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Azhar hits back as Rayudu alleges corruption in HCA

Azhar hits back as Rayudu alleges corruption in HCA

Rediff.com23 Nov 2019

Taking to Twitter, the former Hyderabad captain accused several HCA members of have Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) cases pending against them.

Southgate 'proud' of his team despite crashing out

Southgate 'proud' of his team despite crashing out

Rediff.com11 Dec 2022

'We've had consistent performances over three tournaments. Tonight is the best we've played against a major nation since I've been in charge, but we have fallen short. In the end, the scoreline is what matters.'

PIX: Wade stars as Australia slay Pakistan to enter final

PIX: Wade stars as Australia slay Pakistan to enter final

Rediff.com12 Nov 2021

Images from the T20 World Cup semi-final between Pakistan and Australia, in Dubai, on Thursday.

Ireland's FA says Sepp Blatter mockery a factor in payout

Ireland's FA says Sepp Blatter mockery a factor in payout

Rediff.com6 Jun 2015

FIFA President Sepp Blatter's public mockery of a confidential Irish request to be added as the 33rd team in the 2010 World Cup helped trigger a controversial 5 million euro payout, the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) said on Friday.

What is the controversy over Powar's appointment, Raman's exit

What is the controversy over Powar's appointment, Raman's exit

Rediff.com14 May 2021

Raman was removed by Lal and Naik's CAC, which reinstated Ramesh Powar, who was removed from the same post in 2018.

800 Review: Watch Out For The Spin

800 Review: Watch Out For The Spin

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

800 gets so lost in celebrating its grand subject that it forgets something pretty elementary: Cricket is a team sport!, notes Sreehari Nair.

England's Bairstow braces for amazing but gruelling season

England's Bairstow braces for amazing but gruelling season

Rediff.com8 May 2019

Bairstow will be a key player for the England in the World Cup starting May 30 in the United Kingdom.

WC Preview: Croatia and Nigeria fight for life in Group of Death

WC Preview: Croatia and Nigeria fight for life in Group of Death

Rediff.com14 Jun 2018

Dark horse Croatia take on spirited Nigeria in a World Cup opener on Saturday that could leave one side fighting for their tournament lives in the Group of Death.

Pandya nowhere near Kapil, needs to work hard: Razzaq

Pandya nowhere near Kapil, needs to work hard: Razzaq

Rediff.com1 May 2020

Former Pakistan all-rounder Abdul Razzaq says Hardik Pandya is nowhere near the league of Kapil Dev and needs to work harder to become a world-class cricketer. One of the most prolific all-rounders to have come out of Pakistan, the 40-year-old also said India will continue to enjoy an unbeaten record against his team at the World Cups, as Indians handle the pressure of the big game much better.

Rooney cleared over drinking controversy following FA probe

Rooney cleared over drinking controversy following FA probe

Rediff.com26 Nov 2016

England captain Wayne Rooney has been cleared following a Football Association (FA) inquiry into the 'Wedding-gate' furore. Following an investigation, the FA bosses have accepted Rooney's explanation and insistence that he did not gate-crash a wedding reception.

Silly Point: The curious case of UDRS!

Silly Point: The curious case of UDRS!

Rediff.com8 Mar 2011

Join Hitesh Harisinghani, Manu Shankar and Abhishek Mande take a wacky look at the cricketing world and discuss the controversial Umpire Decision Referral System.

Young Dhoni was a shy, very quiet guy: Harbhajan

Young Dhoni was a shy, very quiet guy: Harbhajan

Rediff.com7 May 2020

Spinner Harbhajan Singh revealed said that former captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni was a very shy person when he first came into the Indian team and he only started opening up after the controversial Sydney Test against Australia in 2008.

'Online attack on Shami shocking; we stand by him'

'Online attack on Shami shocking; we stand by him'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2021

Former and current players, including Virender Sehwag and Harbhajan Singh, on Monday extended their support to pacer Mohammad Shami, who was subjected to a fierce online attack following the Indian team's first-ever loss to Pakistan in World Cup history.

