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Tendulkar celebrates birthday in Chennai

Tendulkar celebrates birthday in Chennai

Rediff.com24 Apr 2008

On the occasion of his 35th birthday, the master batsman had a quiet celebration with his Mumbai Indians' teammates at a Chennai hotel on Thursday.

'I would be stupid not to be part of Rock On II'

'I would be stupid not to be part of Rock On II'

Rediff.com9 Nov 2016

Purab Kohli on fatherhood, Rock On!! 2, POW and more...

'I would be foolish not to use Farhan'

'I would be foolish not to use Farhan'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2008

It's not everyday that one gets to direct the man, who directed the brilliant Dil Chahta Hai. But Abhishek Kapoor does just that in Rock On!, in which Farhan Akhtar makes his acting and singing debut.

Cool Williamson guides New Zealand to win over Pakistan

Cool Williamson guides New Zealand to win over Pakistan

Rediff.com13 Dec 2014

Kane Williamson's assured unbeaten 70 guided New Zealand to a comfortable four-wicket win over Pakistan in the second One-Day International in Sharjah on Friday to level the series at 1-1.

Rooney move to Everton is 'nonsense' talk

Rooney move to Everton is 'nonsense' talk

Rediff.com3 Mar 2017

Rooney, the all-time leading goalscorer for club and country, has started eight Premier League games this season and has not played since Feb. 1.

Barnsley stun Liverpool 2-1 in FA Cup

Barnsley stun Liverpool 2-1 in FA Cup

Rediff.com16 Feb 2008

Liverpool were knocked out of the FA Cup in stunning fashion on Saturday when Championship (second division) Barnsley beat them 2-1 at Anfield with a last-minute goal by Brian Howard.

7 killed as UK airshow goes horribly wrong

7 killed as UK airshow goes horribly wrong

Rediff.com23 Aug 2015

A Hawker Hunter jet erupted into a massive fireball and sent billows of thick black smoke into the air after it plunged while performing in the Shoreham Airshow near Brighton in southern England.

What is United's Mourinho hinting at?

What is United's Mourinho hinting at?

Rediff.com15 Sep 2016

Manchester United's chances of winning the Premier League could be hindered by their Europa League campaign, manager Jose Mourinho has said.

EPL: What Blind lacks in height he makes up with clever play

EPL: What Blind lacks in height he makes up with clever play

Rediff.com11 Aug 2015

Daley Blind may lack the height and power but the Manchester United midfielder insists he possesses the footballing intelligence to flourish as a centre-back.

Haddin slammed for sledging Kiwi batsmen in World Cup final

Haddin slammed for sledging Kiwi batsmen in World Cup final

Rediff.com30 Mar 2015

Australia wicketkeeper-batsman Brad Haddin has been slammed on social media for sledging a couple of New Zealand batsmen while sending them back to the pavilion following their dismissal during their World Cup win over Brendon McCullum's men on Sunday.

Check out golf hero Shubhankar's 'Major' plans for 2018

Check out golf hero Shubhankar's 'Major' plans for 2018

Rediff.com11 Jan 2018

Realising that a 'taxing' calendar can drain you completely, rising Indian golfer Shubhankar Sharma is now focussing on improving his mental toughness ahead of the new season, during which he is set to make his Major debut.

EPL PIX: United ease to victory; Chelsea moves up to third

EPL PIX: United ease to victory; Chelsea moves up to third

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

Manchester United eased the pressure on manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer with a 3-1 win at Everton in the Premier League on Saturday with Bruno Fernandes scoring twice and Edinson Cavani grabbing his first for the club.

Review: Rock On

Review: Rock On

Rediff.com29 Aug 2008

Rock On rocks big time. If you liked Dil Chahta Hai and if you ever thought music can change the world, don't miss this new movie.

