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Mumbai finish on top after playing goalless draw vs Delhi

Mumbai finish on top after playing goalless draw vs Delhi

Rediff.com3 Dec 2016

Mumbai City FC ended their League engagements with a goalless draw against Delhi Dynamos to finish on top of Indian Super League football in Mumbai on Saturday.

NZ stand-in coach for Irani tie

NZ stand-in coach for Irani tie

Rediff.com15 Sep 2003

He will be flying in to Chennai along with video analyst Zach Hitchcock.

Tendulkar's hand is pain-free

Tendulkar's hand is pain-free

Rediff.com20 May 2003

Tendulkar told the doctors he hurt the side of his ring finger while catching the ball during a match in November.

Prior commitments force Tendulkar out of PM's trip to Aus

Prior commitments force Tendulkar out of PM's trip to Aus

Rediff.com13 Nov 2014

Sachin Tendulkar was invited by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to be part of his official delegation for the Australia tour later this month, but the cricket icon has expressed his inability to make the trip due to prior commitments.

2003 WC final could've been different if T20 was around then: Tendulkar

2003 WC final could've been different if T20 was around then: Tendulkar

Rediff.com23 May 2017

'I feel if we were allowed to play that match today, the players will approach that game differently.'

Sachin, Kareena in new cola ad

Sachin, Kareena in new cola ad

Rediff.com26 Sep 2003

Pepsi has unveiled a new television campaign starring master-blaster Sachin Tendulkar and Bollywood stars Fardeen Khan and Kareena Kapoor.

ISL: NorthEast United beat FC Goa 2-0

ISL: NorthEast United beat FC Goa 2-0

Rediff.com4 Oct 2016

Uruguayan striker Emiliano Alfaro struck twice to help NorthEast United FC beat FC Goa 2-0 and register their second consecutive win in the Indian Super League football in Guwahati on Tuesday.

'I do not own any ISL team,' clarifies Salman Khan

'I do not own any ISL team,' clarifies Salman Khan

Rediff.com9 Oct 2014

Bollywood star Salman Khan used micro-blogging site Twitter to deny reports of him investing in Indian Super League team FC Pune City. The actor, who was believed to be the co-owner of the Pune franchise, posted: "I do not own any ISL team. My friends Dheeraj & Kapil Wadhawan had asked me to be their partner in FC Pune City.

Orji goal sinks listless Delhi Dynamos

Orji goal sinks listless Delhi Dynamos

Rediff.com16 Nov 2014

Delhi Dynamos extended their dismal run in the Hero Indian Super League as they lost by a solitary goal to Kerala Blaster to remain at the bottom of the table and put themselves in a difficult position to qualify for the semi-finals in New Delhi.

Tendulkar-autographed stump fetches 15,000 rand

Tendulkar-autographed stump fetches 15,000 rand

Rediff.com25 Jun 2003

The auction was in aid of the Association for Persons with Physical Disabilities of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban.

'Sachin expressed willingness on the possibility of All-Stars event in Pakistan'

'Sachin expressed willingness on the possibility of All-Stars event in Pakistan'

Rediff.com11 Nov 2015

Shoaib Akhtar has requested Indian batting legend Sachin Tendulkar to hold the All-Stars Cricket event in Pakistan as well.

Dravid, the perfect role model: Tendulkar

Dravid, the perfect role model: Tendulkar

Rediff.com11 Nov 2003

Master batsman Sachin Tendulkar says if you want to make it big in cricket follow 'The Wall'.

Hope to come back again, says Pele as he leaves Kolkata

Hope to come back again, says Pele as he leaves Kolkata

Rediff.com14 Oct 2015

"I want to thank god for giving me the opportunity to travel this distance, for only the second trip of my life to India."

'De Villiers, McCullum have matured by playing in the IPL'

'De Villiers, McCullum have matured by playing in the IPL'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2015

Pakistan head coach Waqar Younis conceded that the Indian Premier League has helped South Africa's master blaster AB de Villiers and New Zealand's Brendon McCullum, saying they have matured by playing in the lucrative Twenty20 tournament.

