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CA confirms Indian players were racially abused in Sydney

CA confirms Indian players were racially abused in Sydney

Rediff.com27 Jan 2021

The investigation into the incident remains ongoing, said Cricket Australia, which has submitted its report to the International Cricket Council.

Mission at Midnight: How to beat the Aussies

Mission at Midnight: How to beat the Aussies

Rediff.com23 Jan 2021

'This 36, wear it like a badge!' 'This 36 is what will make this team great.'

Why is this athlete is knocking on Human Rights' door?

Why is this athlete is knocking on Human Rights' door?

Rediff.com17 Nov 2020

Semenya has vowed to fight the regulations, but has already lost an appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport, and another subsequent plea to the Swiss Federal Tribunal (SFT) asking for the CAS ruling to be set aside.

Fan who attended women's T20 WC final diagnosed with COVID-19

Fan who attended women's T20 WC final diagnosed with COVID-19

Rediff.com12 Mar 2020

Melbourne Cricket Ground management says a person who attended India-Australia Women's T20 World Cup Final on March 8 diagnosed with COVID-19.

PHOTOS: Rio 2016 flag bearers

PHOTOS: Rio 2016 flag bearers

Rediff.com6 Aug 2016

Rediff.com presents the most popular flag bearers. Take a look...

Siraj was today allegedly referred to as 'Brown Dog', 'Big Monkey'

Siraj was today allegedly referred to as 'Brown Dog', 'Big Monkey'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2021

Play was halted for close to 10 minutes before stadium security as well as New South Wales Police checked in to the relevant stand from where the nasty comments were being hurled at.

'You will see a more confident Chahal in this series'

'You will see a more confident Chahal in this series'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

Back in the ODI fold, India leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal said he is working on his variations and angles and one would 'see a more confident Yuzi' in the upcoming limited over series against Sri Lanka.

'Sir' Jadeja's golden arm proves his India worth at SCG

'Sir' Jadeja's golden arm proves his India worth at SCG

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

The highlight of Jadeja's performance, however, was his rocket throw which ended Steve Smith's stellar knock of 131.

Breaking boundaries a way of life for Alyssa Healy

Breaking boundaries a way of life for Alyssa Healy

Rediff.com8 Mar 2020

A young Alyssa Healy grew up batting in a backyard where hitting windows meant getting out. Now, she just breaks glass ceilings. Healy is the latest in Australia's most storied cricketing lineage, with all the pluck and expectation that comes with it.

Australia's bowlers are unbelievable, says opener Burns

Australia's bowlers are unbelievable, says opener Burns

Rediff.com21 Dec 2020

There are still many questions over Australia's opening partnership for the second Test against India but one thing is all but certain -- Joe Burns will face the new ball at the Melbourne Cricket Ground later this week.

IPL clash sees England tour of India moved to early 2021

IPL clash sees England tour of India moved to early 2021

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

The IPL was due to be staged earlier in the year but was postponed due to COVID-19, taking up a slot vacated by the shift of the Twenty20 World Cup in Australia to next year.

Warne slammed for racial slur at Pujara

Warne slammed for racial slur at Pujara

Rediff.com18 Dec 2020

'Shane Warne is sick. He was an incredible cricketer but his lack of sensitivity & ignorance on a lot of occasions is baffling.'

D-Mart owner Radhakishan Damani enters top 100 global billionaires' club

D-Mart owner Radhakishan Damani enters top 100 global billionaires' club

Rediff.com19 Aug 2021

Radhakishan S Damani, investor and promoter of the D-Mart supermarket chain, has broken into the elite club of the top 100 global billionaires. Damani, who grew up in a single-room apartment in Mumbai, is now ranked 98th on the Bloomberg Billionaires Index with $19.2 billion as his net worth. The index is a daily ranking of the world's richest people. The other Indians on the top 100 rich list ahead of Damani are Mukesh Ambani, Gautam Adani, Azim Premji, Shiv Nadar, and Lakshmi Mittal.

