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USA is starting to embrace cricket

USA is starting to embrace cricket

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

'USA Cricket continues its instrumental work in supporting our national players and equipping youth and local communities with the tools they need to succeed in this sport.'

Inside RCB's failed plan to tackle Mayank Yadav's pace

Inside RCB's failed plan to tackle Mayank Yadav's pace

Rediff.com3 Apr 2024

'Our plan was simple... use his (Mayank) space against him'

Will Rajkot serve up another Bumrah masterclass?

Will Rajkot serve up another Bumrah masterclass?

Rediff.com14 Feb 2024

Former India pacer Zaheer Khan feels the Rajkot pitch will be similar to the ones in Hyderabad and Vizag, bringing reverse swing into play once again.

Spanish rider Falcon dies after Dakar Rally crash

Spanish rider Falcon dies after Dakar Rally crash

Rediff.com15 Jan 2024

Falcon, 45, had been in an induced coma since he was flown to hospital in Riyadh, and then back to Spain, after falling 448km into the second stage on January 7 from Al Henakiyah to Al Duwadimi.

Block it out, it's all irrelevant: Smith on Hardik facing boos

Block it out, it's all irrelevant: Smith on Hardik facing boos

Rediff.com29 Mar 2024

Australian star batter Steve Smith has advised Hardik Pandya to simply "block out" the constant jeers and boos the new Mumbai Indians skipper is receiving from spectators at the IPL so far, as they are "all irrelevant".

WOW Moments From Paris Olympics!

WOW Moments From Paris Olympics!

Rediff.com13 Aug 2024

With the athletes bidding goodbye to Paris after another bone-tingling edition of the Olympics, Norma Astrid Godinho/Rediff.com, shares some interesting nuggets that made the Paris Olympics an event to remember!

French Open PIX: Alcaraz, Tsitsipas have it easy

French Open PIX: Alcaraz, Tsitsipas have it easy

Rediff.com1 Jun 2024

Still wearing a compression sleeve after a recent forearm issue, Carlos Alcaraz produced a stellar show in a rematch of the duo's 2022 encounter to firmly put himself back in the conversation as the favourite to lift the title in Paris and a third major.

Be careful! Volunteers warn unsuspecting cricket fans at Asiad

Be careful! Volunteers warn unsuspecting cricket fans at Asiad

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

Cricket is bidding to join the programme at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics and a decision is expected soon. Gaikwad said his players were enjoying their first major multi-sport Games as athletes and fans.

Cummins' 'Sweetest Moment'...

Cummins' 'Sweetest Moment'...

Rediff.com20 Nov 2023

'To walk out for the toss and just see 130,000 blue Indian shirts, it's an experience you'll never forget.'

When MI's Tilak Varma gave SRH a scare

When MI's Tilak Varma gave SRH a scare

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

'When Tilak Varma, Hardik bhai and even Tim David were batting, we were still a bit, I won't say worried but concerned.'

Illingworth, Kettleborough gear up for World Cup final

Illingworth, Kettleborough gear up for World Cup final

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

Match officials for ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 final

Dhoni! Dhoni!

Dhoni! Dhoni!

Rediff.com1 Apr 2023

Dhoni delighted the crowd with two Dhonieseque strokes, a six over long on, and a boundary that sped to the fence.

Faf Defies The Law Of Physics!

Faf Defies The Law Of Physics!

Rediff.com19 May 2024

Stationed at mid off, Du Plessis 'flew' with his right hand stretched out to pluck it out of the air. The 39 year old timed his jump to perfection as he was 2.3 metres off the ground when he grabbed the ball.

Should Dhoni bat higher up the order?

Should Dhoni bat higher up the order?

Rediff.com20 Apr 2024

West Indies batting great Brian Lara believes CSK's Mahendra Singh Dhoni won't consider a promotion in the batting order.

Maxwell powers Australia to T20I series glory

Maxwell powers Australia to T20I series glory

Rediff.com11 Feb 2024

Glenn Maxwell's breathtaking knock helped Australia clinch the three-match T20I series with a second consecutive win on Sunday

'I struck the winning run and became a hero that day'

'I struck the winning run and became a hero that day'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

'We used to get Rs 250 for a Test match, and if the match was over in 4 days, 50 rupees were cut.'

Asia Cup Inaugural Triggers Meme Fest

Asia Cup Inaugural Triggers Meme Fest

Rediff.com31 Aug 2023

Social media platforms quickly buzzed with chat, with many taking the opportunity to poke fun at the Pakistan Cricket Board for the stark lack of fans in the stands.

4th T20I Raipur Stadium Has No Power

4th T20I Raipur Stadium Has No Power

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

Three international cricket matches have been organised in the stadium since the power connection was cut in 2018. Most recently, India had hosted New Zealand in Raipur on January 21, 2023.

High Drama As Campaign Ends In TVM!

High Drama As Campaign Ends In TVM!

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

As the curtain falls on the campaign for the Thiruvananthapuram Lok Sabha seat on Wednesday, April 24, a ringside view of the closing ceremonies.

Chandrayaan-3 Heads For The Moon

Chandrayaan-3 Heads For The Moon

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

On Friday, July 14, India launched its ambitious third lunar mission Chandrayaan 3, eyeing a rare feat in moon exploration.

