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Bumrah's heroics: Best final T20Is overs

Bumrah's heroics: Best final T20Is overs

Rediff.com1 Feb 2017

Rajneesh Gupta presents the finest bowling heroics in the 20th over in recent T20Is.

20 passengers from UK test positive for COVID-19

20 passengers from UK test positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com22 Dec 2020

According to SOP, those testing positive will be isolated in a separate unit of an institutional facility.

England need 197 to win Oval Test

England need 197 to win Oval Test

Rediff.com10 Aug 2008

AB de Villiers scored 97 on Sunday to give South Africa an outside chance of winning the fourth and final Test against England at the Oval. South Africa, who have already clinched the series 2-0, were dismissed for 316 in their second innings, leaving England 197 to win their first Test with Kevin Pietersen in charge.

US Open PICS: Osaka, Halep, Rublev advance; Cilic retires

US Open PICS: Osaka, Halep, Rublev advance; Cilic retires

Rediff.com31 Aug 2021

IMAGES from the US Open matches played on Day 1 at the Flushing Meadows in New York on Monday.

'Dhoni knows his strengths and always sticks to them'

'Dhoni knows his strengths and always sticks to them'

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

Michael Hussey believes Mahendra Singh Dhoni does not have "too many weaknesses" but even if he has, the Chennai Super Kings batting coach wouldn't share them with the Australian team.

Beware! Indians are vulnerable to Zika virus: Study

Beware! Indians are vulnerable to Zika virus: Study

Rediff.com2 Sep 2016

High travel volumes from the disease affected areas in the America, presence of mosquitoes capable of transmitting the virus and limited health resources can lead to Zika virus.

Sri Lanka ready to face short ball challenge against Australia

Sri Lanka ready to face short ball challenge against Australia

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

Sri Lanka have so far failed to get their batting firing in the two matches they have managed to complete.

England dream of ending 44 years of World Cup hurt

England dream of ending 44 years of World Cup hurt

Rediff.com27 May 2019

With home advantage comes home expectation as Eoin Morgan leads arguably the strongest England side in the history of the tournament which has seen a co-host triumph in the last two editions.

Never interested in what Lara says, never will be: Holding

Never interested in what Lara says, never will be: Holding

Rediff.com6 Sep 2017

Legendary fast bowler Michael Holding on Wednesday dismissed Brian Lara's criticism of his conduct during West Indies' 1980 tour of New Zealand, saying he has "never been interested" in the batting great's opinions.

Which Indian spinner has best figures overseas?

Which Indian spinner has best figures overseas?

Rediff.com13 Aug 2015

Rajneesh Gupta highlights the six top performances by Indian spinners in Tests abroad since the 2000s began.

India at risk from European economic crisis: Maplecroft

India at risk from European economic crisis: Maplecroft

Rediff.com25 Jul 2012

India and other key emerging markets have been categorised as having high exposure to Europe's economic woes by a risk analysis firm, Maplecroft.

Pakistan: Demographic disparity can worsen faultlines

Pakistan: Demographic disparity can worsen faultlines

Rediff.com25 Apr 2012

For a rapidly radicalising State, uneven population growth among various ethnic groups can be catastrophic, warns Alok Bansal

Why Sardar Udham Is A MUST WATCH

Why Sardar Udham Is A MUST WATCH

Rediff.com26 Oct 2021

Sardar Udham sets a great standard which, Utkarsh Mishra believes, would be emulated by other film-makers who want to make movies of this genre.

'Rohit shouldn't make the mistakes I made when promoted to open'

'Rohit shouldn't make the mistakes I made when promoted to open'

Rediff.com28 Sep 2019

A change in technique after being asked to open had a negative impact on his performance during his playing days. No wonder VVS Laxman wants Rohit Sharma to stick to his natural game in his new role during the South Africa Test series.

2nd Test: Stokes strikes double ton as Proteas chase leather on record-breaking day

2nd Test: Stokes strikes double ton as Proteas chase leather on record-breaking day

Rediff.com3 Jan 2016

Stokes now holds the record score for an England number six, beating Graham Hick's 187 against India in 1993, and became the first English centurion at Newlands for 50 years.

Furious Mitchell Johnson labels DRS a 'failure'

Furious Mitchell Johnson labels DRS a 'failure'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2016

Former Australian paceman Mitchell Johnson has labelled the Decision Review System (DRS) as a `failure` after all-rounder Mitchell Marsh's controversial leg before dismissal during the opening Test of the three-match series against South Africa at the WACA Ground in Perth. The incident took place on the fifth day of the first Test when Marsh was originally given not out after he was struck low on the pads of a Kagiso Rabada delivery. However, the decision was over-turned when the ball-tracking technology showed it to be hitting more than 50 per cent of Marsh's leg stump and he was sent back to the pavilion.

Kohli stays top; Ashwin rises to 7th in ICC Test rankings

Kohli stays top; Ashwin rises to 7th in ICC Test rankings

Rediff.com28 Nov 2018

India-off spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has gained a place to be seventh in the latest International Cricket Council bowlers' rankings in Tests.

ICC Test rankings: Warner, Harris move up to career-high positions

ICC Test rankings: Warner, Harris move up to career-high positions

Rediff.com7 Mar 2014

Australian opener David Warner and veteran fast bowler Ryan Harris have moved up to career-high positions in the ICC Test player rankings following their impressive contributions in Australia's series-winning third Test defeat of South Africa in Cape Town.

Root resumes battle for No 1 batting position with Smith

Root resumes battle for No 1 batting position with Smith

Rediff.com18 May 2016

Some strong performances with the bat will help Joe Root to surge to the top and then potentially strengthen his position in the four-Test series against Pakistan, which begins on 14 July.

What should India do with Dhoni?

