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Indian squash sensation Anahat Singh stuns World No. 17!

Indian squash sensation Anahat Singh stuns World No. 17!

Rediff.com31 Jan 2026

Anahat Singh kept India's flag flying in Washington with a superb win over World No 17 Sara Ibrahim to make the Squash on Fire Open semis.

Smriti Mandhana World No 1 Batter In Women's ODIs

Smriti Mandhana World No 1 Batter In Women's ODIs

Rediff.com6 days ago

India opener Smriti Mandhana has risen to the top of the ICC Women's ODI Batting Rankings.

Lakshya Sen battles past Victor Lai, marches into All England Open final

Lakshya Sen battles past Victor Lai, marches into All England Open final

Rediff.com2 days ago

Lakshya Sen defeated Victor Lai to reach the final of the All England Open Badminton Championships, marking his second final appearance in the prestigious tournament.

Lakshya Sen Stuns Li Shi Feng to Reach All England Open Semifinals

Lakshya Sen Stuns Li Shi Feng to Reach All England Open Semifinals

Rediff.com2 days ago

Lakshya Sen defeated China's Li Shi Feng to reach the semifinals of the All England Open, continuing his impressive run in the tournament.

World No.3 Antonsen pulls out of India Open due to pollution

World No.3 Antonsen pulls out of India Open due to pollution

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

'Crossing my fingers that it will be better in the summer when the World Championships take place in Delhi.'

Sabalenka, Gauff back 'rage room' concept for venting anger

Sabalenka, Gauff back 'rage room' concept for venting anger

Rediff.com5 days ago

Aryna Sabalenka likes the idea of 'rage rooms' at tournaments where players can vent their frustrations away from the cameras, though the World No. 1 said there would be nothing left to destroy after she uses it.

Lakshya Sen Dominates Li Shifeng to Reach All England Open Semifinals

Lakshya Sen Dominates Li Shifeng to Reach All England Open Semifinals

Rediff.com2 days ago

Lakshya Sen defeated Li Shifeng in straight games to reach the semifinals of the All England Open.

Sabalenka announces engagement to businessman Georgios Frangulis

Sabalenka announces engagement to businessman Georgios Frangulis

Rediff.com5 days ago

Aryna Sabalenka announced her engagement to Georgios Frangulis ahead of the Indian Wells tournament, where the World No. 1 will return to action from an extended break after losing the Australian Open final in January.

Coco Gauff Speaks Out on Civilian Losses in Middle East

Coco Gauff Speaks Out on Civilian Losses in Middle East

Rediff.com5 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.

Lakshya Sen Misses All England Title, Lin Chun-Yi Creates History

Lakshya Sen Misses All England Title, Lin Chun-Yi Creates History

Rediff.com1 days ago

Lakshya Sen's quest for the All England Open title ended in a final defeat to Chinese Taipei's Lin Chun-Yi, extending India's wait for a champion in the prestigious tournament.

Lakshya Sen springs All England surprise by edging Shi Yu Qi

Lakshya Sen springs All England surprise by edging Shi Yu Qi

Rediff.com6 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.

Heartbreak for Lakshya Sen in All England Final

Heartbreak for Lakshya Sen in All England Final

Rediff.com1 days ago

Lakshya Sen ends runner-up at All England Open, loses men's singles final 15-21 20-22 to Lin Chun-Yi.

Lakshya Sen Falls Short in All England Final Against Lin Chun-Yi

Lakshya Sen Falls Short in All England Final Against Lin Chun-Yi

Rediff.com1 days ago

Lakshya Sen's quest for the All England title ended in a narrow defeat to Chinese Taipei's Lin Chun-Yi in a thrilling final marked by high-intensity rallies and attacking play.

Sabalenka Reflects On Engagement After Indian Wells Win

Sabalenka Reflects On Engagement After Indian Wells Win

Rediff.com2 days ago

World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka debuted her engagement ring after defeating Himeno Sakatsume in straight sets at Indian Wells, revealing the surprise proposal from fianc Georgios Frangulis.

Theegala and Bhatia Ready for Arnold Palmer Invitational

Theegala and Bhatia Ready for Arnold Palmer Invitational

Rediff.com4 days 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.

