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Keeper-batter Indrani Roy gets call-up for Eng tour

Keeper-batter Indrani Roy gets call-up for Eng tour

Rediff.com14 May 2021

The likes of Monica Patel, C Prathyusha have been dropped from the squad altogether.

IPL Preview: SRH meet MI in must-win game

IPL Preview: SRH meet MI in must-win game

Rediff.com16 May 2022

It has been a rollercoaster ride for SRH who won five games in a row before losing the next five.

Nirmala Sitharaman: More HITS than MISSES

Nirmala Sitharaman: More HITS than MISSES

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

Nirmala Sitharaman is proving to be a better finance minister than her initial rookie status might have led people to expect, observes T N Ninan.

Erwee ton gives South Africa flying start in 2nd NZ Test

Erwee ton gives South Africa flying start in 2nd NZ Test

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

Rookie opener Sarel Erwee savoured a maiden century as South Africa dominated day one of the second Test against New Zealand in Christchurch to be 238 for three at the close on Friday.

Eyes on Dhoni, Kohli as CSK, RCB seek redemption

Eyes on Dhoni, Kohli as CSK, RCB seek redemption

Rediff.com3 May 2022

Chennai Super Kings's fragile bowling vis-a-vis Royal Challengers Bengaluru's struggling batting line-up put them on even keel when they face-off in an important mid-table clash of the IPL match in Pune on Wednesday.

Punjab Kings aim to stifle in-form Lucknow captain Rahul

Punjab Kings aim to stifle in-form Lucknow captain Rahul

Rediff.com29 Apr 2022

Punjab Kings would be keen to put brakes on Lucknow Super Giants skipper KL Rahul's rollicking batting form during their IPL 2022 match on Friday.

IPL Preview: RR aim to continue winning momentum against struggling MI

IPL Preview: RR aim to continue winning momentum against struggling MI

Rediff.com29 Apr 2022

While Rajasthan, placed second in the standings, have lost only two games and won six, Mumbai are already out of contention for a play-off berth

How Rybakina Reached Wimbledon Final

How Rybakina Reached Wimbledon Final

Rediff.com9 Jul 2022

The 23-year-old Kazakh, whose previous best performance in a Grand Slam was reaching the quarter-final at the French Open last year, would like TO create history on the hallowed turf of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club.

Ranji: HP take 200-run lead vs Haryana; Ton for Hyd's Agarwal

Ranji: HP take 200-run lead vs Haryana; Ton for Hyd's Agarwal

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

A summary of all the action from Day 1 of the Ranji Trophy matches played on Tuesday.

IPL 2022: Royals seek another Buttler show to clinch play-offs spot

IPL 2022: Royals seek another Buttler show to clinch play-offs spot

Rediff.com19 May 2022

Jos Buttler would be eagerly waiting to pounce on an inexperienced Chennai Super Kings attack in order to clinch a play-offs berth for Rajasthan Royals in the IPL 2022 match on Friday.

IPL: Focus on Jadeja, Pandya as CSK, Gujarat clash

IPL: Focus on Jadeja, Pandya as CSK, Gujarat clash

Rediff.com16 Apr 2022

It will be a test of wits between two new captains in Ravindra Jadeja and Hardik Pandya when defending champions Chennai Super Kings clash with debutants Gujarat Titans in the IPL match in Pune on Sunday.

'Game is in the balance; SA batters will have to grind'

'Game is in the balance; SA batters will have to grind'

Rediff.com11 Jan 2022

South Africa may have bowled India out for 223 in the first innings, but ace speedster Kagiso Rabada insisted that the home side's batters will have to dig deep to win the series-deciding third Test.

NBA: Stephen Curry hits nine 3s in Warriors' rout of Nets

NBA: Stephen Curry hits nine 3s in Warriors' rout of Nets

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

Andrew Wiggins added 19 points for the Warriors. Jordan Poole contributed 17 while Draymond Green collected 11 points, eight rebounds and six assists.

Can CSK trump SRH in battle of strugglers?

Can CSK trump SRH in battle of strugglers?

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

While Robin Uthappa had scored a fifty in one of the games, the likes of Moeen Ali and Ambati Rayudu have failed to capitalise on their starts.

Jadeja, Gaikwad key to CSK's fortunes against Punjab Kings

Jadeja, Gaikwad key to CSK's fortunes against Punjab Kings

Rediff.com2 Apr 2022

Chennai Super Kings have so far failed to display the stuff that won them the IPL last season, and new skipper Ravindra Jadeja must seek improvement on multiple fronts against Punjab Kings when they meet at the Brabourne stadium in Mumbai on Sunday.

IPL Preview: Malik in focus as SRH play struggling CSK

IPL Preview: Malik in focus as SRH play struggling CSK

Rediff.com30 Apr 2022

Malik has been the find of the season as he outsmarted the top batters of the world with his brutal pace.

Verstappen triggers Dutch party with dominant home win

Verstappen triggers Dutch party with dominant home win

Rediff.com5 Sep 2021

Max Verstappen won his home Dutch Grand Prix for Red Bull on Sunday and took the Formula One championship lead in front of a roaring, dancing army of fans hailing their hero with orange flags and flares.

2nd T20 PIX: India edge Ireland in run fest; claim series 2-0

2nd T20 PIX: India edge Ireland in run fest; claim series 2-0

Rediff.com29 Jun 2022

IMAGES from the 2nd T20I between Ireland and India in Malahide, Ireland, on Tuesday.

