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PSG's Champions League dream back on track

PSG's Champions League dream back on track

Rediff.com30 Apr 2025

The Qatari-owned French club have never won the Champions League despite massive spending down the years on the likes of Kylian Mbappe and South American duo Lionel Messi and Neymar.

Lewis-Skelly scores on debut as England beat Albania

Lewis-Skelly scores on debut as England beat Albania

Rediff.com22 Mar 2025

England debutant Myles Lewis-Skelly got new coach Thomas Tuchel's reign up and running as the 18-year-old scored the first goal in a 2-0 home victory against Albania in their World Cup qualifying Group K opener on Friday.

Recipe: Sunita's No-Oil Mung Dosa

Recipe: Sunita's No-Oil Mung Dosa

Rediff.com3 Apr 2025

Dosa is often tastiest when made using a dal-rice batter and frying it crispy in plenty of ghee. That's not to say that dosas made without heavy amounts of rice and ghee can't taste rather yum too and make for nutritious light breakfasts.

PIX: In-form Alcaraz to face Lehecka in Queen's final

PIX: In-form Alcaraz to face Lehecka in Queen's final

Rediff.com21 Jun 2025

Medvedev outlasts Zverev to reach Halle final

McCullum praises Williamson's 'superb' captaincy

McCullum praises Williamson's 'superb' captaincy

Rediff.com1 Nov 2021

Coming to the match, Trent Boult started the carnage, eventually finishing with figures of three for 20, and as Indian batters picked out the fielders on the boundary with regularity, they were only able to make 110 for seven.

Was This Catch Legal?

Was This Catch Legal?

Rediff.com7 Apr 2025

A controversial catch sparked debate across commentators and spectators alike.

PIX: Clinical Nice hand champions PSG first Ligue 1 defeat

PIX: Clinical Nice hand champions PSG first Ligue 1 defeat

Rediff.com26 Apr 2025

Paris St Germain's hopes of becoming the first side to complete a Ligue 1 season unbeaten came crashing down at the Parc des Princes on Friday when Nice handed them their first defeat of the league campaign, winning 3-1 to boost their own Champions League ambitions.

Ranji Trophy: Can Pujara save Saurashtra on Day 4?

Ranji Trophy: Can Pujara save Saurashtra on Day 4?

Rediff.com10 Feb 2025

Saurashtra's big hopes rests on how veteran Cheteshwar Pujara bats on the last two days.

IPL 2025: Mumbai Indians eye play-offs spot in crunch clash with Delhi Capitals

IPL 2025: Mumbai Indians eye play-offs spot in crunch clash with Delhi Capitals

Rediff.com20 May 2025

While MI's win will assure them of a place in the play-offs, Delhi Capitals need to win both their remaining games to advance.

Chepauk pitch is so hard to read: CSK coach Fleming

Chepauk pitch is so hard to read: CSK coach Fleming

Rediff.com29 Mar 2025

An exasperated Chennai Super Kings coach Stephen Fleming said their failure to read the pitch at Chepauk has denied them any home advantage in IPL 2025.

EPL: Palace hold Arsenal as Liverpool edge closer to title

EPL: Palace hold Arsenal as Liverpool edge closer to title

Rediff.com24 Apr 2025

First-half goals by Jakub Kiwior and Leandro Trossard looked like being enough for a lacklustre Arsenal against a lively Palace side who equalised with an Eberechi Eze volley.

Three-Star Brar Takes Punjab To Play-Offs

Three-Star Brar Takes Punjab To Play-Offs

Rediff.com19 May 2025

On Sunday, he did well to kill the notion that left arm spinners are not effective against left arm batters as he clearly took out the Rajasthan southpaws for his first two wickets.

Slot, Salah in record books as Liverpool lift EPL title

Slot, Salah in record books as Liverpool lift EPL title

Rediff.com28 Apr 2025

Key stats from Liverpool's season after they won their second Premier League title on Sunday and a record-equalling 20th English top-flight title...

Vidarbha's Dubey rewrites Ranji Trophy history

Vidarbha's Dubey rewrites Ranji Trophy history

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

The young left-arm spinner has taken 69 wickets so far this season, eclipsing the 68 by Bihar's Ashutosh Aman in 2018-19.

