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Tye knows he is a T20 specialist but still dreams of the Baggy Green

Tye knows he is a T20 specialist but still dreams of the Baggy Green

Rediff.com7 May 2018

A late bloomer, Tye has gone on to become an integral part of Australia's T20 set-up after making his international debut in January, 2016, at the age of 29.

PHOTOS: NFL players defy Trump; link arms in solidarity

PHOTOS: NFL players defy Trump; link arms in solidarity

Rediff.com25 Sep 2017

NFL players, owners defy Trump on anthem protests as feud ramps up

April is the cruelest month

April is the cruelest month

Rediff.com6 Apr 2004

Modi, Key draw from cricket to highlight India-NZ ties

Modi, Key draw from cricket to highlight India-NZ ties

Rediff.com26 Oct 2016

Cricket became an analogy to highlight the warm ties between India and New Zealand as Prime Ministers Narendra Modi and John Key drew references from the game to stress on the progress made in their bilateral equation.

Singapore Airlines offers to buy rest of Tiger Airways

Singapore Airlines offers to buy rest of Tiger Airways

Rediff.com6 Nov 2015

Tiger operates Airbus A320s and was set up by SIA and Singapore's national investment firm, Temasek Holdings, in 2004.

These 16 STUNNING images show what lies beneath the deep, blue sea

These 16 STUNNING images show what lies beneath the deep, blue sea

Rediff.com2 Mar 2016

These are some of Rediff.com's favourites from all 80 award-winning photos.

I can get the best out of the team: Karthik

I can get the best out of the team: Karthik

Rediff.com1 Apr 2018

Dinesh Karthik acknowledged that he has an onerous task of replacing a very successful Gautam Gambhir but asserted that he has it in him to steer Kolkata Knight Riders to at least the IPL Play-offs and get the best out of his side.

Mohd. Sporting rally to hold Haywards

Mohd. Sporting rally to hold Haywards

Rediff.com12 Jan 2004

Edeh Chidi's goal gave the Kolkata side a 1-1 draw in the National Football League.

Hockey World Cup: Stern Belgium test awaits India

Hockey World Cup: Stern Belgium test awaits India

Rediff.com1 Dec 2018

The Indians will have to be at their best in all departments to get the better of the ever-improving Red Lions, who will be out to prove a point after a not-so-impressive opener.

Fractured finger puts Du Plessis out of IPL, Khawaja comes in for Pune

Fractured finger puts Du Plessis out of IPL, Khawaja comes in for Pune

Rediff.com28 Apr 2016

Rising Pune Supergiants were dealt a telling blow as star batsman Faf du Plessis announced that he is out of the ninth edition of Indian Premier League due to a fractured finger, which will take six weeks to heal.

India Test players will be sent to England in batches for prep

India Test players will be sent to England in batches for prep

Rediff.com24 Mar 2018

'At least 7 to 8 players, who are all Test team specialists will have to be in England in June'

World Cup: Can Iran break group stage hoodoo?

World Cup: Can Iran break group stage hoodoo?

Rediff.com22 May 2018

The stability and pragmatism of Carlos Queiroz's seven-year reign has firmly established Iran's as Asia's number one team, but the nation will go to the World Cup hoping to advance for the first time to the knockout phase.

HWL final: India shock Belgium to reach semis

HWL final: India shock Belgium to reach semis

Rediff.com6 Dec 2017

Hosts India produced a spirited performance to stun Olympic silver medallist Belgium in the shoot-out and progress to the semi-finals of the Hockey World League (HWL) final after both the teams were locked at 3-3 at the end of regulation time, in Bhubaneswar on Wednesday.

I want to be a monk living in a civil world: Kohli

I want to be a monk living in a civil world: Kohli

Rediff.com18 May 2016

India's star batsman Virat Kohli says he has not batted better than the last two months but stopped short of calling the ongoing phenomenal phase as the peak of his career.

