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Erasmus, Dharmasena to officiate India vs Pak Champions Trophy game

Erasmus, Dharmasena to officiate India vs Pak Champions Trophy game

Rediff.com18 May 2017

India's Sundaram Ravi has been appointed one of the on-field umpires for the opening match of the ICC Champions Trophy beginning June 1.

Britain to trial return of fans to sports events

Britain to trial return of fans to sports events

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

Elite sport in Britain returned without fans last month after being shut down for three months due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Pakistan, Sri Lanka split points after wash-out

Pakistan, Sri Lanka split points after wash-out

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

Pakistan and Sri Lanka were forced to split points after their World Cup match was called off due to heavy rain, which left the field unplayable, in Bristol, on Friday.

Can World No 2 New Zealand better record in Sydney?

Can World No 2 New Zealand better record in Sydney?

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

With Kane Williamson likely to miss the Test, New Zealand will have a lot of work to do in the 3rd Test in Sydney.

World chess gets first new president in over two decades

World chess gets first new president in over two decades

Rediff.com3 Oct 2018

The World Chess Federation elected its first new president in more than two decade, on Wednesday, choosing former Russian deputy prime minister Arkady Dvorkovich as its head after an election marred by mud-slinging and recriminations.

India summons envoy over UK debate on farm laws

India summons envoy over UK debate on farm laws

Rediff.com9 Mar 2021

The ministry of external affairs said Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla told the envoy that discussions in the British Parliament on India's agri reforms represented a gross interference in politics of another democratic country.

'Self-explanatory' that other bowlers were aware of ball-tampering: Bancroft

'Self-explanatory' that other bowlers were aware of ball-tampering: Bancroft

Rediff.com15 May 2021

The trio of Bancroft, Smith and Warner were banned for their roles in the ball tampering scandal.

Williams family to leave F1 after Italian GP

Williams family to leave F1 after Italian GP

Rediff.com3 Sep 2020

The family's departure marks the end of an era after 43 years and 739 Grands Prix.

Extras: Guardiola wants Arteta to stay at City

Extras: Guardiola wants Arteta to stay at City

Rediff.com7 Dec 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Mick Schumacher bags Formula 2 title

Mick Schumacher bags Formula 2 title

Rediff.com6 Dec 2020

Mick Schumacher is now expected to move up to Formula One with Red Bull's Honda-powered AlphaTauri team

Berrettini powers into fourth round at Indian Wells

Berrettini powers into fourth round at Indian Wells

Rediff.com16 Mar 2022

Badosa beats Fernandez; Swiatek, Halep storm into quarter-finals

English sports get $ 400 million bailout

English sports get $ 400 million bailout

Rediff.com19 Nov 2020

The money covers sport in England, with other parts of the United Kingdom having separate budgets.

Milan sign Dutch midfielder De Jong

Milan sign Dutch midfielder De Jong

Rediff.com31 Aug 2012

Dutch midfielder Nigel De Jong has been included in the AC Milan squad to face Bologna after joining the Serie A side on a three-year-contract from English champions Manchester City on Friday.

Has Mallya sought asylum in UK?

Has Mallya sought asylum in UK?

Rediff.com22 Jan 2021

Vijay Mallya has applied to Home Secretary Priti Patel for "another route" to be able to stay in the UK, the liquor tycoon's barrister representing him in bankruptcy proceedings in the High Court of London confirmed during a remote hearing on Friday. The 65-year-old businessman, whose legal challenge to the Indian government's extradition request was turned down at the Supreme Court level in the UK last year, remains in Britain on bail until Patel signs off on the order for him to be extradited to India to face charges of fraud and money laundering related to the now-defunct Kingfisher Airlines. The UK Home Office has so far only confirmed on background that a confidential legal process remains ongoing before the extradition order can be executed.

'Premier League players won't be fit until late June'

'Premier League players won't be fit until late June'

Rediff.com17 May 2020

Watford manager Nigel Pearson warned that players lives could be in danger if the Premier League returns too soon.

He sells jets to India's rich and famous

He sells jets to India's rich and famous

Rediff.com22 May 2012

Nigel loves luxury. A big golf enthusiast he also likes to run, play squash and drive his classic sports cars.

DRS row: BCCI backs Kohli, wants ICC to step in

DRS row: BCCI backs Kohli, wants ICC to step in

Rediff.com8 Mar 2017

The Board of Control for Cricket in India on Wednesday came out in strong support of India captain Virat Kohli and requested the International Cricket Council to take note of Australian skipper Steve Smith's 'brain fade' in seeking dressing room's advice for a DRS referral in the second Test.

'Pakistan cricket failed to handle Umar's talent'

'Pakistan cricket failed to handle Umar's talent'

Rediff.com1 Jul 2020

Kamran Akmal voiced his unhappiness at being kept out of the national team despite good performances in domestic cricket.

Rohit Sharma, Bravo fined for verbal volleys

Rohit Sharma, Bravo fined for verbal volleys

Rediff.com14 Aug 2016

India's Rohit Sharma and Darren Bravo of the West Indies have both been fined 15 per cent of their respective match fee for verbally engaging with each other in a manner that was not in keeping with the spirit of the game during the final day's play in the third Test.

Pearson charged by FA after fan argument

Pearson charged by FA after fan argument

Rediff.com12 Dec 2014

Leicester City manager Nigel Pearson has been charged by the Football Association after arguing with a fan during their Premier League defeat by Liverpool this month.

