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SC refuses to direct BCCI to e-auction IPL media rights

SC refuses to direct BCCI to e-auction IPL media rights

Rediff.com28 Aug 2017

A bench comprising Chief Justice Dipak Misra and Justices A M Khanwilkar and D Y Chadrachud did not consider the plea of BJP leader Subramanian Swamy that the ongoing tendering process for awarding media rights for the IPL events be stayed and e-auctioning directed.

'We know India can run -- judging by cricket -- but can it fly?'

'We know India can run -- judging by cricket -- but can it fly?'

Rediff.com18 Mar 2015

The elements are all aligned to make India a global powerhouse, says IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde.

ED grills Farooq for 6 hrs, Kashmir parties call it vendetta

ED grills Farooq for 6 hrs, Kashmir parties call it vendetta

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

The 82-year-old former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister received the ED summons a day after the formation of the People's Alliance led by him was announced on October 15.

How India botched up its war against COVID-19

How India botched up its war against COVID-19

Rediff.com10 May 2021

India is in the midst of its biggest crisis since Independence. It is a national emergency and begs to be dealt with. Politics can wait. Lives need to be saved. We need to vaccinate India at a pace faster than any country in the world, asserts Ramesh Menon.

Gayle, Bravo, Sammy slam selectors after omission from ODI squad

Gayle, Bravo, Sammy slam selectors after omission from ODI squad

Rediff.com20 May 2016

Senior West Indies cricketers Chris Gayle, Dwayne Bravo and Darren Sammy lashed out at the country's selectors for ignoring them for the ODI tri-series involving Australia and South Africa next month.

Sports Shorts: Boost for Real Madrid as Nacho's suspension lifted

Sports Shorts: Boost for Real Madrid as Nacho's suspension lifted

Rediff.com17 May 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Wednesday.

Africans beat me for refusing to take more than 4 passengers: Ola Cabbie

Africans beat me for refusing to take more than 4 passengers: Ola Cabbie

Rediff.com30 May 2016

The incident took place at around 4 am on Monday when Nuruddin, an Ola cab driver, was thrashed by six people, including two women of African origin, after he refused to carry more than four passengers in his vehicle.

Vaccination drive hailed as decisive moment in fight against COVID-19

Vaccination drive hailed as decisive moment in fight against COVID-19

Rediff.com17 Jan 2021

Loud applause and cheers rang out as the first jabs were administered to frontline workers at hospitals and healthcare centres across the country on Saturday at the start of the gargantuan COVID-19 vaccination exercise, hailed as a 'momentous' occasion in India's fight against the pandemic.

This Indian Test team can be at the top for long time: Laxman

This Indian Test team can be at the top for long time: Laxman

Rediff.com20 Sep 2016

There was optimism mingled with conviction in VVS Laxman's tone and tenor as the batting great today predicted the start of an era of prolonged dominance by the current Indian Test team, akin to the great West Indian and Australian sides of the past. As the long home season begin with the Kanpur Test against New Zealand, India are seeking to become the numero uno side in Test cricket and Laxman, who called captain Virat Kohli a "trendsetter", felt achieving the number one status will just be the beginning of a long journey.

ICC crackdown 'a bit of a joke': Warner

ICC crackdown 'a bit of a joke': Warner

Rediff.com29 Jan 2016

Star Australian opener David Warner has labeled the International Cricket Council's crackdown concerning on-field player behaviour "a bit of a joke". In the lead-up to the 2015 World Cup, the ICC made it clear they would be adopting a firmer stance on player behaviour, particularly exchanges between opponents as well as over-zealous wicket celebrations. But Warner, who was Wednesday night crowned Allan Border Medallist as Australia's player of the year, believes the crackdown has diminished the entertainment value of the sport. "It's been tough with the crackdown of the ICC at the moment - I'm not going to have a pot shot at them but it's becoming a bit of a joke," he told cricket.com.au. "The players can't celebrate as much. "Back in the day I used to love watching Glenn McGrath bowl to the West Indians, and them bowling to us, and (the bowlers) getting in the faces of the batsmen.

Mental health a very serious issue: Warne

Mental health a very serious issue: Warne

Rediff.com11 Feb 2019

Australia's spin legend Shane Warne on Monday said mental health is a very issue and encouraged people to come out and speak up.

Pink ball Test: It's perfect, says Lyon

Pink ball Test: It's perfect, says Lyon

Rediff.com25 Nov 2015

Batsmen have dominated Australia's series against New Zealand, but the pink ball and a green-tinged wicket should swing the balance of power back to the bowlers when Adelaide hosts Test cricket's inaugural day-night match.

