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Kiwi tennis player Daniell pulls out of CWG

Kiwi tennis player Daniell pulls out of CWG

Rediff.com2 Oct 2010

New Zealand tennis player Marcus Daniell has pulled out of the troubled Delhi Commonwealth Games with a back injury, local media reported on Saturday.

Judges must avoid being super legislature

Judges must avoid being super legislature

Rediff.com21 Apr 2011

Our code of judicial conduct will meet its goal if a talented, hopeful young person looks in the mirror and sees in the reflection the desire to exemplify the standards of justice and the possibility of doing so, says Justice S H Kapadia.

'Delhi Daredevils confident of turning the corner'

'Delhi Daredevils confident of turning the corner'

Rediff.com16 Apr 2011

Despite suffering two successive losses, Delhi Daredevils coach Greg Shipperd is hopeful of a turnaround in the Indian Premier League (IPL), much like the team did last year after a string of defeats.

NZ's world champ joins the list of CWG pull outs

NZ's world champ joins the list of CWG pull outs

Rediff.com24 Sep 2010

Former world champion road cyclist Greg Henderson on Friday became the first selected New Zealand athlete to withdraw from the Commonwealth Games, saying there are "too many risks" in going to Delhi for the troubled event.

Australia cannot waste talent like India: Chappell

Australia cannot waste talent like India: Chappell

Rediff.com14 Apr 2011

Former India cricket coach and Australia's national selector Greg Chappell has said that his country does not have the liberty to waste talents like India, which has a rich reserve pool.

These 16 STUNNING images show what lies beneath the deep, blue sea

These 16 STUNNING images show what lies beneath the deep, blue sea

Rediff.com2 Mar 2016

These are some of Rediff.com's favourites from all 80 award-winning photos.

Zimbabwe prove too good for Kenya

Zimbabwe prove too good for Kenya

Rediff.com20 Mar 2011

Kenya wilted under the pressure of chasing a huge total as the Zimbabwe spinners skittled them for just 147 runs to hand them a thumping 161-run loss in their final World Cup Group A match on Sunday.

Will Chappell do a Ganguly with Ponting?

Will Chappell do a Ganguly with Ponting?

Rediff.com24 Aug 2010

Australia skipper Ricky Ponting is likely to be the primary target of the tough calls that Cricket Australia's first full-time selector Greg Chappell is poised to make.

Chappell in running for Australian selector's job

Chappell in running for Australian selector's job

Rediff.com17 Aug 2010

Over two decades after he resigned as an Australian Test selector due to the 'archaic structure' of the then cricket administration, former India coach Greg Chappell is in the running to take over the job once again.

Somdev, Bopanna qualify for US ATP Masters

Somdev, Bopanna qualify for US ATP Masters

Rediff.com10 Mar 2011

Carrying forward their good work at the Davis Cup, India's Somdev Devvarman and Rohan Bopanna have qualified for the BNP Paribas Open, an ATP Masters tournament in Indian Wells on Thursday.

Fielding will be difference in Aus-Pak quarters

Fielding will be difference in Aus-Pak quarters

Rediff.com16 Mar 2015

Australian fielding coach Greg Blewett believes that sharp fielding will play a paramount role in the upcoming quarter-final tie against Pakistan on Friday in Adelaide.

Wipro opens new technology arm in Texas

Wipro opens new technology arm in Texas

Rediff.com28 Mar 2018

The new facility that would house Wipro's US cyber security centre would also serve as a hub for advanced analytics

Somdev wins first tennis gold for India

Somdev wins first tennis gold for India

Rediff.com10 Oct 2010

Somdev Devvarman ensured tennis contributed to India's swelling gold medal tally by winning the much-awaited yellow metal at the Commonwealth Games on Sunday. The Indian Davis Cupper beat Australia's Greg Jones 6-4, 6-2 in the men's singles final.

