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Wade literally did a 'Michael Jackson move' at the MCG!

Wade literally did a 'Michael Jackson move' at the MCG!

Rediff.com26 Dec 2019

There is an uncanny resemblance between Wade and Jackson's 'gravity-defying tilt'.

Trans-Tasman tussle to determine new T20 world champions

Trans-Tasman tussle to determine new T20 world champions

Rediff.com13 Nov 2021

Australia will need their top order to fire against New Zealand's disciplined attack and persist with four specialist bowlers.

Pakistan as safe as anywhere in the world, says PCB CEO Wasim

Pakistan as safe as anywhere in the world, says PCB CEO Wasim

Rediff.com21 May 2020

The Pakistan Cricket Board is hoping for the best and preparing for the worst as it seeks to mitigate financial setbacks stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic, its chief executive, Wasim Khan, said. On the face of it, the disruption caused by the novel coronavirus outbreak could not have come at a worse time, striking in mid-March when the Pakistan Super League (PSL), worth about $300 million to the governing body, was about to enter the knockout stage.

Stats: All records that Australia broke at Wankhede

Stats: All records that Australia broke at Wankhede

Rediff.com15 Jan 2020

Here are all the records broken by the Aussies on Tuesday.

Beating India in India a goal for Australia: Langer

Beating India in India a goal for Australia: Langer

Rediff.com1 May 2020

Australia moved to the top of the official Test rankings on Friday but coach Justin Langer said the toppled India team still remains the benchmark for them. Australia's rise ended India's stay at the top since October 2016 in the latest update, based on results over the past three years, which removes Virat Kohli and his men's impressive 12-1 win-loss record in the 2016-17 period.

Amid coronavirus, Manohar may continue as ICC chief for 2 extra months

Amid coronavirus, Manohar may continue as ICC chief for 2 extra months

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

ECB chairman Colin Graves, who is supposed to step down from his country's board in November 2020, has emerged as the favourite for the ICC top job. It is learnt that Shashank Manohar has decided against seeking an extension for a third two-year-term.

World leaders thank India for Covid vaccine shipments to combat pandemic

World leaders thank India for Covid vaccine shipments to combat pandemic

Rediff.com29 Sep 2021

World leaders thanked India for its help and support in combating the coronavirus pandemic through "early and meaningful" shipments of COVID-19 vaccine doses, as they addressed the high-level UN General Assembly session this year.

India ready to play day-night Test in Australia: Kohli

India ready to play day-night Test in Australia: Kohli

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

With day-night Tests seen as a possible solution to Test cricket's dwindling attendances, Australia are hopeful that India will agree to play one at the Gabba this year.

Looking for a second home? UK, Spain among top destinations

Looking for a second home? UK, Spain among top destinations

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

One in four people surveyed by Knight Frank said they were more likely to move in the next 12 months as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Waqar offers to quit as Pak coach after World T20 exit

Waqar offers to quit as Pak coach after World T20 exit

Rediff.com29 Mar 2016

Pakistan head coach Waqar Younis has offered to resign after his team were knocked out of the World Twenty20 at the Super 10 stage, the BBC reported on Tuesday. Pakistan exited the tournament after winning just one of their four games in Group Two. The team, captained by Shahid Afridi, beat Bangladesh, but lost to New Zealand, Australia and arch-rivals India. "I place my hands together and beg forgiveness from the nation. If my leaving makes things better, then I would do it without delay," Younis told a news conference.

Aussies could lose top ODI spot for first time

Aussies could lose top ODI spot for first time

Rediff.com16 Feb 2007

Australia's loss to New Zealand on Friday was their first by 10 wickets in 646 one-day internationals.

South Africa tour will be Pujara's baptism by fire

South Africa tour will be Pujara's baptism by fire

Rediff.com17 Dec 2013

After impressive scores against New Zealand, Australia and West Indies on docile Indian conditions, Cheteshwar Pujara has a chance to prove himself on the challenging tracks of South Africa, writes Bikash Mohapatra.

Asean bloc invites India for RCEP dialogue in Bali next month

Asean bloc invites India for RCEP dialogue in Bali next month

Rediff.com22 Jan 2020

The Asean secretariat hopes the meet may be able to iron out existing wrinkles raised by India. Since there had been no significant progress on the matter over the past two years on most issues, New Delhi is yet to decide on the invite.

