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Ranji Quarters: Saurashtra's Bhut slams ton batting at No 9

Ranji Quarters: Saurashtra's Bhut slams ton batting at No 9

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

A summary of Ranji Trophy matches played on Tuesday

Singapore Open: Sindhu in semis; heartbreak for Saina

Singapore Open: Sindhu in semis; heartbreak for Saina

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

Sindhu now leads 3-0 against the Chinese on head-to-head.

Nadal whips Norrie for fourth Acapulco crown

Nadal whips Norrie for fourth Acapulco crown

Rediff.com27 Feb 2022

The world number five Spaniard has won 15 straight matches since returning from a foot issue that sidelined him for nearly six months last year.

ISL: Chhetri's record strike in vain

ISL: Chhetri's record strike in vain

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

Hyderabad now have 29 points from 16 games, four more than second-placed Jamshedpur FC who have played two matches less. Bengaluru remain third with 23 in their kitty from 16 outings.

Tsitsipas downs Fokina to defend Monte Carlo crown

Tsitsipas downs Fokina to defend Monte Carlo crown

Rediff.com18 Apr 2022

Surprise package Davidovich Fokina, who knocked out top-ranked Novak Djokovic and Indian Wells champion Taylor Fritz in the earlier rounds at Monaco, drew first blood by breaking Tsitsipas to take a 2-1 lead in the opening set.

PIX: How Pant's blistering century rescued India on Day 1

PIX: How Pant's blistering century rescued India on Day 1

Rediff.com2 Jul 2022

Rishabh Pant smashed a blistering 146 and forged a 222-run stand with Ravindra Jadeja to drag India back into the contest in the rescheduled fifth Test against England in Edgbaston on Friday.

EPL PIX: City, Chelsea, Spurs win; Liverpool lose

EPL PIX: City, Chelsea, Spurs win; Liverpool lose

Rediff.com12 Mar 2023

Manchester City needed a second-half penalty from striker Erling Haaland to break the resistance of a dogged Crystal Palace.

Sahal goal helps Kerala take upper hand over Jamshedpur

Sahal goal helps Kerala take upper hand over Jamshedpur

Rediff.com12 Mar 2022

League Shield winners Jamshedpur looked off-colour upfront with Daniel Chima Chukwu spurning two gilt-edged chances in the first half and Greg Stewart also missing his usual trickery in the final third.

Henry takes 7 as South Africa crash for 95 on Day 1

Henry takes 7 as South Africa crash for 95 on Day 1

Rediff.com17 Feb 2022

Matt Henry produced a career-best seven for 23 in a spectacular display of pace bowling as New Zealand skittled out South Africa for 95 in two sessions to take charge of the opening Test in Christchurch on Thursday.

PIX: Manchester United end Arsenal's 100 per cent start

PIX: Manchester United end Arsenal's 100 per cent start

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Sunday.

Ranji: HP take 200-run lead vs Haryana; Ton for Hyd's Agarwal

Ranji: HP take 200-run lead vs Haryana; Ton for Hyd's Agarwal

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

A summary of all the action from Day 1 of the Ranji Trophy matches played on Tuesday.

IPL PHOTOS: Umar's final-over heroics powers SRH to win

IPL PHOTOS: Umar's final-over heroics powers SRH to win

Rediff.com17 Apr 2022

Young pace sensation Umran Malik's scorching final over proved to be the difference as Sunrisers Hyderabad slayed Punjab Kings by seven wickets for their fourth successive win in IPL 2022.

EPL PIX: Arsenal held, Villa win, Leeds, Wolves lose

EPL PIX: Arsenal held, Villa win, Leeds, Wolves lose

Rediff.com23 Oct 2022

Arsenal's inability to kill off the contest will be a frustration as that has been a hallmark of their recent form. They had won their previous 18 Premier League matches in which they scored first.

PICS: Ruud sets up French Open final against Nadal

PICS: Ruud sets up French Open final against Nadal

Rediff.com4 Jun 2022

Eighth seed Casper Ruud rallied from a set down to beat an error-prone Marin Cilic 3-6, 6-4, 6-2, 6-2 on Friday to become the first Norwegian man to reach a Grand Slam singles final and set up a French Open title clash against 13-time champion Rafael Nadal.

