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Manjummel Boys Review: Heartfelt Ode to Friendship

Manjummel Boys Review: Heartfelt Ode to Friendship

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

Manjummel Boys gets so many things right, applauds Arjun Menon.

Surrey plan to stage county cricket despite COVID-19

Surrey plan to stage county cricket despite COVID-19

Rediff.com28 May 2020

Surrey County Cricket Club is looking into the possibility of hosting matches at The Oval with a reduced capacity of around 6,000 fans when the COVID-19 shutdown ends

Ice-cool Morikawa wins blazing hot British Open

Ice-cool Morikawa wins blazing hot British Open

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

Morikawa barely missed a fairway all day as he made four birdies and dropped no shots, showing incredible composure

EPL PIX: Chelsea held by Forest; Spurs lose

EPL PIX: Chelsea held by Forest; Spurs lose

Rediff.com2 Jan 2023

Tottenham were booed off at the final whistle as defeat left them in fifth place

At 35, can Defoe rise in EPL scoring chart?

At 35, can Defoe rise in EPL scoring chart?

Rediff.com10 Aug 2018

Jermain Defoe's childhood obsession with scoring goals has put him within reach of a top-five spot in the Premier League's all-time list

Here's why WI trio declined to tour England

Here's why WI trio declined to tour England

Rediff.com5 Jun 2020

'We were never going to force or try to coerce and we didn't ask them to reconsider.'

England's Archer, Roy fined for misconduct

England's Archer, Roy fined for misconduct

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

Pakistan captain Sarfaraz Ahmed was also fined 20% of his match fee for a slow over-rate offence while his team mates saw their match fees reduced by 10% each after the side was ruled to be one over short of their target.

Will Anil Kumble be back as India coach?

Will Anil Kumble be back as India coach?

Rediff.com18 Sep 2021

The Sourav Ganguly-led Board of Control for Cricket in India is likely to ask the legendary spinner to apply for the post of Head coach of the Indian team, along with VVS Laxman, once Ravi Shastri finishes his term after the T20 World Cup.

Kohli stays perched atop ICC Test rankings

Kohli stays perched atop ICC Test rankings

Rediff.com3 Sep 2018

The Indian captain, who has scored 544 runs in his eight innings this series, is 11th in the list of best ever in terms of rating points, just one adrift of a group of four -- Gary Sobers, Clyde Walcott, Vivian Richards and Kumar Sangakkara.

Joe Root, Ireland women's star Richardson win ICC Players of the Month awards

Joe Root, Ireland women's star Richardson win ICC Players of the Month awards

Rediff.com13 Sep 2021

England captain Joe Root pipped Indian pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah and Pakistan's Shaheen Afridi to claim the International Cricket Council's Player of the Month honours for August following his batting heroics in the recent Test series against India.

Here's how much PCB lost in absence of Indo-Pak series

Here's how much PCB lost in absence of Indo-Pak series

Rediff.com16 Apr 2020

PCB Chairman Ehsan Mani had insisted that although the PCB had suffered losses because of absence of series against India but it can live without playing them. The PCB also faced financial disagreements with its last broadcaster over the unscheduled home series against West Indies etc.

England rule out changing summer schedule for IPL restart

England rule out changing summer schedule for IPL restart

Rediff.com28 May 2021

'I'm not surprised there's all sorts of speculation. Everyone wants to get their cricket in. But we've not received anything official and we're cracking on.'

Museums, churches, malls: Unusual vaccination venues

Museums, churches, malls: Unusual vaccination venues

Rediff.com25 May 2021

The distribution of the Covid-19 vaccine is underway across the world. To provide a convenient and safe place for people to receive COVID-19 vaccines, countries around the world transform shopping malls, churches, airports, subway stations and museums to vaccination centers. Some also offer vaccination services on the river and mountain.

Sandpaper Gate: 'Not shocked more than 3 people knew'

Sandpaper Gate: 'Not shocked more than 3 people knew'

Rediff.com17 May 2021

Clarke said that he feels there is no way bowlers would not have known about it.

