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India's WC winning coach Kirsten turns 53, Yuvraj leads wishes

India's WC winning coach Kirsten turns 53, Yuvraj leads wishes

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

Gary Kirsten, who led the Indian cricket team to their second ODI World Cup glory, turned 53 on Monday.

NZ's Boult, Guptill dropped for India white-ball series

NZ's Boult, Guptill dropped for India white-ball series

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

Pace spearhead Trent Boult has been omitted from the white-ball squad a few months after being released from his national contract.

New Zealand tweak 2021 squad for T20 World Cup

New Zealand tweak 2021 squad for T20 World Cup

Rediff.com20 Sep 2022

Martin Guptill will play in his seventh T20 World Cup and Devon Conway will keep wickets in addition to his batting duties at the tournament

NZ skipper Williamson tests positive for COVID-19

NZ skipper Williamson tests positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com10 Jun 2022

Kane Williamson will miss the second Test against England after testing positive for COVID

Salim Durani: People's man who could oblige with 'Sixerrrrr'

Salim Durani: People's man who could oblige with 'Sixerrrrr'

Rediff.com2 Apr 2023

Salim Durani was the 'people's man', whose impact can never be quantified by the 29 Test matches that he played over 13 years between 1960 to 1973, or the 1200-plus runs he scored and 75 wickets he took with his mean left-arm spin.

LeBron rewrites playbook on athlete activism on way to the top

LeBron rewrites playbook on athlete activism on way to the top

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

James became a leading voice in support of the Black Lives Matter movement following the murder of George Floyd in 2020.

PIX: Arsenal rally to hold Chelsea; City, United win

PIX: Arsenal rally to hold Chelsea; City, United win

Rediff.com22 Oct 2023

Images from the Premier League matches played on Saturday.

McCullum favourite to become England's next Test coach

McCullum favourite to become England's next Test coach

Rediff.com11 May 2022

McCullum, who is currently in charge of Indian Premier League side Kolkata Knight Riders, was keen on taking the job

'Manchester United players have been eaten out alive'

'Manchester United players have been eaten out alive'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2023

Following Manchester United's 7-0 drubbing at the hands of Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday, manager Ten Hag among former players came down heavily on their 'embarrassing' performance.

Fear of Unknown: CSK meets 'CSK Lite' as Dhoni faces 'Gill Test'

Fear of Unknown: CSK meets 'CSK Lite' as Dhoni faces 'Gill Test'

Rediff.com22 May 2023

The teams which don't make long-term promises that are difficult to fulfil but focus on immediate process and know the roles of players required for slots.

Why's A B de Villiers Back At RCB?

Why's A B de Villiers Back At RCB?

Rediff.com3 Nov 2022

A B de Villiers, who is not keen on coaching, could take over as RCB mentor.

Time to help Ukraine, say US Senators meeting Modi

Time to help Ukraine, say US Senators meeting Modi

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

A group of top American Senators who met Prime Minister Narendra Modi last week said they made a case to him that this is a battle between autocracy and democracy, and emphasised that democracies must unite in increasing their help to Ukraine.

W-O-N-D-E-R-F-U-L Music

W-O-N-D-E-R-F-U-L Music

Rediff.com19 May 2022

Fantastical musical moments from the International Jazz Day concert in Mumbai.

Tina Turner: The Legend In Pictures

Tina Turner: The Legend In Pictures

Rediff.com25 May 2023

Known as the Queen of Rock 'n' Roll for her blistering performances and powerfully gritty vocals, Tina Turner died on May 24 after a long illness. She was 83.

Media is lying over Manchester United future: Ronaldo

Media is lying over Manchester United future: Ronaldo

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

Ronaldo, who rejoined United a year ago from Juventus, has a year left on his contract.

Will tainted Hales get back into England squad?

Will tainted Hales get back into England squad?

Rediff.com1 May 2022

ECB managing director Key suggests England return for Hales

There Will Surely Never Be Another Bishan Singh Bedi

There Will Surely Never Be Another Bishan Singh Bedi

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

One of cricket's greatest players passed into the ages on Monday. Rediff.com salutes the legend.

Soccer Wrap! Gunners thrash Wolves as Xhaka bows out with double

Soccer Wrap! Gunners thrash Wolves as Xhaka bows out with double

Rediff.com29 May 2023

Granit Xhaka hammered two goals in what is expected to be his last game as Arsenal clinched a 5-o win over Wolves.

3rd ODI: Malan blasts Proteas to victory over Ireland

3rd ODI: Malan blasts Proteas to victory over Ireland

Rediff.com16 Jul 2021

Ireland won the second ODI by 43 runs on Tuesday after the first game had been washed out by rain.

'Salim Durani was an impact player'

'Salim Durani was an impact player'

Rediff.com3 Apr 2023

Batting great Gundappa Viswanath recalls his memories of Salim Durani.

Brian Lara: How I Scored 400

Brian Lara: How I Scored 400

Rediff.com14 Apr 2022

On April 12, 2004, Brian Lara registered the highest individual score in Test cricket -- a record which still stands after 18 years.

'Rock bottom': Former players tear into Manchester United

'Rock bottom': Former players tear into Manchester United

Rediff.com14 Aug 2022

BBC pundit Chris Sutton said United had "hit rock bottom" while his former strike partner Alan Shearer put down the debacle to years of mismanagement at Old Trafford.