New Zealand players still hurting from WC loss

New Zealand players still hurting from WC loss

Rediff.com11 Sep 2019

'It is one of those things that every day, often, you are having small conversations about it'

Football Focus: Former England WC winner Jack Charlton dies

Football Focus: Former England WC winner Jack Charlton dies

Rediff.com11 Jul 2020

Irish Prime Minister Michael Martin was among the first to tweet his reaction.

Hardik's transition from 'boy to man'

Hardik's transition from 'boy to man'

Rediff.com19 Apr 2019

Hardik seems to be in menacing form with the bat ahead of the World Cup, having overcome a back injury and a massive controversy following his sexist comments on a popular TV show.

'That's selectors' call': Ganguly on replacement for Gill in England

'That's selectors' call': Ganguly on replacement for Gill in England

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly on Thursday tried to steer clear of the controversy surrounding the national selectors' decision to not send a replacement for injured opener Shubman Gill in England, saying it is a matter for the selection committee to consider.

Shastri denies Fletcher being sidelined, says 'we are united'

Shastri denies Fletcher being sidelined, says 'we are united'

Rediff.com18 Feb 2015

The former Indian captain was upset on learning about media reports that a support staff meeting was held without Fletcher being present.

Wahab asked to stop 'slitting the batsmen's throat' celebration

Wahab asked to stop 'slitting the batsmen's throat' celebration

Rediff.com13 Mar 2019

Wahab's celebration style was the talk of the PSL after he exhibited it in the first match but has now tapered down his aggression.

Manu Bhaker seeks to continue golden run in Asiad, Worlds

Manu Bhaker seeks to continue golden run in Asiad, Worlds

Rediff.com29 Jul 2018

Manu Bhaker is grounded as she gears up for another test of her 16-year-old mind and body in next month's Asian Games.

Here's Chappell take on deciding WC winners in case of a tie

Here's Chappell take on deciding WC winners in case of a tie

Rediff.com22 Jul 2019

England were adjudged winners of the 2019 World Cup on the basis of their superior boundary count -- 22 fours and two sixes -- to New Zealand's 17 after the epic final, and the ensuing Super Over, ended in a tie last Sunday.

Confederations Cup: Goretka double helps Germany reach final

Confederations Cup: Goretka double helps Germany reach final

Rediff.com30 Jun 2017

Germany's Leon Goretzka scored two expertly-taken early goals to set them on the way to a thumping 4-1 win over Mexico in a dramatic, end-to-end Confederations Cup semi-final on Thursday.

Germany survive Chile onslaught to win Confederations Cup

Germany survive Chile onslaught to win Confederations Cup

Rediff.com3 Jul 2017

A dramatic game featured missed chances, defensive howlers, scuffles and two video reviews, one producing a highly controversial outcome in the second half.

When Symonds, Harbhajan hugged and apologised to each other

When Symonds, Harbhajan hugged and apologised to each other

Rediff.com15 May 2022

Harbhajan Singh revealed that he and Andrew Symonds buried the hatchet over the 'Monkeygate' incident when they played together for Mumbai Indians in the IPL in 2011.

Football Extras: Interesting line-up in FA Cup quarter-finals

Football Extras: Interesting line-up in FA Cup quarter-finals

Rediff.com19 Feb 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

PIX: Virat, the eternal light in Anushka's life

PIX: Virat, the eternal light in Anushka's life

Rediff.com1 Nov 2019

Anushka Sharma shared a few lovely dovey pictures with her husband and India cricket captain Virat Kohli on social media.

Greatness awaits unheralded New Zealand in WTC

Greatness awaits unheralded New Zealand in WTC

Rediff.com15 Jun 2021

'Rather than worrying too much about results, it's about trying to stick to a brand of cricket that we want to be proud of playing. I guess that's something that came out in the 2015 World Cup and it's flowed on from there.'

