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IPL break may help KKR regain winning touch: Pandey

IPL break may help KKR regain winning touch: Pandey

Rediff.com16 May 2025

KKR will face Royal Challengers Bengaluru in a must-win match on Saturday to keep their playoffs hopes alive.

Tamim Iqbal suffers health scare mid-match

Tamim Iqbal suffers health scare mid-match

Rediff.com24 Mar 2025

Former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal was hospitalized after experiencing chest pain during a Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League match in Dhaka.

Hazlewood's return ignites RCB's IPL title dream

Hazlewood's return ignites RCB's IPL title dream

Rediff.com30 May 2025

'Josh is such a key figure for us -- not just with his bowling, because we know it's world-class and what he does time and again -- but also as part of the bowling unit, that sort of calm head out there for everybody else to lean on.'

Will Hamza Choudhury trouble Chhetri and Co?

Will Hamza Choudhury trouble Chhetri and Co?

Rediff.com24 Mar 2025

The match against India on Tuesday, will be his first outing in a Bangladesh jersey.

'Want to play for India, but...': Porel's IPL mission

'Want to play for India, but...': Porel's IPL mission

Rediff.com23 Apr 2025

Young Delhi Capitals opener Abishek Porel is focused on helping his side win its maiden Indian Premier League trophy this year, while also aspiring to represent India in the future.

Why Dravid believes Vaibhav is still work in progress

Why Dravid believes Vaibhav is still work in progress

Rediff.com30 Apr 2025

Suryavanshi not finished article, needs protection from overnight fame, says Dravid

'Nehal's batting made the game easy for Punjab Kings'

'Nehal's batting made the game easy for Punjab Kings'

Rediff.com19 Apr 2025

Left-arm spinner Harpreet Brar praised Nehal Wadhera for his tremendous batting performance and explained how the 24-year-old, who scored an unbeaten 33 off 19 ball, including three fours and as many sixes, has grown over the years.

Nehru-Gandhi family surrendered Indian interests: BJP slams Rahul

Nehru-Gandhi family surrendered Indian interests: BJP slams Rahul

Rediff.com4 Jun 2025

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday slammed Rahul Gandhi for his 'surrender' barb at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying it is not only a grave insult to the armed forces and country but also no less than treason.

PIX: Barcelona sink Real Madrid in extra-time to win Copa del Rey

PIX: Barcelona sink Real Madrid in extra-time to win Copa del Rey

Rediff.com27 Apr 2025

A Jules Kounde goal in the dying minutes of extra-time handed Barcelona a dramatic 3-2 win over fierce rivals Real Madrid in an enthralling Copa del Rey final on Saturday.

'We have an uncapped player who will take over as captain'

'We have an uncapped player who will take over as captain'

Rediff.com10 Apr 2025

While Gaikwad played through pain against Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings, the CSK medical team could only get his MRI done after the swelling subsided.

Dhoni to return as CSK captain against DC?

Dhoni to return as CSK captain against DC?

Rediff.com4 Apr 2025

Chennai Super Kings' (CSK) regular skipper Rituraj Gaikwad, who is nursing an elbow injury, is unlikely play their next IPL home match against Delhi Capitals on Saturday, setting the stage for the legendary Mahendra Singh Dhoni's return at the helm of the five-time champions.

'He had to be dragged out of nets!'

'He had to be dragged out of nets!'

Rediff.com10 Apr 2025

Gujarat Titans assistant coach Parthiv Patel isn't the least bit surprised to see Sai Sudharsan enjoying a prolific run in IPL 2025.

Europa League: Barca hammer Napoli, Atalanta thump Olympiakos

Europa League: Barca hammer Napoli, Atalanta thump Olympiakos

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

IMAGES from Europa League matches played on Thursday.

