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Resurgent Pune stand in way of KKR and IPL play-offs

Resurgent Pune stand in way of KKR and IPL play-offs

Rediff.com2 May 2017

While KKR suffered their heaviest defeat of the season against Sunrisers Hyderabad in their last game, Pune looked to have found their mojo in the business end of the tournament having registered consecutive wins in their last two matches.

IPL10: Warner Most Valuable Player

IPL10: Warner Most Valuable Player

Rediff.com8 May 2017

Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji present Rediff.com's Most Valuable Player Index after game 47 of IPL 10.

Travel Photographer of the Year 2018: It's a wonderful world out there!

Travel Photographer of the Year 2018: It's a wonderful world out there!

Rediff.com18 Dec 2018

The Travel Photographer of The Year Awards winners have been chosen and they're a stunning selection celebrating the beauty of our planet and all its inhabitants. Photographers from 142 countries submitted over 20,000 jaw-dropping pictures that were shot on everything from high-end professional cameras to mobile phones, in categories including 'faces, people, cultures'; the natural world and the beauty of light. The winning images can be seen at the TPOTY exhibition, which is free, and will be on show at LondonBridgeCity next Spring. Rediff.com was kindly granted permission to publish 25 of the 150 winning and shortlisted images. Scroll down to see our picks of the bunch.

Ranji Roundup: Pujara enters elite list; Tare rescues Mumbai

Ranji Roundup: Pujara enters elite list; Tare rescues Mumbai

Rediff.com11 Jan 2020

A round-up of Ranji matches played on Saturday.

What if Aladdin was made in Bollywood?

What if Aladdin was made in Bollywood?

Rediff.com19 Jul 2017

Here are the actors who can totally play Aladdin, Jasmine, Genie!

IPL PHOTOS: Brilliant Tripathi powers Pune to victory

IPL PHOTOS: Brilliant Tripathi powers Pune to victory

Rediff.com4 May 2017

Rookie batsman Rahul Tripathi played a breathtaking knock of 93 to single-handedly power Rising Pune Supergiant to a four-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League.

Meet the biggest earners in Caribbean Premier League

Meet the biggest earners in Caribbean Premier League

Rediff.com12 Feb 2016

The 2016 Caribbean Premier League (CPL) Player Draft was held in Barbados on Thursday, with the six franchises flexed their financial muscles to rope in their desired cricketers.

IPL 10: Inspirational Warner leads MVP rankings

IPL 10: Inspirational Warner leads MVP rankings

Rediff.com16 May 2017

Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji present Rediff.com's Most Valuable Players ratings after the league phase in IPL 10.

What will Mumbai Indians look like against KKR?

What will Mumbai Indians look like against KKR?

Rediff.com8 Apr 2017

Mumbai Indians will be fretting over their team combination as they take on a marauding Kolkata Knight Riders in an Indian Premier League encounter, in Mumbai, on Sunday.

What brought this Swiss racer's F1 hopes to grinding halt?

What brought this Swiss racer's F1 hopes to grinding halt?

Rediff.com1 Oct 2014

Swiss racer Simona De Silvestro's hopes of becoming the first woman since 1976 to race in Formula One have suffered a setback with the Sauber team ending a testing deal due to her lack of funds.

CLT20: Will IPL champs KKR repeat their super show against CSK?

CLT20: Will IPL champs KKR repeat their super show against CSK?

Rediff.com16 Sep 2014

Depleted by the absence of high-profile names, Indian Premier League 2014 champions Kolkata Knight Riders have a tough task on hand when they lock horns with formidable Chennai Super Kings in the opening Group 'A' match of the Champions League T20, in Hyderabad, on Wednesday.

PIX: Villa maintain perfect start; Schalke end losing run

PIX: Villa maintain perfect start; Schalke end losing run

Rediff.com19 Oct 2020

Brighton and Hove Albion scored late to earn a 1-1 draw at Crystal Palace. Sheffield United and Fulham also drew 1-1 as both teams picked up their first points.

