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PHOTOS: Gold medal winners on Day 10 of the London Games

PHOTOS: Gold medal winners on Day 10 of the London Games

Rediff.com6 Aug 2012

A look at the gold medal winners on Day 10 of the London Games.

Kohli, Rohit's ODI future: BCCI keeps options open

Kohli, Rohit's ODI future: BCCI keeps options open

Rediff.com11 Aug 2025

The BCCI never believes in taking decisions in haste and would always gauge the public perceptions before taking a call, which is sensitive in nature considering the massive fan following of the two greats.

Syrians don't want to take part in London Games: Saroot

Syrians don't want to take part in London Games: Saroot

Rediff.com4 Apr 2012

Abdelbasset Saroot, the former Syria international goalkeeper, said on Tuesday his country's athletes do not want to compete in this year's London Olympics because "they don't want to play for a flag that they have no pride or faith in".

Shahid Kapoor Plays at Lord's and ...

Shahid Kapoor Plays at Lord's and ...

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

Shahid Kapoor traded his script for a bat as he stepped onto the legendary turf of Lord's Cricket Ground in London

'Prasidh has ability to bowl magic balls'

'Prasidh has ability to bowl magic balls'

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

Prasidh Krishna has the ability to bowl "magic balls" and the pacer needs to be given an extended run to serve India for a long time, said bowling coach Morne Morkel in London on Sunday.

BCCI announces latest Bumrah update

BCCI announces latest Bumrah update

Rediff.com1 Aug 2025

India stuck to their pre-series decision to field Bumrah in only three Tests and was hence not played in the final Test at the Oval

Why England to continue hosting WTC finals

Why England to continue hosting WTC finals

Rediff.com20 Jul 2025

'We are absolutely delighted that England and Wales has been chosen to host the next three ICC World Test Championship Finals.'

Sharapova Joins Hall of Fame - Serena Steals Show

Sharapova Joins Hall of Fame - Serena Steals Show

Rediff.com24 Aug 2025

Maria Sharapova was officially inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame on Saturday night in Newport

Sachin Emerges From Idol Neeraj Bhai's Shadow!

Sachin Emerges From Idol Neeraj Bhai's Shadow!

Rediff.com19 Sep 2025

From idolising Neeraj to upstaging him at Worlds, Sachin Yadav gains global recognition

EPL PIX: Fulham hold United; Everton down Brighton

EPL PIX: Fulham hold United; Everton down Brighton

Rediff.com25 Aug 2025

Fulham held visitors Manchester United to a 1-1 draw in the Premier League on Sunday.

Siraj helps India snatch Oval win in final-day drama

Siraj helps India snatch Oval win in final-day drama

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

Images from Day 5 of the fifth Test between England and India at The Oval, London, on Monday.

Siraj Leads India to Thrilling Series-Levelling Victory

Siraj Leads India to Thrilling Series-Levelling Victory

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

Siraj dismissed Jamie Smith and Jamie Overton before bowling Gus Atkinson to end the match.

FIDE Women's WC: Humpy moves into semis after draw

FIDE Women's WC: Humpy moves into semis after draw

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

Apart from Tan, top seed Tingjie Lei of China also made it to the semifinals at the expense of Nana Dzagnidze of Georgia.

King Charles Hosts Team India at St James's Palace

King Charles Hosts Team India at St James's Palace

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

The Indian men's and women's cricket teams, led by captains Shubman Gill and Harmanpreet Kaur, met King Charles III, at St. James's Palace.

Rahul in awe of Pant: 'I dream of playing shots like him'

Rahul in awe of Pant: 'I dream of playing shots like him'

Rediff.com13 Jul 2025

India's experienced opener KL Rahul expressed admiration for vice-captain Rishabh Pant and his dream to replicate the dynamic southpaw's play style following their record-breaking exploits on Day 3 of the third Test against England at Lord's.

Deepti's last-ball six powers London Spirit to Hundred title

Deepti's last-ball six powers London Spirit to Hundred title

Rediff.com19 Aug 2024

Deepti Sharma picked up a wicket giving away 23 runs and then smashed a run-a-ball 16, including the winning six off Hayley Matthews.

Storm And Seam: What Awaits India At Oval

Storm And Seam: What Awaits India At Oval

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

Historically, the surface deteriorates and it is expected to be no different in this Test.

Rajasthan Royals' owner Badale sues Raj Kundra for 'blackmail'

Rajasthan Royals' owner Badale sues Raj Kundra for 'blackmail'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

IPL side Rajasthan Royals' majority owner on Wednesday accused his former co-owner of trying to blackmail him by alleging he was defrauded out of his minority stake in the club.

Mohsin Khan relives cricket glory and Bollywood days

Mohsin Khan relives cricket glory and Bollywood days

Rediff.com11 Sep 2025

From facing Dennis Lillee to filming with Dharmendra, Mohsin Khan goes back in time in a freewheeling interview.

'Give it all or rest': Pathan's blunt message to Bumrah

'Give it all or rest': Pathan's blunt message to Bumrah

Rediff.com22 Jul 2025

Pathan expressed his admiration for Bumrah but acknowledged that he has to give his all and put in extra effort if the situation demands it.

