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Napoli handed 3-0 defeat, lose one point for missing Juve match

Napoli handed 3-0 defeat, lose one point for missing Juve match

Rediff.com14 Oct 2020

Napoli did not travel to Turin for the match on October 4, saying their local health authority (ASL) had told the players to stay at home after two members of their squad tested positive for COVID-19.

How EPL plans to make up for fans in empty stadiums

How EPL plans to make up for fans in empty stadiums

Rediff.com19 May 2020

The English Premier League is exploring the use of audio effects and computer generated 'fans', to improve the viewer experience of watching behind closed doors games. The league voted on Monday to allow teams to return to non-contact training in small groups from Tuesday and hopes to be able to clear contact training next week as it steps up 'Project Restart'.

100% lockdown not required, but...: Maha health minister

100% lockdown not required, but...: Maha health minister

Rediff.com5 Jan 2022

Tope stressed on the need to impose restrictions wherever there is crowding.

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.

IPL 2021: Why Harshal Patel Is MVP

IPL 2021: Why Harshal Patel Is MVP

Rediff.com18 Oct 2021

Purnendu Maji and Srinivas Bhogle list IPL 2021's 50 Most Valuable Players.

Over 2 years post Covid, consumer firms see strong festival sales

Over 2 years post Covid, consumer firms see strong festival sales

Rediff.com15 Sep 2022

The festival season has already begun in the west and south of India with Ganesh Chaturthi and Onam, respectively, and consumer companies are witnessing a pick-up in sales compared to pre-Covid levels. Retailers, fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) and consumer durables companies expect their sales to grow in double digits this festival season compared to pre-pandemic times, as there are no curbs on movement now. Adani Wilmar expects sales volume to be higher by 15-20 per cent as rural India has largely witnessed good monsoon rains, and employment has picked up in urban areas.

Why cybercrime is running rampant in India and how to stay secure

Why cybercrime is running rampant in India and how to stay secure

Rediff.com9 May 2022

Do you suspect that your partner is cheating on you and want to find out the truth by installing spyware on their phone? Or, perhaps you are a student who wants to get out of an online classroom so you can play an online game with friends? How about some Zoom raiding for a mere Rs 50-100? Or, are you a person who wishes to hack into someone's phone or laptop, and steal their financial details? Crimeware-as-a-Service (CaaS) allows you to do all this and more.

Neymar loses lawsuit with Barcelona over bonus

Neymar loses lawsuit with Barcelona over bonus

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

Paris St Germain and Brazil forward Neymar has been ordered to pay his former club Barcelona 6.7 million euros ($7.51 million) after losing a lawsuit over an unpaid bonus, the Spanish champions said in a statement on Friday. Neymar moved from Barca to PSG for a world record fee of 222 million euros in 2017 but took the La Liga side to court over the terms of the last contract he signed with them a year earlier, claiming he was entitled to 43.6 million euros.

EPL PIX: Arsenal stay top as Tottenham self-implode; Chelsea win

EPL PIX: Arsenal stay top as Tottenham self-implode; Chelsea win

Rediff.com2 Oct 2022

IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday.

Govt Must Improve Ease Of Living

Govt Must Improve Ease Of Living

Rediff.com15 Feb 2022

Having a single point KYC that is automatically used across all financial and non-financial entities is a single piece of reform that should be an easy win to achieve, points out Harsh Roongta.

Azharuddin pledges support as ICA raises Rs 24 lakh for needy cricketers

Azharuddin pledges support as ICA raises Rs 24 lakh for needy cricketers

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

The Indian Cricketers Association (ICA) has raised Rs 24 lakh to help around 30 former players who are in dire need of funds amid the ongoing nationwide lockdown, a drive that has also found support from former captain Mohammed Azharuddin. The decision to help the needy cricketers was taken at an ICA online meeting last Wednesday, its second since the coronavirus-forced lockdown was enforced.

How tennis stars plan to contribute to Aus bushfire relief

How tennis stars plan to contribute to Aus bushfire relief

Rediff.com5 Jan 2020

Screaming at their box, hitting aces, all the ways players want to raise money to contribute to the relief work for the bushfires.

