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England elect to bat first

England elect to bat first

Rediff.com5 Sep 2007

Indian team made one change in their side as Robin Uthappa replaced Dinesh Karthik.

Multan 2004: When an angry Tendulkar slammed Dravid!

Multan 2004: When an angry Tendulkar slammed Dravid!

Rediff.com7 Nov 2014

Stranded on 194 when stand-in skipper Rahul Dravid declared the Indian innings in the 2004 Multan Test, Sachin Tendulkar has spoken about the anger and shock he felt by the decision which "did not make any sense".

ODI career records: England

ODI career records: England

Rediff.com22 Sep 2009

One-Day International career statistics of England's squad for the Champions Trophy.

England cruise past Estonia

England cruise past Estonia

Rediff.com13 Oct 2007

England beat Estonia 3-0 in a one-sided Euro 2008 Group E qualifier at Wembley Stadium on Saturday.

Statutory Warning: Never bet on India

Statutory Warning: Never bet on India

Rediff.com3 Aug 2004

They say cricket is a mind game, well I don't know about that but it most definitely is mind boggling game when so much happens in a span of hundred overs.

Sean Penn romancing Petra Nemcova?

Sean Penn romancing Petra Nemcova?

Rediff.com27 Feb 2008

The actor turned up with Nemcova for Sir Elton John's post-Academy Award night bash.

Ganguly rubbishes talk of wanting to succeed Dalmiya

Ganguly rubbishes talk of wanting to succeed Dalmiya

Rediff.com24 Sep 2015

Former Indian skipper Sourav Ganguly on Wednesday rubbished rumours of him taking over as Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) president following the demise of Jagmohan Dalmiya.

England score morale-boosting win over Israel

England score morale-boosting win over Israel

Rediff.com9 Sep 2007

England scored a morale-boosting 3-0 victory over Israel at Wembley Stadium on Saturday to improve their chances of qualifying for Euro 2008.

Rotating the strike was the key: Laxman

Rotating the strike was the key: Laxman

Rediff.com5 Jul 2004

V V S Laxman on Sunday said he improved as a one-day player only after he worked hard on rotating the strike.

Warm-up match abandoned due to rain

Warm-up match abandoned due to rain

Rediff.com19 Aug 2007

Chasing a victory target of 297, India were 32 without loss in 6.5 overs against England Lions when rain stopped play in the one-day tour match at Northampton.

'Thank God for the first loves': Anoushka's letter to ex

'Thank God for the first loves': Anoushka's letter to ex

Rediff.com13 Apr 2018

The Grammy-nominated sitarist talks about first love and life after separation.

I wanted team to return home after 2008 Sydney Test: Laxman

I wanted team to return home after 2008 Sydney Test: Laxman

Rediff.com5 Dec 2018

"I was the one who suggested that we should go back home immediately because it was clear it was one-sided and it was not fair but Anil (Kumble) showed great leadership qualities and managed everything," Laxman said during the launch of his book '281 and Beyond' in New Delhi on Tuesday.

Are India's selectors biased?

Are India's selectors biased?

Rediff.com2 Aug 2006

Or is John Wright using the issue to promote his book?

Shootout curse banished, England fans dare to dream

Shootout curse banished, England fans dare to dream

Rediff.com4 Jul 2018

England fans are dreaming of World Cup glory after their team banished a decades-long curse of flunking penalty shootouts thanks to a nail-biting win over Colombia.

Chappell arrives in India

Chappell arrives in India

Rediff.com15 Jun 2005

The newly-appointed Indian cricket team's coach is expected to begin his stint with the team in the first week of July.

Job done for Mourinho after comfortable win

Job done for Mourinho after comfortable win

Rediff.com6 Dec 2006

Chelsea coach Jose Mourinho said his team's comfortable 2-0 victory over Levski Sofia on Tuesday, felt more like a friendly than a Champions League match.

Dravid is not a born leader: Boycott

Dravid is not a born leader: Boycott

Rediff.com7 May 2007

The former England batsman believes Rahul Dravid needs to be more assertive for the team to rediscover success.

'Beckham won't break England caps record'

'Beckham won't break England caps record'

Rediff.com24 Jul 2008

Goalkeeper Peter Shilton said he would be the first to congratulate David Beckham if he beat his record -- but would be surprised if he did.

England players hit by stomach virus in Sri Lanka

England players hit by stomach virus in Sri Lanka

Rediff.com26 Sep 2007

England's build-up to their one-day series in Sri Lanka has been hit by a stomach virus sweeping through the squad.

