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PIX: Smith returns to battle in perfectly-poised Ashes series

PIX: Smith returns to battle in perfectly-poised Ashes series

Rediff.com4 Sep 2019

Australia, with Steve Smith back in their line-up, will retain the Ashes with victory in the fourth Test, while a win for England would set up a decider at the Oval next week.

Warne's death a 'personal loss': Dravid

Warne's death a 'personal loss': Dravid

Rediff.com5 Mar 2022

Dravid said the Australian spin legend will be remembered as long as the game is played.

The ball of the century that launched Warne's career

The ball of the century that launched Warne's career

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

Warne's first ball of the 1993-94 Ashes series has been written into the history books as the 'Ball of the Century'.

India's 1983 World Cup hero Yashpal Sharma dies of cardiac arrest

India's 1983 World Cup hero Yashpal Sharma dies of cardiac arrest

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

India's 1983 World Cup hero Yashpal Sharma died on Tuesday after suffering a massive cardiac arrest in New Delhi.

Rashford gets honorary doctorate from University of Manchester

Rashford gets honorary doctorate from University of Manchester

Rediff.com9 Oct 2021

'I'm here to receive my honorary doctorate for my work around child poverty. Yesterday, millions of families across the UK lost a lifeline and a means of staying afloat," he added, referring to the UK government ending a temporary increase of 20 pounds ($27) in weekly benefit payments to support the country's poorest families.'

England bring in Overton for fourth Ashes Test

England bring in Overton for fourth Ashes Test

Rediff.com3 Sep 2019

Captain Joe Root said conditions at Old Trafford should suit the 6 foot five tall Craig Overton.

United ban fan alleged racist abuse in Liverpool draw

United ban fan alleged racist abuse in Liverpool draw

Rediff.com23 Oct 2019

United stewards ejected the fan, who British media reported had targeted Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold, in the first half of the game.

PIX: City outclass United in Manchester derby to reach final

PIX: City outclass United in Manchester derby to reach final

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

Manchester City reached their fourth straight League Cup final as second-half goals from John Stones and Fernandinho gave Pep Guardiola's side a 2-0 win over Manchester United in Wednesday's semi-final at Old Trafford.

'King' Cantona inducted into Premier League Hall of Fame

'King' Cantona inducted into Premier League Hall of Fame

Rediff.com18 May 2021

Cantona scored 70 goals and provided 56 assists in 156 Premier League matches for Leeds United and Man Utd, earning him the nickname "The King" among Man United fans.

PIX: Woakes, Buttler propel England to unlikely win over Pakistan

PIX: Woakes, Buttler propel England to unlikely win over Pakistan

Rediff.com9 Aug 2020

A magnificent partnership between Chris Woakes and Jos Buttler helped propel England to an unlikely three-wicket victory over Pakistan in a topsy-turvy first Test at Old Trafford on Saturday. Images from Day 4 of the first Test between England and Pakistan in Manchester on Saturday.

ICC Test rankings: Broad leaps to 3rd spot among bowlers

ICC Test rankings: Broad leaps to 3rd spot among bowlers

Rediff.com29 Jul 2020

Another England bowler to advance in the rankings was Chris Woakes, whose five-wicket haul in the second innings lifted him to 20th position and a career-best rating points tally of 654.

EPL PIX: Liverpool end City's unbeaten run; United held

EPL PIX: Liverpool end City's unbeaten run; United held

Rediff.com16 Oct 2022

IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Sunday.

PHOTOS: Australia lose to SA; set up England semi-final

PHOTOS: Australia lose to SA; set up England semi-final

Rediff.com7 Jul 2019

Images from the ICC World Cup match between Australia and South Africa at Old Trafford on Saturday

Why Afghan's Shahidi kept batting after being hit

Why Afghan's Shahidi kept batting after being hit

Rediff.com19 Jun 2019

The 24-year-old was struck by a delivery from England's Mark Wood that sent him crashing to the turf at Old Trafford but went on to top score for Afghanistan with 76 in their otherwise disappointing 150-run defeat.

Banton shines for England before rain ends T20 against Pakistan

Banton shines for England before rain ends T20 against Pakistan

Rediff.com29 Aug 2020

T20 international between England and Pakistan was abandoned because of rain at a soggy Old Trafford on Friday.

Shastri & Co. awaiting fit to fly certificate to return home

Shastri & Co. awaiting "fit to fly" certificate to return home

Rediff.com16 Sep 2021

India's head coach Ravi Shastri, along with bowling and fielding coaches Bharath Arun and R Sridhar, respectively, would need to undergo a "fit to fly" test post recovery from COVID-19, which led to the cancellation of the fifth Test against England in Manchester last week.

Unfortunate that we had to end IPL early last time: Kohli

Unfortunate that we had to end IPL early last time: Kohli

Rediff.com13 Sep 2021

India captain Virat Kohli said it is unfortunate to "end up here early" for the IPL after a COVID-19 outbreak led to the cancellation of the fifth Test against England and hoped for a "secure" bio-bubble in the league to tackle the "uncertain" times.

England to face Ireland and Pakistan in packed summer schedule

England to face Ireland and Pakistan in packed summer schedule

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

The Ireland squad will arrive in England and set up their base at the Ageas Bowl, Southampton on July 18, before facing world champions England in three ODIs at the same venue.