Good there is competition, you have to work harder: Chahal

Good there is competition, you have to work harder: Chahal

Rediff.com28 Sep 2019

Since the ICC World Cup, Yuzvendra Chahal has played only one ODI and has also been ignored from India's T20 scheme of things ahead of next year's T20 World Cup.

McDonald to coach Australia for India ODI tour

McDonald to coach Australia for India ODI tour

Rediff.com7 Jan 2020

Langer puts faith in deputy ahead of ODI series in India: 'He's an excellent coach, we've got other excellent coaches to back him up. I said to him I won't ring him, I'll let him go. He said 'I might ring you', that's the difference. He'll do a really good job'

MCG Test: Day 5. Interesting numbers

MCG Test: Day 5. Interesting numbers

Rediff.com30 Dec 2018

Number of Tests won by India outside Asia in 2018 now stands at 4 -- the most they have ever won in a calendar year, points out Rajneesh Gupta.

India's Only T20 WC Records Were...

India's Only T20 WC Records Were...

Rediff.com18 Nov 2021

Rajneesh Gupta presents us all the numbers that matter in T20 World Cup 2021.

Paes-Hingis race into mixed doubles quarters

Paes-Hingis race into mixed doubles quarters

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

Leander Paes and Martina Hingis proved too strong for Artem Sitak and Anastasia Rodionova, beating the New Zealand-Australia pair for a berth in the mixed doubles quarter-finals at Wimbledon on Tuesday. The seventh seeded Indo-Swiss pair needed only 48 minutes for a 6-2, 6-2 victory.

India meet Windies in ICC women's World Cup opener

India meet Windies in ICC women's World Cup opener

Rediff.com3 Dec 2012

Hosts India open their campaign in the ICC women's World Cup against the West Indies at the Wankhede stadium in Mumbai on January 31, next year. The tournament, which features the world's top eight women's teams, will be held across five venues in Mumbai from January 31 to February 17.

Steve Waugh's son named in Australia U-19 WC squad

Steve Waugh's son named in Australia U-19 WC squad

Rediff.com15 Dec 2017

The side, led by Jason Sangha, also includes Will Sutherland, son of Cricket Australia's (CA) chief executive James Sutherland. Sutherland Jr is the vice-captain of the side.

Slowdown? Not a hurdle for Indian travellers!

Slowdown? Not a hurdle for Indian travellers!

Rediff.com3 Jan 2012

Data for 2011 are expected to reveal the number of outbound travellers from India rose 10%, with the West vying for a major slice of the market pie.

Why this trauma survivor wants to win Miss World

Why this trauma survivor wants to win Miss World

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

Miss World Washington Shree Saini tells us how she overcame multiple traumas and carved her niche to compete for Miss World this year.

At 28, she has travelled to all continents in the world

At 28, she has travelled to all continents in the world

Rediff.com8 Mar 2018

Meet the solo female traveller who making six-figures just following her dreams.

Why Deepak Chahar's T20 World Record is special!

Why Deepak Chahar's T20 World Record is special!

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

Deepak Chahar is the first Indian bowler ever to hold the record of best bowling figures in any format of international cricket (Test/ODI/T20I), points out Rajneesh Gupta.

India get tough group for Asian Cup football

India get tough group for Asian Cup football

Rediff.com24 Apr 2010

India were handed the worst possible draw for the 2011 AFC Asian Cup finals in Doha, Qatar, as they were clubbed with Australia, South Korea and Bahrain in Group C. India got a tough group featuring Australia and South Korea -- two sides have qualified for 2010 World Cup from Asia -- and Bahrain, who just missed out on the showpiece event in South Africa via a play-off against New Zealand.

World Cup: A sixth triumph looks realistic for Australia

World Cup: A sixth triumph looks realistic for Australia

Rediff.com19 May 2019

The much-awaited return of David Warner and Steve Smith from their one-year bans has bolstered the team

Champions Trophy: Pakistan may drop Pindi

Champions Trophy: Pakistan may drop Pindi

Rediff.com8 Aug 2008

The slow pace of renovations to the stadium at Rawalpindi could force cricket authorities to restrict next month's Champions Trophy to just two venues, sources within the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) have said. PCB chief operating officer Shafqat Naghmi said a deadline of August 20 had been set for renovation work on the Pindi stadium to be completed.

Who is benefitting from India's Free Trade Agreements?

Who is benefitting from India's Free Trade Agreements?

