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PIX: India pull of thrilling win; sweep Bangladesh 2-0

PIX: India pull of thrilling win; sweep Bangladesh 2-0

Rediff.com25 Dec 2022

A dogged 71-run stand between Shreyas Iyer and Ravichandran Ashwin came to India's rescue as the visitors fought back from a hopeless situation to pull off a three-wicket win over Bangladesh in the second and final Test

PIX: Barcelona fight back to draw with Man United

PIX: Barcelona fight back to draw with Man United

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

Barcelona fought back to earn a 2-2 draw with Manchester United in a pulsating Europa League knockout round playoff first leg on Thursday.

PIX: Arshdeep, Curran shine as Punjab Kings pip Mumbai

PIX: Arshdeep, Curran shine as Punjab Kings pip Mumbai

Rediff.com23 Apr 2023

Punjab Kings got back to winning ways with a 13-run victory over Mumbai Indians in a high-scoring IPL 2023 match.

Women's World Cup PIX: Spain, Japan secure vital wins

Women's World Cup PIX: Spain, Japan secure vital wins

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

Spain and Japan have six points and will play each other on Monday for top spot in the group

100% keeper-batter' Bharat ready to step in for Pant

100% keeper-batter' Bharat ready to step in for Pant

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

Wicketkeeper batter K S Bharat said he is ready to fill in the shoes of the injured Rishabh Pant and be a marauder like him too if the situation demands.

CWG Hockey: India held to draw by England

CWG Hockey: India held to draw by England

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

While India were on the offensive, England were content on defending deep.

Can Adani Do A Dhirubhai?

Can Adani Do A Dhirubhai?

Rediff.com6 Feb 2023

The last time a bear attack was launched on a controversial businessman was when a cabal of brokers launched an assault in the early 1980s on what they thought was an over-priced Reliance share, recalls T N Ninan.

Rahul Returns As Bangladesh Collapse

Rahul Returns As Bangladesh Collapse

Rediff.com3 Nov 2022

After returning to form with a quickfire fifty, KL Rahul ran out dangerman Litton Das with a direct hit triggering a Bangladesh batting collapse.

FIFA Women's WC: Japan crush Spain; Nigeria in knockouts

FIFA Women's WC: Japan crush Spain; Nigeria in knockouts

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

Hinata Miyazawa scored twice as former champions Japan put on a counter-attacking clinic to beat Spain 4-0 and lock up top spot in Group C at the Women's World Cup on Monday.

FIFA WC Preview: Will Germany dominate Japan?

FIFA WC Preview: Will Germany dominate Japan?

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

Germans cannot afford any slip-up against the Japanese and risk a potential early exit again.

Spain take on Costa Rica in battle of the generations

Spain take on Costa Rica in battle of the generations

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

Spain and Costa Rica are playing in Group E along with Germany and Japan.

Tryon smashes Indian bowlers as SA women clinch series

Tryon smashes Indian bowlers as SA women clinch series

Rediff.com2 Feb 2023

A poor batting performance cost Indian team dear as it suffered defeat in yet another summit clash

Morocco is on the cusp of creating history against high-flying Portugal

Morocco is on the cusp of creating history against high-flying Portugal

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

Morocco will no doubt revel in another opportunity to thrive as underdogs

European soccer PIX: Barca stunned by Rayo Vallecano

European soccer PIX: Barca stunned by Rayo Vallecano

Rediff.com27 Apr 2023

Atletico celebrate anniversary with 3-1 comeback win over Mallorca

Morocco make Arab nations proud with advance to QF

Morocco make Arab nations proud with advance to QF

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

Morocco were happy to allow Spain possession but in the end, were desperately hanging on for the shootout as they battled injury and fatigue and lived dangerously in the closing stages.

Axar's batting has come on in leaps and bounds: Dravid

Axar's batting has come on in leaps and bounds: Dravid

Rediff.com6 Jan 2023

Axar Patel took two wickets before he smashed a swashbuckling 65 off just 31 deliveries in the second T20 against Sri Lanka in Pune on Thursday.

High-flying KKR eye hat-trick against resurgent SRH

High-flying KKR eye hat-trick against resurgent SRH

Rediff.com13 Apr 2023

On a high after Rinku Singh's phenomenal knock, Kolkata Knight Riders will be gunning for a hat-trick of victories when they face a resurgent Sunrisers Hyderabad.

Samson blitz in vain as SA down India in 1st ODI

Samson blitz in vain as SA down India in 1st ODI

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

India, who finished on 240-8, are missing key white-ball players who are in Australia for the Twenty20 World Cup.

PIX: Real Madrid frustrated; PSG's poor run continues

PIX: Real Madrid frustrated; PSG's poor run continues

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

Paris St Germain had a chance to extend their Ligue 1 lead to five points after RC Lens drew 1-1 at Troyes and Olympique de Marseille and Monaco shared the spoils on Saturday.

The Ashes: Milestones to watch out for...

The Ashes: Milestones to watch out for...

Rediff.com15 Jun 2023

As the prestigious Ashes gets underway, here's a look at the milestones that can be achieved.

England win Multan thriller to clinch series in Pakistan

England win Multan thriller to clinch series in Pakistan

Rediff.com12 Dec 2022

Pakistan looked in the hunt before being all out for 328 in the second session on day four of the contest.

