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'Main risk for emerging markets: Stronger US dollar'

'Main risk for emerging markets: Stronger US dollar'

Rediff.com13 Apr 2017

Indian market probably has more headroom than the US, says Geoff Lewis, senior strategist for Asia, Manulife Asset Management.

Zidane equals Cup final goals record

Zidane equals Cup final goals record

Rediff.com10 Jul 2006

Zinedine Zidane's successful seventh minute penalty for France against Italy on Sunday meant he became the fourth player to score three goals in the history of the World Cup final.

Australia's Stuart Law frontrunner for Pakistan head coach job

Australia's Stuart Law frontrunner for Pakistan head coach job

Rediff.com4 May 2016

Former Australia player Stuart Law has been confirmed as the Pakistan Cricket Board's first choice for the post of national team chief coach.

Jeev finishes tied 59th

Jeev finishes tied 59th

Rediff.com19 Jun 2006

The Indian pro signed off at the US Open with a six-over-par 76 that contained two birdies and eight bogeys.

Miami Open: Federer, Anderson advance; Andreescu retires

Miami Open: Federer, Anderson advance; Andreescu retires

Rediff.com26 Mar 2019

Roger Federer overcame a sluggish start to defeat Filip Krajinovic 7-5, 6-3 and Kevin Anderson's booming serve proved too much for Joao Sousa as the big names advanced to the fourth round of the Miami Open on Monday.

BBC's Greg Dyke may also quit

BBC's Greg Dyke may also quit

Rediff.com29 Jan 2004

BCCI seek ICC nod for Dhoni's dagger insignia gloves

BCCI seek ICC nod for Dhoni's dagger insignia gloves

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

The dagger insignia on Mahendra Singh Dhoni's wicketkeeping gloves put India's cricket administrators on collision course with the ICC after the BCCI declined the world body's "request" to have it removed.

Melbourne Park adds pace for Hewitt

Melbourne Park adds pace for Hewitt

Rediff.com4 Jan 2005

The Australian Open courts will be faster than ever this year, said Tennis Australia president Geoff Pollard

Queen's Park Oval gets 'poor' rating after washed-out India Test

Queen's Park Oval gets 'poor' rating after washed-out India Test

Rediff.com8 Sep 2016

The pitch and outfield of Queen's Park Oval in Port of Spain has been officially rated "poor" by the ICC following the recent Test between India and the West Indies, which saw more than four-and-a-half days' play being lost because of poor drainage facilities.

Marsh, Reid team up for Zimbabwe

Marsh, Reid team up for Zimbabwe

Rediff.com18 Sep 2003

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.

Kyrgios serves up a show to down Tsitsipas

Kyrgios serves up a show to down Tsitsipas

Rediff.com4 Aug 2019

The first meeting between Nick Kyrgios and Stefanos Tsitsipas lived up to the hype on Saturday as the Australian saved a match point in a wildly entertaining 6-4, 3-6, 7-6(7) win to reach the Citi Open final.

PIX: 20 Classic Moments from the FIFA World Cup

PIX: 20 Classic Moments from the FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com11 Jun 2018

Rediff.com's Norma Godinho captures classic moments from the planet's greatest sports competition: The FIFA World Cup.

Rupert Murdoch bereaved

Rupert Murdoch bereaved

Rediff.com23 Nov 2004

Can anyone challenge Rafael Nadal on clay?

Can anyone challenge Rafael Nadal on clay?

Rediff.com25 May 2018

Nadal enters his title defence after a stellar season on his favourite surface.

'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.

Warne tears into 'unsupportive captain' Steve Waugh in new book

Warne tears into 'unsupportive captain' Steve Waugh in new book

Rediff.com1 Oct 2018

'Baggy Green worship made me want to puke'

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.

BCCI never responded to ICC mails on Indo-Pak women's matches

BCCI never responded to ICC mails on Indo-Pak women's matches

Rediff.com23 Nov 2016

The ICC's decision to award six points to Pakistan after the Indian women's team was deemed to have forfeited each of the three matches of the ICC Women's Championship was a result of non-communication from the BCCI about the team's participation. A well-informed source told PTI that there were multiple e-mail communication from ICC, but there was no response to any of the e-mails to provide reasons for not playing the series against Pakistan, which was scheduled to be held between 1 August and 31 October.

Rest key for ageing Federer before French Open approaches

Rest key for ageing Federer before French Open approaches

Rediff.com3 Apr 2017

'I'm not 24 anymore so things have to change in a big way and I probably won't play any clay court events except the French. I need a rest, my body needs healing. I need time to prepare'

'Virat Kohli is world's best batsman'

'Virat Kohli is world's best batsman'

Rediff.com28 May 2016

Former Australia pacer Geoff Lawson has heaped praise on in-form India's Test captain Virat Kohli, saying the star batsman is "arguably the number one batsman in the world". "Kohli at the moment, is arguably the number one batsman in the world. He is in the form of his life. I was impressed with him when I saw him on the first tour to Australia (in 2011-12)," Lawson told reporters in Mumbai on Saturday. "He was (among) the few Indian batsmen who took on the challenge of playing on the bouncy Australian wickets," said the former Australia fast bowler, who is on a short coaching sting at the Payyade Sports Club in suburban Kandivili.

Serena, Osaka ready to write history in US Open final

Serena, Osaka ready to write history in US Open final

Rediff.com8 Sep 2018

A year after Serena Williams and Naomi Osaka were both caught up in a whirlwind of conflicting emotions, both will be trying to make history in the US Open final on Saturday.

Lance Armstrong settles US federal fraud case for $5m

Lance Armstrong settles US federal fraud case for $5m

Rediff.com20 Apr 2018

Former cycling champion Lance Armstrong on Thursday agreed to pay $5 million to settle a federal suit claiming he defrauded his sponsor, the U.S. Postal Service, by using performance-enhancing drugs, his attorney and federal officials said.

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.

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.

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.

Aussie coach aims for whitewash

Aussie coach aims for whitewash

Rediff.com3 Dec 2003

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.

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.

Tennis: Kyrgios fights off injury to win Citi Open

Tennis: Kyrgios fights off injury to win Citi Open

Rediff.com5 Aug 2019

Kyrgios did not face a single break point and hit 18 aces, including two to close out the final.

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.

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.

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.

Hoon basks in AJT glory

Hoon basks in AJT glory

Rediff.com26 Sep 2003

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