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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

'It felt like Lagaan all over again'

'It felt like Lagaan all over again'

Rediff.com   25 Jan 2021

'They came out with an attitude that they had nothing to lose.' 'That's what stands out about this team.'

8 AMAZING lessons to learn from Team India

8 AMAZING lessons to learn from Team India

Rediff.com   22 Jan 2021

Cricket writer Bharat Sundaresan shares the key takeaways from Team India's historic win that you can apply in every day life.

The Amazing Life of Naomi Osaka

The Amazing Life of Naomi Osaka

Rediff.com   24 Nov 2020

She has emerged as one of the most measured, and perhaps most unanticipated, voices to address racial injustice in America.

How Manasi Joshi turns negatives into positives

How Manasi Joshi turns negatives into positives

Rediff.com   17 Nov 2020

'I never imagined that a doll would be made on me. It feels great to be recognised by Barbie,' says the World Para-badminton champion who was also honoured by Time magazine.

Star Performer: Shikhar Dhawan

Star Performer: Shikhar Dhawan

Rediff.com   9 Nov 2020

Shikhar Dhawan is a big match player and he proved it yet again

Turning Point: Stoinis scorches SunRisers

Turning Point: Stoinis scorches SunRisers

Rediff.com   9 Nov 2020

Stoinis gave DC the start they were looking for, then picked two wickets in the powerplay, and, most importantly, got Kane Williamson to end SRH's challenge.

Why I want Kolhi to captain my All Stars XI

Why I want Kolhi to captain my All Stars XI

Rediff.com   5 Nov 2020

Laxmi Negi picks her All Stars XI after the IPL 2020 league games.

Turning Point: Padikkal, Kohli's early exits

Turning Point: Padikkal, Kohli's early exits

Rediff.com   1 Nov 2020

Devdutt Padikkal (5) and skipper Virat Kohli (7) departed in quick succession early, both falling to Sandeep Sharma (2 for 20).

Star Performer: Holder's all-round show

Star Performer: Holder's all-round show

Rediff.com   1 Nov 2020

Although the SunRisers lost wickets, Jason Holder ensured they reached the target in just 14.1 overs.

Turning Point: Shami proves costly

Turning Point: Shami proves costly

Rediff.com   31 Oct 2020

With an emphatic seven-wicket win Rajasthan ended Kings XI Punjab's five-match winning run in the IPL.

Star Performer: Gayle storm in Abu Dhabi

Star Performer: Gayle storm in Abu Dhabi

Rediff.com   31 Oct 2020

Gayle hammered eight sixes in his explosive innings and brought up a staggering 1,000 sixes in T20 cricket with a maximum off Kartik Tyagi.

Just who is Dhanashree Verma?

Just who is Dhanashree Verma?

Rediff.com   30 Oct 2020

Yuzvendra Chahal's fiancee is making a sudden impact at IPL 2020.

Which IPL players made Australia tour?

Which IPL players made Australia tour?

Rediff.com   29 Oct 2020

The Indian team for Australia classified by IPL franchise.

Turning Point: Shami's strikes

Turning Point: Shami's strikes

Rediff.com   27 Oct 2020

Shami was the standout bowler for the Kings XI Punjab, picking three wickets.

Star Performers: Gayle and Mandeep

Star Performers: Gayle and Mandeep

Rediff.com   27 Oct 2020

Chris Gayle and Mandeep Singh added 100 runs from 61 balls to take Kings XI Punjab home with seven balls to spare.

Turning Point: Hardik lets Stokes off the hook

Turning Point: Hardik lets Stokes off the hook

Rediff.com   26 Oct 2020

Ben Stokes was on 26 and Rajasthan had lost two quick wickets and were languishing at 55-2.

Star Performer: Ben AMAZING Stokes!

Star Performer: Ben AMAZING Stokes!

Rediff.com   26 Oct 2020

Ben Stokes justified Rajasthan Royals's decision to opening the batting with him as he slammed 14 fours and three sixes in a 60-ball 107.

The Indian Tigress is ready to fight!

The Indian Tigress is ready to fight!

Rediff.com   23 Oct 2020

'I want to win the MMA World championship.'

Turning Point: Gayle, Pooran onslaught

Turning Point: Gayle, Pooran onslaught

Rediff.com   21 Oct 2020

Chasing 165, Nicholas Pooran smashed a 28-ball 53 as Glenn Maxwell and Chris Gayle played useful knocks as Kings XI Punjab completed a hat-trick of victories.

Star Performer: Shikhar, the one!

Star Performer: Shikhar, the one!

Rediff.com   21 Oct 2020

While wickets were falling, at the other end, Dhawan stayed cool and grew in confidence