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Smith on his role with at T20 World Cup

Smith on his role with at T20 World Cup

Rediff.com26 Oct 2021

'My job is to fix it if our top order doesn't come off'

'Stock market was being sold false narrative for past few months'

'Stock market was being sold false narrative for past few months'

Rediff.com21 Apr 2022

'Thankfully, most investors in India have now seen through this false narrative and are once again deploying their hard-earned money.

I realised with swing I need to improve my pace: Bhuvneshwar

I realised with swing I need to improve my pace: Bhuvneshwar

Rediff.com28 May 2021

India pace bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar says he never realised the importance of adding pace to his bowling in his formative years but once he did, it helped him 'maintain that swing' which keeps batsmen guessing.

Natarajan clears fitness test, back in India dugout

Natarajan clears fitness test, back in India dugout

Rediff.com18 Mar 2021

The 29-year-old, who impressed during the series in Australia after making his debut across all formats, had a shoulder injury as well as a knee niggle which ruled him out of the first couple of games in the ongoing five-match series against England.

Miller relieved Gujarat winning close games

Miller relieved Gujarat winning close games

Rediff.com18 Apr 2022

'The last two-three-four years I have been playing really nice cricket, feeling positive and I have been scoring nice personally, back at home, overseas, and so on, unfortunately the last four-five years, I haven't really played as much IPL cricket as I would have liked to.'

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.

Captain Mithali wants young players to enjoy World Cup time

Captain Mithali wants young players to enjoy World Cup time

Rediff.com26 Feb 2022

India's captain Mithali Raj says youngsters like Shafali Verma and Richa Ghosh have shown that they have the ability to compete at the highest level and the last few series have helped the team figure out its composition ahead of women's ODI World Cup next month.

Credit to India for the way they bowled, says Stokes

Credit to India for the way they bowled, says Stokes

Rediff.com19 Mar 2021

England star all-rounder Ben Stokes says losing a tight game like the fourth Twenty20 International against India on Thursday and going into a 'winners-take-all' contest will only prepare them better for the World Cup as they will get used to pressure situations.

Modi's Economic Record: No 'disaster' nor anticipated success

Modi's Economic Record: No 'disaster' nor anticipated success

Rediff.com29 Nov 2021

Three-quarters into the 10 years that Mr Modi had sought for transforming India, the 'output' numbers look impressive, but the key 'outcome' numbers don't show up much, if at all, observes T N Ninan.

SEE: What Ben Stokes is up to

SEE: What Ben Stokes is up to

Rediff.com9 Oct 2020

Rajasthan Royal Ben Stokes is to completely recover from jet lag after a long journey from New Zealand.

Heartmelt: Kohli can't keep his eyes off of Anushka!

Heartmelt: Kohli can't keep his eyes off of Anushka!

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

Indian cricket's first couple Kohli and his wife Anushka have put out another beautiful picture of them playing with their doggo.

IPL: Stokes on his way to join Rajasthan Royals

IPL: Stokes on his way to join Rajasthan Royals

Rediff.com3 Oct 2020

Rajasthan Royals received a huge boost with premier all-rounder Ben Stokes on his way to join the team in the United Arab Emirates in the ongoing Indian Premier League.

Feels amazing to qualify with 2 games to spare: Kohli

Feels amazing to qualify with 2 games to spare: Kohli

Rediff.com3 Oct 2021

Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Virat Kohli says the team has two more opportunities to finish in the top two and will play even more fearlessly in those matches.

Inside the hotel where Trump will stay during India visit

Inside the hotel where Trump will stay during India visit

Rediff.com20 Feb 2020

During their trip, the Trumps will be booked into the 14th floor of the ITC Maurya hotel in the Grand Presidential Suite in New Delhi. Trump will be the fourth US president to stay at the ITC Maurya in the recent past. US president Barack Obama, Bill Clinton and George W Bush also chose the same facility.

SRH's Saha on why IPL's bio-bubble failed

SRH's Saha on why IPL's bio-bubble failed

Rediff.com22 May 2021

Seasoned wicketkeeper-batsman Wriddhiman Saha indicated that the bio-bubble for IPL 2021 was not as foolproof as the one in the UAE last year, becoming the first India player to publicly question the tightness of the controlled environment.

Why Jamieson is loving his maiden Indian experience...

Why Jamieson is loving his maiden Indian experience...

Rediff.com17 Apr 2021

Royal Challengers Bangalore's New Zealand all-rounder Kyle Jamieson says the way skipper Virat Kohli approaches the IPL games certainly complements the way he likes to go about things.

'I am definitely a grey character'

'I am definitely a grey character'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2021

'I don't find characters that are not grey that exciting.'

When Virushka gave their first class seats to India pacers

When Virushka gave their first class seats to India pacers

Rediff.com11 Dec 2018

The first couple of Indian cricket made a kind gesture towards bowlers of the Indian cricket team, it was revealed on Tuesday.

IPL to be blamed for India's injury woes in Australia?

IPL to be blamed for India's injury woes in Australia?

Rediff.com13 Jan 2021

Australia head coach Justin Langer on Wednesday hinted that the Indian Premier League could be responsible for the large number of injuries suffered by India in the ongoing four-match Test series.

Wimbledon final: Djokovic ready for 'great battle' against Berrettini

Wimbledon final: Djokovic ready for 'great battle' against Berrettini

Rediff.com10 Jul 2021

Novak Djokovic said he expects a "great battle" against Italian powerhouse Matteo Berrettini in Sunday's Wimbledon final when victory will earn the Serb a record-equalling 20th Grand Slam title.