Kolkata 2001: The Odyssey, viewed from the sidelines

Kolkata 2001: The Odyssey, viewed from the sidelines

Rediff.com14 Mar 2021

20 years ago this week, India and Australia played one of the greatest Test matches in cricket history. Sreehari Nair relives the sound and the fury of that unforgettable game at the Eden Gardens.

REWIND: How England, Croatia fared in World Cup semis

REWIND: How England, Croatia fared in World Cup semis

Rediff.com10 Jul 2018

A brief history of previous World Cup semi-final appearances by England and Croatia, ahead of their last four match at Moscow's Luzhniki Stadium on Wednesday.

14 images from this year's Wildlife Photographer of the Year contest

14 images from this year's Wildlife Photographer of the Year contest

Rediff.com24 Oct 2017

Here are some of the best images of winners and finalists.

Cricket Buzz: Daggubati to produce Muralitharan biopic

Cricket Buzz: Daggubati to produce Muralitharan biopic

Rediff.com30 Jul 2019

The film to be produced under Daggubati's banner Suresh Productions, will see Vijay Sethupathi portray the role of Sri Lankan spin legend.

India, Pakistan top ADB borrowing list in 2002

India, Pakistan top ADB borrowing list in 2002

Rediff.com31 Jan 2003

The Asian Development Bank said on Friday that India, Pakistan and China had borrowed the lion's share of the $5.68 billion it lent to 21 nations last year.

Quest for material prosperity should not compromise environment: PM

Quest for material prosperity should not compromise environment: PM

Rediff.com5 Jun 2018

Chairing the plenary session of an event to celebrate the World Environment Day 2018, being hosted by India, he said India's traditions have for long underlined the importance of living in harmony with nature.

How Chris Morris's best T20 knock was 'upsetting'

How Chris Morris's best T20 knock was 'upsetting'

Rediff.com28 Apr 2016

"It probably was my best innings in T20 cricket. But it was upsetting that we lost."

Not so Nice! England will try to punish Iceland

Not so Nice! England will try to punish Iceland

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

Wayne Rooney and Roy Hodgson have called on England to be ruthless in their attacking play during their Euro 2016 knockout clash with Iceland in Nice on Monday.

M&A deal top $100 billion in 2018

M&A deal top $100 billion in 2018

Rediff.com20 Dec 2018

Dealmakers and advisors feel investors are shifting their focus to Asia Pacific, especially India, owing to geopolitical instability driven by events such as Brexit and protectionist trade wars.

'This Indian attack has got ability to get 20 SA wickets'

'This Indian attack has got ability to get 20 SA wickets'

Rediff.com12 Dec 2017

Umesh Yadav says the current Indian attack has the ability to take 20 wickets in a Test match during its tour of South Africa, seen by many as the side's litmus test following a string of successes at home.

Why assembly polls may not set the tune for 2019

Why assembly polls may not set the tune for 2019

Rediff.com3 Dec 2018

'Even if the Congress bags two of the three heartland states in the assembly round, the BJP may still get the majority of Lok Sabha seats in these states,' predicts T N Ninan.

Congress may not get even 50 seats: Modi in Mumbai

Congress may not get even 50 seats: Modi in Mumbai

Rediff.com26 Apr 2019

In an apparent bid to offset BJP candidate Pragya Thakur's controversial statement against slain IPS officer Hemant Karkare, Modi heaped praises on Mumbai police.

Why Indian cricket team still uses British-era logo: CIC to PMO

Why Indian cricket team still uses British-era logo: CIC to PMO

Rediff.com18 Jun 2017

Why is the Indian cricket team still using the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) logo which resembles 'Star of India' honour given by the British to their favourite princes in colonial times?

Why we must salute both Nehru and Patel

Why we must salute both Nehru and Patel

Rediff.com31 Oct 2018

'Both Nehru and Patel were thorough gentlemen and whatever their differences never disrespected each other.' 'Neither Modi nor Rahul Gandhi has much in them to claim such legacies.' 'They are symptomatic of the sad days that have befallen the nation midwifed and contemplated by Nehru and Patel,' says Mohan Guruswamy.

