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Stokes joins game's greats as he does Test double

Stokes joins game's greats as he does Test double

Rediff.com11 Jul 2020

He finished with the figures of 4-49 in his 14 overs including five maiden overs.

Is switch-hitting unfair on bowlers?

Is switch-hitting unfair on bowlers?

Rediff.com1 Dec 2020

Former Australian captain Ian Chappell said it is unfair that a bowler has to inform the umpire how they are going to bowl while a batsman can easily become "opposite-handed" without any notification and take advantage of the field placing.

Olympics: Australians damage rooms, create ruckus on flight home

Olympics: Australians damage rooms, create ruckus on flight home

Rediff.com3 Aug 2021

Australian Olympic Committee Chief Executive Officer Matt Carroll said he had received reports from the CEOs of rugby and football, investigating reports of rowdy behaviour on a flight into Sydney last Friday.

Test captaincy is Smith's chance for redemption: Healy

Test captaincy is Smith's chance for redemption: Healy

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

With Paine, at 36, reaching the fag end of his career, a fresh captaincy discussion has started.

Is Gayle the greatest in T20 cricket history?

Is Gayle the greatest in T20 cricket history?

Rediff.com6 Nov 2021

Wearing a beaming smile and sunglasses under a helmet, 'Universe Boss' Chris Gayle on Saturday appeared to have brought the curtains down on his phenomenal T20 international career,

Bumrah vulnerable to injuries, says Hadlee

Bumrah vulnerable to injuries, says Hadlee

Rediff.com25 May 2021

Hadlee feels Bumrah's longevity in the game is yet to be determined since the fast bowler doesn't have a pure action.

'Kohli is a funny man, knows cricket inside out'

'Kohli is a funny man, knows cricket inside out'

Rediff.com30 May 2020

Virat Kohli is one "funny man" having the whole of India on his back, says former ICC elite panel umpire Ian Gould, who also appreciated the modern-day great's timely change in behavioural approach.

Chappell acknowledges skills in India's bowling reserves

Chappell acknowledges skills in India's bowling reserves

Rediff.com23 May 2021

'Modern fast bowlers do a lot of varied training in order to prepare for the demands of constant cricket, but still the injuries continue to pile up. Fast bowlers in the past concentrated more on running and bowling a lot in the nets to gain their match fitness.'

Warne: Moments To Remember Him Forever

Warne: Moments To Remember Him Forever

Rediff.com7 Mar 2022

Memorable moments from Shane Warne's glittering career.

PIX: Liverpool, Chelsea shocked; Manchester City go top

PIX: Liverpool, Chelsea shocked; Manchester City go top

Rediff.com30 Oct 2022

A round-up of Saturday's action in the Premier League.

Cannes 2016: Sonam Kapoor dazzles in white!

Cannes 2016: Sonam Kapoor dazzles in white!

Rediff.com16 May 2016

Sonam Kapoor's stays true to her fashionista tag at the 69th Cannes International Film Festival.

Finding window to reschedule 5th Test: BCCI

Finding window to reschedule 5th Test: BCCI

Rediff.com10 Sep 2021

Ahead of the fifth and final Test against England, India's junior physio Yogesh Parmar tested positive for COVID-19 in Manchester, leading to the cancellation of the team's training session on Thursday.

'New Zealand will win the toss and bowl out India cheaply'

'New Zealand will win the toss and bowl out India cheaply'

Rediff.com15 Jun 2021

Former pace spearhead Shane Bond on Tuesday backed New Zealand to get the better of India in the ICC World Test Championship final in Southampton, saying he foresees Kane Williamson winning the toss and his pacers wreaking havoc with the new ball.

Healy expects Paine to lead Aussies for three more years

Healy expects Paine to lead Aussies for three more years

Rediff.com22 Dec 2020

Paine, who has played 32 Tests and averages 33.40, scored an unbeaten 73 in the first innings besides grabbing those catches to be awarded the Man of the Match in Adelaide, which Australia won by eight wickets.

MCC bats for Tests to remain five-day

MCC bats for Tests to remain five-day

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

The International Cricket Council is all set to discuss the four-day Test proposal during its cricket committee meeting in March.

FRAMED! Eye-catching images from the European Championships

FRAMED! Eye-catching images from the European Championships

Rediff.com7 Aug 2018

The Championships that commenced on August 2, will go on till August 12. And over the last four days the action has been incredible. As the saying goes, pictures speak louder than words, Rediff.com brings you some exhilarating action from the ongoing European Championships...

Carlsen set to win Grand Chess Tour final leg; Anand has another decent day

Carlsen set to win Grand Chess Tour final leg; Anand has another decent day

Rediff.com25 Nov 2019

Carlsen continued his dominating run as he took his lead to an almost unassailable five points.

Wimbledon to become 14-day tournament from 2022

Wimbledon to become 14-day tournament from 2022

Rediff.com27 Apr 2021

The Wimbledon Championships will become a 14-day tournament from 2022, with matches set to be played on Middle Sunday, traditionally a day off at the grasscourt Grand Slam.

It's ROOT again all the way!

It's ROOT again all the way!

Rediff.com27 Aug 2021

Rajneesh Gupta presents all the interesting numbers from Day 2 of the India-England Test at Leeds.

