News for 'No Practice Games'

Djokovic leans on coach Murray to help climb rankings

Djokovic leans on coach Murray to help climb rankings

Rediff.com29 Dec 2024

'I think he's bringing a fresh look to my game and I'll be able to benefit from that, no doubt, on the court. But also that champion mentality he has, I'm sure we'll match very well.'

Jurel To Replace Pant In Sydney Test?

Jurel To Replace Pant In Sydney Test?

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

Rishabh Pant may be dropped for the final Test in the Border Gavaskar series.

Asian Games Trials: 'What's so special about Vinesh?'

Asian Games Trials: 'What's so special about Vinesh?'

Rediff.com19 Jul 2023

Reigning Under-20 World Champion Antim Panghal on Wednesday questioned the Asian Games trials exemption given to Vinesh Phogat.

Abhishek rides high on Surya, Gambhir's backing

Abhishek rides high on Surya, Gambhir's backing

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

"When a captain or a coach says something like this, obviously there is a bit of confidence and you've to back yourself up.'

Two down, one to go as Rohit has unfinished business

Two down, one to go as Rohit has unfinished business

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

While retirement is very much a cricketer's individual call, the counter point will be if the national selectors or the BCCI feel that they need to look at the bigger picture and have only one among Rohit and Virat in the ODI set-up going forward.

Today's players more focussed on IPL, says Rishabh Pant

Today's players more focussed on IPL, says Rishabh Pant

Rediff.com11 Mar 2025

Rishabh Pant feels the lure of the IPL is understandable but budding cricketers should always focus on playing for the country.

Gill adopts KISS approach batting at No. 3

Gill adopts KISS approach batting at No. 3

Rediff.com7 Feb 2025

On young Indian players frequently choosing the sweep and reverse sweep shots against spinners, Gill said it was not a team strategy.

India target direct entry to 2026 FIH World Cup

India target direct entry to 2026 FIH World Cup

Rediff.com14 Feb 2025

The 2026 men's hockey World Cup will be held from August 14 to 30 in Wavre, Belgium and Amstelveen, Netherlands.

Pink ball trickier customer than red ball: Rohit warns

Pink ball trickier customer than red ball: Rohit warns

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

Rohit Sharma on Thursday said that one will need to devise his own methods to deal with the challenges posed by the pink Kookaburra ball during the day/night Test

Deepti impressed by inexperienced Ireland's fight in ODI series

Deepti impressed by inexperienced Ireland's fight in ODI series

Rediff.com14 Jan 2025

'They are also doing good. Because, in the two matches they have played, it has been good. And, as a team, we have also done well.'

Shreyas-Rahul get match practice, but are they Asia Cup-ready?

Shreyas-Rahul get match practice, but are they Asia Cup-ready?

Rediff.com14 Aug 2023

In the video, Iyer was seen firmly pushing a delivery from a fast bowler in the cover region with Rahul at the non-striker's end. As it was simulation, a local umpire was summoned to officiate.

'We are quite bullish about our chances'

'We are quite bullish about our chances'

Rediff.com24 Feb 2025

With the top two teams in each pool advancing to the semi-finals, the victor of Tuesday's clash in Rawalpindi will have one foot in the knockout rounds.

KL Rahul unleashes beast mode: Is Pant's spot in danger?

KL Rahul unleashes beast mode: Is Pant's spot in danger?

Rediff.com17 Feb 2025

With the Champions Trophy opener against Bangladesh just around the corner, India's star batsman KL Rahul focused on power-hitting during a training session in Dubai.

Rain washes out Day 1 of India's warm-up match in Canberra

Rain washes out Day 1 of India's warm-up match in Canberra

Rediff.com30 Nov 2024

The start of India's two-day warm-up match against the Australian Prime Minister's XI on Saturday was delayed because of rain.

