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Hardik The Bowler Is Back!

Hardik The Bowler Is Back!

Rediff.com7 May 2024

Hardik Pandya turned in his best figures of the ongoing IPL season.

Cosplay Fever Grips Mumbai!

Cosplay Fever Grips Mumbai!

Rediff.com22 Apr 2024

For these dedicated folk, cosplay is more than just masks and costumes. Months of effort -- they often create their costumes from scratch -- go into making their outfits. Some even invest thousands of rupees to perfect their look.

Mirzapur 3 Review: Too Much Gore

Mirzapur 3 Review: Too Much Gore

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

Pankaj Tripathi anchored the first two seasons with his performance. Here, he is made to sit it out for most of the show, and none of the actors, except for a fiery Ali Fazal, have the charisma to hold the viewer's attention, observes Deepa Gahlot.

'He's going to be hard work': Aus bowlers laud Babar Azam

'He's going to be hard work': Aus bowlers laud Babar Azam

Rediff.com10 Dec 2023

Australia's star-studded bowling line-up showered praises on Pakistan's star batter Babar Azam, with a handful of them labelling the right-handed batter as a "class player".

How Gukesh used a loss to fuel his historic win

How Gukesh used a loss to fuel his historic win

Rediff.com22 Apr 2024

Seventh-round loss gave me energy, motivation to aim for title: Gukesh

Stokes' magical ball that stunned Rohit Sharma

Stokes' magical ball that stunned Rohit Sharma

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

England captain bowled a peach of a delivery, his first in competitive cricket in past nine months, to remove Rohit

How Kiwi sensation Rachin conquered Indian stadiums

How Kiwi sensation Rachin conquered Indian stadiums

Rediff.com29 Oct 2023

Rachin Ravindra has had a dream World Cup so far.

PIX: England fans have a ball in nippy Dharamsala!

PIX: England fans have a ball in nippy Dharamsala!

Rediff.com5 Mar 2024

The fifth and final Test is still two days away but thousands of English fans have flocked to the hill station.

8 Times Mouni Aced The Style Game

8 Times Mouni Aced The Style Game

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

Is there a style that Mouni Roy can't pull off?

Panama coach full of praise for 'beautiful' England

Panama coach full of praise for 'beautiful' England

Rediff.com24 Jun 2018

Panama were swept aside by a 'spectacular and beautiful' England, said coach Hernan Dario Gomez on Sunday, heaping praise on Gareth Southgate's side after seeing his team thrashed 6-1 in the World Cup Group G clash.

Whoa! Mrunal Shows Off Her True Colours

Whoa! Mrunal Shows Off Her True Colours

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

Mrunal Thakur can have fun with both warm and cold hues and has interesting tips on how you can master the art of wearing colour.

Bharat reveals India's fresh approach to turn the tables vs England

Bharat reveals India's fresh approach to turn the tables vs England

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

We have plans to counter England's aggression, worked on sweep shot: K S Bharat

Karthik backs RCB batters to fire after CSK defeat

Karthik backs RCB batters to fire after CSK defeat

Rediff.com23 Mar 2024

Royal Challengers Bengaluru staged a valiant comeback thanks to Anuj Rawat's 25-ball 48 and Karthik's 26-ball 38 in a 95-run stand lower down to guide the team to 173-6 in 20 overs, but hosts Chennai Super Kings chased down the total with six wickets and eight balls left.

Jaiswal Or Hetmyer? Who Batted Better?

Jaiswal Or Hetmyer? Who Batted Better?

Rediff.com23 May 2024

No half-centuries were scored in the Eliminator, with Yashavi Jaiswal registering the highest score -- a 30-ball 45.

Mathews blasts 'disgraceful' Shakib in 'timeout' drama

Mathews blasts 'disgraceful' Shakib in 'timeout' drama

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

Angelo Mathews criticised Bangladesh's decision to dismiss him via a 'time out' as 'disgraceful'

'He's repaying Rajasthan Royals for their belief in him'

'He's repaying Rajasthan Royals for their belief in him'

Rediff.com23 Apr 2024

Impressed with the maturity shown by Yashasvi Jaiswal, West Indies cricket legend Brian Lara said the youngster's knock against Mumbai Indians was well put together.

Rohit Signs Off In Style!

Rohit Signs Off In Style!

Rediff.com18 May 2024

Rohit Sharma enthralled home fans to a fine exhibition of sumptuous strokeplay in what could probably be his final knock for the Mumbai Indians.

French Open PIX: Djokovic survives scare; De Minaur stuns Medvedev

French Open PIX: Djokovic survives scare; De Minaur stuns Medvedev

Rediff.com4 Jun 2024

Novak Djokovic produced a superhuman effort to subdue Argentine Francisco Cerundolo.

South Africa's Du Preez retires from ODI, Test cricket

South Africa's Du Preez retires from ODI, Test cricket

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

She also played one Test for South Africa against India in 2014 and captained the team across all formats between 2011 and 2016.

RIP Pele: 'The most divine of footballers and joyous of men'

RIP Pele: 'The most divine of footballers and joyous of men'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

Brazil soccer great Pele died on Thursday, aged 82, after a long battle with cancer.

