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Infosys Brings AI To Australian Open

Infosys Brings AI To Australian Open

Rediff.com16 Jan 2025

Infosys has launched a new array of AI-powered innovations and platforms for the 2025 Australian Open.

Verstappen's reign over? 94-YO predicts F1 upset

Verstappen's reign over? 94-YO predicts F1 upset

Rediff.com7 Mar 2025

Bernie Ecclestone says his money is still on Red Bull's Max Verstappen to win the Formula One championship

SCG records highest-ever Day 1 crowd

SCG records highest-ever Day 1 crowd

Rediff.com3 Jan 2025

A record-breaking 47,566 spectators packed the stands on day one of the fifth India-Australia Test on Friday.

PIX: Nadal sets up final against Cressy in Melbourne

PIX: Nadal sets up final against Cressy in Melbourne

Rediff.com8 Jan 2022

Halep advances to final

'Our Captain Has Shown Leadership'

'Our Captain Has Shown Leadership'

Rediff.com3 Jan 2025

'He has opted to rest.'

'Walking Out With You...': Ashwin's message to Kohli

'Walking Out With You...': Ashwin's message to Kohli

Rediff.com20 Dec 2024

"I will be walking out with you to bat at the MCG," R Ashwin told Virat Kohli in a short note on X Friday, a subtle and endearing demonstration of their closeness in the team.

Pakistan's captaincy debate heats up as Kirsten's returns home

Pakistan's captaincy debate heats up as Kirsten's returns home

Rediff.com5 Oct 2024

Pakistan's head coach for limited-overs format Gary Kirsten has returned home with the board set to announce the successor to captain Babar Azam in white-ball formats later in the month.

Put away cover drive for now: Hayden urges Kohli

Put away cover drive for now: Hayden urges Kohli

Rediff.com24 Dec 2024

Kohli, who has had an inconsistent series so far with scores of 5, 100 not out, 7, 11, and 3 in his last five innings, has amassed just 126 runs at an average of 31.50.

Starc brushes off injury, ready for 20 overs

Starc brushes off injury, ready for 20 overs

Rediff.com29 Dec 2024

'I am still in the low 140s, so I am not concerned'

'Aussie selectors eye WTC final over future plans'

'Aussie selectors eye WTC final over future plans'

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

Speaking as quoted by Fox Sports, Waugh said, "I think they have picked the team on winning these last two Test matches."

Reddy Channels Pushpa Swag After 50

Reddy Channels Pushpa Swag After 50

Rediff.com28 Dec 2024

Nitish Kumar Reddy showcased his mettle on Day 3 of the Boxing Day Test against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

Vote! India's Best Wins Over Pakistan

Vote! India's Best Wins Over Pakistan

Rediff.com25 Feb 2025

A look at some of India's best victories over Pakistan in ICC tournaments.

PIX: Zverev drops set, but joins Alcaraz in quarters

PIX: Zverev drops set, but joins Alcaraz in quarters

Rediff.com19 Jan 2025

Carlos Alcaraz reached his second Australian Open quarter-final on Sunday when his opponent Jack Draper retired injured when trailing 7-5, 6-1.

What's Ram Charan Doing With Border-Gavaskar Trophy?

What's Ram Charan Doing With Border-Gavaskar Trophy?

Rediff.com19 Aug 2024

'A pleasure to cross paths with Bollywood megastar @AlwaysRamCharan in Melbourne ahead of a massive summer of cricket between Australia and India.'

Bumrah 'nightmare' comes to haunt Marsh in backyard

Bumrah 'nightmare' comes to haunt Marsh in backyard

Rediff.com3 Feb 2025

Marsh, cracked up the audience, including the great Allan Border, at the Australian Cricket Awards 2025 on Sunday night in Melbourne, with a hilarious anecdote.

Sinner hopes to let racket do the talking

Sinner hopes to let racket do the talking

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

Sinner gives the impression of a player with all the answers against whoever he comes up against, but the off-court questions he is likely to face about the doping case that surfaced in August might be harder to shrug off.

Piastri takes first F1 pole in China after sprint second

Piastri takes first F1 pole in China after sprint second

Rediff.com22 Mar 2025

McLaren's Oscar Piastri seized the first proper pole position of his Formula One career at the Chinese Grand Prix on Saturday with the fastest lap yet around the Shanghai International Circuit.

Rahul, Easwaran flop adds to India's opening woes

Rahul, Easwaran flop adds to India's opening woes

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

An uncapped Easwaran and a 53-Test veteran Rahul, who is known for his ability to bat anywhere in the order, are the leading contenders to partner Jaiswal in Perth, but both fell cheaply against Australia A.

'Pant Should Be Criticised...'

'Pant Should Be Criticised...'

Rediff.com31 Dec 2024

'He is a great player not scoring enough runs & that's the crux of it.'

Rohit expects Pant to bat with responsibility

Rohit expects Pant to bat with responsibility

Rediff.com30 Dec 2024

'It's about (match) situation as well. If there is a risk percentage in certain situation of the game, do you want to take that risk? Do you want to let the opposition come back into the game? Those are the things he needs to figure out himself.'

