News for 'National Performance Squad'

Why Shubman is contender to open for India in 2023 ODI WC

Why Shubman is contender to open for India in 2023 ODI WC

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

.On a different note, Yuvraj said that he is open to work as a sports/cricket administrator.

Jaspal Rana makes sensational comeback to revive Manu Bhaker's shooting career

Jaspal Rana makes sensational comeback to revive Manu Bhaker's shooting career

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

Manu's split with Rana was being attributed as the main reason for her forgettable performance in Tokyo

'In IPL, youngsters get opportunities they might not be ready for'

'In IPL, youngsters get opportunities they might not be ready for'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2023

Ahead of the upcoming IPL season, Delhi Capitals coach Ricky Ponting said it was his responsibility to make young players better human beings.

CWG Squash: India aim to break singles jinx in Birmingham

CWG Squash: India aim to break singles jinx in Birmingham

Rediff.com26 Jul 2022

Aiming for that elusive singles Commonwealth Games medal Saurav Ghosal and Joshna Chinappa will make one last-ditch effort to break the jinx in Birmingham.

Find out who will join Iniesta in Spain's World Cup squad

Find out who will join Iniesta in Spain's World Cup squad

Rediff.com21 May 2018

Lopetegui blends youth and experience in Spain World Cup squad

Shivam Mavi out to impress skipper Hardik

Shivam Mavi out to impress skipper Hardik

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

Want a game against SL to impress Hardik, says Shivam Mavi after maiden India call-up

'Rishabh Pant has inspired keeper-batters around the world'

'Rishabh Pant has inspired keeper-batters around the world'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2023

Rishabh Pant isn't fit to play the upcoming World Cup but former Australian ace Adam Gilchrist is still fascinated by the kind of impact that the burly keeper-batter has had in his six years with the Indian team.

It's Windies bowlers vs India batters at Dominica

It's Windies bowlers vs India batters at Dominica

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

The sub-narratives in the main story will be equally intriguing in the next 13 days.

An Indian at the FIFA World Cup

An Indian at the FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

The 48-year-old has previously also worked with Chelsea FC, one of the top clubs in Europe; he has also played an important role in fine-tuning the Chelsea squads that won the UEFA Champions League in the 2011-12 and 2020-21 seasons.

FIFA WC: Van Gaal confident of overcoming strong USA

FIFA WC: Van Gaal confident of overcoming strong USA

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

"These things happen, that players ventilate their views, but whether it's sensible or not, that's another issue. Everybody has their own opinion, particularly in the Netherlands," the 71-year-old said.

Keeper-batter Indrani Roy gets call-up for Eng tour

Keeper-batter Indrani Roy gets call-up for Eng tour

Rediff.com14 May 2021

The likes of Monica Patel, C Prathyusha have been dropped from the squad altogether.

India limited overs squad: Who is in and who lost out

India limited overs squad: Who is in and who lost out

Rediff.com6 Jan 2017

Indian cricket ushered in a new era as Virat Kohli was officially anointed captain for all three formats as he took over from Mahendra Singh Dhoni as India's limited overs captain from the series against England, starting on January 15.

Reason for Pak's poor performance: 'Absence of educated players in team'

Reason for Pak's poor performance: 'Absence of educated players in team'

Rediff.com20 May 2016

The Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman Shaharyar Khan says absence of educated players in the national team was one of the reasons for its recent poor performance.

Lillee in Australia's high-performance team

Lillee in Australia's high-performance team

Rediff.com30 Jan 2013

Cricket Australia have appointed fast bowling great Dennis Lillee as an advisor, days after spinner Shane Warne panned the board and said cricket people needed to be running the team rather than 'muppets'. Lillee will provide coaching services, guidance and mentoring to Australia's emerging fast bowlers as well as the national team, Cricket Australia (CA) said on their website (www.cricket.com.au) on Wednesday.

Hardik to lead team for New Zealand T20 series

Hardik to lead team for New Zealand T20 series

Rediff.com31 Oct 2022

The All-India Senior Selection Committee of the BCCI has picked the squads for India's upcoming series against New Zealand and Bangladesh

CWG: Anas included in men's 4x400m relay team

CWG: Anas included in men's 4x400m relay team

Rediff.com27 Jul 2022

Delhi High Court clears Indian judoka Jasleen to compete at CWG

FIFA WC: It's NA NA for Onana from Cameroon

FIFA WC: It's NA NA for Onana from Cameroon

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

"I have put all my efforts and energy into finding solutions to a situation that a footballer often experiences, but there has been no will on the other side. Some moments are difficult to assimilate."

After BBL, former U-19 captain set for BPL

After BBL, former U-19 captain set for BPL

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

Chand will become the first Indian to feature in the Bangladesh Premier League.

New Zealand pick pace-heavy squad for India ODI series

New Zealand pick pace-heavy squad for India ODI series

Rediff.com15 Jan 2014

New Zealand named a virtually unchanged squad for the upcoming ODI series against India, with the selectors keeping faith in players who drew the recent five-match home assignment against the West Indies.

Meet India's World Cup 15

Meet India's World Cup 15

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

A look at India's 15-member squad for the World Cup.

Mithali wants Under-19 champs groomed for senior level

Mithali wants Under-19 champs groomed for senior level

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

'The next ODI World Cup is at home and we have not won a global event yet at the senior level. I am sure the BCCI is prioritising that and will keep these players in the mix.'