Nations League: Forrest treble earns Scotland promotion, Serbia also through

Nations League: Forrest treble earns Scotland promotion, Serbia also through

Rediff.com21 Nov 2018

A hat-trick by in-form Scotland midfielder James Forrest earned them a 3-2 home win over Israel in the Nations League and promotion to the competition's second tier on Tuesday.

Andre Russell is the MVP of IPL 2019

Andre Russell is the MVP of IPL 2019

Rediff.com15 May 2019

Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji identify the Most Valuable Players in IPL 2019 at the end of the season.

Cincinnati Open: Keys beats Vandeweghe; Querrey in 2nd round

Cincinnati Open: Keys beats Vandeweghe; Querrey in 2nd round

Rediff.com15 Aug 2017

Madison Keys beat fellow American CoCo Vandeweghe for the second time in eight days with a 6-4, 3-6, 6-3 victory on Monday to reach the second round of the Cincinnati Open.

Rajasthan beat Kolkata after 'Super Over' thriller

Rajasthan beat Kolkata after 'Super Over' thriller

Rediff.com30 Apr 2014

Rajasthan Royals held their nerve under extreme pressure to beat Kolkata Knight Riders via the Super Over in a fifth round match in the Indian Premier League match in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday night.

Why are Indians underperforming in IPL 12?

Why are Indians underperforming in IPL 12?

Rediff.com16 Apr 2019

You do wonder why this is so, especially because top Indian players earn significantly higher amounts than their international counterparts with similar or greater ability. Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji identify the Most Valuable Players in the IPL so far.

Golden oldie puts Pakistan on top despite Amla ton

Golden oldie puts Pakistan on top despite Amla ton

Rediff.com14 Oct 2013

Hashim Amla notched his 20th Test century but three wickets for 34-year-old debutant Zulfiqar Babar allowed Pakistan to restrict South Africa to 245 for eight on the opening day of the first Test in Abu Dhabi on Monday.

IPL: In-form KKR look to add to Gujarat's misery

IPL: In-form KKR look to add to Gujarat's misery

Rediff.com20 Apr 2017

For the Gujarat Lions to roar, their top-heavy batting order must first win in unison against a consistent KKR bowling attack.

SA in command after Tahir sends Pakistan crashing for 99

SA in command after Tahir sends Pakistan crashing for 99

Rediff.com23 Oct 2013

The Pakistan-born bowler made an instant impact on his return to the South Africa line-up and his team mates made sure his hard work did not go to waste as they finished the day on 128 for three wickets, a 29-run first innings lead.

How the 12 IPL finals played out

How the 12 IPL finals played out

Rediff.com15 May 2019

Rajneesh Gupta brings you the drama and the magic behind all the 12 IPL finals so far.

Delhi Daredevils eye revenge against Rajasthan Royals

Delhi Daredevils eye revenge against Rajasthan Royals

Rediff.com2 May 2015

A resurgent Delhi Daredevils will look to build a winning momentum.

Golden Globes 2016: Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lawrence win!

Golden Globes 2016: Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lawrence win!

Rediff.com11 Jan 2016

A quick look at the winners.

Steyn rested for South Africa's limited overs tour of Sri Lanka

Steyn rested for South Africa's limited overs tour of Sri Lanka

Rediff.com4 Jul 2013

The paceman had injury problems in the recent ICC Champions Trophy in England, forcing him to miss the semi-final defeat by the hosts, and that has weighed heavily on the minds of the selectors with Test series coming up against Pakistan, India and Australia.

<I>Game Of Thrones, Horror Story</i> lead Emmy 2013 nominations

Game Of Thrones, Horror Story lead Emmy 2013 nominations

Rediff.com19 Jul 2013

The 65th Emmys will be held on September 22 in Los Angeles.

Tour Finals PIX: Djokovic is year-end World No 1; Bopanna-Mergea down Bryan twins

Tour Finals PIX: Djokovic is year-end World No 1; Bopanna-Mergea down Bryan twins

Rediff.com16 Nov 2015

Novak Djokovic handed Kei Nishikori a brutal lesson in hardcourt tennis as the Serb began his bid for a record fourth successive title at the ATP World Tour Finals with a 6-1, 6-1 win on Sunday.

