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Magical Salah inspires Egypt to historic World Cup victory

Magical Salah inspires Egypt to historic World Cup victory

Rediff.com22 Jun 2026

Talismanic Mohamed Salah scores twice to help Egypt rally to 3-1 win over New Zealand on Sunday.

Rohit comeback and Reddy test headline India's ODI reboot

Rohit comeback and Reddy test headline India's ODI reboot

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

India begin their 2027 ODI World Cup preparations against Afghanistan with Rohit Sharma's fitness and Nitish Kumar Reddy's all-round abilities under scrutiny, while Shubman Gill continues to shape his leadership credentials.

Shubman Gill Celebrates Match-Winning Century With Parents

Shubman Gill Celebrates Match-Winning Century With Parents

Rediff.com30 May 2026

A jubilant Shubman Gill celebrated with his proud parents after Gujarat Titans outclassed Rajasthan Royals to enter the IPL 2026 final, in Mullanpur, on Friday.

Justin Rose Set For First India Appearance At DP World India Championship

Justin Rose Set For First India Appearance At DP World India Championship

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

Major champion Justin Rose is set to make his professional debut in India at the DP World India Championship. The tournament, co-sanctioned with the PGTI, boasts a significant prize fund and underscores India's growing importance in elite golf.

West Asia conflict: Afghanistan-Sri Lanka white-ball series faces postponement

West Asia conflict: Afghanistan-Sri Lanka white-ball series faces postponement

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

Afghanistan-Sri Lanka white-ball series likely to be postponed indefinitely as West Asia conflict deepens

FIFA World Cup: David's hat-trick sinks 9-man Qatar

FIFA World Cup: David's hat-trick sinks 9-man Qatar

Rediff.com19 Jun 2026

Canada achieved their first-ever World Cup finals victory, thrashing nine-man Qatar 6-0, with Jonathan David scoring a hat-trick. The win boosts Canada's chances in Group B, despite an injury to midfielder Ismael Kone.

Manav Suthar Signs For Warwickshire After Stunning Test Debut

Manav Suthar Signs For Warwickshire After Stunning Test Debut

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

After a dream debut in the one-off Test against Afghanistan recently, India spinner Manav Suthar signed a short-term deal with English county side Warwickshire.

Bayern Munich edge Real Madrid in Champions League quarter-final first leg

Bayern Munich edge Real Madrid in Champions League quarter-final first leg

Rediff.com8 Apr 2026

Bayern Munich secured a 2-1 victory over Real Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final at the Santiago Bernabeu.

Kiran More sees shades of Sachin Tendulkar in Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

Kiran More sees shades of Sachin Tendulkar in Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

Rediff.com22 May 2026

Former India chief selector Kiran More compared Rajasthan Royals teenager Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to a young Sachin Tendulkar, calling the 15-year-old batting sensation a special talent destined to bring great glory to Indian cricket.

I learnt that consistency is everything in Test cricket: Manav Suthar

I learnt that consistency is everything in Test cricket: Manav Suthar

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

Debutant left-arm spinner Manav Suthar said that his maiden Test appearance taught him that consistency and patience are the biggest virtues in the longest format.

Zaheer Khan conducts red-ball camp in Bengaluru

Zaheer Khan conducts red-ball camp in Bengaluru

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

Initiated by CoE's Head of Cricket VVS Laxman, the camp is part of a broader strategy to involve legends in grooming "targeted players" -- emerging prospects from India A and U-19 setups

IPL 2026: Inside Praful Hinge's first chat with Pat Cummins

IPL 2026: Inside Praful Hinge's first chat with Pat Cummins

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

Sunrisers Hyderabad's young fast bowler Praful Hinge discusses his inspiring first meeting with captain Pat Cummins and how Cummins' guidance has boosted his confidence.

FIFA World Cup: Spain's Yamal says the best is yet to come

FIFA World Cup: Spain's Yamal says the best is yet to come

Rediff.com21 Jun 2026

Spain's teenage winger Lamine Yamal says he has plenty of improvement left in his fledgling career with fans not yet having seen the best.

Are FIFA Officials Partial To Messi?

Are FIFA Officials Partial To Messi?

Rediff.com23 Jun 2026

Lionel Messi broke the FIFA World Cup scoring record, but his achievement was overshadowed by controversial refereeing decisions.

IPL 2026: Sanjay Bangar breaks down Kishan's match-winning blitz

IPL 2026: Sanjay Bangar breaks down Kishan's match-winning blitz

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Bangar praises Ishan Kishan's aggressive batting performance for Sunrisers Hyderabad against Rajasthan Royals

Suthar makes dream debut as India outplay sorry Afghanistan

Suthar makes dream debut as India outplay sorry Afghanistan

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

Manav Suthar took 7 wickets as India recorded their biggest Test victory with an innings and 300 runs against Afghanistan in Mullanpur, New Chandigarh, on Monday.