IPL PHOTOS: KKR stay alive with thrilling win over PBKS

IPL PHOTOS: KKR stay alive with thrilling win over PBKS

Rediff.com9 May 2023

IMAGES from the IPL match played between Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings in Kolkata on Monday.

EPL PIX: United lose to West Ham; Arsenal down Newcastle

EPL PIX: United lose to West Ham; Arsenal down Newcastle

Rediff.com8 May 2023

A howler by Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea gifted West Ham United three vital points in their battle against relegation as the hosts secured a 1-0 Premier League win.

BJP, SP spar over pictures of witness Umesh Pal murder accused with leaders

BJP, SP spar over pictures of witness Umesh Pal murder accused with leaders

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

The Congress, meanwhile, alleged that both the Samajwadi Party and the BJP are hand-in-glove with the criminals and were two sides of the same coin.

FIFA WC: Jittery Dutch talent still managed to win it

FIFA WC: Jittery Dutch talent still managed to win it

Rediff.com22 Nov 2022

Senegal struggled without the influence of Sadio Mane although Ismaila Sarr, moved across to the left, valiantly attempted to make up for the absence of their injured talisman.

Promoter, justifier of terror industry: Jaishankar saves the best lines for Bilawal

Promoter, justifier of terror industry: Jaishankar saves the best lines for Bilawal

Rediff.com5 May 2023

In his address at the meeting of the foreign ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation in Benaulim, Goa, Jaishankar said the channel of finances for terror activities must be blocked without any distinction even as Bhutto Zardari raised the issue of "violation of international law" which was seen as an apparent reference to Kashmir.

PIX! Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar star as MI down PBKS

PIX! Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar star as MI down PBKS

Rediff.com4 May 2023

PHOTOS of the IPL 2023 match between Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians at the Punjab Cricket Association Stadium in Mohali on Wednesday.

PIX: Valverde's winner settles El Clasico thriller; Chelsea win

PIX: Valverde's winner settles El Clasico thriller; Chelsea win

Rediff.com13 Jan 2022

Federico Valverde finished off a stunning move in extra time to give Real Madrid a 3-2 victory over arch-rivals Barcelona

Argentina lift title after 36 years and dramatic finish

Argentina lift title after 36 years and dramatic finish

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

Argentine, somehow, were ready for an emotional, nail-biting encounter, having already gone through a dress rehearsal in the same stadium against the Netherlands in the quarter-finals.

Hockey World Cup: India outclass Spain to start off in style

Hockey World Cup: India outclass Spain to start off in style

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

A commanding India dished out a superb show of attacking hockey to outplay a tricky Spain 2-0 in their FIH men's World Cup campaign opener in Rourkela on Friday.

EPL PIX: Late Liverpool goal denies Arsenal victory

EPL PIX: Late Liverpool goal denies Arsenal victory

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

Images from Sunday's action in the Premier League

FIFA WC: Argentina tired but will break backs to compete

FIFA WC: Argentina tired but will break backs to compete

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

"We saw what happened yesterday (when Germany and Belgium were knocked out in the group stage) but this is not surprising. When you say big national teams deserve to be in the next stage, that doesn't always happen."

Friendlies: Morocco STUN soccer powerhouse Brazil

Friendlies: Morocco STUN soccer powerhouse Brazil

Rediff.com26 Mar 2023

Boufal and Sabiri score to give Morocco 2-1 win over Brazil

How France ended Morocco's dream run in Qatar

How France ended Morocco's dream run in Qatar

Rediff.com15 Dec 2022

Theo Hernandez's high hooked finish from a deflected Kylian Mbappe shot put the defending champions ahead and forced Walid Regragui's team to take the initiative, ending the game with more possession than Les Bleus.

PHOTOS: India beat Ireland by 7 wickets in 1st T20I

PHOTOS: India beat Ireland by 7 wickets in 1st T20I

Rediff.com27 Jun 2022

Images from the ongoing T20 International between Ireland and India in Malahide, Ireland

Ranji final: Unadkat, Sakariya send Bengal crashing

Ranji final: Unadkat, Sakariya send Bengal crashing

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

Bengal's dream of winning a Ranji Trophy after more than three decades suffered a setback as the left-arm Saurashtra pace duo of Jaydev Unadkat and Chetan Sakariya rattled the home team's top-order, bundling them out for a paltry 174 on the opening day of the summit clash in Kolkata on Thursday.

RCB-SRH: Top Performers: Hasaranga, Du Plessis

RCB-SRH: Top Performers: Hasaranga, Du Plessis

Rediff.com9 May 2022

Hasaranga then paid the faith shown in him by du Plessis to finish with spectacular figures of 5 for 18, not allowing the SunRisers batters any gift deliveries, stifling them and finally having them all out for 125 and 67 runs short.

Ranji semis: Akash Deep puts Bengal in driver's seat; Saurashtra fightback

Ranji semis: Akash Deep puts Bengal in driver's seat; Saurashtra fightback

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

Bengal pacer Akash Deep bowled a game-changing spell on Friday

How SA exposed India's weakness against pace

How SA exposed India's weakness against pace

Rediff.com30 Oct 2022

Lungi Ngidi decimated India's top order as South Africa triumphed by five wickets