Kohli continues to be World No 1 batsman in ODIs

Kohli continues to be World No 1 batsman in ODIs

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

India captain Virat Kohli's two half-centuries in the recently-concluded Australia vs India ODI series have cemented his spot at the top of the MRF Tyres ICC ODI Player Rankings for batsmen.

Warner ruled out of first Test against India

Warner ruled out of first Test against India

Rediff.com9 Dec 2020

Australia opening batsman David Warner has been ruled out of next week's series-opening Test against India in Adelaide and will target a return for the second Boxing Day Test in Melbourne, Cricket Australia said on Wednesday.

Kohli, Rahane to arrive early at Eden

Kohli, Rahane to arrive early at Eden

Rediff.com18 Nov 2019

The duo is scheduled to arrive at 9.40am, while the rest of the team will arrive in batches, local team manager Samrat Bhowmcik told PTI.

Changes likely as India look to avoid ODI series sweep

Changes likely as India look to avoid ODI series sweep

Rediff.com1 Dec 2020

Left chasing shadows in the first two games, a listless Indian team would most certainly tweak its bowling combination in order to avoid a second successive clean-sweep when it takes on Australia in the third and final ODI, in Canberra, on Wednesday.

Olympics PIX: Italy's Jacobs takes stunning 100 metres gold

Olympics PIX: Italy's Jacobs takes stunning 100 metres gold

Rediff.com1 Aug 2021

Kerley, hoping to be the first American winner since Justin Gatlin in 2004, ran brilliantly for second, with De Grasse finishing fast in another lifetime best.

PHOTOS: Centurion Smith ushers Australia to safety

PHOTOS: Centurion Smith ushers Australia to safety

Rediff.com25 Nov 2017

A captain's century hewn from granite and two wickets in a fiery pace assault after tea saw Australia wrest the momentum away from England on day three of the series-opening Ashes Test in Brisbane on Saturday.

SCG boss insists 3rd Test will be safe

SCG boss insists 3rd Test will be safe

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

Cricket Australia on Tuesday confirmed that the Pink Test between Australia and India will remain at the Sydney Cricket Ground as scheduled.

Americans take to the streets over post-poll uncertainty

Americans take to the streets over post-poll uncertainty

Rediff.com5 Nov 2020

Weary from one of the most bruising US. presidential races in modern times, protesters take to the streets with the election outcome still unsettled a day after polls closed. While some participated in a 'Protect the Vote' rally, others were extending their support to Trump's call of 'Stop counting'.

Shahid shows off his rugged good looks

Shahid shows off his rugged good looks

Rediff.com8 Feb 2019

Shahid Kapoor and Vaani Kapoor strode the ramp as Marks & Spencer launched its Spring Summer Collection 2019.

Confirmed! Aus-Ind Boxing Day Test to have 25k fans

Confirmed! Aus-Ind Boxing Day Test to have 25k fans

Rediff.com28 Oct 2020

Victoria state sports minister Martin Pakula said the government would develop a plan with Cricket Australia and the MCG to allow the famed 100,000-seat stadium to be at one-quarter capacity for the Test starting on Dec. 26.

Industrious Kohli rescues India in Adelaide examination

Industrious Kohli rescues India in Adelaide examination

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

Wriddhiman Saha, on nine, and Ravichandran Ashwin, who is 15 not out, will return on Friday hoping to continue India's march towards the 300-mark.

STUNNING! Jessica Chastain on the Oscars red carpet

STUNNING! Jessica Chastain on the Oscars red carpet

Rediff.com28 Mar 2022

Hollywood's biggest stars attended the 94th Annual Academy Awards.

Seven years on, retailers still see red

Seven years on, retailers still see red

Rediff.com24 Jun 2014

Competition from kirana stores, low margins and property and supply chain issues delay break-even.

Australia unable to identify fans who abused Siraj: report

Australia unable to identify fans who abused Siraj: report

Rediff.com26 Jan 2021

Cricket Australia has told the ICC that it was unable to identify spectators who racially abused Indian players during the Sydney Test and the six who were ejected from the stands are not the real culprits, a media report stated on Tuesday.

