News for 'achilles'

New Zealand confident of 'a couple more pushes' to the crown

New Zealand confident of 'a couple more pushes' to the crown

Rediff.com10 Nov 2023

New Zealand have reached the final of the last two World Cups and beat India to reach the title-decider in 2019, Ferguson's breakout tournament.

Football Briefs: Koscielny out of World Cup with Achilles injury

Football Briefs: Koscielny out of World Cup with Achilles injury

Rediff.com8 May 2018

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

Houthi attacks on Russian oil tankers complicate things for Indian refiners

Houthi attacks on Russian oil tankers complicate things for Indian refiners

Rediff.com19 Feb 2024

The unexpected missile attack on a second India-bound ship carrying Russian crude, just three weeks after the first, has complicated matters for domestic refiners. India now counts the Vladimir Putin-led nation as its biggest oil supplier, according to Paris-based market intelligence agency Kpler, and these attacks come on top of US sanctions since December, where vessels that bring crude to India are facing heightened scrutiny. Panama-registered Pollux, which loaded crude at the Sheshkaris oil terminal in the Russian port of Novorossiysk on January 24, was scheduled to deliver the medium, sour Urals grade to Paradip port on February 28.

Boost for Australia as Hazlewood makes successful return in IPL

Boost for Australia as Hazlewood makes successful return in IPL

Rediff.com2 May 2023

Josh Hazlewood handed Australia an Ashes boost as he made a successful return from an Achilles injury to help RCB beat Lucknow Super Giants by 18 runs.

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.

Proteas pick fit-again Maharaj for World Cup; Brevis, Stubbs ignored

Proteas pick fit-again Maharaj for World Cup; Brevis, Stubbs ignored

Rediff.com5 Sep 2023

The 30-year-old De Kock, who has already retired from Test cricket, confirmed he will not play One-Day Internationals beyond the World Cup.

'I won't change my aggressive style': Rajat Patidar

'I won't change my aggressive style': Rajat Patidar

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

I'm relentlessly trying to learn from Kohli's batting: Rajat Patidar

Big injury blow to RCB as star batter ruled out for entire season!

Big injury blow to RCB as star batter ruled out for entire season!

Rediff.com4 Apr 2023

The Royal Challengers Bangalore were dealt with a big injury blow as Rajat Patidar was ruled out of the entire season due to injury.

Bengaluru Open: Ramkumar-Saketh win doubles; Nagal loses in semis

Bengaluru Open: Ramkumar-Saketh win doubles; Nagal loses in semis

Rediff.com17 Feb 2024

Sumit Nagal was beaten by Italy's Stefano Napolitano in the semi-finals.

Blow for Australia! Pacer Hazlewood ruled out of WTC final

Blow for Australia! Pacer Hazlewood ruled out of WTC final

Rediff.com4 Jun 2023

Australia suffered a big setback after senior fast bowler Josh Hazlewood was ruled out of the World Test Championship final against India.

Recovering Williamson ruled out of South Africa clash

Recovering Williamson ruled out of South Africa clash

Rediff.com1 Nov 2023

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson fractured his thumb during a match against Bangladesh.

Injured Australia pacer Hazlewood out of India tour

Injured Australia pacer Hazlewood out of India tour

Rediff.com20 Feb 2023

Australia fast bowler Josh Hazlewood will take no further part in the increasingly ill-fated tour of India and will return home after failing to recover from an Achilles injury.

FIH Olympic Qualifiers: Rupinder's quick fix for penalty misery

FIH Olympic Qualifiers: Rupinder's quick fix for penalty misery

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

Penalty corners have been the Indian women's hockey team's Achilles heel for a while but it could well turn a corner in the upcoming FIH Olympic Qualifiers

Jamieson's arrival reshapes New Zealand's WC prospects

Jamieson's arrival reshapes New Zealand's WC prospects

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

New Zealand have summoned Kyle Jamieson to reinforce their Cricket World Cup squad in India.

McGrath urges 'ageing' Shami to take cue from Anderson

McGrath urges 'ageing' Shami to take cue from Anderson

Rediff.com9 Mar 2024

The current Indian pace attack has still lot to offer before the Gen-Next can take over, feels legendary Australian pacer Glenn McGrath, who also urged Mohammed Shami to take a cue from England veteran James Anderson's about longevity.

Government addresses the Achilles heel of fiscal management

Government addresses the Achilles heel of fiscal management

Rediff.com1 Mar 2016

The government has at last commenced important structural reforms.

India look to maintain stranglehold over England in Ranchi

India look to maintain stranglehold over England in Ranchi

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

For the 'Bazball' inspired England, the win in Hyderabad has become a distant memory and a repeat of 2021 looks likely when India bounced back to win the four-Test series 3-1.

Osaka pulls out of Wimbledon with injury

Osaka pulls out of Wimbledon with injury

Rediff.com18 Jun 2022

Japan's Osaka suffered the injury in Madrid, forcing her to miss the WTA 1000 event in Rome in the leadup to the French Open.

Cricket Australia withdraw Maxwell, Marsh from the Hundred

Cricket Australia withdraw Maxwell, Marsh from the Hundred

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

Australian all-rounders Glenn Maxwell and Mitchell Marsh have been withdrawn from the Hundred by Cricket Australia on Tuesday.

