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Sledging can wait as England is out there to play cricket

Sledging can wait as England is out there to play cricket

Rediff.com13 Feb 2015

England will not go out of their way to bait David Warner, says paceman James Anderson.

Jacqueline, SRK, Rishi Kapoor: The social media stars of 2016

Jacqueline, SRK, Rishi Kapoor: The social media stars of 2016

Rediff.com29 Dec 2016

They have been entertaining throughout the year!

'La La Land' earns record 14 Oscar nominations

'La La Land' earns record 14 Oscar nominations

Rediff.com24 Jan 2017

The smash-hit musical -- led by Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling -- picked up the most nods on Tuesday, and tied the record set by Titanic and All About Eve.

Why is Hanuma Vihari opening for India?

Why is Hanuma Vihari opening for India?

Rediff.com26 Dec 2018

Rishabh Pant, not Hanuma Vihari, can be the next Virender Sehwag that India is looking for,' says Sudhir Bisht.

Peshawar school attack: Sports fraternity expresses shock and grief

Peshawar school attack: Sports fraternity expresses shock and grief

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

Pakistan tennis ace Aisamul Haq Qureshi condemned the attack and revealed that three of his cousin's children were inside the school when the attack took place.

Oscars 2017: Much ado about a thing

Oscars 2017: Much ado about a thing

Rediff.com28 Feb 2017

The best film won. Until it didn't. Or, depending on where you stand, vice versa.

No change in tactics as Steve Smith thrust into hot seat

No change in tactics as Steve Smith thrust into hot seat

Rediff.com15 Dec 2014

- 'As a captain, I think first and foremost I'll try to lead from the front with my performance on the field' - 'It's a different kettle of fish (leading) Australia, but I'm really looking forward to the challenge'

Kohli to be named limited overs captain to usher in new era

Kohli to be named limited overs captain to usher in new era

Rediff.com5 Jan 2017

India's limited overs cricket will usher in a new era with the national selectors expected to name Virat Kohli as the captain when they pick the squad for three ODIs and three T20 Internationals against England in Mumbai on Thursday. Test skipper Kohli is expected to be anointed captain of the limited overs teams also, after Mahendra Singh Dhoni decided to step down from the job in a surprise decision last night.

Dhoni unconcerned about India's poor record at Gabba

Dhoni unconcerned about India's poor record at Gabba

Rediff.com16 Dec 2014

- 'The aggressive approach was the right one. The approach will remain the same' - 'I feel what he (Kohli) did throughout the Adelaide Test was really great'

Van Gaal must stop history repeating itself at Manchester United

Van Gaal must stop history repeating itself at Manchester United

Rediff.com4 Nov 2014

The year was 1986 and with just three league wins to their name by the first weekend of November, Manchester United dismissed Ron Atkinson as manager and appointed Alex Ferguson.

Surprised why no Indians in ICC's Test Team of the Year?

Surprised why no Indians in ICC's Test Team of the Year?

Rediff.com10 Nov 2014

India registered just three victories in 11 Tests, worse than even Zimbabwe and the West Indies...

Cricket Buzz: Australia hand coach Lehmann contract extension

Cricket Buzz: Australia hand coach Lehmann contract extension

Rediff.com17 Oct 2014

Australia coach Darren Lehmann has been rewarded for his integral role in turning around the fortunes of the team with a one-year contract extension until June, 2017, Cricket Australia said on Friday.

Powerful winning images from the World Press Photo Awards

Powerful winning images from the World Press Photo Awards

Rediff.com18 Apr 2018

The best in international photojournalism was recently announced by World Press Photo's Annual Photo Contest. Despite fierce competition, the jury was forced to select just a handful of images from more than 73,044 photos by 4,548 photographers across 125 different countries. This year's grand prize was awarded to Venezuelan photographer Ronaldo Schemidt, earning him the title of Press Photographer of the Year. Here are some of the winners.

Oscars 2016: Meet the Best Actor Nominees. PREDICT the winner!

Oscars 2016: Meet the Best Actor Nominees. PREDICT the winner!

Rediff.com17 Feb 2016

Watch the trailers and predict the winner at the end.

