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Focus on Rahul, Pant as India continue auditions for next year's T20 WC

Focus on Rahul, Pant as India continue auditions for next year's T20 WC

Rediff.com5 Dec 2019

Besides KL Rahul, another individual who would like to answer his critics with solid performances is Pant.

Stokes should make instant return for England, says Hussain

Stokes should make instant return for England, says Hussain

Rediff.com15 Aug 2018

Former England captain Nasser Hussain wants all-rounder Ben Stokes to work on taking his "unassuming" character beyond the cricket field as the player looks to rebuild his reputation.

Football: Son strikes as Spurs move to fifth in EPL

Football: Son strikes as Spurs move to fifth in EPL

Rediff.com27 Oct 2020

Although Spurs always looked more comfortable on the ball it was Sean Dyche's side, who have just a point from their opening five games, who had come the closest.

BCCI requests government to clarify stand on India-Pakistan cricket

BCCI requests government to clarify stand on India-Pakistan cricket

Rediff.com28 May 2018

It is understood that the BCCI wants a formal communication before they head to ICC Disputes Resolution Forum where they are set to counter PCB's compensation claim of US$ 70 million for not honouring the MoU signed in 2014.

10 interesting photos from across the world

10 interesting photos from across the world

Rediff.com23 Jan 2015

A series of defining photographs from across the globe.

Federer cruises past Dimitrov to claim Rotterdam title; Kvitova stuns Wozniacki

Federer cruises past Dimitrov to claim Rotterdam title; Kvitova stuns Wozniacki

Rediff.com18 Feb 2018

Roger Federer celebrated his return to the top of the world rankings with his second title of the season, swatting aside Grigor Dimitrov 6-2, 6-2 in the final of the ABN AMRO World Tournament in Rotterdam on Sunday.

Clarke recovery on track, hopes to be fit in time for World Cup

Clarke recovery on track, hopes to be fit in time for World Cup

Rediff.com24 Dec 2014

Australia batsman Michael Clarke has said his recovery from surgery on his torn hamstring was progressing as expected and he still hoped to lead his country at next year's World Cup.

Pep's All Or Nothing style makes Manchester City champs

Pep's All Or Nothing style makes Manchester City champs

Rediff.com17 Sep 2018

'By giving cameras unimpeded access to their world-class training facilities and coaches, and by showing off Guardiola's genius, All Or Nothing is a striking show of power, a declaration of their conviction of being the bigger club in Manchester,' says Dhruv Munjal.

Fed Cup: Vasco stun Mohun Bagan

Fed Cup: Vasco stun Mohun Bagan

Rediff.com14 Dec 2008

Agnelo Colaco struck in the second half as Vasco SC stunned Mohun Bagan 1-0 to throw open Group D in the 30th Federation Cup at the floodlit Vidyasagar Krirnagan in Barasat on Sunday.

Soccer Extras: Late Ronaldo goal foils Torino

Soccer Extras: Late Ronaldo goal foils Torino

Rediff.com4 May 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field.

The world's worst natural disasters in 2018

The world's worst natural disasters in 2018

Rediff.com31 Dec 2018

The world endured bushfires, drought, tsunamis and earthquakes in 2018.

Modi's new effort to meet his biggest promise: Job creation

Modi's new effort to meet his biggest promise: Job creation

Rediff.com29 Apr 2016

The government plans to start 100 centres in two years, which will also become a career counselling centre for job-seekers.

Football Focus: Real Madrid forward Diaz tests positive for COVID-19

Football Focus: Real Madrid forward Diaz tests positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com28 Jul 2020

News of all that transpired on and off the football field.

'Steyn deserves to be mentioned with reverence among greats'

'Steyn deserves to be mentioned with reverence among greats'

Rediff.com20 Feb 2015

Former Australian tear-away pacer Rodney Hogg, says why India don't have a chance to retain the World Cup.

