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Will we see the end of big hitters?

Will we see the end of big hitters?

Rediff.com21 Mar 2017

How will cricket change with the new rule on big bats?

Ecclestone settles dispute with banks

Ecclestone settles dispute with banks

Rediff.com26 Mar 2005

A group of three banks has wrested control over the companies controlling Formula One's commercial rights from supremo Bernie Ecclestone.

India's unemployment rate has doubled since 2011: Report

India's unemployment rate has doubled since 2011: Report

Rediff.com17 Apr 2019

India's unemployed, the report said, were mostly those with higher education degrees and the young.

Bugatti Chiron: 10 amazing facts you didn't know about this supercar

Bugatti Chiron: 10 amazing facts you didn't know about this supercar

Rediff.com1 Aug 2017

Chiron erupts a massive power of 1479 bhp together with an ear-splitting torque of 1180 lb-ft.

PHOTOS: Vince, Stoneman put England in control

PHOTOS: Vince, Stoneman put England in control

Rediff.com1 Apr 2018

England were in a strong position to win the second Test against New Zealand and level their two-match series as they extended their lead to 231 runs when bad light stopped play three overs early on the third day at Hagley Oval on Sunday.

Silver will fare better than gold in 2018: Goldman Sachs

Silver will fare better than gold in 2018: Goldman Sachs

Rediff.com2 Jan 2018

The underperforming metal for 2017 expected to return 17-20%

Bairstow shines as England beat NZ in Super Over finale

Bairstow shines as England beat NZ in Super Over finale

Rediff.com10 Nov 2019

England beat New Zealand in a thrilling Super Over finish to their rain-reduced Twenty20 cricket international Sunday to clinch a 3-2 victory in the five-match series. The teams were tied when England replied with 146-7 to New Zealand's 146-5 in a match shortened by heavy rain to 11 overs per side.

Bumrah, Shami get cracking for NZ first Test

Bumrah, Shami get cracking for NZ first Test

Rediff.com15 Feb 2020

Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami gave an exhibition of high-quality fast bowling on Saturday, on Day 2 of India's warm-up match against New Zealand XI, sending a warning signal for the home team ahead of first Test in Wellington.

Zimbabwe sniff victory aginst Sri Lanka

Zimbabwe sniff victory aginst Sri Lanka

Rediff.com17 Jul 2017

Zimbabwe were seven wickets away from their maiden Test win over Sri Lanka on Monday after setting the hosts a target of 388 in their one-off match at the R. Premadasa Stadium.

Bangladesh lose late wickets after Chandimal ton

Bangladesh lose late wickets after Chandimal ton

Rediff.com16 Mar 2017

Bangladesh lost four wickets in the final session to slump to 214 for five on day two of their second and final Test against Sri Lanka on Thursday.

Australia beat Sri Lanka to avoid Twenty20 series whitewash

Australia beat Sri Lanka to avoid Twenty20 series whitewash

Rediff.com22 Feb 2017

Australia beat Sri Lanka by 41 runs in their final Twenty20 game on Wednesday, avoiding a whitewash in the three-match series and salvaging some pride.

Quiz Time: To whom is the film Anand dedicated?

Quiz Time: To whom is the film Anand dedicated?

Rediff.com7 Jan 2015

In a special series, we will put YOU to the test everyday!

Dogged Brathwaite leads West Indies fightback vs Pakistan

Dogged Brathwaite leads West Indies fightback vs Pakistan

Rediff.com31 Oct 2016

Kraigg Brathwaite made a patient unbeaten 95 to lead West Indies to 244 for six at the close on the second day of the third and final Test against Pakistan in Sharjah on Monday.

Formula One chief Ecclestone flags own value to business

Formula One chief Ecclestone flags own value to business

Rediff.com8 Nov 2013

Formula One Chief Executive Bernie Ecclestone said much of the motor sport's value before the sale of a major stake to private equity group CVC was down to his running of the business.

UK judge finds 'untruthful' Ecclestone paid bribes

UK judge finds 'untruthful' Ecclestone paid bribes

Rediff.com20 Feb 2014

A British judge found on Thursday that Bernie Ecclestone had paid bribes to a German banker as part of a "corrupt agreement" linked to the 2005 sale of a stake in Formula One - an issue at the heart of Ecclestone's forthcoming bribery trial in Germany.

PIX: Mandhana, Rodrigues score big as India canter to win against NZ

PIX: Mandhana, Rodrigues score big as India canter to win against NZ

Rediff.com24 Jan 2019

IMAGES from the first ODI played between New Zealand and India at Napier

ODI Tri-series: Hasty Sri Lanka thump Zimbabwe by 8 wickets

ODI Tri-series: Hasty Sri Lanka thump Zimbabwe by 8 wickets

Rediff.com14 Nov 2016

Opener Dhananjaya de Silva struck an unbeaten 78 to help Sri Lanka beat Zimbabwe by eight wickets on Monday in the opening match of the triangular one-day tournament that also features West Indies.

New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern gives birth to baby girl

New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern gives birth to baby girl

Rediff.com21 Jun 2018

This makes her only the second world leader to have a child while in office.

Samsung unveils largest smartphone yet: Galaxy Mega

Samsung unveils largest smartphone yet: Galaxy Mega

Rediff.com12 Apr 2013

From May, the company will start selling the Galaxy Mega phablets that come with 6.3-inch and 5.8-inch displays.

Indian women walloped by New Zealand in dead rubber

Indian women walloped by New Zealand in dead rubber

Rediff.com1 Feb 2019

The White Ferns chased down the target in 29.2 overs to register a morale-boosting win.

