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'Up to players to not abuse concussion rule'

'Up to players to not abuse concussion rule'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2020

'I've said for years I'd like to see players and coaches take more responsibility in running the game.'

British media go ga-ga over World Cup champs

British media go ga-ga over World Cup champs

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

Barney Ronay wrote in The Guardian: "A World Cup win is a vindication on many levels.

It's impossible: Tokyo residents concerned about hosting Olympics

It's impossible: Tokyo residents concerned about hosting Olympics

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga reiterated on Thursday his intention to hold the Games.

Yuvraj eyes stint in Australia's Big Bash League

Yuvraj eyes stint in Australia's Big Bash League

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

Flamboyant Indian batsman Yuvraj Singh, who retired last year, is eyeing a stint in the Big Bash League and Cricket Australia (CA) is trying to help him find a team.

Telcos will be able to invest fearlessly: Sunil Mittal

Telcos will be able to invest fearlessly: Sunil Mittal

Rediff.com15 Sep 2021

Telecom operator Bharti Airtel Chairman Sunil Mittal on Wednesday said the telecom sector reforms approved by the Cabinet will ensure that the industry is able to invest fearlessly, and the company will respond to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call to invest and accelerate the country's growth. Among a series of breathers for the stressed telecom sector, the Cabinet has approved the inclusion of revenues earned only from telecom services in the adjusted gross revenue (AGR), and the removal of penalty on dues to be paid to the government prospectively. Mittal congratulated and thanked the government for undertaking these seminal reforms to lift an industry that is at the core of his Digital India vision.

Why it is impossible to ban the switch-hit

Why it is impossible to ban the switch-hit

Rediff.com4 Dec 2020

Former ICC Elite Panel umpire Simon Taufel believes it will not be practical to outlaw the switch-hit shot, adding that it's 'impossible' for the on-field umpire to monitor the batsman for change in grip or stance.

Australian state allows sports fans back in stadiums

Australian state allows sports fans back in stadiums

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

As Australia moves ahead with relaxing a lockdown to curb the spread of the coronavirus, a state government gave the all clear for more than 2,000 fans to attend an Australian Rules Football game at a stadium in Adelaide this weekend. Australia has suffered at least 102 COVID-19 deaths and about 7,200 infections, but it has not reported a death for more than a week, and new cases have dwindled to less than 20 daily.

Aus vs Ind: Boxing Day Test venue likely to change amid COVID-19

Aus vs Ind: Boxing Day Test venue likely to change amid COVID-19

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

Adelaide has emerged as a frontrunner to host the December 26-30 marquee fixture.

Djokovic fights to play Australian Open, Czech player also held

Djokovic fights to play Australian Open, Czech player also held

Rediff.com7 Jan 2022

Tennis World No. 1 Novak Djokovic spent Orthodox Christmas in Australian immigration detention on Friday as his lawyers fought a government decision to remove him from the country that could scupper his shot at a record-breaking 21st Grand Slam.

Oz suspends direct passenger flights from India until May 15

Oz suspends direct passenger flights from India until May 15

Rediff.com27 Apr 2021

The move could affect thousands of people, including Australian cricketers currently playing in the Indian Premier League in India

Congress to challenge summons to Sonia, Rahul in SC

Congress to challenge summons to Sonia, Rahul in SC

Rediff.com7 Dec 2015

The party said it will 'not only challenge the order, but will take all legal recourse and avenues'.

Aus player's unhappy with coach Langer?

Aus player's unhappy with coach Langer?

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

While ODI captain Aaron Finch said the team backed Justin Langer "100%", reports of players being put off by the coach's "grumpy" temperament have continued to surface.

Jolt to Royals! Ben Stokes may miss first part of IPL

Jolt to Royals! Ben Stokes may miss first part of IPL

Rediff.com7 Sep 2020

It is understood that Rajasthan Royals will 'wait' for Stokes to get back to the management and only if the cricketer confirms his availability for the second half, it will take things forward.

