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Hoon accused of giving misleading evidence on Iraq

Hoon accused of giving misleading evidence on Iraq

Rediff.com10 Sep 2003

A media report in London said the British defence secretary gave 'misleading' evidence to a parliamentary committee on the controversial dossier.

Sundaram Ravi promoted to Elite Panel of ICC Umpires

Sundaram Ravi promoted to Elite Panel of ICC Umpires

Rediff.com4 Jun 2015

Chris Gaffaney and Sundaram Ravi were promoted from the Emirates International Panel of ICC Umpires to the Emirates Elite Panel of ICC Umpires, where they replaced Billy Bowden and the retiring Steve Davis.

FIFA World Cup: England hammer Panama 6-1 after Kane hat-trick

FIFA World Cup: England hammer Panama 6-1 after Kane hat-trick

Rediff.com24 Jun 2018

Stones headed England in front in the eighth minute, losing his marker to angle home a Kieran Trippier corner before captain Kane made it 2-0 in the 22nd minute with his third goal of the tournament, an emphatically struck penalty after Jesse Lingard was pushed over in the box by Fidel Escobar.

Manchester United mark 60 years since Munich air disaster

Manchester United mark 60 years since Munich air disaster

Rediff.com7 Feb 2018

Poignant ceremonies mark 60th anniversary of Munich air crash

Rupert Murdoch bereaved

Rupert Murdoch bereaved

Rediff.com23 Nov 2004

A cricket feature to make you smile

A cricket feature to make you smile

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

Rajneesh Gupta lists some amazing coincidences in cricket -- a feature guaranteed to amuse you in these anxious times.

'We need to restrict India's batting'

'We need to restrict India's batting'

Rediff.com5 Oct 2004

'We have got the ability to look at either a pace bowling attack backed by a spinner, or a spin bowling attack backed by pace or a combination of both,' says Aussie coach John Buchanan.

Sabalenka holds off Riske challenge for Wuhan crown; De Minaur takes Zhuhai title

Sabalenka holds off Riske challenge for Wuhan crown; De Minaur takes Zhuhai title

Rediff.com29 Sep 2019

Belarusian ninth seed Aryna Sabalenka held off a spirited challenge from American Alison Riske to win 6-3, 3-6, 6-1 and successfully defend her Wuhan Open title on Saturday.

Osaka shocks Serena in dramatic final for US Open crown

Osaka shocks Serena in dramatic final for US Open crown

Rediff.com9 Sep 2018

Naomi Osaka defeated Serena Williams 6-2, 6-4 in a dramatic women's singles final at the US Open to claim her first career Grand Slam title on Saturday.

We mean business in the World Cup, declares Warner

We mean business in the World Cup, declares Warner

Rediff.com4 Feb 2015

Australia's big-hitting opener is bullish about the team's chances of lifting a record fifth World Cup on home soil.

PHOTOS, 3rd Ashes Test: Smith, Marsh put England to the sword

PHOTOS, 3rd Ashes Test: Smith, Marsh put England to the sword

Rediff.com16 Dec 2017

Images from Day 3 of the 3rd Ashes Test played at the WACA in Perth on Saturday

Ferrari, McLaren take a hit from Marussia collapse

Ferrari, McLaren take a hit from Marussia collapse

Rediff.com28 Dec 2014

Ferrari and McLaren stand to lose millions as a result of the collapse of the Marussia Formula One team, the Sunday Telegraph newspaper reported.

Pitches not helping England: Marsh

Pitches not helping England: Marsh

Rediff.com10 Jul 2003

"A lot of the wickets we've played on this summer have given too much assistance to the faster bowlers," said the Zimbabwe coach.

Zimbabwe face massive task

Zimbabwe face massive task

Rediff.com29 Dec 2003

Zim will face a massive task to reach the finals of the triangular against Aus and India, coach Geoff Marsh said.

Boycott warns of Aussie backlash

Boycott warns of Aussie backlash

Rediff.com12 Jul 2004

The former England opener says the Australians will be keen to avenge their 2001 defeat when they tour India later this year.

Flower, Hondo return to Zimbabwe squad

Flower, Hondo return to Zimbabwe squad

Rediff.com16 Dec 2003

Zimbabwe will take on India and hosts Australia early next year in a one-day triangular.

Aussie coach aims for whitewash

Aussie coach aims for whitewash

Rediff.com3 Dec 2003

US Open PIX: Serena whips Sharapova; easy for Djokovic

US Open PIX: Serena whips Sharapova; easy for Djokovic

Rediff.com27 Aug 2019

A summary of the first day's play at the US Open.

Lord Patel is first British-Asian appointee to ECB

Lord Patel is first British-Asian appointee to ECB

Rediff.com8 Jul 2015

Professor Lord Kamlesh Patel of Bradford, an OBE and a leading voice on health, social care and community cohesion in the UK, has become the first British Asian to join the England and Wales Cricket Board.

'Kohli never hesitates to play his shots against any bowler and in any situation'

'Kohli never hesitates to play his shots against any bowler and in any situation'

Rediff.com23 Nov 2016

'It shows his confidence in his own ability,' Geoff Boycott tells Haresh Pandya.

