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Ban bouncers for U-18 players, says concussion specialist

Ban bouncers for U-18 players, says concussion specialist

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

Turner emphasised that helmets can only protect against fractures and not concussions.

'Dhoni gets the best out of the players'

'Dhoni gets the best out of the players'

Rediff.com7 Mar 2023

'It is Dhoni, Fleming and the support staff who decide on cricket.' 'The fans expect CSK to do well, and with Dhoni at the helm, CSK is capable of it.'

Sunil Chhetri: The backbencher and prankster who will finish on top

Sunil Chhetri: The backbencher and prankster who will finish on top

Rediff.com16 May 2024

Football was not very close to Sunil Chhetri's heart during his days as a bubbly teenager with proclivity for pranks. He was only looking to use the sport as a vehicle to gain entry to a reputed college and continue his education.

'Fearless cricket': The secret of Jaiswal's success!

'Fearless cricket': The secret of Jaiswal's success!

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

Yashasvi Jaiswal said being 'fearless' while playing his natural game is his mantra for success.

Indo-Pak tennis clash sparks security concerns, sponsorship wars

Indo-Pak tennis clash sparks security concerns, sponsorship wars

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

It's a historical tie, we will benefit from India team's visit: Pakistan tennis fraternity

'Can We In Our Businesses Set An Example?'

'Can We In Our Businesses Set An Example?'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

'I think some of us, like Mukesh Ambani, myself and those of us who head industrial units, ought to really focus on what we can really do to make the world a safer place, maybe 50 or 100 years from now.' 'For instance, how can we deal with climate change and global warming, right now?' 'The effects of it may not be felt now; in fact, we may pay a price for it today, but it will help the generations to follow.'

Asian Games: Big boost for Indian football team...

Asian Games: Big boost for Indian football team...

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

Veteran striker Sunil Chhetri will be spearheading the Indian challenge and besides his longtime teammate Sandeep Jhingan, he will also be able to avail the services of Chinglensana Singh and Lalchungnunga.

KKR-SRH Final: Gambhir's acumen vs Cummins's passion

KKR-SRH Final: Gambhir's acumen vs Cummins's passion

Rediff.com26 May 2024

Tactician par excellence Gautam Gambhir couldn't have envisaged a battle of brains with a more different kind of adversary than the smiling yet ruthless Pat Cummins as Kolkata Knight Riders face a spirited Sunrisers Hyderabad in a mega IPL final in Chennai on Sunday.

Can Ola Electric Cruise to 6,146 Cr IPO?

Can Ola Electric Cruise to 6,146 Cr IPO?

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

The Softbank-backed company has set a price band of Rs 72 to Rs 76 per share for the maiden share sale and is expected to test the appetite for new-age loss-making companies.

Aus tour: Rohit to head to NCA for rehab post Diwali

Aus tour: Rohit to head to NCA for rehab post Diwali

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

Meanwhile, the last set of Indian players who will be travelling to Australia joined the bubble hours after the final between Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

Wade to lead Australia for India T20 series

Wade to lead Australia for India T20 series

Rediff.com28 Oct 2023

The five-match series will begin on November 23 in Visakhapatnam and will conclude in Hyderabad on December 3.

We're not forcing Ishan Kishan to do anything: Dravid

We're not forcing Ishan Kishan to do anything: Dravid

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

Ishan Kishan needs to decide when he will start playing "some form of cricket" and then only can he be considered for national selection, head coach Rahul Dravid said on Monday addressing queries on his prolonged break from both international and domestic cricket.

Will cricket capture the hearts of American audiences?

Will cricket capture the hearts of American audiences?

Rediff.com27 May 2024

The T20 showpiece is also seen as a major stepping stone to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, where cricket will make a comeback after 128 years when the big event kicks off on June 1.

Top real estate developers see more consolidation coming in 2021

Top real estate developers see more consolidation coming in 2021

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

Although residential sales faced a major set back in Q2, they made a comeback with help of pent up demand.

Harendra named head coach of US men's hockey team

Harendra named head coach of US men's hockey team

Rediff.com8 Apr 2021

Harendra Singh, who was conferred the Dronacharya award in 2012, served as chief coach of the senior India men's hockey team from 2017 to 2018. Before that, he was also in charge of the Indian women's team for some time.

Byju's COO Mrinal Mohit may head India ops as Raveendran focuses on global

Byju's COO Mrinal Mohit may head India ops as Raveendran focuses on global

Rediff.com31 May 2022

Byju's is set to promote its chief operating officer (COO) Mrinal Mohit to a bigger role, including leading the India operations, according to people familiar with the matter. This is because Byju Raveendran, founder and chief executive officer (CEO) of the edtech giant - which is valued at $22 billion - is planning to focus on global expansion and acquisitions. Among the global regions, Raveendran may look at markets such as the US and the Middle East.

FIFA suspends Spain's soccer chief Luis Rubiales over kiss

FIFA suspends Spain's soccer chief Luis Rubiales over kiss

Rediff.com26 Aug 2023

FIFA on Saturday suspended Spanish federation chief Luis Rubiales from all soccer-related activities

PCB reprimands Saqlain for praising Dhoni

PCB reprimands Saqlain for praising Dhoni

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

According to details, the PCB has reminded Saqlain, who is the head of international players development at the High Performance Centre, that he is a board employee and can't post videos on YouTube.

'Strongly believe ODIs should be World Cups only'

'Strongly believe ODIs should be World Cups only'

Rediff.com2 Oct 2023

The new president of MCC Mark Nicholas wants the ODI format to be played exclusively in the World Cup in a bid to protect the format that is losing its importance and the rise of T20I format over the period of time.