'Watson critical to Australia's success'

'Watson critical to Australia's success'

Rediff.com14 Jan 2011

Cricket Australia (CA) selector and former India coach, Greg Chappell believes that Shane Watson is the most important component of Kangaroo's bid to defend the upcoming World Cup in the sub-continent.

World Cup ticket cash sales running out of steam

World Cup ticket cash sales running out of steam

Rediff.com5 May 2010

More than half of the 500,000 World Cup tickets offered for cash sales are still available, organisers said on Wednesday, just over a month before the tournament starts. Initial brisk business when the fifth and final phase of sales opened in South Africa on April 15, sparking long queues, appears to have cooled.

UK involvement in Operation Bluestar minimal: Barker

UK involvement in Operation Bluestar minimal: Barker

Rediff.com7 Feb 2014

British minister Greg Barker on Friday said that Britain's involvement in Operational Bluestar in 1984 was minimal.

Learning cricket with the legends

Learning cricket with the legends

Rediff.com29 Jul 2009

Young reader Vaikunth Seshadri sent us these photographs from Singapore.

Football: Maradona autopsy shows no drink or illegal drugs

Football: Maradona autopsy shows no drink or illegal drugs

Rediff.com23 Dec 2020

The autopsy, which was based on blood and urine samples and released by the Buenos Aires Scientific Police, said Maradona had problems with his kidneys, heart and lungs.

CWG Updates: Somdev wins tennis gold

CWG Updates: Somdev wins tennis gold

Rediff.com10 Oct 2010

Somdev Devvarman won India a gold medal in tennis after beating Australia's Greg Jones 6-4, 6-2 in the men's singles final at the Commonwealth Games on Sunday.

Oscars 2010: Winners at a glance!

Oscars 2010: Winners at a glance!

Rediff.com8 Mar 2010

Here's looking at the winners of the 82nd Annual Academy Awards.

Winners at a glance!

Winners at a glance!

Rediff.com8 Mar 2010

Nominees and winners of the 82 Academy Awards 2010.

Sania gets silver, Lee-Hesh bronze

Sania gets silver, Lee-Hesh bronze

Rediff.com9 Oct 2010

A gritty Sania Mirza saved four match points before going down 3-6, 6-2, 6-7 (3) to top seed Anastasia Rodionova in a heart-stopping women's singles final to settle for a silver in the tennis competition of the 19th Commonwealth Games in New Delhi.

Vijay Kumar completes golden hat-trick

Vijay Kumar completes golden hat-trick

Rediff.com9 Oct 2010

Ace marksman Vijay Kumar completed a golden hat-trick on Saturday after winning the gold medal in men's 25-metre centre fire pistol pairs event at the 2010 Commonwealth Games at the Dr Karni Singh Range in Delhi. Vijay (586) and Harpreet Singh (573) registered a total of 1159 to place first in the event, ahead of New Zealand duo Greg Yelavich and Alan Earlie, who scored 1140. Singapore's Bin Gai and Lip Meng Poh had to settle for bronze after scoring 1139.

Eric Simmons named Delhi Daredevils asst. coach

Eric Simmons named Delhi Daredevils asst. coach

Rediff.com4 Mar 2010

Delhi Daredevils have appointed the Indian team's bowling coach Eric Simmons as their assistant coach for the Indian Premier League, starting March 12. Simmons, who will assist chief coach Greg Shipperd, will join the squad on Monday.

'Dhoni is very smart'

'Dhoni is very smart'

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

'When you saw him, you immediately knew that he was something special.'

Wright favourite to become Black Caps coach

Wright favourite to become Black Caps coach

Rediff.com29 Oct 2009

Former New Zealand opener John Wright, who coached India with great success, has emerged as the favourite to become coach of the Black Caps after two Australians and ex-Black Cap skipper Stephen Fleming ruled themselves out on Wednesday.

Chappell rejects Pakistan's coaching offer

Chappell rejects Pakistan's coaching offer

Rediff.com10 Feb 2010

Former India coach Greg Chappell has turned down an offer to take up the reins of Pakistan's embattled cricket team, saying that he does not intend to coach at the international level anymore.