Buchanan signs two-year coaching deal

Buchanan signs two-year coaching deal

Rediff.com18 Oct 2003

During Buchanan's time in charge, the Australians set a world record of 16 consecutive Test wins and 21 straight limited-overs victories.

BAR can be winners this season

BAR can be winners this season

Rediff.com30 Apr 2004

But BAR are aiming to finish the Formula One championship as runners-up to Ferrari, according to technical director Geoff Willis.

Marsh to play against his own team

Marsh to play against his own team

Rediff.com15 Sep 2003

The Zimbabwe coach accepted an invitation to play for the Australian Cricket Board Chairman's XI in the tour opener in Perth on October 1.

Boycott all set to bat out cancer

Boycott all set to bat out cancer

Rediff.com24 Dec 2002

Doctors have told the former England opening batsman that he had a good chance of beating cancer in his neck after three months of chemotherapy and radiotherapy.

All fun and games: Murray fails at NBA half-court challenge, Bale trumps

All fun and games: Murray fails at NBA half-court challenge, Bale trumps

Rediff.com12 Jun 2015

The half court challenge allows a player five attempts to make a basket from a distance of 47ft (half court).

Waugh Australia's second best ever: Marsh

Waugh Australia's second best ever: Marsh

Rediff.com1 Aug 2003

Zimbabwe's coach said Waugh's captaincy record is outstanding and his performance with the bat speaks for itself.

Tennis round-up: Zverev beats Nishikori in Citi semis, to face Anderson

Tennis round-up: Zverev beats Nishikori in Citi semis, to face Anderson

Rediff.com6 Aug 2017

Zverev, who is looking for his fourth tournament win of the year, needed only 64 minutes to defeat Nishikori and move into the final in WashingtonDC where he will play Kevin Anderson after the South African beat Jack Sock by the same score.

Hoon basks in AJT glory

Hoon basks in AJT glory

Rediff.com26 Sep 2003

10 BEST Sports Photos of the Week!

10 BEST Sports Photos of the Week!

Rediff.com5 Apr 2016

Rediff.com gives you a pictorial rewind of all the excitement that unfolded in the sporting world in the week gone by...

India outclassed but captain Kohli finishes as world's best

India outclassed but captain Kohli finishes as world's best

Rediff.com12 Sep 2018

Virat Kohli, who amassed 593 runs at an average of 59.3 in the series which the visitors lost by 1-4 margin, had started the series 27 points behind Australia's Steve Smith and finished one point ahead of his closest rival.

Johan Botha passes biomechanical analysis

Johan Botha passes biomechanical analysis

Rediff.com23 Oct 2013

South African off-spinner, Johan Botha, who also plays for Adelaide Strikers, has passed the biomechanical analysis of his bowling action and is free to continue playing in CA Competitions, Cricket Australia (CA) said on Wednesday.

Why Bhajji is tops in Aussie Tests this century

Why Bhajji is tops in Aussie Tests this century

Rediff.com6 Dec 2018

Rajneesh Gupta surveys the bowling landscape in India-Australia Tests.

PHOTOS: Osaka's Grand Slam dream proves a nightmare for Serena

PHOTOS: Osaka's Grand Slam dream proves a nightmare for Serena

Rediff.com9 Sep 2018

US Open champion Naomi Osaka grew up dreaming of competing against Serena Williams in a Grand Slam final but never would have dared to go as far as to think her idol would be reduced to tears in a drama-filled match.

How the underarm incident changed cricket's fate in New Zealand

How the underarm incident changed cricket's fate in New Zealand

Rediff.com27 Mar 2015

New Zealand's cricketing Gallipoli came on February 1, 1981 when Australia captain Greg Chappell instructed his brother Trevor to bowl the last ball of a One-day match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground along the ground.

Upsets on Day 3 at US Open: Makarova shocks Wozniacki

Upsets on Day 3 at US Open: Makarova shocks Wozniacki

Rediff.com31 Aug 2017

Rediff.com presents the early surprises at the year's final Grand Slam

Sri Lanka Cricket name Englishman Farbrace as coach

Sri Lanka Cricket name Englishman Farbrace as coach

Rediff.com20 Dec 2013

Englishman Paul Farbrace will succeed Graham Ford as Sri Lanka's head coach from the start of next year, the country's cricket board said on Friday.

'We are open to DRS, IF...' : BCCI

'We are open to DRS, IF...' : BCCI

Rediff.com16 Oct 2016

The International Cricket Council General Manager Geoff Allardice all set to submit a presentation on upgraded Decision Review System before the Board of Control for Cricket in India in New Delhi on October 20 in presence of president Anurag Thakur.

Pace bowler Onions included in England Ashes squad

Pace bowler Onions included in England Ashes squad

Rediff.com6 Jul 2013

England have included pace bowler Graham Onions in a 13-man squad for the first Ashes Test against Australia starting at Trent Bridge in Nottingham on Wednesday.

Copa America: Hosts US fall to Colombia in opener

Copa America: Hosts US fall to Colombia in opener

Rediff.com4 Jun 2016

Colombia scored two first half goals to tame hosts the United States and open the Copa America tournament with a convincing 2-0 victory in front of a big crowd on Friday.