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PIX: Indian athletes in Commonwealth Games Village

PIX: Indian athletes in Commonwealth Games Village

Rediff.com27 Jul 2022

Nikhat Zareen was seen in a relaxed mood with Olympic bronze madellist Lovlina Borgohain.

Ashes: 'Aus needs to improve but England lack depth'

Ashes: 'Aus needs to improve but England lack depth'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2023

Former Australia Test skipper Tim Paine reckons England lack the depth to go toe to toe with Pat Cummins and Co in the ongoing Ashes series.

Prannoy, Lakshya and Satwik-Chirag storm into Japan Open quarters

Prannoy, Lakshya and Satwik-Chirag storm into Japan Open quarters

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

Satwiksairaj and Chirag won 21-17, 21-11.

TT Worlds: Manika crashes out of singles; Sharath-Sathiyan exit

TT Worlds: Manika crashes out of singles; Sharath-Sathiyan exit

Rediff.com24 May 2023

Manika Batra went down fighting to Adriana Diaz of Puerto Rico 3-4 in the round of 32 at the World Table Tennis Championships in Durban.

Ollie Robinson a forgettable cricketer: Hayden

Ollie Robinson a forgettable cricketer: Hayden

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

'A fast bowler that is bowling 124 (kmph) and he's got a mouth from the south'

Ashes PHOTO: Brilliant Broad gives hosts the upperhand

Ashes PHOTO: Brilliant Broad gives hosts the upperhand

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

Images from Day 4 of the first Ashes Test between England and Australia at Edgbaston Cricket Ground in Birmingham on Monday.

Indian Super Moms aiming for Asian Games glory

Indian Super Moms aiming for Asian Games glory

Rediff.com17 Sep 2023

Here are the Indian Super Moms' at the Hangzhou Asian Games beginning on September 23.

How will we fulfil our dreams? Sujeet slams exemption granted to Bajrang

How will we fulfil our dreams? Sujeet slams exemption granted to Bajrang

Rediff.com19 Jul 2023

The reigning U23 Asian champion Sujeet Kalkal slammed the IOA ad-hoc committee for granting direct entry to Bajrang Punia for the Asian Games.

India-Pak clash fails to ignite spark. What went wrong?

India-Pak clash fails to ignite spark. What went wrong?

Rediff.com10 Sep 2023

Empty stands not good advertisement for cricket's greatest rivalry

CWG: Weightlifter Gururaja wins bronze in 61kg category

CWG: Weightlifter Gururaja wins bronze in 61kg category

Rediff.com30 Jul 2022

Malaysia's Aznil Bin Bidin Muhamad grabbed the gold medal with a Games record lift of 285kg (127+158). Morea Baru of Papua New Guinea bagged the silver with a total lift of 273kg (121+152).

IOA hands warning to India's lifting manager for rude behaviour

IOA hands warning to India's lifting manager for rude behaviour

Rediff.com30 Jul 2022

Khanna on his part was quick to issue a reprimand to the weightlifting team manager.

Will Mirabai's 90kg dream come true in Asian Games?

Will Mirabai's 90kg dream come true in Asian Games?

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

Chanu had confessed that the 90kg lift had become somewhat of a mental block last year, ahead of the CWG.

Ajith, Achinta focussed on Worlds after missing Asiad selection

Ajith, Achinta focussed on Worlds after missing Asiad selection

Rediff.com26 Aug 2023

Commonwealth Games gold medallist Achinta Sheuli and fellow Indian lifter N Ajith are both ready to leave the disappointment of missing out on Asian Games selection.

Yearender 2023: So close, yet so far...: India's ICC trophy drought continues

Yearender 2023: So close, yet so far...: India's ICC trophy drought continues

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

The last time Team India won an ICC World Cup was in 2011 in India. It was a 50-over ODI format that was won under the astute leadership of Mahendra Singh Dhoni.

Less than 48 hours left for departure, six CWG-bound cricketers await visa

Less than 48 hours left for departure, six CWG-bound cricketers await visa

Rediff.com22 Jul 2022

The BCCI is in touch with the Indian Olympic Association on the issue.

CWG: 3 cyclists taken to hospital after serious crash

CWG: 3 cyclists taken to hospital after serious crash

Rediff.com31 Jul 2022

Three cyclists were taken to hospital after a serious crash during the second heat of the men's scratch race at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham on Sunday.

Gymnastics at CWG: Pranati Nayak finishes fifth in vault final

Gymnastics at CWG: Pranati Nayak finishes fifth in vault final

Rediff.com1 Aug 2022

Pranati scored 13.633 in her first vault attempt and 11.766 in her second go for an average of 12.699 at the Arena Birmingham.

CWG Badminton: Chirag-Satwik win men's doubles gold

CWG Badminton: Chirag-Satwik win men's doubles gold

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

The Indian duo won 21-15, 21-13.

Lakshya Sen reaches career-high ranking

Lakshya Sen reaches career-high ranking

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

Double Olympic medallist PV Sindhu, who hasn't played any tournament since the Birmingham Games due to an ankle injury, is now world number five after moving up a spot.

Antim's goal: To outdo Vinesh Phogat's wrestling feats

Antim's goal: To outdo Vinesh Phogat's wrestling feats

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

Panghal defended her 53kg crown at the U20 World Championships in Amman, Jordan.

