News for '-national-team'

Babar Azam's struggles: Kamran Akmal points out technical flaws

Babar Azam's struggles: Kamran Akmal points out technical flaws

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

Pakistan's Kamran Akmal identified technical problems that are affecting Babar Azam's recent slump in form

Is soccer safe for women? Study reveals disturbing truth

Is soccer safe for women? Study reveals disturbing truth

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

Close to half of women soccer fans in England and Wales have personally experienced sexist or misogynistic abuse at matches but most have never reported it to authorities, a new study by anti-discrimination charity Kick It Out revealed on Wednesday.

Unrest in Bangladesh casts shadow on Pakistan tour

Unrest in Bangladesh casts shadow on Pakistan tour

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

Reports about homes of some senior players being attacked by mobs have also deepened the crisis

'There is no tactical awareness, no hunger. We play s**t'

'There is no tactical awareness, no hunger. We play s**t'

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

Marquez had only two training sessions with the team before naming a 26-member squad featuring new and returning players as India adapts to life after Sunil Chhetri's retirement.

LSG owner evasive on KL Rahul's future, captaincy

LSG owner evasive on KL Rahul's future, captaincy

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

Sanjiv Goenka said they are yet to arrive at a decision and are waiting for the BCCI to release the rules regarding retention.

Impact Player Rule: Ashwin counters Kohli and Rohit's concerns

Impact Player Rule: Ashwin counters Kohli and Rohit's concerns

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

Ashwin feels the rule, introduced in the 2023 season which allows all IPL teams to substitute a player -- batter or bowler -- during their respective innings as per the demands of the match, makes the game fairer.

Jayawardene resigns after Sri Lanka's T20 WC debacle

Jayawardene resigns after Sri Lanka's T20 WC debacle

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

Former skipper Mahela Jayawardene has stepped down from his position as consultant coach of Sri Lanka with immediate effect, the country's cricket board (SLC) said on Wednesday.

Kohli Assures BCCI About Gambhir

Kohli Assures BCCI About Gambhir

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

Kohli has assured the BCCI that their past differences won't affect their work together.

Sreejesh set to become India junior coach

Sreejesh set to become India junior coach

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

Sreejesh set to become India junior coach

Afghan women aim for cricket comeback as refugees

Afghan women aim for cricket comeback as refugees

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

In a letter written to the global governing body, the women cricketers praised the splendid performance of the men's team in the T20 World Cup but rued that they were not getting opportunities to flourish.

58-year-old Zeng exits Olympics but not table tennis

58-year-old Zeng exits Olympics but not table tennis

Rediff.com28 Jul 2024

Zeng Zhiying, the 58-year-old who made her Olympic debut in Paris representing Chile, was beaten 4-1 by 46-year-old Lebanese player Mariana Sahakian.

Every save I made in Olympics was for team and country: Sreejesh

Every save I made in Olympics was for team and country: Sreejesh

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

Harmanpreet, Sreejesh shortlisted for FIH Hockey Stars Awards

'Time For India To See The Next No. 9'

'Time For India To See The Next No. 9'

Rediff.com16 May 2024

Sunil Chhetri said he would like to be remembered as 'the luckiest and most hardworking national team player'.

Southgate quits as England manager after Euros final defeat

Southgate quits as England manager after Euros final defeat

Rediff.com16 Jul 2024

Gareth Southgate took charge in 2016 and oversaw 102 games, leading the team to the World Cup semi-finals in 2018 as well as the Euros finals in 2021 and 2024.

Why V V S Laxman is reluctant to become India coach

Why V V S Laxman is reluctant to become India coach

Rediff.com24 May 2024

V V S Laxman hasn't applied for the post which will be both physically and mentally a taxing for next three and half years.

Dravid era ends; Gambhir frontrunner for India coach

Dravid era ends; Gambhir frontrunner for India coach

Rediff.com30 Jun 2024

Among the frontrunners for the coveted position is former Indian opener Gautam Gambhir.

I would love to coach the Indian team: Gambhir

I would love to coach the Indian team: Gambhir

Rediff.com2 Jun 2024

Earlier this week, former India captain Sourav Ganguly had backed Gambhir for the India head coach role, saying "he is a good candidate".

Germany's Beckenbauer honoured at Euro 2024 opening

Germany's Beckenbauer honoured at Euro 2024 opening

Rediff.com15 Jun 2024

Beckenbauer, who died in January aged 78, captained West Germany to European Championship victory in 1972 and a World Cup success in 1974 before winning the World Cup as national team manager in 1990.

Kapil heaps praise on Bumrah: '1000 times better than me'

Kapil heaps praise on Bumrah: '1000 times better than me'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2024

Kapil Dev bows to Bumrah's bowling prowess

Guardiola tips England to win Euro 2024

Guardiola tips England to win Euro 2024

Rediff.com6 May 2024

England are grouped with Slovenia, Denmark and Serbia at Euro 2024 in Germany, which begins on June 14.

Popular England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson dies at 76

Popular England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson dies at 76

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

His agent Bo Gustavsson told Reuters he had passed away Monday morning.

