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End of the road for England's Bairstow in Test cricket?

End of the road for England's Bairstow in Test cricket?

Rediff.com7 Mar 2021

Former skipper Michael Vaughan is convinced that Jonny Bairstow's days are numbered in the England Test team after his dismal show in the recently-concluded Test series against India.

Soccer: 'Make Carrick United manager for rest of season'

Soccer: 'Make Carrick United manager for rest of season'

Rediff.com23 Nov 2021

Roma teenager Afena-Gyan plays down apparent racist remark.

PICS: Pandemic Games end as Tokyo douses Olympic flame

PICS: Pandemic Games end as Tokyo douses Olympic flame

Rediff.com8 Aug 2021

Images for Sunday's closing ceremony at the Tokyo Olympics.

Davis Cup: Serbia, Britain in control; Swiss hold Belgium

Davis Cup: Serbia, Britain in control; Swiss hold Belgium

Rediff.com7 Mar 2015

Serbia carved out a 2-0 lead over rivals Croatia while Britain led the US by the same score and holders Switzerland were tied with Belgium in the Davis Cup.

'Deeply embarrassed' West Indies seek talks with India after legal threat

'Deeply embarrassed' West Indies seek talks with India after legal threat

Rediff.com22 Oct 2014

The West Indies Cricket Board will ask for a meeting with its Indian counterparts as it seeks to find a way out of the crisis caused by the abandonment of the recent tour.

Why India Ruled on Day 1

Why India Ruled on Day 1

Rediff.com5 Aug 2021

Rajneesh Gupta presents all the interesting numbers from the first day of the India-England Test at Trent Bridge.

PHOTOS: Agarwal, Pujara give India upperhand on opening day

PHOTOS: Agarwal, Pujara give India upperhand on opening day

Rediff.com26 Dec 2018

Cheteshwar Pujara and Virat Kohli combined to frustrate Australia for an entire session as India held the whip-hand at 215 for two at the close of a grinding opening day of the third Test in Melbourne on Wednesday.

'Pakistan's backing for Taliban goes back many years'

'Pakistan's backing for Taliban goes back many years'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2021

'Throughout the nearly 20-year US-led war, State sponsorship from Pakistan has been a constant.'

NBA's Silver among those advising Trump on sports restart

NBA's Silver among those advising Trump on sports restart

Rediff.com15 Apr 2020

The NBA postponed its season last month when it learned that one of its players had tested positive for the coronavirus and other leagues quickly followed suit, bringing a halt to the professional sports calendar.

Hamilton bats for all lives matter

Hamilton bats for all lives matter

Rediff.com13 Dec 2020

Lewis Hamilton assured activists that he would not let human rights issues go unnoticed.

Will the new A4 put Audi back in the race?

Will the new A4 put Audi back in the race?

Rediff.com2 Mar 2021

The answer would have been an unequivocal yes had the A4 been priced more aggressively, says Pavan Lall.

Wade dumped from Australia's Test squad for South Africa tour

Wade dumped from Australia's Test squad for South Africa tour

Rediff.com27 Jan 2021

Wade will instead head to New Zealand with Australia's Twenty20 squad for a five-match series starting on Feb. 22 in Christchurch.

PIX: Azam's century helps Pakistan down NZ to stay alive

PIX: Azam's century helps Pakistan down NZ to stay alive

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

Images from the World Cup match between New Zealand and Pakistan, at Birmingham, on Wednesday.

Murray, Mattek-Sands retain US Open mixed doubles crown

Murray, Mattek-Sands retain US Open mixed doubles crown

Rediff.com8 Sep 2019

The win burnished Murray's reputation as one of the world's leading doubles exponents,

In Numbers: M S Dhoni's glorious career

In Numbers: M S Dhoni's glorious career

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

Rajneesh Gupta presents all the numbers on the ceicketing legend.

Lewis Hamilton opens up on his F1 future

Lewis Hamilton opens up on his F1 future

Rediff.com30 Jul 2020

Lewis Hamilton aims to stay in F1 for at least three more years

Show these FUN films to your kids!

Show these FUN films to your kids!

Rediff.com27 Oct 2020

Looking to introduce your child to films that will cultivate their taste and broaden their horizon? Sukanya Verma offers a list of movies that is as entertaining as it is enriching.

Aussies, NZ make changes ahead of 2nd Test

Aussies, NZ make changes ahead of 2nd Test

Rediff.com17 Dec 2019

Peter Siddle has been brought into Australia's squad while uncapped fast bowler Kyle Jamieson has been called into the New Zealand squad.

When a gora produced a Bollywood movie

When a gora produced a Bollywood movie

Rediff.com25 Jan 2019

'The first time we actually got to meet a Bollywood star, it was Salman Khan.' 'We met him at his farm house.' 'For Pia, an actor is just an actor. There is no such thing as a star in her world, and that may or may not go down well with some people.'

PIX: Dressel, McKeon complete swim sprint gold double

PIX: Dressel, McKeon complete swim sprint gold double

Rediff.com1 Aug 2021

Caeleb Dressel of the United States powered to victory in the men's 50m freestyle to claim his third individual gold medal at the Tokyo Games on Sunday, while Australia's Emma McKeon also completed the sprint double with victory in the women's 50m.