Gambhir, top officials skip key meeting on pollution

Gambhir, top officials skip key meeting on pollution

Rediff.com15 Nov 2019

Top officials of the environment ministry, Delhi Development Authority and municipal commissioners also stayed away from the deliberations.

Despite its problems, why the IPL continues to fascinate

Despite its problems, why the IPL continues to fascinate

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

Not Out! is a brilliant analysis of the IPL that explains why it alternates between thrill and scandal, says Dhruv Munjal.

Spotlight on Gill as dominant India 'A' play South Africa 'A'

Spotlight on Gill as dominant India 'A' play South Africa 'A'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2019

But the focus will be on 19-year-old Gill, who has broken into the Indian Test squad for the three-match series against the Proteas, starting on October 2 in Visakhapatnam.

To remind students of army's sacrifice, JNU VC wants a tank on campus

To remind students of army's sacrifice, JNU VC wants a tank on campus

Rediff.com24 Jul 2017

The vice chancellor praised the valour of the Indian soldiers in the Kargil War and expressed his profound gratitude to the Indian Army.

Why I support teams playing against India

Why I support teams playing against India

Rediff.com1 Jul 2017

'A string of prior losses, preferably humiliating ones, improves the chances of a World Cup win,' says Devangshu Datta.

'It's a victory on which our Test careers will be built'

'It's a victory on which our Test careers will be built'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2015

A delighted Indian Test captain Virat Kohli termed his team's 2-1 series win as a "magnificent milestone" as they now became a a "part of history".

Chuck the chucking

Chuck the chucking

Rediff.com7 Jul 2004

Pro-Khalistan group Sikhs for Justice banned

Pro-Khalistan group Sikhs for Justice banned

Rediff.com10 Jul 2019

The fringe organisation, run by a few radical Sikhs of foreign nationality in the US, Canada, the United Kingdom openly espouses the cause of Khalistan and in that process challenges the sovereignty and territorial integrity of India.

Captain Mithali gears up for fresh start with new coach Raman

Captain Mithali gears up for fresh start with new coach Raman

Rediff.com13 Jan 2019

India ODI captain Mithali Raj gears up to make a 'fresh start' under the able guidance of new coach WV Raman during the upcoming tour of New Zealand.

Australia to tour Sri Lanka after five years

Australia to tour Sri Lanka after five years

Rediff.com6 Apr 2016

Australia will play their first Test series in Sri Lanka in more than five years, with a three-match series beginning on July 26 in Kandy. The Australians will embark on a two-month tour of the island nation from July 11, playing three Tests, five ODIs and two T20 Internationals. Steve Smith's side leapfrogged India in February to finish the latest 12-month period in first spot on the ICC Test Championship table, while Sri Lanka have dropped to seventh place after a disappointing year following the retirements of legendary batting duo Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardena. Only three members of the Australian side that beat the Black Caps in their most recent Test series - Nathan Lyon, Peter Siddle and Usman Khawaja - have experienced Test cricket in Sri Lanka.

Windies target New Zealand batting in quarters tie

Windies target New Zealand batting in quarters tie

Rediff.com15 Mar 2015

West Indies captain Jason Holder praised his team's effort in the do-or-die clash against United Arab Emirates on Sunday and will next look to target the batting of likely World Cup quarter-final opponents New Zealand in Wellington next week.

'God of Commentary' prepares to say goodbye

'God of Commentary' prepares to say goodbye

Rediff.com5 Jul 2017

Henry Blofeld, who charmed the cricket world for more than 40 years, bids farewell to the microphone come September. Haresh Pandya salutes the Master.

Celebrity race ends in tame finish

Celebrity race ends in tame finish

Rediff.com6 Jul 2003

Tendulkar, Lara, Waugh, Lillee were declared joint winners in the MRF Karting event.

'Taimur loves the Ramayan'

'Taimur loves the Ramayan'

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

'He is not interested in cricket or football.' 'He is interested in singing, dancing and painting.' 'Right now, he thinks he's Lord Rama.'

ICC to consider appointment of Najam Sethi as president in June

ICC to consider appointment of Najam Sethi as president in June

Rediff.com16 Apr 2015

The ICC Board accepted the resignation of former president Mustafa Kamal, effective from April 2, and confirmed that no replacement would be appointed for the remaining weeks of his term.

