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PIX: India struggling despite Pujara, Rahane fightback

PIX: India struggling despite Pujara, Rahane fightback

Rediff.com15 Aug 2021

Images from Day 4 in the second Test between England and India, at Lord's, on Sunday.

PIX: Barty wins Wimbledon to ends Australia's long wait

PIX: Barty wins Wimbledon to ends Australia's long wait

Rediff.com10 Jul 2021

World number one Ash Barty became the first Australian woman to win the Wimbledon singles title for 41 years on Saturday when she defeated Czech Karolina Pliskova in the final.

How opening the batting turned around Rohit's Test career

How opening the batting turned around Rohit's Test career

Rediff.com5 Sep 2021

Rohit Sharma admitted that the decision to open the batting in Test matches back in 2019 was one of the biggest risks he took as a cricketer because he was aware that it was his 'last chance' in red ball cricket.

'You have to give Rohit a lot of credit'

'You have to give Rohit a lot of credit'

Rediff.com5 Sep 2021

Rohit Sharma slammed his first Test hundred outside India -- a watchful innings 127 off 256 balls -- to put India in control on Day 3 of the fourth Test match against England.

Pakistan cricketers to leave isolation in NZ after clearing COVID tests

Pakistan cricketers to leave isolation in NZ after clearing COVID tests

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

The touring Pakistan squad has returned negative in a fifth round of COVID-19 tests and will now be able to leave their managed isolation on Tuesday, subject to clearance from the health ministry, New Zealand Cricket said on Monday.

PIX: Djokovic stops Shapovalov, meets Berrettini in Wimbledon final

PIX: Djokovic stops Shapovalov, meets Berrettini in Wimbledon final

Rediff.com10 Jul 2021

The big-serving seventh seed, who has flown somewhat under the radar throughout the Championships, will meet the winner of the second semi-final between Serbia's Novak Djokovic and Canadia's Denis Shapovalov in Sunday's final.

Stadium intruder 'Jarvo69' banned for life from Headingley

Stadium intruder 'Jarvo69' banned for life from Headingley

Rediff.com28 Aug 2021

YouTuber Daniel Jarvis aka 'Jarvo69', who intruded into the field of play during the third Test at Headingley Cricket Ground in Leeds and the previous match at Lord's, has been banned for life on charges of security breach.

Pakistan's Azhar tells teammates to play fearlessly vs SA

Pakistan's Azhar tells teammates to play fearlessly vs SA

Rediff.com23 Jan 2021

Batting coach Younis Khan has urged fans to be patient with the new members, saying the youngsters needed at least two-three series to find their feet in international cricket.

Pakistan pacer Umar Gul announces retirement from all forms of cricket

Pakistan pacer Umar Gul announces retirement from all forms of cricket

Rediff.com17 Oct 2020

From 47 Test matches, Gul took 163 wickets at an average of 34.06.

PHOTOS: Crawley, Sibley lead England fightback

PHOTOS: Crawley, Sibley lead England fightback

Rediff.com12 Jul 2020

England ended day four with a 170-run lead over West Indies as Zak Crawley and Dom Sibley notched up half-centuries in the second innings of the first Test at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton on Saturday. Images from Day 4 of the first Test between England and West Indies.

Davis Cup: Italy reach last eight; Russia, Britain win

Davis Cup: Italy reach last eight; Russia, Britain win

Rediff.com28 Nov 2021

Favourites Russia Tennis Federation opened their Davis Cup Finals campaign with a resounding victory over Ecuador, Britain began with a win against France and Italy eased into the quarter-finals with a win over Colombia on Saturday.

India have never lost after scoring 300 in England

India have never lost after scoring 300 in England

Rediff.com14 Aug 2021

Rajneesh Gupta presents all the interesting numbers from Day 2 of the India-England Test at Lord's.

