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Mumbai City, Chennaiyin in thrilling draw in 1,000th ISL match

Mumbai City, Chennaiyin in thrilling draw in 1,000th ISL match

Rediff.com9 Nov 2024

Mumbai City FC rode on left-back Nathan Rodrigues' strike to hold Chennaiyin FC 1-1 in a thrilling draw in the 1000th match of the Indian Super League.

England should ensure Stokes's readiness for India Tests: Harmison

England should ensure Stokes's readiness for India Tests: Harmison

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

I am amazed Ben Stokes is still in the country, I don't see any point in him being there, said former England bowler Steve Harmison who added that England need to consider rehab time post surgery, if Stokes has to play the Test series vs India.

How Mahayuti scripted a comeback in Maharashtra

How Mahayuti scripted a comeback in Maharashtra

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

The massive victory of Bharatiya Janata Party-led Mahayuti in Maharashtra indicates a tactical course correction post the Lok Sabha debacle, with factors like Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh's active role in the poll campaign, Ladki Bahin scheme, rise in women voting, and subtle message of Hindutva playing a crucial role.

England Lions beat Central Zone

England Lions beat Central Zone

Rediff.com6 Feb 2008

A solid knock of 112 runs by left-hander bastmen Michel Carberry helped England Lions to score a five wicket win over Central Zone in the Duleep trophy match at the Motibagh ground in Vadodara on Wednesday.

Why Gujarat Lions coach Hodge is a worried man!

Why Gujarat Lions coach Hodge is a worried man!

Rediff.com4 May 2016

Gujarat Lions coach Brad Hodge claimed there are quite a few 'areas of concern' in his team. He was particularly miffed with the tendency of his spinners to bowl no-balls at crucial junctures and also his top order giving away wickets cheaply in the early overs.

Olympics men's hockey: Belgium lead Pool B after win over New Zealand

Olympics men's hockey: Belgium lead Pool B after win over New Zealand

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

Reigning men's Olympic hockey champions Belgium beat New Zealand 2-1 on Sunday as the Red Lions took the lead in the Pool B standings after a twisting shot found the top corner of the goal, salvaging the win after a sluggish performance.

Will Gujarat Lions get back to winning ways against RCB?

Will Gujarat Lions get back to winning ways against RCB?

Rediff.com23 Apr 2016

Gujarat Lions would be looking to get back to winning ways when they lock horns with Royal Challengers Bangalore.

Bangalore Lions maul Chennai Veerans

Bangalore Lions maul Chennai Veerans

Rediff.com10 Jan 2007

Pakistani forward Rehan Butt scored thrice as the Lions won 6-1, in the Premier Hockey League.

We need to be more disciplined and meticulous with our execution: Dravid

We need to be more disciplined and meticulous with our execution: Dravid

Rediff.com28 Jan 2024

Ollie Pope embodied England's 'Bazball' making a 196 filled with sweeps, reverse sweeps and reverse scoops during the first Test, and India head coach Rahul Dravid admitted they will have to counter the unorthodox approach to make a comeback into the series.

How England plan to tame Rohit Sharma & Co.

How England plan to tame Rohit Sharma & Co.

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

England fast bowler Mark Wood on Tuesday said taming Rohit Sharma with judicious use of short-pitched balls will figure highly in his and the team's plans to edge past a dominant-at-home India in the upcoming five-match Test series.

Will Rising Pune Supergiants tame Gujarat Lions?

Will Rising Pune Supergiants tame Gujarat Lions?

Rediff.com28 Apr 2016

Rising Pune Supergiants now face an uphill task of taming the rampaging Gujarat Lions in an Indian Premier League clash, in Pune, on Friday.

Pant, Thakur star in India A's 4th straight win over England Lions

Pant, Thakur star in India A's 4th straight win over England Lions

Rediff.com29 Jan 2019

But half-centuries from Ollie Pope (65 off 103) and Steven Mullaney (58 off 54) helped England Lions resurrect their innings. However, the visitors still could only manage 221 for 8 in 50 overs.

