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APL Season 2: Knights And Marathas Dominate Standings

APL Season 2: Knights And Marathas Dominate Standings

Rediff.com14 Oct 2026

Kakatiya Knights and Mighty Marathas secured victories in the Archery Premier League Season 2, maintaining their top positions. Prithviraaj Yodhas also climbed to third place, while Chola Chiefs continued their losing streak. Key archers like Gatha Anandrao Khadake, Neeraj Chauhan, and Simranjeet Kaur delivered stellar performances.

Atanu Das, Fullerton shine as Chero Archers rout Knights

Atanu Das, Fullerton shine as Chero Archers rout Knights

Rediff.com11 Oct 2026

Chero Archers, led by veteran Atanu Das and featuring world No. 1 Mathias Fullerton, secured a dominant 6-0 victory over Kakatiya Knights in the Archery Premier League on Sunday. This win marks their third in four matches, showcasing their strong performance in the second season of the league.

Kakatiya Knights Secure Dominant Win Over Mighty Marathas Ahead Of APL Qualifier

Kakatiya Knights Secure Dominant Win Over Mighty Marathas Ahead Of APL Qualifier

Rediff.com5 days ago

Kakatiya Knights secured a decisive 6-0 victory over Mighty Marathas in their final round-robin match of the Archery Premier League. This win serves as a strong precursor to their upcoming clash in the first qualifier on Sunday, where both teams will vie for a spot in the final. The Knights' compound archers were particularly impressive, maintaining perfect scores despite challenging conditions.

Archery Premier League: Royals Make Winning Start; Knights Stun Mighty Marathas

Archery Premier League: Royals Make Winning Start; Knights Stun Mighty Marathas

Rediff.com9 Oct 2026

Defending champions Rajputana Royals defeated Prithviraaj Yodhas 5-3 in the opening match of the second Archery Premier League season. Led by Ojas Deotale, Ella Gibson, and Mete Gazoz, the Royals secured a hard-fought victory despite a strong comeback attempt by the Yodhas, who ultimately faltered with a costly error in the final moments.

Kabaddi Champions League Welcomes Jind Jaguars And Kurukshetra Knights For Season 2

Kabaddi Champions League Welcomes Jind Jaguars And Kurukshetra Knights For Season 2

Rediff.com14 Sep 2026

The Kabaddi Champions League (KCL) is expanding to 10 teams for its second season with the addition of two new franchises, Jind Jaguars and Kurukshetra Knights. KCL chairman Balwan Singh stated this expansion will create more opportunities for players and strengthen the league's ecosystem, focusing on talent development.

Mighty Marathas triumph in Archery Premier League Season 2

Mighty Marathas triumph in Archery Premier League Season 2

Rediff.com4 days ago

The Mighty Marathas have won Archery Premier League Season 2, defeating Kakatiya Knights 6-2 in the grand final. Led by exceptional performances from Dhiraj Bommadevara and Mike Schloesser, the Marathas showcased resilience and strategic substitutions to claim the championship after bouncing back from an earlier qualifier loss.

Indian team honour retiring England legends Knight, Beaumont

Indian team honour retiring England legends Knight, Beaumont

Rediff.com14 Jul 2026

Retiring England women's cricket icons, Heather Knight and Tammy Beaumont were paid a heartfelt tribute by the Indian cricket team after the historic one-off Women's Test at Lord's on Monday.

Chola Chiefs And Prithviraaj Yodhas Clinch Crucial Victories

Chola Chiefs And Prithviraaj Yodhas Clinch Crucial Victories

Rediff.com9 Oct 2026

Chola Chiefs and Prithviraaj Yodhas secured their inaugural victories in Archery Premier League Season 2 on Friday, while Chero Archers maintained their perfect record with a second consecutive win. Key performances from international archers like Alejandra Usquiano and Atanu Das highlighted the day's intense competition.

Kabaddi Champions League Gears Up For Season 2 Player Auction

Kabaddi Champions League Gears Up For Season 2 Player Auction

Rediff.com14 Oct 2026

The Kabaddi Champions League (KCL) is set to host its Season 2 player auction on October 17 in New Delhi. Over 300 players, including Asian Games medallists and national team members, will be auctioned for a total purse of Rs 5 crore, distributed among 10 teams. The league has also expanded with two new franchises.

