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'Dhoni may play another IPL season'

'Dhoni may play another IPL season'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

'I don't think anyone can take a call on Mahendra Singh Dhoni, whether this is going to be his last year.'

10 cities that promote sports careers in India

10 cities that promote sports careers in India

Rediff.com25 Apr 2019

Some of the popular sports related careers include sports physiotherapist, sports manager, sports photographer, sports analyst, sports commentators and sports journalist among others.

Varun withdraws from FIH Pro League; calls rape allegation a 'calculated attempt'

Varun withdraws from FIH Pro League; calls rape allegation a 'calculated attempt'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

Accused of rape under the stringent POCSO act, Arjuna award-winning Indian hockey player Varun Kumar has withdrawn from the FIH Pro League in Bhubaneswar to explore his legal options against the allegation, which he described as a "calculated attempt to extort money" from him.

Well bowled! Stoinis troubled by 16-year-old Sameer Khan

Well bowled! Stoinis troubled by 16-year-old Sameer Khan

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

On Thursday afternoon, class XI student Sameer Khan was making life difficult for the 6'4" tall Marcus Stoinis during Australia's net session ahead of the opening ODI against India.

Harbhajan says RR star is the 'No. 1 batter in the world'

Harbhajan says RR star is the 'No. 1 batter in the world'

Rediff.com13 Apr 2023

Following another gritty half-century from Rajasthan Royals opener Jos Buttler, Harbhajan Singh pegged him as the No. 1 batter in the world.

'Dabdabba tha, dabdabba rahega...': Brij Bhushan roars

'Dabdabba tha, dabdabba rahega...': Brij Bhushan roars

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

Brij Bhushan expressed that this triumph is not just his, but a victory for wrestlers nationwide

Wrestlers take a stand with black bands on 'Black Day'

Wrestlers take a stand with black bands on 'Black Day'

Rediff.com11 May 2023

Top Indian grapplers Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik, Satyawart Kaidyan and Jitender Kinha all tied black bands on their forehead.

'He was one of India's greatest sporting icons'

'He was one of India's greatest sporting icons'

Rediff.com25 May 2020

Tributes pour in for Hockey great Balbir Singh Sr.

Is the BJP targeting Haryana's Jat community?

Is the BJP targeting Haryana's Jat community?

Rediff.com15 Mar 2024

'The BJP has started a war-like situation against farmers and the Jat community.'

I-League: Bagan hold Punjab FC, stay on top

I-League: Bagan hold Punjab FC, stay on top

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

Bagan now have 14 points from seven games while Punjab move a place up to second with 11 points from eight.

IPL 2024: How god-fearing Mayank turned struggle into success

IPL 2024: How god-fearing Mayank turned struggle into success

Rediff.com31 Mar 2024

The Delhi youngster had had his fair share of struggles while transforming from a frail 15-year-old to a frighteningly quick fast bowler.

India's most fascinating rural sports... Take a look!

India's most fascinating rural sports... Take a look!

Rediff.com4 Nov 2014

Traditional Indian sports have been played in villages since ages. Though most sports lovers in the country follow cricket, hockey, tennis and even English football on television, disciplines like kabaddi, archery and wrestling are fast catching up. But there are some sports people hardly know anything about. Take a look.

Meet the accidental shooter who beat China's best!

Meet the accidental shooter who beat China's best!

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

Samra was juggling between her MBBS studies at the GGS Medical College (in Faridkot) and shooting but ultimately decided to change her course.

You have to ask Amit Shah, why Brij Bhushan is not being arrested, lashes out Vinesh Phogat

You have to ask Amit Shah, why Brij Bhushan is not being arrested, lashes out Vinesh Phogat

Rediff.com11 Jun 2023

Vinesh Phogat alleged on Sunday that the government is trying to protect Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.

Sports Ministry asks NADA to test Vijender

Sports Ministry asks NADA to test Vijender

Rediff.com1 Apr 2013

In a bid to put an end to the drug controversy, the Sports Ministry on Monday directed the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) to immediately carry out dope tests on star boxer Vijender Singh, who has been accused of consuming heroin by the Punjab police.

Is An MI Star Moving To CSK?

Is An MI Star Moving To CSK?

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

'There are some potential talks which is going on and which is definitely authentic.' 'But it all depends on the two franchises to come up with a conclusion and allow the players to move for their own betterment.'

Sporting Clube pips JCT

Sporting Clube pips JCT

Rediff.com8 Apr 2005

Sporting Clube De Goa beat JCT Mills Phagwara 1-0 to remain second in the NFL table.

He knows how to work with me: Manu Bhaker

He knows how to work with me: Manu Bhaker

Rediff.com17 Sep 2023

Ace Indian pistol shooter Manu Bhaker on Sunday indicated that not being allowed the freedom to take her personal coach Jaspal Rana in major international competitions could be holding back her performance, and requested the NRAI to resolve the issue.

