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Why top players are not interested in playing for Windies?

Why top players are not interested in playing for Windies?

Rediff.com5 Nov 2018

Former West Indies skipper Carl Hooper has said it's a shame that the top players from the Caribbeans are not interested in playing for the country.

How India bounced back in second T20I

How India bounced back in second T20I

Rediff.com8 Feb 2019

Captain Rohit Sharma led from the front, scoring 50 off 29 balls to ensure a seven-wicket win for India, their first in a T20 International on New Zealand soil.

Was Rohit right in not recalling Mitchell after DRS error?

Was Rohit right in not recalling Mitchell after DRS error?

Rediff.com8 Feb 2019

TV replays clearly showed there was a clear inside edge and a huge spot on the hotspot could also be detected as the ball passed the bat but Daryl Mitchell was still given out by third umpire Shaun Haig.

Swimsuit models glam up the red carpet

Swimsuit models glam up the red carpet

Rediff.com17 Feb 2016

Follow in the steps of international models to look sizzling at a party.

Vandersay called up as Malinga's replacement in Lanka squad

Vandersay called up as Malinga's replacement in Lanka squad

Rediff.com19 Mar 2016

Leg-spinner Jeffrey Vandersay will replace the injured Lasith Malinga in Sri Lanka's cricket squad for the ongoing ICC World Twenty20 in India.

PHOTOS: Clinical India beat New Zealand in 2nd T20I to level series

PHOTOS: Clinical India beat New Zealand in 2nd T20I to level series

Rediff.com8 Feb 2019

IMAGES from the 2nd T20 International played between New Zealand and India in Auckland on Friday

Trump-Biden tear desi families apart

Trump-Biden tear desi families apart

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

What startles a visitor like me from India is how the 2020 US presidential election has divided families, husband and wife, parents and children, observes Payal Mohanka.

Europa League: United book place in final; Arsenal knocked out

Europa League: United book place in final; Arsenal knocked out

Rediff.com7 May 2021

Images from UEFA Europa League semi-finals played on Thursday.

BEST Sports Photos of the Week

BEST Sports Photos of the Week

Rediff.com1 Apr 2019

Rediff.com encapsulates all the sporting action from the past week in this eye-catching photo feature.

'Hello, I won, you can relax now' - Kenin calls nervous mom

'Hello, I won, you can relax now' - Kenin calls nervous mom

Rediff.com1 Feb 2020

Sofia Kenin shed a few tears and needed to find a way to keep her emotions in check during an epic final against Garbine Muguruza, but soon after lifting her first Grand Slam title the American had to rush to calm someone else down - her mother. Kenin's mother gets so nervous that she finds it hard to watch her daughter play.

Sochi Games: Sister-act brings Canada glory in moguls skiing

Sochi Games: Sister-act brings Canada glory in moguls skiing

Rediff.com9 Feb 2014

Canadian teenager Justine Dufour-Lapointe roared when it mattered most to claim a shock gold medal and lead her sister Chloe to a family one-two in the moguls freestyle skiing final at the Olympic Games on Saturday.

UK rolls out plans to ramp up COVID-19 tests as death toll hits 18,738

UK rolls out plans to ramp up COVID-19 tests as death toll hits 18,738

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

UK Health Secretary Matt Hancock said that though the daily rise in the toll was lower than previous days, it was important not to forget any one of the victims of the deadly virus and continue to strictly follow the social distancing norms in place to control its spread.

Lendl Simmons to replace injured Fletcher in West Indies squad

Lendl Simmons to replace injured Fletcher in West Indies squad

Rediff.com29 Mar 2016

Lendl Simmons will replace injured Andre Fletcher in the West Indies squad ahead of their semi-final against hosts India in Mumbai on Thursday. "Simmons will join the squad and Andre Fletcher has gone back home," West Indies team's media manager told PTI on the sidelines of a practice session at the Brabourne stadium in Mumbai. Simmons, a right-handed batsman, also plays for Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League.

