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US Open PIX: Alcaraz holds off Evans; Pegula in last 16

US Open PIX: Alcaraz holds off Evans; Pegula in last 16

Rediff.com3 Sep 2023

IMAGES from Day 6 of the 2023 US Open on Saturday.

FIFA WC: Argentina and Messi are World Champions

FIFA WC: Argentina and Messi are World Champions

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

Argentina dominated the opening stages and earned the penalty when Di Maria was fouled by Ousmane Dembele, with Messi sending France keeper Hugo Lloris the wrong way to move to the top of the goalscoring charts in Qatar.

Kyrgios 'embarrassed' by handling of Djokovic case

Kyrgios 'embarrassed' by handling of Djokovic case

Rediff.com11 Jan 2022

'I feel quite embarrassed as an Australian athlete that's seen what this guy has done for us and the sport'

Will cricket get the nod for 2028 LA Olympic Games?

Will cricket get the nod for 2028 LA Olympic Games?

Rediff.com4 Aug 2022

Cricket has been shortlisted for potential inclusion at the 2028 Los Angeles Games along with baseball-softball, flag football, lacrosse, breakdancing, karate, kickboxing, squash and motorsport.

The VAR debate still rages on

The VAR debate still rages on

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

Former Scotland midfielder Graeme Souness said FIFA needed to be more transparent over VAR decisions.

Beckham, Boris, Cruise at Euro final

Beckham, Boris, Cruise at Euro final

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

British royalty were among the 60,000 spectators at Wembley.

ICC CEO Sawhney steps down after internal review over conduct

ICC CEO Sawhney steps down after internal review over conduct

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

The International Cricket Council's (ICC) chief executive Manu Sawhney will step down with immediate effect, four months after he was sent on leave following an investigation into his style of working.

US Open PIX: Nadal, Alcaraz, Swiatek cruise into Round 4

US Open PIX: Nadal, Alcaraz, Swiatek cruise into Round 4

Rediff.com4 Sep 2022

A summary of Saturday's action at the US Open.

'I feel for Naomi, I wish I could give her a hug'

'I feel for Naomi, I wish I could give her a hug'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2021

Serena Williams offers support to Naomi Osaka.

SEE: Another day, another Kyrgios meltdown

SEE: Another day, another Kyrgios meltdown

Rediff.com30 Mar 2022

The hot-headed Aussie rails against chair umpire, ATP after Miami Open loss

ICC changes points system for second edition of WTC

ICC changes points system for second edition of WTC

Rediff.com14 Jul 2021

New Zealand claimed the inaugural WTC title with an eight-wicket victory over India in the final last month.

ICC keeps tab as Afghanistan prepares for T20 WC

ICC keeps tab as Afghanistan prepares for T20 WC

Rediff.com10 Oct 2021

There were reports that the ICC could forbid Afghanistan from participating in the showpiece event if the team decides to play under the Taliban flag amid the ongoing turmoil in the country.

Meet the new No 1 in women's tennis

Meet the new No 1 in women's tennis

Rediff.com26 Mar 2022

Iga Swiatek said capturing the women's world number one ranking was a 'surreal' achievement

Best-of-three WTC final not realistic, says ICC

Best-of-three WTC final not realistic, says ICC

Rediff.com14 Jun 2021

ICC acting CEO Geoff Allardice said that would be possible only 'in a perfect world'.

Tennis: Medvedev set to reclaim world number one spot in Miami

Tennis: Medvedev set to reclaim world number one spot in Miami

Rediff.com30 Mar 2022

Thiem, Wawrinka stay positive after defeats on return

PICS: Wightman wins shock 1,500m gold with dad commentating

PICS: Wightman wins shock 1,500m gold with dad commentating

Rediff.com20 Jul 2022

Images from the World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon, on Tuesday, Day 5.

US Open PIX: Tiafoe knocks out Nadal; Swiatek survives

US Open PIX: Tiafoe knocks out Nadal; Swiatek survives

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

A summary of Monday's action at the US Open.

ICC COVID-19 guidelines for women's WC

ICC COVID-19 guidelines for women's WC

Rediff.com28 Feb 2022

The women's ODI World Cup begins March 4 across six different venues in New Zealand

US Open PIX: Kyrgios stuns No. 1 Medvedev to reach quarters

US Open PIX: Kyrgios stuns No. 1 Medvedev to reach quarters

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

A summary of Sunday's action at the US Open.

RIP Pele: 'The most divine of footballers and joyous of men'

RIP Pele: 'The most divine of footballers and joyous of men'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

Brazil soccer great Pele died on Thursday, aged 82, after a long battle with cancer.

Former England Test captain Dexter dies aged 86

Former England Test captain Dexter dies aged 86

Rediff.com26 Aug 2021

Ted Dexter scored 4,502 runs at an average of 47.89 during his Test career and took 66 wickets at an average of 34.93.