LaLiga PIX: Barca trump Real, extend lead at top

LaLiga PIX: Barca trump Real, extend lead at top

Rediff.com11 May 2025

Raphinha scored twice as Barcelona overcame a two-goal deficit to secure a crucial 4-3 home victory against rivals Real Madrid in a pulsating Clasico on Sunday, edging them closer to the LaLiga title.

Ramandeep, A Magnet In The Field

Ramandeep, A Magnet In The Field

Rediff.com16 Apr 2025

When Punjab Kings opted to bat, they were 39 for 1 in just 3.2 overs before they fell like nine pins and at the thick of all the action was Ramandeep Singh.

GT Vs RCB: Who Took The Best Catch? Vote!

GT Vs RCB: Who Took The Best Catch? Vote!

Rediff.com3 Apr 2025

Gujarat Titans were uncharacteristically sloppy in the field, missing four chances -- including three catches and a stumping.

One Year On, Rohit Relives ICC T20 World Cup Triumph

One Year On, Rohit Relives ICC T20 World Cup Triumph

Rediff.com29 Jun 2025

India ended an 11-year-long ICC Trophy drought, beating South Africa by seven runs to claim the ICC T20 World Cup title for the second time on June 29 last year, in Barbados.

WTC Final: 'Hazlewood most likened to Glenn McGrath'

WTC Final: 'Hazlewood most likened to Glenn McGrath'

Rediff.com25 Apr 2025

Former Indian cricketer Ravi Shastri firmly believes Australia should select experienced pacer Josh Hazlewood ahead of Scott Boland for the WTC Final against South Africa in June.

Boult-Bumrah Blitz Blows Rajasthan Royals Away

Boult-Bumrah Blitz Blows Rajasthan Royals Away

Rediff.com2 May 2025

The two pacers have played a crucial role in MI's winning run of six matches in a row, having picked up 17 wickets between them in the last three games.

LSG Vs SRH: Run Out Or Catch? Vote!

LSG Vs SRH: Run Out Or Catch? Vote!

Rediff.com28 Mar 2025

Despite a few flashes of brilliance in the field, LSG's missed opportunities proved costly in a game where the bat did most of the talking.

Crystal Palace's Mateta taken to hospital after shocking collision

Crystal Palace's Mateta taken to hospital after shocking collision

Rediff.com1 Mar 2025

Crystal Palace forward Jean-Philippe Mateta was taken to hospital with a head injury after a collision with Millwall goalkeeper Liam Roberts.

WC Qualifiers: Aus seal spot; Uruguay close in

WC Qualifiers: Aus seal spot; Uruguay close in

Rediff.com11 Jun 2025

Saudi Arabia took third place in Group C and will feature in a fourth phase of qualifiers in October alongside Indonesia, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Iraq and Oman.

Karn puts brakes on Karun show to resuscitate MI's campaign

Karn puts brakes on Karun show to resuscitate MI's campaign

Rediff.com14 Apr 2025

Karn Sharma showed a lot of heart, says MI skipper Pandya

EPL: Bournemouth break Arsenal hearts in historic upset

EPL: Bournemouth break Arsenal hearts in historic upset

Rediff.com4 May 2025

Bournemouth won away at Arsenal for the first time in the Premier League on Saturday, and completed a memorable double to boost their chances of playing in Europe next season, thanks to a second-half fightback en route to a thrilling 2-1 win.

French Open PIX: Sinner, Draper storm into 4th round

French Open PIX: Sinner, Draper storm into 4th round

Rediff.com31 May 2025

World number one Jannik Sinner delivered a flawless performance to pulverise Czech Jiri Lehecka in straight sets in little more than 90 minutes on Saturday.

India's Young Batters Face Acid Test in England

India's Young Batters Face Acid Test in England

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

India's young guns are fearless and mentally hardened by the IPL exposure. But true mettle will be tested when adversity strikes -- and this time, there will be no Kohli to stir up the crowd, no Rohit to deliver a captaincy masterstroke, and no Ashwin to conjure wickets out of nowhere.