WC Preview: Salah uncertainty overshadows Suarez' bid for redemption

WC Preview: Salah uncertainty overshadows Suarez' bid for redemption

Rediff.com13 Jun 2018

Egypt's crucial performer has been battling against time to be fit for the Group A encounter since hurting ligaments in an awkward fall in the early stages of last month's Champions League final.

Asia Cup: Bouyant India wary of party poopers Bangladesh

Asia Cup: Bouyant India wary of party poopers Bangladesh

Rediff.com20 Sep 2018

While India's rivalry with Pakistan is historic, the one against Bangladesh has been a bitter one post the controversial 2015 World Cup quarter-final at Melbourne.

Maradona's life, in pictures

Maradona's life, in pictures

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

Maradona was worshipped like a god for his genius with the ball.

Oppn objects to Team India's orange jersey

Oppn objects to Team India's orange jersey

Rediff.com26 Jun 2019

Modi wants to paint the entire country with saffron, Abu Azmi, a Samajwadi Party MLA said.

Danushka Gunathilaka in a choke hold of legal trouble

Danushka Gunathilaka in a choke hold of legal trouble

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

The left-handed batter has been denied bail on Monday and is facing a maximum sentence of 14 years in prison.

Will new PCB chief Sethi revive Indo-Pak ties?

Will new PCB chief Sethi revive Indo-Pak ties?

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

The government on Wednesday night issued a notification confirming the appointment of the management committee while removing Ramiz Raja, but the sitting chief selector Muhammad Wasim announced the squad for the NZ series.

Rohit posts photo to suggest he was not out

Rohit posts photo to suggest he was not out

Rediff.com28 Jun 2019

India opener Rohit Sharma took to social media on Friday to express his disappointment over his controversial dismissal against the West Indies in the World Cup on Thursday. Rohit, who was adjudged out on 18 off 23 balls, posted a close-up picture of his dismissal on his official Twitter page, suggesting that there was a significant gap between the bat and ball.

EPL preview: Liverpool lead but City closing in on top 2 spot

EPL preview: Liverpool lead but City closing in on top 2 spot

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

Third-placed Aston Villa are the surprise package of the season and Unai Emery's side face relegation-threatened Burnley while fifth-placed Spurs host a resurgent Bournemouth who have 19 points from their last seven games.

ICC awaits Pawar's response on WC tickets fiasco

ICC awaits Pawar's response on WC tickets fiasco

Rediff.com24 Feb 2011

ICC Head of Media and Communications Colin Gibson on Thursday said that the governing body is awaiting a response from its president Sharad Pawar regarding the controversy involving sale and distribution of tickets for the World Cup final.

Manu Bhaker vows to come back stronger after Olympics flop

Manu Bhaker vows to come back stronger after Olympics flop

Rediff.com1 Aug 2021

Indian pistol ace Manu Bhaker says she will continue to shoot in three events, including the 25m, despite enduring a hat-trick of heartbreaks in her Olympics campaign in Tokyo.

PHOTOS: German players 'gaucho' dance, 'disrespectful'or 'spontaneous'

PHOTOS: German players 'gaucho' dance, 'disrespectful'or 'spontaneous'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2014

The head of Germany's national soccer association said on Wednesday that German players celebrating their World Cup triumph did not intend to be disrespectful when they performed a dance that poked fun at their defeated opponent Argentina.

Did senior players scuttle Dravid's plans for Team India?

Did senior players scuttle Dravid's plans for Team India?

Rediff.com21 May 2021

'Dravid was really invested in India becoming the best team in the world.' 'Sadly, not everyone in the team had the same feeling. They would rather concentrate on being in the team.'

Asif confident of playing in WC despite suspension

Asif confident of playing in WC despite suspension

Rediff.com27 Oct 2010

Pakistan's controversial fast bowler Muhammad Asif is confident of playing in the 2011 World Cup despite the pending allegations of spot-fixing and the International Cricket Council's suspension.