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Australian cricket braces for turmoil as pay dispute rages on

Australian cricket braces for turmoil as pay dispute rages on

Rediff.com29 Jun 2017

The sticking point remains the argument over a revenue share scheme which has underpinned contracts for 20 years.

After Kohli, assistant coach Bangar comes to Dhoni's defence

After Kohli, assistant coach Bangar comes to Dhoni's defence

Rediff.com16 Jul 2018

India's assistant coach Sanjay Bangar came to the defence of the under-fire Mahendra Singh Dhoni, saying losing wickets at regular intervals did not allow the veteran campaigner to play freely in the second ODI at Lord's.

WC Preview: Salah uncertainty overshadows Suarez' bid for redemption

WC Preview: Salah uncertainty overshadows Suarez' bid for redemption

Rediff.com13 Jun 2018

Egypt's crucial performer has been battling against time to be fit for the Group A encounter since hurting ligaments in an awkward fall in the early stages of last month's Champions League final.

Numbers game: No stopping Ashwin, Kohli

Numbers game: No stopping Ashwin, Kohli

Rediff.com23 Nov 2016

Virat's 248 runs in the second Test, the highest by an Indian captain against England. Ashwin, only the second Indian bowler to take 50 wickets in consecutive years. Rajneesh Gupta looks at the numbers from the Vizag Test.

When Mickelson dismissed Shubhankar as member of the media!

When Mickelson dismissed Shubhankar as member of the media!

Rediff.com4 Mar 2018

Phil Mickelson dismissed Shubhankar Sharma as a member of the media at the WGC-Mexico Championship on Saturday, but the veteran American will not mistake the Indian when they play together in the final threesome on Sunday.

Australia tour will decide India's World Cup fortunes, says Fleming

Australia tour will decide India's World Cup fortunes, says Fleming

Rediff.com8 Nov 2014

Former New Zealand captain Stephen Fleming feels India's upcoming tour of Australia next month will determine how the defending champions' campaign pans out in the World Cup next year.

Michael Clarke on Kohli-Kumble saga

Michael Clarke on Kohli-Kumble saga

Rediff.com13 Jun 2017

"There are bound to be disagreements but that can be sorted in closed environments. In any great relationship, you get challenged," Clarke said.

Gilchrist to reunite with Warne in MCC vs Rest of World match

Gilchrist to reunite with Warne in MCC vs Rest of World match

Rediff.com18 Feb 2014

Australia's most successful wicketkeeper-batsman of all-time, Adam Gilchrist, is the latest name to be added to the growing list of stars taking part in the MCC versus Rest of the World match at Lord's on July 5. Gilchrist will be reunited with former teammate Shane Warne in the Rest of the World line-up, which the spin legend will captain.

'India can market itself better'

'India can market itself better'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2020

'India is still hierarchical, but not as much as Japan and people appreciate a flat working culture,' Charles Frump, managing director, Volvo Cars India, tells Pavan Lall.

Stats: Afridi powers Pakistan to their highest-ever run-chase in ODIs

Stats: Afridi powers Pakistan to their highest-ever run-chase in ODIs

Rediff.com5 Mar 2014

Pakistan pulled off a thrilling three-wicket victory over hosts Bangladesh to storm into the finals of the Asia Cup cricket tournament, knocking India out of the title race. Shahid Afridi's blistering 59 off 25 balls helped Pakistan set up a summit clash against Sri Lanka. Here are the statistical highlights from the Asia Cup One-dayer played between Pakistan and Bangladesh in Dhaka on Tuesday.

Is Pant a one-trick pony?

Is Pant a one-trick pony?

Rediff.com6 Nov 2019

'We want him to be a 360-degree style player but at the moment he feels to me that he's only 180. He only scores down the ground or on the leg side and once you get a player doing that, you can control them and shut them down'

Afghanistan to play first Test in India, BCCI ignores Pakistan

Afghanistan to play first Test in India, BCCI ignores Pakistan

Rediff.com11 Dec 2017

The Board of Control for Cricket in India on Monday rolled out the red carpet for war-ravaged Afghanistan by agreeing to host the country's maiden Test match but chose to cold-shoulder a cricket-starved Pakistan in its latest Future Tours Programme (FTP).

