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Pak cricketer Imam-ul-Haq accused of having multiple affairs

Pak cricketer Imam-ul-Haq accused of having multiple affairs

Rediff.com25 Jul 2019

The user leaked Imam's WhatsApp chats with several girls, alleging that the cricketer had exploited them.

World T20: Pakistan security team to visit India; participation still in doubt

World T20: Pakistan security team to visit India; participation still in doubt

Rediff.com4 Mar 2016

Concerned by fresh protests, Pakistan government has decided to send a security team to assess the situation in India before taking a final call on the team's participation in the upcoming T20 World Cup.

Who Can Take Over Pujara's No 3 Slot?

Who Can Take Over Pujara's No 3 Slot?

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

Young prodigy Yashasvi Jaiswal is considered the frontrunner to make his Test debut in the West Indies, but there are other options in Ruturaj Gaikwad and Shubman Gill.

Will Sena allow Pak team to play in Mumbai?

Will Sena allow Pak team to play in Mumbai?

Rediff.com18 Feb 2011

A day before the cricket World Cup, the Shiv Sena has put a question mark on any final match which involves Pakistan.

Gayle's record double century flattens Zimbabwe

Gayle's record double century flattens Zimbabwe

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

Chris Gayle rediscovered his mojo in spectacular fashion on Tuesday with the first ever World Cup double century to drive West Indies to a 73-run victory over Zimbabwe in their Pool B clash at Manuka Oval.

Nastase suspended after verbal abuse allegations at Fed Cup

Nastase suspended after verbal abuse allegations at Fed Cup

Rediff.com24 Apr 2017

The 70-year-old former French and US Open champion, who earned a reputation for controversial behaviour during his playing days, was excluded from the tie on Saturday for unsportsmanlike conduct.

Qatar gets 14 days to send labour report to FIFA

Qatar gets 14 days to send labour report to FIFA

Rediff.com31 Jan 2014

Qatar has been given two weeks to provide a report to FIFA on how it has improved working conditions for labourers in the 2022 World Cup host nation.

Is Kohli the greatest ODI batsman ever? Tell us!

Is Kohli the greatest ODI batsman ever? Tell us!

Rediff.com20 Jan 2019

Kohli, the world's No 1 Test and ODI batsman, led India through a historic tour of Australia, during which the team won the Test and ODI rubbers and drew the T20 International series.

Maradona's 'Hand Of God' shirt could be yours

Maradona's 'Hand Of God' shirt could be yours

Rediff.com28 Nov 2020

The shirt is currently on display at England's National Football Museum in Manchester.

Davis Cup: Hewitt, Groth keep Australia's hopes alive

Davis Cup: Hewitt, Groth keep Australia's hopes alive

Rediff.com18 Jul 2015

champion Lleyton Hewitt and Sam Groth combined to defeat Kazakhstan in their Davis Cup doubles tie on Saturday and keep Australia's semi-final hopes alive.

Henry handball no matter of revenge for Ireland, feels French team

Henry handball no matter of revenge for Ireland, feels French team

Rediff.com25 Jun 2016

Thierry Henry's infamous handball in a qualification playoff game for the 2010 World Cup against Ireland will play no role when the two teams meet on Sunday for a place in the Euro 2016 quarter-finals, France coach Didier Deschamps said on Saturday.

BCCI unlikely to decline Chinese IPL Sponsorship ties

BCCI unlikely to decline Chinese IPL Sponsorship ties

Rediff.com1 Jul 2020

Some BCCI officials are of the view that unless VIVO backs out on its own in prevailing circumstances, the board should honour the remainder of the contract, which ends in 2022.

Davis Cup: Federer injury and spat hit Switzerland's chances

Davis Cup: Federer injury and spat hit Switzerland's chances

Rediff.com19 Nov 2014

Switzerland's preparations for the Davis Cup Final against France in Lille on Sunday have been disrupted by a back injury to Roger Federer and a spat within the Swiss camp.

