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PIX: Head, Smith centuries put Australia in control

PIX: Head, Smith centuries put Australia in control

Rediff.com15 Dec 2024

Travis Head scored his second successive hundred while veteran Steve Smith wore the opposition down with a statement century to put Australia in control

'Woakes can be real leader of the attack': Ollie Pope

'Woakes can be real leader of the attack': Ollie Pope

Rediff.com6 Oct 2024

England's stand-in captain Ollie Pope has no doubt that Chris Woakes will expertly spearhead their pace attack in the three-test series in Pakistan beginning in Multan on Monday.

When Modi told Obama his limo was as big as his mother's house

When Modi told Obama his limo was as big as his mother's house

Rediff.com21 Sep 2024

As they sat together in Obama's stretch limousine for the 10-12 minute drive, their conversation turned to family, he noted.

Rattled India target rare three-peat in Australia

Rattled India target rare three-peat in Australia

Rediff.com20 Nov 2024

Australia's mouthwatering clash with India sees the two behemoths of the modern game go head-to-head in five tests over six weeks with the tourists eyeing a third straight series triumph Down Under.

Virat Kohli celebrates with heartwarming video call

Virat Kohli celebrates with heartwarming video call

Rediff.com30 Jun 2024

The former skipper's joy was contagious as he made silly faces and blew kisses at his phone.

BGT: Race to replace Cameron Green heats up

BGT: Race to replace Cameron Green heats up

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

The debate over the vacant slot at the top of the Australia batting order continues to captivate the nation's sports media a month before the opening clash in a blockbuster five-Test series against India.

PIX: A sea of blue in Barbados

PIX: A sea of blue in Barbados

Rediff.com29 Jun 2024

The Kensington Oval is a sea of blue colour on Saturday night with the 28,000-capacity stands packed with passionate Team India fans

Starc on fire but Smith's struggles continue ahead of BGT

Starc on fire but Smith's struggles continue ahead of BGT

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

Key players, such as pacer Mitchell Starc, are hitting form at the right time, while star batter Steve Smith is facing early setbacks in his preparations.

SEE: Bumrah's sweet family reunion

SEE: Bumrah's sweet family reunion

Rediff.com30 Jun 2024

Jasprit Bumrah, was captured in an adorable video beaming as he greeted his wife Sanjana Ganesan and their son Angad at the Kensington Oval ground in Barbados.

Country or franchise cricket? Zampa in no dilemma

Country or franchise cricket? Zampa in no dilemma

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

'I still enjoy playing it and think a lot of young guys coming through still see it as a good opportunity to play for your country.'

Inside Janhvi's Beautiful Home

Inside Janhvi's Beautiful Home

Rediff.com10 Sep 2024

Janhvi Kapoor, who is gearing up for her big Telugu debut, Devara, co-starring Jr NTR, bought a stunning duplex apartment in the posh Bandra neighbourhood in northwest Mumbai in 2022.

T20 WC: England, Afghanistan look to set early pace

T20 WC: England, Afghanistan look to set early pace

Rediff.com3 Jun 2024

England will be keen to overcome a lack of ideal preparation due to rain and hit the ground running when they face Scotland in their T20 World Cup opener

The Champions Celebrate!

The Champions Celebrate!

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

As the final ball was bowled, emotions ran high at the Kensington Oval. Rohit Sharma was overcome with joy, collapsing to the ground and tapping the outfield as tears welled up in his eyes.

'Trump's Win Won't Affect Skilled Immigrants'

'Trump's Win Won't Affect Skilled Immigrants'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2024

'As far as skilled immigration is concerned, the US needs Indian skills and Indian talent, and there are no two opinions about it even among US companies.'

Pope hails England players but sympathises with Pak

Pope hails England players but sympathises with Pak

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

'We felt like we had a lot of different wicket-taking opportunities. The odd ball was staying low, we got the ball reversing a little bit, and got the odd ball to spin as well. It's never an easy position.'

Barbados Prepares For Hurricane Beryl

Barbados Prepares For Hurricane Beryl

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

Hours after India's triumph in the T20 World Cup at the Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados and other islands in the West Indies prepared for the onslaught of the expected fury of Hurricane Beryl.

Rohit channels Djokovic in T20 World Cup celebration

Rohit channels Djokovic in T20 World Cup celebration

Rediff.com30 Jun 2024

Rohit was seen taking a curious victory bite - a mouthful of soil from the very pitch that witnessed India's triumph.

'There will be no excuses...': Wood on England's World Cup preparations

'There will be no excuses...': Wood on England's World Cup preparations

Rediff.com30 May 2024

After rain-marred ICC T20 World Cup preparation, England pacer Mark Wood insisted that the Three Lions will make 'no excuses' and said few players are gaming to get more runouts at the Oval to boost their confidence.

History repeating? India win toss; eye T20 WC trophy

History repeating? India win toss; eye T20 WC trophy

Rediff.com29 Jun 2024

Here's why history seems to be favouring India in T20 World Cup final

India's Adelaide Dilemma: Rahul Or...?

India's Adelaide Dilemma: Rahul Or...?

Rediff.com4 Dec 2024

Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for the second Test against Australia in Adelaide?

