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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'.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

'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.

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.

Pain-free Djokovic reaches ninth Aus Open final

Pain-free Djokovic reaches ninth Aus Open final

Rediff.com18 Feb 2021

Djokovic has never failed to win the tournament after making the semi-finals and he will be heavily favoured to claim a record-extending ninth title at his favourite Slam on Sunday.

Pujara is 'biggest challenge' for Australia

Pujara is 'biggest challenge' for Australia

Rediff.com19 Nov 2020

'He's a very talented batsman and able to bat long period of time.'

ATP launches tie-ups to help players with mental health

ATP launches tie-ups to help players with mental health

Rediff.com20 May 2020

Earlier this month, the ATP also announced a two-year partnership with online learning platform Coursera which will allow players to access over 4,000 courses for free.

'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.

Blow for Australia as Perry ruled out of T20 World Cup

Blow for Australia as Perry ruled out of T20 World Cup

Rediff.com3 Mar 2020

Defending champions Australia suffered a major blow ahead of the knockout stage of the Women's Twenty20 World Cup when all-rounder Ellyse Perry was ruled out of the remainder of the tournament on Tuesday. The twice ICC women's cricketer of the year hobbled off the field in tears after suffering a right hamstring injury during Monday's four-run victory over New Zealand that sealed a place in the semi-finals for the hosts.

How Kohli, Rahane helped India turn the tide

How Kohli, Rahane helped India turn the tide

Rediff.com15 Dec 2018

Captain Virat Kohli played a pivotal role with a workmanlike 82, lifting India from a double blow at the beginning of innings to 172 for three in the second Test against Australia in Perth on Saturday.

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.

Having Shafali in all formats a big plus for India: Mithali

Having Shafali in all formats a big plus for India: Mithali

Rediff.com31 May 2021

India skipper Mithali Raj has welcomed the selection of teen sensation Shafali Verma in all three formats and said it would be crucial to get back to winning ways on the UK tour after the disappointment at home against South Africa.

Can Team India harmonise sans Virat 'Lennon' Kohli?

Can Team India harmonise sans Virat 'Lennon' Kohli?

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

Ajinkya Rahane will have his task cut out once he dons the captain's armband after Kohli returns to India following the opening Test.

Paes-Stosur crash out of Australian Open

Paes-Stosur crash out of Australian Open

Rediff.com22 Jan 2019

Veteran Leander Paes and his partner Samantha Stosur suffered a second round defeat in the mixed doubles event, ending India's campaign at the Australian Open.

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.

While Stars Won Globes, Audiences Lost Out

While Stars Won Globes, Audiences Lost Out

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

There was no drama, no applause, no tears, no laughter. The 79th Golden Globes had indeed lost its lustre, says Aseem Chhabra.

Lyon hails Siraj for calling out racial abuse at SCG

Lyon hails Siraj for calling out racial abuse at SCG

Rediff.com13 Jan 2021

Australia spinner Nathan Lyon said there is no room for racial abuse in sport and hailed India pacer Mohammad Siraj for calling out racial abuse during the recently-concluded third Test in Sydney.

'Dilipsaab enjoyed my cooking'

'Dilipsaab enjoyed my cooking'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

'When the Shakti team had their meals, Dilisaab would squat with us and say, "Bhai mujhe bhi khilao".'

Leander Paes DROPPED from Davis Cup World Group tie against Serbia

Leander Paes DROPPED from Davis Cup World Group tie against Serbia

Rediff.com28 Aug 2018

Veteran Leander Paes was, on Tuesday, dropped from the Indian Davis Cup squad for the World Group away tie against Serbia scheduled from September 14 to 16.

Aus Open: Muguruza beats Halep to set up Kenin final

Aus Open: Muguruza beats Halep to set up Kenin final

Rediff.com30 Jan 2020

Garbine Muguruza outclassed former finalist Simona Halep in straight sets to enter the final of the Australian Open in Melbourne on Thursday. Meanwhile, Sofia Kenin sent world number one Ash Barty spinning out of the Melbourne Park semi-finals 7-6, 7-5 on Thursday, crushing Australian hopes of a first home-grown champion at the Grand Slam in 42 years. The 21-year-old Kenin showed her frustration at times, throwing her racquet on court, but managed to hang in and saved three breakpoints to hold for 3-3 and eventually force a tiebreaker.

IMAGES: Rosie Huntington-Whiteley models vintage lingerie

IMAGES: Rosie Huntington-Whiteley models vintage lingerie

Rediff.com18 Jun 2013

The blonde bombshell has launched yet another intimates line for high street retailer Marks & Spencer.

Vaughan; KP question Australia's decision to pull out of SA tour

Vaughan; KP question Australia's decision to pull out of SA tour

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

Vaughan said it was not a good precedent set by Australia.

Focus on Shafali as India take on England in ODIs

Focus on Shafali as India take on England in ODIs

Rediff.com26 Jun 2021

Teen sensation Shafali Verma is set to make her eagerly-anticipated ODI debut as the Indian women's team seeks white-ball course correction against a strong world champion English side in the first game of the three-match series, in Bristol, on Sunday.

IOA raises  71 lakh in country's battle against COVID-19 pandemic

IOA raises 71 lakh in country's battle against COVID-19 pandemic

Rediff.com3 Apr 2020

The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has helped raise 71 lakh through donations from its state affiliates and National Sports Federations (NSF) as contribution towards the country's fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. The IOA will transfer the donations to Prime Minister Cares Fund, the statement added.

Why Aussies might decide against sledging Kohli & Co

Why Aussies might decide against sledging Kohli & Co

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

Australia batsman Matthew Wade may decide to keep his lip zipped during the Test series against India over the home summer as he says Virat Kohli's team thrive on verbal confrontations. Wade said chirping at India during the four-Test series, which starts in December, might backfire.

Serena's frilly dress, Dimitrov's quirky tracksuit

Serena's frilly dress, Dimitrov's quirky tracksuit

Rediff.com22 Jan 2020

Serena Williams creates ripples with her latest outfit.