New Zealand will have to play better to beat India: Ronchi

New Zealand will have to play better to beat India: Ronchi

Rediff.com18 Sep 2016

New Zealand wicketkeeper-batsman Luke Ronchi has no qualms in saying that Mumbai, in the warm-up match, showed the visitors how to play in Indian conditions and they will have to play better to beat the hosts in the upcoming Test series. Ronchi felt there were more positives than negatives to take out of the only warm-up match of the team's India tour. "I think getting used to the wicket which was changing over three days (was one takeaway). It was deteriorating a bit with guys facing more spin towards the end and ball doing a few different things. Mumbai bowled and batted really well.

T20: West Indies beat Australia

T20: West Indies beat Australia

Rediff.com21 Jun 2008

Xavier Marshall hit a sparkling 36 in 15 balls as West Indies beat Australia in a reduced Twenty20 International on Friday. West Indies captain Dwayne Bravo came in and made 28 in 15 balls including a six to win the match with 11 balls remaining.

England elect to bat first

England elect to bat first

Rediff.com5 Sep 2007

Indian team made one change in their side as Robin Uthappa replaced Dinesh Karthik.

Munro blasts ton as NZ crush Bangladesh to seal T20 series

Munro blasts ton as NZ crush Bangladesh to seal T20 series

Rediff.com6 Jan 2017

Colin Munro became the third New Zealand player to score a Twenty20 international century as his side secured a 47-run victory and wrapped up their three-match series against Bangladesh with a game to spare on Friday.

Ronchi to join Australian team in Windies

Ronchi to join Australian team in Windies

Rediff.com6 Jun 2008

Wicketkeeper Luke Ronchi is to join the Australian side in the West Indies as cover for Brad Haddin, Cricket Australia (CA) said on Friday. Haddin broke a finger on his right hand during the first Test against West Indies in Jamaica and played with the injury during the drawn second Test in Antigua.

Searing heat marks Osaka opening

Searing heat marks Osaka opening

Rediff.com25 Aug 2007

Tyson Gay and Asafa Powell raced through stifling Japanese temperatures to ease towards their much-anticipated 100m showdown.

Indian cabbie's killer jailed for life in UK

Indian cabbie's killer jailed for life in UK

Rediff.com30 May 2008

A British man, who killed an elderly Indian driver by mowing him down with his own taxi, has been sentenced to life imprisonment. Luke Aujila, 21, who was inebriated, attacked 71-year-old Gian Chand Bajar after an argument over the fare in Gravesend, Kent, on May 23 in 2007.Judge Andrew Patience told Aujila that he would spend 20 years in prison for his 'utterly wicked' act before becoming eligible for parole.

Yorkshire win first County Championship title in 13 years

Yorkshire win first County Championship title in 13 years

Rediff.com12 Sep 2014

Yorkshire clinched their first English County Championship title in 13 years after demolishing Nottinghamshire by an innings and 152 runs at Trent Bridge on Friday.

Penelope Cruz goes bald for Spanish film

Penelope Cruz goes bald for Spanish film

Rediff.com21 Jan 2016

The latest updates from Hollywood.

Bangalore's poor run continues

Bangalore's poor run continues

Rediff.com12 May 2008

Kings XI Punjab beat Bangalore Royal Challengers by nine wickets in an IPL Twenty20 match at PCA stadium in Mohali on Monday.

McCullum ton not enough for New Zealand

McCullum ton not enough for New Zealand

Rediff.com7 Dec 2007

A century from Brendon McCullum was not enough to prevent New Zealand from going down to Cricket Australia Chairman's XI in the opening match of their short tour of Australia on Friday. McCullum smashed 119 off 126 balls in New Zealand's total of 278 for nine off 50 overs, chasing Cricket Australia Chairman XI's 285 all out off 47 overs.

Trescothick in England Twenty20 shortlist

Trescothick in England Twenty20 shortlist

Rediff.com11 Jul 2007

Opener Marcus Trescothick and uncapped duo Mark Pettini and Luke Wright were named on Wednesday in England's 30-man provisional squad for the first world Twenty20 tournament in South Africa this September.

PIX: Kohli and Co. gear up for tough Australia Test

PIX: Kohli and Co. gear up for tough Australia Test

Rediff.com27 Nov 2018

India will look to make the most of their only warm-up game, beginning, in Sydney, on Wednesday against Cricket Australia XI.

Did Rooney deserve a red card?