ISL bringing Manchester United striker Rooney to India?

ISL bringing Manchester United striker Rooney to India?

Rediff.com10 Sep 2015

Brazilian great Pele is not the only football star scheduled to touch down in Kolkata with Indian Super League team Atletico de Kolkata co-owner Sourav Ganguly claiming that England superstar Wayne Rooney would also be visiting the city later this year.

What makes Sachin Tendulkar's chest swell with pride...

What makes Sachin Tendulkar's chest swell with pride...

Rediff.com24 Jan 2016

Batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar said that singing the national anthem in front of a packed Wankhede Stadium before the 2011 World Cup final is the 'proudest feeling' he has ever had in his life.

Confident and injury-free, Sharapova surges forth at Melbourne Park

Confident and injury-free, Sharapova surges forth at Melbourne Park

Rediff.com20 Jan 2016

Maria Sharapova declared herself free from the worry of a forearm injury after charging into the Australian Open third round on Wednesday.

Tendulkar's dream: To see Americans carry Indian phones

Tendulkar's dream: To see Americans carry Indian phones

Rediff.com31 Mar 2016

'We want to make in India but it will depend on volumes and partner ecosystem.'

ISL: Misfiring Chennaiyin rally to hold Kolkata

ISL: Misfiring Chennaiyin rally to hold Kolkata

Rediff.com21 Nov 2016

Defending champions Chennaiyin FC rallied from one-goal deficit to play out a 1-1 draw against Atletico de Kolkata in their Indian Super League football match in Chennai.

How ISL has taken over Indian football

How ISL has taken over Indian football

Rediff.com28 Oct 2019

Five years after the Indian Super League was established, so has its effective preeminence in Indian football.

Tendulkar reminisces about late Raj 'bhai' Dungarpur

Tendulkar reminisces about late Raj 'bhai' Dungarpur

Rediff.com23 Sep 2017

Tendulkar inaugurated a gate named after the late former selection committee chairman at the Cricket Club of India (CCI) in Mumbai.

Time magazine names Tendulkar 'Person of the Week'

Time magazine names Tendulkar 'Person of the Week'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2013

Global adulation continued to pour in for Sachin Tendulkar, as after being named Person of the Moment, Time magazine has now conferred the retiring batting legend with the 'Person of the Week' honour.

Sachin Tendulkar is Time magazine's 'Person of the Moment'

Sachin Tendulkar is Time magazine's 'Person of the Moment'

Rediff.com15 Nov 2013

Accolades continued to pour in for the retiring Sachin Tendulkar with Time magazine naming the legendary Indian batsman its 'Person of the Moment'.

CAB apologises again, for 'Welcome Mr Anjali Tendulkar' gaffe

CAB apologises again, for 'Welcome Mr Anjali Tendulkar' gaffe

Rediff.com6 Nov 2013

The Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) it seems has got it totally wrong this time. While going overboard with preparations pertaining to Sachin Tendulkar's 199th Test match, the body it seems has neglected the very basic arrangements.

Six years later, Rohit finally makes Test debut

Six years later, Rohit finally makes Test debut

Rediff.com6 Nov 2013

Six years later, Rohit Sharma makes his Test debut. It was supposed to happen at the VCA stadium in Jamtha (Nagpur) back in February 2010.

Constantine, Herbert high on AIFF's list for coach's job

Constantine, Herbert high on AIFF's list for coach's job

Rediff.com21 Dec 2014

Englishman Stephen Constantine and New Zealander Ricki Herbert, have been short-listed to take over from Dutchman Wim Koevermans as the new coach of the national football team.

'Anelka gives massive boost to ISL'

'Anelka gives massive boost to ISL'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2014

Mumbai City FC manager Peter Reid is all praise for his star signing, Frenchman Nicholas Anelka.

