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Verstappen and Hamilton on front row for Styrian GP

Verstappen and Hamilton on front row for Styrian GP

Rediff.com26 Jun 2021

Hamilton decided to take matters into his own hands and pass several cars ahead of him, without gaining anything as Verstappen's time stood the test.

PIX: Windies win but Gayle fails in World Cup swansong

PIX: Windies win but Gayle fails in World Cup swansong

Rediff.com4 Jul 2019

West Indies won the battle of the ICC World Cup's basement dwellers, beating Afghanistan by 23 runs in their final group match at Headingley on Thursday.

Gavaskar escapes unhurt in a car crash

Gavaskar escapes unhurt in a car crash

Rediff.com12 Aug 2014

Former India skipper Sunil Gavaskar was lucky to escape unhurt in a car crash while travelling from Manchester to London on Sunday after the completion of the third Test between India and England.

Turning Point: Chris Morris' final assault

Turning Point: Chris Morris' final assault

Rediff.com16 Oct 2020

Chris Morris slammed 25 from just eight balls to power Royal Challengers Bangalore to a healthy 171 for six.

Star Performer: Gayle's smashing comeback

Star Performer: Gayle's smashing comeback

Rediff.com16 Oct 2020

Batting at No 3, the West Indian took time to get his eye in before blasting a quickfire 53 from 45 balls to put Kings XI on course for victory.

Ben Stokes trial: England cricketer 'lost control' in brawl, court told

Ben Stokes trial: England cricketer 'lost control' in brawl, court told

Rediff.com6 Aug 2018

England cricketer Ben Stokes 'lost control' during a brawl with two different men, a court heard heard on Monday as his trial for affray began.

PICS: Kings end losing run with last-ball win over RCB

PICS: Kings end losing run with last-ball win over RCB

Rediff.com16 Oct 2020

Images from Thursday's IPL match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Kings XI Punjab, in Sharjah.

'IPL has democratised cricket for many countries'

'IPL has democratised cricket for many countries'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2020

Former West Indies pacer Ian Bishop believes that the Indian Premier League has democratised cricket for many countries by providing players from smaller nations an opportunity to lock horns with the top cricketers from around the world.

PICS: Bairstow, Rashid shine as SunRisers crush Kings

PICS: Bairstow, Rashid shine as SunRisers crush Kings

Rediff.com9 Oct 2020

Images from Thursday's Indian Premier League match between Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Kings XI Punjab, in Dubai.

PICS: SunRisers outclass Punjab Kings for first win

PICS: SunRisers outclass Punjab Kings for first win

Rediff.com21 Apr 2021

Images from the IPL match between Punjab Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad, in Chennai, on Wednesday.

I'm a finisher but I can bat through in tough situations: Shahrukh

I'm a finisher but I can bat through in tough situations: Shahrukh

Rediff.com17 Apr 2021

'If I played that 5 balls in the end in the 20th over, we could've scored 20 runs more which would have been a tight game I guess'

Turning Point: Nadeem's twin strikes

Turning Point: Nadeem's twin strikes

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

The left-arm spinner bowled around the wicket to Surya, darted it in wide, invited the batsman to go after it. Surya got a big stride in, missed it and Wriddhiman Saha whiped the bails off.

Star Performer: Gayle storm in Abu Dhabi

Star Performer: Gayle storm in Abu Dhabi

Rediff.com31 Oct 2020

Gayle hammered eight sixes in his explosive innings and brought up a staggering 1,000 sixes in T20 cricket with a maximum off Kartik Tyagi.

Punjab splurge on Livingstone, Mumbai invest on injured Archer

Punjab splurge on Livingstone, Mumbai invest on injured Archer

Rediff.com13 Feb 2022

England batter Liam Livingstone fetched a staggering Rs 11.50 crore deal from Punjab Kings, who also roped in West Indies fast bowler Odean Smith, for Rs 6 crore, on Sunday, Day 2 of the TATA Indian Premier League 2022 Player Auction, in Bengaluru.

PIX: Markram, Dussen power SA to easy win over Windies

PIX: Markram, Dussen power SA to easy win over Windies

Rediff.com26 Oct 2021

Images from the T20 World Cup Super 12s match between West Indies and South Africa, in Dubai, on Tuesday.

'Pele' adds new chapter to golden age of sports film

'Pele' adds new chapter to golden age of sports film

Rediff.com23 Feb 2021

The film focuses on the period between 1958 and 1970 when Brazil won three out of the four World Cups and established itself as the country of football.

What playing for India means for this young pacer

What playing for India means for this young pacer

Rediff.com17 Feb 2020

Fast bowler Navdeep Saini said representing India was a life-changing moment for him and he will look to continue his dream of playing at the highest level after getting a maiden Test call-up for the two-match series against New Zealand.

Can India Deal with Halahal In Amrit Kaal?

Can India Deal with Halahal In Amrit Kaal?

Rediff.com15 Aug 2022

We have our own problems for sure and they are not trivial, but for now, our economy is in not too bad a shape, our politics is as personality-driven and authoritarian as that of most countries in the world. We must make the best of what we have and not be excessively unhappy looking at the grass on the other side of the septic tank which may not be greener after all!, observes Shreekant Sambrani.

Maybe I gave you a heart attack, says Gayle after KXIP win

Maybe I gave you a heart attack, says Gayle after KXIP win

Rediff.com16 Oct 2020

'I thought I had it in the bag but strange things happen in cricket. It was a good innings, my first innings and now I can finish the IPL in 2020 and make myself available for 2021. I can get out of the bubble now and go.'

