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Men's T20 World Cup could have semis reserve days

Men's T20 World Cup could have semis reserve days

Rediff.com21 Mar 2020

However, an ICC spokesperson, according to a report in cricket.au.com., said that playing conditions for the men's T20 World Cup will be discussed in the organisation's Cricket Committee, which is scheduled to meet in the middle of this year, before they are formally signed by the Chief Executives Committee (CEC).

Aus Open: Serena beats Lucic-Baroni, to meet sister Venus in final

Aus Open: Serena beats Lucic-Baroni, to meet sister Venus in final

Rediff.com26 Jan 2017

Serena Williams ended the fairytale run of Mirjana Lucic-Baroni at the Australian Open on Thursday with a crushing 6-2, 6-1 win that set up a final against her sister Venus.

2.5 mn acres on fire: Australia's worst bushfires

2.5 mn acres on fire: Australia's worst bushfires

Rediff.com22 Nov 2019

Bushfires across Australia's most populated state of New South Wales have killed six people and ravaged more than 250,000 acres of land. States of emergency have been declared in Queensland and New South Wales as arid weather and strong winds continue to create catastrophic fire conditions, which according to New South Wales state emergency services minister David Elliott "could be the most dangerous bushfire week this nation has ever seen." These pictures capture the dramatic scenes.

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic sets up Federer showdown; Barty, Kenin cruise

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic sets up Federer showdown; Barty, Kenin cruise

Rediff.com28 Jan 2020

Images from Day 9 of the 2020 Australian Open in Melbourne on Tuesday.

PIX: Battered Australia battle forth as they build lead on Day 3

PIX: Battered Australia battle forth as they build lead on Day 3

Rediff.com16 Dec 2018

IMAGES from Day 3 of the 2nd Test at Perth on Sunday

PIX: Gritty Australia edge ahead after Day 1 in Perth

PIX: Gritty Australia edge ahead after Day 1 in Perth

Rediff.com14 Dec 2018

Marcus Harris, Aaron Finch and Travis Head all made half-centuries but none of them was able to really put their foot down on the gas as India pegged the Australians back on a grassy, drop-in wicket that occasionally played a few tricks.

'Supernatural' Semenya confident of 200m success

'Supernatural' Semenya confident of 200m success

Rediff.com15 Mar 2020

Semenya is confident she can make the switch after clocking a personal best of 23.49 in 200m to move closer to the 22.80 time needed to qualify for Tokyo. Semenya says she has a long history in the 200m and had it not been for a lack of coaching in South Africa's rural Limpopo province, she might have made a career out of the distance.

India's bowling attack one of the best in a long time, says Lawson

India's bowling attack one of the best in a long time, says Lawson

Rediff.com1 Dec 2018

Former fast bowler Geoff Lawson believes the current Indian attack is one the best he has seen in a long time and will challenge the Australian batsmen in the four-Test series.

Lockdown: Tough times for tennis coaches

Lockdown: Tough times for tennis coaches

Rediff.com13 Jun 2020

The ITF has made a range of learning resources on its academy platform available for free during the shutdown while the ATP Tour announced an initiative this week that will give fans the chance to bid for sessions with top coaches. Funds raised from the sessions will go to the tour's Coaches Committee to support its members.

US Open protocols won't work for Halep

US Open protocols won't work for Halep

Rediff.com11 Jun 2020

Darren Cahill is currently coaching Simona Halep on the telephone or via video link and has asked her to adopt the mindset of an Olympic athlete during an enforced layoff that could extend to the end of the year.

How Harmanpreet's harsh words spurred Poonam

How Harmanpreet's harsh words spurred Poonam

Rediff.com7 Mar 2020

India's pocket rocket Poonam Yadav says a stinging rebuke from Harmanpreet Kaur on opening night helped her take the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2020 by storm.

Pix: Esha Gupta, Ali Fazal launch summer fashion

Pix: Esha Gupta, Ali Fazal launch summer fashion

Rediff.com9 Feb 2018

Floral prints and statement pants are the latest fad

How Australia have improved since India thrashing last year

How Australia have improved since India thrashing last year

Rediff.com6 Jan 2020

After back-to-back series victories over Pakistan and New Zealand, Australian captain Tim Paine has fired a warning to Virat Kohli's India, who they will face in a series next year.

Starc on what went wrong for him during India series in 2018

Starc on what went wrong for him during India series in 2018

Rediff.com27 Oct 2020

Pace spearhead Mitchell Starc says he let the noise get to him when India toured Australia two years ago but "couldn't care less" now as he gears up for the upcoming home Test series against Virat Kohli's team.

Australia's cricketers, board edge closer to pay deal

Australia's cricketers, board edge closer to pay deal

Rediff.com2 Aug 2017

A Cricket Australia spokesman said on Wednesday that negotiations had advanced to the "final details" after days of lengthy talks with the Australian Cricketers' Association.

European retailers target India

European retailers target India

Rediff.com22 Nov 2007

India's burgeoning middle class is proving an enticing target for European retailers. France's Gautier and Carrefour detail plans to set up operations, and Marks & Spencer is reported to be on the move as well.

There you go...Bolt is the GREATEST!

There you go...Bolt is the GREATEST!

Rediff.com20 Aug 2016

Usain Bolt drew down the curtain on his brilliant Olympic career by securing a sweep of the sprint titles for a third successive Games when Jamaica successfully defended the 4x100 metres relay crown on Friday.

