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Full day of play cancelled at Miami Open due to rain

Full day of play cancelled at Miami Open due to rain

Rediff.com19 Mar 2026

The ocean-blue Grandstand court was rendered unplayable due to the relentless downpour rendering all first-round matches unplayable at Miami Open on Wednesday.

Rain Halts India's Billie Jean King Cup Tie Against Thailand

Rain Halts India's Billie Jean King Cup Tie Against Thailand

Rediff.com4 days ago

India's Billie Jean King Cup Asia/Oceania Group I tie against Thailand is hanging in the balance after rain interrupted play. Vaishnavi Adkar lost her debut match, while Sahaja Yamlapalli's match was suspended.

Ruud stunned, Draper also knocked out at rain-hit Miami Open

Ruud stunned, Draper also knocked out at rain-hit Miami Open

Rediff.com21 Mar 2026

Jack Draper crashes out of Miami Open after loss to Reilly Opelka, while Ethan Quinn stuns Casper Ruud in a breakthrough win.

Mumbai rain delays India's Asia Cup squad announcement

Mumbai rain delays India's Asia Cup squad announcement

Rediff.com19 Aug 2025

The BCCI press conference scheduled at 1.30pm in Mumbai is 'expected to be delayed owing to weather disruptions'.

IPL 2026: Rain wins, but SRK thrills fans at Eden Gardens

IPL 2026: Rain wins, but SRK thrills fans at Eden Gardens

Rediff.com5 days ago

Shah Rukh Khan waves to fans at Eden Gardens as rain forces KKR vs PBKS IPL match to be called off, with both teams sharing points.

Rain Delay: What India's Players Are Up To

Rain Delay: What India's Players Are Up To

Rediff.com28 Sep 2024

The players from both teams waited for nearly two hours at the ground before the steady drizzle forced them to return to their team hotel.

IPL 2026: When KING Met the PRINCE OF BENGAL at Eden Gardens

IPL 2026: When KING Met the PRINCE OF BENGAL at Eden Gardens

Rediff.com5 days ago

Shah Rukh Khan and Sourav Ganguly shared a heartwarming reunion at Eden Gardens during the IPL match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings.

Jannik Sinner beats Lehecka in rain-hit Miami final to complete 'Sunshine Double'

Jannik Sinner beats Lehecka in rain-hit Miami final to complete 'Sunshine Double'

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

Jannik Sinner beat Czech Jiri Lehecka in a rain-hit Miami Open final on Sunday to become the first man to complete the coveted 'Sunshine Double' without dropping a set.

India Loses to Thailand in Billie Jean King Cup Despite Doubles Victory

India Loses to Thailand in Billie Jean King Cup Despite Doubles Victory

Rediff.com4 days ago

India lost to Thailand 1-2 in the opening Asia/Oceania Group I tie of the Billie Jean King Cup, with Rutuja Bhosale and Ankita Raina securing a consolation win in the doubles after Sahaja Yamalapalli's defeat in the singles.

What happens if rain plays spoilsport in Ind-Pak match...

What happens if rain plays spoilsport in Ind-Pak match...

Rediff.com15 Feb 2026

Heavy showers are forecast in Colombo for the India-Pakistan T20 World Cup clash at R Premadasa Stadium, with interruptions likely but quick resumptions expected.

IPL 2026: Fearless Sooryavanshi clobbers Jasprit Bumrah for first-ball six!

IPL 2026: Fearless Sooryavanshi clobbers Jasprit Bumrah for first-ball six!

Rediff.com4 days ago

Teenager Vaibhav Sooryavanshi stunned Jasprit Bumrah with a first-ball six and smashed a fearless 39 off 14 in a rain-shortened IPL clash.

'Massive strike' in Tehran 'terminated' Iranian military leaders: Trump

'Massive strike' in Tehran 'terminated' Iranian military leaders: Trump

Rediff.com7 days ago

US President Donald Trump has claimed that a significant number of Iranian military officials were killed during a "massive strike" conducted in Tehran.

