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Make helmet-wearing mandatory for batsmen: Tendulkar

Make helmet-wearing mandatory for batsmen: Tendulkar

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

The ICC, which has since toughened helmet standards, was not immediately available for comment on Tendulkar's suggestion.

PIX: Milan, Leipzig complete Champions League last 16

PIX: Milan, Leipzig complete Champions League last 16

Rediff.com3 Nov 2022

A round-up of Wednesday's action in the UEFA Champions League.

No strict bio-bubble for England vs India Test series, says ECB

No strict bio-bubble for England vs India Test series, says ECB

Rediff.com15 Jul 2021

England and Wales Cricket Board's chief executive Tom Harrison on Thursday said a strict bio-bubble will not imposed for the upcoming England vs India Test series despite multiple COVID-19 cases in both teams in the lead up to the contest, starting on August 4.

Bangladesh pacer Mortaza recovers from COVID-19

Bangladesh pacer Mortaza recovers from COVID-19

Rediff.com15 Jul 2020

Former Bangladesh captain Mashrafe Mortaza has recovered from COVID-19 after receiving treatment at home since June 20. Mortaza announced the negative result of his test on his Facebook page on Tuesday.

How India bowlers decimated England batting

How India bowlers decimated England batting

Rediff.com6 Sep 2021

Chasing 368 for victory, England were all out for 210 with Haseeb Hameed (63) and Rory Burns (50) hitting half-centuries.

Soccer: India lose to Bahrain in international friendly

Soccer: India lose to Bahrain in international friendly

Rediff.com24 Mar 2022

Up against the 91st-ranked Bahrain, Stimac's side, which is currently placed at 104 in the FIFA rankings, found the going tough from the word go and, had it not been for a fine save by skipper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, the Indians would have trailed by a bigger margin at half time.

ICC Test Rankings: Virat Kohli hold on to No 5 spot

ICC Test Rankings: Virat Kohli hold on to No 5 spot

Rediff.com5 May 2021

Virat Kohli has held on to his fifth spot in the latest ICC Test rankings for batsmen.

Good enough wicket to chase down 368, says Woakes

Good enough wicket to chase down 368, says Woakes

Rediff.com6 Sep 2021

All-rounder Chris Woakes said he believes England can chase down a record target of 368 on the final day in the fourth Test on Monday as the pitch remains good for batting.

PIX: Liverpool, Chelsea shocked; Manchester City go top

PIX: Liverpool, Chelsea shocked; Manchester City go top

Rediff.com30 Oct 2022

A round-up of Saturday's action in the Premier League.

Ronaldo uncertain; Bale, Neymar out to prove themselves

Ronaldo uncertain; Bale, Neymar out to prove themselves

Rediff.com25 Nov 2019

Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo's knee problem is getting better but he still might have to sit out their Champions League match at home to Atletico Madrid, coach Maurizio Sarri said on Monday.

England football coach Southgate's pep talk for cricket team

England football coach Southgate's pep talk for cricket team

Rediff.com29 May 2019

Captain Eoin Morgan said that the recent talk had resonated well with the players.

Archer defends England's rotation policy for India Tests

Archer defends England's rotation policy for India Tests

Rediff.com2 Feb 2021

Anyone criticising England's much debated rotation policy has not spent time inside a bio-secure bubble to understand the toll its strict COVID-19 protocols takes on players' mental health, fast bowler Jofra Archer said on Tuesday.

SL's 2011 WC probe: Sangakkara, Jayawardene called up for investigation

SL's 2011 WC probe: Sangakkara, Jayawardene called up for investigation

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

Former Sri Lanka players Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene have been summoned to appear before a special investigation unit in Sri Lanka.

Should India bring in Ashwin and Vihari for 4th Test?

Should India bring in Ashwin and Vihari for 4th Test?

Rediff.com30 Aug 2021

Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI in the fourth Test against England?

PICS: England cruise past Ukraine into Euro semis

PICS: England cruise past Ukraine into Euro semis

Rediff.com4 Jul 2021

Harry Kane scored twice as England stormed into the European Championship semi-finals for the first time in 25 years thrashing Ukraine 4-0 on Saturday to book a clash with Denmark.

How Anderson's tips helped Robinson destroy India

How Anderson's tips helped Robinson destroy India

Rediff.com28 Aug 2021

The England pacer Ollie Robinson says his legendary teammate Jimmy Anderson helped him tweak his wobble grip ball technique, third Test.

Champions Trophy Photos: Fans' vibe add to drama in Indo-Pak tie

Champions Trophy Photos: Fans' vibe add to drama in Indo-Pak tie

Rediff.com5 Jun 2017

Here are images of those lucky fans who got to witness the Champions Trophy Group B encounter where India clinically beat Pakistan by 140 runs at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Sunday.

How England's hero Buttler spoiled Pakistan's party

How England's hero Buttler spoiled Pakistan's party

Rediff.com9 Aug 2020

Jos Buttler played a cracking innings of 75, as he launched a superb counter-attack to turn the tide with a sixth-wicket stand worth 139 runs with Chris Woakes, who finished unbeaten on 84, to take England to victory in the first Test.

1st ODI: Root guides England to five-wicket win over SL

1st ODI: Root guides England to five-wicket win over SL

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

Root and all-rounder Moeen Ali (28) stitched together a patient 91-run partnership to steady the ship.

Dock money if players put IPL over England, Boycott tells ECB

Dock money if players put IPL over England, Boycott tells ECB

Rediff.com9 Mar 2021

The English cricket board must stop treating its players in a "namby-pamby way" and dock money if they put the lucrative Indian Premier League above national duty, former Test batsman Geoffrey Boycott said.

