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SA's Robin Peterson bids adieu to cricket

SA's Robin Peterson bids adieu to cricket

Rediff.com9 Nov 2016

Former South African all-rounder Robin Peterson has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket with immediate effect, saying that he is looking forward to pursuing other interests and spending time with his family. Announcing his retirement, Peterson said it has been an incredible journey with so many of people encouraging and supporting him along the way. "First and foremost I'd like to thank all my team-mates for all the special memories they've helped create along the way, as well as all the coaches that have played a role in my development and as mentors throughout my career," the left-arm spinner was quoted, as saying by ESPNcricinfo.

PICS: Late Conceicao goal gives Portugal win over Czechs

PICS: Late Conceicao goal gives Portugal win over Czechs

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

Images from the Euro 2024 Group F match between Portugal and the Czech Republic at Leipzig stadium, Germany, on Tuesday.

India hand Malaysia a mauling to storm into ACT semis

India hand Malaysia a mauling to storm into ACT semis

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

Raj Kumar Pal struck a hat-trick

Spotted: Robin Williams in New York

Spotted: Robin Williams in New York

Rediff.com8 Sep 2006

Reader Salil Kodkani and his family ran into Robin Williams at a restaurant.

All about US Open champion Jannik Sinner

All about US Open champion Jannik Sinner

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

Jannik Sinner overpowered American Taylor Fritz in the final to become the first Italian man to win the US Open singles title.

Ashwin buys team in Global Chess League

Ashwin buys team in Global Chess League

Rediff.com8 Jul 2024

In the second edition of Global Chess League, each team will play a total of 10 matches in a double round-robin format, with the winner of each match being decided in a best-of-six board scoring system.

Grand Chess Tour: Praggnanandhaa finishes last in rapid

Grand Chess Tour: Praggnanandhaa finishes last in rapid

Rediff.com15 Aug 2024

Having lost three and drawn three coming into the third and final day of rapid, Praggnanadhaa lost to Lenier Dominguez of the US in the seventh round.

RR sign Kotian for Zampa's spot; GT rope in Sharath as Minz replacement

RR sign Kotian for Zampa's spot; GT rope in Sharath as Minz replacement

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

The Gujarat Titans (GT) have bolstered their squad with wicketkeeper-batsman B.R. Sharath

'There is no tactical awareness, no hunger. We play s**t'

'There is no tactical awareness, no hunger. We play s**t'

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

Marquez had only two training sessions with the team before naming a 26-member squad featuring new and returning players as India adapts to life after Sunil Chhetri's retirement.

Nadal, a Warrior Prince, not just the King of Clay

Nadal, a Warrior Prince, not just the King of Clay

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

Nadal was much more than a claycourt bully, though. He spent more than 900 successive weeks from 2005 in the ATP's top 10, 209 of them at number one and at the age of 24 became the youngest player to complete the career Grand Slam.

Prague Masters: Praggnanandhaa routs Abdusattarov

Prague Masters: Praggnanandhaa routs Abdusattarov

Rediff.com5 Mar 2024

Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa defeated overnight sole leader Nodirbek Abdusattarov of Uzbekistan to stake his claim for the top honours at the Prague Masters chess tournament.

Robin Singh appointed coach of Mumbai Indians

Robin Singh appointed coach of Mumbai Indians

Rediff.com6 Oct 2009

Former India all-rounder Robin Singh was on appointed as the new chief coach of the Mumbai Indians outfit for the 2009-10 season while ex-pacer Paras Mhambrey has been named his deputy.

Bhambri-Haase pair loses in Australian Open men's doubles first round

Bhambri-Haase pair loses in Australian Open men's doubles first round

Rediff.com16 Jan 2024

India's Yuki Bhambri and his Dutch partner Robin Haase squandered three match points in the deciding set to go down against Nicolas Barrientos of Colombia and Rafael Matos of Brazil in the Australian Open men's doubles first round in Melbourne on Tuesday.