Soccer: Romeo Beckham joins Brentford's junior team

Soccer: Romeo Beckham joins Brentford's junior team

Rediff.com17 Jun 2023

Karanjit Singh signs one-year contract extension with Kerala Blasters FC

'In the long run, thanks to AI, we will need less talent'

'In the long run, thanks to AI, we will need less talent'

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

'If creative jobs can get disrupted, then left brain jobs like coding are easily disrupted. We are going through the journey of huge disruption.'

Arthur, Bradburn and Puttick resign from PCB

Arthur, Bradburn and Puttick resign from PCB

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

Meanwhile, the sports ministry has asked the PCB not to offer a long-term contract to its incumbent director of cricket Mohammad Hafeez yet, who came into the role after the 50-overs World Cup last year.

Don't think players innately need to believe in match-ups: Ashwin

Don't think players innately need to believe in match-ups: Ashwin

Rediff.com5 Nov 2022

"I think it is a feature that's existing, and it is definitely being developed. As a playing unit, to only believe in that and say this guy will bowl to this person, you can't work like that. But I think it's giving a tactical edge to teams," he agreed.

Shastri impressed by Gill's regal style and ethics

Shastri impressed by Gill's regal style and ethics

Rediff.com27 Nov 2022

Former India women's team captain Anjum Chopra also praised Gill for his impressive rise in white ball cricket.

'Vested interests want private players in space'

'Vested interests want private players in space'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

'ISRO facilities are very expensive and any damage caused by these start-ups can create havoc to our space programme.'

'India to break World Cup drought soon'

'India to break World Cup drought soon'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

Kirsten said it is not improbable if India can figure a way to make things right in the knockout games.

Cricket buzz: Silverwood named England head coach

Cricket buzz: Silverwood named England head coach

Rediff.com7 Oct 2019

England bowling coach Chris Silverwood has been named the head coach of the men's team replacing Australia's Trevor Bayliss, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said on Monday.

Will drought of international cricket in Pakistan come to an end?

Will drought of international cricket in Pakistan come to an end?

Rediff.com3 Jan 2017

It seems that Pakistan's long-standing wait to end their drought of international cricket at home is finally coming to an end as West Indies are mulling to tour the country for the two-match T20 series in March this year, subject to an agreement from the West Indies Players' Association (WIPA) and security clearance. "There is an offer [from the PCB] to play two T20 matches in Pakistan, subject to Players' Association agreement and security clearance," ESPNcricinfo quoted Roland Holder, WICB manager of cricket operations, as saying.

Sorry Mr Modi, Katchatheevu Isn't An Election Issue In Tamil Nadu

Sorry Mr Modi, Katchatheevu Isn't An Election Issue In Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com4 Apr 2024

Rulers in New Delhi and their political aides in sensitive states like Tamil Nadu have to be doubly careful not to provoke a situation whose consequences may be much more than visible now to the naked eye, notes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Why K V Kamath calls Indian banking system the best in 50 years

Why K V Kamath calls Indian banking system the best in 50 years

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

'I don't think we have ever seen such alignment of everything that we need in the banking sector.'

It is their choice: NZC on IPL-bound players after COVID-19

It is their choice: NZC on IPL-bound players after COVID-19

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

While the NZC will be updating its players about the health safety protocols and latest COVID-19 related developments, the onus will be on the six individuals to do due diligence.

'Dravid couldn't read me': Muralitharan's big reveal

'Dravid couldn't read me': Muralitharan's big reveal

Rediff.com5 Sep 2023

Rahul Dravid features in Muttiah Muralitharan's list of great batters who could not find a way to read him.

Djokovic withdraws from ATP Player Council polls

Djokovic withdraws from ATP Player Council polls

Rediff.com22 Dec 2020

The Serb set up the breakaway PTPA on the eve of the US Open in September and resigned as head of the player council but last month he confirmed that he had been nominated by his fellow professionals for the current elections which he accepted.

National selector's job: Will increase in salary attract the likes of Sehwag?

National selector's job: Will increase in salary attract the likes of Sehwag?

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

The big names in Indian cricket, of late, have opted to stay away when it comes to applying for the national selector's job.

IPL: Boucher new Mumbai Indians coach; Punjab appoint Bayliss

IPL: Boucher new Mumbai Indians coach; Punjab appoint Bayliss

Rediff.com16 Sep 2022

Mark Boucher's appointment comes after Mahela Jayawardene stepped down as head coach to take on a bigger role at the franchise due to its increasing international presence.

Olympic Qualifiers: Indian team will travel to Pakistan if...: Dilip Tirkey

Olympic Qualifiers: Indian team will travel to Pakistan if...: Dilip Tirkey

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey, on Wednesday, said that the national men's team will travel to Pakistan for qualifiers in case it fails to directly qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Kohli ek nahin, gyarah hai: Saqlain to English spinners

Kohli ek nahin, gyarah hai: Saqlain to English spinners

Rediff.com12 Jun 2020

Saqlain Mushtaq was associated with the England as spin consultant till World Cup last year. Both Moeen and Rashid have dismissed Virat Kohli six times each.

G20 Summit: Time For India To Raise Stature

G20 Summit: Time For India To Raise Stature

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

'The group commands 85 per cent of the global GDP, and if you are able to convey your point of view effectively to this group then you have reached more or less all the important players that matter.'

Private players may now enter India's fuel retailing space

Private players may now enter India's fuel retailing space

Rediff.com23 Oct 2018

At present, India has 56,999 fuel outlets. Of those, only 6,276 are owned by private companies

India vs Iraq: Can India win without Chhetri in King's Cup?

India vs Iraq: Can India win without Chhetri in King's Cup?

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

India face tough Iraq test sans Chhetri