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Centurion Cook pays tribute to mentor Gooch

Centurion Cook pays tribute to mentor Gooch

Rediff.com29 Dec 2009

Centurion Alastair Cook paid tribute on Monday to the services of batting coach Graham Gooch after his 118 put England in control of the second Test against South Africa at Kingsmead.

What are India's chances of a medal at Tokyo Games?

What are India's chances of a medal at Tokyo Games?

Rediff.com15 Jul 2020

Hockey legend Ashok Kumar reckons India would have won a medal had the Olympics been held this year but the break in momentum will make a big difference now that the Games are pushed to 2021.

Ten debutants in Indian men's hockey squad for Tokyo Olympics

Ten debutants in Indian men's hockey squad for Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com18 Jun 2021

The team has only one goalkeeper in Sreejesh, which means promising Krishan Bahadur Pathak missed out on an Olympic berth

EPL PIX: Liverpool end City's unbeaten run; United held

EPL PIX: Liverpool end City's unbeaten run; United held

Rediff.com16 Oct 2022

IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Sunday.

PIX: Medvedev takes down Tsitsipas to set up Nadal final

PIX: Medvedev takes down Tsitsipas to set up Nadal final

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

Daniil Medvedev will play Rafael Nadal for the Australian Open title on Sunday after a stirring victory over Greek fourth seed Stefanos Tsitsipas in the semi-final on Friday.

Indian-American Sabrina Singh named White House Deputy Press Secretary

Indian-American Sabrina Singh named White House Deputy Press Secretary

Rediff.com9 Jan 2021

Singh was Press Secretary to Vice President-elect Kamala Harris on the Biden-Harris campaign.

PIX: Beauty queens sparkle on the red carpet

PIX: Beauty queens sparkle on the red carpet

Rediff.com28 Nov 2017

All the best looks from the 2017 Miss Universe Pageant at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, Las Vegas.

Ashes: Australia recall Khawaja, England include Broad for 4th Test

Ashes: Australia recall Khawaja, England include Broad for 4th Test

Rediff.com4 Jan 2022

Usman Khawaja will replace Travis Head in Australia's middle order for this week's fourth Ashes Test against England in the only change to the side that wrapped up the series in Melbourne last week.

'India are in a strong position'

'India are in a strong position'

Rediff.com15 Feb 2021

England were struggling at 53 for 3 in pursuit of an improbable 482 to win at the end of the third day

Flower backs Cook, to discuss coaching future in Sydney

Flower backs Cook, to discuss coaching future in Sydney

Rediff.com30 Dec 2013

England team director Andy Flower has backed Alastair Cook's captaincy and will have talks with his new boss in Sydney this week about his own future in the wake of the tourists' fourth straight loss in the Ashes series.

PIX: Haaland gives Man City late winner; Chelsea held

PIX: Haaland gives Man City late winner; Chelsea held

Rediff.com15 Sep 2022

A round-up of Wednesday's action in the UEFA Champions League.

Barca thrash Chelsea to win Women's Champions League

Barca thrash Chelsea to win Women's Champions League

Rediff.com17 May 2021

Chelsea struggled to deal with Barca's punishing press and they went 2-0 behind in the 14th minute

With Olympic dates set, Hockey India ready to prep

With Olympic dates set, Hockey India ready to prep

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

'It's good we have certainty when the Olympics will be held and we can work towards that. We are all in the same campus and available for each other in these hard times, a new date for the Olympics is good news for all of us'.

Hockey skipper recounts surviving Covid ordeal

Hockey skipper recounts surviving Covid ordeal

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

Manpreet was one of the six hockey players to test positive for COVID-19 at the team's training base in Bengaluru last month after they arrived for the national camp.

How social media is impacting modern sports...

How social media is impacting modern sports...

Rediff.com7 Jun 2021

Ollie Robinson was suspended from international cricket pending an investigation after his tweets, posted when he was a teenager

EPL PIX: Haaland stars in City win; United lose to Brighton

EPL PIX: Haaland stars in City win; United lose to Brighton

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Sunday.

Archer closer to recall after impressing in nets

Archer closer to recall after impressing in nets

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

Archer would likely thrive on a pacey pitch in Johannesburg and if he is fit that would pose a selection dilemma for coach Chris Silverwood and captain Joe Root.

EPL PIX: Five-star Man City rout Norwich; Liverpool cruise

EPL PIX: Five-star Man City rout Norwich; Liverpool cruise

Rediff.com22 Aug 2021

Images from the English Premier League matches on Saturday.

When Lataji Was Devastated

When Lataji Was Devastated

Rediff.com8 Feb 2022

Biswajit, movie heart-throb of the 1960s, remembers The Legend.

Ashes PHOTOS: Warner, Labuschagne make England toil on Day 1

Ashes PHOTOS: Warner, Labuschagne make England toil on Day 1

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

IMAGES from Day 1 of the 2nd Ashes Test played in Adelaide on Thursday.

'I will do anything to get that England cap back on my head'

'I will do anything to get that England cap back on my head'

Rediff.com25 Mar 2015

Star batsman Kevin Pietersen says he has no issues playing under England Test captain Alastair Cook and coach Peter Moores as he prepares for a national recall by resuming county cricket at Surrey.

