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Record prize purse for T20 World Cup winners

Record prize purse for T20 World Cup winners

Rediff.com3 Jun 2024

The runners-up will earn at least $1.28 million, while the losing semi-finalists will take home $787,500 each.

Raducanu doubles withdrawal brings curtain down on Murray's Wimbledon

Raducanu doubles withdrawal brings curtain down on Murray's Wimbledon

Rediff.com6 Jul 2024

Andy Murray will not get another chance to feature on court in his farewell at the Grand Slam.

PICS: Murray's farewell begins with emotional doubles defeat

PICS: Murray's farewell begins with emotional doubles defeat

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

It may not quite be the end for British great Andy Murray at Wimbledon but it felt like it as the 37-year-old received an emotional farewell after he and brother Jamie were beaten in the first round of the men's doubles on Thursday.

Indian cricket legend Neetu David joins ICC Hall of Fame

Indian cricket legend Neetu David joins ICC Hall of Fame

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

David, the current chairman of selectors for Indian women's team, enters the ICC Hall of Fame a year after the induction of former captain Diana Edulji.

Women's T20 World Cup moved to UAE amid Bangladesh unrest

Women's T20 World Cup moved to UAE amid Bangladesh unrest

Rediff.com20 Aug 2024

The ICC on Tuesday said the Women's T20 World Cup will be moved to the United Arab Emirates due to the prevailing unrest in Bangladesh

US Open PICS: Zverev, Fritz to clash in quarter-finals

US Open PICS: Zverev, Fritz to clash in quarter-finals

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

Images from the men's singles action at the US Open on Sunday.

Sinner, Sabalenka get tough US Open draw

Sinner, Sabalenka get tough US Open draw

Rediff.com23 Aug 2024

Sinner won in Cincinnati this week to claim his fifth title of a breakout season before the revelation that he avoided a ban over two positive tests

PICS: Sabalenka, Pegula to clash in US Open final

PICS: Sabalenka, Pegula to clash in US Open final

Rediff.com6 Sep 2024

Images from the US Open women's singles semi-finals at Flushing Meadows on Thursday.

When tennis stars trade their rackets for microphones

When tennis stars trade their rackets for microphones

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

Nick Kyrgios is providing commentary by the court for ESPN and trading barbs with critics on social media. The Australian has not been shy to express an opinion.

US Open PICS: Swiatek, Pegula, Muchova cruise into quarters

US Open PICS: Swiatek, Pegula, Muchova cruise into quarters

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

Images from Monday's Round of 16 women's singles matches at the US Open.

Dimitrov stuns Zverev, meets Sinner in Miami final

Dimitrov stuns Zverev, meets Sinner in Miami final

Rediff.com30 Mar 2024

Bulgarian Grigor Dimitrov defeated Alexander Zverev 6-4, 6-7(4), 6-4 in a thrilling contest on Friday to reach the Miami Open final, where he will face world number three Jannik Sinner.

Sinner ready to crash Fritz's American party

Sinner ready to crash Fritz's American party

Rediff.com8 Sep 2024

Jannik Sinner will hope to block out a rocking home crowd on Sunday when he faces Taylor Fritz in the US Open final at Flushing Meadows, where the 12th seed will be bidding to become the first American man in 21 years to win a Grand Slam singles title.

Is this why Djokovic and Alcaraz failed at US Open?

Is this why Djokovic and Alcaraz failed at US Open?

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

'The romanticism of late night tennis in New York, it's time to move past that'

Golden Slam in the bag, Djokovic eyes record 25th Major at US Open

Golden Slam in the bag, Djokovic eyes record 25th Major at US Open

Rediff.com24 Aug 2024

Daniil Medvedev, the 2021 champion, will need to shake off a run of poor form if he is to mount a challenge.

Miami Open: Swiatek, Gauff stunned in fourth round

Miami Open: Swiatek, Gauff stunned in fourth round

Rediff.com26 Mar 2024

Iga Swiatek's hopes of landing another 'Sunshine Double' ended in a 6-4, 6-2 fourth round loss to Ekaterina Alexandrova on Monday as the world number one joined third seed Coco Gauff in making an early exit from the Miami Open.

Miami Open: Alcaraz, Zverev advance

Miami Open: Alcaraz, Zverev advance

Rediff.com26 Mar 2024

Top seed Carlos Alcaraz dominated Gael Monfils 6-2 6-4 and fourth seed Alexander Zverev escaped a tight first set en route to a 7-6(4) 6-3 win over Christopher Eubanks to reach the last 16 at the Miami Open on Monday.

Deepika loses to Lim, returns empty-handed from World Cup

Deepika loses to Lim, returns empty-handed from World Cup

Rediff.com26 May 2024

Deepika Kumari fell short of a successive Archery World Cup medal in her international comeback after becoming a mother, losing to world No 2 Lim Sihyeon and No 3 Alejandra Valencia in Yecheon, South Korea, on Sunday.

Can Zverev break his Grand Slam curse?

Can Zverev break his Grand Slam curse?

Rediff.com1 Sep 2024

Fourth seed Alexander Zverev will play Brandon Nakashima as the former finalist looks to end his long wait for a maiden Grand Slam title.

Cricket gets a shot in the arm with USA hosting T20 WC

Cricket gets a shot in the arm with USA hosting T20 WC

Rediff.com31 May 2024

'The awareness that we're bringing in more elite cricket to the USA is something that's been a strategic priority for us.'