'Mahmudullah has a hint of Dhoni in his captaincy'

'Mahmudullah has a hint of Dhoni in his captaincy'

Rediff.com9 Nov 2019

The Mahmudullah-led Bangladesh defeated India in the series opener last week

Umpire Ketttleborough misses third day's play

Umpire Ketttleborough misses third day's play

Rediff.com18 Nov 2017

Kettleborough was replaced by West Indies' Joel Wilson, who accompanied Nigel Long to start the day's proceedings as India resumed on 74/5 at Eden Gardens.

CWG Fed firm on shooting exclusion despite India threat

CWG Fed firm on shooting exclusion despite India threat

Rediff.com13 Aug 2019

'Shooting has never been a compulsory sport. We have to work through it but shooting will not be in the Games'

ICC confirms, third umpire Llong made wrong call in Adelaide Test

ICC confirms, third umpire Llong made wrong call in Adelaide Test

Rediff.com1 Dec 2015

Third umpire Nigel Llong made an incorrect call after using video technology to review an appeal during the day-night test between Australia and New Zealand in Adelaide, the International Cricket Council (ICC) said on Tuesday.

Leadership crisis led to ball-tampering scandal: Ponting

Leadership crisis led to ball-tampering scandal: Ponting

Rediff.com13 Feb 2020

Former skipper Ricky Ponting believes the exodus of experienced players left a void in Australian cricket and this leadership crisis led to the infamous ball-tampering scandal in South Africa in 2018.

'Stop booing Smith': UK sports minister tells England fans

'Stop booing Smith': UK sports minister tells England fans

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

Steve Smith received a standing ovation for a fighting 92 at Lord's despite being struck on the neck by a Jofra Archer bouncer.

PIX: Genelia, Bipasha, Saif celebrate Raksha Bandhan

PIX: Genelia, Bipasha, Saif celebrate Raksha Bandhan

Rediff.com19 Aug 2016

A look at the lovely photographs.

Pollard fined, handed demerit point

Pollard fined, handed demerit point

Rediff.com6 Aug 2019

The International Cricket Council said that Pollard's conduct was in breach of Level One of the ICC Code of Conduct. Pollard was found to have violated Article 2.4 of the code of conduct.

Indian umpires Chaudhary, Nandan to officiate at ICC Under-19 World Cup

Indian umpires Chaudhary, Nandan to officiate at ICC Under-19 World Cup

Rediff.com3 Jan 2018

The 12th edition of the tournament will feature Robert Bailey, Gregory Brathwaite, Anil Chaudhary, Nigel Duguid, Shaun George, Shaun Haig, Mark Hawthorne, Ranmore Martinesz, C.K. Nandan, Ahsan Raza, Shozab Raza, Timothy Robert Robinson, Langton Rusere and Paul Wilson in umpiring role.

'More to South Asians than curry'

'More to South Asians than curry'

Rediff.com18 May 2005

Meet Ronny Jhutti, one of the most exciting actors around.

Brain Fade2? No. Perera did not take help for DRS

Brain Fade2? No. Perera did not take help for DRS

Rediff.com19 Nov 2017

Perera did not take dressing room help for DRS review: SLC

UK seeks to assuage India over Commonwealth shooting row

UK seeks to assuage India over Commonwealth shooting row

Rediff.com14 Aug 2019

Indian shooters accounted for 16 of the country's 66 medals at last year's Gold Coast Games and its Olympic Association (IOA) will soon make a decision on whether to follow through on its boycott threat.

German Nico Rosberg wins the British Grand Prix

German Nico Rosberg wins the British Grand Prix

Rediff.com30 Jun 2013

Germany's Nico Rosberg won the British Formula One grand prix on Sunday for the Mercedes team.

UK expresses concerns over potential impact of CAA

UK expresses concerns over potential impact of CAA

Rediff.com4 Mar 2020

'It is because of our close relationship with the government of India that we are able to discuss difficult issues with them'

FA Cup: Rochdale earn last-gasp draw with Tottenham

FA Cup: Rochdale earn last-gasp draw with Tottenham

Rediff.com19 Feb 2018

It looked as though substitute Harry Kane's late penalty had put Tottenham into the quarter-finals but fellow substitute Davies fired home to provoke joyous scenes at Spotland.

PCB calls on Akmal to explain match-fixing comments

PCB calls on Akmal to explain match-fixing comments

Rediff.com25 Jun 2018

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is to seek an explanation from wicketkeeper Umar Akmal after he said in a television interview that he had been approached to fix matches.

'The terrorists were lobbing grenades, firing indiscriminately'

'The terrorists were lobbing grenades, firing indiscriminately'

Rediff.com26 Nov 2021

'I could see the silhouettes of three men on the sixth floor.' 'I pointed them out to the NSG personnel standing beside me and suggested they take them out.' 'They did not have the clearance to fire.'

3 Talking points from the English Premier League

3 Talking points from the English Premier League

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

Here are the talking points from the weekend's action in the Premier League

2nd Test: Aus go in favourites at Perth

2nd Test: Aus go in favourites at Perth

Rediff.com12 Dec 2018

Following is a fact box on the second Test of the four-match series between Australia and India:

Ferrari say F1 secrets leaked to McLaren

Ferrari say F1 secrets leaked to McLaren

Rediff.com4 Jul 2007

Ferrari have accused former technical manager Nigel Stepney of passing secrets to Formula One rivals.