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Remodelled action, longer run-up likely to end Bumrah's injury woes

Remodelled action, longer run-up likely to end Bumrah's injury woes

Rediff.com19 Aug 2023

'Boom (Bumrah) was earlier like a fighter jet. Even shorter run-up after a few rapid walking strides meant that entire pace that he generated came from the thrust provided by his shoulder and back. The injury was bound to happen because his run-up hardly gave him any momentum.'

Durand Cup: Goukulam edge past Blasters in Kerala derby

Durand Cup: Goukulam edge past Blasters in Kerala derby

Rediff.com13 Aug 2023

Shillong Lajong beat Downtown Heroes to finish Durand Cup campaign with a win

Sara cheers MI; Fan Proposes To Umran

Sara cheers MI; Fan Proposes To Umran

Rediff.com18 May 2022

Like many Mumbai fans, Sara would have been disappointed not to see her younger brother Arjun make his IPL debut despite the five-time champions being out of the play-offs.

Ashes PHOTOS: Wood, Bairstow dazzle as England on brink of win

Ashes PHOTOS: Wood, Bairstow dazzle as England on brink of win

Rediff.com22 Jul 2023

Captain Ben Stokes and Harry Brook helped England stretch their lead over Australia to 189 on day three of the crucial fourth Ashes test at Old Trafford, with the hosts moving on to 506-8 at lunch.

Sensational Sen seals Canada Open title

Sensational Sen seals Canada Open title

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

Lakshya Sen dished out a badminton masterpiece to notch up his second BWF Super 500 title with a straight-game win over Li Shi Feng of China in the final.

Rohit's advice to young players...

Rohit's advice to young players...

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

'I will try to tell them to replicate what they did in first-class or club cricket'

France have Mbappe and a dependable old guard as well

France have Mbappe and a dependable old guard as well

Rediff.com11 Dec 2022

It was, possibly, the biggest takeaway from France's victory. They can win when Mbappe does not shine or score, and his reaction to Giroud's goal proved Deschamps's point when he said he did not need to manage the Paris St Germain forward's ego.

PIX: How Iran delivered sucker punch to Wales

PIX: How Iran delivered sucker punch to Wales

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

Iran were deserved winners even if they left it very late.

IPL 2023 PIX: Rampaging Royals rout Sunrisers!

IPL 2023 PIX: Rampaging Royals rout Sunrisers!

Rediff.com2 Apr 2023

Rajasthan Royals started off their IPL 2023 campaign in grand style as they thrashed Sunrisers Hyderabad by 72 runs.

It's That Boy, Umran Malik!

It's That Boy, Umran Malik!

Rediff.com16 Apr 2022

When SRH retained Umran -- along with Skipper Kane Williamson and Abdul Samad -- for Rs 4 crore before the IPL auction, many were surprised. No longer.

Umran aspires to hit magical 155kmph mark soon

Umran aspires to hit magical 155kmph mark soon

Rediff.com28 Apr 2022

Umran Malik says he would want to cross the 155kmph speed mark one day

Shafali is youngest Indian to make debut in all formats

Shafali is youngest Indian to make debut in all formats

Rediff.com27 Jun 2021

Shafali was presented with India Women's ODI cap number 131 from captain Mithali Raj

FIFA World Cup PIX: Uruguay denied by stubborn South Korea

FIFA World Cup PIX: Uruguay denied by stubborn South Korea

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

IMAGES from the FIFA World Cup Group H match played between Uruguay and South Korea at Education City Stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar on Thursday

Arshdeep looks better than Umran at nets

Arshdeep looks better than Umran at nets

Rediff.com6 Jun 2022

If push comes to shove, Arshdeep looks a better bet than Umran.

IPL turns 'Sweet 16'! The driving force of the glitzy league

IPL turns 'Sweet 16'! The driving force of the glitzy league

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

As the 16th edition of the glitzy Indian Premier League is set to unfold, let's take a look at the driving force of the T20 league and what's in store in this edition.

T20 WC PIX: Curran sizzles as England outclass Afghanistan

T20 WC PIX: Curran sizzles as England outclass Afghanistan

Rediff.com22 Oct 2022

IMAGES of the T20 World Cup match played between England and Afghanistan at the Perth Stadium on Saturday

PIX: Liverpool ease past Villarreal, close in on Champions League final

PIX: Liverpool ease past Villarreal, close in on Champions League final

Rediff.com28 Apr 2022

An own goal and a Sadio Mane strike earned Liverpool a 2-0 victory in their Champions League semi-final first-leg against Villarreal on Wednesday, putting Juergen Klopp's side on course for their third European Cup final in five seasons.

Patna pounded by heavy rain; Dy CM's house inundated

Patna pounded by heavy rain; Dy CM's house inundated

Rediff.com26 Jun 2021

According to the MeT Department, the city received 145 mm rainfall since the previous day, the highest for this date in a decade.

PIX: Latham hits century as NZ whip India in 1st ODI

PIX: Latham hits century as NZ whip India in 1st ODI

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

Images from the first One-Day International between New Zealand and India, in Auckland, on Friday.

PBKS vs GT: Could be one of IPL's hottest battles

PBKS vs GT: Could be one of IPL's hottest battles

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

It will be a battle between Liam Livingstone and Lockie Ferguson.

10 Asanas To Unlock Tight Hips

10 Asanas To Unlock Tight Hips

Rediff.com9 May 2022

Ira Trivedi suggests postures to strengthen your hips and reduce stiffness.

India vs SA T20s: 5 players to watch out for!

India vs SA T20s: 5 players to watch out for!

Rediff.com7 Jun 2022

While the Indian squad looks ravishing, with talent aplenty, here are five Indian players to watch out for in the series.

