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Farah misses Olympic 10,000m qualification time

Farah misses Olympic 10,000m qualification time

Rediff.com6 Jun 2021

Bromell runs fastest 100 meters this year

PIX: Australia battle from the brink to win first Ashes Test

PIX: Australia battle from the brink to win first Ashes Test

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

Images from Day 5 of the first Ashes Test between England and Australia at Edgbaston Cricket Ground in Birmingham on Tuesday.

Eluded by form but Warner optimistic about Ashes spot

Eluded by form but Warner optimistic about Ashes spot

Rediff.com23 Feb 2023

On Wednesday, Australia selector Tony Dodemaide refused to comment on Warner's Test future.

Where India got it right in the 1st T20I

Where India got it right in the 1st T20I

Rediff.com8 Jul 2022

'All batters showed intent.'

5th Test: What went right for England, wrong for India...

5th Test: What went right for England, wrong for India...

Rediff.com5 Jul 2022

Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow slammed majestic centuries as England pulled off their highest-ever successful run chase in the longest format for a convincing seven-wicket win over India in the rescheduled fifth Test in Birmingham on Tuesday.

We let the game slip away after dominating three days, says Bumrah

We let the game slip away after dominating three days, says Bumrah

Rediff.com5 Jul 2022

India captain Jasprit Bumrah on Tuesday blamed his side's defeat to England in the rescheduled fifth Test in Birmingham to the batting failure in the second innings, saying they let the match slip away from their hands after dominating major part of it.

Will 'King Kohli' end India's barren run in Australia?

Will 'King Kohli' end India's barren run in Australia?

Rediff.com3 Dec 2018

Despite his achievements with the bat, Virat Kohli has failed to achieve the success he craves as captain.

Wimbledon PIX: Shapovalov ends Murray's run; Jabeur stuns Muguruza

Wimbledon PIX: Shapovalov ends Murray's run; Jabeur stuns Muguruza

Rediff.com3 Jul 2021

Images from Day 5 of the Wimbledon tennis championships played in London, on Friday.

Women's Asia Cup: How India's 'batting experiment' backfired vs Pakistan

Women's Asia Cup: How India's 'batting experiment' backfired vs Pakistan

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

India women's team skipper Harmanpreet Kaur blamed their shock loss to Pakistan on rejigged batting order, saying the decision to give batters enough game time before next year's T20 World Cup backfired.

PIX: Australia edge India in thrilling CWG opener

PIX: Australia edge India in thrilling CWG opener

Rediff.com29 Jul 2022

IMAGES from the women's T20I played between Australia and India, at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham on Friday.

Indian American teen crashes truck into White House barrier, aimed to 'seize power'

Indian American teen crashes truck into White House barrier, aimed to 'seize power'

Rediff.com24 May 2023

A 19-year-old Indian-origin teen accused of deliberately crashing a rented U-Haul truck into a White House barrier told authorities that he wanted to get inside the mansion to "seize power" and "kill" US President Joe Biden, according to media reports.

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.

CWG Badminton: India beat Australia in final league match

CWG Badminton: India beat Australia in final league match

Rediff.com31 Jul 2022

Already through to the quarter-finals, defending champions India continued their rampaging run as they beat Australia 4-1 in their final group A match of mixed team competition at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.

PIX: Australia beat India for CWG T20 gold, but cricket the winner!

PIX: Australia beat India for CWG T20 gold, but cricket the winner!

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

Australia beat India by nine runs to win the Commonwealth Games women's T20 cricket gold medal on Sunday but the real winner was the sport which delivered compelling competition and boosted its case to be included in the Olympics.

Aussie 'Love Triangle' creates ripples at C'wealth Games

Aussie 'Love Triangle' creates ripples at C'wealth Games

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

Australian swimmers have swept the podium, broken world records, set milestones and won a mountain of medals at the Commonwealth Games pool but all anyone wants to talk about is a supposed 'love triangle' with golden girl Emma McKeon at the centre.

PIX: All-round India crush England to clinch T20 series

PIX: All-round India crush England to clinch T20 series

Rediff.com9 Jul 2022

Images from the second T20 International between England and India at the Rose Bowl in Birmingham on Saturday.

Aches, pains and tight scheds but Sharath unstoppable at 40

Aches, pains and tight scheds but Sharath unstoppable at 40

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

His greatness is undisputed but probably has not been appreciated enough over the past two decades. Manika Batra had pushed the sport into spotlight with her four medal showing in Gold Coast four years ago and Sharath hopes his performances leads to millions of kids playing the game.

PIX: Magnificent Pant takes India to 338/7 on Day 1

PIX: Magnificent Pant takes India to 338/7 on Day 1

Rediff.com2 Jul 2022

IMAGES from Day 1 of the rescheduled 5th Test between England and India at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Friday.

India finish in top four as shuttlers, paddlers add to medal haul

India finish in top four as shuttlers, paddlers add to medal haul

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

India thus finished a fantastic badminton campaign with three gold, one silver and two bronze.

CWG 2022: How India fared on Sunday, August 7

CWG 2022: How India fared on Sunday, August 7

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

A summary of Indian athletes' performances on Sunday, August 7, Day 10 of the Birmingham Commonwealth Games.

