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FIFA WC: Netherlands, Ecuador draw ends it for Qatar

FIFA WC: Netherlands, Ecuador draw ends it for Qatar

Rediff.com26 Nov 2022

"They had a few biters, guys who are hot on your heels. Then you have to act quickly, and (we) could have dealt with that better. We should have done better in possession of the ball," said Dutch captain Virgil van Dijk.

WC PIX: Morocco hold 2018 finalists Croatia to goalless draw

WC PIX: Morocco hold 2018 finalists Croatia to goalless draw

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

Images from the FIFA World Cup Group F match between Morocco and Croatia on Wednesday.

Asia Cup: 5 Reasons Why India Flopped

Asia Cup: 5 Reasons Why India Flopped

Rediff.com8 Sep 2022

India have only themselves to blame for their below-par showing in the Asia Cup as they struggled to put up consistent performances with both bat and ball.

'Beating India best moment of 2021 for Pakistan'

'Beating India best moment of 2021 for Pakistan'

Rediff.com1 Jan 2022

Pakistan captain Babar Azam has termed the jinx-breaking win over India in the T20 World Cup as the "best moment" for his team in the year gone by.

We Won't See These Guys in Doha

We Won't See These Guys in Doha

Rediff.com17 Nov 2022

Players who have been ruled out or are doubtful for the 2022 World Cup.

T20: Could 'Super Sub' Rule Be A GAME CHANGER?

T20: Could 'Super Sub' Rule Be A GAME CHANGER?

Rediff.com17 Sep 2022

The BCCI is set to try out the 'Super Sub' rule in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy T20 tournament next month.

FIFA WC PIX: Croatia oust favourites Brazil on penalties to reach semis

FIFA WC PIX: Croatia oust favourites Brazil on penalties to reach semis

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

Images from the FIFA World Cup Quarter-final match between Croatia and Brazil on Friday.

T20 World Cup 2021 Records To STARTLE You

T20 World Cup 2021 Records To STARTLE You

Rediff.com1 Nov 2021

Rajneesh Gupta lists interesting records from the first week of the Super 12 competition in the T20 World Cup in the UAE.

Djokovic withdraws from Indian Wells over vaccine

Djokovic withdraws from Indian Wells over vaccine

Rediff.com10 Mar 2022

World number two Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, the tournament announced on Wednesday, in the latest setback for the player due to his refusal to take the COVID-19 vaccine.

WC PIX: Costa Rica stun Japan with late Fuller winner

WC PIX: Costa Rica stun Japan with late Fuller winner

Rediff.com27 Nov 2022

Images from the FIFA World Cup Group E match between Japan and Costa Rica on Sunday.

RunwayFashion: 11 looks we heart

RunwayFashion: 11 looks we heart

Rediff.com7 Jul 2017

Designer Zuhair Murad's elegant fashion parade was a delight to watch.

11 stealworthy ramp looks

11 stealworthy ramp looks

Rediff.com7 Jul 2017

Designer Zahair Murad's elegant fashion parade was a delight to watch.

FIFA WC PIX: Denmark held by plucky Tunisia

FIFA WC PIX: Denmark held by plucky Tunisia

Rediff.com22 Nov 2022

Against a backdrop of raucous noise provided by the thousands of Tunisian fans in the stands, Issam Jebali had a goal ruled out for offside in the 23rd minute but it was Denmark who provided most of the attacking football in the first half.

UAPA slapped on J-K students for celebrating Pak win over India

UAPA slapped on J-K students for celebrating Pak win over India

Rediff.com26 Oct 2021

The Jammu and Kashmir Police has registered two cases against medical students in Srinagar under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act for celebrating Pakistan's victory over India in a T20 international cricket match, officials said on Tuesday.

'Don't change your expectations from me'

'Don't change your expectations from me'

Rediff.com14 Nov 2021

Pakistan bowler Hasan Ali on Friday issued a statement for the first time since the Men in Green's semi-final defeat in the T20 World Cup 2021 against Australia.

Aus favourites, but T20 WC is anyone's for the taking

Aus favourites, but T20 WC is anyone's for the taking

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

Purists may hope for a better balance between bat and ball compared to previous slugfests, and the big grounds and long boundaries may offer some relief for bowlers while putting a premium on fielding.

FIFA World Cup PIX: 'Trickster' Ramos powers Portugal into quarters

FIFA World Cup PIX: 'Trickster' Ramos powers Portugal into quarters

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

IMAGES from the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 match played between Portugal and Switzerland on Tuesday.

Asia Cup: India set to steamroll minnows Hong Kong

Asia Cup: India set to steamroll minnows Hong Kong

Rediff.com30 Aug 2022

The Group A match won't be more than a glorified net session for Rohit Sharma's men against a team, mostly comprising Pakistani and Indian expats.

Emmanuel Macron Is Ready for Sunday's Bout

Emmanuel Macron Is Ready for Sunday's Bout

Rediff.com22 Apr 2022

French President Emmanuel Macron is in the fight of his brief political life.

Is Gayle the greatest in T20 cricket history?

Is Gayle the greatest in T20 cricket history?

Rediff.com6 Nov 2021

Wearing a beaming smile and sunglasses under a helmet, 'Universe Boss' Chris Gayle on Saturday appeared to have brought the curtains down on his phenomenal T20 international career,

The Man Who Fought Al-Qaeda, Taliban

The Man Who Fought Al-Qaeda, Taliban

Rediff.com4 Mar 2023

Ahmed Shah Massoud's assassination, 9/11 and the defeat and ejection of the Taliban suggested a break in Afghanistan's history, but the events of August 2021 and the Taliban's return shows how deeper continuities remained in place, points out T C A Raghavan, former Indian high commissioner to Pakistan.

