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Rift forgotten, Kumble gives Virushka his best

Rift forgotten, Kumble gives Virushka his best

Rediff.com27 Dec 2017

Was any cricketer missing at the skipper's wedding reception in Mumbai?

PICS: Dhawan, Shaw power Delhi to easy win over Chennai

PICS: Dhawan, Shaw power Delhi to easy win over Chennai

Rediff.com11 Apr 2021

Images from Saturday's IPL match between Chennai Super Kings and Delhi Capitals, at the Wankhede stadium, in Mumbai.

Is KKR considering stripping Karthik of captaincy?

Is KKR considering stripping Karthik of captaincy?

Rediff.com23 Apr 2019

Dinesh Karthik's leadership skills are under the scanner after Kolkata Knight Riders's five back-to-back defeats in the ongoing IPL season, but coach Jacques Kallis says there was no discussion on removing the under-fire captain.

Gopal keeping calm after high of dismissing Kohli, ABD

Gopal keeping calm after high of dismissing Kohli, ABD

Rediff.com3 Apr 2019

'Getting Virat Kohli and AB Villiers in same match is a dream for any youngster. It is the best moment of my cricketing career and definitely one of biggest moments of my IPL cricket'

Can't let the junior players suffer from self-pity: Du Plessis

Can't let the junior players suffer from self-pity: Du Plessis

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

It's worse than a nightmare but letting the youngsters in the team wallow in self-pity is the last thing skipper Faf du Plessis would want ahead of their crucial game against world No 2 India.

Why Kolkata Knight Riders is hurting...

Why Kolkata Knight Riders is hurting...

Rediff.com12 Apr 2017

Kolkata Knight Riders head coach Jacques Kallis, on Wednesday, said poor fielding was hurting the team badly in the ongoing Indian Premier League.

Klusener says SA ready to soak in pressure

Klusener says SA ready to soak in pressure

Rediff.com15 Sep 2019

'Looking at the Indian team, that (inexperienced bowling attack) is an area we are going to take advantage of just like I suppose, you look at opposing teams and at areas, which you can take advantage of'

The American who caught Gandhiji's killer

The American who caught Gandhiji's killer

Rediff.com30 Jan 2020

In the shock after Nathuram Godse murdered Mahatma Gandhi that January evening 72 years ago today, a young American diplomat rushed to capture the assassin. Vaihayasi Pande Daniel traces the memorable life of Herbert Reiner, who History has sadly relegated to a footnote.

Champions League: City's Toure faces monkey chants in Moscow

Champions League: City's Toure faces monkey chants in Moscow

Rediff.com24 Oct 2013

ManchesterCity's Ivorian midfielder Yaya Toure said he was the victim of racist abuse from the stands during his side's 2-1 Champions League victory away at CSKA Moscow on Wednesday.

'I am the godfather of disco'

'I am the godfather of disco'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

'You make a hit, everything is fit.'

Vigilante justice, kh(AAP) style

Vigilante justice, kh(AAP) style

Rediff.com29 Jan 2014

Somnath Bharti's unlawful demand for a police raid at midnight on a house full of women, many of whom were African nationals, seemed to be based on the view that given the colour of their skin, their deeds must be black as well, notes Geetanjali Krishna.

How KKR's Rana worked on his form for IPL

How KKR's Rana worked on his form for IPL

Rediff.com28 Mar 2019

'This time around, I want to work on this. I want to continue the kind of form I have started in till the end of the tournament'

PHOTOS: Chahal claims five as India humiliate SA in 2nd ODI

PHOTOS: Chahal claims five as India humiliate SA in 2nd ODI

Rediff.com4 Feb 2018

Chahal and Yadav (3/20) continued their wrist-spin magic and shared eight wickets for 42 runs between them to rattle the hosts in 32.2 overs after Virat Kohli won the toss and elected to bowl.

Nadal to skip Miami; Thiem looks to reset

Nadal to skip Miami; Thiem looks to reset

Rediff.com17 Mar 2021

Rafael Nadal will skip the Miami Open that begins later this month in a bid to recover from a back injury in time for the clay court swing

ATP Finals: Error-prone Federer loses opener, Anderson off to flyer

ATP Finals: Error-prone Federer loses opener, Anderson off to flyer

Rediff.com12 Nov 2018

Having dug in early on to stay with Federer, Nishikori ended up running away with the match to inflict a first straight sets defeat in the ATP Finals round-robin stages on the 20-time Grand Slam champion.

'Amazing to see how India nurtures its young players'

'Amazing to see how India nurtures its young players'

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

Sri Lanka coach Mickey Arthur believes that international cricket teams can learn from India on how to nurture young players and empower them with responsibilities at critical junctures. Be it in the bowling or batting department, cricketing powerhouse India has built a solid bench strength for all formats under Virat Kohli's leadership, which has left Arthur impressed.

Sri Lanka won't be overawed by India this time

Sri Lanka won't be overawed by India this time

Rediff.com9 Nov 2017

'It's always a pleasure to come here and challenge ourselves against a very, very good team' 'We are concentrating on our strengths and jobs. If we execute them well, it will be a challenging series'R

Why the Indian fast bowlers are the world's best

Why the Indian fast bowlers are the world's best

Rediff.com5 Dec 2019

'In the future, you will get pacers who will bowl even faster than the current lot because these guys are currently setting new standards.'