Sindhu Pulls Out of Swiss Open; Prannoy, Srikanth to Lead Indian Challenge

Sindhu Pulls Out of Swiss Open; Prannoy, Srikanth to Lead Indian Challenge

Rediff.com14 hours ago

Two-time Olympic medallist P V Sindhu will miss the Swiss Open as she recovers from travel disruptions in Dubai. H S Prannoy and Kidambi Srikanth will lead the Indian challenge.

Here's What Novak Djokovic Said On His Retirement Plans

Here's What Novak Djokovic Said On His Retirement Plans

Rediff.com4 days ago

Novak Djokovic said he sees no reason to retire from tennis given that he is still motivated to compete and capable of beating the best players in the world.

P V Sindhu Stranded In Dubai; Set To Miss All England Badminton Championships

P V Sindhu Stranded In Dubai; Set To Miss All England Badminton Championships

Rediff.com7 days ago

Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu is likely to miss the All England Championships due to travel disruptions caused by airspace closures in the Gulf region.

Suryakumar Yadav defends Varun Chakravarthy ahead of T20 World Cup final

Suryakumar Yadav defends Varun Chakravarthy ahead of T20 World Cup final

Rediff.com2 days ago

India captain Suryakumar Yadav has expressed confidence in Varun Chakravarthy despite concerns about his recent form, as the team prepares for the T20 World Cup final against New Zealand. The final team combination remains uncertain, with Kuldeep Yadav also in contention.

Vimal Kumar Hails Lakshya Sen's 'Bravest' Performance at All England Open

Vimal Kumar Hails Lakshya Sen's 'Bravest' Performance at All England Open

Rediff.com2 days ago

Former mentor Vimal Kumar praises Lakshya Sen's resilience and courage in reaching the All England Open final, highlighting his determination despite physical challenges.

Sindhu to Miss All England Championships Amid Travel Chaos

Sindhu to Miss All England Championships Amid Travel Chaos

Rediff.com7 days ago

Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu is set to miss the All England Championships after being stranded in Dubai due to travel disruptions. Other Indian shuttlers face challenges reaching the tournament.

Lakshya Sen overcomes injury to reach All England Open final

Lakshya Sen overcomes injury to reach All England Open final

Rediff.com2 days ago

Lakshya Sen battled through painful blisters and severe cramps to defeat Victor Lai and reach the All England Open final, bringing him one step closer to ending India's 25-year wait for the title.

Lakshya Sen marches into All England quarterfinals

Lakshya Sen marches into All England quarterfinals

Rediff.com4 days ago

Lakshya Sen defeated Hong Kong's Ng Ka Long Angus to reach the men's singles quarterfinals of the All England Open Badminton Championships.

India Women's Team Crushed by Japan in AFC Asian Cup Clash

India Women's Team Crushed by Japan in AFC Asian Cup Clash

Rediff.com2 days ago

India's women's football team suffered a heavy 0-11 defeat against Japan in their second group match of the AFC Women's Asian Cup. Despite the loss, India still has a chance to qualify for the quarter-finals if they beat Chinese Taipei in their final group match.

Srikanth crashes out of German Open

Srikanth crashes out of German Open

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

Kidambi Srikanth's campaign at the German Open Super 300 tournament ended after a straight-game defeat to Lin Chun-Yi in the second round.

Lakshya Sen Battles Through Pain to Reach All England Open Final

Lakshya Sen Battles Through Pain to Reach All England Open Final

Rediff.com2 days ago

Lakshya Sen overcame painful blisters and severe cramps to defeat Victor Lai and reach the All England Open final, bringing him closer to ending India's 25-year wait for the title.

Lakshya Sen Advances to All England Open Quarterfinals

Lakshya Sen Advances to All England Open Quarterfinals

Rediff.com4 days ago

Lakshya Sen defeated Hong Kong's Ng Ka Long Angus to reach the men's singles quarterfinals of the All England Open Badminton Championships.

Lakshya Sen Advances to All England Open Quarterfinals

Lakshya Sen Advances to All England Open Quarterfinals

Rediff.com4 days ago

Lakshya Sen defeated Ng Ka Long Angus of Hong Kong to reach the men's singles quarterfinals of the All England Open Badminton Championships.

