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PIX: England outclass Australia as Ashes ends in draw

PIX: England outclass Australia as Ashes ends in draw

Rediff.com15 Sep 2019

Matthew Wade's defiant century proved in vain as England bowled Australia out for 263 to win the final Test at The Oval by 135 runs on Sunday and ensure the first drawn Ashes series since 1972.

Lahiri in sight of historic win at The Players Championship

Lahiri in sight of historic win at The Players Championship

Rediff.com14 Mar 2022

Chasing his first win on the PGA Tour, India's Anirban Lahiri will take a one shot lead into the final day of The Players Championship after completing the third round with a 5-under 67 at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida.

CA reduce size of national umpire panel

CA reduce size of national umpire panel

Rediff.com5 Jun 2020

CA's Head of Cricket Operations Peter Roach thanked the umpires and said the decision to reduce head count was a mutual one.

South Africa pull out of women's tour to England

South Africa pull out of women's tour to England

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

Cricket South Africa made the announcement on Tuesday, saying players would continue train in their own provinces having failed to meet up for a planned camp on Sunday.

10 Best Moments From The Oscars

10 Best Moments From The Oscars

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

A glimpse of the Pathaan star exuded more glamour than a room full of Hollywood put together.

Will India continue to experiment in second Windies T20I?

Will India continue to experiment in second Windies T20I?

Rediff.com31 Jul 2022

Rohit Sharma's buoyant India will look to continue its winning run and extend domination over the West Indies when they clash in the second T20 International in Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis, on Monday.

Golden Globes 2022: West Side Story wins

Golden Globes 2022: West Side Story wins

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

The 79th Annual Golden Globe awards have been announced. A quick look at the winners.

IPL: Resurgent Royals eye revenge against Delhi Capitals

IPL: Resurgent Royals eye revenge against Delhi Capitals

Rediff.com13 Oct 2020

Bolstered by the arrival of Ben Stokes, Rajasthan Royals will hope for a better showing from its misfiring top order as they try to settle scores against second-placed Delhi Capitals in their return leg IPL match, in Dubai, on Wednesday.

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.

Why you should watch The Test

Why you should watch The Test

Rediff.com10 May 2020

'If there were ever a PR exercise to fix the seemingly irreparable image of Australian cricket in the aftermath of the most notorious on-field scandal in recent memory, then this is it,' observes Dhruv Munjal.

Ashes: England look to recover some pride at SCG

Ashes: England look to recover some pride at SCG

Rediff.com4 Jan 2022

Since 2011, England have managed to eke out just a single draw in 13 Ashes Tests over three tours and their last two Tests in Sydney have resulted in humiliating defeats.

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

PIX: Aussies celebrate Ashes triumph with their families

PIX: Aussies celebrate Ashes triumph with their families

Rediff.com18 Dec 2017

Fans and family celebrated in style after Australia won the Ashes in glorious style

Out Of Africa: The Real Story Behind World Cup

Out Of Africa: The Real Story Behind World Cup

Rediff.com15 Dec 2022

More than 50 Africa-born or African-origin players are spread across 11 teams -- excluding sides from the continent -- that are part of the tournament in Qatar.

'Frightening' Archer can be England's next superstar

'Frightening' Archer can be England's next superstar

Rediff.com19 Aug 2019

"Out on the field Jofra has clearly made a big impact," England captain Joe Root said.

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.

While Stars Won Globes, Audiences Lost Out

While Stars Won Globes, Audiences Lost Out

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

There was no drama, no applause, no tears, no laughter. The 79th Golden Globes had indeed lost its lustre, says Aseem Chhabra.

5th T20I PIX: Iyer, spinners help India rout WI, win series 4-1

5th T20I PIX: Iyer, spinners help India rout WI, win series 4-1

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

Images from the fifth T20 International between West Indies and India at Lauderhill on Sunday

4th T20I: Iyer vs Hooda, who will find the spot in playing XI?

4th T20I: Iyer vs Hooda, who will find the spot in playing XI?

Rediff.com5 Aug 2022

Shreyas Iyer's performance will be under intense scrutiny as India gear up for the back-to-back T20I games against West Indies

England omit Test players for Pak T20 series

England omit Test players for Pak T20 series

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

'We want to give multi-format players some opportunity to rest and refresh, while still selecting strong squads for every series.'

England look to crash Australia's pink ball party

England look to crash Australia's pink ball party

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

England face a rejuvenated Australian team who have turned day-night cricket into a competitive advantage, winning all eight of their Tests under lights dating back to the format's 2015 debut.

Buzz: 'Internal agendas within CSA a cancer'

Buzz: 'Internal agendas within CSA a cancer'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2020

The former opening batsman joined as DOC in December last year following the suspension of CEO Thabang Moroe and has since signed a two-year deal with the option of extending for a third term.

King Richard Review

King Richard Review

Rediff.com26 Mar 2022

Will Smith, who had once portrayed the irreverent Muhammad Ali with such aplomb, brings the character of Richard Williams alive. The accent, the dialect, the body-language and the ever-present chip on the shoulder, observes Deepti Patwardhan.