Saini reprimanded for showing aggressive gesture against Pooran

Saini reprimanded for showing aggressive gesture against Pooran

Rediff.com5 Aug 2019

Saini handed one demerit point for 'aggressive gestures' at Pooran

UK PM says doctors prepared for his death in COVID-19 battle

UK PM says doctors prepared for his death in COVID-19 battle

Rediff.com3 May 2020

They gave me a face mask so I got litres and litres of oxygen and for a long time I had that and the little nose jobbie, Boris said.

Paes-Stosur crash out of Australian Open

Paes-Stosur crash out of Australian Open

Rediff.com22 Jan 2019

Veteran Leander Paes and his partner Samantha Stosur suffered a second round defeat in the mixed doubles event, ending India's campaign at the Australian Open.

Dhawan under the pump as India look to seal series

Dhawan under the pump as India look to seal series

Rediff.com13 Aug 2019

Since Dhawan is not part of the Test squad, the Delhi left-hander would like to finish the Caribbean assignment on a high.

Oscars 2022: Ariana, Troy, Jessica WIN!

Oscars 2022: Ariana, Troy, Jessica WIN!

Rediff.com28 Mar 2022

A quick look at the winners of the 94th Annual Academy Awards.

Kings XI likely to stick with Rahul-Kumble combo for 2021

Kings XI likely to stick with Rahul-Kumble combo for 2021

Rediff.com10 Nov 2020

Kings XI Punjab are likely to continue with the captain and coach combine of K L Rahul and Anil Kumble for next year despite finishing sixth in the 2020 Indian Premier League.

Timeline of events during Verstappen's monumental win

Timeline of events during Verstappen's monumental win

Rediff.com12 Dec 2021

The Dutchman won a maiden Formula One title after a last-lap overtake on Mercedes rival Lewis Hamilton in Abu Dhabi.

All CPL players, officials, support staff COVID-19 negative

All CPL players, officials, support staff COVID-19 negative

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

Every person was tested 72 hours before they travelled in order to ensure that all members of the party were travelling virus free.

When UK's bravehearts turn photographers

When UK's bravehearts turn photographers

Rediff.com4 Sep 2017

The annual 'People's Choice' for Royal Air Force image of the year has opened for public voting.

CSK eye improved bowling effort against Punjab Kings

CSK eye improved bowling effort against Punjab Kings

Rediff.com15 Apr 2021

The two sides experienced contrasting fortunes in their respective tournament opener.

Sunrisers' real test against Kings XI Punjab as Warner set to bid adieu

Sunrisers' real test against Kings XI Punjab as Warner set to bid adieu

Rediff.com28 Apr 2019

For Hyderabad, KXIP encounter is the last game where they can avail the services of Warner before he leaves home for Australia's World Cup preparations alongside Steven Smith and Marcus Stoinis.

RR, Punjab Kings aim for winning start to IPL campaign

RR, Punjab Kings aim for winning start to IPL campaign

Rediff.com11 Apr 2021

RR will have to get their combination right as only four foreigners can make the playing XI.

IPL: After close wins, KXIP focussing on process

IPL: After close wins, KXIP focussing on process

Rediff.com19 Oct 2020

'You can never prepare for Super Overs. No team does. So, you have to trust your bowler's gut. You trust your bowler, and let them believe their instinct and gut'

Windies recall Hetmyer, Cottrell for Aus ODIs; Sohail to return

Windies recall Hetmyer, Cottrell for Aus ODIs; Sohail to return

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

Pakistan's Sohail to return home after injury ends England tour

PICS: Dhawan's ton in vain as Kings ease past Delhi

PICS: Dhawan's ton in vain as Kings ease past Delhi

Rediff.com21 Oct 2020

Images from Tuesday's IPL match between Delhi Capitals and Kings XI Punjab, in Dubai.

PICS: Kings XI sink Mumbai Indians in 'Super' thriller

PICS: Kings XI sink Mumbai Indians in 'Super' thriller

Rediff.com19 Oct 2020

Images from Sunday's IPL match between Mumbai Indians and Kings XI Punjab, in Dubai.

KL Rahul, Kohli gain in T20I rankings after great performance against West Indies

KL Rahul, Kohli gain in T20I rankings after great performance against West Indies

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

After the 2-1 series win against West Indies, India opener KL Rahul and skipper Virat Kohli have significant progress in the latest ICC T20I player rankings.

I am gay, declares Church of England Bishop

I am gay, declares Church of England Bishop

Rediff.com3 Sep 2016

A Bishop on Saturday became the first Church of England priest to openly declare that he is gay and in a long-term relationship with a man.

PIX: Kohli, Jadeja lift India to ODI series win vs Windies

PIX: Kohli, Jadeja lift India to ODI series win vs Windies

Rediff.com22 Dec 2019

Virat Kohli anchored a tricky chase before Ravindra Jadeja and Shardul Thakur played useful cameos with the bat to power India to a series-winning four-wicket victory over the West Indies in the third ODI, in Cuttack, on Sunday. IMAGES from the third and final ODI in Cuttack on Sunday.

PIX: Simmons fires West Indies to series-levelling win

PIX: Simmons fires West Indies to series-levelling win

Rediff.com8 Dec 2019

West Indies opener Lendl Simmons smashed a breezy 67 not out to help secure a series-levelling eight-wicket victory over India in the second Twenty20 International

IPL PICS: Maxwell, Chahal take RCB into play-offs

IPL PICS: Maxwell, Chahal take RCB into play-offs

Rediff.com3 Oct 2021

Images from the Indian Premier League match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Punjab Kings, in Sharjah, on Sunday.