Did Danish Siddiqui need to die?

Did Danish Siddiqui need to die?

Rediff.com20 Jul 2021

Does Reuters want to cover news at 'all costs' -- even at the cost of human lives? asks Sudhir Bisht.

Root one of England's greats, will break all records: Hussain

Root one of England's greats, will break all records: Hussain

Rediff.com10 Feb 2021

Former captain Nasser Hussain feels incumbent Joe Root is arguably' England's best ever player of spin and will end up breaking all their Test batting records.

Djokovic dynasty under threat at Australian Open

Djokovic dynasty under threat at Australian Open

Rediff.com6 Feb 2021

Bidding for a record-extending ninth Australian Open title, the world number one and double-defending champion remains the runaway favourite at his favourite Grand Slam where he once remarked that he felt touched by the "divine".

EPL: Unlikely scorers as Swansea draw with Hull

EPL: Unlikely scorers as Swansea draw with Hull

Rediff.com10 Dec 2013

Two unlikely goalscorers lifted a largely dull mid-table Premier League clash between Swansea City and Hull City who shared the points in a 1-1 draw at the Liberty Stadium on Monday.

PIX: Leicester sink Man United; Liverpool whip Watford

PIX: Leicester sink Man United; Liverpool whip Watford

Rediff.com17 Oct 2021

A round-up of Saturday's action in the Premier League.

What Next for Indian Hockey?

What Next for Indian Hockey?

Rediff.com21 Aug 2021

It is important that these events do not remain one-offs. It is crucial that India sets long-term targets, and not solely depend on foreign coaches from regions that continue to produce some of the finest talents in the world, asserts Arindam Roy.

EPL: West Ham earn draw against Brighton; Leeds win

EPL: West Ham earn draw against Brighton; Leeds win

Rediff.com27 Dec 2020

Ben Johnson and Tomas Soucek scored second-half goals as West Ham United twice came back from a goal down to earn a 2-2 draw at home to Brighton and Hove Albion in the Premier League on Sunday.

Arsenal sack Emery; name 'invincible' Ljungberg as interim boss

Arsenal sack Emery; name 'invincible' Ljungberg as interim boss

Rediff.com29 Nov 2019

Arsenal have sacked manager Unai Emery following a run of seven games without a victory.

'I'm not ashamed of a few lumps, bumps or cellulite'

'I'm not ashamed of a few lumps, bumps or cellulite'

Rediff.com5 Apr 2017

Model and body activist, Ashley is unapologetic about being voluptuous.

Hockey captain, four other players showing 'mild symptoms'

Hockey captain, four other players showing 'mild symptoms'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2020

The Indian men's hockey team captain Manpreet Singh and the four other players who have tested positive for COVID-19 were showing only "mild symptoms" and they were doing well, the doctors from Sports Authority of India said on Saturday.

Astad Deboo: The Dancer, the Legend

Astad Deboo: The Dancer, the Legend

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

There are very few people in the world who qualify to be called a living legend. Astad Deboo is one of them.

India's hockey camp from Aug 19 despite six COVID-19 cases

India's hockey camp from Aug 19 despite six COVID-19 cases

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

'The decision to hospitalise them was taken so as to ensure that the players were attended to at all times and could be given the best possible treatment. All six athletes are in good health and recovering well.'

EPL: Chelsea held by Wolves in Tuchel's first match in charge

EPL: Chelsea held by Wolves in Tuchel's first match in charge

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

The result moves Chelsea up to eighth in the Premier League table with 30 points, while Wolves are 13th with 23 points.

Betaal review

Betaal review

Rediff.com26 May 2020

Betaal does scare the wits out of you in certain sequences but as a whole, fails to make a mark, sighs Moumita Bhattacharjee.

Ashwin acknowledges help from pitch, but not without 'guile'

Ashwin acknowledges help from pitch, but not without 'guile'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2021

India spinners plotted England's downfall on a dustbowl in Chennai, recording a massive 317-run win over the visitors on Tuesday.

Princes William, Harry unite to unveil mom Diana's statue

Princes William, Harry unite to unveil mom Diana's statue

Rediff.com1 Jul 2021

Princes William and Harry on Thursday came together to unveil a new statue in memory of their late mother, Princess Diana, on what would have been her 60th birthday, saying they remember her love, strength and character -- the qualities that made her a 'force for good' around the world.

EPL: Liverpool stunned

EPL: Liverpool stunned

Rediff.com4 Feb 2021

Liverpool slump again in title challenge

Emotional former players salute Olympic bronze medallists

Emotional former players salute Olympic bronze medallists

Rediff.com5 Aug 2021

'Coaching centres across the world will make everyone watch this game, the quality of the match was top-notch'

Hockey: Men fancy chances against NZ; women set for tough Dutch test in opener

Hockey: Men fancy chances against NZ; women set for tough Dutch test in opener

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

After a dismal eighth place finish in Rio Games, much is expected from the Manpreet-led side.