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When Indian skippers and selectors crossed swords...

When Indian skippers and selectors crossed swords...

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

The breakdown in communication between national selectors, led by chairman Chetan Sharma, and the team management comprising skipper Virat Kohli over Bengal opener Abhimanyu Easwaran's contentious selection, is not the first such instance in Indian cricket.

Liverpool's Klopp wins LMA Manager of the Year award

Liverpool's Klopp wins LMA Manager of the Year award

Rediff.com28 Jul 2020

The German coach pipped Leeds United boss Marcelo Bielsa, Wycombe Wanderers manager Gareth Ainsworth and last year's winner Chris Wilder of Sheffield United to the Alex Ferguson Trophy -- named after the former Manchester United manager.

PICS: Leicester march on, Chelsea end slump

PICS: Leicester march on, Chelsea end slump

Rediff.com17 Jan 2021

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

'It was the most surreal thing'

'It was the most surreal thing'

Rediff.com26 Nov 2003

In further extracts from Martin Johnson's autobiography, the captain relives the two biggest crises of his time with England.

ICC to take action after fans clash at Pak-Afghan match

ICC to take action after fans clash at Pak-Afghan match

Rediff.com29 Jun 2019

Local media reported that the trouble started when a plane towing the message 'Justice for Balochistan' flew over the venue.

Villa's Gerrard primed for emotional Liverpool return

Villa's Gerrard primed for emotional Liverpool return

Rediff.com10 Dec 2021

Spurs Premier League match at Brighton postponed due to COVID-19

Smith goes from crease to nets ahead of Ashes return

Smith goes from crease to nets ahead of Ashes return

Rediff.com31 Aug 2019

Steve Smith continued his build up for the fourth Ashes Test by heading straight to the practice nets after being dismissed in Australia's tour match against Derbyshire on Thursday.

Woakes replaces injured Stokes in England squad

Woakes replaces injured Stokes in England squad

Rediff.com23 May 2016

Chris Woakes has replaced injured all-rounder Ben Stokes in the England squad for the second Test against Sri Lanka, the English Cricket Board said on Monday.

Fried chicken and chocolate: Stokes's winning diet

Fried chicken and chocolate: Stokes's winning diet

Rediff.com26 Aug 2019

And what did he eat before scripting that miraculous win? Takeaway chicken and chocolate bars! Yes, you read that right.

'Ben Stokes is a freak'

'Ben Stokes is a freak'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2019

Stokes plundered eight sixes in his astounding innings that fashioned a wholly unlikely one-wicket win for England, bringing the five-match series level at one-all, with everything to play for in the final two Tests.

League Cup: Watford only EPL side dumped out by Bristol City

League Cup: Watford only EPL side dumped out by Bristol City

Rediff.com23 Aug 2017

Goals from Freddie Hinds, Bobby Reid and Niclas Eliasson put the visitors through to the third round. Watford finished with 10 men after Jose Holebas was sent off.

Cook surpasses Gooch, becomes England's highest Test run-scorer

Cook surpasses Gooch, becomes England's highest Test run-scorer

Rediff.com30 May 2015

Alastair Cook is now England's leading Test match run-scorer.

Australia's Smith ruled out of rest of Lord's Test

Australia's Smith ruled out of rest of Lord's Test

Rediff.com18 Aug 2019

Smith was struck on the neck by a Jofra Archer bouncer during his innings on Saturday, forcing him to retire hurt, but he returned to the crease 40 minutes later and added 12 runs before being dismissed for 92.

Mueller, Hummels recalled by Germany for Euro 2020

Mueller, Hummels recalled by Germany for Euro 2020

Rediff.com19 May 2021

Scotland's Clarke names uncapped trio in Euro squad.

EPL Transfer round up: Liverpool extend skipper Henderson's contract

EPL Transfer round up: Liverpool extend skipper Henderson's contract

Rediff.com31 Aug 2021

Liverpool have extended captain Jordan Henderson's contract, the Premier League side said on Tuesday, putting an end to speculation over his future at the Merseyside club.

'Lack of Black players in county cricket not good enough'

'Lack of Black players in county cricket not good enough'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2020

Only three Black players have made their England debut since 2000 - the most recent being Jofra Archer who is in England's squad to face the West Indies this week in the first test.

India's World Cup team to be picked on April 15

India's World Cup team to be picked on April 15

Rediff.com8 Apr 2019

India's 15-member squad for the ICC World Cup will be selected on April 15 in Mumbai.

Why Sri Lanka match is crucial for India

Why Sri Lanka match is crucial for India

Rediff.com5 Jul 2019

India would be desperate for the likes of Mahendra Singh Dhoni to find some form ahead of the semi-final when they take on Sri Lanka in their last preliminary World Cup clash, in Leeds, on Saturday.

Manchester United to meet MK Dons in League Cup 2nd round

Manchester United to meet MK Dons in League Cup 2nd round

Rediff.com14 Aug 2014

Manchester United will travel to third-tier MK Dons in the Capital One Cup second round following the draw on Wednesday, the first time they have been involved at this stage of the competition for 19 years.

