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Will ICC adopt a new system for Test cricket?

Will ICC adopt a new system for Test cricket?

Rediff.com6 Jan 2025

'I've been a firm believer in that if you want Test cricket to survive and be alive and thriving, I think that's the way to go.'

'Never seen anyone like him'

'Never seen anyone like him'

Rediff.com16 Dec 2024

An all-format bowler, Bumrah took five for 30 in a memorable first-innings display and three for 42 in the second innings to guide India to a 295-run win in the Perth Test recently.

Biden's big move ahead of Trump's inauguration

Biden's big move ahead of Trump's inauguration

Rediff.com20 Jan 2025

United States President Joe Biden on Monday issued pre-emptive pardons for General Mark Milley, Dr Anthony Fauci and members of Congress who served on the committee investigating the January 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol as a shield against possible retaliatory action against them by his incoming successor, CNN reported.

SA 20: Tahir's dive stuns De Kock; JSK trio dominate

SA 20: Tahir's dive stuns De Kock; JSK trio dominate

Rediff.com15 Jan 2025

Joburg Super Kings and Pretoria Capitals claimed crucial victories over Durban's Super Giants and Sunrisers Eastern Cape respectively in the Betway SA20.

Pant is like Viv Richards: Inzy

Pant is like Viv Richards: Inzy

Rediff.com30 Mar 2021

'In the '70s, Vivian Richards used to be the difference between the West Indies and any other side.' 'Similarly, Pant was the difference between India and England.'

Match officials named for T20 WC Super 8 fixtures

Match officials named for T20 WC Super 8 fixtures

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

The English duo of Richard Kettleborough and Richard Illingworth will officiate the titanic Group 1 Super Eight clash between India and Australia in the ongoing T20 World Cup in Gros Islet, Saint Lucia on June 24

A Complete Unknown Review: An Enigma Called Bob Dylan

A Complete Unknown Review: An Enigma Called Bob Dylan

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

Through Bob Dylan's music, lyrics, and Timothe Chalamet's superb acting, we feel we have rubbed shoulders with greatness, even when it is full of flaws, self-doubts, warts and all, observes Aseem Chhabra.

Gaffaney, Illingworth to officiate T20 WC final

Gaffaney, Illingworth to officiate T20 WC final

Rediff.com28 Jun 2024

New Zealand's Chris Gaffaney and Richard Illingworth of England have been named as the on-field umpires for the T20 World Cup final

ChatGPT Vs DeepSeek: The Plot Thickens

ChatGPT Vs DeepSeek: The Plot Thickens

Rediff.com18 Feb 2025

The tech community, which was getting ready to use the ChatGPT fever and raise unlimited capital for their businesses, is going to face tougher obstacles now, predicts Ajit Balakrishnan.

Champions Trophy: SA urged to boycott Afghanistan match

Champions Trophy: SA urged to boycott Afghanistan match

Rediff.com9 Jan 2025

South Africa Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie said he supported calls for a boycott of Afghanistan in the Champions Trophy in Pakistan next month.

EPL PICS: Chelsea clobber Southampton, rise to fourth

EPL PICS: Chelsea clobber Southampton, rise to fourth

Rediff.com26 Feb 2025

A round-up of Tuesday's action in the Premier League.

Our ties shouldn't be transactional, says outgoing US envoy

Our ties shouldn't be transactional, says outgoing US envoy

Rediff.com20 Jan 2025

Richard Verma, the highest-ranking Indian-American official in the State Department, has expressed optimism about the future of US-India ties and emphasized the need to base the relationship on shared values rather than mere transactional dealings. Verma, who previously served as America's Ambassador to India, stressed the importance of the Quad in defending the international order, highlighting its shared commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific.

Masaba Gupta's Beautiful Baby Girl

Masaba Gupta's Beautiful Baby Girl

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

Fashion designer, actor and sometimes model Masaba Gupta and actor Satyadeep Misra were blessed with a baby girl on October 11.

