Laxmi Negi writes on sports. You can e-mail the author at laxmin@rediff.co.in
Chennai Super Kings needed 18 off the last over and what followed was one of the most dramatic overs in IPL history.
Andre Russell smashed an explosive 13-ball 48 to spoil Royal Challengers Bangalore's party.
Bairstow made Delhi pay for the miss, hitting 48 runs in 28 balls.
'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.
'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.'
'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.'
'I have defied critics who suggested that I should retire,' Magnificent Mary tells Rediff.com's Laxmi Negi.
'Sarita is the most abused and unsupported Indian boxer of all time.'
'I could not believe that the prime minister knew me.'
India's 572 athletes hope to return home with an overflowing treasure chest of medals.
'In 2015 after fighting in the same card as Vijender Singh, I was flying and thought my life is made.' 'But I fell flat. I didn't get any fights after that.' It was heartbreaking.' 'I don't want to go through that again.' 'Therefore, I will fight and go to office the next day.'
You may be entranced by the foot magic, but don't miss the hair cuts!
The World Cup has seen the most talented footballers on the planet. The tournament is also home to the glamorous wives and girlfriends (WAGs) of these players.
No one expects Nigeria to win, but by now everyone knows that shirt...
'I have realised that to be happy, you don't need luxury in life.' 'Simple things in life make you happy.'
Laxmi Negi/Rediff.com explains how Dhoni's victory can help you at the workplace.
'An athlete is never tension-free,' India's champion athlete tells Rediff.com's Laxmi Negi.
India has huge expectations from these champions. Rediff.com's Laxmi Negi and Norma Godinho glance at their chances at the 2018 Commonwealth Games.
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