Pakistan-England Test to proceed as scheduled

Pakistan-England Test to proceed as scheduled

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

England indicated that they're in a position to field a playing XI in Rawalpindi against Pakistan in the opening Test.

Here's where India stands on the WTC Points Table

Here's where India stands on the WTC Points Table

Rediff.com28 Jun 2022

The current cycle runs from July 2021 to June 2023 and comprises the top nine Test teams, all of whom will play six series each

'India Has Become More Aggressive With China'

'India Has Become More Aggressive With China'

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

'China will do everything to hamper our ability to be a competitor.' 'China wants every country in the region to be subservient and we are the biggest stumbling block.'

2nd Test: Mindset, technical changes imperative for India batters

2nd Test: Mindset, technical changes imperative for India batters

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

After England tore the prediction books for an epochal 28-run victory in Hyderabad in the first Test, India now find themselves in a tight space, mentally and technically, ahead of the second match starting in four days in Visakhapatnam.

IPL: Will Gujarat Lions return to winning ways?

IPL: Will Gujarat Lions return to winning ways?

Rediff.com5 May 2016

Gujarat Lions will have their task cut out when they lock horns with Sunrisers Hyderabad.

Mumbai Indians take on resurgent Gujarat Lions

Mumbai Indians take on resurgent Gujarat Lions

Rediff.com15 Apr 2017

High on confidence after one of their splendid run-chases across 10 editions, Mumbai Indians will like to continue their winning momentum against a resurgent Gujarat Lions in an Indian Premier League encounter, in Mumbai, on Sunday.

DK's explosive batting to light up Legends League Cricket

DK's explosive batting to light up Legends League Cricket

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

Known for his explosive batting in the middle order, his quick glove work behind the stumps, and most recently his exceptional work as a commentator, DK's transition into the LLC marks a new chapter in his career

Last Call for Visa-Free Thailand

Last Call for Visa-Free Thailand

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

The new visa-free regime allows travellers to stay for up to 60 days instead of only 15 earlier.

IPL: Will Gujarat Lions end home campaign on winning note?

IPL: Will Gujarat Lions end home campaign on winning note?

Rediff.com2 May 2016

The shocking loss to Kings XI Punjab in their last match, notwithstanding, table-toppers Gujarat Lions will have to get their act together quickly if they wish to end their home campaign on a winning note against a formidable Delhi Daredevils in an Indian Premier League match, in Rajkot on Tuesday.

Can Netherlands check New Zealand's blazing start?

Can Netherlands check New Zealand's blazing start?

Rediff.com8 Oct 2023

Having already played their opening encounters in the ongoing cricket World Cup, it is time for New Zealand and the Netherlands to venture deep into the tournament as they face each other in Hyderabad on Monday.

Reason behind Gujarat Lions's 3 back-to-back losses...

Reason behind Gujarat Lions's 3 back-to-back losses...

Rediff.com7 May 2016

Gujarat Lions' all-rounder Dwayne Bravo said his team has lacked in adapting to different conditions which has led to the current downward spiral.

Don't take selfie with lions: Guj forest dept tells tourists

Don't take selfie with lions: Guj forest dept tells tourists

Rediff.com11 Jun 2016

The Gujarat forest department has advised tourists and locals against taking "selfie with lions" to discourage them from getting dangerously close to the wild animal and putting their lives at risk, an official said.

Wolves seeking revenge by attacking humans: Expert

Wolves seeking revenge by attacking humans: Expert

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

As Uttar Pradesh's Bahraich grapples with wolf terror, an expert has said the series of attacks on the residents of Mehsi tehsil might be due to wolves "seeking revenge" for possible habitat loss or killing of their cubs.

IPL Qualifier 2: Will Gujarat Lions roar against Sunrisers?

IPL Qualifier 2: Will Gujarat Lions roar against Sunrisers?

Rediff.com26 May 2016

Gujarat Lions will have to fight off the fiery pacers of the Sunrisers Hyderabad when the two teams clash in the Indian Premier League Qualifier 2, in New Delhi, on Friday.