Tennis 'bad boy' Kyrgios helps Australia to win Hopman Cup

Tennis 'bad boy' Kyrgios helps Australia to win Hopman Cup

Rediff.com9 Jan 2016

Nick Kyrgios continued his impressive run of form ahead of this month's Australian Open by powering the host nation to the mixed-team Hopman Cup title against Ukraine in Perth on Saturday.

Outstanding performance by my love Anushka in NH10, tweets Kohli

Outstanding performance by my love Anushka in NH10, tweets Kohli

Rediff.com17 Mar 2015

India's star batsman Virat Kohli took time off from his preparations for the crucial World Cup quarter-final against Bangladesh to watch the latest Bollywood release NH10, starring his girlfriend, Anushka Sharma.

Hardik shared a heartfelt message for KL Rahul on his birthday

Hardik shared a heartfelt message for KL Rahul on his birthday

Rediff.com18 Apr 2019

Hardik Pandya posts, 'Brothers for life !!!!! No matter what'

No fairytale finish for Sania Mirza

No fairytale finish for Sania Mirza

Rediff.com21 Feb 2023

Sania Mirza ended her career with first round defeat at WTA Dubai event.

Brazil coach Scolari in hot water over banking jibe

Brazil coach Scolari in hot water over banking jibe

Rediff.com30 Nov 2012

Luiz Felipe Scolari ran into his first controversy only hours after taking over as Brazil coach on Thursday by saying that players who could not handle pressure should "work for the Banco do Brasil".

Jordan's Prince Ali to challenge Blatter, Champagne for FIFA presidency

Jordan's Prince Ali to challenge Blatter, Champagne for FIFA presidency

Rediff.com6 Jan 2015

'I am seeking the presidency of FIFA because I believe it is time to shift the focus away from administrative controversy and back to sport' 'The world game deserves a world-class governing body -- an International Federation that is a service organisation and a model of ethics, transparency and good governance'

BCCI Ombudsman to review Raman's appointment as coach

BCCI Ombudsman to review Raman's appointment as coach

Rediff.com27 Apr 2019

The appointment of women's head coach W V Raman in controversial circumstances will be reviewed by BCCI Ombudsman and Ethics Officer D K Jain.

Football Extras: Rooney scores stunning goal for DC United

Football Extras: Rooney scores stunning goal for DC United

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

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

The FIFA star who's sexier than Octopus Paul

The FIFA star who's sexier than Octopus Paul

Rediff.com12 Jul 2010

The World Cup has drawn to a close, but Larissa Riquelme's career is only just taking off. She has become Paraguay's highest-paid model as of this year and her name is among the most-searched on the Internet. She's gone from a nobody to a global pin-up overnight and here's why.

League Cup: City rout Wigan; Chelsea, City record easy wins

League Cup: City rout Wigan; Chelsea, City record easy wins

Rediff.com25 Sep 2013

Stevan Jovetic and Jesus Navas scored their first goals for ManchesterCity who avenged last season's shock FA Cup final defeat by Wigan Athletic with a 5-0 victory in the League Cup third round on Tuesday.

Former England captain Terry quits international football

Former England captain Terry quits international football

Rediff.com24 Sep 2012

John Terry brought his long and often controversial England career to an end on Sunday when the Chelsea defender announced his retirement from international soccer.

Stop Treating Bowlers Badly!

Stop Treating Bowlers Badly!

Rediff.com6 Oct 2022

If we have not been world beaters in cricket for the longest time, here is the reason: We look down on our bowlers and deify batsmen, argues Aakar Patel.

Chris Gayle to take legal action over reports of indecent exposure

Chris Gayle to take legal action over reports of indecent exposure

Rediff.com7 Jan 2016

Under-fire Chris Gayle has sought the services of a leading Australian lawyer to start defamation proceedings against Fairfax Media over allegations that the West Indian cricketer indecently exposed himself to a woman in Sydney during the World Cup last year. The allegations came to the fore following Gayle's widely-criticised live interview with Ten Sports' female presenter Mel McLaughlin while playing for Melbourne Renegades in the Big Bash League.

