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WPL 2023: Alyssa Healy to captain UP Warriorz

WPL 2023: Alyssa Healy to captain UP Warriorz

Rediff.com22 Feb 2023

Ahead of the inaugural edition of the Women's Premier League, UP Warriorz named Australia's explosive batter Alyssa Healy as captain.

Will Mukesh Ambani Pay 4 Billion For Liverpool?

Will Mukesh Ambani Pay 4 Billion For Liverpool?

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

This is not the first time Reliance has eyed a stake in the club.

Hat-trick of centuries for Pujara in county cricket!

Hat-trick of centuries for Pujara in county cricket!

Rediff.com29 Apr 2022

Senior India batter Cheteshwar Pujara continued his stellar show in the English County Championship, scoring a his third century in as many games for Sussex in Hove on Friday.

South Africa women create history

South Africa women create history

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

Beat England to reach maiden Women's T20 World Cup final in Cape Town on Friday.

I am sitting in a hangover: Harmanpreet

I am sitting in a hangover: Harmanpreet

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

Harmanpreet Kaur doesn't know when she will overcome the near-yet-so-far feeling.

PIX: Ronaldo fires Portugal to win; England ease past Ukraine

PIX: Ronaldo fires Portugal to win; England ease past Ukraine

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

Cristiano Ronaldo continued his record-breaking form for Portugal as he grabbed two more goals in his country's 6-0 thrashing of Luxembourg in a Euro 2024 qualifier on Sunday.

Players responsible for Tuchel's sacking: Jorginho

Players responsible for Tuchel's sacking: Jorginho

Rediff.com13 Sep 2022

'We are a team and a group on the pitch. Of course, it's our responsibility what happened.'

Wolf-man Djokovic downs Kudla to reach Wimbledon last 16

Wolf-man Djokovic downs Kudla to reach Wimbledon last 16

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

Djokovic spent much of the third-round encounter cruising on auto-pilot

Kyrgios pulls out of Mallorca with pain in abdominal muscle

Kyrgios pulls out of Mallorca with pain in abdominal muscle

Rediff.com22 Jun 2022

The 45th ranked Kyrgios came back from a set down to beat Serbia's Laslo Djere 5-7, 7-6(1) 7-6(1) on Tuesday and was scheduled to play Spaniard Roberto Bautista Agut next.

Australia pick Singapore-born David in T20 World Cup squad

Australia pick Singapore-born David in T20 World Cup squad

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

Singapore-born all-rounder Tim David has been named in Australia's Twenty20 World Cup squad, while leg spinner Mitchell Swepson was omitted, Cricket Australia said on Thursday.

Pujara continues dream with third double ton for Sussex

Pujara continues dream with third double ton for Sussex

Rediff.com20 Jul 2022

Cheteshwar Pujara continued his incredible form and hit a double century on captaincy debut for Sussex to put his side in a commanding position against Middlesex at Lord's on Wednesday.

Loss keeps haunting us; WPL is a blessing in disguise: Jemimah

Loss keeps haunting us; WPL is a blessing in disguise: Jemimah

Rediff.com2 Mar 2023

Ahead of the inaugural edition of the Women's Premier League, Jemimah Rodrigues opened up on how the WPL is helping the Indian players deal with the T20 World Cup semifinal loss.

Medvedev gets shot at No.2 ranking after Nadal pullout

Medvedev gets shot at No.2 ranking after Nadal pullout

Rediff.com26 Feb 2021

The Spaniard's withdrawal means Medvedev will be top seed at the March 1-7 event, which also features top-10 players Stefanos Tsitsipas and Alexander Zverev.

Women's T20 WC: How Australia plan to counter India in semis

Women's T20 WC: How Australia plan to counter India in semis

Rediff.com22 Feb 2023

Ahead of Australia's Women's T20 World Cup semifinal against India, Meg Lanning opened up about their preparations to tackle a 'strong' Indian side.

Wimbledon to become 14-day tournament from 2022

Wimbledon to become 14-day tournament from 2022

Rediff.com27 Apr 2021

The Wimbledon Championships will become a 14-day tournament from 2022, with matches set to be played on Middle Sunday, traditionally a day off at the grasscourt Grand Slam.

'To lose sight of Test cricket is not great'

'To lose sight of Test cricket is not great'

Rediff.com13 Sep 2022

Outgoing South Africa coach Mark Boucher admits he is concerned about the diminishing amount of Test cricket being played.

Under dogs South Africa to keep calm in final vs Aus

Under dogs South Africa to keep calm in final vs Aus

Rediff.com25 Feb 2023

South Africa had been to five previous World Cup semi-finals across all formats without success, but now stand on the brink of a career-defining moment for what is largely a young group of players.

England's Archer ruled out until summer after second elbow surgery

England's Archer ruled out until summer after second elbow surgery

Rediff.com22 Dec 2021

England fast bowler Jofra Archer has been ruled out until the summer after undergoing a second operation on his injured right elbow, the country's cricket board (ECB) said on Tuesday.

Federer slayer Stakhovsky joins Ukraine army

Federer slayer Stakhovsky joins Ukraine army

Rediff.com18 Mar 2022

'If I stayed home, I would feel guilt. I was born here, my grandparents are buried here, and I would like to have a history to tell to my kids.'

