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India maintains No.3 spot in ODIs; Kohli placed second

India maintains No.3 spot in ODIs; Kohli placed second

Rediff.com27 Jun 2016

India mantained its number three position in the recently released MRF Tyres ICC ODI Team Rankings which is being headed by world champions Australia. With 110 rating points in its kitty, India are place below Australia (123) and second-placed New Zealand (113).

'If I give myself up I'll end up in a cell': Brussels suicide bomber's last note

'If I give myself up I'll end up in a cell': Brussels suicide bomber's last note

Rediff.com23 Mar 2016

Ibrahim El Bakraoui, who helped kill 14 people when he set off his suicide vest at Brussels airport on Tuesday, left the will in the bin of the terror cell's Schaerbeek safehouse.

Ashwin engaged in a war of words with Hogg

Ashwin engaged in a war of words with Hogg

Rediff.com1 Dec 2015

Ravichandran Ashwin and Rodney Hogg were engaged in a war of words with the former Australian pacer saying that the Indian spinner was successful against South Africa mainly due to the spin-friendly wickets during the Test series.

India renew pursuit of history, South Africa revival

India renew pursuit of history, South Africa revival

Rediff.com12 Feb 2018

India will look to crush a South African revival before it becomes a threat to their pursuit of a maiden ODI series triumph here when the two sides clash in the fifth one-dayer, on Tuesday.

Pakistan's pacers send South Africa crashing

Pakistan's pacers send South Africa crashing

Rediff.com7 Mar 2015

A hostile trio of Pakistan left-arm fast bowlers took full advantage of a pitch freshened by rain to hand pre-tournament favourites South Africa their second defeat in the ICC World Cup.

Ashwin spins his way to new highs

Ashwin spins his way to new highs

Rediff.com9 Jan 2015

Steve Smith led the way with another good knock as Australia raced to 251 for 6 and a lead of 348 over India before rain stopped play at the end of the fourth day in the fourth Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Friday. Statistical highlights from the day's play.

Sri Lanka beat Proteas by D/L method, take 2-0 lead in ODI series

Sri Lanka beat Proteas by D/L method, take 2-0 lead in ODI series

Rediff.com24 Jul 2013

Rain and an on-field injury which prevented South African opener Hashim Amla from batting spurred Sri Lanka to a 17-run win under the Duckworth-Lewis method in the second One-dayer in Colombo on Tuesday.

4 or 5 day Tests? What will ICC decide?

4 or 5 day Tests? What will ICC decide?

Rediff.com12 Feb 2020

We don't know where this proposal is going to end up, but we do know that Test cricket is becoming less and less feasible in commercial and financial terms, with every passing Test, says Suhit K Sen.

Rajneesh's Believe It Or Not in Cricket!

Rajneesh's Believe It Or Not in Cricket!

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

Rajneesh Gupta lists some amazing coincidences in cricket -- a feature guaranteed to amuse you in these anxious times.

Sharapova splutters, Nadal sparkles

Sharapova splutters, Nadal sparkles

Rediff.com20 Jan 2007

David Nalbandian saved three match points to sink Frenchman Sebastien Grosjean 5-7, 4-6, 7-6, 6-4, 6-1.

Younis Khan to miss third ODI

Younis Khan to miss third ODI

Rediff.com8 Dec 2006

Pakistan's Younis Khan will miss the third ODI against West Indies due to the death of his elder brother.

How New Zealand and England made the World Cup final

How New Zealand and England made the World Cup final

Rediff.com13 Jul 2019

England and New Zealand have both had to ride out the storm to make this year's ICC Men's Cricket World Cup final. It has been far from smooth sailing for either side, but in the end it is Kane Williamson and Eoin Morgan's side who have emerged on top, and deservedly so.

Skymet lowers monsoon forecast; odds of a drought at 60%

Skymet lowers monsoon forecast; odds of a drought at 60%

Rediff.com5 Jul 2014

India now faced a higher likelihood of a drought in some parts, as monsoon rain would be less than predicted in April, private weather forecaster Skymet said on Friday.

Check out World Cup Dream XI

Check out World Cup Dream XI

Rediff.com16 Jul 2019

Brilliant performances from some players of the 10 participating teams through the World Cup will be etched in memory of cricket fans forever.

Here is where Delhi lost to Mumbai Indians...

Here is where Delhi lost to Mumbai Indians...

Rediff.com6 May 2015

After rediscovering his form with a stroke-filled half century, Yuvraj Singh rued that his team Delhi Daredevils could not deliver the knock-out blow on the Mumbai Indians despite reducing the hosts to 40 for 4 and lost the crucial IPL cricket game.

Bali on volcano red alert

Bali on volcano red alert

Rediff.com27 Nov 2017

Mount Agung has been hurling clouds of white and dark grey ash nearly 10,000 feet into the atmosphere since the weekend and lava is welling up in the crater.

Rahul hits ton but Dhoni fails to finish as India lose by 1 run

Rahul hits ton but Dhoni fails to finish as India lose by 1 run

Rediff.com29 Aug 2016

Mahendra Singh Dhoni failed to finish off the match and was dismissed off the final delivery with just two runs needed for victory as India went down by one run in a thrilling finish in the first T20 International against West Indies in Florida, on Saturday.

The world's worst natural disasters in 2018

The world's worst natural disasters in 2018

Rediff.com31 Dec 2018

The world endured bushfires, drought, tsunamis and earthquakes in 2018.