Top Kabaddi Stars To Go Under The Hammer At KCL Season 2 Auction

Top Kabaddi Stars To Go Under The Hammer At KCL Season 2 Auction

Rediff.com6 days ago

The Kabaddi Champions League (KCL) Season 2 auction is set to take place on Saturday in New Delhi, featuring over 300 players and a total player purse of Rs 5 crore. Prominent players like Naveen Goyat, Sunil Malik, and Ayan Lochab, along with other Asian Games squad members, are expected to be key attractions for the 10 franchises, including new additions Kurukshetra Knights and Jhajjar Jaguars.

Knight Riders Cricket Ground Makes Historic Debut In Los Angeles

Knight Riders Cricket Ground Makes Historic Debut In Los Angeles

Rediff.com2 Jul 2026

The Knight Riders Cricket Ground in Pomona, Los Angeles, which is set to host cricket at the 2028 Olympics, recently held its inaugural competitive match. Developed by the Knight Riders Group, the venue saw the Los Angeles Knight Riders play against Washington Freedom in Major League Cricket, with Washington Freedom securing a six-wicket victory. This new, purpose-built stadium is a significant development for cricket in the United States.

Hong Kong Sixes: Krunal Pandya replaces Bhuvneshwar Kumar as India captain

Hong Kong Sixes: Krunal Pandya replaces Bhuvneshwar Kumar as India captain

Rediff.com5 days ago

Krunal Pandya has been appointed captain of the seven-member India squad for the Hong Kong Sixes, replacing Bhuvneshwar Kumar who was recalled to the national team. Kulwant Khejroliya will join the squad as Bhuvneshwar's replacement for the tournament scheduled from October 30 to November 1.

Mighty Marathas Extend Winning Streak With Dramatic Shoot-Off Victory

Mighty Marathas Extend Winning Streak With Dramatic Shoot-Off Victory

Rediff.com12 Oct 2026

Mighty Marathas secured a thrilling shoot-off victory against in-form Chero Archers in the Archery Premier League on Monday, extending their winning streak to three matches. Other results saw Kakatiya Knights defeat Prithviraaj Yodhas, and defending champions Rajputana Royals end their losing streak against Chola Chiefs.

Bhuvi Could Be Key In New Zealand Series

Bhuvi Could Be Key In New Zealand Series

Rediff.com1 days ago

'Bhuvi should be the first choice with the new ball, based on the conditions, because of the skill he possesses of swinging the ball.'

SRK's Knight Riders Play First Match At New Cricket Ground In Los Angeles

SRK's Knight Riders Play First Match At New Cricket Ground In Los Angeles

Rediff.com2 Jul 2026

The Knight Riders Cricket Ground in Pomona, Los Angeles, which is set to host cricket at the 2028 Olympics, recently held its inaugural competitive match.

Mighty Marathas Dominate Chola Chiefs For First APL Victory

Mighty Marathas Dominate Chola Chiefs For First APL Victory

Rediff.com10 Oct 2026

The Mighty Marathas secured their first victory in the second season of the Archery Premier League, defeating Chola Chiefs 6-0 on Saturday. Led by Mike Schloesser and Dhiraj Bommadevara, the Marathas showcased strong performances, bouncing back after two initial losses. The Chiefs, despite tactical efforts, couldn't match the Marathas' precision, suffering their second defeat in three matches.

Kabaddi Champions League Unveils Season 2 Coaches

Kabaddi Champions League Unveils Season 2 Coaches

Rediff.com13 Oct 2026

The Kabaddi Champions League (KCL) has announced the coaches' roster for its upcoming Season 2, featuring experienced kabaddi personalities for 10 franchises. Coaches like Om Parkash Narwal and Ramesh Kumar expressed their commitment to building strong, disciplined teams. The official schedule and start date for Season 2 are yet to be revealed.

Mumbai's Prime Residential Market Surges, Outperforming Global Average

Mumbai's Prime Residential Market Surges, Outperforming Global Average

Rediff.com28 Sep 2026

Mumbai's prime residential property market recorded a significant 6.2 per cent year-on-year price growth in the second quarter of 2026, more than double the global average, positioning it eighth globally, according to Knight Frank.

Chola Chiefs Snap Losing Streak With Dramatic Shoot-Off Win Over Prithviraaj Yodhas

Chola Chiefs Snap Losing Streak With Dramatic Shoot-Off Win Over Prithviraaj Yodhas

Rediff.com7 days ago

Chola Chiefs ended their five-match losing streak by defeating Prithviraaj Yodhas in a thrilling Archery Premier League Season 2 match decided by a shoot-off. The victory, secured by Alejandra Usquiano and Yuktha Sri Kondapavuluri, keeps their top-four playoff hopes alive.

