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Australia to tour Pakistan for first time in 24 years!

Australia to tour Pakistan for first time in 24 years!

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

The three-format is due to start in March 2022.

We are here to play cricket and we want to continue: Gibson

We are here to play cricket and we want to continue: Gibson

Rediff.com27 Jan 2018

South Africa coach Ottis Gibson said people should not harbour thoughts that they have complaints about the wicket even as the home players went off the ground after Dean Elgar took a blow on his helmet.

Finding window to reschedule 5th Test: BCCI

Finding window to reschedule 5th Test: BCCI

Rediff.com10 Sep 2021

Ahead of the fifth and final Test against England, India's junior physio Yogesh Parmar tested positive for COVID-19 in Manchester, leading to the cancellation of the team's training session on Thursday.

Indians handle bio-bubble better than others: Ganguly

Indians handle bio-bubble better than others: Ganguly

Rediff.com6 Apr 2021

'And always there's this scare of COVID. 'Hope it's not me the next time'. You have to stay positive, you have to train yourself mentally.'

Sindhu working on new techniques for Tokyo Olympics

Sindhu working on new techniques for Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com3 Jun 2021

Sindhu said she has to watch out for the Chinese players as well since they have been missing from the circuit for some time.

Preity Zinta's 20th Covid test!

Preity Zinta's 20th Covid test!

Rediff.com22 Oct 2020

'I have become the Covid test queen.'

'One positive case and IPL could be doomed'

'One positive case and IPL could be doomed'

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

Instead of speculating on the IPL's title sponsorship, Kings XI Punjab co-owner Ness Wadia says the focus must be on ensuring that not a single COVID-19 case is reported during the event, which according to him, is set to be the "best ever".

Kodiaq, Skoda's brand-new luxury SUV, stands tall among 7-seaters

Kodiaq, Skoda's brand-new luxury SUV, stands tall among 7-seaters

Rediff.com28 Feb 2022

Suspension that has fully acclimatised to Indian roads and handles potholes and bumps with ease, plush interiors that feel premium beyond just surface level, and aggressive and imposing design cues give this SUV a presence and profile that has little competition, says Pavan Lall.

Evans urge Djokovic, Nadal to play the US Open

Evans urge Djokovic, Nadal to play the US Open

Rediff.com8 Jun 2020

The US Open organisers are assessing safety measures for the tournament scheduled to begin on Aug. 31 without spectators after the COVID-19 pandemic stalled the season in March.

Will England agree to tour Pakistan in 2022?

Will England agree to tour Pakistan in 2022?

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

England must tour Pakistan in 2022 reciprocating the visit of Azhar Ali and his men despite the coronavirus pandemic, Pakistan pace great Wasim Akram said.

Millions of Covid vaccine doses are set to expire in India

Millions of Covid vaccine doses are set to expire in India

Rediff.com20 Jun 2022

Pune-based Serum Institute of India (SII) is sitting on 200 million doses of Covishield that were manufactured in December and are set to expire in September. The company is likely to destroy these vaccines if nothing works out, Sohini Das reports.

Australian Open to go ahead despite COVID-19 case

Australian Open to go ahead despite COVID-19 case

Rediff.com4 Feb 2021

'We're absolutely confident the Australian Open will go ahead'

IPL will have two-and-half month window in next FTP: Shah

IPL will have two-and-half month window in next FTP: Shah

Rediff.com14 Jun 2022

BCCI secretary Jay Shah spoke on a range of subjects related to Indian cricket, IPL's place in the global cricket calendar, running the cricket establishment in times of COVID-19 and the road ahead for both Indian cricket and IPL.

May shift T20 WC to UAE due to COVID-19 situation: BCCI secretary Shah

May shift T20 WC to UAE due to COVID-19 situation: BCCI secretary Shah

Rediff.com26 Jun 2021

BCCI secretary Jay Shah on Saturday said the T20 World Cup may have to be shifted from India to the United Arab Emirates due to the COVID-19 situation.

