News for 'National Performance Squad'

MCA's Rs 2 crore bounty for its Ranji Trophy champs

MCA's Rs 2 crore bounty for its Ranji Trophy champs

Rediff.com26 Feb 2016

The Mumbai squad led by Aditya Tare, which thrashed Saurashtra by an innings and 21 runs in the Ranji Trophy final inside three days, has earned a cash bonus of Rs 2 crore from the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA).

Ganguly ready for any role

Ganguly ready for any role

Rediff.com17 Nov 2005

Deposed Indian captain Sourav Ganguly he is willing to play at any position and perform any role the team wants him to.

Kohli named captain of ICC's Test, ODI teams of the year

Kohli named captain of ICC's Test, ODI teams of the year

Rediff.com22 Jan 2019

India captain and batting mainstay Virat Kohli was named skipper of the International Cricket Council's Test and ODI teams of the year, following a remarkable run in 2018.

Why Sardar was relieved of captaincy

Why Sardar was relieved of captaincy

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

While there are rumours that Sardar Singh's axing is because of his dip in form in recent times, the team's chief coach and High Performance Director Roelant Oltmans said the move was necessitated to relieve the ace midfielder from excess responsibilities.

What is wrong with the Australian cricket team?

What is wrong with the Australian cricket team?

Rediff.com16 Nov 2016

Cricket Australia chief executive James Sutherland rejected clarion calls for a formal review and said the game is in "good shape" despite the Test team's fifth successive defeat.

6 Aus 'A' players named in senior team to stay for tri-series final

6 Aus 'A' players named in senior team to stay for tri-series final

Rediff.com12 Aug 2015

Opener Joe Burns, wicketkeeper Matthew Wade, spinner Aston Agar, all-rounder Marcus Stoinis and the pace duo of James Pattinson and Nathan Coulter-Nile were selected to the senior team for the ODI series against England and Ireland later this month by virtue of their fine performances in the ongoing Australia 'A' team's tour of India.

Gearing up for the big bash called Republic Day

Gearing up for the big bash called Republic Day

Rediff.com18 Jan 2017

India's military prowess and its cultural diversity is bound to leave the chief guest, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, spellbound.

Semenya wins 2000m; intends to defend 800m world title

Semenya wins 2000m; intends to defend 800m world title

Rediff.com12 Jun 2019

The double Olympic champion won her race in five minutes 38.19 in front of 1,650 spectators on the outskirts of Paris.

Bangla tigers seek resurgence against Lankan lions

Bangla tigers seek resurgence against Lankan lions

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

Bangladesh made a perfect start to their World Cup campaign, posting their highest one-day international score of 330-6 during the 21-run win over South Africa.

Karthik-led KKR have resources to make play-offs

Karthik-led KKR have resources to make play-offs

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

Karthik will be surrounded by cricketing brains all around him with the 2019 England World Cup winning skipper as his deputy, and New Zealand great Brendon McCullum as the head coach.

Selection meet postponed but focus remains on Dhoni's future

Selection meet postponed but focus remains on Dhoni's future

Rediff.com18 Jul 2019

Dhoni would be the centre of discussion amid speculation that the Jharkhand player is contemplating retirement even though he hasn't spoken about it till now.

Manavjit in for Rajput in Indian shooting team for Rio Olympics

Manavjit in for Rajput in Indian shooting team for Rio Olympics

Rediff.com19 Mar 2016

Trap shooter Manavjit Singh Sandhu got the nod ahead of Sanjeev Rajput as the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) announced its final shooting squad of 12 for the Rio Olympic Games in New Delhi on Saturday.

Is it the end of the road for Saeed Ajmal?

Is it the end of the road for Saeed Ajmal?

Rediff.com1 Sep 2015

Senior spinner Saeed Ajmal has said that he is ready to retire from international cricket if the Pakistan cricket authorities tell him clearly he is no longer a part of their plans.

Can India keep 2022 FIFA World Cup hopes alive?

Can India keep 2022 FIFA World Cup hopes alive?

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

Buoyed by their gallant goalless draw against Asian champions Qatar, India would be looking to register their first win in the FIFA World Cup qualifiers when they take on Bangladesh.

Who should open in first WI Test? Agarwal or Shaw?

Who should open in first WI Test? Agarwal or Shaw?

Rediff.com1 Oct 2018

Help Captain Kohli and Head Coach Shastri pick India's XI for the Rajkot Test.

WI tour an opportunity for youngsters to cement place: Zaheer

WI tour an opportunity for youngsters to cement place: Zaheer

Rediff.com30 May 2011

Indian pace spearhead Zaheer Khan has said the upcoming tour to West Indies would be a good opportunity for the youngsters to cement their place in the national squad.

England beware: He is fit and ready for Ashes!

England beware: He is fit and ready for Ashes!

Rediff.com10 Nov 2017

Australia fast bowler Josh Hazlewood says he is fit and ready for the Ashes series against England after taking six wickets and coming through a Sheffield Shield match unscathed.

India looking beyond Kuldeep, Chahal?

India looking beyond Kuldeep, Chahal?

Rediff.com16 Sep 2019

India captain Virat Kohli said the team is trying out the likes of Rahul Chahar and Washington Sundar as it is looking to bat deep and post 200 plus totals consistently.

