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Laxmi Negi

Laxmi Negi writes on sports. You can e-mail the author at laxmin@rediff.co.in

Stories by Laxmi Negi

Turning Point: Mohit Sharma's Impressive Return

Turning Point: Mohit Sharma's Impressive Return

Rediff.com   14 Apr 2023

Mohit Sharma could not have scripted a better return to the Indian Premier League as the 34-year-old pacer won the Player of the Match prize on his debut for the Gujarat Titans on Thursday, April 13, 2023.

Turning Point: Rahul's Calculated Aggression

Turning Point: Rahul's Calculated Aggression

Rediff.com   10 Apr 2023

Rahul helped SRH to get out of the bottom of the table in their third match of the tournament.

Top Performer: Dhawan's Brilliance

Top Performer: Dhawan's Brilliance

Rediff.com   10 Apr 2023

The PBKS-game will be remembered for Shikhar Dhawan's very special 99 not out.

Turning Point: Krunal's Quick Wickets

Turning Point: Krunal's Quick Wickets

Rediff.com   8 Apr 2023

The left-arm spinner ran through SRH's top-order.

Top Performer: Krunal Pandya's All-Round Masterclass

Top Performer: Krunal Pandya's All-Round Masterclass

Rediff.com   8 Apr 2023

Krunal Pandya made LSG fans happy with his all round performance

Turning Point: Andre Russell's Wicket

Turning Point: Andre Russell's Wicket

Rediff.com   2 Apr 2023

Kolkata needed 62 from 32 balls when Curran dismissed an on-song Russell in the 15th over.

Top Performer: Arshdeep Singh

Top Performer: Arshdeep Singh

Rediff.com   2 Apr 2023

Arshdeep Singh came up with a disciplined bowling show for 3/19 on 3 overs.

How Many Indians Have Played 100 Tests?

How Many Indians Have Played 100 Tests?

Rediff.com   16 Feb 2023

As Pujara gears up to play his 100th Test, here's a look at the list of the 12 cricketers who are a part of the 100 Tests club in India.

Who's The Indian Child With Mbappe?

Who's The Indian Child With Mbappe?

Rediff.com   30 Dec 2022

'Historically, Qatar has done wonders as I don't think this will ever be possible with the new format of the World Cup.'

IPL: Most Expensive Uncapped Players

IPL: Most Expensive Uncapped Players

Rediff.com   26 Dec 2022

While some cash-rich franchises -- notably SunRisers Hyderabad -- splurged to earn the services of the biggest names on the cricketing map, uncapped Indian talents were also under the spotlight for hefty contracts.

5 Strikers Who Stunned The World

5 Strikers Who Stunned The World

Rediff.com   22 Dec 2022

Five strikers who surprised us in World Cup 2022.

Dibu. Bono. Domi. World Cup's Star Goalies

Dibu. Bono. Domi. World Cup's Star Goalies

Rediff.com   20 Dec 2022

Shot-stoppers who turned into showstoppers during the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

13 Life Lessons from FIFA World Cup

13 Life Lessons from FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com   12 Dec 2022

The stadiums at Qatar offer plenty of wisdom and chutzpah on how to take our own lives forward.

The Stars To Watch Out For!

The Stars To Watch Out For!

Rediff.com   3 Dec 2022

The most impressive players at the FIFA World Cup 2022 after Round One.

Shock And Awe At Qatar 2022

Shock And Awe At Qatar 2022

Rediff.com   3 Dec 2022

The 2022 Qatar World Cup has produced some very odd results, which is why it's been so much fun.

T20 World Cup: The Biggest Upsets

T20 World Cup: The Biggest Upsets

Rediff.com   7 Nov 2022

Three major upsets that highlighted this World Cup.

'You will see a new Indian Tigress'

'You will see a new Indian Tigress'

Rediff.com   27 Sep 2022

'My father (Mahavir Singh Phogat, who Aamir Khan played in Dangal) has given me a few tips which you will get to see on the fight night.' 'I have given my 110 per cent for this fight.'

Best XI of IPL 2022

Best XI of IPL 2022

Rediff.com   26 May 2022

Laxmi Negi picks the finest cricketers of this IPL.

LSG-RCB: Turning Point: Rahul's Wicket

LSG-RCB: Turning Point: Rahul's Wicket

Rediff.com   26 May 2022

Josh Hazlewood dismissed KL Rahul and Krunal Pandya off successive deliveries in the 19th over.

RCB vs LSG: Top Performer: Rajat Patidar

RCB vs LSG: Top Performer: Rajat Patidar

Rediff.com   26 May 2022

Rajat Patidar smashed an unbeaten 112 off a mere 54 balls at an astounding strike-rate of 207.4.