Will India Have A Peace Keeping Role In Ukraine?

Will India Have A Peace Keeping Role In Ukraine?

Rediff.com18 Feb 2025

A peace keeping role for India is a distinct possibility. Indian military has both the numbers and experience to carry out this job, observes Colonel Anil A Athale (Retd).

Richard Branson completes spaceflight in his own ship

Richard Branson completes spaceflight in his own ship

Rediff.com11 Jul 2021

Virgin Galactic spaceship Unity carrying a crew of four, including British billionaire Richard Branson, dabbled into space and returned to Earth safely, a live stream of the event showed on Sunday.

PIX: Rabada shines as MI Cape Town win maiden SA20 crown

PIX: Rabada shines as MI Cape Town win maiden SA20 crown

Rediff.com9 Feb 2025

Pace spearhead Kagiso Rabada produced an inspired bowling performance to lead MI Cape Town to their maiden SA20 title with a comfortable 76 runs victory over two-time champions Sunrisers Eastern Cape in the final at the Wanderers in Johannesburg on Saturday.

ISL: Chennaiyin FC grab crucial win in Kolkata

ISL: Chennaiyin FC grab crucial win in Kolkata

Rediff.com8 Feb 2025

The Marina Machans, thus, moved to the 10th spot with 21 points, trailing the sixth-placed Bengaluru FC (28) by seven points and keeping their play-off hopes alive.

I thought it was just a regulation wicket: Starc

I thought it was just a regulation wicket: Starc

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

'I think there was a fair bit of good bowling today. Obviously there was enough in the wicket and it probably felt like it was a hardball wicket.'

Golden Globes 2025: The Brutalist, Emilia Perez Win

Golden Globes 2025: The Brutalist, Emilia Perez Win

Rediff.com6 Jan 2025

A quick look at the winners of the 82nd Annual Golden Globe awards.

Kohli labels Vivian Richards as 'biggest boss'

Kohli labels Vivian Richards as 'biggest boss'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2019

Kohli posted the picture on Twitter and captioned the post as, 'With the biggest BOSS! @ivivianrichards'.

No India, no Champions Trophy? Here's what could happen

No India, no Champions Trophy? Here's what could happen

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

Richard Thompson, have suggested that staging the Champions Trophy without powerhouse India is not an option and there are "contingencies available" if Rohit Sharma's team doesn't travel to host country Pakistan.

Tendulkar: The new No 10 for Dallas Cowboys!

Tendulkar: The new No 10 for Dallas Cowboys!

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

Sachin Tendulkar was presented with a No 10 jersey by Dallas Cowboys Owner Jerry Jones during a special presentation at an NFL game in Houston. Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Aaron Parsons handed Tendulkar the jersey.

Get well soon Little Master: Viv Richards wishes Tendulkar

Get well soon Little Master: Viv Richards wishes Tendulkar

Rediff.com28 Mar 2021

Vivian Richards has wished Sachin Tendulkar a speedy recovery

Gukesh rues lost chances

Gukesh rues lost chances

Rediff.com9 Dec 2024

'In the second half I had chances in many games. Today was a bad game, I won't draw too much out of it.'

CL PIX: Man City survive scare, Real storm through

CL PIX: Man City survive scare, Real storm through

Rediff.com30 Jan 2025

Manchester City came from behind to beat Club Brugge 3-1 and secure their place in the Champions League playoffs

Global Chess League: Players embrace 'franchise' format

Global Chess League: Players embrace 'franchise' format

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

Five-time world champions Viswanathan Anand and Magnus Carlsen played out a draw in the top duel of the opening day as the second edition of the Global Chess League began with players from around the world squaring off in London on Thursday.

Richard Branson to make spaceflight on July 11, ahead of Bezos

Richard Branson to make spaceflight on July 11, ahead of Bezos

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

"I've always been a dreamer. My mum taught me to never give up and to reach for the stars. On July 11, it's time to turn that dream into a reality aboard the next @VirginGalactic spaceflight," Branson wrote on his Twitter page.

