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Comeback man Dhawan lists key factors that helped him regain form

Comeback man Dhawan lists key factors that helped him regain form

Rediff.com29 Jun 2017

The India opener terms himself 'stronger person, sportsman' after his return to the Indian squad

'Classy Klopp will make difference at Liverpool'

'Classy Klopp will make difference at Liverpool'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2015

Former Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson said he was worried about the impact manager Juergen Klopp was having at his old team's great rivals Liverpool.

Why Federer remains the man to beat at Wimbledon

Why Federer remains the man to beat at Wimbledon

Rediff.com25 Jun 2019

Grass has always suited Roger Federer's aggressive style, which is based on footwork, pace and ability to find sharp angles.

'Pant important for India and so is Pujara'

'Pant important for India and so is Pujara'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2021

'Without a team nothing can happen, it takes team work or team effort to win matches.' 'Individuals can perform significantly in helping the team win, but if the rest of the guys don't chip in, there is not much an individual can do.'

PHOTOS: EXCITING Moments from Day 1 of the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games

PHOTOS: EXCITING Moments from Day 1 of the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games

Rediff.com5 Apr 2018

Day 1 witnessed a lot of action across events at Gold Coast. Here are some highlights -- in pictures -- from the opening day's events...

Kohli FASTEST to complete 8000 runs in ODIs

Kohli FASTEST to complete 8000 runs in ODIs

Rediff.com15 Jun 2017

The India captain reached the landmark of 8000 runs in his 175th innings to go past South African captain A B de Villiers, who had taken 182 innings to reach to the milestone.

Move over 'Bull', Warner's got a new nick name

Move over 'Bull', Warner's got a new nick name

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

Warner struck a tournament-high 166 to set up Australia's 48-run victory over Bangladesh on Thursday and now leads the runs list with 447.

Herath awaiting clearance for CLT20

Herath awaiting clearance for CLT20

Rediff.com18 Sep 2013

Left-arm spinner Rangana Herath might have been named in the Kandurata Maroons team for the Champions League Twenty20 but he is yet to get clearance to play in the tournament, the Sri Lanka Cricket said.

Can in-form Pogba bring same intensity at Man United?

Can in-form Pogba bring same intensity at Man United?

Rediff.com24 Jul 2018

Mourinho wants to see Pogba's World Cup focus at Man United

Don't write off unpredictable Pakistan, warns Afridi

Don't write off unpredictable Pakistan, warns Afridi

Rediff.com8 Jun 2017

Pakistan trumped South Africa on Thursday to prove they remain arguably the most unpredictable team in international cricket and former all-rounder Shahid Afridi said it would be a mistake to write them off in the ongoing Champions Trophy.

Revealed! How Kuldeep produced the 'perfect delivery' vs Pakistan

Revealed! How Kuldeep produced the 'perfect delivery' vs Pakistan

Rediff.com17 Jun 2019

If he hadn't done so already, Kuldeep Yadav announced himself upon the ICC World Cup with a delivery he described as 'perfect'.

Is IOC endangering athletes' health?

Is IOC endangering athletes' health?

Rediff.com18 Mar 2020

International Olympic Committee is putting the health of elite athletes at risk by telling them to continue training for the Tokyo 2020 Games as the coronavirus rages

'Pakistan will lose 9 times out of 10 against India'

'Pakistan will lose 9 times out of 10 against India'

Rediff.com2 Jun 2019

Harbhajan believes India will be under more pressure to perform against Pakistan in this World Cup.

South Africa's World T20-bound spinner Phangiso suspended over illegal action

South Africa's World T20-bound spinner Phangiso suspended over illegal action

Rediff.com1 Mar 2016

South Africa left-arm spinner Aaron Phangiso will miss the first two Twenty20 Internationals against Australia this week after his action was found to be illegal by the International Cricket Council's testing laboratory.

SA to avoid handshakes, selfies with fans during India tour

SA to avoid handshakes, selfies with fans during India tour

Rediff.com9 Mar 2020

The number of positive cases in India stands at 43 at the moment and the South African team that landed in the national capital for three ODIs in the wee hours of Monday, will 'strictly adhere' to the healthcare protocols. The likes of Quinton de Kock and Faf du Plessis have been briefed about health safety measures, including restrictions on fan interactions and selfies among other things.

2019 World Cup most watched ever!

2019 World Cup most watched ever!

Rediff.com16 Sep 2019

The most watched match of the 2019 World Cup globally was India against Pakistan with 273 million unique viewers tuning into linear TV coverage with over another 50 million digital-only viewers.

England's Stokes dropped out of fourth ODI after arrest in Bristol

England's Stokes dropped out of fourth ODI after arrest in Bristol

Rediff.com26 Sep 2017

England all-rounder Ben Stokes was arrested early on Monday after an incident in Bristol and will miss the fourth one-day international against West Indies, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said.

Heads set to roll after England's Caribbean flop show?

Heads set to roll after England's Caribbean flop show?

Rediff.com4 May 2015

England cricket captain Alastair Cook has denied there is any need for a review of the team's failure to win the Test series against West Indies but coach Peter Moores may feel uneasy on the flight back from the Caribbean.

'The current Indian team lacks skill to defend World Cup'

'The current Indian team lacks skill to defend World Cup'

Rediff.com18 Oct 2014

Slamming the frequent team changes, former India skipper Ajay Jadeja said that captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni and the team selectors are not on the same page with regard team selection.

Champions League: Ajax have 'unfair advantage' over Spurs?

Champions League: Ajax have 'unfair advantage' over Spurs?

Rediff.com30 Apr 2019

Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino has said Ajax have an unfair advantage because the whole of the Dutch league programme was postponed to help Erik ten Hag's side prepare.

