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Pak billionaire's son didn't want to go on Titanic sub

Pak billionaire's son didn't want to go on Titanic sub

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Suleman Dawood, 19, was on board the vessel with Shahzada Dawood as a Father's Day bonding trip when their small submarine is believed to have imploded, killing all five on board, including British billionaire-explorer Hamish Hamilton.

Indian-origin spinner Manjot Singh joins NSW Blues

Indian-origin spinner Manjot Singh joins NSW Blues

Rediff.com15 Dec 2013

Recently recruited New South Wales spin bowler Manjot Singh, a car salesman who was coached by Sydney Sixers wicketkeeper Daniel Smith, has described his representing the Blues as proof cricket was a game that embraced all.

Noteworthy statistics from first-class and Ranji Trophy

Noteworthy statistics from first-class and Ranji Trophy

Rediff.com15 Oct 2016

Rajneesh Gupta gives us a list of noteworthy statistics from first-class and Ranji Trophy

Hockey at CWG: Indian women look to bury WC ghosts

Hockey at CWG: Indian women look to bury WC ghosts

Rediff.com28 Jul 2022

The Indian women are clubbed in Pool A alongside hosts England, Canada, Wales and Ghana

Remembering Phil Hughes four years on: The death that shook the cricketing world

Remembering Phil Hughes four years on: The death that shook the cricketing world

Rediff.com27 Nov 2018

Fans, cricketers and administrators remembered Player No 408 as #63 was trending through the morning.

BCCI plans training in 'safe location' for Kohli & Co

BCCI plans training in 'safe location' for Kohli & Co

Rediff.com1 Jun 2020

BCCI treasurer Arun Dhumal on Monday said that their Cricket Operations and National Cricket Academy (NCA) teams are working on organising a training camp for the top Indian cricketers but didn't commit to any time frame amid the prevailing circumstances.

Inconsistent Maxwell gets axe; Marsh, Henriques return for Sri Lanka ODIs

Inconsistent Maxwell gets axe; Marsh, Henriques return for Sri Lanka ODIs

Rediff.com31 Jul 2016

Australia have dropped out-of-form limited overs specialist Glenn Maxwell from the squad for the one-day international series in Sri Lanka next month, the country's cricket board announced on Sunday.

I can learn a lot from Ashwin, says Lyon

I can learn a lot from Ashwin, says Lyon

Rediff.com21 Feb 2017

Nathan Lyon revealed that he has been analysing ace off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin to improve his own bowling.

CWG: Lovlina punches her way into quarter-finals

CWG: Lovlina punches her way into quarter-finals

Rediff.com31 Jul 2022

Lovlina, who was knocked out in the first round in Gold Coast edition, attacked from the word go, using a combination of punches.

Australia wicketkeeper Haddin calls time on career

Australia wicketkeeper Haddin calls time on career

Rediff.com9 Sep 2015

Australia wicketkeeper Brad Haddin announced his retirement from first class cricket on Wednesday, following Michael Clarke, Shane Watson and Chris Rogers in stepping down from Tests in the wake of the Ashes series defeat.

Sandhu gets 'special marketing' CA contract to lose 'white' stereotype

Sandhu gets 'special marketing' CA contract to lose 'white' stereotype

Rediff.com4 Jun 2013

Young Indian-origin Australian fast bowler Gurinder Sandhu has reportedly received a special marketing contract from Cricket Australia (CA) as it aims to attract more Australians of Asian descent to the game.

Now, BCCI planning new league in place of CLT20!

Now, BCCI planning new league in place of CLT20!

Rediff.com15 May 2015

The Board of Control for Cricket in India is looking to replace the not-so-popular annual Champions League Twenty20 with another tournament. According to Indian Premier League chairman Rajeev Shukla, it is exploring options for a new league in September.

Play hard but fair: CA chairman tells Australian players

Play hard but fair: CA chairman tells Australian players

Rediff.com1 Dec 2018

The Australian players have devised their own cultural pact and, under new coach Justin Langer, are expected to have 'elite honesty'.

In Photos: The Man Who Will Be Crowned King

In Photos: The Man Who Will Be Crowned King

Rediff.com5 May 2023

A look back at many memorable moments in his life as Prince Charles.

Gayle has a story to tell BUT for a price

Gayle has a story to tell BUT for a price

Rediff.com10 Nov 2017

Chris Gayle is seeking to cash in on a defamation case against an Australian media company in the New South Wales Supreme Court on Monday over an alleged incident during the 2015 World Cup.

Obituary: Phil Hughes, a kid from the bush who made it to the top

Obituary: Phil Hughes, a kid from the bush who made it to the top

Rediff.com27 Nov 2014

Phil Hughes, who died on Thursday aged 25, will forever be remembered as one of Australian cricket's free spirits.

Commonwealth Games 2022: Medals Table

Commonwealth Games 2022: Medals Table

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

The medals table of the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.

Teams that have qualified for the 2022 FIFA World Cup

Teams that have qualified for the 2022 FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

Following are the teams in eight groups for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, which will be held in Qatar from November 20-December 18.

ECB offers to host India-Pak Test matches

ECB offers to host India-Pak Test matches

Rediff.com27 Sep 2022

India face Pakistan in the T20 World Cup at the MCG on October 23.

Australia skipper Clarke set for Sheffield Shield return

Australia skipper Clarke set for Sheffield Shield return

Rediff.com24 Oct 2013

Injured Australia captain Michael Clarke is back in the nets and could return to competitive action by the end of the month in a major boost to the hosts before the start of the Ashes series on November 21.

