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Paes-Klaasen upset second seeds, reach final of Heineken Open

Paes-Klaasen upset second seeds, reach final of Heineken Open

Rediff.com16 Jan 2015

Leander Paes and Raven Klaasen breezed into the title clash of the Heineken Open after knocking out second seeds Bruno Soares and Alexander Peya in the semi-finals in Auckland on Friday.

Sania, Bopanna in semis at Sydney

Sania, Bopanna in semis at Sydney

Rediff.com14 Jan 2015

Sania and her American partner Bethanie-Mattek Sands shocked second seeds Martina Hingis and Flavia Penneta, winning 6-3, 6-3 in the quarter-finals of Apia International. Rohan Bopanna and Daniel Nestor beat the Italian pair of Simone Bolelli and Fabio Fognini.

Halep pulls out of Australian Open warm-up

Halep pulls out of Australian Open warm-up

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

Romania's Simona Halep pulled out of her final warm-up event before the Australian Open on Tuesday, saying she was suffering from gastroenteritis.

Injured Wozniacki pulls out of Sydney opener

Injured Wozniacki pulls out of Sydney opener

Rediff.com12 Jan 2015

World number eight Caroline Wozniacki pulled out of her first match at the Sydney International with a wrist injury on Monday.

NZ legend Crowe battling cancer, determined to see World Cup

NZ legend Crowe battling cancer, determined to see World Cup

Rediff.com7 Jan 2015

Former New Zealand cricket captain Martin Crowe, whose innovative leadership and sparkling batting energised their 1992 World Cup campaign, is determined to witness the 2015 World Cup.

Serbia edge past Brazil to win U-20 FIFA World Cup

Serbia edge past Brazil to win U-20 FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com20 Jun 2015

Nemanja Maksimovic scored an 118th minute goal on the counter attack to give Serbia a 2-1 victory over Brazil in extra time in the under-20 World Cup final at North Harbour Stadium on Saturday.

Serbia to face Brazil in U-20 World Cup final

Serbia to face Brazil in U-20 World Cup final

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

Ivan Saponjic scored from a header in extra-time to give Serbia a 2-1 victory over Mali in the under-20 World Cup on Wednesday and set up a final against Brazil, who demolished a 10-man Senegal 5-0, two of those goals coming from Marcos Guilherme.

PHOTOS: World rings in 2015 with fireworks

PHOTOS: World rings in 2015 with fireworks

Rediff.com1 Jan 2015

Bidding farewell to 2014 revellers around the world are welcoming 2015 with celebrations featuring fireworks, music, and dancing.

Real Madrid sail into Club World Cup final with 4-0 romp

Real Madrid sail into Club World Cup final with 4-0 romp

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

European champions Real Madrid turned on the party tricks as they sailed into the Club World Cup final by crushing Cruz Azul 4-0 in Marrakech.

Canada, US will not support Blatter for FIFA presidency

Canada, US will not support Blatter for FIFA presidency

Rediff.com29 May 2015

Canada, which is hosting the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup, will not support incumbent Sepp Blatter in Friday's presidential vote at the FIFA Congress, the head of the Canadian Soccer Association said on Thursday on his official Twitter account.

Stats: New Zealand spinners script history against India at Nagpur

Stats: New Zealand spinners script history against India at Nagpur

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

Statistical highlights of the World Twenty20 Super 10 Group 2 match between India and New Zealand in Nagpur on Tuesday.

Australia v India Tests: The score thus far...

Australia v India Tests: The score thus far...

Rediff.com5 Dec 2014

As India go in to the four-match Test series against Australia that commences in Adelaide on Tuesday, here is a factbox.

Paes to team up with South African Klaasen next season

Paes to team up with South African Klaasen next season

Rediff.com5 Dec 2014

Top South African doubles tennis player Raven Klaasen has revealed that he has teamed up with Indian doubles icon and former world number one Leander Paes for next year.