Thought I'd never play another Test: Malan

Thought I'd never play another Test: Malan

Rediff.com10 Dec 2021

The 34-year-old will hope to push for a second century, four years after his glorious 140 in Perth.

IPL: In-form Gujarat eye revenge against rejuvenated SRH

IPL: In-form Gujarat eye revenge against rejuvenated SRH

Rediff.com26 Apr 2022

The only loss that table toppers Gujarat Titans suffered in IPL 2022 so far was against Sunrisers Hyderabad in their first round clash.

PIX: Manchester City widen lead in title race, Arsenal go fourth

PIX: Manchester City widen lead in title race, Arsenal go fourth

Rediff.com24 Apr 2022

A summary of Saturday's action in the Premier League.

Indian football: Mumbai City FC prep for AFC Champions League

Indian football: Mumbai City FC prep for AFC Champions League

Rediff.com16 Mar 2022

I-League: Churchill Brothers hand Mohammedan Sporting first defeat of season

5 Asanas For Strength

5 Asanas For Strength

Rediff.com10 Jun 2022

Ira Trivedi, wellness expert and founder of Yog Love, suggests simple postures to build your strength and improve overall health.

3rd Test, PIX: Bairstow, Overton rescue England first innings

3rd Test, PIX: Bairstow, Overton rescue England first innings

Rediff.com24 Jun 2022

IMAGES from Day 2 of the 3rd Test played between England and New Zealand at Headingley on Friday.

SA pacer Nortje hails Pant's understanding of the game

SA pacer Nortje hails Pant's understanding of the game

Rediff.com24 Sep 2021

South African speedster Anrich Nortje is impressed by the Delhi Capitals skipper's Rishabh Pant's match-reading skills and ability to project what's in the offing.

PIX: Liverpool, Chelsea shocked; Manchester City go top

PIX: Liverpool, Chelsea shocked; Manchester City go top

Rediff.com30 Oct 2022

A round-up of Saturday's action in the Premier League.

PHOTOS: Man City, Real Madrid held but make last 16

PHOTOS: Man City, Real Madrid held but make last 16

Rediff.com12 Oct 2022

A round-up of Tuesday's action in the UEFA Champions League.

Traders cry foul over stock limit on pulses

Traders cry foul over stock limit on pulses

Rediff.com6 Jul 2021

On a day when several mandis across the country are closed in protest against the recent Centre's decision to impose stringent stock-holding limit on pulses, the government clarified that limits have been defined as retail prices are still higher than last year though there is some moderation in the last few weeks. It said the same logic also holds true for edible oils, the import duties on which was slashed few days back and curbs lifted on import of refined oils. The decision on edible oil and pulses have caused massive resentment among the trading community as it came just ahead of the kharif sowing season, when prices were off their peaks due to multiple steps announced previously. Sources said trading activity in some of the major mandis dealing in pulses such as Sholapur, Amravati and Latur in Maharashtra, Indore and Dewas in Madhya Pradesh along with Kanpur in Uttar Pradesh was impacted as traders went on a flash strike in protest against the decision to impose stock limits.

La Liga: Magical Messi sends Barcelona top; Atletico held

La Liga: Magical Messi sends Barcelona top; Atletico held

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

Barcelona captain Lionel Messi scored two goals and set up two more as the Catalans thrashed Real Valladolid 5-1 to move top of La Liga on Tuesday.

Anderson beats Isner in marathon slugfest to enter Wimbledon final

Anderson beats Isner in marathon slugfest to enter Wimbledon final

Rediff.com14 Jul 2018

It was a case of better late than never as Kevin Anderson reached his first Wimbledon final after a heart-stopping 7-6(6), 6-7(5), 6-7(9), 6-4, 26-24 victory over the sport's perennial marathon man John Isner on Friday.

PIX: India thrash Scotland to keep semis hopes alive

PIX: India thrash Scotland to keep semis hopes alive

Rediff.com5 Nov 2021

Images from the T20 World Cup Super 12s match between Scotland and India, in Dubai, on Friday.

PHOTOS: Djokovic cruises into quarters; Murray eliminated

PHOTOS: Djokovic cruises into quarters; Murray eliminated

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

Top seed Novak Djokovic made quick work of Tennys Sandgren at the Western and Southern Open on Tuesday, never dropping serve en route to a 6-2, 6-4 win over the American, while big-serving Milos Raonic enjoyed a straight sets win over Andy Murray.

10 Asanas For A Healthy Mind And Body

10 Asanas For A Healthy Mind And Body

Rediff.com20 Jun 2022

Divya Rolla explains how these asanas will help you improve your overall health.

Alia Bhatt, Abhishek Bachchan, Anil Ambani at Rishi Kapoor's funeral

Alia Bhatt, Abhishek Bachchan, Anil Ambani at Rishi Kapoor's funeral

Rediff.com30 Apr 2020

His daughter Riddhima Kapoor Sahni could not attend the funeral as she is travelling from Delhi.

EPL: Arsenal's Xhaka gaffe gifts Burnley a point

EPL: Arsenal's Xhaka gaffe gifts Burnley a point

Rediff.com6 Mar 2021

A dreadful defensive error from Arsenal's Granit Xhaka gifted Burnley an equaliser as the sides drew 1-1 at Turf Moor in the Premier League on Saturday.

When Brett Lee, Hazlewood gave Rohit sleepless nights

When Brett Lee, Hazlewood gave Rohit sleepless nights

Rediff.com3 May 2020

Brett Lee's thunderbolts had taken Rohit Sharma's 'sleep away' when he first started out but among the current lot, Josh Hazlewood is one speedster the India swashbuckler 'doesn't want to face' in Tests.