Double blow to Trump as ex-aides face prison for multiple financial crimes

Double blow to Trump as ex-aides face prison for multiple financial crimes

Rediff.com22 Aug 2018

The extraordinary admission on Tuesday came the same day as Trump's former campaign chairman, Paul Manafort, was convicted of five counts of tax fraud, two counts of bank fraud and one count of failure to disclose a foreign bank account. The jury was unable to reach a verdict on the remaining 10 counts, and the judge declared a mistrial on those charges.

German FA boss admits mistakes in Ozil affair but rejects racism accusations

German FA boss admits mistakes in Ozil affair but rejects racism accusations

Rediff.com26 Jul 2018

Ozil, who plays for English Premier League club Arsenal, was criticised for having his photograph taken with Turkey's authoritarian President Tayyip Erdogan in May.

Tendulkar didn't know how to score 200s, 300s; was stuck in Mumbai school of cricket: Kapil

Tendulkar didn't know how to score 200s, 300s; was stuck in Mumbai school of cricket: Kapil

Rediff.com29 Oct 2015

Former India captain Kapil Dev says the iconic Sachin Tendulkar "did not know how to make double hundreds, triple hundreds and 400 though he had the ability" to scale such peaks and was "stuck in the Mumbai school of cricket".

Virat breaks one record after another

Virat breaks one record after another

Rediff.com30 Oct 2017

Rajneesh Gupta gives us all the numbers to tell us how the Indian skipper creates new record after record.

'Serena ready to claim first Slam as a mum'

'Serena ready to claim first Slam as a mum'

Rediff.com13 Jan 2019

Coach Patrick Mouratoglou claimed Serena Williams' fitness had since gone up a notch and Margaret Court's all-time record of 24 Grand Slam singles titles may well be in peril at the Australian Open.

3 things Leicester can do to start winning again

3 things Leicester can do to start winning again

Rediff.com26 Sep 2016

After a string of defeats, defender Danny Simpson admits that Leicester City is struggling. Here is how they can do better

Serena mentor says won't do any on-court coaching

Serena mentor says won't do any on-court coaching

Rediff.com10 Jan 2019

Patrick Mouratoglou said he and Serena Williams had decided not to do any on-court coaching, even at the tournaments on the professional women's WTA circuit where it is permitted.

DRS row handled really well unlike Monkeygate scandal, claims Clarke

DRS row handled really well unlike Monkeygate scandal, claims Clarke

Rediff.com14 Mar 2017

Former Australia skipper Michael Clarke on Tuesday lauded Board of Control for Cricket in India and Cricket Australia for their handling of the recent DRS controversy but feels the infamous 'Monkeygate' episode of 2007-08 series dragged on far too long.

It was ecstasy and then agony for Olympic champ Phelps

It was ecstasy and then agony for Olympic champ Phelps

Rediff.com18 Apr 2015

Olympic champion swimmer failed to qualify for 400m freestyle final.

Clarke dedicates World Cup triumph to 'little brother' Hughes

Clarke dedicates World Cup triumph to 'little brother' Hughes

Rediff.com29 Mar 2015

Michael Clarke signed off from One-day cricket on a high on Sunday after his team beat New Zealand by seven wickets in the World Cup final at the MCG and fittingly dedicated the triumph to Philip Hughes, who tragically lost his life in a freak on-field accident.

Finally, an end to Lost

Finally, an end to Lost

Rediff.com26 May 2008

After holding us captive with it's never-ending flashback and umpteenth characters, ABC's island saga will finally wrap up in a two-hour season finale on May 29.

What Modi must tell Xi

What Modi must tell Xi

Rediff.com3 Oct 2019

Modi should bluntly ask Chinese President Xi Jinping why he was willing to put his neck in the Pakistani noose, ignoring all that is known of Pakistan's perfidy, says B S Raghavan.

Manish Pandey is feeling the pressure

Manish Pandey is feeling the pressure

Rediff.com26 Sep 2017

Manish Pandey is feeling the pressure of holding on to his spot in the Indian ODI team and says the only way he can beat stiff competition is by scoring tons of runs.

