Laxmi Negi, Norma Godinho

Stories by Laxmi Negi, Norma Godinho

Turning Point: Hardik's late cameo

Turning Point: Hardik's late cameo

Rediff.com   16 Apr 2019

Hardik's finishing has hit another level this IPL as the 25-year-old remained unbeaten on 37 from 16 balls.

Rabada, Morris wreak havoc in Hyderabad

Rabada, Morris wreak havoc in Hyderabad

Rediff.com   15 Apr 2019

Hyderbad went from 101/2 to 116 all out.

Turning Point: Imran Tahir's 4/27

Turning Point: Imran Tahir's 4/27

Rediff.com   15 Apr 2019

Imran Tahir produces his best IPL performance.

Turning Point: Dhawan survives review on 11

Turning Point: Dhawan survives review on 11

Rediff.com   13 Apr 2019

Television umpire Rod Tucker declared Dhawan not out.

Turning Point: Last over drama

Turning Point: Last over drama

Rediff.com   12 Apr 2019

Chennai Super Kings needed 18 off the last over and what followed was one of the most dramatic overs in IPL history.

Turning Point: Chahar checks KKR with early wickets

Turning Point: Chahar checks KKR with early wickets

Rediff.com   10 Apr 2019

Chahar started the rot for KKR early in their innings when he trapped opener Chris Lynn in front of the wickets as the Aussie missed a pull off a delivery that kept low. Lynn was sent back inside the first over for a duck. He came into the equation in the next over when he took a brilliant catch, running backwards, to dismiss Sunil Narine for just 6 off the bowling of Harbhajan Singh.

Turning Point: Punjab kept Warner on a tight leash

Turning Point: Punjab kept Warner on a tight leash

Rediff.com   9 Apr 2019

Punjab bowlers gave nothing away, especially after taking out Hyderabad opener Jonny Bairstow (1 off 6) in the second over. With their middle order getting few chances to bat in this IPL, it was going to be a task for them to get going.

Turning Point: Salute Amazing Russell!

Turning Point: Salute Amazing Russell!

Rediff.com   6 Apr 2019

Andre Russell smashed an explosive 13-ball 48 to spoil Royal Challengers Bangalore's party.

Turning Point: Had Axar caught Jonny

Turning Point: Had Axar caught Jonny

Rediff.com   5 Apr 2019

Bairstow made Delhi pay for the miss, hitting 48 runs in 28 balls.

Turning Point: Dhoni-Raina in rescue act

Turning Point: Dhoni-Raina in rescue act

Rediff.com   1 Apr 2019

Dhoni and Raina accumulated runs in singles and twos early in the partnership, then accelerated the scoring after the 10th over.

Turning Point: Shaw the hero until the anti-climax

Turning Point: Shaw the hero until the anti-climax

Rediff.com   31 Mar 2019

Shaw kept taking on the bowlers and ensured boundaries came in every over as he got into the 90s.

Turning Point: Agarwal turns on the screws for KXIP

Turning Point: Agarwal turns on the screws for KXIP

Rediff.com   31 Mar 2019

After Krunal got Gayle's big wicket, it was imperative that the required run rate be maintained and coming in at one down, Mayank Agarwal ensured that he kept the tempo going.

Turning Point: Warner takes Hyderabad by storm

Turning Point: Warner takes Hyderabad by storm

Rediff.com   30 Mar 2019

Starting from where he left off in the opening game against Kolkata Knight Riders, Dave creamed the Rajasthan bowling in all directions of the field, not allowing any bowler to settle down.

From baseball to WWE: Rinku Singh's inspiring story

From baseball to WWE: Rinku Singh's inspiring story

Rediff.com   4 Mar 2019

'I want people to know that it doesn't matter where you come from, if you have guts, no one can stop you.' Rinku Singh on why he made the switch from javelin to baseball and finally to WWE.

'Chopra, Hima, Dutee are worth crores'

'Chopra, Hima, Dutee are worth crores'

Rediff.com   7 Jan 2019

'These youngsters have proved there is money in sports today, not just cricket!' 'They are youth icons and people look up to them.' 'Our athletes are not scared. Like a child knows no fear, they are youngsters without fear.'

Meet WWE's first Indian woman wrestler

Meet WWE's first Indian woman wrestler

Rediff.com   27 Dec 2018

'The first time I entered the WWE I wore a salwar suit.' 'I am proud of our rich culture and I am glad I get the opportunity to represent it.'

India report card: Perth Test

India report card: Perth Test

Rediff.com   19 Dec 2018

Norma Godinho evaluates the Indians after their humiliating loss in Perth.

Mary Kom: 'I am dreaming about gold at Tokyo Olympics'

Mary Kom: 'I am dreaming about gold at Tokyo Olympics'

Rediff.com   30 Nov 2018

'I have defied critics who suggested that I should retire,' Magnificent Mary tells Rediff.com's Laxmi Negi.

'Sarita was robbed'

'Sarita was robbed'

Rediff.com   21 Nov 2018

'Sarita is the most abused and unsupported Indian boxer of all time.'

The sailor who made history for India

The sailor who made history for India

Rediff.com   17 Oct 2018

'At the Asian Games I had a dream, to stand on the podium and have the tri-colour hoisted.' 'I missed one thing in Jakarta -- the national anthem being played.' 'I hope to make it happen at the Olympics by winning gold.'