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We need Sobers, Viv back in the team, sarcastic Sammy

We need Sobers, Viv back in the team, sarcastic Sammy

Rediff.com24 Jun 2011

The very mention of Chris Gayle irritated a normally soft-spoken West Indies skipper Darren Sammy who couldn't hide being sarcastic remarks when asked whether he is missing the prolific opener considering the state of his batting line-up.

Kohli Meets The Greatest

Kohli Meets The Greatest

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

Guess who came to watch Team India train for the first Test against the West Indies at a ground in Barbados?

Lalit Modi calls 'The Hundred' a financial flop

Lalit Modi calls 'The Hundred' a financial flop

Rediff.com27 Sep 2024

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB)'s financial projections on the prof itability of its pet project 'The Hundred' is largely "disconnected from reality" reckoned Lalit Modi, who conceptualised the vastly successful Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2008.

PIX: Head, Smith centuries put Australia in control

PIX: Head, Smith centuries put Australia in control

Rediff.com15 Dec 2024

Travis Head scored his second successive hundred while veteran Steve Smith wore the opposition down with a statement century to put Australia in control

Will Bumrah Captain India In Sydney?

Will Bumrah Captain India In Sydney?

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

Will Rohit Sharma get one final opportunity to salvage his Test career?

Finally 400 paar, but in another country: Tharoor's dig at BJP

Finally 400 paar, but in another country: Tharoor's dig at BJP

Rediff.com6 Jul 2024

The Labour Party in the UK secured 412 seats in the 650-member House of Commons in the general elections.

Ashwin Can Break Another Record In Kanpur

Ashwin Can Break Another Record In Kanpur

Rediff.com22 Sep 2024

Ravichandran Ashwin has the second most wickets by an active player in Test cricket. Australia's Nathan Lyon leads the list with 530 wickets and Ashwin can overtake him in the second Test in Kanpur.

Haryana results manipulated, can't accept: Cong

Haryana results manipulated, can't accept: Cong

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

The Congress on Tuesday said it cannot accept the Haryana assembly polls verdict as there were 'serious issues' about the integrity of the counting process and functioning of the EVMs in some districts, and asserted that it would take up the matter with the Election Commission.

AI Can't Be Left To Techies!

AI Can't Be Left To Techies!

Rediff.com5 Oct 2024

Here is the Brahma Mantra for mankind. So long as the world has leaders with judgement -- humane, compassionate, and no-nonsense in their thinking -- natural intelligence will prevail, notes R Gopalakrishnan.

'The Wedding Is Not Immediately'

'The Wedding Is Not Immediately'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

'My boy doesn't show his feelings to anyone but I knew he was unhappy.' 'To see him smile again... Sobhita and Chay make a wonderful couple.'

UP BJP chief meets Modi as dissent against Yogi mounts

UP BJP chief meets Modi as dissent against Yogi mounts

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

Uttar Pradesh BJP president Bhupendra Singh Chaudhary met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday, sources said, and is believed to have briefed him on a host of issues related to the party's organisational matters in the politically crucial state.

Jadeja: An artist with the nature of a stealth fighter

Jadeja: An artist with the nature of a stealth fighter

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

But even so, Jadeja's name is rarely mentioned in the same breath as some of the aforesaid all-rounders.

Starmer storm sweeps Sunak out of 10 Downing Street

Starmer storm sweeps Sunak out of 10 Downing Street

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

Sunak, 44, was facing the impossible challenge of overcoming voter anger against the incumbent Tories after 14 years in power. The 61-year-old Keir Starmer-led Labour Party, meanwhile, maintained a strong lead over the Tories throughout the six-week campaign.

Time Modi Connects With Kamala Harris

Time Modi Connects With Kamala Harris

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

Over the years, India has enjoyed bipartisan support in the US and this asset must be kept intact and nurtured through across the board political and civil society engagement, suggests former foreign secretary Shyam Saran.

PICS: England set for thumping win in Anderson farewell

PICS: England set for thumping win in Anderson farewell

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

IMAGES from Day 2 of the first Test between England and the West Indies, at Lord's, London, on Thursday.

'Kohli and Jadeja find a way to drag their team out of trouble'

'Kohli and Jadeja find a way to drag their team out of trouble'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

Australia skipper Pat Cummins on Monday heaped praise on Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja and said that the Indian players are "super consistent".

Joe Root becomes England's first 19,000-run batter

Joe Root becomes England's first 19,000-run batter

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

Joe Root became England's most successful batter after he became the first batter from his nation to go past the 19,000-run mark

Kohli, Gill, Shami nominated for ODI Cricketer of Year 2023

Kohli, Gill, Shami nominated for ODI Cricketer of Year 2023

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill and Mohammed Shami feature among the ODI Cricketer of the Year nominees.

PIX: England on top after debutant Atkinson rips through Windies

PIX: England on top after debutant Atkinson rips through Windies

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

England were in command on 30/1 at tea after bowling West Indies out for 121 on the opening day of the first Test.

Rohit Sharma's New Look: Yay Or Nay?

Rohit Sharma's New Look: Yay Or Nay?

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

Rohit arrived in the Caribbean sporting a clean-shaven look.

