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The Many, MANY Jobs Of Akshay Kumar

The Many, MANY Jobs Of Akshay Kumar

Rediff.com15 Apr 2025

Before he plays a lawyer in Kesari 2 next, Sukanya Verma looks at the professions Akshay has acted on screen before.

Sandpapergate haunts Steve Smith?

Sandpapergate haunts Steve Smith?

Rediff.com10 Jan 2025

Steve Smith is not getting unduly bothered by people's opinion over his role in the 'sandpapergate' episode

India's players angry as fans pass 'rude' comments at nets

India's players angry as fans pass 'rude' comments at nets

Rediff.com4 Dec 2024

Fans passed 'rude' comments during the Indian team's nets in Adelaide on Wednesday.

Check out Aishwarya in Sydney!

Check out Aishwarya in Sydney!

Rediff.com24 Jul 2019

Aishwarya is visiting Sydney until January.

Hunter's Moon Captivates The World

Hunter's Moon Captivates The World

Rediff.com19 Oct 2024

The Hunter's Moon, a supermoon occurring in October, is one of several supermoons that will take place in 2024 and 2025.

Bumrah's injury absence a problem for India, says Kapil

Bumrah's injury absence a problem for India, says Kapil

Rediff.com12 Feb 2025

Kapil Dev believes the injury-enforced absence of key players like Jasprit Bumrah can hamper any team and hopes India's pace spearhead will return to action soon.

'Most Extraordinary Way To Get A 100!'

'Most Extraordinary Way To Get A 100!'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2024

'His capacity for hard work, relentless application and focus, allied to his God-given gifts, has made him a champion every Indian can be proud of.'

PIX: Fans return to stadium in Sydney

PIX: Fans return to stadium in Sydney

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

Cricket Australia has allowed filling up the stadiums to upto 50 per cent of their capacity in the India-Australia series.

Hudson-Smith crowned Grand Slam Track's first champion

Hudson-Smith crowned Grand Slam Track's first champion

Rediff.com6 Apr 2025

American Kenny Bednarek, a twice Olympic champion, built up an enormous lead around the turn and stumbled through the tape to win the 200m in 20.07, three-tenths of a second ahead of Briton Zharnel Hughes, and clinch the men's short sprints slam.

Japan first nation to qualify for 2026 FIFA World Cup

Japan first nation to qualify for 2026 FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com20 Mar 2025

The win guarantees Japan a top-two finish in the standings and sees them qualify for an eighth straight World Cup.

Shami set to join Team India in Australia?

Shami set to join Team India in Australia?

Rediff.com17 Nov 2024

Mohammed Shami has made a stunning return to competitive cricket after a year-long injury layoff, excelling for Bengal in their Ranji Trophy victory against Madhya Pradesh. Shami's impressive performance included seven wickets across two innings and a quickfire 37 with the bat, helping Bengal secure a narrow 11-run win.

How Rohit Sharma wrote his own rules in Test cricket

How Rohit Sharma wrote his own rules in Test cricket

Rediff.com7 May 2025

Rohit Sharma's career has been a mix of brilliant moments and inconsistencies. While his Test record may not be impressive, his white-ball dominance and leadership qualities make him a legend.

Bumrah could miss early part of IPL 2025

Bumrah could miss early part of IPL 2025

Rediff.com14 Mar 2025

It is also learnt that the physios at the BCCI Centre of Excellence has not set a specific time frame for him to return to action, even though Bumrah has been steadily increasing his workload at nets and match simulations.

'What Does Gill Contribute To The Team?'

'What Does Gill Contribute To The Team?'

Rediff.com6 Jan 2025

'He has not lived up to expectations.' 'If this was Shubman Gill from Tamil Nadu, he would have been dropped.'

Karatsev outclasses Murray to take Sydney title

Karatsev outclasses Murray to take Sydney title

Rediff.com15 Jan 2022

Former world number one Andy Murray's quest for a first ATP title in over two years ended in defeat at the hands of top seed Aslan Karatsev at the Sydney Tennis Classic on Saturday, with the Russian easing his way to a 6-3, 6-3 win.

No changes to Sydney Test despite COVID-19 outbreak

No changes to Sydney Test despite COVID-19 outbreak

Rediff.com20 Dec 2020

Cricket Australia said on Sunday they are still planning to play the third Test against India in Sydney in early January, despite an outbreak of COVID-19 in the north of the city.

Australia's mind games forced Rohit's shocking exit?

Australia's mind games forced Rohit's shocking exit?

Rediff.com6 Jan 2025

Rohit Sharma wilted under the traditional Australian tactic of mentally breaking down the opposition captains

Duplantis, Biles win top honours at Laureus Awards

Duplantis, Biles win top honours at Laureus Awards

Rediff.com22 Apr 2025

Mondo Duplantis was named the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year, while American gymnast Simone Biles bagged the top women's honour at the Laureus World Sports Awards.

Never been to Lord's, but SCG was electric: Jim Courier

Never been to Lord's, but SCG was electric: Jim Courier

Rediff.com5 Jan 2025

Watching India and Australia compete in the series-deciding fifth Test was some experience for the 54-year-old American tennis legend.

We just want to not give it up: Rohit

We just want to not give it up: Rohit

Rediff.com30 Dec 2024

'You know, there is still a game to go. If we can play that game well, you know, with 2-2, it is a draw. It will be really nice.'