'Hooper Was More Talented Than Tendulkar'

'Hooper Was More Talented Than Tendulkar'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

'Man, what a player!' 'The ease in which he batted brought out a kind of awe in us.'

Kanpur Test: No rain but no play on Day 3

Kanpur Test: No rain but no play on Day 3

Rediff.com29 Sep 2024

For the second day in a row, play was washed out without a ball being bowled because of a wet outfield on Day 3 of the second Test between India and Bangladesh.

Key infra sectors' growth slows to 6.1% in July

Key infra sectors' growth slows to 6.1% in July

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

The growth in production of eight key infrastructure sectors slowed down to 6.1 per cent in July this year due to a decline in the output of crude oil and natural gas, according to official data released on Friday. The growth rate, however, is up from 5.1 per cent in June.

Viv Richards, Richie thank PM Modi for COVID-19 vaccines

Viv Richards, Richie thank PM Modi for COVID-19 vaccines

Rediff.com14 Mar 2021

Antigua and Barbuda received 1,75,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccines out of which 40,000 were donated to the country under the 'Vaccine Maitri' initiative.

Shastri shares epic picture with Viv Richards

Shastri shares epic picture with Viv Richards

Rediff.com21 Aug 2019

Shastri shared a picture with former West Indies player Vivian Richards calling him a 'King'.

Canada cop who attended Khalistani protest, suspended

Canada cop who attended Khalistani protest, suspended

Rediff.com5 Nov 2024

On Sunday, protestors carrying Khalistani flags clashed with people at the Hindu temple and disrupted a consular event co-organised by the temple authorities and the Indian Consulate.

Greaves maiden ton puts Windies in command against Bangladesh

Greaves maiden ton puts Windies in command against Bangladesh

Rediff.com24 Nov 2024

A maiden century by Justin Greaves in only his third Test enabled the West Indies take command of the first Test against Bangladesh before declaring on 450 for 9 on the second day at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua, on Saturday.

Jadeja Completes Special Double!

Jadeja Completes Special Double!

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

The other Indian bowlers who have taken 300 Test wickets or more include Anil Kumble (619), R Ashwin (524), Kapil Dev (434), Harbhajan Singh (417), Ishant Sharma (311) and Zaheer Khan (311).

Ashwin's Madras Masterclass!

Ashwin's Madras Masterclass!

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

Ashwin has 20 scores of fifty or more in Tests, three more than Sir Richard Hadlee, while recording the same number of five wicket hauls as the great Kiwi in the format (36 five wicket hauls), solidifying his status as one of the format's greatest all-rounders.

5 IPL franchises bidding for teams in England's The Hundred

5 IPL franchises bidding for teams in England's The Hundred

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

Mumbai Indians, Kolkata Knight Riders, Rajasthan Royals, Sunrisers Hyderabad and Lucknow Super Giants are among the IPL franchises who have submitted bids.

Arjun extends India's winning streak in Chess Olympiad

Arjun extends India's winning streak in Chess Olympiad

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

World number four Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi registered his sixth victory in as many games as the Indian team was poised to score its sixth straight win in the ongoing 45th Chess Olympiad in Budapest, Hungary on Monday.

'Bumrah creeps in like a cat burglar; impossible to face'

'Bumrah creeps in like a cat burglar; impossible to face'

Rediff.com19 Nov 2024

Not since the golden era of the West Indies in the 1970s has a touring pace bowler struck fear into the hearts of Australians as much as Jasprit Bumrah.

Global Chess: Carlsen suffers shock loss, Masters prevail

Global Chess: Carlsen suffers shock loss, Masters prevail

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

Mumba Masters secured a vital 14-5 win over Alpine Sg Pipers on day six of the Global Chess League here on Tuesday, dealing a major blow to the Pipers' chances of closing in on the top two teams.