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BCCI's 7-point coronavirus diktat ahead of SA ODIs

BCCI's 7-point coronavirus diktat ahead of SA ODIs

Rediff.com11 Mar 2020

The guidelines are expected to be followed at the upcoming IPL, starting March 29, too.

How Mithun Dazzled The World

How Mithun Dazzled The World

Rediff.com27 Sep 2021

'Mithun has showed Hindi cinema that a tall, dark man with a charming smile and a great physique can take the world on.'

RCB will always need Virat's energy: Du Plessis

RCB will always need Virat's energy: Du Plessis

Rediff.com12 Mar 2022

Faf du Plessis will take the baton from RCB's longest standing captain, Virat Kohli who took charge ahead of IPL 2013.

How BLOCKBUSTER Music Was Made For Aamir Khan

How BLOCKBUSTER Music Was Made For Aamir Khan

Rediff.com14 Mar 2022

'We brought melody back to Hindi cinema and our songs which came straight from the heart, be it Papa Kehte Hain, Aye Mere Humsafar, Ghazab Ka Hai Din or Akele Hain To Kya Gham Hai, resonates even today.'

Bhullar has big drop, Kapur moves up in South Africa

Bhullar has big drop, Kapur moves up in South Africa

Rediff.com2 Mar 2014

Gaganjeet Bhullar faltered in the third round as he stumbled to a two-over 74 and dropped from overnight ninth to tied 35th at the the Tshwane Open in Centurion on Sunday.

UNGA votes to suspend Russia from UNHRC, India among 58 nations to abstain

UNGA votes to suspend Russia from UNHRC, India among 58 nations to abstain

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

India on Thursday abstained in the UN General Assembly on a vote moved by the US to suspend Russia from the UN Human Rights Council over allegations that Russian soldiers killed civilians while retreating from towns near the Ukrainian capital Kyiv.

Why is this athlete is knocking on Human Rights' door?

Why is this athlete is knocking on Human Rights' door?

Rediff.com17 Nov 2020

Semenya has vowed to fight the regulations, but has already lost an appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport, and another subsequent plea to the Swiss Federal Tribunal (SFT) asking for the CAS ruling to be set aside.

South African cricketers threaten strike ahead of England series

South African cricketers threaten strike ahead of England series

Rediff.com4 Dec 2019

CSA is yet to appoint a permanent director of cricket following the decision not to renew the contract of Ottis Gibson in August

To Ukraine, With Love

To Ukraine, With Love

Rediff.com5 Mar 2022

'If I had to describe my experience of the people in one word, it would be 'warmth'.' 'They opened their hearts and homes for us.'

India have never lost after scoring 300 in England

India have never lost after scoring 300 in England

Rediff.com14 Aug 2021

Rajneesh Gupta presents all the interesting numbers from Day 2 of the India-England Test at Lord's.

Leadership crisis led to ball-tampering scandal: Ponting

Leadership crisis led to ball-tampering scandal: Ponting

Rediff.com13 Feb 2020

Former skipper Ricky Ponting believes the exodus of experienced players left a void in Australian cricket and this leadership crisis led to the infamous ball-tampering scandal in South Africa in 2018.

'It's tough without outdoor training. What can we do?'

'It's tough without outdoor training. What can we do?'

Rediff.com30 Apr 2020

Shivpal returned home from South Africa just a few days before the suspension of international flights. He is currently at NIS Patiala, where he is training indoors because of the nationwide lockdown.

A Day of Magical Records at the Oval

A Day of Magical Records at the Oval

Rediff.com7 Sep 2021

Rajneesh Gupta lists all the important numbers from Day 5 of the 4th Test at the Oval.

In Tests you have to be more disciplined in shot-making: Rohit

In Tests you have to be more disciplined in shot-making: Rohit

Rediff.com5 Nov 2019

Rohit Sharma knows he must score away from home to erase any lingering doubts about his Test credentials.

Britain reports world's first known Omicron death

Britain reports world's first known Omicron death

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday confirmed the UK's first death from the Omicron variant of coronavirus, the first known fatality from the highly transmissible variant of Covid-19 in the world.

Cricket: England opener Roy gets suspended ban

Cricket: England opener Roy gets suspended ban

Rediff.com23 Mar 2022

Dutch cricket ventures to a new frontier in maiden New Zealand voyage

This edtech firm is using Covid as springboard for growth

This edtech firm is using Covid as springboard for growth

Rediff.com31 Aug 2020

Simplilearn said the pandemic had accelerated demand for skills in areas such as artificial intelligence, cloud computing, data science and cybersecurity.

PHOTOS: Rohit, Chahal excel as India cruise past SA

PHOTOS: Rohit, Chahal excel as India cruise past SA

Rediff.com5 Jun 2019

Images from Wednesday's World Cup match between India and South Africa, at Southampton.

PIX: Chelsea battle back to hold Liverpool; Brighton overcome Everton

PIX: Chelsea battle back to hold Liverpool; Brighton overcome Everton

Rediff.com3 Jan 2022

A round-up of Sunday's action in the Premier League.

Doctors advise caution as Covid positivity rate rises

Doctors advise caution as Covid positivity rate rises

Rediff.com12 Apr 2022

People must be vigilant, follow all safety norms and not let a sense of complacency set in, several doctors said a day after the positivity rate in the city was --- the highest in two months.