PHOTOS: Hugh Jackman visits MCG commentary box while Cook matches Gavaskar

PHOTOS: Hugh Jackman visits MCG commentary box while Cook matches Gavaskar

Rediff.com27 Dec 2017

While the classy band of Mark Taylor, Michael Clarke and Ian Healy went about their job on a routine day of cricket, they were left surprised when Hollywood's Australian and heartthrob of women the world over, Hugh Jackman dropped into the commentary box at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

Maxwell defends switch-hit: 'It's part of game's evolution'

Maxwell defends switch-hit: 'It's part of game's evolution'

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

A switch hit involves a batsman changing the order of his hands (from left-handed to right-handed grip or vice-versa) after the bowler starts his run-up.

On this day in 1975: West Indies win first edition of World Cup

On this day in 1975: West Indies win first edition of World Cup

Rediff.com21 Jun 2020

The Clive Lloyd-side defeated Australia to lift the trophy.

Taylor-made! Swift is the woman of the year

Taylor-made! Swift is the woman of the year

Rediff.com25 Feb 2015

The American country singer stole the show at the 2015 Elle Style Awards.

Root on Route to Record after Record

Root on Route to Record after Record

Rediff.com15 Aug 2021

Rajneesh Gupta presents all the interesting numbers from Day 3 of the India-England Test at Lord's.

KL Rahul finally wins some praise

KL Rahul finally wins some praise

Rediff.com5 Jan 2019

KL Rahul received applause from umpire Ian Gould for his honesty in the field during Day 3.

Tale of two captains: 'Kohli very good; Root a failure'

Tale of two captains: 'Kohli very good; Root a failure'

Rediff.com30 Jan 2022

Australia great Ian Chappell says Virat Kohli is an exceptional captain who has carried the Indian team to a higher level, whereas England's Joe Root is a "fine batter but poor captain".

Ramkumar storms into Eckental Challenger semis

Ramkumar storms into Eckental Challenger semis

Rediff.com6 Nov 2020

India's Ramkumar Ramanathan stormed into the singles semi-finals of the Eckental Challenger with a ruthless win over fourth seed Evgeny Donskoy, in Eckental, Germany, on Friday.

Cannes 2016: Aishwarya shines in gold...again!

Cannes 2016: Aishwarya shines in gold...again!

Rediff.com15 May 2016

A look at the red carpet pictures.

Tata Steel Chess: Anand starts well, Carlsen leads after day one

Tata Steel Chess: Anand starts well, Carlsen leads after day one

Rediff.com22 Nov 2019

Anand needs to finish in a minimum sixth place in Kolkata, in order to qualify for the grand finale

PIX: Arsenal outclass Bournemouth; Kane sets record

PIX: Arsenal outclass Bournemouth; Kane sets record

Rediff.com21 Aug 2022

A summary of Saturday's action in the Premier League.

Did Chappell make a racist comment against SA pacer Rabada?

Did Chappell make a racist comment against SA pacer Rabada?

Rediff.com8 Nov 2016

Former Australian skipper Ian Chappell has come under fire for his comment on Proteas fast bowler Kagiso Rabada made during the first Test at the WACA in Perth, which offended the South African fans.

Legends of Chess: Anand suffers fifth straight defeat

Legends of Chess: Anand suffers fifth straight defeat

Rediff.com26 Jul 2020

Anand got off to a good start and won the first game of the best-of-four contest. The next two games were drawn before Leko levelled by winning the fourth.

Sledging: Hilarious cricket banter

Sledging: Hilarious cricket banter

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

Rajneesh Gupta picks fun sledging through the decades. Take a look!

Here's a complete list of French Open men's singles champions

Here's a complete list of French Open men's singles champions

Rediff.com5 Jun 2022

List of French Open men's singles champions:

'I will never forget Yashpal'

'I will never forget Yashpal'

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

'The two of us got together and we put on a partnership of more than 300, it was amazing.'

Rohit's Return Won't Reverse Losing Streak

Rohit's Return Won't Reverse Losing Streak

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

Slowly but surely, the game of cricket is changing character. Just that we are unwilling to see the writing on the wall, observes Indrajit GuptaWhy does Indian cricket find itself on a slippery slope?, Indrajit Gupta asks.

Chappell decodes Rahane's style of captaincy

Chappell decodes Rahane's style of captaincy

Rediff.com9 Dec 2020

Chappell still believes that Australia might have a slight edge in Test matches

COVID-19: Birmingham CWG 2022 scraps athletes' village plan

COVID-19: Birmingham CWG 2022 scraps athletes' village plan

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

The original project, part of the regeneration of the Perry Barr area of the city, will still be finished to a revised deadline to provide local housing.

England batsmen didn't trust their defence in Motera Test, says Chappell

England batsmen didn't trust their defence in Motera Test, says Chappell

Rediff.com28 Feb 2021

India figured out England's general "ineptitude against spin" after the second Test in Chennai which created panic in the visiting team ranks, triggering a batting collapse during their loss in the pink ball third Test in Motera inside two days, former Australia captain Ian Chappell said.

Shastri reveals why India flopped at T20 World Cup

Shastri reveals why India flopped at T20 World Cup

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

The Indian team was "mentally and physically drained" during the T20 World Cup and did not even "try to win", as it wasn't switched on during pressure situations in big games, outgoing head coach Ravi Shastri stunningly conceded before the side's last Super 12s match against Namibia, in Dubai, on Monday.