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Australia's Hastings suffers foot injury before B'desh, India tour

Australia's Hastings suffers foot injury before B'desh, India tour

Rediff.com10 Aug 2017

The 31-year-old, who played for Australia during the Champions Trophy team in June, suffered the injury during Worcestershire's four-day match against Sussex.

Biden doesn't have a magic wand

Biden doesn't have a magic wand

Rediff.com10 Nov 2020

But his nature, temperament, his skill to listen to others, and empathise with their pain and hardships will make him a far better president, a leader America has been longing for four years, notes Aseem Chhabra.

Australia batsman Voges, bowler Doherty retire

Australia batsman Voges, bowler Doherty retire

Rediff.com15 Mar 2017

Late-blooming Australia batsman Adam Voges and spin bowler Xavier Doherty announced their retirement from international and state cricket at the end of the domestic Sheffield Shield season on Wednesday.

Amazing entries to the National Geographic Travel Photo Contest

Amazing entries to the National Geographic Travel Photo Contest

Rediff.com26 Apr 2019

The 2019 National Geographic Travel Photo contest is now in its fifth week of accepting entries. The best entries this week include a close-up of a lioness and two bears giving high-fives to one another. The contest is open until May 3.

England's coach Bayliss expresses ignorance over KP's Ashes omission

England's coach Bayliss expresses ignorance over KP's Ashes omission

Rediff.com26 Jun 2015

Bayliss was inevitably asked about the position of batsman Kevin Pietersen, who has been ruled out of participating in the series by England's director of cricket Andrew Strauss because of "trust issues".

Finn replaces injured Plunkett for fourth Test against India

Finn replaces injured Plunkett for fourth Test against India

Rediff.com3 Aug 2014

England fast bowler Steven Finn has replaced injured Liam Plunkett for the fourth Test against India at Old Trafford starting Thursday.

Why this Kenyan runner is going the distance for Israel...

Why this Kenyan runner is going the distance for Israel...

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

Chemtai, a diminutive 27-year-old and a marathon novice, gained Israeli citizenship earlier this year through her coach, Dan Salpeter, after the two married in Kenya. They will be in Rio next month.

Injured Starc, Lynn in Australia's Champions Trophy squad

Injured Starc, Lynn in Australia's Champions Trophy squad

Rediff.com20 Apr 2017

James Faulkner, man-of-the-match in the 2015 World Cup final against New Zealand, has been omitted from the 15-man squad named on Thursday, with selectors opting for all-rounders Moises Henriques, Glenn Maxwell and Marcus Stoinis.

Baseball legend, 'Hammerin' Hank' Aaron, dies at 86

Baseball legend, 'Hammerin' Hank' Aaron, dies at 86

Rediff.com23 Jan 2021

'He grew up poor and faced racism as he worked to become one of the greatest baseball players of all time. Hank never let the hatred he faced consume him.'

League Cup: Fabregas gives Chelsea win at Leicester, Everton lose

League Cup: Fabregas gives Chelsea win at Leicester, Everton lose

Rediff.com21 Sep 2016

Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas gave his manager a reminder of his talents by scoring twice in extra time as they fought back from two goals down to knock Premier League champions LeicesterCity out of the League Cup 4-2 on Tuesday.

Ex-Miss India harassed by bike-borne youths in Kolkata

Ex-Miss India harassed by bike-borne youths in Kolkata

Rediff.com19 Jun 2019

Sengupta, 30, said she was returning home along with a colleague in an app-based cab, which was hit by a few bike-borne youths who dragged the driver out and roughed him up. The model claimed that she had sought help from officers of Maidan police station in the heart of the city, and later went to Charu Market police station in south Kolkata. On both occasions, she was allegedly told that the incident did not happen in their jurisdiction.

Will Dhawan and Ashwin get the nod for West Indies Tests?

Will Dhawan and Ashwin get the nod for West Indies Tests?