Barcelona appoint Hansi Flick as new head coach

Barcelona appoint Hansi Flick as new head coach

Rediff.com29 May 2024

Barcelona have appointed former German national team and Bayern Munich manager Hansi Flick as head coach on a two-year contract, the LaLiga club said on Wednesday.

'Came for hockey gold, but bronze is better than nothing'

'Came for hockey gold, but bronze is better than nothing'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

India's hockey team skipper Harmanpreet Singh and veteran goalkeeper PR Sreejesh expressed disappointment at not being able to realise their goal of winning the gold medal at the Paris Olympics, but said a bronze will be at least better than returning home empty-handed.

Fate of Women's T20 World Cup in Bangladesh uncertain

Fate of Women's T20 World Cup in Bangladesh uncertain

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

However, with the current advisory from India's Ministry of External Affairs against traveling to Bangladesh and considering the volatile situation, the ICC is preparing contingency plans.

Ishan Kishan back with a bang!

Ishan Kishan back with a bang!

Rediff.com17 Aug 2024

Ishan Kishan made a smashing return to domestic red-ball cricket, scoring a century for Jharkhand against Madhya Pradesh on Day 2 of the Buchi Babu tournament.

This key word will combine Ranji and national teams

This key word will combine Ranji and national teams

Rediff.com19 Feb 2019

Uniformity in Training: Ranji team trainers may soon follow national team module

800 Euros to watch Ronaldo's training session!

800 Euros to watch Ronaldo's training session!

Rediff.com11 Jun 2024

6,000 free tickets for Friday's training session were snapped up in a few minutes when they went on sale and some are now being offered in small additions for hundreds of Euros

Colombia football chief, son arrested after Copa America final

Colombia football chief, son arrested after Copa America final

Rediff.com16 Jul 2024

Ramon Jeserun, the federation president, and his son Ramon Jamil were charged after fighting security guards in a tunnel after the Copa America final.

Fit-again Shami nears India comeback

Fit-again Shami nears India comeback

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

Late last month in Kolkata, Shami expressed a desire to first play for Bengal before making his return to the national team. He also participated informally in motivational and fitness sessions with state players.

Dravid hails Bhaker's redemption to Olympic bronze

Dravid hails Bhaker's redemption to Olympic bronze

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

A pistol malfunction during qualification at Tokyo Olympics had left Bhaker crestfallen. But three years later, she got redemption.

Olympics-bound Indian boxers to train in Germany

Olympics-bound Indian boxers to train in Germany

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

Five Indian boxers, aiming for glory at the upcoming Paris Olympics, will embark on a month-long training camp in Germany.

Viv Richards to mentor Pakistan at T20 WC?

Viv Richards to mentor Pakistan at T20 WC?

Rediff.com21 May 2024

Richards could mentor the team in the World Cup a role fulfilled by former Australian opener, Matthew Hayden in the last two T20 World Cups in 2021 and 2022 where Pakistan reached the semi-final and final.

Nadal, Alcaraz to represent Spain in Olympic doubles

Nadal, Alcaraz to represent Spain in Olympic doubles

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

Spain's Rafa Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz will team up to play doubles at this year's Olympic Games in Paris, the Royal Spanish Tennis Federation (RFET) said on Wednesday.

Cricket's inclusion in Olympics a game-changer

Cricket's inclusion in Olympics a game-changer

Rediff.com11 Aug 2024

The only time cricket featured in the Olympics was in 1900 with two teams -- Great Britain and France -- with the former winning the gold medal.

Panghal, Lamboria, Pawar's Olympics boxing campaign over

Panghal, Lamboria, Pawar's Olympics boxing campaign over

Rediff.com31 Jul 2024

Amit Panghal's campaign at the Paris Olympics mirrored his experience at the Tokyo Games. The seasoned boxer once again made a pre-quarter-finals exit while debutant Jaismine Lamboria was also ousted on Tuesday.

'A team man through and through': Plaudits pour in for Dhawan

'A team man through and through': Plaudits pour in for Dhawan

Rediff.com24 Aug 2024

Tributes also poured in from across the border with former Pakistan opener Saeed Anwar hailing Dhawan's hard work and other qualities.

Meet the 22-year-old behind Spain's Euro triumph

Meet the 22-year-old behind Spain's Euro triumph

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

22-year-old Athletic Bilbao player Nico Williams, a major transfer target for top European clubs, has been one of the most exciting players in Spain's seven-match winning run at the tournament.

Rohit, Virat decide to cut short holiday break

Rohit, Virat decide to cut short holiday break

Rediff.com18 Jul 2024

Both skipper Rohit and main batter Kohli will play in the upcoming series so that Gambhir can tactically think about the combinations.

Sreejesh reveals how love and hockey shaped his life

Sreejesh reveals how love and hockey shaped his life

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

Sreejesh and Aneeshya have two children -- son Sreeansh and daughter Anusree.

Bhutia resigns from AIFF technical committee over India coach appointment

Bhutia resigns from AIFF technical committee over India coach appointment

Rediff.com21 Jul 2024

'If you are going to bypass the technical committee in the head coach appointment, why are we here?'