Vikrant: A Giant Leap For Indian Navy

Vikrant: A Giant Leap For Indian Navy

Rediff.com2 Sep 2022

The Indian Navy has a big role to play in support of our strategic objectives in the Indian Ocean. The increasing Chinese presence in the Indian Ocean is a matter of concern and need to be factored. Hence, the requirement of an Aircraft Carrier is a foregone conclusion, asserts Commodore Venugopal Menon (retd).

ATP suspends men's tennis tour for six weeks over coronavirus

ATP suspends men's tennis tour for six weeks over coronavirus

Rediff.com12 Mar 2020

The ATP suspended its professional men's tennis tour for six weeks on Thursday, citing concerns over the coronavirus outbreak, which has upended major sporting events across the globe. The announcement came moments after Miami-Dade County said it would suspend the Miami Open and on the heels of Sunday's last-minute cancellation of the Indian Wells tournament in Southern California.

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.

'Do you know why people build untouchability walls?'

'Do you know why people build untouchability walls?'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2022

'The main reason is 'they' do not want to see Dalits especially in the morning!'

Will Kohli & Co start outdoor training post May 18?

Will Kohli & Co start outdoor training post May 18?

Rediff.com14 May 2020

Indian cricketers might start skill-based outdoor training after May 18 if restrictions are eased in the fourth phase of the national lockdown, BCCI treasurer Arun Dhumal said on Thursday while talking about a roadmap to resume the sport. Due to the countrywide lockdown, all top athletes are confined to their homes and are just doing some exercises to keep themselves fit in the lockdown to contain the coronavirus pandemic, which will enter its fourth phase from May 18.

IN PIX: The New Normal in IPL 2020

IN PIX: The New Normal in IPL 2020

Rediff.com20 Sep 2020

There was no gala opening ceremony for the world's richest T20 league, and the games will be played behind closed doors

India-England Tests in Chennai to be played behind closed doors

India-England Tests in Chennai to be played behind closed doors

Rediff.com22 Jan 2021

First two Tests would be played without spectators as per a BCCI directive, considering the prevailing COVID-19 situation.

18 England bowlers to start training this week

18 England bowlers to start training this week

Rediff.com20 May 2020

Physio will observe the social distancing at each venue to accommodate the training, with coaches joining the sessions from next week.

Australia impose restriction on use of saliva, sweat to shine ball

Australia impose restriction on use of saliva, sweat to shine ball

Rediff.com28 Aug 2020

Mitchell Starc feels the regulation will not have much affect in the limited overs formats.

Guess how much BCCI will spend on tests during IPL

Guess how much BCCI will spend on tests during IPL

Rediff.com1 Sep 2020

The BCCI doesn't want to leave anything to chance as far as safety of players and officials is concerned and the healthcare workers have been put in a separate hotel.

Indian hockey's new normal: Santisers, social distancing

Indian hockey's new normal: Santisers, social distancing

Rediff.com10 Jun 2020

As per safety norms, they are also changing the grip of their sticks regularly while there is a temperature check every day.

BCCI gets govt approval for IPL in UAE?

BCCI gets govt approval for IPL in UAE?

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

A BCCI source told PTI that the permission in writing is due to come any time in the next few days.

De Villiers, Steyn and Morris join RCB teammates in Dubai

De Villiers, Steyn and Morris join RCB teammates in Dubai

Rediff.com22 Aug 2020

The South African trio of AB de Villiers, Dale Steyn and Chris Morris arrived in Dubai in the wee hours of Saturday to join their Royal Challengers Bangalore teammates for the upcoming Indian Premier League.