Pakistan legend won't travel to India for Asia Cup hockey

Pakistan legend won't travel to India for Asia Cup hockey

Rediff.com23 Aug 2025

After retiring from international hockey in 2012, Abbas kept a low profile. He took up his first coaching role as an assistant coach for penalty corners with the Malaysia national team in October 2024.

Harshit Rana added as Test cover for England series

Harshit Rana added as Test cover for England series

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

Harshit Rana has been included in the India Test squad as a cover and travelled with the rest of the team via train to reach Leeds

Sun Group Acquires The Hundred Side!

Sun Group Acquires The Hundred Side!

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

Four Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise owners were on Wednesday confirmed as "strategic partners" by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) for teams in 'The Hundred' and will gain operational control by October 1 this year.

Mumbai's Favourite God Arrives

Mumbai's Favourite God Arrives

Rediff.com11 Aug 2025

Glimpses from India and around the world that will make you smile and cry.

Who is Divya Deshmukh, the teen who made chess history?

Who is Divya Deshmukh, the teen who made chess history?

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

Teen prodigy Divya Deshmukh stunned seasoned grandmaster Koneru Humpy in a tense tiebreak to win the 2025 FIDE Women's World Cup in Batumi, Georgia, rewriting Indian chess history at just 19.

Rahane's advice for India ahead of Oval Test

Rahane's advice for India ahead of Oval Test

Rediff.com29 Jul 2025

In the series opener at Headingley and the third Test at Lord's, India were outbowled by the hosts, leading to their downfall.

Indian players don black armbands, pay silent tributes

Indian players don black armbands, pay silent tributes

Rediff.com13 Jun 2025

Indian players mourn Ahmedabad airplane crash victims before intra-squad match

India's hockey greats lead Punjab flood relief

India's hockey greats lead Punjab flood relief

Rediff.com5 Sep 2025

Former Team India hockey stars Rupinder Pal Singh, Gurwinder Singh Chandi and Jugraj Singh are now engaged in a different 'field work' - they are part of the relief and rescue operations in flood-affected Punjab.

Rakul Gets Tanned In Bali

Rakul Gets Tanned In Bali

Rediff.com2 Jun 2025

Mrunal, Pooja shoot in UK... Manushi meets the world's most beautiful women... Disha in Cannes...

Sinner-Alcaraz 'rivalry is becoming better and better'

Sinner-Alcaraz 'rivalry is becoming better and better'

Rediff.com14 Jul 2025

Carlos Alcaraz said he could hold his head high despite being unseated from his Wimbledon throne by Jannik Sinner on Sunday and the Spaniard praised their hot rivalry for being several notches higher than the others on the men's tour.

Is Gill Cracking Under Pressure? Manjrekar Thinks So

Is Gill Cracking Under Pressure? Manjrekar Thinks So

Rediff.com26 Jul 2025

Handed the reins of a depleted Indian side in his maiden stint as Test captain, the 24-year-old has been tasked with breaking a 17-year drought without the experience of Rohit Sharma or Virat Kohli by his side.

'Dhoni has got hands faster than a pickpocket'

'Dhoni has got hands faster than a pickpocket'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

'His glove work defied convention. Dhoni's technique behind the stumps was unorthodox, yet extraordinarily effective.'

PIX: Alcaraz, Draper in Queen's Club semis

PIX: Alcaraz, Draper in Queen's Club semis

Rediff.com21 Jun 2025

Carlos Alcaraz avoided another scare at the Queen's Club ATP 500 event as the top-seeded Spaniard dispatched France's Arthur Rinderknech with little fuss 7-5, 6-4 to reach the semi-finals on Friday.

Will Kohli Be In The Stands?

Will Kohli Be In The Stands?

Rediff.com21 Jun 2025

Despite living in close proximity to the series venues, Kohli is expected to remain absent not just on the field, but off it too.

Tendulkar remembers 'warm-hearted Dilip bhai'

Tendulkar remembers 'warm-hearted Dilip bhai'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2025

Former wicketkeeper-batter Farokh Engineer also mourned the loss of his "dear friend".

Next gen has determination to win in England: Pathan

Next gen has determination to win in England: Pathan

Rediff.com29 May 2025

'With a new generation stepping up, Team India is not just carrying forward a legacy -- they are writing a new chapter in our cricketing history.'

Man United sign Mbeumo from Brentford for $88 million

Man United sign Mbeumo from Brentford for $88 million

Rediff.com22 Jul 2025

Bryan Mbeumo hit new heights in the 2024-25 league season, finishing with 20 goals to help Brentford to a solid 10th-place finish.

Tottenham Hotspur sign forward Kudus from West Ham

Tottenham Hotspur sign forward Kudus from West Ham

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

British media reported the deal is worth around 55 million pounds for Ghana's Mohammed Kudus, who turns 25 next month.

'India won with clarity, identity, purpose'

'India won with clarity, identity, purpose'

Rediff.com6 Aug 2025

England were 301/3 in pursuit of 374 when the 26-year-old Brook's dismissal triggered a collapse on the fourth day of the fifth Test in London that the home side lost by six runs on Monday. With that result, India tied the series at 2-2.

'England panicked, they just needed one partnership'

'England panicked, they just needed one partnership'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

Former captain Michael Vaughan feels England panicked on the final day of the fifth Test against India in the absence of inspirational skipper Ben Stokes.