Hyderabad erupts in joy as WC champ Siraj returns!

Hyderabad erupts in joy as WC champ Siraj returns!

Rediff.com6 Jul 2024

Indian fast bowler Mohammed Siraj received a rockstar welcome upon landing in Hyderabad after the team's thrilling T20 World Cup victory. The city overflowed with pride as fans thronged the airport to greet their champion.

2027 World Cup: Wanderers, Kingsmead, Newlands among eight South African venues

2027 World Cup: Wanderers, Kingsmead, Newlands among eight South African venues

Rediff.com10 Apr 2024

Eight of South Africa's top cricket stadiums, including Wanderers in Johannesburg, Durban's Kingsmead and Newlands in Cape Town, have been confirmed as venues for the 2027 ICC ODI World Cup, a News24 report said on Wednesday.

Ben Stokes to play in The Hundred: ECB

Ben Stokes to play in The Hundred: ECB

Rediff.com18 Jul 2024

England captain Ben Stokes will play in The Hundred this year after the conclusion of England's test series with West Indies.

What Links Trump With This President?

What Links Trump With This President?

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

Like Grover Cleveland, Donald Trump won election as president, lost the next election and won a third election to the US presidency.

India reports first case of Clade 1 variant of Mpox

India reports first case of Clade 1 variant of Mpox

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

Officials said Clade 1b strain has been detected in a 38-year-old man from Malappuram district who had recently returned from the United Arab Emirates.

'He played a big role in turning Test cricket around'

'He played a big role in turning Test cricket around'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

Under Kohli's captaincy, India became the first Asian side to win a Test series in Australia, besides recording some memorable wins elsewhere.

Team India's master plan to conquer Australia

Team India's master plan to conquer Australia

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

It is understood that the Test squad will be leaving from Mumbai few days after the series and just like it happened during the last tour of South Africa, the BCCI could have a four-day game between India and India A, which people in the know of things feel will provide Rohit Sharma's men with quality match simulation.

Check out England's playing XI for Oval Test

Check out England's playing XI for Oval Test

Rediff.com6 Sep 2018

Jonny Bairstow will keep wicket for England in the fifth and final Test against India after recovering from a broken middle finger.

When Shastri Sang Hindi Songs...

When Shastri Sang Hindi Songs...

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

'We were not thinking about a series win because we were just bowled out for 36.' 'The mood in the dressing room was a bit down. Ravi Bhai organised a team dinner. He arranged for karaoke, he started singing. He sang old Hindi songs. Everybody joined in.'

Lalit Modi calls 'The Hundred' a financial flop

Lalit Modi calls 'The Hundred' a financial flop

Rediff.com27 Sep 2024

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB)'s financial projections on the prof itability of its pet project 'The Hundred' is largely "disconnected from reality" reckoned Lalit Modi, who conceptualised the vastly successful Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2008.

India's path to U19 T20 World Cup final

India's path to U19 T20 World Cup final

Rediff.com18 Aug 2024

India to open campaign against WI in 2025 Women's U19 T20 WC

Full strength England for Oval Test despite series win

Full strength England for Oval Test despite series win

Rediff.com4 Sep 2018

England named all-rounder Chris Woakes and batsman Ollie Pope on Tuesday in their squad for the final Test against India which will be Alastair Cook's last international appearance.

Travel woes and halal food hunt plague Afghan cricketers

Travel woes and halal food hunt plague Afghan cricketers

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

The non-availability of halal meat, a must-have in their menu, in their Bridgetown hotel forced them to temporarily wear a chef's apron.

VOTE: Can Jaiswal Succeed In Australia?

VOTE: Can Jaiswal Succeed In Australia?

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

'He has not played in Australia, or at least he has not played in Perth in a Test match on a wicket that bounces.'

Resolve differences at ballot box, not with bullets: Biden

Resolve differences at ballot box, not with bullets: Biden

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

"There is no place in America for this kind of violence, for any violence ever. Period. No exceptions. We can't allow this violence to be normalised," Biden said.

'It's a Goodbye': Rohit announces T20I retirement

'It's a Goodbye': Rohit announces T20I retirement

Rediff.com30 Jun 2024

'No better time to say goodbye'

PIX: How Team India celebrated T20 World Cup triumph!

PIX: How Team India celebrated T20 World Cup triumph!

Rediff.com30 Jun 2024

Check out how India's players reacted after victory over South Africa in the final.

Ponting's advice for struggling Kohli, Smith

Ponting's advice for struggling Kohli, Smith

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

Ricky Ponting advised star batters Virat Kohli and Steve Smith to stop trying hard to rediscover their best and pushing themselves too hard and just focus on watching the ball and scoring runs.

When Kohli's India Conquered Australia

When Kohli's India Conquered Australia

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

After several losses in the early years of the new century, a resurgent India notched up two consecutive series wins in Australia to become the Aussies' nemesis.

Obamas endorse Kamala Harris' White House bid

Obamas endorse Kamala Harris' White House bid

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

Kamala Harris will be a 'fantastic President of the United States', former president Barack Obama said on Friday, as he and his wife Michelle endorsed her and vowed to do 'everything we can' to enable her to win the high-stakes elections against Donald Trump in November.