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USA's MLC to create seismic shifts in world cricket

USA's MLC to create seismic shifts in world cricket

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

The IPL franchises are now expanding their bouquet of teams across leagues in the West Indies, UAE, South Africa and now the US is another untapped market that wasn't explored despite the Asian diaspora craving for some cricket.

Stokes left out of England's T20 World Cup squad

Stokes left out of England's T20 World Cup squad

Rediff.com9 Sep 2021

All-rounder Ben Stokes on Thursday was not included in England's 15-man preliminary squad for the Twenty20 World Cup as he continues to take a break from cricket to focus on his mental health, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said.

England coach 'really pleased' with team after US draw

England coach 'really pleased' with team after US draw

Rediff.com26 Nov 2022

England coach Gareth Southgate acknowledged his side had failed to repeat their early World Cup attacking fluency in their 0-0 draw with the United States, but said success in major tournaments often required such gritty performances.

Will tainted Hales get back into England squad?

Will tainted Hales get back into England squad?

Rediff.com1 May 2022

ECB managing director Key suggests England return for Hales

Injured England pacer Wood out of IPL 2022

Injured England pacer Wood out of IPL 2022

Rediff.com19 Mar 2022

Fast bowler Mark Wood has been ruled out of IPL 2022 and the remainder of England's tour of the West Indies due to an elbow injury.

Sonam Kisses Her 'Angel Husband'

Sonam Kisses Her 'Angel Husband'

Rediff.com3 Nov 2022

Kareena takes Jeh to the park... Shriya holidays in Australia... When Sunny stroked a tiger...

Anita Dongre's Navratri Looks For You

Anita Dongre's Navratri Looks For You

Rediff.com27 Sep 2022

Navratri are the days to show off lehenga-cholis with the most striking prints and the finest embroidery that exists on this planet

Menstrual leave policy decision, says SC, tells petitioner to approach govt

Menstrual leave policy decision, says SC, tells petitioner to approach govt

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

The Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain a PIL seeking a direction to all the states to frame rules for menstrual pain leave for female students and working women at their respective workplace, observing that the issue falls under the policy domain of the government.

Adelaide dismisses Perth Ashes Test swap proposal

Adelaide dismisses Perth Ashes Test swap proposal

Rediff.com6 Dec 2021

Cricket Australia are expected to announce over the next few days that the fifth Test, scheduled for Jan. 14-18 at Perth Stadium, will be switched to another city because of Western Australia's hard line on quarantine.

FIFA WC Preview: Netherlands now need to deliver

FIFA WC Preview: Netherlands now need to deliver

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

Although they won their first round group, there was little evidence to back up their self-confidence as they stuttered through

FIFA looks to start World Cup in Qatar 1 day earlier

FIFA looks to start World Cup in Qatar 1 day earlier

Rediff.com10 Aug 2022

Normally the ceremony is conducted before the kick-off of the first game of the tournament.

FIFA WC PIX: Senegal through to round of 16

FIFA WC PIX: Senegal through to round of 16

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

Ecuador, who needed a draw to qualify for the last 16 for the second time after 2006, end up third on four points after a game played to the relentless beat of the Senegal fans' drums.

Real Heroes Of Web Revolution

Real Heroes Of Web Revolution

Rediff.com21 Mar 2023

The tech creators, or the ones who made billions, asks Ajit Balakrishnan.

FIFA WC: Queiroz fires resign salvo back at Klinsmann

FIFA WC: Queiroz fires resign salvo back at Klinsmann

Rediff.com27 Nov 2022

"No matter how much I can respect what you did inside the pitch, those remarks about Iran culture, Iran national team and my players are a disgrace to football."

Lewandowski finally breaks his World Cup duck

Lewandowski finally breaks his World Cup duck

Rediff.com27 Nov 2022

Robert Lewandowski struck the goal that sealed Poland's victory over Saudi Arabia on Saturday.

Check out Euro 2020 schedule

Check out Euro 2020 schedule

Rediff.com4 Jul 2021

The tournament, staged in 11 cities across Europe, will feature 24 of the best teams from June 12.

Soccer: Assault trial of Man United legend Giggs delayed

Soccer: Assault trial of Man United legend Giggs delayed

Rediff.com18 Jan 2022

Real Madrid great Gento dies aged 88

Officials investigate racist abuse allegations at Edgbaston

Officials investigate racist abuse allegations at Edgbaston

Rediff.com5 Jul 2022

A number of supporters said on Twitter they had been targeted by racist abuse from other fans at the Birmingham

Queen At Buckingham Palace One Last Time

Queen At Buckingham Palace One Last Time

Rediff.com14 Sep 2022

On Tuesday night, Britain's Queen Elizabeth II stayed at Buckingham Palace in London, where she lived almost all her life, for one last time.

England's Archer to miss T20 World Cup, Ashes due to injury

England's Archer to miss T20 World Cup, Ashes due to injury

Rediff.com5 Aug 2021

England's Jofra Archer will miss this year's Twenty20 World Cup and the Ashes series against Australia after the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said on Thursday the fast bowler suffered a recurrence of a stress fracture in his right elbow.

