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Five Indian women nominated for 2025 BBC sports awards

Five Indian women nominated for 2025 BBC sports awards

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

Harmanpreet Singh, Smriti Mandhana, Divya Deshmukh among five Indian stars nominated for BBC awards

Why Root feels Stokes is back to his best

Why Root feels Stokes is back to his best

Rediff.com17 Jul 2025

Ben Stokes' lengthy bowling spells against India in the third Test shows the England all-rounder has full confidence in his body after coming through injury layoffs, batter Joe Root said.

Why Root feels Stokes is back to his best

Why Root feels Stokes is back to his best

Rediff.com17 Jul 2025

Ben Stokes' lengthy bowling spells against India in the third Test shows the England all-rounder has full confidence in his body after coming through injury layoffs, batter Joe Root said.

Injured Woakes' Ashes Dream Remains Uncertain

Injured Woakes' Ashes Dream Remains Uncertain

Rediff.com9 Aug 2025

England all-rounder Chris Woakes said rehabilitation is a risk he is willing to take to be fit for the Ashes rather than undergoing surgery on the shoulder injury he sustained during last week's fifth Test loss to India.

Dukes ball under fire, maker promises urgent review

Dukes ball under fire, maker promises urgent review

Rediff.com18 Jul 2025

Following criticism from India captain Shubman Gill and former England pacer Stuart Broad, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) will collect as many used balls as possible and return them to the company that manufactures Dukes balls by the end of the week.

Fines not right punishment for slow over-rate in Tests

Fines not right punishment for slow over-rate in Tests

Rediff.com12 Jul 2025

'I don't' think fines work. I think these lads (cricketers) are quite rich. I don't think the cash is going to affect them.'

Should injury subs be allowed to bat and bowl in Tests?

Should injury subs be allowed to bat and bowl in Tests?

Rediff.com23 May 2025

Michael Vaughan said substitutes who replace injured players in the first innings of a Test match should be able to bat and bowl for the remainder of the match.

Wiggins named BBC Sports Personality of the Year

Wiggins named BBC Sports Personality of the Year

Rediff.com17 Dec 2012

Cyclist Bradley Wiggins was named BBC Sports Personality of the Year on Sunday to cap a remarkable 12 months when he became the first Briton to win the Tour de France and followed it up with Olympic gold.

Murray wins BBC Sports Personality of the Year award

Murray wins BBC Sports Personality of the Year award

Rediff.com21 Dec 2015

Davis Cup hero Andy Murray won the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award for 2015 at a star-studded reception in Belfast on Sunday.

Archer's return: Major boost for England's ODI hopes

Archer's return: Major boost for England's ODI hopes

Rediff.com19 Sep 2024

England fast bowler Jofra Archer will play his first One-day International for 18 months in Thursday's clash with Australia at Trent Bridge, stand-in captain Harry Brook said on Wednesday.

Cavendish bags BBC Sports Personality of the Year award

Cavendish bags BBC Sports Personality of the Year award

Rediff.com23 Dec 2011

Rider Mark Cavendish was voted BBC Sports Personality of the Year on Thursday to cap a memorable 12 months in which the Briton won the road race world title and the Tour de France green jersey.

Holmes is BBC Sports Person of the Year

Holmes is BBC Sports Person of the Year

Rediff.com13 Dec 2004

Double Olympic gold medallist Kelly Holmes was voted Britain's sports personality of the year.

Murray named BBC Sports Personality of the Year

Murray named BBC Sports Personality of the Year

Rediff.com16 Dec 2013

Wimbledon champion Andy Murray, the first British winner of the men's title for 77 years, was named BBC Sports Personality of the Year on Sunday.

F1 racer Hamilton is BBC Sports Personality of the Year

F1 racer Hamilton is BBC Sports Personality of the Year

Rediff.com15 Dec 2014

Real Madrid striker Cristiano Ronaldo took the overseas personality of the year prize.

Ben Stokes is BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2019

Ben Stokes is BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2019

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

Ben Stokes, who played a few memorable knocks this year, especially at the ICC World Cup final and then powering England to victory at Headingley in the Ashes, beat Lewis Hamilton, Raheem Sterling among others to win the coveted crown.

England jolted ahead of Multan Test

England jolted ahead of Multan Test

Rediff.com5 Oct 2024

'It's always frustrating to miss out. I've got some good things to focus on, so even though I'm not playing I've got a goal in mind.'

EPL PIX: Nunez rescues Liverpool; Arsenal slip-up

EPL PIX: Nunez rescues Liverpool; Arsenal slip-up

Rediff.com19 Jan 2025

A summary of Saturday's action in the Premier League.

Italy's Petrillo to be first transgender athlete at Paralympic Games

Italy's Petrillo to be first transgender athlete at Paralympic Games

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

Prior to transitioning, Petrillo won 11 national titles in the men's category.

England eyeing 600 runs a day: 'Bazball' here to stay

England eyeing 600 runs a day: 'Bazball' here to stay

Rediff.com24 Jul 2024

Ollie Pope reckons England can make 600 Test runs in a day's play

PIX: Chelsea hold United; Spurs roar back to crush Villa

PIX: Chelsea hold United; Spurs roar back to crush Villa

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

Moises Caicedo's blistering second-half strike cancelled out a Bruno Fernandes penalty as Chelsea salvaged a 1-1 draw with Manchester United on Sunday.

