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114 cricketers for IPL's second player auction

114 cricketers for IPL's second player auction

Rediff.com29 Jan 2009

Pietersen, Flintoff, Clarke, Panesar, Duminy, Tait, Haddin, Kyle Mills, Mohammad Ashraful likely to make debut in Season II of the DLF IPL.

Red-hot Rabada sinks England in fourth Test

Red-hot Rabada sinks England in fourth Test

Rediff.com26 Jan 2016

Mercurial paceman Kagiso Rabada produced the second best match figures by a South African to propel his side to a consolation 280-run victory over a feeble England on the last morning of the fourth and final Test.

No whitewash, forecasts Lara

No whitewash, forecasts Lara

Rediff.com30 Dec 2003

The West Indies suffered the first whitewash in their history when they were beaten 5-0 in South Africa in 1998.

VOTE: Who should be next India cricket coach?

VOTE: Who should be next India cricket coach?

Rediff.com22 Jul 2019

Will Ravi Shastri be retained or will the BCCI opt for a new face?

Allan Donald as Australia's new bowling coach?

Allan Donald as Australia's new bowling coach?

Rediff.com27 Apr 2016

South Africa fast bowling great Allan Donald will join Australia as bowling coach for their tour of Sri Lanka this year, local media reported on Wednesday.

Determined Amla returns to form as England made to toil

Determined Amla returns to form as England made to toil

Rediff.com4 Jan 2016

Captain Hashim Amla emerged from a year of poor form with a dogged century to lead a South Africa fight back in the second Test against England on Monday.

'AB showing why he's simply the best'

'AB showing why he's simply the best'

Rediff.com18 Jan 2015

Reaction to South African AB de Villiers smashing the fastest ever one-day century in 31 balls against the West Indies at The Wanderers on Sunday.

'India have balanced side but World Cup wide open'

'India have balanced side but World Cup wide open'

Rediff.com13 May 2019

The former South African batsman said the Virat Kohli-led India has balance but it's not something which other do not have.

ICC approves Jamshed as a replacement for Hafeez

ICC approves Jamshed as a replacement for Hafeez

Rediff.com8 Feb 2015

The ICC approved Nasir Jamshed as a replacement for injured Mohammad Hafeez in Pakistan's squad for the World Cup, starting February 14.

After De Villiers ton, South Africa leads against Windies

After De Villiers ton, South Africa leads against Windies

Rediff.com4 Jan 2015

South Africa removed the West Indian openers in Sunday's last session at Newlands to build on AB de Villiers' superb century and take the initiative in the final Test.

Football Extras: Former England and Chelsea midfielder Joe Cole retires

Football Extras: Former England and Chelsea midfielder Joe Cole retires

Rediff.com13 Nov 2018

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

Ramprakash rejects IPL offer

Ramprakash rejects IPL offer

Rediff.com19 Apr 2008

Mumbai Indians have signed on Dwayne Bravo, while former England batsman Mark Ramprakash rejected an offer to join in lucrative IPL.

Rahul hits ton but Dhoni fails to finish as India lose by 1 run

Rahul hits ton but Dhoni fails to finish as India lose by 1 run

Rediff.com29 Aug 2016

Mahendra Singh Dhoni failed to finish off the match and was dismissed off the final delivery with just two runs needed for victory as India went down by one run in a thrilling finish in the first T20 International against West Indies in Florida, on Saturday.

History is made, Obama is 44th US President

History is made, Obama is 44th US President

Rediff.com21 Jan 2009

Forty-six years after the late iconic civil rights leader Rev. Martin Luther King--who was inspired by Mohandas Gandhi-- delivered his 'I have a dream' speech on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, Barack Hussain Obama, whose campaign theme was 'Yes, we can," was sworn in at 11.56 am on January 20th as the nation's 44 president and the first ever African American chief executive on the steps of the west front of the Capitool in the presence of over an unprecedented crowd.

Number crunching: Ashwin finds his bunny in Van Zyl!

Number crunching: Ashwin finds his bunny in Van Zyl!

Rediff.com25 Nov 2015

Rajneesh Gupta presents some interesting numbers to take note of at the end of the first day's play in the third Test between India and South Africa.

Hurst, Broad to officiate India's Lanka tour

Hurst, Broad to officiate India's Lanka tour

Rediff.com16 Jul 2008

The ICC appointed Allan Hurst and Chris Broad as match referees for India's Test and one-day series against Sri Lanka respectively.

After maiden win, RCB look to spoil Mumbai's party

After maiden win, RCB look to spoil Mumbai's party

Rediff.com14 Apr 2019

Despite the win against KXIP, RCB remain at the bottom of the points table and remain to win all their remaining league games to have any hopes of progressing in the tournament.

ICC task force in Zimbabwe to assess situation

ICC task force in Zimbabwe to assess situation

Rediff.com19 Nov 2008

An International Cricket Council (ICC) task force is touring Zimbabwe to assess how to help the troubled southern African team return to the test fold after nearly three years in the wilderness.

Indian techie's murder: Lifer for youth

Indian techie's murder: Lifer for youth

Rediff.com24 Jun 2008

Howard Dale Bellamy (24), who robbed and killed 28-year-old Akhil Chopra almost three years ago while he was meditating in a west Houston park is bound to spend the rest of his life in prison, a Harris County jury decided on Monday.

Chowrasia draws inspiration from Windies win

Chowrasia draws inspiration from Windies win

Rediff.com11 Feb 2003

The Kolkata golfer is aiming to upstage Mukesh Kumar in the Sir Padampat Singhania Open which begins tomorrow.