Landmark Olympic moments that changed history

Landmark Olympic moments that changed history

Rediff.com5 Aug 2016

There are moments at the Olympic Games that have a sporting significance, and then there are those that leave an indelible mark on humanity.

Climate change not a problem of future but of past too, says Amitav Ghosh

Climate change not a problem of future but of past too, says Amitav Ghosh

Rediff.com26 Oct 2021

As the world grapples with extreme weather events and climate change becomes the buzzword of contemporary times, author Amitav Ghosh says the crisis has been in the making since the 17th century and it is imperative to take into account history before beginning to tackle the issue.

Following ICC diktat, curator prepares batting strip for India-Ireland match

Following ICC diktat, curator prepares batting strip for India-Ireland match

Rediff.com9 Mar 2015

Another run fest is on the cards when India take on Ireland in a Pool B match of the ICC cricket World Cup at the Seddon Park in Hamilton on Tuesday.

'Winning the IPL is not easy'

'Winning the IPL is not easy'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2022

'The players all appreciate -- we all appreciate -- the fact that despite the pandemic and the restrictions, because of all of this protocol that has been put in place, the IPL season is still happening.'

'Markets' upward move will be fraught with volatility'

'Markets' upward move will be fraught with volatility'

Rediff.com29 Aug 2016

For rest of the year, the issue is largely going to be the balance between growth rates and macro stability versus interest rates, says Sankaran Naren.

PHOTOS U-19 World Cup: India hammer Zimbabwe to top Group B

PHOTOS U-19 World Cup: India hammer Zimbabwe to top Group B

Rediff.com19 Jan 2018

India continued their rampaging run as they thrashed Zimbabwe by 10 wickets to register their third win on the trot, at the ICC Under-19 World Cup, in Mount Maunganui, on Friday.

'Xi is not interested in settling border issue'

'Xi is not interested in settling border issue'

Rediff.com16 Jul 2021

'We may think that in our border quarrel, the Chinese can give up a bit of territory here or there to satisfy us, but that's not how they see it.' 'Arunachal Pradesh is 90,000 square kilometres and twice the size of Taiwan.' 'The Chinese can't be seen to be asserting their rights to Taiwan and on the other hand, cheaply giving up Arunachal Pradesh.'

Rayudu's loss is Yuvraj's gain: Kohli spells out reason for veteran's recall

Rayudu's loss is Yuvraj's gain: Kohli spells out reason for veteran's recall

Rediff.com14 Jan 2017

The seasoned Yuvraj Singh was recalled to India's limited overs teams to lend solidity to an inexperience middle-order and ease the burden on Mahendra Singh Dhoni, captain Virat Kohli said in Pune on Saturday.

Semenya says NO to medication to lower testosterone

Semenya says NO to medication to lower testosterone

Rediff.com4 May 2019

Double Olympic champion Caster Semenya's future was in doubt on Friday after she said she would not take medication to lower her testosterone levels to comply with new rules for the 800 metres.

Rupee crash: MNCs advised to raise stakes in Indian arms

Rupee crash: MNCs advised to raise stakes in Indian arms

Rediff.com11 Jun 2013

Some investment bankers expect the Indian currency to touch 60-65 by the end of the year

World Cup Report Card: Full marks for India's bowlers

World Cup Report Card: Full marks for India's bowlers

Rediff.com27 Mar 2015

The consistency of India's bowlers throughout the tournament disguised the team's batting problems till they were exposed in the semi-final against Australia.

Hazare Trophy: Gaikwad, Venkatesh, Taide hit hundreds

Hazare Trophy: Gaikwad, Venkatesh, Taide hit hundreds

Rediff.com9 Dec 2021

A summary of Thursday's matches in the Vijay Hazare Trophy limited-overs' tournament.

What Virat Kohli needs to remember

What Virat Kohli needs to remember

Rediff.com21 Nov 2018

'No one, Mr Kohli, holds any kind of a franchise on nationalism and patriotism.' 'And there is no 'our' that owns India,' says Suhit Sen.

