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Suffering is part of my job, says Wenger

Suffering is part of my job, says Wenger

Rediff.com9 Mar 2018

The Arsenal manager says money and 'starification' has become too important in football.

More grief for captain Kohli after Lord's debacle...

More grief for captain Kohli after Lord's debacle...

Rediff.com13 Aug 2018

India captain Virat Kohli on Monday lost his number one position in the ICC Test rankings for batsmen, dropping to second after a forgettable performance in the second Test against England.

India's SG working on wax polish to shine cricket balls post COVID-19

India's SG working on wax polish to shine cricket balls post COVID-19

Rediff.com7 May 2020

'There could be a law where you can say from the 15th over or the 20th over, you can give the wax polish to the bowlers.'

Madonna and Guy call in divorce lawyers

Madonna and Guy call in divorce lawyers

Rediff.com27 Jun 2008

Speculation is rife that Madonna and her husband Guy Ritchie are heading for a split soon after it emerged that the couple have sought advice from divorce lawyers.

PHOTOS: New Zealand beat England by 3 wickets as Stokes returns

PHOTOS: New Zealand beat England by 3 wickets as Stokes returns

Rediff.com25 Feb 2018

While both Taylor and Latham were unable to see their side through to victory, Mitchell Santner, who scored just two from his first nine deliveries then scored another 43 from the next 18, won the game with his fourth six and finished on 45 not out.

Sunil Gavaskar, Indian Cricket's Real Master

Sunil Gavaskar, Indian Cricket's Real Master

Rediff.com10 Jul 2020

When he ended his Test career, he held the following Test records: Most Tests (125). Most consecutive Tests (106). Most runs (10,122). Most hundreds (34). Most scores of 50 or more (79). Most hundred partnerships (58).

Is he the 'new Kallis' of South Africa?

Is he the 'new Kallis' of South Africa?

Rediff.com18 Jul 2017

Vernon Philander is becoming the 'new Jacques Kallis', said South Africa skipper Faf du Plessis.

Five talking points from the weekend's EPL

Five talking points from the weekend's EPL

Rediff.com4 Feb 2019

Here are five talking points from the weekend's action:

Anderson wouldn't turn down vice-captaincy duties

Anderson wouldn't turn down vice-captaincy duties

Rediff.com6 Nov 2017

Anderson said he would be ready to fill the role of Joe Root's deputy if needed

Australia thrash England to win one-day series

Australia thrash England to win one-day series

Rediff.com13 Sep 2015

Australia thrashed England by eight wickets in their fifth and final one-day international at Old Trafford on Sunday to win the series 3-2 and take some consolation for the pain of Ashes defeat.

CAS poised to rule on bans for six Russian athletes

CAS poised to rule on bans for six Russian athletes

Rediff.com22 Mar 2016

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) will make a final ruling this week on "selective" doping bans handed out to six Russian athletes, including four Olympic champions.

All hopes on Anderson as England batting found wanting

All hopes on Anderson as England batting found wanting

Rediff.com30 Jul 2019

Battle commences at Edgbaston on Thursday and the last time Australia won there was the opening match of the 2001 series which they ended up dominating 4-1.

Cricket Buzz: Anderson ruled out of Sri Lanka tour

Cricket Buzz: Anderson ruled out of Sri Lanka tour

Rediff.com5 Nov 2014

James Anderson has been ruled out of England's one-day international series in Sri Lanka as he continues his rehabilitation from a knee injury, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said in a statement on Tuesday.

Jinnah's 'decades old' portrait at AMU sparks row

Jinnah's 'decades old' portrait at AMU sparks row

Rediff.com1 May 2018

The AMU defended the portrait, saying that Jinnah was a founder of the university and granted life membership of the student union.

'Kohli will break all records created by Tendulkar'

'Kohli will break all records created by Tendulkar'

Rediff.com22 Jan 2019

The India captain currently has 39 centuries in One-Day Internationals and is only 10 short of Sachin Tendulkar's all-time record of 49 hundreds.

Ashes: 'A Battle of the Flaws'

Ashes: 'A Battle of the Flaws'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2018

'What we are about to watch in Australia is a mid-table contest -- 3rd versus 5th in the ICC Test championship table.' 'Both teams seem full of flaws.'

Kerala HC restores life ban imposed on Sreesanth by BCCI

Kerala HC restores life ban imposed on Sreesanth by BCCI

Rediff.com17 Oct 2017

The bench, comprising Chief Justice Navaniti Prasad Singh and Justice Raja Vijayaraghavan, gave the verdict on a petition filed by the BCCI against a single-judge bench's order, lifting the life ban imposed on the 34-year-old pacer.

Champions Trophy: Pakistan captain on what led to team's turnaround

Champions Trophy: Pakistan captain on what led to team's turnaround

Rediff.com14 Jun 2017

'Credit goes to the bowlers. We really bowled well'

Why Buttler feels England can win the fourth Test

Why Buttler feels England can win the fourth Test

Rediff.com2 Sep 2018

Jos Buttler says England are in the driver's seat to win the fourth Test and seal the series after taking a 233-run lead in the second innings on Saturday.

FA Cup heroics from Peterborough, Arsenal march on

FA Cup heroics from Peterborough, Arsenal march on

Rediff.com30 Jan 2016

Third tier Peterborough United produced the performance of the FA Cup fourth round when they twice came from behind in the dying minutes to earn a 2-2 draw at Premier League West Bromwich Albion on Saturday.

Australia paceman Starc in doubt for Ashes

Australia paceman Starc in doubt for Ashes

Rediff.com9 Sep 2013

Australia paceman Mitchell Starc is in doubt for the return Ashes series against England after suffering a stress fracture in his lower back.

