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'A Jungle Boogie -- The Real Deal!'

'A Jungle Boogie -- The Real Deal!'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

The Pandays aka The Travelling Family are making a trip around the world. Three days spent in the Amazon were unforgettable.

Long-serving Cricket Australia boss Sutherland to step down

Long-serving Cricket Australia boss Sutherland to step down

Rediff.com6 Jun 2018

A former pace bowler, James Sutherland helped turn the game into a commercial powerhouse in Australia's crowded sports market.

Tendulkar technically the best batter ever: Ponting

Tendulkar technically the best batter ever: Ponting

Rediff.com23 Apr 2023

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting rates Sachin Tendulkar as technically the best batter he ever played against. The legendary Indian cricketer, he says, always found a way to combat anything the bowlers threw at him.

Starc likely to miss first Test against India

Starc likely to miss first Test against India

Rediff.com9 Jan 2023

The 32-year-old Starc was diagnosed with a detached tendon in the middle finger and missed the third and final Test against the Proteas at Sydney.

Tina Turner: The Legend In Pictures

Tina Turner: The Legend In Pictures

Rediff.com25 May 2023

Known as the Queen of Rock 'n' Roll for her blistering performances and powerfully gritty vocals, Tina Turner died on May 24 after a long illness. She was 83.

World Cup: How England have come a long way since 2015 debacle

World Cup: How England have come a long way since 2015 debacle

Rediff.com12 Jul 2019

England entered their first World Cup final since 1992 after decimating five-time champions Australia by eight wickets, riding on a fearless knock of 85 from Jason Roy on Thursday.

NASA Resumes Voyages To The Moon

NASA Resumes Voyages To The Moon

Rediff.com17 Nov 2022

Half a century after America's National Aeronautics and Space Administration stopped sending rockets to the moon, NASA's unmanned Artemis I mission lifted off from launch complex 39-B at Cape Canaveral, Florida, November 16, 2022.

Ashes: 'Goal is to become one of the greatest...'

Ashes: 'Goal is to become one of the greatest...'

Rediff.com15 Jun 2023

With the Ashes set to get underway, Australian players reflected on the prestigious series and their aim for the upcoming tournament.

'There is red-hot anger, embarrassment in our fans'

'There is red-hot anger, embarrassment in our fans'

Rediff.com25 Feb 2023

'It is one thing to plan, but to base that plan on a flawed premise is an exercise in futility.' Former captain Greg Chappell questioned the Australian team's selection and planning for the four-match Test series, two of which the visitors lost inside two days.

Not concerned about 'world-class' Smith's form: Finch

Not concerned about 'world-class' Smith's form: Finch

Rediff.com13 Nov 2021

The Australian skipper further said that he is really excited to play against New Zealand in the summit clash and even called them a 'great team'.

How India can stop Smith...

How India can stop Smith...

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

Wasim Jaffer has an unique but funny solution to help India stopping Australia's run machine Steve Smith.

'A series victory in India is bigger than Ashes win'

'A series victory in India is bigger than Ashes win'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2023

The Australian team spoke about the challenges of playing in India.

PIX: Australia battle from the brink to win first Ashes Test

PIX: Australia battle from the brink to win first Ashes Test

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

Images from Day 5 of the first Ashes Test between England and Australia at Edgbaston Cricket Ground in Birmingham on Tuesday.

Recession unlikely in APAC region in 2023: Moody's

Recession unlikely in APAC region in 2023: Moody's

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

A recession is unlikely in the APAC region in the coming year, although the area will face headwinds from higher interest rates and slower global trade growth, Moody's Analytics said on Thursday. In its analysis titled 'APAC Outlook: A Coming Downshift', Moody's said India is headed for slower growth next year more in line with its long-term potential. On the upside, inward investment and productivity gains in technology as well as in agriculture could accelerate growth.

India vs Australia: 'If I can get batters to defend, I am happy'

India vs Australia: 'If I can get batters to defend, I am happy'

Rediff.com2 Mar 2023

Following a scintillating spell that saw the Indian batting line-up collapse, Nathan Lyon said he was happy if he could get the batters to defend.

'Will take a very brave man to write Kohli off'

'Will take a very brave man to write Kohli off'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

Australia skipper Aaron Finch on Monday said it will take a very brave man to write Virat Kohli off and what the former India captain has achieved in the last 15 years is just 'ridiculous'.

PIX: Germany snap losing run; Spain, Brazil, Argentina win

PIX: Germany snap losing run; Spain, Brazil, Argentina win

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

Images from the international friendly and Euro qualifying football matches played on Tuesday.

PIX: Hardik's all-round show sinks England in 1st T20I

PIX: Hardik's all-round show sinks England in 1st T20I

Rediff.com8 Jul 2022

Hardik Pandya reigned supreme with a magnificent all-round performance as India thrashed England by 50 runs in the first T20 International in Southampton on Thursday.

Confident India eye WTC final; Australia seek revenge

Confident India eye WTC final; Australia seek revenge

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

The four-Test Border Gavaskar Trophy that promises a lot of twists and turns, engrossing sub-plots and probably career-defining performances.