On Day 4 at CWG, shooters set to take centre stage

On Day 4 at CWG, shooters set to take centre stage

Rediff.com7 Apr 2018

The focus is firmly trained on teen sensation Manu Bhaker as the fancied Indian shooting team eyes a head start at the 21st Commonwealth Games

Pakistan's Afridi gives up T20 captaincy

Pakistan's Afridi gives up T20 captaincy

Rediff.com3 Apr 2016

Shahid Afridi has stepped down as captain of the Pakistan T20 squad.

Soccer Extras: Silva slams Everton players for 'hiding' after poor start

Soccer Extras: Silva slams Everton players for 'hiding' after poor start

Rediff.com24 Sep 2019

The Merseyside club have suffered defeats in three of their past four Premier League matches

Dhoni to lead second-string Indian team for Zimbabwe tour

Dhoni to lead second-string Indian team for Zimbabwe tour

Rediff.com23 May 2016

Mahendra Singh Dhoni will lead the Indian team for the limited overs tour of Zimbabwe starting June 11, while top stars like Virat Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane have been rested.

Soccer Extras: Reds not thinking of Barca loss, says Klopp

Soccer Extras: Reds not thinking of Barca loss, says Klopp

Rediff.com3 May 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Dog used in Osama raid to provide protection on Yoga Day event

Dog used in Osama raid to provide protection on Yoga Day event

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

Trained sniffer dogs such as the one used in Osama raid, German Shepherd and Labradors will be deployed.

PIX: Leicester sink Man United; Liverpool whip Watford

PIX: Leicester sink Man United; Liverpool whip Watford

Rediff.com17 Oct 2021

A round-up of Saturday's action in the Premier League.

Indian Hockey teams arrive in Rio with Olympic glory in sight

Indian Hockey teams arrive in Rio with Olympic glory in sight

Rediff.com29 Jul 2016

Determined to put up a top-notch performance at the 2016 Olympic Games, the Indian men and women's hockey teams arrived in Rio de Janeiro on Friday.

Sports Shorts: Dutee Chand signs two-year deal with Puma

Sports Shorts: Dutee Chand signs two-year deal with Puma

Rediff.com8 Aug 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday.

Lanka police meet Perera, Herath over fixing claims

Lanka police meet Perera, Herath over fixing claims

Rediff.com15 Jan 2016

Cricketers from the team of the Emirald Isle are under suspicion following their dismal performance in the recently concluded New Zealand tour

Last few days were very stressful for me and my parents: Mithali

Last few days were very stressful for me and my parents: Mithali

Rediff.com22 Dec 2018

Indian women's ODI captain Mithali Raj stressed on the need to bring focus back on cricket after hogging the limelight for the wrong reasons following a controversial ending to their World T20 campaign.

India aim for maiden CT title; play Pakistan in opener

India aim for maiden CT title; play Pakistan in opener

Rediff.com22 Jun 2018

Asian champions India have never won the Champions Trophy in its last 36 editions but will be hoping to claim the feat in the tournament's last edition.

Aus pace attack stronger, more balanced than India's: Buchannan

Aus pace attack stronger, more balanced than India's: Buchannan

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

'... But India lacks solid backup to Bumrah, Shami, and Yadav. Bumrah is a fine paceman. He has very good durability. I think India needs to use him in such a way that he is as fresh as possible for each Test match.'

Can France emulate World Cup-Euro double?

Can France emulate World Cup-Euro double?

Rediff.com10 Oct 2018

The 44-year-old Pires was a member of the French side and teammate of current national manager Didier Deschamps that won the tournament for the first time at home in 1998.

Euro 2020: Five scintillating strikes of Round 3

Euro 2020: Five scintillating strikes of Round 3

Rediff.com24 Jun 2021

Rediff.com looks at the five best goals from the concluding round in the league stage.

Lara says disunity will hurt West Indies's World Cup chances

Lara says disunity will hurt West Indies's World Cup chances

Rediff.com9 Dec 2014

- 'We have great players, but great players don't win the World Cup, great teams do' - 'You need to have everybody contributing'

'The prospect of playing India again in final will spur Pakistan'

'The prospect of playing India again in final will spur Pakistan'

Rediff.com29 Feb 2016

Pakistan's chief selector Haroon Rasheed has had a pep talk with the national team members and is confident that they can still qualify for the final in the ongoing Asia Cup.

Cricketers tweet: See what Kohli, Sehwag, Gambhir and more have to say!

Cricketers tweet: See what Kohli, Sehwag, Gambhir and more have to say!

Rediff.com22 Jul 2019

Indian skipper Virat Kohli, on Monday, lauded ace sprinter Hima Das for winning five gold medals in a span of 20 days.

This is what makes Sport so amazing!

This is what makes Sport so amazing!

Rediff.com24 Dec 2018

Awesome images from the world of Sport 2018.

England recall Bresnan for final Test

England recall Bresnan for final Test

Rediff.com22 Aug 2010

England have recalled bowler Tim Bresnan for the final Test against Pakistan at Lord's after defeat at the Oval left the series hanging in the balance.

Many highs and few lows for Indian boxing in 2019

Many highs and few lows for Indian boxing in 2019

Rediff.com30 Dec 2019

For most part, Indian boxing had lots to celebrate and it started with the season-opening Strandja Memorial, one of Europe's oldest and most competitive tournaments.

Pak team could undergo sweeping changes in England

Pak team could undergo sweeping changes in England

Rediff.com12 Aug 2010

The touring Pakistan squad may undergo some big changes during the remaining part of their tour as pressure grows on PCB, national selectors and the team management for the string of defeats in England.