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Cricket Still Playing Catch-Up on Real-Time Coaching, Says Jos Buttler

Cricket Still Playing Catch-Up on Real-Time Coaching, Says Jos Buttler

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

Jos Buttler said cricket is lagging behind other sports in real-time coaching after Brendon McCullum used a walkie-talkie during England's T20 WC game.

T20 World Cup: 31 wins and counting: Gambhir-SKY masterplan revealed

T20 World Cup: 31 wins and counting: Gambhir-SKY masterplan revealed

Rediff.com4 Feb 2026

As India start their T20 World Cup title defence in less than 72 hours, one is tempted to look at Suryakumar Yadav and Gautam Gambhir's working relationship which has been fantastic, at least so going by the results -- a whopping 31 wins in 39 games with a winning percentage of 79.48.

Beckham, Sharapova and a Star-Studded Day 1 at Wimbledon

Beckham, Sharapova and a Star-Studded Day 1 at Wimbledon

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

Maria Sharapova - who famously won the title at just 17 in 2004 - returned to the All England Club, sharing a selfie with football icon David Beckham.

Juhi, Southgate Bring Star Power to Eden Gardens

Juhi, Southgate Bring Star Power to Eden Gardens

Rediff.com4 May 2025

Juhi Chawla added star power to the stands at Eden Gardens on May 4, passionately cheering for her team

Khel Ratna honour for Manu Bhaker, Gukesh

Khel Ratna honour for Manu Bhaker, Gukesh

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

Shooter Manu Bhaker won two bronze medals at the 2024 Paris Olympics while Gukesh was crowned the World Chess Champion in Singapore, last month.

Popular England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson dies at 76

Popular England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson dies at 76

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

His agent Bo Gustavsson told Reuters he had passed away Monday morning.

Real Madrid say they will play in Club World Cup

Real Madrid say they will play in Club World Cup

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

Real Madrid said their participation in the tournament was never in question.

When football managers behave badly...

When football managers behave badly...

Rediff.com3 Feb 2017

Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp said elite-level coaches cannot give guarantees about their touchline behaviour due to the pressure that comes with being involved in the Premier League but he urged his counterparts to set higher standards.

How football managers react when they are sent off...

How football managers react when they are sent off...

Rediff.com15 Jan 2015

David Moyes made light of his first dismissal when he leapt over a fence into the stands to watch the rest of the match and accepted crisps from a girl.

Captain Pandya: In search of a sounding board

Captain Pandya: In search of a sounding board

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

It's just two games into the tournament but Hardik Pandya already seems to have loads to worry about in his second stint with Mumbai Indians, the leadership part not quite falling in place thus far.

'Capello appointed Russia football manager'

'Capello appointed Russia football manager'

Rediff.com16 Jul 2012

Former England manager Fabio Capello will take charge of the Russia team, Italian sports daily La Gazzetta Dello Sport reported on Monday.

5 failed football managers of 2014

5 failed football managers of 2014

Rediff.com28 May 2014

In the first of a two-part series we focused on coaches who made an impact in the just-concluded football season. The concluding part is all about those who belied expectations and failed to deliver.

Former Ashes star bowler Harmison becomes football manager

Former Ashes star bowler Harmison becomes football manager

Rediff.com9 Feb 2015

Former cricketer Steve Harmison, who took more than 200 Test wickets for England, has swapped sports to become the new manager of non-League club Ashington, who play in the ninth tier of the English football pyramid.

Warne was never a 'fan' of sports science

Warne was never a 'fan' of sports science

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

'This modern-day recovery, matchups, data, sports science, I'm not sure. I would've said just let me be.'

Soccer PIX: Chelsea survive upset scare in FA Cup

Soccer PIX: Chelsea survive upset scare in FA Cup

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

On a seismic day in the history of Chelsea, Romelu Lukaku scored the winning goal in a 3-2 FA Cup fifth-round victory

No match is worth risking a life: FIFA chief

No match is worth risking a life: FIFA chief

Rediff.com10 Apr 2020

Infantino warns against re-starting football too early.

Will Messi get into coaching post retirement?

Will Messi get into coaching post retirement?

Rediff.com28 Dec 2020

Koeman grateful for Messi support in transitional season for Barca.

Here's what Manchester United must do next season

Here's what Manchester United must do next season

Rediff.com10 May 2019

Solskjaer said player injuries in the final weeks of the season cost United a top four spot.

French football club hires woman to coach its men; meet her

French football club hires woman to coach its men; meet her

Rediff.com9 May 2014

Portuguese football manager Helena Costa made history as she is set to become the highest-profile female manager in European men's football after being named as the head coach of the French Ligue 2 side Clermont Foot.

