News for 'All England Championships and World Championships'

Historic! Pankaj Advani wins 20th billiards World title

Historic! Pankaj Advani wins 20th billiards World title

Rediff.com9 Nov 2024

Pankaj Advani clinched a historic 28th World title, his seventh in a row, after outclassing England's Robert Hall 4-2 in the final.

India's England tour schedule out, first Test in June

India's England tour schedule out, first Test in June

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the schedule on X.

Conrad to coach SA across formats

Conrad to coach SA across formats

Rediff.com9 May 2025

South Africa will co-host the next 50-over Cricket World Cup in 2027 along with Zimbabwe and Namibia.

India go down to Indonesia, bow out of Sudirman Cup

India go down to Indonesia, bow out of Sudirman Cup

Rediff.com29 Apr 2025

Sudirman Cup: India bow out after defeat against Indonesia

What Pitch Can India Expect At Lord's?

What Pitch Can India Expect At Lord's?

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

The third Test at Lord's could well be the series' turning point. This isn't just about team combinations or tactical tweaks anymore. The pitch has emerged as a defining factor -- one that could tilt the balance of power in a contest hanging delicately at 1-1.

South Africa strike confident note ahead of WTC final

South Africa strike confident note ahead of WTC final

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

South Africa go into the five-day clash at Lord's, which starts on Wednesday, as underdogs but Conrad struck an optimistic tone at a press conference on Monday.

Dropped, ignored, hopeful: Rahane's Test dream lives on

Dropped, ignored, hopeful: Rahane's Test dream lives on

Rediff.com12 Jul 2025

Ajinkya Rahane has expressed his desire to return to Test cricket for India-a format he deeply cherishes-despite receiving "no response" from the selectors.

Spin could be major factor but adapting is key: Smith

Spin could be major factor but adapting is key: Smith

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

'It does look like quite a dry surface and I think the footmarks will definitely come into play as the game wears on.'

Kohli hits nets; Bethell, Livingstone rejoin RCB

Kohli hits nets; Bethell, Livingstone rejoin RCB

Rediff.com15 May 2025

Among other developments from the RCB camp, West Indies all-rounder Romario Shepherd and England's Liam Livingstone have returned to India and rejoined the squad on Wednesday.

IPL shortlists three venues ahead of resumption

IPL shortlists three venues ahead of resumption

Rediff.com10 May 2025

ESPNcricinfo also reported that several team officials informed were of the opinion that the remainder of the tournament could be played later in the year.

'You can't be aggressive as coach': DK warns Gambhir

'You can't be aggressive as coach': DK warns Gambhir

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

Dinesh Karthik believes India head coach Gautam Gambhir is tactically 'very good', but feels man-management remains an area he would need to work on.

LaLiga champ Yamal rises to stardom in stellar year

LaLiga champ Yamal rises to stardom in stellar year

Rediff.com16 May 2025

He is the youngest player to debut and score for Spain and in LaLiga, the Champions League and the Euros. He also holds the records for youngest player in a Clasico and youngest scorer in both the Super Cup and Copa del Rey.

Kohli, Rohit's ODI future: BCCI keeps options open

Kohli, Rohit's ODI future: BCCI keeps options open

Rediff.com11 Aug 2025

The BCCI never believes in taking decisions in haste and would always gauge the public perceptions before taking a call, which is sensitive in nature considering the massive fan following of the two greats.

Indian players don black armbands, pay silent tributes

Indian players don black armbands, pay silent tributes

Rediff.com13 Jun 2025

Indian players mourn Ahmedabad airplane crash victims before intra-squad match

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.

Sudirman Cup: India suffer crushing defeat vs Denmark

Sudirman Cup: India suffer crushing defeat vs Denmark

Rediff.com27 Apr 2025

India's lack of bench strength was exposed as they suffered a crushing 1-4 defeat against Denmark in their opening Group D match at the BWF Sudirman Cup Finals.

South Africa rout Zimbabwe to sweep Test series 2-0

South Africa rout Zimbabwe to sweep Test series 2-0

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

South Africa completed an innings and 236-run victory over hosts Zimbabwe on the third day of the second Test on Tuesday to convincingly sweep the two-match series.

All-England badminton: Gopichand-Jolly beaten in semis

All-England badminton: Gopichand-Jolly beaten in semis

Rediff.com20 Mar 2022

The women's doubles pair of Gayatri Gopichand and Treesa Jolly bowed out of the All-England Badminton Championships, losing in the semi-finals, at the Utilita Arena in Birmingham, on Saturday. Playing on court No. 6, the Indian duo lost to China's Zhang Shuxian and Zheng Yu 21-17, 21-16, in 51 minutes.

5 men who could win Wimbledon 2025

5 men who could win Wimbledon 2025

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

The following are five contenders for the men's title at Wimbledon, which begins on Monday.

'Daddy' Tan returns: Can he lead Sat-Chi to gold?

'Daddy' Tan returns: Can he lead Sat-Chi to gold?

Rediff.com17 Jan 2025

Tan Kim Her's voice was tinged with emotion as he reflected on the journey of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, the two men he paired and who fondly call him "Daddy".

India consolidate top spot in WTC table after decimating England

India consolidate top spot in WTC table after decimating England

Rediff.com9 Mar 2024

The Rohit Sharma-led Indian team consolidated its top position in the World Test Championship rankings following its 4-1 series win over England.

