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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

'These days there is pressure to perform'

'These days there is pressure to perform'

Rediff.com   16 Sep 2019

'I hope to perform better at the World Championships,' says Dutee Chand.

The girl who ran away from home to play football

The girl who ran away from home to play football

Rediff.com   21 Aug 2019

Turambekar's story is inspiring, to say the least. Read on as she recounts her remarkable journey in conversation with Rediff.com's Laxmi Negi.

Real Kashmir FC boss: 'This is not new to us'

Real Kashmir FC boss: 'This is not new to us'

Rediff.com   9 Aug 2019

'Things changed for us and all the children in the valley when we won the Second Division' 'When we played our I-League home matches it was always a full house. Rain, snow, sunshine, our fans came to cheer for us'

India goalkeeper is now a labourer

India goalkeeper is now a labourer

Rediff.com   23 Jul 2019

'All I want to do is play football again.'

ICC World Cup Fan Zone: Party is getting bigger

ICC World Cup Fan Zone: Party is getting bigger

Rediff.com   9 Jun 2019

The ICC World Cup is here!

How many points will Paris fashion police give Serena?

How many points will Paris fashion police give Serena?

Rediff.com   29 May 2019

Fashion statements from Roland Garros...

'They are reacting as if I have murdered someone'

'They are reacting as if I have murdered someone'

Rediff.com   21 May 2019

'I am sure this unwanted controversy will only make me stronger.'

How IPL stars play while fasting...

How IPL stars play while fasting...

Rediff.com   10 May 2019

While fasting on Wednesday, the second day of Ramzan, Khaleel and Afghan stars Rashid Khan and Mohammad Nabi played the Eliminator that night against the Delhi Capitals.

Why the Dhoni phenomenon gets bigger and better

Why the Dhoni phenomenon gets bigger and better

Rediff.com   10 May 2019

Scenes from the legend's IPL 2019 campaign...

Turning Point: Pant tears Thampi apart in 18th over

Turning Point: Pant tears Thampi apart in 18th over

Rediff.com   9 May 2019

Delhi were 129/5 in the 17th over. Then Rishabh Pant cut loose.

Ishant, Mishra end Royals' IPL-12 campaign

Ishant, Mishra end Royals' IPL-12 campaign

Rediff.com   5 May 2019

Ishant and Mishra took three wickets each to decimate the Royals.

Virat's RCB 1st team to be out of IPL-12

Virat's RCB 1st team to be out of IPL-12

Rediff.com   1 May 2019

When the game was called off, RCB became the first team to be knocked out of IPL-12 with RR's hopes of making it to the playoffs hanging by a thread.

Turning Point: Rashid turns it for SRH after Warner blitz

Turning Point: Rashid turns it for SRH after Warner blitz

Rediff.com   30 Apr 2019

Rashid Khan and Khaeel Ahmed ensured KXIP could never find any kind of momentum in a steep chase.

Turning Point: It's that man Andre again!

Turning Point: It's that man Andre again!

Rediff.com   29 Apr 2019

The Jamaican hit an unbeaten 80, took 2 crucial wickets and the catch that sealed a KKR win.

Turning Point: Kohli's 1st IPL ton in 3 years

Turning Point: Kohli's 1st IPL ton in 3 years

Rediff.com   20 Apr 2019

Kohli took charge after Ali's fall and stole the match from KKR's grasp by playing some great shots.

Turning Point: Pandyas tear Delhi's bowling apart

Turning Point: Pandyas tear Delhi's bowling apart

Rediff.com   19 Apr 2019

A 40-run win in the end for Mumbai Indians proved that the Pandyas's late charge was crucial.

Turning Point: Sunrisers bowling choke CSK

Turning Point: Sunrisers bowling choke CSK

Rediff.com   18 Apr 2019

With SRH's reputation of leaking runs in the death overs, CSK would have fancied their chances of posting a challenging total. But the SRH bowlers came back strongly.

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.

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.