Those celebrating Pak's win to face sedition charges: Yogi

Those celebrating Pak's win to face sedition charges: Yogi

Rediff.com28 Oct 2021

On Sunday, Pakistan defeated India by 10 wickets and none of the Men in Blue bowlers were able to leave an impact as Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan took the bowling to the cleaners.

'I felt everything was thrown at me'

'I felt everything was thrown at me'

Rediff.com1 Feb 2022

All-rounder Hardik Pandya said he faced a lot of pressure to bowl in the T20 World Cup even though he was selected as a pure batter and was not fully fit to resume bowling.

'Great to see 'pure player' Williamson have an impact'

'Great to see 'pure player' Williamson have an impact'

Rediff.com14 Nov 2021

Former England skipper Michael Vaughan on Sunday said it was great to see New Zealand captain Kane Williamson have an impact in the ongoing T20 World Cup final against Australia.

Why India did not pick Shami for Asia Cup...

Why India did not pick Shami for Asia Cup...

Rediff.com13 Aug 2022

Australian legend Ricky Ponting feels Mohammed Shami's strength lies in the longest format and there are better quick bowlers in India's T20 set up, weighing in on his absence from the Asia Cup squad.

Malik replaces injured Maqsood in Pak T20 WC squad

Malik replaces injured Maqsood in Pak T20 WC squad

Rediff.com9 Oct 2021

This was the fourth change to Pakistan's original squad, coming a day after they drafted in former captain Sarfaraz Ahmed, Haider Ali and Fakhar Zaman.

Pakistan score last-ball T20 win over Bangladesh

Pakistan score last-ball T20 win over Bangladesh

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

Bangladesh captain Mahmudullah took three wickets in the last over to finish with 3 for 10 from his solitary over.

Football PIX: Asensio strike sets up Spain-Brazil final

Football PIX: Asensio strike sets up Spain-Brazil final

Rediff.com3 Aug 2021

Brazil will face the winners of Tuesday's other semi-final between Spain and Japan in Saitama.

Space that you gave made me feel relaxed: Kohli tells Rohit

Space that you gave made me feel relaxed: Kohli tells Rohit

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

Virat Kohli is all praise for skipper Rohit Sharma for the kind of 'communication' he has had with him which has helped him stay relaxed and get back among the runs.

T20 World Cup: Will Rahul make way for Kohli as opener?

T20 World Cup: Will Rahul make way for Kohli as opener?

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

KL Rahul was a bit taken aback when asked if Virat Kohli, who struck his maiden T20I century during Asia Cup match against Afghanistan, should continue to bat as an opener going into the T20 World Cup alongside Rohit Sharma.

Kohli's role as batter will remain the same: Rohit Sharma

Kohli's role as batter will remain the same: Rohit Sharma

Rediff.com16 Nov 2021

India's new T20 captain Rohit Sharma doesn't foresee any change in Virat Kohli's role as a batter in the new set-up and expects his predecessor to continue dishing out impactful performances.

Budwiser's EPIC response to Qatar beer ban

Budwiser's EPIC response to Qatar beer ban

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

Budweiser World Cup campaign curbed, not crashed, by Qatar beer ban

Ashwin is always looking to take wickets: Rohit

Ashwin is always looking to take wickets: Rohit

Rediff.com4 Nov 2021

India vice-captain Rohit Sharma says R Ashwin's presence in the playing XI is always an advantage as the seasoned off-spinner is on the lookout for wickets at all times.

2nd T20I Team: Who Will Kohli Replace?

2nd T20I Team: Who Will Kohli Replace?

Rediff.com8 Jul 2022

The big question for Captain Rohit Sharma and Head Coach Rahul Dravid is to where to accomodate Virat Kohli, who has struggled for runs across formats in the last couple of years.

'Hardik's got to mature a bit more'

'Hardik's got to mature a bit more'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2022

Pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah is also back after missing the Asia Cup because of injury-related issues and Bresnan thinks he will hit his straps straightaway.

Will BCCI elect Srinivasan as its ICC representative?

Will BCCI elect Srinivasan as its ICC representative?

Rediff.com14 Sep 2022

Former BCCI president Narayanswami Srinivasan who has been at the centre of attention following Supreme Court's decision to allow modifications relating to the age-cap of 70 years for representation to the International Cricket Council.

Asia Cup: How India's top order has fared against Pak

Asia Cup: How India's top order has fared against Pak

Rediff.com4 Sep 2022

India will take on Pakistan for the second time in a span of 10 days, as they begin their campaign in the Super-four of the Asia Cup on Sunday.

We have 'zero tolerance for corruption', says Amazon

We have 'zero tolerance for corruption', says Amazon

Rediff.com20 Sep 2021

Amid reports of Amazon probing bribery-related charges against some of its legal representatives in India, the US e-commerce giant on Monday said it takes allegations of improper actions seriously and investigates them fully to take appropriate action. Without confirming or denying allegations, Amazon said it has "zero tolerance for corruption". According to a report by The Morning Context, Amazon has initiated an investigation against some of its legal representatives for allegedly bribing Indian government officials.

Rashid Khan reaches 400 wickets in T20 cricket

Rashid Khan reaches 400 wickets in T20 cricket

Rediff.com7 Nov 2021

Afghanistan's premier leg-spinner Rashid Khan picked up his 400th wicket in competitive T20 cricket during the team's T20 World Cup match against New Zealand on Sunday.

2022 T20 WC: Bangladesh, Afghanistan get direct entry

2022 T20 WC: Bangladesh, Afghanistan get direct entry

Rediff.com7 Nov 2021

Two-time champions West Indies and former winners Sri Lanka will have to play the qualifying rounds.