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Fans throng Brabourne to see Captain Dhoni one last time

Fans throng Brabourne to see Captain Dhoni one last time

Rediff.com10 Jan 2017

It was the final time that India's most successful skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni was seen leading the national side although it is an 'A' team.

PIX: Djokovic battles past Khachanov in first real test

PIX: Djokovic battles past Khachanov in first real test

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

Images from Day 9 of the 2020 French Open at Roland Garros, in Paris, on Monday.

PHOTOS: Djokovic outlasts Nadal in classic Wimbledon semi-final

PHOTOS: Djokovic outlasts Nadal in classic Wimbledon semi-final

Rediff.com15 Jul 2018

Twelfth seed Djokovic resumed two sets to one ahead after snatching a third-set tiebreak the previous night before Wimbledon's 11pm curfew left the match on a knife edge.

R R Patil warns of action against those misusing social media

R R Patil warns of action against those misusing social media

Rediff.com9 Jun 2014

With objectionable posts on social networking sites trigging violence over the past week, the Maharashtra government is mulling action against not only those who upload them but also against those who "like" and forward them, state's Home Minister R R Patil said on Monday.

Terrible record! Last time Sharapova beat Serena was in 2004!

Terrible record! Last time Sharapova beat Serena was in 2004!

Rediff.com29 Jan 2015

World No 1 Serena Williams has tormented Maria Sharapova for over a decade

Windies humble England in T20

Windies humble England in T20

Rediff.com17 Sep 2017

The West Indies laid down a significant marker ahead of the ODI series as they comfortably beat England by 21 runs in their sole Twenty20 fixture at Chester-le-Street on Saturday.

Master huntsman 'Kohli is from another planet'

Master huntsman 'Kohli is from another planet'

Rediff.com16 Jan 2017

Virat Kohli appears able to produce miracles with his bat and the India captain masterminded yet another successful chase in Sunday's run-feast against England to enhance his reputation as the second innings king of one-day cricket.

Marxists ready for the Battle of 2019

Marxists ready for the Battle of 2019

Rediff.com22 Apr 2018

'All-India alliances are not the priority today.' 'Therefore, the CPI-M's political line dovetails with the emergent political reality in the country,' says M K Bhadrakumar.

Sacred Games is terrific!

Sacred Games is terrific!

Rediff.com24 Jul 2018

'As I watched Sacred Games, I kept flinching at the thought of all the thorns poised to lodge themselves in the sides of the thin-skinned,' says Mitali Saran.

Opposition accuses RSS, BJP ministers of lobbying against Rajan

Opposition accuses RSS, BJP ministers of lobbying against Rajan

Rediff.com19 Jun 2016

Former Finance Minister P Chidambaram had said he was "disappointed and profoundly saddened" by Rajan's decision.

St Lucia ODI: Pakistan cruise to victory over West Indies

St Lucia ODI: Pakistan cruise to victory over West Indies

Rediff.com22 Jul 2013

Misbah-ul-Haq's unbeaten half-century steered Pakistan to a six-wicket victory over West Indies in their rain-affected fourth one day international at the Beausejour Stadium in St Lucia on Sunday.

Aus Open PIX: Nadal limps out, Edmund stuns Dimitrov, Wozniacki, Mertens make semis

Aus Open PIX: Nadal limps out, Edmund stuns Dimitrov, Wozniacki, Mertens make semis

Rediff.com23 Jan 2018

Images from the quarter-final matches played at the Australian Open at Melbourne Park on Tuesday

5 talking points from England vs India

5 talking points from England vs India

Rediff.com29 Jun 2019

England and India renew one of cricket's great rivalries at Edgbaston and, with so much on the line, it is no wonder the mercury is rising.

Christchurch Test: McCullum smashes fastest century to revive New Zealand

Christchurch Test: McCullum smashes fastest century to revive New Zealand

Rediff.com20 Feb 2016

Brendon McCullum blasted the fastest Test century to rescue New Zealand before Australia were reduced to 57 for one by the close of day one of the second Test on Saturday.

