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Maxwell mocks Kohli on Day 3

Maxwell mocks Kohli on Day 3

Rediff.com18 Mar 2017

The bad blood between Australia and India continued with spin all-rounder Glenn Maxwell making fun of host captain Virat Kohli's shoulder injury while fielding on day three of the third Test in Ranchi on Saturday.

Long-suffering Liverpool fans get ready to celebrate league title

Long-suffering Liverpool fans get ready to celebrate league title

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

Regardless of whether they eventually win it at home or away, the celebrations that marked their Anfield victory over Queens Park Rangers that won the league in 1990 will not be repeated.

Arjun Tendulkar, Sreesanth register for IPL auction

Arjun Tendulkar, Sreesanth register for IPL auction

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

The player registration deadline closed on Thursday and the list comprises 207 international players including 21 capped Indians.

'La La Land' earns record 14 Oscar nominations

'La La Land' earns record 14 Oscar nominations

Rediff.com24 Jan 2017

The smash-hit musical -- led by Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling -- picked up the most nods on Tuesday, and tied the record set by Titanic and All About Eve.

'Match-winner Gayle, Mujeeb should get to play for KXIP'

'Match-winner Gayle, Mujeeb should get to play for KXIP'

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

KXIP have struggled so far, losing four of their five games, with death bowling proving to be their biggest concern.

PIX: How Mitchell, Neesham's new zeal destroyed England

PIX: How Mitchell, Neesham's new zeal destroyed England

Rediff.com11 Nov 2021

Daryl Mitchell's superb unbeaten half-century fired New Zealand into their first ever ICC men's T20 World Cup final at England's expense following a thrilling semi-final in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday.

IPL 2022: Who Will Make The Playoffs?

IPL 2022: Who Will Make The Playoffs?

Rediff.com28 Apr 2022

>With 40 out of 70 IPL 2022 games completed, the crucial playoff spots are slowly starting to take shape. Shailesh Karkera finds out how teams may fare in the crucial second half of IPL 2022.

World Cup PHOTOS: Warner takes Australia closer to semis

World Cup PHOTOS: Warner takes Australia closer to semis

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

Images from the Australia-Bangladesh World Cup match in Nottingham, on Thursday.

Why Ponting can't blame the Indian players...

Why Ponting can't blame the Indian players...

Rediff.com20 May 2018

Ricky Ponting, on Sunday, heaped praise on the Indian players, especially Rishabh Pant and Shreyas Iyer

Gambhir lashes out at Kohli's captaincy

Gambhir lashes out at Kohli's captaincy

Rediff.com30 Nov 2020

Gambhir underlined the importance of picking up early wickets and criticised Kohli for his 'poor captaincy' in the second ODI.

Biggest issues facing Australia as they prepare for T20 World Cup

Biggest issues facing Australia as they prepare for T20 World Cup

Rediff.com4 May 2020

While T20 World Cup is scheduled for an October 18 start, India's tour of Australia will begin with a T20 tri-series in October and end with a four-match Test series in December. Cricket Australia is staring at a staggering loss of 300 million Australian dollars if things don't go ahead as planned.

Buzz: Now, woman cricketer Molineux takes a break

Buzz: Now, woman cricketer Molineux takes a break

Rediff.com22 Nov 2019

The 21-year-old Molineux, who plays for Melbourne Renegades in the Women's Big Bash League, has requested for a break and will not be travelling with the Renegades squad to Ballarat for their match against Melbourne Stars on Saturday.

Warner, Smith make mark on return for Australia

Warner, Smith make mark on return for Australia

Rediff.com6 May 2019

Wearing Australian colours for the first time since the ball-tampering scandal erupted in Cape Town in March, 2018, Steve Smith and David Warner were greeted warmly by a small crowd in Brisbane, where Aaron Finch's team took a one-wicket win.

Drug to treat mild, moderate COVID-19 launched in India

Drug to treat mild, moderate COVID-19 launched in India

Rediff.com20 Jun 2020

FabiFlu is the first oral favipiravir-approved medication in India for the treatment of COVID-19. Favipiravir can be used for coronavirus patients with co-morbid conditions such as diabetes and heart disease with mild to moderate COVID-19 symptoms.

Football Briefs: Guardiola accepts FA charge for wearing yellow ribbon

Football Briefs: Guardiola accepts FA charge for wearing yellow ribbon

Rediff.com6 Mar 2018

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

With eye on play-offs, momentum is key for Sunrisers Hyderabad

With eye on play-offs, momentum is key for Sunrisers Hyderabad

Rediff.com12 May 2015

Having improved its play-off chances following three consecutive wins, Sunrisers Hyderabad bowling coach Muttiah Muralitharn said the team needs to keep the momentum going.

'IPL is just money grab, shouldn't come before T20 WC'

'IPL is just money grab, shouldn't come before T20 WC'

Rediff.com22 May 2020

There is speculation that the 13th IPL, which was suspended indefinitely due to the COVID-19 pandemic, might be conducted in October-November if the T20 World Cup in Australia is postponed.

PHOTOS: Tendulkar and McGrath mentor young pacers

PHOTOS: Tendulkar and McGrath mentor young pacers

Rediff.com21 Aug 2015

Sachin Tendulkar joined legendary Australian pace bowler Glenn McGrath at the MRF Pace Foundation Academy on Friday and spent time with the current batch of pace bowling trainees and provided them insights on the game.

IPL: Can depleted RCB come good against inspired Punjab?

IPL: Can depleted RCB come good against inspired Punjab?

Rediff.com9 Apr 2017

RCB began their campaign without skipper and star batsman Virat Kohli as well as another key player A B de Villiers due to injuries and lost their opening match against defending champions Sunrisers Hyderabad.