EPL PIX: United, Arsenal slip up; Chelsea hit Saints for six

EPL PIX: United, Arsenal slip up; Chelsea hit Saints for six

Rediff.com10 Apr 2022

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday

Stokes has my full support: Root

Stokes has my full support: Root

Rediff.com2 Aug 2021

'In the past, the likes of Sam Curran and Chris Woakes have managed to come in... Both had a great series against India (at home) last time. We have managed without Ben before and, hopefully, we can do that again.'

Ravi Dahiya to skip World Championship

Ravi Dahiya to skip World Championship

Rediff.com25 Aug 2021

Olympic silver medallist Ravi Dahiya says he has decided to give the upcoming wrestling World Championship a miss since he did not get time to prepare for the selection trials Olympic silver medallist Ravi Dahiya says he has decided to give the upcoming wrestling World Championship a miss since he did not get time to prepare for the selection trials that WFI is organising next week to pick the Indian team for the prestigious tournament.Olympic silver medallist Ravi Dahiya says he has decided to give the upcoming wrestling World Championship a miss since he did not get time to prepare for the selection trials that WFI is organising next week to pick the Indian team for the prestigious tournament.that WFI is organising next week to pick the Indian team for the prestigious tournament.

PHOTOS: Root holds firm after Siraj rocks England

PHOTOS: Root holds firm after Siraj rocks England

Rediff.com13 Aug 2021

Images from Day 2 of the second Test between England and India, at Lord's, on Friday.

PIX: Manchester City's League Cup domination ends

PIX: Manchester City's League Cup domination ends

Rediff.com28 Oct 2021

Holders Manchester City were eliminated from the League Cup by West Ham United after a penalty shootout at London Stadium on Wednesday, ending Pep Guardiola's team's four-year domination of the competition.

Kyrgios blasts record 143mph second serve vs Nadal!

Kyrgios blasts record 143mph second serve vs Nadal!

Rediff.com4 Jul 2019

Kyrgios was raging after losing a challenge on his first serve and then smashed down an unstoppable, untouchable second.

Hazard's double lifts Chelsea to victory

Hazard's double lifts Chelsea to victory

Rediff.com20 Jan 2018

Two goals from Eden Hazard helped Chelsea cruise to a 4-0 victory at Brighton & Hove Albion in the English Premier League on Saturday for their first league win of 2018.

'Kyrgios doesn't realise how powerful his image can be'

'Kyrgios doesn't realise how powerful his image can be'

Rediff.com27 Oct 2015

Australia's new Davis Cup captain Lleyton Hewitt has backed the country's bad boy of tennis Nick Kyrgios to "control" the image he projects and break through for a grand slam trophy in the next year or two.

Federer roars into Wimbledon fourth round for 18th time

Federer roars into Wimbledon fourth round for 18th time

Rediff.com3 Jul 2021

Federer showed that he is prepared to take as many knocks as it takes to keep alive his dreams

PIX: Check out cricket's new 'normal'

PIX: Check out cricket's new 'normal'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2020

Strict health protocols are in place during the first England-West Indies Test.

PICS: Chelsea, Bayern romp into Champions League last 8

PICS: Chelsea, Bayern romp into Champions League last 8

Rediff.com18 Mar 2021

Images from Wednesday's action in the Champions League.

Europa League PHOTOS: How 10-man Atletico punished wasteful Arsenal

Europa League PHOTOS: How 10-man Atletico punished wasteful Arsenal

Rediff.com27 Apr 2018

IMAGES from an exciting Europa League semi-final first leg match played at Emirates Stadium on Thursday

Kohli praises Siraj's ability to get anyone out...

Kohli praises Siraj's ability to get anyone out...

Rediff.com24 Aug 2021

Mohammed Siraj's meteoric rise is hardly a surprise for India skipper Virat Kohli. Kohli said that the pacer's confidence has now risen to a level where he believes that he can get any batsman out at any point of the game.

