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Alia-Ranbir Have Never Looked Happier!

Alia-Ranbir Have Never Looked Happier!

Rediff.com14 Apr 2022

Bollywood A-listers Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor got married on Thursday, not in a big fat Indian wedding spangled with tinsel as many would have imagined but at their Bandra apartment with just family and close friends in attendance.

Warner praises Bumrah despite taking him to cleaners

Warner praises Bumrah despite taking him to cleaners

Rediff.com15 Jan 2020

'His (Bumrah's) bouncers surprise you, his yorkers surprise you and then when he bowls the change-up it's very, very difficult, it's like when Lasith Malinga at his prime, he bowled 140kmph and swung them'

Khawaja, Carey steer Australia to huge total in Karachi Test

Khawaja, Carey steer Australia to huge total in Karachi Test

Rediff.com13 Mar 2022

Usman Khawaja's marathon 160 and Alex Carey's career-best 93 helped Australia rack up 505 for eight against Pakistan on Day 2 of the second Test in Karachi on Sunday.

Top Performer: Fast And Furious Umran

Top Performer: Fast And Furious Umran

Rediff.com28 Apr 2022

Umran Malik came up with one of the most bowling destructive spells in IPL history, but it was in vain as the Sunrisers Hyderabad went down to the Gujarat Titans by five wickets.

Parties pad up to ward off IPL bouncers

Parties pad up to ward off IPL bouncers

Rediff.com22 Apr 2010

Caught in the vortex of a political cyclone that the affairs of the Indian Premier League (IPL) have turned into, the Congress is clear: It wants heads to roll, but they must be of CEOs and not any more ministers.

Sreesanth calls it quits after roller-coaster journey

Sreesanth calls it quits after roller-coaster journey

Rediff.com9 Mar 2022

Sreesanth is open to playing in overseas leagues and coaching roles

India failed to negotiate short ball, says batting coach Rathour

India failed to negotiate short ball, says batting coach Rathour

Rediff.com5 Jul 2022

India paid the price for their poor shot selection as they struggled against the short-pitched deliveries

Bumrah batters Broad; breaks Lara's WORLD RECORD

Bumrah batters Broad; breaks Lara's WORLD RECORD

Rediff.com2 Jul 2022

India's captain Jasprit Bumrah hit England pacer Stuart Broad for a world record 35 runs in an over as India were dismissed for 416 in the first innings on Day 2 of the rescheduled fifth Test against England, at Edgbaston cricket ground, in Birmingham, on Saturday.

Patience is the name of the game in Test cricket: Siraj

Patience is the name of the game in Test cricket: Siraj

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

'Let's see what happens tomorrow. The plan is to bowl in one tight channel and build pressure.'

How coach Dravid's backing spurred Avesh...

How coach Dravid's backing spurred Avesh...

Rediff.com18 Jun 2022

India pacer Avesh Khan conceded he was under pressure after going wicket-less in the first three games, but head coach Rahul Dravid spurred him to come up with a match-winning performance in the fourth T20I against South Africa in Rajkot on Friday.

With 6 games left ahead of T20 World Cup, Rohit wants players to exit comfort zone

With 6 games left ahead of T20 World Cup, Rohit wants players to exit comfort zone

Rediff.com18 Sep 2022

Virat Kohli went out of his comfort zone during the Asia Cup and played a rare sweep shot and Rohit wants even the bowlers to push their limits.

Ranji quarters: Karnataka, Bengal, MP in driver's seat

Ranji quarters: Karnataka, Bengal, MP in driver's seat

Rediff.com2 Feb 2023

A summary of Ranji Trophy matches played on Thursday.

Smith ruled out of third Ashes Test after concussion injury

Smith ruled out of third Ashes Test after concussion injury

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

Steve Smith was struck by a Jofra Archer bouncer in the first innings at Lords and was replaced by 'concussion sub' Marnus Labuschagne for the second innings.

