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Sreesanth indulges in impromptu dance

Sreesanth indulges in impromptu dance

Rediff.com18 Dec 2006

His dancing skills came to the fore on the cricket field on Sunday.

Can South Africa make it to the next stage?

Can South Africa make it to the next stage?

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

Rajneesh Gupta highlights important numbers featuring the South African team from the World Cups.

Your say: Did Paheli deserve better?

Your say: Did Paheli deserve better?

Rediff.com1 Feb 2006

What's your take on the SRK movie failing to make it to the Oscars?

Guptill signs on for fresh Derbyshire stint

Guptill signs on for fresh Derbyshire stint

Rediff.com27 Jan 2015

New Zealand batsman Martin Guptill is all set to re-join Derbyshire as their overseas player for the early part of the 2015 season, the Midlands County announced.

Golfer Aditi finishes sixth after rough final day

Golfer Aditi finishes sixth after rough final day

Rediff.com4 Feb 2017

Nevertheless, the 18-year-old Indian showed that she is one of the star players in the women's circuit, as it was her eighth top-10 in last nine starts, including two victories.

Indian Wells: Osaka too strong for Sharapova

Indian Wells: Osaka too strong for Sharapova

Rediff.com8 Mar 2018

Former world number one Maria Sharapova lost her second consecutive first round match with a 6-4, 6-4 defeat to Japan's Naomi Osaka at the BNP Paribas Open in California on Wednesday.

Prince and Kallis rescue South Africa

Prince and Kallis rescue South Africa

Rediff.com8 Oct 2007

Half centuries from Ashwell Prince and Jacques Kallis guided South Africa to 259 for 6 wickets against Pakistan on the first day of the second Test.

Recalled Tanvir says inconsistent selection takes mental toll on players

Recalled Tanvir says inconsistent selection takes mental toll on players

Rediff.com4 Sep 2016

Pakistan fast bowler Sohail Tanvir, who has been recalled to the national squad for the upcoming one-off T20 match against England, said that being in and out of the team on a regular basis can adversely impact the mental health of a player but added that he is determined to put his best foot forward in the next game.

ICC says clampdown on bouncers unlikely

ICC says clampdown on bouncers unlikely

Rediff.com30 Nov 2014

A clampdown down on bouncers is unlikely despite the death of Australian Phillip Hughes this week, International Cricket Council (ICC) chief executive David Richardson said on Sunday.

Pakistan pick Sharjeel, Sami for Asia Cup, World T20

Pakistan pick Sharjeel, Sami for Asia Cup, World T20

Rediff.com23 Feb 2016

The Pakistan Cricket Board has included opener Sharjeel Khan and fast bowler Muhammad Sami in the squad for the upcoming Asia Cup and World T20 tournaments after injuries to Babar Azam and Ruman Raees.

Colombo T20I: Tanvir helps Pakistan secure easy win over Sri Lanka

Colombo T20I: Tanvir helps Pakistan secure easy win over Sri Lanka

Rediff.com31 Jul 2015

Pakistan continued their impressive tour of Sri Lanka by comprehensively beating the hosts by 29 runs in the first Twenty20 International of the two-match series on Thursday.

Pakistan's Hafeez to appear for reassessment of bowling action

Pakistan's Hafeez to appear for reassessment of bowling action

Rediff.com1 Apr 2015

Pakistan all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez is all set to undergo a reassessment test on his bowling action on April 9 in Chennai to revive his international career.

Smith rues dropped catches

Smith rues dropped catches

Rediff.com30 Dec 2005

Gurusinha saves SL captain Chandimal from embarrassment

Gurusinha saves SL captain Chandimal from embarrassment

Rediff.com9 Nov 2017

The Sri Lankan skipper had stunned everyone last month when he revealed that he had received a special blessing from a meyni ahead of their surprise series sweep against Pakistan in the UAE.

South Africans whip Hyderabad XI

South Africans whip Hyderabad XI

Rediff.com14 Nov 2005

The tourists warmed up for the first ODI against India with an eight-wicket victory.

Australia's Maxwell fined over row with teammate Wade

Australia's Maxwell fined over row with teammate Wade

Rediff.com3 Dec 2016

Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has been hit with a team fine for criticising Matt Wade over his decisions as captain of the Victoria state side, skipper Steve Smith said on Saturday.

Irfan and Maqsood star in narrow Pakistan victory

Irfan and Maqsood star in narrow Pakistan victory

Rediff.com9 Feb 2015

Sohaib Maqsood spared Pakistan's blushes by hitting an unbeaten 93 to secure the team's three-wicket victory over Bangladesh in their first World Cup warm-up match on Monday.

Russia unlikely to compete in Rio Olympic Games

Russia unlikely to compete in Rio Olympic Games

Rediff.com29 Dec 2015

European Athletics president Svein Arne Hansen does not expect Russia to return to international competition in time for next year's Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.

Under-fire Srinivasan may meet Jaitley over BCCI elections

Under-fire Srinivasan may meet Jaitley over BCCI elections

Rediff.com28 Jan 2015

BCCI's president-in-exile Narayanswami Srinivasan is set to discuss his future course of action with Union finance minister Arun Jaitley.