Cong accuses govt of 'hounding out' Rajan, BJP says no comment

Cong accuses govt of 'hounding out' Rajan, BJP says no comment

Rediff.com18 Jun 2016

Former Finance Minister P Chidambaram said he was "disappointed and profoundly saddened" by Rajan's decision against a second term, but was not surprised by the development

Kathua rape case: 3 get lifer, 3 get 5-year-jail term

Kathua rape case: 3 get lifer, 3 get 5-year-jail term

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

The quantum of punishment will be announced later on Monday.

Guptill smashes half-century as NZ draw T20 series

Guptill smashes half-century as NZ draw T20 series

Rediff.com17 Aug 2015

A blazing half-century from opener Martin Guptill helped New Zealand beat South Africa by 32 runs in Centurion on Sunday to draw the two-match Twenty20 international series 1-1.

Radwanska downs Serena in Hopman Cup final

Radwanska downs Serena in Hopman Cup final

Rediff.com10 Jan 2015

Agnieszka Radwanska showed why she should be considered among the favourites for the Australian Open later this month by beating world number one Serena Williams in the final of the Hopman Cup in Perth on Saturday.

Hema Malini: Dharamji may have shoulder surgery

Hema Malini: Dharamji may have shoulder surgery

Rediff.com29 May 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

How 'Gayle storm' uprooted England's plans

How 'Gayle storm' uprooted England's plans

Rediff.com17 Mar 2016

England skipper Eoin Morgan gave credit where it was due, stating that Chris Gayle's 'skill level was quite up', on the night when the burly West Indian tormented the English bowlers in their opening ICC World T20 fixture on Wednesday.

'I have been hitting sixes since childhood'

'I have been hitting sixes since childhood'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2017

Following his consistent performances, Pandya is expected to carry the weight of expectations like other star players of the team

350 off 138 balls... Lancashire's Livingstone breaks Indian's record

350 off 138 balls... Lancashire's Livingstone breaks Indian's record

Rediff.com20 Apr 2015

The 21-year-old all-rounder smashed a world record 350 in just 138 balls during a one-day match in a Royal London National Club Championship game against Caldy

'It will be nice to tick off a series win against Australia'

'It will be nice to tick off a series win against Australia'

Rediff.com11 Feb 2016

As much as Brendon McCullum looks back fondly on a stellar career, more than anything he wants to sign off with a series win over Australia starting with the first Test in Wellington on Friday.

'I was a bit nervous, but then tried to play my natural game'

'I was a bit nervous, but then tried to play my natural game'

Rediff.com4 Oct 2018

'I was not thinking about it as my first game, I was just thinking that it's another game and it just happened.'

Trials in Kathua rape-murder case to begin on Monday

Trials in Kathua rape-murder case to begin on Monday

Rediff.com15 Apr 2018

According to the chargesheets filed by the crime branch, the abduction, rape and killing of the Bakerwal girl was part of a carefully planned strategy to remove the minority nomadic community from the area.

Rohit's record ton seals T20 series for India

Rohit's record ton seals T20 series for India

Rediff.com22 Dec 2017

Rohit Sharma bludgeoned the Sri Lankan attack with a record-equalling 35-ball century and powered India to a series-sealing 88-run victory, in the second Twenty20 International, in Indore on Friday.

2nd Test: Stokes strikes double ton as Proteas chase leather on record-breaking day

2nd Test: Stokes strikes double ton as Proteas chase leather on record-breaking day

Rediff.com3 Jan 2016

Stokes now holds the record score for an England number six, beating Graham Hick's 187 against India in 1993, and became the first English centurion at Newlands for 50 years.

