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Day 2 of England-SA Test called off following Queen Elizabeth's death

Day 2 of England-SA Test called off following Queen Elizabeth's death

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

The second day's play in the third Test between England and South Africa at The Oval will not take place on Friday following the death of Queen Elizabeth, the England and Wales Cricket Board said on Thursday.

Free-scoring United need firm defence

Free-scoring United need firm defence

Rediff.com24 Apr 2007

The Premier League leaders will be without Rio Ferdinand, Gary Neville, Nemanja Vidic and Mikael Silvestre for their Champions League semi-final against Inter Milan.

Manchester United up for sale?

Manchester United up for sale?

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

Manchester United said on Tuesday it was commencing a process to explore strategic alternatives, including a new investment or a potential sale, 17 years after the American Glazer family bought the English Premier League soccer club.

Ronaldo topples Messi as Forbes highest-earning footballer

Ronaldo topples Messi as Forbes highest-earning footballer

Rediff.com22 Sep 2021

The Portuguese star is set to earn $125 million before taxes in the 2021-22 season, with $70 million coming from salary and bonus after his return to United.

'Humble' Ferguson releases first public message post surgery

'Humble' Ferguson releases first public message post surgery

Rediff.com27 Jul 2018

The 76-year-old, who was kept in intensive care for days after his operation for brain hemorrhage, in a new video he released on Thursday, said he 'felt humbled' by the support.

Man Utd play down attack claim

Man Utd play down attack claim

Rediff.com20 Apr 2004

Mourinho's shocking comments after United's Champions League loss

Mourinho's shocking comments after United's Champions League loss

Rediff.com14 Mar 2018

United suffered a shock exit in the last 16 with a 2-1 defeat by Sevilla after substitute Wissam Ben Yedder struck twice at Old Trafford. The Spaniards sealed a 2-1 aggregate victory having drawn the first leg 0-0 in Spain.

Soccer star Paul Pogba visits Mecca during Ramadan

Soccer star Paul Pogba visits Mecca during Ramadan

Rediff.com18 May 2019

Pogba regularly makes the Hajj pilgrimage to celebrate Ramadan

PHOTOS: Best moments from the World Cup so far...

PHOTOS: Best moments from the World Cup so far...

Rediff.com8 Jul 2019

There were close matches, acrobatic fielding, some sharp bowling and big runs scored in the round-robin phase. Here are some memorable moments from the World Cup so far

Butcher misses third Test

Butcher misses third Test

Rediff.com8 Aug 2004

The 31-year-old left-hander missed the first two matches in the series and could be doubtful for the fourth and final Test at The Oval.

Factbox - Shane Warne

Factbox - Shane Warne

Rediff.com11 Aug 2005

Factbox on the Australian leg spinner after he became the first man to take 600 Test wickets.

Smith wants to be 'the one to take the team through'

Smith wants to be 'the one to take the team through'

Rediff.com8 Sep 2019

Australia batsman Steve Smith says he likes to get into tough situations and be the player on whom the team can count upon.

Australia pick Warner for Ashes, WTC final vs India

Australia pick Warner for Ashes, WTC final vs India

Rediff.com19 Apr 2023

David Warner has been under pressure after a poor run of form with the bat but returned after injury to the 17-man squad for the June 7 WTC final against India at The Oval and the first two Ashes Tests.

Worst half of the season: Solskjaer on derby loss

Worst half of the season: Solskjaer on derby loss

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

Manchester United coach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer berated his team for their under par performance in the first half in their FA Cup semi-final first leg loss to cross-town rivals Manchester United

Ronaldo named Manchester United's player of the month

Ronaldo named Manchester United's player of the month

Rediff.com2 Oct 2021

Cristiano Ronaldo has been voted Manchester United's Player of the Month for September by the club's supporters.

Abandoned Manchester United game rearranged for Tuesday

Abandoned Manchester United game rearranged for Tuesday

Rediff.com16 May 2016

Manchester United's final Premier League game of the season against Bournemouth, which was abandoned on Sunday after the discovery of a suspect device at Old Trafford, will be played on Tuesday, the League announced in a statement.

Australia coach Langer invokes Ali to inspire Ashes rebound

Australia coach Langer invokes Ali to inspire Ashes rebound

Rediff.com3 Sep 2019

'We felt a bit like we got the Ashes stolen the other day'

PIX: Woakes, Buttler propel England to unlikely win over Pakistan

PIX: Woakes, Buttler propel England to unlikely win over Pakistan

Rediff.com9 Aug 2020

A magnificent partnership between Chris Woakes and Jos Buttler helped propel England to an unlikely three-wicket victory over Pakistan in a topsy-turvy first Test at Old Trafford on Saturday. Images from Day 4 of the first Test between England and Pakistan in Manchester on Saturday.