Rediff.com25 Sep 2018

Shikhar Dhawan's poor technique in testing conditions along with the fitness status of Ishant Sharma and Ravichandran Ashwin will come up for discussion when the selectors pick the Indian team for the two-Test series against the West Indies.

We are all grown men, we should know how to behave: Moeen tells team mates

We are all grown men, we should know how to behave: Moeen tells team mates

Rediff.com10 Dec 2017

England's cricketers must take responsibility for their actions and improve their off-field behaviour or risk turning a younger generation of players away from the game, all-rounder Moeen Ali said.

Fresh crisis for England: Duckett suspended from playing after bar incident

Fresh crisis for England: Duckett suspended from playing after bar incident

Rediff.com10 Dec 2017

England Lions cricketer Ben Duckett was suspended for pouring a drink on a senior England player reported to be paceman James Anderson after an argument in a Perth bar.

Football Focus: Bale will not leave Madrid, says agent

Football Focus: Bale will not leave Madrid, says agent

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

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

After Harmanpreet's heroics, her mother urges nation to empower daughters

After Harmanpreet's heroics, her mother urges nation to empower daughters

Rediff.com21 Jul 2017

Expressing happiness over her daughter's achievement, Kaur's mother said the entire family used to enjoy her game.

Manchester City crush Watford to complete treble in style

Manchester City crush Watford to complete treble in style

Rediff.com19 May 2019

Manchester City crushed Watford 6-0 in the FA Cup final on Saturday

Kaif eyes India Test slot despite first-class woes

Kaif eyes India Test slot despite first-class woes

Rediff.com3 Sep 2003

The right-hander has played only four Tests and none since failing in a series in Sri Lanka as a 20-year-old in 2001.

Football Focus: Chelsea sign former PSG captain Thiago Silva

Football Focus: Chelsea sign former PSG captain Thiago Silva

Rediff.com29 Aug 2020

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

Five talking points from the Premier League weekend

Five talking points from the Premier League weekend

Rediff.com29 Apr 2019

Talking points from this weekend's Premier League action as top two Manchester City and Liverpool both won with City remaining a point clear with two games remaining.

Brexit could bring good spell for South African cricket

Brexit could bring good spell for South African cricket

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

Kolpak deals to end; Cricket South Africa's Graeme Smith says they will welcome back any former Kolpak players who are willing to be part of the domestic structures.

Indian-American Sikh fights-off robber with slipper in NY

Indian-American Sikh fights-off robber with slipper in NY

Rediff.com19 Dec 2015

A 58-year-old Indian-American Sikh store owner bravely fought off a gun-wielding masked assailant by using his slipper, thwarting an attempted robbery in New York in the United States.

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.

Nehra back in team for T20 series; Rahane dropped

Nehra back in team for T20 series; Rahane dropped

Rediff.com2 Oct 2017

Selectors once again ignored Ashwin and Jadeja for the 3-match T20 series against Australia.

Morgan's England in a special class, says Steve Waugh

Morgan's England in a special class, says Steve Waugh

Rediff.com13 Jul 2019

Steve Waugh, who captained England to the World Cup triumph in 1999, says Eoin Morgan's side is one of the best one-day teams he's seen and would compete against anyone of the previous eras.

Ban over... Smith, Warner ready to rise and shine

Ban over... Smith, Warner ready to rise and shine

Rediff.com27 Mar 2019

Steve Smith and David Warner may wake with some relief on Thursday as they greet the final day of their ball-tampering bans

Organisers reveal: What to expect from 'Howdy Modi'

Organisers reveal: What to expect from 'Howdy Modi'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2019

"Indian-Americans are an 'organic bridge' between the world's two largest democracies," he said.

Eye injury could end Craig Kieswetter's career

Eye injury could end Craig Kieswetter's career

Rediff.com19 Jan 2015

Wicketkeeper-batsman Craig Kieswetter's career could be over as a result of the eye injury he suffered in July, Somerset's director of cricket Matthew Maynard said on Monday.

