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'Listless bowling, poor batting': Sehwag slams Team India

'Listless bowling, poor batting': Sehwag slams Team India

Rediff.com5 Jul 2022

Former India opener Virender Sehwag believes all is not well with the Rahul Dravid-coached Indian team and a few things needed to be addressed as soon as possible after England pulled off a record 378-run chase.

Sindhu offers prayers at Mahankali temple ahead of CWG

Sindhu offers prayers at Mahankali temple ahead of CWG

Rediff.com25 Jul 2022

Ace shuttler PV Sindhu on Sunday offered prayers at Mahankali temple in the old city of Hyderabad.

Neeraj Chopra to start season at Doha Diamond League

Neeraj Chopra to start season at Doha Diamond League

Rediff.com13 Apr 2023

Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra will begin the season at the Doha Diamond League.

CWG Cricket: India edge England, meet Australia in final

CWG Cricket: India edge England, meet Australia in final

Rediff.com7 Aug 2022

All-rounder Sneh Rana showed nerves of steel by choking runs in the death overs as the India women's cricket team pipped hosts England by four runs to enter the final of the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham on Saturday.

England coach Collingwood hails 'world-class' Pant

England coach Collingwood hails 'world-class' Pant

Rediff.com2 Jul 2022

Rishabh Pant's stunning knock of 146 may have put them on the back-foot, but England's assistant coach Paul Collingwood said the home team is not "scared" and will fight back in the rescheduled fifth Test in Birmingham.

Neeraj pulls out of Commonwealth Games due to groin strain

Neeraj pulls out of Commonwealth Games due to groin strain

Rediff.com26 Jul 2022

Star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra has pulled out of the Commonwealth Games due to 'fitness concerns', the Indian Olympic Association said on Tuesday.

Stunning PIX: World Aquatics Championships 2023

Stunning PIX: World Aquatics Championships 2023

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

Australia's Kyle Chalmers set a blistering pace towards the end to win gold in the blue riband men's 100 metres freestyle at the World Aquatics Championships.

Indian hockey targets Asian Games Gold, Paris Olympics

Indian hockey targets Asian Games Gold, Paris Olympics

Rediff.com26 Jul 2023

India will battle it out against the likes of South Korea, Malaysia, Pakistan, Japan and China in the Asian Champions Trophy.

Sathiyan knocked out of WTT Contender in Zagreb

Sathiyan knocked out of WTT Contender in Zagreb

Rediff.com18 Jun 2022

Sathiyan is part of the Indian table tennis squad for the upcoming Commonwealth Games which is scheduled to be held in Birmingham from July 28 to August 8.

Ashes fate uncertain for Warner

Ashes fate uncertain for Warner

Rediff.com6 Apr 2023

Warner has struggled for runs in recent Tests, making a total of 26 in three innings in the recent tour of India before returning home injured.

Mirabai is Queen of Indian weightlifting again in 2022

Mirabai is Queen of Indian weightlifting again in 2022

Rediff.com27 Dec 2022

Apart from Mirabai, the four other Indian lifters were placed in groups C and D, failing to finish even in the top 20 at the Worlds, earlier this month.

Former India opener, noted curator Sudhir Naik dies

Former India opener, noted curator Sudhir Naik dies

Rediff.com5 Apr 2023

He played 85 first class games and scored nearly 4500 runs(4376) at an average of 35 plus and seven hundred including a double ton.

Hard to digest: Harmanpreet on India's CWG final loss

Hard to digest: Harmanpreet on India's CWG final loss

Rediff.com10 Aug 2022

India suffered an embarrassing 0-7 drubbing at the hands of defending champions Australia to settle for a silver medal

How Neeraj Chopra changed Indian athletes' mentality with his Olympic gold

How Neeraj Chopra changed Indian athletes' mentality with his Olympic gold

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

'Earlier we had set some limitations for us. But now, Indians are capable of doing something magical'

All England C'ships: Treesa-Gayatri's sensational run ends

All England C'ships: Treesa-Gayatri's sensational run ends

Rediff.com18 Mar 2023

Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand fell to their second successive semifinal exit at the All England Championship.

CWG Squash: Joshna-Harinder advance; Sunayna wins plate final

CWG Squash: Joshna-Harinder advance; Sunayna wins plate final

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

The mixed doubles pair of veteran Joshna Chinappa and Harinder Pal Singh Sandhu progressed to the pre-quarterfinals of the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham on Wednesday.

Cyclist Meenakshi crashes, run over by opponent at CWG

Cyclist Meenakshi crashes, run over by opponent at CWG

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

Cyclist Meenakshi suffered a crash and was run over by one of her opponents during the women's 10km scratch race at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham on Monday.

Satwik and Chirag at career-best in BWF world rankings

Satwik and Chirag at career-best in BWF world rankings

Rediff.com20 Dec 2022

Commonwealth Games champion Lakshya Sen continued to be the best-placed Indian at number seven while former world no. 1 Kidambi Srikanth gained a rung to the 11th position.

Indonesia Open: Srikanth overpowers Lakshya; Sindhu exits

Indonesia Open: Srikanth overpowers Lakshya; Sindhu exits

Rediff.com15 Jun 2023

The win ensured Srikanth's dominance over his younger countrymate as he took his head-to-head record to 3-0 over Lakshya.

Eluded by form but Warner optimistic about Ashes spot

Eluded by form but Warner optimistic about Ashes spot

Rediff.com23 Feb 2023

On Wednesday, Australia selector Tony Dodemaide refused to comment on Warner's Test future.