Reprising Houdini act, Federer scrapes through against Sandgren

Reprising Houdini act, Federer scrapes through against Sandgren

Rediff.com28 Jan 2020

Federer won the first set but Sandgren rallied to bag the next two against the error-prone Swiss

AO PHOTOS: Thiem slays Nadal, meets Zverev in semis

AO PHOTOS: Thiem slays Nadal, meets Zverev in semis

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

German seventh seed Alexander Zverev recovered from a slow start to beat former champion Stan Wawrinka 1-6, 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 in the Australian Open on Wednesday to reach his first career Grand Slam semi-final. Swiss Wawrinka, who won the first of his three Grand Slams at Melbourne Park in 2014, broke Zverev twice early in the opening set to breeze through the opening set but the 22-year-old German came roaring back into the contest.

PIX: Wawrinka rallies to beat Medvedev; Thiem cruises

PIX: Wawrinka rallies to beat Medvedev; Thiem cruises

Rediff.com28 Jan 2020

Former champion Stan Wawrinka battled past Russian fourth seed Daniil Medvedev in five sets to reach the Australian Open quarter-finals with a 6-2, 2-6, 4-6, 7-6(2), 6-2 victory. Fifth seed Dominic Thiem kept his flawless record against Gael Monfils intact with a trouble-free 6-2, 6-4, 6-4 victory on Monday to reach his maiden Australian Open quarter-final.

Federer ready and in good shape for Australian Open campaign

Federer ready and in good shape for Australian Open campaign

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

Roger Federer said he was happy with his preparation at home.

PICS: How fans celebrated Jane Austen's legacy in England

PICS: How fans celebrated Jane Austen's legacy in England

Rediff.com13 Sep 2017

People dressed up in period costumes to show their love for the noted author on her 200th death anniversary.

Hindi is ideal, everyone understands it but batsman doesn't: Dhoni

Hindi is ideal, everyone understands it but batsman doesn't: Dhoni

Rediff.com10 Mar 2015

India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni heaped praise on his bowlers.

MSD@40: Dhoni's Awesome Journey

MSD@40: Dhoni's Awesome Journey

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

As the legend turns 40, we take a look at his journey in cricket and life.

Federer is box office athlete, says Australian Open boss

Federer is box office athlete, says Australian Open boss

Rediff.com14 Nov 2018

Australian Open tournament director Craig Tiley has defended giving Roger Federer 'prime time' treatment at the year's first Grand Slam, saying it was a matter of meeting fans and broadcasters' demands for the 'box office' athlete.

PHOTOS: Guptill hits record 237 as New Zealand sail into semis

PHOTOS: Guptill hits record 237 as New Zealand sail into semis

Rediff.com21 Mar 2015

Martin Guptill on Saturday bludgeoned his way to the record books with the highest individual World Cup knock as New Zealand beat West Indies by 143 runs

Yuki reaches final of Shanghai Challenger

Yuki reaches final of Shanghai Challenger

Rediff.com12 Sep 2015

Yuki Bhambri is in line to win his second Challenger level singles title of the season as he advanced to the summit clash after his opponent withdrew due to a lower back problem in Shanghai.

T20 PHOTOS: Boult, Elliott bowl Kiwis to close win over Sri Lanka

T20 PHOTOS: Boult, Elliott bowl Kiwis to close win over Sri Lanka

Rediff.com7 Jan 2016

Trent Boult produced an economical spell of bowling to take three wickets and help New Zealand to a tense three-run win over Sri Lanka in their first Twenty20 international on Thursday.

IL&FS scam: Govt keen to get Deloitte, BSR banned

IL&FS scam: Govt keen to get Deloitte, BSR banned

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

The ministry has also made Udayen Sen of Deloitte, and Kalpesh Mehta and Sampath Ganesh of BSR as respondents as they were the signatories of the audit reports of the company.

WC: England less threatening than Belgium, says Panama's Rodriguez

WC: England less threatening than Belgium, says Panama's Rodriguez

Rediff.com20 Jun 2018

The tournament debutants held their own against a highly rated Belgian side in the first half in Sochi before a stunning volley from Dries Mertens and a Romelu Lukaku brace after the break helped the Europeans climb to the top of Group G.

