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Kohli's Golden Duck Sets Twitter Abuzz

Kohli's Golden Duck Sets Twitter Abuzz

Rediff.com20 Apr 2022

After seven games in IPL 2022, Kohli has scored 119 runs at an average of 19.83.

Rainbow flags may be confiscated at Qatar World Cup

Rainbow flags may be confiscated at Qatar World Cup

Rediff.com1 Apr 2022

Rainbow flags could be taken from fans at the World Cup in Qatar to protect them from being attacked for promoting gay rights

DC's Dilemma: Drop Shaw to turn fortunes around?

DC's Dilemma: Drop Shaw to turn fortunes around?

Rediff.com19 Apr 2023

With DC having lost all five games so far this season, a rejig of the top order against KKR at the Ferozeshah Kotla in a bid to revive their fortunes could be on the cards.

Sports Shorts:India go down 0-2 to Pakistan in football friendly

Sports Shorts:India go down 0-2 to Pakistan in football friendly

Rediff.com20 Aug 2014

India suffered an embarrassing 0-2 defeat at the hands of a spirited Pakistan in the second football friendly to end the two-match series 1-1 in Bangalore on Wednesday.

Dutchmen hungry for WC but cautious about Argentina

Dutchmen hungry for WC but cautious about Argentina

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

The Dutch also face the possibility of the majority of the 80,000-odd crowd cheering on Argentina as a surprisingly small number of orange-clad Dutch supporters have travelled.

'I told the boys, even if we lose it, it's okay'

'I told the boys, even if we lose it, it's okay'

Rediff.com24 Oct 2022

India's star all-rounder Hardik Pandya has accepted the fact that the sport will bring ups and downs.

IPL: CSK look to make best of home comfort against Mumbai Indians

IPL: CSK look to make best of home comfort against Mumbai Indians

Rediff.com5 May 2023

Chennai Super Kings will be wary of Mumbai Indians, which has a superior record in Chennai and has gathered some momentum by winning their last two matches.

'One of the best pace-bowling allrounders, but gave up too quickly'

'One of the best pace-bowling allrounders, but gave up too quickly'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2023

While SA great Lance Klusener hailed Hardik Pandya as one of the best fast-bowling allrounders, he believes Pandya gave up on Test cricket too easily.

'No fans at La Liga stadiums for rest of the season'

'No fans at La Liga stadiums for rest of the season'

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

None of Europe's top five leagues have been able to hold matches with spectators since football has returned, although championships in countries such as Serbia, Bulgaria and Denmark have allowed fans back in to matches.

Ronaldo joins Saudi's Al Nassr in record $214m deal

Ronaldo joins Saudi's Al Nassr in record $214m deal

Rediff.com31 Dec 2022

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo has joined Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr on a 2-1/2 year contract.

From escaping death to winning medals, MP archers achieve 'impossible'

From escaping death to winning medals, MP archers achieve 'impossible'

Rediff.com15 Mar 2021

Madhya Pradesh archers without any pre-match day practice concluded their campaign with two silver and one bronze

Teenage footballer dies after knee surgery in Chennai

Teenage footballer dies after knee surgery in Chennai

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

A Chennai-based student who had recently undergone a medical procedure for a knee-related issue, died on Tuesday following multiple organ failure, with her friends and relatives alleging medical negligence.

Tiger Woods suffers serious leg injuries in car accident

Tiger Woods suffers serious leg injuries in car accident

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

Woods suffered serious injuries to both legs in Tuesday's wreck and was initially listed in serious but stable condition, Los Angeles County Fire Chief Daryl Osby told reporters. CNN reported Woods sustained compound fractures to his legs.

FIFA WC: Moriyasu to erase Jap pain from last WC

FIFA WC: Moriyasu to erase Jap pain from last WC

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

But their inability to close out the game proved costly, allowing Belgium to claw their way back into contention with two goals in five minutes before Nacer Chadli's injury-time winner capped the most thrilling game of the 2018 finals.

What cricketers want to do inside Commonwealth Games village

What cricketers want to do inside Commonwealth Games village

Rediff.com23 Jul 2022

Head coach Ramesh Powar wants team to meet Sindhu and Neeraj

Agnipath: Govt 'ready to talk' to protesters, make 'required changes'

Agnipath: Govt 'ready to talk' to protesters, make 'required changes'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2022

Union minister Anurag Thakur on Saturday appealed to the youths protesting against the Agnipath scheme to shun violence and come forward for talks, asserting that the government is ready to look into their grievances with an 'open mind' and make changes 'if required'.