England rout Australia to win first Ashes Test

England rout Australia to win first Ashes Test

Rediff.com11 Jul 2015

Stuart Broad and Moeen Ali led England's charge to a 169-run victory over Australia with a day to spare in the first Test in Cardiff, on Saturday to make a flying start in their bid to regain the Ashes

Cricket Buzz: Women cricketers to get Lord's recognition

Cricket Buzz: Women cricketers to get Lord's recognition

Rediff.com28 Feb 2019

'This is a landmark moment for Lord's, with women's cricket now documented in the dressing rooms for the first time.'

Raman Raghav 2.0: Bad cop, bad criminal

Raman Raghav 2.0: Bad cop, bad criminal

Rediff.com25 Jun 2016

Raman Raghav 2.0 is unlikely to be remembered as one of Anurag Kashyap's finest movies.

Maxwell's blast powers Australia into tri-series final

Maxwell's blast powers Australia into tri-series final

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

Australia qualified for the final of the triangular one-day international series (ODI) with a six-wicket win over West Indies in Barbados on Tuesday.

Warner, Gayle the key in Hyderabad-Bangalore Top 4 race

Warner, Gayle the key in Hyderabad-Bangalore Top 4 race

Rediff.com14 May 2015

An upbeat Sunrisers Hyderabad will look to carry on their winning momentum to book a berth in the play-offs when they take on an equally-keen Royal Challengers Bangalore in a crucial IPL match at Uppal, in Hyderabad, on Friday.

Shehzad heroics seal series win for Pakistan

Shehzad heroics seal series win for Pakistan

Rediff.com24 Aug 2013

Ahmed Shehzad's impressive form continued as he struck an unbeaten 98 to help Pakistan beat Zimbabwe by 19 runs and wrap up the Twenty20 series in the second match at Harare Sports Club on Saturday.

PHOTOS: Amazing moments under the sea

PHOTOS: Amazing moments under the sea

Rediff.com4 Mar 2020

Underwater Photographer of the Year celebrates photography beneath the surface of the ocean, lakes and rivers. More than 5,500 underwater pictures were entered in 13 categories by underwater photographers from 70 countries around the world. Scroll down to see the winning images.

PHOTOS: Djokovic digs deep to repel Raonic onslaught

PHOTOS: Djokovic digs deep to repel Raonic onslaught

Rediff.com16 Nov 2016

Novak Djokovic rediscovered his warrior spirit to tame Canada's Milos Raonic 7-6(6), 7-6(5) in a rivetting duel and guarantee progress from his group at the ATP World Tour Finals in London on Tuesday.

I still feel I have a few more years to excel: Yuvraj

I still feel I have a few more years to excel: Yuvraj

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

Once a limited-overs giant, Yuvraj Singh has been in and out of the Indian team in recent years but the all-rounder believes he still has enough cricket in him to look forward to the 2019 World Cup in England and Wales.

De Villiers' 99 helps South Africa cruise into World Cup quarters

De Villiers' 99 helps South Africa cruise into World Cup quarters

Rediff.com12 Mar 2015

South Africa's bowlers backed up a solid batting performance led by captain AB de Villiers' 99 to ensure they qualified for the knockout phase of the World Cup with a 146-run victory over United Arab Emirates.

Dhoni and the Roar of the Lion

Dhoni and the Roar of the Lion

Rediff.com5 Apr 2019

'Very few are lionised like Dhoni anywhere in the world, perhaps not even Messi,' says Dhruv Munjal.

Why US kept cool during India-Pak crisis

Why US kept cool during India-Pak crisis

Rediff.com4 Mar 2019

'Traditionally, the US tried to tamp down tensions whenever a crisis situation arose and deputed officials from Washington to travel to Delhi to counsel restraint.' 'This time around, no US envoy flew down to Delhi -- not even when tensions spiked and a flashpoint was reached last week,' points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Remembering Kargil: 'Bombs on Target!'

Remembering Kargil: 'Bombs on Target!'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

One can only imagine how it is at the receiving end of the bomb. The sound is deafening, splinters and rocks fly like missiles and the blast sucks in the air around asphyxiating everyone. The shock waves can be felt for miles around.