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'Rohit was obviously trying to capitalise on a juicy full toss'

'Rohit was obviously trying to capitalise on a juicy full toss'

Rediff.com21 Mar 2015

Impressed with Rohit Sharma's match-winning ton against Bangladesh, former New Zealand captain Martin Crowe said that the top-order batsman is a beautiful player who did the basics right at the MCG.

Davis Cup: Australian bad boys Kyrgios, Tomic in squad

Davis Cup: Australian bad boys Kyrgios, Tomic in squad

Rediff.com6 Sep 2016

Australia's bad boys of tennis Nick Kyrgios and Bernard Tomic have been named in the Davis Cup squad for the World Group playoff against Slovakia after bowing out of the US Open in typical controversy.

What makes Luis Suarez feel like a footballer?

What makes Luis Suarez feel like a footballer?

Rediff.com5 Sep 2014

Luis Suarez is starting to "feel like a footballer" once again after being allowed to train with new club Barcelona following his appeal against a FIFA ban for biting an opponent at the World Cup.

30 SPECTACULAR FRAMES of Shah Rukh Khan

30 SPECTACULAR FRAMES of Shah Rukh Khan

Rediff.com2 Feb 2023

Sukanya Verma raises a toast to the man and his movie magic.

Confederations Cup: Ronaldo sets Portugal on way to semis; Mexico oust Russia

Confederations Cup: Ronaldo sets Portugal on way to semis; Mexico oust Russia

Rediff.com25 Jun 2017

European champions Portugal comfortably dispatched New Zealand 4-0 to reach the Confederations Cup semi-finals on Saturday after Cristiano Ronaldo set them on their way with a penalty.

Australia's Bayliss appointed England head coach

Australia's Bayliss appointed England head coach

Rediff.com26 May 2015

Australian Trevor Bayliss has been appointed head coach of England's national team, according to a statement from the England and Wales Cricket Board on Tuesday.

Indians don't have large, clean hearts: Afridi

Indians don't have large, clean hearts: Afridi

Rediff.com4 Apr 2011

Pakistan cricket captain Shahid Afridi has stirred controversy again by saying that he did not find any of the Indian cricketers having large or clean hearts.

ICC alters 2.5 metre rule for greater consistency

ICC alters 2.5 metre rule for greater consistency

Rediff.com7 Mar 2011

The ICC on Monday issued fresh guidelines to umpires for greater consistency in the 2.5 metre rule, the most controversial aspect of the Decision Review System (DRS) in the ongoing cricket World Cup in the sub-continent.

Yuvraj claims UDRS technology confusing

Yuvraj claims UDRS technology confusing

Rediff.com7 Mar 2011

India's dislike for the controversial Umpire Decision Referral System (UDRS) was never a secret and Yuvraj Singh is the latest player from the side to put question the technology.

I have left the stage of bowling fast: Shoaib Akhtar

I have left the stage of bowling fast: Shoaib Akhtar

Rediff.com2 Mar 2011

Pakistan bowling ace Shoaib Akhtar says his priorities have changed over the years; he's more mature now!

Why Mumbai Indians start as favourites against CSK in IPL final

Why Mumbai Indians start as favourites against CSK in IPL final

Rediff.com11 May 2019

Mumbai Indians have won three out of the four IPL finals they have been part of, including the two against CSK in 2013 and 2015.

'Shoaib Akhtar has improved in patches'

'Shoaib Akhtar has improved in patches'

Rediff.com17 Feb 2011

While experts can be forgiven for stacking the odds against Pakistan -- and labeling it as a team that can at most cause an upset or two, Pakistan coach Waqar Younis believes his side has more quality than is perceived.

I will never resign: Domenech

I will never resign: Domenech

Rediff.com25 Nov 2009

France coach Raymond Domenech said he would never resign despite his side's controversial qualification for next year's World Cup thanks to a handball from Thierry Henry.