IN PHOTOS: India's stunning win over Australia in World Cup semis

IN PHOTOS: India's stunning win over Australia in World Cup semis

Rediff.com21 Jul 2017

India are through to take on England in the ICC Women's World Cup final after defending champions Australia fell 36 runs short of their victory target in a dramatic semi-final at Derby on Thursday.

Warner adds spark to SCG draw

Warner adds spark to SCG draw

Rediff.com7 Jan 2016

Australia's David Warner breathed life into the rain-ruined final Test with a pulsating ton as the match meandered to a draw against the West Indies on Thursday. Warner, determined to finish an undistinguished series on a high, reached his 16th Test century off 82 balls before a small Sydney crowd. The buccaneering opener had a highest score of 64 in the two previous Tests as team-mates helped themselves to six centuries against the tourists' innocuous bowling attack.

Mumbaikars risked lives to reach out

Mumbaikars risked lives to reach out

Rediff.com29 Jul 2005

Mankad goes down to Labadze

Mankad goes down to Labadze

Rediff.com5 Sep 2003

The Indian ace lost 6-4, 5-7, 4-6 in the second round of the clay court Challenger event in Kiev.

Amla and De Villiers lift South Africa

Amla and De Villiers lift South Africa

Rediff.com3 Jan 2015

Captain Hashim Amla and AB de Villiers led the chase as South Africa cut the deficit to 102 runs in their bid to haul in the West Indies total of 329 before rain ended the second day of the third Test at Newlands on Saturday.

Chennai reconstruction to push up cement demand

Chennai reconstruction to push up cement demand

Rediff.com9 Dec 2015

Initial estimates suggest the state government will need to spend over Rs 8,000 crore in reconstruction.

High retail inflation diminishes rate cut hopes

High retail inflation diminishes rate cut hopes

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

While a pick-up in summer monsoon rains in recent weeks is expected to cool food inflation, most analysts don't anticipate another rate cut before a new governor is on the job

Nifty ends above 9,500 for the first time, Sensex gains over 250 points

Nifty ends above 9,500 for the first time, Sensex gains over 250 points

Rediff.com16 May 2017

Metal stocks were trading under pressure while IT, auto, realty stocks gained in today's deals

Sensex, Nifty end at fresh closing highs

Sensex, Nifty end at fresh closing highs

Rediff.com15 May 2017

In the broader market, the S&P BSE Midcap added over 1% to finish at record closing high

PIX: Warner, Khawaja script Aus fight back after Azhar double-ton

PIX: Warner, Khawaja script Aus fight back after Azhar double-ton

Rediff.com28 Dec 2016

A rampaging David Warner smashed a run-a-ball century to fire Australia to 278 for two and wrest back the momentum from Pakistan after Azhar Ali's unbeaten double-century buoyed the touring side on day three of the second Test on Wednesday.

Why our cities get submerged in the monsoon

Why our cities get submerged in the monsoon

Rediff.com4 Aug 2020

'Urbanisation results in heavy rainfall events.'

Swineflu death toll reaches 1,158, Ahmedabad lawyers stay away from work

Swineflu death toll reaches 1,158, Ahmedabad lawyers stay away from work

Rediff.com3 Mar 2015

Swine flu claimed the lives of 43 more people taking the toll in the country to 1,158 with Gujarat and Rajasthan reporting maximum deaths sparking panic among lawyers in Ahmedabad where nearly 10,000 of them on Tuesday stayed away from work.

Perera helps Sri Lanka rout Pakistan to clinch ODI series

Perera helps Sri Lanka rout Pakistan to clinch ODI series

Rediff.com30 Aug 2014

Sri Lanka clinched the one-day international series against Pakistan after their bowlers, led by Thisara Perera, routed the tourists to secure a seven-wicket victory in the deciding third and final match on Saturday.

My trek to the hill fort of Harishchandragad

My trek to the hill fort of Harishchandragad

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

N Ghia explores the unexplored terrain of Harishchandragad through Pachnai, a few hours from Mumbai, and comes away with memories of a lifetime.

Mount Kailash: The magic mountain

Mount Kailash: The magic mountain

Rediff.com9 Oct 2018

The towering face of Kailash reminded us that we were but insignificant participants in a pilgrimage ritual that has played out over millennia for people of four major religions -- Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and Bon, notes Sonia Trikha Shukla.

2nd Test: South Africa take lead before bad light stops play on Day 3

2nd Test: South Africa take lead before bad light stops play on Day 3

Rediff.com15 Jan 2018

Post tea, play was possible for 20 minutes before a thunderstorm washed away nearly an hour.

Lanning's blast powers Australia to T20 tri-series title

Lanning's blast powers Australia to T20 tri-series title

Rediff.com31 Mar 2018

Skipper Meg Lanning's blazing knock helped Australia reach a record total before Megan Schutt led a brilliant bowling performance to beat arch-rivals England by 57 runs in the final of the women's T20 tri-series.

Aus Open: Nadal, Thiem cruise; Sharapova, Konta lose at first hurdle

Aus Open: Nadal, Thiem cruise; Sharapova, Konta lose at first hurdle

Rediff.com21 Jan 2020

Images from Day 2 of the Australian Open in Melbourne on Tuesday

Sensex soars 500 points; Nifty at 11-month high

Sensex soars 500 points; Nifty at 11-month high

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

Nifty50 surged 145 points to close at 8,468 after hitting an intra-day high of 8,475.