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Proud to be your son: Ben Stokes on dad's recovery

Proud to be your son: Ben Stokes on dad's recovery

Rediff.com30 Jan 2020

England all-rounder Ben Stokes wrote a heartfelt note for his father and hailed his strength after he made a full recovery and was discharged from hospital. Stokes' father Gerard, 64, spent 37 days in a hospital in Johannesburg where he was admitted before England's first Test against South Africa on December 23.

Kohli 'surprised' at winning ICC's Spirit of Cricket award

Kohli 'surprised' at winning ICC's Spirit of Cricket award

Rediff.com15 Jan 2020

Kohli won the award for his gesture at the 2019 World Cup, when he refrained the crowd from booing Steve Smith soon after the latter's return to international cricket from a one-year suspension for ball-tampering.

Australia reprimand Martyn for gesture

Australia reprimand Martyn for gesture

Rediff.com1 Feb 2004

Damien Martyn was filmed raising his middle finger towards a cameraman outside the team hotel in Melbourne.\n\n

India Rekindles Love Affair With Russia

India Rekindles Love Affair With Russia

Rediff.com6 Jan 2024

EAM Jaishankar's mission is aimed at strengthening India's strategic autonomy in a complex international environment, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Gujarat Titans Vs Mumbai Indians: The Best Bowlers!

Gujarat Titans Vs Mumbai Indians: The Best Bowlers!

Rediff.com25 Mar 2024

Umesh Yadav or Mohit Sharma? Who had the most impact on the Gujarat Titans-Mumbai Indians game?

'Special Ks' roll into Australian Open doubles final

'Special Ks' roll into Australian Open doubles final

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

Kyrgios and Kokkinakis were nicknamed the 'Special Ks' as juniors

'Don't think Shreyas needs any encouragement'

'Don't think Shreyas needs any encouragement'

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

Mumbai captain Ajinkya Rahane backed Shreyas Iyer to deliver a punchy performance for the team in the Ranji Trophy semi-final against Tamil Nadu.

Will Cameron Green be fit for 1st Test vs India?

Will Cameron Green be fit for 1st Test vs India?

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

'We'll see how he goes in the build-up and make that decision when we get on the ground in India'

'Critics Wait 20 Years To Like My Films'

'Critics Wait 20 Years To Like My Films'

Rediff.com28 Oct 2024

'Whenever people say to me that all my work looks unique, I say to them originality is the art of concealing your source.' 'You can't see the sources that I take from because usually, they are Indian.' 'But then Indians don't find my work Indian.'

PIX: Spinners guide SRH past Royals; set up KKR final

PIX: Spinners guide SRH past Royals; set up KKR final

Rediff.com25 May 2024

Abhishek Sharma and Shahbaz Ahmed spun a web around Rajasthan Royals' batters to power Sunrisers Hyderabad to an emphatic 36-run victory.

12 Asanas For GOOD HEALTH

12 Asanas For GOOD HEALTH

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

Yogini and wellness entrepreneur Radhika Iyer Talati recommends 12 asanas to improve your overall health.

Recipe: Chef Anant's Mango Tiramisu

Recipe: Chef Anant's Mango Tiramisu

Rediff.com29 Apr 2024

Conjure up homemade tiramisu.

'T20 is a batters' game; it challenges you as a bowler'

'T20 is a batters' game; it challenges you as a bowler'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2024

The T20 format has always favoured batters, and that has gone to a 'whole new level' in this Indian Premier League, feels Sunrisers Hyderabad skipper Pat Cummins.

10 Warning Signs Of Thyroid Dysfunction

10 Warning Signs Of Thyroid Dysfunction

Rediff.com6 Jun 2024

Inability to fall asleep at night, frequent bouts of insomnia or waking up in the middle of the night are common symptoms of hyperthyroidism, warns Dr Piyush Lodha.

IPL PIX: Delhi Capitals bowlers humble GT

IPL PIX: Delhi Capitals bowlers humble GT

Rediff.com17 Apr 2024

Images from the IPL 2024 match between Gujarat Titans and Delhi Capitals at the Eden Gardens in Ahmedabad on Wednesday.

LSG coach downplays Goenka-Rahul spat

LSG coach downplays Goenka-Rahul spat

Rediff.com13 May 2024

It's storm in a tea cup: Klusener downplays Goenka's public outburst on KL Rahul

Recipe: Garma Garam Jalebi

Recipe: Garma Garam Jalebi

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

Something sweet to celebrate the 'Pran Prathishta' ceremony at the Ram temple in Ayodhya today.

T20 World Cup: Australia left with happy selection headache after NZ whitewash

T20 World Cup: Australia left with happy selection headache after NZ whitewash

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

Stand-in skipper Matthew Wade has lauded the depth of Australia's T20 team and says selectors will have a headache picking a World Cup squad following the whitewash in New Zealand.

Former Australia cricketer Yardley dies at 71

Former Australia cricketer Yardley dies at 71

Rediff.com27 Mar 2019

Former Australian bowler and influential coach Bruce Yardley died on Wednesday at the age of 71 after a battle with cancer.

The Plight Of Indian Voters

The Plight Of Indian Voters

Rediff.com13 May 2024

The hapless voters fervently hope that they get to make a more equal choice in the next election and political discourse in the country becomes positive and more enlightened. One wonders if the masses would become more politically aware to discern good intent and performance from gimmickry, notes Biswajit Dasgupta.

