As tennis raise hopes of an Indian medal at the Rip Olympics, Bikash Mohapatra/Rediff.com put things in perspective.
Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao-led Bharat Rashtra Samiti has pinned hopes on the development work his government undertook during the past ten years, while opposition Congress and BJP bank on anti-incumbency and the alleged failures of the incumbent.
Bangladesh would like to exploit those chinks in England's armour
Batsman Ganguly was axed from the second Test to accommodate an extra bowler.
Impressed with South Africa's performance in the ongoing Twenty20 World Cup, former fast bowler Alan Donald has rated Graeme Smith's men as the favourites to clinch the title in second edition of the tournament.
Red Bull's Max Verstappen qualified comfortably faster but dropped five places for a gearbox change.
While India downed China, Ashari struck twice in Malaysia's 3-1 win over Pakistan.
Having made the cut for the 18-member squad for the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou 2022, the Indian men's hockey team forward Gurjant Singh is looking to make an impact with his skills.
A summary of the Euro 2024 qualification matches played on Saturday.
Chanu had confessed that the 90kg lift had become somewhat of a mental block last year, ahead of the CWG.
The former India captain said even after breaking his jaw he felt it was his responsibility to get some wickets for the team.
Pakistan are hurt by their woeful World Cup show and Grant Bradburn, their head coach, blames it on "foreign" Indian conditions and the lack of familiarity with the venues.
India spinner Kuldeep Yadav believes that he was able to create confusion in the minds of Pakistan's batters because they went for high-risk sweep shots despite failing to read his hand during the marquee World Cup clash in Ahmedabad on Saturday.
Suyash battles through Delhi cricket politics to shine in IPL
Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for the Asia Cup Super 4s match against Pakistan?
Delhi Capitals captain David Warner rued his side's poor batting approach after they were knocked out of IPL play-offs contention following a 31-run defeat to Punjab Kings, in Delhi, on Saturday.
Images from Day 1 of the 2024 Australian Open in Melbourne on Sunday.
India coach John Wright lauded the Sri Lankans on their Asia Cup success, saying they bowled very well.
'It's really frustrating. I'm not really a big no-ball bowler'
IMAGES from Day 10 of the US Open, at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, Flushing Meadows, New York.
Five-time champions Mumbai Indians will be desperate for victory by a big margin when they take on wooden spooners Sunrisers Hyderabad in Mumbai on Sunday, in what could also be their last outing in IPL 2023.
Former world number one Mats Wilander says only two things can keep Roger Federer from advancing - injury and distraction.
Yuzvendra Chahal last featured in the Indian ODI team in January.
'Planning for the transfer of assets to the next generation is an important aspect of financial and estate planning.'
'Just the amount of work which is there just to become more and more successful in banking. For this to happen you need to have leaders who understand technology.'
'Randeep Hooda's a very bossy kind of person.'
France's hopes of a winning start to their Women's World Cup campaign were thwarted by a hardworking Jamaican side in a 0-0 draw in the opening Group F clash at Sydney Football Stadium on Sunday.
Valencia's last chance to take something positive from the season depends on them getting through their King's Cup semi-final, second leg at home to Barcelona with a goalless draw or a win on Thursday.
The ninth episode of Koffee with Karan Season 8 sees Bollywood's Singham Ajay Devgn grace the couch along with Director Rohit Shetty.
Suryakumar Yadav's maiden IPL century on Friday floored defending champions Gujarat Titans, and former India spinner Ashish Kapoor, their assistant coach, was quick to acknowledge that batters like him put bowlers under a lot of pressure.
Ganges Grandmasters made an important comeback after two losses, defeating Balan Alaskan Knights 8-7
Winning the country's first ever bronze medal at the Tent Pegging World Cup in South Africa was a historic feat for the Indian riders, but instead of rejoicing the podium finish, the equestrians were struggling to hold their tears.
'My God, we could win half the world over just by our food alone.'
Rohit is aware that several players are vying for positions that would enable them to compete in the ODI World Cup in India in October of this year. He discussed the significance of job clarity as well as how the team management selects the players who would ultimately make the World Cup squad.
The Railway Men is a compelling watch; the subject is handled with seriousness and respect without going overboard with the dramatic impact, observes Mayur Sanap.
It will be difficult for the selectors to get the right team for the 2023 50-over World Cup. All the youngsters are doing well, they know that they will not get too many opportunities once the main players return, so this is a chance to perform well and keep themselves in the hunt
Images from the Europa League semi-final first leg matches on Thursday.
'When I was rejected last year, I told myself I won't give up.'
Virat Kohli anchored another tricky chase with perfection after Mohammad Shami's sizzling five-wicket haul as India outclassed New Zealand by four wickets.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar didn't mince words when he categorically said that 'things could have been different' had Aiden Markram's catch been taken or a couple of close run-outs been effected in the team's five-wicket defeat against South Africa on Sunday.
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