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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.

Gabriel in West Indies' 15-member squad for Eng tour

Gabriel in West Indies' 15-member squad for Eng tour

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

CWI Lead Selector, Roger Harper, said that he is delighted with Gabriel's inclusion to the squad.

Rohit suggests different time, venue for WTC final after defeat

Rohit suggests different time, venue for WTC final after defeat

Rediff.com11 Jun 2023

'To not see the result that you want to, it can be very disheartening and that is what everyone's feeling right now.'

PICS: Root's 180 gives England slender lead over India

PICS: Root's 180 gives England slender lead over India

Rediff.com15 Aug 2021

Images from Day 3 in the second Test between England and India, at Lord's, on Saturday.

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.

PIX: Manchester City make it perfect six; United win

PIX: Manchester City make it perfect six; United win

Rediff.com24 Sep 2023

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday.

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

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.'

Raducanu relishing Centre Court debut at Wimbledon

Raducanu relishing Centre Court debut at Wimbledon

Rediff.com26 Jun 2022

Last year, the teenager was ranked 338 in the world when she received a wildcard and she reached the last-16 against all odds

Rahul happy to put India in good position on Day 3

Rahul happy to put India in good position on Day 3

Rediff.com7 Aug 2021

Picked for the ongoing tour of England as a back-up middle-order batsman the talented K L Rahul did well to open the Indian innings and put his hand up in adverse conditions.

US ban fuels Djokovic's Wimbledon motivation

US ban fuels Djokovic's Wimbledon motivation

Rediff.com25 Jun 2022

Djokovic missed the Australian Open after being deported for not having been vaccinated against COVID-19 and will not be allowed to compete at the US Open

Why Langer refused big bonus from CA

Why Langer refused big bonus from CA

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

Also, Justin Langer's chances of getting a fresh contract will depend on Cricket Australia's meeting where the top bosses are expected to take a call.

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.

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.

EPL PIX: Salah achieves milestone as Liverpool go top

EPL PIX: Salah achieves milestone as Liverpool go top

Rediff.com9 Dec 2023

IMAGES from the Premier League matches played on Saturday.

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

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.

Joe Root overtakes 'Fab Four' by long margin in 2021-23

Joe Root overtakes 'Fab Four' by long margin in 2021-23

Rediff.com17 Jun 2023

Joe Root continued with his purple patch during the first Ashes Test against Australia at Edgbaston, bringing up his 30th Test century.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

EPL: United outclass Leicester; Spurs move up to 4th

EPL: United outclass Leicester; Spurs move up to 4th

Rediff.com20 Feb 2023

Images from Sunday's action in the Premier League

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.

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.

Cook's slump continues; questions about retirement again likely

Cook's slump continues; questions about retirement again likely

Rediff.com30 Mar 2018

Alastair Cook's third successive dismissal to New Zealand left-armer Trent Boult on Friday will undoubtedly raise questions as to whether the former captain may look to end his illustrious career.

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.

The two Aussies India need to rein in to dominate series

The two Aussies India need to rein in to dominate series

Rediff.com29 Jan 2023

It's been more than a decade since India lost a Test series at home - they had lost to England 1-2 in 2012.

PIX: Portugal's Fernandes shines; Austria hold Belgium

PIX: Portugal's Fernandes shines; Austria hold Belgium

Rediff.com18 Jun 2023

A summary of the Euro 2024 qualification matches played on Saturday.

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.