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Knight Riders undecided about Narine's inclusion for Rajasthan clash

Knight Riders undecided about Narine's inclusion for Rajasthan clash

Rediff.com25 Apr 2015

Kolkata Knight Riders spinner Sunil Narine, who has been reported for suspect bowling action again, is available for the contest against Rajasthan Royals but skipper Gautam Gambhir says they're still pondering whether to risk the Windies.

Looking forward to play with Tiger Woods: Sharma

Looking forward to play with Tiger Woods: Sharma

Rediff.com25 Dec 2017

India's rising golf star Shubhankar Sharma is excited at the prospect of playing with his 'idol' Tiger Woods at the next year's Open Championship.

Never write the Windies off!

Never write the Windies off!

Rediff.com13 Apr 2016

How wonderful that this grand revival began in Kolkata, and under Clive Lloyd, the Windies' greatest captain, as the team manager, says V Gangadhar, a long-time fan of the West Indies team.

Lucknow 6th cleanest city: Survey

Lucknow 6th cleanest city: Survey

Rediff.com31 May 2007

In a recent survey conducted by Lifebuoy soap and research body AC Nielson ORG MARG, Lucknow has been ranked sixth on city cleanliness.

'Kings XI Punjab are bound to hurt some team in a big way'

'Kings XI Punjab are bound to hurt some team in a big way'

Rediff.com8 May 2015

They are out of contention for a play-off berth but that won't stop them from spoiling another team's party, Kings XI Punjab coach Sanjay Bangar said sending an alarm bell to Kolkata Knight Riders camp on the eve of their Indian Premier League encounter.

Only 0.33 per cent Indians have had COVID-19

Only 0.33 per cent Indians have had COVID-19

Rediff.com22 Sep 2020

'It might get worse. We don't really know what is it that is resulting in the high value of R now.'

PHOTOS: Kuldeep 'tricks' as India down Aus by 50 runs, lead series 2-0

PHOTOS: Kuldeep 'tricks' as India down Aus by 50 runs, lead series 2-0

Rediff.com22 Sep 2017

Captain Virat Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane struck sublime half-centuries before Australia staged a strong fightback to bowl India out for 252 in the second One-Day International, in Kolkata, on Thursday.

A Legend Says Goodbye

A Legend Says Goodbye

Rediff.com5 Mar 2020

We should all bow before the legend that is Leander, says Rahul Jacob.

Guess who are Aussie skipper Smith's favourite Indian cricketers

Guess who are Aussie skipper Smith's favourite Indian cricketers

Rediff.com21 Sep 2017

Harbhajan Singh may have been a thorn in the flesh for Australia in the past but current skipper Steve Smith ranks the off-spinner among his favourite Indian cricketers alongside Sachin Tendulkar.

Lucknow tops list of 13 new smart cities

Lucknow tops list of 13 new smart cities

Rediff.com24 May 2016

The 13 cities selected in the Fast Track Smart City Competition have proposed a total investment of Rs 30,229 crore

'Amit Shahji, Naddaji, all of us do the same work'

'Amit Shahji, Naddaji, all of us do the same work'

Rediff.com25 Feb 2021

'You may be an MP or an MLA; when we go to Bengal, we go as cadre.'

We don't go out there to prove anything to anyone: Kohli

We don't go out there to prove anything to anyone: Kohli

Rediff.com4 Oct 2016

Reclaiming the No. 1 spot has not satiated Virat Kohli's hunger for success and the Indian captain said the team will at no point 'take the foot off the pedal' as he set his sights on holding on to the No. 1 ranking for a prolonged period.

India's Greatest Win

India's Greatest Win

Rediff.com19 Jan 2021

What happened at the Gabba on January 19, 2021 now sits at the pinnacle of India's most significant Test wins, declares Faisal Shariff.

What will Mumbai Indians look like against KKR?

What will Mumbai Indians look like against KKR?

Rediff.com8 Apr 2017

Mumbai Indians will be fretting over their team combination as they take on a marauding Kolkata Knight Riders in an Indian Premier League encounter, in Mumbai, on Sunday.