Open the fu*** Strait, you crazy b***ds: Trump to Iran

Open the fu*** Strait, you crazy b***ds: Trump to Iran

Rediff.com6 days ago

In a post on Truth Social, Trump used unusually harsh language to convey his message, reminding Tehran of his deadline to 'make a deal' or 'open the Strait'.

Hardik Pandya Slams Mumbai Indians' Bowlers After Loss to Rajasthan Royals

Hardik Pandya Slams Mumbai Indians' Bowlers After Loss to Rajasthan Royals

Rediff.com4 days ago

Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya criticised his team's bowling performance after their defeat to Rajasthan Royals in a rain-curtailed IPL match. He emphasised the need for bowlers to take responsibility and improve their execution.

'48 hours before...': Trump's Hormuz ultimatum to Iran

'48 hours before...': Trump's Hormuz ultimatum to Iran

Rediff.com7 days ago

Trump's message, posted on his Truth Social platform, is a reminder of his 10-day ultimatum given to the Islamic Republic earlier to make progress toward a deal or reopen the vital shipping lane.

R-Day rehearsal held amid rain, soldiers march with wet uniforms

R-Day rehearsal held amid rain, soldiers march with wet uniforms

Rediff.com23 Jan 2026

Early morning rain in Delhi lowers temperatures. The weather office predicts cloudy conditions and thunderstorms for the day due to a western disturbance.

U19 World Cup: India crush NZ, storm into Super Six

U19 World Cup: India crush NZ, storm into Super Six

Rediff.com24 Jan 2026

India cruised into the Super Six stage of the U19 World Cup 2026, finishing as Group B toppers after a comfortable seven-wicket win over New Zealand in a rain-interrupted game at Bulawayo on Saturday.

Teenager Stuns Bumrah In Guwahati!

Teenager Stuns Bumrah In Guwahati!

Rediff.com4 days ago

It is hard to recall when Jasprit Bumrah was last manhandled in such devastating fashion by two young batters.

IPL PIX: Rain delays start at Chinnaswamy

IPL PIX: Rain delays start at Chinnaswamy

Rediff.com30 Apr 2019

Rain delayed start of the IPL match between Bangalore and Rajasthan in Bengaluru, on Tuesday.

Over 300 flights delayed at Delhi airport amid heavy rain

Over 300 flights delayed at Delhi airport amid heavy rain

Rediff.com9 Aug 2025

In a post on X in the morning, IndiGo said there was heavy downpour over Delhi, causing some temporary disruption to flight schedules.

Rain delays start of Wimbledon

Rain delays start of Wimbledon

Rediff.com25 Jun 2007

The grasscourt Grand Slam is expected to be badly disrupted with showers forecast for much of the opening week.

IPL Final: Will Rain Play Spoilsport?

IPL Final: Will Rain Play Spoilsport?

Rediff.com3 Jun 2025

There's a 66 per cent chance of rain on Tuesday afternoon, raising fears of a delayed or disrupted start to the IPL 2025 final.

Rain delays Mumbai-Bangalore IPL match

Rain delays Mumbai-Bangalore IPL match

Rediff.com28 May 2008

Following intermittent rain, the covers were brought on and the toss, scheduled for 1530 hrs, was delayed. The match though is inconsequential with both teams are out of the reckoning for a berth in the semi-finals of the tournament.

Zimbabwe knock Australia out of T20 World Cup, in Super 8s

Zimbabwe knock Australia out of T20 World Cup, in Super 8s

Rediff.com17 Feb 2026

Zimbabwe secured a spot in the Super 8 stage of the T20 World Cup after their match against Ireland was abandoned due to rain, eliminating Australia and Ireland from the tournament.

Rain delays start of second day's play

Rain delays start of second day's play

Rediff.com5 Dec 2003

Australia is poised to score a huge total after Langer's ton placed them at 262-2 at the end of first day's play.

U19 WC: India clinch a humdinger vs Bangladesh

U19 WC: India clinch a humdinger vs Bangladesh

Rediff.com17 Jan 2026

Vihaan's four-for sparks stunning Bangladesh collapse as India win by 18 runs via DLS Method

Button wins rain-delayed Canadian GP

Button wins rain-delayed Canadian GP

Rediff.com13 Jun 2011

Jenson Button celebrated his greatest victory on Sunday after overtaking Red Bull's Formula One world champion Sebastian Vettel on the last lap of a rain-delayed Canadian Grand Prix thriller.

