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Blow for India as Arundhati gets injured before World Cup

Blow for India as Arundhati gets injured before World Cup

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

The ICC said that 'clarity is awaited' on Reddy's participation in the World Cup after the freak accident in her follow-through.

India Out Of Uber Cup After 0-5 Loss To China

India Out Of Uber Cup After 0-5 Loss To China

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

India's Uber Cup campaign ended with a 0-5 defeat to China, despite a strong start from PV Sindhu. The Indian team struggled to capitalise on opportunities against the formidable Chinese side.

Abhay Singh Stuns Top Seed At Grasshopper Cup

Abhay Singh Stuns Top Seed At Grasshopper Cup

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

Abhay Singh of India secured a significant victory against Egyptian world No. 13 Aly Abou Eleinen at the Grasshopper Cup squash tournament in Zurich, advancing to his first PSA Gold-level event quarterfinal.

England crush SA to kick off World Cup campaign

England crush SA to kick off World Cup campaign

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

Spinners call shots as England start Women's WC campaign with 10-wicket drubbing of SA

Babar hints at Pakistan captaincy comeback

Babar hints at Pakistan captaincy comeback

Rediff.com2 May 2026

Babar Azam has indicated he would consider accepting the Pakistan captaincy again if the opportunity arises, emphasising that his decisions are always driven by the best interests of Pakistan cricket. He is currently focused on the Pakistan Super League final.

Uber Cup: India too good for Ukraine

Uber Cup: India too good for Ukraine

Rediff.com26 Apr 2026

The Indian women's badminton team bounced back from a defeat to Denmark with a dominant 4-1 victory over Ukraine in the Uber Cup, showcasing a strong performance from young players.

Injury rules Lakshya Sen out of Thomas Cup semi-final against France

Injury rules Lakshya Sen out of Thomas Cup semi-final against France

Rediff.com2 May 2026

India's Lakshya Sen will miss the Thomas Cup semifinal against France due to a swollen elbow sustained during the quarterfinal match. Ayush Shetty will replace him in the opening singles.

T20 World Cup: Varun vs Tariq: India Vs Pakistan Set For Battle Of Mystery Spinners

T20 World Cup: Varun vs Tariq: India Vs Pakistan Set For Battle Of Mystery Spinners

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

The spotlight is on mystery spinners like Varun Chakravarthy and Usman Tariq, who could exploit the Premadasa Stadium's testing pitch during the India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup on Sunday.

How India Secured Thomas Cup Semifinal Berth

How India Secured Thomas Cup Semifinal Berth

Rediff.com1 May 2026

Lakshya Sen's remarkable comeback, Satwik-Chirag's gritty doubles win, and Ayush Shetty's decisive victory propelled India into the Thomas Cup Finals semifinals with a 3-0 triumph over Chinese Taipei.

SKY Fails Again: IPL 2026 Turns Sour

SKY Fails Again: IPL 2026 Turns Sour

Rediff.com3 May 2026

Suryakumar Yadav, known for his explosive batting, is facing a tough time in IPL 2026, failing to convert starts into significant scores. His inconsistency is a concern, especially after a similar performance in the T20 World Cup 2026. At 35, the pressure is mounting on the Indian Premier League star.

Amid backlash, FIFA rolls out limited $60 World Cup tickets

Amid backlash, FIFA rolls out limited $60 World Cup tickets

Rediff.com17 Dec 2025

The PMAs, which represent competing national teams and manage dedicated fan ticket programmes, will handle the ticket allocation process.

Gardner credits Australia's depth for match-winning World Cup ton

Gardner credits Australia's depth for match-winning World Cup ton

Rediff.com2 Oct 2025

Ashleigh Gardner hailed Australia's strength in depth as key to giving her the freedom to score her match-winning century against New Zealand in the women's World Cup match in Indore on Wednesday.

Sindarov wins Candidates, sets up World title clash against Gukesh

Sindarov wins Candidates, sets up World title clash against Gukesh

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

Javokhir Sindarov clinched victory in the Candidates Tournament with a round to spare on Tuesday, to set up a World Championship match against India's Gukesh Dommaraju.

