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Wrestling superstar to visit India

Wrestling superstar to visit India

Rediff.com7 Feb 2006

World Wrestling Entertainment's star performer and champion John Cena will be see in Mumbai on 9th and 10th of February.

Arsenal's record signing Lacazette strikes twice to see off West Brom

Arsenal's record signing Lacazette strikes twice to see off West Brom

Rediff.com26 Sep 2017

Arsenal kept up their 100 percent home record this season with a 2-0 win over West Bromwich Albion in the Premier League on Monday, with new club record signing Alexandre Lacazette grabbing both the goals.

Spanish couple renew vows in Marwari style

Spanish couple renew vows in Marwari style

Rediff.com21 Jul 2004

They were celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary.

Trevor Hohns, Greg Chappell join Australia's selection panel

Trevor Hohns, Greg Chappell join Australia's selection panel

Rediff.com17 Nov 2016

Trevor Hohns has been named Australia's interim chairman of selector following Rod Marsh's resignation from the role, with former Test great Greg Chappell also joining the national panel on interim basis to rescue the team from current crisis situation. Marsh, who is due to finish his contract in June, stood down from the post in the wake of Australia's fifth consecutive Test defeat, including an innings and 80 runs defeat at the hands of South Africa in the second match in Hobart.

Symonds sets unique record

Symonds sets unique record

Rediff.com12 Mar 2004

The Chhichhore Review

The Chhichhore Review

Rediff.com7 Sep 2019

Chhichhore offers too good a time to pay attention to its faults, feels Sukanya Verma.

Football: Son strikes as Spurs move to fifth in EPL

Football: Son strikes as Spurs move to fifth in EPL

Rediff.com27 Oct 2020

Although Spurs always looked more comfortable on the ball it was Sean Dyche's side, who have just a point from their opening five games, who had come the closest.

Phillip Hughes to be 63 not out forever

Phillip Hughes to be 63 not out forever

Rediff.com30 Nov 2014

Phillip Hughes will forever be 63 not out after Cricket Australia (CA) adjusted the scorecard of his final match as a mark of respect for the promising cricketer who lost his life following a freak injury on the field.

Kohli is cricket's Cristiano Ronaldo: Brian Lara

Kohli is cricket's Cristiano Ronaldo: Brian Lara

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

'His batting skills are unbelievable. He is a guy you cannot leave out in any era. If a guy is averaging 50 plus in all versions of the game, then that is something which is unheard of'

7 Things You Need to Know about Wearing Shoes

7 Things You Need to Know about Wearing Shoes

Rediff.com15 Feb 2016

7 Things You Need to Know about Wearing Shoes

EPL PIX: Zaha double earns Palace shock win at Man Utd

EPL PIX: Zaha double earns Palace shock win at Man Utd

Rediff.com20 Sep 2020

Rodriguez whipped Everton in front from the edge of the box, and Michael Keane and Calvert-Lewin ensured it was two wins from two in the Premier League so far this season.

Bradman's cap fetches world record

Bradman's cap fetches world record

Rediff.com25 Jun 2003

The baggy green cap from the 1946-47 Ashes series was sold at Christie's for 35,250 pounds ($58,690).

Australia launches appeal for Bradman cap

Australia launches appeal for Bradman cap

Rediff.com21 May 2003

ACB chairman Bob Merriman said the cap would be put on display in an Australian museum.

Steve Smith, David Warner step down amid ball-tampering probe

Steve Smith, David Warner step down amid ball-tampering probe

Rediff.com25 Mar 2018

Cricket Australia (CA) said on Sunday they will conduct an investigation into a ball-tampering scandal during the third Test against South Africa that has prompted calls for captain Steve Smith to step down.

Beware of honey traps! New Zealand cricketers cautioned

Beware of honey traps! New Zealand cricketers cautioned

Rediff.com12 Jan 2015

New Zealand's cricketers have been warned to be wary of 'honey traps', which could be laid by sophisticated match fixing syndicates and betting chiefs during the upcoming ODI World Cup.

