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'Australia's selection has been awfully inconsistent, irrational'

'Australia's selection has been awfully inconsistent, irrational'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2023

After Australian fell to two back-to-back crushing losses against India in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar series, former skipper Ian Chappell slammed the visitor's team selection.

T20 World Cup: The Biggest Upsets

T20 World Cup: The Biggest Upsets

Rediff.com7 Nov 2022

Three major upsets that highlighted this World Cup.

Erratic Kyrgios frustrates Australia

Erratic Kyrgios frustrates Australia

Rediff.com11 Jul 2022

Kyrgios was hailed for the brilliance of his tennis in the opening set but panned for his erratic behaviour

Poland must solve Lewandowski puzzle

Poland must solve Lewandowski puzzle

Rediff.com15 Jun 2021

With Poland sure to rely just as heavily on Robert Lewandowski in their matches against Spain and Sweden, their hopes will rest on coach Paulo Sousa finding a system that better suits their top player.

PIX: Barcelona ease past Villarreal; Arsenal sink PSV

PIX: Barcelona ease past Villarreal; Arsenal sink PSV

Rediff.com21 Oct 2022

Barcelona bounced back from their painful Clasico loss in style as they cruised to a 3-0 home LaLiga win over Villarreal with a brace from Robert Lewandowski on Thursday.

Will Nirav Modi be finally extradited to India?

Will Nirav Modi be finally extradited to India?

Rediff.com6 Dec 2022

If his attempt to have his appeal heard in the Supreme Court fails, in principle, Modi can apply to the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) to try and block his extradition on the basis that he will not receive a fair trial and that he will be detained in conditions that breach Article 3 of the European Convention on Human Rights, to which the UK is a signatory.

Mandhana only Indian in line for ICC Cricketer of the Year

Mandhana only Indian in line for ICC Cricketer of the Year

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

Stokes is also among the Test Cricket of the Year nominees alongside compatriot Jonny Bairstow, Australia opener Usman Khawaja and South Africa speedster Kagiso Rabada.

US Open PIX: Tiafoe knocks out Nadal; Swiatek survives

US Open PIX: Tiafoe knocks out Nadal; Swiatek survives

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

A summary of Monday's action at the US Open.

Chennai emerged as a major trade hub: US

Chennai emerged as a major trade hub: US

Rediff.com12 Jul 2011

Ahead of the visit of Hillary Clinton to Chennai next week, the first ever by a Secretary of State, a top US official has said this South Indian city over the years has emerged as a hub of trade, investment and people to people engagement between India and the US.

Mahut-Herbert clinch another French Open doubles title

Mahut-Herbert clinch another French Open doubles title

Rediff.com13 Jun 2021

Herbert and Mahut added to their 2018 French Open title after recovering from a shaky start.

Mithali Raj drops a hint about her retirement...

Mithali Raj drops a hint about her retirement...

Rediff.com15 Apr 2022

The future of stalwarts Mithali and Jhulan Goswami have been a subject of debate

A Chor-Police Potboiler

A Chor-Police Potboiler

Rediff.com7 Mar 2023

The Hyderabad Heist is a blow-by-blow account of an audacious theft committed in 2018, and a recounting of how the Hyderabad Police combined technology and human intelligence to crack the case.

Furloughed staff could work at supermarkets, says CA chief

Furloughed staff could work at supermarkets, says CA chief

Rediff.com22 Apr 2020

Cricket Australia is currently not eligible for the federal government's JobKeeper support program having lost no major revenue streams from cancelled matches. The staff kept on job are working on 20 per cent of their usual salaries but CA's executives remain on 80 per cent of their usual base rates of pay.

US Open says fans must have proof of COVID vaccine for entry

US Open says fans must have proof of COVID vaccine for entry

Rediff.com28 Aug 2021

Tennis fans 12 years or older will be required to show proof of a COVID-19 vaccine in order to attend the US Open, tournament officials announced Friday, just three days before the main draw was set to begin.

Why batting has become a major worry for Team India

Why batting has become a major worry for Team India

Rediff.com8 Mar 2019

India captain Virat Kohli said his team will look to address its recent batting collapse and come back stronger in the last two games of the five-match ODI series.

US keen to usher in major immigration reform

US keen to usher in major immigration reform

Rediff.com2 Jul 2010

Conceding that comprehensive immigration reform can't be achieved until Republicans join the Democrats in the Congress, the White House has said that if they have the will, it will find the way to reach a consensus on the issue.

'Indo-US defence ties have taken major strides'

'Indo-US defence ties have taken major strides'

Rediff.com19 Jan 2010

US Defence Secretary Robert Gates said on Tuesday there has been a remarkable advancement of defence relationship between India and the United States in the last few years. "There have been remarkable advances made just in the last few years," Gates told media-persons on board flying with him on his trip to India-his first as the US Defence Secretary in Obama Administration.

No luck this time; just hard work, says Swiatek

No luck this time; just hard work, says Swiatek

Rediff.com5 Jun 2022

Iga Swiatek, who beat American teenager Coco Gauff 6-1, 6-3 in Saturday's final at Roland Garros, went from being a largely unknown 19-year-old, ranked 54th in the world, to instant celebrity status after lifting her first Suzanne Lenglen Cup 18 months ago.

PICS: On court and off, Serena transformed her sport

PICS: On court and off, Serena transformed her sport

Rediff.com3 Sep 2022

Since exploding onto the tennis scene as a 14-year-old, Serena Williams has achieved everything on a tennis court - but her incredible collection of titles and trophies barely define the imprint the American has left on her sport.