Injury woes, defeats test NZ's World Cup resilience

Injury woes, defeats test NZ's World Cup resilience

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

New Zealand World Cup campaign on shaky ground as losses, injuries pile up

Double blow for RCB ahead of IPL

Double blow for RCB ahead of IPL

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

Hazlewood will consult Cricket Australia's medical staff before deciding on his participation in the IPL, the report said.

Indian origin Maharaj aims to do something special for SA in WC

Indian origin Maharaj aims to do something special for SA in WC

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

'The 50-over format is very hard on the body but that's something I wanted to experience. I always like to challenge myself.'

Hazlewood given all clear for WTC Final, Ashes

Hazlewood given all clear for WTC Final, Ashes

Rediff.com22 May 2023

Hazlewood returned to Australia after reporting "minor side soreness" following his most recent IPL match for RCB

Boult back as Kiwis prepare for World Cup

Boult back as Kiwis prepare for World Cup

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

Fast bowler Trent Boult is in line to play his first one-day international in almost a year after being included in New Zealand's 15-man squad for a four-match series against England.

'It's time the world knows how good South Africa are under pressure'

'It's time the world knows how good South Africa are under pressure'

Rediff.com22 Oct 2023

Heinrich Klaasen, who smashed a 67-ball 109 in the victory over England, South Africa have made a strong statement ahead of fixtures against New Zealand and India in the ICC World Cup.

Boland picked in Aus Playing XI for WTC final

Boland picked in Aus Playing XI for WTC final

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

Boland experienced English conditions on a tour with an Indigenous team of cricketers in 2018 and Cummins said he was convinced the 34-year-old would not need to overhaul his bowling approach to succeed.

Setback for Australia as Hazlewood to miss 1st Test

Setback for Australia as Hazlewood to miss 1st Test

Rediff.com5 Feb 2023

Josh Hazlewood ruled out of next week's opener in Nagpur, which begins on Thursday.

IPL 2023: Big setback for RCB; Patidar set to miss first half

IPL 2023: Big setback for RCB; Patidar set to miss first half

Rediff.com26 Mar 2023

Patidar, who was one of the top performers for RCB last season, is currently undergoing rehab at the NCA

'Achilles heel for India at the World Cup will be their death bowling'

'Achilles heel for India at the World Cup will be their death bowling'

Rediff.com15 Jan 2015

Former batsman Sanjay Manjrekar believes India's main concern at the ICC World Cup, starting next month, is the bowling in the final overs of the innings.

Here's why Hazlewood chose cricket over athletics

Here's why Hazlewood chose cricket over athletics

Rediff.com5 Apr 2023

Hazlewood developed interest in javelin throw but eventually settled for the gentleman's game.

Can Proteas Overcome Flaws In Semis?

Can Proteas Overcome Flaws In Semis?

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

Chasing targets has been their Achilles heel throughout the tournament. The same batters who've plundered the bowling and scored daddy hundreds batting first, have resembled pale shadows of themselves chasing targets.

PIX: Australia win high-scoring thriller with new zeal

PIX: Australia win high-scoring thriller with new zeal

Rediff.com28 Oct 2023

Images from the ICC World Cup match between Australia and New Zealand, in Dharamsala, on Saturday.

Robert Vadra: Sonia Gandhi's Achilles' heel

Robert Vadra: Sonia Gandhi's Achilles' heel

Rediff.com12 Oct 2012

Robert Vadra, Congress President Sonia Gandhi's son-in-law and Priyanka Gandhi's husband, clearly has an ability of making headlines for the wrong reasons.

PIX: Van der Dussen steers SA past Afghanistan

PIX: Van der Dussen steers SA past Afghanistan

Rediff.com10 Nov 2023

Images from the ICC World Cup match between Afghanistan vs South Africa, in Ahmedabad, on Friday.

SAFF: India sets sights on Nepal after crushing Pakistan

SAFF: India sets sights on Nepal after crushing Pakistan

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

India look to ward off Nepal threat and move closer to semifinals

371 Films And Shows To Watch!

371 Films And Shows To Watch!

Rediff.com28 Jan 2024

Aseem Chhabra rates the movies he's watched in 2023, and tells you where you can watch them!

Dhawan to miss more matches? PBKS fielding coach gives injury update

Dhawan to miss more matches? PBKS fielding coach gives injury update

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

Punjab Kings skipper Shikhar Dhawan missed their home game against Royal Challengers Bangalore due to injury.

Messi to be back in action at PSG in January

Messi to be back in action at PSG in January

Rediff.com27 Dec 2022

Galtier said all other players returned as per the schedule and will be available for Wednesday's game, including France striker Kylian Mbappe.

Warner, Agar heading back to India for ODI series

Warner, Agar heading back to India for ODI series

Rediff.com23 Feb 2023

David Warner and Ashton Agar were included in Australia's squad for next month's one-day international series in India on Thursday despite being sent home from the test tour this week.

Sudhir Paul finds HIV's Achilles Heel

Sudhir Paul finds HIV's Achilles Heel

Rediff.com11 Aug 2008

Paul, director of the Chemical Immunology Research Center at the university, says HIV needs a complex solution because it mutates so fast. Which was why Paul and his team went about hunting for a part of the HIV that does not change. They found it and found a chemical that could destroy it.