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Gill named vice-captain for Asia Cup; Bumrah included

Gill named vice-captain for Asia Cup; Bumrah included

Rediff.com19 Aug 2025

Shubman Gill enjoyed a phenomenal run with the bat in England, piling up 754 runs at an average of 75.40 with four centuries.

Indian defender breaks auction record in HIL

Indian defender breaks auction record in HIL

Rediff.com15 Oct 2024

Udita attracts highest bid in first half of HIL women's auction

Big-Match Ben Set for Old Trafford Explosion?

Big-Match Ben Set for Old Trafford Explosion?

Rediff.com23 Jul 2025

With England heading to Manchester's Old Trafford Stadium with a 2-1 lead, the hosts will be hoping that 'Big Match Stokes'-who has been exceptional and all guns blazing with the ball-shows up with the bat as well.

337 and Counting! Rohit's Sixes Light Up Cuttack!

337 and Counting! Rohit's Sixes Light Up Cuttack!

Rediff.com9 Feb 2025

Indian captain Rohit Sharma has added another feather to his cap, becoming the second-highest six-hitter in One-day International (ODI) history.

Why Gill is forgiven for major slip up on Day 1

Why Gill is forgiven for major slip up on Day 1

Rediff.com1 Aug 2025

In a lapse of concentration, Atkinson picked the ball and sent the timber rattling to have Gill run out on 21(35).

Over 12,000 children died in Maha in 11 months, 37 daily

Over 12,000 children died in Maha in 11 months, 37 daily

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

The minister neither provided any age-wise break-up nor specified the causes behind the death of the children.

Ethiopia's Tola breaks Olympic record to win Marathon

Ethiopia's Tola breaks Olympic record to win Marathon

Rediff.com10 Aug 2024

Tola had an 18-second lead by the 35km mark, which he extended as the Eiffel Tower came into sight and crowds lining the streets roared him on. He became the first Ethiopian winner of the Olympic men's marathon in 24 years.

Unmatched. Unbroken. Unbelievable - Tendulkar at 52!

Unmatched. Unbroken. Unbelievable - Tendulkar at 52!

Rediff.com24 Apr 2025

Sachin Tendulkar turned 52 on Thursday. His illustrious career has been marked by record-breaking success

KKR's Record Bid For Starc!

KKR's Record Bid For Starc!

Rediff.com19 Dec 2023

Once DC and MI backed out, Gujarat Titans and Kolkata Knight Riders commenced an even more intense battle, crossing the record Rs 20.50 crore (Rs 205 million) spent by Sunrisers Hyderabad on Pat Cummins a little earlier.

Wimbledon: Vintage Djokovic decimates local hope Evans

Wimbledon: Vintage Djokovic decimates local hope Evans

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

Djokovic rolls back the years to crush Britain's Evans at Wimbledon 2025

EPL PHOTOS: Record-breaking Aguero 'tricks' in City win over Villa

EPL PHOTOS: Record-breaking Aguero 'tricks' in City win over Villa

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

The Argentine scores a hat-trick to become the highest foreign goal scorer in the Premier League on Sunday. Also, in bagging a 12th Premier League hat-trick he surpassed the 11 of Alan Shearer with whom he had shared the record.

Earth records hottest year ever in 2024, surpasses 1.5C mark

Earth records hottest year ever in 2024, surpasses 1.5C mark

Rediff.com11 Jan 2025

The year 2024 was the hottest year on record, with the global average temperature exceeding 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels for the first time, according to the European climate agency Copernicus. Every month from January to June was the warmest ever recorded, and from July to December (except August), each month was the second warmest on record. Scientists are warning that the world is entering a new climate reality, with extreme heatwaves, floods, and storms becoming more frequent and severe. The report also highlights the failure of developed nations to meet their climate finance commitments to developing countries, despite the urgency of the situation.