Smith surprised by England's sparing use of Broad in Ashes

Smith surprised by England's sparing use of Broad in Ashes

Rediff.com3 Jan 2022

Broad missed the opening Test in Brisbane and the most recent encounter in Melbourne

Archer ready to be patient after injury return

Archer ready to be patient after injury return

Rediff.com2 Feb 2023

Archer spent 17 months on the sidelines with back and elbow injuries

Cummins, Warner allowed to miss Pakistan ODIs, T20 for IPL

Cummins, Warner allowed to miss Pakistan ODIs, T20 for IPL

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

They will, however, only be able to join their respective franchises after Australia play their lone T20 match against Pakistan on April 5.

Cummins rests faith in spinners ahead of India tour

Cummins rests faith in spinners ahead of India tour

Rediff.com8 Jan 2023

The skipper is also counting on the likes of part-time spinners Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith to pitch in the slow bowling department.

England batters may not fare well against Oz bowlers

England batters may not fare well against Oz bowlers

Rediff.com7 Jul 2022

Smith said England's batters may not fare so well against the Australian bowling attack

Fauda Season 4 Review: Bedlam In Belgium

Fauda Season 4 Review: Bedlam In Belgium

Rediff.com24 Jan 2023

In terms of plot, Season 4 matches Season 1. It is grim, fast-paced and engaging, recommends Deepa Gahlot.

Drop Kohli, Rohit for Windies Tests!

Drop Kohli, Rohit for Windies Tests!

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Cheteshwar Pujara, Mohammed Shami and Ravindra Jadeja could do with a break, which will allow India to try out new players in the Caribbean.

'Public lynching': Warner drops bid against captaincy ban

'Public lynching': Warner drops bid against captaincy ban

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

Warner said he had withdrawn his application because he was not prepared to subject his family or team mates to "further trauma and disruption".

T20 WC: Aus edge Afghans, rely on Sri Lanka to stay alive

T20 WC: Aus edge Afghans, rely on Sri Lanka to stay alive

Rediff.com4 Nov 2022

'We've put ourselves in this situation but hopefully the Sri Lankans can do the job for us.'

PHOTOS: Lyon snares 8 wickets as India crumble

PHOTOS: Lyon snares 8 wickets as India crumble

Rediff.com2 Mar 2023

IMAGES from Day 2 of the 3rd Test played between India and Australia in Indore on Thursday.

Stranger Things 4 Review

Stranger Things 4 Review

Rediff.com30 May 2022

Stranger Things Season 4 is dedicatedly macabre and menacing, its deadly ambitions and volatile tempo keeps the mood edge-of-the-seat, applauds Sukanya Verma.

At Team India's nets, Dravid's sweep tips for Gill

At Team India's nets, Dravid's sweep tips for Gill

Rediff.com7 Feb 2023

Indian batters committed themselves to doubles shift in the nets against slow bowlers

Aus spin star Kuhnemann still pinching himself

Aus spin star Kuhnemann still pinching himself

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

'Me and Todd (Murphy) were in the MRF tour in Chennai probably six months ago and that left me in good stead to go well in these games.'

'Slide spin': Key to Australia's success in India...

'Slide spin': Key to Australia's success in India...

Rediff.com3 Feb 2023

Andrew McDonald believes the biggest challenge for his side in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Test Trophy will be to tackle 'slide spin'

Premier League: Palace sack Vieira; Ten Hag lauds Rashford

Premier League: Palace sack Vieira; Ten Hag lauds Rashford

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

With Crystal Palace dangerously close to being relegated, manager Patrick Vieira was sacked after 20 months in charge.

South Africa were ball-tampering soon after Newlands Test: Paine

South Africa were ball-tampering soon after Newlands Test: Paine

Rediff.com25 Oct 2022

Former Australia captain Tim Paine has accused South Africa of ball-tampering in the match that immediately followed the infamous 2018 Newlands Test which saw the Australian team engulfed in the 'Sandpaper-gate' scandal.

Anderson has unfinished business against Australia

Anderson has unfinished business against Australia

Rediff.com3 Dec 2021

Anderson's classic side-on style and control of a Dukes cricket ball -- his weapon of choice -- has made him deadly on seamer-friendly English grounds on which he has taken 402 wickets at an average of 24.

Ponting reveals Smith's batting position in IPL 2021

Ponting reveals Smith's batting position in IPL 2021

Rediff.com6 Apr 2021

Delhi Capitals head coach Ricky Ponting has confirmed that Steve Smith will bat in the top three in the Indian Premier League

Labuschagne happy to lead without a title in Ashes

Labuschagne happy to lead without a title in Ashes

Rediff.com3 Dec 2021

If Labuschagne's pride was wounded, the 27-year-old hid it well when asked about the snub in Brisbane on Friday.

Cricket's dressing room blues go back a long way

Cricket's dressing room blues go back a long way

Rediff.com13 Aug 2019

'The dressing room is a precinct that abounds with all the complexities that make up human nature -- and the unpredictable consequences that can emerge from interpersonal relationships. 'A cursory study of cricket history throws up interesting (and some hugely surprising) examples of conflict between players from the same team,' says Ayaz Memon

Langer hits out at 'bull**** politics' in Cricket Australia

Langer hits out at 'bull**** politics' in Cricket Australia

Rediff.com26 May 2022

The day after quitting his job, Langer had a heated conversation with Freudenstein.