Cricket Australia's budget overshoots for India series amid COVID

Cricket Australia's budget overshoots for India series amid COVID

Rediff.com4 Sep 2020

Desperate to save its multi-million dollar broadcast deal with Channel Seven, Cricket Australia has overshot its COVID-19 bio-bubble budget which now stands at a whopping 30 million Australian dollars with marquee tour of India and the Big Bash League being a part of it.

'IPL 2021 should have been in UAE, like last year'

'IPL 2021 should have been in UAE, like last year'

Rediff.com27 Apr 2021

Australia leg-spinner Adam Zampa says he decided to quit the IPL midway as it was the "most vulnerable" bio-bubble he was part of.

New Zealand in agony after 'cruel' WC loss

New Zealand in agony after 'cruel' WC loss

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

'I think as a nation we all aged a year in that super over. I feel nothing but pride. What a team'

Injury before India tour a blessing in disguise: Hazlewood

Injury before India tour a blessing in disguise: Hazlewood

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

Josh Hazlewood was forced out of last month's Perth Test against New Zealand due to a low-grade hamstring tear.

Mitchell Starc reaches settlement in 2018 IPL case

Mitchell Starc reaches settlement in 2018 IPL case

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

Starc, who bagged a $ 1.8 million (Rs 9.4 crore) contract with KKR ahead of the 2018 IPL, couldn't play a single match due to a right leg injury.

Pujara is 'biggest challenge' for Australia

Pujara is 'biggest challenge' for Australia

Rediff.com19 Nov 2020

'He's a very talented batsman and able to bat long period of time.'

India tour Aus: Boxing Day Test to be moved out of MCG?

India tour Aus: Boxing Day Test to be moved out of MCG?

Rediff.com8 Aug 2020

'In terms of Boxing Day, it's one of the most iconic events in the Australian sporting calendar, and we are working full steam ahead'

Amitabh is taking time off work. Here's why

Amitabh is taking time off work. Here's why

Rediff.com7 Nov 2019

Amitabh Bachchan completes 50 years in Hindi cinema on November 7 and remains one of the busiest actors till today.

No changes to Sydney Test despite COVID-19 outbreak

No changes to Sydney Test despite COVID-19 outbreak

Rediff.com20 Dec 2020

Cricket Australia said on Sunday they are still planning to play the third Test against India in Sydney in early January, despite an outbreak of COVID-19 in the north of the city.

Waugh responds to Warne's 'most selfish cricketer' remark

Waugh responds to Warne's 'most selfish cricketer' remark

Rediff.com20 May 2020

When asked about Warne targeting him again, Waugh played down the incident.

'Australia's ugly knockout blow'

'Australia's ugly knockout blow'

Rediff.com19 Jan 2021

Oz media hails India's historic Test series win.

Fellow players slam Djokovic for quarantine demands

Fellow players slam Djokovic for quarantine demands

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

'Is he serious? It's a selfish political move to gain popularity.'

Australia, New Zealand look to restart international cricket

Australia, New Zealand look to restart international cricket

Rediff.com12 May 2020

Their scheduled international tours unlikely to go ahead due to coronavirus pandemic, the cricket boards of Australia and New Zealand are exploring the possibility of creating a constant stream of matches between the two neighbouring nations. With the two governments planning to open up a corridor to allow a quarantine-free travel, New Zealand Cricket chief executive David White discussed the possibility with his Cricket Australia counterpart Kevin Roberts.

SCG probes alleged abuse of Indian fan by security

SCG probes alleged abuse of Indian fan by security

Rediff.com16 Jan 2021

The operators of the SCG have launched an investigation into claims by an Indian cricket supporter who was told by the security officer to "go back to where you belong".

