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Auqib Nabi Dar Joins India Nets Before Afghanistan Test

Auqib Nabi Dar Joins India Nets Before Afghanistan Test

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

Jammu and Kashmir seamer Auqib Nabi Dar, whose non-selection in the Indian Test squad caused controversy, has been summoned to bowl in the nets ahead of the Test against Afghanistan, along with six others.

India Women Aim To Fine-Tune T20 World Cup Prep Against England

India Women Aim To Fine-Tune T20 World Cup Prep Against England

Rediff.com27 May 2026

India Women's cricket team will face England in a three-match T20 series as a final preparation for the upcoming T20 World Cup.

CSK Begin New Era Without Dhoni, Raina in IPL 2026 Opener

CSK Begin New Era Without Dhoni, Raina in IPL 2026 Opener

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

CSK begin IPL 2026 without Dhoni and Raina for the first time ever, marking a historic shift as the franchise enters a new era under Ruturaj Gaikwad.

Shakira, Madonna, BTS To Headline 2026 FIFA World Cup Halftime Show

Shakira, Madonna, BTS To Headline 2026 FIFA World Cup Halftime Show

Rediff.com14 May 2026

Global pop stars Shakira, Madonna and Korean sensation BTS will headline the first-ever halftime show at the 2026 FIFA World Cup final with proceeds going towards a global education initiative.

Meet The New CBSE Chief

Meet The New CBSE Chief

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

Sarthak Sidhant, a 17-year-old student from Jharkhand affected by CBSE's online marking system, made a presentation before the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Tuesday on alleged irregularities in the tendering process for the selection of vendors for online marking of Class 12 answer scripts.

How East Bengal Ended 22-Year Wait For ISL Glory

How East Bengal Ended 22-Year Wait For ISL Glory

Rediff.com22 May 2026

East Bengal secured the Indian Super League title after a dramatic season, defeating Inter Kashi in the final. AIFF President Kalyan Chaubey has assured a full-fledged format next season despite ongoing uncertainties surrounding the league's structure.

Aizawl FC, Namdhari SA Split Points in IFL Inaugural Match

Aizawl FC, Namdhari SA Split Points in IFL Inaugural Match

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

Aizawl FC and Namdhari Sports Academy played to a 1-1 draw in the opening match of the Indian Football League (IFL) 2025-26 season. Vanlalhriatzuala scored for Aizawl FC, while Abdoulaye Diallo equalized for Namdhari in added time.

Defensive Errors Cost India In U-17 Asian Cup Loss

Defensive Errors Cost India In U-17 Asian Cup Loss

Rediff.com6 May 2026

India's Under-17 AFC Asian Cup campaign began with a 0-4 defeat to Australia, highlighting defensive vulnerabilities and missed opportunities.

Will Indians Get To Watch FIFA World Cup 2026?

Will Indians Get To Watch FIFA World Cup 2026?

Rediff.com21 May 2026

With less than a month to go, football fans have all fingers -- and toes -- crossed, notes Kanika Datta.

Madhurima Sawant and Sonal Patil cause upsets at Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Open

Madhurima Sawant and Sonal Patil cause upsets at Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Open

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

Madhurima Sawant and Sonal Patil secured upset victories over seeded opponents in the first round of the Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Open Endurance ITF tennis tournament. Other Indian players also advanced to the next round.

Akshay Bhatia Jumps Up Leaderboard At Charles Schwab Challenge

Akshay Bhatia Jumps Up Leaderboard At Charles Schwab Challenge

Rediff.com30 May 2026

Akshay Bhatia, an Indian-origin golfer, surged up the leaderboard with a 5-under 65 at the Charles Schwab Challenge, while Sahith Theegala slipped. Sudarshan Yellamaraju missed the cut. Jordan Smith leads the tournament.

'#BringBackBhuvi': Ashwin wants Bhuvneshwar back in India's T20I team

'#BringBackBhuvi': Ashwin wants Bhuvneshwar back in India's T20I team

Rediff.com11 May 2026

Ravichandran Ashwin backed Bhuvneshwar Kumar for a return to India's T20I side after the RCB pacer's match-winning spell and late heroics against Mumbai Indians in IPL 2026.

Yuki Bhambri and Michael Venus suffer narrow defeat at Miami Open

Yuki Bhambri and Michael Venus suffer narrow defeat at Miami Open

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

Yuki Bhambri and Michael Venus were knocked out of the Miami Open in the first round after a close defeat to John-Patrick Smith and Sander Arends.