Asia Cup: Japan crush India, team looking at exit door

Asia Cup: Japan crush India, team looking at exit door

Rediff.com24 May 2022

India's chances after this defeat will be badly dented as even a big win against Indonesia in the last game might not be enough for qualification to

'Nothing happens in CSK without MSD's approval'

'Nothing happens in CSK without MSD's approval'

Rediff.com30 Apr 2022

In reality, Ravindra Jadeja's ascension was a lot about CSK's second in command for years Suresh Raina losing form and being released by the franchise. It was more of a distress move with distinct lack of options.

Here's how England will line up for Lord's Test

Here's how England will line up for Lord's Test

Rediff.com8 Aug 2018

England captain Joe Root confirmed that rookie batsman Ollie Pope will make his debut against India in the second Test starting at Lord's on Thursday.

PICS: South Africa drub India in 2nd ODI, seal series

PICS: South Africa drub India in 2nd ODI, seal series

Rediff.com21 Jan 2022

Images from the second One-Day International between South Africa and India, in Paarl, on Friday.

Uncapped trio of Padikkal, Sakariya and Rana eager to learn from Dravid

Uncapped trio of Padikkal, Sakariya and Rana eager to learn from Dravid

Rediff.com15 Jul 2021

Devdutt Padikkal, Nitish Rana and Chetan Sakariya is looking to imbibe the traits of Rahul Dravid

IPL PIX: Royal Challengers Bangalore canter to win over Mumbai Indians

IPL PIX: Royal Challengers Bangalore canter to win over Mumbai Indians

Rediff.com10 Apr 2022

Suryakumar took charge with MI tottering at 79 for 6 and added 72 off 41 balls with Jaydev Unadkat (13 no off 14 balls).

Watch out for Giant Green in D/N Test!

Watch out for Giant Green in D/N Test!

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

The 6'7" seam-bowling all-rounder's inclusion in Australia's line-up was expected after his impressive hundred in the first warm-up game against India A.

PICS: Australia vs India, 4th Test, Day 2

PICS: Australia vs India, 4th Test, Day 2

Rediff.com16 Jan 2021

Images from Day 2 of the fourth Test between Australia and India, at the Gabba, on Saturday.

T20 WC: Will Aus batters get better of SL spinners

T20 WC: Will Aus batters get better of SL spinners

Rediff.com27 Oct 2021

Former champions Sri Lanka will look to exploit Australia's top-order woes when they clash in a group 1 Super 12 match of the ICC T20 World Cup here on Thursday.

I have always wanted to lead from the front: Hardik

I have always wanted to lead from the front: Hardik

Rediff.com30 May 2022

Courtesy of his brilliant leadership in IPL 2022, India has got another genuine white-ball captaincy option in Hardik Pandya.

2nd Test: Anderson out; Moeen replaces Bess

2nd Test: Anderson out; Moeen replaces Bess

Rediff.com12 Feb 2021

Chris Woakes and rookie pacer Olly Stone will be vying for a final spot in the playing eleven.

Natarajan thanks fans in Salem for rousing welcome

Natarajan thanks fans in Salem for rousing welcome

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

India's new fast bowling find Thangarasu Natarajan on Tuesday said he was "ecstatic and extremely surprised" by the reception he was accorded on his return to his native village after an impressive show in Australia.

India players to audition for T20 WC in SA series

India players to audition for T20 WC in SA series

Rediff.com8 Jun 2022

The Men in Blue are on a 12-match winning streak and come Thursday, they can create an all-time record of winning 13 T20I games in a row.

IPL PIX: MI's winless run continues, lose by 12 runs against Punjab

IPL PIX: MI's winless run continues, lose by 12 runs against Punjab

Rediff.com14 Apr 2022

IMAGES from the IPL 2022 game between Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings, in Pune, on Wednesday.

IPL PIX: Mumbai Indians beat Rajasthan for first win of the season

IPL PIX: Mumbai Indians beat Rajasthan for first win of the season

Rediff.com1 May 2022

IMAGES from the IPL match between Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indians in Navi Mumbai on Saturday.

Will India try out Shreyas, Ruturaj in 3rd T20 vs Windies?

Will India try out Shreyas, Ruturaj in 3rd T20 vs Windies?

Rediff.com19 Feb 2022

In the middle-order, Shreyas will replace Kohli, who was given a much-needed break ahead of his landmark 100th Test.

West Indies aim for survival as Sri Lanka look to sign off on a high

West Indies aim for survival as Sri Lanka look to sign off on a high

Rediff.com3 Nov 2021

Defending champions West Indies will be desperate to address their batting woes and keep their slim semi-final hopes alive when they take on an inexperienced Sri Lanka in the T20 World Cup on Thursday.

Runway 34 Review

Runway 34 Review

Rediff.com29 Apr 2022

Runway 34 is a clumsy cocktail of Hollywood movies spiked with the Bollywood brand of God complex, sighs Sukanya Verma.

Iyer all but set to fly to SA for ODIs; Gaikwad likely to edge Dhawan

Iyer all but set to fly to SA for ODIs; Gaikwad likely to edge Dhawan

Rediff.com12 Dec 2021

It remains to be seen how many rookies will be included for the 50-over competition keeping bubble-life and workload management in mind.

Can India end Australia's unbeaten run at the Gabba?

Can India end Australia's unbeaten run at the Gabba?

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

Ajinkya Rahane's India have a mountain to climb, even if a draw would be enough to retain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy two years after their breakthrough 2-1 win in the 2018/19 series in Australia.

Verstappen takes crushing Styrian Grand Prix win

Verstappen takes crushing Styrian Grand Prix win

Rediff.com27 Jun 2021

Verstappen led from start to finish at Austria's Red Bull Ring, with seven-time world champion Hamilton second for Mercedes.