Tevez double puts Argentina in last eight

Tevez double puts Argentina in last eight

Rediff.com28 Jun 2010

Carlos Tevez struck twice as Argentina set up a rematch of their 1986 and 1990 World Cup finals with Germany, beating Mexico 3-1 in their second round match in Soccer City on Sunday.

Mueller brace helps Germany crush England for place in quarters

Mueller brace helps Germany crush England for place in quarters

Rediff.com27 Jun 2010

Germany, fuelled by a second half double from Thomas Mueller, thrashed long-standing rivals England 4-1 in a controversy-filled encounter on Sunday to book a spot in the last eight of the World Cup.

Sarkozy apologises to Ireland, dismisses replay

Sarkozy apologises to Ireland, dismisses replay

Rediff.com20 Nov 2009

French President Nicolas Sarkozy apologised to Irish Prime Minister Brian Cowen for France's controversial victory over Ireland in their World Cup play-off on Wednesday, but would not agree to a replay.

Images: Uruguay superior in all departments

Images: Uruguay superior in all departments

Rediff.com17 Jun 2010

South Africa's World Cup hopes were left in tatters by a superior Uruguay side on Wednesday, who outwitted, out muscled and outpaced the home team.

Hosts say early goal took wind out their sails

Hosts say early goal took wind out their sails

Rediff.com17 Jun 2010

South Africa said they were caught cold by Uruguay's early goal in Wednesday's World Cup clash in Pretoria and found themselves unable to fight their way back into the game.

Critics to closely study Maradona's decisions and tactics

Critics to closely study Maradona's decisions and tactics

Rediff.com9 Jun 2010

Argentina's Lionel Messi heads into the World Cup as the player everyone wants to see but it will be the strengths and weaknesses of coach Diego Maradona that will determine how far the South Americans progress.

Critics to closely study Maradona's decisions and tactics

Critics to closely study Maradona's decisions and tactics

Rediff.com9 Jun 2010

Argentina's Lionel Messi heads into the World Cup as the player everyone wants to see but it will be the strengths and weaknesses of coach Diego Maradona that will determine how far the South Americans progress.

Paraguay beaten 2-1 by Ireland in warm-up

Paraguay beaten 2-1 by Ireland in warm-up

Rediff.com26 May 2010

Paraguay's preparations for next month's World Cup finals suffered a minor blow on Tuesday with a 2-1 defeat by Ireland.

Maverick Balotelli tired of being in 'eye of cyclone'

Maverick Balotelli tired of being in 'eye of cyclone'

Rediff.com15 Oct 2013

Mario Balotelli is tired of being in the eye of a hurricane, the president of the Italian soccer federation (FIGC) said on Monday after the maverick international became embroiled in another row.

Evolved Shreyas can settle No. 4 debate in ODIs, T20Is: Prasad

Evolved Shreyas can settle No. 4 debate in ODIs, T20Is: Prasad

Rediff.com28 Nov 2019

Chairman of selectors MSK Prasad believes Shreyas Iyer can be the solution to the No 4 problem in India's batting line-up in limited-overs cricket given his fine growth as a player in the past two years.

All eyes on Kotla track as Delhi take on Bengal

All eyes on Kotla track as Delhi take on Bengal

Rediff.com31 Oct 2010

The ever controversial Feroz Shah Kotla strip will be the point of discussion during the next four days as hosts Delhi take on Bengal in a Ranji Trophy Super League match.

Henry handball gives Irish extra motivation vs France

Henry handball gives Irish extra motivation vs France

Rediff.com25 Jun 2016

Thierry Henry's handball sent such shockwaves that barely anyone remembers it was actually William Gallas who scored the infamous goal France that ruined Ireland's chances of a World Cup appearance more than six years ago.

India-Pak to clash in high voltage opener

India-Pak to clash in high voltage opener

Rediff.com27 Feb 2010

Emotions will run high when India, after a tumultuous build-up, will take on arch-rivals Pakistan in a potential humdinger of the hockey World Cup, which gets underway amid watertight security at the Dyan Chand National Stadium on Sunday.

