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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.

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.

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.

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.

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...

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.

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.

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".

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.

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.

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.

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:

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

'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.'

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

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.

Sledging: Hilarious cricket banter

Sledging: Hilarious cricket banter

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

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

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.

Stan Swamy's death: Opposition leaders write to Prez

Stan Swamy's death: Opposition leaders write to Prez

Rediff.com6 Jul 2021

The 84-year-old priest-activist Stan Swamy, arrested under the anti-terror law Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act in the Elgar Parishad case, died at a Mumbai hospital Monday in the middle of his fight for bail on health grounds.

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.

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.

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

Activist Stan Swamy dies in custody awaiting medical bail

Activist Stan Swamy dies in custody awaiting medical bail

Rediff.com5 Jul 2021

Swamy's counsel said there was negligence on part of the Taloja prison authorities, who failed to provide immediate medical attention to the Jesuit priest.

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.

Root hopes to end 'rest and rotation policy' ahead of India series

Root hopes to end 'rest and rotation policy' ahead of India series

Rediff.com1 Jul 2021

ECB rotation policy became a hot topic in world cricket when they did not travel to India with their full strength squad earlier this year

Ranji: Shorey's ton in vain as Jharkhand oust Delhi

Ranji: Shorey's ton in vain as Jharkhand oust Delhi

Rediff.com27 Feb 2022

A round-up of the fourth and final day's play in the Ranji Trophy matches across the country.

Olympian Keller charged with taking part in US Capitol riot

Olympian Keller charged with taking part in US Capitol riot

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

Five-time US Olympic swimming medallist was identified as being among the Donald Trump supporters who stormed the US Capitol last week.

Players are being treated like lab rats, says Newcastle's Rose

Players are being treated like lab rats, says Newcastle's Rose

Rediff.com20 May 2020

Watford have confirmed that three people from the club, including one player, have tested positive for COVID-19, while Burnley said their assistant coach Ian Woan was among those to return a positive result after being tested on Sunday.

Standalone Test to be treated as part of series: BCCI chief Ganguly

Standalone Test to be treated as part of series: BCCI chief Ganguly

Rediff.com14 Sep 2021

The proposed standalone Test between India and England should be treated as the series-deciding fifth match that was cancelled last week owing to a COVID-19 outbreak in the Indian camp, BCCI president Sourav Ganguly said on Monday and ruled out the possibility of it being treated as a one-off game.

Police fear crowds will gather at stadiums when league resumes

Police fear crowds will gather at stadiums when league resumes

Rediff.com14 May 2020

Clubs held discussions this week on how to complete the campaign and hopes of a June restart have been given a boost by the government saying elite sport could return after June 1.

Is this the SEXIEST back at the Venice Film Festival?

Is this the SEXIEST back at the Venice Film Festival?

Rediff.com5 Sep 2017

Meet the best-dressed women at the Venice Film Festival.

Khawaja asks Finch, Cummins to clean the air over Langer

Khawaja asks Finch, Cummins to clean the air over Langer

Rediff.com8 Feb 2022

Clearly he didn't get the length of contract extension offer that he was after so it hasn't been ideal, but I don't subscribe to the fact that it was individuals that were key to making the decision, said selection chief, George Bailey.

Police bust 'pay and play' racket in Ranji cricket

Police bust 'pay and play' racket in Ranji cricket

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

According to reports, 11 Delhi cricketers paid around Rs 1 crore to two coaches who promised them opportunity to play Ranji Trophy cricket.

How Williamson is similar to Tendulkar

How Williamson is similar to Tendulkar

Rediff.com4 Jul 2020

Former England captain Nasser Hussain reckons Tendulkar has a magnificent technique and in modern cricket New Zealand's Kane Williamson similarly has a good technique.

'Smith might get captaincy back, but only if...'

'Smith might get captaincy back, but only if...'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

Chappell questioned why Smith is eligible to captain Australia again while David Warner has a lifetime leadership ban. He said Smith's "crime" in the ball-tampering scandal was greater than that of Warner, his deputy at that time.

EPL PIX: Chelsea profit as Man City lose; Liverpool held

EPL PIX: Chelsea profit as Man City lose; Liverpool held

Rediff.com31 Oct 2021

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday.