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Treesa-Gayatri down China's Xuan-Mei; enter All England semis

Treesa-Gayatri down China's Xuan-Mei; enter All England semis

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand continued their impressive run, dishing out another superlative performance to advance to their second successive semi-finals at the All England Championships.

India vs Bangladesh: Another century on the cards for Rohit?

India vs Bangladesh: Another century on the cards for Rohit?

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

Bangladesh have beaten India three times in the last four ODIs -- twice in a bilateral series in December 2022 and then in the Asia Cup.

India dominates Commonwealth weightlifting with 20 medals

India dominates Commonwealth weightlifting with 20 medals

Rediff.com16 Jul 2023

India won nine gold, as many silver and two bronze medals in total.

The Blue Revolution: Indian Cricket's Success Story

The Blue Revolution: Indian Cricket's Success Story

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

It is a tribute to a system so robustly meritocratic that this team represents India's diversity better than any other institution: The Union Cabinet, our chief ministers, the civil services, the leadership of our armed forces and security agencies, the judiciary and more than all of these, our typical newsroom. That is the biggest message from this breathless rise of Indian cricket, asserts Shekhar Gupta.

The CHAMPIONS have arrived!

The CHAMPIONS have arrived!

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

India's champion athletes returned to a rousing reception when they landed home on Tuesday after their spectacular showing at the 2022 Commonwealth Games.

Meet Gabbar Sherni's Amazing Dad!

Meet Gabbar Sherni's Amazing Dad!

Rediff.com10 Aug 2022

Jai Bhagwan has been without a job for six years. When we ask him how he managed to run his house without a job, he says matter of factly, 'I sold my wife's jewels.'

Will Sindhu reignite her winning streak in Canada Open?

Will Sindhu reignite her winning streak in Canada Open?

Rediff.com3 Jul 2023

Sindhu, Sen look to regain lost touch in Canada Open

World Athletics: Steeplechaser Sable, long jumper Shaili fail to make finals

World Athletics: Steeplechaser Sable, long jumper Shaili fail to make finals

Rediff.com19 Aug 2023

In the men's 20km race walk, Vikash Singh finished 28th in a time of 1 hour 21 minute 58 seconds, while Paramjit Singh (1:24:02) and Akashdeep Singh (1:31:12) were 35th and 47th respectively in the event in which 50 athletes competed.

Pak captain's daughter denied entry to CWG village

Pak captain's daughter denied entry to CWG village

Rediff.com14 May 2022

Pakistan women's cricket team captain Bismah Maroof's infant daughter, Fatima, has been denied accreditation to access the Commonwealth Games Village in Birmingham

How Mirabai Made Birthday Special

How Mirabai Made Birthday Special

Rediff.com10 Aug 2022

Mirabai turned 28 on Monday, August 8, and the champion celebrated her birthday by planting saplings.

Ponting lauds Stokes's 'proactive' captaincy

Ponting lauds Stokes's 'proactive' captaincy

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

'It's certainly there, the way that they want to play, this bold new approach to Test match cricket, trying to make bold decisions at any stage in the game where they can.'

CWG 2022: Check out India's schedule on August 1

CWG 2022: Check out India's schedule on August 1

Rediff.com1 Aug 2022

India's schedule on Day 4 of the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham on August 1, Monday.

Duleep Trophy: South Zone face West Zone in an all-star final

Duleep Trophy: South Zone face West Zone in an all-star final

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

Mayank Agarwal, vice-captain of South, Sarfaraz Khan and Prithvi Shaw have come to this match riding on heaps of runs that they have made in the previous Ranji season.

CWG: Srihari Natraj finishes 7th in 100m backstroke

CWG: Srihari Natraj finishes 7th in 100m backstroke

Rediff.com1 Aug 2022

Ace Indian swimmer Srihari Nataraj finished seventh in the men's 100 metres backstroke at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham on Saturday. Chasing an elusive medal in the able-bodied CWG swimming events, the 21-year-old was fifth in the 50m split but was pushed further back in the tough first lane and finished with a timing of 54.31s.

CWG: Weightlifter Thakur strikes silver in men's 96kg

CWG: Weightlifter Thakur strikes silver in men's 96kg

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

Samoa's Don Opeloge 381kg (171kg+210kg) bettered his 2018 silver by clinching gold with a record-breaking performance.

CWG: India hockey player Navjot tests positive; to return home

CWG: India hockey player Navjot tests positive; to return home

Rediff.com30 Jul 2022

India midfielder Navjot Kaur's campaign at the 2022 Commonwealth Games came to an abrupt end as she is set to fly back home after testing positive for COVID-19.

'Fantastic Talent' Mr Reliable comes to England's rescue once again

'Fantastic Talent' Mr Reliable comes to England's rescue once again

Rediff.com17 Jun 2023

As a traditional innings by Joe Root turned it around for England, Jonny Bairstow lauded his 'talented' teammate following Day 1's play.

CWG swimming: Srihari Nataraj in men's 100m backstroke final

CWG swimming: Srihari Nataraj in men's 100m backstroke final

Rediff.com30 Jul 2022

India's swimmer Srihari Nataraj clocked 54.68s to qualify for the semi-finals of the men's 100m backstroke event of the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham on Friday.

CWG Badminton: India blank Pakistan 5-0 in opener

CWG Badminton: India blank Pakistan 5-0 in opener

Rediff.com29 Jul 2022

India's fancied shuttlers didn't break a sweat on way to completing a 5-0 sweep of Pakistan in their mixed team campaign opener at the 22nd Commonwealth Games in Birmingham on Friday.

Indian hockey teams to compete in 2022 Commonwealth Games

Indian hockey teams to compete in 2022 Commonwealth Games

Rediff.com4 Dec 2021

India has reversed its decision to pull out its hockey teams from next year's Birmingham Commonwealth Games and will compete in the multi-sport quadrennial event 'if they qualify', a Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) official said on Saturday.