This is the world's TALLEST GREEN building

This is the world's TALLEST GREEN building

Rediff.com31 Jul 2012

The 1,666 foot tall building has received the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Platinum certification from the US Green Building Council.

PHOTOS: Rohit's century helps India take control on Day 3

PHOTOS: Rohit's century helps India take control on Day 3

Rediff.com4 Sep 2021

Images from Day 3 of the fourth Test between England and India, at The Oval, on Saturday.

Former QPR defender Carlisle fighting for life

Former QPR defender Carlisle fighting for life

Rediff.com23 Dec 2014

Former Queens Park Rangers defender and former Professional Footballers' Association chairman Clarke Carlisle is fighting for his life in hospital following a serious road accident, the Mail Online reported on Monday.

A Match of Many Records

A Match of Many Records

Rediff.com20 Jul 2021

The first One-Day International between India and Sri Lanka witnessed important milestones being set and new records being made.

Zaman smashes double ton as Pakistan crush Zimbabwe

Zaman smashes double ton as Pakistan crush Zimbabwe

Rediff.com20 Jul 2018

Opening batsman Fakhar Zaman became Pakistan's first double centurion in one-day internationals, when he smashed 210 off 156 deliveries against Zimbabwe at Bulawayo on Friday.

Football Focus: Former England WC winner Jack Charlton dies

Football Focus: Former England WC winner Jack Charlton dies

Rediff.com11 Jul 2020

Irish Prime Minister Michael Martin was among the first to tweet his reaction.

Amazing campus of Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

Amazing campus of Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

Rediff.com30 Jan 2012

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation campus in Seattle, Washington has secured LEED-NC Platinum certification from the US Green Building Council.

EPL: Keeper Alisson heads Liverpool to last-gasp victory

EPL: Keeper Alisson heads Liverpool to last-gasp victory

Rediff.com17 May 2021

Goalkeeper Alisson Becker scored a stunning header in the fifth minute of stoppage-time as Liverpool snatched a 2-1 victory at the death against relegated West Bromwich Albion at The Hawthorns on Sunday.

Sports Shorts: Chitra Magimairaj wins World women's senior snooker

Sports Shorts: Chitra Magimairaj wins World women's senior snooker

Rediff.com22 Apr 2014

Chitra Magimairaj made light of an early exit from the World Snooker Championships to pocket the Senior snooker title onn her first appearance in the event, in Leeds, on Tuesday.

Stokes' success mantra: 'I am never happy with where I am as player'

Stokes' success mantra: 'I am never happy with where I am as player'

Rediff.com30 Oct 2020

In the form of his life for the past few years, the 29-year-old all-rounder already has 7000 plus runs and more than 270 wickets across formats and finds his name mentioned alongside the likes of Ian Botham and Andrew Flintoff.

League Cup: Manchester City scrape past Wolves in shoot-out

League Cup: Manchester City scrape past Wolves in shoot-out

Rediff.com25 Oct 2017

A summary of Tuesday's League Cup matches.

Roy's ton steers England to ODI series win over Pakistan

Roy's ton steers England to ODI series win over Pakistan

Rediff.com18 May 2019

England's Jason Roy hit a superb century and Ben Stokes carried them home as they beat Pakistan by three wickets at Trent Bridge on Friday, surviving a middle-order wobble to take an unassailable 3-0 lead in the series.

$4m prize for 2019 World Cup winners!

$4m prize for 2019 World Cup winners!

Rediff.com17 May 2019

Runners-up to get $ 2 million, incentives for winning each of the 45 league matches.

Stokes joins Northern Superchargers in first draft for The Hundred

Stokes joins Northern Superchargers in first draft for The Hundred

Rediff.com3 Oct 2019

The new 100-ball format tournament was launched on Thursday, with eight new city-based teams officially named and the first batch of players allocated, including England's red-ball contracted players.

Penpix of England's World Cup squad

Penpix of England's World Cup squad

Rediff.com26 May 2006

England squad for the World Cup finals in Germany comprises the following 23 players:

Watford promoted to Premier League

Watford promoted to Premier League

Rediff.com22 May 2006

Watford won promotion to the Premier League when they beat Leeds United 3-0 in the playoff final

Blair hands on over Olympic bid

Blair hands on over Olympic bid

Rediff.com21 Jan 2004

Tony Blair's apparent suggestion that he'll spank his monkey while watching the ladies volleyball should do wonders for London's Olympic bid.

Factbox: Former England spin bowler Graeme Swann

Factbox: Former England spin bowler Graeme Swann

Rediff.com22 Dec 2013

England spinner Graeme Swann announced his retirement from international and first-class cricket on Sunday midway through the five-match Ashes series, which Australia hold an unassailable 3-0 lead in.

Sri Lanka paceman Eranga reported for suspect action

Sri Lanka paceman Eranga reported for suspect action

Rediff.com31 May 2016

Sri Lanka fast bowler Shaminda Eranga has been reported for a suspect action during the second Test defeat against England in Durham, the International Cricket Council (ICC) said on Tuesday.

Incredible images from the week gone by

Incredible images from the week gone by

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

Here's a recap of all the events that shaped the world from the previous week.