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Virat Kohli shuns spotlight; targets IPL glory with RCB

Virat Kohli shuns spotlight; targets IPL glory with RCB

Rediff.com16 May 2025

Retirement from Test cricket has not taken the competitive edge out of Virat Kohli and the star batter is ambitiously focusing on what he can achieve with RCB in IPL 2025.

Coach Schopman's exit rocks Indian women's hockey

Coach Schopman's exit rocks Indian women's hockey

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

Janneke Schopman resigned on Friday, days after creating a furore by claiming that she was not valued

Unfinished business! Rohit eyes 2027 World Cup trophy

Unfinished business! Rohit eyes 2027 World Cup trophy

Rediff.com8 May 2025

In what could be the final chapter of a glittering career, the batting stalwart is now fully focused on the 50-over format and bringing glory to the country in the 2027 ODI World Cup, his childhood coach Dinesh Lad said.

Coach Dravid ends reign with World Cup high

Coach Dravid ends reign with World Cup high

Rediff.com30 Jun 2024

Rahul Dravid's tenure as India Head Coach, which ended gloriously with the T20 World Cup triumph in Barbados on Saturday, will remain a case study on how to be stately and understated at the same time in modern-day cricket coaching.

Wrestling: Aman wants trials scrapped to focus on Olympics

Wrestling: Aman wants trials scrapped to focus on Olympics

Rediff.com15 May 2024

Aman, who is Asian Games bronze medallist and Asian Championships title winner, is confident that he will be in reckoning for a medal at the Games.

More changes in backroom staff as Djokovic splits with fitness coach

More changes in backroom staff as Djokovic splits with fitness coach

Rediff.com1 May 2024

Djokovic skipped the Madrid Open this year to focus on the Grand Slams and the upcoming Paris Olympics, but plans to compete in Rome.

ISL semis: Can Jamshedpur hold off MBSG in 2nd leg?

ISL semis: Can Jamshedpur hold off MBSG in 2nd leg?

Rediff.com6 Apr 2025

MBSG seek to overturn deficit against JFC in second leg semi-final.

Why GT Are Most Balanced IPL Team: SRK

Why GT Are Most Balanced IPL Team: SRK

Rediff.com12 Apr 2025

'As the game unfolds our plans keep changing and the good thing is that everybody in the team is aware of that... it's not that if we win we are on a high and if we lose we are down and out; it's pretty stable and neutral.'

Is Shastri Targeting Kohli?

Is Shastri Targeting Kohli?

Rediff.com26 Mar 2025

The contrast between Iyer's selflessness and Kohli's perceived self-interest fuelled online discussions, with many interpreting Shastri's comment as a veiled critique of Kohli's actions.

'Deleted' match behind, Sen focuses on Christie challenge

'Deleted' match behind, Sen focuses on Christie challenge

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

Asked if the cancellation of the first match's result had any impact on him, Sen said, "I just took it as a practice match; now it is time for me to just focus on one match at a time. I will rest, recover and try to be at my best against Christie.

Want To See This Jodi In A Movie?

Want To See This Jodi In A Movie?

Rediff.com6 Jun 2025

A Delhi-based girl and a Mumbai-based boy hope to bring glory to India.

Bayern to part ways with coach Tuchel

Bayern to part ways with coach Tuchel

Rediff.com21 Feb 2024

Bayern CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen said there would a 'a new direction' next season with a new coach.

Gujarat Titans host CSK with top-two finish in sight

Gujarat Titans host CSK with top-two finish in sight

Rediff.com24 May 2025

Gujarat Titans will be aiming for a top-two spot even as Chennai Super Kings continue planning for the future when the two teams meet in the Indian Premier League match in Ahmedabad on Sunday.

'Too early, and unfair to compare him to Tendulkar'

'Too early, and unfair to compare him to Tendulkar'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2025

'We picked a young team and looking at the way they played today, I think we have a special team.'

Gambhir frontrunner as BCCI rejects Aussie coach claims

Gambhir frontrunner as BCCI rejects Aussie coach claims

Rediff.com24 May 2024

'The reports circulating in certain media sections are completely incorrect.'

Srikanth's Resurgence: A Tale of Resolve, Discipline

Srikanth's Resurgence: A Tale of Resolve, Discipline

Rediff.com26 May 2025

Srikanth's Malaysia run shows he belongs at the top

5 Reasons For RCB's Dream Run

5 Reasons For RCB's Dream Run

Rediff.com30 May 2025

RCB's success so far in IPL 2025 hasn't just rested on Kohli and Hazlewood.

FA Cup door open for Crystal Palace, but Aston Villa stand in way

FA Cup door open for Crystal Palace, but Aston Villa stand in way

Rediff.com26 Apr 2025

Crystal Palace have never won the FA Cup, Aston Villa last lifted the trophy in 1957 and Nottingham Forest have not managed it since 1959 but all three clubs go into this weekend's semi-finals genuinely believing this could be their year.

Top 10 Careers in Arts and Humanities After Class 12

Top 10 Careers in Arts and Humanities After Class 12

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

From event planning to digital arts, career coach Nayagam PP offers a list of exciting courses you can pursue after Class 12.

Why Hussey is averse to taking up India head coach job

Why Hussey is averse to taking up India head coach job

Rediff.com25 May 2024

'Out of playing, and even now, it's not really on my radar, and I'm enjoying the balance of being able to coach as an assistant or head coach and then doing a bit of media as well.'