Ashwin's milestone day makes him undisputed spin King

Ashwin's milestone day makes him undisputed spin King

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

Ashwin bagged the wicket of Jonny Bairstow to become the first Indian player to reach the landmark milestone.

PIX: Dortmund humiliate Celtic; Barca crush Young Boys

PIX: Dortmund humiliate Celtic; Barca crush Young Boys

Rediff.com2 Oct 2024

Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski scored twice to set his side on course for a 5-0 Champions League thrashing of Swiss side Young Boys on Tuesday as the Catalan giants bounced back from a 2-1 loss at AS Monaco in their opener.

Can new captain, coach lead shaky Pakistan to T20 glory?

Can new captain, coach lead shaky Pakistan to T20 glory?

Rediff.com30 May 2024

Pakistan are dangerous opponents for the best of teams in major tournaments but they could face a rocky road in their quest

Babar says Pakistan will play easy, calm cricket against India

Babar says Pakistan will play easy, calm cricket against India

Rediff.com3 Jun 2024

Pakistan and India have faced each other seven times at the T20 World Cup, with Pakistan winning just once.

Kohli is ICC Men's ODI Cricketer of the Year again!

Kohli is ICC Men's ODI Cricketer of the Year again!

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

Sri Lanka's Chamari Athapaththu won her maiden women's ODI Cricketer of the Year award, becoming the first female cricketer from the country to win an ICC award.

Hey Hrithik, Have You Watched Saba On The Ramp?

Hey Hrithik, Have You Watched Saba On The Ramp?

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

Saba Azad was joined by Karisma Kapoor and Kalki Kanmani for the Raw Mango show at LFW X FDCI.

Nations League PIX: Inspired Greece stun England; France thrash Israel

Nations League PIX: Inspired Greece stun England; France thrash Israel

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

Greece beat England for the first time as striker Vangelis Pavlidis's double earned the visitors a richly-deserved 2-1 victory.

Alia Bhatt's Next Film Is...

Alia Bhatt's Next Film Is...

Rediff.com26 Aug 2023

Alia's next is Sanjay Bhansali's Baiju Bawra where she doesn't have the author-backed role like she did in Gangubai Kathiawadi.

F1 PIX: Verstappen's winning run ends!

F1 PIX: Verstappen's winning run ends!

Rediff.com25 Mar 2024

The Dutchman's run of nine successive wins was snapped as he broke down on lap four with a brake problem.

Hey Sanya, Kya Bolti Tu?

Hey Sanya, Kya Bolti Tu?

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

Her awww-worthy wardrobe is an absolute treasure trove.

SC bids adieu to 'Mr Dependable' Justice A S Bopanna

SC bids adieu to 'Mr Dependable' Justice A S Bopanna

Rediff.com17 May 2024

Quoting Greek philosopher Socrates, Justice Bopanna emphasised that there are four qualities that are expected of a judge -- to hear courteously, to consider soberly, to answer wisely and to decide impartially.

PIX: Barcelona lose to Monaco; Arsenal held

PIX: Barcelona lose to Monaco; Arsenal held

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

Barcelona made a disappointing start to their Champions League campaign by losing 2-1 to AS Monaco on Thursday.

No Leader Is Bigger Than The Electorate

No Leader Is Bigger Than The Electorate

Rediff.com24 Jun 2024

There is little doubt that the prime minister's own charisma exceeds that of his party, but 2024 is proof that no party can ultimately depend on one person to deliver victory all the time, points out R Jagannathan.

How world media reported Lok Sabha election results

How world media reported Lok Sabha election results

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

The 'aura of invincibility' around Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been 'shattered' by the Indian voters who gave the Opposition a new lease on life, this is how the international media described the outcome of India's general elections.

The Lives PSU Bankers Lead

The Lives PSU Bankers Lead

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

A peek into the life of a public-sector banker who did well professionally, but paid a price for it, points out Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Trudeau: US indictment seems to have convinced India that...

Trudeau: US indictment seems to have convinced India that...

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

"I think there is a beginning of an understanding that they can't bluster their way through this and there is an openness to collaborating in a way that perhaps they were less open before," Trudeau told the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.

'Is this a defining moment in the death of Test cricket?'

'Is this a defining moment in the death of Test cricket?'

Rediff.com1 Jan 2024

Former Australia skipper Steve Waugh has slammed the ICC and top cricket boards, including the BCCI, for not caring about Test cricket after South Africa named a depleted red-ball squad for the tour of New Zealand.

BawaaliJanhvi, Dhinchak Nushrratt

BawaaliJanhvi, Dhinchak Nushrratt

Rediff.com21 Jul 2023

The celebs who graced the front rows at Manish Malhotra's latest collection launch.

Space given to separatists, anti-India elements in Canada core issue: MEA

Space given to separatists, anti-India elements in Canada core issue: MEA

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

A day after Trudeau's remarks, ministry of external affairs spokesperson Arindam Bagchi asserted that India's "core issue" with Canada remains that of the space given to separatists, terrorists and anti-India elements in that country.

India The Next Big Travel Market

India The Next Big Travel Market

Rediff.com19 Dec 2023

In outbound travel, India will be ahead of Italy, South Korea, Australia, Canada and France.