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'Hazlewood prioritising IPL raised eyebrows'

'Hazlewood prioritising IPL raised eyebrows'

Rediff.com15 Jun 2025

Taking aim at senior players like Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, captain Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon, among others, he said that if their aim was to prolong their send-offs till after the Ashes, it was a wrong mindset.

The GOAT returns! Messi to tour India. Check out the schedule!

The GOAT returns! Messi to tour India. Check out the schedule!

Rediff.com2 Aug 2025

The Argentina captain's Kolkata schedule on December 13 will begin at 9am with a meet-and-greet event, followed by the unveiling of a 70-feet statue of him at the Lake Town Sribhumi on VIP Road.

National Herald case: Singhvi argues no gains in Young Indian, slams ED

National Herald case: Singhvi argues no gains in Young Indian, slams ED

Rediff.com4 Jul 2025

Senior advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi, representing Sonia Gandhi, argued that the Enforcement Directorate's National Herald case is 'truly a strange' one, citing the absence of property or its use in the alleged money laundering.

Steve Smith's masterclass puts Australia in control vs Windies

Steve Smith's masterclass puts Australia in control vs Windies

Rediff.com6 Jul 2025

Steve Smith's magnificent 71 guided Australia to 221 for seven at stumps on Day 3 of the second Test against the West Indies in Grenada on Saturday, helping the tourists to build a commanding 254-run lead despite late wickets and persistent rain interruptions.

Ananya's Jackfruit Story

Ananya's Jackfruit Story

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

Krystle's beach pose... Where's Vaani holidaying?... Who's Shalini writing a love letter to?...

Webster, Carey rally Australia after top-order flops again

Webster, Carey rally Australia after top-order flops again

Rediff.com4 Jul 2025

Alex Carey scored 63 and Beau Webster 60 as Australia were bowled out for 286. West Indies pacer Alzarri Joseph took 4 wickets for 61 runs on Day 1 of the second Test.

Cummins skips SA series to prep for Ashes campaign

Cummins skips SA series to prep for Ashes campaign

Rediff.com12 Jul 2025

Hazlewood was initially named in the squad for South Africa, will also return home following the Test series. Xavier Bartlett has been drafted in as his replacement.

England name 14-member squad for first Test vs India

England name 14-member squad for first Test vs India

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

Jamie Overton returns to the Test line-up for the first time since earning his sole cap against New Zealand at Headingley in June 2022.

Heads of State Review: Silly, But Fun

Heads of State Review: Silly, But Fun

Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

Heads of State, co-starring apna Priyanka Chopra, is a silly buddy comedy where you have a lot to laugh and cringe at, notes Mayur Sanap.

PIX: How England Pulled Off A Thriller At Lord's!

PIX: How England Pulled Off A Thriller At Lord's!

Rediff.com14 Jul 2025

England stayed calm under intense pressure to beat India by 22 runs on a final day of simmering tension and drama in the third Test at Lord's on Monday and move 2-1 up in the series.

Green returns from injury as Aus reveal WTC Final squad

Green returns from injury as Aus reveal WTC Final squad

Rediff.com13 May 2025

Skipper Pat Cummins, who missed the tour of Sri Lanka due to the birth of his second child in February and was also ruled out of the Champions Trophy campaign with an ankle injury, will take the reins against South Africa.

How UPA Govt Failed To Honour Sam Manekshaw

How UPA Govt Failed To Honour Sam Manekshaw

Rediff.com1 Jan 2024

'We failed as a country because those who should have been there to say goodbye did not show up.'

Sam Curran rises to the occasion!

Sam Curran rises to the occasion!

Rediff.com6 Apr 2023

Sam Curran successfully defended 16 runs in the final over

Stokes under fire! Atherton pulls no punches

Stokes under fire! Atherton pulls no punches

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

Atherton reckons that in his three years at the helm, the series against India is Stokes' sternest test of leadership qualities.

SEE: Is PSL better than the IPL? Billings spills truth bomb

SEE: Is PSL better than the IPL? Billings spills truth bomb

Rediff.com17 Apr 2025

This is not the first time an IPL-related reference was made at a PSL media briefing.

15 Things You Must Know About Rakesh Sharma

15 Things You Must Know About Rakesh Sharma

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma was the first Indian to travel to space in 1984. Here's what you should know about the national icon.

Steve Smith's surprise comeback has a NYC twist

Steve Smith's surprise comeback has a NYC twist

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

Instead of waiting for the injury to heal by itself, he decided to hit the "baseball cage" in New York, where he owns an apartment.

Why Cook prefers Pope over Bethell for India series

Why Cook prefers Pope over Bethell for India series

Rediff.com18 Jun 2025

Former England skipper Alastair Cook backed Ollie Pope to retain the No. 3 spot in the batting line-up ahead of Jacob Bethell during the upcoming five-match Test series against India.

Aussies crumble to 180 as Windies pace rules Day 1

Aussies crumble to 180 as Windies pace rules Day 1

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

West Indies' fearsome bowling attacks of old, Jayden Seales and Shamar Joseph tore through Australia on Wednesday

Controversial calls flip Test as Aussies take control

Controversial calls flip Test as Aussies take control

Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

Australia carved out an 82-run lead over West Indies on day two of the first Test in Barbados on Thursday, with the hosts frustrated by several close umpiring calls that went against them.

Gill's India ready for Lord's battle as Archer joins back

Gill's India ready for Lord's battle as Archer joins back

Rediff.com9 Jul 2025

With the series nicely poised at 1-1 going into the third Test, the narrative built around both the teams has changed significantly following India's 336-run routing of England at Edgbaston.

