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Dropped catch made the difference, says Bhuvneshwar

Dropped catch made the difference, says Bhuvneshwar

Rediff.com30 Oct 2022

Bhuvneshwar Kumar didn't mince words when he categorically said that 'things could have been different' had Aiden Markram's catch been taken or a couple of close run-outs been effected in the team's five-wicket defeat against South Africa on Sunday.

Football icon Mohammed Habib passes away

Football icon Mohammed Habib passes away

Rediff.com16 Aug 2023

Habib, who was suffering from dementia and Parkinson's syndrome for the past couple of years, breathed his last in Hyderabad, his birthplace.

PIX: Pakistan's big win keeps hopes alive; Bangladesh eliminated

PIX: Pakistan's big win keeps hopes alive; Bangladesh eliminated

Rediff.com31 Oct 2023

Pakistan registered a comfortable seven-wicket victory to keep their semi-final hopes alive.

China hikes defence budget by 7.2% to $224 bn, 8th year of increase in a row

China hikes defence budget by 7.2% to $224 bn, 8th year of increase in a row

Rediff.com5 Mar 2023

China last year pegged its defence budget at 1.45 trillion yuan, a 7.1 per cent increase. This year the defence spending is increased to 1.55 trillion yuan.

Dhoni unlikely for South Africa T20Is as Pant set to continue

Dhoni unlikely for South Africa T20Is as Pant set to continue

Rediff.com28 Aug 2019

The former captain is unlikely to be selected for India's three-match T20 home series against South Africa starting September 15 in Dharamsala.

2nd Test: South Africa rally to 309-6 on fluctuating Day 1

2nd Test: South Africa rally to 309-6 on fluctuating Day 1

Rediff.com15 Jul 2017

South Africa lost four wickets in the final session of a fluctuating first day of the second Test against England at Trent Bridge on Friday but finished with a defiant flourish to end on 309 for six.

'We are building Kia 2.0. India is a long-term bet for us'

'We are building Kia 2.0. India is a long-term bet for us'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

'India is the sixth-largest market for the Kia Corporation, and contributes 8 to 9 per cent to our global sales.' 'We are eyeing 10 per cent market share over the next few years depending on customer demand and new product innovations.'

World media calls G20 declaration a 'coup' for Modi

World media calls G20 declaration a 'coup' for Modi

Rediff.com10 Sep 2023

The G20 declaration, which hit snags on the language to describe the Ukraine war, amounted to a 'coup' for host Prime Minister Narendra Modi though the final compromise statement reflected a stand far softer than those the United States and its Western allies have adopted on Russia, the world media said on Sunday.

T20 WC: It's India v England, Pakistan v NZ in semis

T20 WC: It's India v England, Pakistan v NZ in semis

Rediff.com6 Nov 2022

Pakistan will join India, England and New Zealand in the semi-finals

PICS: How debutants Gujarat Titans celebrated fairytale win

PICS: How debutants Gujarat Titans celebrated fairytale win

Rediff.com30 May 2022

Images of Gujarat Titans celebrating their win.

Happy Birthday, NTR Jr!

Happy Birthday, NTR Jr!

Rediff.com20 May 2023

Devara will release pan India on April 5, 2024.

Arthur set to return as Pakistan coach

Arthur set to return as Pakistan coach

Rediff.com23 Jan 2023

ICC withdraws demerit point to Rawalpindi stadium

LPGA Classic: Another top-10 finish for golfer Aditi Ashok

LPGA Classic: Another top-10 finish for golfer Aditi Ashok

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

Aditi Ashok has risen to 15th on the LPGA's Race to CME Globe and could well go better than career-best 48th in world rankings.

Focus on Kishan, Hooda in must-win 2nd T20 vs New Zealand

Focus on Kishan, Hooda in must-win 2nd T20 vs New Zealand

Rediff.com28 Jan 2023

India were caught in a spin web on the Ranchi pitch as they lost the series opener by 21 runs on Friday.

PIX: Karthik blitz sets up India's comprehensive win

PIX: Karthik blitz sets up India's comprehensive win

Rediff.com17 Jun 2022

The sides will next head to Bengaluru for the deciding fifth T20 on Sunday.

RCB's 'Royal' thrashing leaves skipper Samson speechless

RCB's 'Royal' thrashing leaves skipper Samson speechless

Rediff.com14 May 2023

Following their crushing 112-run loss at the hands of Royal Challengers Bangalore, Rajasthan Royals skipper Sanju Samson was left at a loss of words.

Will Southern Cinema Defeat Bollywood in 2023 Too?

Will Southern Cinema Defeat Bollywood in 2023 Too?

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

Calendar 2022 will go down as a year when the real star was the Next Big Idea.

Why Boucher is optimistic of SA's chances at T20 WC

Why Boucher is optimistic of SA's chances at T20 WC

Rediff.com12 Oct 2022

Skipper Temba Bavuma has been woefully out of form since his return from injury and also missed the last two ODI due to illness.

'We were 60-70 runs short in first innings'

'We were 60-70 runs short in first innings'

Rediff.com6 Jan 2022

India's stand-in skipper KL Rahul also reserved praise for Shardul Thakur, who put an all-round performance in the game including a seven-wicket haul in the first innings.

'Composed' Australia edge India for spot in final

'Composed' Australia edge India for spot in final

Rediff.com23 Feb 2023

Australia won the toss and elected to bat, posting a par score of 172 for four, before restricting India to 167 for eight in reply. They will now await the winner of Friday's second semi-final between England and hosts South Africa.