Netanyahu's son apologises after tweet offends Indians

Netanyahu's son apologises after tweet offends Indians

Rediff.com28 Jul 2020

On Sunday, the 29-year-old Yair, who is very active on social media and often defends his father's policies, posted a picture of the Hindu goddess Durga, with the face of Liat Ben Ari, the prosecutor in his father's corruption cases, superimposed over the goddess' face. Her many arms were also raised giving the middle finger.

Peak of rowdy behaviour, have myself faced many times: Kohli on Indian team facing racist abuses

Peak of rowdy behaviour, have myself faced many times: Kohli on Indian team facing racist abuses

Rediff.com10 Jan 2021

Kohli, in a series of tweets, said racial abuse is 'absolutely unacceptable' and needs to be looked at with 'absolute urgency'.

Pak coach keeps faith in his talented bunch

Pak coach keeps faith in his talented bunch

Rediff.com18 Dec 2023

Without bigger contributions from their senior players -- Masood and Babar Azam among them -- Pakistan may struggle to prevent the losing streak from stretching to 16 in Melbourne, for all of Hafeez's fighting words.

PIX: Spinners help Sri Lanka tie first India ODI

PIX: Spinners help Sri Lanka tie first India ODI

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

Images from the 1st ODI between India and Sri Lanka in Colombo on Friday.

Newlyweds in wedding attire queue up to vote in J-K's Udhampur

Newlyweds in wedding attire queue up to vote in J-K's Udhampur

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

Several newly-wed couples turned up at polling stations in wedding attire to cast their votes in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur constituency which went to polls in the first phase of Lok Sabha elections on Friday.

Kabhi Jeet, Mostly Haar

Kabhi Jeet, Mostly Haar

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

The dawn of a new era had begun under Sourav Ganguly's aggressive leadership. With Ganguly and Coach John Wright at the helm India had transitioned into a force to be reckoned with.

Injured Rohit Sharma ruled out of remainder of England tour

Injured Rohit Sharma ruled out of remainder of England tour

Rediff.com29 Aug 2014

Indian batsman Rohit Sharma has been ruled out of the remaining three One-dayers and the one-off Twenty20 against England after sustaining a fracture in the middle finger of his right hand.

Afghanistan pick uncapped fast bowler Safi for T20 WC

Afghanistan pick uncapped fast bowler Safi for T20 WC

Rediff.com15 Sep 2022

Saleem, 20, has yet to represent the national team in any format while Rasooli has shown strong form in the Shpageeza Cricket League, Afghanistan's domestic T20 tournament, after recovering from a finger injury.

PIX: Real Madrid, Bayern win; Juventus held

PIX: Real Madrid, Bayern win; Juventus held

Rediff.com22 Sep 2024

Vinicius Jr came off the bench to score once and set up another goal to steer champions Real Madrid to a 4-1 fightback victory over Espanyol.

Do Aur Do Pyaar Review: Vidya-Pratik's Breezy Equation

Do Aur Do Pyaar Review: Vidya-Pratik's Breezy Equation

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

Pratik Gandhi's emotional range makes him a treat to watch while Vidya is as wild as she's wise, observes Sukanya Verma.

'It is our second nature to be shy about our sexual fantasies'

'It is our second nature to be shy about our sexual fantasies'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2017

'The film stared at me and asked me a question. As a producer you have made financial decision but it's time that as a woman you made a decision from your heart. That's what I did,' says Lipstick Under My Burkha producer Ekta Kapoor.

PBKS Vs RR: Who Batted Best? VOTE!

PBKS Vs RR: Who Batted Best? VOTE!

Rediff.com14 Apr 2024

On a pitch that was difficult to score big runs, Punjab scored a par total of 147 for 8. Rajasthan scripted a late win thanks to Shimron Hetmyer's 10-ball 27.

Will Chahal come in for Axar against Dutch?

Will Chahal come in for Axar against Dutch?

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

Who do you think should be part of India's playing for their T20 World Cup match against The Netherlands on Thursday?

England's Alli in trouble

England's Alli in trouble

Rediff.com8 Sep 2017

FIFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against England midfielder Dele Alli after he made an obscene gesture during a World Cup qualifier against Slovakia, a spokesman for the world body said on Friday.

Bairstow is 'desperate' to keep wickets

Bairstow is 'desperate' to keep wickets

Rediff.com28 Aug 2018

England's Jonny Bairstow is desperate to keep his place as wicketkeeper for the fourth test against India despite fracturing his middle finger at Trent Bridge last week.

IPL: Can Starc reignite KKR's bowling against Punjab?

IPL: Can Starc reignite KKR's bowling against Punjab?

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

KKR pacer Mitchell Starc's underwhelming performance is the worst among the specialist bowlers in IPL 2024.

Israel-Hamas Conflict: India's IT Companies On Edge

Israel-Hamas Conflict: India's IT Companies On Edge

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

'IT companies do not have a large presence there either in terms of market and team. So, the impact of the war will be minimal. But West Asia is an emerging economy.'

Rahul likely to miss Asia Cup; Iyer doubtful for World Cup

Rahul likely to miss Asia Cup; Iyer doubtful for World Cup

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

Senior batter KL Rahul in all likelihood will miss the Asia Cup, while it could be a touch and go for another star Shreyas Iyer.

Australia take four spinners, six quicks to India for Test series

Australia take four spinners, six quicks to India for Test series

Rediff.com11 Jan 2023

Australia have kept their bowling options wide open for India tour

Sarfaraz, Jurel ready to rock against England

Sarfaraz, Jurel ready to rock against England

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

Jurel, Sarfaraz in line for debuts, Shubman Gill skips optional training