Sweety Kujur Named Captain For U-18 Asia Cup

Sweety Kujur Named Captain For U-18 Asia Cup

Rediff.com22 May 2026

Sweety Kujur has been named captain of the 18-member Indian women's U-18 squad for the Asia Cup hockey tournament in Kakamigahara, Japan, from May 29-June 6.

Patidar, Bowlers shine as RCB Crush GT By 92 Runs To Storm Into IPL 2026 Final

Patidar, Bowlers shine as RCB Crush GT By 92 Runs To Storm Into IPL 2026 Final

Rediff.com27 May 2026

Rajat Patidar blasted an unbeaten 93 off 33 balls, before the bowlers ripped through Gujarat Titans' batting as Royal Challengers Bengaluru won Qualifier 1 to reach their second consecutive IPL final.

IPL 2026: When The Going Gets Tough, Shreyas Iyer Shows His Class

IPL 2026: When The Going Gets Tough, Shreyas Iyer Shows His Class

Rediff.com24 May 2026

When wickets fall and required rates climb, Shreyas Iyer rarely loses control. His ability to remain calm under pressure has become one of Punjab's biggest strengths this season.

Dhairya Gogia Shocks Opponent At Asian Junior Squash Championships

Dhairya Gogia Shocks Opponent At Asian Junior Squash Championships

Rediff.com20 May 2026

India's Dhairya Gogia stunned Hong Kong's Tse Ka Chun in the first round of the boys' U-13 section at the 33rd Asian Junior Individual Squash Championships in Panzhihua, China.

Kemp stars as England women level series against India

Kemp stars as England women level series against India

Rediff.com30 May 2026

Freya Kemp's outstanding all-round performance propelled England to a 26-run victory over India in the second Women's T20 International, levelling the three-match series.

IPL 2026: Cummins' Calm Captaincy For SRH Earns Praise

IPL 2026: Cummins' Calm Captaincy For SRH Earns Praise

Rediff.com20 May 2026

Former Mumbai Indians head coach Mark Boucher praises Sunrisers Hyderabad captain Pat Cummins for his calm and clear approach to captaincy, highlighting his ability to stick to plans and execute them effectively.

IPL 2026: How Klaasen Became SRH's Mr Indispensable

IPL 2026: How Klaasen Became SRH's Mr Indispensable

Rediff.com23 May 2026

Heinrich Klaasen has emerged as the cornerstone of Sunrisers Hyderabad's batting lineup in IPL 2026, consistently delivering impactful performances and justifying his hefty price tag.

IPL 2026: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Reveals Secret Behind 'A' Celebration!

IPL 2026: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Reveals Secret Behind 'A' Celebration!

Rediff.com20 May 2026

After racing to his fifty from just 23 balls, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi celebrated by making a 'A' sign with his hands.

Zeel Desai Secures Semifinal Spot at Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Open

Zeel Desai Secures Semifinal Spot at Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Open

Rediff.com3 Apr 2026

Indian tennis player Zeel Desai progresses to the semifinals of the Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Open Endurance Women's ITF tournament after defeating Jennifer Luikham. Other quarterfinal results and doubles semifinal outcomes are also reported.

Revealed! Sanju Samson and Ruturaj Gaikwad to open for CSK in IPL 2026

Revealed! Sanju Samson and Ruturaj Gaikwad to open for CSK in IPL 2026

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad confirmed that he will open the batting alongside new recruit Sanju Samson this season.

How India Secured Victory Over Canada In Thomas Cup

How India Secured Victory Over Canada In Thomas Cup

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

India secured a 4-1 victory against Canada in their opening Group A tie of the Thomas Cup Finals, with wins from Ayush Shetty and the doubles pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty.

Sooryavanshi more than ready to play for India, says RR head coach Sangakkara

Sooryavanshi more than ready to play for India, says RR head coach Sangakkara

Rediff.com30 May 2026

Kumar Sangakkara believes 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is ready to play for India after his sensational batting performances in IPL 2026.

How grit and patience got PSG the Champions League crown

How grit and patience got PSG the Champions League crown

Rediff.com31 May 2026

Paris St Germain retained the Champions League title after a penalty shootout victory over Arsenal, showcasing resilience and determination.

Kuldeep reveals the big mistake that ruined his IPL 2026

Kuldeep reveals the big mistake that ruined his IPL 2026

Rediff.com25 May 2026

Kuldeep Yadav admitted he had to revisit the basics with his childhood coach after an underwhelming campaign.

