News for 'The Fantastic Four'

Sports Shorts: BWF puts four-term limit on president's role

Sports Shorts: BWF puts four-term limit on president's role

Rediff.com19 Jul 2020

Australia's winter sports community has been forced back into mourning with the sudden death of 20-year-old Olympic figure skater Ekaterina Alexandrovskaya in Moscow.

Secret to Jadeja's success this World Cup revealed!

Secret to Jadeja's success this World Cup revealed!

Rediff.com20 Oct 2023

Former India left-arm spinner Murali Kartik, one of the most astute readers of the game, explained Jadeja's lethal transformation during the World Cup compared to earlier years.

Comic legend Stan Lee creates first Indian superhero

Comic legend Stan Lee creates first Indian superhero

Rediff.com22 Dec 2011

The first issue will be released free in April 2012.

Conway reveals: How NZ plans to tackle India in semis

Conway reveals: How NZ plans to tackle India in semis

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

New Zealand, who finished fourth in the points table after the 45-match league round, have a dominant record against India in the knockout stage of ICC events.

Muzumdar's strategy for Indian women's triumph vs Aus

Muzumdar's strategy for Indian women's triumph vs Aus

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

Look inward to challenge one of the best sides: Muzumdar's mantra for India Women side

Rain threat looms large over opening Test

Rain threat looms large over opening Test

Rediff.com23 Dec 2023

The batters could be in for some challenging times with the Supersport Park track expected to aid the fast bowlers as rain threat looms large over the opening Test between India and South Africa, curator Bryan Bloy said on Saturday.

Soccer Extras: United's Bailly out for four months

Soccer Extras: United's Bailly out for four months

Rediff.com31 Jul 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

PIX: Head, Warner hit tons as Australia whitewash England

PIX: Head, Warner hit tons as Australia whitewash England

Rediff.com22 Nov 2022

Australia, fuelled by hundreds from Travis Head and David Warner, crushed England by 221 runs in the third One-Day International to sweep the series in front of largely empty stands at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Tuesday.

'If you want to be a singer, you can only think of Bollywood. This is not right'

'If you want to be a singer, you can only think of Bollywood. This is not right'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

'I have made a new rule: When I'm having my morning tea, a guy keeps the harmonium on my bed.' 'So while I'm writing what my plan for the day is, that harmonium is in front of me and I do riyaz of 40-50 minutes.'

Taking risks pays off in IPL, says Rohit Sharma

Taking risks pays off in IPL, says Rohit Sharma

Rediff.com10 May 2023

Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma feels most teams, including his own, are taking risks in the ongoing IPL and it is paying them rich dividends.

We've identified chinks in our armour: Lakra ahead of FIH Junior World Cup

We've identified chinks in our armour: Lakra ahead of FIH Junior World Cup

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

Amandeep Lakra, the spirited defender of the Indian Junior Men's Hockey Team, is elated about making the cut to represent the nation at the upcoming FIH Hockey Men's Junior World Cup in Malaysia next month.

PIX: Sizzling Livingstone powers England to series-levelling win over NZ

PIX: Sizzling Livingstone powers England to series-levelling win over NZ

Rediff.com11 Sep 2023

Liam Livingstone smashed his second half-century in two games as England claimed a 79-run win over New Zealand in the rain-affected second ODI.

PIX: Conway, Mitchell tons power New Zealand to big win

PIX: Conway, Mitchell tons power New Zealand to big win

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

Devon Conway and Daryl Mitchell struck superb centuries as New Zealand secured an eight-wicket victory over hosts England in the first One-Day International.

'India to break World Cup drought soon'

'India to break World Cup drought soon'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

Kirsten said it is not improbable if India can figure a way to make things right in the knockout games.

England's nightmare! Klaasen's ton decimates World Cup hopes

England's nightmare! Klaasen's ton decimates World Cup hopes

Rediff.com21 Oct 2023

Klaasen smashes ton as South Africa thump England at World Cup

New crop threatens 'Big Four' hegemony

New crop threatens 'Big Four' hegemony

Rediff.com9 Dec 2014

With a crop of talented young players knocking on the door of the exclusive men's Grand Slam club, the 'Big Four' hegemony over the game's top tournaments may be coming to a close.

How young Indian chess stars are carrying Anand's legacy

How young Indian chess stars are carrying Anand's legacy

Rediff.com30 Aug 2023

Humpy excited about young Indian chess brigade, says 'can be worthy successor to Anand'

Will Rohit lead India in T20 World Cup?

Will Rohit lead India in T20 World Cup?

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

Rohit Sharma's request to the BCCI for a break from white-ball cricket in South Africa despite being offered T20 captaincy has been accepted, while Jasprit Bumrah has been named his deputy for the two Tests starting December 26.

EPL PIX: Arsenal upset Liverpool; Man United win

EPL PIX: Arsenal upset Liverpool; Man United win

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

Manchester United climb into sixth place with 3-0 West Ham win

Australia make short work of India on Day 5 to claim ICC Test mace

Australia make short work of India on Day 5 to claim ICC Test mace

Rediff.com11 Jun 2023

The Indians lost their last seven wickets for the addition of just 70 runs on the final day of the contest.

Soccer PHOTOS: Rabiot scores winner as Juve close on Inter

Soccer PHOTOS: Rabiot scores winner as Juve close on Inter

Rediff.com31 Dec 2023

IMAGES from Serie A matches played on Saturday.

