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Should Murray team up with Lendl again? Yes, thinks McEnroe

Should Murray team up with Lendl again? Yes, thinks McEnroe

Rediff.com7 Jun 2016

French open runner-up Andy Murray should consider re-hiring Ivan Lendl as his coach ahead of Wimbledon, according to American seven-times grand slam champion John McEnroe.

Ishant Sharma on how he has matured as a cricketer

Ishant Sharma on how he has matured as a cricketer

Rediff.com22 Jul 2018

'Earlier I was really raw. I didn't know much about bowling -- I would just bowl fast. Now I know like, what the batsman is doing, how is the weather, how the wicket is going to behave, then after how many overs what you need to do and everything. You need to adapt, and bowl according to the situation'

#SydneyStabbing: Could it have been avoided?

#SydneyStabbing: Could it have been avoided?

Rediff.com13 Mar 2015

The tragedy has sent an alert to outbound Indian IT professionals on how important it is to monitor your personal safety while abroad.

Rooney conundrum is Mourinho's biggest headache

Rooney conundrum is Mourinho's biggest headache

Rediff.com19 Sep 2016

Of all the managerial dilemmas facing Manchester United's Jose Mourinho after three success defeats, the future of his captain Wayne Rooney is by far the most pressing. The England captain, deployed in a central midfield role this season, has been a peripheral figure in a team struggling to gel and his lacklustre performance in the 3-1 defeat at Watford on Sunday led to widespread calls for him to be dropped. Rooney mustered one shot, did not play a single through ball and created only two chances for team mates with the nine corners and free kicks he took.

Australia will win but by what margin is a question, says Ian Chappell

Australia will win but by what margin is a question, says Ian Chappell

Rediff.com6 Dec 2014

However, the former Australia captain, admitted that a good start by the Indian batsmen might pose a threat to Australia.

I have no intention to walk away from cricket, says defiant Clarke

I have no intention to walk away from cricket, says defiant Clarke

Rediff.com5 Aug 2015

Defiant and angry Australian captain Michael Clarke has vowed to keep playing on after the Ashes series with England, with those suggesting he was finished talking "a complete load of rubbish".

Did Federer's wife Mirka call Wawrinka a crybaby?

Did Federer's wife Mirka call Wawrinka a crybaby?

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

It has now come to light that Federer's wife Mirka is at the centre of this now infamous row between the seventeen-time Grand Slam champion and the 2014 Australian Open champion.

Ashes Updates: England 'content, relaxed, excited'

Ashes Updates: England 'content, relaxed, excited'

Rediff.com19 Nov 2017

England wicketkeeper Jonny Bairstow said the tourists were "content, relaxed, excited" as they arrived in Brisbane on Sunday ahead of this week's opening Ashes Test.

New Windows OS, old concerns

New Windows OS, old concerns

Rediff.com31 Jul 2015

Users find W10 a definite improvement over the Windows 8.

Test cricket losing identity because of commerce-driven T20, says new documentary

Test cricket losing identity because of commerce-driven T20, says new documentary

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

A new documentary titled 'Death of a Gentleman' raises fresh doubts about the future of Test cricket and asks if the game is losing its identity in the face of stiff competition from commerce-driven Twenty20.

How an acid attack survivor walked into the world's heart!

How an acid attack survivor walked into the world's heart!

Rediff.com3 Jan 2019

Reshma Qureshi's face was destroyed by acid. It did not stop her.

English cricket moves closer to setting up IPL rival

English cricket moves closer to setting up IPL rival

Rediff.com28 Mar 2017

A new city-based Twenty20 tournament for English cricket intended to rival the Indian Premier League (IPL) and Australia's Big Bash moved a step closer on Monday following a key presentation by the sport's governing body.

South Africa vs England Test series too close to call, says Pietersen

South Africa vs England Test series too close to call, says Pietersen

Rediff.com24 Dec 2015

The former England captain said that both sides must address the fragility in their batting orders, with England too dependent on captain Alastair Cook and Joe Root and the hosts relying on Hashim Amla and AB de Villiers.

