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Taylor reckons NZ have good back-ups for WTC final

Taylor reckons NZ have good back-ups for WTC final

Rediff.com13 Jun 2021

New Zealand made as many as six changes for the ongoing second Test, some forced and some rotated ahead of the World Test Championship final against India in Southampton from June 18.

2nd Test: Conway, Young put NZ in charge against England

2nd Test: Conway, Young put NZ in charge against England

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

Images from Day 2 of the 2nd Test between England and New Zealand played at Edgbaston on Friday

WTC final: 'If India play four seamers, Shardul is my pick'

WTC final: 'If India play four seamers, Shardul is my pick'

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

India should look at Shardul Thakur over Mohammad Siraj as the fourth fast bowling option in the side for the ICC World Test Championship final against New Zealand in case of overcast conditions in Southamptom, said former selector Sarandeep Singh.

2021: Kohli vs BCCI, mixed results on field

2021: Kohli vs BCCI, mixed results on field

Rediff.com29 Dec 2021

Not many can question the greatness of the Kohli-led Test team but the defeat in the World Test Championship final against New Zealand was also a big letdown of the year.

Dhoni bhai gets the best out of me: Rayudu

Dhoni bhai gets the best out of me: Rayudu

Rediff.com28 Dec 2021

Rayudu, who has been part of CSK for four seasons now, said he would love to play for the team again and hoped to get picked by the franchise in the forthcoming auction.

MTV Awards: The hottest celebs on red carpet

MTV Awards: The hottest celebs on red carpet

Rediff.com8 May 2017

From thigh slits to cleavage baring gowns, the MTV Movie And TV Awards saw it all.

PICS: Liverpool, Arsenal score easy wins

PICS: Liverpool, Arsenal score easy wins

Rediff.com28 Nov 2021

Images from Saturday's action in the Premier League.

ODI Rankings: Kohli static at No 2, Bumrah retains No 5

ODI Rankings: Kohli static at No 2, Bumrah retains No 5

Rediff.com26 May 2021

Kohli and Sharma were sitting pretty with 857 and 825 points respectively in the batting list

Shafali Verma working on improving short-ball technique

Shafali Verma working on improving short-ball technique

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

The opener has played a couple of Tests, six ODIs and 28 T20 Internationals since making her debut

How archer Deepika is training to break Olympic jinx

How archer Deepika is training to break Olympic jinx

Rediff.com20 Apr 2021

India's No 1 woman archer Deepika Kumari is busy working on the mental side of her game in an effort to break her medal jinx in the sport at the highest level.

Power Of The Dog, Dune Lead Oscar Noms

Power Of The Dog, Dune Lead Oscar Noms

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

The Power Of The Dog and Dune lead the pack while films like King Richard, Belfast and West Side Story grab quite a few noms.

PIX: New Zealand thump England to win series 1-0

PIX: New Zealand thump England to win series 1-0

Rediff.com13 Jun 2021

New Zealand have now secured a first Test series win in England since 1999 and only their third overall in the country.

'Can 55 years of hurt really be about to end?'

'Can 55 years of hurt really be about to end?'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

The English media praised manager Gareth Southgate, who has carried the pain of his penalty shoot-out miss at the semi-finals of Euro 96 and often been criticised for his tactics.

Emmys 2018: Scarlett Johansson, Padma Lakshmi look stunning

Emmys 2018: Scarlett Johansson, Padma Lakshmi look stunning

Rediff.com18 Sep 2018

Who are the big winners of the night? We tell you!

Stokes to lead new England team to face Pakistan after COVID-19 cases

Stokes to lead new England team to face Pakistan after COVID-19 cases

Rediff.com6 Jul 2021

England selected an entirely new squad for their limited-overs series against Pakistan after three players and four staff members tested positive for COVID-19.

Why I Signed The Work Remotely Forever Pledge

Why I Signed The Work Remotely Forever Pledge

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

Employees deserve the chance to focus on work-life harmony, not struggle with work-life balance, asserts Sree Sreenivasan.

New Zealand were concerned by Dhoni, Jadeja partnership

New Zealand were concerned by Dhoni, Jadeja partnership

Rediff.com11 Jul 2019

Dhoni, Jadeja absorbed pressure nicely; anything could have happened: Boult

'Giving up is not in our vocabulary'

'Giving up is not in our vocabulary'

Rediff.com19 Jan 2021

Nothing surpasses this: Ravi Shastri after series win.

Tendulkar showers praise on Shardul, Siraj

Tendulkar showers praise on Shardul, Siraj

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

The legendary batsman congratulated Siraj for his feat and showered praise on Shardul.

Boxing Day Test: Will the MCG pitch be safe?

Boxing Day Test: Will the MCG pitch be safe?

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

The MCG is under pressure to ensure a safe pitch ahead of the Boxing day Test.

Australia postpones August one-dayers against Zimbabwe

Australia postpones August one-dayers against Zimbabwe

Rediff.com30 Jun 2020

Australia and Zimbabwe have agreed to postpone three One-Day Internationals in August because of the difficulty of putting on the series while the new coronavirus pandemic continues, Cricket Australia (CA) said on Tuesday. Zimbabwe were due to play the first match at a venue yet to be determined in the far north of Australia on August 9 with a further clash three days later and a final fixture in Townsville on August 15.