Anderson smashes New Zealand to 3-0 T20 sweep vs Bangladesh

Anderson smashes New Zealand to 3-0 T20 sweep vs Bangladesh

Rediff.com8 Jan 2017

Corey Anderson smashed 10 sixes in his unbeaten 94 as New Zealand completed a 3-0 sweep of their Twenty20 series against Bangladesh with a 27-run win in the final match at Mount Maunganui on Sunday.

'Iceball' planet about the same mass as Earth found

'Iceball' planet about the same mass as Earth found

Rediff.com27 Apr 2017

The finding may help understand the types of planetary systems that exist beyond our own.

Jamaica Test: Yasir's 4-wicket haul leaves Windies reeling on Day 4

Jamaica Test: Yasir's 4-wicket haul leaves Windies reeling on Day 4

Rediff.com25 Apr 2017

Having conceded a 121-run lead in the first innings, the Caribbean side began their charge in the final session on Day 4.

Stokes-Pope partnership steadies England

Stokes-Pope partnership steadies England

Rediff.com16 Jan 2020

Ben Stokes survived several scares but featured in a 76-run late afternoon partnership with Ollie Pope as England reached 224 for four wickets at close on the opening day of the third Test against South Africa on Thursday.

Record-breaking Williamson, Guptill sink Pakistan to level series

Record-breaking Williamson, Guptill sink Pakistan to level series

Rediff.com17 Jan 2016

Skipper Kane Williamson and fellow opener Martin Guptill forged the highest partnership in Twenty20 Internationals to secure New Zealand a series-levelling 10-wicket victory against Pakistan in the second match in Hamilton on Sunday.

PIX: Venkatesh, Ram Charan Teja bid goodbye to MS Narayana

PIX: Venkatesh, Ram Charan Teja bid goodbye to MS Narayana

Rediff.com23 Jan 2015

Telugu actor-director MS Narayana passes away at 63.

England beat Pakistan in rain-curtailed first one-dayer

England beat Pakistan in rain-curtailed first one-dayer

Rediff.com25 Aug 2016

England beat Pakistan by 44 runs on the Duckworth/Lewis scoring method in a rain-affected first One-Day International in Southampton on Wednesday.

Windies humble England in T20

Windies humble England in T20

Rediff.com17 Sep 2017

The West Indies laid down a significant marker ahead of the ODI series as they comfortably beat England by 21 runs in their sole Twenty20 fixture at Chester-le-Street on Saturday.

Composed Smith guides Australia to series win

Composed Smith guides Australia to series win

Rediff.com10 Mar 2016

Captain Steve Smith scored a breezy 44 to guide Australia to a six-wicket win over South Africa in the final Twenty20 International on Wednesday and a 2-1 series victory.

Is Lee Si-young too pretty to box?

Is Lee Si-young too pretty to box?

Rediff.com10 May 2013

When romantic actress Lee Si-young swapped her glamorous roles in South Korean dramas for boxing gloves in a bid to win an Olympic medal, her victories triggered a storm of protest that has marred her unexpected success in the ring.

Gunaratne inspires Sri Lanka to series victory over Australia

Gunaratne inspires Sri Lanka to series victory over Australia

Rediff.com19 Feb 2017

All-rounder Asela Gunaratne struck a superb 84 off 46 balls to inspire Sri Lanka to a dramatic two-wicket victory over Australia in the second Twenty20 International in South Geelong, Victoria on Sunday.

Sri Lanka clinch Melbourne thriller to welcome back Malinga

Sri Lanka clinch Melbourne thriller to welcome back Malinga

Rediff.com17 Feb 2017

Sri Lanka beat Australia off last ball to win first T20

1st ODI: Parnell, Tahir shine as South Africa crush Sri Lanka

1st ODI: Parnell, Tahir shine as South Africa crush Sri Lanka

Rediff.com28 Jan 2017

Wayne Parnell and Imran Tahir took three wickets each as South Africa cruised to an eight-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the first one-day international in Port Elizabeth on Saturday.

Will new Thar put the mojo back in 2-door cars in India?

Will new Thar put the mojo back in 2-door cars in India?

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

The 2-door vehicle may finds its way back in India with the launch of the all-new Thar by Mahindra and Mahindra, says Rajesh Karkera.

Dilshan steers SL to 6-wicket win over SA in 3rd T20

Dilshan steers SL to 6-wicket win over SA in 3rd T20

Rediff.com6 Aug 2013

Tillakaratne Dilshan hit an unbeaten 74 off 51 deliveries to take Sri Lanka to a six-wicket consolation win in the third and final Twenty20 match over South Africa which has secured the series 2-1.

Now entire Hyderabad will see Modi's 3D avatar

Now entire Hyderabad will see Modi's 3D avatar

Rediff.com5 Aug 2013

Hoping to ride high on Modi's charisma, BJP has decided to deploy 3D holographic projectors at key locations in the city besides LB grounds in Hyderabad, the convention venue.

Coronavirus: 'The worst is Monday mornings'

Coronavirus: 'The worst is Monday mornings'

Rediff.com13 May 2020

'I will take any source of positivity I can get.'

Ecclestone challenges $1.5 billion tax demand

Ecclestone challenges $1.5 billion tax demand

Rediff.com22 May 2015

Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone has taken legal action against British tax officials after facing a demand for payment of more than 1 billion pounds ($1.57 billion) in relation to a family trust.

PHOTOS: New Zealand fight back after England rip off top order

PHOTOS: New Zealand fight back after England rip off top order

Rediff.com31 Mar 2018

Colin de Grandhomme and BJ Watling delivered an 87-run partnership to help New Zealand avoid being forced to follow on as the hosts reached 123 for five at tea on the second day of the second test against England.