Post Hughes' demise, Martin Crowe recalls near misses during career

Post Hughes' demise, Martin Crowe recalls near misses during career

Rediff.com1 Dec 2014

New Zealand Test cricket legend Martin Crowe has recalled all the near misses he experienced during his career that included 77 Test matches in light of the passing of Australian batsman Phillip Hughes.

Cricket Buzz: Cairns probed by British police over corruption, fixing

Cricket Buzz: Cairns probed by British police over corruption, fixing

Rediff.com28 May 2014

Former New Zealand all-rounder Chris Cairns has reportedly been interviewed by British police in London regarding their investigation into allegations of corruption and match-fixing.

PIX: Bipasha, Salman, Shah Rukh's FAVOURITE holiday destinations

PIX: Bipasha, Salman, Shah Rukh's FAVOURITE holiday destinations

Rediff.com21 May 2014

This holiday season, we check out the beautiful destinations our Bollywood stars love.

Martin Crowe and the catch that stamped his commitment to cricket

Martin Crowe and the catch that stamped his commitment to cricket

Rediff.com4 Mar 2016

Kapil Dev's running catch at the boundary, to dismiss Viv Richards, is widely remembered by fans and cricketers alike, but Martin Crowe's effort to pocket a lunging catch and dismiss Zimbawe's Dave Houghton in the 1987 Reliance World Cup will always be special, reckons Siva Sankar

McCullum legacy much more than pyrotechnics

McCullum legacy much more than pyrotechnics

Rediff.com18 Feb 2016

While the triple century against India and an away series win over West Indies were the highlights of his career, Brendon McCullum said it was the camaraderie of the dressing room that would linger longest in his memory.

India among 10 most attractive expat destinations

India among 10 most attractive expat destinations

Rediff.com27 Oct 2014

India is among the top 10 countries in the world in terms of expat quality of life.

Kolkata celebrates 150 years of historic Eden Gardens

Kolkata celebrates 150 years of historic Eden Gardens

Rediff.com16 Oct 2014

From Chandu Borde and Salim Durani -- the architects of India's first Test victory at Eden Gardens -- to Sourav Ganguly, the stadium's rich history was hailed as the Cricket Association of Bengal began its 150 years' celebrations of the stadium with a book and documentary launch on Thursday.

Skill, not emotion, wins World Cups, says retiring Clarke

Skill, not emotion, wins World Cups, says retiring Clarke

Rediff.com28 Mar 2015

Australia's retiring one-day captain Michael Clarke has urged his players to put 'skill over emotion'.

NZ will be charting unknown territory in final at historical MCG

NZ will be charting unknown territory in final at historical MCG

Rediff.com27 Mar 2015

With New Zealand at the cusp of World Cup glory, former captain Martin Crowe said the Black Caps will have to dig deep into their resources if they have to beat Australia in the title clash between the trans-Tasman rivals.

Who will wear the champions' crown at the Australian Open?

Who will wear the champions' crown at the Australian Open?

Rediff.com13 Jan 2017

As the players warm up before the tournament, meet the players who could well be contenders for the 2017 Australian Open titles.

Teary-eyed South Africa goes easy on De Villiers & Co.

Teary-eyed South Africa goes easy on De Villiers & Co.

Rediff.com25 Mar 2015

Despite the painful semi-final loss to New Zealand in Auckland in the World Cup, South African fans and media went easy on its cricket team. A long history of failure at the tournament has often put the Proteas at the sharp end of stinging criticism from the demanding media and fans back home.

'At least there was one South African who did not choke'

'At least there was one South African who did not choke'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2015

Former Indian captain Sunil Gavaskar praised New Zealand for playing "outstanding" cricket throughout the World Cup, saying the Kiwis thoroughly deserved to be in the final after edging past South Africa in a battle of nerves at Auckland. It was ironic that the Johannesburg-born Elliott, 36, played a stellar knock to push his country of birth out of the World Cup race.

5 moments when South Africa CHOKED in the World Cup semis!

5 moments when South Africa CHOKED in the World Cup semis!