Consistency is key to Australia's success

Consistency is key to Australia's success

Rediff.com5 Jan 2025

'I didn't know that we'd won kind of everything until half an hour ago but that's always the aim.'

Former Aus Test cricketer guilty in drug bust

Former Aus Test cricketer guilty in drug bust

Rediff.com13 Mar 2025

But the ex-Australian spinner Stuart MacGill was acquitted in a charge of commercial drug supply

'He was a major factor in Australia's BGT win'

'He was a major factor in Australia's BGT win'

Rediff.com15 Jan 2025

Not Cummins, not Starc, this bowler was the difference in the end for Australia, reckons Ravichandran Ashwin

Why Rohit could continue as Test captain in England

Why Rohit could continue as Test captain in England

Rediff.com15 Mar 2025

India's ICC Champions Trophy triumph has given Rohit Sharma breathing space and elbow room.

Marsh dropped, Webster to make Test debut at SCG

Marsh dropped, Webster to make Test debut at SCG

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

The introduction of Webster was the only change to the side, with Mitchell Starc included despite struggling with a back niggle during the fourth Test.

Windies great Lloyd critical of division in Test cricket

Windies great Lloyd critical of division in Test cricket

Rediff.com7 Jan 2025

'I think it will be terrible for all those countries who worked so hard to get the Test status.'

Gavaskar expects Indian selectors to take bold decisions

Gavaskar expects Indian selectors to take bold decisions

Rediff.com7 Jan 2025

One of the factors that contributed to the downfall of the Indian team was the shambolic batting display throughout the series. Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill, and Ravindra Jadeja thoroughly underperformed.

WBBL: Shafali, Radha shine in Sydney Sixers' win

WBBL: Shafali, Radha shine in Sydney Sixers' win

Rediff.com17 Oct 2021

Apart from Shafali's knock, Sixers skipper Ellyse Perry hit 27 runs off 33 balls as they reached 129 for five in 19.3 overs.

Gavaskar not pleased with Ashwin's mid-series retirement

Gavaskar not pleased with Ashwin's mid-series retirement

Rediff.com18 Dec 2024

'Normally, you tend to look at the end of the series. That's it. In the middle, it is not usual.'

PIX: Boland bags four as India's batting woes continue

PIX: Boland bags four as India's batting woes continue

Rediff.com3 Jan 2025

Images from Day 1 of the fifth Test between Australia and India at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Friday.

Cummins hopes for improved batting at 'non-traditional' SCG

Cummins hopes for improved batting at 'non-traditional' SCG

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

Young Sam Konstas took the world by surprise with his aggressive approach in the Boxing Day Test, and the skipper lauded the teenager's adaptability.

How many captains have done that?: Yuvraj defends Rohit

How many captains have done that?: Yuvraj defends Rohit

Rediff.com16 Jan 2025

Former India batter Yuvraj Singh believes players struggling for form should return to domestic cricket, regardless of their national team stature, amid the debate over Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma playing Ranji Trophy.

'If I have to bowl 100 overs each week, it doesn't bother me'

'If I have to bowl 100 overs each week, it doesn't bother me'

Rediff.com11 Jan 2025

With 539 scalps in 134 matches at an average of 30.39 and best figures of 5/39, Lyon is the seventh-highest wicket-taker in Tests and has 24 five-wicket hauls and five ten-wicket hauls.

Bumrah unavailable to bowl in Australia's second innings

Bumrah unavailable to bowl in Australia's second innings

Rediff.com5 Jan 2025

With India's pacer spearhead not there to open the bowling on Sunday, the pace duo of Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna were all over the place, leaking 35 runs in the first three overs.

Melbourne on standby as COVID wreaks havoc in Sydney

Melbourne on standby as COVID wreaks havoc in Sydney

Rediff.com24 Dec 2020

The third Test venue has been the subject of debate after a new community outbreak emerged in Sydney's northern beach suburbs late last week.

Rohit Sharma: I stood down; was not dropped!

Rohit Sharma: I stood down; was not dropped!

Rediff.com4 Jan 2025

On Day 1 of the Sydney Test on Friday, Rohit 'opted to rest' himself from the fifth and final Test against Australia after a string of underwhelming performances, marking a rather dramatic start to the series finale.

Put away cover drive for now: Hayden urges Kohli

Put away cover drive for now: Hayden urges Kohli

Rediff.com24 Dec 2024

Kohli, who has had an inconsistent series so far with scores of 5, 100 not out, 7, 11, and 3 in his last five innings, has amassed just 126 runs at an average of 31.50.

Sydney offers to host last 2 Australia-India Tests

Sydney offers to host last 2 Australia-India Tests

Rediff.com23 Dec 2020

In a bid to save its New Year fixture between India and Australia, the Sydney Cricket Ground Trust has offered to host the Brisbane Test too, if the Queensland government refuse to grant exemptions to the teams returning from New South Wales.

Champions Trophy: India face anxious wait on Bumrah

Champions Trophy: India face anxious wait on Bumrah

Rediff.com18 Jan 2025

India face an anxious wait as Jasprit Bumrah's fitness status will only be confirmed in the first week of February.

Report Card: Bumrah 10/10; Rohit 0/10

Report Card: Bumrah 10/10; Rohit 0/10

Rediff.com6 Jan 2025

Jasprit Bumrah emerged as the lone bright spot with a record haul of 32 wickets.