Pujara reveals how he bounced back

Pujara reveals how he bounced back

Rediff.com23 Jun 2022

Pujara forced his way back into the national team for the fifth Test against England after scoring 720 runs in just 5 matches

County stint will keep me in good stead for England Test: Pujara

County stint will keep me in good stead for England Test: Pujara

Rediff.com23 May 2022

Cheteshwar Pujara said his stint for Surrey will hold him in good stead when India takes on England in the one-off Test in July.

We Won't See These Guys in Doha

We Won't See These Guys in Doha

Rediff.com17 Nov 2022

Players who have been ruled out or are doubtful for the 2022 World Cup.

Wimbledon bars players from Russia and Belarus

Wimbledon bars players from Russia and Belarus

Rediff.com21 Apr 2022

Grand Slam champions Daniil Medvedev from Russia and Belarusian Victoria Azarenka will not be able to participate in the June 27-July 10 tournament.

Federer playing at Wimbledon 2022 'unlikely'

Federer playing at Wimbledon 2022 'unlikely'

Rediff.com5 Mar 2022

Roger Federer is unlikely to play this year's Wimbledon as the Swiss great continues to recover from knee surgery, his coach Severin Luthi was quoted as saying in a Swiss newspaper.

EPL: Kane grabs double as Spurs thrash Everton

EPL: Kane grabs double as Spurs thrash Everton

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

Everton's Premier League relegation fears deepened considerably as they collapsed to a 5-0 defeat at Tottenham Hotspur with Harry Kane scoring twice for the rampant hosts on Monday.

Here's what went wrong for Indian women at T20 WC

Here's what went wrong for Indian women at T20 WC

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

Regular knock out defeats at global events gives rise to serious questions

Hewitt survives Soderling onslaught

Hewitt survives Soderling onslaught

Rediff.com19 Aug 2009

Ninth seed Gilles Simon booked his place in the third round of the Cincinnati Masters on Tuesday after a 7-6, 6-7, 6-1 win over Russian Igor Andreev.

PIX: Sporting world pays tribute to Queen Elizabeth II

PIX: Sporting world pays tribute to Queen Elizabeth II

Rediff.com11 Sep 2022

Test cricketers from England and South Africa paid tributes to Queen Elizabeth II as they wore black armbands and observed a minute's silence ahead of start of Day 3 of the third and final Test match at The Oval in London.

Banton shines for England before rain ends T20 against Pakistan

Banton shines for England before rain ends T20 against Pakistan

Rediff.com29 Aug 2020

T20 international between England and Pakistan was abandoned because of rain at a soggy Old Trafford on Friday.

Russian and Belarusian players allowed to compete at US Open

Russian and Belarusian players allowed to compete at US Open

Rediff.com14 Jun 2022

Russian and Belarusian players will be allowed to compete at the US Open this year but only as neutrals, the United States Tennis Association (USTA) announced on Tuesday.

UK's biggest aircraft carrier breaks down on way to US

UK's biggest aircraft carrier breaks down on way to US

Rediff.com29 Aug 2022

The United Kingdom's biggest aircraft carrier, HMS Prince of Wales, has broken down off the south coast of England after setting sail from Portsmouth Naval Base for the United States on what the Royal Navy has described as a 'landmark' aviation trial mission.

Anderson eyes Test return against India

Anderson eyes Test return against India

Rediff.com29 Jun 2022

Veteran England pacer James Anderson on Wednesday said he is keeping his 'fingers crossed' for a return against India in the rescheduled fifth Test match, starting at Edgbaston on Friday.

Smriti Mandhana's Journey To 3.4 Crore

Smriti Mandhana's Journey To 3.4 Crore

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

Smriti Mandhana isn't actually known to be the most prolific T20 player -- her career T20 International average of 27.32 is middling at best. There have been failures too, but her ability to analyse and assess them honestly is a rarity in modern sport.

'Kyrgios poised for major breakthrough at Wimbledon'

'Kyrgios poised for major breakthrough at Wimbledon'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2022

Evert said she has been impressed by what she has seen from the 27-year-old.

Djokovic on a mission as he glides past Anderson

Djokovic on a mission as he glides past Anderson

Rediff.com1 Jul 2021

So Djokovic will certainly not be letting his guard slip when he plays American Denis Kudla on Friday.

Williams makes winning return after year out

Williams makes winning return after year out

Rediff.com22 Jun 2022

Serena beat Sara Sorribes Tormo and Marie Bouzkova 2-6, 6-3, (13-11) in the women's doubles.

Kyrgios credits Osaka in helping him tackle demons

Kyrgios credits Osaka in helping him tackle demons

Rediff.com28 Mar 2022

Osaka withdrew from last year's French Open following a row with tournament organisers over media duties, explaining that she had been suffering from depression for almost three years.

PICS: Rahul's century hoists India on Day 1 at Lord's

PICS: Rahul's century hoists India on Day 1 at Lord's

Rediff.com13 Aug 2021

Images from Day 1 in the second Test between England and India, at Lords, on Thursday.

Bruce Springsteen's daughter makes US Olympic equestrian team

Bruce Springsteen's daughter makes US Olympic equestrian team

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

The daughter of rock icon Bruce Springsteen and singer-songwriter Patti Scialfa was selected in the US jumping team for the upcoming Tokyo Olympics.

PHOTOS: Anderson picks five as Pakistan follow-on

PHOTOS: Anderson picks five as Pakistan follow-on

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

James Anderson claimed his fifth wicket as England enforced the follow-on against Pakistan on the third day of the third and final Test at the Rose Bowl on Sunday, despite a battling century by visiting skipper Azhar Ali.