RCB eye edge in play-offs race, CSK an elusive win

RCB eye edge in play-offs race, CSK an elusive win

Rediff.com2 May 2025

Kohli has constructed a mini hot streak, making four fifties in his last five innings and pushing for Orange Cap with 443 runs.

'India are coming prepared': McCullum's big warning

'India are coming prepared': McCullum's big warning

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

England head coach Brendon McCullum believes India have arrived well-prepared and full of belief for the upcoming five-match Test series

Why BJP Is More Guilty Than Sam Pitroda

Why BJP Is More Guilty Than Sam Pitroda

Rediff.com15 May 2024

If Pitroda's blunder cost him his office, what should the BJP's unrepentant attitude cost it?, asks Shyam G Menon.

Army tests defence systems in 'near-combat conditions'

Army tests defence systems in 'near-combat conditions'

Rediff.com31 May 2025

The Indian Army is conducting field trials of several cutting-edge defence systems under 'near-combat conditions', integrating electronic warfare simulations, to assess their performance rigorously, officials said on Saturday.

Controversies That Dotted Kohli's Test Career

Controversies That Dotted Kohli's Test Career

Rediff.com13 May 2025

The star batter's aggression has been a fire to forge inspiration and motivation, but it has also led to some unnecessary controversies in the red-ball format.

Sam Bahadur Trailer: The Josh Is Real High

Sam Bahadur Trailer: The Josh Is Real High

Rediff.com8 Nov 2023

Sam Bahadur brims with patriotic fervour, but one can trust Director Meghna Gulzar's refined sensibilities to not descend into nationalistic jingoism, believes Mayur Sanap.

Australia set to rejig top order after WTC humiliation

Australia set to rejig top order after WTC humiliation

Rediff.com15 Jun 2025

Australia head coach Andrew McDonald hinted at a rejig in the top order after misfiring in the World Test Championship final defence against South Africa at Lord's.

Twist in OpenAI saga, Sam Altman to return as CEO

Twist in OpenAI saga, Sam Altman to return as CEO

Rediff.com22 Nov 2023

Altman said he was "looking forward" to returning to his previous role at the AI firm.

Al-Hilal frustrate Real Madrid in heat-soaked thriller

Al-Hilal frustrate Real Madrid in heat-soaked thriller

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

Real Madrid laboured to a 1-1 Club World Cup draw against a spirited Al-Hilal in searing heat on Wednesday

Review: Sam Bahadur: The Amar Chitra Katha Version

Review: Sam Bahadur: The Amar Chitra Katha Version

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

Sam Bahadur is a mechanical summary of his life, ticking off one chapter after another without bothering to pause or ponder over their significance and influences, observes Sukanya Verma.

Aus podcasters receive legal letter from IPL, BCCI

Aus podcasters receive legal letter from IPL, BCCI

Rediff.com28 Apr 2025

'On Saturday evening Australian time we received a very polite legal letter about elements of our content from the cricket tournament we speak to you about pertaining specifically to this season. As a result we decided to take those videos down.'

Unique And Deceptive, Bumrah Will Have England Hopping

Unique And Deceptive, Bumrah Will Have England Hopping

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

'I think it have seen the side-ons (bowlers) but he delivers the ball from about a foot or even a bit more closer to the batsman than the average bowler so the ball feels quicker even than the pace he is actually bowling at.'

Drones Are What India Needs For Future Wars

Drones Are What India Needs For Future Wars

Rediff.com18 Jul 2025

The foremost lesson for India today is to beef up its air defence to cater for multiple drone attacks. As seen in Operation Sindoor, we have come a long way, but there's room for getting better. We must develop a robust and almost impregnable air cover over ourselves, asserts IAF veteran Air Commodore Nitin Sathe (retd).

The Jet Set Prefers Luxury Electric Cars

The Jet Set Prefers Luxury Electric Cars

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

The share of EVs in the luxury segment rose from 7 per cent in January-May 2024 to 11 per cent during the same period in 2025, marking a 66 per cent growth in the electric luxury segment.

Ready to undertake any further missions if...: IAF

Ready to undertake any further missions if...: IAF

Rediff.com13 May 2025

The Indian Air Force on Monday said all its military bases and systems continue to remain fully operational, and ready to undertake any further missions if the need arises.

Old friends, new goals: Messi, Suarez in Uruguayan club venture

Old friends, new goals: Messi, Suarez in Uruguayan club venture

Rediff.com28 May 2025

From their glory days at Barcelona to reuniting at Inter Miami, Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez have now brought their enduring partnership into a new chapter, co-founding Deportivo LSM, a club set to compete in professional Uruguayan football.

England's secret weapon revealed for India Tests

England's secret weapon revealed for India Tests

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

Ahead of England's five-match Test series against India at home, head coach Brendon McCullum hailed young all-rounder Jacob Bethell

Are You Ready For Sam Bahadur?

Are You Ready For Sam Bahadur?

Rediff.com15 Mar 2023

And it's a wrap for Vicky Kaushal's next film, Sam Bahadur!

Man tricked into marrying bride's widowed mother in UP

Man tricked into marrying bride's widowed mother in UP

Rediff.com20 Apr 2025

A 22-year-old man in Meerut, India, alleges he was tricked into marrying the mother of his intended bride. The complainant, Mohammad Azeem, claims his brother and sister-in-law arranged the marriage and the bride's 45-year-old widowed mother, disguised as the bride, was married to him instead. Azeem claims he was threatened with a false rape accusation after protesting the deception. Police are investigating the case, but a settlement has been reached between the parties and Azeem has withdrawn his complaint.