Stonis expects captain Marsh to get creative when situations demand

Stonis expects captain Marsh to get creative when situations demand

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

Under his captaincy, Australia have entered the Super Eight stage at the ongoing T20 World Cup on the back of an unbeaten run in the group stage.

Washout Time For India Down Under

Washout Time For India Down Under

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

This period saw big stars of the likes of Sunil Gavaskar and Kapil Dev fade into the sunset while it was witness to the birth of slew of young Indian cricketers that made their mark home and abroad.

Euro 2024: Southgate hails England's character after close finish

Euro 2024: Southgate hails England's character after close finish

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

Southgate's rigidity around substitutions was the most glaring question, particularly the introduction of Ivan Toney in the 94th minute.

Alcaraz Stunned!

Alcaraz Stunned!

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

Images from the US Open men's singles second round matches, at Flushing Meadows, New York, on Thursday.

California On Angela Jonsson's Mind

California On Angela Jonsson's Mind

Rediff.com22 May 2023

The Chennai-born model-actor shows us a corner of California you must add to your bucket list.

Sri Lanka Cricket suspension lifted

Sri Lanka Cricket suspension lifted

Rediff.com28 Jan 2024

The ICC Board on Sunday lifted the suspension of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) with immediate effect.

US Open PIX: Swiatek, Osaka, Kenin through to Round 2

US Open PIX: Swiatek, Osaka, Kenin through to Round 2

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

Images from the US Open women's singles first round matches, at Flushing Meadows, New York, on Tuesday.

Bopanna enters US Open doubles final; sets 'oldest' record!

Bopanna enters US Open doubles final; sets 'oldest' record!

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

Interestingly, it was also in the US Open where Rohan Bopanna competed in his maiden Major final way back in 2010 along with Pakistani partner Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi.

North America get taste of India-Pakistan rivalry!

North America get taste of India-Pakistan rivalry!

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

A sold-out crowd descended on Eisenhower Park on Sunday for a clash of cricketing arch-rivals India and Pakistan.

Zverev reduced to playing 'on one leg' in five-set tussle with Fritz

Zverev reduced to playing 'on one leg' in five-set tussle with Fritz

Rediff.com9 Jul 2024

'If I was running for a drop shot, I was limping there more than running.'

US Open PIX: Sinner battles into quarters; Medvedev cruises

US Open PIX: Sinner battles into quarters; Medvedev cruises

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

Images from the men's singles Round of 16 matches at the US Open on Monday.

Aus Open: Bopanna, Balaji advance in men's doubles

Aus Open: Bopanna, Balaji advance in men's doubles

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

Rohan Bopanna and Matthew Ebden barely broke a sweat in a straight-set victory over local hopes John Millman and Edward Winter at the Australian Open.

'Baseless': India on Canadian charge of meddling in polls

'Baseless': India on Canadian charge of meddling in polls

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

India on Thursday strongly rejected as 'baseless' allegations of its interference in Canadian elections and asserted that the core issue has been Ottawa's meddling in New Delhi's internal affairs.

Why Watson's undecided on Pakistan head coach role

Why Watson's undecided on Pakistan head coach role

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

Former Australian all-rounder Shane Watson, who is in line to take over as Pakistan cricket team's head coach, is yet to make up his mind despite the PCB accepting his remuneration demands.

Bopanna and Chinappa shortlisted for Padma Shri

Bopanna and Chinappa shortlisted for Padma Shri

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

Tennis star Rohan Bopanna, who is set to be crowned world number one in the doubles format, was on Thursday selected for the prestigious Padma Shri honour by the government along with six other athletes including veteran squash player Joshna Chinappa.

Alcaraz advances to Miami Open quarters, Eyes Sunshine Double

Alcaraz advances to Miami Open quarters, Eyes Sunshine Double

Rediff.com27 Mar 2024

The Spaniard needed less than 90 minutes to dispatch the 23rd seed from Italy

Wimbledon PIX: Top seed Swiatek shocked by Putintseva

Wimbledon PIX: Top seed Swiatek shocked by Putintseva

Rediff.com7 Jul 2024

IMAGES from Day 6 of the Wimbledon Championships, at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, on Saturday.

Indian compound mixed team enters final

Indian compound mixed team enters final

Rediff.com24 May 2024

Jyothi Surekha Vennam and Priyansh advanced to the compound mixed team final, confirming India's second medal, while Deepika Kumari brightened the country's gloomy recurve campaign, reaching to her second successive Archery World Cup semifinals after her comeback in the Stage 2 of the event, in Yecheon on Friday.

Dravid 'dreams of fantastic cricket' at the Olympics

Dravid 'dreams of fantastic cricket' at the Olympics

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

An ardent supporter of cricket's inclusion in the Olympics, the legendary Rahul Dravid says players are excited and he has heard "serious dressing room conversations" about competing in the world's biggest sporting event.

PIX: Halep loses in comeback match!

PIX: Halep loses in comeback match!

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

Paula Badosa spoiled Simona Halep's return from a doping ban.

Cricket feud intensifies: Pakistan's WC participation hangs in balance

Cricket feud intensifies: Pakistan's WC participation hangs in balance

Rediff.com29 May 2023

ICC leaders in Pakistan to secure World Cup participation