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2nd Test, Day 4, PHOTOS: England take 219-run lead

2nd Test, Day 4, PHOTOS: England take 219-run lead

Rediff.com20 Jul 2020

IMAGES from Day 4 of the 2nd Test played between England and West Indies at Manchester on Sunday.

How Williamson is similar to Tendulkar

How Williamson is similar to Tendulkar

Rediff.com4 Jul 2020

Former England captain Nasser Hussain reckons Tendulkar has a magnificent technique and in modern cricket New Zealand's Kane Williamson similarly has a good technique.

'ICC doesn't have mandate to influence Ind-Pak bilateral ties'

'ICC doesn't have mandate to influence Ind-Pak bilateral ties'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2020

New ICC chairman has promised to do his best to get the two countries on the same page with regards to cricketing matters.

Will Team India skip 2023 Asia Cup in Pakistan?

Will Team India skip 2023 Asia Cup in Pakistan?

Rediff.com18 Mar 2021

Mani said if the Indian team visits its neighbours, it will be a 'big breakthrough' for Pakistan cricket.

Pujara came with an intent to score runs: Rohit

Pujara came with an intent to score runs: Rohit

Rediff.com28 Aug 2021

Senior India opener Rohit Sharma was all praise for Cheteshwar Pujara after his unbeaten knock of 91 on Day 3 in the third Test against England on Friday.

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.

Nations League: France lose; Netherlands, Croatia win

Nations League: France lose; Netherlands, Croatia win

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

Glimpses from Sunday's Nations League matches.

Yuvraj reckons Kiwis have edge over India in WTC final

Yuvraj reckons Kiwis have edge over India in WTC final

Rediff.com6 Jun 2021

'I do believe India is very strong because lately we have been winning outside the country. I think our batting is stronger, in bowling they are at par.'

NZ captain Williamson to miss England T20 series

NZ captain Williamson to miss England T20 series

Rediff.com25 Oct 2019

Fast bowler Tim Southee will lead the Black Caps in the five matches against England starting in Christchurch on November 1.

FIFA asks Man United for details of Pogba deal

FIFA asks Man United for details of Pogba deal

Rediff.com10 May 2017

FIFA have asked Manchester United for information about Paul Pogba's world record transfer from Juventus, following leaks which claimed to give details about the huge deal, a spokesman for the governing body said on Tuesday.

Tokyo Games: JOY and AGONY

Tokyo Games: JOY and AGONY

Rediff.com14 Aug 2021

The Tokyo Olympics produced many, many, many emotional moments for the athletes and their coaches...

West Indies reappoint Simmons as coach

West Indies reappoint Simmons as coach

Rediff.com15 Oct 2019

Phil Simmons has been appointed coach of the West Indies for a second spell on a four-year deal

Umar Akmal appeals against his three-year ban

Umar Akmal appeals against his three-year ban

Rediff.com19 May 2020

The PCB had banned Akmal from all forms of cricket last month after its disciplinary panel found him guilty of not reporting corrupt approaches ahead of the Pakistan Super League earlier this year.

Russian athletes to file class action suit against IAAF ban next week

Russian athletes to file class action suit against IAAF ban next week

Rediff.com23 Jun 2016

Russian athletes will file a class action suit against a ban imposed by the International Association of Athletics Federations.

Jadeja gets Olympic champ Bindra's attention

Jadeja gets Olympic champ Bindra's attention

Rediff.com11 Jul 2019

The 36-year-old Bindra, who retired after the 2016 Olympics, felt that former batsman Sanjay Manjrekar's 'bits and pieces cricketer' jibe perhaps spurred Jadeja to perform better.

Gambhir showers praises on Ben Stokes

Gambhir showers praises on Ben Stokes

Rediff.com26 Jul 2020

"You can't compare anyone in India at the moment with Ben Stokes. Absolutely not, because Ben Stokes is in his own league," Gautam Gambhir said.

Ireland captain Balbirnie delivers virtual batting class

Ireland captain Balbirnie delivers virtual batting class

Rediff.com20 Apr 2020

Andrew Balbirnie took a 45 minute interactive session with 19 members from the men's senior side and emerging squads of an academy along with a few coaches.

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.

PHOTOS: Kerber stuns Serena to win Wimbledon title

PHOTOS: Kerber stuns Serena to win Wimbledon title

Rediff.com15 Jul 2018

Seven-time champion Williams had been bidding to claim a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam crown but made too many errors as Kerber ran out a comfortable winner in the final.

'Kohli's team needs a player like Dhoni'

'Kohli's team needs a player like Dhoni'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2020

'India have chased so well in the past with Dhoni in the team and they have never been afraid to win the toss'

PICS: England, Italy in drab draw; Wales hold Belgium

PICS: England, Italy in drab draw; Wales hold Belgium

Rediff.com12 Jun 2022

A round-up of Saturday's action in the Nations League.