ECB advertises for separate Test and ODI Head Coaches

ECB advertises for separate Test and ODI Head Coaches

Rediff.com27 Apr 2022

The England cricket board (ECB) look set to return to a split coaching set-up after inviting applications for two new head coaches, following Chris Silverwood's resignation.

Bowlers beware! High totals loom in T20 World Cup

Bowlers beware! High totals loom in T20 World Cup

Rediff.com21 Oct 2022

Cricket's shortest format is unapologetically batter-biased and bowlers, often cast as cannon-fodder, derive nearly as much delight from a dot ball as they would from a dismissal in one-dayers or Tests.

Grandhomme quits internationals for Big Bash payday

Grandhomme quits internationals for Big Bash payday

Rediff.com31 Aug 2022

The 36-year-old's selection as a "gold" pick for the Adelaide Strikers in Sunday's BBL draft presented a conflict with his central contract with New Zealand Cricket (NZC), which ran to next July.

NZ opener Guptill fit for India match

NZ opener Guptill fit for India match

Rediff.com31 Oct 2021

New Zealand opener Martin Guptill, who had suffered a toe injury, has recovered from his injury and was ruled fit for Sunday's T20 World Cup match against India in Dubai.

EPL PIX: Late Liverpool goal denies Arsenal victory

EPL PIX: Late Liverpool goal denies Arsenal victory

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

Images from Sunday's action in the Premier League

World Bank appoints Indian national Indermit Gill as chief economist

World Bank appoints Indian national Indermit Gill as chief economist

Rediff.com26 Jul 2022

The World Bank has appointed Indermit Gill, an Indian national, chief economist and senior vice-president for development economics at the multilateral development bank. "Indermit Gill brings to this role a combination of leadership, invaluable expertise and practical experience working with country governments on macroeconomic imbalances, growth, poverty, institutions, conflict, and climate change," World Bank President David Malpass said in a statement. His appointment will be effective September 1, 2022.

Williamson could miss few matches at T20 World Cup

Williamson could miss few matches at T20 World Cup

Rediff.com21 Oct 2021

Kane Williamson's elbow niggle 'flared up a little bit' earlier this week and the New Zealand skipper could miss a few matches during the T20 World Cup, Kiwi head coach Gary Stead revealed.

Bournemouth sack manager Parker after Liverpool thrashing

Bournemouth sack manager Parker after Liverpool thrashing

Rediff.com30 Aug 2022

Bournemouth said their search for a new manager would begin immediately and first team coach Gary O'Neil would take over in the interim. They host Wolverhampton Wanderers on Wednesday.

Will Kane Williamson lead NZ in England Test series?

Will Kane Williamson lead NZ in England Test series?

Rediff.com5 Apr 2022

Tom Latham led the side against Bangladesh and South Africa in Williamson's absence.

West Ham see off Bournemouth amid VAR controversy

West Ham see off Bournemouth amid VAR controversy

Rediff.com25 Oct 2022

West Ham United defender Kurt Zouma's headed goal and a Said Benrahma penalty in stoppage time sealed a 2-0 win over Bournemouth in a scrappy Premier League tussle that was marked by VAR controversy at the London Stadium on Monday.

New Zealand vie for elusive T20 World Cup crown

New Zealand vie for elusive T20 World Cup crown

Rediff.com20 Oct 2022

Black Caps can only improve by lifting the title in Melbourne next month.

Forget campaigns. Forget words: Neville on racism

Forget campaigns. Forget words: Neville on racism

Rediff.com15 Jun 2020

Gary Neville made the comments in the wake of the death of George Floyd, an unarmed black man who died in police custody in Minneapolis after a white police officer knelt on his neck for nearly nine minutes.

'No regrets' after New Zealand fall short again

'No regrets' after New Zealand fall short again

Rediff.com15 Nov 2021

'I think there's a lot of other people that had England and India in the final right from the start, so I think Australia will be proud of their efforts as well.'

NZ coach plays down doubts over Williamson's fitness

NZ coach plays down doubts over Williamson's fitness

Rediff.com13 Oct 2021

Stead also revealed that former paceman Bond has been hired by his country's cricket board to "work specifically" with the national team's spinners ahead of the T20 World Cup.

CAT Review: Authentic, Praiseworthy

CAT Review: Authentic, Praiseworthy

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

CAT is worth a watch, recommends Deepa Gahlot.

England show they no longer rely on Kane

England show they no longer rely on Kane

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

That incredible spread of goals has been shared by Marcus Rashford (3), Bukayo Saka (3), Jude Bellingham, Raheem Sterling, Jack Grealish, Phil Foden and Jordan Henderson plus Harry Kane.

NBA round-up: 76ers snap Bucks' 16-game winning streak

NBA round-up: 76ers snap Bucks' 16-game winning streak

Rediff.com5 Mar 2023

Milwaukee led by 18 in the third quarter before Philadelphia used a 23-9 run to tie the game at 108 mid-way through the final period.

'I was in the best team that never played for India'

'I was in the best team that never played for India'

Rediff.com17 Jan 2023

Michael Dalvi, who played first class cricket for Delhi, Tamil Nadu and Bengal, once hit a century against a fiery Malcolm Marshall and the West Indies. At 77, he has a razor sharp memory, a ready wit and is a rare cricketing treasure.