Last few days were very stressful for me and my parents: Mithali

Last few days were very stressful for me and my parents: Mithali

Rediff.com22 Dec 2018

Indian women's ODI captain Mithali Raj stressed on the need to bring focus back on cricket after hogging the limelight for the wrong reasons following a controversial ending to their World T20 campaign.

Ranji: Opportunity for Rahane, Shaw to impress

Ranji: Opportunity for Rahane, Shaw to impress

Rediff.com24 Dec 2019

Rahane is playing back-to-back Ranji games after a long time and it would be a good opportunity for him to get some runs under his belt, especially at his home turf, before he heads for New Zealand with the India 'A' team.

Dhoni quit Tests 'to concentrate on ODI and T20 formats', says BCCI

Dhoni quit Tests 'to concentrate on ODI and T20 formats', says BCCI

Rediff.com30 Dec 2014

The burden of playing in all the three formats eventually took a toll on India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who decided to retire from Test cricket with immediate effect in the middle of the ongoing four-match Australia series.

2nd Test PIX: England complete rout of Pakistan inside three days

2nd Test PIX: England complete rout of Pakistan inside three days

Rediff.com3 Jun 2018

Joe Root's side completed an emphatic victory halfway through the third day when Mohammed Abbas was caught in the slip off Stuart Broad, his third wicket of the innings.

Kohli should take some responsibility for India's loss: Hussain

Kohli should take some responsibility for India's loss: Hussain

Rediff.com4 Aug 2018

'England were 87-7 with Curran and Adil Rashid at the crease and for some reason Ravichandran Ashwin went out of the game for an hour. India lost control then -- he needs to look back on his captaincy and say 'when I've got a bloke who averages 19 against left-handers and a 20-year-old left-hander on strike, why did I take him off?,'

India's Harmanpreet, wrist spin duo honoured at ESPNCricinfo awards

India's Harmanpreet, wrist spin duo honoured at ESPNCricinfo awards

Rediff.com19 Feb 2018

The Captain of the Year award was given to England's World Cup-winning, Heather Knight, the first for a women skipper

'Kohli never stops learning'

'Kohli never stops learning'

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

'I have seen him evolve and mature, both as a person and a captain.'

England add Scott Borthwick and James Tredwell to Ashes squad

England add Scott Borthwick and James Tredwell to Ashes squad

Rediff.com23 Dec 2013

Leg-spinner Scott Borthwick and off-spinner James Tredwell have been added to the England Test squad for the remainder of the Ashes series following Graeme Swann's surprise retirement, the country's cricket board said on Monday.

FIVE talking points from EPL's opening weekend

FIVE talking points from EPL's opening weekend

Rediff.com12 Aug 2019

Liverpool started the ball rolling with a convincing 4-1 win at home to promoted Norwich and City responded a day later with an even more emphatic 5-0 victory at West Ham United.

Dhoni booed by Indian spectators during Lord's ODI

Dhoni booed by Indian spectators during Lord's ODI

Rediff.com15 Jul 2018

Mahendra Singh Dhoni was booed by the Indian supporters at Lord's for his slow batting during the team's 86-run defeat against England in the second One-Day International on Saturday.

When Harmanpreet played through pain

When Harmanpreet played through pain

Rediff.com26 Jul 2017

'I never look at my individual score when I'm batting. I only look at the team total.'

After Harmanpreet's heroics, her mother urges nation to empower daughters

After Harmanpreet's heroics, her mother urges nation to empower daughters

Rediff.com21 Jul 2017

Expressing happiness over her daughter's achievement, Kaur's mother said the entire family used to enjoy her game.

Find out what inspired Harmanpreet's innings of a lifetime

Find out what inspired Harmanpreet's innings of a lifetime

Rediff.com21 Jul 2017

Harmanpreet Kaur did not get enough batting time in the run up to her blistering knock in the ICC Women's World Cup semifinal and the Indian power-hitter said she wanted to prove her worth when the opportunity arrived.

Pietersen slams England's batsmen

Pietersen slams England's batsmen

Rediff.com20 Jul 2017

Former captain Kevin Pietersen criticised England's top-order batsmen for being too passive and has called for the inclusion of Jason Roy and Dawid Malan in next week's third Test against South Africa.

This team made lasting impression despite early exit

This team made lasting impression despite early exit

Rediff.com27 Jun 2018

Peru made a positive and lasting impression all-round, whether for their enterprising performances or their travelling army of joyous fans

Pujara fails on County debut, dismissed for seven

Pujara fails on County debut, dismissed for seven

Rediff.com10 Sep 2014

Indian top-order batsman Cheteshwar Pujara failed to impress on his County debut after managing just seven runs for Derbyshire in the four-day Division Two first-class match against Glamorgan in Cardiff on Wednesday.

PHOTOS: Aguero 'tricks' City to victory over Arsenal

PHOTOS: Aguero 'tricks' City to victory over Arsenal

Rediff.com4 Feb 2019

Sergio Aguero's hat-trick led Manchester City to a 3-1 win over Arsenal on Sunday and back into second place in the English Premier League, two points behind leaders Liverpool.

'Pressure is on India not Bangladesh'

'Pressure is on India not Bangladesh'

Rediff.com14 Jun 2017

India may be the outright favourites in the ICC Champions Trophy semi-final against Bangladesh but the defending champions will be under more pressure, former captains Mohammad Ashraful and Habibul Bashar said on Wednesday.

4 things Tottenham's boss must do to sharpen their title race

4 things Tottenham's boss must do to sharpen their title race

Rediff.com22 Mar 2016

Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino is readying his squad for a final tilt at the Premier League title, aware that he can ask his players to remain focused on one game at a time when a bulk of them return from the international break.