Infighting in IOA over decision-making

Infighting in IOA over decision-making

Rediff.com28 May 2020

Don't run IOA office as one-man show, IOA secretary Rajeev Mehta tells chief Narinder Batra in a stinging letter.

American Food Festival through October 7

American Food Festival through October 7

Rediff.com28 Sep 2007

Spencer's, the Indian retail chain, is showcasing a wide range of US products at the "American Food Festival" from September 14 to October 7, 2007 at 29 stores in the Delhi and Mumbai.

Vote: Like Yami's bold and sexy Maxim cover?

Vote: Like Yami's bold and sexy Maxim cover?

Rediff.com9 Jan 2018

The actor sizzles on the January cover of Maxim India.

Sharapova to resume as UN goodwill ambassador in April

Sharapova to resume as UN goodwill ambassador in April

Rediff.com11 Nov 2016

Five-times Grand Slam champion Sharapova became an ambassador for the UN Development Programme (UNDP) in 2007, but was dropped in March after admitting she had used the banned substance meldonium.

When Wawrinka 'was not good enough'

When Wawrinka 'was not good enough'

Rediff.com1 Mar 2017

World number three Stanislas Wawrinka fell at the first hurdle in the Dubai Open on Tuesday, beaten 7-6(4), 6-3 by 77th-ranked Bosnian Damir Dzumhur.

Spotted! Celebrities at Australian Open

Spotted! Celebrities at Australian Open

Rediff.com28 Jan 2019

We spotted some celebs from the world of Hollywood, cricket and comedy enjoying some tennis action and here we give a glimpse of them...

PIX: Kvitova crashes Barty party; Collins rallies past Pavlyuchenkova

PIX: Kvitova crashes Barty party; Collins rallies past Pavlyuchenkova

Rediff.com22 Jan 2019

A ruthless Petra Kvitova trampled on the hopes of the host nation with an emphatic 6-1, 6-4 defeat of Ashleigh Barty to reach her second Australian Open semi-final.

Tiger walks record 1,300 km for mate and prey

Tiger walks record 1,300 km for mate and prey

Rediff.com4 Dec 2019

The big cat walked across two states for five months.

Bolt to warm up for Rio Olympics at London Anniversary Games

Bolt to warm up for Rio Olympics at London Anniversary Games

Rediff.com16 Dec 2015

Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt has announced that he will return to the London Anniversary Games next year in a bid to warm up for the 2016 Rio Olympics.

PHOTOS: India escape with a draw in Sydney; Australia win series 2-0

PHOTOS: India escape with a draw in Sydney; Australia win series 2-0

Rediff.com10 Jan 2015

Opener Murali Vijay hit a half-century as India's batsmen survived some intense pressure from Australia's bowlers on the last day to draw the fourth and final Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday.

Handscomb breaks silence on ball-tampering controversy

Handscomb breaks silence on ball-tampering controversy

Rediff.com27 Jul 2018

Australian cricketer Peter Handscomb on Friday denied that he was involved in ball-tampering during the Test series against South Africa in March.

Ask Ajit: Stocks to buy, hold or exit

Ask Ajit: Stocks to buy, hold or exit

Rediff.com2 Jun 2021

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

Faced racism in Sydney earlier too, says Ashwin

Faced racism in Sydney earlier too, says Ashwin

Rediff.com10 Jan 2021

Seasoned off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin wants racism to be dealt with iron fist.

Djokovic creates history, claims ninth Aus Open title

Djokovic creates history, claims ninth Aus Open title

Rediff.com21 Feb 2021

Defending champion and world number one Novak Djokovic won his third-straight Australian Open crown, his ninth in total.

Inside scenes from the Golden Globes 2019

Inside scenes from the Golden Globes 2019

Rediff.com7 Jan 2019

Candid shots you will *not* see on the show!

Sydney Test, Day 4: Interesting numbers

Sydney Test, Day 4: Interesting numbers

Rediff.com6 Jan 2019

30 years have passed since a team made Australia follow on at home! India's first innings lead of 322 is their biggest ever in Australia. Rajneesh Gupta has all the numbers.

Trump suggests injecting disinfectant as COVID-19 treatment

Trump suggests injecting disinfectant as COVID-19 treatment

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

Trump also raised the possibility of using light to combat the deadly viral infection.

WATCH: Bharat Army cheers on 'babysitter' Pant with catchy tune

WATCH: Bharat Army cheers on 'babysitter' Pant with catchy tune

Rediff.com4 Jan 2019

Just like on Day 1, the Bharat Army came to the ground along with their tricolours and cheers, but they played it a little different on Day 2.

Can You Watch 384 Films In A Year?

Can You Watch 384 Films In A Year?

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

Aseem Chhabra watched some great films and some huge disappointments in 2021.

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.

America remembers 9/11, 18 years on

America remembers 9/11, 18 years on

Rediff.com11 Sep 2019

Bells tolled across New York City, United States President Trump spoke at the Pentagon and moments of silence were observed across the nation on Wednesday as America commemorated the 18th anniversary of the September 11 terror attacks.

Durable retailers line up slew of festive offers

Durable retailers line up slew of festive offers

Rediff.com24 Dec 2006

Durable retailers have lined up a series of offers to lure customers during Christmas and New Year's eve