Celebs mourn Star Trek actor Anton Yelchin's death

Celebs mourn Star Trek actor Anton Yelchin's death

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

The latest updates from Hollywood.

Bryant surpasses Jordan to become third-highest scorer in NBA

Bryant surpasses Jordan to become third-highest scorer in NBA

Rediff.com15 Dec 2014

Bryant entered the game needing nine points to top the retired Jordan's mark of 32,292 points and move into third on the all-time list.

Brendon McCullum hangs up his boots

Brendon McCullum hangs up his boots

Rediff.com5 Aug 2019

Former New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum announced his retirement from all forms of competitive cricket after the conclusion of the ongoing Global T20 Canada.

Can Shardul's 'passion' help India win T20 WC?

Can Shardul's 'passion' help India win T20 WC?

Rediff.com17 Feb 2020

Pacer Shardul Thakur gave away plenty of runs in the recent One-day Internationals against the Black Caps and faced criticism for his wayward bowling. For now though he has his eyes set on the showpiece event in Australia later this year.

Aus Open PIX: Nadal, Kerber, Halep advance; Pliskova knocked out

Aus Open PIX: Nadal, Kerber, Halep advance; Pliskova knocked out

Rediff.com25 Jan 2020

Spain's Rafael Nadal was at his dominant best against Pablo Carreno Busta on Saturday, brushing aside his compatriot 6-1, 6-2, 6-4 to move into the fourth round at the Australian Open. Images from Day 6 of the Australian Open at Melbourne Park on Saturday.

Mallya back in UK court to fight his extradition

Mallya back in UK court to fight his extradition

Rediff.com12 Feb 2020

Mallya's barrister, Clare Montgomery, reiterated the central defence that there had been no misrepresentation or fraud on the part of her client and that Kingfisher Airlines was the victim of economic misfortune alongside other airlines.

What's Neena Gupta doing in Mukteshwar?

What's Neena Gupta doing in Mukteshwar?

Rediff.com25 Apr 2020

'If we are forced to be confined indoors for a month or two months, it's not such a big deal. It's not like we are in jail.'

Williamson expecting full-strength squad for Tests against India

Williamson expecting full-strength squad for Tests against India

Rediff.com11 Feb 2020

New Zealand look to carry a bit of confidence from the 3-0 ODI series whitewash of the visitors.

ATP Tour Finals: Dimitrov marks debut with narrow victory over Thiem

ATP Tour Finals: Dimitrov marks debut with narrow victory over Thiem

Rediff.com13 Nov 2017

The opening match in the Pete Sampras Group produced a feast of stylish backhands from both players but it was Dimitrov, the first Bulgarian to qualify for the tournament in its 48-year-old history, who overcome some late jitters to prevail.

'Brave' Southee epitomises what cricket is all about

'Brave' Southee epitomises what cricket is all about

Rediff.com9 Feb 2020

New Zealand were almost rendered a bowler short as Southee was hit by a stomach bug and bowled through the pain to get his side across the line.

Pogba, Martial, Shaw ruled out as injury crisis hits Man United

Pogba, Martial, Shaw ruled out as injury crisis hits Man United

Rediff.com13 Sep 2019

Manchester United are facing an injury crisis

Oscars 2019: Charlize Theron looks wow on the red carpet

Oscars 2019: Charlize Theron looks wow on the red carpet

Rediff.com25 Feb 2019

Hollywood dresses up for the biggest night of the year!

Wimbledon 2019: Memorable moments

Wimbledon 2019: Memorable moments

Rediff.com17 Jul 2019

Norma Godinho has just about caught her breath after all the action at SW19 on Super Sunday. Here are Norma's memorable moments from this year's Wimbledon.

Kiwis hold no World Cup mystery for us, say India

Kiwis hold no World Cup mystery for us, say India

Rediff.com8 Jul 2019

Tuesday's contest, intriguingly, will be a repeat of the semi-finals of the 2008 Under-19 World Cup in which a Virat Kohli-led India defeated a Kane Williamson-captained New Zealand in Kuala Lumpur.