T20 World Cup: India vs Pakistan: Decision on Abhishek's availability on Saturday

T20 World Cup: India vs Pakistan: Decision on Abhishek's availability on Saturday

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

India will have a net session on Saturday evening, and Abhishek Sharma's fitness will be monitored closely before taking a final call.

World Cup winner Shafali named North Zone captain

World Cup winner Shafali named North Zone captain

Rediff.com4 Nov 2025

Shafali Verma was named captain of the North Zone team for the Senior Inter-Zonal T20 Trophy, starting in Nagaland, from Tuesday.

India women pray at Mahakaleshwar before key World Cup tie

India women pray at Mahakaleshwar before key World Cup tie

Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

India captain Harmanpreet Kaur and her teammates on Wednesday visited the Mahakaleshwar temple to offer prayers ahead of their Women's World Cup fixture against England at Indore's Holkar Stadium on Sunday.

India Out Of Uber Cup After 0-5 Loss To China

India Out Of Uber Cup After 0-5 Loss To China

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

India's Uber Cup campaign concluded with a 0-5 defeat to China, despite a promising start from PV Sindhu. The Indian team struggled to capitalise on opportunities against the formidable Chinese side.

India Face Uphill Task After France Lead In Thomas Cup

India Face Uphill Task After France Lead In Thomas Cup

Rediff.com2 May 2026

India face a tough challenge in the Thomas Cup semifinal as France take a 2-0 lead, with Kidambi Srikanth losing to Alex Lanier and Ayush Shetty falling to Christo Popov.

Shardul, Lad shine at MCA awards as Mumbai stars honoured

Shardul, Lad shine at MCA awards as Mumbai stars honoured

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

Shardul Thakur and Siddhesh Lad were named Cricketers of the Year for seasons 2024-25 and 2025-26 respectively during the MCA Awards ceremony

How India Reached Thomas Cup Semifinals

How India Reached Thomas Cup Semifinals

Rediff.com1 May 2026

India's badminton team advances to the Thomas Cup semifinals after a decisive 3-0 victory over Chinese Taipei, fuelled by standout performances from Ayush Shetty and Lakshya Sen.

Abhay Singh exits Grasshopper Cup after thrilling quarter-final

Abhay Singh exits Grasshopper Cup after thrilling quarter-final

Rediff.com25 Apr 2026

India's Abhay Singh lost a thrilling quarterfinal match to Egypt's Karim Gawad at the Grasshopper Cup squash tournament in Zurich.

Injury-hit Arundhati ready for World Cup opener vs Sri Lanka

Injury-hit Arundhati ready for World Cup opener vs Sri Lanka

Rediff.com28 Sep 2025

Fast bowler Arundhati Reddy is likely to be fit for India's women's World Cup 2025 opener against Sri Lanka on September 30 after figuring in the second warm-up match against New Zealand and taking two wickets in nine overs on Saturday.

South Korea dump India out of Billie Jean King Cup play-off race

South Korea dump India out of Billie Jean King Cup play-off race

Rediff.com11 Apr 2026

Ankita Raina's defeat to Dayeon Back resulted in India's elimination from the Billie Jean King Cup Play-offs race. Despite a spirited effort from Raina, India could not secure the crucial win needed to advance.

'Can't make everyone happy': Rabada opens up on drug ban, criticism

'Can't make everyone happy': Rabada opens up on drug ban, criticism

Rediff.com1 days ago

South Africa's Kagiso Rabada discusses his journey through a drugs ban and winning the World Test Championship, highlighting his focus on personal well-being and prioritising international cricket.

Young White Ferns all-rounder ruled out of World Cup

Young White Ferns all-rounder ruled out of World Cup

Rediff.com4 Oct 2025

Women's World Cup: Devonshire ruled out; New Zealand calls up Hannah Rowe

Will Brazil coach Ancelotti call-up Neymar for FIFA WC?

Will Brazil coach Ancelotti call-up Neymar for FIFA WC?

Rediff.com2 days ago

Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti says Neymar's 2026 FIFA World Cup selection will depend on fitness and form rather than sentiment as he weighs a crucial squad decision ahead of Brazil's campaign.

