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Chappell declines to address Australian team

Chappell declines to address Australian team

Rediff.com24 Dec 2011

Former India coach Greg Chappell has declined to address the Australian cricket team ahead of the Test series against Mahendra Singh Dhoni's men despite being invited by current coach Mickey Arthur.

Chappell's plotting won't benefit hosts much: Ganguly

Chappell's plotting won't benefit hosts much: Ganguly

Rediff.com18 Dec 2011

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly feels that Greg Chappell's presence in the Australian dressing room trying to plot the downfall of Indian batsmen, won't be of much benefit to the home team.

Chappell set to 'demystify' Tendulkar for Aussies

Chappell set to 'demystify' Tendulkar for Aussies

Rediff.com17 Dec 2011

Former India coach Greg Chappell will address the out-of-form Australian cricketers before the first Test against India to reveal the chinks in Sachin Tendulkar's armour, according to a report.

In PHOTOS: Endeavour ready for final space voyage

In PHOTOS: Endeavour ready for final space voyage

Rediff.com16 May 2011

About 500,000 people are expected to gather along the Brevard County coast to watch what would be the penultimate launch in the space shuttle's 30-year, 134-mission history.

Ganguly refuses to comment on Chappell's book

Ganguly refuses to comment on Chappell's book

Rediff.com9 Nov 2011

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly has declined to react to the comments made by Greg Chappell in his autobiography Fierce Focus.

Sports: On this day... April 11

Sports: On this day... April 11

Rediff.com11 Apr 2020

Iran were banned from an Olympic football qualifying match against Jordan later that year after refusing to remove their hijabs before kick-off.

Tiger's winless run closes in on two-year mark

Tiger's winless run closes in on two-year mark

Rediff.com29 Oct 2011

With the two-year anniversary of his last tournament win fast approaching, Tiger Woods is preparing for next month's Australian Open amid growing doubts over whether he can ever regain his former dominance.

Sachin was racked with self-doubt, Chappell claims in new book

Sachin was racked with self-doubt, Chappell claims in new book

Rediff.com25 Oct 2011

Former India coach Greg Chappell, in a new book, has claimed that cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar was "mentally fragile" at a certain stage of his illustrious career and was beset with "self-doubt".

Bhupathi-Bopanna, Paes-Stepanek in Aus Open 2nd round

Bhupathi-Bopanna, Paes-Stepanek in Aus Open 2nd round

Rediff.com18 Jan 2012

The all-Indian pair of Mahesh Bhupathi and Rohan Bopanna had to toil for victory, but Leander Paes and his Czech partner Radek Stepanek sailed into the second round of the Australian Open men's doubles in Melbourne on Wednesday.

Want to be the best? Copy Team India's attitude!

Want to be the best? Copy Team India's attitude!

Rediff.com27 Oct 2019

Australia great Ian Chappell says India's attitude towards achieving excellence should be copied by the ambitious cricket nations for the well-being of the Test format.

'Howdy Modi': PM to address community summit in US

'Howdy Modi': PM to address community summit in US

Rediff.com18 Jul 2019

In addition to Modi's address, the programme is also expected to include a cultural programme that showcases the Indian-American community and will be broadcast live online and on television channels, reaching over 1 billion people across the US and India, the organisers said.

Ian Chappell reveals battle with cancer

Ian Chappell reveals battle with cancer

Rediff.com18 Jul 2019

'I've had multiple skin cancers cut off, burnt off and every other way you can get rid of them. You get to 70 and you start to think, 'Christ, it's getting near the end now.' But I saw my mother, Jeanne near the end and she'd come to grips with death, and that's probably when I thought, 'shit, this is something you need to deal with'.'

Dravid, Kumble launch new book on Tendulkar

Dravid, Kumble launch new book on Tendulkar

Rediff.com9 Feb 2011

A book on Sachin Tendulkar, Sachin - Genius Unplugged, which features write-ups by Rahul Dravid and Anil Kumble, was launched in Bangalore on Wednesday just nine days ahead of the forthcoming World Cup.