IPL 2026: The Boy Who Makes World-Class Bowlers Look Ordinary

IPL 2026: The Boy Who Makes World-Class Bowlers Look Ordinary

Rediff.com20 May 2026

Fans are travelling from across cities just to be in the stadium on days Rajasthan Royals play -- on the off-chance they get to watch him bat. Television numbers spike the moment he walks out to the crease. And there's a pattern that have quietly started to notice: The moment Sooryavanshi is dismissed, a significant chunk of viewers switch off.

Big blow for India: Hardik ruled out of England series

Big blow for India: Hardik ruled out of England series

Rediff.com20 Jun 2026

Star all-rounder Hardik Pandya has been ruled out of India's upcoming series against England due to a leg strain. This injury follows previous back spasms that affected his IPL performance. Meanwhile, Virat Kohli is also sidelined with a hamstring injury and is awaiting a fitness test. The BCCI has announced the T20I squad, with the ODI squad announcement pending.

FIFA World Cup: Plucky Iran hold 10-man Belgium to goalless draw

FIFA World Cup: Plucky Iran hold 10-man Belgium to goalless draw

Rediff.com22 Jun 2026

Ten-man Belgium dominated possession but could not break down a disciplined Iranian defence, with goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand producing a string of saves to preserve the result in the Group G encounter.

Kylian Mbappe's Double Secures France's Easy World Cup Victory Over Iraq Amidst Weather Delays

Kylian Mbappe's Double Secures France's Easy World Cup Victory Over Iraq Amidst Weather Delays

Rediff.com23 Jun 2026

Kylian Mbappe scored two goals, equalling Miroslav Klose's World Cup record, as France defeated Iraq 3-0 to advance to the last 32. The match was significantly delayed by thunderstorms, but France maintained control with Ousmane Dembele also scoring. Iraq's chances of progressing now depend on their final group match and other results.

IPL 2026 Week 4 Review: PBKS complete record chase; LSG, MI spiral continues

IPL 2026 Week 4 Review: PBKS complete record chase; LSG, MI spiral continues

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

Sanju Samson's century, Punjab Kings' record 265 chase, Rinku Singh's Super Over heroics and standout knocks from KL Rahul, Abhishek Sharma and Virat Kohli headline an action-packed Week 4 of IPL 2026.

Kuldeep admits switching from IPL to Tests is tough

Kuldeep admits switching from IPL to Tests is tough

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

Switching formats in a short span of time is never easy, concedes Kuldeep Yadav and the senior India spinner hopes that players coming off a gruelling IPL season have prepared well for this week's one-off Test against Afghanistan just as he did with extended red-ball practice.

Arjun Tendulkar, Shreyas Light Up Mumbai T20 League

Arjun Tendulkar, Shreyas Light Up Mumbai T20 League

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

The five standout moments that defined the league stages of the Mumbai T20 league.

First T20I: Wolvaardt leads South Africa to victory vs India

First T20I: Wolvaardt leads South Africa to victory vs India

Rediff.com18 Apr 2026

South Africa defeated India by six wickets in the opening match of the Women's T20 series, with captain Laura Wolvaardt leading the charge. India's batting lacked momentum, and their bowling attack struggled with indiscipline, allowing South Africa to comfortably chase down the target.

IPL 2026: RCB vs GT Qualifier 1 could be decided in Powerplay, predicts Deep Dasgupta

IPL 2026: RCB vs GT Qualifier 1 could be decided in Powerplay, predicts Deep Dasgupta

Rediff.com25 May 2026

Former India cricketer Deep Dasgupta said the IPL Qualifier 1 between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans could be decided early in the Powerplay, when GT's top order faces RCB'' new-ball attack led by Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Josh Hazlewood.

3rd ODI vs Afg: Rahul to bat down the order, Arshdeep could be rested: Ten Doeschate

3rd ODI vs Afg: Rahul to bat down the order, Arshdeep could be rested: Ten Doeschate

Rediff.com19 Jun 2026

Rahul to continue to bat down the order, Arshdeep could be rested, hints Ten Doeschate

FIFA World Cup: Austria return in style with dramatic 3-1 win over Jordan

FIFA World Cup: Austria return in style with dramatic 3-1 win over Jordan

Rediff.com17 Jun 2026

Austria made a winning return to the World Cup after 28 years, defeating debutants Jordan 3-1 in a Group J opener. The victory was secured with a second-half own goal and a late penalty, following a tense match where Austria initially led, was equalised, and had a goal disallowed by VAR.

