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Former villain Suarez is now Uruguay's elder statesman

Former villain Suarez is now Uruguay's elder statesman

Rediff.com5 Jul 2018

Surez comes to Uruguay's World Cup quarter-final against France on Friday an all-together wiser and maturer

Neighbour's Envy! India provided with 'favourable' pitches?

Neighbour's Envy! India provided with 'favourable' pitches?

Rediff.com2 Mar 2015

Former Pakistan pacer Sarfraz Nawaz has accused the ICC of favoring the Indian team.

Manjrekar axed from BCCI's commentary panel

Manjrekar axed from BCCI's commentary panel

Rediff.com14 Mar 2020

Former Test batsman and noted commentator Sanjay Manjrekar's absence from the BCCI's world feed commentary panel for the recent ODI series against South Africa has raised quite a few eyebrows. Manjrekar, one of the most accomplished voices among Indian experts got embroiled in controversies in recent years for some of his views on air, but not having him in the world feed team has surprised many.

Here's what 2022 holds for sports lovers

Here's what 2022 holds for sports lovers

Rediff.com31 Dec 2021

Mark your calendars! Here's all the lowdown of all the major sporting events coming up in 2022...

Can New Zealand's young pace attack stop Kohli & Co in ODIs?

Can New Zealand's young pace attack stop Kohli & Co in ODIs?

Rediff.com30 Jan 2020

Injuries to frontline fast bowlers have forced New Zealand to opt for fresh blood in their pace attack for the three-match ODI series against India starting February 5 in Hamilton. Kyle Jamieson could be in for a potential debut, while Scott Kuggeleijn and Hamish Bennett return to the squad after a long absence. Injury has meant the likes of Trent Boult, Lockie Ferguson and Matt Henry are unavailable for the series.

Referee banned after South Africa hit by new match-fixing crisis

Referee banned after South Africa hit by new match-fixing crisis

Rediff.com21 Mar 2017

The ban results from a penalty Lamptey awarded to South Africa in a 2-1 win over Senegal in a 2018 World Cup qualifier in November.

Brazil's football WCup winners get bonus 50 years later!

Brazil's football WCup winners get bonus 50 years later!

Rediff.com9 Jan 2013

Brazil's World Cup winning players from 1958, 1962 and 1970 have been awarded a bonus and a pension from the government in a controversial move that has split public opinion.

No one close to Hardik with bat and ball in Indian team: Sehwag

No one close to Hardik with bat and ball in Indian team: Sehwag

Rediff.com15 May 2019

The Mumbai Indians all-rounder pummelled 402 runs in 15 innings in the IPL at a staggering strike rate of 191.42, with a highest score of 91.

Yograj says Dhoni did not want Yuvraj in WC squad; son differs

Yograj says Dhoni did not want Yuvraj in WC squad; son differs

Rediff.com16 Feb 2015

Yuvraj Singh's father Yograj made a controversial claim on Monday, saying Mahendra Singh Dhoni did not want his son in India's squad for the World Cup. However, the all-rounder, hero of India's World Cup triumph in 2011, refuted the claim.

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.

Sarfraz Nawaz urges ECB, CA to pressurise Srinivasan to quit ICC post

Sarfraz Nawaz urges ECB, CA to pressurise Srinivasan to quit ICC post

Rediff.com23 Jan 2015

Former Pakistan fast bowler Sarfraz Nawaz has urged the Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Shahryar Khan and ECB and CA to put pressure on N Srinivasan to step down as ICC chairman on moral grounds following the Indian Supreme Court's verdict on Thursday.

ICC puts its foot down, refuses to change LED bails

ICC puts its foot down, refuses to change LED bails

Rediff.com12 Jun 2019

There have been close to 10 occasions during the ongoing World Cup when the ball has hit the stumps but bails haven't come off.

Focus back on Beckenbauer after German FA boss quits

Focus back on Beckenbauer after German FA boss quits

Rediff.com10 Nov 2015

Pressure on Franz Beckenbauer to explain payments and provide answers over a 2006 World Cup scandal grew on Tuesday, a day after the president of Germany's FA (DFB) resigned despite insisting he had done nothing wrong.

