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Clarke slams Australia for lack of preparation

Clarke slams Australia for lack of preparation

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

'...according to me Australia should have gone to India earlier. The preparation was not up to the mark at all. If you couldn't go to India, you should have gone to the UAE at least to prepare for a tour like this.'

PIX: Juventus draw with Sevilla; Roma, Basel win

PIX: Juventus draw with Sevilla; Roma, Basel win

Rediff.com12 May 2023

Images from the Europa League semi-final first leg matches on Thursday.

Australia relocates more Afghan athletes fleeing Taliban rule

Australia relocates more Afghan athletes fleeing Taliban rule

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

Australia evacuated more than 70 Afghan athletes, family members and officials a year ago as the Taliban swept to power.

FIFA WC: England lucky to get point against young USA

FIFA WC: England lucky to get point against young USA

Rediff.com26 Nov 2022

Iran are second on three points with Wales bottom on one point and all outcomes are still possible going into the final round of games when England take on the Welsh.

Akasa Air takes delivery of first aircraft, a Boeing 737 MAX

Akasa Air takes delivery of first aircraft, a Boeing 737 MAX

Rediff.com21 Jun 2022

Ace investor Rakesh Jhunjhunwala-promoted Akasa Air's first aircraft Boeing 737 MAX arrived in New Delhi on Tuesday, bringing it closer to securing the mandatory Air Operator Permit to start operations. The airline had received the ceremonial keys for the aircraft in Seattle, the US, on June 15, Akasa Air said in a statement. This is the first delivery out of the 72 Boeing 737 Max planes that Akasa Air placed an order with Boeing last November.

How Australia dug their own grave in Delhi Test

How Australia dug their own grave in Delhi Test

Rediff.com19 Feb 2023

The Australians 'swept' their way to self-destruction in the face of the Indian spinners' guile in the second Test in Delhi on Sunday.

England go home early but full of promise

England go home early but full of promise

Rediff.com11 Dec 2022

"We've once again shown the rest of the world that English football is healthy and we've got some players not only for now but for the future as well."

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.

Boost for Big Bash as Warner returns after nine-year absence

Boost for Big Bash as Warner returns after nine-year absence

Rediff.com21 Aug 2022

David Warner will play in the Big Bash League (BBL) for the first time in 10 seasons around the new year in a major coup for the Australian competition in an increasingly crowded Twenty20 marketplace.

PICS: India vs Aus women's Pink Ball Test, Day 2

PICS: India vs Aus women's Pink Ball Test, Day 2

Rediff.com1 Oct 2021

IMAGES from Day 2 of the one-off Day-Night Pink Ball women's Test between Australia and India in Gold Coast on Friday.

What's Making Mrunal Smile Like That?

What's Making Mrunal Smile Like That?

Rediff.com14 Jul 2022

Bollywood stars are constantly on the go! And they are recording their travels with lovely pictures on social media.

PIX: Jadeja, Rohit put India in control on Day 1

PIX: Jadeja, Rohit put India in control on Day 1

Rediff.com9 Feb 2023

Images from Day 1 of the first Test between India and Australia, at the VCA Stadium in Nagpur, on Thursday.

PICS: Jadeja stars as India rout Australia in 2nd Test

PICS: Jadeja stars as India rout Australia in 2nd Test

Rediff.com19 Feb 2023

Images from Day 3 of the second Test between India and Australia, at the Arun Jaitley stadium in Delhi, on Sunday.

PIX: Australia ride Green energy to down NZ in 1st ODI

PIX: Australia ride Green energy to down NZ in 1st ODI

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

Cameron Green braved cramps to smash a career-best 89 not out and secure Australia's nervy two-wicket victory against New Zealand in the opening one-day international in Cairns on Tuesday.

Southee bags 5 wkts as New Zealand rout South Africa

Southee bags 5 wkts as New Zealand rout South Africa

Rediff.com19 Feb 2022

New Zealand needed just an extended session to complete an innings and 276-run victory over South Africa in the first Test, at Hagley Oval in Christchurch on Saturday, to register their first Test victory over the Proteas in 18 years.

ICC plays down threat to one-day format

ICC plays down threat to one-day format

Rediff.com27 Jul 2022

Allardice conceded some members put "particular attention on their domestic leagues" but insisted their commitment to international and bilateral cricket was "as strong as it's ever been".

In Photos: The Man Who Will Be Crowned King

In Photos: The Man Who Will Be Crowned King

Rediff.com5 May 2023

A look back at many memorable moments in his life as Prince Charles.

PIX: Mertens-Sabalenka clinch Aus Open doubles title

PIX: Mertens-Sabalenka clinch Aus Open doubles title

Rediff.com19 Feb 2021

Elise Mertens and Aryna Sabalenka beat Czech pair Barbora Krejcikova and Katerina Siniakova 6-2, 6-3 to win the Australian Open women's doubles title on Friday for their second Grand Slam trophy together.

Nagpur Test: Will India play three spinners vs Australia?

Nagpur Test: Will India play three spinners vs Australia?

Rediff.com7 Feb 2023

Rahul didn't provide any definitive answers about three key slots in the team -- the wicketkeeper, the third spinner and the number five in the batting order.

Royal London Cup One Day: Pujara smashes career-best 174 for Sussex

Royal London Cup One Day: Pujara smashes career-best 174 for Sussex

Rediff.com14 Aug 2022

On Sunday, Sussex batted first on a small county ground at Hove, and were 9/2 inside first four overs when Tom Clark (104 off 106 balls) and Pujara joined forces to add 205 runs for the third wicket.