Year Ender 2022: Sharath, Manika light up TT scene

Year Ender 2022: Sharath, Manika light up TT scene

Rediff.com25 Dec 2022

40-year-old Sharath showed that age was just a number.

India 'A' vs NZ 'A': Panchal likely to lead in 'Tests', Rahane to play Duleep Trophy

India 'A' vs NZ 'A': Panchal likely to lead in 'Tests', Rahane to play Duleep Trophy

Rediff.com21 Aug 2022

Gujarat opener Priyank Panchal is likely to lead India 'A' in three four-day 'Tests' against New Zealand 'A'

No Pressure, Only Pride: Dravid's take on India's WTC Final journey

No Pressure, Only Pride: Dravid's take on India's WTC Final journey

Rediff.com5 Jun 2023

Dravid insisted his team is not feeling any pressure going into the World Test Championship final against Australia.

The Who's Who of the CBFC's new, improved squad

The Who's Who of the CBFC's new, improved squad

Rediff.com16 Aug 2017

Will this team of 12 change the way films are certified in India?

WTC: Stokes urges England to stay aggressive

WTC: Stokes urges England to stay aggressive

Rediff.com22 Jun 2022

Leg-spinner Yasir Shah marks his return to the national men's team as Pakistan on Wednesday announced an 18-member squad for next month's two-match Test series against Sri Lanka.

When India Hosted The First Asian Games

When India Hosted The First Asian Games

Rediff.com23 Sep 2023

Seventy two years ago, a newly independent India ventured to hold the the first Asian Games in Delhi with meager resources.

Senegal bank on Europe stars to bolster FIFA WC crusade

Senegal bank on Europe stars to bolster FIFA WC crusade

Rediff.com24 Oct 2022

Senegal's best World Cup performance was its debut in 2002 when it beat defending champion France in one of the tournament's great upsets and became only the second African team after Cameroon in 1990 to reach the quarterfinals.

'Don't like this narrative of Yashasvi selling panipuris'

'Don't like this narrative of Yashasvi selling panipuris'

Rediff.com1 May 2023

Yashasvi Jaiswal's childhood coach Jwala Singh said the focus should be on the hardwork put in by the youngster and not his 'panipuri selling' story.

Dhoni's young squad has much to prove against experienced Zimbabwe

Dhoni's young squad has much to prove against experienced Zimbabwe

Rediff.com10 Jun 2016

It will be a different sort of challenge for Mahendra Singh Dhoni when he captains a new-look Indian cricket team against Zimbabwe in the first ODI of a short series starting in Harare on Saturday.

PIX: Neymar goes past Pele as Brazil thrash Bolivia

PIX: Neymar goes past Pele as Brazil thrash Bolivia

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

Brazil lived up to expectations by smashing Bolivia 5-1 at home in their 2026 World Cup qualifiers opener on Friday.

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

Unhappy WFI to review women wrestlers' show at CWG

Unhappy WFI to review women wrestlers' show at CWG

Rediff.com12 Aug 2022

The 76kg category had eight wrestlers while the 68kg class featured nine wrestlers, where minnows like Bangladesh, Mauritius, Cameroon, Tonga and New Zealand were part of the field.

Saini eager to learn from Boult at Rajasthan Royals

Saini eager to learn from Boult at Rajasthan Royals

Rediff.com20 Mar 2022

The 29-year-old also revealed he shares a good bond with the Royals skipper Sanju Samson.

FIFA WC Preview: Denmark face tricky Tunisia test

FIFA WC Preview: Denmark face tricky Tunisia test

Rediff.com20 Nov 2022

To ensure the best possible start, the Danes will turn to playmaker Christian Eriksen

Maxwell did not perform for Kings XI Punjab, says Sehwag

Maxwell did not perform for Kings XI Punjab, says Sehwag

Rediff.com15 May 2017

Kings XI Punjab's the team's director of cricket operations Virender Sehwag came down heavily at the team's 'irresponsible' batsmen, after Rising Pune Supergiant bowled them out for an embarrassing 73.

'Fight!': Japan cheerleaders root for Olympic athletes

'Fight!': Japan cheerleaders root for Olympic athletes

Rediff.com22 Jul 2021

Squad members held up signs saying 'To all athletes', 'Fight!', and 'Tokyo 2020' with an image of the Olympic rings

County stint will keep me in good stead for England Test: Pujara

County stint will keep me in good stead for England Test: Pujara

Rediff.com23 May 2022

Cheteshwar Pujara said his stint for Surrey will hold him in good stead when India takes on England in the one-off Test in July.

Zareen, Nitu win gold at Strandja Memorial Boxing

Zareen, Nitu win gold at Strandja Memorial Boxing

Rediff.com27 Feb 2022

Nitu beat Italy's Erika Prisciandaro, a former Youth World Championship bronze-medallist, 5-0, while Zareen outpunched Ukraine's Tetiana Kob, a three-time European Championships medallist, 4-1.

Mumbai Indians look for turnaround in IPL 2023

Mumbai Indians look for turnaround in IPL 2023

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

Following a disastrous outing in the 2022 edition, five-times champs Mumbai Indians will look to turn it around when the 16th season of the IPL gets underway.