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Meet Wasim Jaffer

Meet Wasim Jaffer

Rediff.com14 Dec 2005

The Mumbai opener has been recalled to the Indian Test team after nearly three-and-half years.

Gibbs, Boje may skip India tour

Gibbs, Boje may skip India tour

Rediff.com22 Sep 2004

Fear of being probed by Indian Police in match-fixing scandal may see some South African cricketers cancel their India tour.

Another scandal hits SA sport

Another scandal hits SA sport

Rediff.com14 Jun 2004

The country is reeling from a match-fixing probe involving soccer officials and referees. \n\n

Gibbs unavailable for India tour

Gibbs unavailable for India tour

Rediff.com28 Oct 2004

He ruled himself out because of continued pressure from Indian police over his role in the 2000 match-fixing scandal.

'Warne, the ultimate wicket-taking machine'

'Warne, the ultimate wicket-taking machine'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2004

This is how Steve Waugh described his former teammate after he claimed the world record for highest Test wickets.

Who's the most successful World Cup captain?

Who's the most successful World Cup captain?

Rediff.com31 May 2019

Rajneesh Gupta highlights all the important numbers from cricket World Cups held between 1975 to 2015.

Weather and error caused Cronje crash

Weather and error caused Cronje crash

Rediff.com7 May 2004

South Africa's Civil Aviation Authority deemed "the probable causes of the accident to be human factor-related, with weather and mechanical as well as technological factors contributing.

Dhoni becomes first non-Australian captain to record 100 ODI wins

Dhoni becomes first non-Australian captain to record 100 ODI wins

Rediff.com19 Mar 2015

Mahendra Singh Dhoni has achieved the memorable milestone of recording 100 ODI wins as captain after leading India to a resounding victory against Bangladesh in the World Cup quarter-finals in Melbourne on Thursday.

'We have the ability to take 20 wickets'

'We have the ability to take 20 wickets'

Rediff.com26 Nov 2004

South Africa's captain Graeme Smith feels the Eden Gardens wickets will offer more spin than the one at Kanpur.

Srinivasan running Indian cricket as 'personal fiefdom'

Srinivasan running Indian cricket as 'personal fiefdom'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2014

Disgraced former Indian Premier League (IPL) commissioner Lalit Modi has slammed the BCCI chief and new ICC chairman N.Srinivasan, saying that he has a bad influence on Indian cricket.

The Karan Johar show!

The Karan Johar show!

Rediff.com30 Sep 2003

No conclusion can be drawn into Cronje crash

No conclusion can be drawn into Cronje crash

Rediff.com4 Aug 2003

Dr Andre de Kock of the Civil Aviation Authority rubbished claims that Cronje could have been murdered.

PIX: Barcelona continue run; Lewandowski 'tricks' Bayern to win

PIX: Barcelona continue run; Lewandowski 'tricks' Bayern to win

Rediff.com7 Mar 2021

Barcelona continued their rampant run of domestic form to beat Osasuna 2-0 away from home on Saturday and move to within two points of La Liga leaders Atletico Madrid, with Lionel Messi setting up goals scored by Jordi Alba and teenager Ilaix Moriba.

PIX: Italy continue unbeaten run; Germany, England win

PIX: Italy continue unbeaten run; Germany, England win

Rediff.com6 Sep 2021

Images from the FIFA World Cup qualifying matches on Sunday night.

Figure out India's record in South Africa

Figure out India's record in South Africa

Rediff.com2 Jan 2018

How many Tests has India won in South Africa? Who first captained India in South Africa in 1992-1993? Rajneesh Gupta answers all your questions.

Stats: Captain cool Dhoni achieves unique treble

Stats: Captain cool Dhoni achieves unique treble

Rediff.com3 Sep 2014

Dhoni holds the record of winning most matches in all 3 formats -- the first Indian and also the first among current captains from all sides.

Soccer PIX: Higuain, Dybala earn Juve late win

Soccer PIX: Higuain, Dybala earn Juve late win

Rediff.com23 Nov 2019

Sarri was without Cristiano Ronaldo for the trip to the Gewiss Stadium as the Portuguese forward recovers from a knee problem ahead of Tuesday's Champions League meeting with Atletico Madrid in Turin.

Varun Dhawan's song Jeena Jeena favourite among musicians!

Varun Dhawan's song Jeena Jeena favourite among musicians!

Rediff.com31 Dec 2015

Musicians pick favourite songs of 2015!

PIX: Lewandowski sparkles as Bayern win again

PIX: Lewandowski sparkles as Bayern win again

Rediff.com20 Jun 2020

Robert Lewandowski struck twice as champions Bayern Munich eased past Freiburg 3-1 on Saturday to secure a record 15th win in a row and the Pole became the first foreign player to score 33 goals in a Bundesliga season. Erling Haaland scored twice as Borussia Dortmund beat closest challengers RB Leipzig 2-0 away on Saturday to wrap up second place in the Bundesliga.

PICS: Bayern thump Chelsea; Barca draw at spirited Napoli

PICS: Bayern thump Chelsea; Barca draw at spirited Napoli

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

Serge Gnabry scored twice as Bayern Munich beat Chelsea 3-0, while Antoine Griezmann's second-half equaliser handed Barcelona a vital away goal and earned them a 1-1 draw at Napoli in their Champions League last 16, first leg on Tuesday.

