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Sports psychologist to join Pak team ahead of Asia Cup

Sports psychologist to join Pak team ahead of Asia Cup

Rediff.com13 Aug 2023

Babri has in the past also worked with some players helping them understand how to handle pressure situations and get through bad performances and personal issues.

Francois Gautier: Iraq and Hinduism

Francois Gautier: Iraq and Hinduism

Rediff.com19 Mar 2003

PICS: Dutch-Senegalese fans let colours run riot

PICS: Dutch-Senegalese fans let colours run riot

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

Here's a glimpse of the carnival-like atmosphere in the stands...

'My mom didn't let me watch a lot of Hindi films'

'My mom didn't let me watch a lot of Hindi films'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

'Something which is just entertaining you continuously is not giving you a moment to pause, reflect or think.'

PCB chairman says PSL will not be affected by terrorist attack in Karachi

PCB chairman says PSL will not be affected by terrorist attack in Karachi

Rediff.com18 Feb 2023

Following the terrorist attack on the Karachi police chief's office on Friday, PCB chairman Najam Sethi confirmed that the remaining PSL matches would not be affected.

How India plans to outsmart Pakistan in Asia Cup

How India plans to outsmart Pakistan in Asia Cup

Rediff.com30 Aug 2023

It tests your character and personality: Hardik Pandya ahead of Indo-Pak clash in Asia Cup

Asia Cup PIX: Sri Lanka win battle of nerves to enter Super Four

Asia Cup PIX: Sri Lanka win battle of nerves to enter Super Four

Rediff.com2 Sep 2022

Images from the Asia Cup T20 match between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh in Dubai on Thursday.

Asia Cup PIX: India lose to Sri Lanka; on brink of elimination

Asia Cup PIX: India lose to Sri Lanka; on brink of elimination

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

Defending champions India are on the brink of elimination after they suffered a six-wicket defeat against Sri Lanka in their Super Four match of the Asia Cup in Dubai on Tuesday.

India Vs Afghanistan: Who Will Win?

India Vs Afghanistan: Who Will Win?

Rediff.com8 Sep 2022

The fifth Super 4 game in the Asia Cup will be played between India and Afghanistan at the Dubai cricket stadium starting 1930 IST.

Zaman steals Mitchell's thunder as Pakistan down visiting Kiwis in 1st ODI

Zaman steals Mitchell's thunder as Pakistan down visiting Kiwis in 1st ODI

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

Fakhar Zaman's ninth hundred in One Day Internationals trumped Daryl Mitchell's breezy century as Pakistan clinched a five-wicket victory over New Zealand.

Inspiring! Virgil Abloh's Final Collection

Inspiring! Virgil Abloh's Final Collection

Rediff.com24 Jan 2022

'This is just the beginning of what he left for us.'

Rain Threat Over India-Pakistan Game

Rain Threat Over India-Pakistan Game

Rediff.com19 Oct 2022

The Australian government's Bureau of Metrology has forecast heavy rain in Melbourne, starting from Friday onwards, with around 80% chance of rain on Sunday.

Guess Who Plays Murali In Bio-Pic?

Guess Who Plays Murali In Bio-Pic?

Rediff.com19 Apr 2023

'The magnitude of responsibility one has while portraying a real life legend like Mr Muralitharan is not lost on me.'

'Pakistan don't want to play at the Narendra Modi Stadium unless...'

'Pakistan don't want to play at the Narendra Modi Stadium unless...'

Rediff.com7 Jun 2023

PCB chairman Najam Sethi has informed ICC that Pakistan will not play at the Narendra Modi Stadium unless it's a WC knockout game.

T20 World Cup: Can 2014 winners Sri Lanka spring another surprise?

T20 World Cup: Can 2014 winners Sri Lanka spring another surprise?

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

That Sri Lanka are having to play in the group stage of the Twenty20 World Cup shows the extent of their decline since winning the title in 2014 but their recent Asia Cup triumph suggests they could spring a surprise or two in Australia.

Team India Warms Up Ahead Of Asia Cup

Team India Warms Up Ahead Of Asia Cup

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

The Indian cricket team warmed up at a training session at the ICC Academy in Dubai.

Vote! India vs Pakistan: Who Will Win?

Vote! India vs Pakistan: Who Will Win?

Rediff.com4 Sep 2022

The second Super 4 game in the Asia Cup will be played between India and Pakistan at the Dubai international cricket stadium starting 1930 IST.

Djokovic to miss Miami Open over vaccine status

Djokovic to miss Miami Open over vaccine status

Rediff.com18 Mar 2023

Novak Djokovic will miss next week's Miami Open after the Serbian was denied an exemption that would have allowed him to enter the US despite not being vaccinated against COVID-19.