Belgian club seek financial help from Fellaini

Belgian club seek financial help from Fellaini

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

Standard had their professional licence rescinded on April 8 after the Belgian football association found they had not paid premiums owed to players.

Kaneria mocks PCB after Akmal's ban halved

Kaneria mocks PCB after Akmal's ban halved

Rediff.com30 Jul 2020

Mohammad Amir, Mohammad Asif and Salman Butt, who too were found guilty of spot-fixing like Kaneria, have been allowed back into the PCB fold.

Why India FLOPPED

Why India FLOPPED

Rediff.com11 Nov 2022

It turned out to be a lop-sided contest as India were thoroughly outplayed in both batting and bowling by a dominant England.

Chip shortage proving to be a boon for equity investors

Chip shortage proving to be a boon for equity investors

Rediff.com30 Nov 2021

The global semiconductor shortage is turning into a headache for automotive (auto) and appliance manufacturers. But it is proving to be a boon for equity investors. Semiconductor stocks are among the best performers this year. The PHLX Semiconductor Index has gained more than 35 per cent year-to-date.

Hyderabad script history, book ISL final date with Kerala

Hyderabad script history, book ISL final date with Kerala

Rediff.com17 Mar 2022

ATKMB looked the likelier of the two teams to take the lead in the opening exchanges, with the Mariners needing two goals at least to make a comeback.

England fall short of Test win as Windies hang on for draw

England fall short of Test win as Windies hang on for draw

Rediff.com13 Mar 2022

England fell short of victory as West Indies survived for a tense draw despite a top-order collapse on the final day of the first Test in North Sound on Saturday.

PIX: Debutant Iyer shows the way on Day 1

PIX: Debutant Iyer shows the way on Day 1

Rediff.com25 Nov 2021

Debutant Shreyas Iyer was guts, aggression and flair rolled into one during an unbeaten knock of 75, which was nothing short of a baptism by fire, as India ended on 258 for four on the first day of the opening Test against New Zealand in Kanpur on Thursday.

Ranji Final PIX: Yash, Shubham tons deflate Mumbai, MP close in on maiden title

Ranji Final PIX: Yash, Shubham tons deflate Mumbai, MP close in on maiden title

Rediff.com24 Jun 2022

IMAGES from Day 3 of the Ranji Trophy final played between Mumbai and Madhya Pradesh at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Friday.

Stop Treating Bowlers Badly!

Stop Treating Bowlers Badly!

Rediff.com6 Oct 2022

If we have not been world beaters in cricket for the longest time, here is the reason: We look down on our bowlers and deify batsmen, argues Aakar Patel.

PHOTOS: India make strong start in reply to England's 400

PHOTOS: India make strong start in reply to England's 400

Rediff.com9 Dec 2016

Murali Vijay and Cheteshwar Pujara shared a century stand as India made a strong start in their reply to England's total of 400 on the second day of the fourth Test at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Friday.

'Who's Pappu now?': Mahua Moitra tears into govt over economy

'Who's Pappu now?': Mahua Moitra tears into govt over economy

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

She also took a swipe at the Bharatiya Janata Party over its defeat in the just-concluded Himachal Pradesh assembly elections, saying the ruling party's president could not hold on to his home state. "Who is the Pappu now?" she asked.

Rashid Khan: 'You can't be relaxed in the IPL'

Rashid Khan: 'You can't be relaxed in the IPL'

Rediff.com5 Apr 2022

'You have to be focussed 100 percent, that is the quality of the IPL.' 'If your preparation is not up to the mark, you will face a lot of problems.'

'Tackling variable bounce the key for Kiwi batters'

'Tackling variable bounce the key for Kiwi batters'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2021

New Zealand fielding coach Luke Ronchi says the record target set by India to win the first Test in Kanpur can be chased down, and exhorted his players to take a leaf out of the home side's batting approach.

Brazil announces equal pay for men's and women's national teams

Brazil announces equal pay for men's and women's national teams

Rediff.com3 Sep 2020

'There is no more gender difference, the CBF is treating men and women equally.'

Talisman Shakib raises bar for Bangladesh players

Talisman Shakib raises bar for Bangladesh players

Rediff.com20 Feb 2015

A Bangladesh cricketer leading any individual world ranking is an achievement in itself but Shakib Al Hasan has raised the bar considerably by topping the all-rounder's charts in all three formats.