Kohli is Donald Trump of world sport: Aussie media

Kohli is Donald Trump of world sport: Aussie media

Rediff.com21 Mar 2017

The Australian media on Tuesday dubbed India captain Virat Kohli as Donald Trump of world sport and accused him of spreading fake news regarding their players.

Porter apologises for his 'rather be booed than ignored' comment on Ali

Porter apologises for his 'rather be booed than ignored' comment on Ali

Rediff.com10 Sep 2014

The chief of England's Professional Cricketers' Association Angus Porter has profusely apologized for his comments that England cricketer Moeen Ali should have taken the abuse from the Indian fans during the one-off T20 International as a 'compliment'.

FA Cup champs United to make Mourinho announcement next week?

FA Cup champs United to make Mourinho announcement next week?

Rediff.com22 May 2016

Jose Mourinho will be appointed Manchester United manager next week to replace Louis van Gaal despite Saturday's FA Cup final victory over Crystal Palace, British media have reported.

I don't do anything but delegate...and earn a lot of money: Van Gaal

I don't do anything but delegate...and earn a lot of money: Van Gaal

Rediff.com19 Nov 2015

Louis van Gaal does "nothing" as Manchester United manager but earns a lot because the most important job for a top-level coach is delegating responsibilities to his staff.

Crisis-hit Tata Steel asks suppliers to slash prices

Crisis-hit Tata Steel asks suppliers to slash prices

Rediff.com8 Nov 2015

Tata Steel has warned its suppliers that if they do not slash prices by up to 30 per cent in the long term then they risk losing the steel giant's business.

AOC backs Hackett even as he alleges 'angry' brother beat him

AOC backs Hackett even as he alleges 'angry' brother beat him

Rediff.com16 Feb 2017

Australian swimming great Grant Hackett has posted a photo of himself on social media with cuts and bruises to his face and accused his brother of assault, a day after the triple Olympic champion was arrested for a disturbance at his family home.

5 managers, 1 warning: Home-grown players need more chances to shine

5 managers, 1 warning: Home-grown players need more chances to shine

Rediff.com2 Apr 2015

England's prospects of ever winning another World Cup will suffer unless reforms are introduced to give home-grown players more chances to shine.

Here is how 'silly' Sam lost his 'dream' job

Here is how 'silly' Sam lost his 'dream' job

Rediff.com28 Sep 2016

An emotional and apologetic Sam Allardyce said on Wednesday an error of judgement had led to his shock exit as England manager following a newspaper sting.

Burqa-clad woman must show her face, says UK judge

Burqa-clad woman must show her face, says UK judge

Rediff.com23 Aug 2013

A British judge has insisted that a burqa-clad woman must show her face in court to confirm her identity, saying the "principle of open justice" could not be subject to religion.

United is my last job in football: Van Gaal

United is my last job in football: Van Gaal

Rediff.com20 Mar 2015

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal will retire from football when he leaves his job at Old Trafford, he was quoted as saying by The Daily Telegraph on Thursday.

Liverpool must keep word and let me go: Suarez

Liverpool must keep word and let me go: Suarez

Rediff.com7 Aug 2013

Liverpool striker Luis Suarez called on the club to honour "an agreement" that said he could leave the club if they failed to qualify for the Champions League.

Put England coach Moores in charge of kids: Vaughan

Put England coach Moores in charge of kids: Vaughan

Rediff.com11 Mar 2015

England coach Peter Moores should be removed from his current position and put in charge of the "kids", according to former captain Michael Vaughan.

Felt the world had come down on me, reveals Ben Stokes

Felt the world had come down on me, reveals Ben Stokes

Rediff.com8 Apr 2016

'I thought, I've just lost the World Cup. I couldn't believe it.'

