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Sports Shorts: Former Chelsea player Robben retires

Sports Shorts: Former Chelsea player Robben retires

Rediff.com4 Jul 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday

'When the police came knocking at my door...'

'When the police came knocking at my door...'

Rediff.com13 May 2020

'People tell me to forget, but it is something to learn from.' 'A couple of seconds can change your life completely.'

PICS: India-Pak fans add revelry to famed rivalry

PICS: India-Pak fans add revelry to famed rivalry

Rediff.com16 Jun 2019

The Old Trafford cricket ground had a festive feel with fans from both sides wearing replica jerseys, colourful headgear and sounding hooters as they began trooping in.

Sports Shorts: Usha becomes AAA's Athletes Commission member

Sports Shorts: Usha becomes AAA's Athletes Commission member

Rediff.com13 Aug 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday

Reeza, Rassie shine as SA seal SL T20 series

Reeza, Rassie shine as SA seal SL T20 series

Rediff.com23 Mar 2019

Reeza Hendricks and Rassie van der Dussen impressed with the bat as a much-changed South Africa defeated Sri Lanka by 16 runs to seal the Twenty20 International series at Centurion Park on Friday.

Miller, Tahir lead South Africa to thrilling super-over victory over Sri Lanka

Miller, Tahir lead South Africa to thrilling super-over victory over Sri Lanka

Rediff.com20 Mar 2019

David Miller helped South Africa blast 14 runs from their super over, before the wily Tahir restricted Sri Lanka to only five in reply, two of which were wides.

A cricket feature to make you smile

A cricket feature to make you smile

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

Rajneesh Gupta lists some amazing coincidences in cricket -- a feature guaranteed to amuse you in these anxious times.

Superb September in images

Superb September in images

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

From Hurricane Dorian to Hong Kong protests to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's mega event in Houston, Texas, United States -- these are the big moments that shaped the month of September.

Sportsperson who have tested positive for coronavirus

Sportsperson who have tested positive for coronavirus

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

While the whole world grapples to contain the spread of the coronavirus outbreak, the sporting world has been brought to a complete standstill. A lot of top sportsperson around the world have also tested positive for COVID-19 as major events like Tokyo Olympics, Formula One, Indian Premier League and the top football leagues in Europe all face long-term suspension.

Steyn in all-time top 10 as SA close in on series sweep

Steyn in all-time top 10 as SA close in on series sweep

Rediff.com13 Jan 2019

South Africa need seven more wickets to win the third Test at the Wanderers and sweep the series after Pakistan were 153 for three wickets at the close of play on Sunday, still 228 runs short of a daunting winning target.

Faf du Plessis suspended for one Test

Faf du Plessis suspended for one Test

Rediff.com6 Jan 2019

Du Plessis will sit out the final match of the series starting in Johannesburg on Friday

South Africa ease to series-clinching victory over Pakistan

South Africa ease to series-clinching victory over Pakistan

Rediff.com6 Jan 2019

South Africa reeled off their modest victory target of 41 runs early on the fourth day of the second Test against Pakistan to clinch the series with a comprehensive nine-wicket triumph at Newlands on Sunday.

Amla finds form as South Africa coast to first Test win against Pakistan

Amla finds form as South Africa coast to first Test win against Pakistan

Rediff.com28 Dec 2018

Hashim Amla struck an unbeaten half-century as South Africa brushed aside some early alarms to record a six wicket victory over Pakistan on day three of the first Test at Centurion Park on Friday.

How Palanpur's diamond merchants conquered the world

How Palanpur's diamond merchants conquered the world

Rediff.com7 Feb 2020

'We did not know we would one day dominate nearly 70 per cent of the market.' 'Today, of 100 diamonds available for trade in Antwerp, 93 are cut and polished in India.' A fascinating excerpt from Shantanu Guha Ray's The Diamond Trail: How India Rose To Global Domination.

Perth Test, Day 1: Interesting numbers

Perth Test, Day 1: Interesting numbers

Rediff.com14 Dec 2018

The splendid catch Virat Kohli took in the slip to dismiss Peter Handscomb was his 100th in the first-class cricket, reveals Rajneesh Gupta.

Will green top in Perth backfire on Australia?

Will green top in Perth backfire on Australia?

Rediff.com13 Dec 2018

'The actual three quicks of India out-bowled the three quicks of Australia. They were outstanding. It's a big, big risk that Australia are taking'

'Dhoni is the hero of the country'

'Dhoni is the hero of the country'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2018

India's new record-holder wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant has described Mahendra Singh Dhoni as 'the hero of the country' and said the former skipper taught him to be patient and handle pressure situations.

Wicketkeeper Pant equals world record with 11 catches

Wicketkeeper Pant equals world record with 11 catches

Rediff.com10 Dec 2018

The 21-year-old is now level with Englishman Jack Russell (vs South Africa at Johannesburg in 1995) and South Africa's AB de Villiers (vs Pakistan at Johannesburg in 2013).

Pakistan spinner Yasir Shah breaks 82-year record

Pakistan spinner Yasir Shah breaks 82-year record

Rediff.com6 Dec 2018

Fastest bowler to reach the 200-wicket mark

The American who caught Gandhiji's killer

The American who caught Gandhiji's killer

Rediff.com30 Jan 2020

In the shock after Nathuram Godse murdered Mahatma Gandhi that January evening 72 years ago today, a young American diplomat rushed to capture the assassin. Vaihayasi Pande Daniel traces the memorable life of Herbert Reiner, who History has sadly relegated to a footnote.

When Shami defied BCCI's diktat

When Shami defied BCCI's diktat

Rediff.com21 Nov 2018

Australia-bound Mohammed Shami defied BCCI's instruction of not bowling more than 15 overs in the Ranji game against Kerala.