Mancini targets semis, urges Italy to entertain in Euro 2020 opener

Mancini targets semis, urges Italy to entertain in Euro 2020 opener

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

Italy face Turkey at Rome's Stadio Olimpico on Friday in the tournament's first match.

British teen out of Wimbledon after retiring with breathing problems

British teen out of Wimbledon after retiring with breathing problems

Rediff.com6 Jul 2021

Raducanu retired from the match because of 'difficulty breathing'.

Mooen Ali enjoying himself, his game and challenges

Mooen Ali enjoying himself, his game and challenges

Rediff.com16 Aug 2021

England all-rounder Moeen Ali is relishing every bit of his Test return in the ongoing second match of the series against India at Lord's. At this stage of his career he just wants to take it easy and enjoy the game.

PICS: India score stunning win over England in 2nd Test

PICS: India score stunning win over England in 2nd Test

Rediff.com17 Aug 2021

Images from Day 5 in the second Test between England and India, at Lord's, on Monday.

EPL: Spurs back on top; Arsenal lose

EPL: Spurs back on top; Arsenal lose

Rediff.com30 Nov 2020

IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Sunday.

English Premier League gets govt nod to return in June

English Premier League gets govt nod to return in June

Rediff.com16 May 2020

The English Premier League's plans to resume the season in June was given a boost after the secretary of state for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, Oliver Dowden, said the government is "opening the door" for football to return in June.

French stadiums to allow fans in from July 11: Govt

French stadiums to allow fans in from July 11: Govt

Rediff.com20 Jun 2020

Stadiums in France will re-open to fans on July 11 as the country continues to lift measures imposed to contain the COVID-19 outbreak, the government said on Saturday. A maximum of 5,000 fans, however, will be allowed in the arenas - a restriction that could be eased later in the summer with the new season due to start on the weekend of August 22.

Australia edge Britain out of ATP Cup in knife-edge quarter-final

Australia edge Britain out of ATP Cup in knife-edge quarter-final

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

Alex De Minaur and Nick Kyrgios fell to the ground in relief and celebration after winning the half hour-long extended tiebreak

'Empty stadiums could affect Ben Stokes' performance'

'Empty stadiums could affect Ben Stokes' performance'

Rediff.com7 Jun 2020

It will be interesting to see how different players react to the new normal of playing in spectator-less grounds.

EPL PIX: Havertz shines as Chelsea beat Everton

EPL PIX: Havertz shines as Chelsea beat Everton

Rediff.com9 Mar 2021

Chelsea extended their impressive turnaround under new coach Thomas Tuchel with a 2-0 home win over in-form Everton on Monday as Kai Havertz played a key role in both goals on his return to the starting 11.

On this Day: F1 legend Senna dies in the fast lane

On this Day: F1 legend Senna dies in the fast lane

Rediff.com1 May 2020

Much has been written about that afternoon, and the Brazilian's career and epic rivalry with Frenchman Alain Prost, with questions still asked about what caused the crash. What is certain is that it changed Formula One, triggering a major safety review and altering the course of sporting history.

PIX: COVID-hit Liverpool beat Newcastle; Chelsea held

PIX: COVID-hit Liverpool beat Newcastle; Chelsea held

Rediff.com17 Dec 2021

Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold scored with a spectacular strike as they overcame the loss of three players to suspected positive COVID-19 tests and conceding an early goal to beat Newcastle United 3-1 in the Premier League on Thursday.

PICS: Toothless Manchester Utd held goalless at Palace

PICS: Toothless Manchester Utd held goalless at Palace

Rediff.com4 Mar 2021

It was a third successive 0-0 draw for United after a stalemate at Chelsea on Sunday and against Real Sociedad last Thursday which completed a 4-0 aggregate win over the Spanish side in the Europa League.

'Virat can rub people the wrong way'

'Virat can rub people the wrong way'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2021

'It is just a case of trying to put a real focus on the cricket rather than the noise that comes with it.'