Lehmann feels at home after century

Lehmann feels at home after century

Rediff.com26 Jul 2003

The 33-year-old Aussie batsman has scored three centuries in his past eight Test innings.

Clarke set to return to first class cricket, IPL on his radar

Clarke set to return to first class cricket, IPL on his radar

Rediff.com31 Jan 2016

Former Australian Test captain Michael Clarke is set to return to first-class cricket six months after he announced international retirement and the lucrative India Premier League is on his radar, according to reports in the Australian media. The 34-year-old, who retired from international cricket following Australia's Ashes defeat last August, has also refused to rule out wearing the baggy green once more, insisting he was in good shape ahead of a grade cricket comeback. Clarke is likely to make his return for grade team Western Suburbs against Randwick-Petersham in a Sydney club match on February 20-21. "I'll start with playing this grade game for Western Suburbs and see if I miss it as much as I feel like I'm going to. If I do, the option is there to train the entire winter and then we'll see what happens," local media reported Clarke as having told 'News Corp'.

'Next few days, weeks and months will be difficult for Australian cricket'

'Next few days, weeks and months will be difficult for Australian cricket'

Rediff.com28 Mar 2018

It will be difficult for Australia's besmirched cricketers to reclaim their reputations when the dust settles on the ball-tampering scandal but the episode is nonetheless a chance for the team to reclaim some of its lost principles and values, feels former batsman Michael Hussey.

Bancroft might have got away had he not panicked

Bancroft might have got away had he not panicked

Rediff.com26 Mar 2018

Cameron Bancroft may have got away with his now infamous attempt to alter the condition of the ball in the third test against South Africa at Newlands had he not panicked and stuffed the evidence down his trousers.

Hazlewood advises Burns to keep things simple at MCG

Hazlewood advises Burns to keep things simple at MCG

Rediff.com25 Dec 2014

Fresh from his impressive debut at the Gabba in the second cricket match against India, Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood has advised young Joe Burns, who is set to play his first Test at the MCG on Boxing Day, to keep things simple.

'If Hazlewood continues working hard, he'll get 200 wickets easy'

'If Hazlewood continues working hard, he'll get 200 wickets easy'

Rediff.com18 Dec 2014

Impressed with Josh Hazlewood's performance during his five-wicket haul on Test debut, Australian pace legend Glenn McGrath has said that the New South Wales seamer can become a member of the 200-wicket club if he continues the good work.

EPL: Leaders Chelsea stay unbeaten, Southampton and Arsenal win

EPL: Leaders Chelsea stay unbeaten, Southampton and Arsenal win

Rediff.com2 Nov 2014

League leaders Chelsea were made to battle for a narrow 2-1 win over strugglers Queens Park Rangers at Stamford Bridge as they maintained their unbeaten start in the Premier League on Saturday.

Wawrinka's crazy shorts to go right where they belong... in the museum

Wawrinka's crazy shorts to go right where they belong... in the museum

Rediff.com8 Jun 2015

'Everybody talks about those shorts since I put them on. Apparently I'm the only one who likes it' 'They will be in the museum of Roland Garros. You will see my shorts every day if you want'

Here's how you can look great in the gym!

Here's how you can look great in the gym!

Rediff.com12 Oct 2014

Exciting gym wear is a big exercise booster.

Fraternal centuries make for a special day for Marsh brothers

Fraternal centuries make for a special day for Marsh brothers

Rediff.com7 Jan 2018

Shaun, at 34 the elder by eight years, had been dumped from the Test side for the seventh time and lost his central contract, while Mitch was struggling to find his way back into the international reckoning after a shoulder surgery.

PHOTOS: Khawaja's solid 171 puts Australia in command

PHOTOS: Khawaja's solid 171 puts Australia in command

Rediff.com6 Jan 2018

Usman Khawaja hit a mammoth 171 and Shaun Marsh approached his sixth Test century as Australia eased 133 runs ahead of England on 479 for four after the third day of the fifth Ashes Test on Saturday.