Rediff.com30 Sep 2019

Among the current FTAs with significant trade deficits for India, five are with countries from the 10-nation Asean bloc. Exports to the 10 economies stood at $ 37.4 billion in 2018-19, up by 9% year on year. On the other hand, imports were higher at $ 59.31 billion, up by 25% from the previous year's $ 47.13 billion.

'Rise of India, China transforming East Asia'

'Rise of India, China transforming East Asia'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2007

Powered by the dynamic growth of India and China, East Asia has transformed dramatically and is surging ahead becoming the biggest growth story of recent times, Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsein Loong said on Wednesday.

Emu farming picks up in Vidarbha; may help farmers

Emu farming picks up in Vidarbha; may help farmers

Rediff.com19 Aug 2008

Emu happens to be the second largest bird in the world and is an Australian version of Ostrich. It belongs to the ratite group and have high economic value for their meat, eggs, oil, skin and feathers. Emu farming began in a small Emu farm in Kharanga (Gode) village in neighbouring Wardha district and it has spread its wings across Vidarbha.

Chat@3: Do you want to study in Switzerland?

Chat@3: Do you want to study in Switzerland?

Rediff.com20 Feb 2015

Christophe Clivaz of Swiss Learning will answer all your queries related to education in Switzerland.

Indian hockey's GOLDEN evening in Moscow

Indian hockey's GOLDEN evening in Moscow

Rediff.com31 Jul 2020

'The feeling that we were Olympic champions only dawned on us when we reached India.'

Australia topples India from number one ODI ranking

Australia topples India from number one ODI ranking

Rediff.com23 Nov 2014

Australia dethroned India from the top position of the Reliance ICC ODI Team Rankings after its 4-1 victory over South Africa in the five-match series which concluded in Sydney.

Bentla for FIFA Under-20 World Championship

Bentla for FIFA Under-20 World Championship

Rediff.com8 Aug 2006

FIFA referee Bentla D'Couth of Kerala has been chosen to officiate the upcoming Under-20 Women's World Football Championship, in Russia, from August 17.

India's ouster from World Cup puts a dampener on ad enthusiasm

India's ouster from World Cup puts a dampener on ad enthusiasm

Rediff.com27 Mar 2015

India lost by 95 runs to Australia.

Laxman reveals his thoughts on pink ball and DRS

Laxman reveals his thoughts on pink ball and DRS

Rediff.com29 Sep 2016

When former cricketer VVS Laxman was asked about his views about cricket under lights with pink ball, he said, "It's a work in progress".

Which country has the world's 'most powerful' passport?

Which country has the world's 'most powerful' passport?

Rediff.com25 Oct 2017

India, which was listed 78th last year, has improved its ranking, figuring at 75th position with a visa-free score of 51

Modi bracing for tough RCEP meet in Singapore

Modi bracing for tough RCEP meet in Singapore

Rediff.com12 Nov 2018

Modi will have limited choice other than stressing upon a request for more time to decide on tariff rates, especially with elections in 2019.

July 29, 1980: When 'The Babes of Indian Hockey' struck gold in Moscow

July 29, 1980: When 'The Babes of Indian Hockey' struck gold in Moscow

Rediff.com29 Jul 2020

Hockey greats Vasudevan Baskaran, M M Somaya and Mervyn Fernandis relive India's gold medal-winning campaign at the Moscow Olympics in 1980.

Azlan Shah will be a good preparation for Rio, says Hockey coach

Azlan Shah will be a good preparation for Rio, says Hockey coach

Rediff.com29 Mar 2016

With their eyes firmly focused on 2016 Olympics, Indian men hockey team's chief coach Roelant Oltmans feels the upcoming Sultan Azlan Shah Cup will be an ideal preparation for his boys ahead of the Rio Games. The team, currently training at the SAI Centre in Bengaluru, will face New Zealand, Australia, Pakistan, Japan, Canada and hosts Malaysia in the 25th edition of the Azlan Shah Cup to be held in Ipoh, Malaysia starting April 6. With a good mix of youth and experience players up his ranks, the Dutchman feels the squad has what it takes to go all the way. Oltmans has been laying emphasis on having specialists in the team and the implementation of the same has paid rich dividends in the previous season. "We have specialists in each department now and that is helping the boys understand their role better. Hockey India League has definitely helped us tap some good talent but now it's all about showcasing their mettle in the international stage," Oltmans told reporters here.