Fiery Johnson rips through South Africa's top order

Fiery Johnson rips through South Africa's top order

Rediff.com13 Feb 2014

South Africa were 140 for six wickets in their first innings when rain brought an early close to play on the second day of the first test at SuperSport Park on Thursday. Mitchell Johnson had figures of 4 for 51.

Aus Open PHOTOS: Murray negates Groth's attack; Azarenka advances

Aus Open PHOTOS: Murray negates Groth's attack; Azarenka advances

Rediff.com21 Jan 2016

IMAGES from Day 4 of the Australian Open in Melbourne, on Thursday.

'Virat brings in a lot of vibrancy and the future looks bright'

'Virat brings in a lot of vibrancy and the future looks bright'

Rediff.com5 Jul 2015

He has always admired Virat Kohli's batting qualities and Sir Vivian Richards feels that one should not be too critical of the Indian Test captain's on-field aggression as he possesses the "quality" to match his attitude.

Gatlin sends Bolt a warning after winning 200m in 19.57 at US trials

Gatlin sends Bolt a warning after winning 200m in 19.57 at US trials

Rediff.com29 Jun 2015

Justin Gatlin, the year's fastest at 100 and 200, had a bye in the 100 at the trials, but plans to challenge Usain Bolt at both distances in the August World Championships in Beijing.

World T20: Pacemen should be wary of flat pitches and big bats

World T20: Pacemen should be wary of flat pitches and big bats

Rediff.com11 Mar 2016

The combination of India's flat pitches and cricket's most trigger-happy batsmen is certain to produce some torrid moments for fast bowlers during the World Twenty20.

Brazil didn't mess up Olympics, nor did it make most of them

Brazil didn't mess up Olympics, nor did it make most of them

Rediff.com24 Aug 2016

The enduring images of the Games will be not just the great sporting achievements - from US swimmer Michael Phelps' 28th Olympic medal to Usain Bolt's historic sprint 'triple triple' - but also the organizational problems, empty seats and crime.

Aus Open PHOTOS: Raonic recovers from stumble; Serena marches on

Aus Open PHOTOS: Raonic recovers from stumble; Serena marches on

Rediff.com21 Jan 2017

Images from Day 6 of the Australian Open in Melbourne, on Saturday.

Sports shorts: First female referee to officiate at FIFA U-17 World Cup

Sports shorts: First female referee to officiate at FIFA U-17 World Cup

Rediff.com12 Oct 2017

Esther Staubli is set to become the first female referee to officiate a match at the ongoing FIFA Under-17 World Cup 2017.

Stats: Smith and Dhoni's mind-blowing numbers

Stats: Smith and Dhoni's mind-blowing numbers

Rediff.com27 Dec 2014

Statistical highlights from the day's play

EPL PHOTOS: City go top after win over Cardiff

EPL PHOTOS: City go top after win over Cardiff

Rediff.com4 Apr 2019

IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Wednesday

US Open PIX: Kerber, Wozniacki, Cilic charge into third round; Raonic ousted

US Open PIX: Kerber, Wozniacki, Cilic charge into third round; Raonic ousted

Rediff.com1 Sep 2016

Second seed Angelique Kerber stayed on track in her quest to unseat Serena Williams as world number one by beating Mirjana Lucic-Baroni of Croatia 6-2, 7-6(7) on Wednesday to reach the third round of the US Open.

Chris Rogers contemplated retirement post helmet scare

Chris Rogers contemplated retirement post helmet scare

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

Chris Rogers contemplated retiring the day he was smashed in the back of the helmet while fielding at short leg at the Gabba last month

EPL PHOTOS: City down United in derby; Arsenal and Liverpool held

EPL PHOTOS: City down United in derby; Arsenal and Liverpool held

Rediff.com11 Dec 2017

Manchester City went 11 points clear with a record 14th consecutive Premier League win in an entertaining derby against Manchester United at Old Trafford.

EPL PHOTOS: 'Lucky' Liverpool strike late to down QPR on dramatic weekend

EPL PHOTOS: 'Lucky' Liverpool strike late to down QPR on dramatic weekend

Rediff.com20 Oct 2014

Liverpool scored a stunning 3-2 win over bottom side Queens Park Rangers with four goals coming in a frenzied seven-minute finale at Loftus Road as the drama continued in the Premier League on Sunday.

