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Harbhajan amazed by Bolt's smooth bowling action, simplicity

Harbhajan amazed by Bolt's smooth bowling action, simplicity

Rediff.com3 Sep 2014

'I think cricket is there in Usain Bolt's blood. Since I got to watch from close quarters, it was amazing to see him run-up to bowl. The perfect delivery stride is understandable because he is a world champion athlete,' Harbhajan Singh said.

Windies show promise in drawn England series

Windies show promise in drawn England series

Rediff.com4 May 2015

After so many false dawns, West Indies cricket fans will be wary of reading too much into Sunday's third Test win over England but in drawing the three Test series, the Caribbean side showed some significant signs of improvement.

Pune, RCB will be looking to outwit each other

Pune, RCB will be looking to outwit each other

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

Dhoni has to ponder over both the batting and bowling departments of his team.

2nd Test, PHOTOS: Samuels in rescue act as England dominate Day 1

2nd Test, PHOTOS: Samuels in rescue act as England dominate Day 1

Rediff.com22 Apr 2015

A patient 94 not out from Marlon Samuels helped West Indies recover against England to end the first day of the second Test on 188 for five in Grenada on Tuesday.

Day-night Test: England rout Windies in just three days

Day-night Test: England rout Windies in just three days

Rediff.com20 Aug 2017

Stuart Broad hogged the limelight in the dark as England routed a hopelessly outclassed West Indies in the landmark day-night Test match at Edgbaston, wrapping up victory by an innings and 209 runs on Saturday.

Sports Shorts: Marquez wins 5th MotoGP title; Mariners make Bolt offer

Sports Shorts: Marquez wins 5th MotoGP title; Mariners make Bolt offer

Rediff.com21 Oct 2018

A summary of sportspersons in the news on Sunday.

World C'ships PIX: McLeod wins hurdles; Rojas puts Venezuela on map

World C'ships PIX: McLeod wins hurdles; Rojas puts Venezuela on map

Rediff.com8 Aug 2017

A round-up of all the results from the 16th World Athletic Championships in London

Can't do much when Gayle or AB is in form, laments Dhoni

Can't do much when Gayle or AB is in form, laments Dhoni

Rediff.com4 Mar 2015

There is not much the bowlers or a captain can do when batsmen of the calibre of AB de Villiers and Chris Gayle are on song.

Gayle hits 80 off 46 balls as Windies bt Kiwis by 10 wkts

Gayle hits 80 off 46 balls as Windies bt Kiwis by 10 wkts

Rediff.com21 Jun 2014

Chris Gayle blasted one of the fastest half-centuries in Test cricket history to steer the West Indies to an emphatic 10-wicket victory over New Zealand in the second Test in Trinidad on Friday.

US sprinter Gay fails dope test, pulls out of world championships

US sprinter Gay fails dope test, pulls out of world championships

Rediff.com15 Jul 2013

Tearful former double sprint world champion Tyson Gay said on Sunday he has tested positive for a substance he could not identify and is pulling out of next month's world championships in Moscow.

'I don't think I can afford Sonam in my video'

'I don't think I can afford Sonam in my video'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2016

'I am not familiar with Bollywood music but I know it's a big scene. I have done music with artists from Egypt, Latin, Europe... So yeah, an Indian collaboration would be cool.' Desi talk with Shaggy.

World Athletics: Fraser-Pryce wins third world 100 metres title

World Athletics: Fraser-Pryce wins third world 100 metres title

Rediff.com24 Aug 2015

Jamaica's Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce rallied to claim an unprecedented third world championship 100 metres title in 10.76 seconds at the Bird's Nest stadium on Monday.

FA racism claims: Former England managers slam Campbell

FA racism claims: Former England managers slam Campbell

Rediff.com4 Mar 2014

Two former England managers and one of the country's most famous black players have rubbished allegations by Sol Campbell that he would have been national team captain for more than 10 years if he was white.