Rohit Gears Up For Kiwis

Rohit Gears Up For Kiwis

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

The skipper worked on his defence in the nets as he looks to shore up his batting for the three match series against New Zealand and also the all-important tour of Australia, starting next month.

Benefited a lot from working with Jassibhai: Rana

Benefited a lot from working with Jassibhai: Rana

Rediff.com21 Feb 2025

India pacer Harshit Rana credited seasoned speedster Jasprit Bumrah for shaping his consistency and adaptability at the highest level.

India needs at least 20,000 pilots in coming years: Minister Naidu

India needs at least 20,000 pilots in coming years: Minister Naidu

Rediff.com20 Feb 2025

Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu on Thursday said India will need at least 20,000 pilots in the coming years to meet the rising air-travel demand in the country -- one of the world's fastest growing aviation market. Addressing a gathering at the UDAAN Bhawan here following the launch of Electronic Personnel License (EPL) for pilots, the Minister said aviation has always been the backbone of connectivity, economic growth, and technological advancements.

The Friend Who Changed An IPL Star's Life

The Friend Who Changed An IPL Star's Life

Rediff.com2 Apr 2025

'One day I told him, if you want to be a cricketer with a long career, you cannot be a fast bowler.' 'I felt more than pace, unorthodox left arm spin would suit him better.' 'Please don't give me credit for what he is doing now. I only made a suggestion.'

Harvinder Singh: Coach Behind Ashwani Kumar's Rise

Harvinder Singh: Coach Behind Ashwani Kumar's Rise

Rediff.com3 Apr 2025

Harvinder Singh was one of India's most promising pacers in the 1990s having played three Tests and 16 ODIs.

Deshpande out for 2-3 months! IPL doubt looms

Deshpande out for 2-3 months! IPL doubt looms

Rediff.com17 Jan 2025

India and Mumbai pace bowler Tushar Deshpande is likely to remain sidelined for another two to three months due to a recurring ankle injury.

India rout Belgium in practice

India rout Belgium in practice

Rediff.com30 Aug 2006

The Indian hockey team scored a morale-boosting 7-1 win ahead of the World Cup in Germany.

More the merrier? A tale of multiple self-regulatory organisations

More the merrier? A tale of multiple self-regulatory organisations

Rediff.com7 Feb 2025

Mint Road, on December 21, 2023, flagged the role of self-regulatory organisations (SROs) in strengthening the compliance culture in regulated entities (REs) and providing a consultative platform for policymaking. It also decided to issue an omnibus framework for SROs.

SEE: Sindhu practices ahead of Olympics

SEE: Sindhu practices ahead of Olympics

Rediff.com20 Jul 2021

Sindhu will be looking to do one better than her last outing at the Olympics where she won the badminton silver at the Rio Games in 2016.

Protesting wrestlers join Asian Games trials

Protesting wrestlers join Asian Games trials

Rediff.com18 Jun 2023

Protesting wrestlers joined several of their colleagues to prepare for the Asian Games trials.

'I'm Excited To Play In Australia'

'I'm Excited To Play In Australia'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

'The ball is different, the wicket is different. But I think we know that. I think we are ready mentally.'

DK: IPL's Unsung Thala!

DK: IPL's Unsung Thala!

Rediff.com17 Apr 2025

Dinesh Karthik may have spent his career in M S Dhoni's shadow, but his contributions to Indian cricket, especially in the IPL, deserve a legacy all his own, asserts Sudhir Bisht.

Stoinis inspired by Dhoni's longevity

Stoinis inspired by Dhoni's longevity

Rediff.com24 Mar 2025

Marcus Stoinis says a ready reckoner in how to have a long T20 career has already been created by 40-plus stalwarts like Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Faf du Plessis.

Shaw Dropped, Told To Lose Weight

Shaw Dropped, Told To Lose Weight

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

He has been told to follow a strict fitness and shed weight to ensure his return to the Mumbai team.

