News for '-national-team'

'In KKR, I needed guidance but now I don't need it, now I dictate terms'

'In KKR, I needed guidance but now I don't need it, now I dictate terms'

Rediff.com23 Apr 2024

A reinforced skillsets and the ability to perfectly read the ebbs and flows of a match have made Kuldeep Yadav a tough customer, but back in 2019 the left-arm wrist spinner felt the need of a guiding force around him as his form went south while playing for Kolkata Knight Riders.

BCCI likely to help Nepal teams get game exposure and training in India

BCCI likely to help Nepal teams get game exposure and training in India

Rediff.com3 Feb 2024

Having been a pillar of support for Afghanistan cricket for close to a decade now, the BCCI is set to extend infrastructure and exposure-related assistance to Nepal's talented players with the aim to maintain a robust cricketing eco-system in the South Asian region.

Sabalenka devastated by ex-boyfriend's apparent suicide

Sabalenka devastated by ex-boyfriend's apparent suicide

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

Koltsov's death sent a shockwave through the Miami Open where Sabalenka is scheduled to play her opening match

PCB reorganises selection panel, does away with chairman's post

PCB reorganises selection panel, does away with chairman's post

Rediff.com24 Mar 2024

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has reorganized its selection committee by doing away with the chairman's post and giving powers to the selectors to pick the captain and head coach of the national team.

Uruguay legend, Forlan quits national team

Uruguay legend, Forlan quits national team

Rediff.com12 Mar 2015

Diego Forlan, whose fine performances and five goals helped Uruguay finish fourth in the 2010 World Cup, announced his retirement.

USA is starting to embrace cricket

USA is starting to embrace cricket

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

'USA Cricket continues its instrumental work in supporting our national players and equipping youth and local communities with the tools they need to succeed in this sport.'

How hosting Euro 2024 could impact the German economy

How hosting Euro 2024 could impact the German economy

Rediff.com14 May 2024

An overview of how the tournament could give it a welcome boost...

Nepal court sentences cricketer Lamichhane to 8-year imprisonment in a rape case

Nepal court sentences cricketer Lamichhane to 8-year imprisonment in a rape case

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

The Nepal court on Wednesday sentenced star cricketer Sandeep Lamichhane to eight years imprisonment in a rape case.

Manipur football dreams torn apart by ethnic clashes

Manipur football dreams torn apart by ethnic clashes

Rediff.com24 May 2024

ESU coach Ngampao Kipgen, a member of the Kuki tribe, told Reuters he was forced to flee to the hills with his family after his house was burned down.

Nikhil Chopra, Ratra in race for BCCI selector's job

Nikhil Chopra, Ratra in race for BCCI selector's job

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

The applicant should have played either 7 Tests or 30 first-class matches. A candidate with experience of 10 ODIs or 20 first-class matches will also be considered.

Cricket South Africa announce racial quotas for national team

Cricket South Africa announce racial quotas for national team

Rediff.com3 Sep 2016

Cricket South Africa (CSA) have put in place racial quotas for the national team across all three formats of the game in an effort to increase the number of black players in a sport still dominated by whites.

Banned Indonesia wants Mourinho to train national team

Banned Indonesia wants Mourinho to train national team

Rediff.com10 May 2016

Indonesia wants former Chelsea coach Jose Mourinho to train its beleaguered national football team, the country's sports minister said on Tuesday.

Man of comebacks bows out on IPL stage

Man of comebacks bows out on IPL stage

Rediff.com23 May 2024

DK finished as an IPL winner with close to 5000 runs over 17 seasons besides taking 145 catches and effecting 37 stumpings.

The rise and fall of Dattajirao Gaekwad revealed

The rise and fall of Dattajirao Gaekwad revealed

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

As an Indian captain, he will enjoy his little piece of history and no one can take that away from him.

Andreas Brehme, hero of 1990 World Cup, passes away at 63

Andreas Brehme, hero of 1990 World Cup, passes away at 63

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

Andreas Brehme, whose late penalty in the 1990 final against Argentina in Italy handed Germany their third world title, has died at the age of 63

Former star footballer jailed in Brazil for rape

Former star footballer jailed in Brazil for rape

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

Robinho arrested in Brazil to serve rape sentence

Pakistan in chaos? Babar's discontent raises concerns

Pakistan in chaos? Babar's discontent raises concerns

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

Babar Azam's public expression of his unhappiness at being asked to bat at number three in T20 Internationals indicates that all is not well

India's oldest living Test cricketer Dattajirao Gaekwad dies

India's oldest living Test cricketer Dattajirao Gaekwad dies

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

Former India captain Dattajirao Gaekwad passed away at the age of 95 in Vadodara on Tuesday.

We'll do everything to make June 6 special: Stimac to 'legendary' Chhetri

We'll do everything to make June 6 special: Stimac to 'legendary' Chhetri

Rediff.com16 May 2024

Only a few players become legends in their playing days and Sunil Chhetri belonged to that rare tribe, India's head coach Igor Stimac said in a glowing tribute to the talismanic skipper, who will hang his boots on June 6.

