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Captain Kohli impressed by team's 'selfless' performance

Captain Kohli impressed by team's 'selfless' performance

Rediff.com14 Jun 2015

India, after declaring at 462 for six, dismissed Bangladesh for 256 with Ravichandran Ashwin taking a five-wicket haul. Forced to follow on, Bangladesh were 23 for no loss when the stumps were drawn.

Wimbledon PIX: Serena retires; Federer survives while Zverev, Barty through to second round

Wimbledon PIX: Serena retires; Federer survives while Zverev, Barty through to second round

Rediff.com30 Jun 2021

Images from Day 2 of the Wimbledon tennis championships in London, on Tuesday.

Captaincy a stepping stone in my career, says de Kock

Captaincy a stepping stone in my career, says de Kock

Rediff.com17 Sep 2019

Proteas skipper said that the match getting called off was not ideal as every game is crucial heading into next year's T20 World Cup in Australia.

US GP: Hamilton's title hopes boosted by Vettel's grid drop

US GP: Hamilton's title hopes boosted by Vettel's grid drop

Rediff.com20 Oct 2018

Lewis Hamilton's hopes of clinching his fifth Formula One World championship at the US Grand Prix were boosted on Friday when Ferrari rival Sebastian Vettel was handed a three-place grid penalty for a practice infringement.

PHOTOS: Djokovic cruises into quarters; Murray eliminated

PHOTOS: Djokovic cruises into quarters; Murray eliminated

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

Top seed Novak Djokovic made quick work of Tennys Sandgren at the Western and Southern Open on Tuesday, never dropping serve en route to a 6-2, 6-4 win over the American, while big-serving Milos Raonic enjoyed a straight sets win over Andy Murray.

10 Years On, Lessons from Fukushima

10 Years On, Lessons from Fukushima

Rediff.com11 Mar 2021

'The lessons learnt from the triple disaster have put Japan's energy future On the right path,' notes Dr Rajaram Panda.

EPL: Chelsea win at West Ham; Newcastle hold Liverpool

EPL: Chelsea win at West Ham; Newcastle hold Liverpool

Rediff.com25 Apr 2021

Images from Saturday's action in the Premier League.

Woakes bags 5 as England beat Pakistan in final ODI

Woakes bags 5 as England beat Pakistan in final ODI

Rediff.com20 May 2019

Pacer Chris Woakes claimed five wickets while batsmen Joe Root and Eoin Morgan hit half-centuries as England defeated Pakistan by 54 runs in the fifth and final One-Day International at Headingley on Sunday.

Wimbledon: Kerber, Gauff in 4th round; Kyrgios forced out

Wimbledon: Kerber, Gauff in 4th round; Kyrgios forced out

Rediff.com3 Jul 2021

Images from Day 6 of Wimbledon at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London, on Saturday.

Not India's fault that Smith and Warner were not picked: Gavaskar

Not India's fault that Smith and Warner were not picked: Gavaskar

Rediff.com7 Jan 2019

India's history-making cricket team was showered with gushing praise by former players with batting great Sunil Gavaskar slamming criticism that the triumph came against a weakened Australian team.

Rain plays spoilsport as Pakistan women beat India via D/L method

Rain plays spoilsport as Pakistan women beat India via D/L method

Rediff.com19 Mar 2016

Indian women's cricket team paid the price for a poor batting display against arch-rivals Pakistan, losing the crucial group league fixture by two runs via Duckworth-Lewis method in the ICC World T20, in New Delhi, on Saturday.

India have a fantastic bowling attack: Williamson

India have a fantastic bowling attack: Williamson

Rediff.com7 Jun 2021

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson speaks about the much-anticipated ICC World Test Championship final between his team and India.

'Basuda was a genius'

'Basuda was a genius'

Rediff.com5 Jun 2020

'He loved reality in all his films.' 'He would say films are made for the common man and they should feel the realness while watching it.'