Confident Australia move on to Perth with urn on their minds

Confident Australia move on to Perth with urn on their minds

Rediff.com8 Dec 2017

'We have to be confident, we have to continue what we're doing, doing the basics really well, getting big first innings runs is crucial as we've seen, and just backing up day in and day out.'

Lee hints at coaching Indian pacers

Lee hints at coaching Indian pacers

Rediff.com5 Feb 2015

Former Australian pacer Brett Lee, on Thursday, hinted that he is keen on mentoring Indian bowlers in the near future if asked to do so.

Steven Smith: The best keeps getting better

Steven Smith: The best keeps getting better

Rediff.com18 Jul 2015

Steven Smith's prolific run of form shows no sign of ending any time soon.

Johnson drove a van for a living before achieving cricketing glory...

Johnson drove a van for a living before achieving cricketing glory...

Rediff.com17 Nov 2015

Factbox on Australia fast bowler Mitchell Johnson, who announced his retirement from all forms of cricket on Tuesday

14 LFW photographs that'll make you feel old

14 LFW photographs that'll make you feel old

Rediff.com18 Mar 2015

Oh dear has it been that long?

Delhi Dynamos sign West Bromwich Albion's Adil Nabi on loan

Delhi Dynamos sign West Bromwich Albion's Adil Nabi on loan

Rediff.com29 Aug 2015

Delhi Dynamos have signed English Premier League side West Bromwich Albion's talented youngster Adil Nabi on loan for the second season of the Indian Super League beginning in October.

Smith to shoulder heavy burden in first Ashes as captain

Smith to shoulder heavy burden in first Ashes as captain

Rediff.com21 Nov 2017

Ashes battles against England have done much to shape Steve Smith as a cricketer but his first series in charge of Australia could do plenty to define his legacy as captain.

If rebel league takes off, there won't be Test cricket, says Warner

If rebel league takes off, there won't be Test cricket, says Warner

Rediff.com20 Jun 2015

Australian batsman David Warner expressed apprehension about Test cricket's survival should the proposed 'rebel' league to be bankrolled by Indian business tycoon Subhash Chandra takes flight but added that the vast sums of money on offer could not be easily rejected by players.

Australia to tour Sri Lanka after five years

Australia to tour Sri Lanka after five years

Rediff.com6 Apr 2016

Australia will play their first Test series in Sri Lanka in more than five years, with a three-match series beginning on July 26 in Kandy. The Australians will embark on a two-month tour of the island nation from July 11, playing three Tests, five ODIs and two T20 Internationals. Steve Smith's side leapfrogged India in February to finish the latest 12-month period in first spot on the ICC Test Championship table, while Sri Lanka have dropped to seventh place after a disappointing year following the retirements of legendary batting duo Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardena. Only three members of the Australian side that beat the Black Caps in their most recent Test series - Nathan Lyon, Peter Siddle and Usman Khawaja - have experienced Test cricket in Sri Lanka.

The politics of vegetarianism

The politics of vegetarianism

Rediff.com19 Mar 2018

'The non-vegetarian share of the population fell from 75 to 71 per cent between 2004 and 2014, no doubt in anticipation of the lotus blooming.' 'Three years of saffron authoritarianism may have thinned the non-vegetarian ranks even more,' says Sunanda K Datta-Ray.

EPL PIX: Manchester clubs win again; Arsenal and Chelsea cruise

EPL PIX: Manchester clubs win again; Arsenal and Chelsea cruise

Rediff.com19 Nov 2017

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday

PHOTOS: Australia romp to emphatic win for series sweep

PHOTOS: Australia romp to emphatic win for series sweep

Rediff.com7 Jan 2017

Pakistan, who briefly topped the Test rankings last year, have now lost six straight Tests, one to West Indies in Sharjah, two in New Zealand and three in Australia.

Sex after kids: How to have a quickie

Sex after kids: How to have a quickie

Rediff.com22 Jan 2018

Don't stick to the same old boring position time and time again. Change it up a little to keep the fire alive.