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Former selector rejects Shastri's claims

Former selector rejects Shastri's claims

Rediff.com14 Dec 2021

The former India head coach had told a leading publication that he was surprised to see three wicket-keepers Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Dinesh Karthik and Rishabh Pant in the 2019 World Cup squad.

Taylor reckons NZ have good back-ups for WTC final

Taylor reckons NZ have good back-ups for WTC final

Rediff.com13 Jun 2021

New Zealand made as many as six changes for the ongoing second Test, some forced and some rotated ahead of the World Test Championship final against India in Southampton from June 18.

2nd Test: Conway, Young put NZ in charge against England

2nd Test: Conway, Young put NZ in charge against England

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

Images from Day 2 of the 2nd Test between England and New Zealand played at Edgbaston on Friday

WTC final: 'If India play four seamers, Shardul is my pick'

WTC final: 'If India play four seamers, Shardul is my pick'

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

India should look at Shardul Thakur over Mohammad Siraj as the fourth fast bowling option in the side for the ICC World Test Championship final against New Zealand in case of overcast conditions in Southamptom, said former selector Sarandeep Singh.

Vince ton spoils Azam's party as England beat Pakistan in high-scoring game

Vince ton spoils Azam's party as England beat Pakistan in high-scoring game

Rediff.com14 Jul 2021

England clinched the three-match one-day international series against Pakistan

New Zealand's Boult, Latham doubtful starters for India series

New Zealand's Boult, Latham doubtful starters for India series

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

Latham was just one of three players to have broken bones on the tour, with opening bowler Trent Boult sustaining a fracture in his right hand during the second Test in Melbourne.

Malan-Morgan fireworks help England level T20 series in NZ

Malan-Morgan fireworks help England level T20 series in NZ

Rediff.com8 Nov 2019

Dawid Malan smashed a 48-ball century and skipper Eoin Morgan made a blistering 91 to help secure a series-levelling 76-run victory in the fourth Twenty20 international against New Zealand.

Australia postpones August one-dayers against Zimbabwe

Australia postpones August one-dayers against Zimbabwe

Rediff.com30 Jun 2020

Australia and Zimbabwe have agreed to postpone three One-Day Internationals in August because of the difficulty of putting on the series while the new coronavirus pandemic continues, Cricket Australia (CA) said on Tuesday. Zimbabwe were due to play the first match at a venue yet to be determined in the far north of Australia on August 9 with a further clash three days later and a final fixture in Townsville on August 15.

The wonder women of Tokyo Olympics

The wonder women of Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com9 Aug 2021

Some of the most dazzling and dramatic moments of the Games came from women.

How archer Deepika is training to break Olympic jinx

How archer Deepika is training to break Olympic jinx

Rediff.com20 Apr 2021

India's No 1 woman archer Deepika Kumari is busy working on the mental side of her game in an effort to break her medal jinx in the sport at the highest level.

ODI Rankings: Kohli static at No 2, Bumrah retains No 5

ODI Rankings: Kohli static at No 2, Bumrah retains No 5

Rediff.com26 May 2021

Kohli and Sharma were sitting pretty with 857 and 825 points respectively in the batting list

'Giving up is not in our vocabulary'

'Giving up is not in our vocabulary'

Rediff.com19 Jan 2021

Nothing surpasses this: Ravi Shastri after series win.

Tendulkar showers praise on Shardul, Siraj

Tendulkar showers praise on Shardul, Siraj

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

The legendary batsman congratulated Siraj for his feat and showered praise on Shardul.

PIX: Olympic champ Phelps throws ceremonial first pitch

PIX: Olympic champ Phelps throws ceremonial first pitch

Rediff.com30 Aug 2019

Phelps has 28 total Olympic medals, showed on Thursday he could also throw a useful baseball pitch.

Spurs sign Bale on loan, Reguilon on permanent deal

Spurs sign Bale on loan, Reguilon on permanent deal

Rediff.com20 Sep 2020

Gareth Bale returns to his former club on a one-year loan deal, with British media reporting that Tottenham Hotspur will pay 20 million pounds ($25.8 million) in wages and fees for the 31-year-old Wales forward.

Kiwis in control of second England Test with early wickets

Kiwis in control of second England Test with early wickets

Rediff.com30 Nov 2019

Tim Southee and Matt Henry removed both England openers as New Zealand reduced the tourists to 39-2 and took control of the second Test by the close of play on the second day at Seddon Park in Hamilton on Saturday.

RIP Bapu Nadkarni: Gavaskar remembers 'helpful manager', Tendulkar offers condolence

RIP Bapu Nadkarni: Gavaskar remembers 'helpful manager', Tendulkar offers condolence

Rediff.com18 Jan 2020

Nadkarni, 86, died on Friday following old-age related illness.

PIX: New Zealand thump England to win series 1-0

PIX: New Zealand thump England to win series 1-0

Rediff.com13 Jun 2021

New Zealand have now secured a first Test series win in England since 1999 and only their third overall in the country.

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.

Australia risk losing six London medals after swimmer tests positive

Australia risk losing six London medals after swimmer tests positive

Rediff.com6 Nov 2020

The Australian Olympic Committee said they were unable to comment as there was a process in place.