Asian Games stars ready to fire in Archery Premier League

Asian Games stars ready to fire in Archery Premier League

Rediff.com5 Oct 2026

Indian archers, fresh from their stellar performance at the Asian Games, are set to compete in the second season of the Archery Premier League (APL) starting October 8 in Hyderabad. The league will feature 48 archers across six franchises, including Asian Games medallists like Kumkum Anil Mohod, Jyothi Surekha Vennam, and Sahil Rajesh Jadhav, alongside international stars.

10 Comedies Which Turn Spying Into A Laughing Matter

10 Comedies Which Turn Spying Into A Laughing Matter

Rediff.com16 hours ago

From Baadshah to Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos, these spy comedies prove that espionage can be a laughing matter, even when promising premises go sometimes spectacularly off course.

Lhuan-dre Pretorius blasts 188, becomes highest individual scorer in T20 cricket

Lhuan-dre Pretorius blasts 188, becomes highest individual scorer in T20 cricket

Rediff.com3 Oct 2026

Lhuan-dre Pretorius smashed an unbeaten 188 off 79 balls for Titans, breaking Chris Gayle's T20 record with 13 sixes and 15 fours before narrowly missing a double century.

Education Consultant Faces Charges For Rs 37 Lakh Visa Fraud

Education Consultant Faces Charges For Rs 37 Lakh Visa Fraud

Rediff.com4 Oct 2026

The Jammu Crime Branch has filed a chargesheet against an education consultant, Lalit Sharma, for allegedly duping multiple individuals of over Rs 37 lakh by falsely promising to arrange work visas abroad, particularly to Canada. The investigation confirmed the receipt of funds and established an offence under Section 420 of the IPC.

Ganges Grandmasters Secure Global Chess League Final Berth Despite Loss

Ganges Grandmasters Secure Global Chess League Final Berth Despite Loss

Rediff.com12 Sep 2026

Ganges Grandmasters have secured a spot in the Global Chess League finals despite a loss to PBG Alaskan Knights. Defending champions Alpine APL Pipers, however, suffered a defeat against Triveni Continental Knights, leaving their final berth dependent on the outcome of the last league match. Key moments included Ian Nepomniachtchi's draw against Viswanathan Anand and Magnus Carlsen's first loss in the competition to Alireza Firouzja.

India's Archery Stars Ready For APL Season 2 Challenge

India's Archery Stars Ready For APL Season 2 Challenge

Rediff.com7 Oct 2026

The second season of the Archery Premier League (APL) is set to begin in Hyderabad on Thursday, featuring Olympic medallists and recent Asian Games stars. The six-team franchise competition will host leading recurve and compound archers from India and abroad, running from October 8 to 18 with a unique faster shooting format.

Birthday Special: A Playlist of 25 Bachchan Bangers

Birthday Special: A Playlist of 25 Bachchan Bangers

Rediff.com12 Oct 2026

Celebrate Amitabh Bachchan's 84th birthday with a look back at his most iconic and electrifying dance numbers.

Alpine APL Pipers Secure Key Win In Global Chess League

Alpine APL Pipers Secure Key Win In Global Chess League

Rediff.com11 Sep 2026

Defending champions Alpine APL Pipers, led by World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen and Indian Grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi, defeated FYERS American Gambits 9-7 in a critical Global Chess League match. Carlsen ended Javokhir Sindarov's winning streak, while Gujrathi secured a marathon victory, propelling Pipers closer to a final berth.

Global Chess League: Carlsen Powers Pipers To Victory; Vishy Anand Loses To Sindarov

Global Chess League: Carlsen Powers Pipers To Victory; Vishy Anand Loses To Sindarov

Rediff.com6 Sep 2026

The Global Chess League commenced with defending champions Alpine APL Pipers securing a 10-8 victory over Mumba Masters, spearheaded by Magnus Carlsen.

Dwayne Bravo: First Player In CPL History To Have Jersey Retired

Dwayne Bravo: First Player In CPL History To Have Jersey Retired

Rediff.com30 Aug 2026

Trinbago Knight Riders have announced the retirement of legendary all-rounder Dwayne Bravo's iconic No. 47 jersey, making him the first player in CPL history to receive such an honour.

RBI Rate Hike to Test Housing Affordability, Buyer Sentiment During Festive Season

RBI Rate Hike to Test Housing Affordability, Buyer Sentiment During Festive Season

Rediff.com8 Oct 2026

The Reserve Bank of India's 25-basis point increase in the repo rate to 5.5 per cent is expected to exert pressure on housing affordability and buyer sentiment, particularly affecting interest rate-sensitive segments and potentially moderating sales during the crucial festival season.

