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Mhatre, not Sooryavanshi, named U-19 WC captain

Mhatre, not Sooryavanshi, named U-19 WC captain

Rediff.com27 Dec 2025

Ayush Mhatre was on Saturday named captain of the 15-member Indian side for the U-19 World Cup to be held in Zimbabwe and Namibia from January 15 to February 6 next year.

'That's how greats grow': Pathan on Gill's rise

'That's how greats grow': Pathan on Gill's rise

Rediff.com1 Jan 2026

Pathan felt the same learning curve now applies to Gill, who has rapidly risen through the ranks and embraced leadership roles across formats.

From Junior World Cup hero to exile: Harjeet seeks answers

From Junior World Cup hero to exile: Harjeet seeks answers

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

'Many of the players I played alongside like Harmanpreet Singh, Mandeep Singh, Krishan Pathak are doing very well today. Somewhere, there is regret that I could not do that.'

World Rapid: Carlsen reigns supreme; Arjun, Humpy 3rd

World Rapid: Carlsen reigns supreme; Arjun, Humpy 3rd

Rediff.com28 Dec 2025

Humpy settles for bronze after coming close to World Rapid title; Erigaisi finishes third

Alpine SG Pipers win Global Chess League; Gukesh beats Anand

Alpine SG Pipers win Global Chess League; Gukesh beats Anand

Rediff.com23 Dec 2025

World champion D Gukesh finally managed to beat the legendary Viswanathan Anand when it mattered the most to help PBG Alaskan Knights finish third.

U-19 Final: Can Pakistan stop India's title march?

U-19 Final: Can Pakistan stop India's title march?

Rediff.com20 Dec 2025

Eyeing a record-extending 12th title, a dominant India will look to underline their supremacy over arch-rivals Pakistan when they clash in the Under-19 Asia Cup final at the ICC Academy, in Dubai on Sunday.

Teen sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi wins PM Bal Puraskar at 14

Teen sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi wins PM Bal Puraskar at 14

Rediff.com26 Dec 2025

Vaibhav Suryavanshi was felicitated with the 'Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar' by the President Droupadi Murmu on Friday

Gukesh stunned as USA crush India 5-0 in Checkmate

Gukesh stunned as USA crush India 5-0 in Checkmate

Rediff.com5 Oct 2025

Hikaru Nakamura stunned world champion D Gukesh as India were whitewashed 0-5 by USA in the first Checkmate, an evening of chess presented as a live arena spectacle in Arlington, USA.

Akhanda 2 Review: Barely Watchable

Akhanda 2 Review: Barely Watchable

Rediff.com12 Dec 2025

Akhanda 2: Thandavam may appeal to Nandamuri Balakrishna's fans and will be a madcap awakening for those uninitiated in Boyapati Sreenu's no goofball ideas in constructing action, notes Arjun Menon.

Saim, Ashraf shine as Pakistan crush South Africa; level T20 series

Saim, Ashraf shine as Pakistan crush South Africa; level T20 series

Rediff.com1 Nov 2025

Opener Saim Ayub scored a quickfire 71 from 38 balls and seamer Faheem Ashraf took 4/23 as Pakistan cruised to a nine-wicket win over South Africa in the second T20I.

At 11, Verstappen fan Atiqa Mir dares to dream of F1

At 11, Verstappen fan Atiqa Mir dares to dream of F1

Rediff.com17 Dec 2025

'Atiqa's rise through the karting ranks has unfolded on grids where she is often one of the only girls competing against a bunch of "bullying" boys, and she doesn't shy away from bullying them back.'

10 year old trailblazer Atiqa makes history again!

10 year old trailblazer Atiqa makes history again!

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

Atiqa was coming into the weekend after a stellar October when she secured multiple podiums across championships including a race win at the RMC Championship.

How Gukesh Became A Chess Prodigy

How Gukesh Became A Chess Prodigy

Rediff.com22 Apr 2024

A lot has been written about Gukesh but have you wondered about how it is to be the parents of a genius and budding World Champion.

