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Stokes hopes England can shut down Suryakumar

Stokes hopes England can shut down Suryakumar

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

"You don't produce the numbers and produce the innings that he (Kohli) does in all three formats and it's fine. We as players and people who play against him a lot, we never take anything he has done in the game before into the game we have got here," said Stokes.

ICC chairmanship not in my hands: Ganguly

ICC chairmanship not in my hands: Ganguly

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

In a 16-member board, the candidate needs just nine votes from the directors to get elected.

Aches, pains and tight scheds but Sharath unstoppable at 40

Aches, pains and tight scheds but Sharath unstoppable at 40

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

His greatness is undisputed but probably has not been appreciated enough over the past two decades. Manika Batra had pushed the sport into spotlight with her four medal showing in Gold Coast four years ago and Sharath hopes his performances leads to millions of kids playing the game.

'I see a deep connection between the sea and the human soul'

'I see a deep connection between the sea and the human soul'

Rediff.com18 May 2023

After being caught in the perfect storm and conquering near death at sea four years ago, Abhilash Tomy has made seafaring history by coming second in the world's most difficult ocean race. As he sailed to the finish line to welcoming cheers, holding the Indian flag, his remarkable story tells us the amazing things human beings can do.

'Beginning of the end': Opposition rejoices in BJP defeat in Karnataka

'Beginning of the end': Opposition rejoices in BJP defeat in Karnataka

Rediff.com14 May 2023

Opposition leaders on Saturday lauded the Congress for its victory in Karnataka and thanked the people of the state, saying that this win has showed that 'Modi is not invincible'.

IPL media rights: Bid crosses Rs 100 crore mark per match

IPL media rights: Bid crosses Rs 100 crore mark per match

Rediff.com12 Jun 2022

IPL's media rights auction witnessed a robust bidding for TV and Digital rights of the Indian sub-continent with the valuation being earmarked at more than a whopping Rs 100 crore per match.

Duminy rallies South Africa as Pandey bags four wickets

Duminy rallies South Africa as Pandey bags four wickets

Rediff.com19 Aug 2013

Pacer Ishwar Pandey took four wickets, including two with successive deliveries, but South Africa 'A' fought back through a fighting 84 from J P Duminy and his crucial partnerships with the tail-enders, in the first unofficial Test against India 'A', in Rustenburg, on Monday.

Medvedev-Djokovic US Open final rematch in Paris

Medvedev-Djokovic US Open final rematch in Paris

Rediff.com7 Nov 2021

The Russian ended Djokovic's hopes of completing a sweep of all four Grand Slam titles in 2021 when he defeated the Serb in the US Open final in September to pick up his maiden major.

Debate over 'Kashmir Files' will strengthen India-Israel ties, says envoy

Debate over 'Kashmir Files' will strengthen India-Israel ties, says envoy

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

Shoshani, who shared the dais with actor Anupam Kher at a press conference in Mumbai, said the The Kashmir Files is not propaganda but a "strong movie" that gives place to sufferings of the people of Kashmir.

PIX: Nikhat sports PM's autograph on boxing gloves

PIX: Nikhat sports PM's autograph on boxing gloves

Rediff.com13 Aug 2022

Modi on Saturday hosted the Indian contingent at his residence to felicitate the players in New Delhi.

'Film music is not the base of my success'

'Film music is not the base of my success'

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

'See, nobody asked "Michael Jackson arrey, aap aaj kal toh filmon mein nahi gaate ho".' 'The problem is in India, a lot of undue importance is given to film singing.'

'Under Kohli India really took Test cricket seriously'

'Under Kohli India really took Test cricket seriously'

Rediff.com20 Aug 2022

India led the way in the development of Test cricket under former skipper Virat Kohli, according to South African legend Graeme Smith, who reckons only five or six countries may be playing the longest format in the coming years.

Wyatt crushes India as women lose T20I series to England

Wyatt crushes India as women lose T20I series to England

Rediff.com15 Jul 2021

India posted 153/6 in their 20 overs after winning the toss and England chased the target down in 18.4 overs to clinch the series

England confident despite Ireland shock, says Buttler

England confident despite Ireland shock, says Buttler

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

Buttler, who was named the Man of the Match for his 47-ball 73, said teams will be under pressure in some ways, in such a big tournament.

'Anxiousness hoti hai'

'Anxiousness hoti hai'

Rediff.com18 Jul 2022

'I'm very, very, confident of the film we made.'

How Australia bounced back to make T20 World Cup semis

How Australia bounced back to make T20 World Cup semis

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

A depleted Australia lost eight out of 10 T20 matches in the West Indies and Bangladesh but won four of their five Super 12 games at the World Cup to finish second in Group 1 behind England.

EPL: Leeds relegation fears grow after loss at Villa

EPL: Leeds relegation fears grow after loss at Villa

Rediff.com14 Jan 2023

Leeds United's Premier League relegation fears heightened as they slipped to a 2-1 defeat at Aston Villa on Friday, leaving Jesse Marsch's side without a win in their last seven games in all competitions.

EPL PHOTOS: Arsenal into top four; Spurs lose at Liverpool

EPL PHOTOS: Arsenal into top four; Spurs lose at Liverpool

Rediff.com11 Feb 2015

Arsenal climbed into the top four with a laboured 2-1 win over Leicester City.

Turkey: Between Two Worlds

Turkey: Between Two Worlds

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

The splendid rock figures around Cappadocia and the silent, eternal ruins of Ephesus made a trip to Turkey even more memorable.

1st Test: Australia crush Sri Lanka after Lyon and Head spin web

1st Test: Australia crush Sri Lanka after Lyon and Head spin web

Rediff.com1 Jul 2022

Sri Lanka, who had conceded a 109-run lead, were bowled out for 113 in their second innings

Steve Smith run-out my best ever: Jadeja

Steve Smith run-out my best ever: Jadeja

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja was ecstatic after running Steve Smith out with a direct hit in the ongoing third Test against Australia, calling it his "best ever" fielding effort which he can watch any number of times.