No fans allowed for Pakistan's WC warm-up in Hyderabad

No fans allowed for Pakistan's WC warm-up in Hyderabad

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

Pakistan's first warm-up match ahead of the World Cup will be played behind closed doors in Hyderabad for security reasons.

Even Dawood...: HC rejects plea for virtual campaigning by arrested politicians

Even Dawood...: HC rejects plea for virtual campaigning by arrested politicians

Rediff.com1 May 2024

Terming the petition as "highly adventurous" and against the fundamental principles of the law, a bench of Acting Chief Justice Manmohan and Justice Manmeet PS Arora said courts do not make policy decisions and that it is for Parliament to decide on such issues.

Hero worship is great but not at cost of another player: Ashwin

Hero worship is great but not at cost of another player: Ashwin

Rediff.com30 Mar 2024

'Fan wars should never go this ugly a route. One should remember which country these players represent -- our country. So, then what warrants a cricketer getting booed?'

Police on 'alert mode' across Gujarat for Indo-Pak match

Police on 'alert mode' across Gujarat for Indo-Pak match

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

Police heads of various units across Gujarat have been instructed to be on "alert mode" and keep a close watch on anti-social elements as well as sensitive areas to avoid any untoward incident.

After Hardik Struck A Fan On The Chin...

After Hardik Struck A Fan On The Chin...

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

After the game, Hardik searched for the little lady in the stands. When he spotted her, he said sorry once again and handed her an autographed match ball.

Federer watches as Neeraj shines bright in Zurich

Federer watches as Neeraj shines bright in Zurich

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

Roger Federer made a star-studded appearance at the Zurich leg of the Diamond League

King Kohli Shakes A Leg With King Khan!

King Kohli Shakes A Leg With King Khan!

Rediff.com7 Apr 2023

Following KKR's crushing 81-run win over RCB, heartwarming scenes unfolded at the Eden Gardens.

World Cup: 1750 school kids attend Kiwis' clash against Bangladesh

World Cup: 1750 school kids attend Kiwis' clash against Bangladesh

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

As a part of the TNCA's effort to promote the sport for kids and wider audiences, the viewing experience for 1,750 school kids from multiple schools across the Chennai city was facilitated during the ongoing clash between New Zealand and Bangladesh on Friday.

Wimbledon: Spectators' divided loyalties hardly helped home boy Murray

Wimbledon: Spectators' divided loyalties hardly helped home boy Murray

Rediff.com11 Jul 2015

Murray was slightly vexed by a question at the post-match news conference that suggested the fans' loyalties were more divided than if he were playing anyone but Federer.

Hardik Pandya's mysterious ritual breaks the Internet!

Hardik Pandya's mysterious ritual breaks the Internet!

Rediff.com15 Oct 2023

Spectators couldn't help but notice Pandya's silent communion with the ball just moments before he bowled to the Pakistani opener.

'Most competitive bloke I've played against'

'Most competitive bloke I've played against'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2023

'Innings of the highest quality, but Australia is too good at the moment', Kohli tweeted.

Elon Musk's SpaceX's Starship Is Ready To Launch

Elon Musk's SpaceX's Starship Is Ready To Launch

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

SpaceX said it would attempt the first launch of its Starship rocket system on Thursday, April 20, after a launch attempt on Monday, April 17, had to be scrubbed due to issues with the launch vehicle's first stage.

China furious over Messi's Hong Kong no show

China furious over Messi's Hong Kong no show

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

Some mainland fans travelled 12 hours from Xinjiang to Hong Kong to see Messi, the Global Times wrote, with the disappointment of the government and fans "entirely understandable. The impact of this incident has far exceeded the realm of sports."

Why did Eden Gardens crowd support South Africa instead of Australia?

Why did Eden Gardens crowd support South Africa instead of Australia?

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

South Africa's power-packed batting unit suffered a light-out against Australia, but they found enough support from the packed Eden Gardens crowd during the second semifinal of the World Cup in Kolkata on Thursday.

'You are truly god's child'

'You are truly god's child'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

'Utterly grateful to Him for blessing me with your love and to watch you grow from strength to strength and achieve all that you have, and will, being honest to yourself and to the sport always.'

Wimbledon Umpire's Hilarious Warning

Wimbledon Umpire's Hilarious Warning

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

Australian umpire John Blom had a funny warning to give the crowd during the match between Mirra Andreeva and Anastasia Potapova.

India vs Pakistan: More than 11,000 security personnel to be deployed

India vs Pakistan: More than 11,000 security personnel to be deployed

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

More than 11,000 personnel of various agencies including Gujarat Police, NSG, RAF, and home guards among others will be deployed in Ahmedabad and at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad during the India-Pakistan World Cup cricket match on October 14, a senior officer said on Monday.

How Does Maxwell Hit Those Shots?!

How Does Maxwell Hit Those Shots?!

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

Glenn Maxwell turned the match on its head with his astonishing shotmaking, hitting eight sixes and as many fours.

Harmanpreet on TIME100 NEXT 2023 list of emerging leaders

Harmanpreet on TIME100 NEXT 2023 list of emerging leaders

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

Three Indians, including cricketer Harmanpreet Kaur, were named by TIME magazine as the top 100 emerging leaders shaping the world.

What Was Urvashi Doing With Alligators At Cannes?

What Was Urvashi Doing With Alligators At Cannes?

Rediff.com17 May 2023

What stole the show was her golden alligator neckpiece and earrings.