IPL PIX: Tripathi, Markram star in SRH's win vs KKR

IPL PIX: Tripathi, Markram star in SRH's win vs KKR

Rediff.com15 Apr 2022

IMAGES from the IPL 2022 game between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Kolkata Knight Riders, in Mumbai, on Friday.

ISL: NorthEast United hold Mumbai in exciting tie

ISL: NorthEast United hold Mumbai in exciting tie

Rediff.com27 Dec 2021

The result means Mumbai sit at the top of the pile with 16 points from eight games but have drawn after their 0-3 loss to Kerala Blasters. NorthEast United remain ninth having eight points from nine games.

How India wrested back the initiative on Day 1

How India wrested back the initiative on Day 1

Rediff.com25 Nov 2021

Debutant Shreyas Iyer and recalled opener Shubman Gill struck half-centuries to help India overcome Kyle Jamieson's terrific display of seam bowling and post 258/4 on Day 1 of the opening Test against New Zealand.

'Modi never forgets and never forgives. Raut is getting paid back now'

'Modi never forgets and never forgives. Raut is getting paid back now'

Rediff.com1 Aug 2022

'Raut saheb has mentally wired himself to spend some time in ED custody.' 'He knows the risk is huge, but rewards will be bigger if he comes out unscathed.'

Ruud downs Rublev to bag last-four spot, Djokovic crushes Norrie

Ruud downs Rublev to bag last-four spot, Djokovic crushes Norrie

Rediff.com20 Nov 2021

Friday's match was a straight shootout for a last-four place, with world number five Rublev the favourite having won his four previous matches against Ruud.

PHOTOS: Cummins' 15-ball 56 powers KKR to victory

PHOTOS: Cummins' 15-ball 56 powers KKR to victory

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

Pat Cummins blasted the quickest half-century in IPL history to power Kolkata Knight Riders to an emphatic five-wicket victory against Mumbai Indians at the MCA stadium in Pune on Wednesday.

1st Test, Kandy: Najmul-Mominul take B'desh 474-4

1st Test, Kandy: Najmul-Mominul take B'desh 474-4

Rediff.com22 Apr 2021

The visitors resumed their innings on 302/2 with Najmul and Mominul at the crease. The duo stretched their overnight third-wicket partnership to 242. Meanwhile, Najmul also touched the 150-run mark. He played a knock of 163 before he was removed by Lahiru Kumara at a total of 394. Najmul's knock was studded with 17 fours and a six.

PIX: India in sight of victory despite Root century

PIX: India in sight of victory despite Root century

Rediff.com8 Aug 2021

Images from Day 4 of the first Test between England and India, at Trent Bridge, Nottingham, on Saturday.

PICS: Haaland hoists Manchester City; Chelsea lose

PICS: Haaland hoists Manchester City; Chelsea lose

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

A round-up of Tuesday's action in the UEFA Champions League.

How India bowlers decimated England batting

How India bowlers decimated England batting

Rediff.com6 Sep 2021

Chasing 368 for victory, England were all out for 210 with Haseeb Hameed (63) and Rory Burns (50) hitting half-centuries.

Turning Point: RCB bowlers choke KKR

Turning Point: RCB bowlers choke KKR

Rediff.com13 Oct 2020

The RCB spinners choked KKR for runs; and in the batsmen's bid to make up the run-rate KKR lost wickets regularly.

EPL: Liverpool close gap on City; Chelsea thrash Burnley

EPL: Liverpool close gap on City; Chelsea thrash Burnley

Rediff.com6 Mar 2022

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday

PIX: Titmus times it perfectly to beat rival Ledecky

PIX: Titmus times it perfectly to beat rival Ledecky

Rediff.com26 Jul 2021

Australia's Ariarne Titmus drew first blood in her Olympic showdown with American Katie Ledecky on Monday after her brilliantly timed swim secured a famous victory in the 400m freestyle at the Tokyo Games.