Harshit says Gambhir's aura is missing at KKR

Harshit says Gambhir's aura is missing at KKR

Rediff.com28 Apr 2025

'You also know that Gambhir has an aura, the way he comes and takes the team along. I was just talking about that.'

Why South Cinema Scores Big Over Bollywood

Why South Cinema Scores Big Over Bollywood

Rediff.com26 May 2025

South Indian filmmakers have kept their focus on the single-screen cinemagoer. They have kept their finger on the pulse of the single-screen cinema fan, who goes to movies once a month or more, to forget his weekly chores, explains Ambi Parameswaran.

IPL 2025: 'Bumrah is disappointed, he wanted a win'

IPL 2025: 'Bumrah is disappointed, he wanted a win'

Rediff.com8 Apr 2025

Jasprit Bumrah is in 'good nick' following a three-month-long injury lay-off and Mumbai Indians want to ease him into competition mode in IPL 2025, said head coach Mahela Jayawardene.

PIX: Chelsea, Aston Villa on course for Champions League

PIX: Chelsea, Aston Villa on course for Champions League

Rediff.com17 May 2025

Images from Friday's Premier League matches between Chelsea and Manchester United, Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur.

'I felt sidelined by PCB after 2024 T20 World Cup'

'I felt sidelined by PCB after 2024 T20 World Cup'

Rediff.com23 Apr 2025

'No one told me if I was part of the future plans.'

Anger over mom's mugging fuels Hasan Ali's comeback

Anger over mom's mugging fuels Hasan Ali's comeback

Rediff.com29 May 2025

In Mike Hesson's first assignment as Pakistan's new white-ball head coach, Hasan Ali grabbed a 5-30 and led a new-look Pakistan T20 cricket team to a thumping 37-run win over Bangladesh in the opening game of their three-match series.

UPSC Prelims 2025: Important Last Minute Tips

UPSC Prelims 2025: Important Last Minute Tips

Rediff.com22 May 2025

Major Inderpaul Singh (retd), who served in the Indian Army for eight years and currently works as a life coach, shares valuable advice for UPSC aspirants giving their exam this year.

Dhoni breaks silence on his IPL future

Dhoni breaks silence on his IPL future

Rediff.com8 May 2025

Chennai Super Kings captain MS Dhoni said he will decide on his IPL future after working hard for 6-8 months and assessing whether his body can cope with the demands of the game.

The Gill Journey: A Relentless Pursuit of Excellence!

The Gill Journey: A Relentless Pursuit of Excellence!

Rediff.com24 May 2025

'Shubh Aarambh': From Fazilka to Leeds, journey of passionate dad and willing son

PIX: Injury halts Dimitrov's charge on struggling Sinner

PIX: Injury halts Dimitrov's charge on struggling Sinner

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

Novak Djokovic reached the Wimbledon quarter-finals for the 16th time but it proved a hard day's work at his Centre Court office.

Gambhir hoping India produces 'perfect game' in final

Gambhir hoping India produces 'perfect game' in final

Rediff.com5 Mar 2025

India head coach Gautam Gambhir said his team is still searching for that "perfect game" despite entering the Champions Trophy final with an all-win record. He is hopeful that it will come in the summit clash on Sunday.

'I was clear that if the ball comes in my radar, I will hit it'

'I was clear that if the ball comes in my radar, I will hit it'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2025

'I was preparing for this moment for a long time and I am happy that it worked out the way I wanted.'

Pitch in focus as India eye series-levelling win in Pune

Pitch in focus as India eye series-levelling win in Pune

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

India will look for the right balance as they aim for a series-levelling victory against a spunky New Zealand in the must-win second Test.

ISSF WC: Can Manu Bhaker make history in Buenos Aires?

ISSF WC: Can Manu Bhaker make history in Buenos Aires?

Rediff.com26 Mar 2025

The first batch of 22 Indian shooters, accompanied by 13 support staff, has departed for Buenos Aires to compete in the first ISSF World Cup of the year.

The Best Engineering Streams After Class 12

The Best Engineering Streams After Class 12

Rediff.com29 Apr 2025

Computer science has been an evergreen choice among engineering aspirants. However, with the rise in AI, students are increasingly realising the potential of automation and robotics.

'I Don't Want To Compromise On Family Or Work...'

'I Don't Want To Compromise On Family Or Work...'

Rediff.com30 May 2025

Dr Ganesh Natarajan offers practical advice on the importance of skill development.

IPL 2025: Cricket carnival returns as KKR face RCB in opener

IPL 2025: Cricket carnival returns as KKR face RCB in opener

Rediff.com21 Mar 2025

New rules, new captains, but same excitement as two months of cricket extravaganza kicks off in Kolkata.

IPL set for new champion as RCB, Punjab Kings clash in final

IPL set for new champion as RCB, Punjab Kings clash in final

Rediff.com2 Jun 2025

Virat Kohli's nearly two-decade long agonising wait to lay his hands on an IPL trophy with Royal Challengers Bengaluru will be up against Shreyas Iyer's resolve to make first-time winners out of the tenacious Punjab Kings.

Former CWG medallist shuttler Sumeeth Reddy retires

Former CWG medallist shuttler Sumeeth Reddy retires

Rediff.com24 Mar 2025

B Sumeeth Reddy, a member of the 2022 Commonwealth Games mixed team silver medal-winning squad, has announced his retirement as an active badminton player to focus entirely on coaching.

Unsung Heroes Behind India's CT Final

Unsung Heroes Behind India's CT Final

Rediff.com9 Mar 2025

Before the Champions Trophy final, a look at the 'Team Behind the Team'.