F1 legend Schumacher needs a 'miracle' to stay alive

F1 legend Schumacher needs a 'miracle' to stay alive

Rediff.com10 May 2016

Michael Schumacher has reportedly not shown any signs of recovery as various International publications are repeating alarming news about the health of Formula One legend.

No medal for Djokovic for third straight Games

No medal for Djokovic for third straight Games

Rediff.com31 Jul 2021

The world number one had arrived in Tokyo aiming to become the first man to win all four majors and an Olympic gold medal in the same calendar year. But that quest came to an end after he was beaten by fifth-ranked German Alexander Zverev in Friday's semi-final.

Zaheer has only one piece of advice for Team India...

Zaheer has only one piece of advice for Team India...

Rediff.com20 Feb 2019

Zaheer Khan feels that one shouldn't go 'crazy or overboard' if the bowler in question is not ready for the challenge.

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).

This England player hurt India the most!

This England player hurt India the most!

Rediff.com14 Sep 2018

India coach Ravi Shastri, on Friday, said that they didn't lose the Test series to a collective effort from England but to all-rounder Sam Curran's individual brilliance which became the difference at crucial junctures.

F1 fires up, four months late and without a crowd

F1 fires up, four months late and without a crowd

Rediff.com29 Jun 2020

Since the traditional Australian opener was cancelled in March, Formula One has agreed changes to help teams hard hit by COVID-19.

West Indies board meets for crisis talks after India legal threat

West Indies board meets for crisis talks after India legal threat

Rediff.com22 Oct 2014

Just hours after the powerful Board Of Control For Cricket In India (BCCI) announced they would take legal action against the WICB and were suspending all planned tours of the Caribbean -- moves that could have a devastating financial impact on the West Indies -- officials gathered at a beachside hotel to deal with the fall-out.

India's bowling coach is on a mission. But what is it?

India's bowling coach is on a mission. But what is it?

Rediff.com1 Mar 2018

Bharat Arun is focussed on his next goal -- preparing the talented back-up pacers keeping an eye on the 2019 World Cup in England.

French Open PIX: Tsitsipas, Zverev, Pavlyuchenkova advance to semis

French Open PIX: Tsitsipas, Zverev, Pavlyuchenkova advance to semis

Rediff.com9 Jun 2021

Images from Day 10 of the 2021 French Open at Roland Garros in Paris on Tuesday.

Swimming champ Phelps is going to be a father!

Swimming champ Phelps is going to be a father!

Rediff.com18 Nov 2015

US swimming star Michael Phelps, the most decorated Olympian of all time, took to Instagram, on Wednesday, to share the news that he and fiance Nicole Johnson, a former Miss California USA, are expecting their first child.

Japan, eyeing Olympics, lines up half-billion doses of COVID-19 vaccine

Japan, eyeing Olympics, lines up half-billion doses of COVID-19 vaccine

Rediff.com28 Aug 2020

Some critics contend that Japan's rush to secure supplies is driven largely by a political desire to show the world it is fully committed to hosting the Games.

West Indies hold firm after early England bag early wickets

West Indies hold firm after early England bag early wickets

Rediff.com15 Apr 2015

The West Indies trailed England by 244 runs at the close of the second day of the first Test in Antigua on Tuesday after Shivnarine Chanderpaul applied the brakes to any potential batting slump

10 GREATEST World Cup matches

10 GREATEST World Cup matches

Rediff.com27 May 2019

As the teams gear up for the 2019 World Cup to be held in the UK across 11 venues, here is a look at the 10 greatest matches in the history of the mega-event.

Harvey Weinstein tests positive for COVID-19 in jail

Harvey Weinstein tests positive for COVID-19 in jail

Rediff.com23 Mar 2020

The disgraced Hollywood mogul was recently shifted to high security Wende Correctional Facility from Rikers Island prison to spend his jail term.

'Not sure who was going easy on Kohli to protect IPL contracts'

'Not sure who was going easy on Kohli to protect IPL contracts'

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

'As we've seen the last 12 or 18 months, we still do that, we still stick up for each other, we still fight as hard as any Australian team, but we've probably just had to move with the times and I've been really proud of the way we've played out cricket'.

'Kobe Bryant was genuine true greatness'

'Kobe Bryant was genuine true greatness'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

'Kobe is easily among the five greatest basketball players of all time. This is such a tragic loss.'

EPL PIX: Man City win 4th title in five years

EPL PIX: Man City win 4th title in five years

Rediff.com23 May 2022

Images from Sunday's English Premier League matches.

'Taliban is on the march'

'Taliban is on the march'

Rediff.com3 Aug 2021

'It's waging an offensive with no seeming precedent.' 'The fact that it's now entering cities, as opposed to remaining massed around their perimeters, is a game changer.'

PIX: Dortmund ease past Wolfsburg; Goetze set to leave

PIX: Dortmund ease past Wolfsburg; Goetze set to leave

Rediff.com23 May 2020

Borussia Dortmund scored a goal in each half to beat hosts VfL Wolfsburg 2-0 on Saturday and stay on the heels of Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich.

PIX: Chelsea held by Manchester United; City win

PIX: Chelsea held by Manchester United; City win

Rediff.com29 Nov 2021

Images from Sunday's action in the Premier League.