Rohit Sharma: Dynamite in disguise

Rohit Sharma: Dynamite in disguise

Rediff.com15 Jan 2016

'Is there any other batsman in the world who can hold a candle to Rohit Sharma in purely aesthetic terms?' asks Haresh Pandya.

'If we want to escape future waves, we need more and more vaccination

'If we want to escape future waves, we need more and more vaccination

Rediff.com30 Jul 2021

'Wherever the Delta variant is spreading, and the population is not vaccinated, there is death and devastation.'

Hardik's 5/28, one of India's finest bowling performances abroad

Hardik's 5/28, one of India's finest bowling performances abroad

Rediff.com20 Aug 2018

Hardik has just taken 10 Tests to record a rare feat -- scored a ton and taken 5 wickets. Still not 25, Hardik has shown that he belongs to the place, says Rajneesh Gupta, giving us the numbers that matter.

Urgently needed: National coronavirus crisis council

Urgently needed: National coronavirus crisis council

Rediff.com28 Mar 2020

'The prime minister's announcement of a nation-wide shutdown was eloquent, but should have been more clearly phrased to avoid police overreach.' 'Migrant labour should have been allowed adequate notice and transport options to get home,' notes Rahul Jacob.

'India, England decision to play Pakistan at neutral venues a trap'

'India, England decision to play Pakistan at neutral venues a trap'

Rediff.com25 Jan 2014

The cricket community in Pakistan has reacted cautiously to reports that the Indian and English Boards were willing to play Pakistan at neutral venues with some asking the PCB not to fall in the "trap".

Review: Mr X doesn't have the lines, the sharps, the presence!

Review: Mr X doesn't have the lines, the sharps, the presence!

Rediff.com17 Apr 2015

Glaring bloopers, cheesy writing and not even a smidgen of sense contribute to the hopeless mess that is Emraan Hashmi and Amyra Dastur starrer Mr X is, says Sukanya Verma.

'Dhoni as a leader is a big factor for the Indian team'

'Dhoni as a leader is a big factor for the Indian team'

Rediff.com2 Feb 2015

The presence of Mahendra Singh Dhoni as a leader makes the Indian team a good unit going into World Cup, former Pakistan cricketers Inzamam Ul Haq and Shoaib Akhtar have said.

'The epidemic is receding in India'

'The epidemic is receding in India'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2021

'But we still have to be very careful.'

Cricket Buzz: BCCI set to snub Pakistan, correct flawed FTP

Cricket Buzz: BCCI set to snub Pakistan, correct flawed FTP

Rediff.com25 Nov 2017

The two-day meeting is scheduled in Singapore from December 7.

Why men are missing from fertility debates

Why men are missing from fertility debates

Rediff.com8 Sep 2018

Men's exclusion from the reproductive debate contributes to gender inequalities, a study has revealed.

Will Rahul or Kohli bat at No 3 in the ODIs?

Will Rahul or Kohli bat at No 3 in the ODIs?

Rediff.com11 Jul 2018

'We have got to see tomorrow where he actually bats. It will either be No 3 or 4. I don't know where the captain wants to bat. That will be the most important question'

Zomata co-founder on why it's imp to tap newer markets

Zomata co-founder on why it's imp to tap newer markets

Rediff.com20 Dec 2014

Google of food, Zomato is keen to do more acquisitions in 2015.

Sensex zooms 390 points to snap 3-day losing streak

Sensex zooms 390 points to snap 3-day losing streak

Rediff.com9 Oct 2014

Markets extended gains led by financials and capital goods shares coupled with a rebound in IT shares.

'Why aren't we playing more day-night Tests?'

'Why aren't we playing more day-night Tests?'

Rediff.com2 Oct 2018

'It is time to be humble and offer Test cricket to fans as per their convenience.' 'The only way to get more people to Test cricket and increase its viewership, its popularity and its quality by having day-night Test matches.'

'If we play well, we have a good chance of winning against India'

'If we play well, we have a good chance of winning against India'

Rediff.com24 Jul 2018

The Ashes remains the pinnacle of Test cricket for James Anderson like any Englishman but the showdowns against India also rank pretty high as the world No.1 side brings out the absolute best in him -- the 2012 away series being a case in point.