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Krunal's captaincy journey: From support to leading LSG in crucial IPL matches

Krunal's captaincy journey: From support to leading LSG in crucial IPL matches

Rediff.com18 May 2023

Krunal took over LSG captaincy after KL Rahul pulled out because of an injury with five matches remaining in the league phase.

Turning Point: Hardik's wrong call cost Titans?

Turning Point: Hardik's wrong call cost Titans?

Rediff.com3 May 2023

Gujarat Titans fell to a stunning loss at the hands of Delhi Capitals, and a few wrong calls played a key role in the match.

Kept changing: Irfan Pathan on PBKS' weaknesses

Kept changing: Irfan Pathan on PBKS' weaknesses

Rediff.com21 Mar 2023

Ahead of the 16th season of the Indian Premier League, Irfan Pathan opened up on Punjab Kings' weaknesses.

Bopanna to bid adieu to Davis Cup; denied home farewell

Bopanna to bid adieu to Davis Cup; denied home farewell

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

Rohan Bopanna revealed that he will bring curtains down on his Davis Cup career when the country hosts Morocco in September

IPL 2022: How Will Second Half Play Out?

IPL 2022: How Will Second Half Play Out?

Rediff.com27 Apr 2022

IPL 2022 has passed the halfway mark after a month of high action and drama. So how will the second half play out for the teams still in contention for the playoffs?

EPL: Super-sub Nunez powers 10-man Liverpool to win

EPL: Super-sub Nunez powers 10-man Liverpool to win

Rediff.com28 Aug 2023

Darwin Nunez came off the bench to score twice as Liverpool snatched a sensational 2-1 Premier League win at Newcastle United on Sunday.

Axar reveals secret weapon for WTC final against Australia

Axar reveals secret weapon for WTC final against Australia

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

We are used to the Dukes ball having practised with it during IPL, says Axar ahead of WTC final

Champions League PIX: City top group; Barca, Dortmund in last 16

Champions League PIX: City top group; Barca, Dortmund in last 16

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

IMAGES from the Champions League matches played on Tuesday.

'Need to take emotion out and make some good, sound cricketing decisions'

'Need to take emotion out and make some good, sound cricketing decisions'

Rediff.com27 May 2023

Head coach Mark Boucher says Mumbai Indians will look for replacement of front-line bowlers if they are not fit within time.

IPL 2022: Debutants impressed, powerhouses struggled

IPL 2022: Debutants impressed, powerhouses struggled

Rediff.com30 May 2022

Delhi Capitals still reported COVID-19 cases in their camp but the tournament chugged along.

Turning Point: Jaiswal's runout derails Royals

Turning Point: Jaiswal's runout derails Royals

Rediff.com6 May 2023

The Rajasthan Royals suffered an epic collapse following Yashasvi Jaiswal's runout and it was a blow they couldn't recover from as Gujarat Titans clinched a comfortable win.

Lara lashes out at SRH batters after another flop show

Lara lashes out at SRH batters after another flop show

Rediff.com5 May 2023

'We have to lay a bit more importance on partnerships and understanding a bit of match awareness. It's all great to be aggressive but you have to got to use a little bit of upstairs to get the job done.'

Sports Shorts: Kaymer wins Grand Slam title in playoff over Watson

Sports Shorts: Kaymer wins Grand Slam title in playoff over Watson

Rediff.com16 Oct 2014

US Open champion Martin Kaymer sank an eight-foot birdie putt at the first extra hole to beat Bubba Watson in the four-man PGA Grand Slam of Golf in Bermuda on Wednesday.

Clash of titans as Argentina take on France in World Cup final

Clash of titans as Argentina take on France in World Cup final

Rediff.com18 Dec 2022

Reigning champions France take on Argentina in a showpiece final at Lusail Stadium with both teams looking to add a third star to their crest.

IPL: CSK sit pretty as MI and rest look to spring surprise

IPL: CSK sit pretty as MI and rest look to spring surprise

Rediff.com18 Sep 2021

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 is all set to resume on Sunday with Mumbai Indians (MI) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) locking horns against each other.

Golf: One of the greatest fightbacks in majors history!

Golf: One of the greatest fightbacks in majors history!

Rediff.com23 May 2022

Justin Thomas capped a breathtaking comeback by beating Will Zalatoris in a three-hole playoff to win the PGA Championship on Sunday after Chile's Mito Pereira blew a one-shot lead on the final hole.

PBKS-KKR: Who Will Win?

PBKS-KKR: Who Will Win?

Rediff.com1 Apr 2023

Kolkata Knight Rogers and the Punjab Kings will do battle at the I S Bindra cricket stadium in Mohali on Saturday, April 1, afternoon.

Lara on what went wrong for Sunrisers in IPL 2023

Lara on what went wrong for Sunrisers in IPL 2023

Rediff.com16 May 2023

Brian Lara conceded that he was not able to come to 'grips' with the rigours and emotions of IPL in his first year as Sunrisers Hyderabad head coach.

Half-fit Stokes a cause for concern for CSK?

Half-fit Stokes a cause for concern for CSK?

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

According to ESPNCricinfo, Stokes, who has played for Rajasthan Royals and Rising Pune Supergiant in the past, will likely play as a specialist batter initially to manage his knee injury, for which he has been administered cortisone shots -- an anti-inflammation injection.