CT: Williamson, Hazlewood share spotlight in abandoned match

CT: Williamson, Hazlewood share spotlight in abandoned match

Rediff.com2 Jun 2017

Chasing a revised target of 235 from 33 overs following two rain interruptions, Australia were struggling at 53 for three in nine overs when the heavens opened up for the third time in the day, forcing the onfield umpires to abandon the game as both the sides split points.

Pompeo's remarks on terrorism during call to Imran Khan trigger row

Pompeo's remarks on terrorism during call to Imran Khan trigger row

Rediff.com24 Aug 2018

FO spokesman Mohammad Faisal said that "Pakistan takes exception to the factually incorrect statement issued by US State Department on today's phone call between Prime Minister Khan and Secretary Pompeo".

IPL: CSK-RCB to slug it out in battle of biggies

IPL: CSK-RCB to slug it out in battle of biggies

Rediff.com22 Mar 2019

It will be a big statement if Virat Kohli's young side could start off with a bang at Mahendra Singh Dhoni's 'spritual home', a task which will be easier said than done.

Djokovic stands between Murray and second Olympic gold

Djokovic stands between Murray and second Olympic gold

Rediff.com29 Jul 2016

Britain's Andy Murray, bristling with confidence after ending a three-year wait for another Grand Slam title at Wimbledon, will seek to make history in Brazil by becoming the first man to win successive Olympic gold medals in men's singles tennis.

Brazilian GP: All the possible scenarios

Brazilian GP: All the possible scenarios

Rediff.com8 Oct 2007

Ferrari's Felipe Massa could hold the key to the Formula One championship in his home Brazilian Grand Prix on October 21, despite being out of the reckoning himself.

FIVE talking points from EPL's opening weekend

FIVE talking points from EPL's opening weekend

Rediff.com12 Aug 2019

Liverpool started the ball rolling with a convincing 4-1 win at home to promoted Norwich and City responded a day later with an even more emphatic 5-0 victory at West Ham United.

Sprint king Bolt ITCHING to re-establish supremacy

Sprint king Bolt ITCHING to re-establish supremacy

Rediff.com11 Feb 2015

Usain Bolt is eager to reassert his supremacy following an injury-plagued season in which Justin Gatlin took over.

I have a clean conscience: US cop who shot black teen

I have a clean conscience: US cop who shot black teen

Rediff.com26 Nov 2014

Darren Wilson, the white police officer who shot dead an unarmed black teenager sparking riots in the Missouri town of Ferguson has said in a televised interview that he has no regrets about his actions.

Pistorius appeal date set, state wants murder conviction

Pistorius appeal date set, state wants murder conviction

Rediff.com22 Sep 2015

Oscar Pistorius should have been convicted of murder for killing his girlfriend, South African state prosecutors will argue at an appeal hearing set for Nov. 3, the supreme court of appeal said on Tuesday.

HK firm to build $125 mn wind farm in Gujarat

HK firm to build $125 mn wind farm in Gujarat

Rediff.com7 Aug 2007

The companies will build a wind farm in Gujarat with a capacity of 100.8 mw, CLP said in an e- mailed statement on Monday.

Indian-American billionaire arrested; charged with opioid fraud

Indian-American billionaire arrested; charged with opioid fraud

Rediff.com27 Oct 2017

Amritsar-born entrepreneur John Nath Kapoor was arrested by the FBI for bribing doctors to over-prescribe a powerful opioid to patients.

Federer cruises into quarters

Federer cruises into quarters

Rediff.com26 Oct 2007

The world number one crushed Argentina's Juan Martin del Potro 6-1, 6-4 in the Swiss Indoors second round.

Sympathy for Pak has diminished, but it can't be isolated: Expert

Sympathy for Pak has diminished, but it can't be isolated: Expert

Rediff.com4 Oct 2016

Underlining that cross border attacks have greatly "diminished" Pakistan's international standing, an American think-tank expert has said that as a result of India's new policy of retaliation Pakistan is in a bind of "its own making".