Australian PM Tony Abbott lays flowers at Sydney siege site

Australian PM Tony Abbott lays flowers at Sydney siege site

Rediff.com16 Dec 2014

Prime Minister Tony Abbott on Tuesday led a shocked nation in mourning the death of 2 Australians who lost their lives at the cafe siege in Sydney that ended with the killing of lone Iranian-born ISIS sympathiser who took 17 people hostages, including 2 Indians.

Indian cricketers' security tightened in Brisbane after hostage crisis

Indian cricketers' security tightened in Brisbane after hostage crisis

Rediff.com15 Dec 2014

No decision yet on the fate of the Sydney Test, which starts December 26, but for us the tour is still on, says the Board of Control for Cricket in India secretary, Sanjay Patel.

Australia brace for emotional Test in Adelaide

Australia brace for emotional Test in Adelaide

Rediff.com7 Dec 2014

The first Test Australia hosts against India this week is set to be fraught with conflicting emotions as players return to battle with a mixture of relief and apprehension after the tragic death of Phillip Hughes.

Woman killed in knife attack in Sydney

Woman killed in knife attack in Sydney

Rediff.com13 Aug 2019

Australian TV channels showed the man, in his 20s or 30s, running through the King Street with a large kitchen knife yelling "Allahu Akbar" .

Inaugural day-night Test marks Hughes' death anniversary

Inaugural day-night Test marks Hughes' death anniversary

Rediff.com26 Nov 2015

The first day of inaugural day-night Test match also marks the first death anniversary of Phil Hughes, who had died after being hit on the cricket field

England announces squad for ODI series against Australia

England announces squad for ODI series against Australia

Rediff.com25 Oct 2022

The three-match series will be played over six days, with matches in Adelaide, Sydney and finishing in Melbourne on November 22.

Tata group warns UK over harsh business tax regime

Tata group warns UK over harsh business tax regime

Rediff.com25 Aug 2014

But there are fears that any reform could be reduced to tweaking because the tax is so lucrative.

Sydney to host third Test against India despite COVID-19 fears

Sydney to host third Test against India despite COVID-19 fears

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

The Melbourne Cricket Ground was kept on standby to host back-to back matches against India, who won the traditional Boxing Day Test at the MCG by eight wickets on Tuesday.

What cities look like during the coronavirus quarantine

What cities look like during the coronavirus quarantine

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

Closures, travel restrictions, and self-isolation measures due to the coronavirus have cleared public squares, roads, and travel destinations across the globe. Photographers have been capturing the eerie stillness of these public spaces, recently emptied of the crowds they were built for.

Australia's Maxwell fined over row with teammate Wade

Australia's Maxwell fined over row with teammate Wade

Rediff.com3 Dec 2016

Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has been hit with a team fine for criticising Matt Wade over his decisions as captain of the Victoria state side, skipper Steve Smith said on Saturday.

India hockey players ready for Australia at CWG

India hockey players ready for Australia at CWG

Rediff.com7 Jul 2022

India, on the other hand, finished runners-up twice in 2010 and 2014 editions.

If fit, Jadeja likely to replace Vihari for Boxing Day Test

If fit, Jadeja likely to replace Vihari for Boxing Day Test

Rediff.com21 Dec 2020

Jadeja, who suffered a concussion during the first T20 international, also sustained a hamstring injury which ruled him out of the first Test.

Chess Olympiad: Indian teams off to winning starts

Chess Olympiad: Indian teams off to winning starts

Rediff.com29 Jul 2022

The Indian teams made winning starts in the Open and women's sections of the 44th Chess Olympiad in Chennai on Friday.

Several Australian schools in lockdown over bomb threats

Several Australian schools in lockdown over bomb threats

Rediff.com29 Jan 2016

A number of schools in Australia were put under lockdown and students evacuated after "numerous threats" made to them as they opened on Friday after the long Christmas holiday period, sparking multiple police operations.

Aussies warn! 'Don't get fooled by grass on MCG pitch'

Aussies warn! 'Don't get fooled by grass on MCG pitch'

Rediff.com23 Dec 2018

Australia opener Marcus Harris has warned against getting carried away by the grass on the MCG pitch

Australia's final goodbye to Hughes in hometown funeral

Australia's final goodbye to Hughes in hometown funeral

Rediff.com3 Dec 2014

The funeral of Australian Test cricketer Phillip Hughes began to the strains of a song entitled "Forever Young" in his home town on Wednesday as a nation united to celebrate the life of a sportsman cut down in his prime.

McCullum favourite to become England's next Test coach

McCullum favourite to become England's next Test coach

Rediff.com11 May 2022

McCullum, who is currently in charge of Indian Premier League side Kolkata Knight Riders, was keen on taking the job

CWG Boxing: Nikhat, Lovlina get easy opening draws

CWG Boxing: Nikhat, Lovlina get easy opening draws

Rediff.com28 Jul 2022

In the lightweight (57-60kg) division, Jasmine will feature straight in the quarter-finals after getting a first round bye.

Warner walked off field in club game after being 'abused': wife

Warner walked off field in club game after being 'abused': wife

Rediff.com28 Oct 2018

The wife of banned cricketer David Warner has confirmed he walked off the field while batting in a Sydney club game on Saturday after he was sledged by the brother of his dead former team mate Phillip Hughes. Warner, who is serving a 12-month ban from first class and international cricket for his role in a ball-tampering scandal, returned to the crease after a short break and then scored 157 not out for his Randwick-Petersham club.

EPL: Leicester go top; United draw at West Ham

EPL: Leicester go top; United draw at West Ham

Rediff.com5 Dec 2015

Jamie Vardy's record scoring streak ended but LeicesterCity's improbable Premier League title challenge continued with Riyad Mahrez's hat-trick sealing a 3-0 win at SwanseaCity that put them top on Saturday.