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The Greatest Left-Arm Bowlers Of All Time

The Greatest Left-Arm Bowlers Of All Time

Rediff.com6 Dec 2025

Left-arm spinners, all-rounders, and pacers who mastered their craft and left a mark in Test cricket.

When Dhoni Flashed A Rare Smile

When Dhoni Flashed A Rare Smile

Rediff.com4 Sep 2025

'Dhoni is a very cool captain. But he was also very happy and was enjoying that moment.'

No Anderson at Leeds: Gill & Co. can breathe easy

No Anderson at Leeds: Gill & Co. can breathe easy

Rediff.com18 Jun 2025

To say the least, a relatively inexperienced batting line up led by Shubman Gill would be relieved to see the name of James Anderson

'Gill Can Be A Great Captain'

'Gill Can Be A Great Captain'

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

'Shubman Gill is a great thinker and player, but man management will be key to his leadership success.'

'India-Australia Champions Trophy final,' says this Aussie legend

'India-Australia Champions Trophy final,' says this Aussie legend

Rediff.com2 Feb 2025

The legendary Ricky Ponting says the quality of players and recent history make India and Australia the favourites to figure in the summit clash of the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy.

Champions Trophy: Games You Won't Forget

Champions Trophy: Games You Won't Forget

Rediff.com19 Feb 2025

As the Champions Trophy kicks off, some memorable moments from past tournaments.

PCB vows quick visas to Indian fans travelling for Champions Trophy

PCB vows quick visas to Indian fans travelling for Champions Trophy

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

Naqvi said that the PCB would like to see Indian fans visit Pakistan and watch the Indian and Pakistan match in Lahore.

Should Pujara get Test recall? Yes, says Uthappa

Should Pujara get Test recall? Yes, says Uthappa

Rediff.com8 Nov 2024

Uthappa also spoke on India's four-match T20I series against South Africa saying the contest would help Sanju Samson consolidate his position in the team after his splendid show against Bangladesh.

'We made history': City players hail treble success

'We made history': City players hail treble success

Rediff.com11 Jun 2023

Players were in tears after Rodri's emphatic second-half goal against Inter Milan in the final secured a 1-0 victory

How Wankhede stadium shaped Virat Kohli's career

How Wankhede stadium shaped Virat Kohli's career

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

From World Cup titles to personal highs to heartbreaks, Virat Kohli witnesses it all at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium

PIX: Real Madrid maul Al Hilal to win fifth Club World Cup

PIX: Real Madrid maul Al Hilal to win fifth Club World Cup

Rediff.com12 Feb 2023

Real Madrid won the Club World Cup for a record extending fifth time after beating Saudi Arabia's Al Hilal 5-3 in the final on Saturday.

BCCI to release 14k tickets for Indo-Pak World Cup match

BCCI to release 14k tickets for Indo-Pak World Cup match

Rediff.com7 Oct 2023

"The sale of tickets for the match will commence from 12 PM IST onwards on October 8th, 2023. Fans can purchase tickets by visiting the official ticketing website," the statement added.

Massive purse for ICC World Cup winners

Massive purse for ICC World Cup winners

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

A total of US$10 million will be distributed by the ICC among all winning teams throughout the tournament.

FIFA WC PIX: Ecuador coast past hapless hosts Qatar in opener

FIFA WC PIX: Ecuador coast past hapless hosts Qatar in opener

Rediff.com20 Nov 2022

Valencia double gives Ecuador 2-0 halftime lead against hosts Qatar

FIFA WC: Mexico beat Saudi, but both teams ousted

FIFA WC: Mexico beat Saudi, but both teams ousted

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

Mexico's exit ended a run of seven successive last-16 appearances at the World Cup and the defeat for Saudi Arabia killed off what had looked to be a realistic chance of advancing from the group stages for the first time in 28 years.

FIFA WC PIX: Brazil silence Serbia in style

FIFA WC PIX: Brazil silence Serbia in style

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

Serbia goalkeeper Vanja Milinkovic-Savic denied Brazil's potent strike force on several occasions in a goalless first half of their World Cup Group G match on Thursday.

KP's Strange Request For Kohli....

KP's Strange Request For Kohli....

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

'Please have a day of Thursday, bud! You know I love you, but just chill Thursday please', KP, a former England captain, wisecracked as his buddy posted a video preparing for the big match against Jos Buttler's team.

Neymar, Vinicius Jr Dance Away!

Neymar, Vinicius Jr Dance Away!

Rediff.com6 Dec 2022

It was a carnival at the FIFA World Cup in Doha on Monday as Brazil pumped in four goals against South Korea to enter the quarters.

Cricket feud intensifies: Pakistan's WC participation hangs in balance

Cricket feud intensifies: Pakistan's WC participation hangs in balance

Rediff.com29 May 2023

ICC leaders in Pakistan to secure World Cup participation

Words can't express how sorry we are: Leeds apologise to fans

Words can't express how sorry we are: Leeds apologise to fans

Rediff.com1 May 2023

Leeds United issued an apology to their fans for their 4-1 loss and also for a video that showed the players ignoring a young fan.

World Cup: How serious is Neymar's ankle injury?