India look best; will make it to semis, says Ganguly

India look best; will make it to semis, says Ganguly

Rediff.com19 Jun 2019

India may have lost Shikhar Dhawan to injury and pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar is ruled out of the next few games, but the team is so strong that despite the setbacks it will qualify for the World Cup semi-finals, reckons former skipper Sourav Ganguly.

Hail Captain Kohli!

Hail Captain Kohli!

Rediff.com17 Jun 2019

Virat's captaincy may have come of age in this competition.

PIX: Ronaldo hat-trick as Manchester Utd edge Spurs

PIX: Ronaldo hat-trick as Manchester Utd edge Spurs

Rediff.com13 Mar 2022

Images from Saturday's English Premier League matches.

FA Cup: Manchester United shocked!

FA Cup: Manchester United shocked!

Rediff.com5 Feb 2022

Manchester United were dumped out of the FA Cup fourth round

Klopp warns Liverpool against complacency at Manchester United

Klopp warns Liverpool against complacency at Manchester United

Rediff.com18 Oct 2019

For all their improvement under Klopp, European champions Liverpool have not won at Old Trafford under the German

ASHES PHOTOS: Australia seek quick runs in third Test against England

ASHES PHOTOS: Australia seek quick runs in third Test against England

Rediff.com4 Aug 2013

Australia dismissed England for 368 on the fourth morning of the third Test at Old Trafford on Sunday to take a first-innings lead of 159.

Did Mourinho sign Manchester United pre-contract in February?

Did Mourinho sign Manchester United pre-contract in February?

Rediff.com20 Mar 2016

Jose Mourinho signed a pre-contract in February to take over as manager of Manchester United in place of Louis van Gaal at the end of the season, Spanish newspaper El Pais reported on Sunday, citing sources close to the Portuguese.

Man United fans fall out of love with Giggs

Man United fans fall out of love with Giggs

Rediff.com9 Jan 2003

After over 500 appearances, 100 goals and countless mesmerising dribbles, Ryan Giggs, Manchester United's prince of wingers, has suddenly become a target for the club's boo-boys.

India's World Cup team to be picked on April 15

India's World Cup team to be picked on April 15

Rediff.com8 Apr 2019

India's 15-member squad for the ICC World Cup will be selected on April 15 in Mumbai.

Van Gaal struggling with Manchester United identity crisis

Van Gaal struggling with Manchester United identity crisis

Rediff.com14 Feb 2015

The table suggests Louis van Gaal is making progress at Manchester United but winning matches has never been good enough on its own at the Theatre of Dreams.

How Topley returned to cricket after 5 years with a bang!

How Topley returned to cricket after 5 years with a bang!

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

Time away from cricket owing to recurrent injuries was made "worthwhile" by Topley's incredible effort in England's 100-run drubbing of India

5 Subs allowed in Premier League from next season

5 Subs allowed in Premier League from next season

Rediff.com31 Mar 2022

TThe switch to five subs - up from three - brings the Premier League in line with other major competitions in Europe.

Anderson replaces Overton in England team for India Test

Anderson replaces Overton in England team for India Test

Rediff.com30 Jun 2022

His duel with India stalwart Virat Kohli will be an interesting sub-plot of the match.

Varane signing could take Manchester Utd to next level

Varane signing could take Manchester Utd to next level

Rediff.com14 Aug 2021

After a string of middling transfer windows, Manchester United have made their biggest statement of intent in recent years by signing centre back Raphael Varane and winger Jadon Sancho.

Why Pogba has strained relationship with media...

Why Pogba has strained relationship with media...

Rediff.com24 Sep 2018

France manager Didier Deschamps believes Paul Pogba's strained relationship with the media is due to the 'unfair criticism' he has received in the past and said the misunderstood Manchester United midfielder had learnt to cope with it.

August 14: 29 years since Sachin's maiden international ton

August 14: 29 years since Sachin's maiden international ton

Rediff.com14 Aug 2019

Tendulkar scored 119 runs against England in 1990, helping India save the match at Old Trafford.

Man United to release Ronaldo in January?

Man United to release Ronaldo in January?

Rediff.com22 Oct 2022

The Portuguese star was linked with a move away during the summer transfer window, though Manchester United coach Erik ten Hag said he still featured in his plans for the season.

Crawley's England place uncertain after Lord's failure

Crawley's England place uncertain after Lord's failure

Rediff.com20 Aug 2022

24-year-old Zak Crawley faces he axe after scores of 9 and 13 at Lord's, where South Africa triumphed by an innings and 12 runs inside three days to grab a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.

EPL: Guardiola responds after Mourinho blames ref for United's loss

EPL: Guardiola responds after Mourinho blames ref for United's loss

Rediff.com11 Dec 2017

'Last season it was the same -- we won here and it was the referee. Today as well'

England to face Ireland and Pakistan in packed summer schedule

England to face Ireland and Pakistan in packed summer schedule

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

The Ireland squad will arrive in England and set up their base at the Ageas Bowl, Southampton on July 18, before facing world champions England in three ODIs at the same venue.