ISL trophy launched in presence of icon players

ISL trophy launched in presence of icon players

Rediff.com5 Oct 2014

The glittering trophy, which will be awarded to the winner of the Indian Super League, was unveiled by chairperson of IMG-Reliance, Nita Ambani, in the presence of icon players Alessandro Del Piero and Fredrik Ljungberg among others.

Cricket Buzz: Make daily sports period mandatory, says Tendulkar

Cricket Buzz: Make daily sports period mandatory, says Tendulkar

Rediff.com7 May 2018

The board has formulated new sports guidelines for schools mandating them to have a daily sports period for class 9 to 12 so as to prevent students from having a sedentary lifestyle and turning into couch potatoes.

'India is between sleeping giant and rising competitor'

'India is between sleeping giant and rising competitor'

Rediff.com29 May 2018

New Zealand football coach Fritz Schmid, on Tuesday, dubbed India lying somewhere between 'a sleeping giant and a rising competitor'.

PHOTOS: CM Mamata felicitates Atletico de Kolkata team

PHOTOS: CM Mamata felicitates Atletico de Kolkata team

Rediff.com24 Dec 2014

The members of the victorious inaugural Indian Super League Football Championship Atletico de Kolkata (ATK) were felicitated by West Bengal government.

Sachin Tendulkar and Shane Warne to play T20 matches in US

Sachin Tendulkar and Shane Warne to play T20 matches in US

Rediff.com6 Oct 2015

In an effort to popularize cricket in the US, several icons including master blaster Sachin Tendulkar and spin wizard Shane Warne will play T20 matches in the US in November.

DON'T MISS! 10 Best Photos of the week

DON'T MISS! 10 Best Photos of the week

Rediff.com4 Nov 2014

Rediff.com brings you a collection of some of the best sports images from around the world.

Started playing because of Sachin: Kohli

Started playing because of Sachin: Kohli

Rediff.com2 Feb 2016

Virat Kohli is in the form of his life with several former players like Brett Lee comparing him to India's batting legend Sachin Tendulkar, but the hero of India's T20 triumph in Australia was full of praise for the master blaster. Kohli, who started playing in 2008 when Tendulkar was still in his pomp called the Mumbai batsman his 'main inspiration' to take up the game. Speaking to Australian power-hitter Glenn Maxwell for Cricket Australia's website cricket.com.au, Kohli said, "I started playing cricket because of him (Tendulkar) and I was inspired to do the things that he did playing for the country. "He really helped me with little things that I could improve on in my game. If he saw

Abhishek Bachchan unveils Chennaiyin FC jersey

Abhishek Bachchan unveils Chennaiyin FC jersey

Rediff.com10 Oct 2014

Thursday was a landmark day for Chennaiyin FC. The Hero Indian Super League franchise launched their home jersey and also announced prominent real estate developers Ozone Group as their principal sponsor.

ISL: Chennaiyin thrash defending champs Atletico in first leg semi-final

ISL: Chennaiyin thrash defending champs Atletico in first leg semi-final

Rediff.com12 Dec 2015

A clinical performance from Chennaiyin FC saw them thrash defending champions Atletico de Kolkata 3-0 in the first leg semi-final of the Indian Super League, in Pune on Saturday.

'This World Cup will be a lot more competitive and important'

'This World Cup will be a lot more competitive and important'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2015

Sachin Tendulkar believes the upcoming 50-over World Cup will be different from its past editions because of changes in rules and the advent of Twenty20 cricket.

Modi to join Gandhi, Obamas at Madame Tussauds

Modi to join Gandhi, Obamas at Madame Tussauds

Rediff.com17 Mar 2016

Rediff.com takes a look at the other famous housemates at the museum.

'It is a cricketing tragedy to see the West Indies like this...'

'It is a cricketing tragedy to see the West Indies like this...'

Rediff.com22 Aug 2017

The halcyon days of those thrilling 1980s and early 1990s teams, when Curtly Ambrose and his fellow pace demons inspired fear and batting blasters like Viv Richards looked so imperious on English tours, have never felt more like pre-history.