'No one is more committed to Indian cricket than Dhoni'

'No one is more committed to Indian cricket than Dhoni'

Rediff.com18 Jan 2019

'He is a legend. He will go down as one of our great cricketers. I have never seen an individual so sound. I have seen Sachin at times get angry. Not this man'

Dhoni has struggled as Test captain for a while, says Ganguly

Dhoni has struggled as Test captain for a while, says Ganguly

Rediff.com27 Dec 2014

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly feels that current skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni has not been able to get the best out of the team at the Test level for quite some time despite being the leader for close to 60 matches.

England's top stars want to play the IPL

England's top stars want to play the IPL

Rediff.com9 Mar 2016

'IPL is huge; I like the money in it.'

'I am a better man for having known Phil Hughes my brother'

'I am a better man for having known Phil Hughes my brother'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2014

Devastated by his tragic death, Australian cricket captain Michael Clarke has penned a poignant birthday tribute to Phillip Hughes, saying that the late batsman was like a little brother who helped him become a better man.

'Disgrace to the baggy green': Aus media slam team

'Disgrace to the baggy green': Aus media slam team

Rediff.com16 Nov 2016

Australia's hapless performances in the 2-0 series loss to South Africa came in for huge criticism from the country's local media on Wednesday, with demands for heads to roll in both the dressing room and the corridors of power at Cricket Australia.

Now, Champions League sword hangs over Mourinho's head

Now, Champions League sword hangs over Mourinho's head

Rediff.com8 Dec 2015

Jose Mourinho's job could be on the line when Chelsea host Porto in the Champions League on Wednesday and Alex Ferguson has urged the Londoners not to jettison their manager even if the result goes against them.

Warner mulls US baseball trial?

Warner mulls US baseball trial?

Rediff.com17 Dec 2013

Explosive Australian opener David Warner is mulling a baseball trial in the United States where successful hitters can earn millions of dollars a year, a report said on Tuesday.

FA director drops Wenger's name for England manager role

FA director drops Wenger's name for England manager role

Rediff.com29 Sep 2016

Arsene Wenger would be an ideal England coach and the Football Association should be prepared to wait until his Arsenal contract runs out in order to appoint the Frenchman, former FA executive director David Davies has said.

Obama asks Britain not to leave EU

Obama asks Britain not to leave EU

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

Obama's strong intervention in favour of the 'Remain' camp of the debate attracted strong criticism from the 'Vote Leave' campaign, which accused him of being 'downright hypocritical'.

UK to exit EU on March 29, 2019 at 11 pm: May

UK to exit EU on March 29, 2019 at 11 pm: May

Rediff.com10 Nov 2017

'Let no one doubt our determination or question our resolve, Brexit is happening.'

I could play three more Ashes series: Clarke

I could play three more Ashes series: Clarke

Rediff.com9 Nov 2013

Australian captain Michael Clarke has dismissed the idea of being driven into retirement by a degenerative back problem and believes he could play three more Ashes series over the next five years.

Archbishop of Canterbury learns he was born illegitimate

Archbishop of Canterbury learns he was born illegitimate

Rediff.com10 Apr 2016

The Archbishop of Canterbury, disclosed that he has discovered he is the illegitimate son of Britain's war-time Prime Minister Winston Churchill's private secretary.

ECB says 'no change' for Pietersen's England hopes

ECB says 'no change' for Pietersen's England hopes

Rediff.com2 Mar 2015

"Nothing has changed" for Kevin Pietersen's hopes of playing international cricket again, the England and Wales Cricket Board said on Sunday, despite incoming chairman Colin Graves appearing to leave the door open for the exiled batsman's return.

Will Pietersen & co apologise for urinating on Oval pitch?

Will Pietersen & co apologise for urinating on Oval pitch?

Rediff.com27 Aug 2013

An investigation has been launched into reports that three top England players allegedly urinated on the pitch at The Oval, in London, hours after the fifth and final Ashes Test ended on Sunday.