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Rediff.com1 Aug 2003

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Villeneuve did not attend test

Villeneuve did not attend test

Rediff.com12 May 2004

Jacques Villeneuve's manager Craig Pollock denied that the former world champion attended a Formula One testing session this week.

These funny animals are just what we need right now!

These funny animals are just what we need right now!

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

The world feels like complete panda-monium right now. But thanks to the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards, we can all take a brief break from the news cycle and focus on otter things -- like pictures of animals being complete goofballs. The animals were pictured by photographers competing in the sixth annual Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards, which saw thousands of pictures entered, taken around the world. As well as providing a smile, the competition works alongside the Born Free Foundation to highlight a more serious matter -- the importance of conserving our planet's beautiful wildlife. We share a selection of the best finalists' photos...

Can run-machine Kohli break Tendulkar's batting records?

Can run-machine Kohli break Tendulkar's batting records?

Rediff.com20 Mar 2019

With 66 international hundreds at the age of 30, Virat Kohli is a serious contender for breaking all the batting records set by Sachin Tendulkar.

Geraint Jones pays tribute to Kallis

Geraint Jones pays tribute to Kallis

Rediff.com10 Jan 2005

New IOC president to remain unpaid volunteer: Rogge

New IOC president to remain unpaid volunteer: Rogge

Rediff.com31 May 2013

The successor to International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Jacques Rogge will remain an unpaid volunteer after all six presidential hopefuls turned down the idea of a salary, Rogge said on Friday.

South Africa take charge against England

South Africa take charge against England

Rediff.com26 Dec 2004

Fast bowler Shaun Pollock took four for 32 as England were shot out for 139 in the first innings of the second Test.

'Board didn't back players when racially abused in Australia'

'Board didn't back players when racially abused in Australia'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2020

Prince also said that when the players told the leadership about the racial abuse they have been suffering, the reply was "it's only some people, not the majority".

Kohli eclipses Ganguly with 'another master class'

Kohli eclipses Ganguly with 'another master class'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2019

With 11,406 runs in 238 innings Virat Kohli is the second highest run-getter for India in ODI

Sports Minister writes to IOC seeking wrestling review

Sports Minister writes to IOC seeking wrestling review

Rediff.com27 Feb 2013

Sports Minister Jitendra Singh on Wednesday wrote to the International Olympic Committee (IOC), urging the world body's Executive Board to reconsider its decision to remove wrestling from the 2020 Summer Games roster.

IPL: Will KKR demolish Pune tonight?

IPL: Will KKR demolish Pune tonight?

Rediff.com15 May 2013

On a high after back-to-back wins, Kolkata Knight Riders will start favourites against the struggling Pune Warriors India when the two bottom-half teams clash in Ranchi's in an IPL match on Wednesday.

Santini to take over Tottenham

Santini to take over Tottenham

Rediff.com4 Jun 2004

Bolsonaro treated to amazing display at R-Day parade

Bolsonaro treated to amazing display at R-Day parade

Rediff.com26 Jan 2020

This is the third time that a Brazilian president was the chief guest at the Republic Day. The last time a Brazilian president was the chief guest was in 2004 when Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva attended the parade.

Play-offs still in our grasp: Kallis

Play-offs still in our grasp: Kallis

Rediff.com4 May 2013

All-rounder Jacques Kallis is optimistic about defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders' chances of reaching the Pepsi IPL semifinals even though they are languishing in the lower half of the points table.

IPL: Kolkata thrash Rajasthan to keep hopes alive

IPL: Kolkata thrash Rajasthan to keep hopes alive

Rediff.com3 May 2013

Defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders thrashed Rajasthan Royals by eight wickets at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Friday to keep their hopes alive in the Pepsi Indian Premier League.

5 NSF heads write to IOC, say Randhir violated Charter

5 NSF heads write to IOC, say Randhir violated Charter

Rediff.com19 Nov 2012

Top officials of five National Sports Federations on Monday claimed Randhir Singh violated the Olympic Charter by approaching the government to seek clarification on his candidature for the president's post in the upcoming polls of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA).

Injury worries for KKR ahead of KXIP tie

Injury worries for KKR ahead of KXIP tie

Rediff.com25 Apr 2013

Struggling to repeat their last year's performance, defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders were dealt further blows as Jacques Kallis and Manoj Tiwary sustained injuries during their game against Mumbai Indians in Kolkata.

Tendulkar lone Indian in McCullum's all-time Test XI

Tendulkar lone Indian in McCullum's all-time Test XI

Rediff.com27 Jun 2016

Sachin Tendulkar is the only Indian in former New Zealand skipper Brendon McCullum's all-time cricketing eleven, which is led by West Indian great Vivian Richards.

'Madness' tour to India reason for Proteas' present struggle, says Bacher

'Madness' tour to India reason for Proteas' present struggle, says Bacher

Rediff.com5 Jan 2016

Former South Africa skipper and administrator Ali Bacher believes that the side's recently-concluded tour against India has played a part in the team's current struggle.

India's joint meeting with IOC postponed

India's joint meeting with IOC postponed

Rediff.com17 Apr 2013

The much-anticipated joint meeting between representatives of the suspended Indian Olympic Association, the Sports Ministry and the International Olympic Committee, to find a way in resolving the issues that led to India's ban from the Olympics, has been postponed from May 7 to May 15.

Kallis inspires Kolkata to easy win over Hyderabad

Kallis inspires Kolkata to easy win over Hyderabad

Rediff.com14 Apr 2013

Defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders got back to winning ways as they outclassed Sunrisers Hyderabad by 48 runs to notch up their second win in the Pepsi Indian Premier League, in Kolkata on Sunday.