Malaysian court rules non-Muslims cannot use 'Allah'

Malaysian court rules non-Muslims cannot use 'Allah'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2013

In a landmark judgement, a Malaysian court on Monday ruled that non-Muslims cannot use the word "Allah" to refer to God and prohibited a Christian newspaper from using it in the Muslim-majority nation.

Show respect to Smith and Warner: CSA boss tells fans

Show respect to Smith and Warner: CSA boss tells fans

Rediff.com14 Feb 2020

Cricket South Africa's interim chief executive Jacques Faul has requested South African fans to 'respect' Steve Smith and David Warner

Gabba in line for Pink Ball Test?

Gabba in line for Pink Ball Test?

Rediff.com13 Jan 2016

If crowds flock to the India ODI on Friday, the Gabba could host a day-night Test.

Former Punjab IG who probed Kotkapura firing case joins AAP

Former Punjab IG who probed Kotkapura firing case joins AAP

Rediff.com21 Jun 2021

Former IPS officer Kunwar Vijay Pratap Singh, who was part of the SIT probing the 2015 Kotkapura police firing incident in Punjab, on Monday joined the AAP in Amritsar.

Coronavirus: Warne questions shutting of golf courses

Coronavirus: Warne questions shutting of golf courses

Rediff.com19 Apr 2020

As per the Sydney Morning Herald, 70 people in Australia have died due to the coronavirus.

Starc provides proof of injury for IPL insurance payout

Starc provides proof of injury for IPL insurance payout

Rediff.com21 Jun 2020

Starc took the help of orthopaedic surgeon Russel Miller, who said the injury was "complex and multifactorial" but "it is likely, on the balance of probabilities, that at specific injury occurred on 10/03/2018 which was associated with extreme physical activity including bowling on a pitch with uneven footmarks'."

Allu Arjun flags off Kerala's famed boat race

Allu Arjun flags off Kerala's famed boat race

Rediff.com10 Nov 2018

Kerala government picks Telugu star to launch the state's best-known boat race.

MCG on standby to host Sydney third Test

MCG on standby to host Sydney third Test

Rediff.com27 Dec 2020

Melbourne Cricket Club's chief executive officer Stuart Fox said though he wants Sydney to retain the hosting rights of the third Test, the situation is "extremely complicated" in the wake of a fresh outbreak of COVID-19 cases there.

BPCL privatisation: How long will govt wait for the right suitor?

BPCL privatisation: How long will govt wait for the right suitor?

Rediff.com19 Jan 2022

In 2017, a consortium led by Russian state oil company Rosneft agreed to buy Essar Oil for $12.9 billion in India's biggest foreign acquisition of a homegrown company. Rosneft's buyout of Essar's assets was meant to herald a wave of energy investments in India - over six decades after Esso, Caltex and Shell invested in India's refining sector in the 1950s. But the government has tripped up in its efforts to sell Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL), formerly Burmah Shell, a blue chip public sector company. Bidders include a couple of global funds and resources firm Vedanta.

Smog in Sydney reminded me of India: Khawaja

Smog in Sydney reminded me of India: Khawaja

Rediff.com11 Dec 2019

Usman Khawaja made the comparison with India when asked about the challenge of competing in thick smog.

We brought in GST, we're not against it: Rahul

We brought in GST, we're not against it: Rahul

Rediff.com12 Dec 2015

We have only three differences with the Bharatiya Janata Party on the GST, said the Congress vice president.

Congress leader Motilal Vora passes away at 93

Congress leader Motilal Vora passes away at 93

Rediff.com21 Dec 2020

Vora was admitted to the Escorts Hospital in Okhla a few days ago with a urinary infection. He also had a lung infection and was put on ventilator support, his family said.

PM inaugurates revamped Rani Kamalapati station in Bhopal

PM inaugurates revamped Rani Kamalapati station in Bhopal

Rediff.com15 Nov 2021

He accused the previous governments of being sluggish on implementing railway projects and said the work of ambitious eastern and western dedicated freight corridors expedited only in the last six-seven years.