ICC clear spinners Senanayake, Williamson to bowl again

ICC clear spinners Senanayake, Williamson to bowl again

Rediff.com9 Dec 2014

Banned spin duo Sachithra Senanayake and Kane Williamson have been cleared to bowl again after they remodelled their bowling action, the International Cricket Council said on Tuesday.

PHOTOS: Ibrahimovic strikes twice as Manchester United win League Cup

PHOTOS: Ibrahimovic strikes twice as Manchester United win League Cup

Rediff.com27 Feb 2017

Manchester United's Zlatan Ibrahimovic proved his hunger for silverware has not diminished with age as the Swede's double earned a 3-2 win over Southampton in an absorbing League Cup final at Wembley.

PHOTOS: This is how football fans should be!

PHOTOS: This is how football fans should be!

Rediff.com23 Jun 2016

While it's usually the hooligans who make the headlines, we turn our attention to the peace loving fans of the Euros.

'Team India is quite capable of retaining the World Cup title'

'Team India is quite capable of retaining the World Cup title'

Rediff.com12 Nov 2014

India's not-so-impressive record Down Under might not place them as favourites to win the 2015 World Cup but former captains Bishan Singh Bedi and Dilip Vengsarkar have strong hopes of the Men in Blue defending the title.

Athletics PIX: De Grasse, McLaughlin scorch the track

Athletics PIX: De Grasse, McLaughlin scorch the track

Rediff.com4 Aug 2021

The 21-year-old stuttered on the penultimate barrier but surged down the home stretch to power across the line and beat her previous record of 51.90 set at the U.S. trials in June.

Will new mum Azarenka get more facilities?

Will new mum Azarenka get more facilities?

Rediff.com6 Jul 2017

New mum Victoria Azarenka wants to see more child-friendly tournaments on the WTA Tour, saying not enough is done to help players travelling with young families.

Cuttack to host India-Sri Lanka One-Day series opener

Cuttack to host India-Sri Lanka One-Day series opener

Rediff.com25 Oct 2014

Cuttack will host the opening match of the hastily-arranged One-Day International series between India and Sri Lanka on November 2 after the West Indies' stunning pullout over a pay dispute.

Wimbledon PHOTOS: Djokovic, Federer and Kerber advance

Wimbledon PHOTOS: Djokovic, Federer and Kerber advance

Rediff.com4 Jul 2017

PHOTOS from day two of the Wimbledon championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London on Tuesday.

Norovirus threat ahead of CWG. What is it?

Norovirus threat ahead of CWG. What is it?

Rediff.com6 Mar 2018

Norovirus is known as the 'winter vomiting bug'.

What new coach Arthur expects from Pak players...

What new coach Arthur expects from Pak players...

Rediff.com10 May 2016

Pakistan's newly-appointed head coach Mickey Arthur has issued a warning to his side, saying he will not compromise on discipline and will also be tough on fielding and fitness in order to bring the team back on track.

Can Pakistan get back on track against South Africa?

Can Pakistan get back on track against South Africa?

Rediff.com22 Jun 2019

With both teams virtually out of the semi-final race, South Africa and Pakistan will be battling it out for a consolation win in their World Cup match at Lord's.

Ice-cool Williamson applauded for match-winning ton

Ice-cool Williamson applauded for match-winning ton

Rediff.com20 Jun 2019

'There cannot be a batsman in the world less liable to panic than Kane Williamson'

Paralympic champ 'Dancing With The Stars' pregnant!

Paralympic champ 'Dancing With The Stars' pregnant!

Rediff.com23 Jul 2015

Nothing, it seems, can stop courageous amputee Kelly Cartwright, who lost her right leg to cancer at just 15, from pursuing her dreams.

Carrick says Manchester United still in EPL title race. Do you agree?

Carrick says Manchester United still in EPL title race. Do you agree?

Rediff.com16 Nov 2016

'We just don't feel we've got the results our performances have warranted, have not hit top gear'

EPL: Sanchez, Giroud send Arsenal up to fifth

EPL: Sanchez, Giroud send Arsenal up to fifth

Rediff.com11 May 2017

Alexis Sanchez and Olivier Giroud were on target as Arsenal won 2-0 at Southampton on Wednesday to move up to fifth in the Premier League and fuel their hopes of a late push for the top four.

Mourinho says door open for Mata to quit club if he wants to

Mourinho says door open for Mata to quit club if he wants to

Rediff.com2 Jan 2014

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has left the door open for Juan Mata to quit the team, but insisted that he does not want the Spaniard to leave.

PCB returns seven million rupees to Shoaib Akhtar

PCB returns seven million rupees to Shoaib Akhtar

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has returned an amount of seven million rupees to Shoaib Akhtar which it had deducted from the former fast bowler's earnings as part of a fine imposed on him years ago. An official of the board said that during a meeting between Chairman of the executive committee, Najam Sethi and Akhtar, the matter was amicably resolved.

EPL: Hull, Swansea win to lift survival hopes, Boro sink deeper

EPL: Hull, Swansea win to lift survival hopes, Boro sink deeper

Rediff.com22 Apr 2017

Hull City and Swansea City earned valuable victories in their battle for Premier League survival but Middlesbrough slid further towards the drop after a 4-0 hammering at Bournemouth.

Pakistan cannot beat us: Raina confident of India maintaining World Cup record

Pakistan cannot beat us: Raina confident of India maintaining World Cup record

Rediff.com31 May 2019

Raina confident of India maintaining World Cup record

Akhtar advises suspended Ajmal to approach CAS

Akhtar advises suspended Ajmal to approach CAS

Rediff.com28 Dec 2014

Former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar has advised suspended off-spinner Saeed Ajmal to take his case to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in Lausanne.