Europa League PIX: Liverpool eliminated; Villa in semis

Europa League PIX: Liverpool eliminated; Villa in semis

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

Summary of the Europa League semi-final matches played on Thursday.

Hopefully we'll win the World Cup with 'Pakistan' brand of cricket: Arthur

Hopefully we'll win the World Cup with 'Pakistan' brand of cricket: Arthur

Rediff.com5 Oct 2023

Pakistan team director Mickey Arthur feels the "boys" of 2019 batch have become grown up men four years later and promised an aggressive brand of cricket from them over the course of the ODI World Cup.

Swatch eyes Bollywood with Hamilton

Swatch eyes Bollywood with Hamilton

Rediff.com17 Oct 2007

American watch company Swatch Group is eyeing the Indian film industry with its brand Hamilton, featured in over 300 Hollywood movies.

Top Performers: Little's magical spell, born-again Shankar

Top Performers: Little's magical spell, born-again Shankar

Rediff.com1 May 2023

Hardik attributed Shankar's success to being 'fitter and more confident'. He could just be one of the catalysts in GT's defending their title.

It's a girl for Jessica Alba and Cash Warren!

It's a girl for Jessica Alba and Cash Warren!

Rediff.com10 Jun 2008

Jessica Alba and husband Cash Warren have become proud parents of a baby girl. The baby was born this weekend at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles.

Ahead of Asiad, Indian goalies to train with Dutch coach

Ahead of Asiad, Indian goalies to train with Dutch coach

Rediff.com9 Jul 2023

The Indian men's hockey team will participate in the special sessions during a week-long camp at SAI, Bengaluru, to be overseen by India's chief coach Craig Fulton.

Shami took the opportunity with both hands: Rohit

Shami took the opportunity with both hands: Rohit

Rediff.com22 Oct 2023

Mohammed Shami sizzled with a five-wicket haul in his first game of the World Cup.

Verstappen beats Piastri to Japanese GP pole

Verstappen beats Piastri to Japanese GP pole

Rediff.com23 Sep 2023

Ferrari's Charles Leclerc qualified fourth with Mexican Sergio Perez, Verstappen's closest title rival and team mate but a massive 151 points adrift after 15 of 22 rounds, fifth and 0.773 off his team mate's pace.

ICC World Cup final PIX: Mighty Australia defeat India to lift sixth title

ICC World Cup final PIX: Mighty Australia defeat India to lift sixth title

Rediff.com19 Nov 2023

Travis Head smashed a brilliant 137 as Australia cruised to their sixth World title after outclassing India by six wickets in the final on Sunday.

Why Shami is missing from India's 'perfect playing XI'

Why Shami is missing from India's 'perfect playing XI'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

Mohammed Shami, who is among the best in the business, might just have to keep warming the bench.

PIX: Garnacho scores overhead stunner; Spurs slip to third loss on trot

PIX: Garnacho scores overhead stunner; Spurs slip to third loss on trot

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

Manchester United's Alejandro Garnacho scored with a magical overhead kick in the third minute to send the visitors on their way to a 3-0 victory over an Everton team already reeling in their first Premier League game after being docked 10 points.

PIX: Unstoppable South Africa thrash Bangladesh

PIX: Unstoppable South Africa thrash Bangladesh

Rediff.com24 Oct 2023

South Africa continued their rampaging form in World Cup 2023 as they thrashed Bangladesh by 149 runs to jump to second place.

Soccer PIX: Barcelona knocked out; Liverpool in League Cup final

Soccer PIX: Barcelona knocked out; Liverpool in League Cup final

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

Athletic Bilbao beat Barcelona 4-2 at home to knock them out of the Copa del Rey

Hazlewood on his on-field battles with Pujara

Hazlewood on his on-field battles with Pujara

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

Hazlewood, who is nursing a tendon injury which sidelined him during the Test series against India, added that Pujara is someone Australians "love to hate".

EPL: Record-breaker Salah hits four as Liverpool crush Watford

EPL: Record-breaker Salah hits four as Liverpool crush Watford

Rediff.com18 Mar 2018

Mohamed Salah struck four times in rampant Liverpool's 5-0 thrashing of Watford that lifted them back into third spot in the Premier League on Saturday.

Shah Rukh Khan Is A Lifelong Learner

Shah Rukh Khan Is A Lifelong Learner

Rediff.com18 Dec 2023

From the pinnacle of Veer Zara's teary romance, the transition to Pathaan and Jawan must have entailed a lot of resetting, rewiring, and recalibration in the mind. But SRK has done it. And done it well, notes Sandeep Goyal.

Australia keen to continue aggressive approach against NZ

Australia keen to continue aggressive approach against NZ

Rediff.com27 Oct 2023

'That's a standard we want to keep going with for the rest of tournament.'

Review: Ignore this Premonition

Review: Ignore this Premonition

Rediff.com22 Jun 2007

Sandra Bullock stars in a suspense drama that leaves you very bored.

Goalkeepers shine under the bar at Women's World Cup

Goalkeepers shine under the bar at Women's World Cup

Rediff.com13 Aug 2023

'Four years ago, there were goalkeepers that could not deal with the ball just under the bar and now we've got a whole generation of very athletic goalkeepers, who don't let in that kind of ball.'