News for '-tour'

Pakistan to tour Bangladesh for 3-match ODI series

Pakistan to tour Bangladesh for 3-match ODI series

Rediff.com20 Feb 2026

Pakistan will tour Bangladesh in March for a three-match ODI series in Dhaka as part of preparations for the 2027 ODI World Cup.

Pakistan pick six uncapped players for Bangladesh ODI tour

Pakistan pick six uncapped players for Bangladesh ODI tour

Rediff.com1 days ago

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced a 15-member squad, including six uncapped players, for the upcoming three-match ODI series against Bangladesh.

Pakistan hockey federation chief Tariq Bugti resigns over Australia tour fiasco

Pakistan hockey federation chief Tariq Bugti resigns over Australia tour fiasco

Rediff.com19 Feb 2026

Pakistan Hockey Federation president Tariq Bugti has resigned following a controversy surrounding the national team's accommodation during their tour of Australia. b

Round The World On A Biscuit Tour

Round The World On A Biscuit Tour

Rediff.com7 days ago

Indian chai is wholly incomplete without a plate of biscuits or biskoot, as we call them.

Pak cricket fraternity questions seriousness of touring teams

Pak cricket fraternity questions seriousness of touring teams

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

Pak cricket fraternity questions seriousness of touring teams after depleted Aussies lose 1st T20I

Theegala and Bhatia Ready for Arnold Palmer Invitational

Theegala and Bhatia Ready for Arnold Palmer Invitational

Rediff.com8 hours ago

Sahith Theegala and Akshay Bhatia are set to compete at the Arnold Palmer Invitational, a Signature Event of the 2026 PGA season, with top players like Scottie Scheffler and Justin Thomas also participating.

Golf: Karandeep Kochhar tumbles at New Zealand Open

Golf: Karandeep Kochhar tumbles at New Zealand Open

Rediff.com5 days ago

India's Karandeep Kochhar slipped to tied 23rd after shooting 70 in the third round of the New Zealand Open.

Two debutants named in India women ODI squad for Australia tour

Two debutants named in India women ODI squad for Australia tour

Rediff.com17 Jan 2026

Kamalini, Vaishnavi earn maiden ODI call-ups; Shreyanka, Fulmali return to T20I squad

Diksha Dagar Makes Strong Start at Australian Women's Classic

Diksha Dagar Makes Strong Start at Australian Women's Classic

Rediff.com7 hours ago

Diksha Dagar carded a three-under 69 to finish tied 20th as the best-placed Indian at the Australian Women's Classic. Czech Republic's Sara Kouskova leads the tournament after firing a course record 64.

Aaron Rai Finishes Tied-23rd At Cognizant Classic; Echavarria Wins

Aaron Rai Finishes Tied-23rd At Cognizant Classic; Echavarria Wins

Rediff.com3 days ago

Aaron Rai finished tied for 23rd at the Cognizant Classic, while Nico Echavarria secured victory with a strong final round performance.

War Fallout: UAE Challenger Halted; Medvedev, Rublev Delayed

War Fallout: UAE Challenger Halted; Medvedev, Rublev Delayed

Rediff.com1 days ago

Travel disruptions following airspace closures in the Gulf have forced Daniil Medvedev and Andrey Rublev to miss an Indian Wells exhibition, while an ATP Challenger in Fujairah was cancelled amid security concerns.

Sarfaraz Ahmed: Sacked in 2019, now Pakistan's head coach?

Sarfaraz Ahmed: Sacked in 2019, now Pakistan's head coach?

Rediff.com1 days ago

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is reportedly offering the head coach position for the Test team to former captain Sarfaraz Ahmed, potentially making him the youngest person to hold the role.

India U-20 women's team hammer Alvsjo AIK in friendly

India U-20 women's team hammer Alvsjo AIK in friendly

Rediff.com8 hours ago

The India U20 women's football team secured a 5-2 victory against Swedish club Alvsjo AIK in a friendly match held in Sweden, with Lhingdeikim scoring a hat-trick.

Diksha Dagar Secures Top-20 Finish at Women's NSW Open

Diksha Dagar Secures Top-20 Finish at Women's NSW Open

Rediff.com3 days ago

Diksha Dagar, the only Indian golfer to make the cut, finished with a strong performance at the Women's NSW Open, securing a top-20 position. Agathe Laisne of France won the tournament.