'Shami rewarded for excellent bowling'

'Shami rewarded for excellent bowling'

Rediff.com22 Jun 2021

The first half an hour saw only 5 runs being scored and that showed the determination in both Taylor and Williamson's approach. While Jasprit Bumrah could have bowled slightly better in the conditions, Shami and Ishant kept trying to add to the tension as they maintained a disciplined approach. It was about who breaks first.

IPL PIX: Delhi Capitals outclass Royals to go top

IPL PIX: Delhi Capitals outclass Royals to go top

Rediff.com25 Sep 2021

Delhi Capitals bowlers made up for the team's underwhelming display with the bat to hand Rajasthan Royals a 33-run defeat in their Indian Premier League match, in Abu Dhabi, on Saturday.

Australian Open: India's Nagal blown away by Berankis

Australian Open: India's Nagal blown away by Berankis

Rediff.com9 Feb 2021

The Indian tried to fight fire with fire but the intensity shown by Berankis blew him away and he found himself serving to stay in the set.

PIX: Conway hits ton on debut at Lord's; breaks Ganguly's record

PIX: Conway hits ton on debut at Lord's; breaks Ganguly's record

Rediff.com3 Jun 2021

New Zealand debutant Devon Conway crafted a century on the opening day of the first Test against England on Wednesday, with his unbeaten knock of 136 leading the visitors to 246-3 at stumps at Lord's.

ISL: Mauricio stars as Odisha record first win of season

ISL: Mauricio stars as Odisha record first win of season

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

It was Odisha, which started better, enforcing a corner in the third minute but Kerala scored the opener much against the run of play.

Babar, Shan hundreds put Pakistan in box seat in Rawalpindi

Babar, Shan hundreds put Pakistan in box seat in Rawalpindi

Rediff.com8 Feb 2020

Babar capitalised on an early reprieve to score a career-best 143 not out when bad light forced early stumps with Pakistan 109 ahead with seven wickets remaining.

ISL: Profligate Mumbai fail to crack open 10-man Jamshedpur

ISL: Profligate Mumbai fail to crack open 10-man Jamshedpur

Rediff.com14 Dec 2020

Mumbai unleashed wave after wave of attacks, but to no avail. Mourtada Fall blazed one over in the 38th minute, while a couple of minutes later, Ogbeche headed wide from close range. The Jamshedpur defence held firm as both teams went into the break on level terms.

PICS: England given reality check by gutsy Scotland

PICS: England given reality check by gutsy Scotland

Rediff.com19 Jun 2021

Victory for Gareth Southgate's England side in the eagerly-awaited Group D clash at a rain-swept Wembley stadium would have sealed a place in the last 16 but they produced a nervous performance against the Scots, who kept their own hopes alive.

WC Qualifiers: Colombia hold Brazil; Argentina win

WC Qualifiers: Colombia hold Brazil; Argentina win

Rediff.com11 Oct 2021

A round-up of Sunday's action in the South American World Cup qualifiers.

Watling half-century revives New Zealand in Galle Test

Watling half-century revives New Zealand in Galle Test

Rediff.com16 Aug 2019

New Zealand, who made 249 in the first innings, were undone by the Sri Lankan spinners in their second spell as well.

Quarantine reduced, Srikanth resumes training

Quarantine reduced, Srikanth resumes training

Rediff.com24 Jan 2021

The other Indian shuttlers who participated in the singles events of the Super 1000 tournament have already left Thailand while the doubles players will fly out on Monday.

PIX: South Africa no match for India in Mohali T20

PIX: South Africa no match for India in Mohali T20

Rediff.com19 Sep 2019

India captain Virat Kohli led from the front with an unbeaten 72 to help secure his team's comprehensive seven-wicket victory over South Africa in the second Twenty20 International, in Mohali, on Wednesday.

Shafali, Deepti power India to easy victory over WI

Shafali, Deepti power India to easy victory over WI

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

Teenager Shafali Verma scored her second consecutive half-century after off-spinner Deepti Sharma starred with the ball as the Indian women's team registered an emphatic 10-wicket win against West Indies in the second T20 International.