PIX: Milan fight back to beat Celtic, Spurs reach last 32

PIX: Milan fight back to beat Celtic, Spurs reach last 32

Rediff.com4 Dec 2020

Seven-time European champions AC Milan hit back from two goals down against Celtic to claim a 4-2 victory that sent them into the Europa League knockout phase on Thursday as they were among 14 teams to progress in Europe's second-tier competition.

Warne was never a 'fan' of sports science

Warne was never a 'fan' of sports science

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

'This modern-day recovery, matchups, data, sports science, I'm not sure. I would've said just let me be.'

Bale takes a dig at former Real Madrid teammate Ronaldo

Bale takes a dig at former Real Madrid teammate Ronaldo

Rediff.com17 Sep 2018

The Welsh winger is thriving in the absence of Ronaldo and Madrid have three wins from four La Liga matches.

England rest IPL stars for two Tests against New Zealand

England rest IPL stars for two Tests against New Zealand

Rediff.com18 May 2021

England on Tuesday rested IPL stars including Jos Buttler and Jonny Bairstow for the upcoming two-Test series against New Zealand while Jofra Archer and Ben Stokes were not considered for selection due to injuries.

Cannes 2019: Sonam charms the red carpet!

Cannes 2019: Sonam charms the red carpet!

Rediff.com22 May 2019

What do you think of Sonam's tuxedo?

Anderson leaves Edgbaston for scan on tight calf

Anderson leaves Edgbaston for scan on tight calf

Rediff.com1 Aug 2019

Anderson had been struggling to be fit for the series opener due to a calf injury picked up while playing for his county, Lancashire,

How opener Rahul used Test axing as 'fuel' for comeback...

How opener Rahul used Test axing as 'fuel' for comeback...

Rediff.com14 Aug 2021

India opener K L Rahul, who scored 129 in the first innings of the second Test against England, says he did not carry the baggage of the past and wants to make every opportunity count.

IN PIX: India's tame surrender at Lord's

IN PIX: India's tame surrender at Lord's

Rediff.com12 Aug 2018

England pace bowler Stuart Broad swept aside the India middle order batting in an inspired spell on Sunday to propel his team to a crushing innings and 159 runs victory on the fourth day of the second Test at Lord's.

Gayle ton in vain as Root, Roy hit centuries to power England to win

Gayle ton in vain as Root, Roy hit centuries to power England to win

Rediff.com21 Feb 2019

England's highest successful run chase in one-dayers was aided by some sloppy West Indies fielding and several dropped catches.

'Wales's Bale can terrify opponents at Euro 2016'

'Wales's Bale can terrify opponents at Euro 2016'

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

Wales winger Gareth Bale has enough firepower to terrorise opponents in this month's European Championship in France, midfielder Joe Allen has said.

England suspends matches until July 1 due to COVID-19

England suspends matches until July 1 due to COVID-19

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

The decision also means nine rounds of fixtures will be lost in the County Championship season while the Vitality Blast, due to start on May 28, will be pushed as late in the season as possible to give it the best opportunity of being staged.

England knocks out Australia, Bangladesh qualify for semis

England knocks out Australia, Bangladesh qualify for semis

Rediff.com10 Jun 2017

Ben Stokes smashed an unbeaten century as England outclassed World champions Australia by 40 runs via the Duckworth-Lewis method in a rain-hit match to knock them out of the ICC Champions Trophy, in Birmingham, on Saturday.

Crawley passes 50 as rain-hit second Test drawn

Crawley passes 50 as rain-hit second Test drawn

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

Images from Day 5 of the second Test between England and Pakistan at the Rose Bowl, in Southampton, on Monday

EPL must rethink 5 substitutes option: Southgate

EPL must rethink 5 substitutes option: Southgate

Rediff.com17 Nov 2020

Southgate said England had been forced to give players extra days' recovery and also tapered their training schedules as the country's hopes of qualifying for the Nations League finals were dashed after Sunday's 2-0 defeat by Belgium.

Southampton Test: Rain washes out Day 3

Southampton Test: Rain washes out Day 3

Rediff.com15 Aug 2020

Bad weather continued to dog the second Test between England and Pakistan on Saturday as a combination of bad light and drizzle wiped out the whole of the third day at the Rose Bowl.

ICC suspends UAE cricketers on match-fixing charges

ICC suspends UAE cricketers on match-fixing charges

Rediff.com13 Sep 2020

The Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) had suspended opener Ashfaq during the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Qualifier in October last year but no formal charges were laid as it waited for investigations to get over.

Has Root apologised to Moeen?

Has Root apologised to Moeen?

Rediff.com17 Feb 2021

After England's loss in the 2nd Test against India on Wednesday, Root had told the media that Moeen Ali 'has chosen to go home.'

SL's 2011 WC final fixing probe: Sangakkara grilled for over 10 hours

SL's 2011 WC final fixing probe: Sangakkara grilled for over 10 hours

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

An investigation was started into the 2011 World Cup final by the Sri Lankan Ministry of Sports, following former Minister of Sports Mahindananda Aluthgamage's allegations that the April 2, 2011 final was fixed even though no substantial proof has been furnished to corroborate the charge.

Transfer talk: Bale moving back to Spurs?

Transfer talk: Bale moving back to Spurs?

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

Arsenal extend Aubameyang stay with new three-year deal

Buttler masterclass helps England to series-clinching win over Australia

Buttler masterclass helps England to series-clinching win over Australia

Rediff.com6 Sep 2020

Jos Buttler anchored the run chase to help the home side clinch the three-match series in Southampton on Sunday.