'We'll take that': Rohit hails India's resilience

'We'll take that': Rohit hails India's resilience

Rediff.com18 Dec 2024

Rohit Sharma hailed the resilience of the lower-order batters after his team managed to salvage a crucial draw in the rain-hit third Test against Australia in Brisbane

Aus Open: Intruder halts play in men's singles final at Melbourne

Aus Open: Intruder halts play in men's singles final at Melbourne

Rediff.com30 Jan 2022

Security officials promptly made a human shield around the players as some others dragged the person

Deshpande out for 2-3 months! IPL doubt looms

Deshpande out for 2-3 months! IPL doubt looms

Rediff.com17 Jan 2025

India and Mumbai pace bowler Tushar Deshpande is likely to remain sidelined for another two to three months due to a recurring ankle injury.

American Greg Bell, oldest living Olympic gold medallist dies

American Greg Bell, oldest living Olympic gold medallist dies

Rediff.com29 Jan 2025

At the 1956 Olympic Games, a 26-year-old Bell jumped 7.83m in challenging conditions to win by 15cm ahead of his compatriot John Bennett.

Sabalenka sizzles on rain-hit day at Australian Open

Sabalenka sizzles on rain-hit day at Australian Open

Rediff.com12 Jan 2025

Aryna Sabalenka opened her bid for a third straight Australian Open title with an easy victory over Sloane Stephens on Sunday.

Konstas Clashes With Kohli At MCG

Konstas Clashes With Kohli At MCG

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

'Have a look where Virat walks. Virat's walked one whole pitch over to his right and instigated that confrontation. No doubt in my mind whatsoever.'

PIX: Piastri wins Chinese GP from pole in McLaren 1-2

PIX: Piastri wins Chinese GP from pole in McLaren 1-2

Rediff.com23 Mar 2025

Australian Oscar Piastri roared back from season-opening disappointment in his home race by winning the Chinese Formula One Grand Prix from pole position in a McLaren one-two with championship-leading teammate Lando Norris on Sunday.

BUMRAH IS ICC MEN'S CRICKETER OF THE YEAR!

BUMRAH IS ICC MEN'S CRICKETER OF THE YEAR!

Rediff.com28 Jan 2025

'Bumrah's 2024 exploits were a masterclass in skill, precision, and relentless consistency,' ICC said in a statement.

Sweeney eyeing Khawaja's place in Australia's Test side

Sweeney eyeing Khawaja's place in Australia's Test side

Rediff.com1 Jan 2025

A "devastating" omission after below-par performances in the Border-Gavaskar series notwithstanding, opener Nathan McSweeney has not given up hope of returning to Australia's Test setup, saying he will try his luck as a long-term replacement for Usman Khawaja once the batting stalwart retires.

How Kilimanjaro climb inspires Muguruza in Melbourne

How Kilimanjaro climb inspires Muguruza in Melbourne

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

Garbine Muguruza swapped her rackets for crampons and headed to Tanzania with a friend to climb 5,895 metre (19,340 feet) Mount Kilimanjaro, a five-day expedition in which she scaled

X-mas at MCG! Aussies enjoy ahead of Boxing Day

X-mas at MCG! Aussies enjoy ahead of Boxing Day

Rediff.com25 Dec 2024

Captain Pat Cummins reflected on the significance of this Christmas gathering, highlighting the strong bond within the Australian cricket team.

Alcaraz opens up about rivalry with Sinner

Alcaraz opens up about rivalry with Sinner

Rediff.com3 Feb 2025

Carlos Alcaraz said he has no doubt that top-ranked Jannik Sinner is the best player in the world on current form as the two young players continue to lay the foundations for an epic rivalry.

'In all fairness I think he did touch the ball'

'In all fairness I think he did touch the ball'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2024

The skipper, however, lamented that his team often stood at the receiving end of such decisions.

What Lies Ahead For Rohit, Kohli?

What Lies Ahead For Rohit, Kohli?

Rediff.com31 Dec 2024

Will India drop Rohit for the Sydney Test and put Kohli on notice? Or will the team management grant the senior pros a final chance to redeem themselves?

Head, Sutherland bag top honours at Australian Cricket Awards

Head, Sutherland bag top honours at Australian Cricket Awards

Rediff.com3 Feb 2025

Australia pacer Josh Hazlewood claimed the Men's Test Player-of-the-Year award. It marked his first Australian Cricket Award, with Hazlewood taking 30 wickets at just 13.16 in Tests against the West Indies, New Zealand, and India.

Can this fan favourite help Australia bounce back in Adelaide?

Can this fan favourite help Australia bounce back in Adelaide?

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

Australia trail 1-0 in the five-Test series against India after being thrashed in the Perth opener by 295 runs.

Australia denied victory, set up high-stakes Boxing Day Test

Australia denied victory, set up high-stakes Boxing Day Test

Rediff.com18 Dec 2024

With a heavy downpour preventing the resumption of play after the break, the match was abandoned and the series remains locked at 1-1.

Why chase will be a tricky one for India at MCG

Why chase will be a tricky one for India at MCG

Rediff.com29 Dec 2024

Marnus Labuschagne believes India's memorable fourth innings run chase at the Gabba from 2021 is of little relevance heading into the final day of a gripping Boxing Day Test.

Bowlers Prep Hard For 4th Test

Bowlers Prep Hard For 4th Test

Rediff.com22 Dec 2024

'There is no substitute for hard work. The relentless effort behind the scenes translates into success on the field. The Indian bowlers are ticking every box as we get ready for the Boxing Day Test.'

Australia's Lyon expects India fightback in Melbourne

Australia's Lyon expects India fightback in Melbourne

Rediff.com23 Dec 2020

Australian spinner Nathan Lyon is expecting an Indian comeback in the second Test at Melbourne this week after the tourists were skittled for 36 on their way to losing the series opener by eight wickets in Adelaide.