'Stop booing Smith': UK sports minister tells England fans

'Stop booing Smith': UK sports minister tells England fans

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

Steve Smith received a standing ovation for a fighting 92 at Lord's despite being struck on the neck by a Jofra Archer bouncer.

Wade literally did a 'Michael Jackson move' at the MCG!

Wade literally did a 'Michael Jackson move' at the MCG!

Rediff.com26 Dec 2019

There is an uncanny resemblance between Wade and Jackson's 'gravity-defying tilt'.

Mandhana under observation for mild soft tissue injury to left earlobe

Mandhana under observation for mild soft tissue injury to left earlobe

Rediff.com28 Feb 2022

'After further assessment, Smriti was diagnosed with a mild soft tissue injury to her left earlobe which caused discomfort while batting and therefore she had to leave the field retired hurt.'

No Kohli, Rohit in Ponting's World T20I team

No Kohli, Rohit in Ponting's World T20I team

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

Ricky Ponting chooses Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah among first five players of personal

Australia remembers Hughes: Cricket felt irrelevant, says Smith

Australia remembers Hughes: Cricket felt irrelevant, says Smith

Rediff.com27 Nov 2019

Australia paid homage to late cricketer Philip Hughes, who died after being struck on his neck by a bouncer five years ago, with former captain Steve Smith saying that the game seemed irrelevant the day the tragedy took place.

World Cup warm-up: Harmanpreet ton as India beat SA

World Cup warm-up: Harmanpreet ton as India beat SA

Rediff.com27 Feb 2022

Star batter Harmanpreet Kaur struck form with a timely hundred as India eked out a narrow two-run victory over South Africa in a warm-up match of the ICC Women's World Cup, in Rangiora, New Zealand, on Sunday.

Stop Treating Bowlers Badly!

Stop Treating Bowlers Badly!

Rediff.com6 Oct 2022

If we have not been world beaters in cricket for the longest time, here is the reason: We look down on our bowlers and deify batsmen, argues Aakar Patel.

SEE: Mumbai Indians' youngsters can't get enough of cricket!

SEE: Mumbai Indians' youngsters can't get enough of cricket!

Rediff.com9 Oct 2020

Rahul Chahar, Ishan Kishan and Anukul Roy were spotted playing cricket inside the Mumbai Indians' dressing room.

Siraj decodes the 'Dream Ball' that stunned Ross Taylor

Siraj decodes the 'Dream Ball' that stunned Ross Taylor

Rediff.com4 Dec 2021

Siraj termed the delivery that got Ross Taylor out a 'dream' for any bowler

T20 World Cup: How fast bowlers can ace 'tired' UAE pitches

T20 World Cup: How fast bowlers can ace 'tired' UAE pitches

Rediff.com21 Oct 2021

Fast bowlers will need a varied skillset to conquer the "tired" pitches in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Australia's Pat Cummins said ahead of their Twenty20 World Cup opener against South Africa on Saturday.

When India Created History In Australia

When India Created History In Australia

Rediff.com2 Jun 2022

A Web series Bandon Mein Tha Dum will chronicle the Indian cricket team's historic Test series win in Australia last year.

Turning Point: Rana, Narine's Final Assault

Turning Point: Rana, Narine's Final Assault

Rediff.com29 Sep 2021

Kolkata Knight Riders triumphed in a tense run-chase to outclass Delhi Capitals by three wickets and stay in the hunt for a place in the IPL play-offs.

Labuschagne happy to lead without a title in Ashes

Labuschagne happy to lead without a title in Ashes

Rediff.com3 Dec 2021

If Labuschagne's pride was wounded, the 27-year-old hid it well when asked about the snub in Brisbane on Friday.

Bolt almost knocked my head off with a bouncer: Gayle

Bolt almost knocked my head off with a bouncer: Gayle

Rediff.com12 Sep 2012

West Indies' opening batsman Chris Gayle rates the bowling of fellow Jamaican Usain Bolt and reckons the six-times Olympic gold medallist has what it takes to excel at the game.