Which country is best for your child to study abroad?

Which country is best for your child to study abroad?

Rediff.com28 Aug 2017

Have you been asking yourself this question? Then these 8 tips are meant for you.

Gavaskar likens 'phenomenal' Kohli to Miandad

Gavaskar likens 'phenomenal' Kohli to Miandad

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

Kohli holds the record for most Test appearances as India Test captain (68) and he also holds the record for most Test wins by an Indian captain (40). Only Graeme Smith, Ricky Ponting, and Steve Waugh have won more matches than Kohli as captain in Test cricket.

Steyn returns to South Africa Twenty20 squad for England series

Steyn returns to South Africa Twenty20 squad for England series

Rediff.com8 Feb 2020

Dale Steyn has fully recovered from a shoulder injury and recently featured for the Melbourne Stars in Australia's domestic Big Bash league.

NZ coach plays down doubts over Williamson's fitness

NZ coach plays down doubts over Williamson's fitness

Rediff.com13 Oct 2021

Stead also revealed that former paceman Bond has been hired by his country's cricket board to "work specifically" with the national team's spinners ahead of the T20 World Cup.

PIX: Anderson leads England's fightback on rain-hit day

PIX: Anderson leads England's fightback on rain-hit day

Rediff.com5 Aug 2021

Images from Day 2 in the first Test between England and India, at Trent Bridge, Nottingham, on Thursday.

Zampa reprimanded for abusive language

Zampa reprimanded for abusive language

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

Australian leg-spinner Adam Zampa has received an official reprimand and one demerit point for breaching the International Cricket Council's code of conduct during the World Cup match against West Indies.

Here's why they call him 'freak' Anderson...

Here's why they call him 'freak' Anderson...

Rediff.com12 Sep 2018

Anderson was close to tears after finishing the series as the leading wicket-taker with 24 in five Tests.

Why Shami has 'improved a lot' on this England tour...

Why Shami has 'improved a lot' on this England tour...

Rediff.com11 Sep 2018

India speedster Mohammed Shami says he watched videos of rival pacers Stuart Broad and James Anderson to understand how to exploit English conditions and has learnt to make an impact while bowling in away series.

Wimbledon PIX: Nadal sets up Kyrgios semis; Halep to face Rybakina in last four

Wimbledon PIX: Nadal sets up Kyrgios semis; Halep to face Rybakina in last four

Rediff.com7 Jul 2022

IMAGES from Day 10 of the Wimbledon 2022 Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London, on Wednesday.

Wimbledon: This player forgot to carry his rackets...

Wimbledon: This player forgot to carry his rackets...

Rediff.com29 Jun 2022

Ugo Humbert had 90 minutes to fill before his delayed Wimbledon match against Casper Ruud on Wednesday but it still wasn't enough to pack properly as he turned up at Number Two Court missing a vital piece of equipment - a tennis racket.

Djokovic serves menacing notice of intent

Djokovic serves menacing notice of intent

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

Djokovic remained unflustered despite dropping the opening set and suffering several tumbles on the greasy surface.

Cook's perfect day as England close on victory

Cook's perfect day as England close on victory

Rediff.com11 Sep 2018

If records were kept for standing ovations received in a match Alastair Cook would top that list too after a fairytale day at the Oval in which he engraved his 291st and last Test innings with a sublime century. Arriving at the crease on 46 not out to thunderous applause from a 19,000 crowd on Monday morning, England's most-capped Test player, record run scorer and century-maker rolled back the years to score 147.

'Credit to India, they played pretty well'

'Credit to India, they played pretty well'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2018

India was able to finish Day 1 of third Test on 307 for six because their batsmen capitalised well on the conditions at Trent Bridge and did not offer any chances in the middle session, said England pacer Chris Woakes.