Your comic book can make you rich!

Your comic book can make you rich!

Rediff.com31 Aug 2017

The rarity of comic books in mint condition or nearly perfect ones, and the rising demand, have caused the prices to spiral internationally.

Bayliss wants his Punjab Kings to play with joy

Bayliss wants his Punjab Kings to play with joy

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

'I want them to play the game for the reasons they started playing the game at the first place, which is the love for the game. I don't know what it was like in the past but I will run this team like I have always done.'

Williamson applauds his team for 'showing heart'

Williamson applauds his team for 'showing heart'

Rediff.com15 Nov 2021

The Black Caps captain said it can't be said what total would have been good or if he thought, they had enough runs on board.

What makes run-machine Root so special...

What makes run-machine Root so special...

Rediff.com27 Aug 2021

It was captain Joe Root once again, who led from the front with a splendid century, to put England in complete control of the third Test.

PHOTOS: Cummins' 15-ball 56 powers KKR to victory

PHOTOS: Cummins' 15-ball 56 powers KKR to victory

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

Pat Cummins blasted the quickest half-century in IPL history to power Kolkata Knight Riders to an emphatic five-wicket victory against Mumbai Indians at the MCA stadium in Pune on Wednesday.

IPL PIX: Lucknow chase mammoth total to stun CSK

IPL PIX: Lucknow chase mammoth total to stun CSK

Rediff.com1 Apr 2022

IMAGES from the IPL 2022 game between Chennai Super Kings and Lucknow Super Giants, in Mumbai, on Thursday

Hetmyer stars as Windies thump Australia in second T20

Hetmyer stars as Windies thump Australia in second T20

Rediff.com11 Jul 2021

Australia's Mitchell Marsh struck his second half-century in as many matches with a steady 54, but a batting collapse similar to the one they suffered in the opening game meant the visitors were bowled out for 140 in 19.2 overs chasing 197 for a win.

The Man Who Gave Pathaan Its Heartbeat

The Man Who Gave Pathaan Its Heartbeat

Rediff.com21 Feb 2023

'Writers are always nervous.' 'If you go to a party, you will notice that the writers are always in a corner of the party, looking anxious, sweating and tense about something or the other.' 'I am that kind of person.'

Chelsea 'long way' from being title contenders, says Lampard

Chelsea 'long way' from being title contenders, says Lampard

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

Chelsea manager Frank Lampard believes his side are a long way short of the levels of Premier League Champions Liverpool and Manchester City, who have set the benchmark in terms of consistency. Lampard's Chelsea, currently third in the league, visit title winners Liverpool on Wednesday, chasing the three points they need to secure Champions League football next season.

Why India flopped in hockey World Cup

Why India flopped in hockey World Cup

Rediff.com28 Jan 2023

Former India men's hockey head coach Roelant Oltmans blamed the lack of tactical awareness and a non-existent club culture for India's early exit from the 2023 Hockey World Cup.

When Aus pacer Pattinson picked Bumrah's brain

When Aus pacer Pattinson picked Bumrah's brain

Rediff.com5 Dec 2020

Pattinson, who has not been picked in Australia's T20 or ODI side since 2015, said meeting Bumrah was a good lesson in not tinkering with bowling actions for the sake of the textbook.

Broad 'nowhere near done' despite omission, says Stokes

Broad 'nowhere near done' despite omission, says Stokes

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

Stuart Broad's England career is "nowhere near done" despite the paceman's omission from the Test series opener against West Indies, stand-in skipper Ben Stokes said. A "frustrated, angry and gutted" Broad sought future reassurance after being dropped for the Test as England opted for the express speed of Jofra Archer and Mark Wood and the experience of James Anderson in their pace attack.

Virat Kohli, it was undoubtedly the best innings of your life, says Sachin

Virat Kohli, it was undoubtedly the best innings of your life, says Sachin

Rediff.com23 Oct 2022

Sporting fraternity hails Kohli's epic knock in win against Pakistan as one of a kind

Will Formula E revive Indian motorsport?

Will Formula E revive Indian motorsport?

Rediff.com10 Jul 2022

The inaugural Formula E race in Hyderabad is scheduled for February 11 next year, joining the likes of New York, London and Rome on the calendar.

'Good victory, but we won't be complacent'

'Good victory, but we won't be complacent'

Rediff.com26 Oct 2021

Haq said that Afghanistan's players prepared well for the tournament and it showed in their effort.

PIX: New Zealand thump England to win series 1-0

PIX: New Zealand thump England to win series 1-0

Rediff.com13 Jun 2021

New Zealand have now secured a first Test series win in England since 1999 and only their third overall in the country.

Coach McCullum credits Iyer for KKR's turnaround...

Coach McCullum credits Iyer for KKR's turnaround...

Rediff.com16 Oct 2021

Kolkata Knight Riders head coach Brendon McCullum says young Venkatesh Iyer, with his flamboyance, played the role of a catalyst in turning around the fortunes of the side in the second leg of the IPL in the UAE.

Australia confident of cricket's smashing return

Australia confident of cricket's smashing return

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

Cricket Australia has pencilled in a four-Test series with India starting in December as well as dates for the men's and women's domestic Twenty20 tournaments but has yet to finalise the schedule

It's up to the gods now, says Morgan after KKR win

It's up to the gods now, says Morgan after KKR win

Rediff.com2 Nov 2020

The Knight Riders finished their league campaign with a 60-run victory over Rajasthan Royals to get into the top four with 14 points. However, their net run-rate of -0.214 could be an impediment towards qualification.