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1983 WC cricket champs 'disturbed at manhandling of wrestlers'

1983 WC cricket champs 'disturbed at manhandling of wrestlers'

Rediff.com2 Jun 2023

Former bowler Madan Lal added: "Heart-breaking that they decided to throw their medals. We aren't in favour of them throwing their medals because earning medals isn't easy and we urge the Government to sort out this issue as soon as possible."

Fixing! Miandad's Explosive Revelation

Fixing! Miandad's Explosive Revelation

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

'What will happen to players who are there right now? They know they don't have anywhere to go if they don't perform.'

Former England captain Illingworth dies at 89

Former England captain Illingworth dies at 89

Rediff.com25 Dec 2021

Former England captain Ray Illingworth, who famously captained the team to an Ashes series victory in Australia in 1970-71, has died at the age of 89.

July 9, 2001: When Ivanisevic made Wimbledon history

July 9, 2001: When Ivanisevic made Wimbledon history

Rediff.com9 Jul 2021

To mark 20 years of Ivanisevic's win, the ATP tweeted, his road to victory.

'Pakistan drawing inspiration from '92 win over England'

'Pakistan drawing inspiration from '92 win over England'

Rediff.com11 Nov 2022

Pakistan have soaked up stories from the landmark 1992 Cricket World Cup final win over England in the lead up to Sunday's Twenty20 decider and hope to share their own tales of triumph in years to come, team mentor Matthew Hayden said on Friday.

On This Day: Miracle at Lord's

On This Day: Miracle at Lord's

Rediff.com25 Jun 2021

Captain Kapil Dev with the trophy at Lord's is a memory no cricket fan of that era will ever forget.

India's Unbeaten Run: Echoes of WI '75, Aus '03-07

India's Unbeaten Run: Echoes of WI '75, Aus '03-07

Rediff.com18 Nov 2023

To emulate the West Indies of 1975 and Australia of 2003 and 2007, India must channel the same indomitable spirit in the final.

High jump pioneer and icon Dick Fosbury dies at 76

High jump pioneer and icon Dick Fosbury dies at 76

Rediff.com14 Mar 2023

Olympic high jump champion Dick Fosbury, who revolutionised the event with a radically different jumping technique that was eventually named after him, died on Sunday aged 76.

Shastri@60: 'Champion of Champions'

Shastri@60: 'Champion of Champions'

Rediff.com26 May 2022

He was presented the Audi 100 for winning the player of the series of the award. Then prime minister Rajiv Gandhi asked the Indian customs to waive off the heavy duty on the car when it was brought to India.

Bantoo's bloody nose: The impact of Sachin's bouncer

Bantoo's bloody nose: The impact of Sachin's bouncer

Rediff.com23 Apr 2023

Bantoo can now afford to laugh when he jogs his memory 32 summers back to April 20, 1991.

Farmer's daughter Rupal brings India glory at World U-20 Athletics

Farmer's daughter Rupal brings India glory at World U-20 Athletics

Rediff.com5 Aug 2022

On Tuesday, she had won a silver as part of the 4x400m relay quartet that finished second behind USA with an Asian junior record time of 3:17.76s.

June 25, 1983: When the Cup came home...

June 25, 1983: When the Cup came home...

Rediff.com25 Jun 2022

The Indian cricket team defied all odds, expectations and made history on June 25, 1983 by winning its first cricket World Cup crown, defeating the mighty West Indies in the final by 43 runs at Lord's.

How Pele elevated football's popularity in US

How Pele elevated football's popularity in US

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

Pele was eventually convinced to sign a multimillion-dollar deal with US club New York Santos in June 1975, aided by then-Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, who wrote a letter to the Brazilian government stressing how important his presence would be for bilateral relations.

Figure out Harbhajan's India career

Figure out Harbhajan's India career

Rediff.com24 Dec 2021

A look at the significant milestones and achievements of Indian off-spinner Harbhajan Singh, who announced his retirement from all forms of cricket on Friday.

'The Indian team is not going in the right direction'

'The Indian team is not going in the right direction'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

Former coach Madan Lal on Thursday lashed out at India following their ODI series loss in Bangladesh.

There Will Surely Never Be Another Bishan Singh Bedi

There Will Surely Never Be Another Bishan Singh Bedi

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

One of cricket's greatest players passed into the ages on Monday. Rediff.com salutes the legend.

Bradman's history-making bat up for auction

Bradman's history-making bat up for auction

Rediff.com8 Dec 2021

A piece of cricketing history -- the bat used by the legendary Donald Bradman in the 1934 Ashes series with which he scored two triple centuries is up for auction.

Maradona's 'Hand of God' shirt up for auction 'not the one'

Maradona's 'Hand of God' shirt up for auction 'not the one'

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

Diego Maradona passed away on November 25, 2020. He was 60 when he breathed his last.

Lillee's emotional tribute to Australian great Marsh at funeral

Lillee's emotional tribute to Australian great Marsh at funeral

Rediff.com17 Mar 2022

Former Australian fast bowler Dennis Lillee led the tributes at much-loved cricketer Rod Marsh's funeral on Thursday, describing the wicketkeeper-batsman who died earlier this month as a unique man with whom he developed a lasting friendship.