Pakistan looking for a foreign coach

Pakistan looking for a foreign coach

Rediff.com8 Feb 2010

Nearly 14 months after firing Australian coach Geoff Lawson, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is again looking for a foreign coach. PCB chairman Ejaz Butt on Monday confirmed on a television show that he is in talks with some foreign coaches.

Tiger Woods set to divorce estranged wife: Report

Tiger Woods set to divorce estranged wife: Report

Rediff.com3 May 2010

Tiger Woods seems to have finally realized his marriage is over. The scandal-ridden golfer, who cheated on wife Elin Nordegren with dozens of different women, recently met with divorce lawyer Jeff Fisher.

Colarado Rockies president found dead in hotel

Colarado Rockies president found dead in hotel

Rediff.com21 Apr 2010

Colorado Rockies president Keli McGregor was found dead in his Salt Lake City hotel room on Tuesday, the team said.

First turbaned Sikh cop in Texas killed in ambush-style attack

First turbaned Sikh cop in Texas killed in "ambush-style" attack

Rediff.com28 Sep 2019

Sandeep Singh Dhaliwa stopped a vehicle with a man and woman inside and one of them got out and shot him "ambush-style".

Australia face long haul rebuilding

Australia face long haul rebuilding

Rediff.com25 Aug 2009

Australia's 14-year domination of international cricket is officially over after they failed in their attempt at a smooth succession plan.

US races against time as COVID-19 toll crosses 10K

US races against time as COVID-19 toll crosses 10K

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

Over 3,66,000 Americans have tested positive for the deadly coronavirus.

Champions League T20: Otago Volts

Champions League T20: Otago Volts

Rediff.com6 Oct 2009

New Zealand's Twenty20 champions Otago Volts enter the tournament as a strong contender for the title. Brendon McCullum is a proven match-winner, while all-rounder Dmitri Mascarenhas is capable of making a difference with both bat and ball.

Soon, you will have to forget compensation for cancelled flights

Soon, you will have to forget compensation for cancelled flights

Rediff.com5 Feb 2019

Currently, airlines are required to pay compensation of Rs 5,000-10,000 to a passenger, in addition to a ticket refund in case of flight cancellation. Soon, all that may change. However, compensation is payable if the airline does not give advance intimation to a passenger, which is at least 24 hours before departure.

Ponting 12th man in all-time Australian XI

Ponting 12th man in all-time Australian XI

Rediff.com20 Jul 2009

Shane Warne, Adam Gilchrist and Glenn McGrath made it to Cricinfo's all-time Australian XI but Ricky Ponting was deemed good enough only for the 12th man's slot.

Not Federer, not Ronaldo. Who is the highest-paid athlete of all time?

Not Federer, not Ronaldo. Who is the highest-paid athlete of all time?

Rediff.com14 Dec 2017

The 54-year-old has a whopping $1.7 billion in the bank, thanks to his long time endorsement relationships with Beverage company Gatorade, clothing brand Hanes, American Sportswear giant Nike and playing card manufacturer Upper Deck.

India safe for foreign players: Symonds

India safe for foreign players: Symonds

Rediff.com18 Feb 2010

Greg Chappell and Andrew Symonds may have had bitter-sweet relationship with the Indian fans but the Australian duo said cricketers should not have any safety concerns about playing in India.

Smith BANNED by ICC amid ball-tampering probe

Smith BANNED by ICC amid ball-tampering probe

Rediff.com25 Mar 2018

Steve Smith stepped down as Australia captain on Sunday and has been suspended for one Test by the International Cricket Council amid stunning ball-tampering revelations that have plunged the test team into crisis.

Norman and Evert go separate ways

Norman and Evert go separate ways

Rediff.com3 Oct 2009

Former world number one golfer Greg Norman and tennis great Chris Evert announced on Friday they had separated, just 15 months after they were married in the Bahamas.