Rohit is 2019 World Cup's leading scorer after 4th ton

Rohit is 2019 World Cup's leading scorer after 4th ton

Rediff.com2 Jul 2019

Indian opener Rohit Sharma surpassed David Warner on Tuesday to become the leading run-getter in the ongoing World Cup after scoring his fourth hundred in the tournament. With his 26th ODI hundred against Bangladesh, Rohit equalled Kumar Sangakkara's record of scoring most tons in a World Cup edition.

PHOTOS: Bumrah wreaks havoc with bat and ball on Day 2

PHOTOS: Bumrah wreaks havoc with bat and ball on Day 2

Rediff.com3 Jul 2022

IMAGES from Day 2 of the rescheduled 5th Test between England and India at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Saturday.

Farah sets new world indoor record for two miles

Farah sets new world indoor record for two miles

Rediff.com22 Feb 2015

Mo Farah set the first world record of his glittering distance running career on Saturday when he established a new indoor two-mile mark in Birmingham.

PIX: Haaland scores again as Manchester City close in on Arsenal

PIX: Haaland scores again as Manchester City close in on Arsenal

Rediff.com16 Apr 2023

Images from Saturday's action in the Premier League.

India to host 2025 Women's ODI World Cup

India to host 2025 Women's ODI World Cup

Rediff.com26 Jul 2022

The ICC flagship event will return to the country after more than a decade.

PIX: New Zealand thump England to win series 1-0

PIX: New Zealand thump England to win series 1-0

Rediff.com13 Jun 2021

New Zealand have now secured a first Test series win in England since 1999 and only their third overall in the country.

CWG 2022: Boxers ensure seven medals for India

CWG 2022: Boxers ensure seven medals for India

Rediff.com5 Aug 2022

Sagar Ahlawat continued India's medal rush in boxing, joining Amit Panghal and Jasmine in the semi-finals with a dominating win over Seychelles' Keddy Evans Agnes in men's +92kg competition at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham on Thursday.

EPL PIX: Man United back in top three; Chelsea lose

EPL PIX: Man United back in top three; Chelsea lose

Rediff.com9 Apr 2023

IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday

PICS: Hurkacz to meet Busta in Canadian Masters final

PICS: Hurkacz to meet Busta in Canadian Masters final

Rediff.com14 Aug 2022

Hubert Hurkacz battled back from a set and a break down to beat Casper Ruud 5-7 6-3 6-2 on Saturday and reach the Canadian Masters final.

Harbhajan tips India to win England series 3-2. Here's why...

Harbhajan tips India to win England series 3-2. Here's why...

Rediff.com23 Aug 2018

'Their batting line-up is more vulnerable to both pace and spin, and they look weak. Some of their first-choice batsmen have an ordinary record in domestic cricket, averaging 30-35 at best.'

Tokyo Olympics usher in new dawn for Indian hockey in 2021

Tokyo Olympics usher in new dawn for Indian hockey in 2021

Rediff.com26 Dec 2021

A historic bronze-winning show by the men's team and an outstanding fourth place finish for the women's team infused fresh life into the game which was in danger of slipping into oblivion.

Dhoni did exactly what was right for the team: Tendulkar

Dhoni did exactly what was right for the team: Tendulkar

Rediff.com3 Jul 2019

Tendulkar's latest opinion was strikingly different from his criticism of the former captain a few days ago when he questioned the 'lack of intent'

SEE: Broad, Woakes among first cricketers to return to training

SEE: Broad, Woakes among first cricketers to return to training

Rediff.com21 May 2020

Stuart Broad and Chris Woakes hit the ground running at Trent Bridge (Nottingham) and Edgbaston (Birmingham) respectively.

Wawrinka eases to opening win at Queen's

Wawrinka eases to opening win at Queen's

Rediff.com19 Jun 2018

The 33-year-old Swiss, ranked 261 in the world after two knee surgeries, served solidly throughout a one-sided contest on the slick centre court, easing past an opponent who struggled to cope with Wawrinka's power.

Shorts: F2 driver, India's Jehan finishes second in Baku

Shorts: F2 driver, India's Jehan finishes second in Baku

Rediff.com11 Jun 2022

Anahat Singh seals berth for World Junior Squash C'ship after topping selection trials

Cook gets guard of honour from Indian team

Cook gets guard of honour from Indian team

Rediff.com7 Sep 2018

His highest Test score of 294 came against India at Birmingham during the 2011 series.

How playing the IPL helped Bairstow

How playing the IPL helped Bairstow

Rediff.com1 Jul 2019

England were boosted considerably by the return of Jason Roy, who hit an aggressive 66 in a brilliant 160-run opening stand.

How Rahane turned things around after Lord's debacle

How Rahane turned things around after Lord's debacle

Rediff.com19 Aug 2018

Indian vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane says he analysed his batting a lot after twin failures in the first two Tests against England, the effort resulting in a characteristically gritty 81 at Trent Bridge.

Captain Kohli ready to emulate Don Bradman

Captain Kohli ready to emulate Don Bradman

Rediff.com23 Aug 2018

Yet while "The Don" was always in a world of his own, Kohli has his own Bradmanesque air at the moment.

Australia pumped for England showdown

Australia pumped for England showdown

Rediff.com8 Jul 2019

The five-times World Cup winners face the tournament hosts to decide who will meet the winner of the first semi-final between India and New Zealand in Manchester on Tuesday.