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IPL 2022: Punjab Kings appoint Agarwal as captain

IPL 2022: Punjab Kings appoint Agarwal as captain

Rediff.com28 Feb 2022

Punjab Kings named Mayank Agarwal as their new captain for the upcoming 15th edition of the Indian Premier League, starting next month.

Newcastle urge fans not to wear Arabic attire at games

Newcastle urge fans not to wear Arabic attire at games

Rediff.com20 Oct 2021

Equality and inclusion group Kick It Out are reportedly planning to offer education workshops in Newcastle to supporters to explain how impersonating Arabs could be considered be racist or culturally insensitive.

As Kohli turns 34, 'Viratians' can't keep calm

As Kohli turns 34, 'Viratians' can't keep calm

Rediff.com4 Nov 2022

Virat Kohli, who will turn 34 on Saturday, is back in his element

Hayden ready to help solve Australia's batting woes

Hayden ready to help solve Australia's batting woes

Rediff.com21 Feb 2023

Batting great Matthew Hayden is ready to help Australia solve their batting woes in the ongoing four-Test series if asked.

The moment of madness which cost Sweden against Ukraine

The moment of madness which cost Sweden against Ukraine

Rediff.com30 Jun 2021

A red card for a moment of madness from Marcus Danielson brought Sweden's Euro 2020 to an abrupt end as they crashed out with a 2-1 defeat in their last-16 match against Ukraine on Tuesday.

Here's what Delhi Capitals must do to break trophy drought

Here's what Delhi Capitals must do to break trophy drought

Rediff.com1 Apr 2021

Having shown exceptional consistency in both red and white-ball cricket for Team India, Pant will now look to recreate the same magic for his franchise.

FIFA WC: Bale ready for Wales opener, Allen ruled out

FIFA WC: Bale ready for Wales opener, Allen ruled out

Rediff.com20 Nov 2022

Bale's fitness has been a major concern for Wales, with the 33-year-old yet to play a full match for Los Angeles FC due to injury issues.

Wales captain Bale announces end of playing career

Wales captain Bale announces end of playing career

Rediff.com9 Jan 2023

Bale decided to end his playing career at the age of 33

Amrit kaal's 1st budget fulfils dreams of...: Modi

Amrit kaal's 1st budget fulfils dreams of...: Modi

Rediff.com1 Feb 2023

The middle class is a big force to fulfil dreams of a prosperous and developed India and our government has taken many decisions to empower it, the prime minister said.

Warner silences critics with super gig at T20 WC

Warner silences critics with super gig at T20 WC

Rediff.com15 Nov 2021

Warner was dropped from the playing XI by his IPL franchise SunRisers Hyderabad and there were some who questioned his selection in the Australian line-up.

Australia lose spin coach Sridharan Sriram to IPL

Australia lose spin coach Sridharan Sriram to IPL

Rediff.com29 Jul 2022

Sridharan Sriram, who played eight ODIs between 2000 and 2004, was part of the Australian coaching set up since 2015.

Harris replaces Pucovski for fourth Test against India

Harris replaces Pucovski for fourth Test against India

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

Marcus Harris will be the only change to the 11, with opener David Warner cleared to play after struggling with his groin strain in Sydney.

PIX: Man City, Chelsea win big; PSG held after own goal

PIX: Man City, Chelsea win big; PSG held after own goal

Rediff.com6 Oct 2022

A round-up of Wednesday's action in the UEFA Champions League.

1975 To 2023: How India Fared In World Cup Openers

1975 To 2023: How India Fared In World Cup Openers

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

A look at how India have fared in their World Cup opening games.

PIX: Milan, Leipzig complete Champions League last 16

PIX: Milan, Leipzig complete Champions League last 16

Rediff.com3 Nov 2022

A round-up of Wednesday's action in the UEFA Champions League.

Windies, SA square up in Group B

Windies, SA square up in Group B

Rediff.com8 Sep 2004

But both the teams have underachieved in the recent past and its hard to pick a winner.

FIFA WC: Saka takes double the spoils in England's win

FIFA WC: Saka takes double the spoils in England's win

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

We haven't played the best coming into the tournament. There was a lot of talk and speculation about our form but we showed everyone how much quality we have and what we can do," said Saka, whose last major tournament ended with him missing a penalty in the Euro 2020 final shootout.

World Tour Finals: Bopanna-Mergea storm into final, eye No. 1 ranking

World Tour Finals: Bopanna-Mergea storm into final, eye No. 1 ranking

Rediff.com21 Nov 2015

Rohan Bopanna and his Romanian partner Florin Mergea on Saturday made it to the final of the men's doubles event at the ATP World Tour Finals, in London, after registering a straight-set victory against Croatian Ivan Dodig and Marcelo Melo of Brazil.

Out Of Africa: The Real Story Behind World Cup

Out Of Africa: The Real Story Behind World Cup

Rediff.com15 Dec 2022

More than 50 Africa-born or African-origin players are spread across 11 teams -- excluding sides from the continent -- that are part of the tournament in Qatar.

McKenzie named South Africa's high performance batting coach

McKenzie named South Africa's high performance batting coach

Rediff.com10 Sep 2020

Vincent Barnes has been roped in as high performance manager and bowling lead coach' while former assistant coach Malibongwe Maketa was appointed as the South Africa A and National Academy lead coach.

PIX: Salah 'tricks'; Bayern, Club Brugge, Napoli in last 16

PIX: Salah 'tricks'; Bayern, Club Brugge, Napoli in last 16

Rediff.com13 Oct 2022

A round-up of Wednesday's action in the UEFA Champions League.