What should India do with Dhoni?

Rediff.com5 Jul 2019

The biggest challenge before Virat Kohli and Ravi Shastri ahead of the semi-final will be how best to utilise Mahendra Singh Dhoni.

Minimise mistakes, focus on details, Kohli's message to team mates

Minimise mistakes, focus on details, Kohli's message to team mates

Rediff.com20 Nov 2018

Wednesday's Twenty20 International in Brisbane will be followed by matches at Melbourne and Sydney before the four-Test series gets underway in Adelaide on December 6.

Football Extras: Sanchez takes Chile to Copa quarters

Football Extras: Sanchez takes Chile to Copa quarters

Rediff.com22 Jun 2019

Alexis Sanchez shrugged off an ankle injury and continued his resurgent form at the Copa America. The Chile striker fired his side to a 2-1 victory over Ecuador on Friday which took the holders into the quarter-finals of the competition.

Buchanan sees vulnerabilities in Australian team

Buchanan sees vulnerabilities in Australian team

Rediff.com23 Nov 2011

Australia are a vulnerable side even against their lowly trans-Tasman neighbours New Zealand following the sweeping changes implemented under the Argus Review, former national coach John Buchanan has said.

The return of MS Dhoni at MCG

The return of MS Dhoni at MCG

Rediff.com21 Feb 2015

No one was disturbing Mahendra Singh Dhoni, neither did he care about anything else. He just kept on staring at the MCG wicket.

Europe and the problem of Islamic radicals

Europe and the problem of Islamic radicals

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

Europeans believe that what is under attack is their way of life, their secular faith, the long-fought right to keep religion out of the public sphere, observes Virendra Kapoor.

At 7, he's the youngest to scale Kilimanjaro

At 7, he's the youngest to scale Kilimanjaro

Rediff.com17 Apr 2018

He just wanted to see some snow. But he got much more than that. Samanyu, all of 7, scaled Africa's loftiest peak and proved that no dream is impossible. And that age is just a number.

Taylor and Compton rally England after Steyn strikes early

Taylor and Compton rally England after Steyn strikes early

Rediff.com26 Dec 2015

James Taylor and Nick Compton compiled gritty half-centuries to lead England to 179 for four on a rain-disrupted first day of the opening Test against South Africa at Kingsmead in Durban, on Saturday.

All you must know about Gold Coast CWG

All you must know about Gold Coast CWG

Rediff.com2 Apr 2018

Facts on the Commonwealth Games to be held in Australia's Gold Coast:

3rd Test: India's batsmen crumble as SA pacers dominate Day 1

3rd Test: India's batsmen crumble as SA pacers dominate Day 1

Rediff.com24 Jan 2018

India's batting woes in South Africa continued as the visitors folded up for 187 on Day 1.

Argentina, Dutch qualify for 2022 FIFA World Cup

Argentina, Dutch qualify for 2022 FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

Mbappe and Benzema inspire France to 2-0 win against Finland

ICC Rankings: Kohli, Dhawan retain positions; India stay second

ICC Rankings: Kohli, Dhawan retain positions; India stay second

Rediff.com16 Jul 2015

Virat Kohli (fourth), Shikhar Dhawan (seventh) and Mahendra Singh Dhoni (ninth) have also maintained their respective positions in the ICC ODI batting chart.

No room at the top in Tests for ODI matchwinner Guptill

No room at the top in Tests for ODI matchwinner Guptill

Rediff.com2 Mar 2017

Martin Guptill will not be included in the New Zealand squad for the upcoming Test series against South Africa despite a brilliant matchwinning innings in the one-dayer against the Proteas on Wednesday.

Kohli stays second in Test rankings behind Smith

Kohli stays second in Test rankings behind Smith

Rediff.com31 Dec 2017

India captain Virat Kohli remained in second spot behind Steve Smith while Alastair Cook jumped nine places to be eighth in the latest ICC Test rankings after his unbeaten double century in the ongoing Ashes.

2019 IPL to stay in India despite Lok Sabha elections

2019 IPL to stay in India despite Lok Sabha elections

Rediff.com8 Jan 2019

The Board of Control for Cricket in India announced on Tuesday that the 12th edition of the Indian Premier League to be played later this year will be held in India.

Countries where Islamic State is still a major threat

Countries where Islamic State is still a major threat

Rediff.com26 Apr 2019

Driven from its self-styled caliphate in Iraq and Syria, Islamic State is down but not out. Where once they confronted armies, the extremist Islamist group's adherents have now staged hit-and-run raids and suicide attacks. In some cases, the group has claimed responsibility for atrocities, including the bombings of churches and hotels in Sri Lanka that killed at least 253 people. Its involvement is not always proven, but even if the link is ideological rather than operational, Islamic State still poses a security threat in many countries.

Australia will be just as lethal without Smith and Warner: Bhuvneshwar

Australia will be just as lethal without Smith and Warner: Bhuvneshwar

Rediff.com18 Oct 2018

'It's their home conditions. For us, if the two (Smith and Warner) were there, it is a challenge, now they are not there, it will still be a challenge'

How can India rid itself of malaria?

How can India rid itself of malaria?

Rediff.com25 Oct 2019

India has the fourth highest number of malaria cases in the world.

India bowling coach says adapting is key to success

India bowling coach says adapting is key to success

Rediff.com8 Oct 2019

'We don't ask for the kind of wickets that we get. For us to be the No. 1 team in the world, any conditions that come your way, you have to accept it as home conditions'

Mahindra Satyam seeks JV in China

Mahindra Satyam seeks JV in China

Rediff.com20 Sep 2011

Move aims at getting good market access.

Mahindra Satyam seeks JV in China

Mahindra Satyam seeks JV in China

Rediff.com20 Sep 2011

Move aims at getting good market access.