'I don't want to become Starc, I want to be a good Avesh Khan'

'I don't want to become Starc, I want to be a good Avesh Khan'

Rediff.com20 Apr 2025

LSG pacer Avesh Khan said he was just concentrating on producing his best yorkers in his last couple of overs.

Gill nominated for ICC Player of the Month for February

Gill nominated for ICC Player of the Month for February

Rediff.com8 Mar 2025

Gill hit a purple patch in the three-match series against England, scoring 87 (in Nagpur), 60 (in Cuttack), and 112 (in Ahmedabad) as he was adjudged the 'Player of the Series' in the hosts' 3-0 clean sweep.

MI vs Gujarat Titans in epic IPL battle for play-offs

MI vs Gujarat Titans in epic IPL battle for play-offs

Rediff.com5 May 2025

An in-form Mumbai Indians will be out for revenge having lost to Gujarat Titans earlier in the season.

Virat Kohli Walks Away Into The Sunset

Virat Kohli Walks Away Into The Sunset

Rediff.com12 May 2025

Questions will remain as to why he ended his Test career at the age of 36, despite being one of the fittest cricketers, and why he didn't wait to cross the 10,000-run mark, observes veteran cricket correspondent K R Nayar.

Pegula to meet Kenin in all-American Charleston final

Pegula to meet Kenin in all-American Charleston final

Rediff.com6 Apr 2025

Top seed Jessica Pegula survived a tough test to beat Ekaterina Alexandrova 6-2, 2-6, 7-5 in a topsy-turvy Charleston Open semi-final on Saturday and will face compatriot Sofia Kenin in her fourth championship match of the season.

'We Weren't Ready': Cricket World Reacts as Kohli Quits Tests

'We Weren't Ready': Cricket World Reacts as Kohli Quits Tests

Rediff.com12 May 2025

The cricketing fraternity on Monday paid glowing tributes to India's batting talisman Virat Kohli on his retirement from the longest format after an illustrious 14-year-career.

PIX: Sabalenka subdues Pegula to win Miami Open

PIX: Sabalenka subdues Pegula to win Miami Open

Rediff.com30 Mar 2025

Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka overwhelmed American Jessica Pegula 7-5, 6-2 to win the Miami Open on Saturday, relying on her usual play-book and powerful forehand to win an eighth WTA 1000 title.

'Bumrah Or Rahul Should Captain India'

'Bumrah Or Rahul Should Captain India'

Rediff.com23 May 2025

'At this stage, I want a senior cricketer to take up the captaincy and see the Indian team through this transition phase.'

'Win against KKR a confidence-booster'

'Win against KKR a confidence-booster'

Rediff.com17 Apr 2025

Punjab Kings (PBKS) assistant coach Brad Haddin has little doubt that the fighting win over Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) has instilled a lot of confidence in players but said they should strive to get better as this season's IPL is nearing its half-way stage.

Suruchi stuns Manu Bhaker to win World Cup gold

Suruchi stuns Manu Bhaker to win World Cup gold

Rediff.com16 Apr 2025

Suruchi Inder Singh produced yet another sterling performance in the 10m air pistol event in Lima, Peru, to win her second consecutive ISSF World Cup gold medal.

Shami's Amazing Record In ICC Knockout Games

Shami's Amazing Record In ICC Knockout Games

Rediff.com5 Mar 2025

Mohammed Shami has taken 13 wickets in five matches in ICC ODI knockout games -- the third most wickets by an Indian bowler.

'I Don't Look At The Batter In Front Of Me'

'I Don't Look At The Batter In Front Of Me'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

'...whether he is a top player or not, it doesn't matter.' 'If I go by a player's name I won't be able to bowl at my best.' 'For me he is just a batter, and my only focus is where I need to land the ball.'

PIX: Marmoush fires Man City into FA Cup semis

PIX: Marmoush fires Man City into FA Cup semis

Rediff.com31 Mar 2025

Manchester City came back from a goal down to beat Bournemouth 2-1 on Sunday to book their spot in the semi-finals of the FA Cup.