Life In A Bubble: Why Team India Needs A Break

Life In A Bubble: Why Team India Needs A Break

Rediff.com10 Nov 2021

It remains to be seen how the BCCI selectors pick the best players for every series in a cramped calendar, where the players have openly stated being fatigued by the bio-bubble life due to non-stop cricket.

Alone and cornered... Kohli had no option but to quit

Alone and cornered... Kohli had no option but to quit

Rediff.com15 Jan 2022

His relations with the BCCI having reached its lowest ebb, it can be safely concluded that Virat Kohli has 'retired hurt'.

How 'Superman' Saha silenced doubters

How 'Superman' Saha silenced doubters

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

A wicketkeeper rarely earns kudos purely for his glovework but Wriddhiman Saha enjoyed that rare acclaim during the second Test against South Africa at Pune.

Sandpaper Gate: Clarke, Vaughan not convinced with bowlers' explanation

Sandpaper Gate: Clarke, Vaughan not convinced with bowlers' explanation

Rediff.com19 May 2021

Clarke said their statement finds no mention of the incident's chief protagonist, Cameron Bancroft

PICS: India poised for thumping win over New Zealand

PICS: India poised for thumping win over New Zealand

Rediff.com5 Dec 2021

Images from Day 3 in the second Test between India and New Zealand, in Mumbai on Sunday.

SA women thrash India to seal ODI series

SA women thrash India to seal ODI series

Rediff.com14 Mar 2021

The South African women's team's top-order fired in unison and helped their team clinch the five-match series against India with a comprehensive seven-wicket victory in the fourth ODI, in Lucknow, on Sunday.

Smith, Gayle among most expensive players in 'The Hundred' draft

Smith, Gayle among most expensive players in 'The Hundred' draft

Rediff.com16 Oct 2019

Twenty20 stalwarts Rashid Khan of Afghanistan and West Indian Andre Russell, with an identical 100,000 pounds reserve price, are among 239 players from outside the UK to enter the draft.

Pink Ball Test: Will Kohli's wait for 71st ton end at Chinnaswamy?

Pink Ball Test: Will Kohli's wait for 71st ton end at Chinnaswamy?

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

Virat Kohli would hope for a turnaround when India take on an under-prepared Sri Lanka in the second Test in Bengaluru

Will fans will be allowed in stands for IPL matches in UAE?

Will fans will be allowed in stands for IPL matches in UAE?

Rediff.com21 Aug 2020

The Emirati organisers of this year's Indian Premier League are hopeful of at least some fan presence in the stands during the matches, a top official said. The Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) is finalising preparations to host the world's richest Twenty20 league from September 19 after India's struggle to contain the COVID-19 surge prompted its relocation.

Adelaide Test, Day 5: Interesting numbers

Adelaide Test, Day 5: Interesting numbers

Rediff.com10 Dec 2018

41/4 is the worst start in a Test from which India has gone on to win a match. Rajneesh Gupta has all the numbers.

'I want to die, but I am afraid of death'

'I want to die, but I am afraid of death'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2022

'Heroes are weak; they are cowards; they cry; they betray their fellow soldiers; they lie to their wives so that they can fight for their country and yet have their conscience devour them with guilt.'

India's chance of comeback is around 30 per cent: Sehwag

India's chance of comeback is around 30 per cent: Sehwag

Rediff.com10 Jan 2018

Virender Sehwag reckons that India now only have around '30 per cent chance' of making a comeback in the three-Test series against South Africa after losing the opening encounter by 72 runs.

Olympics Are Past Their Peak

Olympics Are Past Their Peak

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

Perhaps it says something more deep and profound about the time we live in and how it has shaped us, observes Aakar Patel.

Hockey World Cup: India thrash Canada to storm into quarters

Hockey World Cup: India thrash Canada to storm into quarters

Rediff.com8 Dec 2018

An impressive India thrashed Canada 5-1 to top Pool C and seal a direct berth in the quarter-finals of the men's hockey World Cup.

'No need to give special attention to COVID-19 anymore'

'No need to give special attention to COVID-19 anymore'

Rediff.com22 Aug 2022

'All actions for COVID-19 should be the same as for other routine health conditions.' 'There is no need to report the matter in the media all the time; not on front page please.'

'They took everything they could find'

'They took everything they could find'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2021

'Anything that couldn't be stolen they destroyed.' Saloni Dhumne and Atreya Raghavan speak to members of the Indian community in Durban -- the largest congregation of Indians outside India -- who were targeted in last month's horrific riots.

Ashwin equals Murali's record; joint fastest to 350 wickets

Ashwin equals Murali's record; joint fastest to 350 wickets

Rediff.com6 Oct 2019

Ravichandran Ashwin on Sunday became the joint fastest to take 350 wickets, matching Sri Lankan great Muttiah Muralitharan's feat in his 66th Test.

PIX: Marta scores landmark goal but Brazil lose to Australia

PIX: Marta scores landmark goal but Brazil lose to Australia

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

Australia came from two goals down to beat Brazil 3-2 in the women's World Cup.

Why players may struggle to perform in empty stadiums

Why players may struggle to perform in empty stadiums

Rediff.com1 Sep 2020

Players depending on external stimulation will struggle in front of empty stadium, says experienced mental conditioning coach Paddy Upton

PICS: Bangladesh slay SA after posting their highest score

PICS: Bangladesh slay SA after posting their highest score

Rediff.com3 Jun 2019

Images from Sunday's ICC World Cup match between Bangaldesh and South Africa.