Kohli's RCB & Dhoni's Pune face-off in a do-or-die battle

Kohli's RCB & Dhoni's Pune face-off in a do-or-die battle

Rediff.com6 May 2016

It will be a battle of survival for the two national captains as Virat Kohli's struggling Royal Challengers Bangalore square off against a fledgling Pune Supergiants led by Mahendra Singh Dhoni in an IPL encounter for the bottom-rung teams in Bengaluru on Saturday. With five defeats in seven games, RCB are currently placed at a lowly seventh spot in the table with four points while Pune are just a notch above in sixth spot courtesy their third win against Delhi Daredevils, on Thursday. It has been a tough journey for the two superstars of Indian cricket as their franchises have dished one disappointing performance after another. RCB with perhaps the most intimidating batting line-ups has had to taste defeat because of a pedestrian bowling attack that has failed to defend 180 plus scores in most of the matches.

Rio Olympics: Stunning sporting moments

Rio Olympics: Stunning sporting moments

Rediff.com22 Aug 2016

After the curtain have come down here are some of the stunning moments from the Rio Olympics that made everyone stand and cheer.

Relentless Kiprop races to fastest time since 2004

Relentless Kiprop races to fastest time since 2004

Rediff.com20 Jul 2013

World champion Asbel Kiprop's relentless pace proved too much for his rivals, including Mo Farah, as the Kenyan clocked the fastest 1,500 metres time since 2004 at the Monaco Diamond League meeting on Friday.

4 PIOs elected to Congress; Bera's result goes for recounting

4 PIOs elected to Congress; Bera's result goes for recounting

Rediff.com10 Nov 2016

Kamala Harris, Pramila Jayapal, Ro Khanna and Raja Krishnamoorthi make their way to the Congress.

Mandeep's late blast lifts RCB to thrilling win over KKR

Mandeep's late blast lifts RCB to thrilling win over KKR

Rediff.com2 May 2015

Young Punjab batsman Mandeep Singh kept his cool under pressure as his breathtaking 18-ball 45 helped Royal Challengers Bangalore pip Kolkata Knight Riders by seven wickets in a thrilling Indian Premier League match, in Bangalore, on Saturday.

Usain proves Bolt does strike twice at same place

Usain proves Bolt does strike twice at same place

Rediff.com23 Aug 2015

Usain Bolt once again produced his best when it mattered most to retain his 100 metres world title and reassert his status as the number one sprinter on the planet at a rocking Bird's Nest Stadium on Sunday night.

Jaipur Literature Festival kicks off at Diggi Palace

Jaipur Literature Festival kicks off at Diggi Palace

Rediff.com21 Jan 2016

Soulful strains of classical music wafted through the chilly air as the ninth edition of the Zee Jaipur Literature Festival kicked off in Jaipur on Thursday at its usual venue, the sun-kissed Diggi Palace grounds, amid elaborate security arrangements.

Sports Shorts: Shi beats Lin Dan to win All England Badminton final

Sports Shorts: Shi beats Lin Dan to win All England Badminton final

Rediff.com19 Mar 2018

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Sunday

IPL: Sandeep Sharma stars as Punjab secure fifth straight win

IPL: Sandeep Sharma stars as Punjab secure fifth straight win

Rediff.com28 Apr 2014

Kings XI Punjab continued their winning streak with a facile five-wicket victory to strengthen their position at the top of the heap as Royal Challengers Bangalore were left licking their wounds after yet another loss in the ongoing Indian Premier League in Dubai on Monday.

Kamala Harris wins most votes in California Senate primary

Kamala Harris wins most votes in California Senate primary

Rediff.com8 Jun 2016

California State Attorney General Kamala Harris and Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez battle each other to become California's next United States senator, after winning the top two spots in an open primary on Tuesday, reports Ritu Jha from California.

2nd Test, Day 2, PHOTOS: Samuels strikes ton, but England make strong reply

2nd Test, Day 2, PHOTOS: Samuels strikes ton, but England make strong reply

Rediff.com23 Apr 2015

England openers Alastair Cook and Jonathan Trott made a solid start in reply to West Indies' total of 299 by reaching 74 without loss on the second day of the second Test on Wednesday.

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