DC ready for WPL final: Break boosts training, focus

DC ready for WPL final: Break boosts training, focus

Rediff.com13 Mar 2025

Delhi Capitals vice-captain Jemimah Rodrigues believes the long break between the last league match and the Women's Premier League final has revitalized the team and will work to their advantage in the title clash. The Capitals have qualified for their third straight WPL final after Mumbai Indians were defeated by Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the last league match at Mumbai on March 11.

Glasgow CWG to incorporate best practices of Delhi Games

Glasgow CWG to incorporate best practices of Delhi Games

Rediff.com14 Mar 2013

Organisers of next year's Glasgow Commonwealth Games are introducing some of the "best practices" of the 2010 New Delhi Games, Senator Hugh Segal, Canada's Special envoy for CWG renewal, said.

Usual suspects advance on mixed day for Indian shuttlers

Usual suspects advance on mixed day for Indian shuttlers

Rediff.com14 Jan 2025

In mixed doubles, Tanisha Crasto and Dhruv Kapila advanced to the second round with a 8-21, 21-19, 21-17 victory over Chinese Taipei's Chen Cheng Kuan and Hsu Yin-Hui.

'I'll do whatever it takes to win for Punjab'

'I'll do whatever it takes to win for Punjab'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2025

Punjab Kings batter Shashank Singh is preparing for the upcoming IPL season with a focus on countering the 'familiarity factor' and improving his game.

Peake goes from jail to New Zealand Open golf champ

Peake goes from jail to New Zealand Open golf champ

Rediff.com2 Mar 2025

Ryan Peake, a former member of an outlawed motorcycle gang who served five years in jail for assault, hit a five-under-par 66 to win the 104th edition of the New Zealand Open by a shot in Queenstown on Sunday.

Batsmen gear-up for match practice vs SA XI

Batsmen gear-up for match practice vs SA XI

Rediff.com12 Dec 2013

The beleaguered Indian batting line-up which has been rattled by fiery pace and disconcerting bounce during ODI series will like to start afresh, when they take on a South African Invitational XI in a two-day practice game, starting in Benoni on Friday.

'Lack of match practice could hurt Kohli, Rohit'

'Lack of match practice could hurt Kohli, Rohit'

Rediff.com6 Jun 2021

'What I feel is that India should have played games, you know matches, at least two-three games before the Test match (WTC), to get acclimatised to the conditions.'

'SKY could have been the X-factor in Champions Trophy'

'SKY could have been the X-factor in Champions Trophy'

Rediff.com19 Jan 2025

Former India all-rounder Suresh Raina feels middle-order batter Suryakumar Yadav will be sorely missed in the upcoming Champions Trophy, as he could have provided the 'X-factor' in Dubai, where Rohit Sharma's side will play all its matches.

'Digital Act Will Kill RTI Slowly, Surely'

'Digital Act Will Kill RTI Slowly, Surely'

Rediff.com23 Apr 2025

'By extending the definition of 'personal' to include institutions and not just individuals, the State has equipped itself with a tool to block access to most kinds of information.'

No wives: BCCI's strict rule for Champions Trophy

No wives: BCCI's strict rule for Champions Trophy

Rediff.com13 Feb 2025

Families will not be accompanying the Indian cricket players heading to Dubai on February 15 for the ICC Champions Trophy as the BCCI's new travel policy comes into effect for the first time with this tournament.

Srikanth's Asian Games dream: Can he overcome the odds?

Srikanth's Asian Games dream: Can he overcome the odds?

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

Srikanth eyes elusive Asian Games medal, hopes to be third time lucky

Can B'desh overcome pitch challenge, Shakib's absence?

Can B'desh overcome pitch challenge, Shakib's absence?

Rediff.com5 Oct 2024

Bangladesh middle-order batter Towhid Hridoy is expecting the pitch to play slow in the T20 series opener against India as both teams enter unknown territory with the Shrimant Madhavrao Stadium hosting its first international match on Sunday.