Crushed pills could be fatal

Crushed pills could be fatal

Rediff.com26 Oct 2006

A group of experts, including pharmacists and lawyers, said that pills are often coated with a special material that governs their release into the body, but crushing them disturbs this system.

Cell phone users suffer from 'ringxiety'

Cell phone users suffer from 'ringxiety'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2007

A survey has found that about two thirds of those polled suffer from the phenomenon of "ringxiety" - hearing the mobile phone ring or feeling it vibrate when it is not actually ringing.

England call up spinner Swann for Sri Lanka series

England call up spinner Swann for Sri Lanka series

Rediff.com10 Sep 2007

England have named a 15-man squad for next month's one-day series in Sri Lanka, staying loyal to the players who sealed a 4-3 series win over India.

India elect to bat in decider

India elect to bat in decider

Rediff.com8 Sep 2007

India brought in left-armer Rudra Pratap Singh in place of Ajit Agarkar for the seventh and final ODI against England.

Man Utd, Chelsea in FA Cup semis

Man Utd, Chelsea in FA Cup semis

Rediff.com20 Mar 2007

Chelsea beat Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 and league leaders Manchester United overcame Middlesbrough 1-0.

Dravid is a perfect role model: Sachin

Dravid is a perfect role model: Sachin

Rediff.com11 Nov 2003

Want to make it big in cricket? Master blaster Sachin Tendulkar has a tip — follow 'The Wall' Rahul Dravid.

Want a happy marriage? Have sex just once a week!

Want a happy marriage? Have sex just once a week!

Rediff.com19 Nov 2015

There is no significant link between having sex more than once a week and greater happiness, says a new study.

Is Dileesh Pothan our finest film-maker?

Is Dileesh Pothan our finest film-maker?

Rediff.com6 Apr 2021

'I might in the future step out of a Dileesh Pothan movie not completely satisfied, but content I'll be in the knowledge that our greatest living film-maker had failed striving to be something more than just an auteur,' notes Sreehari Nair.

Matches being fixed even now: ICC

Matches being fixed even now: ICC

Rediff.com5 May 2004

The ICC fears that bookies in the sub-continent are active clandestinely even today.

The world's biggest planes

The world's biggest planes

Rediff.com6 Jun 2007

A new generation of superjets comes to life.

UK: Man charged with prostitutes' murders

UK: Man charged with prostitutes' murders

Rediff.com22 Dec 2006

Twice-married Steve Wright, who was arrested on Tuesday morning from his home in the red light area of Ipswich, has been charged for killing and dumping all five women in a murder spree, which shocked Britain.

Never been prouder of our son, says mother of scribe BEHEADED by ISIS militants

Never been prouder of our son, says mother of scribe BEHEADED by ISIS militants

Rediff.com20 Aug 2014

The mother of executed photo-journalist James Wright Foley, 40, has issued a statement after a video surfaced on Tuesday showing his horrific beheading by Islamic State of Iraq and Syria terrorists as revenge for US airstrikes in Iraq.

Hayden defends high-risk game

Hayden defends high-risk game

Rediff.com15 Jan 2004

Matthew Hayden says his relative one-day famine is a result of the high-octane, high-risk tactics of the Australian side.

Trailer Review: Get ready for Ant-Man

Trailer Review: Get ready for Ant-Man

Rediff.com7 Jan 2015

The action looks good but not spectacular (yet).

India to use secret slogan for series

India to use secret slogan for series

Rediff.com24 Nov 2003

A secret slogan summarising their goals for the series will be used to inspire and motivate the Indian cricketers as they strive for their first Test win on Australian soil since 1981.

Gilchrist 'alienated' from team

Gilchrist 'alienated' from team

Rediff.com10 Nov 2003

Adam Gilchrist won praise for sportsmanship after "walking" during a World Cup match, but there was no such joy in the dressing room. His teammates were "pissed off".

Needed: 10,000 Angel Investors

Needed: 10,000 Angel Investors

Rediff.com27 Jan 2007

The Center for Venture Research estimates that there are about 200,000 angel investors in the United States. By this count, India needs at least 10,000 of them.

Dungarpur slams Ganguly

Dungarpur slams Ganguly

Rediff.com6 Jan 2006

The Indian team manager in Pakistan labelled the deposed captain as the laziest member of the team.

Oldest English Test player Reg Simpson dies at 93

Oldest English Test player Reg Simpson dies at 93

Rediff.com28 Nov 2013

Former England cricketer Reg Simpson, who is the oldest surviving player to have played in a Test match for the country, has reportedly passed away at the age of 93.

Indian team for Pak series on Sat

Indian team for Pak series on Sat

Rediff.com25 Feb 2005