Watch the straight ball, Lehmann warns Australia

Watch the straight ball, Lehmann warns Australia

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

Australia's batsmen need to concentrate as much on hitting the straight ball as worrying about movement when they face Pakistan's spinners in the ongoing Test series, coach Darren Lehmann has said.

Australian duo Larkin and Campbell set records at swimming Worlds

Australian duo Larkin and Campbell set records at swimming Worlds

Rediff.com8 Aug 2015

Mitchell Larkin completed a rare backstroke double and Bronte Campbell won the blue riband women's 100 metres freestyle title as Australia celebrated another golden night at the world swimming championships.

Rankings: In-form Kohli displaces Amla to go 2nd; Bhuvneshwar breaks into top 10

Rankings: In-form Kohli displaces Amla to go 2nd; Bhuvneshwar breaks into top 10

Rediff.com20 Oct 2014

Following his return to form in the abruptly-ended West Indies series, Indian batsman Virat Kohli claimed the number two slot in the ICC rankings while swing bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar broke into the top-10 for the first time in his career.

PHOTOS: The gold medallists on Day 4 at the Games

PHOTOS: The gold medallists on Day 4 at the Games

Rediff.com10 Aug 2016

China continued to put up dominating performances in the pool, this time taking gold in women's 10 metre synchronized diving on Tuesday. Slovenian Judoka Tina Trstenjak became her country's second Olympic champion in the sport.

PHOTOS: Siniakova tames Sharapova; Kyrgios sets up Dimitrov clash

PHOTOS: Siniakova tames Sharapova; Kyrgios sets up Dimitrov clash

Rediff.com5 Jan 2018

Czech defending champion Katerina Siniakova fended off Maria Sharapova in a fiercely contested match at the Shenzhen Open on Friday to set up a final with world number one Simona Halep.

PHOTOS: Rio bids a colourful goodbye to 2016 Games

PHOTOS: Rio bids a colourful goodbye to 2016 Games

Rediff.com22 Aug 2016

A bit of melancholy and unbridled joy converged at the closing ceremony of the 2016 Olympics on Sunday as Brazil breathed a collective sigh of relief for having pulled off South America's first Games.

Euro qualifiers: Germany edge N Ireland; Croatia held

Euro qualifiers: Germany edge N Ireland; Croatia held

Rediff.com10 Sep 2019

Serge Gnabry continued his impressive scoring run for Germany, netting in second-half stoppage time for his ninth goal in his 10th international, completing Germany's eighth consecutive win over Northern Ireland.

All you need to know about the World Cup

All you need to know about the World Cup

Rediff.com27 May 2019

In a three part series, Rajneesh Gupta highlights all the important numbers from Cricket World Cup held between 1975 to 2015.

EPL PIX: Man United give Solskjaer winning Old Trafford debut

EPL PIX: Man United give Solskjaer winning Old Trafford debut

Rediff.com26 Dec 2018

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer continued his dream start as Manchester United caretaker manager with a 3-1 Premier League win over Huddersfield on his Old Trafford debut in the dugout on Wednesday.

United start life under Giggs by thrashing Norwich

United start life under Giggs by thrashing Norwich

Rediff.com27 Apr 2014

Manchester United ushered in a new era under interim manager Ryan Giggs with a 4-0 Premier League win over Norwich City on Saturday full of the verve and attacking intent often absent under the sacked David Moyes.

PHOTOS: The gold medallists on Day 6 at Rio Olympics

PHOTOS: The gold medallists on Day 6 at Rio Olympics

Rediff.com12 Aug 2016

Poland's Magdalena Fularczyk-Kozlowska and Natalia Madaj edged past Britain's Katherine Grainger and Victoria Thornley in the final meters of the race to snatch the gold medal in the women's double sculls at the Olympic rowing regatta on Thursday. The nail-biter saw the two boats neck-and-neck for much of the race. Britain led Poland by just .64 seconds at the halfway mark and appeared poised to win.

Battle of curators! Parker, not ICC's Atkinson in charge

Battle of curators! Parker, not ICC's Atkinson in charge

Rediff.com24 Mar 2015

There was a lot of buzz about the Sydney Cricket Ground pitch for the high-octane India versus Australia semi-final on Thursday.