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Ex-Spain football chief Rubiales says Hermoso consented to kiss

Ex-Spain football chief Rubiales says Hermoso consented to kiss

Rediff.com11 Feb 2025

Luis Rubiales told a court on Tuesday that player Jenni Hermoso had given her consent for him kiss her in the aftermath of the Spain women's World Cup victory in 2023.

Australia debacle exposes India's Bumrah dependence

Australia debacle exposes India's Bumrah dependence

Rediff.com6 Jan 2025

The difference between the bowling averages of Jasprit Bumrah and his seam-bowling teammates stood at 21.76, suggesting Bumrah operated as India's one-man army with the ball.

Kenya's Kipkorir provisionally suspended for doping

Kenya's Kipkorir provisionally suspended for doping

Rediff.com25 Feb 2025

Kenyan marathon runner Brimin Kipkorir has been provisionally suspended after he tested positive for prohibited substances, the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) said on Monday.

Will Smith be fit in time for SL tour?

Will Smith be fit in time for SL tour?

Rediff.com20 Jan 2025

If Smith is ruled out, then the left-hand batter Travis Head will lead the squad as he is the vice-captain of the side.

IPL SUSPENDED amid escalating India-Pakistan tensions

IPL SUSPENDED amid escalating India-Pakistan tensions

Rediff.com9 May 2025

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season has been officially suspended due to escalating military tensions between India and Pakistan.

'I Was Just Getting Bumrah'd'

'I Was Just Getting Bumrah'd'

Rediff.com6 Jan 2025

'He's the toughest bowler I've ever faced.'

ICC rates SCG pitch...

ICC rates SCG pitch...

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

What we seek is a good contest between bat and ball and pitches that are likely to produce a result.

Cummins gives major update on Starc's availability for 5th Test

Cummins gives major update on Starc's availability for 5th Test

Rediff.com30 Dec 2024

'But we'll savour this for a couple of hours at least and then it'll be recovery for the next few days.'

Rohit announces Test retirement with immediate effect

Rohit announces Test retirement with immediate effect

Rediff.com7 May 2025

But Rohit's deplorable form in red-ball in red-ball cricket may have forced this decision.

Squeezed like sugarcane: Bhajji slams Bumrah's overwork

Squeezed like sugarcane: Bhajji slams Bumrah's overwork

Rediff.com6 Jan 2025

Harbhajan Singh has strongly criticised the Indian team management for their handling of pacer Jasprit Bumrah

Hardik, SKY, Yuzi At Sydney Opera House

Hardik, SKY, Yuzi At Sydney Opera House

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

Some Indian cricketers took a break from the T20 World Cup schedule as they soaked in the sights around Sydney on Wednesday.

Will pass law to make Bumrah bowl left-handed: Aus PM

Will pass law to make Bumrah bowl left-handed: Aus PM

Rediff.com1 Jan 2025

Australia Prime Minister Anthony Albanese jokingly suggested a law that forces Jasprit Bumrah to bowl 'left-handed or off one step' against the home team.

'Rohit has earned right to walk away on his own terms'

'Rohit has earned right to walk away on his own terms'

Rediff.com1 Jan 2025

Former Australia captain Michael Clarke believes Rohit Sharma has earned the right to walk away from Test cricket on his own terms.

Why England are opposed to Saudi-backed T20 league

Why England are opposed to Saudi-backed T20 league

Rediff.com18 Mar 2025

ECB chief executive Richard Gould said they would not support a proposed global Twenty20 league bankrolled by Saudi Arabia.

Australia's Will Pucovski retires from all levels of cricket at 27

Australia's Will Pucovski retires from all levels of cricket at 27

Rediff.com8 Apr 2025

Will Pucovski was once seen as the future of Australian cricket as he made a half-century on his Test debut against India in 2021.

Time For MI To Drop Rohit?

Time For MI To Drop Rohit?

Rediff.com8 Apr 2025

Rohit Sharma has managed just 38 runs in four matches at an average of 9.50 in IPL 2025.

After Cannes, Sunny Makes Waves In Sydney

After Cannes, Sunny Makes Waves In Sydney

Rediff.com15 Jun 2023

After receiving a seven-minute standing ovation at Cannes, Sunny Leone and her Kennedy Director Anurag Kashyap attended the 70th Sydney Film Festival.

Bumrah's absence a big challenge: MI coach Jayawardene

Bumrah's absence a big challenge: MI coach Jayawardene

Rediff.com19 Mar 2025

Bumrah will miss a few initial games of the tournament as he is currently recuperating from a back injury at the BCCI Centre of Excellence at Bengaluru.

Bumrah 'available' for MI match against RCB

Bumrah 'available' for MI match against RCB

Rediff.com6 Apr 2025

Mumbai Indians announced the development on social media on Sunday saying, "Once a cub now a lion, the lion is back to be the king of the jungle again."

