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CWG: Discus throwers Seema Punia, Navjeet falter

CWG: Discus throwers Seema Punia, Navjeet falter

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

Dhillon, who has a season's best of 58.03m, could only come up with 53.51m in her sixth and final attempt to end her campaign on a disappointment. She had won a bronze in the last edition in Gold Coast in 2018.

Ashwin asks fans to be patient with Rohit, Kohli

Ashwin asks fans to be patient with Rohit, Kohli

Rediff.com29 Jan 2023

Senior India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has urged fans to be patient with star batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli as far as winning an ICC trophy is concerned, saying it took even "the great" Sachin Tendulkar six attempts to win a World Cup.

PIX! Southampton clinch comeback draw against Spurs

PIX! Southampton clinch comeback draw against Spurs

Rediff.com18 Mar 2023

Southampton clinched a thrilling comeback draw against Tottenham Hotspurs in their Premier League encounter on Saturday.

PIX: Conway hits ton on debut at Lord's; breaks Ganguly's record

PIX: Conway hits ton on debut at Lord's; breaks Ganguly's record

Rediff.com3 Jun 2021

New Zealand debutant Devon Conway crafted a century on the opening day of the first Test against England on Wednesday, with his unbeaten knock of 136 leading the visitors to 246-3 at stumps at Lord's.

Imposters posing as Sachin, Dhoni apply for BCCI job

Imposters posing as Sachin, Dhoni apply for BCCI job

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

On a serious note, the Cricket Advisory Committee is expected to shortlist 10 names for the high-profile positions.

Ireland rope in uncapped Doheny, Olphert for India T20Is

Ireland rope in uncapped Doheny, Olphert for India T20Is

Rediff.com15 Jun 2022

With the 2022 ICC Men's T20 World Cup in Australia fast approaching, both the sides will look to experiment in order to find the right combination for the marquee event.

Will Pakistan travel to India for World Cup?

Will Pakistan travel to India for World Cup?

Rediff.com31 Mar 2023

The PCB clarified that the concept of a 'hybrid model' of tournament was strictly pertaining to Asia Cup since India will not travel to Pakistan.

FIFA WC: Why England start as favourites vs Senegal

FIFA WC: Why England start as favourites vs Senegal

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

If any England players need advice on scoring against an African team ahead of Sunday's clash, they need look no further than their manager Gareth Southgate.

Vote! Can our bowlers get quick wickets?

Vote! Can our bowlers get quick wickets?

Rediff.com26 Aug 2021

Can Bumrah-Ishant-Shami-Siraj have better luck on Day 2 and bowl England out for a low score?

CWG 2022: India's track & field medal quest begins

CWG 2022: India's track & field medal quest begins

Rediff.com1 Aug 2022

Long jumper Murali Sreeshankar, steeplechaser Avinash Sable, veteran discus thrower Seema Punia and javelin thrower Annu Rani are expected to win medals at the 2022 Commonwealth Games.

'I do not regret leaving Ronaldo on the bench'

'I do not regret leaving Ronaldo on the bench'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2022

'A bit of luck was missing'

World Cup 2023: History

World Cup 2023: History

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

A look back at how the last 12 World Cups played out.

Sachin statue to be unveiled: 'Life's come full circle'

Sachin statue to be unveiled: 'Life's come full circle'

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

In honour of the legendary Indian cricketer - Sachin Tendulkar, a life-size statue will be unveiled at the Wankhede during the 2023 World Cup.

CWG champion Sanjita handed 4-year doping ban

CWG champion Sanjita handed 4-year doping ban

Rediff.com4 Apr 2023

Sanjita Chanu had tested positive for an anabolic steroid during an in-competition testing at the National Games in Gujarat in September-October last year.

PIX: England on top after pacers demolish India for 78

PIX: England on top after pacers demolish India for 78

Rediff.com26 Aug 2021

Images from Day 1 of the third Test between England and India, at Leeds, on Wednesday.

Throwback World Cup 2019: Cricket's most dramatic final

Throwback World Cup 2019: Cricket's most dramatic final

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

England won the Cricket World Cup for the first time after New Zealand matched their 15 runs in the Super Over but lost on fewer boundaries scored in the match after an extraordinary final at Lord's was tied

Kohli reveals Dhoni's text during his lean patch

Kohli reveals Dhoni's text during his lean patch

Rediff.com7 Nov 2022

'The only person who genuinely reached out to me was MS Dhoni'

CWG: Sreeshankar, Yahiya qualify for long jump final; Dutee out

CWG: Sreeshankar, Yahiya qualify for long jump final; Dutee out

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

However, top Indian sprinter Dutee Chand crashed out of the CWG after finishing 27th overall in the preliminary heat races. The national record holder (11.17s) clocked a disappointing 11.55 seconds to finish fourth in heat number 5.

Pant breaks Dhoni's Test wicketkeeping record!

Pant breaks Dhoni's Test wicketkeeping record!

Rediff.com28 Dec 2021

Rishabh Pant broke Mahendra Singh Dhoni's record to become the fastest Indian wicketkeeper to reach 100 dismissals, during the first Test against South Africa in Centurion on Tuesday.

PIX: West Indies teetering after being set imposing target to win

PIX: West Indies teetering after being set imposing target to win

Rediff.com26 Jul 2020

Images from Day 3 of the third and final Test between England and West Indies at Old Trafford in Manchester on Sunday.