Pyaar Fundas, Bollywood Style

Pyaar Fundas, Bollywood Style

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

From aadmi to andas, Bollywood songs dispense gyaan for every occasion. But nothing beats its obsession with pyaar.

SCG Test: Check out the coolest masks

SCG Test: Check out the coolest masks

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

Cricket fans were at their creative best as they sported some cool face masks on Day 1 of the third Test between Australia and India at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Thursday.

Buttler wants to win to inspire England's football team

Buttler wants to win to inspire England's football team

Rediff.com12 Nov 2022

"Sport is such a huge part of English culture, and getting behind teams in World Cups is certainly something I know happens a lot in England. Even though we're on the other side of the world, you can certainly feel that support," Buttler said on the eve of the final against Pakistan.

Kohli, Rohit praise giant Pakistani pacer in the nets

Kohli, Rohit praise giant Pakistani pacer in the nets

Rediff.com25 Oct 2022

"My natural length is a bit back from a good length. So because of my height, I trouble all kinds of batters. When Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli praise you, what more do you need? Rohit bhai said, best of luck for your future," Irfan said.

WC PIX: England cruise past Senegal to set up mouth-watering QF clash with France

WC PIX: England cruise past Senegal to set up mouth-watering QF clash with France

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

Images from the FIFA World Cup match between Senegal and England on Sunday.

Commonwealth Games Hockey: India aim to end Australia's dominance

Commonwealth Games Hockey: India aim to end Australia's dominance

Rediff.com18 Jul 2022

Since hockey's introduction at Commonwealth Games 24 years ago, World No.1 Australia have been the most dominant force, having won all six gold medals till date.

'Mithun is still Jimmy to millions'

'Mithun is still Jimmy to millions'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2022

'I was in China and when they learnt I had made Disco Dancer, they started singing Jimmy Jimmy, Aaja Aaja.'

Yorkshire charged by ECB after probe into racism claims

Yorkshire charged by ECB after probe into racism claims

Rediff.com16 Jun 2022

The scandal shook English cricket to its core and led to numerous changes in coaching and administrative personnel at Yorkshire.

Friendlies: England record first win over Ireland since 1985

Friendlies: England record first win over Ireland since 1985

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

England created numerous chances but Calvert-Lewin's penalty was the only addition to the score as the hosts impressed ahead of Nations League clashes against Belgium and Iceland.

Harmanpreet to captain India in hockey World Cup

Harmanpreet to captain India in hockey World Cup

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

Harmanpreet Singh had also captained the side in the recent series against Australia, where the side fought hard before losing the five-match rubber 1-4.

No booze? No problem for some fans at Qatar World Cup

No booze? No problem for some fans at Qatar World Cup

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

Soccer fans at the almost alcohol-free World Cup are ready to pay high prices for a beer, a few have tried to smuggle booze into stadiums but most simply accept that drinking is off limits at the first tournament in a Muslim country.

England to tour Pakistan in September for T20Is, Tests

England to tour Pakistan in September for T20Is, Tests

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

England pulled out of their Pakistan tour last year soon after New Zealand had abandoned their tour of the South Asian country over security concerns.

Australian PM Albanese celebrates Holi in Guj on Day 1 of first India trip

Australian PM Albanese celebrates Holi in Guj on Day 1 of first India trip

Rediff.com9 Mar 2023

The 'Holi celebrations' event was organised by the Governor in the honour of the visiting dignitary and his delegation.

Masks mandatory for fans at Sydney Test against India

Masks mandatory for fans at Sydney Test against India

Rediff.com6 Jan 2021

Third Test will be played in front of a crowd of some 10,000 to allow social distancing in a ground that can hold 48,00

Australia hopes to pack in fans for India matches

Australia hopes to pack in fans for India matches

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

Australia will hope to play to a full house against India in their Twenty20 match next week as crowd caps lift in the country's most populous state of New South Wales (NSW).

Princes William, Harry unite to unveil mom Diana's statue

Princes William, Harry unite to unveil mom Diana's statue

Rediff.com1 Jul 2021

Princes William and Harry on Thursday came together to unveil a new statue in memory of their late mother, Princess Diana, on what would have been her 60th birthday, saying they remember her love, strength and character -- the qualities that made her a 'force for good' around the world.

FIFA WC diary: Beer priced at nearly $14 per half-litre!

FIFA WC diary: Beer priced at nearly $14 per half-litre!

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

Rainbow-themed badge adorns US training facility

War-Torn Ukraine One Win Away From World Cup

War-Torn Ukraine One Win Away From World Cup

Rediff.com2 Jun 2022

Ukraine kept alive their dream of reaching the World Cup finals by beating Scotland 3-1 in their playoff at Hampden Park on Wednesday in their first game since the Russian invasion of their country.

FIFA WC: Saka takes double the spoils in England's win

FIFA WC: Saka takes double the spoils in England's win

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

We haven't played the best coming into the tournament. There was a lot of talk and speculation about our form but we showed everyone how much quality we have and what we can do," said Saka, whose last major tournament ended with him missing a penalty in the Euro 2020 final shootout.

'Test and T20 cricket can sit together'

'Test and T20 cricket can sit together'

Rediff.com15 Aug 2022

Test cricket and T20 can comfortably co-exist despite the mushrooming of franchise-based leagues, said former England captain Andrew Strauss.