Tale of two coaches, two sisters for magnificent Muguruza

Tale of two coaches, two sisters for magnificent Muguruza

Rediff.com16 Jul 2017

The Venezuela-born 23-year-old has the distinction of being the first player to beat both Venus and sister Serena in Grand Slam finals.

India ends CWG campaign with 66 medals

India ends CWG campaign with 66 medals

Rediff.com15 Apr 2018

With Saina Nehwal's gold medal women's badminton singles India finished third on the medals tally at the 21st Commonwealth Games, in Gold Coast, on Sunday.

WI coach reveals he encountered racism in England

WI coach reveals he encountered racism in England

Rediff.com22 Jun 2020

Several cricketers, including West Indian stars like Chris Gayle and Darren Sammy, have opened up about their own experiences while voicing support to the 'Black Lives Matter' movement.

Chelsea future uncertain after sanctions against owner Abramovich

Chelsea future uncertain after sanctions against owner Abramovich

Rediff.com10 Mar 2022

Britain said it had imposed asset freezes on Chelsea soccer club owner Roman Abramovich

'These days don't come around very often'

'These days don't come around very often'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2021

'When you bowl someone out for less than 100 you're never quite sure whether you've bowled well or if the wicket is not as good as you think it might be. To see both sides bat on it and see the way our openers went about their business just felt so calm.'

Cook hails outstanding Anderson after England victory

Cook hails outstanding Anderson after England victory

Rediff.com26 Apr 2015

Alastair Cook gave the credit for Saturday's second-Test win over West Indies to James Anderson.

New Zealand board to cut jobs amid 'challenging' conditions

New Zealand board to cut jobs amid 'challenging' conditions

Rediff.com27 May 2020

New Zealand authorities have begun easing social restrictions in recent weeks with COVID-19 cases slowing to a trickle, and sports have been given the green light to restart domestic competitions.

'England players must raise game in Stokes' absence'

'England players must raise game in Stokes' absence'

Rediff.com11 Aug 2020

Ben Stokes has been ruled out of the two matches at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton for family reasons and the England and Wales Cricket Board said he would shortly fly to New Zealand, the country of his birth.

The challenges ahead of India in WTC final

The challenges ahead of India in WTC final

Rediff.com10 Jun 2021

Agarkar said Team India has always found out ways to emerge victorious even in crunch situations.

PHOTOS: England walk away with draw against NZ at Lord's

PHOTOS: England walk away with draw against NZ at Lord's

Rediff.com7 Jun 2021

Images from Day 5 of the 1st Test between England and New Zealand played at Lord's on Sunday.

Olympics: Warholm destroys world record to win 400m hurdles gold

Olympics: Warholm destroys world record to win 400m hurdles gold

Rediff.com3 Aug 2021

A world record had been predicted but Norway's Karsten Warholm had to utterly destroy it to hold off American Rai Benjamin and take gold on Tuesday in the men's 400 metres hurdles, in what will go down as one of the all-time great Olympic races.

PHOTOS: Pakistan down South Africa in rain-hit match to stay alive

PHOTOS: Pakistan down South Africa in rain-hit match to stay alive

Rediff.com8 Jun 2017

Pakistan outclassed South Africa by 19 runs via the Duckworth-Lewis method in a rain-hit match in the ICC Champions Trophy match, in Birmingham, on Wednesday.

'Stokes is becoming the best all-rounder England's ever had'

'Stokes is becoming the best all-rounder England's ever had'

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

'It's just incredible that we've got him on our team and he's great to watch.'

How New Zealand kept cool to down Proteas

How New Zealand kept cool to down Proteas

Rediff.com20 Jun 2019

De Grandhomme fell before the end but Williamson reached his century with a six in the final over and guided New Zealand to their fourth win of the tournament with three balls to spare.

EPL: It's 'Mission Impossible' for Spurs against high-flying City

EPL: It's 'Mission Impossible' for Spurs against high-flying City

Rediff.com15 Dec 2017

Manchester City host Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday on the back of a record 15 successive English Premier League wins, and on the basis of their visitors' recent away form, a 16th victory appears to be the likely outcome.

VOTE: Will India beat Pakistan on Sunday?

VOTE: Will India beat Pakistan on Sunday?

Rediff.com16 Jun 2017

Who will win the Champions Trophy?

Sri Lanka's Herath ruled out of 3rd Test vs India

Sri Lanka's Herath ruled out of 3rd Test vs India

Rediff.com8 Aug 2017

With Sri Lanka having lost the series and with a hectic Test season ahead, the team management decided on resting the spinner.

Pant bears brunt of fans' anger

Pant bears brunt of fans' anger

Rediff.com12 Aug 2019

Pant was criticised by the Twitterati for his consistently poor performance.

India colts in tri-series final despite losing to England

India colts in tri-series final despite losing to England

Rediff.com10 Aug 2019

The India Under-19 team made it to the final despite losing to England U-19 by eight wickets via the Duckworth-Lewis method in a rain-hit youth one-day match of the Tri-Nation series.