PCB complains to ICC over 'Mauka Mauka' commercial

PCB complains to ICC over 'Mauka Mauka' commercial

Rediff.com16 Jun 2019

The ICC mandarins have had a quiet word with the broadcasters and told them about PCB's objections with regard to the TVC.

Djokovic sails into French Open third round

Djokovic sails into French Open third round

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

Djokovic raced into a 3-0 lead before his opponent found his rhythm to set up three break points at 4-2.

Testing times ahead for the umpiring DRS

Testing times ahead for the umpiring DRS

Rediff.com22 Mar 2011

The jury is still out on cricket's controversial Decision Review System (DRS) a month after it made its World Cup debut.

Controversy-marred Indian tennis too carries the medal hopes

Controversy-marred Indian tennis too carries the medal hopes

Rediff.com5 Aug 2016

A fair share of controversies rattled Indian tennis in the run-up to the Olympics with Leander Paes in the middle of storm but it also carries the country's medal hopes from the mixed doubles pairing of Sania Mirza and Rohan Bopanna when the event gets underway in the 31st Olympics Games.

Ever missed a penalty? Don't worry, Messi does too

Ever missed a penalty? Don't worry, Messi does too

Rediff.com17 Jun 2018

With the world watching him in a World Cup opener against Iceland, the normally brilliant Messi struck a weak spot-kick that was saved, leaving Argentina with a disappointing 1-1 draw.

'If Pakistan has Veena Malik, we have Nupur Mehta'

'If Pakistan has Veena Malik, we have Nupur Mehta'

Rediff.com14 Mar 2012

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Without conflict sports would be dull: Swann on Kohli-Gambhir spat

Without conflict sports would be dull: Swann on Kohli-Gambhir spat

Rediff.com10 May 2023

Talking about Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir's conflict, former England off-spinner Graeme Swann said without conflict sports would be dull.

'Philander was declared fit to play for semis against NZ'

'Philander was declared fit to play for semis against NZ'

Rediff.com20 Apr 2015

Amidst a controversy over claims of political interference in the selection of Vernon Philander in the World Cup semi-final match against New Zealand, Cricket South Africa has clarified that the right-hand bowler was declared fit and available for selection by the medical team.

Former India coach Gary Kirsten bats for DRS

Former India coach Gary Kirsten bats for DRS

Rediff.com16 Jun 2011

Former India coach Gary Kirsten says the decision review system has increased the consistency of umpiring.

Windies to 'go out all guns blazing' against favourites New Zealand

Windies to 'go out all guns blazing' against favourites New Zealand

Rediff.com20 Mar 2015

A victory for West Indies against New Zealand in their cricket World Cup quarter-final on Saturday would be "huge" for fans back in the Caribbean eager to put months of controversy behind them, according to captain Jason Holder.

Swiss ministers support Xhaka, Shaqiri over goal celebrations

Swiss ministers support Xhaka, Shaqiri over goal celebrations

Rediff.com24 Jun 2018

Two Swiss government ministers have backed national team players Granit Xhaka and Xherdan Shaqiri after their controversial goal celebrations in Friday's 2-1 World Cup win over Serbia.

'Mithali has taken the women's game to another level'

'Mithali has taken the women's game to another level'

Rediff.com3 Sep 2019

Former India captain Shantha Rangaswamy said that Mithali Raj took the right decision by retiring from T20 Internationals as it will help her focus more on the 2021 ODI World Cup.

Saqlain Mushtaq rushes to rescue controversial spinner Ajmal

Saqlain Mushtaq rushes to rescue controversial spinner Ajmal

Rediff.com11 Sep 2014

Pakistani cricket authorities have turned to former top spinner, Saqlain Mushtaq to help Saeed Ajmal change his bowling action and make a comeback to international cricket.