'Can 55 years of hurt really be about to end?'

'Can 55 years of hurt really be about to end?'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

The English media praised manager Gareth Southgate, who has carried the pain of his penalty shoot-out miss at the semi-finals of Euro 96 and often been criticised for his tactics.

Cannes 2019: Priyanka is a vision in white!

Cannes 2019: Priyanka is a vision in white!

Rediff.com19 May 2019

Snow White makes an appearance in Cannes!

Stokes to lead new England team to face Pakistan after COVID-19 cases

Stokes to lead new England team to face Pakistan after COVID-19 cases

Rediff.com6 Jul 2021

England selected an entirely new squad for their limited-overs series against Pakistan after three players and four staff members tested positive for COVID-19.

Congratulate India's golden girl Sindhu on her World crown!

Congratulate India's golden girl Sindhu on her World crown!

Rediff.com26 Aug 2019

Join us in congratulating Sindhu on her historic achievement.

Sindhu, Saina to compete for first time since COVID-19 break

Sindhu, Saina to compete for first time since COVID-19 break

Rediff.com21 Dec 2020

India's top shuttlers PV Sindhu and Saina Nehwal will be seen in action for the first time since the coronavirus-forced break when they compete in three upcoming tournaments in Bangkok, including the prestigious BWF World Tour Finals.

All Squads: Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup

All Squads: Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

The FIFA 2022 World Cup will kick-off in Qatar on Sunday, November 20. Here is a list of the 26-man squads playing in the quadrennial global football extravaganza.

Trump says he won't watch NFL, US soccer if players kneel

Trump says he won't watch NFL, US soccer if players kneel

Rediff.com14 Jun 2020

United States President Donald Trump has said he will not watch National Football League (NFL) or US soccer team matches if players do not stand for the national anthem. The US Soccer Federation last week said it had dropped its requirement that players stand during the anthem, saying the policy was wrong and detracted from the Black Lives Matter movement.

2021: Kohli vs BCCI, mixed results on field

2021: Kohli vs BCCI, mixed results on field

Rediff.com29 Dec 2021

Not many can question the greatness of the Kohli-led Test team but the defeat in the World Test Championship final against New Zealand was also a big letdown of the year.

PICS: Liverpool, Arsenal score easy wins

PICS: Liverpool, Arsenal score easy wins

Rediff.com28 Nov 2021

Images from Saturday's action in the Premier League.

Dhoni bhai gets the best out of me: Rayudu

Dhoni bhai gets the best out of me: Rayudu

Rediff.com28 Dec 2021

Rayudu, who has been part of CSK for four seasons now, said he would love to play for the team again and hoped to get picked by the franchise in the forthcoming auction.

Desai first NFL coordinator of Indian descent

Desai first NFL coordinator of Indian descent

Rediff.com26 Jan 2021

Indian-American Sean Desai has been named new defensive coordinator for Chicago Bears, making him the first National Football League Coordinator of South Asian and Indian descent.

PIX: The most incredible miss in football history?

PIX: The most incredible miss in football history?

Rediff.com7 Mar 2021

Wolverhampton Wanderers defender Romain Saiss somehow scooped the ball over the crossbar from almost on the goalline during their English Premier League match against Aston Villa on Saturday.

De Villiers mulls T20 World Cup return

De Villiers mulls T20 World Cup return

Rediff.com15 Jan 2020

'There's a lot that needs to happen before that becomes reality, but I would love to'

Boult aims to be in 'good stead' for WTC final vs India

Boult aims to be in 'good stead' for WTC final vs India

Rediff.com12 Jun 2021

New Zealand pacer Trent Boult is hopeful that achieving game fitness rather than bowling in the nets will put him in 'good stead' in the upcoming ICC World Test Championship final against India.

Shafali Verma working on improving short-ball technique

Shafali Verma working on improving short-ball technique

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

The opener has played a couple of Tests, six ODIs and 28 T20 Internationals since making her debut

British media go ga-ga over World Cup champs

British media go ga-ga over World Cup champs

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

Barney Ronay wrote in The Guardian: "A World Cup win is a vindication on many levels.

From Pitampura to Melbourne: Chef Goila debuts on MasterChef Australia

From Pitampura to Melbourne: Chef Goila debuts on MasterChef Australia

Rediff.com3 Jul 2018

The chef prepared his famous butter chicken on the popular cooking game show.

PHOTOS: Man City, Real Madrid held but make last 16

PHOTOS: Man City, Real Madrid held but make last 16

Rediff.com12 Oct 2022

A round-up of Tuesday's action in the UEFA Champions League.

British pilots to fly around the world in a World War II plane

British pilots to fly around the world in a World War II plane

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

British pilots Steve Brooks and Matt Jones will circumnavigate the globe in a restored Spitfire.

De Villiers was in line to make comeback with T20 World Cup: de Kock

De Villiers was in line to make comeback with T20 World Cup: de Kock

Rediff.com22 Jul 2020

South Africa's captain in the shortest format Quinton de Kock said AB de Villiers could have come out of international retirement for the T20 World Cup 2020, which has been postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.