Euro PIX: Spain survive Georgia scare to reach last 8

Euro PIX: Spain survive Georgia scare to reach last 8

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

Images from the Euro 2024 Round of 16 match between Spain and Georgia, at Cologne Stadium, Cologne, Germany, on Sunday.

Robin ton keeps Karnataka in hunt

Robin ton keeps Karnataka in hunt

Rediff.com13 Jan 2005

A superb 160 by Robin Uthappa propelled Karnataka to a 113-run win against Kerala.

Robin Soderling top seed at Chennai open

Robin Soderling top seed at Chennai open

Rediff.com26 Nov 2009

French Open finalist Robin Soderling of Sweden has been given the top billing at the ATP Chennai Open to be held in Chennai from January 4-10 next year.

Robin Williams cut wrist before hanging himself with belt

Robin Williams cut wrist before hanging himself with belt

Rediff.com13 Aug 2014

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Robin refuses  to blame openers for batting failure

Robin refuses to blame openers for batting failure

Rediff.com21 Apr 2012

Refusing to put the blame only on the openers for the team's batting woes in the ongoing Indian Premier League, Mumbai Indians coach Robin Singh said that every batsman must take responsibility for the failure.

PICS: Spain beat Germany in extra-time to make semis

PICS: Spain beat Germany in extra-time to make semis

Rediff.com6 Jul 2024

Images from the Euro 2024 quarter-final between Spain and Germany, at Stuttgart Arena, Germany, on Friday.

Robin Singh blames batsmen for defeat against KKR

Robin Singh blames batsmen for defeat against KKR

Rediff.com17 May 2012

Blaming the batsmen for surrendering meekly to Kolkata Knight Riders' varied bowling attack in their IPL match, Mumbai Indians coach Robin Singh said that the team's batting was 'extremely poor'.

Winnie the Pooh Protests Xi Jinping!

Winnie the Pooh Protests Xi Jinping!

Rediff.com10 May 2024

On Thursday, May 9, 2024, Hungarians in Budapest used the beloved children's book character Winnie The Pooh to protest against Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to their country. Over the years Winnie the Pooh has been used to represent -- and criticise -- Xi Jinping.

Historic upset! Zverev dethrones Nadal at French Open

Historic upset! Zverev dethrones Nadal at French Open

Rediff.com27 May 2024

Nadal had previously said this year could be his final one on the tour.

Red alert sounded as Delhi roads 'turn into rivers'

Red alert sounded as Delhi roads 'turn into rivers'

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

At least 10 flights scheduled to land at the Delhi airport were diverted -- eight to Jaipur and two to Lucknow -- due to inclement weather conditions. Airlines also warned of the possibility of more flight disruptions.

Olympics: Murray makes another great escape in Paris

Olympics: Murray makes another great escape in Paris

Rediff.com31 Jul 2024

The British duo squandered two match points in a nerve-jangling second set tiebreak and looked to be heading out as the Belgians moved ahead in the third set, leading 9-7.

Robin Smith calls it a day

Robin Smith calls it a day

Rediff.com12 Sep 2003

One of England's most successful batsmen announced his first-class retirement on the eve of his 40th birthday.

Robin Raphel, the American Indian diplomats hated

Robin Raphel, the American Indian diplomats hated

Rediff.com9 Nov 2014

On Thursday, November 6, the Washington Post newspaper reported that controversial American diplomat, Ambassador Robin Raphel, had her office and home searched by the FBI. This most unusual development likely raised much cheer at India's ministry of external affairs, in whose flesh Raphel had been a thorn through much of her tenure in the first Bill Clinton administration in the early and mid-1990s by her anti-India and pro-Pakistan stand. Seventeen years ago, as she was about to step down as Assistant Secretary of State for South Asian Affairs, Raphel granted an exclusive interview to Aziz Haniffa and India Abroad, the leading Indian-American weekly newspaper, which is now owned by Rediff.com The July 1997 interview, which provoked a raging controversy in both capitals, Washington, DC and New Delhi, is reproduced here...