World Cup: How serious is Neymar's ankle injury?

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

Brazilian striker Neymar should be fine to continue in the World Cup despite limping off with a swollen ankle during his team's 2-0 victory over Serbia on Thursday, coach Tite said.

WC PIX: Costa Rica stun Japan with late Fuller winner

WC PIX: Costa Rica stun Japan with late Fuller winner

Rediff.com27 Nov 2022

Images from the FIFA World Cup Group E match between Japan and Costa Rica on Sunday.

Indian long jumper's heartbreaking World C'ship exit

Indian long jumper's heartbreaking World C'ship exit

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

Sreeshankar was expected to at least qualify for the final round but form deserted him when it mattered the most on Wednesday.

Morocco Ya India, Ma Ma Hoti Hain!

Morocco Ya India, Ma Ma Hoti Hain!

Rediff.com12 Dec 2022

At the stadium to congratulate her son was Sofiane Boufal's mother. Head Coach Walid Regragui's mother Fatima was there too, raining kisses on her son after the game.

PIX: Terrific Treble! Man City crowned champs

PIX: Terrific Treble! Man City crowned champs

Rediff.com11 Jun 2023

Manchester City clinched the Champions League title to seal their treble in a sensational season.

CWG Rewind: Sable soars, Paul leaps, Sharath sizzles...

CWG Rewind: Sable soars, Paul leaps, Sharath sizzles...

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

Slipping out of the usual top-five was seen as a real possibility in absence of shooting but phenomenal success in athletics and lawn bowls propelled India to a commendable fourth place finish at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham

T20 World Cup: Who will win? Ind or Pak?

T20 World Cup: Who will win? Ind or Pak?

Rediff.com24 Oct 2021

Game four of the Super 12 competition in the T20 World Cup sees India take on the Pakistan at the Dubai international stadium.

'BCCI's stand won't change; India will not travel to Pakistan'

'BCCI's stand won't change; India will not travel to Pakistan'

Rediff.com4 Feb 2023

There is little to no chance of the Asia Cup being held in Pakistan in September.

FIFA World Cup PIX: Plucky Poland down Saudi to close in on last 16

FIFA World Cup PIX: Plucky Poland down Saudi to close in on last 16

Rediff.com26 Nov 2022

IMAGES from the FIFA World Cup Group C match played between Poland and Saudi Arabia at Education City Stadium on Saturday.

England lord over visitors as Ireland left Tongue-tied

England lord over visitors as Ireland left Tongue-tied

Rediff.com3 Jun 2023

Josh Tongue picked up a five-wicket haul as England handed Ireland a crushing defeat in the one-off Test at the Lord's.

New, unique events at the Hangzhou Asian Games

New, unique events at the Hangzhou Asian Games

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

Following is a look at some new and the more unusual events in the schedule of the 19th edition of the Asian Games:

'Players face mental torture at Wimbledon'

'Players face mental torture at Wimbledon'

Rediff.com1 Jul 2023

'There are a number of unique challenges elite tennis players have to face. The game is gladiatorial in nature with nowhere for players to hide and no team mate or manager to help deflect the pressure.'

India snubs Pakistan! Asia Cup games relocated to Sri Lanka

India snubs Pakistan! Asia Cup games relocated to Sri Lanka

Rediff.com12 Jul 2023

Rohit Sharma led team won't travel to Pakistan, IPL chairman Arun Dhumal confirmed on Wednesday.

'I want to send a huge hug to Pele'

'I want to send a huge hug to Pele'

Rediff.com6 Dec 2022

'This victory is for him. I hope that everything goes well, that he can get out of this situation and we can be champions for him.'

Brathwaite expects batters to rise up to SA challenge

Brathwaite expects batters to rise up to SA challenge

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

Brathwaite, who opens the batting, concedes it will be a big step up from what they faced in Zimbabwe and it will be up to the batters to lay the platform for success against the home side's vaunted pace attack on helpful wickets.

Kohli's BIG REVEAL About Dhoni!

Kohli's BIG REVEAL About Dhoni!

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

'No one texted me except Dhoni when I quit Test captaincy.'

India's batting flops as England dominate Day 1

India's batting flops as England dominate Day 1

Rediff.com26 Aug 2021

England shot out India for a paltry 78 and cruised to 120 for no loss in their robust reply to take early control of the third Test at Headingley on Wednesday.

PIX: Manchester City suffer shock loss to Southampton!

PIX: Manchester City suffer shock loss to Southampton!

Rediff.com12 Jan 2023

Champions Manchester City crashed out of the League Cup after suffering a shock 2-0 defeat at struggling Southampton in the quarter-finals on Wednesday.

India-Pak tensions overshadow ODI World Cup buildup

India-Pak tensions overshadow ODI World Cup buildup

Rediff.com6 Apr 2023

Soured political relations between India and Pakistan have complicated matters

When Afridi Rattled An Indian Minister

When Afridi Rattled An Indian Minister

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

On a Pakistan tour to India, Waqar said a prominent Indian minister came to meet the team. While all the Pakistan cricketers shook hands with the minister gently, Afridi gave him a hard time with his firm handshake.