Alpine APL Pipers Lead Global Chess League After Thrilling Matches

Alpine APL Pipers Lead Global Chess League After Thrilling Matches

Rediff.com10 Sep 2026

Alpine APL Pipers secured the top position in the Global Chess League after defeating PBG Alaskan Knights. However, Ganges Grandmasters and FYERS American Gambits are close contenders. Ganges Grandmasters also had a strong win against the Pipers, while CheQ Mumba Masters kept their final hopes alive with a decisive victory over Triveni Continental Kings, featuring wins from top players like Magnus Carlsen and Levon Aronian.

How Abhishek Nayar helped Shreyas Iyer end his T20I century drought

How Abhishek Nayar helped Shreyas Iyer end his T20I century drought

Rediff.com7 Oct 2026

Shreyas Iyer scored his maiden T20 International hundred after a crucial two-hour troubleshooting session with former India batting coach Abhishek Nayar. Nayar revealed they worked on Iyer's grip, initial movements, and tactical nuances to help him generate more force and clear boundaries, addressing issues Iyer felt during the Asian Games. Iyer's 43-ball 102 not out led India to an eight-wicket win against West Indies on Tuesday.

Rohit's One Word For Mumbai Amid IPL Chatter

Rohit's One Word For Mumbai Amid IPL Chatter

Rediff.com18 Sep 2026

Rohit Sharma declares his 'forever' loyalty to Mumbai Indians on his Sony show

Why Sooryavanshi Will Have To Wait: Gambhir

Why Sooryavanshi Will Have To Wait: Gambhir

Rediff.com5 Oct 2026

Gautam Gambhir has told Vaibhav Sooryavanshi that despite his impressive form, he will need to wait for his opportunity in the T20 team due to the established players and the importance of team continuity.

India face rain threat in Asian Games cricket opener

India face rain threat in Asian Games cricket opener

Rediff.com27 Sep 2026

India's men's cricket team is set to begin its Asian Games campaign against Afghanistan, but heavy rain is forecast, potentially leading to a washout. If the match is abandoned, India would advance to the semifinals due to higher seeding. The team, led by Shreyas Iyer, features a strong contingent of international players aiming for a gold medal, following the women's team's recent victory.

Delhi Capitals Confirm K L Rahul For IPL 2027

Delhi Capitals Confirm K L Rahul For IPL 2027

Rediff.com8 Sep 2026

Delhi Capitals quashed all rumours over senior batter K L Rahul's future with the franchise, with co-owner Parth Jindal confirming his retention for IPL 2027.

2 Jaish terrorists killed in Udhampur operation; one detained

2 Jaish terrorists killed in Udhampur operation; one detained

Rediff.com17 Sep 2026

Two suspected Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) terrorists have been killed in an ongoing joint operation by the Army, police, and CRPF in a remote forest area of Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur district.

Ganges Grandmasters End Gambits' Winning Run In Global Chess League

Ganges Grandmasters End Gambits' Winning Run In Global Chess League

Rediff.com6 Sep 2026

In the Global Chess League, Ganges Grandmasters ended FYER American Gambits' winning streak with a 9-7 victory, moving to second place. Defending champions Alpine APL Pipers secured their second consecutive win, defeating Ganges Grandmasters 11-6. Key players like Polina Shuvalova, Ian Nepomniachtchi, Vidit Gujrathi, and Koneru Humpy delivered crucial performances, while Magnus Carlsen showcased his endgame prowess with a draw against Nepomniachtchi. PBG Alaskan Knights also registered a comfortable win against CheQ Mumba Masters.

FYERS American Gambits Extend Lead In Global Chess League Standings

FYERS American Gambits Extend Lead In Global Chess League Standings

Rediff.com9 Sep 2026

FYERS American Gambits defeated Triveni Continental Kings to retain their top position in the Global Chess League standings, ahead of Alpine APL Pipers. Other matches saw Ganges Grandmasters secure a dominant win over Continental Kings, while Mumba Masters suffered two defeats, including a loss to PBG Alaskan Knights. The Gambits, Pipers, and Grandmasters have all won four matches, with Gambits having played one more round.

Global Chess League: Kings Upset Pipers, Grandmasters Win Dramatically

Global Chess League: Kings Upset Pipers, Grandmasters Win Dramatically

Rediff.com8 Sep 2026

The Global Chess League's halfway stage saw significant upsets and dramatic finishes, with Triveni Continental Kings defeating table-toppers Alpine APL Pipers. Ganges Grandmasters secured a crucial win against PBG Alaskan Knights due to a last-second time violation, while CheQ Mumba Masters maintained their strong performance. These results have intensified the competition for the top two positions.