'Asia Cup win will help Sri Lanka during T20 World Cup'

'Asia Cup win will help Sri Lanka during T20 World Cup'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2022

Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka said winning the Asia Cup will help the team's preparation for next month's Twenty20 World Cup.

World Athletics: Steeplechaser Sable, long jumper Shaili fail to make finals

World Athletics: Steeplechaser Sable, long jumper Shaili fail to make finals

Rediff.com19 Aug 2023

In the men's 20km race walk, Vikash Singh finished 28th in a time of 1 hour 21 minute 58 seconds, while Paramjit Singh (1:24:02) and Akashdeep Singh (1:31:12) were 35th and 47th respectively in the event in which 50 athletes competed.

FIFA World Cup PIX: Sublime Brazil crush Korea to enter quarters

FIFA World Cup PIX: Sublime Brazil crush Korea to enter quarters

Rediff.com6 Dec 2022

IMAGES from the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 match played between Brazil and South Korea on Monday.

Anushka, Fans Cheer 'King Kohli'

Anushka, Fans Cheer 'King Kohli'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

Virat Kohli's 31st T20I 50 featured one four and 3 sixes.

FIFA opens disciplinary proceedings against Uruguay

FIFA opens disciplinary proceedings against Uruguay

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

FIFA also opened proceedings against the Uruguayan Football Association (AUF) over potential breaches of fair play rules.

'We will not lose our hosting rights'

'We will not lose our hosting rights'

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

'When all other teams including Australia, England, New Zealand are playing in Pakistan without any issues there should be no security concerns for India to tour Pakistan.'

Costa Rican Who Broke Japanese Hearts

Costa Rican Who Broke Japanese Hearts

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

This was the first-ever World Cup goal for the 28-year-old right back, who plays for Costa Rican club Herediano.

Hotel rates in Ahmedabad skyrocket for Indo-Pak WC tie

Hotel rates in Ahmedabad skyrocket for Indo-Pak WC tie

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

India will begin its campaign on October 8 against Australia in Chennai.

Pretorius ruled out of ODIs against India, T20 WC

Pretorius ruled out of ODIs against India, T20 WC

Rediff.com6 Oct 2022

A left-thumb fracture became the cause of Pretorious being ruled out

When India Got Stressed....

When India Got Stressed....

Rediff.com29 Aug 2022

Left-arm spinner Mohammad Nawaz bowls a straight one, Jadeja wants to hit it out of the ground and level the scores.

'I'm feeling good regarding my batting'

'I'm feeling good regarding my batting'

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

'I am absolutely loving playing all over again.

CWG: Boxer Sanjeet stunned

CWG: Boxer Sanjeet stunned

Rediff.com31 Jul 2022

After attacking in the first round, which he won by an unanimous decision, Sanjeet slipped into a defensive mode to allow Faoagali claw his way back in the contest.

Missed flight cost this WI batter place in T20 World Cup

Missed flight cost this WI batter place in T20 World Cup

Rediff.com4 Oct 2022

West Indies' Shimron Hetmyer has been replaced by Shamarh Brooks in their squad for the T20 World Cup in Australia after he missed his rescheduled flight.

Djokovic withdraws from Indian Wells amid US visa row

Djokovic withdraws from Indian Wells amid US visa row

Rediff.com6 Mar 2023

Novak Djokovic has formally withdrawn from the draw for the Indian Wells tournament, organisers said on Sunday in an indication that the world number one's application for a COVID-19 vaccine waiver to enter the US might have failed.

WC PIX: Portugal beat Uruguay to become third team into last 16

WC PIX: Portugal beat Uruguay to become third team into last 16

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

Images from the FIFA World Cup Group H match between Portugal and Uruguay on Monday.

'I have no regrets': Djokovic on missing US events

'I have no regrets': Djokovic on missing US events

Rediff.com22 Mar 2023

Djokovic unsuccessfully applied to the US government for special permission to play at Indian Wells and Miami.

India has big clout: PCB chief Sethi on Asian Cup hosting issue

India has big clout: PCB chief Sethi on Asian Cup hosting issue

Rediff.com18 Mar 2023

Though the other members support regarding the Asia Cup matters, PCB chairman Najam Sethi said India has big clout.

Asia Cup Pix: Rizwan, Nawaz Star in Pakistan Win

Asia Cup Pix: Rizwan, Nawaz Star in Pakistan Win

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

Images from the Asia Cup Super 4 match between India and Pakistan in Dubai on Sunday.

Al Qaeda urges Muslims to shun FIFA World Cup

Al Qaeda urges Muslims to shun FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com20 Nov 2022

Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula, the militant group's Yemen-based branch, criticised Qatar for "bringing immoral people, homosexuals, sowers of corruption and atheism into the Arabian Peninsula".

'Rohit needs to sharpen his captaincy'

'Rohit needs to sharpen his captaincy'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

'There is a rise after every fall and it might help India in the World Cup.'