India slay Singapore to retain CWG men's TT team gold

India slay Singapore to retain CWG men's TT team gold

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

In the first singles, Sharath went down 7-11, 14-12, 3-11,9-11 against Clarence.

Shastri@60: 'You won't hear one negative word out of his mouth'

Shastri@60: 'You won't hear one negative word out of his mouth'

Rediff.com27 May 2022

'He is a perennially positive guy.' 'He is generous with advice and never petty about anything.'

On this Day: F1 legend Senna dies in the fast lane

On this Day: F1 legend Senna dies in the fast lane

Rediff.com1 May 2020

Much has been written about that afternoon, and the Brazilian's career and epic rivalry with Frenchman Alain Prost, with questions still asked about what caused the crash. What is certain is that it changed Formula One, triggering a major safety review and altering the course of sporting history.

The Stars Who Won Us The 1983 World Cup

The Stars Who Won Us The 1983 World Cup

Rediff.com25 Jun 2023

India, led by a young Kapil Dev, shocked the cricketing world as they upset the mighty West Indies in the final to win their first World Cup.

India Vs Pakistan: 5 Memorable ODIs

India Vs Pakistan: 5 Memorable ODIs

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

Who can forget the 1996 World Cup quarter-final in Bengaluru? Or Sachin Tendulkar's magical knock at Centurion in the 2003 World Cup? Or Kapil Dev-inspired India bowling out Pakistan 87 at Sharjah?

Harbhajan: A match winner who gave it his all

Harbhajan: A match winner who gave it his all

Rediff.com24 Dec 2021

With 100-plus Tests and 400-plus wickets, most of them not exactly coming on rank turners, Harbhajan's name will always figure among true blue cricketing elites of India.

FIH Pro League: Indian women stun Netherlands in opener

FIH Pro League: Indian women stun Netherlands in opener

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

This was India's fourth win in the FIH Pro League.

Sachin@50: 50 Interesting Facts

Sachin@50: 50 Interesting Facts

Rediff.com21 Apr 2023

As Sachin turns 50, Rediff brings you 50 fascinating facts about the God of Cricket.

Every player wanted to be like Maradona: Zidane

Every player wanted to be like Maradona: Zidane

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

Zidane's remarks came after Real Madrid's Champions League clash against Inter Milan. Real Madrid secured a 2-0 win in the match.

When Sachin, 15, Played His First Senior Game

When Sachin, 15, Played His First Senior Game

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

'I remember walking up to him and telling him, "Sambhal ke khelna".'

'It was scored with the head of Diego and hand of God'

'It was scored with the head of Diego and hand of God'

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

Legendary Argentine World Cup winner Diego Maradona died following a heart attack on Wednesday, aged 60.

Diego Maradona: The genius who saw heaven and hell

Diego Maradona: The genius who saw heaven and hell

Rediff.com25 Nov 2020

World soccer great Diego Armando Maradona, who died on Wednesday less than a month after his 60th birthday, was worshipped like a god for his genius with the ball, but his demons almost destroyed him.

Former England Test captain Dexter dies aged 86

Former England Test captain Dexter dies aged 86

Rediff.com26 Aug 2021

Ted Dexter scored 4,502 runs at an average of 47.89 during his Test career and took 66 wickets at an average of 34.93.

June 25, 1983: When India Conquered the World

June 25, 1983: When India Conquered the World

Rediff.com25 Jun 2020

A triumph that will stand the test of eternity!

Players below 15 cannot play international cricket: ICC

Players below 15 cannot play international cricket: ICC

Rediff.com20 Nov 2020

The International Cricket Council introduced a minimum age policy for players, stating the cricketer must be 15 years or older to be eligible to play international cricket.

When Olonga 'bounced Tendulkar out' in Sharjah...

When Olonga 'bounced Tendulkar out' in Sharjah...

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

Olonga wasn't a cricketing great, not even Zimbabwe's best during the golden era of the country's cricket, but the beaded hair, a slinging action and a mean bouncer to get Sachin Tendulkar out on a lifeless Sharjah track made him a household name in India.

From 'Boom Boom' to bust, Becker must now serve time

From 'Boom Boom' to bust, Becker must now serve time

Rediff.com30 Apr 2022

Boris Becker's thunderous delivery earned him the nickname 'Boom Boom' as a 17-year-old Wimbledon winner in 1985 but on Friday, aged 54 and bust, the German great was told he must serve time in prison.

Remembering Shastri's dream run at 1985 World Championship

Remembering Shastri's dream run at 1985 World Championship

Rediff.com27 May 2020

In the entire tournament, the all-rounder managed to score 182 runs and take eight wickets.

CWG 2022: How India fared on Tuesday, August 2

CWG 2022: How India fared on Tuesday, August 2

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

India held on to sixth place in the medals tally

PICS: On court and off, Serena transformed her sport

PICS: On court and off, Serena transformed her sport

Rediff.com3 Sep 2022

Since exploding onto the tennis scene as a 14-year-old, Serena Williams has achieved everything on a tennis court - but her incredible collection of titles and trophies barely define the imprint the American has left on her sport.

'He said we should show attitude and courage while facing the Aussies'

'He said we should show attitude and courage while facing the Aussies'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

V V S Laxman, who scored an incredible 281 to lead India's amazing comeback in the Eden Gardens Test against Australia, recalls Chetan Chauhan's role in that memorable triumph.