Sports Shorts: Alonso takes second Le Mans 24 Hours win

Sports Shorts: Alonso takes second Le Mans 24 Hours win

Rediff.com16 Jun 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Sunday

Junior hockey WC: India finish disappointing 10th

Junior hockey WC: India finish disappointing 10th

Rediff.com14 Dec 2013

Hosts India drew curtains to their disastrous campaign at the Hero Junior Men's Hockey World Cup by finishing a disappointing 10th after losing to arch-rivals Pakistan in a classification match at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, in New Delhi on Sunday.

Such hullabaloo over INS Vishal!

Such hullabaloo over INS Vishal!

Rediff.com9 Mar 2020

The navy wants to spend Rs 40,000 crore on INS Vishal, a choice the army and air force oppose. This is as much about turf as about funding. explains Ajai Shukla.

Kings XI vs Rising Pune Supergiant: It's a do-or-die clash

Kings XI vs Rising Pune Supergiant: It's a do-or-die clash

Rediff.com13 May 2017

Kings XI Punjab will be aiming to continue their late surge against Rising Pune Supergiant in a 'winner takes it all' Indian Premier League encounter, in Pune on Sunday.

Kerber eyes German Wimbledon-Euros double

Kerber eyes German Wimbledon-Euros double

Rediff.com25 Jun 2016

Angelique Kerber is looking forward to a potential German sporting double over the next fortnight, aiming to win Wimbledon as one of the favourites while also cheering on her national football team at Euro 2016. Australian Open champion Kerber revealed on Saturday that she had been hooked on watching the Euros, particularly the progress of Die Mannschaft, during her preparations in London.

The IPL 10 Dream Team

The IPL 10 Dream Team

Rediff.com22 May 2017

Warner, Parthiv, Amla, Bhuvi, Jasprit... Rediff.com's Harish Kotian picks his Dream Team after IPL 10.

Euro Qualifiers PIX: Kane, Ronaldo perform 'tricks'

Euro Qualifiers PIX: Kane, Ronaldo perform 'tricks'

Rediff.com15 Nov 2019

A summary of Thursday's Euro 2020 qualifying matches.

No discontent in NDA, says Nitish; slams 'publicity-seeking' netas

No discontent in NDA, says Nitish; slams 'publicity-seeking' netas

Rediff.com11 Jun 2018

"You can see all of us working together. There is no discontent. The problem is, today newspapers have more pages than before, news channels run 24X7 and then there is social media where anybody can say anything without worrying about backing a claim with facts," he said.

PIX: World Champions France held to a draw; Spain crush Wales

PIX: World Champions France held to a draw; Spain crush Wales

Rediff.com12 Oct 2018

France substitute Kylian Mbappe engineered two late goals to rescue a 2-2 draw against Iceland and spare the blushes of the world champions in their friendly.

India tour, biggest money spinner for New Zealand Cricket

India tour, biggest money spinner for New Zealand Cricket

Rediff.com2 Feb 2014

The ongoing tour by India is set to trigger a financial windfall for New Zealand Cricket as it will earn the body more than $ 35 million in broadcast rights, making it the biggest money-spinner in any sport.

Warner's stock continues to rise as IPL play-offs loom

Warner's stock continues to rise as IPL play-offs loom

Rediff.com15 May 2017

The Australia vice-captain struggled in the four-Test series in India preceding the IPL but has been at his attacking best in the Twenty20 tournament, where he has registered back-to-back 600-plus run seasons.

Hockey World Cup: Pakistan lose to Germany, Dutch win easy

Hockey World Cup: Pakistan lose to Germany, Dutch win easy

Rediff.com1 Dec 2018

Four-time champions Pakistan produced a lion-hearted performance before going down 0-1 to Olympic bronze medallist Germany in their opening Pool D match of the 2018 Hockey World Cup.