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'SurVIR': India's Match-Winning Duo!

'SurVIR': India's Match-Winning Duo!

Rediff.com28 Oct 2022

'I play a different role when I am batting with him, and I enjoying it because it works beautifully well for the team.'

Will India make it 3-0?

Will India make it 3-0?

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

The third and the final game of the T20 series between India and Australia will be played at Sydney on December 8 starating 1340 IST.

Technology will make Test cricket more slicker: Chappell

Technology will make Test cricket more slicker: Chappell

Rediff.com3 Jan 2023

Australian great Greg Chappell believes technology, specially artificial intelligence, will make cricket "slicker" and "unpredictable", changing how it is practiced, played and consumed in the future.

Sydney ODI washed out; India face England in must-win tie

Sydney ODI washed out; India face England in must-win tie

Rediff.com26 Jan 2015

Rain played spoilsport as the tri-series match between India and Australia was abandoned with the two teams sharing the points, which left the visiting side in with a chance to make it to the final.

South Africa's batting great Kallis retires from international cricket

South Africa's batting great Kallis retires from international cricket

Rediff.com30 Jul 2014

South Africa's batting great Jacques Kallis announced his retirement from all formats of international cricket on Wednesday.

Sri Lanka's Nissanka warned for using obscene language

Sri Lanka's Nissanka warned for using obscene language

Rediff.com14 Feb 2022

ICC match referee David Boon imposed the sanction after Sri Lanka were found to be one over short of the target after time allowances were taken into consideration.

PIX: Shami, Siraj fire India to thumping win!

PIX: Shami, Siraj fire India to thumping win!

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

K L Rahul struck an unbeaten 75 to anchor their nervy chase against Australia in a low-scoring contest and secure a five-wicket win in the opening one-day international.

Sania-Hingis eye third straight Grand Slam

Sania-Hingis eye third straight Grand Slam

Rediff.com29 Jan 2016

Sania Mirza and Martina Hingis are gunning for their third title of the season as they take on Czech Republic combination of Andrea Hlavackova and Lucie Hradeck in the Women's Doubles final at Australian Open. The Indo-Swiss pair had a dream time in 2015 when they won 9 titles which included the Wimbledon, US Open and the year-ending WTA finals. That form has carried in 2016 as they eye a successive third Grand Slam. The World No.1 duo had defeated Julia Goerges and Karolina Pliskova 6-1, 6-0 to continue their dominance in Women's Doubles events.

Captain Paine loses cool after unsuccessful Aus review

Captain Paine loses cool after unsuccessful Aus review

Rediff.com9 Jan 2021

Australia appealed for a catch off Cheteshwar Pujara's inside edge at short leg by Matthew Wade, off the bowling of Nathan Lyon, which was turned down by umpire Wilson following which the hosts opted to take the review.

Agassi on song, Kournikova humiliated at Aus Open

Agassi on song, Kournikova humiliated at Aus Open

Rediff.com15 Jan 2003

Agassi thrashed South Korean Lee Hyung-taik 6-1, 6-0, 6-0, while the Russian was beaten 6-0, 6-1 by Justine Henin-Hardenne of Belgium.

Shafali Verma, Radha Yadav set to make WBBL debuts

Shafali Verma, Radha Yadav set to make WBBL debuts

Rediff.com13 May 2021

Shefali joins the trio of T20 skipper Harmanpreet Kaur (Sydney Thunder), opener Smriti Mandhana (Brisbane Heat) and all-rounder Veda Krishnamurthy (Hobart Hurricanes), which has featured in the WBBL.

India fined for slow over-rate in third T20I vs Australia

India fined for slow over-rate in third T20I vs Australia

Rediff.com9 Dec 2020

The Indian team has been fined 20 per cent of its match fee for maintaining a slow over-rate in the third T20 International against Australia in Sydney on Tuesday.

Kidambi latest shuttler to pull out of Australian Open

Kidambi latest shuttler to pull out of Australian Open

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

Placed at number 10 in the Race to Guanzhou rankings, Srikanth needed to win the tournament to have any hopes of qualifying for the season-ending World Tour Final in December.

Pragati Maidan: A Walk In Time

Pragati Maidan: A Walk In Time

Rediff.com12 Aug 2023

'A microcosm of India, inclusive and welcoming'. For years, Pragati Maidan was the centre of Delhi's social life.

CWG 2026: What's next after host Victoria pulled out?

CWG 2026: What's next after host Victoria pulled out?

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

Australia's state of Victoria has withdrawn as host of the 2026 Commonwealth Games, placing the future of the quadrennial multi-sport event in doubt

Venus, Stephens to take break ahead of Australian Open

Venus, Stephens to take break ahead of Australian Open

Rediff.com5 Jan 2014

With next week's Australian Open in mind, a weary Venus Williams has opted to skip the Hobart International while her American compatriot Sloane Stephens has pulled out of the Sydney International with a minor wrist injury.

Covid-19 in Wuhan's raccoon dogs strengthens virus's natural origin theory

Covid-19 in Wuhan's raccoon dogs strengthens virus's natural origin theory

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

A new analysis of genetic samples collected from a seafood market in central China's Wuhan city shows the presence of the SARS-CoV-2 virus in raccoon dogs sold at the venue, strengthening the case for the natural origin of the Covid-19 pandemic, according to a team of international experts.

Iranian chess player was warned not to return to Iran after competing without hijab

Iranian chess player was warned not to return to Iran after competing without hijab

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

The source also said Khadem's relatives and parents, who are in Iran, had also received threats, without giving further details.

After temples, Khalistani supporters target Indian consulate in Brisbane

After temples, Khalistani supporters target Indian consulate in Brisbane

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

The incident comes following the vandalism of three Hindu temples in Australia by Khalistani supporters.