CWG row as India men's TT coach assists in women's tie

CWG row as India men's TT coach assists in women's tie

Rediff.com1 Aug 2022

The designated women's coach of the Indian team, Anindita Chakraborty, was conspicuous by her absence in the knockout fixture. Instead, men's coach S Raman sat on the courtside as India women's were shocked by Malaysia in the quarter-finals.

CWG Boxing: Thapa beats Pakistan's Baloch to advance

CWG Boxing: Thapa beats Pakistan's Baloch to advance

Rediff.com29 Jul 2022

Ace Indian boxer Shiva Thapa began his Commonwealth Games campaign on a rousing note by defeating Pakistan's Suleman Baloch in the first round of the 63.5kg category, in Birmingham, on Friday.

CWG Rewind: Sable soars, Paul leaps, Sharath sizzles...

CWG Rewind: Sable soars, Paul leaps, Sharath sizzles...

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

Slipping out of the usual top-five was seen as a real possibility in absence of shooting but phenomenal success in athletics and lawn bowls propelled India to a commendable fourth place finish at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham

Sindhu's 'Rollercoaster Of Emotions'

Sindhu's 'Rollercoaster Of Emotions'

Rediff.com18 Jul 2022

'Always special to win in Singapore. Time for a much needed breather before the big one in Birmingham. Love and light.'

Mirabai Chanu becomes first athlete to win this award twice in a row

Mirabai Chanu becomes first athlete to win this award twice in a row

Rediff.com5 Mar 2023

Indian weightlifter Mirabai Chanu won the BBC Indian Sportswoman of the Year twice in a row.

'Why has Pujara been made the scapegoat?'

'Why has Pujara been made the scapegoat?'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2023

'He has played 100 Tests, he deserves respect.'

CWG Badminton: Sindhu, Srikanth advance in singles

CWG Badminton: Sindhu, Srikanth advance in singles

Rediff.com4 Aug 2022

Ace Indian shuttlers PV Sindhu and Kidambi Srikanth sailed into the pre-quarterfinals of their respective singles events after scoring comfortable victories at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham on Thursday.

Amritpal Singh has close links with ISI, terror groups: Sources

Amritpal Singh has close links with ISI, terror groups: Sources

Rediff.com18 Mar 2023

Radical preacher Amritpal Singh, who is on the run following a police crackdown, has been maintaining close links with Pakistani intelligence agency Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and some terrorist groups based abroad, official sources said on Saturday.

Rani misses out again as India name team for CWG

Rani misses out again as India name team for CWG

Rediff.com23 Jun 2022

'We have chosen an experienced side for the Commonwealth Games and the players believe they have a good shot at a medal'

Wrestling Worlds: Vinesh suffers shock loss!

Wrestling Worlds: Vinesh suffers shock loss!

Rediff.com13 Sep 2022

Vinesh Phogat failed to put up a fight and was knocked down by Mongolia's Khulan Batkhuyag

All England C'ships: Treesa-Gayatri clinch stunning win; Sen ousted

All England C'ships: Treesa-Gayatri clinch stunning win; Sen ousted

Rediff.com16 Mar 2023

It was a mixed day for India in the All England Championship as Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichanda clinched a stunning win, while Lakshya Sen crashed out.

T20 WC: No tests, isolation for COVID positive players

T20 WC: No tests, isolation for COVID positive players

Rediff.com16 Oct 2022

The ICC stated that if a player contracts COVID-19, there won't be any required testing during the competition or isolation time.

Thomas Cup high marks phenomenal year for shuttlers

Thomas Cup high marks phenomenal year for shuttlers

Rediff.com28 Dec 2022

The celebration of this historic feat was not yet over when Indian shuttlers scripted yet another jaw-dropping show in Birmingham, returning with six medals, including three golds, a silver and two bronze medals in August.

Sreeshankar 'bit disappointed' he could not win gold

Sreeshankar 'bit disappointed' he could not win gold

Rediff.com5 Aug 2022

Murali Sreeshankar was "very happy' to win the silver medal in the men's long jump at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham on Thursday, but a "bit disappointed" at being unable to take home the gold.

Fit-again Neeraj eyes history at Diamond League

Fit-again Neeraj eyes history at Diamond League

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

A fit-again Neeraj Chopra can create another piece of history when he takes part in the Diamond League Meeting in Lausanne on Friday.

CWG Hockey: India men rout Canada 8-0; top Pool B

CWG Hockey: India men rout Canada 8-0; top Pool B

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

Harmanpreet Singh and Akashdeep Singh scored a brace each as the Indian men's hockey team produced a completely dominating performance to rout Canada 8-0 in their third match at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham on Wednesday.

After parting ways with Sindhu, Park Tae Sang takes responsibility

After parting ways with Sindhu, Park Tae Sang takes responsibility

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

After a string of disappointing results, PV Sindhu parted ways with coach Park Tae Sang

WBBL: Melbourne Stars rope in India batter Jemimah Rodrigues

WBBL: Melbourne Stars rope in India batter Jemimah Rodrigues

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

Jemihah will join the Stars squad after completing her Asia Women's Cup commitments for India

CWG 2022: Weightlifter Sheuli clinches India's third gold

CWG 2022: Weightlifter Sheuli clinches India's third gold

Rediff.com1 Aug 2022

Achinta Sheuli ended up adding the sixth medal to India's tally by capturing a gold medal.

CWG TT: Defending champs India knocked out of team event

CWG TT: Defending champs India knocked out of team event

Rediff.com31 Jul 2022

Both the teams registered identical 3-0 victories in their respective matches.