Ntini ruled out of third Test

Ntini ruled out of third Test

Rediff.com29 Dec 2005

The South African fast bowler, who injured his left knee, has been ruled out of the third Test against Australia.

'Blade runner' Pistorius to be sentenced today for girlfriend's killing

'Blade runner' Pistorius to be sentenced today for girlfriend's killing

Rediff.com21 Oct 2014

A judge will pass sentence on athlete Oscar Pistorius on Tuesday for killing his girlfriend after one of the most sensational murder trials in South Africa's history - and the decision could fuel controversy over the state of the country's justice system.

I didn't, says dope-tainted Gatlin

I didn't, says dope-tainted Gatlin

Rediff.com25 Jun 2015

Controversial sprinter Justin Gatlin does not understand why people insist on calling him a two-time drug cheat.

Kallis one of SA cricketers of the year

Kallis one of SA cricketers of the year

Rediff.com5 Oct 2004

The prolific batsman was named along with Herschelle Gibbs, Andre Nel, Makhaya Ntini and a provincial player, Alan Dawson.

Sports Shorts: IAAF hails Semenya decision as victory for 'parity'

Sports Shorts: IAAF hails Semenya decision as victory for 'parity'

Rediff.com1 Aug 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday

Gatlin out to win races, not popularity contest

Gatlin out to win races, not popularity contest

Rediff.com3 Jun 2015

Justin Gatlin skipped along the track during his workout, sunglasses on, seemingly without a care in the world.

Williamson, Henry give New Zealand series win over Pakistan

Williamson, Henry give New Zealand series win over Pakistan

Rediff.com20 Dec 2014

Skipper Kane Williamson's brilliant 97 and Matt Henry's maiden five-wicket haul gave New Zealand a comprehensive 68-run victory over Pakistan in the final one-dayer in Abu Dhabi on Friday. New Zealand won the series 3-2.

PCB suspend Sharjeel, Khalid for alleged corruption in PSL

PCB suspend Sharjeel, Khalid for alleged corruption in PSL

Rediff.com10 Feb 2017

Opener, Sharjeel recently toured New Zealand and Australia with the Pakistan team and is the only player to have scored a century in the PSL eliminator last year.

Embarrassment for Pakistan as Hafeez suspended for illegal bowling action

Embarrassment for Pakistan as Hafeez suspended for illegal bowling action

Rediff.com7 Dec 2014

In a massive blow to Pakistan cricket, all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez was suspended by the ICC after his bowling action was found to be illegal.

Rain washes out day 1

Rain washes out day 1

Rediff.com21 Jan 2005

The whole first day of play was lost in the fifth cricket Test between South Africa and England.

Younis to retire from ODI format after World Cup: Source

Younis to retire from ODI format after World Cup: Source

Rediff.com21 Jan 2015

Veteran Pakistan batsman Younis Khan is likely to announce his retirement from the One-day format after the World Cup, sources claimed.

Radwanska, Murray continue winning run in Perth

Radwanska, Murray continue winning run in Perth

Rediff.com7 Jan 2015

Agnieszka Radwanska and Andy Murray picked up morale-boosting victories in the Hopman Cup on Wednesday to keep their Australian Open preparations on track.

Italian Super Cup: Napoli beat Juventus in dramatic penalty shootout

Italian Super Cup: Napoli beat Juventus in dramatic penalty shootout

Rediff.com23 Dec 2014

Napoli ended Juventus's hopes of securing a record seventh Italian Super Cup after snatching a dramatic 6-5 shootout win.

Pak cricketers to visit terror-hit Army School in Peshawar

Pak cricketers to visit terror-hit Army School in Peshawar

Rediff.com19 Dec 2014

Left dismayed by the terror strike in Peshawar which left 132 children dead, Pakistan's cricket team is planning to visit the attacked Army school and pay its tributes.

Kamal joins select company

Kamal joins select company

Rediff.com19 Oct 2003

Pakistan's Asim Kamal bacame only the third player to be dismissed for 99 on debut.

Hafeez gets India visa, but PCB may request assessment delay

Hafeez gets India visa, but PCB may request assessment delay

Rediff.com1 Jul 2015

Pending Indian visa forces PCB to push back date for Hafeez's testing

Fit-again Hafeez ready for ICC's action correction test

Fit-again Hafeez ready for ICC's action correction test

Rediff.com24 Oct 2016

Pakistan's experienced all-rounder, Muhammad Hafeez has informed the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) that he is ready to undergo a bowling assessment test from the International Cricket Council (ICC).

World Boxing C'ships: Pinki replaces Mary Kom, Priyanka in for Sarita

World Boxing C'ships: Pinki replaces Mary Kom, Priyanka in for Sarita

Rediff.com8 Nov 2014

Pinki Rani replaced an injured M C Mary Kom, while Priyanka Choudhary came in for the suspended Sarita Dev in the Indian squad announced for the Women's World Boxing Championships to be held at Jeju, South Korea from November 13 to 25.

'ICC's structural changes a serious challenge to Sri Lanka Cricket'

'ICC's structural changes a serious challenge to Sri Lanka Cricket'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2014

Sri Lanka Cricket is set to oppose the proposed changes in the International Cricket Council's administrative structure which seeks to place India, Australia and England in a position of power over the rest of the members.