Did Ashwin err with his team selection against CSK?

Did Ashwin err with his team selection against CSK?

Rediff.com6 Apr 2019

Kings XI Punjab captain Ravichandran Ashwin defended the decision to play only two spinners in the game against Chennai Super Kings, on a spin-friendly track, in Chennai, on Saturday.

Pietersen not in our focus, says England coach ahead of WI tour

Pietersen not in our focus, says England coach ahead of WI tour

Rediff.com2 Apr 2015

England are fully focused on winning this month's three-match series in West Indies and not on Kevin Pietersen's chances of making a Test return, coach Peter Moores said.

The Indian connection in Devotion

The Indian connection in Devotion

Rediff.com9 Apr 2008

The practicing Jew who discovered Vedic culture in India in the '60s, Cheb's recently released his album Devotion, his seventh album on Six Degrees Records, which was recorded and produced entirely in New Delhi.

Meet the biggest earners in Caribbean Premier League

Meet the biggest earners in Caribbean Premier League

Rediff.com12 Feb 2016

The 2016 Caribbean Premier League (CPL) Player Draft was held in Barbados on Thursday, with the six franchises flexed their financial muscles to rope in their desired cricketers.

Soccer Extras: United's De Gea signs new long-term deal

Soccer Extras: United's De Gea signs new long-term deal

Rediff.com16 Sep 2019

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

Finch hits record T20 score as Australia beat England

Finch hits record T20 score as Australia beat England

Rediff.com30 Aug 2013

Australia opener Aaron Finch smashed the highest score in a Twenty20 international on Thursday when he reached 156 in his team's 248 for six in the first of two matches against England.

Mallya buys Kallis for US $9,00,000

Mallya buys Kallis for US $9,00,000

Rediff.com20 Feb 2008

South African all-rounder Jacques Kallis stole the show in Round 4 of the DLF Indian Premier League players' auction with a winning bid of US $9,00,000 by billionaire Vijay Mallya's Bangalore franchise. Kallis, who was priced at US $2,25,000, beat West Indies' dashing opener Chris Gayle, who was bought by Kolkata franchise for US $8,00,000.

Soccer Extras: AC Milan banned from Europa League

Soccer Extras: AC Milan banned from Europa League

Rediff.com28 Jun 2019

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

South Africa can jump to second spot in ICC Rankings

South Africa can jump to second spot in ICC Rankings

Rediff.com24 Sep 2016

Fourth-ranked South Africa will aim to climb up to second position in the International Cricket Council One day International Team Rankings when they host world champions Australia in the five-match series from September 30.

Should toss be scrapped in Test cricket?

Should toss be scrapped in Test cricket?

Rediff.com15 Jul 2018

The merit of the toss has been debated as a need to reduce home advantage that often results in host nations rolling out pitches doctored to favour their players in what tends to end up as one-sided encounters.

Ashwin is happy to be bowling again in Tests

Ashwin is happy to be bowling again in Tests

Rediff.com12 Oct 2019

It wasn't very difficult to read between the lines as to what he meant after Ravindra Jadeja was preferred in the West Indies.

Dwayne Smith joins Mumbai Indians

Dwayne Smith joins Mumbai Indians

Rediff.com19 May 2008

Mumbai Indians have been bolstered by the inclusion of Barbadian all-rounder Dwayne Smith in the squad following the departure of fellow-West Indian Dwayne Bravo, who has returned home after the team's victory over Deccan Chargers in the Indian Premier League match in Hyderabad on Sunday.

Steyn ready to fire

Steyn ready to fire

Rediff.com24 Mar 2008

South Africa pacer Dale Steyn declared on Monday that he is looking torment the Indian batsmen in the upcoming series with his brand of pace and swing bowling.

Wanted better life for her: Mom of girl who died in US desert

Wanted better life for her: Mom of girl who died in US desert

Rediff.com25 Jun 2019

Gurupreet Kaur, who was a month shy of turning 7, was found dead by the US Border Patrol officials 27 kilometres west of Lukeville, Arizona, after her mother left her with other Indian migrants she was travelling with to go in search of water.

2 fresh cases of coronavirus detected in India

2 fresh cases of coronavirus detected in India

Rediff.com2 Mar 2020

Health Minister Harsh Vardhan advised people to refrain from non-essential travel to Iran, Italy, South Korea and Singapore.

Cricket Buzz: Suspended Sarfraz says he's learnt lesson

Cricket Buzz: Suspended Sarfraz says he's learnt lesson

Rediff.com29 Jan 2019

Akram slams PCB for calling back Sarfaraz from South Africa

England sledging pushes tiny Bavuma to smash maiden Test ton

England sledging pushes tiny Bavuma to smash maiden Test ton

Rediff.com5 Jan 2016

Tiny Temba Bavuma scored his maiden Test century for South Africa on Tuesday and suggested English sledging helped him reaching the landmark.

Anderson powers into Queen's Club final

Anderson powers into Queen's Club final

Rediff.com20 Jun 2015

Kevin Anderson produced a devastating display of serving power to reach the final of the Aegon Championships with a 6-3, 6-7(6), 6-3 defeat of gallant Frenchman Gilles Simon at Queen's Club on Saturday.

Dravid lone Indian in Sangakkara's XI

Dravid lone Indian in Sangakkara's XI

Rediff.com29 Jun 2016

Iconic batsman Sachin Tendulkar did not find a place in Kumar Sangakkara's list of all-time XI while Rahul Dravid was the lone Indian in the team selected by the former Sri Lankan skipper.