Kumble-led ICC committee recommends ban on saliva due to pandemic

Kumble-led ICC committee recommends ban on saliva due to pandemic

Rediff.com18 May 2020

The use of saliva to shine the cricket ball, especially in the red-ball format, is primarily meant for swing bowling but the practice is now being seen as a health risk.

Rahane flays Siraj, Bumrah racial abuse at SCG

Rahane flays Siraj, Bumrah racial abuse at SCG

Rediff.com11 Jan 2021

India's captain Ajinkya Rahane on Monday said the racial abuse faced by his teammates Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj during the third Test against Australia in Sydney is not at all acceptable and should not happen anywhere in the world.

Medvedev hopes for more chances to end Grand Slam drought

Medvedev hopes for more chances to end Grand Slam drought

Rediff.com21 Feb 2021

After Sunday's thrashing Medvedev was left wondering if his best would have made any difference.

Sydney choked by hazardous haze from Australia bush fires

Sydney choked by hazardous haze from Australia bush fires

Rediff.com11 Dec 2019

Dangerous smoke haze hangs over the city of Sydney as the New South Wales fire danger risk is raised from 'very high' to 'severe'. Sydney air quality is 11 times the hazardous level due to the ongoing bushfires.

T20s: How India fared under Captain Kohli

T20s: How India fared under Captain Kohli

Rediff.com9 Nov 2021

Virat Kohli's record in T20 Internationals as captain is one of the best in the world, but he finished without a ICC trophy.

PHOTOS: Djokovic through to semis after Nishikori retires

PHOTOS: Djokovic through to semis after Nishikori retires

Rediff.com23 Jan 2019

Novak Djokovic reached the semi-finals of the Australian Open on Wednesday after Kei Nishikori retired hurt when trailing 6-1, 4-1 in their quarter-final.

Australia captain urges CA, broadcaster to 'iron things out'

Australia captain urges CA, broadcaster to 'iron things out'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

Channel Seven has threatened to terminate its contract with Cricket Australia (CA) unless there is some clarity over a playing schedule, which has been compromised by COVID-19 restrictions.

Kohli deserves credit for taking paternity leave: Smith

Kohli deserves credit for taking paternity leave: Smith

Rediff.com22 Dec 2020

Australian batsman Steve Smith on Tuesday said Virat Kohli deserves credit for prioritising the birth of his child over cricket as 'there would have been a lot of pressure' on the India skipper to stay for the entire duration of the ongoing four-match Test series.

'Cricket will emerge stronger after coronavirus'

'Cricket will emerge stronger after coronavirus'

Rediff.com6 Apr 2020

Despite an ongoing coronavirus pandemic Sri Lanka coach Mickey Arthur expressed hope that cricket will emerge out of this stronger. The coach further stated that each player has been given individual fitness plans to keep them fit.

'Inspiring' Kohli lets bat do the talking

'Inspiring' Kohli lets bat do the talking

Rediff.com16 Dec 2018

The India captain placed his helmet on the ground, pointed to his bat and made a yapping gesture with his gloved hand after scoring a sublime century on day three of the Perth Test.

It's 1-2-3 for USA: Rollins leads medal sweep in 100 hurdles

It's 1-2-3 for USA: Rollins leads medal sweep in 100 hurdles

Rediff.com18 Aug 2016

Brianna Rollins of the United States won the 100 metres hurdles gold in a time of 12.48 seconds on Wednesday, leading compatriots Nia Ali and Kristi Castlin in the event's first ever Olympic podium sweep.

Carter steals shot gold to deny Adams

Carter steals shot gold to deny Adams

Rediff.com13 Aug 2016

American Michelle Carter stunned champion Valerie Adams with a throw of 20.63 meters on her final attempt to win Olympic shot put gold and deny the New Zealander a third successive title on Friday.

India report card: Perth Test

India report card: Perth Test

Rediff.com19 Dec 2018

Norma Godinho evaluates the Indians after their humiliating loss in Perth.