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IPL 2026: LSG's batting inconsistency led to early exit, admits Tom Moody

IPL 2026: LSG's batting inconsistency led to early exit, admits Tom Moody

Rediff.com11 May 2026

Lucknow Super Giants' global director of cricket, Tom Moody, attributes the team's IPL exit to inconsistent batting performances, particularly in the middle order. Jamie Overton of CSK credits his success to simple execution and praises the team environment.

'We're not a fast-bowling nation anymore': SA coach

'We're not a fast-bowling nation anymore': SA coach

Rediff.com16 Nov 2025

South Africa coach Shukri Conrad was overwhelmed to see his spinners rule the roost in the first Test against India at the Eden Gardens, signalling to him that the Rainbow Nation is no longer an exclusive "fast bowling country" and hoped that a lot more slow bowlers will emerge.

'The kind of form he is in, Jurel deserves a spot in playing XI'

'The kind of form he is in, Jurel deserves a spot in playing XI'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2025

'I definitely believe the kind of form he is in, the way he is batting, it will strengthen the Indian batting line-up.'

Bumrah Vs Rabada: Battle Of Fire At Eden!

Bumrah Vs Rabada: Battle Of Fire At Eden!

Rediff.com14 Nov 2025

The series promises a fascinating duel between the two modern-day pace greats.

Spain, Belgium, Switzerland seal 2026 World Cup spots

Spain, Belgium, Switzerland seal 2026 World Cup spots

Rediff.com19 Nov 2025

Spain secured their place at the 2026 World Cup after a nervy 2-2 draw with Turkey in Seville on Tuesday.

'Pakistan Has Come A Long Way Since March 3, 2009'

'Pakistan Has Come A Long Way Since March 3, 2009'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2025

'International cricket is incomplete without Pakistan.'

'There won't be any change in SRH's method in final'

'There won't be any change in SRH's method in final'

Rediff.com25 May 2024

Simon Helmot, Sunrisers Hyderabad's assistant coach, on how the team demolished Rajasthan Royals in Qualifier 2, and plans for Sunday's final against Kolkata Knight Riders.

'Ratan and I Were Good Chums'

'Ratan and I Were Good Chums'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

Arun Maira who worked for 25 years with the Tata Group, remembers his early years with Ratan Tata.

T20 WC: England, Afghanistan look to set early pace

T20 WC: England, Afghanistan look to set early pace

Rediff.com3 Jun 2024

England will be keen to overcome a lack of ideal preparation due to rain and hit the ground running when they face Scotland in their T20 World Cup opener

Kabhi Jeet, Mostly Haar

Kabhi Jeet, Mostly Haar

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

The dawn of a new era had begun under Sourav Ganguly's aggressive leadership. With Ganguly and Coach John Wright at the helm India had transitioned into a force to be reckoned with.

EXPLAINED: New Rule Changes In IPL 2023

EXPLAINED: New Rule Changes In IPL 2023

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

In a bid to make the popular tournament more interesting for fans, the BCCI has introduced new major rules this year.

Kohli to mentor this youngster...

Kohli to mentor this youngster...

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

Devdutt Padikkal is paired with Virat Kohli. There is no better mentor for a young developing player.

PHOTOS: Bairstow leads England's recovery on Day 1

PHOTOS: Bairstow leads England's recovery on Day 1

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

Jonny Bairstow led England to within 40 runs of South Africa's first innings total, with seven wickets in hand, on the first day of the second Test at Old Trafford on Thursday.

Stuart Broad, what's cooking... in the kitchen?

Stuart Broad, what's cooking... in the kitchen?

Rediff.com18 Sep 2015

Stuart Broad was in an unfamiliar territory when he picked up another pair of whites as he cooked up a treat alongside fellow cricketers at the historic Lord's cricket ground - in the name of charity.

Warne would have done terrific job as Eng coach: Ponting

Warne would have done terrific job as Eng coach: Ponting

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

'I know he's done a bit of it in The Hundred (with the London Spirit) but having someone like Shane Warne to take over the England cricket team now he would have done a great job.'