Indian GM stunned by 12-year-old 'Messi of Chess'

Indian GM stunned by 12-year-old 'Messi of Chess'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2025

Indian Grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi was held to a draw by 12-year-old Argentine sensation Oro Faustino in the first game of the second round of the FIDE World Cup in Panjim on Tuesday.

Year of the Woman: How India's Sportswomen Owned 2025

Year of the Woman: How India's Sportswomen Owned 2025

Rediff.com30 Dec 2025

They weren't up for a windfall even after the trophy but life was certain to get a lot better as some sponsors and state governments stepped up to lift them financially.

Conrad Eyes History After Kolkata Heist

Conrad Eyes History After Kolkata Heist

Rediff.com17 Nov 2025

'You don't come to a country to win a Test match, you obviously want to win the series.

Messi Returns To India But Won't Kick A Ball

Messi Returns To India But Won't Kick A Ball

Rediff.com12 Dec 2025

Eight-time Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi is not scheduled to play serious football on the 'G.O.A.T. India Tour 2025'.

Who Eats The Most Cheese: The 7 Top Cheese Consumers

Who Eats The Most Cheese: The 7 Top Cheese Consumers

Rediff.com23 Nov 2025

According to World Population Review 2025 data, United States eats the most cheese in the world. It also the world largest cheese-producing country. In 2022 it manufactured 6.4 million tonnes of the world's output of 22.6 million tonnes of cheese in the same year.

Teen Suryavanshi named Bihar's Ranji vice-captain

Teen Suryavanshi named Bihar's Ranji vice-captain

Rediff.com13 Oct 2025

Vaibhav Suryavanshi is unlikely to play the full season for Bihar as he will be in contention to be a part of India's squad for the Under-19 World Cup to be held in Zimbabwe and Namibia early next year.

Suryavanshi smashes sixes world record in Youth ODIs

Suryavanshi smashes sixes world record in Youth ODIs

Rediff.com24 Sep 2025

14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi set a new world record, taking his tally to 39 sixes in only 10 innings in Youth ODIs.

Hyderabad FC sign teen prodigy Mohammed Kaif

Hyderabad FC sign teen prodigy Mohammed Kaif

Rediff.com11 Jan 2025

Born to former Santosh Trophy player Mohammed Sayeed, this transfer marks a significant milestone for the promising young talent from Makrana, Rajasthan.

'Dhurandhar Dekh Ke Hosh Udd Jayenge'

'Dhurandhar Dekh Ke Hosh Udd Jayenge'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

Ranveer Singh and team unleashed the fierce and ferocious trailer of the action drama, which marks Director Aditya Dhar's return six years after his 2019 blockbuster Uri: The Surgical Strike.

Maharashtra's Prithvi Shaw makes Mumbai pay with 100

Maharashtra's Prithvi Shaw makes Mumbai pay with 100

Rediff.com7 Oct 2025

Prithvi Shaw produced a statement innings - a commanding unbeaten century on Day 1 of their three-day practice match at the MCA Stadium in Gahunje, proving that a change in jersey hasn't dimmed his hunger or timing.

10-year old Mir overcomes accident for top-10 finish

10-year old Mir overcomes accident for top-10 finish

Rediff.com7 Oct 2025

Despite the injury, Atiqa vowed to put on a show and her determination saw her climb to 10th from 28th place in the final.

Shan Masood defends Pakistan's spin-first strategy

Shan Masood defends Pakistan's spin-first strategy

Rediff.com23 Oct 2025

Pakistan captain Shan Masood gave a vote of confidence to his country's controversial policy of preparing slow, spinning wickets for home Tests, even after it backfired on Thursday and they lost the second Test to South Africa.

Sensational Suryavanshi blasts his way into record books again!

Sensational Suryavanshi blasts his way into record books again!