Mott downplays Hazlewood's 'knock out England' talk

Mott downplays Hazlewood's 'knock out England' talk

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

England coach hopes Josh Hazlewood's comments were tongue in cheek

PICS: Murray's farewell begins with emotional doubles defeat

PICS: Murray's farewell begins with emotional doubles defeat

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

It may not quite be the end for British great Andy Murray at Wimbledon but it felt like it as the 37-year-old received an emotional farewell after he and brother Jamie were beaten in the first round of the men's doubles on Thursday.

'Exposed' England will have to do some 'deep thinking' after India thrashing

'Exposed' England will have to do some 'deep thinking' after India thrashing

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

England head coach Brendon McCullum said they will have to do some deep thinking about their approach after being "exposed" in the final four matches in India but is convinced their first series defeat under his watch will make them a better side.

Will he, won't he? Stokes' bowling return sparks speculation

Will he, won't he? Stokes' bowling return sparks speculation

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

Stokes, who is still recovering from a knee surgery, hasn't bowled since the second Ashes Test in June last year.

England to persist with Bazball despite Rajkot thrashing

England to persist with Bazball despite Rajkot thrashing

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

Coach Brendon McCullum said England will continue with their attacking Bazball approach in the last two Tests.

'We just can't seem to get anything going at the moment'

'We just can't seem to get anything going at the moment'

Rediff.com1 Nov 2023

England need a top-eight finish to make the cut for the 2025 Champions Trophy in Pakistan and 36-year-old Malan said they would try to produce their best form in their remaining group matches.

Ben Stokes reacts to cricket's discrimination crisis

Ben Stokes reacts to cricket's discrimination crisis

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

Ben Stokes and the cricket community at large are committed to rectifying the issues highlighted in the report and working towards creating an environment of equality and inclusivity within the sport.

Outrage at Madrid Open's sexist trophy ceremony

Outrage at Madrid Open's sexist trophy ceremony

Rediff.com10 May 2023

Pegula upset with Madrid organisers after finalists denied speeches

Murray won't 'go nuts' if Russians, Belarusians play in Wimbledon

Murray won't 'go nuts' if Russians, Belarusians play in Wimbledon

Rediff.com8 Mar 2023

Andy Murray said he expects the Wimbledon organisers to lift the ban on Russian and Belarusian players.

Meet the first transgender cricketer to play in the World Cup

Meet the first transgender cricketer to play in the World Cup

Rediff.com31 Aug 2023

McGahey said she is doing everything possible in her capacity to realise her dream of playing international cricket.

14-year-old bet pays off! Lady luck leaves punter 'Tongue'-tied

14-year-old bet pays off! Lady luck leaves punter 'Tongue'-tied

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

One lucky punter who believed 14 years ago that Josh Tongue would one day play for England and placed a cheeky bet will win 50,000 pounds ($63,000).

FA Cup: Haaland hits second hat-trick of week

FA Cup: Haaland hits second hat-trick of week

Rediff.com19 Mar 2023

Haaland now has an astonishing 42 goals for City since joining from Borussia Dortmund last June.

BBC apologises as Gary Lineker returns to host 'Match of the Day'

BBC apologises as Gary Lineker returns to host 'Match of the Day'

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

BCCI ended days of crisis after the broadcaster apologised and reinstated Gary Lineker as the host of his show the 'Match of the Day;

Archer to go into the Ashes straight from IPL

Archer to go into the Ashes straight from IPL

Rediff.com1 Apr 2023

England pacer Jofra Archer will continue to prepare for the Ashes while playing in the IPL, and once the lucrative T20 tournament is over, he will straightaway get into the gruelling five-Test series against Australia, according to his country club coach.

'I've seen God and he bats at No 4 for India in Tests'

'I've seen God and he bats at No 4 for India in Tests'

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

'We have had champions, we have had legends, but we have never had another Sachin Tendulkar and we never will.'

When will we see cricket at Olympics?

When will we see cricket at Olympics?

Rediff.com14 Jul 2022

Lanning feels the sport will be included someday in the future.

Ukraine's Mahuchikh defies odds to win high jump gold

Ukraine's Mahuchikh defies odds to win high jump gold

Rediff.com19 Mar 2022

Mahuchikh won gold with a leap of 2.02 metres on Saturday

Mutiny at the BBC: Lineker row causes huge crisis

Mutiny at the BBC: Lineker row causes huge crisis

Rediff.com12 Mar 2023

Britain's BBC faced a mounting crisis as a row over football presenter Gary Lineker's criticism of government migration policy led to a presenter mutiny.

Coronavirus: No positive results in latest Premier League tests

Coronavirus: No positive results in latest Premier League tests

Rediff.com31 May 2020

In the three previous rounds of testing since players resumed training there were 12 positives.

England IPL players likely to miss Test series against New Zealand

England IPL players likely to miss Test series against New Zealand

Rediff.com15 May 2021

New Zealand will lock horns with England in a two-match Test series