South African president likely to be chief guest at Republic Day

South African president likely to be chief guest at Republic Day

Rediff.com15 Nov 2018

Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had extended an invitation to United States President Donald Trump, but he had expressed his inability citing "scheduling conflicts".

Fiery Olivier leads South Africa to series sweep of Pakistan

Fiery Olivier leads South Africa to series sweep of Pakistan

Rediff.com14 Jan 2019

Pakistan resumed their second innings needing a further 228 for victory with seven wickets in hand, but their chances faded when Olivier removed the dangerous Babar Azam (21) and captain Sarfraz Ahmed (0) in consecutive balls.

Kohli jumps to career-best ranking after Johannesburg heroics

Kohli jumps to career-best ranking after Johannesburg heroics

Rediff.com23 Dec 2013

India's Virat Kohli jumped nine places to achieve his career-best 11th spot in the latest Reliance ICC Player Rankings for Test batsmen issued on Monday.

Modi, Xi to meet at G20 in Argentina next month

Modi, Xi to meet at G20 in Argentina next month

Rediff.com15 Oct 2018

China's Ambassador to India Luo Zhaohui said the event was just the first step in Sino-India cooperation on Afghanistan and collaboration will deepen in future.

Buzz: ICC opens anti-corruption investigations into Qatar T10 League

Buzz: ICC opens anti-corruption investigations into Qatar T10 League

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

All that's transpired on and off the cricket pitch on Wednesday.

Gambhir's celebrity status will go against him: Atishi

Gambhir's celebrity status will go against him: Atishi

Rediff.com7 May 2019

The Aam Aadmi Party's Party's East Delhi candidate Atishi talks on her competition against the Bharatiya Janata Party candidate, the former cricketer -- Gautam Gambhir, and her agenda for the polls.

All you need to know about Australia vs India Test series

All you need to know about Australia vs India Test series

Rediff.com3 Dec 2018

Factbox on the four-Test series between Australia and India, which begins on Thursday

Ajit Doval meets Chinese foreign minister for border talks

Ajit Doval meets Chinese foreign minister for border talks

Rediff.com24 Nov 2018

This was the first round of talks for Wang after he succeeded State Councillor Yang Jiechi earlier this year.

India vs SA: How the teams stack up in T20s

India vs SA: How the teams stack up in T20s

Rediff.com11 Sep 2019

Rajneesh Gupta throws up all the numbers of how both teams have fared in Twenty20 Internationals.

Can South Africa make it to the next stage?

Can South Africa make it to the next stage?

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

Rajneesh Gupta highlights important numbers featuring the South African team from the World Cups.

India all set to become the 5th largest economy: Modi

India all set to become the 5th largest economy: Modi

Rediff.com25 Jan 2019

At $2.6 trillion, the Indian economy is currently ranked sixth in the world behind the US, China, Japan, Germany and the UK.

Rohit Sharma ready to grab opening slot in Tests

Rohit Sharma ready to grab opening slot in Tests

Rediff.com16 Aug 2018

With the trio of KL Rahul, Shikhar Dhawan and Murali Vijay struggling, Rohit was posed a question if he would like to open the innings in Test matches too.

'Kapil is once-in-a century cricketer, don't compare Pandya with him'

'Kapil is once-in-a century cricketer, don't compare Pandya with him'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2018

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar today rubbished comparisons between Kapil Dev and Hardik Pandya, saying the legendary all-rounder is a once-in-a century cricketer and cannot be compared to anyone.

Sonia, Swaraj share lunch table in Johannesburg

Sonia, Swaraj share lunch table in Johannesburg

Rediff.com10 Dec 2013

Far from the political noise generated by state assembly elections, Congress President Sonia Gandhi and Leader of Opposition Sushma Swaraj on Tuesday had lunch together at a five-star hotel in Johannesburg soon after attending the memorial service of anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela.

Divij-Raja end runners-up in Johannesburg Challenger

Divij-Raja end runners-up in Johannesburg Challenger

Rediff.com4 May 2013

Divij Sharan and Purav Raja had to be content with yet another runners-up finish after losing the title clash of the ATP Soweto Open to Prakash Amritraj and Rajeev Ram in Johannesburg.

There is a bit of Tendulkar, Sehwag and Lara in Shaw, says coach Shastri

There is a bit of Tendulkar, Sehwag and Lara in Shaw, says coach Shastri

Rediff.com14 Oct 2018

India coach Ravi Shastri saw in Prithvi Shaw's batting, glimpses of two of the greatest batsmen of modern era and a non-conformist who redefined batsmanship.

Women's Hockey WC: Unimpressive India lose 0-1 to Ireland

Women's Hockey WC: Unimpressive India lose 0-1 to Ireland

Rediff.com26 Jul 2018

Indian women are in danger of missing out on a quarter-final berth after Ireland pulled off a 1-0 victory in a hockey World Cup group league match, in London on Thursday.

Modi becomes 1st Indian PM to set foot in Rwanda

Modi becomes 1st Indian PM to set foot in Rwanda

Rediff.com23 Jul 2018

Prime Minister Modi will hold bilateral meetings with President Paul Kagame, delegation-level talks and meetings with the business and the Indian communities, a statement from the Prime Minister's Office said.

Tennis: Ramkumar to play Johnson in Newport final

Tennis: Ramkumar to play Johnson in Newport final

Rediff.com22 Jul 2018

Ramkumar will meet American Steve Johnson, who beat Spain's Marcel Granollers 6-3, 6-3 in the other semi-final, for the Hall of Fame Open title in Rhode Island on Sunday.