Four Nations Hockey: Indian eves lose 1-2 to Australia

Four Nations Hockey: Indian eves lose 1-2 to Australia

Rediff.com3 Jun 2016

Lilima Minz's goal went in vain as the Indian women's hockey team were edged 1-2 by hosts Australia in their final round-robin game at the Four Nations hockey tournament in Darwin, Australia on Friday.

Will Andre Russell stay MVP in IPL 2019?

Will Andre Russell stay MVP in IPL 2019?

Rediff.com12 May 2019

Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji identify the Most Valuable Players in the IPL at the end of Match 59.

Will Pandya be IPL-12's most MVP?

Will Pandya be IPL-12's most MVP?

Rediff.com7 May 2019

Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji identify the 60 Most Valuable Players in the IPL so far.

Can Hardik oust Russell as Most Valuable Player?

Can Hardik oust Russell as Most Valuable Player?

Rediff.com1 May 2019

Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji identify the Most Valuable Players in the IPL so far.

PHOTOS: Suryakumar takes KKR over the line in thrilling win over Pune

PHOTOS: Suryakumar takes KKR over the line in thrilling win over Pune

Rediff.com24 Apr 2016

Ajinkya Rahane cracked a superb half-century to power Rising Pune Supergiants to a competitive 160-5 against Kolkata Knight Riders in an IPL match at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune on Sunday.

IPL: Andre Russell Most Valuable Player

IPL: Andre Russell Most Valuable Player

Rediff.com11 Apr 2019

Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji reveal IPL-12's Most Valuable Players so far.

World Cup semis: How India, England, Australia, NZ stack up

World Cup semis: How India, England, Australia, NZ stack up

Rediff.com8 Jul 2019

India, Australia, England and New Zealand have ridden the wave and reached the final four on the strength of clear plans and outstanding individuals.

No. 1-ranked Test team to be awarded $1 million from 2016

No. 1-ranked Test team to be awarded $1 million from 2016

Rediff.com14 Oct 2015

The International Cricket Council on Tuesday announced it has doubled the prize money of the top-ranked Test team to US $1 million from its existing $500,000 from April 1, next year and also increase investment in women's cricket by five-fold.

Jayawardene, Afridi will be most experienced players at 2015 World Cup

Jayawardene, Afridi will be most experienced players at 2015 World Cup

Rediff.com12 Dec 2014

The International Cricket Council released the provisional squads of the 12 teams for next year's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand on Friday. However, co-hosts Australia and minnows Ireland decided against releasing the provisional list although they submitted 30 names to the parent body within the stipulated deadline.

4 Indian WC players not in IPL's top 50!

4 Indian WC players not in IPL's top 50!

Rediff.com24 Apr 2019

Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji identify the Most Valuable Players in the IPL so far.

6 management lessons from Mumbai Indians' IPL win

6 management lessons from Mumbai Indians' IPL win

Rediff.com27 May 2015

What separates the men from the boys? What is it that winners have but losers lack? Sonil Dedhia/Rediff.com lists lessons you can learn from Mumbai Indians' win against Chennai Super Kings at Eden Gardens on May 24.

Tennis Roundup: Sharapova, Halep off to flying 2018 starts

Tennis Roundup: Sharapova, Halep off to flying 2018 starts

Rediff.com2 Jan 2018

World number one Simona Halep swatted aside American Nicole Gibbs while Maria Sharapova was flawless in her straight sets victory over Romania's Mihaela Buzarnescu in the opening round of the Shenzhen Open on Monday.

Best of Alan Rickman: Much more than a villain

Best of Alan Rickman: Much more than a villain

Rediff.com15 Jan 2016

Saluting Alan Rickman.

Euro 2020 qualifiers PICS: Spain, Ukraine win big

Euro 2020 qualifiers PICS: Spain, Ukraine win big

Rediff.com8 Jun 2019

A summary of the Euro 2020 qualification matches played on Friday.