Ahead of Paris Games, Lovlina bags silver at Czech Grand Prix

Ahead of Paris Games, Lovlina bags silver at Czech Grand Prix

Rediff.com16 Jun 2024

The tournament, being hosted under the aegis of World Boxing, featured four boxers in the women's 75kg category -- Borgohain, Cindy Ngamba of the Refugee Boxing Team, Qian and England's Chantal Reid -- and held in a round robin format.

ISL: Robin strikes as Dynamos beat FC Pune City 2-1

ISL: Robin strikes as Dynamos beat FC Pune City 2-1

Rediff.com14 Oct 2015

This was Dynamos' second win in three outings, while Pune suffered their first defeat at home at the Balewadi Stadium.

Superbet Chess: Praggnanandhaa holds Caruana, Gukesh draws

Superbet Chess: Praggnanandhaa holds Caruana, Gukesh draws

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

Caruana kept his slender half point lead going in to the final round in the 10-player round-robin tournament, a part of the Grand Chess tour.

ISL 4: Robin strike provides holders ATK maiden win of season

ISL 4: Robin strike provides holders ATK maiden win of season

Rediff.com17 Dec 2017

Defending champions ATK Kolkata scored their maiden victory in this year's Indian Super League when they got the better of Mumbai City FC 1-0 in Mumbai on Sunday.

India-baiting US diplomat Robin Raphel under probe

India-baiting US diplomat Robin Raphel under probe

Rediff.com7 Nov 2014

'It's unclear whether she is the target of the investigation, or what agents were searching for. The officials said it is an ongoing investigation and no charges have been filed,' reports CNN.com, while the Post adds that "the exact nature of the investigation involving Raphel remains unclear. She has not been charged.'

Soccer PICS: Juventus drop points; Musiala tricks for Bayern

Soccer PICS: Juventus drop points; Musiala tricks for Bayern

Rediff.com31 Oct 2024

All the action from football matches played in Europe on Wednesday

Nations League PIX: Ronaldo takes Portugal into quarters; Spain down Denmark

Nations League PIX: Ronaldo takes Portugal into quarters; Spain down Denmark

Rediff.com16 Nov 2024

Scotland stay in hunt for quarters with 1-0 win over 10-man Croatia

IPL 2025 Auction: 182 players sold; Rs 639.15 crore spent!

IPL 2025 Auction: 182 players sold; Rs 639.15 crore spent!

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

The complete list of players sold in the IPL 2025 Auction in Jeddah.

All in all, a 'Robin Hood' Budget

All in all, a 'Robin Hood' Budget

Rediff.com3 Feb 2018

For the first time in the history of Budget-making in India, a single Budget will touch 65 crore Indians, says Shailesh Haribhakti.

Meet the director behind Gladiator and Robin Hood

Meet the director behind Gladiator and Robin Hood

Rediff.com11 Jun 2010

Raja Sen lists his favourites from his extensive, diverse filmography.

PICS: Spain beat France to make Euro 2024 final

PICS: Spain beat France to make Euro 2024 final

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

Images from the Euro 2024 semi-final between Spain and France, at Munich Football Arena, Germany, on Tuesday.

Ljubicic reserves judgement on round robin format

Ljubicic reserves judgement on round robin format

Rediff.com17 Nov 2006

Ivan Ljubicic said he was reserving judgement on proposed round robin play at ATP tournaments next year.

Nations League: Ronaldo defies time with stunning goal

Nations League: Ronaldo defies time with stunning goal

Rediff.com13 Oct 2024

Portugal's Bernardo Silva and Cristiano Ronaldo scored first-half goals in a comfortable 3-1 win away to Poland in the Nations League on Saturday as the Group A1 leaders continued their perfect start to the competition with three wins.

After Dirk Kuyt, it is Robin van Persie...

After Dirk Kuyt, it is Robin van Persie...

Rediff.com8 Sep 2010

Arsenal striker Robin van Persie is likely to be out of action until mid-October, the Premier League club said on their website (www.arsenal.com) on Tuesday.