Sinner stunned, Zverev survives in Halle

Sinner stunned, Zverev survives in Halle

Rediff.com20 Jun 2025

Jannik Sinner's bid to win back-to-back Halle Open titles was ended on Thursday

Swiatek survives wind, rain, and errors to advance

Swiatek survives wind, rain, and errors to advance

Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

Fourth seed Iga Swiatek solved crossword puzzles during an hour-long rain interruption on Thursday but kept her focus to earn a 6-4, 7-6(5) victory over Russia's Ekaterina Alexandrova and reach the Bad Homburg Open semi-finals.

Zverev rallies to oust defending champion Popyrin

Zverev rallies to oust defending champion Popyrin

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

Alexander Zverev rallied from a set down to beat defending champion Alexei Popyrin in Toronto and move into the semi-finals.

PIX: Jaiswal Ton Sets Up Tantalising Day 4 At Oval

PIX: Jaiswal Ton Sets Up Tantalising Day 4 At Oval

Rediff.com3 Aug 2025

Yashasvi Jaiswal enhanced his reputation as an all-conditions opener with a gutsy hundred on a tough pitch before Washington Sundar's whirlwind fifty allowed India to set a record 374-run target for England on an absorbing Day 3 of the final Test at The Oval on Saturday.

Atmane stuns Rune; sets up Sinner semi-final in Cincinnati

Atmane stuns Rune; sets up Sinner semi-final in Cincinnati

Rediff.com15 Aug 2025

Defending champion Jannik Sinner swept past Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-0, 6-2 on Thursday to reach the Cincinnati Open semi-finals, the world number one extending his hardcourt winning streak to 25 matches.

He never watched his son play... until...

He never watched his son play... until...

Rediff.com13 Apr 2025

Abhishek Sharma's Father Breaks Superstition, Witnesses Record-Breaking Knock in Hyderabad

Norris completes Hungarian practice double as McLaren dominate

Norris completes Hungarian practice double as McLaren dominate

Rediff.com1 Aug 2025

Lando Norris completed a Hungarian Grand Prix practice double on Friday as runaway leaders McLaren dominated both sessions while leaving something in reserve and almost colliding at the end.

Gill's father 'proud' after double ton but...

Gill's father 'proud' after double ton but...

Rediff.com4 Jul 2025

'Hopefully, we can finish this match on a great note.'

Jaiswal continues dream run vs England

Jaiswal continues dream run vs England

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

Jaiswal (87) became the first Indian batter dismissed between (80 to 99) at Birmingham.

Stokes scripts history, breaks Brendon McCullum's record

Stokes scripts history, breaks Brendon McCullum's record

Rediff.com18 Feb 2023

During the third day of the opening Test against New Zealand, England skipper Ben Stokes entered the history books as he broke Brendon McCullum's record.

Alex Carey's Jaw-Dropping Catch!

Alex Carey's Jaw-Dropping Catch!

Rediff.com23 Feb 2025

Alex Carey's jaw-dropping catch, which led to Phil Salt's dismissal. Was this the catch of the tournament?

From 'Stupid' to 'Superb': Gavaskar on Pant's Ton

From 'Stupid' to 'Superb': Gavaskar on Pant's Ton

Rediff.com21 Jun 2025

As Rishabh Pant walked back after a splendid 134 off 178 balls - laced with 12 fours and two sixes - the Headingley crowd rose in appreciation of a masterclass.

Warholm shatters own world best time in 300m hurdles

Warholm shatters own world best time in 300m hurdles

Rediff.com13 Jun 2025

Norwegian hurdling great Karsten Warholm destroyed his own world best time in the rarely run 300 metres hurdles at the Oslo Diamond League meeting on Thursday.

9 Vaishno Devi pilgrims among 13 killed in J-K rains, landslides

9 Vaishno Devi pilgrims among 13 killed in J-K rains, landslides

Rediff.com27 Aug 2025

Relentless heavy rain led to a landslide on the route to the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine atop the Trikuta hill on Tuesday afternoon, killing at least five people and injuring 14, officials said.