What to expect at Australian Open Day 2

What to expect at Australian Open Day 2

Rediff.com14 Jan 2019

Simona Halep begins her Australian Open campaign against Kaia Kanepi on Tuesday in a rematch of their U.S. Open meeting which the world number one lost in straights sets.

WPL 2023: 'We will not play same set of overseas players'

WPL 2023: 'We will not play same set of overseas players'

Rediff.com2 Mar 2023

Ahead of the inaugural edition of the Women's Premier League, RCB head coach Ben Sawyer opened up about the team's plans and the squad.

Will Australia consider Warner for ODI captaincy?

Will Australia consider Warner for ODI captaincy?

Rediff.com13 Sep 2022

David Warner says he still considers leadership roles a privilege and is ready to talk to Cricket Australia about ending the ban imposed on him for his part in the Newlands ball-tampering incident.

Sania, Bopanna ease into second round at Australian Open

Sania, Bopanna ease into second round at Australian Open

Rediff.com21 Jan 2016

India's tennis stars enjoyed comfortable wins in the Australian Open on Thursday as Sania Mirza eased into the second round with partner Martina Hingis while Rohan Bopanna also registered a straight sets victory in the men's doubles first round.

T20 WC: How New Zealand STUNNED champs Australia in Super 12 opener

T20 WC: How New Zealand STUNNED champs Australia in Super 12 opener

Rediff.com22 Oct 2022

New Zealand thrashed reigning champions Australia by 89 runs in a rematch of last year's final

Boon, Silverwood to miss fourth Ashes Test

Boon, Silverwood to miss fourth Ashes Test

Rediff.com30 Dec 2021

The fourth Test is due to start next Tuesday with Australia having already retained the Ashes, leading the series 3-0 with two matches to play.

'It's bloody difficult in India... not an easy place to play'

'It's bloody difficult in India... not an easy place to play'

Rediff.com25 Feb 2023

Glenn Maxwell feels Australia were 'outstanding' in the first two Tests against India barring the one self-destructing session the second match in Delhi on the third day.

Former Australia batsman Slater charged after domestic incident

Former Australia batsman Slater charged after domestic incident

Rediff.com20 Oct 2021

Former Australia cricketer Michael Slater has admitted himself into care for 'health and mental issues' after being charged by police following a report of a domestic violence incident in Sydney.

Cricket: Warner motivated to win series in India

Cricket: Warner motivated to win series in India

Rediff.com12 Jan 2023

Nepal court releases rape accused cricketer Lamichhane on bail

FIFA Women's WC: Dutch climb to the top; England in last 16; Portugal exit

FIFA Women's WC: Dutch climb to the top; England in last 16; Portugal exit

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

Images from the FIFA Women's World Cup matches played on Tuesday.

Australia's players' union wants Smith, Warner bans reduced

Australia's players' union wants Smith, Warner bans reduced

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

Australian Cricketers' Association (ACA) president Greg Dyer said the contrition of the players should be taken into account along with the precedent -- no player has previously received more than a one-match ban for the offence -- and a lack of due process in the Cricket Australia probe.

Australia beat Sri Lanka after thrilling Super Over

Australia beat Sri Lanka after thrilling Super Over

Rediff.com13 Feb 2022

Josh Hazlewood was the pick of Australia's bowlers, taking 3-22 in addition to his miserly Super Over, capping a brilliant weekend for the 31-year-old after he was bought for $1 million in the Indian Premier League auction on Saturday.

New Zealand shooter kills two ahead of Women's Soccer World Cup

New Zealand shooter kills two ahead of Women's Soccer World Cup

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

New Zealand shooter kills two on eve of Women's Soccer World Cup

Record crowds as Women's World Cup kicks off despite Auckland shooting

Record crowds as Women's World Cup kicks off despite Auckland shooting

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

New Zealand opened the ninth Women's World Cup with a shock win against former champions Norway on Thursday

Why ICC must protect Test, ODI formats

Why ICC must protect Test, ODI formats

Rediff.com16 Aug 2022

Kapil Dev said ICC has a 'bigger responsibility' to manage the sport.

PIX: Malan's ton in vain as England go down to Aus

PIX: Malan's ton in vain as England go down to Aus

Rediff.com17 Nov 2022

Australia's top order fired in unison to secure a six-wicket win over England with Dawid Malan's career-best 134 for the tourists in vain as in the first one-day international on Thursday.

Australian cricketers nervous about Pakistan tour: report

Australian cricketers nervous about Pakistan tour: report

Rediff.com26 Jan 2022

Australian cricketers are on edge barely a month before their first tour of Pakistan in 24 years, amid an uptick in terror attacks in the Asian nation.

Sania-Martina win 29th consecutive match, break 22-year-old record

Sania-Martina win 29th consecutive match, break 22-year-old record

Rediff.com14 Jan 2016

India's Sania Mirza and her Swiss partner Martina Hingis, on Thursday, rallied to win their 29th match in a row, to reach the Sydney International women's doubles final and break a 22-year-old world record en route.

Cairns off life support after heart surgery

Cairns off life support after heart surgery

Rediff.com20 Aug 2021

New Zealand media reported Cairns had suffered an aortic dissection -- a tear in the body's main artery.

In Easter sermons, Australian church leaders urge forgiveness for disgraced cricketers

In Easter sermons, Australian church leaders urge forgiveness for disgraced cricketers

Rediff.com1 Apr 2018

A cheating scandal that has ripped through the core of Australia's most venerated pastime, cricket, prompted church leaders to provide guidance over the Easter weekend on how to emerge from the moral tailspin.

Kallis steals spotlight in Sydney

Kallis steals spotlight in Sydney

Rediff.com11 Oct 2005

The South-African all-rounder was named the joint ICC player of the year and Test player of the year