Atalanta slay Leverkusen to claim Europa League glory

Atalanta slay Leverkusen to claim Europa League glory

Rediff.com23 May 2024

Atalanta beat Bayer Leverkusen 3-0 in the Europa League final

England coach Tuchel makes surprise announcement

England coach Tuchel makes surprise announcement

Rediff.com14 Mar 2025

Lewis-Skelly gets England call-up; Recalls Rashford, Henderson return.

Surprise debut proves blessing in disguise for Wadhera

Surprise debut proves blessing in disguise for Wadhera

Rediff.com2 Apr 2025

'This was one of those days when I was lucky that I did not know that I would be playing, and it turned out to be lucky for me.'

'Mbappe can reach Cristiano Ronaldo's level'

'Mbappe can reach Cristiano Ronaldo's level'

Rediff.com20 Feb 2025

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti heaped praise on his striker Kylian Mbappe after he scored a hat-trick in a 3-1 win over Manchester City on Wednesday that took the Champions League holders into the last 16.

I feel a great connection with him: Marsh on Pooran

I feel a great connection with him: Marsh on Pooran

Rediff.com28 Mar 2025

The duo also scored half-centuries in the opening game against Delhi Capitals and shared the highest stand (for second wicket) in both games.

Beleaguered CSK 'not putting white flag up just yet'

Beleaguered CSK 'not putting white flag up just yet'

Rediff.com12 Apr 2025

Chennai Super Kings batting coach Michael Hussey reacts after the team's fifth consecutive defeat in the ongoing Indian Premier League, their first of the first in the cash-rich league's history.

AS Roma sack Mourinho after poor run of results

AS Roma sack Mourinho after poor run of results

Rediff.com16 Jan 2024

Roma have taken just four points from their last five league matches, and were eliminated from the Coppa Italia last week in a 1-0 defeat to rivals Lazio.

India face tricky Bangladesh in Asian Cup qualifiers

India face tricky Bangladesh in Asian Cup qualifiers

Rediff.com24 Mar 2025

Tuesday's match holds importance for India as any slip-up could be disastrous in their bid to make it to the 2027 AFC Asian Cup.

Sevilla beat Roma to win seventh Europa League crown

Sevilla beat Roma to win seventh Europa League crown

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

Sevilla maintained their incredible record in the competition after an otherwise difficult season.

'LSG will attack like...': Zaheer warns

'LSG will attack like...': Zaheer warns

Rediff.com20 Mar 2025

Zaheer emphasised the team's mindset heading into the season, one that mirrors the never-back-down attitude of Pant.

Barca to face Napoli in Europa League knockout round playoffs

Barca to face Napoli in Europa League knockout round playoffs

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

In the third-tier Europa Conference League, English Premier League club Leicester City will face Danish side Randers and Scottish club Celtic will take on Norwegian champions Bodo/Glimt in the knockout playoff round.

Shepherd saw bowler's body language, knew he had him

Shepherd saw bowler's body language, knew he had him

Rediff.com4 May 2025

Royal Challengers Bengaluru batter Romario Shepherd says he sensed confusion in Khaleel Ahmed's thinking, which helped him execute his range-hitting plans effectively against the Chennai Super Kings pacer in the death overs.

His commitment is unwavering: Dravid in a cast!

His commitment is unwavering: Dravid in a cast!

Rediff.com19 Mar 2025

Rajasthan Royals batting coach Vikram Rathour lauded Rahul Dravid's unwavering dedication.

UEFA to discuss with FIFA, IFAB rule that disallowed Alvarez penalty

UEFA to discuss with FIFA, IFAB rule that disallowed Alvarez penalty

Rediff.com14 Mar 2025

The UEFA said the correct decision was made to disallow Julian Alvarez's penalty in Atletico Madrid's Champions League loss to city rivals Real Madrid on Wednesday, but European soccer's governing body would enter discussions to review the rule.

At 32, Burn all fired up before likely Eng debut

At 32, Burn all fired up before likely Eng debut

Rediff.com19 Mar 2025

'I want to make as big of an impression as I can and then just try and make the next camp. But obviously, every little kid's dream is to play in a World Cup.'