India women to take on Aus in 2022 CWG cricket opener

India women to take on Aus in 2022 CWG cricket opener

Rediff.com1 Feb 2022

Cricket will mark its return to the Commonwealth Games after a gap of 24 years with India taking on Australia on July 29 in the 2022 Birmingham edition.

England vs India Tests to kick off second WTC cycle

England vs India Tests to kick off second WTC cycle

Rediff.com30 Jun 2021

The five-match Test series between India and England, starting on August 4, will start the second cycle of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC).

T20 World Cup in UAE from Oct 17-Nov 14: ICC

T20 World Cup in UAE from Oct 17-Nov 14: ICC

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

This year's T20 World Cup, which has been moved to the UAE and Oman from India due to the COVID-10 pandemic, will be played from October 17 to November 14, the International Cricket Council announced on Tuesday.

Winds Of Change Sweep Men's Tennis

Winds Of Change Sweep Men's Tennis

Rediff.com12 Nov 2022

Federer, Nadal and Djokovic had made it near impossible for their peers to live, and thrive, amongst them. But the coming generation, which hasn't been as scarred by defeat at the hands of the Big 3, may make tennis unpredictable again.

2022 CWG: India vs Australia to open cricket campaign

2022 CWG: India vs Australia to open cricket campaign

Rediff.com12 Nov 2021

India women will play Pakistan women on July 31.

Ashwin nominated for ICC Test Cricketer of the year

Ashwin nominated for ICC Test Cricketer of the year

Rediff.com28 Dec 2021

The ICC Awards will comprise a total of 13 individual recognitions in all, as well as five Team of the Year announcements for each format across both men's and women's cricket.

Top seeds advance; Tsonga to retire after Roland Garros

Top seeds advance; Tsonga to retire after Roland Garros

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus and Paula Badosa of Spain, earned second-round wins

Aus bowlers were just simply superb, Gavaskar comforts India

Aus bowlers were just simply superb, Gavaskar comforts India

Rediff.com19 Dec 2020

'When you face bowling of that quality, with that line and length, it's very difficult to score runs and that's what happened to the Indians today.'

Is Sinner the next big thing in tennis?

Is Sinner the next big thing in tennis?

Rediff.com3 Apr 2021

Roberto Bautista Agut predicted a great future for Jannik Sinner after going down to the Italian teenager

ICC to replace 'batsman' with 'batter' from T20 World Cup

ICC to replace 'batsman' with 'batter' from T20 World Cup

Rediff.com7 Oct 2021

The International Cricket Council on Thursday decided to replace 'batsman' with gender-neutral term 'batter' in all its playing conditions starting with this month's men's T20 World Cup.

SA's Maharaj takes hat-trick to seal WI series

SA's Maharaj takes hat-trick to seal WI series

Rediff.com22 Jun 2021

The home side were in the game at 107 for three when left-arm spinner Maharaj (5-36) claimed the scalp of Kieran Powell (51), who tried to launch him to the midwicket boundary but picked out lone fielder Anrich Nortje.

ICC awards: Siraj, Pant in contention among others

ICC awards: Siraj, Pant in contention among others

Rediff.com27 Jan 2021

Siraj, Pant, Ashwin, Natarajan and Root are nominated for new ICC player of month awards for January

US Open PIX: Khachanov topples Kyrgios; Gauff ousted

US Open PIX: Khachanov topples Kyrgios; Gauff ousted

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

A summary of Tuesday's action at the US Open.

Underdogs to winners: Australia break T20 World Cup duck

Underdogs to winners: Australia break T20 World Cup duck

Rediff.com15 Nov 2021

It was a stunning turnaround for an Australia team which had lost five T20 series on the trot heading into the World Cup.

T20 World Cup 2021: India to face arch-rivals Pakistan in group stage

T20 World Cup 2021: India to face arch-rivals Pakistan in group stage

Rediff.com16 Jul 2021

India and Pakistan are placed in Group 2 along with World Test Championship winners New Zealand and Afghanistan.

India have never lost after scoring 300 in England

India have never lost after scoring 300 in England

Rediff.com14 Aug 2021

Rajneesh Gupta presents all the interesting numbers from Day 2 of the India-England Test at Lord's.

PIX: Aussies celebrate Ashes triumph with their families

PIX: Aussies celebrate Ashes triumph with their families

Rediff.com18 Dec 2017

Fans and family celebrated in style after Australia won the Ashes in glorious style

It's ROOT again all the way!

It's ROOT again all the way!

Rediff.com27 Aug 2021

Rajneesh Gupta presents all the interesting numbers from Day 2 of the India-England Test at Leeds.

Root on Route to Record after Record

Root on Route to Record after Record

Rediff.com15 Aug 2021

Rajneesh Gupta presents all the interesting numbers from Day 3 of the India-England Test at Lord's.