US Open PIX: Tsitsipas, Medvedev, Sabalenka march forth

US Open PIX: Tsitsipas, Medvedev, Sabalenka march forth

Rediff.com2 Sep 2021

A summary of Wednesday's action at the US Open.

The simple secret to sleep better

The simple secret to sleep better

Rediff.com15 Feb 2021

Pooja Khanna, co-founder, Mindhouse app reveals how simple habits can help you relax and sleep better.

Australia one win away from taking T20 series against India

Australia one win away from taking T20 series against India

Rediff.com23 Nov 2018

Australia head into Sunday's game with a 1-0 lead after winning the opening T20 in Brisbane on Wednesday by four runs.

Nishikori savours revenge against Murray

Nishikori savours revenge against Murray

Rediff.com8 Sep 2016

It was his first victory ever against a player ranked in the top two and it avenged the semi-final loss at the Rio Olympics where Murray went on to win gold and Nishikori settled for bronze.

PICS: Hurkacz sets up Federer date; Barty, Kerber cruise

PICS: Hurkacz sets up Federer date; Barty, Kerber cruise

Rediff.com6 Jul 2021

Images from Tuesday, Day 8 of the 2021 Wimbledon Championships, in London.

Here is what Murray has to say about US Open's roof

Here is what Murray has to say about US Open's roof

Rediff.com2 Sep 2016

Andy Murray said on Thursday the noise created by the US Open's new retractable roof over Arthur Ashe Stadium is a distraction to players and makes it difficult to react to opponents' shots.

Brits endure more Wimbledon heartache after Murray loss

Brits endure more Wimbledon heartache after Murray loss

Rediff.com9 Jul 2012

After 76 years of national pain, British tennis fans will have to wallow in disappointment for at least another 12 months after enduring torrential rain and a hail storm of Swiss bullets that ended Andy Murray's Wimbledon hopes on Sunday.

Is your bike monsoon ready? 9 tips

Is your bike monsoon ready? 9 tips

Rediff.com16 Jul 2018

Rajesh Alva takes you through the vital monsoon checklist for your two wheeler.

Father of Pakistan's nuclear bomb AQ Khan passes away at 85

Father of Pakistan's nuclear bomb AQ Khan passes away at 85

Rediff.com10 Oct 2021

AQ Khan, a controversial scientist known as the father of Pakistan's clandestine nuclear programme, passed away here on Sunday after a brief illness. He was 85.

Halep cruises into Italian Open final

Halep cruises into Italian Open final

Rediff.com20 May 2017

The sixth seed, a winner in Madrid last weekend for the second year in a row, will meet either Spain's French Open champion Garbine Muguruza or Ukraine's Elina Svitolina in Sunday's final.

'Where was India's intent in preparing for WTC final?'

'Where was India's intent in preparing for WTC final?'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2021

'I don't know how we approach this kind of an itinerary where you go for a holiday in between and then come back to play Test matches. One week break was enough post the WTC final. The thing is you need to play continuously. I am amazed this itinerary was approved.'

'Earlier they loved Indians. Now they hate Indians'

'Earlier they loved Indians. Now they hate Indians'

Rediff.com7 Mar 2022

'Because of the UN vote.'

'People called Amitabh 'camel''

'People called Amitabh 'camel''

Rediff.com3 Feb 2022

'Not many know I am a Rajput from Jodhpur.' 'My ancestors shifted to Kolhapur as my great grandfather and grandfather were both engineers.' 'They were called by Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj to build the city of Kolhapur.'

From Karz to Sargam: More Rishi Musical Magic

From Karz to Sargam: More Rishi Musical Magic

Rediff.com6 May 2020

Sukanya Verma lists many more Rishi Kapoor chartbusters.

Monsoon set for above average rainfall in first week

Monsoon set for above average rainfall in first week

Rediff.com6 Jun 2013

The monsoon rains are crucial for farm output and economic growth as about 55 per cent of the south Asian nation's arable land is rain-fed.