Football round-up: Rooney on target in 500th appearance

Football round-up: Rooney on target in 500th appearance

Rediff.com22 Feb 2020

Wayne Rooney marked his 500th game in English league football with a coolly-taken Panenka-style penalty for Derby County in their 1-1 draw against Fulham in the Championship on Friday. The 34-year-old ex-England and Manchester United captain, who made his debut for the Midlands club earlier this month after returning from a playing stint in the United States, cleverly chipped in a 55th minute penalty for the lead.

An amazing clean sweep for India

An amazing clean sweep for India

Rediff.com3 Sep 2019

It is the first time that India have made a clean sweep in a Test series in the West Indies.

Jat stir: 7 die in firing in Rohtak, shoot-at-sight orders issued in Hissar

Jat stir: 7 die in firing in Rohtak, shoot-at-sight orders issued in Hissar

Rediff.com20 Feb 2016

Seven persons were killed on Saturday while several others were injured as security personnel opened fire during violent protests for quota by Jat community in Rohtak and Jhajjar districts, taking the toll to five.

Extras: Rohit Sharma named La Liga brand ambassador

Extras: Rohit Sharma named La Liga brand ambassador

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

India looking to spoil South Africa's away record

India looking to spoil South Africa's away record

Rediff.com24 Nov 2015

An enviable nine-year overseas record of 10 Test series wins in 14 rubbers by South Africa is under serious threat by India when the two teams face-off in the third and penultimate game of the current series at the VCA Stadium in Jamtha in Nagpur from Wednesday.

Extras: Bayern whip Schalke; Ilicic scores from halfway line

Extras: Bayern whip Schalke; Ilicic scores from halfway line

Rediff.com26 Jan 2020

New of all that's transpired on and off the football field on Saturday.

World Cup 2019: When coaches took over

World Cup 2019: When coaches took over

Rediff.com18 Jun 2019

'This World Cup is likely to be much more a clash of plans than of talent,' says Devangshu Datta.

Can South Africa make it to the next stage?

Can South Africa make it to the next stage?

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

Rajneesh Gupta highlights important numbers featuring the South African team from the World Cups.

PIX: Ronaldo lifts Juve to win; Messi matches Pele goal haul

PIX: Ronaldo lifts Juve to win; Messi matches Pele goal haul

Rediff.com20 Dec 2020

Images from football matches played in the La Liga, Serie A and Bundesliga on Saturday.

Football PIX: Substitute Messi steals the show

Football PIX: Substitute Messi steals the show

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field.

Benzema strike gives Real win; Bayern win to go top

Benzema strike gives Real win; Bayern win to go top

Rediff.com2 Feb 2020

Karim Benzema fired Real Madrid to a 1-0 win in the city derby against Atletico Madrid on Saturday which underlined Real's La Liga title credentials. Bayern Munich scored three goals in the opening 26 minutes to defeat Mainz 05 3-1 away on Saturday and go two points clear at the top of the Bundesliga with their sixth straight win.

Jat agitation: Army called in, curfew imposed in Rohtak and Bhiwandi

Jat agitation: Army called in, curfew imposed in Rohtak and Bhiwandi

Rediff.com19 Feb 2016

Army was on Friday called in for deployment in eight districts of Haryana after one person was killed and 21 were injured in police action as Jat stir for quota turned violent and the rampaging mobs set ablaze the house of state's Finance Minister besides several government and private properties.

WC qualifiers: England thump Hungary; Spain shocked

WC qualifiers: England thump Hungary; Spain shocked

Rediff.com3 Sep 2021

Summary of World Cup qualifiers played across the world on Thursday

Mallya's extradition expected within 28 days

Mallya's extradition expected within 28 days

Rediff.com14 May 2020

The UK Crown Prosecution Service said Mallya's appeal to certify a point of law was rejected on all three counts, of hearing oral submissions, grant a certificate on the questions as drafted, and grant permission to appeal to the Supreme Court.

Soccer PIX: Real win Madrid derby to prove point to leaders Atletico

Soccer PIX: Real win Madrid derby to prove point to leaders Atletico

Rediff.com13 Dec 2020

The result also means second-placed Real Sociedad can reclaim top spot if they beat Eibar on Sunday.

South Africa pacer Tsotsobe probed for match-fixing

South Africa pacer Tsotsobe probed for match-fixing

Rediff.com25 Feb 2016

South Africa fast bowler Lonwabo Tsotsobe is reportedly under investigation in a match-fixing case that has already seen one of the country's former international players banned for 20 years. Tsotsobe told the Wisden India website on Thursday that he had handed over his bank account and cellphone records after being asked for them by national federation Cricket South Africa. Former South Africa limited-overs batsman Gulam Bodi wa banned last month after admitting he conspired to recruit players to fix matches, or parts of matches, in South Africa's domestic Twenty20 league last year.

RS disrupted over PM's remark against Renuka Chowdhury

RS disrupted over PM's remark against Renuka Chowdhury

Rediff.com8 Feb 2018

Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu chided the members for their 'unbecoming' behaviour and asked them to resume their places.

Soccer PIX: Bayern stay top; PSG tame Lyon

Soccer PIX: Bayern stay top; PSG tame Lyon

Rediff.com10 Feb 2020

Images from the football matches played across Europe on Sunday.