PHOTOS: Djokovic outclasses Anderson to win fourth Wimbledon title

PHOTOS: Djokovic outclasses Anderson to win fourth Wimbledon title

Rediff.com15 Jul 2018

Novak Djokovic claimed a fourth Wimbledon title in ruthless fashion as he beat giant South African Kevin Anderson 6-2, 6-2, 7-6(3) on a sweltering Centre Court.

He's suing his parents for giving birth to him... Here's why.

He's suing his parents for giving birth to him... Here's why.

Rediff.com20 Feb 2019

Raphael Samuel has invited much ridicule and abuse, as well as bits of admiration, on social media, reports Ritwik Sharma.

Social worker says Pistorius heartbroken

Social worker says Pistorius heartbroken

Rediff.com8 May 2014

A government social worker assigned to give Oscar Pistorius emotional support after the killing of his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp, told a court on Thursday the South African track star on trial for murder was heartbroken over the shooting.

Relaxed Proteas happy with security arrangements in Pakistan

Relaxed Proteas happy with security arrangements in Pakistan

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

Root thanks England fan over phone for his support.

Nepal, UAE qualify for ICC World Cup Qualifier 2018

Nepal, UAE qualify for ICC World Cup Qualifier 2018

Rediff.com14 Feb 2018

Nepal secured a historic entry into the upcoming World Cup qualifiers after a sensational last-ball one-wicket victory over Canada in the ICC World Cricket League Division Two in Windhoek (Namibia) on Wednesday.

India is deservingly 3-0 up, says Smith

India is deservingly 3-0 up, says Smith

Rediff.com9 Feb 2018

India are on cusp of a first ever series win on South African soil across formats as they lead 3-0 in the six-match ODI series.

ADB cuts India's FY19 growth forecast to 5.1%

ADB cuts India's FY19 growth forecast to 5.1%

Rediff.com11 Dec 2019

Asian Development Bank on Wednesday lowered India's economic growth forecast for FY2019 to 5.1 per cent on slowing job prospects, rural distress exacerbated by poor harvest and credit crunch. Growth in FY2020 is likely to recover thanks to this support, low oil prices, and a weakening rupee, but risks to the projections remain tilted to the downside, it said on India.

FIFA U-17 WC: Spain stop battling Mali to enter final

FIFA U-17 WC: Spain stop battling Mali to enter final

Rediff.com25 Oct 2017

European champions Spain staved off a battling Mali to emerge 3-1 winners in a rip-roaring, action-packed semi-final contest to enter the summit clash of the FIFA U-17 World Cup at the D Y Patil Stadium, in Mumbai, on Wednesday.

Indians go down by 37 runs to South Africa A

Indians go down by 37 runs to South Africa A

Rediff.com17 Nov 2006

The final margin might appear closer but it was because the hosts pressed in service some irregular bowlers.

Cricket Buzz: Morne Morkel could star in Big Bash 10 as a local player

Cricket Buzz: Morne Morkel could star in Big Bash 10 as a local player

Rediff.com5 Mar 2019

Norne Morkel, who has now retired from the international cricket, has said that he is keen to play in the Big Bash and Sheffield Shield having relocated to Sydney with his family.

Why Kenya is burning 100 tonnes of ivory

Why Kenya is burning 100 tonnes of ivory

Rediff.com29 Apr 2016

Conservationists are going to light up 5 per cent of the world's ivory in an attempt to deter poachers.

Sports Shorts: Kolkata derby ends in goalless stalemate

Sports Shorts: Kolkata derby ends in goalless stalemate

Rediff.com1 Sep 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Sunday

Nishikori ekes out three-set win in Memphis semi-final

Nishikori ekes out three-set win in Memphis semi-final

Rediff.com15 Feb 2015

Top seed Kei Nishikori is on track for a three-peat at the Memphis Open after a narrow semi-final victory on Saturday.

How was the workload managed during IPL?

How was the workload managed during IPL?

Rediff.com12 May 2019

Kohli, Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul, Mohammad Shami, Yuzvendra Chahal, Dinesh Karthik, Kedar Jadhav played all their 14 league games.

Highly rated, consistent performer...and left unsold

Highly rated, consistent performer...and left unsold

Rediff.com6 Feb 2016

Here's a list of few top draws who went unsold in the first round of auction ahead of the ninth edition of the Indian Premier League.

PIX: Russell assault in vain; RCB ride on Kohli ton

PIX: Russell assault in vain; RCB ride on Kohli ton

Rediff.com20 Apr 2019

Images from Friday's IPL match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bangalore, in Kolkata.

Pak coach impressed by this Indian bowler's work ethic...

Pak coach impressed by this Indian bowler's work ethic...

Rediff.com24 Sep 2018

Arthur says Pakistan cricketers 'suffering a bit of confidence crisis'

An old team is a wise team, says CSK coach

An old team is a wise team, says CSK coach

Rediff.com2 Apr 2019

Continuity is an important aspect of squad building, said Fleming.

Rohit 10/10; Shami, Umesh 9/10

Rohit 10/10; Shami, Umesh 9/10

Rediff.com23 Oct 2019

A look at how the Indian players rated in the Test series against South Africa.

Anderson wouldn't turn down vice-captaincy duties

Anderson wouldn't turn down vice-captaincy duties

Rediff.com6 Nov 2017

Anderson said he would be ready to fill the role of Joe Root's deputy if needed

I quite fancy Chahal: Klaasen

I quite fancy Chahal: Klaasen

Rediff.com22 Feb 2018

Much like at the Wanderers, Klaasen was harsh on Chahal and took him for 23 runs in the 13th over to turn the match on its head.