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Superhero Kohli, you'll always be my captain: Siraj

Superhero Kohli, you'll always be my captain: Siraj

Rediff.com18 Jan 2022

Fast-rising India pacer Mohammed Siraj considers Virat Kohli his 'superhero' and says the batting ace will always remain his skipper despite his captaincy tenure ending in all formats of the game.

CWG Hockey: Harmanpreet's hat-trick powers India to victory

CWG Hockey: Harmanpreet's hat-trick powers India to victory

Rediff.com4 Aug 2022

Vice-captain Harmanpreet Singh slammed a hat-trick as the Indian men's hockey team beat Wales 4-1 in its final Pool B match to qualify for the semi-finals of the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham on Thursday.

Why Ashwin switched his TV off while watching an ODI

Why Ashwin switched his TV off while watching an ODI

Rediff.com13 Jul 2022

'I think ODI cricket needs to find its relevance'

Here's how rain, Ireland put England's T20 WC in peril

Here's how rain, Ireland put England's T20 WC in peril

Rediff.com26 Oct 2022

Ireland, who have already upset West Indies at the tournament, produced a disciplined bowling performance to restrict England's big hitters.

Cummins plays down hip niggle

Cummins plays down hip niggle

Rediff.com15 Jun 2022

Cummins said the injury was "nothing major at all."

Bafta Awards: Celebs who dared to repeat their clothes

Bafta Awards: Celebs who dared to repeat their clothes

Rediff.com4 Feb 2020

Meet the celebs who recycled their look for the BAFTA Awards.

Under-strength India still tough ask for visiting New Zealand

Under-strength India still tough ask for visiting New Zealand

Rediff.com23 Nov 2021

India will be without captain and batting mainstay Virat Kohli, who decided to skip the first of the two Tests, while batter Rohit Sharma, wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant and fast bowlers Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami will miss both matches.

England coach Collingwood hails 'world-class' Pant

England coach Collingwood hails 'world-class' Pant

Rediff.com2 Jul 2022

Rishabh Pant's stunning knock of 146 may have put them on the back-foot, but England's assistant coach Paul Collingwood said the home team is not "scared" and will fight back in the rescheduled fifth Test in Birmingham.

PIX: Ronaldo powers Portugal to win; Wales qualify for WC

PIX: Ronaldo powers Portugal to win; Wales qualify for WC

Rediff.com6 Jun 2022

Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Portugal swept to an emphatic 4-0 victory over Switzerland in their UEFA Nations League clash at the Estadio Jose Alvalade in Lisbon on Sunday.

How Many Indians Have Played 100 Tests?

How Many Indians Have Played 100 Tests?

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

As Pujara gears up to play his 100th Test, here's a look at the list of the 12 cricketers who are a part of the 100 Tests club in India.

Hard to digest: Harmanpreet on India's CWG final loss

Hard to digest: Harmanpreet on India's CWG final loss

Rediff.com10 Aug 2022

India suffered an embarrassing 0-7 drubbing at the hands of defending champions Australia to settle for a silver medal

Jason Roy pulls out of IPL citing bubble fatigue

Jason Roy pulls out of IPL citing bubble fatigue

Rediff.com1 Mar 2022

Jason Roy was signed by Gujarat Titans for his base price of Rs 2 crore at the mega auction.

Ashes: Root, Stokes among English arrivals in Australia

Ashes: Root, Stokes among English arrivals in Australia

Rediff.com6 Nov 2021

Captain Joe Root and all-rounder Ben Stokes were among the first arrivals to touch down in Brisbane on Saturday ahead of England's Ashes series against Australia.

3rd Test, PIX: Bairstow, Overton rescue England first innings

3rd Test, PIX: Bairstow, Overton rescue England first innings

Rediff.com24 Jun 2022

IMAGES from Day 2 of the 3rd Test played between England and New Zealand at Headingley on Friday.

Giroud puts France within striking distance of WC trophy

Giroud puts France within striking distance of WC trophy

Rediff.com11 Dec 2022

"It feels like a missed chance because I felt the performances were really good and the focus and the hunger was good every single day," said England midfielder Jordan Henderson.

India lose 2 WTC points for slow over-rate in 5th Test

India lose 2 WTC points for slow over-rate in 5th Test

Rediff.com5 Jul 2022

India have been fined 40 per cent of their match fee and penalised two ICC World Test Championship points for maintaining a slow over-rate against England in the rescheduled fifth Test in Birmingham.

Stokes' leadership battle with Bumrah fascinating: Chappell

Stokes' leadership battle with Bumrah fascinating: Chappell

Rediff.com4 Jul 2022

Jasprit Bumrah's appointment as India's stand-in Test captain is a 'courageous decision' based on his 'tactical nous', and his leadership duel with England skipper Ben Stokes is providing a fascinating sidelight to an entertaining game in Birmingham, said the legendary Ian Chappell.

T20 World Cup PICS: Sri Lanka too good for Ireland

T20 World Cup PICS: Sri Lanka too good for Ireland

Rediff.com23 Oct 2022

Images from the T20 World Cup match between Sri Lanka and Ireland, in Hobart, on Sunday.

PIC: Deepti Sharma rings in play on Day 4 at Lord's

PIC: Deepti Sharma rings in play on Day 4 at Lord's

Rediff.com15 Aug 2021

India's women's team all-rounder Deepti Sharma was bestowed the honour of ringing the bell to mark the start of the fourth day's play in the second men's Test between England and India at the hallowed Lord's Cricket Ground, on Sunday.