'DRS has improved correct decisions by 7 per cent'

'DRS has improved correct decisions by 7 per cent'

Rediff.com7 Mar 2011

Cricket's controversial Decision Review System (DRS) has improved correct umpiring verdicts by more than seven per cent in the World Cup, the game's governing body said on Monday.

Personal equations don't matter when you're playing for India: Mithali

Personal equations don't matter when you're playing for India: Mithali

Rediff.com30 May 2021

Mithali Raj insisted that she and head coach Ramesh Powar have 'moved on' from a bitter past

Menezes revamps Brazil squad for US friendly

Menezes revamps Brazil squad for US friendly

Rediff.com27 Jul 2010

New Brazil coach Mano Menezes made wholesale changes with only four survivors from the World Cup when he named his squad on Monday for next month's friendly against the United States.

And the spotlight is on...

And the spotlight is on...

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

Referees in unwanted spotlight ahead of FIFA Women's World Cup final.

Rapinoe to Trump: 'Your message is excluding people'

Rapinoe to Trump: 'Your message is excluding people'

Rediff.com10 Jul 2019

President Donald Trump needs to do better in caring for every single American, the triumphant US women's soccer captain Megan Rapinoe said, as she hit back at him after he lectured her to win the World Cup title before she talked.

Why No One Will Speak For The Wrestlers

Why No One Will Speak For The Wrestlers

Rediff.com15 Jun 2023

All these male politicians are unlikely to risk their sinecures to speak up in support of a bunch of women wrestlers who have chosen to challenge a politician who appears to have the ruling regime in a stranglehold, points out Kanika Datta.

Minister, shooter lock horns over cash reward

Minister, shooter lock horns over cash reward

Rediff.com5 Jan 2019

The war of words between the duo started after the 16-year-old athlete took to Twitter questioning Vij about the 2 crore cash reward, the latter had promised after she won a gold medal at the 2018 Youth Olympics at Argentina.

Sanjay Manjrekar's response after being axed from commentary panel

Sanjay Manjrekar's response after being axed from commentary panel

Rediff.com15 Mar 2020

Sanjay Manjrekar, who got embroiled in controversies in recent years for some of his views on air, was axed from the BCCI's commentary panel for the South Africa series recently.

FIFA reject Ireland's request for France replay

FIFA reject Ireland's request for France replay

Rediff.com20 Nov 2009

Football's world governing body FIFA has confirmed that the controversial France v Ireland World Cup playoff will not be replayed.

Pandya-Rahul controversy: 'BCCI should correct the two players, not end their careers'

Pandya-Rahul controversy: 'BCCI should correct the two players, not end their careers'

Rediff.com14 Jan 2019

Pandya, Rahul tender unconditional apology; BCCI members demand SGM

These are the names shortlisted for Indian women's coach's job

These are the names shortlisted for Indian women's coach's job

Rediff.com20 Dec 2018

India's World Cup-winning former men's coach Gary Kirsten and ex-opener W V Raman were, on Thursday, short-listed for the post of the women's team coach.

'Sania unlucky to cop unnecessary criticism'

'Sania unlucky to cop unnecessary criticism'

Rediff.com20 Jun 2019

Former pacer Shoaib Akhtar has come to the defence of Sania Mirza, saying the Indian tennis star is unlucky to find herself in the firing line of fans every time arch-rivals India and Pakistan play an international match. Sania is married to former skipper Shoaib Malik, who is currently a part of Pakistan's cricket team competing in the ongoing World Cup in England.

Timeline: How Indian football faced ultimate embarrassment

Timeline: How Indian football faced ultimate embarrassment

Rediff.com16 Aug 2022

It all started to go from bad to worse when controversial former All India Football Federation (AIFF) president Praful Patel, whose third term in office ended in December 2020, stayed in office citing a pending Supreme Court case.

ICC says England-Australia game ended incorrectly

ICC says England-Australia game ended incorrectly

Rediff.com15 Feb 2015

ICC acknowledged that the match between Australia and England ended 'incorrectly'.