How Kohli fared in England as batsman and captain...

How Kohli fared in England as batsman and captain...

Rediff.com12 Sep 2018

Virat the batsman wins, Virat the captain loses

Ashes-bound Clarke set to prove doubting Gillespie wrong

Ashes-bound Clarke set to prove doubting Gillespie wrong

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

Clarke hopeful of Australia finding right mix between youth and experience after the team was described as a "Dad's Army" by former fast bowler and present Yorkshire coach, Jason Gillespie.

Beckham is the owner of a football team!

Beckham is the owner of a football team!

Rediff.com30 Jan 2018

Former England captain David Beckham was officially awarded a Major League Soccer (MLS) franchise in Miami on Monday with hopes that the team will begin playing in 2020.

Five talking points from the English Premier League

Five talking points from the English Premier League

Rediff.com6 May 2019

Whatever happens in the title battle between Manchester City and Liverpool, which will go down to the final day of the season

Cricket Buzz: Irfan Pathan signs up for CPL players' draft

Cricket Buzz: Irfan Pathan signs up for CPL players' draft

Rediff.com16 May 2019

It remains to be seen if he gets a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the BCCI, which has maintained a tough stance in not allowing Indian cricketers to participate in T20 leagues such as BBL, CPL and BPL.

England's Moeen seeks improvement for more sixes at seven

England's Moeen seeks improvement for more sixes at seven

Rediff.com26 May 2017

'I find batting at number seven tough' 'When I'm in, I feel I can hit decent-sized sixes... But it's not easy for someone like me, who probably can't hit sixes like Ben Stokes, Jos Buttler and hit the gas like those guys'

Presenting, new and improved Cheteshwar Pujara!

Presenting, new and improved Cheteshwar Pujara!

Rediff.com7 Dec 2014

Cheteshwar Pujara is confident that his scoring touch will return in the upcoming Test series against Australia in Adelaide.

Lara opens up about mental health issues in his playing days

Lara opens up about mental health issues in his playing days

Rediff.com6 Dec 2019

'I remember on occasions where I lay in my room feeling the despair. It (mental health issue) is real, it is part of all sport and it is coming to the fore now with a lot more aggression. Players are at least standing up and saying 'I need to just remove myself, fight myself and comeback again'

Revealed! Final moments of Kobe Bryant's fatal helicopter crash

Revealed! Final moments of Kobe Bryant's fatal helicopter crash

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

Moments before Los Angeles basketball great Kobe Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter and the seven others perished in a helicopter crash, the pilot had tried to climb out of layer of clouds, but the aircraft then banked sharply and lurched toward the ground. Investigators with the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) estimated Bryant's luxury passenger helicopter hit the ground at a speed of more than 2,000 feet (610 m) per minute.

Why China is angry with the Puja in Bodh Gaya

Why China is angry with the Puja in Bodh Gaya

Rediff.com13 Jan 2017

China's ruling Communist Party has cracked down on Tibetans who planned to attend the Kalachakra Puja in Bodh Gaya. But the Tibetan people have dared the Communists by listening to the Dalai Lama's sermons on the Internet and sharing videos on social media.

Indian-origin student wins spelling bee after epic 95 rounds

Indian-origin student wins spelling bee after epic 95 rounds

Rediff.com9 Mar 2014

A 13-year old Indian-origin boy has emerged as the winner of a spelling bee contest in the United States in an epic verbal duel that lasted a total of 95 rounds, after judges ran out of words in a previous marathon round held last month.

'Samosa Caucus' fails to increase strength in US midterm

'Samosa Caucus' fails to increase strength in US midterm

Rediff.com7 Nov 2018

None of the more than half a dozen new Indian Americans candidates, many of whom caught national attention by giving tough fight to their opponents and out raising them in the fund raisers, could make it to the House of Representatives.