Israel targets weapons depots in Beirut; Iran cancels all flights

Israel targets weapons depots in Beirut; Iran cancels all flights

Rediff.com6 Oct 2024

The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) intensified its campaign in Lebanon with targeted airstrikes on Hezbollah strongholds in Beirut, hitting key weapons depots and terror infrastructure overnight, according to a report by Times of Israel.

Olympics Hockey: India go down fighting to Belgium

Olympics Hockey: India go down fighting to Belgium

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

The Indian hockey team suffered its first loss of the Paris Olympic Games, going down 1-2 to defending champions Belgium.

Despite deaths, India to get more cheetahs from Africa

Despite deaths, India to get more cheetahs from Africa

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

The 'Action Plan for Reintroduction of Cheetah in India' talks about bringing around 12-14 cheetahs each year from South Africa, Namibia, and other African countries for five years to establish a founder stock.

Rajat Patidar's dream debut steals the spotlight

Rajat Patidar's dream debut steals the spotlight

Rediff.com2 Feb 2024

Patidar looked assured in his 72-ball 32 and one of his three boundaries came via a reverse sweep.

What went wrong with Lion Air flight that killed India's Bhavye Suneja

What went wrong with Lion Air flight that killed India's Bhavye Suneja

Rediff.com30 Oct 2018

Indonesia-based Lion Air Flight JT610, a three-month old 737 MAX 8, took off from capital Jakarta at 6.20 am local time on Monday and lost contact 13 minutes later when it was at an altitude of about 3,000 feet.

Meet England football's history makers

Meet England football's history makers

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

When England bundled out Denmark from the Euro 2020 Championship on Wednesday, these four players from the Three Lions scripted history.

IPL PHOTOS: Raina leads Gujarat Lions to impressive win over Knight Riders

IPL PHOTOS: Raina leads Gujarat Lions to impressive win over Knight Riders

Rediff.com22 Apr 2017

Chasing a challenging 188 set by KKR, Raina led from the front with a blistering 46-ball 84-run knock to set the platform for the much-needed win for Gujarat Lions.

IPL PHOTOS: Lions win despite Kohli's maiden T20 ton

IPL PHOTOS: Lions win despite Kohli's maiden T20 ton

Rediff.com24 Apr 2016

Star batsman Virat Kohli's maiden T20 hundred went in vain as Gujarat Lions produced a clinical batting display to beat Royal Challengers Bangalore by six wickets in an IPL match in Rajkot on Sunday.

Sri Lanka's Rathnayake to make Test debut in Manchester

Sri Lanka's Rathnayake to make Test debut in Manchester

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

The second match of the series will be played at Lord's, starting from August 29 and the final Test match of the series will take place at Kennington Oval on September 6.

Small Town India Falls In Love With MFs

Small Town India Falls In Love With MFs

Rediff.com24 Dec 2024

More than 50 per cent of SIP accounts come from semi-urban and rural areas.

In India's premier national park, 139 lions die 'accidentally'

In India's premier national park, 139 lions die 'accidentally'

Rediff.com2 Apr 2012

In an ironical situation, the population of lions in Gujarat's Gir National Park has steadily increased in recent years but there has also been an alarming rise in their death toll.

Lions killed cow skinned by Dalits in Una: CID

Lions killed cow skinned by Dalits in Una: CID

Rediff.com27 Jul 2016

Cops said it was still a matter of investigation as to who called the 'cow vigilantes' when the Dalits were skinning the cow and what was the motive behind giving such false information, which led to the brutal thrashing.

Delhi batting power up against Lions' bowling consistency

Delhi batting power up against Lions' bowling consistency

Rediff.com24 Oct 2012

Delhi Daredevils' batting might would be put through a stern test by the consistent bowling attack of Highveld Lions when the two sides clash in the first semi-final of the Champions League Twenty20 in Durban on Thursday.

Dhoni and the Roar of the Lion

Dhoni and the Roar of the Lion

Rediff.com5 Apr 2019

'Very few are lionised like Dhoni anywhere in the world, perhaps not even Messi,' says Dhruv Munjal.