I have got my rhythm back: Umesh Yadav

I have got my rhythm back: Umesh Yadav

Rediff.com18 Oct 2012

Keen to make the most of the opportunity in the ongoing Champions League Twenty20, Delhi Daredevils pacer Umesh Yadav said he's working hard on improving his run-up and getting his balance right.

Wet outfield delays start of second Test

Wet outfield delays start of second Test

Rediff.com27 Jul 2007

Umpires Simon Taufel and Ian Howell will carry out an inspection of the ground at 1245 local time (1715 IST) before deciding when play can begin.

U-19 WC: India firm favourites against Papua New Guinea

U-19 WC: India firm favourites against Papua New Guinea

Rediff.com15 Jan 2018

The odds will be stacked heavily in favour of India when the title contenders, with an eye on securing a knockout berth, meet minnows Papua New Guinea in the ICC U-19 World Cup, in Mount Maunganui, on Tuesday.

Cairns accepts India's $1bn refund offer, to drop cases, says CEO

Cairns accepts India's $1bn refund offer, to drop cases, says CEO

Rediff.com7 Sep 2021

UK-based Cairn Energy PLC on Tuesday said it will drop litigations to seize Indian properties in countries ranging from France to the US, within a couple of days of getting a USD 1 billion refund resulting from the scrapping of a retrospective tax law.

It's a baby girl for Chrissy Teigen, John Legend

It's a baby girl for Chrissy Teigen, John Legend

Rediff.com18 Apr 2016

The latest Hollywood updates.

Day after, New Zealand coach 'feeling very hollow'

Day after, New Zealand coach 'feeling very hollow'

Rediff.com16 Jul 2019

Both finalists could not be separated at the end of regular play as well as the Super Over, but England were crowned champions because they had a superior boundary count.

Vardy scores the 'best goal of his life'

Vardy scores the 'best goal of his life'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2016

A smiling Jamie Vardy reckoned he had never scored a finer goal than the blistering long-distance volley which helped Leicester City's footballing fantasy enter ever more surreal territory on Tuesday.

IPL 2020: RCB have all bases covered including death bowling

IPL 2020: RCB have all bases covered including death bowling

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

RCB, led by their captain Virat Kohli, has always been a team full of stars but has not played to its potential. After reaching the final in 2016, it has had three forgettable seasons.

PIX: New Roland Garros ready to host French Open

PIX: New Roland Garros ready to host French Open

Rediff.com25 May 2019

Named after France's second-most decorated female player, the brand new 5,000 seat Court Simonne Mathieu nestles amongst the area's graceful 19-century greenhouses.

Cairn, govt discuss LTCG tax and Vivad se Vishwas scheme

Cairn, govt discuss LTCG tax and Vivad se Vishwas scheme

Rediff.com22 Feb 2021

During a series of hectic talks between Cairn Energy and the Indian government over the $1.2-billion arbitration award in favour of the former last week, a slew of options was proposed by the two sides, including computation of capital gains and participation in the Vivad se Vishwas (VsV) dispute resolution scheme. The government is likely to go ahead and appeal against the arbitration award by a Permanent Court of Arbitration at The Hague before March 21, indicated finance ministry officials. Cairn Energy Plc on Sunday said it was hopeful that an acceptable solution to its tax dispute with the Indian government could be found to avoid prolonging and exacerbating the 'negative issue' for all parties.

Djokovic talks about karma and fighting hungry wolves

Djokovic talks about karma and fighting hungry wolves

Rediff.com1 Feb 2016

The battle to stay at the top of men's tennis is like a fight to keep hungry wolves at bay, Novak Djokovic said on Sunday after clinching a record-equalling sixth Australian Open title.

Milan building momentum in Serie A after 2-0 win over Lazio

Milan building momentum in Serie A after 2-0 win over Lazio

Rediff.com21 Sep 2016

AC Milan beat visitors Lazio 2-0 to claim consecutive Serie A wins for the first time since February thanks to Carlos Bacca's fifth goal of the season and an M'Baye Niang penalty on Tuesday.