What France, Argentina must do if final goes to penalties

What France, Argentina must do if final goes to penalties

Rediff.com17 Dec 2022

Didier Deschamps of France and Argentina's Lionel Scaloni should avoid the temptation to throw on a 'penalty specialist'

Zimbabwe start their T20 WC campaign with win against Ireland

Zimbabwe start their T20 WC campaign with win against Ireland

Rediff.com17 Oct 2022

Sikandar Raza powered Zimbabwe to a 31-run win over Ireland

Don't think players innately need to believe in match-ups: Ashwin

Don't think players innately need to believe in match-ups: Ashwin

Rediff.com5 Nov 2022

"I think it is a feature that's existing, and it is definitely being developed. As a playing unit, to only believe in that and say this guy will bowl to this person, you can't work like that. But I think it's giving a tactical edge to teams," he agreed.

PIX: England reduced to 116-6 as rain forces end of play

PIX: England reduced to 116-6 as rain forces end of play

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

IMAGES from Day 1 of the 1st Test played between England and South Africa at Lord's on Wednesday.

Kohli fastest to 23,000 international runs

Kohli fastest to 23,000 international runs

Rediff.com2 Sep 2021

He achieved the feat in his 490th innings on Day 1 of the fourth Test against England, at The Oval, before being dismissed by Ollie Robinson for 50, his 27th half-century in the longest format.

PHOTOS: Clinical Australia down Ireland to keep semis hopes alive

PHOTOS: Clinical Australia down Ireland to keep semis hopes alive

Rediff.com31 Oct 2022

IMAGES from the T20 World Cup match played between Australia and Ireland in Brisbane on Monday.

PIX: Arsenal back on top; Rashford earns Manchester Utd victory

PIX: Arsenal back on top; Rashford earns Manchester Utd victory

Rediff.com31 Oct 2022

aka was excellent in the opening minutes and it was his cross that was headed into the net by Martinelli for the opener, but he went down injured shortly afterwards after a challenge from Forest's Renan Lodi. Saka tried to continue but came off after 27 minutes.

Bale will not leave Real on loan, says his agent

Bale will not leave Real on loan, says his agent

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

The 30-year-old is out of favour with Real and manager Zinedine Zidane has said the club are "working on his departure".

PIX: Woakes, Buttler propel England to unlikely win over Pakistan

PIX: Woakes, Buttler propel England to unlikely win over Pakistan

Rediff.com9 Aug 2020

A magnificent partnership between Chris Woakes and Jos Buttler helped propel England to an unlikely three-wicket victory over Pakistan in a topsy-turvy first Test at Old Trafford on Saturday. Images from Day 4 of the first Test between England and Pakistan in Manchester on Saturday.

13 Life Lessons from FIFA World Cup

13 Life Lessons from FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com12 Dec 2022

The stadiums at Qatar offer plenty of wisdom and chutzpah on how to take our own lives forward.

Rahane's form on test as India eye comeback at The Oval

Rahane's form on test as India eye comeback at The Oval

Rediff.com1 Sep 2021

In all likelihood, vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane would get another chance but over the past two years, his inconsistency has hurt this team badly.

La Liga returns amid spike in COVID-19 cases

La Liga returns amid spike in COVID-19 cases

Rediff.com30 Dec 2021

Atletico Madrid have recorded five COVID-19 positives, including manager Diego Simeone

Moeen shines as England level Windies T20 series

Moeen shines as England level Windies T20 series

Rediff.com30 Jan 2022

Stand-in skipper Moeen Ali smashed a blistering half-century and picked up two key wickets in the West Indies chase as England squared the five-match Twenty20 series at 2-2 with a 34-run victory in the fourth game in Bridgetown on Saturday.

Jadeja becomes top-ranked all-rounder

Jadeja becomes top-ranked all-rounder

Rediff.com23 Jun 2021

Jadeja is two points ahead of Holder (384) while England all-rounder Ben Stokes is third on 377 points.

England looking to put pressure back on India on Day 3

England looking to put pressure back on India on Day 3

Rediff.com3 Jul 2022

England will draw confidence from India's strong comeback from a similar situation and continue to play aggressively when play resumes on Day 3 in the rescheduled fifth Test, at Edgbaston, Birmingham, says veteran seamer James Anderson.

Ashwin reveals he was in contention to play Lord's Test

Ashwin reveals he was in contention to play Lord's Test

Rediff.com20 Aug 2021

India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin revealed he was in contention to play in the second Test against England at Lord's till a sudden spell of rain before the toss forced the team management to change the playing XI.

PIX: Pujara leads India's fightback with gutsy knock

PIX: Pujara leads India's fightback with gutsy knock

Rediff.com27 Aug 2021

Images from Day 3 of the third Test between England and India, at Headingley, Leeds, on Friday.

England's Robinson suspended for historic racist, sexist posts

England's Robinson suspended for historic racist, sexist posts

Rediff.com7 Jun 2021

England fast bowler Ollie Robinson has been suspended from "all international cricket" after historical racist and sexist tweets came to light earlier this week when he made his Test debut against New Zealand.

Soccer: Bale confirms Real Madrid departure

Soccer: Bale confirms Real Madrid departure

Rediff.com1 Jun 2022

West Ham's Zouma given 180 hours of community service for kicking his cat

Bowlers need to have patience when things are not going their way, says Siraj

Bowlers need to have patience when things are not going their way, says Siraj

Rediff.com4 Jul 2022

'Our plan was simple, stick to our basics'

India in charge at Edgbaston despite Bairstow ton

India in charge at Edgbaston despite Bairstow ton

Rediff.com4 Jul 2022

Pant, whose rapid 146 put India in the box seat, was more restrained in the second innings.