Musk releases 'Twitter Files' detailing censorship, suppression of information

Musk releases 'Twitter Files' detailing censorship, suppression of information

Rediff.com3 Dec 2022

Twitter "took extraordinary steps to suppress" The New York Post's Hunter Biden laptop story, removing links and posting warnings that it may be "unsafe."

BJP banks on Bhagwat confidant to win Modi's hometown

BJP banks on Bhagwat confidant to win Modi's hometown

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

As one moves towards Vadnagar, local issues such as high prices of cattle feed and inflation becomes louder.

From Deadpool to Captain Marvel.... Best of Comic Con

From Deadpool to Captain Marvel.... Best of Comic Con

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

San Diego Comic-Con just got over and the cosplay (wearing costumes, for those who don't know) was looking bigger and better than ever. Thousands in attendance went all out to demonstrate their dedication to their various fandoms, with guests cosplaying as their favourite characters from Marvel comics, Game of Thrones, anime and beyond in intricately-designed costumes. Take a look to see the best and most creative costumes at this year's San Diego Comic-Con, which ran between July 18 and July 22.

Ro Khanna questioned Twitter's censoring of story on Biden's son

Ro Khanna questioned Twitter's censoring of story on Biden's son

Rediff.com3 Dec 2022

Two Indian Americans -- Congressman Ro Khanna and Vijaya Gadde -- prominently figure in United States President Joe Biden's son Hunter Biden's laptop story whose full disclosure Twitter CEO Elon Musk has announced would be released on the microblogging site.

What France, Argentina must do if final goes to penalties

What France, Argentina must do if final goes to penalties

Rediff.com17 Dec 2022

Didier Deschamps of France and Argentina's Lionel Scaloni should avoid the temptation to throw on a 'penalty specialist'

PHOTOS: Rain washes out 3rd ODI; NZ win series 1-0

PHOTOS: Rain washes out 3rd ODI; NZ win series 1-0

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

India lose three-match ODI series against New Zealand 0-1 after rain washes out the third match.

Captain America Pulisic punishes cautious Iran

Captain America Pulisic punishes cautious Iran

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

Christian Pulisic has had a season to forget for Chelsea but in the blue shirt of his beloved United States he scored the goal that gave them their first win at the 2022 World Cup and a spot in the last-16.

Why do world's best footballers struggle with penalties?

Why do world's best footballers struggle with penalties?

Rediff.com10 Dec 2022

The most notable aspect of both 2022 shootouts was the shockingly poor quality of the kicks.

Ashes: Stokes trains along with rest of the England

Ashes: Stokes trains along with rest of the England

Rediff.com11 Nov 2021

Ben Stokes joined the England squad for a training session for the first time after his six-month lay off from cricket at the Metrico stadium in the Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia on Thursday.

Crude shipments from US on the rise

Crude shipments from US on the rise

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

Crude oil shipments from the US to India rose to the highest levels in November since the conflict began in Ukraine in late February, sparking hopes of a resurgence in oil flows from the US to the subcontinent, reveals shipping data. Shipments from the US have surged as Western nations prepare to impose additional sanctions on Russian crude flows. The US shipped around 450,000 barrels per day of crude last month to India, twice that of shipments in October, according to data from London-based commodity intelligence provider Vortexa.

Williamson returns to New Zealand Test squad for England tour

Williamson returns to New Zealand Test squad for England tour

Rediff.com4 May 2022

Williamson's elbow injury kept him out of a Test match in India in December and home series against South Africa and Bangladesh.

Soccer: Silva will stay at Man City: Guardiola

Soccer: Silva will stay at Man City: Guardiola

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

City host Crystal Palace in the league on Saturday, the only team they failed to score against last season while also losing 2-0 at home.

India's Powerplay batting in focus in must-win 2nd NZ ODI

India's Powerplay batting in focus in must-win 2nd NZ ODI

Rediff.com26 Nov 2022

India will expect a better approach from skipper Shikhar Dhawan and young Shubman Gill in the Powerplay overs when the team clashes with New Zealand in a do-or-die second One-Day International, in Hamilton, on Sunday.

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

'Use Waterproof Kajal'

'Use Waterproof Kajal'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2022

'In trying to dress up, girls forget to dress comfortably.' 'At the end of the day, you should be able to dance and enjoy.'

Helps to have sport psychologist with team: Mithali

Helps to have sport psychologist with team: Mithali

Rediff.com8 Feb 2022

'In today's times, it is even more important to have them around with the team with the longer duration of tour and quarantine and bubbles.'

Williamson ruled out of South Africa series

Williamson ruled out of South Africa series

Rediff.com8 Feb 2022

The 31-year-old Williamson also sat out the two-Test home series against Bangladesh last month due to the niggling elbow issue.

NZ's limited-overs series in Australia postponed indefinitely

NZ's limited-overs series in Australia postponed indefinitely

Rediff.com19 Jan 2022

New Zealand Cricket (NZC) and Cricket Australia (CA) said they were discussing when the fixtures could be played.

Republican Kevin McCarthy elected as House Speaker

Republican Kevin McCarthy elected as House Speaker

Rediff.com7 Jan 2023

Republican Kevin McCarthy was elected as the new speaker of the United States House of Representatives in a dramatic post-midnight ballot on Saturday, after days of intense negotiations and a series of humiliating defeats to finally capture the gavel on a historic 15th attempt.