Travis Head in doubt for Boxing Day showdown?

Travis Head in doubt for Boxing Day showdown?

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

Travis Head was a notable absentee in Australia's net session on Monday

Former India all-rounder Syed Abid Ali passes away at 83

Former India all-rounder Syed Abid Ali passes away at 83

Rediff.com12 Mar 2025

Syed Abid Ali, the former Indian all-rounder and one of the finest fielders of his time, passed away on Wednesday at the age of 83.

Teen sensation Sam Konstas joins elite list

Teen sensation Sam Konstas joins elite list

Rediff.com1 Apr 2025

Sam Konstas has been added to Australia's list of contracted players in a huge vote of confidence for the two-Test opener.

Konstas heads home but not out of Test team's plans

Konstas heads home but not out of Test team's plans

Rediff.com4 Feb 2025

Konstas heads home but not out of Test team's plans

Rohit 'Opts Out' Of 5th Test: Report

Rohit 'Opts Out' Of 5th Test: Report

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

Multiple reports indicate that captain Rohit Sharma will be 'rested' for the final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series.

The Highs and Lows of Kohli's Aussie Journey

The Highs and Lows of Kohli's Aussie Journey

Rediff.com12 May 2025

Kohli's farewell came during a turbulent Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia, a place once synonymous with his rise.

Day 3 of Sydney Test abandoned due to rain

Day 3 of Sydney Test abandoned due to rain

Rediff.com6 Jan 2023

Heavy rain washed out the third day of the already weather-disrupted third and final Test between Australia and South Africa at Sydney Cricket Ground on Friday.

IOC to replace Gary Hall's 10 Olympic medals lost in LA fire

IOC to replace Gary Hall's 10 Olympic medals lost in LA fire

Rediff.com13 Jan 2025

American former swimmer Gary Hall Jr. is set to receive replicas of the 10 Olympic medals he lost in the Los Angeles wildfires that destroyed his home.

Clarke inducted into Australian Cricket Hall of Fame

Clarke inducted into Australian Cricket Hall of Fame

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

He reserved his best for the longest format in which he amassed 28 hundreds including a memorable 329 against India at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

SCG track not ideal: Gavaskar; Gambhir says 'spicy'

SCG track not ideal: Gavaskar; Gambhir says 'spicy'

Rediff.com5 Jan 2025

The Sydney Cricket Ground track was "not ideal" for a Test match, according to batting great Sunil Gavaskar, but India Head Coach Gautam Gambhir praised the wicket as "spicy" and "result-oriented".

'It Will Be A Miracle If Bumrah...'

'It Will Be A Miracle If Bumrah...'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2025

Jasprit Bumrah is facing mounting doubts about his availability for the Champions Trophy 2025, set to begin on February 19.

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Join The Stumps Show Now!

Rediff.com5 Jan 2025

Ask Prem how Day 3 went for India at Sydney Test

Contract windfall likely for Shreyas, Kuldeep, Axar!

Contract windfall likely for Shreyas, Kuldeep, Axar!

Rediff.com18 Apr 2025

Star spinner Kuldeep Yadav and all-rounder Axar Patel are likely to be promoted from Grade B to Grade A in the BCCI central contract list as the parent body is expected to announce the contracts for the 2025-26 season by the end of this week,

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Rediff.com4 Jan 2025

Ask Prem how Day 2 went for India at Sydney Test

'Warner should have quit after Sydney Test'

'Warner should have quit after Sydney Test'

Rediff.com2 Mar 2023

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting feels David Warner will have it tough to fight back into the team given his barren run with the bat.

Double play run-outs: BBL eyes radical rule changes

Double play run-outs: BBL eyes radical rule changes

Rediff.com25 Jan 2025

One of the proposed changes is the 'double-play run-out' rule, which would allow fielding teams to dismiss two batters in a single delivery if both are out of their crease and the bails are removed at both ends.

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Rediff.com3 Jan 2025

Ask Prem how Day 1 went for India at Sydney Test

'His dedication and versatility made him stand out'

'His dedication and versatility made him stand out'

Rediff.com13 Mar 2025

BCCI mourns Syed Abid Ali's passing

How Rohit Sharma wrote his own rules in Test cricket

How Rohit Sharma wrote his own rules in Test cricket

Rediff.com7 May 2025

Rohit Sharma's career has been a mix of brilliant moments and inconsistencies. While his Test record may not be impressive, his white-ball dominance and leadership qualities make him a legend.

'Kohli Just Went Overboard'

'Kohli Just Went Overboard'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2025

'Physical contact in Melbourne and the sandpaper incident in Sydney were out of line.'

'My Fault': Konstas On Bumrah Clash

'My Fault': Konstas On Bumrah Clash

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

Australia's young opener Sam Konstas accepted responsibility for an on-field spat with Jasprit Bumrah on Day 1 of the Sydney Test.