Prasad, Sandhu join race for India head coach's job

Prasad, Sandhu join race for India head coach's job

Rediff.com8 Jun 2016

Former seam bowlers Venkatesh Prasad and Balwinder Sing

Injured Mumbai Indians captain Rohit set to miss CLT20 qualifiers

Injured Mumbai Indians captain Rohit set to miss CLT20 qualifiers

Rediff.com30 Aug 2014

Star batsman Rohit Sharma's finger fracture is not only a blow to the Indian team but a big setback for Mumbai Indians as well, who will be playing their Champions League T20 qualifiers starting September 13, in Raipur.

Tour operators suffer as tourists cancel trips to north India

Tour operators suffer as tourists cancel trips to north India

Rediff.com25 Jun 2013

Tour operators in Odisha are set to suffer losses as tourists and pilgrims have started cancelling their bookings to various destinations in north India following the devastating floods in Uttarakhand.

Brexit done: UK leaves EU as Johnson hails new dawn

Brexit done: UK leaves EU as Johnson hails new dawn

Rediff.com1 Feb 2020

The UK became the first country to exit the economic bloc after 47 years of membership following the vote in favour of Brexit in June 2016.

The Jazz Player

The Jazz Player

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

At Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas's nuptials, the Adil Manuel Collective played funk, jazz and R&B for longer than planned that evening at the Umaid Bhawan Palace in Jodhpur. One of the couple's friends in the audience yelled: 'Are you guys even from India?' Adil Manuel offered to show her their passports.

Confident Yusuf Pathan goes in Jose Mourinho mode

Confident Yusuf Pathan goes in Jose Mourinho mode

Rediff.com19 Apr 2017

'I think as long as I am at the crease, the team will win comfortably. In the past, I have seen the team has gone on to lose the match after I got out. All these things, I have brought some changes in my game. It's about playing shots'

Hotspot dumped for return Ashes series

Hotspot dumped for return Ashes series

Rediff.com10 Oct 2013

The controversial Hotspot technology will not be available to umpires to review decisions in the upcoming Ashes series between Australia and England, its inventor Warren Brennan told local media.

Venezuela: Before the Implosion

Venezuela: Before the Implosion

Rediff.com18 Oct 2019

As Venezuelans continue to flee the starvation, crime and the horrific inflation that continues to mark the worst crisis it has ever faced, Radha Biswas looks back at a devastated country she continues to love deeply.

Delhi-Punjab clash to kick off second edition of Hockey India League

Delhi-Punjab clash to kick off second edition of Hockey India League

Rediff.com24 Jan 2014

The second edition of the Hockey India League gets underway on Saturday with Punjab Warriors taking on Delhi Waveriders in the opening match at the newly-built International Hockey Stadium in Mohali.

Finally, Pujara heads for England; set to make County debut against Glamorgan

Finally, Pujara heads for England; set to make County debut against Glamorgan

Rediff.com2 Sep 2014

India batsman Cheteshwar Pujara has been issued a British work permit and is set to join Derbyshire County Cricket Club this week for the remainder of the English County Championship.

The nation that crashed to earth

The nation that crashed to earth

Rediff.com23 Oct 2019

oaring crime gave Venezuela the horrific title of being one of the most violent countries on earth. Inflation ran into tens of thousands per cent, impoverishing nearly all of the country's 31 million people.' Yet, says Radha Roy Biswas, she sees hope for the beleaguered nation where she spent her childhood years.

Football Extras: Copa Libertadores final postponed again

Football Extras: Copa Libertadores final postponed again

Rediff.com26 Nov 2018

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Sports Shorts: Holders ATK play runner-up Kerala Blasters in ISL 4 opener

Sports Shorts: Holders ATK play runner-up Kerala Blasters in ISL 4 opener

Rediff.com22 Sep 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Friday