PSL matches hit by US-Iran crisis: Will IPL be affected?

PSL matches hit by US-Iran crisis: Will IPL be affected?

Rediff.com22 Mar 2026

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced that the initial stages of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) will be held without spectators due to regional tensions and government austerity measures.

Harsh Dubey: 'My Big Strength Is My Ability To Turn The Ball'

Harsh Dubey: 'My Big Strength Is My Ability To Turn The Ball'

Rediff.com26 May 2026

'That has been the big factor behind me coming so far in my career.'

Arjun Earns Dad Sachin's Praise After IPL 2026 Debut

Arjun Earns Dad Sachin's Praise After IPL 2026 Debut

Rediff.com24 May 2026

Sachin Tendulkar posts emotional message after Arjun's long-awaited LSG debut in IPL 2026.

Kapila-Crasto Enter Second Round At Badminton Asia Championships

Kapila-Crasto Enter Second Round At Badminton Asia Championships

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto progressed to the second round of the Badminton Asia Championships, while Rohan Kapoor and Gadde Ruthvika Shivani exited in the first round.

KKR Seek Victory Against Mumbai To Keep IPL Playoff Hopes Alive

KKR Seek Victory Against Mumbai To Keep IPL Playoff Hopes Alive

Rediff.com19 May 2026

Kolkata Knight Riders face Mumbai Indians in a crucial IPL match, needing a win to keep their playoff hopes alive. Their fate also depends on other match results.

Korda stuns World No. 1 Alcaraz in Miami Open upset

Korda stuns World No. 1 Alcaraz in Miami Open upset

Rediff.com23 Mar 2026

Sebastian Korda stunned World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz in a three-set thriller at the Miami Open, securing the biggest win of his career to reach the last 16.

IPL form should not decide Test role: Kaif on Rishabh Pant's vice-captaincy snub

IPL form should not decide Test role: Kaif on Rishabh Pant's vice-captaincy snub

Rediff.com20 May 2026

Former India cricketer Mohammed Kaif has defended Rishabh Pant after he was removed as India's Test vice-captain following a disappointing IPL season with Lucknow Super Giants. Kaif said Pant should not be judged on his IPL performances alone and insisted he remains India's biggest match-winner in Test cricket.

Norway Chess: Praggnanandhaa Stuns Carlsen; Gukesh Loses To Firouzja

Norway Chess: Praggnanandhaa Stuns Carlsen; Gukesh Loses To Firouzja

Rediff.com28 May 2026

R Praggnanandhaa defeated Magnus Carlsen in the Norway Chess tournament, while D Gukesh faced another setback, losing to Alireza Firouzja.

Super Chess Classic: Praggnanandhaa Held To Draw; Firouzja Withdraws

Super Chess Classic: Praggnanandhaa Held To Draw; Firouzja Withdraws

Rediff.com21 May 2026

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa drew with Deac Bogdan-Daniel, while Alireza Firouzja withdrew from the Super Chess Classic due to injury.

Norway Chess: Praggnanandhaa beats Carlsen again; Gukesh's title hopes end

Norway Chess: Praggnanandhaa beats Carlsen again; Gukesh's title hopes end

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

R Praggnanandhaa dealt another stunning blow to hometown hero and World No 1 Magnus Carlsen, defeating the Norwegian in a classical game for the second time at Norway Chess 2026.

Miami Open: Sabalenka beats Baptiste to set up blockbuster Rybakina semi-final

Miami Open: Sabalenka beats Baptiste to set up blockbuster Rybakina semi-final

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

Aryna Sabalenka is looking to complete the coveted 'Sunshine Double' after her triumph in the Indian Wells final over Elena Rybakina.

IPL 2026, GT vs CSK: Gill-Sudharsan record stand propels GT to massive win over CSK

IPL 2026, GT vs CSK: Gill-Sudharsan record stand propels GT to massive win over CSK

Rediff.com21 May 2026

Five-time champions Chennai Super Kings were eliminated from the race for the IPL 2026 playoffs after suffering a humiliating 89-run defeat at the hands of Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad on Thursday.

SRH gears up for IPL play-offs; preps middle order

SRH gears up for IPL play-offs; preps middle order

Rediff.com23 May 2026

Sunrisers Hyderabad head coach Daniel Vettori said the team will continue to monitor its under-tested middle-order ahead of the IPL playoffs even as he credited the side's explosive top-order and disciplined bowling attack for their impressive campaign this season.