Did Rooney deserve a red card?

Rediff.com28 Sep 2014

Manchester United captain Rooney deserved the sending-off that jeopardised his side's nervy 2-1 Premier League win over West Ham United on Saturday, his manager Louis van Gaal said.

It's a wrap at the dramatic world swim c'ships

It's a wrap at the dramatic world swim c'ships

Rediff.com29 Jul 2019

Champions were dethroned, new national heroes born and world records smashed

EPL: United's Herrera, Januzaj return to training

EPL: United's Herrera, Januzaj return to training

Rediff.com31 Dec 2014

Manchester United midfielders Ander Herrera and Adnan Januzaj have returned to training ahead of the Premier League trip to Stoke City, manager Louis van Gaal said on Tuesday.

Sussex youngster Wright called up by England

Sussex youngster Wright called up by England

Rediff.com4 Sep 2007

Wright was called up for Wednesday's sixth match at The Oval and Saturday's finale at Lord's because of injuries to Ravi Bopara, Andrew Flintoff and Chris Tremlett, the England and Wales Cricket Board said in a statement on Monday.

Warm-up match abandoned due to rain

Warm-up match abandoned due to rain

Rediff.com19 Aug 2007

Chasing a victory target of 297, India were 32 without loss in 6.5 overs against England Lions when rain stopped play in the one-day tour match at Northampton.

New Zealand include Indian-born for Africa tour; Sodhi returns

New Zealand include Indian-born for Africa tour; Sodhi returns

Rediff.com10 Jun 2016

Uncapped opening batsman Jeet Raval has been named in New Zealand's Test squad for their tour of southern Africa in August, New Zealand Cricket said on Friday.

Balance-providing Santner retained in NZ squad for Lanka series

Balance-providing Santner retained in NZ squad for Lanka series

Rediff.com1 Dec 2015

Spin-bowling all-rounder Mitchell Santner has been retained in New Zealand's 12-man squad for the two-match Test series against Sri Lanka after an impressive debut in the third and final Test against Australia.

Bhuvneshwar, Bumrah best new ball bowlers, says Munro

Bhuvneshwar, Bumrah best new ball bowlers, says Munro

Rediff.com31 Oct 2017

New Zealand's dashing batsman Colin Munro on Tuesday called the Indian pace duo of Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Jasprit Bumrah the 'best' new ball bowlers in sub-continental conditions.

How can Mourinho fix ManU's problems?

How can Mourinho fix ManU's problems?

Rediff.com25 Oct 2018

He increasingly looks like a manager unable to cope with the modern tactical realities of football. His display of a fear of failure has been appalling to watch. But Mourinho getting the sack at this juncture will hardly solve the problem, says Dhruv Munjal.

England players hit by stomach virus in Sri Lanka

England players hit by stomach virus in Sri Lanka

Rediff.com26 Sep 2007

England's build-up to their one-day series in Sri Lanka has been hit by a stomach virus sweeping through the squad.

PHOTOS: United's Sanchez returns to haunt Arsenal

PHOTOS: United's Sanchez returns to haunt Arsenal

Rediff.com26 Jan 2019

Chilean forward Alex Sanchez returned to haunt his old club with the opening goal in Manchester United's 3-1 victory at Arsenal in a heavyweight FA Cup fourth-round clash.

Du Plessis guides South Africa to series win over New Zealand

Du Plessis guides South Africa to series win over New Zealand

Rediff.com4 Mar 2017

Faf du Plessis made a successful review of an lbw decision against him before guiding South Africa to a series-clinching six-wicket victory in the fifth and final One-dayer against New Zealand at Eden Park on Saturday.

England call up spinner Swann for Sri Lanka series

England call up spinner Swann for Sri Lanka series

Rediff.com10 Sep 2007

England have named a 15-man squad for next month's one-day series in Sri Lanka, staying loyal to the players who sealed a 4-3 series win over India.

India elect to bat in decider

India elect to bat in decider

Rediff.com8 Sep 2007

India brought in left-armer Rudra Pratap Singh in place of Ajit Agarkar for the seventh and final ODI against England.