Hockey India To Hold Camp Ahead Of Australia Tour

Hockey India To Hold Camp Ahead Of Australia Tour

Rediff.com5 days ago

Hockey India will conduct a short camp in Bengaluru for the national women's team ahead of its tour of Australia, as part of preparations for the FIH Nations Cup and other major tournaments.

PIX: Sweden stunned at home, World Cup dream in ruins

PIX: Sweden stunned at home, World Cup dream in ruins

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

France's perfect record in their World Cup qualifying campaign ended as they were held to a 2-2 draw away to Iceland who got a late equaliser in an entertaining Group D clash on Monday.

Messi joins 900-goal club, but Miami exit Champions Cup

Messi joins 900-goal club, but Miami exit Champions Cup

Rediff.com19 Mar 2026

Lionel Messi scored his 900th career goal, but Inter Miami CF were knocked out of the CONCACAF Champions Cup by Nashville SC.

Our Soldier: Shastri Hails Pujara's Role In BGT Wins

Our Soldier: Shastri Hails Pujara's Role In BGT Wins

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri has praised Cheteshwar Pujara for his key role in India's historic Border-Gavaskar Trophy wins in Australia, saying the achievement was "as good as winning the World Cup."

Ashwin wants Sooryavanshi to play all formats for India

Ashwin wants Sooryavanshi to play all formats for India

Rediff.com5 days ago

India spin great R Ashwin has expressed his desire to see teen sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi represent the national team in all three formats of cricket, praising his fearless approach and entertainment value.

Women's World Cup: Rain carries South Africa into semis!

Women's World Cup: Rain carries South Africa into semis!

Rediff.com18 Oct 2025

New Zealand vs Pakistan women's WC game abandoned due to rain, SA qualify for semis

2026 FIFA World Cup draw to be held at Kennedy Center

2026 FIFA World Cup draw to be held at Kennedy Center

Rediff.com23 Aug 2025

FIFA boss Infantino also presented President Trump with the very first ticket to the tournament's grand finale.

India to Face Jamaica in Unity Cup Semifinal

India to Face Jamaica in Unity Cup Semifinal

Rediff.com8 Apr 2026

The Indian men's national football team will participate in the Unity Cup 2026, a four-nation friendly tournament held in London, marking their return to the UK for international matches after 24 years.

'No preference for a foreign coach': Hockey India rejects Sreejesh's claim

'No preference for a foreign coach': Hockey India rejects Sreejesh's claim

Rediff.com2 days ago

Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey said P R Sreejesh had been offered the role of coach for the development team but he had refused to take up the role.

Why Sreejesh Is Unhappy With Hockey India

Why Sreejesh Is Unhappy With Hockey India

Rediff.com2 days ago

Former India goalkeeper PR Sreejesh has publicly criticised Hockey India for allegedly favouring foreign coaches over Indian talent, despite his successful tenure with the junior men's team. Hockey India has rejected the claims.

Why Sreejesh Is Unhappy With Hockey India

Why Sreejesh Is Unhappy With Hockey India

Rediff.com2 days ago

Former India goalkeeper PR Sreejesh has publicly criticised Hockey India for allegedly favouring foreign coaches over Indian coaches, despite his successful tenure with the junior men's team. Hockey India has rejected Sreejesh's claims.

India U17s Seek To Bounce Back Against Uzbekistan

India U17s Seek To Bounce Back Against Uzbekistan

Rediff.com7 May 2026

India U17 team will look to bounce back from their defeat against Australia as they face Uzbekistan in their final Group D match of the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026 campaign.

India's Thomas Cup title defence ends in semi-final defeat to France

India's Thomas Cup title defence ends in semi-final defeat to France

Rediff.com3 May 2026

India's Thomas Cup title defence ended in the semifinals with a 3-0 loss to France, resulting in a bronze medal. The absence of Lakshya Sen impacted India's performance as H.S. Prannoy, Ayush Shetty, and Kidambi Srikanth all suffered defeats.

How India's U20 Women's Team Prepared for AFC Asian Cup

How India's U20 Women's Team Prepared for AFC Asian Cup

Rediff.com19 Mar 2026

India's U20 Women's team, led by Shubhangi Singh, is prepared for the AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup after a month-long training camp in Europe. The team is focused on the group stage challenges against Japan, Australia, and Chinese Taipei.