FIFA says Valcke not involved in $10 million payment

FIFA says Valcke not involved in $10 million payment

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

FIFA denied on Tuesday that the top lieutenant of its President, Sepp Blatter, or any other member its senior management made $10 million in bank transactions.

India Under-19 captain Kishan involved in road accident in Patna

India Under-19 captain Kishan involved in road accident in Patna

Rediff.com13 Jan 2016

India's Under-19 cricket captain Ishan Kishan found himself embroiled in a controversy after a car, in which he was travelling, hit an autorickshaw in Patna.

Everyone is human: Ganguly on Dhoni's row with umpires

Everyone is human: Ganguly on Dhoni's row with umpires

Rediff.com13 Apr 2019

Everyone is human, declared former India captain Sourav Ganguly on Friday night, referring to Mahendra Singh Dhoni's on-field spat with the umpires during Thursday's Indian Premier League game between Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings in Jaipur.

Germany thrash England to reach last eight

Germany thrash England to reach last eight

Rediff.com27 Jun 2010

Germany, fuelled by a second half double from Thomas Mueller, crushed long-standing rivals England 4-1 in a controversy-filled World Cup encounter on Sunday to book a spot in the last eight.

French fans call for Domenech's head

French fans call for Domenech's head

Rediff.com23 Jun 2010

France fans who had travelled all the way to South Africa only to see their national side implode off and on the pitch poured scorn on the controversial coach and his mutinous players on Tuesday.

Brazil beat Ivory Coast but Kaka sent off

Brazil beat Ivory Coast but Kaka sent off

Rediff.com21 Jun 2010

Brazil showed their true World Cup colours on Sunday, turning on the turbo to beat Ivory Coast 3-1 with two goals from Luis Fabiano securing their place in the last 16.

Awful France prove doubters right

Awful France prove doubters right

Rediff.com18 Jun 2010

Those who suggested France should not be at the World Cup in the first place might allow themselves a smug smile that they will probably not stay very long.

Unlucky Clark gets Ponting support

Unlucky Clark gets Ponting support

Rediff.com14 Feb 2007

Clark, Australia's leading wicket-taker in the Ashes series against England, was left out in favour of the faster Shaun Tait.

Find out why UEFA is fed up with FIFA

Find out why UEFA is fed up with FIFA

Rediff.com5 Dec 2014

European football's governing body UEFA are fed up with hearing about the continuing crisis at FIFA, secretary general Gianni Infantino.

After 111 years, 'New FIFA Now' calls for change

After 111 years, 'New FIFA Now' calls for change

Rediff.com22 Jan 2015

FIFA faces potentially the greatest challenge to its authority since it was formed 111 years ago following the launch on Wednesday of the 'New FIFA Now' coalition of reformists calling for change.

ICC nod for Sri Lanka to wear 'lucky yellow jersey'

ICC nod for Sri Lanka to wear 'lucky yellow jersey'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2019

The International Cricket Council, in a first, has acceded to Sri Lanka cricket team's request to allow them to wear their second choice "yellow jersey" for the remaining World Cup games, as they consider it to be "lucky" after winning against England.

Brasa claims SA played unfair match

Brasa claims SA played unfair match

Rediff.com9 Mar 2010

India coach Jose Brasa lashed out at match officials for awarding the South Africans a controversial third goal in their match against India at the Hockey World Cup in New Delhi on Monday.

Hockey WC: Shivendra helps India hold South Africa

Hockey WC: Shivendra helps India hold South Africa

Rediff.com8 Mar 2010

Shivendra Singh saved the day for India with a timely equaliser as the home team played out a 3-3 draw against South Africa in a controversial match to finish fourth in Pool B of the hockey World Cup on Monday.

Japan secure final round place

Japan secure final round place

Rediff.com14 Oct 2004