Rediff.com14 Nov 2025

Smashes second fastest T20 hundred by an Indian batter at India A's Asia Cup Rising Stars match against UAE on Friday.

'He can't be 14': When Shastri had to calm Hayden

'He can't be 14': When Shastri had to calm Hayden

Rediff.com16 Oct 2025

Suryavanshi first grabbed attention when Rajasthan Royals snapped him up for Rs 1.1 crore at just 13 years old.

Five year old chess genius Aarini scripts history!

Five year old chess genius Aarini scripts history!

Rediff.com9 Aug 2025

She has a current rating of 1551.

Patel pair help India U19 take small lead over Aus U19

Patel pair help India U19 take small lead over Aus U19

Rediff.com7 Oct 2025

In reply, India were 144 for 7 from 40 overs at the draw of stumps with Henil and Deepesh batting on 22 and 6 respectively.

Can 14-Year-Old Vaibhav Handle Fame?

Can 14-Year-Old Vaibhav Handle Fame?

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

Amid the applause, there's a rising chorus of concern: Can Vaibhav Suryavanshi stay grounded and avoid the pitfalls that have derailed other prodigies?

Chess prodigy Praggnanandhaa's exclusive meet with Modi

Chess prodigy Praggnanandhaa's exclusive meet with Modi

Rediff.com31 Aug 2023

Chess sensation R Praggnanandhaa along with his parents meet PM Modi

Why Firing Gambhir Won't Fix The Real Problem

Why Firing Gambhir Won't Fix The Real Problem

Rediff.com26 Nov 2025

Sack Gambhir before he damages any more careers, if you must. But it cannot stop there. The project ahead must be bigger, more ambitious, and far more urgent: Rebuilding the spine of Indian cricket from the grassroots up, and giving the Test team the seriousness it deserves. Only then will Indian cricket stop lurching from one crisis to another and begin, once again, to imagine greatness, suggests Prem Panicker.

Top 6 Countries To Study Abroad

Top 6 Countries To Study Abroad

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

Study abroad experts explain how Canada, Australia, Germany, France and Dubai are redefining global education.

GCL 3: Gukesh, Erigaisi trigger bidding war

GCL 3: Gukesh, Erigaisi trigger bidding war

Rediff.com26 Sep 2025

Gukesh, Erigaisi snapped up by PBG Alaskan Knights in GCL draft

Gill shares Sachin's advice that changed his game!

Gill shares Sachin's advice that changed his game!

Rediff.com2 Oct 2025

Showing an insatiable hunger to learn and succeed, Shubman Gill turned to senior players and former greats for insights, embodying the ethos of a student of the game.

Who is Divya Deshmukh, the teen who made chess history?

Who is Divya Deshmukh, the teen who made chess history?

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

Teen prodigy Divya Deshmukh stunned seasoned grandmaster Koneru Humpy in a tense tiebreak to win the 2025 FIDE Women's World Cup in Batumi, Georgia, rewriting Indian chess history at just 19.

Is Abhimanyu Mishra The Next Bobby Fischer?

Is Abhimanyu Mishra The Next Bobby Fischer?

Rediff.com12 Sep 2025

'He was like a sponge. He soaked up everything we taught him -- and when it came time to play, he'd squeeze out exactly what was needed on the board during tournaments.'

Rajput's fearless UAE plotting upset win over India

Rajput's fearless UAE plotting upset win over India

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

Despite "nervousness" creeping into the camp, Rajput is assured that his side will be ready, but it will come down to the manner in which they execute their game.

'Just a lucky day'? Gill downplays 14-YO's brilliance

'Just a lucky day'? Gill downplays 14-YO's brilliance

Rediff.com29 Apr 2025

Shubman Gill had little to say when asked about Rajasthan Royals' 14-year-old sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi

The Teenage Skater Who Won Gold For India

The Teenage Skater Who Won Gold For India

Rediff.com5 Sep 2025

'Winning gold for India was a dream I lived on that rink.'