Jeev misses cut in South Africa

Jeev misses cut in South Africa

Rediff.com3 Mar 2013

Five dropped shots in a matter of three holes saw Jeev Milkha Singh plummet from being a contender to missing the cut in the second round of the Tshwane Open at the Copperleaf Golf & Country Estate in Centurion, on Sunday.

Ready FOR Mani Ratnam's PS-1 Epic?

Ready FOR Mani Ratnam's PS-1 Epic?

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

Hopefully, Hindi and non-Tamil audiences that have been patronising gangster movies from the South will give this fabulous looking historical a chance, says Deepa Gahlot.

T20 World Cup India Report Card

T20 World Cup India Report Card

Rediff.com12 Nov 2022

Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Patel and Arshdeep Singh were the only bright lights in a poor India show at the T20 World Cup.

Duleep Trophy: Pujara, Shaw, Sarfaraz, SKY in focus

Duleep Trophy: Pujara, Shaw, Sarfaraz, SKY in focus

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

West Zone will boast of a power-packed batting line-up in Cheteshwar Pujara, Prithvi Shaw, Suryakumar Yadav and Sarfaraz Khan for the Duleep Trophy semi-final against Central Zone.

Who Can Take Over Pujara's No 3 Slot?

Who Can Take Over Pujara's No 3 Slot?

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

Young prodigy Yashasvi Jaiswal is considered the frontrunner to make his Test debut in the West Indies, but there are other options in Ruturaj Gaikwad and Shubman Gill.

'Toughest innings': Smriti Mandhana opens up on career-best knock

'Toughest innings': Smriti Mandhana opens up on career-best knock

Rediff.com20 Feb 2023

After hammering a career-best knock in India's win over Ireland in the Women's T20 World Cup, Smriti Mandhana said it was the toughest innings she's played.

India's top-order faces stern test from SA quicks

India's top-order faces stern test from SA quicks

Rediff.com29 Oct 2022

Kagiso Rabada and Anrich Nortje are expected to spit fire on a track that will offer steep bounce as India's top-order gears up for its toughest test in adverse conditions against a top-notch South African side in the T20 World Cup on Sunday.

PHOTOS: SA start series on high, register narrow win over India

PHOTOS: SA start series on high, register narrow win over India

Rediff.com6 Oct 2022

Images from the rain-curtailed 1st ODI between India and South Africa in Lucknow on Thursday.

Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Saturday, July 31

Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Saturday, July 31

Rediff.com31 Jul 2021

A summary of the country's athletes' showing at the Games on Saturday, July 31.

Scheffler takes control of Masters as Woods stays in hunt

Scheffler takes control of Masters as Woods stays in hunt

Rediff.com9 Apr 2022

Tiger Woods was trying to steady the ship as winds threatened to blow his Masters comeback off course as he reached the midway point of the second round on Friday five shots back of clubhouse leaders Charl Schwartzel and Im Sung-jae.

Should Pant open the batting in T20Is?

Should Pant open the batting in T20Is?

Rediff.com6 Jul 2022

In 48 T20I matches, he has scored only 741 runs at a sub-par average of 23.15

Soccer PIX: City shocked by Wolves; United lose; Spurs sink Liverpool

Soccer PIX: City shocked by Wolves; United lose; Spurs sink Liverpool

Rediff.com1 Oct 2023

Champions Manchester City slipped to a shock first Premier League defeat of the season at Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday, while Manchester United's campaign of woe continued with a loss to Crystal Palace.

IPL PIX: All-round Axar leads DC to narrow win over SRH

IPL PIX: All-round Axar leads DC to narrow win over SRH

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

IMAGES from the IPL match between SunRisers Hyderabad and Delhi Capitals, in Hyderabad, on Monday.

'Pant is not a certainty in T20I team'

'Pant is not a certainty in T20I team'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2022

'He needs to score runs and score pretty consistently. He hasn't done that in the IPL or in any T20 internationals.'

The Stars Who Steered India To WTC Final

The Stars Who Steered India To WTC Final

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

The key performers who guided India to their second successive WTC final.

Citi joins list of foreign banks scaling down India ops

Citi joins list of foreign banks scaling down India ops

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

Citibank on Wednesday joined the list of foreign banks that have exited retail banking business in India. Mumbai-based Axis Bank completed acquisition of Citigroup's consumer business for Rs 11,603 crore. Under the deal, Axis acquired consumer banking businesses of Citibank India, which includes credit cards, retail banking, wealth management and consumer loans.

Diksha wins record second Ladies European Tour Event title

Diksha wins record second Ladies European Tour Event title

Rediff.com25 Jun 2023

The 22-year-old Indian was steady throughout Sunday just as she had been all week. Trichat finished with a total of 9-under and was sole second while Frenchwoman Celine Herbin (69-72-67) was third at 8-under.

Women's T20 World Cup: Mandhana dazzles as India enter semis

Women's T20 World Cup: Mandhana dazzles as India enter semis

Rediff.com20 Feb 2023

Smriti Mandhana played a sizzling knock as India entered their third successive Women's T20 World Cup semifinal with a win over Ireland.

Babar: Afridi's injury shifted the match

Babar: Afridi's injury shifted the match

Rediff.com13 Nov 2022

"We played a lot of dot balls because our set batsmen got out and it was not easy for a new batter coming in. They needed two to three balls to settle and that forced us onto the back foot,"

PHOTOS: Arshdeep, Chahar secure India win over SA

PHOTOS: Arshdeep, Chahar secure India win over SA

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

IMAGES from the opening T20I played between India and South Africa in Thiruvananthapuram on Wednesday.