Chappell slams ICC for postponing Test Championship

Chappell slams ICC for postponing Test Championship

Rediff.com25 Nov 2011

Former India coach Greg Chappell has slammed the ICC for postponing the proposed Test Championship from 2013 to 2015, saying the decision is a "shame" as the event needs to be held as soon as possible to save the longer format of the game.

We are moving beyond Dhoni, says chief selector Prasad

We are moving beyond Dhoni, says chief selector Prasad

Rediff.com24 Oct 2019

Chairman of selectors MSK Prasad made it amply clear that Rishabh Pant is the first choice wicketkeeper for India in the limited overs format.

Baddeley rises from ashes of despair to deny Woods

Baddeley rises from ashes of despair to deny Woods

Rediff.com18 Nov 2011

Presidents Cup International team captain Greg Norman said Aaron Baddeley "took it pretty rough" on Thursday when he blew victory with a poor putt on the 17th and an inexplicably woeful three-wood off the 18th tee.

Rusedski asks ATP to look after top players

Rusedski asks ATP to look after top players

Rediff.com17 Nov 2011

The men's tour must look after the welfare of top players like Novak Djokovic rather than expect them to turn up injured at tournaments so they do not lose out on bonus payments, former British number one Greg Rusedski said.

'There are lot of reasons to support Clarke'

'There are lot of reasons to support Clarke'

Rediff.com25 Jan 2011

Highly impressed with Australian stand-in-skipper Michael Clarke's captaincy, the national selector Greg Chappell said that the selection panel was thrilled with his leadership qualities.

Chemistry Nobel for harnessing evolution to develop medicines, biofuels

Chemistry Nobel for harnessing evolution to develop medicines, biofuels

Rediff.com3 Oct 2018

The trio used the same principles of evolution -- genetic change and selection -- to develop proteins used in a range of fields.

'We were trying to raise awareness of Islam in US'

'We were trying to raise awareness of Islam in US'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2011

Greg Barker discusses his documentary Koran By Heart

I would not have picked Tiger: Norman

I would not have picked Tiger: Norman

Rediff.com17 Oct 2011

Greg Norman says he would not have chosen Tiger Woods as a wildcard selection for next month's Presidents Cup in Australia because of the former World No. 1's poor form since the end of 2009.

Rahane first fielder to take 8 catches in a Test

Rahane first fielder to take 8 catches in a Test

Rediff.com15 Aug 2015

Ajinkya Rahane became the first fielder in Test history to take eight catches, achieving the feat in the ongoing first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle on Friday.

US postal service to issue 'forever' stamp for Diwali

US postal service to issue 'forever' stamp for Diwali

Rediff.com24 Aug 2016

The Diwali stamp is being issued as a "Forever" stamp, the US Postal Service said in a statement.

PICS: Inside Kim Kardashian's first Indian mag cover

PICS: Inside Kim Kardashian's first Indian mag cover

Rediff.com28 Feb 2018

She wore outfits by two Indian designers for the shoot, which has sparked backlash.

Black carbon contributes to global warming

Black carbon contributes to global warming

Rediff.com30 Jul 2010

Increasing the ratio of black carbon to sulphate in the atmosphere increases climate warming, suggests a study by University of Iowa professors Greg Carmichael, Karl Kammermeyer Professor of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering and colleagues.

Is a CA job awaiting Ponting?

Is a CA job awaiting Ponting?

Rediff.com19 Nov 2016

With Mahela Jayawardene named coach of Mumbai Indians on Friday, speculation is rife that former Australia skipper and the IPL franchise coach Ricky Ponting may be in contention for a big role in a revamped Australian cricket.

Drug cheat Ben Johnson ad draws anger

Drug cheat Ben Johnson ad draws anger

Rediff.com16 May 2017

A disgraced athlete ero returns... to much dismay.