Turning Point: Royals' Batting Flop

Turning Point: Royals' Batting Flop

Rediff.com26 Sep 2021

It was the Delhi Capitals pace attack at their menacing best as they sent the Royals' batting line-up collapsing in the Powerplay to take control of the contest.

'Deepika is perfection!'

'Deepika is perfection!'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2020

'Katrina is so gorgeous, she shouldn't bother about how she is looking in a shot.' 'She doesn't need to come across to the monitor and say how am I looking?' 'You're always looking gorgeous, Katrina. Just go and do the shot.'

IPL PIX: CSK crush Delhi Capitals by 91 runs

IPL PIX: CSK crush Delhi Capitals by 91 runs

Rediff.com8 May 2022

IMAGES from the IPL match between Chennai Super Kings and Delhi Capitals.

ICC has successfully finished cricket in last 10 years: Akhtar

ICC has successfully finished cricket in last 10 years: Akhtar

Rediff.com26 May 2020

The International Cricket Council has "successfully finished" cricket in the last 10 years and brought it down to its knees, former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar insisted in a scathing criticism of the sport's global body. Akhtar expressed his anguish at some of the playing conditions in white ball cricket, which has made it a game only for the batsmen.

PIX: Taylor's final Test act seals New Zealand victory

PIX: Taylor's final Test act seals New Zealand victory

Rediff.com11 Jan 2022

Ross Taylor claimed the last Bangladesh wicket in his final act in Test cricket to seal New Zealand's series-levelling victory by an innings and 117 runs in the second and final match in Christchurch on Tuesday.

PHOTOS: Hardik stars as India edge Pakistan in thriller

PHOTOS: Hardik stars as India edge Pakistan in thriller

Rediff.com29 Aug 2022

Images from the Asia Cup match played between India and Pakistan in Dubai on Sunday.

PIX: Elgar keeps India at bay; 2nd Test evenly poised

PIX: Elgar keeps India at bay; 2nd Test evenly poised

Rediff.com5 Jan 2022

Images from Day 3 of the second Test between South Africa and India, in Johannesburg, on Wednesday.

Cong slams Smriti Irani over 'illegal' Goa bar; minister hits back

Cong slams Smriti Irani over 'illegal' Goa bar; minister hits back

Rediff.com23 Jul 2022

In a statement, the lawyer of Irani's daughter, said his client is neither an owner nor operating the restaurant called Silly Souls Goa.

IPL 2022: Umran vs Karthik as Sunrisers take on RCB

IPL 2022: Umran vs Karthik as Sunrisers take on RCB

Rediff.com22 Apr 2022

Umran Malik's raw pace and Bhuvneshwar Kumar's consistency will be put to test against Dinesh Karthik's explosive batting and the finesse of Faf du Plessis when Sunrisers Hyderabad clash with Royal Challengers Bangalore.

Concussed Pant ruled out of second Aus ODI

Concussed Pant ruled out of second Aus ODI

Rediff.com15 Jan 2020

Rishabh Pant remains under observation after getting hit on the helmet by a Pat Cummins delivery in the 1st ODI in Mumbai on Tuesday.

Australia to give Windies taste of own medicine: Coulter-Nile

Australia to give Windies taste of own medicine: Coulter-Nile

Rediff.com2 Jun 2019

The West Indies used plenty of short-pitched deliveries to dismantle Pakistan in their Cricket World Cup opener, but the Caribbean batsmen will get a taste of their own medicine when they face champions Australia, fast bowler Nathan Coulter-Nile has said.

Archer happy to be with 'close-knit' Mumbai family

Archer happy to be with 'close-knit' Mumbai family

Rediff.com14 Mar 2022

England's leading pacer Jofra Archer, who was bought by Mumbai Indians for a whopping Rs 8 crore despite his unavailability for this year's IPL, said the team's "close-knit, family-oriented" structure makes him feel "safe" as a new entrant.

Chappell decodes Rahane's style of captaincy

Chappell decodes Rahane's style of captaincy

Rediff.com9 Dec 2020

Chappell still believes that Australia might have a slight edge in Test matches