IOA writes to health minister for vaccination of Olympics-bound athletes on priority basis

IOA writes to health minister for vaccination of Olympics-bound athletes on priority basis

Rediff.com9 Feb 2021

Mehta said if the government so directs, the IOA, in coordination with the concerned National Sports Federations (NSFs), can facilitate the vaccination

SRK, PM Modi, Vece Paes pay homage to departed hockey legend Shahid

SRK, PM Modi, Vece Paes pay homage to departed hockey legend Shahid

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

Tributes poured in for India's former hockey captain Mohammed Shahid who passed into the ages at a Gurgaon hospital following multiple organ failure on Wednesday.

How Gill's maiden ton propelled India to series win

How Gill's maiden ton propelled India to series win

Rediff.com22 Aug 2022

Gill hammered 130 runs off 97 balls as India recovered from a slow start

Minister, shooter lock horns over cash reward

Minister, shooter lock horns over cash reward

Rediff.com5 Jan 2019

The war of words between the duo started after the 16-year-old athlete took to Twitter questioning Vij about the 2 crore cash reward, the latter had promised after she won a gold medal at the 2018 Youth Olympics at Argentina.

Bhaker, other Olympians not included in team for Cairo WC

Bhaker, other Olympians not included in team for Cairo WC

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

The team will be accompanied by six coaches -- Deepali Deshpande, Samaresh Jung, Manoj Kumar, DS Chandel, Ronak Pandit and Ved Prakash -- and two physios.

FIFA WC: Tunisia have planned well to counter Denmark

FIFA WC: Tunisia have planned well to counter Denmark

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

Neither Kadri nor Jebali would be drawn on the issue of captains at the World Cup wearing a "OneLove" armband in support of the LGBTQ community, which FIFA said will result in a booking.

Sports Shorts: India drawn with Germany in Champions Trophy hockey

Sports Shorts: India drawn with Germany in Champions Trophy hockey

Rediff.com15 Sep 2014

Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand started his campaign at the Bilbao Final Masters with a crushing win over former FIDE world champion Ruslan Ponomariov of Ukraine in Bilbao, Spain.

EPL PIX: Liverpool hold Chelsea; Villa win

EPL PIX: Liverpool hold Chelsea; Villa win

Rediff.com5 Apr 2023

Images from Tuesday's action in the Premier League

8 cheetahs to arrive in India in this special jet

8 cheetahs to arrive in India in this special jet

Rediff.com15 Sep 2022

Cheetah will have to spend their entire air transit period empty stomach, a senior Indian forest department official said on Tuesday.

Olympic-bound shooter Manu receives first dose of COVID vaccine

Olympic-bound shooter Manu receives first dose of COVID vaccine

Rediff.com28 Apr 2021

India's ace shooter Manu Bhaker on Tuesday received her first dose of COVID-19 vaccine at a government hospital in Jhajjar, Haryana, three months before the Tokyo Olympics where she will enter as one of India's brightest medal hopes.

BCCI to use new software to detect age fraud

BCCI to use new software to detect age fraud

Rediff.com23 Jul 2022

The board will be working with the state associations on the experiment.

Aus Open PIX: Sabalenka advances; Garcia, Fruhvirtova out

Aus Open PIX: Sabalenka advances; Garcia, Fruhvirtova out

Rediff.com23 Jan 2023

Images from Day 8 of the 2023 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on Sunday.

Tottenham closer to new manager as Redknapp staff depart

Tottenham closer to new manager as Redknapp staff depart

Rediff.com28 Jun 2012

Tottenham Hotspur's assistant coaches Joe Jordan and Kevin Bond have officially left the club, Spurs announced on Thursday, signalling that the Premier League side are edging closer to appointing a new manager.

Hockey World Cup: India seek better show from strikers in must-win match vs NZ

Hockey World Cup: India seek better show from strikers in must-win match vs NZ

Rediff.com21 Jan 2023

India would look to address their attacking woes against a plucky New Zealand for a place in the last-eight stage of the FIH Men's Hockey World Cup in Bhubaneswar on Sunday.

Why Is Shipra Pathak Walking?

Why Is Shipra Pathak Walking?

Rediff.com15 Mar 2023

'As humans, we must realise that we cannot survive without the environment, rivers, water....'

IPL: Problems aplenty for Delhi ahead of Titans clash

IPL: Problems aplenty for Delhi ahead of Titans clash

Rediff.com3 Apr 2023

Delhi Capitals are looking like an outfit that is bereft of a Plan B as it became apparent in their 50-run thrashing at the hands of Lucknow Super Giants.

FIFA World Cup, a catalyst to thaw Israel-Qatar ties

FIFA World Cup, a catalyst to thaw Israel-Qatar ties

Rediff.com17 Nov 2022

A delegation from Israel's foreign ministry will be allowed to provide consular assistance from Doha for its citizens coming for the World Cup matches.

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