'Viru's absence will be a huge blow for us'

'Viru's absence will be a huge blow for us'

Rediff.com11 May 2011

Admitting that losing captain Virender Sehwag is a big blow for the struggling Delhi Daredevils, coach Greg Shipperd said they face an uphill task as they take on a formidable Chennai Super Kings in an Indian Premier League match at Chepauk on Thursday.

Will Test cricket vanish in ten years?

Will Test cricket vanish in ten years?

Rediff.com6 Apr 2016

Former Australian fast bowler Rodney Hogg has predicted that Test cricket will be extinct in next ten years after the recently-concluded World T20 in India received huge success.

We need to improve our bowling: Daredevils' coach

We need to improve our bowling: Daredevils' coach

Rediff.com25 Apr 2011

With as many as three of his past key players turning out for the opposition camp in New Delhi on Tuesday, Delhi Daredevils coach Greg Shipperd has termed his side's crucial IPL match against Royal Challengers Bangalore as a battle between 'Old Delhi and New Delhi'.

Motorola's Sanjay Jha earned $13 mn in 2010

Motorola's Sanjay Jha earned $13 mn in 2010

Rediff.com16 Mar 2011

Jha's compensation for 2010 included a salary of $900,000 and stock and option awards of about $10 million, the company said in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Tuesday.

Time under Chappell's reign worst of my career: Zaheer

Time under Chappell's reign worst of my career: Zaheer

Rediff.com14 Jun 2011

Indian pace spearhead Zaheer Khan considers the two years with Greg Chappell as national coach the worst of his decade-long career. He says the controversial Australian made him feel unwanted in the team.

'Munaf Patel is spinning the ball these days'

'Munaf Patel is spinning the ball these days'

Rediff.com14 Jun 2011

West Indies fast bowling legend Andy Roberts is baffled as to why young Indian pacers suddenly lose speed after showing early promise and start 'spinning the ball'. He cites Munaf Patel as a most recent example.

Blatter will not see out term of office says FA's Dyke

Blatter will not see out term of office says FA's Dyke

Rediff.com30 May 2015

FIFA president Sepp Blatter will not see out his latest term of office following his re-election on Friday because he will be forced to resign, English Football Association chairman Greg Dyke told reporters on Saturday.

Adani Enterprises surges 13% as Aus re-approves coal mine project

Adani Enterprises surges 13% as Aus re-approves coal mine project

Rediff.com15 Oct 2015

The stock jumped 12.9 per cent to Rs 95.80 at Bombay Stock Exchange.

Clarke, Finch to be pall-bearers at Hughes's funeral

Clarke, Finch to be pall-bearers at Hughes's funeral

Rediff.com2 Dec 2014

Australia Test skipper Michael Clarke, opener Aaron Finch and South Australia's Tom Cooper are among eight pall-bearers, which includes Phil Hughes's dad Greg, brother Jason and locals Corey Ireland, Mitchell Lonergan and Matthew Day, for the late cricketer's funeral in Macksville on Wednesday afternoon.

List of Tour de France winners

List of Tour de France winners

Rediff.com30 Jun 2010

Tour de France winners since the event was first staged in 1903.

Clarke turns to childhood mentor D'Costa for help

Clarke turns to childhood mentor D'Costa for help

Rediff.com26 Jan 2011

Struggling Australian stand-in skipper Michael Clarke has turned to his childhood mentor and Indian-origin coach Neil D'Costa in a bid to revive his batting form ahead of the upcoming World Cup in the sub-continent.

Hurricane Laura kills 6, causes widespread destruction in US

Hurricane Laura kills 6, causes widespread destruction in US

Rediff.com28 Aug 2020

-- More than 800,000 homes and businesses are without power in Texas and Louisiana as of Thursday morning -- Laura's 150mph winds made it the strongest hurricane to strike the US this year and in Louisiana since 1856

Aditya Ghosh to step down as IndiGo president

Aditya Ghosh to step down as IndiGo president

Rediff.com27 Apr 2018

Rahul Bhatia, a promoter of the company, has been appointed as the interim CEO.