No Time to Die review

No Time to Die review

Rediff.com1 Oct 2021

To be able to bid farewell to Daniel Craig is an emotion all fans of the Bond franchise must experience, feels Aseem Chhabra.

PICS: England given reality check by gutsy Scotland

PICS: England given reality check by gutsy Scotland

Rediff.com19 Jun 2021

Victory for Gareth Southgate's England side in the eagerly-awaited Group D clash at a rain-swept Wembley stadium would have sealed a place in the last 16 but they produced a nervous performance against the Scots, who kept their own hopes alive.

A year of empty stadiums and what soccer has missed...

A year of empty stadiums and what soccer has missed...

Rediff.com12 Mar 2021

For over three months, there was no soccer of any kind in England, where it is by far the most popular sport.

We will get to learn a lot from Kumble, says 'fan' Vijay

We will get to learn a lot from Kumble, says 'fan' Vijay

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

India opening batsman Murali Vijay is a big fan of newly appointed head coach Anil Kumble and says the players have got a golden opportunity to learn from the great leg-spinner. "My first Test match was his last Test match and actually I did not spend lot of time with him, but I have been a great fan of him as an youngster," he told reporters on the second day of the India camp at the KSCA stadium in Bengaluru on Thursday.

Smith holds fort with 8th straight Ashes half ton

Smith holds fort with 8th straight Ashes half ton

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne put on 116 for the third wicket before the latter was bowled by a beautiful delivery from Craig Overton for 67.

Brazil-England U-17 World Cup SF moved from Guwahati to Kolkata

Brazil-England U-17 World Cup SF moved from Guwahati to Kolkata

Rediff.com23 Oct 2017

The FIFA Under-17 World Cup semi-final between Brazil and England has been shifted from Guwahati to Kolkata because of poor pitch conditions in the North-Eastern city.

Holder hails support towards 'Black Lives Matter'

Holder hails support towards 'Black Lives Matter'

Rediff.com10 Jul 2020

West Indies captain Jason Holder says both his team and England putting up a united front to show support for the Black Lives Matter campaign before the start of the first Test in Southampton meant the "world to him" and he feels Michael Holding's powerful speech on racism "in his veins". Both teams took the knee for 30 seconds in solidarity with the BLM movement before the start of play on Wednesday.

Sarfaraz backs Pak to keep momentum despite rainy day

Sarfaraz backs Pak to keep momentum despite rainy day

Rediff.com8 Jun 2019

Captain Sarfaraz Ahmed is adamant that his side will pick up next week where they brilliantly left off before heavy rain held up their charge.

Nadal back at number one ahead of bid for 11th French Open crown

Nadal back at number one ahead of bid for 11th French Open crown

Rediff.com21 May 2018

The 31-year-old becomes world number one for a sixth time ahead of the French Open.

Somdev survives marathon final to win US ATP Challenger

Somdev survives marathon final to win US ATP Challenger

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

The seventh seed Indian overcame stiff resistance from American Daniel Nguyen before prevailing 7-5, 4-6, 7-6(5) in the rain-hit final that lasted three hours and 31 minutes, turning out to be the longest summit clash in the ATP Challenger Tour history.

Williams sisters lose; Fritz-Rae win online tournament

Williams sisters lose; Fritz-Rae win online tournament

Rediff.com4 May 2020

American tennis player Taylor Fritz and his doubles partner, Tik Tok personality Addison Rae, won the virtual Stay At Home Slam on Sunday as real-life tennis remains on hold because of the coronavirus crisis. The likes of the Williams sisters, Japanese stars Naomi Osaka and Kei Nishikori and the recently retired Maria Sharapova competed as their favourite characters from the world of Nintendo to raise money for charity.

Banish all fear of losing: PM Imran tells Pakistan team

Banish all fear of losing: PM Imran tells Pakistan team

Rediff.com16 Jun 2019

Pakistani prime minister and cricket great Imran Khan on Sunday urged his country's cricket team to be mentally strong and take calculated risks to triumph in a crucial World Cup clash.