FA Cup PIX: Easy wins for Manchester United, Tottenham

FA Cup PIX: Easy wins for Manchester United, Tottenham

Rediff.com29 Jan 2023

Tottenham Hotspur's Son Heung-min returned to form with two goals in his side's 3-0 defeat of second-tier Preston North End in the FA Cup fourth round and Casemiro also grabbed a brace in Manchester United's 3-1 win over Reading.

Arab teams punch above their weight at World Cup

Arab teams punch above their weight at World Cup

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

Morocco coach Walid Regragui said Saudi Arabia's victory had given him belief.

Transfers: Bayern sign Dutch defender De Ligt from Juventus

Transfers: Bayern sign Dutch defender De Ligt from Juventus

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

Bayern Munich have signed Dutch defender Matthijs de Ligt from Juventus on a deal until 2027, the German Bundesliga champions said on Tuesday.

De Bruyne to miss Belgium's Euro opener against Russia

De Bruyne to miss Belgium's Euro opener against Russia

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

Kevin de Bruyne will miss Belgium's first European Championship match against Russia on Saturday, the Belgian team confirmed.

PHOTOS: Bairstow leads England's recovery on Day 1

PHOTOS: Bairstow leads England's recovery on Day 1

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

Jonny Bairstow led England to within 40 runs of South Africa's first innings total, with seven wickets in hand, on the first day of the second Test at Old Trafford on Thursday.

'Dropping Pujara from Tests a positive move'

'Dropping Pujara from Tests a positive move'

Rediff.com1 Jul 2023

Rajput said that India will miss pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah at the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 at home, if he is ruled out of the event through injury.

Tendulkar technically the best batter ever: Ponting

Tendulkar technically the best batter ever: Ponting

Rediff.com23 Apr 2023

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting rates Sachin Tendulkar as technically the best batter he ever played against. The legendary Indian cricketer, he says, always found a way to combat anything the bowlers threw at him.

Check Out Asia Cup 2022 Schedule

Check Out Asia Cup 2022 Schedule

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

The tournament, which returns after a four-year absence, will be played in the T20 format this year with an eye on the T20 World Cup later this year.

Disappointed Tendulkar says 'don't judge team just yet'

Disappointed Tendulkar says 'don't judge team just yet'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2022

Sachin Tendulkar said he too was disappointed at India's humiliating loss against England in the T20 World Cup semi-final but urged the critics not to "judge" the side on the basis of one defeat.

Switzerland move on to last 16 at Serbia's expense

Switzerland move on to last 16 at Serbia's expense

Rediff.com3 Dec 2022

Switzerland finished with six points, level with Group G winners Brazil but behind on goal difference. Serbia, who needed a win to give themselves a fighting chance of advancing, finished bottom of the group with only one point.

PIX: Conway's double ton on debut hoists NZ on Day 2

PIX: Conway's double ton on debut hoists NZ on Day 2

Rediff.com4 Jun 2021

England finished day two on 111-2 and trail New Zealand by 267 runs in the first innings of the first Test after Devon Conway's double ton took the game away from the home side on Thursday.

NZ Board agree to release Boult from central contract

NZ Board agree to release Boult from central contract

Rediff.com10 Aug 2022

The 33-year-old, who has played 70 Tests and 137 limited overs internationals since 2011, will continue to play for his country but have a "significantly reduced role", NZC said.

PIX: Pitch invader interrupts ICC World Cup final

PIX: Pitch invader interrupts ICC World Cup final

Rediff.com14 Jul 2019

England had reduced the Black Caps to 45-1 at Lord's this morning when a woman attempted to enter the field of play.

PIX: Windies win but Gayle fails in World Cup swansong

PIX: Windies win but Gayle fails in World Cup swansong

Rediff.com4 Jul 2019

West Indies won the battle of the ICC World Cup's basement dwellers, beating Afghanistan by 23 runs in their final group match at Headingley on Thursday.

FIFA WC: Croatia hold steady to send Belgium packing

FIFA WC: Croatia hold steady to send Belgium packing

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

There was however still some drama. Croatia were awarded a penalty in the 16th minute when Andrej Kramaric's toe was clipped by Yannick Carrasco and referee Anthony Taylor pointed to the spot.

PICS: FIFA World Cup kicks off in glitzy opening!

PICS: FIFA World Cup kicks off in glitzy opening!

Rediff.com20 Nov 2022

Saudi Arabia's crown prince and the presidents of Egypt, Turkey and Algeria, as well as the United Nations Secretary-General, are among leaders at the in a tent-shaped stadium ahead of the first match between the hosts and Ecuador.

India-Pakistan series on cards this year?

India-Pakistan series on cards this year?

Rediff.com15 Mar 2022

Ramiz Raja says he will discuss his proposal to launch a four-nation ODI tournament with Sourav Ganguly

Australia open to hosting series with India and Pakistan

Australia open to hosting series with India and Pakistan

Rediff.com9 Mar 2022

Australia would be open to hosting Asian arch-rivals Pakistan and India in a series to revive a contest world cricket wants to see, board chief Nick Hockley said.

PIX: Fans face off before India Bangladesh tie

PIX: Fans face off before India Bangladesh tie

Rediff.com2 Jul 2019

Noisy fans brought a taste of the subcontinent to Birmingham on Tuesday.

Kohli goes 50 innings without a century!

Kohli goes 50 innings without a century!

Rediff.com26 Aug 2021

Virat Kohli's lean run in international cricket continued as the India captain failed with the bat in the first innings of the third Test against England at Headingley on Wednesday.