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Smith-Maxwell partnership propels Australia

Smith-Maxwell partnership propels Australia

Rediff.com17 Mar 2017

# Smith's unbeaten 178 is the third highest by an Australian captain in Tests in Asia -- the top two being 334 not out by Mark Taylor vs Pakistan at Peshawar in October 1998 and 235 by Greg Chappell vs Pakistan at Faisalabad in March 1980.

Frenchman Humbert stuns Medvedev at ATP Cup

Frenchman Humbert stuns Medvedev at ATP Cup

Rediff.com2 Jan 2022

Russian Daniil Medvedev's 2022 season opened with a stunning defeat at the hands of Frenchman Ugo Humbert after a three-hour dogfight in a steamy Ken Rosewall Arena at the ATP Cup on Sunday.

Superheroes. Super cops. Super Fun

Superheroes. Super cops. Super Fun

Rediff.com21 Mar 2022

Super heroes, super cops, super fun. Sukanya Verma tells us it's all there on OTT this week.

Criticism of team, captain Smith just 'bizarre', says Warner

Criticism of team, captain Smith just 'bizarre', says Warner

Rediff.com24 Dec 2016

Australia vice-captain David Warner found it "bizarre" that pundits and fans continue to criticise the team despite winning their last two Test matches after a run of five losses.

'Harmanpreet does well when she has her back to wall'

'Harmanpreet does well when she has her back to wall'

Rediff.com12 Mar 2022

Brilliant centuries from Smriti and Harmanpreet were backed by courageous bowling performance as India beat WI by 155 runs.

The Revenant, Mad Max, Star Wars sweep Oscar nominations

The Revenant, Mad Max, Star Wars sweep Oscar nominations

Rediff.com14 Jan 2016

A quick look at the Oscar 2016 nominations.

EPL PIX: Arsenal top table; Manchester Utd held

EPL PIX: Arsenal top table; Manchester Utd held

Rediff.com12 Mar 2023

Images from Sunday's action in the Premier League.

Dananjaya takes 5 as Sri Lanka have Kiwis in a twirl

Dananjaya takes 5 as Sri Lanka have Kiwis in a twirl

Rediff.com14 Aug 2019

Sri Lanka's Akila Dananjaya spun a web around New Zealand's batsmen, picking up all five wickets on a rain-shortened opening day of the first Test in Galle on Wednesday. Experienced batsman Ross Taylor held firm with an unbeaten 86 against the guile of Dananjaya to take the touring side to 203 for five when rain forced early stumps.

Australia cricket board threatens players with unemployment

Australia cricket board threatens players with unemployment

Rediff.com14 May 2017

Australia fast bowler Mitchell Starc hinted at a players' strike for the upcoming Ashes, the lucrative five-Test series against England which starts in November.

Tendulkar on Rahane, Ashwin and what ails Australia

Tendulkar on Rahane, Ashwin and what ails Australia

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

One of the highlights of the series so far has been Ravichandran Ashwin's duels with Steve Smith and Tendulkar explained why the senior off-spinner enjoyed an upper hand.

'Soft? Warne used those words? That's very harsh'

'Soft? Warne used those words? That's very harsh'

Rediff.com18 Dec 2014

Shane Warne found himself at the centre of another one when he called pacer Mitchell Starc 'soft'.

PHOTOS: Vince, Stoneman put England in control

PHOTOS: Vince, Stoneman put England in control

Rediff.com1 Apr 2018

England were in a strong position to win the second Test against New Zealand and level their two-match series as they extended their lead to 231 runs when bad light stopped play three overs early on the third day at Hagley Oval on Sunday.

Women's World T20: West Indies beat Bangladesh by 49 runs

Women's World T20: West Indies beat Bangladesh by 49 runs

Rediff.com20 Mar 2016

West Indies women took a step closer towards a semi-final berth after comfortably beating Bangladesh by 49 runs to register their second win in the ICC World T20 cricket tournament, in Chennai, on Sunday.

Australia, the World Cup's Champion of Champions

Australia, the World Cup's Champion of Champions

Rediff.com6 Jun 2019

Rajneesh Gupta highlights all the important numbers of the Australian team from World Cups.

TOP men to watch for at the World Athletics Championships

TOP men to watch for at the World Athletics Championships

Rediff.com27 Sep 2019

The eight top men to watch at the World Athletics Championships in Doha, from September 27 to October 6.

Williamson back as No.1 in Test rankings; Kohli 4th

Williamson back as No.1 in Test rankings; Kohli 4th

Rediff.com30 Jun 2021

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson has reclaimed the No.1 position in the MRF Tyres ICC Men's Test Player Rankings after leading his side to the ICC World Test Championship title in Southampton last week.

Narine, Rashid shine on opening day of Caribbean Premier League

Narine, Rashid shine on opening day of Caribbean Premier League

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

While Trinbago Knight Riders ended Guyana Amazon Warriors' 11-match winning streak beating them by four wickets in a match reduced to 17 overs, Barbados Tridents edged out St. Kitts & Nevis Patriot by six runs at the Brian Lara Academy here on Tuesday.

An amazing clean sweep for India

An amazing clean sweep for India

Rediff.com3 Sep 2019

It is the first time that India have made a clean sweep in a Test series in the West Indies.

'Home conditions may get us to winning ways'

'Home conditions may get us to winning ways'

Rediff.com23 Apr 2011

Hard-hitting New Zealander Ross Taylor on Saturday admitted Rajasthan Royals has not been up to the mark but said they would look to exploit the home conditions to bring their IPL campaign back on track on Sunday.