Split camp no issue for our preparation, says Wade

Split camp no issue for our preparation, says Wade

Rediff.com25 Nov 2020

The two groups will unite late on Thursday night and with the opening ODI slated for Friday, the players will have no scope to wriggle in a practice session as one unit.

Indian-origin executives in 'lean' Unilever corporate shakeup

Indian-origin executives in 'lean' Unilever corporate shakeup

Rediff.com25 Jan 2022

UK-headquartered consumer goods giant Unilever on Tuesday announced a major organisational shakeup to make the company leaner, which involves some of its Indian-origin executives, and plans to lay off 1,500 staff as part of the wider restructuring of its global operations. Sanjiv Mehta retains executive leadership of Mumbai-headquartered subsidiary Hindustan Unilever, while Unilever chief operating officer (COO) Nitin Paranjpe will take on a new role as chief transformation officer & chief people officer, leading the business transformation and heading the HR function for the transformed organisation. The company said Sunny Jain, president of beauty & personal care, has decided to leave Unilever to set up an "investment fund in technology megatrends".

Chinese delegation banned from Queen's Lying-in-State

Chinese delegation banned from Queen's Lying-in-State

Rediff.com16 Sep 2022

According to reports, the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has invited Chinese President Xi Jinping as Head of State of a country with which the UK has diplomatic relations.

Shorts: Shapovalov, Gerrard test positive for COVID-19

Shorts: Shapovalov, Gerrard test positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com26 Dec 2021

Villa manager Gerrard to sit out two games after positive COVID test.

PIX: Benfica end Juve's hopes, join Chelsea in last 16

PIX: Benfica end Juve's hopes, join Chelsea in last 16

Rediff.com26 Oct 2022

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

Cricket Australia contacts Bancroft over ball-tampering scandal

Cricket Australia contacts Bancroft over ball-tampering scandal

Rediff.com17 May 2021

Cricket Australia (CA) has asked batsman Cameron Bancroft if he has new information on the 2018 Cape Town scandal in the wake of his suggestion that the team's bowlers were aware of the ball-tampering tactics.

South Africa focused on beating India despite off-field woes

South Africa focused on beating India despite off-field woes

Rediff.com21 Dec 2021

Elgar appeared to give his backing to Boucher after former Test spinner Paul Adams said he had been called a "brown shit" in a South Africa team song during his time in the side, including by former wicket-keeper Boucher, who has since apologised.

Lahiri in sight of historic win at The Players Championship

Lahiri in sight of historic win at The Players Championship

Rediff.com14 Mar 2022

Chasing his first win on the PGA Tour, India's Anirban Lahiri will take a one shot lead into the final day of The Players Championship after completing the third round with a 5-under 67 at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida.

Will Australian players forgo IPL 2021?

Will Australian players forgo IPL 2021?

Rediff.com16 Jun 2021

Australia is hoping to finalise a T20 tri-series with West Indies and Afghanistan just before the T20 World Cup

Football: Guardiola calls for fewer teams in EPL

Football: Guardiola calls for fewer teams in EPL

Rediff.com23 Jan 2021

De Bruyne out for up to six weeks due to injury, says Guardiola.

Four positives in latest EPL coronavirus tests

Four positives in latest EPL coronavirus tests

Rediff.com28 May 2020

Four players tested positive for coronavirus in the latest batch of tests conducted by the English Premier League and announced on Wednesday. Russian Premier League club Lokomotiv Moscow said on Thursday that four of its players had tested positive for the novel coronavirus.

PHOTOS: Man City, Real Madrid held but make last 16

PHOTOS: Man City, Real Madrid held but make last 16

Rediff.com12 Oct 2022

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

World Tour Finals: Sindhu to meet Yamaguchi in semis

World Tour Finals: Sindhu to meet Yamaguchi in semis

Rediff.com3 Dec 2021

Srikanth made a good start in the second game, moving to 7-3 advantage but Lee once again turned the tables, jumping to 13-9 and kept his nose ahead to eventually shut the doors on the Indian.

Moeen Ali named in England training squad for West Indies Tests

Moeen Ali named in England training squad for West Indies Tests

Rediff.com17 Jun 2020

Moeen Ali had announced a break from Test cricket in September last year after losing out on a central contract for the longest format for the 2019-20 season.

PIX: Red-hot England on brink of semis after Buttler batters Australia

PIX: Red-hot England on brink of semis after Buttler batters Australia

Rediff.com30 Oct 2021

England stood on the brink of the semi-finals of the Twenty20 World Cup after Jos Buttler's batting pyrotechnics secured their comprehensive eight-wicket victory against Australia in a Group I match on Saturday.

England's women cricketers to return to training

England's women cricketers to return to training

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

The ECB has been trying to convince both the BCCI and the Cricket South Africa to agree to play a tri-series later this year but nothing has been finalised as yet.

New Zealand cricketers land for biosecure tour of England

New Zealand cricketers land for biosecure tour of England

Rediff.com17 May 2021

Most of the Test squad and staff had been transferred to hotel quarantine where they will warm up for the two-Test series against England

Warner does a Ronaldo; removes Coca-Cola bottles in press conference

Warner does a Ronaldo; removes Coca-Cola bottles in press conference

Rediff.com29 Oct 2021

Star Australian opener David Warner did a Cristiano Ronaldo during the ongoing T20 World Cup as he removed Coca Cola bottles placed in front of him during a press conference for a brief while.

What are Australian cricket's WAGs up to in England?

What are Australian cricket's WAGs up to in England?

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

The WAGs stood in the stands soaking in the opening day's action.