Gurnoor Brar's run-up, bounce win Sunil Gavaskar's praise

Gurnoor Brar's run-up, bounce win Sunil Gavaskar's praise

Rediff.com18 Jun 2026

Following India's dominant win over Afghanistan in the second ODI in Lucknow, former India captain Sunil Gavaskar praised young fast bowler Gurnoor Brar for his standout performance, highlighting his rhythm, run-up and ability to extract steep bounce.

Ian Bishop flags structural flaws after India Women's early exit from T20 World Cup

Ian Bishop flags structural flaws after India Women's early exit from T20 World Cup

Rediff.com29 Jun 2026

Indian women's cricket ecosystem will have to develop more fast bowlers and wrist spinners through the Women's Premier League (WPL) in order to garner success in the shortest format on global stage, said former West Indies pacer Ian Bishop on Monday.

Saudi Arabia coach rues lack of intensity in draw with Uruguay

Saudi Arabia coach rues lack of intensity in draw with Uruguay

Rediff.com16 Jun 2026

Saudi Arabia coach Georgios Donis said his players lacked self-confidence in the second as they failed to hold on to their lead with Maxi Araujo equalising for Uruguay in the 2nd half.

FIFA World Cup: Germany crush debutants Curacao 7-1 to win opener

FIFA World Cup: Germany crush debutants Curacao 7-1 to win opener

Rediff.com15 Jun 2026

Germany gave debutants Curacao a reality check, as the former champions won 7-1 to kick-start their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with a big win.

FIFA World Cup 2026: Vozinha-inspired Cape Verde frustrate European champions Spain

FIFA World Cup 2026: Vozinha-inspired Cape Verde frustrate European champions Spain

Rediff.com16 Jun 2026

Cape Verde pulled off a World Cup shock by holding Spain to a 0-0 draw in the opening game of Group H on Monday, where the European champions and one of the tournament favourites could find no way past the debutants and their keeper Vozinha.

FIFA World Cup 2026: Debutants Cape Verde celebrate maiden point like champions

FIFA World Cup 2026: Debutants Cape Verde celebrate maiden point like champions

Rediff.com16 Jun 2026

When the final whistle blew, players embraced, danced and celebrated on the pitch as if they had won the match. Their joy was understandable. Against one of football's traditional giants and the world's second-ranked team, Cape Verde had achieved something few thought possible.

IPL 2026, Qualifier 1: Dharamsala holds the key to RCB vs GT showdown

IPL 2026, Qualifier 1: Dharamsala holds the key to RCB vs GT showdown

Rediff.com25 May 2026

The evidence from the three IPL matches played in Dharamsala this season suggests that it has evolved into a high-scoring venue where fast bowlers still remain relevant, a combination that could shape Tuesday's Qualifier 1 between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans.

India thump Afghanistan by innings and 300 runs in Mullanpur

India thump Afghanistan by innings and 300 runs in Mullanpur

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

Manav Suthar made a sensational Test debut, claiming a six-wicket haul against Afghanistan in the first innings before Washington Sundar took four wickets in their 2nd innings, as India outplayed Afghanistan by an innings and 300 runs on day 3 of the one-off Test.

Munoz strike sends Colombia into World Cup Round of 32

Munoz strike sends Colombia into World Cup Round of 32

Rediff.com24 Jun 2026

Daniel Munoz fired Colombia into the World Cup Round of 32 on Tuesday, sealing a 1-0 win over DR Congo in Group K.

Sitanshu Kotak Hails Manav Suthar's Stellar Test Debut

Sitanshu Kotak Hails Manav Suthar's Stellar Test Debut

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

India's batting coach Sitanshu Kotak lauded left-arm spinner Manav Suthar's impressive Test debut, where he took seven wickets, attributing his success to the BCCI's robust talent identification system. Kotak also commented on Sai Sudharsan's performance but remained non-committal on a settled batting line-up.

Champions League QF: Havertz's Late Goal Gives Arsenal First Leg Win Over Sporting

Champions League QF: Havertz's Late Goal Gives Arsenal First Leg Win Over Sporting

Rediff.com8 Apr 2026

Kai Havertz scored a late goal to give Arsenal a 1-0 victory over Sporting in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final tie.

SRH Opener Abhishek Sharma Sets Unwanted IPL Record

SRH Opener Abhishek Sharma Sets Unwanted IPL Record

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

Sunrisers Huderabad's Abhishek Sharma was dismissed for a golden duck by Rajasthan Royals' Jofra Archer on Monday, his 7th duck in T20s this year.

'Harsh Dubey has a good future as an all-rounder'

'Harsh Dubey has a good future as an all-rounder'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2026

India's spin department is in 'transition' and the team management is in the process of assessing a pool of young bowlers who can potentially graduate to a higher level, said spin-bowling coach Sairaj Bahutule.