Rain delays start of third day

Rain delays start of third day

Rediff.com13 Aug 2005

The players took an early lunch after rain delayed the start of the third day of the third Ashes Test.

Rain delays play for second time

Rain delays play for second time

Rediff.com5 Dec 2003

The prospects of any further play were gloomy with thunderstorms forecast for the afternoon.

Will Rain Wreck India's Must-Win Test?

Will Rain Wreck India's Must-Win Test?

Rediff.com22 Jul 2025

Rain delays, pitch uncertainty, and high stakes-it's all building up to a classic Old Trafford showdown, weather permitting.

Rain wasn't the only reason play stopped in Canberra

Rain wasn't the only reason play stopped in Canberra

Rediff.com29 Oct 2025

The opening T20I of the five-match series between Australia and India at the Manuka Oval in Canberra was eventually called off due to persistent rain on Wednesday.

Rain delays start of third day's play

Rain delays start of third day's play

Rediff.com9 Jul 2007

Rain delayed the start of the third and penultimate day's play in the warm-up match between the Indians and Sussex at Hove, on Monday.

Rain delays start of Pak-England Test

Rain delays start of Pak-England Test

Rediff.com26 Aug 2010

Rain delayed the start of play on the opening day of the fourth and final Test between England and Pakistan at Lord's on Thursday. Heavy rain has fallen in London over the past 24 hours and after clearing briefly on Thursday morning it returned 20 minutes before the scheduled start time of 1000 GMT.

Play abandoned at Wimbledon after rain delay

Play abandoned at Wimbledon after rain delay

Rediff.com6 Jul 2007

In a tournament blighted by the wet weather, Roger Federer was locked at 5-5 with Juan Carlos Ferrero in the only men's quarter-final that had got underway.

Berdych wins rain-delayed Shenzhen Open

Berdych wins rain-delayed Shenzhen Open

Rediff.com6 Oct 2015

Held over because of heavy rain that drenched parts of southern China over the weekend, Berdych maintained his composure through another frustrating weather interruption to win in straight sets.

Rain has final say in Sri Lanka-Pakistan Women's WC clash

Rain has final say in Sri Lanka-Pakistan Women's WC clash

Rediff.com24 Oct 2025

Women's World Cup match between Sri Lanka and Pakistan in Colombo called off due to rain.

Rain delays start

Rain delays start

Rediff.com21 Aug 2004

Sachin Tendulkar would miss the match as he is suffering from a tennis elbow.

U-19 WC: Sooryavanshi fails but India battle past USA

U-19 WC: Sooryavanshi fails but India battle past USA

Rediff.com15 Jan 2026

Henil Patel led a ruthless bowling display with an excellent five-wicket haul, setting up India's six-wicket victory over USA in their rain-hit ICC Under-19 World Cup opener, in Bulawayo, on Thursday.

Rain, thunderstorm batter Delhi; 180 flights delayed, 49 diverted

Rain, thunderstorm batter Delhi; 180 flights delayed, 49 diverted

Rediff.com25 May 2025

A thunderstorm accompanied by heavy rain battered Delhi overnight, disrupting flight operations, uprooting trees and electricity poles, and causing waterlogging in several areas while bringing relief from stifling heat. The sudden change in weather led to a sharp drop in mercury with the city recording a minimum temperature of 19.8 degrees Celsius, 6.9 notches below the normal. The India Meteorological Department said the city's primary weather station at Safdarjung recorded winds gusting up to 82 kmph and 81.2 mm of rain in six hours -- between 11.30 pm and 5.30 am.

Djokovic eases into Rome semis after rain delay

Djokovic eases into Rome semis after rain delay

Rediff.com20 May 2017

The Serbian second seed will now play Austrian Dominic Thiem, who shocked seven times winner Rafa Nadal on Friday but has lost his previous four encounters with Djokovic, in the evening semi-final.