PHOTOS: Another captain's innings by Kohli boosts India

PHOTOS: Another captain's innings by Kohli boosts India

Rediff.com18 Aug 2018

Virat Kohli was frustrated to be dismissed three runs short of his century but another fine captain's knock inspired India on their best batting day of the series in the third Test against England at Trent Bridge on Saturday.

London Marathon still looking to hold race on October 4

London Marathon still looking to hold race on October 4

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

London Marathon race director Hugh Brasher said on Friday that organisers are working to ensure the rescheduled race is held on Oct. 4 despite the cancellation of September's Great North Run due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The cancellation of the annual half marathon had raised doubts about the London Marathon going ahead due to the challenges faced by organisers in implementing social distancing protocols.

Best Sports Photos of the Week!

Best Sports Photos of the Week!

Rediff.com19 Mar 2019

Here we bring you all the sporting action from last week in this stunning photo feature.

Paine says teams may refuse to play Afghanistan at T20 WC

Paine says teams may refuse to play Afghanistan at T20 WC

Rediff.com10 Sep 2021

Australia are due to face the Afghanistan men's team in Hobart from November 27, but Cricket Australia said on Thursday they would not host the side if reports women's cricket would not be supported in the country were substantiated.

Third Test: England destroy Pakistan to take series lead

Third Test: England destroy Pakistan to take series lead

Rediff.com7 Aug 2016

Superb pace bowling, immaculate catching and astute captaincy combined to forge a thrilling final-day victory for England, who dismissed Pakistan for 201 to win the third test by 141 runs and go 2-1 up in the series. England refused to be cowed by a 103-run first-innings deficit, building a 343-run lead when they batted again and then destroying the tourists with an immaculate performance in the field that saw six wickets tumble between lunch and tea.

I've been a die-hard fan of Mumbai Indians: Arjun Tendulkar

I've been a die-hard fan of Mumbai Indians: Arjun Tendulkar

Rediff.com19 Feb 2021

Arjun Tendulkar, son of Indian batting legend Sachin Tendulkar, is excited to join champions Mumbai Indians, saying he has always been a 'die-hard' fan of the five-time IPL winners.

18 England bowlers to start training this week

18 England bowlers to start training this week

Rediff.com20 May 2020

Physio will observe the social distancing at each venue to accommodate the training, with coaches joining the sessions from next week.

Wimbledon: Cilic 'regrets' defeat against Federer

Wimbledon: Cilic 'regrets' defeat against Federer

Rediff.com7 Jul 2016

Having let three match points slide in the fourth set against Roger Federer on Centre Court, Marin Cilic may be forgiven for wanting to rewind the video and replay the key moments again. His Swiss conqueror snatched a pulsating fourth-set tiebreak 11-9 before winning 6-7(4) 4-6 6-3 7-6(9) 6-3 to reach his 11th Wimbledon semi-final and keep up the tilt for an eighth title.

Goodbye Bappa, Says Bollywood

Goodbye Bappa, Says Bollywood

Rediff.com2 Sep 2022

After welcoming Lord Ganesha into their homes with much fanfare, it was time for the stars to bid Him farewell.

Kohli's love for Test cricket bodes well for format: KP

Kohli's love for Test cricket bodes well for format: KP

Rediff.com19 Aug 2021

'...That's why he puts so much importance on this format and at a time when Test cricket needs all the love it can get'

Mortaza likely to mediate between players and BCB

Mortaza likely to mediate between players and BCB

Rediff.com23 Oct 2019

According to a report in 'ESPNcricinfo', the players are likely to meet with Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) officials later on Wednesday.

England's Bairstow to play with fractured finger in fourth Test

England's Bairstow to play with fractured finger in fourth Test

Rediff.com29 Aug 2018

Jonny Bairstow was selected to play as a specialist batsman in England's fourth Test against India even though he fractured a finger while keeping wicket in the third-Test loss.

Is the T20 World Cup ever going to happen?

Is the T20 World Cup ever going to happen?

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

South Africa bowler Dale Steyn was doing an #AskDale session on Twitter and a fan asked his thoughts on the upcoming tournament in Australia.