PHOTOS: Mumbai pays homage to 26/11 martyrs on 11th anniversary

PHOTOS: Mumbai pays homage to 26/11 martyrs on 11th anniversary

Rediff.com26 Nov 2019

Among those who remembered the slain bravehearts, who fell to bullets of Pakistani terrorists while repulsing the deadly attack on this day 11 years ago, were their kin, politicians, government officials, sports persons and common citizens.

He changed sports journalism in India

He changed sports journalism in India

Rediff.com30 May 2020

Success in sports stems mostly from teamwork. Now and then there comes a captain, on whose singular strength an entire squad makes huge strides. One such titan, now departed for the Elysian Fields, was The Hindu's Sports Editor Srinivasaraghavan Krishnan.

What makes Sachin Tendulkar's chest swell with pride...

What makes Sachin Tendulkar's chest swell with pride...

Rediff.com24 Jan 2016

Batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar said that singing the national anthem in front of a packed Wankhede Stadium before the 2011 World Cup final is the 'proudest feeling' he has ever had in his life.

First Look: 2016 Asia Cup Trophy

First Look: 2016 Asia Cup Trophy

Rediff.com23 Feb 2016

The trophy was displayed by the captains of the participating nations.

Hegde says Gandhi's struggle for freedom was drama; BJP issues notice

Hegde says Gandhi's struggle for freedom was drama; BJP issues notice

Rediff.com3 Feb 2020

A senior BJP leader said its top brass, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is 'upset' with the sixth-term Lok Sabha MP, who was a minister in the first Modi government, and the Karnataka leader has been asked to take remedial measures, including tendering an apology.

Kiwi captain McCullum not taking England lightly

Kiwi captain McCullum not taking England lightly

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

Eoin Morgan calls for England to make a 'fresh start' after dismal World Cup

Warne moots 4-day Tests, warns against T20 overkill

Warne moots 4-day Tests, warns against T20 overkill

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

The former Australian spin great also urged the ICC to impose itself on countries like India who have refused to accept the Decision Review System (DRS), and make it compulsory for all nations.

Return of Smith, Warner makes for hard selections: Finch

Return of Smith, Warner makes for hard selections: Finch

Rediff.com29 Mar 2019

Fitting the disgraced duo of Steve Smith and David Warner into Australia's World Cup squad will be "bloody hard" given the side's resurgence without them, according to captain Aaron Finch. Both Smith and Warner are eligible to return to the national side after their 12-month suspensions for ball-tampering ended on Thursday.

The 24 year old who owns an IPL team

The 24 year old who owns an IPL team

Rediff.com14 Apr 2016

'Twenty20 cricket can be a lottery at times, but I think we'll definitely reach the semifinals.'

If IPL happens, it will be a truncated one: BCCI chief Ganguly

If IPL happens, it will be a truncated one: BCCI chief Ganguly

Rediff.com14 Mar 2020

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly on Saturday made it clear that the 13th edition of IPL will be a truncated one if the coronavirus pandemic subsides but could not commit on the number of matches under the current circumstances. The BCCI on Friday suspended the IPL from March 29 to April 15 due to government-imposed travel restrictions and refusal of three states to host any matches owing to the pandemic that has so far claimed more than 5000 lives and infected close to 1,50,000 people globally.

'Sports code must give primacy to athletes'

'Sports code must give primacy to athletes'

Rediff.com3 Jan 2017

In the backdrop of the developments surrounding cricket in India, sixteen-time world champion in cuesports Pankaj Advani feels that any sports code would only yield results if athletes and measures to support them are given primacy. "The world's sports policy needs to be centred on the athletes and their requirements. Only then will it be successful," he said on the sidelines of the 3rd Kolkata Open National Invitation Snooker Championship 2017 organised by the West Bengal Billiards Association which kicked off today at the Bengal Rowing Club.

Sonakshi, Taapsee lash out at Akshay, Devgn

Sonakshi, Taapsee lash out at Akshay, Devgn

Rediff.com4 Feb 2021

'Let us stand together in displaying our utter and complete lack of spine, in safeguarding our hundreds of crore rupees of income and in supporting this military-style mobilisation against the very masses who have practically treated us as gods and to whom we owe everything we enjoy.'

Stuck indoors? Top shows to watch

Stuck indoors? Top shows to watch

Rediff.com20 Mar 2020

With theatres shutting down, night clubs and restaurants closed and self-isolation being the latest key word, all eyes may just have turned to television.