What a time to be alive, says record-breaking Hamilton

What a time to be alive, says record-breaking Hamilton

Rediff.com26 Oct 2020

Lewis Hamilton put no limits on what he could achieve after roaring past retired Ferrari great Michael Schumacher on Sunday as the Formula One driver with most wins in the history of the sport.

Sabalenka, Sinner, Alcaraz advance in Cincinnati Open

Sabalenka, Sinner, Alcaraz advance in Cincinnati Open

Rediff.com14 Aug 2025

Carlos Alcaraz, who advanced to the last eight in Cincinnati for the third time, has now won 36 of his last 38 matches.

Ronaldo, Bayern mark record-breaking weekend in Europe

Ronaldo, Bayern mark record-breaking weekend in Europe

Rediff.com19 Oct 2015

Cristiano Ronaldo finally became the highest scorer in Real Madrid's history while Bayern Munich set a record for the greatest number of successive wins at the start of a season in the Bundesliga this weekend.

'Downing Pak special mission aircraft from 300km shows...'

'Downing Pak special mission aircraft from 300km shows...'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2025

Military officials detail how the Indian Air Force's downing of a Pakistani aircraft at a long distance reflects its air superiority and dealt a psychological blow to the adversary.

Why There Won't Be Another Cheteshwar Pujara

Why There Won't Be Another Cheteshwar Pujara

Rediff.com25 Aug 2025

From Rajkot's maidans to cricket's grandest arenas, Cheteshwar Pujara carved a niche as the bedrock of India's Test side. He is one of only 14 Indians to feature in more than 100 Tests, and his innings often defined India's most memorable triumphs.

PIX: Ngetich breaks 10 km world record by 28 seconds

PIX: Ngetich breaks 10 km world record by 28 seconds

Rediff.com14 Jan 2024

Kenyan runner Agnes Ngetich became the first woman to run 10km in under 29 minutes.

Record-breaking Messi leads Argentina to Copa final

Record-breaking Messi leads Argentina to Copa final

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

Lionel Messi scored his 55th international goal to become his country's all-time leading scorer as Argentina thrashed hosts the United States 4-0 to ease into the final of the Centenary Copa America on Tuesday.

PIX: Djokovic marches on; Sinner ends Gasquet's career

PIX: Djokovic marches on; Sinner ends Gasquet's career

Rediff.com30 May 2025

Three-time champion Novak Djokovic battled past Frenchman Corentin Moutet in a match that lasted more than three hours on Thursday.

Left-Arm, Right-Arm Spin In Same Over!

Left-Arm, Right-Arm Spin In Same Over!

Rediff.com4 Apr 2025

Kamindu Mendis bowled both left-arm spin and right-arm off-spin in the same over, delighting the crowd with his versatility.

AI 171 Crash: What CVR, FDR May Reveal

AI 171 Crash: What CVR, FDR May Reveal

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

How cockpit voices and flight data unravel what happened during an air crash.

'I Was In Pain But I Always Put My Team First'

'I Was In Pain But I Always Put My Team First'

Rediff.com5 Sep 2025

'I knew the finger was broken but I told the physio that I don't want to take any painkillers.' 'I was in very good rhythm and I just wanted to carry on.'

The secret behind Abhishek Sharma's IPL explosion

The secret behind Abhishek Sharma's IPL explosion

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

Abhishek Sharma opened up about a small but meaningful habit-pulling out a chit from his pocket after scoring a century in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Wimbledon braces for hottest start in history

Wimbledon braces for hottest start in history

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

Wimbledon sprang into life on Monday as the world's oldest tennis tournament opened its gates to thousands of spectators who had queued up for hours in the gentle morning sunshine.

Root ends six-year ODI century drought

Root ends six-year ODI century drought

Rediff.com26 Feb 2025

Jamie Overton hit a 28-ball 32 down the order to keep England in the hunt.