Ngidi finds new ways to overcome saliva ban

Ngidi finds new ways to overcome saliva ban

Rediff.com7 Jul 2020

Bowlers will have to find news ways to overcome the ban on the usage of saliva to shine a cricket ball

German league says 10 out of 1,700 coronavirus tests are positive

German league says 10 out of 1,700 coronavirus tests are positive

Rediff.com5 May 2020

Ten people have tested positive for coronavirus in more than 1,700 tests carried out by Germany's professional soccer league (DFL) at its 36 clubs ahead a planned resumption of full training, it said on Monday. The DFL, which tested players and coaching staff at the Bundesliga and 2.Bundesliga teams, did not identify those who had tested positive or their clubs and said the cases had been reported to health authorities.

Soccer PIX: Barca thump Osasuna; PSG extend lead

Soccer PIX: Barca thump Osasuna; PSG extend lead

Rediff.com14 Mar 2022

Ferran Torres scored a brace and Ousmane Dembele made two assists as a red-hot Barcelona rolled over Osasuna 4-0 on Sunday to earn their fourth consecutive LaLiga win.

Why bahubali Shahabuddin's wife wants to leave Siwan

Why bahubali Shahabuddin's wife wants to leave Siwan

Rediff.com9 Apr 2022

M I Khan finds out why the dreaded Mohammad Shahabuddin's widow wants to leave the north Bihar district where her husband's word was once law.

China tennis star Peng denies she made accusation of 'sexual assault'

China tennis star Peng denies she made accusation of 'sexual assault'

Rediff.com20 Dec 2021

Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai said on Sunday that she had never accused anyone of sexually assaulting her, and that a social media post she had made early last month had been misunderstood.

Tiwary shines for Bagan as cricket returns to Eden Gardens

Tiwary shines for Bagan as cricket returns to Eden Gardens

Rediff.com24 Nov 2020

Former Bengal captain Manoj Tiwary struck a 39-ball 61 to help Mohun Bagan secure a facile 17-run victory over Customs on Tuesday, as cricket returned to the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata amid the COVID-19 pandemic with the Bengal T20 Challenge.

Six years after Maggi controversy, Marico serves up instant noodles

Six years after Maggi controversy, Marico serves up instant noodles

Rediff.com20 Feb 2021

The move is significant since it signals the growing importance of foods in Marico's overall strategy. It also comes six months after Marico stepped into honey, a Rs 1,500-crore category dominated by players such as Dabur.

US Open organisers pleased with line-up despite dropouts

US Open organisers pleased with line-up despite dropouts

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

Dowse said that the women's competition will see 10 former Grand Slam champions, including 23-time major winner Serena Williams, along with 81 of the top 100. In the men's event, seven of the world top ten are competing.

Why Mumbai is perfect choice to host Mushtaq Ali T20 tourney

Why Mumbai is perfect choice to host Mushtaq Ali T20 tourney

Rediff.com20 Sep 2020

Mumbai Cricket Association Apex Council member and noted curator Nadim Memon has urged the BCCI to organise the Syed Mushtaq Ali trophy in Mumbai saying the city has enough grounds to host the national T20 tournament.

Serena to skip Tokyo Games, declines to explain reasons

Serena to skip Tokyo Games, declines to explain reasons

Rediff.com27 Jun 2021

Serena will not be in the US team for the Tokyo Olympics

England to tour Pakistan, play first series in 16 years

England to tour Pakistan, play first series in 16 years

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

'This will be the first time since 2005 that an England team has toured Pakistan and as such it represents a significant moment for both nations.'

IPL 2020: Rahane's focus on physical and mental health

IPL 2020: Rahane's focus on physical and mental health

Rediff.com21 Aug 2020

The Indian players of the Delhi Capitals team arrived, in Mumbai, on Thursday, and they will be flying out for United Arab Emirates on Sunday for the league that begins on September 19.

Large fund houses get bigger slice of debt pie

Large fund houses get bigger slice of debt pie

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

After the Franklin Templeton episode, investor confidence has been shaken. Known brands have become more relevant to investors, as long as this psychological impact lasts.