Virushka grateful for time together

Virushka grateful for time together

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

This COVID-19 forced lockdown has come as a blessing for Indian cricket's first couple as Anushka and Virat are getting to spend more time at home.

US Democrats to step up bid to impeach Trump

US Democrats to step up bid to impeach Trump

Rediff.com11 Jan 2021

The move to impeach Trump gained momentum on Sunday with the House Democrats announcing to introduce the article of impeachment against the outgoing Republican president on Monday.

Aus Open PIX: Osaka, Nadal, Barty through; Gauff out

Aus Open PIX: Osaka, Nadal, Barty through; Gauff out

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

Images from Day 1 of the Australian Open in Melbourne on Monday.

Select Team: Should India include Pandya?

Select Team: Should India include Pandya?

Rediff.com22 Feb 2021

Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for the third Test in Ahmedabad?

Travelling back home is a small issue compared to situation outside IPL bubble: Ponting

Travelling back home is a small issue compared to situation outside IPL bubble: Ponting

Rediff.com28 Apr 2021

Ricky Ponting said it's a 'small issue' as compared to the chaotic situation outside the IPL bubble due to the lethal second wave of COVID-19 pandemic.

Djokovic survives scare as Musetti retires in Paris

Djokovic survives scare as Musetti retires in Paris

Rediff.com7 Jun 2021

It was unclear exactly what happened to world number 76 Musetti whose stylish game was threatening to send Djokovic to his earliest Roland Garros exit since 2009.

Buzz: South Africa's Elgar registers 4000 runs in Test cricket

Buzz: South Africa's Elgar registers 4000 runs in Test cricket

Rediff.com3 Jan 2021

Jacques Kallis, Hashim Amla, Graeme Smith, AB de Villiers, Gary Kirsten, Herschelle Gibbs, Mark Boucher, Daryl Cullinan, and Faf Du Plessis are the other Proteas batsmen who have more than 4000 runs in Test cricket.

Turning point: Hooda shines with late cameo

Turning point: Hooda shines with late cameo

Rediff.com2 Nov 2020

Deepak Hooda finished on a career-best 62 from 30 balls that rallied Kings XI Punjab to 153 for six, as they smashed 40 runs from the last three overs.

Trump, Melania pay homage to Gandhi at Rajghat

Trump, Melania pay homage to Gandhi at Rajghat

Rediff.com25 Feb 2020

The US president and the first lady laid a wreath and paid floral tributes at Rajghat.

A Simple Murder review

A Simple Murder review

Rediff.com20 Nov 2020

A Simple Murder tries to complicate while showing a simple murder but gets trapped in its own mesh of staggered sub-plots and too many characters.

NZ Tour: Hardik's return could be delayed, Gill or Rahul for 3rd opener in Tests

NZ Tour: Hardik's return could be delayed, Gill or Rahul for 3rd opener in Tests

Rediff.com11 Jan 2020

Starting January 24, India will be playing five T20 Internationals, three ODIs and two Test matches, and squads for the tour will be picked on Sunday.

Ponting slams Australian batting approach

Ponting slams Australian batting approach

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

'I think they need to have a good look at how they're playing.'

Bear hugs, charkha moment & Taj Mahal: Day 1 for Trump

Bear hugs, charkha moment & Taj Mahal: Day 1 for Trump

Rediff.com25 Feb 2020

United States President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump were welcomed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi as they arrived in Ahmedabad on Monday afternoon for a 36-hour visit to India. On the agenda for day 1 of his whirlwind tour was the Sabarmati Ashram, the address to thousands at the Motera Stadium and then a lovely tour of one of the wonders of the world -- The Taj Mahal in Agra. Here are some of the best pictures of Day 1.

Nod for Covid vaccine in next few days: Serum Institute's Poonawalla

Nod for Covid vaccine in next few days: Serum Institute's Poonawalla

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

The Serum Institute of India has stockpiled 40 mn-50 mn doses and is adding more every week. Most of these will come to India.

Kumble@50: When Kumble played through pain

Kumble@50: When Kumble played through pain

Rediff.com17 Oct 2020

Kumble had been hit on the jaw by a Mervyn Dillon short-pitched delivery while batting in the first innings of the match.

Why Was Kashmir Calm After Geelani's Death?

Why Was Kashmir Calm After Geelani's Death?

Rediff.com6 Sep 2021

Squashing erstwhile 'separatists', marginalising the 'mainstream', and squeezing funding channels have all evidently had an impact -- at least for the moment, notes David Devadas after a visit to Srinagar.

What Trump wrote in book at Sabarmati Ashram

What Trump wrote in book at Sabarmati Ashram

Rediff.com24 Feb 2020

After landing in Ahmedabad and being accorded a grand welcome, United States President Donald Trump and US First Lady Melania Trump made their way to Sabarmati Ashram for a brief stopover on their way to Motera Stadium.

Australia hoping for a lively MCG pitch for fourth Test

Australia hoping for a lively MCG pitch for fourth Test

Rediff.com20 Dec 2018

MCG moved to improve the playing surface after receiving the negative rating from ICC following last year's drawn Test against England, when only 24 wickets fell in five days.

How Delhi Capitals bounced back to seal playoffs slot

How Delhi Capitals bounced back to seal playoffs slot

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

Delhi Capitals head coach Ricky Ponting says losing four matches on the trot before bouncing back in the last league match of IPL was the 'hardest thing' to endure, but maintaining confidence of the players during the barren run did the trick.

Sports Shorts: Women's recurve team tops qualification

Sports Shorts: Women's recurve team tops qualification

Rediff.com21 Apr 2021

Chess grandmasters resume COVID-delayed tournament in Russia