Wenger 'one of the greatest managers', says Ferguson

Wenger 'one of the greatest managers', says Ferguson

Rediff.com20 Apr 2018

Wenger announced on Friday that he would leave Arsenal at the end of the season, bringing an end to his near 22-year reign at the north London club.

Meet India's first woman professional footballer

Meet India's first woman professional footballer

Rediff.com30 Jan 2020

Renowned Scottish club Rangers FC on Wednesday announced the signing of woman's national team forward Bala Devi -- a first in Indian football. This will make Bala the first Indian woman to become a professional footballer anywhere in the world and she also becomes Rangers' first Asian international footballer.

England's Bairstow braces for amazing but gruelling season

England's Bairstow braces for amazing but gruelling season

Rediff.com8 May 2019

Bairstow will be a key player for the England in the World Cup starting May 30 in the United Kingdom.

Check out Wenger's post-retirement plans

Check out Wenger's post-retirement plans

Rediff.com7 May 2018

Arsene Wenger suggested on Sunday that once relieved of his duties as Arsenal manager in a week's time he could think about life as a fan of the London club he served for 22 years - and have fun shouting at his successor.

England football coach Southgate's pep talk for cricket team

England football coach Southgate's pep talk for cricket team

Rediff.com29 May 2019

Captain Eoin Morgan said that the recent talk had resonated well with the players.

Villas-Boas gets shot at redemption with Spurs

Villas-Boas gets shot at redemption with Spurs

Rediff.com5 Jul 2012

Andre Villas-Boas was given a chance to make amends for his first failed effort in English football management after being named coach of Tottenham Hotspur on Tuesday.

Factbox: Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger

Factbox: Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger

Rediff.com20 Apr 2018

Here are some key facts about Wenger:

COVID-19: Shastri, Chhetri, Root urge people to follow WHO advice

COVID-19: Shastri, Chhetri, Root urge people to follow WHO advice

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

Stand together and overcome these challenging times: Chhetri

Serena mentor says won't do any on-court coaching

Serena mentor says won't do any on-court coaching

Rediff.com10 Jan 2019

Patrick Mouratoglou said he and Serena Williams had decided not to do any on-court coaching, even at the tournaments on the professional women's WTA circuit where it is permitted.

Beckham gets former manager Eriksson's backing

Beckham gets former manager Eriksson's backing

Rediff.com16 Aug 2010

Swedish football manager Sven-Gran Eriksson has criticised England manager Fabio Capello's indirect sack of star footballer David Beckham, by saying he is "too old" at 35 to play for the country again.

My discipline may have cost United says Ferguson

My discipline may have cost United says Ferguson

Rediff.com4 Sep 2015

In his new book Leading, the most successful manager in British football history said that does not mean he would do anything differently.

Finding football's soul

Finding football's soul

Rediff.com30 May 2019

'Soul might not win trophies. But, unlike trophies, soul actually matters,' says Shougat Dasgupta.

Laureus awards PHOTOS: Top honours for Djokovic, gymnast Biles

Laureus awards PHOTOS: Top honours for Djokovic, gymnast Biles

Rediff.com19 Feb 2019

Serbian Djokovic, who 12 months ago had elbow surgery, won Wimbledon and the U.S. Open in 2018, before lifting this year's Australian Open crown, to add to his tally of Grand Slam singles titles and reclaim top spot in the rankings.

Meet the new England manager

Meet the new England manager

Rediff.com14 Dec 2007

The English FA approved the appointment of Fabio Capello as the new England football manager.

Ferguson still driven by success

Ferguson still driven by success

Rediff.com2 Nov 2006

Ferguson up in arms as son calls police

Ferguson up in arms as son calls police

Rediff.com31 Jan 2004

Magnier and McManus deny any interest in private life of United manager's family.

Can't rule out Ferguson return: Wenger

Can't rule out Ferguson return: Wenger

Rediff.com26 Oct 2013

Alex Ferguson could return to a job in football management despite his retirement at the end of last season, according to his old Arsenal adversary Arsene Wenger.

FA Cup title win has no bearing on future: Wenger

FA Cup title win has no bearing on future: Wenger

Rediff.com28 May 2017

'It would be a bit ridiculous that 20 years depends on one game and that the future of the club depends on one game'

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.

Manager of Spain's 'invincibles', Del Bosque to retire

Manager of Spain's 'invincibles', Del Bosque to retire

Rediff.com1 Jul 2016

Former Sevilla coach Joaquin Caparros and current Granada manager Paco Jemez both said earlier on Thursday that they were interested in the position if Del Bosque was to leave.

Why soccer managers are often on the move...

Why soccer managers are often on the move...

Rediff.com27 May 2016

England's League Managers' Association has revealed that the average tenure of a Premier League manager is now little more than two seasons, with 11 of last year's 20 starters already kicked out.