Stats: Rajasthan record narrowest win against Delhi

Stats: Rajasthan record narrowest win against Delhi

Rediff.com6 Apr 2013

Statistical highlights from the IPL match between Rajasthan Royals and Delhi Daredevils played in New Delhi on Saturday. Rajasthan won the match by 5 wickets.

CLT20: Kallis stars in Knight Riders' maiden entry into final

CLT20: Kallis stars in Knight Riders' maiden entry into final

Rediff.com2 Oct 2014

Jacques Kallis brought his years of experience into play as he guided Kolkata Knight Riders to its maiden Oppo Champions League T20 final having comfortably beaten Australia's Hobart Hurricanes by seven wickets in Hyderabad on Thursday.

Kallis eyeing one last shot at World Cup glory

Kallis eyeing one last shot at World Cup glory

Rediff.com21 Aug 2013

South Africa all-rounder Jacques Kallis is ready to return to the One-Day International side for a last shot at winning the 50-over World Cup.

Wrestling exit and shortlist inclusion was no error: IOC

Wrestling exit and shortlist inclusion was no error: IOC

Rediff.com31 May 2013

A shock International Olympic Committee (IOC) decision to remove wrestling from the 2020 Olympic Games programme and then include it in a shortlist of sports for those Games was no mistake, IOC president Jacques Rogge said on Friday.

Tendulkar named Test player of 21st century

Tendulkar named Test player of 21st century

Rediff.com25 Jun 2015

Legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar was voted 'Best Test player of the 21st century' in an online poll conducted by Cricket Australia.

'We have to fix the problems we have in wrestling'

'We have to fix the problems we have in wrestling'

Rediff.com8 Mar 2013

Wrestling will implement a string of immediate changes as the sport seeks to win back its Olympic spot with time fast running out, acting international federation (FILA) president Nenad Lalovic said on Thursday.

Kallis, Narine shine as Kolkata edge past Bangalore

Kallis, Narine shine as Kolkata edge past Bangalore

Rediff.com12 May 2013

A superb all-round performance from Jacques Kallis and magnificent bowling by Sunil Narine helped Kolkata Knight Riders edge past Royal Challengers Bangalore by five wickets in a thrilling finish in Ranchi.

Meet the first player from J&K to play in the IPL

Meet the first player from J&K to play in the IPL

Rediff.com9 May 2013

After spending time on the sidelines for 12 matches, 24-year-old batting all-rounder Praveez Rasool finally found a place in the Pune side's playing eleven against Kolkata Knight Riders, on Thursday.

English media apologetic over debasing 'great' Ponting

English media apologetic over debasing 'great' Ponting

Rediff.com30 Nov 2012

The English media has hailed Ricky Ponting and also apologised for disparaging him throughout his playing career.

SA recall Duminy; Kallis skips Champions Trophy

SA recall Duminy; Kallis skips Champions Trophy

Rediff.com2 May 2013

JP Duminy was named in South Africa's Champions Trophy squad on Thursday but veteran all-rounder Jacques Kallis will miss the tournament due to personal reasons.

Warner tampered with ball using hand strapping: Cook

Warner tampered with ball using hand strapping: Cook

Rediff.com10 Sep 2019

Former England captain Alastair Cook revealed in his autobiography that Australia opening batsman David Warner once told him about using the strapping on the hand to accelerate deterioration of the ball during a first-class match.

India looks at alternatives after Trump turns down R-Day invite

India looks at alternatives after Trump turns down R-Day invite

Rediff.com29 Oct 2018

"We have very little time left for deciding on the chief guest and the process will be completed soon," a source familiar with the development said.

Olympics badminton row: IOC could act against Chinese players

Olympics badminton row: IOC could act against Chinese players

Rediff.com2 Aug 2012

The IOC could take further action -- including expulsion from the Olympics -- against the eight badminton players disqualified for discrediting their sport by trying to lose on purpose.

Olympic committee has over $500 in reserves: IOC

Olympic committee has over $500 in reserves: IOC

Rediff.com24 Jul 2012

The IOC's financial situation remains solid despite the global economic crisis, with reserves of $558 million and continuing increases in television and sponsorship revenues.

South Africa deny they instigated Pietersen text row

South Africa deny they instigated Pietersen text row

Rediff.com8 Oct 2012

Cricket South Africa (CSA) have dismissed claims their players instigated the text-message row that led to batsman Kevin Pietersen being dropped by England. England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) chief executive David Collier told BBC radio on Sunday that Pietersen's texts to South African players during the recent Test series were in response to messages from the opposition.

Beijing grapples with Games legacy four years on

Beijing grapples with Games legacy four years on

Rediff.com11 Apr 2012

Four years after Beijing hosted a spectacular summer Olympics, China's bustling capital sees vastly improved public transport and infrastructure, but many of the venues built for the event languish unloved, underused and draining public finances.

CSA welcomes decision to host CL in South Africa

CSA welcomes decision to host CL in South Africa

Rediff.com28 Jun 2012

Cricket South Africa (CSA) has welcomed the Champions League Governing Council's decision to host the 2012 edition of the tournament in Johannesburg.

Test Rankings: Ojha retains 5th spot, Tendulkar slips a rung

Test Rankings: Ojha retains 5th spot, Tendulkar slips a rung

Rediff.com10 Dec 2012

Pragyan Ojha retained his fifth position while Sachin Tendulkar slipped a spot to 19th in the latest ICC Test rankings.