'Nothing new, it's just a shame': A B de Villiers

'Nothing new, it's just a shame': A B de Villiers

Rediff.com29 May 2024

The cause of outrage is the presence of just one black player in the South Africa squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup.

To perform like that was really encouraging: Fleming

To perform like that was really encouraging: Fleming

Rediff.com26 Mar 2024

Ahead of the fixture against Gujarat Titans (GT) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 on Tuesday, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) head coach Stephen Fleming praised Rachin Ravindra for a "performance that was really encouraging" on debut in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 opener against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB).

Ice Hockey star, Sabalenka's boyfriend Koltsov dies at 42

Ice Hockey star, Sabalenka's boyfriend Koltsov dies at 42

Rediff.com19 Mar 2024

Renowned for his speed on the ice, Koltsov won the Russian Super League title with Salavat Yulaev in 2008 and more recently returned to the club as an assistant coach.

From Mumbai to Uganda: Ramjani's T20 World Cup journey

From Mumbai to Uganda: Ramjani's T20 World Cup journey

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

Uganda produced wonders in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Africa Region Qualifier last November

IPL: 'Impact Player has made a big difference'

IPL: 'Impact Player has made a big difference'

Rediff.com14 May 2024

Former India coach Ravi Shastri and senior spinner Ravichandran Ashwin have backed the Impact Player rule, stating that it leads to more close finishes.

Women's red-ball cricket returns to Indian domestic scene

Women's red-ball cricket returns to Indian domestic scene

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

BCCI to conduct women's red-ball tournament in Pune from March 28

150 games and counting! Chhetri reflects on his epic journey

150 games and counting! Chhetri reflects on his epic journey

Rediff.com25 Mar 2024

At 39, he is, understandably, a different footballer but the hunger for goals remains.

Dorival Junior to take over as Brazil coach

Dorival Junior to take over as Brazil coach

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

Dorival Junior led Flamengo to the Copa Libertadores title and the Brazilian Cup in 2022 before joining Sao Paulo.

Is Hardik Getting Preferential Treatment?

Is Hardik Getting Preferential Treatment?

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

Hardik Pandya secured a Grade A contract despite not participating in Ranji Trophy matches

Could one of them succeed Dravid as India's next Head Coach?

Could one of them succeed Dravid as India's next Head Coach?

Rediff.com14 May 2024

Here are some of the big names who could be interested in applying for the post.

IPL 2024: Will SKY be fit for Mumbai Indians' opener?

IPL 2024: Will SKY be fit for Mumbai Indians' opener?

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

Rehab on track but will Surya be available for MI's first two games?

India to tour Sri Lanka in Jul-Aug amidst ICC ban drama

India to tour Sri Lanka in Jul-Aug amidst ICC ban drama

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

India to tour Sri Lanka in July-August, 2024 for six-match white-ball series

The World Cup That Cheers

The World Cup That Cheers

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

In cricket, we have something that we can share with our families, neighbours and indeed, the whole country. It is colour-blind, language-neutral, truly secular and transcends all regions, from Kashmir to Kerala and Mizoram to Maharashtra, explains Shreekant Sambrani.

WFI furious as Bajrang handed provisional suspension

WFI furious as Bajrang handed provisional suspension

Rediff.com5 May 2024

Bajrang Punia has been handed a provisional suspension for refusing to give his sample for dope test during the recent trials.

Did the 9-day break help Siraj swing the ball again?

Did the 9-day break help Siraj swing the ball again?

Rediff.com5 May 2024

The change in Mohammed Siraj's fortunes has played a critical role in Royal Challengers Bengaluru's late surge in IPL 2024, and the pacer's good run might also have put the Indian thinktank at ease ahead of next month's T20 World Cup.

Travis Head prioritises Tests; limits franchise cricket

Travis Head prioritises Tests; limits franchise cricket

Rediff.com22 May 2024

Having had a great run for the 'Orange Army' this season, Travis Head is keen on coming back to IPL next year too.

FIFA Drops Schedule for 2026 WC: See Who Plays Where

FIFA Drops Schedule for 2026 WC: See Who Plays Where

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

New Jersey awarded 2026 World Cup final, Mexico gets opener

AIFF's grand plans to improve Indian football...

AIFF's grand plans to improve Indian football...

Rediff.com18 Dec 2023

The All India Football Federation is exploring the possibility of selecting Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs) for the Indian football team.

Messi pips Haaland to win FIFA's best player of 2023

Messi pips Haaland to win FIFA's best player of 2023

Rediff.com16 Jan 2024

Erling Haaland had the same points as Lionel Messi but lost out by having fewer first-place votes from national team captains.

Can GT avoid a hat-trick of losses vs unbeatable RR?

Can GT avoid a hat-trick of losses vs unbeatable RR?

Rediff.com9 Apr 2024

RR could not have asked for a better start to the season, registering four consecutive wins from as many games.

Border-Gavaskar series opener to be held in Perth

Border-Gavaskar series opener to be held in Perth

Rediff.com26 Mar 2024

The blockbuster five-match Test series between India and Australia will get underway at Perth's Optus Stadium on November 22, the venue replacing Adelaide Oval as the national cricket board's preferred choice for the season opener.