Boult aims to be in 'good stead' for WTC final vs India

Boult aims to be in 'good stead' for WTC final vs India

Rediff.com12 Jun 2021

New Zealand pacer Trent Boult is hopeful that achieving game fitness rather than bowling in the nets will put him in 'good stead' in the upcoming ICC World Test Championship final against India.

PIX: Australia record 1000th win across formats

PIX: Australia record 1000th win across formats

Rediff.com12 Jan 2019

It was only a fourth win in 20 one-dayers going back to June 2017 for world champions Australia and came at the same Sydney Cricket Ground where their first home Test series loss to India was sealed on Monday.

Spurs sign Bale on loan, Reguilon on permanent deal

Spurs sign Bale on loan, Reguilon on permanent deal

Rediff.com20 Sep 2020

Gareth Bale returns to his former club on a one-year loan deal, with British media reporting that Tottenham Hotspur will pay 20 million pounds ($25.8 million) in wages and fees for the 31-year-old Wales forward.

Australia risk losing six London medals after swimmer tests positive

Australia risk losing six London medals after swimmer tests positive

Rediff.com6 Nov 2020

The Australian Olympic Committee said they were unable to comment as there was a process in place.

Sindhu, Saina to compete for first time since COVID-19 break

Sindhu, Saina to compete for first time since COVID-19 break

Rediff.com21 Dec 2020

India's top shuttlers PV Sindhu and Saina Nehwal will be seen in action for the first time since the coronavirus-forced break when they compete in three upcoming tournaments in Bangkok, including the prestigious BWF World Tour Finals.

PIX: The most incredible miss in football history?

PIX: The most incredible miss in football history?

Rediff.com7 Mar 2021

Wolverhampton Wanderers defender Romain Saiss somehow scooped the ball over the crossbar from almost on the goalline during their English Premier League match against Aston Villa on Saturday.

Desai first NFL coordinator of Indian descent

Desai first NFL coordinator of Indian descent

Rediff.com26 Jan 2021

Indian-American Sean Desai has been named new defensive coordinator for Chicago Bears, making him the first National Football League Coordinator of South Asian and Indian descent.

Day 16: What's hot at the Beijing Winter Olympics

Day 16: What's hot at the Beijing Winter Olympics

Rediff.com20 Feb 2022

The top moments from the Beijing Winter Olympics on Sunday.

New Zealand's Boult, Latham doubtful starters for India series

New Zealand's Boult, Latham doubtful starters for India series

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

Latham was just one of three players to have broken bones on the tour, with opening bowler Trent Boult sustaining a fracture in his right hand during the second Test in Melbourne.

Malan-Morgan fireworks help England level T20 series in NZ

Malan-Morgan fireworks help England level T20 series in NZ

Rediff.com8 Nov 2019

Dawid Malan smashed a 48-ball century and skipper Eoin Morgan made a blistering 91 to help secure a series-levelling 76-run victory in the fourth Twenty20 international against New Zealand.

EPL PIX: Fabinho strike earns Liverpool battling win

EPL PIX: Fabinho strike earns Liverpool battling win

Rediff.com13 Feb 2022

Fabinho's first-half goal earned Liverpool a 1-0 win at Burnley

Oscars 2022: Ariana, Troy, Jessica WIN!

Oscars 2022: Ariana, Troy, Jessica WIN!

Rediff.com28 Mar 2022

A quick look at the winners of the 94th Annual Academy Awards.

India, Australia women renew Test rivalry after 15 years

India, Australia women renew Test rivalry after 15 years

Rediff.com29 Sep 2021

The Indian women's cricket team would now go through a trial by fire when it make its day-night Test debut against Australia in the one-off game, starting in Gold Coast on Thursday.

Trump says he won't watch NFL, US soccer if players kneel

Trump says he won't watch NFL, US soccer if players kneel

Rediff.com14 Jun 2020

United States President Donald Trump has said he will not watch National Football League (NFL) or US soccer team matches if players do not stand for the national anthem. The US Soccer Federation last week said it had dropped its requirement that players stand during the anthem, saying the policy was wrong and detracted from the Black Lives Matter movement.

Can the XUV 700 reclaim the top spot for Mahindra?

Can the XUV 700 reclaim the top spot for Mahindra?

Rediff.com11 Nov 2021

Every M&M car shares a certain DNA which is rugged, with an off-roading quality and built for hard wear and tear. The XUV is all those, but also has a smoother edge for those who want city comfort now offered in competitor vehicles such as the MG Hector, Hyundai Creta, Volkswagen Tiguan and Tata's Harrier, says Pavan Lall.

PIX: Olympic champ Phelps throws ceremonial first pitch

PIX: Olympic champ Phelps throws ceremonial first pitch

Rediff.com30 Aug 2019

Phelps has 28 total Olympic medals, showed on Thursday he could also throw a useful baseball pitch.

5 reasons we are glad Karlie Kloss is back!

5 reasons we are glad Karlie Kloss is back!

Rediff.com21 Nov 2017

The American fashion model returned to the VS runway after two years.

Victoria's Secret Annual Show: The countdown begins

Victoria's Secret Annual Show: The countdown begins

Rediff.com20 Nov 2017

The Victoria's Secret girls have arrived in China.

RIP Bapu Nadkarni: Gavaskar remembers 'helpful manager', Tendulkar offers condolence

RIP Bapu Nadkarni: Gavaskar remembers 'helpful manager', Tendulkar offers condolence

Rediff.com18 Jan 2020

Nadkarni, 86, died on Friday following old-age related illness.