KXIP batsmen gear up to counter Rabada's yorkers

KXIP batsmen gear up to counter Rabada's yorkers

Rediff.com31 Mar 2019

Focus will now be on how Rabada would fare against the likes of Chris Gayle, Lokesh Rahul, Mayank Agarwal and David Miller.

What are India's biggest gains from the series thus far?

What are India's biggest gains from the series thus far?

Rediff.com3 Oct 2016

After leading his side to No.1 Test ranking, captain Virat Kohli said that Ravindra Jadeja and Wriddhiman Saha were the 'biggest gains' for his side in Kanpur and Kolkata.

Guess who is India's footballer of the year?

Guess who is India's footballer of the year?

Rediff.com25 Apr 2016

Mohun Bagan and India striker Jeje Lalpekhlua was declared winner of the 'Indian Player of the Year' award by the Football Players Association of India (FPAI) at its annual awards function held at the Cooperage Ground in Mumbai. The 25-year-old from Mizoram, who made his international debut in 2012 and came through the junior ranks, received the highest number of votes from fellow professional footballers, beating the challenge from the short list of India captain Sunil Chhetri, Bikash Jairu, David Lalrinmuana and Dhanachandra Singh, to win the coveted award. Jeje, incidentally, was the winner of the FPAI's Junior Indian Footballer of the Year award in 2011, AIFF Emerging Player of the Year award in 2013 and the 2015 Indian Super League Emerging Player of the League award while representing franchise outfit Chennayin FC, the eventual champions, on loan from Bagan.

Can Brazil reclaim U-17 WC title?

Can Brazil reclaim U-17 WC title?

Rediff.com26 Sep 2017

Brazil Under-17 football team coach Carlos Amadeu wants to reclaim the FIFA U-17 World Cup title after a hiatus of 14 years at the majestic Saltlake Stadium, Kolkata, on October 28.

'Gujarat Lions squad more balanced as compared to last year'

'Gujarat Lions squad more balanced as compared to last year'

Rediff.com31 Mar 2017

Assistant coach Sitanshu Kotak believes the present Gujarat Lions line-up is much more balanced as compared to last year as the Suresh Raina-led team looks for a good showing in the tenth edition of the Indian Premier League starting next week.

'I don't think I've batted so fluently before'

'I don't think I've batted so fluently before'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2007

Wasim Jaffer, unbeaten on 192 at close on the first day of the second Test against Pakistan, said he will try and get 200 and whatever comes after that.

Hinduja brothers top UK's 'super rich' list

Hinduja brothers top UK's 'super rich' list

Rediff.com11 May 2014

The Hinduja brothers, who run the multinational Hinduja Group conglomerate with interests across automotive, real estate and oil, moved up from third position last year to top the UK's billionaire charts this year.

UP plans a new airport near Delhi's IGIA

UP plans a new airport near Delhi's IGIA

Rediff.com21 Apr 2017

UP government renews proposal for one at Jewar, 100 km from Delhi

When SC suggested a CBI probe against CBI

When SC suggested a CBI probe against CBI

Rediff.com14 Sep 2015

There should be "a CBI probe against CBI", the Supreme Court remarked on Monday as it blamed the agency for its constant refrain about severe manpower deficit, saying it had itself shown apathy towards filling up these vacancies leading to a shortfall of investigators.

Kiwi captain Williamson laid low by bug, could be fit in time for 2nd Test

Kiwi captain Williamson laid low by bug, could be fit in time for 2nd Test

Rediff.com29 Sep 2016

New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson was on Thursday hit by a bug, compounding the visiting team's misery, but opener Tom Latham sounded optimistic about the batsman's availability in the second Test against India beginning in Kolkata on Friday.

Top seed Bartoli ousted in first round

Top seed Bartoli ousted in first round

Rediff.com19 Sep 2007

Eighteen-year old Vania King stunned top seed Marion Bartoli 6-1, 7-5 in the Sunfeast Open first round.

Poutchek shocks fifth seed Kudrayavtseva

Poutchek shocks fifth seed Kudrayavtseva

Rediff.com18 Sep 2007

The Belarus lass won her first round match at the Sunfeast Open in straight sets.

Will India resume bilateral cricketing ties with Pakistan?