Ghana coach Otto Addo bites the dust

Ghana coach Otto Addo bites the dust

Rediff.com3 Dec 2022

Addo joins Roberto Martinez (Belgium), Carlos Queiroz (Iran) and Gerardo Martino (Mexico) as coaches who immediately left their jobs after World Cup elimination this week.

Europa League: PSV fan attacks Sevilla keeper

Europa League: PSV fan attacks Sevilla keeper

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

PSV fan assaulted Sevilla goalkeeper Marko Dmitrovic, punching him in the face before being wrestled to the ground by the Serbian.

PIX: Portugal, Poland, Senegal punch ticket to Qatar World Cup

PIX: Portugal, Poland, Senegal punch ticket to Qatar World Cup

Rediff.com30 Mar 2022

Images and a round-up of all the World Cup qualifiers played across continents on Tuesday.

How DC targeted and destroyed Siraj

How DC targeted and destroyed Siraj

Rediff.com7 May 2023

Countering Siraj was the key and both Warner and Salt went after the RCB pace spearhead from the word go

Australia stun Peru to qualify for Qatar 2022 WC

Australia stun Peru to qualify for Qatar 2022 WC

Rediff.com14 Jun 2022

Australia's dancing substitute goalkeeper Andrew Redmayne saved the last penalty to clinch a place at this year's World Cup in Qatar as they edged Peru 5-4 in a shootout.

Barcelona eye big step towards title as they gear up for Real Madrid

Barcelona eye big step towards title as they gear up for Real Madrid

Rediff.com16 Mar 2023

Barcelona will look to take a big step towards their first La Liga title in four years, when they take on Real Madrid this weekend.

Semi defeat doesn't wipe out success: Morocco coach

Semi defeat doesn't wipe out success: Morocco coach

Rediff.com15 Dec 2022

Having become the first African team into the semis, Morocco now face Croatia in the third-place playoff on Saturday.

With playoffs spot on radar, will Delhi return to winning ways against Pune?

With playoffs spot on radar, will Delhi return to winning ways against Pune?

Rediff.com16 May 2016

A determined Delhi Daredevils will make another push to stay in the hunt to make the playoffs when they take on bottom-placed Rising Pune Supergiants in the Indian Premier League in Visakhapatnam on Tuesday.

Soccer PIX: PSG smash Lens; Dortmund draw again

Soccer PIX: PSG smash Lens; Dortmund draw again

Rediff.com27 Aug 2023

Images from football matches held across Europe on Saturday

IPL 2023: 'Impact player rule doesn't threaten all-rounders'

IPL 2023: 'Impact player rule doesn't threaten all-rounders'

Rediff.com8 Apr 2023

Ahead of Gujarat Titans home game against Kolkata Knight Riders, David Miller said the Impact Player rule gives team's an advantage and isn't a threat to all-rounders.

India shuttlers sweep away Slovenia 5-0 at Jr. Worlds

India shuttlers sweep away Slovenia 5-0 at Jr. Worlds

Rediff.com19 Oct 2022

Their only loss came against group toppers China, the most successful team in the tournament with 13 titles, in their second group tie on the opening day of the tournament.

SEE: Rishabh Pant's 'Unorthodox Shots'

SEE: Rishabh Pant's 'Unorthodox Shots'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2022

Pant was seen hitting some unorthodox shots.

CSK coach Fleming sees bright side despite MI drubbing

CSK coach Fleming sees bright side despite MI drubbing

Rediff.com13 May 2022

Mumbai, who sit bottom, were knocked out of the playoff race last week.

PIX: Titans confirm top-2 finish with comfortable win over SRH

PIX: Titans confirm top-2 finish with comfortable win over SRH

Rediff.com16 May 2023

PHOTOS of the IPL 2023 match between Gujarat Titans and Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Monday.

Can Rajasthan Royals stop CSK's rampage?

Can Rajasthan Royals stop CSK's rampage?

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

Rajasthan Royals face tough challenge against in-form Chennai Super Kings

How Can SKY Score 83 In Just 35 Balls?

How Can SKY Score 83 In Just 35 Balls?

Rediff.com10 May 2023

Striking at a dazzling 237.14 strike rate, laced with seven boundaries and six sixes.

FIFA, UEFA suspend Russia from all competitions

FIFA, UEFA suspend Russia from all competitions

Rediff.com1 Mar 2022

'Football is in full solidarity with all the people affected in Ukraine. Both Presidents hope that the situation in Ukraine will improve significantly and rapidly so that football can again be a vector for unity and peace.'

ISL: ATKMB set up final clash against BFC

ISL: ATKMB set up final clash against BFC

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

ATK Mohun Bagan will meet Bengaluru FC in the ISL final, following their semifinal win over Hyderabad FC.

'Shaw was disappointing this season but should be dominating world cricket'

'Shaw was disappointing this season but should be dominating world cricket'

Rediff.com19 May 2023

Delhi Capitals assistant coach Shane Watson said the incredibly talented Prithvi Shaw has been inconsistent and has been disappointing this season.

IPL 2023: Haddin joins Punjab Kings as assistant coach

IPL 2023: Haddin joins Punjab Kings as assistant coach

Rediff.com21 Oct 2022

Brad Hadding joining Punjab Kings was on the cards after they roped in World Cup-winning coach Trevor Bayliss as the new head coach, replacing Anil Kumble.

Bale hits back at media critics after 'parasite' jab

Bale hits back at media critics after 'parasite' jab

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

The Welsh captain was called a "parasite" and accused of faking a back injury that kept him out of Real Madrid's humiliating loss to Barcelona