Jemimah to play for Northern Superchargers in The Hundred

Jemimah to play for Northern Superchargers in The Hundred

Rediff.com29 May 2021

Rodrigues, Kaur, Mandhana and Sharma were also a part of the now-defunct Kia Super League (KSL) in 2019, the ECB's domestic T20 tournament that made way for the Women's Hundred.

PICS: Classy Modric fires Croatia into knock-outs

PICS: Classy Modric fires Croatia into knock-outs

Rediff.com23 Jun 2021

Croatia finished ahead, on goals scored, of the Czech Republic, who lost 1-0 to group winners England.

Timid Warner still proves himself a World Cup match-winner

Timid Warner still proves himself a World Cup match-winner

Rediff.com2 Jun 2019

Australia's David Warner showed little of his menacing hitting and brash in-your-face approach as he made his return to the international arena at the World Cup on Saturday. But he has evidently lost none of his match-winning form.

'It surprises me that Rohit does not turn these performances in Tests'

'It surprises me that Rohit does not turn these performances in Tests'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2016

Showering praise on Rohit Sharma, former India captain Sourav Ganguly has said the opener is as good as anybody in the world but wondered why he was not able to translate his limited overs performances in Test cricket.

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.

1st Test: Rabada fires as SA close on victory vs Australia

1st Test: Rabada fires as SA close on victory vs Australia

Rediff.com6 Nov 2016

Fast bowler Kagiso Rabada, who took three wickets to take apart the Australian top order, has put South Africa in the driver's seat at the end of Day Four of the first Test here at the WACA on Sunday. - Scrorecard: The Proteas closed in on a first Test victory by reducing Australia to 169 for four, still 369 runs behind, at the end of the fourth day. Rabada, who took the price scalps of Shaun Marsh (15), Steven Smith (34) and Adam Voges (1), ensured that his side did not take their foot off the Aussie throats.

IPL: Confident Delhi look to continue momentum vs Royals

IPL: Confident Delhi look to continue momentum vs Royals

Rediff.com21 Apr 2019

However, Rajasthan would be a bit more desperate than Delhi as they are languishing at the second last position in the points table with just three wins from nine outings.

Vote: Did Australia's sparing use of Lyon cost them Perth Test?

Vote: Did Australia's sparing use of Lyon cost them Perth Test?

Rediff.com7 Nov 2016

Legendary Australian leg spinner Shane Warne has accused skipper Steve Smith of 'bad captaincy' for his handling of off-spinner Nathan Lyon during the team's first Test against South Africa at the WACA in Perth.

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.

Nizam of Hyderabad wants 'clean break' from funds battle in UK

Nizam of Hyderabad wants 'clean break' from funds battle in UK

Rediff.com24 Jul 2020

The titular eighth Nizam of Hyderabad, Prince Mukarram Jah, says he wants a 'clean break' from a decades-old legal fight over funds lying in a United Kingdom bank account belonging to his ancestors, as he waived his right to a share in the estimated 4,00,000 pounds leftover after an English high court order from last year.

Bancroft flops on return from ball-tampering ban

Bancroft flops on return from ball-tampering ban

Rediff.com30 Dec 2018

Australian batsman Cameron Bancroft's return from a ball-tampering ban proved to be short lived after he was dismissed for two runs for the Perth Scorchers in the domestic 'Big Bash' Twenty20 competition at Launceston on Sunday.

Root on Route to Record after Record

Root on Route to Record after Record

Rediff.com15 Aug 2021

Rajneesh Gupta presents all the interesting numbers from Day 3 of the India-England Test at Lord's.

PICS: Australia outclass England to make semis

PICS: Australia outclass England to make semis

Rediff.com26 Jun 2019

Images from the England-Australia World Cup match, at Lord's, on Tuesday.

Allen replaces Pierre for 3rd T20I against India

Allen replaces Pierre for 3rd T20I against India

Rediff.com6 Aug 2019

Cricket West Indies interim chairman of selectors, Robert Haynes said the selection panel included Allen on the back of his performance at the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) last year and recently at the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2019.

'English crowds stupid to boo Warner'

'English crowds stupid to boo Warner'

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

'They will learn very smartly that they are dealing with someone who has got the powers of concentration and his willpower, it's no different from a Steve Waugh or a Nick Faldo. That's exactly what will happen here'

PIX: United ease to another win, Spurs and Everton held

PIX: United ease to another win, Spurs and Everton held

Rediff.com10 Jul 2020

Manchester United kept up their impressive chase for a top-four spot with a comfortable 3-0 win at relegation-threatened Aston Villa in the English Premier League on Thursday. Relegation-threatened Bournemouth had a late goal disallowed by VAR as they had to settle for a 0-0 draw at home to Tottenham Hotspur.

Marsh steps down as Australia's chairman of selectors

Marsh steps down as Australia's chairman of selectors

Rediff.com16 Nov 2016

Rod Marsh resigned as Australia's chairman of selectors in the wake of the Test team's 2-0 series loss to South Africa.