Why RCB will break their IPL duck this year

Why RCB will break their IPL duck this year

Rediff.com18 Mar 2025

'Look at the batting line-up -- it's pure power, then a mix of power and control.'

Teams are no longer scared of Manchester City: Guardiola

Teams are no longer scared of Manchester City: Guardiola

Rediff.com25 Jan 2025

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has noticed an increase in opposing teams adopting a man-marking approach.

Ramandeep reveals why KKR's aggressive strategy failed

Ramandeep reveals why KKR's aggressive strategy failed

Rediff.com1 Apr 2025

He also shed some light on backing the team's aggressive approach with the bat, while emphasising that they can take learnings from this performance.

Duplantis, Biles win top honours at Laureus Awards

Duplantis, Biles win top honours at Laureus Awards

Rediff.com22 Apr 2025

Mondo Duplantis was named the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year, while American gymnast Simone Biles bagged the top women's honour at the Laureus World Sports Awards.

Kane makes HISTORY in Bayern's wild win over Kiel

Kane makes HISTORY in Bayern's wild win over Kiel

Rediff.com2 Feb 2025

England captain Kane headed in either side of the break to take his league tally since joining Bayern in 2023 to 55 league goals, more than any other player in their first 50 games in the league's history.

UCL: Barca want to pay tribute to late team doctor with win

UCL: Barca want to pay tribute to late team doctor with win

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

'We have to move on and go ahead, it's our job. It's an important situation for the club to advance in the competition and we want to do well to honour him.'

Raise your hand if you saw the ball move, Simeone fumes

Raise your hand if you saw the ball move, Simeone fumes

Rediff.com13 Mar 2025

'I've never seen the VAR called to review a penalty in a shootout... Never!' the Argentine told a press conference.

Pahalgam fallout: Pak shelves canals project after India's Indus treaty move

Pahalgam fallout: Pak shelves canals project after India's Indus treaty move

Rediff.com26 Apr 2025

Pakistan has halted the construction of contentious canals in Punjab province after India suspended the Indus Waters Treaty following a deadly terrorist attack in Kashmir. The decision to suspend the canals project was made after Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met with PPP chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari and agreed to address the concerns of Sindh province, where the project had sparked protests. The canals project, aimed at irrigating the desert region in Punjab, was seen as a threat to water resources in Sindh. Both sides have agreed to seek consensus on the issue in the Council of Common Interests (CCI), a high-powered inter-provincial body. Meanwhile, Pakistan has reiterated the importance of the Indus Water Treaty for its water security and economy, and condemned India's move to suspend it.

Why Do We Believe Israel, And Not Iran?

Why Do We Believe Israel, And Not Iran?

Rediff.com20 Jun 2025

At the end of the day, for many worldwide, the ongoing mutual attacks between Israel and Iran would seem a contest devoid of any moral high ground and only a bout between two ordinary adversaries, one that nevertheless risks spinning out of control into a larger conflagration, notes Shyam G Menon.

Galatasaray accuse Mourinho of making racist comments

Galatasaray accuse Mourinho of making racist comments

Rediff.com25 Feb 2025

Galatasaray have accused Jose Mourinho of making "racist statements" and said they will initiate criminal proceedings against the Fenerbahce manager over his comments following their 0-0 Super Lig draw on Monday.

'Another win, another step forward'

'Another win, another step forward'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2025

Wednesday's 3-0 win was also the club's 12th clean sheet in a row.

'No excuses; GT showed us how to bowl on that wicket'

'No excuses; GT showed us how to bowl on that wicket'

Rediff.com30 Mar 2025

Mumbai Indians senior pacer Trent Boult said the Gujarat Titans bowlers made good use of the black soil pitch at the Narendra Modi stadium and successfully tied up the batters by taking the pace off the ball.