PIX: Morgan lifts England to victory in record chase vs Pakistan

PIX: Morgan lifts England to victory in record chase vs Pakistan

Rediff.com30 Aug 2020

Captain Eoin Morgan hammered 66 from 33 balls, while Dawid Malan hit an unbeaten half-century to power England to a five-wicket victory against Pakistan, in the second T20 International, in Manchester, on Sunday.

England retain squad for final Ashes Test despite defeat

England retain squad for final Ashes Test despite defeat

Rediff.com9 Sep 2019

England are aiming to avoid their first series defeat at home to the visitors since 2001 when they lost 4-1 to an Australian side led by Steve Waugh.

All England cricketers return negative for COVID-19: ECB

All England cricketers return negative for COVID-19: ECB

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

Fast bowler Jofra Archer will, however, go through a second COVID-19 test and will join England's behind-closed-doors training camp on Thursday, provided he tests negative.

1st ODI PIX: Australia ease to victory over England

1st ODI PIX: Australia ease to victory over England

Rediff.com12 Sep 2020

Images from the first ODI between England and Australia, at Old Trafford in Manchester, on Friday

ECB proposes July dates for WI Test series

ECB proposes July dates for WI Test series

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

Edgbaston will serve as a contingency venue to stage additional training throughout July.

What Ronaldo feels about Van Gaal's reign at Man Utd

What Ronaldo feels about Van Gaal's reign at Man Utd

Rediff.com26 May 2016

Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo has said his former club Manchester United lacked 'a bit of an identity' under the tutelage of sacked manager Louis van Gaal.

EPL: Liverpool end long wait for win at United

EPL: Liverpool end long wait for win at United

Rediff.com14 May 2021

Roberto Firmino scored twice as Liverpool boosted their hopes of Champions League football next season

Shane Warne, the man who made spin sexy again

Shane Warne, the man who made spin sexy again

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

Warne finished his career with 708 wickets in 145 Tests

Sanchez still adapting to life at Manchester United

Sanchez still adapting to life at Manchester United

Rediff.com26 Apr 2018

Alexis Sanchez is still adapting to life at Manchester United following his move from Premier League rivals Arsenal in January, the striker has said.

FIRST LOOK! Rishabh Pant joins Team India

FIRST LOOK! Rishabh Pant joins Team India

Rediff.com15 Jun 2019

Pant trained with the rest of his teammates at the Old Trafford on Saturday.

Worst half of the season: Solskjaer on derby loss

Worst half of the season: Solskjaer on derby loss

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

Manchester United coach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer berated his team for their under par performance in the first half in their FA Cup semi-final first leg loss to cross-town rivals Manchester United

It's India vs New Zealand, Australia vs England

It's India vs New Zealand, Australia vs England

Rediff.com7 Jul 2019

After 45 games in the ICC men's cricket World Cup the group stage is complete, and the final four now know who will play who in the semi-finals. Australia, India, England and New Zealand knew prior to Saturday's final group matches that they would be in the top four and that all that was to be decided was the end of group standings.

Man United's Pogba an injury doubt for Arsenal clash

Man United's Pogba an injury doubt for Arsenal clash

Rediff.com27 Sep 2019

Paul Pogba faces a race against time to prove his fitness for Monday's Premier League clash against Arsenal

Mourinho vs Pogba: Who will survive at Manchester United?

Mourinho vs Pogba: Who will survive at Manchester United?

Rediff.com27 Sep 2018

The only speculation around Old Trafford these days as one of the world's great clubs continue their laborious struggle to rediscover the halcyon days of the Alex Ferguson era seems to be not if, but when this dream alliance will end in divorce.

PIX: The best way to celebrate your birthday

PIX: The best way to celebrate your birthday

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

Best fan frenzy moment captured at Manchester's Old Trafford stadium.

Root says inexperience exposed during Ashes loss

Root says inexperience exposed during Ashes loss

Rediff.com9 Sep 2019

'Whenever you lose a series, it hurts. I've to take that on the chin. You have to look at areas you want to get better at, both in yourself and as a team'

I'm back where I belong: Ronaldo on Manchester return

I'm back where I belong: Ronaldo on Manchester return

Rediff.com31 Aug 2021

'History has been written in the past and history will be written once again! You have my word!'

1st Test PIX: Stokes, Woakes keep England in the hunt

1st Test PIX: Stokes, Woakes keep England in the hunt

Rediff.com8 Aug 2020

Images from Day 3 of the first Test between England and Pakistan in Manchester on Friday.

Root is undersold a lot in white ball cricket: Morgan

Root is undersold a lot in white ball cricket: Morgan

Rediff.com10 Sep 2020

'His dot ball percentage is unbelievably low, his average is high, his strike rate high. From a number three that's all you can ask.'

Pacer Pankaj Singh retires from all forms of cricket

Pacer Pankaj Singh retires from all forms of cricket

Rediff.com10 Jul 2021

Pacer Pankaj Singh, who contributed in Rajasthan's two Ranji Trophy triumphs and briefly played for India, on Saturday announced his retirement from all forms of cricket.

Real Madrid willing to sell Ronaldo back to United?

Real Madrid willing to sell Ronaldo back to United?

Rediff.com1 Dec 2015

Rumours and speculations abound that Cristiano Ronaldo will be heading to Old Trafford soon.

Klopp warns Liverpool against complacency at Manchester United

Klopp warns Liverpool against complacency at Manchester United

Rediff.com18 Oct 2019

For all their improvement under Klopp, European champions Liverpool have not won at Old Trafford under the German