England head coach Silverwood steps down after Ashes humiliation

England head coach Silverwood steps down after Ashes humiliation

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

Following Chris Silverwood's exit, England are now on the hunt for their third head coach since 2019

'The Australian tour will be a hard one for Team India'

'The Australian tour will be a hard one for Team India'

Rediff.com12 Nov 2014

Former Indian captain Sunil Gavaskar has said though the Team India's upcoming Australian tour is likely to be a hard one, it would provide them a good exposure ahead of the upcoming World Cup.

Pakistan lose to England in first T20

Pakistan lose to England in first T20

Rediff.com6 Sep 2010

World Twenty20 champions England celebrated their first international since winning the World Cup in Barbados this year with a five-wicket win over controversy-hit Pakistan on Sunday.

Football Extras: End of time-wasting substitutions?

Football Extras: End of time-wasting substitutions?

Rediff.com26 Oct 2018

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

FIFA says Argentine goal replay a mistake

FIFA says Argentine goal replay a mistake

Rediff.com28 Jun 2010

It was a mistake to show replays of Argentina's controversial opening goal against Mexico on giant stadium screens during Sunday's World Cup game, world soccer's governing body said on Monday.

How Ganguly's gamble on youngsters helped India retain Dhoni

How Ganguly's gamble on youngsters helped India retain Dhoni

Rediff.com8 Jul 2018

'Ganguly, who turns 46 on Sunday, was one of the sharpest and farsighted cricketing minds, says Abhirup Bhattacharya in a biography on the former India cricketer, titled - 'Winning Like Sourav: Think & Succeed Like Ganguly'.

Caught in the act! 10 cricketers banned for doping

Caught in the act! 10 cricketers banned for doping

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

A look at the 10 cricketers who were punished for drug related offences.

India's WADA stand-off won't affect WC: Shetty

India's WADA stand-off won't affect WC: Shetty

Rediff.com13 May 2010

The stand-off between cricket authorities and the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) over the controversial "whereabouts" clause in the Anti-Doping Code is unlikely to create any problem for the 2011 ICC World Cup, believes tournament director Ratnakar Shetty.

Broad adamant England can succeed without Pietersen

Broad adamant England can succeed without Pietersen

Rediff.com15 Sep 2012

England captain Stuart Broad may have thought travelling to Sri Lanka for the Twenty 20 World Cup would offer respite from the Kevin Pietersen saga but it dominated his first news conference.

India's domestic season finally gets underway with Mushtaq Ali

India's domestic season finally gets underway with Mushtaq Ali

Rediff.com9 Jan 2021

India will witness its first major cricket tournament in the country since the COVID-19 disruption when the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy begins the much-delayed domestic season from Sunday, presenting a platform for the hopefuls to impress before the Indian Premier League players' auction.

Living in fear, says FIFA whistleblower

Living in fear, says FIFA whistleblower

Rediff.com20 Nov 2014

FIFA whistleblower Phaedra Al-Majid, who accused Qatar of corruption in its successful bid to win the right to host the 2022 soccer World Cup, said on Wednesday she was living in fear after receiving threats against her family.

Argentina recall Riquelme, Veron, name 2 squads

Argentina recall Riquelme, Veron, name 2 squads

Rediff.com19 Aug 2011

Juan Roman Riquelme and Juan Sebastian Veron were recalled by Argentina coach Alejandro Sabella on Thursday in a squad of home-based players to prepare for two friendlies against arch-rivals Brazil next month.

Ronaldo overtakes Romario

Ronaldo overtakes Romario

Rediff.com13 Oct 2004

Ronaldo labelled his former Brazil striking partner Romario as pretentious on Tuesday after the 1994 World Cup forward's description of himself as the team's most important player in 34 years.

Why Ronaldo won the Ballon D'Or again!

Why Ronaldo won the Ballon D'Or again!

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

Factbox on the Real Madrid and Portugal forward who was voted FIFA Player of the Year on Monday.