Modi pays tribute to Holocaust victims at Yad Vashem memorial

Modi pays tribute to Holocaust victims at Yad Vashem memorial

Rediff.com7 days ago

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Yad Vashem memorial in Jerusalem, accompanied by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, to pay tribute to the victims of the Holocaust and reaffirm the commitment to peace and human dignity.

Australia to tour Pakistan for T20 World Cup warm-up

Australia to tour Pakistan for T20 World Cup warm-up

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

The Australians will reach Lahore on January 28 for the short series.

Swiatek, Rybakina Question Five-Set Slam Plan

Swiatek, Rybakina Question Five-Set Slam Plan

Rediff.com1 days ago

WTA stars including Iga Swiatek, Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff react to a proposal to introduce best-of-five-set matches for women from the quarter-finals at Grand Slams.

Australia return to SA years after Sandpaper row

Australia return to SA years after Sandpaper row

Rediff.com23 Feb 2026

South Africa has announced its home test series schedule for the 2026/27 season, featuring matches against England, Australia, and Bangladesh.

Modi Pays Tribute to Holocaust Victims at Yad Vashem

Modi Pays Tribute to Holocaust Victims at Yad Vashem

Rediff.com7 days ago

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Yad Vashem memorial in Jerusalem and paid tribute to the victims of the Holocaust, accompanied by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

21 Karnataka Cong MLAs fly abroad amid power tussle

21 Karnataka Cong MLAs fly abroad amid power tussle

Rediff.com18 Feb 2026

At least 21 Congress legislators in Karnataka have departed for a foreign tour ahead of the state budget presentation, fueling speculation amid ongoing power dynamics within the ruling party.

World load management: Kashvee replaces Renuka in Perth Test vs Australia

World load management: Kashvee replaces Renuka in Perth Test vs Australia

Rediff.com2 days ago

Indian women's team pacer Renuka Singh Thakur has been ruled out of the one-off Test against Australia due to workload management, with Kashvee Gautam named as her replacement.

Modi convenes CCS meeting amid escalating tension after Iran attack

Modi convenes CCS meeting amid escalating tension after Iran attack

Rediff.com4 days ago

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair a meeting of the Cabinet Committee of Security (CCS) in Delhi to discuss the global situation following the attack on Iran and the killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Lakshya Sen springs All England surprise by edging Shi Yu Qi

Lakshya Sen springs All England surprise by edging Shi Yu Qi

Rediff.com2 days ago

Lakshya Sen displayed remarkable mental and physical strength to defeat China's Shi Yu Qi in a thrilling three-game badminton match at the BWF world tour event in Birmingham.

Medvedev calls for ranking system rethink to ease burden on players

Medvedev calls for ranking system rethink to ease burden on players

Rediff.com25 Feb 2026

Daniil Medvedev has called for a streamlined ATP calendar with only Grand Slams and Masters 1000 tournaments offering ranking points, though the Russian concedes such reforms would be difficult to implement.

Pakistan hockey drama: Captain banned, then saved

Pakistan hockey drama: Captain banned, then saved

Rediff.com20 Feb 2026

The Pakistan government has revoked the two-year ban imposed on national hockey team skipper Ammad Shakeel Butt by the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF), deeming the ban illegal and unconstitutional. This decision follows Butt's criticism of the PHF's mismanagement during the recent Australia tour, which led to logistical nightmares for the team.

Aaron Rai stays in top 10, Sudarshan makes cut at Cognizant Classic Golf

Aaron Rai stays in top 10, Sudarshan makes cut at Cognizant Classic Golf

Rediff.com5 days ago

Aaron Rai maintained his position in the Top-10 while Sudarshan Yellamaraju qualified for the weekend rounds at the Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches.

Coco Gauff Speaks Out on Civilian Losses in Middle East

Coco Gauff Speaks Out on Civilian Losses in Middle East

Rediff.com1 days ago

World No. 4 Coco Gauff expresses concern over civilian casualties amid the Iran conflict, as the crisis disrupts tennis events in the Middle East and strands players in Dubai.