Will India resume bilateral cricketing ties with Pakistan?

Rediff.com26 Sep 2016

Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq hopes bilateral cricketing ties with India will resume despite the chief of the neighbouring board ruling out the possibility in the near future after the recent attack on an army camp in Kashmir.

Felani Khatun killing case: BSF jawan acquitted on re-trial

Felani Khatun killing case: BSF jawan acquitted on re-trial

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

A special Border Security Force court has acquitted upon retrial a jawan of the border guarding force in a case of the alleged illegal killing of a Bangladeshi girl in 2011 which is being followed with great interest by the two neighbours.

Sania can crack the top 20, says Bhupathi

Sania can crack the top 20, says Bhupathi

Rediff.com10 Jul 2007

The men's doubles ace said he hopes to team with the Hyderabadi lass and win a cople of Grand Slams.

IPL 2018: Dhoni reunites with CSK; Kohli, Rohit retained

IPL 2018: Dhoni reunites with CSK; Kohli, Rohit retained

Rediff.com4 Jan 2018

India skipper Virat Kohli and his predecessor Mahendra Singh Dhoni are among the top players who are retained by their respective Indian Premier League franchises, Royal Challengers Bangalore and comeback outfit Chennai Super Kings respectively.

Bond joins Mumbai Indians as bowling coach for IPL 8

Bond joins Mumbai Indians as bowling coach for IPL 8

Rediff.com9 Jan 2015

Former New Zealand fast bowler Shane Bond was on Friday appointed as the bowling coach of Mumbai Indians for the seventh edition of the Indian Premier League later this year.

Saudi Arabia thrash India 3-0

Saudi Arabia thrash India 3-0

Rediff.com16 Aug 2006

Yasser Al-Qahtani's hat-trick gave Saudi Arabia their second straight win in the AFC Asian Cup 2007 qualifying round.

What a year to remember for Indian golf!

What a year to remember for Indian golf!

Rediff.com1 Jan 2018

New stars emerged on the horizon in Shubhankar Sharma and Ajeetesh Sandhu even as familiar faces strengthened their stranglehold by picking up their own set of titles in a season of new highs for Indian golf.

Lahore Lions aim to edge past Chennai Super Kings in semi-final race

Lahore Lions aim to edge past Chennai Super Kings in semi-final race

Rediff.com29 Sep 2014

After registering a win against Dolphins in the last encounter, Pakistan champions Lahore Lions will go a for the kill to qualify for the semi-final when they lock horns against a formidable Perth Scorchers in the Oppo Champions League T20 in Bangalore.

India's richest man devours Matunga food, loves Harry Potter

India's richest man devours Matunga food, loves Harry Potter

Rediff.com5 Mar 2015

Not much is heard or read about Sun Pharma's media-shy owner.

PHOTOS: The GREATEST comebacks in sport

PHOTOS: The GREATEST comebacks in sport

Rediff.com15 Apr 2019

A list of some of sport's greatest comebacks after Tiger Woods ended an 11-year major championship drought with victory at The Masters on Sunday.

Davis Cup: Grass gamble fails as Italy thrash India to enter World Finals

Davis Cup: Grass gamble fails as Italy thrash India to enter World Finals

Rediff.com2 Feb 2019

World No 15 India will now compete in the Zone Group action later this year.

Two players who have impressed chess great Vishy Anand

Two players who have impressed chess great Vishy Anand

Rediff.com14 Nov 2018

Indian chess great Viswanathan Anand sees signs of greatness in Nihal Sarin but says it's a long journey ahead for the impressive 14-year-old since there has been a trend of players struggling to replicate success as they age.

Arpinder ends 48-year wait for Asiad gold in triple jump

Arpinder ends 48-year wait for Asiad gold in triple jump

Rediff.com29 Aug 2018

Arpinder Singh clinched India's first men's triple jump gold in 48 years with a jump of 16.77m in the Asian Games, in Jakarta, on Wednesday.

Sanaa shocks Schultz

Sanaa shocks Schultz

Rediff.com16 Sep 2006

The Mumbai lass rallied splendidly to beat the higher-ranked Dutch girl in the opening round qualifiers of the Sunfeast Open.