Gill speaks out: What I learnt from Rohit...

Gill speaks out: What I learnt from Rohit...

Rediff.com8 May 2025

India opener and ODI vice-captain Shubman Gill has paid tribute to Rohit Sharma following his retirement from Test cricket, saying he will forever remember the lessons learned from the former captain.

Kumble picks this player to succeed Rohit as Test skipper

Kumble picks this player to succeed Rohit as Test skipper

Rediff.com10 May 2025

Kumble admitted that given Bumrah's history with back injury, it will not be possible for him to play all the five-Test matches.

Germany's Tuchel new England football head coach

Germany's Tuchel new England football head coach

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

Thomas Tuchel is regarded as one of the most progressive tacticians in the game, albeit a coach not afraid to ruffle feathers.

Players' safety compromised for financial reasons at All England: Saina

Players' safety compromised for financial reasons at All England: Saina

Rediff.com18 Mar 2020

India's badminton ace Saina Nehwal accused the sport's administrators of placing money above players' safety by continuing last week's All England Championships despite the coronavirus pandemic. The 30-year-old lost in the opening round of the marquee event, which was among a handful which continued even as the bulk of global sporting calendar was either postponed or cancelled.

Big shoes to fill: Anderson on Kohli-Rohit Test exit

Big shoes to fill: Anderson on Kohli-Rohit Test exit

Rediff.com14 May 2025

The twin retirements mean India will not only have a new captain at the helm but will be without two of their most experienced players.

'Please don't retire, Test cricket won't be same without you'

'Please don't retire, Test cricket won't be same without you'

Rediff.com10 May 2025

According to the reports, Virat has been having regular conversations with the Board over the past month or so.

Aus face batting conundrum ahead of Windies Test tour

Aus face batting conundrum ahead of Windies Test tour

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

Gillespie said that he feels that either one of Labuschagne or Usman Khawaja, the 38-year-old who failed to touch double-digits in both WTC final innings, will miss out on West Indies tour, which comprises three Tests, starting June 25.

India's No. 3 Crisis: Karun Or Sudharsan?

India's No. 3 Crisis: Karun Or Sudharsan?

Rediff.com17 Jul 2025

Karun Nair's struggles at the crucial No. 3 position is a big headache for Team India.

Rohit announces Test retirement with immediate effect

Rohit announces Test retirement with immediate effect

Rediff.com7 May 2025

But Rohit's deplorable form in red-ball in red-ball cricket may have forced this decision.

What India's Absence In WTC Final Cost Lord's

What India's Absence In WTC Final Cost Lord's

Rediff.com11 Mar 2025

Lord's suffers a loss of 4 million pounds in ticket sales due to India's absence in WTC final.

'A master and a gem': Gambhir, Pant salute Rohit

'A master and a gem': Gambhir, Pant salute Rohit

Rediff.com8 May 2025

Hours after Rohit made his understated retirement announcement on Instagram, Gambhir put the speculation to rest with a glowing tribute

Sinner had 'sleepless nights' after French Open loss to Alcaraz

Sinner had 'sleepless nights' after French Open loss to Alcaraz

Rediff.com15 Jun 2025

World number one Jannik Sinner wants to use the Halle Open as a chance to bounce back from sleepless nights after his agonising loss to rival Carlos Alcaraz in the French Open final this month.

All England C'ships: Treesa-Gayatri clinch stunning win; Sen ousted

All England C'ships: Treesa-Gayatri clinch stunning win; Sen ousted

Rediff.com16 Mar 2023

It was a mixed day for India in the All England Championship as Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichanda clinched a stunning win, while Lakshya Sen crashed out.

Boycott warns Crawley, Pope from overconfidence ahead of India Tests

Boycott warns Crawley, Pope from overconfidence ahead of India Tests

Rediff.com28 May 2025

'We cannot say suddenly that Crawley and Pope have solved the technical and mental issues that have dogged their careers because the Zimbabwe bowling was so average.'

Sinner rises above adversity to make Italian history

Sinner rises above adversity to make Italian history

Rediff.com14 Jul 2025

'It feels emotional because only me and the people who are close to me know exactly what we have been through on and off the court, and it has been everything except easy.'

Bumrah Needs Rest, But What About Siraj?

Bumrah Needs Rest, But What About Siraj?

Rediff.com28 Jun 2025

As India look to bounce back from the crushing defeat in the series opener against England in Leeds, pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah's availability for the second Test in Edgbaston, scheduled to begin on July 2, has been a hot topic of discussion.

I won't mind if I get an opportunity: Pujara

I won't mind if I get an opportunity: Pujara

Rediff.com25 May 2025

If I get an opportunity to represent the country, that will be the best thing: Pujara

High-flying Lakshya aims to seal Paris Olympics berth

High-flying Lakshya aims to seal Paris Olympics berth

Rediff.com15 Jan 2023

Lakshya Sen has worked on his "speed and variations" to be battle ready for the new season.

World Test Championship final in 2021 likely to be postponed

World Test Championship final in 2021 likely to be postponed

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

The World Test Championship schedule has been thrown haywire by the COVID-19 pandemic and its much-awaited final next year will depend on the number of rescheduled bilateral series after the disruption, ICC GM (Cricket Operations) Geoff Allardice said on Monday.