ISL: Hyderabad FC begin campaign with win over Odisha FC

ISL: Hyderabad FC begin campaign with win over Odisha FC

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

Odisha FC were a little too predictable and Hyderabad's defenders were able to deal with them without too much discomfort.

Stoke manager Hughes fined by FA for misconduct

Stoke manager Hughes fined by FA for misconduct

Rediff.com19 Sep 2016

Stoke City manager Mark Hughes has been fined 8,000 pounds ($10,400) after he accepted a misconduct charge in relation to an incident during their 4-0 Premier League loss to Tottenham Hotspur, the English FA said on Monday. Hughes was sent to the stands against Spurs on Sept. 10 after reacting angrily to the referee's decision to book his striker Marko Arnautovic for diving.

PIX: Australia win 3rd Test; sweep series

PIX: Australia win 3rd Test; sweep series

Rediff.com6 Jan 2020

Images from Day 4 of the third Test between Australia and New Zealand in Sydney on Monday.

PHOTOS: Rohit, Bumrah give India 5-0 sweep in NZ

PHOTOS: Rohit, Bumrah give India 5-0 sweep in NZ

Rediff.com2 Feb 2020

Jasprit Bumrah produced a master-class in limited-overs bowling to lead India to a seven-run victory over New Zealand in their fifth Twenty20 international. Images from the fifth T20I at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui.

Women give Aus cricket redemption in scandalous year

Women give Aus cricket redemption in scandalous year

Rediff.com26 Nov 2018

Meg Lanning's Southern Stars, have been an exemplar of sportsmanship on and off the field, and have little need for the puffed-up aggression that made the Aussie men's side one of the game's least likeable.

Will The Crown sweep the Golden Globes?

Will The Crown sweep the Golden Globes?

Rediff.com4 Feb 2021

The nominations for the Golden Globes have been announced.

Trump's golf clubs up for auction

Trump's golf clubs up for auction

Rediff.com6 Jul 2017

The clubs may fetch over $30,000 (Rs 19 lakh) when it goes under the hammer on July 12.

Kiwis no match for India yet again!

Kiwis no match for India yet again!

Rediff.com26 Jan 2019

India dished out a dominating performance to crush New Zealand by 90 runs as spinners Kuldeep Yadav and Yuzvendra Chahal yet again tormented the home batsmen.

PIX: India in command despite Ajaz's 'Perfect 10'

PIX: India in command despite Ajaz's 'Perfect 10'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2021

New Zealand spinner Ajaz Patel claimed the rare honour of bagging all 10 wickets in an innings before India demonstrated their own bowling might to take control on Day 2 of the second and final Test at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Saturday.

5 talking points: England vs New Zealand

5 talking points: England vs New Zealand

Rediff.com3 Jul 2019

Hosts England lock horns with New Zealand at the Riverside with both sides knowing that victory would secure their passage.

WTC final: Jamieson, Conway put New Zealand in charge

WTC final: Jamieson, Conway put New Zealand in charge

Rediff.com21 Jun 2021

Kyle Jamieson wrecked India with the ball and opener Devon Conway compiled a half-century to put New Zealand in a commanding position in the final of the inaugural ICC World Test Championship in Southampton on Sunday.

How Nick Kyrgios Reached Wimbledon Final

How Nick Kyrgios Reached Wimbledon Final

Rediff.com9 Jul 2022

The maverick Australian is in his first Slam final after a roller-coaster career.

NZ paceman Gillespie out of Windies Tests

NZ paceman Gillespie out of Windies Tests

Rediff.com3 Jul 2012

Injury-prone paceman Mark Gillespie has been ruled out of New Zealand's two-Test series in West Indies after failing to recover from an ankle injury, the country's cricket board (NZC) said on Tuesday.

PHOTOS: This is the world's biggest water fight

PHOTOS: This is the world's biggest water fight

Rediff.com19 Apr 2016

Over the years though the ritual has evolved into the massive water fight that dominates streets all over the country.

'It'll be best for the players if they play the Brisbane Test'

'It'll be best for the players if they play the Brisbane Test'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2014

Former skippers Ian Chappell and Mark Taylor feel next week's first Test between India and Australia in Brisbane should go ahead as it would help the cricketers and the fans to come out and share the mourning of the loss of Phillip Hughes.

Golden Globes 2021: Nomadland, The Crown win

Golden Globes 2021: Nomadland, The Crown win

Rediff.com1 Mar 2021

The 78th Annual Golden Globe awards have been announced. A quick look at the winners.

PICS: Kazakhstan's Jeruto roars to steeplechase gold

PICS: Kazakhstan's Jeruto roars to steeplechase gold

Rediff.com21 Jul 2022

Images from the World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon, on Wednesday, Day 6.

Match stats: 1st Test, Ind vs NZ, Day 4

Match stats: 1st Test, Ind vs NZ, Day 4

Rediff.com7 Nov 2010

Statistical highlights from the fourth day's play of the first Test between India and New Zealand in Ahmedabad on Sunday.

Athletics PIX: Parchment, Crouser steal the limelight

Athletics PIX: Parchment, Crouser steal the limelight

Rediff.com5 Aug 2021

A summary of Thursday's finals in Track and Field at the Tokyo Olympics.

Can the Kiwis halt the Indian juggernaut in first ODI?

Can the Kiwis halt the Indian juggernaut in first ODI?

Rediff.com21 Oct 2017

Hardly challenged in a dominating run this season, India once again start as overwhelming favourites when they take on an inconsistent-but-gritty New Zealand in a three-match One-Day International series, starting in Mumbai, on Sunday.

A cricket feature to make you smile

A cricket feature to make you smile

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

Rajneesh Gupta lists some amazing coincidences in cricket -- a feature guaranteed to amuse you in these anxious times.