Rediff.com24 Mar 2015

Captain AB de Villiers was in tears at the post-match news conference after overseeing another South African defeat on the big stage.

New Zealand sneak past South Africa to enter maiden World Cup final

New Zealand sneak past South Africa to enter maiden World Cup final

Rediff.com24 Mar 2015

New Zealand entered their maiden ICC World Cup final, beating South Africa by five wickets in a thrilling rain-reduced World Cup semi-final at Eden spoPark in Auckland on Tuesday. Set 298 to win from 43 overs, the Kiwis, led by fine knocks from captain Brendon McCullum (59 off 26 balls) and Grant Elliott (84 off 73) got across the finish line with one ball to spare. Elliott hit the winning run with a six over long-on off the bowling of Dale Steyn.

New Zealand v South Africa: 'It will be one heck of a show'

New Zealand v South Africa: 'It will be one heck of a show'

Rediff.com22 Mar 2015

The four best teams have made the semi-finals of the World Cup and New Zealand's clash with South Africa at Eden Park is going to be 'one heck of a show', according to coach Mike Hesson.

Emerging from 'dark spaces' De Kock needs to prove himself against NZ

Emerging from 'dark spaces' De Kock needs to prove himself against NZ

Rediff.com21 Mar 2015

Quinton de Kock's return to form in South Africa's World Cup quarter-final rout of Sri Lanka was one of the most pleasing aspects of a convincing victory for the Proteas.

Sublime, just sublime Guptill is player of the day!

Sublime, just sublime Guptill is player of the day!

Rediff.com21 Mar 2015

New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum acclaimed opener Martin Guptill's World Cup record 237 not out against West Indies on Saturday as one of the best ever.

World's 10 best cities to live in

World's 10 best cities to live in

Rediff.com27 Aug 2015

Melbourne is the world's best city to live in.

New Zealand clear favourites for quarter-final

New Zealand clear favourites for quarter-final

Rediff.com20 Mar 2015

New Zealand's Brendon McCullum expects favouritism, underdog status and the possibility of choking under the weight of expectation to have little influence on Saturday's World Cup quarter-final against West Indies.

De Villiers in no hurry to shed 'chokers' tag

De Villiers in no hurry to shed 'chokers' tag

Rediff.com19 Mar 2015

South Africa made quite a statement in their quarter-final rout of Sri Lanka on Wednesday but AB de Villiers warned their rivals that reaching the last four of the World Cup was by no means the extent of their ambitions.

Thrilling matches in the offing as Lanka-Proteas kick-start WC quarters

Thrilling matches in the offing as Lanka-Proteas kick-start WC quarters

Rediff.com15 Mar 2015

India have to be cautious against giant slayers Bangladesh

Record maker, Taylor leaves Zimbabwe cricket on a high

Record maker, Taylor leaves Zimbabwe cricket on a high

Rediff.com14 Mar 2015

Brendan Taylor has been the boy on the burning deck all through his career for Zimbabwe.

Dhoni won't make changes for inconsequential Zimbabwe match

Dhoni won't make changes for inconsequential Zimbabwe match

Rediff.com12 Mar 2015

Even after sealing a quarter-final berth captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni is averse to changes in the team for their next World Cup match against Zimbabwe in Auckland on Saturday.

World Cup Blog: India have arrived and they are still building

World Cup Blog: India have arrived and they are still building

Rediff.com9 Mar 2015

A selection of musings from around the cricket World Cup.

Pakistan's Sohail treasures ball with which he dismissed Kohli

Pakistan's Sohail treasures ball with which he dismissed Kohli

Rediff.com9 Mar 2015

'I fulfilled the promise that I made to myself -- getting Kohli's wicket!'

Waqar wants more balance between bat and ball in ODIs

Waqar wants more balance between bat and ball in ODIs

Rediff.com8 Mar 2015

Bowlers are suffering as pitches have gone very flat around the world. Bowlers just have an opportunity in first six to seven overs than it is a batsmen's game. We are seeing that in this World Cup