Sharath wants to sign off with medal at Paris Olympics

Sharath wants to sign off with medal at Paris Olympics

Rediff.com15 Aug 2022

Ageing like fine wine, Sharath Kamal has set his sights on yet another shot at the Olympics, his confidence boosted by a grand showing at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games.

'Getting dropped affects your mindset, it is tough to make a comeback'

'Getting dropped affects your mindset, it is tough to make a comeback'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

Middle-order batter Hanuma Vihari on Tuesday accepted that making a return to the Indian team is tough, and getting dropped at times could affect a player's mindset.

CWG gold medallist Nwokocha suspended for doping

CWG gold medallist Nwokocha suspended for doping

Rediff.com4 Sep 2022

Nigerian sprinter Nzubechi Grace Nwokocha, who won gold in the 4x100m relay at this year's Commonwealth Games, has been provisionally suspended for the use of banned substances, the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) said on Saturday.

Ever Seen The 'Brumbrella' In A Test?

Ever Seen The 'Brumbrella' In A Test?

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

Three fielders on the off and three on the on, all close to the stumps, designed to intimidate the batter and get him out.

Europa League PIX: Big win for Liverpool; West Ham top group

Europa League PIX: Big win for Liverpool; West Ham top group

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

IMAGES from the Europa League matches played on Thursday.

CWG: Why Australia's McGrath played final despite COVID-19

CWG: Why Australia's McGrath played final despite COVID-19

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

There was a huge uproar in the Commonwealth Games gold medal match after Australia cricketer Tahlia McGrath was allowed to play the T20 final against India on Sunday despite testing positive for COVID-19.

CWG: Sable, Priyanka add sparkle of silver to India's kitty

CWG: Sable, Priyanka add sparkle of silver to India's kitty

Rediff.com6 Aug 2022

The other Indian in the fray, Bhawna Jat finished eighth and last with a personal best time of 47:14.13.

Indian athletes to stay at five different 'Villages' during CWG

Indian athletes to stay at five different 'Villages' during CWG

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

In an official communication to concerned national sports federations, the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has informed them about about the staying arrangements and the need to undergo an RT-PCR test for COVID-19 72 hours prior to their arrival in the UK.

Stokes' one-word message to Moeen prompts Ashes return

Stokes' one-word message to Moeen prompts Ashes return

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

It took a one-word message from England captain Ben Stokes for spin all-rounder Moeen Ali to come out of his Test retirement.

Australia considering Starc recall for Lord's Test

Australia considering Starc recall for Lord's Test

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

Australia face a selection headache with Mitchell Starc, Scott Boland and Josh Hazlewood vying for two slots in the pace attack.

'We can win gold at Asian Games'

'We can win gold at Asian Games'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

Gayakwad said upcoming editions of the WPL will provide more match-time to the players.

Hockey Year Ender 2022: Indian women steal limelight

Hockey Year Ender 2022: Indian women steal limelight

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

India women claim hockey CWG medal after 16 years

CWG: Ghanaian Boxer Samed suspended over failed drug test

CWG: Ghanaian Boxer Samed suspended over failed drug test

Rediff.com30 Jul 2022

Ghanaian boxer Shakul Samed has been suspended from the Commonwealth Games after testing positive for a banned substance at the competition in Birmingham, officials said on Friday.

Why Sindhu Feels 'Blessed'

Why Sindhu Feels 'Blessed'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

P V Sindhu had a blessed Sunday as the badminton ace visited the Anjanasuta Shree Yoganjaneya Swami Mandiram.

Our Yuva Shakti is creating history: Modi reacts after Jeremy wins CWG gold

Our Yuva Shakti is creating history: Modi reacts after Jeremy wins CWG gold

Rediff.com31 Jul 2022

'At a young age he's brought immense pride and glory'

PIX: Indian boxers gear up for CWG 2022

PIX: Indian boxers gear up for CWG 2022

Rediff.com26 Jul 2022

The Indian boxing team, which landed in Birmingham on Monday, wasted no time as they immediately started their practice for the mega-event.

CWG: Para discus thrower Pillai tests positive for COVID-19

CWG: Para discus thrower Pillai tests positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

Para discus thrower Aneesh Kumar Pillai on Wednesday tested positive for COVID-19, forcing him to miss his competition in the Birmingham Games.

Will Ben Stokes play for CSK in IPL 2023?

Will Ben Stokes play for CSK in IPL 2023?

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

Michael Vaughan called on Stokes to forgo the IPL to boost his chances of being fully fit for the Ashes

Indonesia Open: Sindhu, Prannoy make prequarters; Treesa-Gayatri bow out

Indonesia Open: Sindhu, Prannoy make prequarters; Treesa-Gayatri bow out

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

Sindhu took 38 minutes to prevail over her recent nemesis from Indonesia 21-19, 21-15

Asian Games Trials: 'What's so special about Vinesh?'

Asian Games Trials: 'What's so special about Vinesh?'

Rediff.com19 Jul 2023

Reigning Under-20 World Champion Antim Panghal on Wednesday questioned the Asian Games trials exemption given to Vinesh Phogat.