SL clinch rain-marred thriller to win Aus T20 series

SL clinch rain-marred thriller to win Aus T20 series

Rediff.com28 Jan 2013

Sri Lanka prevailed in a rain-hit thriller to clinch the second and final Twenty20 international against Australia and seal the series 2-0 on Monday.

#Didyouknow: Mahela Jayawardene wanted to be a fast bowler

#Didyouknow: Mahela Jayawardene wanted to be a fast bowler

Rediff.com30 Jun 2020

At the peak of Mahela Jayawardene's career, international cricket was flooded with world-class bowlers, something many feel is not the case now.

I'm no ego-centric show-off, says Australia's Maxwell

I'm no ego-centric show-off, says Australia's Maxwell

Rediff.com7 Feb 2015

All-rounder Glenn Maxwell has admitted to being upset by the frequent criticism directed at him but most of all by the implication that he is not a team man dedicated to helping Australia win the World Cup.

Take a look at World Cup's HAT-TRICK men

Take a look at World Cup's HAT-TRICK men

Rediff.com14 Feb 2015

List of players who have claimed hat-tricks in the Cricket World Cup.

Here's why they call him 'freak' Anderson...

Here's why they call him 'freak' Anderson...

Rediff.com12 Sep 2018

Anderson was close to tears after finishing the series as the leading wicket-taker with 24 in five Tests.

Parthiv misses ton; Vijay, Rahane flop as India A 467/8 decl vs NZ A

Parthiv misses ton; Vijay, Rahane flop as India A 467/8 decl vs NZ A

Rediff.com17 Nov 2018

Opting to bat after winning the toss, India A declared their first innings after some useful contributions from the lower-order batsmen. The visitors were 340 for five at stumps on the opening day at the Bay Oval.

Australia edge past Netherlands

Australia edge past Netherlands

Rediff.com11 Mar 2010

Images from the two semi-final encounters of the 12th World Cup Hockey in New Delhi on Thursday.

Cricket Buzz: Guyana back to winning ways in CPL

Cricket Buzz: Guyana back to winning ways in CPL

Rediff.com20 Aug 2020

Hetmyer smacked three sixes and eight fours in his entertaining knock, helping his side chase down a modest target of 128.

Why Tendulkar-Ganguly are better than Kohli-Rohit

Why Tendulkar-Ganguly are better than Kohli-Rohit

Rediff.com22 Dec 2019

Quality bowling of the opposition is what separates the two pairs, feels former Australian captain Ian Chappell.

Waugh wowed by deceptive Archer's 'X-factor'

Waugh wowed by deceptive Archer's 'X-factor'

Rediff.com21 Aug 2019

Waugh did not find any problems with Archer's stamina either after the Barbados-born 24-year-old bowled 44 overs and took 5-91 at Lord's.

HIL: Kalinga Lancers score narrow win over Punjab Warriors

HIL: Kalinga Lancers score narrow win over Punjab Warriors

Rediff.com3 Feb 2017

Kalinga Lancers eked out a close 6-5 win over Jaypee Punjab Warriors, their first-ever victory against the defending champions, to jump to the top of the standings in the fifth edition of the Hockey India League, in Bhubaneswar, on Friday.

Australia edge Pakistan by 6 runs in 4th ODI

Australia edge Pakistan by 6 runs in 4th ODI

Rediff.com30 Mar 2019

It was only the fourth time in history that a side has lost an ODI chase with two centurions.

What made the Oscars SO DIFFERENT this year

What made the Oscars SO DIFFERENT this year

Rediff.com26 Feb 2019

The 91st Annual Academy Awards was anything but boring, feels Aseem Chhabra.

'If you have a dream, fight for it'

'If you have a dream, fight for it'

Rediff.com25 Feb 2019

'It's not about how many times you get rejected or you fall down or you're beaten up. It's about how many times you stand up and are brave and you keep on going.'

10 GLORIOUS MOMENTS from Oscars 2019

10 GLORIOUS MOMENTS from Oscars 2019

Rediff.com25 Feb 2019

Sukanya Verma gives us a recap of the 91st Academy Awards.

Nielsen retained as Aus coach till 2013 Ashes

Nielsen retained as Aus coach till 2013 Ashes

Rediff.com24 Aug 2010

Australia will retain coach Tim Nielsen until the end of the next Ashes series in England in 2013, the national cricket board said on Tuesday.

Lots of changes, but can Aus repeat last year's feat?

Lots of changes, but can Aus repeat last year's feat?

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

Australia captain Aaron Finch says playing in the sub-continent can be intimidating, but having won an ODI series last year, he says 'Knowing that our game plan is good enough to beat India in India, that gives us a lot of confidence going there.'

McGrath weds girlfriend in secret ceremony

McGrath weds girlfriend in secret ceremony

Rediff.com18 Nov 2010

Former cricketer Glenn McGrath has reportedly tied the knot with Sara Leonardi in a private ceremony in Sydney.

'Starc taught me to hit the deck hard and make use of the seam'

'Starc taught me to hit the deck hard and make use of the seam'

Rediff.com7 May 2015

Royal Challengers Bangalore pacer Sreenath Aravind, who took four wickets against Kings XI Punjab, has credited senior fast bowler Mitchell Starc for teaching him the tricks of the trade.

'Big Show' turns no-show as Maxwell dropped from state side

'Big Show' turns no-show as Maxwell dropped from state side

Rediff.com26 Oct 2016

The shock omission for the match against Tasmania at the Melbourne Cricket Ground this week follows his exclusion from the one-day international team for tours of Sri Lanka and South Africa.

Does IPL give more visibility to domestic talent than Ranji Trophy?

Does IPL give more visibility to domestic talent than Ranji Trophy?

Rediff.com5 May 2016

Kings XI Punjab spinner Axar Patel believes the IPL is a great opportunity for Indian youngsters.