COVID-19: Cricket Australia to raise funds to support India

COVID-19: Cricket Australia to raise funds to support India

Rediff.com3 May 2021

Cricket Australia (CA) and the country's players union have thrown their weight behind a fundraising drive with charity UNICEF Australia to respond to India's COVID-19 health crisis.

How India wrested back the initiative on Day 1

How India wrested back the initiative on Day 1

Rediff.com25 Nov 2021

Debutant Shreyas Iyer and recalled opener Shubman Gill struck half-centuries to help India overcome Kyle Jamieson's terrific display of seam bowling and post 258/4 on Day 1 of the opening Test against New Zealand.

RR announces contribution of Rs 7.5 crores for COVID-19 relief

RR announces contribution of Rs 7.5 crores for COVID-19 relief

Rediff.com29 Apr 2021

Players along with the team owners and team management have come forward to raise funds

Australia's Kyrgios offers to drop food at doorstep of those in need

Australia's Kyrgios offers to drop food at doorstep of those in need

Rediff.com6 Apr 2020

Australian tennis player Nick Kyrgios once again showed his compassionate side on Monday, pledging to help hungry people and drop off food at doorstep for those in need during the coronavirus pandemic. His 'bad boy' image was transformed since his appeal to the tennis world kickstarted a campaign that raised millions of dollars for the victims of the crisis before and during the Australian Open Grand Slam in Melbourne.

With five bio-secure bubbles, Aus Open ready for 400,000 fans

With five bio-secure bubbles, Aus Open ready for 400,000 fans

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

'We've said every year that we're the 'happy slam'. But now we're saying we're the 'very safe and happy slam'.'

Cook slams Kohli's assessment of Motera pitch

Cook slams Kohli's assessment of Motera pitch

Rediff.com26 Feb 2021

Disagreeing with Kohli's assessment of the third Test that ended with India crushing England by 10 wickets inside two days, Cook said batting was near impossible

Pakistan's Malik wants life ban dropped, eyes coaching job

Pakistan's Malik wants life ban dropped, eyes coaching job

Rediff.com22 Apr 2020

Tainted former Pakistan captain Saleem Malik on Wednesday pleaded with the Pakistan Cricket Board to drop his life ban for match-fixing and help fulfil his goal to take up coaching assignments. The 57-year-old Malik was found guilty of match-fixing following a judicial inquiry in 2000 in a scandal that rocked the cricket world.

'Every game of cricket is challenging, every series is challenging'

'Every game of cricket is challenging, every series is challenging'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2019

'When cricketers, coaches, captains, managers, franchise owners focus on the prize, they forget the process.' 'You can't win every game. Getting better is all about making mistakes.'

Equal pay case: Morgan, Rapinoe vow to push forward

Equal pay case: Morgan, Rapinoe vow to push forward

Rediff.com5 May 2020

Some of the players' high-profile backers, including women's sports pioneer Billie Jean King and presumptive US Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden, leapt to their defence after news of their legal setback broke.

Liverpool beat Arsenal to cut Man City's lead; Spurs win

Liverpool beat Arsenal to cut Man City's lead; Spurs win

Rediff.com17 Mar 2022

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Wednesday night.

City's Silva reveals post-retirement plans

City's Silva reveals post-retirement plans

Rediff.com19 Apr 2020

There are no plans to slip into retirement just yet, but the creative midfielder is aware that the end of a distinguished playing career is approaching.

Kohli is quite intense and quite fierce in the field: Jamieson

Kohli is quite intense and quite fierce in the field: Jamieson

Rediff.com25 Aug 2021

Virat Kohli is intense and aggressive on the field but off it he is nice and welcoming, according to his Royal Challengers Bangalore teammate New Zealand pacer Kyle Jameison. The lanky pacer said the Indian skipper is extremely passionate about winning.

Shahadat Hossain banned for assaulting teammate

Shahadat Hossain banned for assaulting teammate

Rediff.com19 Nov 2019

The incident took place during a National Cricket League (NCL) game when he physically assaulted Arafat Sunny Jr on the field. He was handed a fine of BDT 100,000 (USD 1200 approx) by the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB).