakistan The Asia Cup

Rediff.com12 Sep 2022

Just when things looked to go well for Pakistan, Shadab dropped Bhanuka Rajapaksa at long on off Haris.

Why Osaka asked her father to rejoin her coaching team

Why Osaka asked her father to rejoin her coaching team

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

Osaka delighted to have father back in coaching role

T20 World Cup: Shami named as Bumrah's replacement

T20 World Cup: Shami named as Bumrah's replacement

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

Mohammed Shami was named as the replacement for the injured Jasprit Bumrah in the Indian team for the T20 World Cup.

Novak Djokovic falls to first defeat of the year

Novak Djokovic falls to first defeat of the year

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

Daniil Medvedev handed Novak Djokovic his first loss of the year, defeating the world no. 1 6-4, 6-4 in Dubai.

Ex-skipper Afghan receives guard of honour from Namibia

Ex-skipper Afghan receives guard of honour from Namibia

Rediff.com31 Oct 2021

Former Afghanistan captain Asghar Afghan received a guard of honour from Namibia's players as he walked out to bat in his final match for the country, in the T20 World Cup game in Abu Dhabi on Sunday.

FIFA World Cup PHOTOS: Morocco script history, stun Portugal to enter semis

FIFA World Cup PHOTOS: Morocco script history, stun Portugal to enter semis

Rediff.com10 Dec 2022

Images from the FIFA World Cup Quarter-final match between Portugal and Morocco on Saturday.

PIX: Australia are T20 World CHAMPIONS!

PIX: Australia are T20 World CHAMPIONS!

Rediff.com14 Nov 2021

Australia defeated New Zealand by eight wickets to win their maiden Twenty20 World Cup title on Sunday.

'Arc de Triomphe reminded us of India Gate'

'Arc de Triomphe reminded us of India Gate'

Rediff.com19 Jul 2023

The ceremonial arch, inaugurated in July 1836, in a rather austere ceremony, stands proudly at the centre of Place Charles de Gaulle with 12 grand avenues radiating outward from the commemorative landmark.

Asia Cup: Middle-order woes hamper India-Pak as rain looms

Asia Cup: Middle-order woes hamper India-Pak as rain looms

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

Pakistan does not have any injury concerns but they are one of the most undercooked ODI sides at the moment. Since the 2019 World Cup, the 'Green Brigade' has played just 29 ODIs, whereas India have played 57 matches in the same period. - Asia Cup 2023

PHOTOS: Hardik stars as India edge Pakistan in thriller

PHOTOS: Hardik stars as India edge Pakistan in thriller

Rediff.com29 Aug 2022

Images from the Asia Cup match played between India and Pakistan in Dubai on Sunday.

T20 World Cup: Who will win? IND or NAM?

T20 World Cup: Who will win? IND or NAM?

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

Game 30 of the Super 12 competition in the T20 World Cup will see India take on Namibia at the Dubai international cricket stadium beginning 1930 IST.

PIX: South Africa thrash Bangladesh, boost semis hopes

PIX: South Africa thrash Bangladesh, boost semis hopes

Rediff.com2 Nov 2021

Images from the T20 World Cup Super 12s match between Bangladesh and South Africa, in Abu Dhabi.

'Why can't the Indian cricket team come to Pakistan?'

'Why can't the Indian cricket team come to Pakistan?'

Rediff.com15 May 2023

There is a "very real possibility" that Pakistan will boycott this year's World Cup in India if they lose hosting rights to the Asia Cup

PIX: Mitchell fires New Zealand to T20 World Cup final

PIX: Mitchell fires New Zealand to T20 World Cup final

Rediff.com10 Nov 2021

Images from the T20 World Cup semi-final between England and New Zealand, in Abu Dhabi, on Wednesday.

The secret to Suryakumar's success in T20 cricket...

The secret to Suryakumar's success in T20 cricket...

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

Suryakumar Yadav believes teams must be flexible to master cricket's 20-overs format and is fine with a floating position in India's batting line-up.

Here's how India is preparing for T20 World Cup

Here's how India is preparing for T20 World Cup

Rediff.com22 Jul 2022

India to face Aus, SA at home for final preparation of men's T20 World Cup

ECB offers to host India-Pak Test matches

ECB offers to host India-Pak Test matches

Rediff.com27 Sep 2022

India face Pakistan in the T20 World Cup at the MCG on October 23.

A drive-in fashion show in Paris

A drive-in fashion show in Paris

Rediff.com10 Mar 2021

Sebastien Meyer and Arnaud Vaillant of Coperni transformed a giant stadium into a drive-in runway for their show.

FIFA WC PIX: Qatar parties as never before

FIFA WC PIX: Qatar parties as never before

Rediff.com20 Nov 2022

The biggest fan party has started in Qatar, take a look:

Will Kohli quit T20s after World Cup?

Will Kohli quit T20s after World Cup?

Rediff.com29 Aug 2022

The discussion about Virat Kohli's position as No. 3 batter in T20 cricket is the proverbial elephant in the room but it is understood that BCCI may not address the issue till the end of the T20 World Cup.

Sania-Hradecka beaten in Dubai semi-finals

Sania-Hradecka beaten in Dubai semi-finals

Rediff.com19 Feb 2022

Sania Mirza and her Czech partner Lucie Hradecka lost 6-2, 2-6, 7-10 to Ukraine's Lyudmyla Kichenok and Latvia's Jelena Ostapenko.

Pakistan threatens to pull out of World Cup in India

Pakistan threatens to pull out of World Cup in India

Rediff.com5 Feb 2023

Sethi toes Raja's line on Asia Cup

Hardik could have been the X-factor in the WTC Final: Ponting

Hardik could have been the X-factor in the WTC Final: Ponting

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

'I know he is on record saying that the Test match game is probably a little bit hard on his body. But for a one-off game... he's been bowling every game through this IPL and he's bowling quick.'

'We know how lethal Shami can be, you saw what he did'

'We know how lethal Shami can be, you saw what he did'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2022

Mohammed Shami defended 11 runs in the final over to hand India a 6-run victory over Australia in a warm-up match.

'Hope the best Olympic result for me comes in Paris'

'Hope the best Olympic result for me comes in Paris'

Rediff.com2 Mar 2023

World No. 1 Novak Djokovic is determined to give it his best shot in Paris to win the elusive Olympic gold medal.

Cheers! Departmental stores in J-K's cities allowed to sell beer

Cheers! Departmental stores in J-K's cities allowed to sell beer

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

The Jammu and Kashmir administration has approved a proposal to authorise departmental stores to sell beer and other ready-to-drink (RTD) beverages in urban areas, an official said.

Asia Cup final more than just cricket for Sri Lanka...

Asia Cup final more than just cricket for Sri Lanka...

Rediff.com10 Sep 2022

Coming off a socio-economic crisis and the worst turmoil in its country's history, the Sri Lankan cricket team would like to provide the island nation with an emotional catharsis by beating fancied Pakistan in the Asia Cup final in Dubai on Sunday.