Refreshingly Stylish, Harleen!

Refreshingly Stylish, Harleen!

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

Harleen Sethi shows you how you can be both fashion-forward and comfy.

Was Karn Sharma's The Best Catch? Vote!

Was Karn Sharma's The Best Catch? Vote!

Rediff.com13 May 2024

Karn Sharma's brilliant effort in the field saw Axar Patel's strong knock come to an end.

An Evening With A Cricket Legend

An Evening With A Cricket Legend

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

An illuminating conversation with Chandu Borde, 90, one of India's finest cricketers in the 1960s.

Ashwin constantly reinventing himself to bluff batters

Ashwin constantly reinventing himself to bluff batters

Rediff.com10 Mar 2024

England batting mainstay Joe Root explained what made Ashwin, who combines a spinner's guile with a fast bowler's aggression, such a difficult bowler to play.

Ruturaj Compares Caribbean With...

Ruturaj Compares Caribbean With...

Rediff.com24 Jul 2023

In the Caribbean with the Test team, Rutu couldn't resist drawing a comparison between the stunning beauty of the Caribbean and Lonavala, Maharashtra's picturesque hill station known for its waterfalls.

'Salman Has A Really Soft Corner For His Dad'

'Salman Has A Really Soft Corner For His Dad'

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

'Salman wanted to do the interview properly. That's why he was nervous, you know, that dad should be happy.'

Swiss mental toughness turned game around, says coach

Swiss mental toughness turned game around, says coach

Rediff.com23 Jun 2018

Switzerland's never-say-die attitude and will to win was the key to turning around a match in which they had been pummelled by Serbia for much of the first half, Switzerland coach Vladimir Petkovic said on Friday.

DC Vs LSG: Who Bowled Best? Vote!

DC Vs LSG: Who Bowled Best? Vote!

Rediff.com13 Apr 2024

Kuldeep or Khaleel? Who's your pick?

PIX: Udita stars as India make FIH Olympic Qualifier semis

PIX: Udita stars as India make FIH Olympic Qualifier semis

Rediff.com16 Jan 2024

The Indian defenders had another good day in office as they didn't put a foot wrong to deny Italy any open chance.

PIX: Man City survives scare; Superb Diaz powers Real

PIX: Man City survives scare; Superb Diaz powers Real

Rediff.com14 Feb 2024

Manchester City survived a scare to beat FC Copenhagen 3-1 in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie at the Parken Stadium on Tuesday, with Phil Foden scoring late to ensure a two-goal cushion ahead of the second leg.

Heeramandi Review: Romance, Revenge, Rebellion

Heeramandi Review: Romance, Revenge, Rebellion

Rediff.com1 May 2024

Heeramandi, a passion project that took off after years in development and planning, mirrors Sanjay Leela Bhansali's film-making's finest and frustrating features, observes Sukanya Verma.

World Cup: Rain threatens New Zealand's semi-final bid

World Cup: Rain threatens New Zealand's semi-final bid

Rediff.com8 Nov 2023

'There's lots of things that we can't control and the weather is one of those.'

WPL PIX: Delhi Capitals rout Gujarat; storm into final

WPL PIX: Delhi Capitals rout Gujarat; storm into final

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

Delhi Capitals secured direct qualification into the final of the WPL 2024 with a seven-wicket hammering of Gujarat Giants.

India achieve a first in Sepak Takraw, secure bronze at Asian Games

India achieve a first in Sepak Takraw, secure bronze at Asian Games

Rediff.com21 Aug 2018

The Indian men's sepaktakraw team settled for its maiden Asian Games bronze medal after being beaten by a formidable Thailand in the semi-finals.

Powell's 4 Catches; Faf's Brilliant One

Powell's 4 Catches; Faf's Brilliant One

Rediff.com23 May 2024

Rovman Powell's hands were the safest pair of hands on the field on Wednesday.

Bumrah takes inspiration from Zlatan

Bumrah takes inspiration from Zlatan

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

Bumrah seems to have taken some inspiration from football legend Zlatan Ibrahimovic as he gets ready to lead Mumbai Indians' bowling charge in their title defence in IPL 2020.

The captain behind Kuldeep's sensational comeback

The captain behind Kuldeep's sensational comeback

Rediff.com7 Mar 2024

If one checks Kuldeep's stats, he has felt more empowered across formats whenever Rohit has been the captain.

'I just want to be remembered probably as an entertainer'

'I just want to be remembered probably as an entertainer'

Rediff.com6 Jan 2024

"I really love the game, but most importantly, I want to win another World Cup for Australia."

5th Test PIX: Rohit, Gill hit tons as India build huge lead

5th Test PIX: Rohit, Gill hit tons as India build huge lead

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

India were sitting pretty on 473/8 in 120 overs at stumps on the second day for an overall lead of 255 runs.

'Single Mom, Engineer Looking For A Job'

'Single Mom, Engineer Looking For A Job'

Rediff.com15 May 2024

rediffGURU Archana Deshpande, founder, of TransformMe Life Skills Coaching, offers advice on how to improve your soft skills, build confidence and enhance self-esteem.