FBI finds more classified documents from Biden's home

FBI finds more classified documents from Biden's home

Rediff.com22 Jan 2023

The total number of classified documents found in the residences and private offices of Biden has now increased to nearly a dozen and a half. All documents, including from his term as vice president from 2009 to 2016, have now been taken into possession of federal agents.

US Open PIX: Nadal, Alcaraz, Swiatek cruise into Round 4

US Open PIX: Nadal, Alcaraz, Swiatek cruise into Round 4

Rediff.com4 Sep 2022

A summary of Saturday's action at the US Open.

US Open PIX: Tomljanovic ends the great Serena's run

US Open PIX: Tomljanovic ends the great Serena's run

Rediff.com3 Sep 2022

A summary of Friday's action at the US Open.

Bayern Munich sign Mane from Liverpool until 2025

Bayern Munich sign Mane from Liverpool until 2025

Rediff.com22 Jun 2022

The 30-year-old leaves Anfield after 269 appearances, having scored 120 goals in all competitions, a stellar return that helped the club to the Champions League title in 2018-19 and the Premier League crown a season later.

Tennis: Djokovic regains top spot, Nadal rises

Tennis: Djokovic regains top spot, Nadal rises

Rediff.com21 Mar 2022

Osaka takes equity stake in crypto exchange FTX

US Open PIX: Khachanov topples Kyrgios; Gauff ousted

US Open PIX: Khachanov topples Kyrgios; Gauff ousted

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

A summary of Tuesday's action at the US Open.

Modi Trapped In World Of Complex Relationships

Modi Trapped In World Of Complex Relationships

Rediff.com22 Mar 2023

The Modi government finds itself in a contradiction of its own making. It has encouraged pro-Russian, Westophobic public sentiment while setting strategic policy that's exactly the opposite, points out Shekhar Gupta.

Medvedev turned on by desire to win US Open final

Medvedev turned on by desire to win US Open final

Rediff.com11 Sep 2021

'The more you lose something, the more you want to win it, the more you want to gain it and take it.'

The Batman Review

The Batman Review

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

Twists and turns, shocking revelations, explosions, chase sequences and a lot of moodiness make The Batman a riveting movie going experience, notes Aseem Chhabra.

Players welcome Cricket Australia financial 'reset'

Players welcome Cricket Australia financial 'reset'

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

Cricket Australia said in a statement on Monday that they had "agreed a way forward on Australian cricket's response to COVID-19" with the union.

The Importance Of Nancy Pelosi

The Importance Of Nancy Pelosi

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

Nancy Pelosi's gritty refusal to backtrack on her plans to visit Taiwan is part of who she is.

Poland set out to break opening-match curse at Euros

Poland set out to break opening-match curse at Euros

Rediff.com12 Jun 2021

Slovakia defender Milan Skriniar will be tasked with stopping Poland's Robert Lewandowski

Australia ditching 'crystal ball' for new funding model

Australia ditching 'crystal ball' for new funding model

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

The postponement of the Twenty20 World Cup, which was to be staged in Australia in October and November, will mean some A$20 million less in the board's coffers in 2020, CA has estimated.

US Open PIX: Kyrgios stuns No. 1 Medvedev to reach quarters

US Open PIX: Kyrgios stuns No. 1 Medvedev to reach quarters

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

A summary of Sunday's action at the US Open.

Eddings falls as Australia chairman after losing support

Eddings falls as Australia chairman after losing support

Rediff.com13 Oct 2021

A CA director for 13 years, Eddings replaced David Peever in 2018 as interim chairman after the former mining executive resigned following the release of a scathing cultural review into the Newlands ball-tampering scandal.

Flashback 2022: Pushpa Blooms

Flashback 2022: Pushpa Blooms

Rediff.com31 Dec 2022

As the curtain come down on 2022, Roshmila Bhattacharya flashbacks to some of the year's news-makers and events.

Power Of The Dog, Dune Lead Oscar Noms

Power Of The Dog, Dune Lead Oscar Noms

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

The Power Of The Dog and Dune lead the pack while films like King Richard, Belfast and West Side Story grab quite a few noms.

Oscars 2022: Ariana, Troy, Jessica WIN!

Oscars 2022: Ariana, Troy, Jessica WIN!

Rediff.com28 Mar 2022

A quick look at the winners of the 94th Annual Academy Awards.

7 out of 9 neighbouring nations charge less for petrol than India

7 out of 9 neighbouring nations charge less for petrol than India

Rediff.com28 Jun 2022

Amid news of a fuel shortage in some parts of the country and wider unrest over fuel issues in the neighbourhood, an analysis of the data from international tracker globalpetrolprices.com shows that the per litre price of petrol is higher in India than in seven out of its nine neighbours.

Remembering Anglo-Indian Courage For The Motherland

Remembering Anglo-Indian Courage For The Motherland

Rediff.com28 Oct 2022

'Anglo-Indians have played a significant role at the forefront, meeting every challenge to the security of the motherland.' A fascinating excerpt from Barry O'Brien's The Anglo-Indians: A Portrait of a Community.

Pix: When US House voted to impeach President Trump

Pix: When US House voted to impeach President Trump

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

With the Capitol secured by armed National Guard troops inside and out, the House voted 232-197 to impeach Trump.