T20 World Cup: Abhishek's form, confidence in focus vs England at Wankhede

T20 World Cup: Abhishek's form, confidence in focus vs England at Wankhede

Rediff.com5 days ago

Having finished as the second-highest run-getter in 2025 among top nations, Abhishek was touted to dominate the tournament but the law of averages seemed to be catching up with the World No. 1 T20 batter when he returned to the dugout with three ducks in as many matches.

India vs New Zealand, 3rd T20I, Raipur: 'Suryakumar Showed Why He Is World No 1'

India vs New Zealand, 3rd T20I, Raipur: 'Suryakumar Showed Why He Is World No 1'

Rediff.com24 Jan 2026

Suryakumar Yadav slammed a blistering 82 from 37 balls to power India to a thumping seven-wicket victory against New Zealand in the third T20I in Raipur on Friday.

T20 World Cup: 'Let the bat talk': Yuvraj on Abhishek's 55

T20 World Cup: 'Let the bat talk': Yuvraj on Abhishek's 55

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

Yuvraj Singh praises Abhishek Sharma's crucial half-century against Zimbabwe in the T20 World Cup, highlighting the importance of letting the bat do the talking after a lean patch.

T20 World Cup semifinal: India, England won't have any secrets to throw at each other: Curran

T20 World Cup semifinal: India, England won't have any secrets to throw at each other: Curran

Rediff.com6 days ago

Sam Curran says England are aiming for a 'perfect game' against India in their T20 World Cup semifinal clash, highlighting the familiarity between the two teams and the importance of adaptability in diverse conditions.

Badminton Asia: India women face China, men meet Korea in QF

Badminton Asia: India women face China, men meet Korea in QF

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

India's men's and women's teams advanced to the quarter-finals despite suffering narrow 2-3 defeats to Japan and Thailand respectively in their final group ties at the Badminton Asia Team Championships in Qingdao, China, on Thursday.

FIH Pro League: India return to winning ways by edging Australia in shoot-out

FIH Pro League: India return to winning ways by edging Australia in shoot-out

Rediff.com25 Feb 2026

The Indian men's hockey team ended their losing streak in the FIH Pro League by defeating Australia in a shoot-out after a 1-1 draw.

Rohit back as World No 1 batter in ODIs

Rohit back as World No 1 batter in ODIs

Rediff.com27 Nov 2025

Rohit Sharma has returned to the No. 1 spot in the latest ICC ODI batting rankings ahead of the upcoming three-match ODI series against South Africa.

Super 8s: Varun Key But Team Pressure Vital For SA Test

Super 8s: Varun Key But Team Pressure Vital For SA Test

Rediff.com20 Feb 2026

India bowling coach Morne Morkel backs Varun Chakaravarthy as a key strike bowler, stresses collective pressure ahead of T20 World Cup Super 8 clash vs South Africa.

T20 World Cup: 'Ishan-Abhishek issue India must fix fast'

T20 World Cup: 'Ishan-Abhishek issue India must fix fast'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2026

Former India cricketer Abhishek Nayar has raised concerns about the performance of India's opening batsmen, Ishan Kishan and Abhishek Sharma, in the T20 World Cup, particularly their struggles against off-spin. Their difficulties could impact India's chances as they navigate the Super Eight stage and face upcoming challenges.

India women lose to China; crash out of Badminton Asia Team Championship

India women lose to China; crash out of Badminton Asia Team Championship

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

India's title defence in the women's team event came to a disappointing end after a 0-3 loss to a second-string China in the quarter-finals of the Badminton Asia Team Championships.

T20 World Cup: 3 Matches, 3 Ducks: What's Wrong with Abhishek?

T20 World Cup: 3 Matches, 3 Ducks: What's Wrong with Abhishek?

Rediff.com18 Feb 2026

Abhishek Sharma's struggles in the T20 World Cup continue as he fails to score in his first three innings.

Davis Cup: Dhakshineswar key as India eye Dutch upset at home

Davis Cup: Dhakshineswar key as India eye Dutch upset at home

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

India takes on the Netherlands in the Davis Cup Qualifier, relying on faster playing conditions and the return of Yuki Bhambri to overcome a depleted Dutch side.