'We are expecting some different stuff'

'We are expecting some different stuff'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

'One of my big strengths has been adapting on the go, understanding what they are trying to do and solving the problem out there in the middle.'

Mayank Flies To England; May Replace Rohit

Mayank Flies To England; May Replace Rohit

Rediff.com27 Jun 2022

Mayank is all set to link up with the Indian team which has been training for the much-anticipated series decider against England, which will get underway from July 1 at Edgbaston in Birmingham.

Sharath Kamal bestowed with Khel Ratna

Sharath Kamal bestowed with Khel Ratna

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

Sharath is the lone Khel Ratna award recipient, 25 sportspersons, including shuttlers Lakshya Sen, HS Prannoy, woman boxer Nikhat Zareen, track and field athletes Eldhose Paul and Avinash Sable, were conferred with the Arjuna Award.

Asian Games: One last hurrah for these Indian icons

Asian Games: One last hurrah for these Indian icons

Rediff.com19 Sep 2023

Tennis ace Rohan Bopanna, hockey great P R Sreejesh and table tennis legend Sharath Kamal, are gearing up for one last hurrah at the Asian Games, starting in Hangzhou, from September 23.

Stokes' leadership battle with Bumrah fascinating: Chappell

Stokes' leadership battle with Bumrah fascinating: Chappell

Rediff.com4 Jul 2022

Jasprit Bumrah's appointment as India's stand-in Test captain is a 'courageous decision' based on his 'tactical nous', and his leadership duel with England skipper Ben Stokes is providing a fascinating sidelight to an entertaining game in Birmingham, said the legendary Ian Chappell.

The Hundred: Mandhana, Rodrigues only Indians retained

The Hundred: Mandhana, Rodrigues only Indians retained

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

Smriti Mandhana and Jemimah Rodrigues were among the overseas players retained by their respective franchises

Neeraj to compete in Lausanne Diamond League

Neeraj to compete in Lausanne Diamond League

Rediff.com23 Aug 2022

He pulled out of the Birmingham CWG (July 28-August 8) just two days before the start of the multi-sport event as he was advised a four-week rest by his medical team. He then underwent rehabilitation in Germany.

I am sitting in a hangover: Harmanpreet

I am sitting in a hangover: Harmanpreet

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

Harmanpreet Kaur doesn't know when she will overcome the near-yet-so-far feeling.

Jemimah nominated for ICC 'Player of the Month' award

Jemimah nominated for ICC 'Player of the Month' award

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

Rodrigues was one of the pillars of the Indian team that went all the way into the finals of the Commonwealth Games

Ashu clinches bronze as other wrestlers disappoint in Zagreb

Ashu clinches bronze as other wrestlers disappoint in Zagreb

Rediff.com5 Feb 2023

Ashu, who had lost Iran's Reza Mahdi Abbasi 9-0 in the qualification round, came back strongly in the repechage bouts

Ashes: Australia didn't even bring their 'B Game' in opener: Labuschagne

Ashes: Australia didn't even bring their 'B Game' in opener: Labuschagne

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

Marnus Labuschagne said Australia, especially the pacers, did not even bring their "B Game" in the win against England in the Ashes opener.

CWG: India win silver in men's fours lawn bowls

CWG: India win silver in men's fours lawn bowls

Rediff.com6 Aug 2022

The Indian team defeated hosts England by a close 13-12 margin in the semi-final to assure the country of at least a silver medal.

PIX: How Bajrang and Deepak Punia's family celebrated

PIX: How Bajrang and Deepak Punia's family celebrated

Rediff.com6 Aug 2022

'We will give him a grand welcome on his return'

CWG Hockey: Vandana helps India beat Wales for 2nd win

CWG Hockey: Vandana helps India beat Wales for 2nd win

Rediff.com31 Jul 2022

The Indians attacked the Wales citadel continuously from the word go but they failed to find the finishing touches.

CWG: Hima qualifies for 200m semis; Manju in hammer throw final

CWG: Hima qualifies for 200m semis; Manju in hammer throw final

Rediff.com4 Aug 2022

Star Indian sprinter Hima Das qualified for the women's 200m semi-finals after winning her heat with a timing of 23.42s at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham on Thursday.

CWG: India look for shift in attitude, right balance for success

CWG: India look for shift in attitude, right balance for success

Rediff.com28 Jul 2022

Harmanpreet, who was seen swinging golf clubs during training on Wednesday, stayed back in the team hotel. With the team having a morning game, it is unlikely that it will go for the opening ceremony on Thursday night.

PHOTOS: Sharath leads India to CWG TT team semis

PHOTOS: Sharath leads India to CWG TT team semis

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

Sharath Kamal led India's charge into the men's team table tennis final, trouncing world No. 15 Aruna Quadri as the defending champions whipped Nigeria 3-0 at the Commonwealth Games, on Monday.

Ponting tells England's Robinson to walk the talk

Ponting tells England's Robinson to walk the talk

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

Ponting says Robinson might be better placed focusing on his own performance rather than looking back at Ashes history.

CWG 2022: Check out India's schedule on July 31

CWG 2022: Check out India's schedule on July 31

Rediff.com30 Jul 2022

India's schedule on Day 3 of the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham on July 31, Sunday.

Boss Baby! 14-year-old Anahat makes winning start at CWG

Boss Baby! 14-year-old Anahat makes winning start at CWG

Rediff.com30 Jul 2022

14-year-old squash player Anahat Singh was too good for Jada Ross of St Vincent and the Grenadines in an 11-5, 11-2, 11-0 victory in the Round of 64 women's singles competition in Birmingham on Friday.