Messi Thanks India After G.O.A.T. tour

Messi Thanks India After G.O.A.T. tour

Rediff.com17 Dec 2025

'...we carry all this love with us, and we will definitely return, hopefully one day to play a match or on another occasion, but we will definitely return to visit India.'

Messi meets Parth Jindal as India Tour hits Mumbai

Messi meets Parth Jindal as India Tour hits Mumbai

Rediff.com14 Dec 2025

Messi has been accompanied throughout the tour by Luis Surez and Rodrigo De Paul. During his Mumbai visit, the football icon met Parth Jindal, owner of Bengaluru FC and co-owner of Delhi Capitals.

24 years later, Hodgkinson smashes record set on her birthday

24 years later, Hodgkinson smashes record set on her birthday

Rediff.com20 Feb 2026

Keely Hodgkinson broke the women's world indoor 800 metres record at the World Athletics Indoor Tour Gold meeting in Lievin, France.

Delhi gives Messi's India Tour the perfect ending

Delhi gives Messi's India Tour the perfect ending

Rediff.com15 Dec 2025

The Lionel Messi G.O.A.T. India Tour that began in shambolic fashion ended in a blaze of glory as devotional fans joyously gathered to catch a glimpse of a man that does things on the field that are often beyond human comprehension.

7th Fifer, 60 Wickets: Auqib Nabi Storms Into India Reckoning

7th Fifer, 60 Wickets: Auqib Nabi Storms Into India Reckoning

Rediff.com6 days ago

Jammu and Kashmir pacer Auqib Nabi claimed his seventh five-wicket haul to reach 60 wickets this Ranji season, drawing praise from Sourav Ganguly and strengthening his case for an India call-up.

Asian Games 2026: India Prepares Athletes For Unique Container Housing Experience

Asian Games 2026: India Prepares Athletes For Unique Container Housing Experience

Rediff.com9 hours ago

India is preparing its athletes for the unique accommodation arrangements at the upcoming Asian Games, which will feature repurposed shipping containers as housing units.

India Installs Mock Container Housing for Asian Games Athletes

India Installs Mock Container Housing for Asian Games Athletes

Rediff.com10 hours ago

India is preparing its athletes for the upcoming Asian Games by installing makeshift container housing units at SAI centres to familiarise them with the unique accommodation arrangements in Japan.

Aravindh Chithambaram Defeats Gukesh in Prague Chess Festival

Aravindh Chithambaram Defeats Gukesh in Prague Chess Festival

Rediff.com1 days ago

Aravindh Chithambaram defeated D Gukesh at the Prague International Chess Festival, while Jorden van Foreest maintains his lead in the tournament.

BCCI Declines Players' Request for Family Travel at T20 WC

BCCI Declines Players' Request for Family Travel at T20 WC

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

Suryakumar Yadav-led India have sought permission for families to travel during the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, but sources say the BCCI has declined the request.

T20 World Cup semifinal: Managing to scrape along is sign of a good side, says Harry Brook

T20 World Cup semifinal: Managing to scrape along is sign of a good side, says Harry Brook

Rediff.com2 days ago

England captain Harry Brook expresses confidence in his team's ability to defeat India in the T20 World Cup semifinal, highlighting their resilience and the potential of their top-order batters.

Messi Tour: Bhutia lambasts VIPs for chaos in Kolkata

Messi Tour: Bhutia lambasts VIPs for chaos in Kolkata

Rediff.com21 Dec 2025

Sports must get priority over political, bureaucratic formalities: Bhutia

Pakistan hockey captain slams federation: 'We had to wash dishes'

Pakistan hockey captain slams federation: 'We had to wash dishes'

Rediff.com18 Feb 2026

Pakistan hockey captain Shakeel Ammad Butt has criticized the national federation following a problematic tour of Australia, citing issues with accommodation and team management.

Messi wraps up India tour with aarti at Ambani's Vantara

Messi wraps up India tour with aarti at Ambani's Vantara

Rediff.com16 Dec 2025

Messi, accompanied by his Inter Miami teammates Luis Surez and Rodrigo De Paul, was accorded a traditional welcome, featuring folk music, floral greetings and a ceremonial 'Aarti'.