Shooters excel in Asian Games but Olympics will be the real test

Shooters excel in Asian Games but Olympics will be the real test

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

While the performance of pistol shooters was creditworthy, their rifle counterparts were at a different level altogether.

Archery: Deepika falters on return; fails to qualify for Asian Games

Archery: Deepika falters on return; fails to qualify for Asian Games

Rediff.com20 Feb 2023

Former World No 1 Deepika Kumari, who was making a comeback after her maternity break, on Monday failed to make the Indian team for the Asian Games, World Cup and World Championships slated later this year.

IPL Auction: GT's Hardik replacement quest and more...

IPL Auction: GT's Hardik replacement quest and more...

Rediff.com18 Dec 2023

There could be some eye-popping deals for players, who would have struggled otherwise to attract attention in the mega auction.

Kept changing: Irfan Pathan on PBKS' weaknesses

Kept changing: Irfan Pathan on PBKS' weaknesses

Rediff.com21 Mar 2023

Ahead of the 16th season of the Indian Premier League, Irfan Pathan opened up on Punjab Kings' weaknesses.

AFI adds 3 more athletes to Asian Games team

AFI adds 3 more athletes to Asian Games team

Rediff.com11 Sep 2023

Haryana's 3000m steeplechaser Priti Lamba was on Monday added to the Indian athletics team for the Hangzhou Asian Games

Harbhajan highlights PBKS' over-reliance on Dhawan

Harbhajan highlights PBKS' over-reliance on Dhawan

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

Dhawan has scored bulk of the runs, amassing 233 in four innings with 99 not out being the highest as PBKS managed two wins and two losses under his captaincy so far.

'Gill will dominate world cricket for next decade'

'Gill will dominate world cricket for next decade'

Rediff.com14 Apr 2023

Following Shubman Gill's second fifty of the season, Australian great Matthew Hayden believes the youngster will dominate world cricket in the next decade.

Kaur Singh, the only Indian to fight Muhammad Ali, dies

Kaur Singh, the only Indian to fight Muhammad Ali, dies

Rediff.com27 Apr 2023

Asian Games gold medallist Indian boxer Kaur Singh, who once fought the legendary Muhammad Ali in an exhibition bout, died on Thursday.

Review: Dunki Lacks Rajkumar Hirani's Touch

Review: Dunki Lacks Rajkumar Hirani's Touch

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

Rajkumar Hirani has a mastery in bromance. In Dunki, Sukanya Verma doesn't feel that chemistry one bit, it's more like SRK babysitting a bunch of clueless kids running helter-skelter in a garden believing the grass is always greener on the other side.

'Pakistan stars prioritise T20 leagues over country'

'Pakistan stars prioritise T20 leagues over country'

Rediff.com26 Jan 2024

Pakistan's on-field performances not affected by frequent changes in PCB, says acting chairman

U-19 World Cup: The young stars who made India proud!

U-19 World Cup: The young stars who made India proud!

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

Uday Saharan's India won hearts and held out promise of a bright future for the Fab 15.

Meet Dhruv Jurel, India's New Test Pick

Meet Dhruv Jurel, India's New Test Pick

Rediff.com13 Jan 2024

His mother sold her gold chain so Dhruv could buy a cricket kit after his father, a Kargil War veteran, told him to give up the game because it was too expensive.

JCT beat Sporting Clube de Goa

JCT beat Sporting Clube de Goa

Rediff.com23 Dec 2007

Punjab's premier outfit, JCT, continued their unbeaten run in the ONGC Indian Professional League, defeating Sporting Clube de Goa 4-2 in the seventh round.

Sports Shorts: Sharath Kamal sails into at WTT Contender semis

Sports Shorts: Sharath Kamal sails into at WTT Contender semis

Rediff.com23 Mar 2022

Avinash Sable's national mark headlines strong showing in IGP 2

ISL schedule out, but clubs in fix over player availability

ISL schedule out, but clubs in fix over player availability

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

League organisers FSDL announced the fixtures of the first half of the ISL till December 29. The 12-team ISL, now the country's top tier league, will be in its 10th edition.

Thirteen clubs to vie for ISL promotion

Thirteen clubs to vie for ISL promotion

Rediff.com12 Aug 2023

The I-League 2023-24 will be organised with 13 participating clubs on a home-and-away double round-robin basis for a total of 156 matches in the season.

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.

Amritpal backdated outfit's formation to encash Deep Sidhu's popularity

Amritpal backdated outfit's formation to encash Deep Sidhu's popularity

Rediff.com26 Mar 2023

The Facebook page amassed a huge following, causing confusion among people, who assumed that Amritpal had taken over the organisation created by Deep Sidhu.

Indian Soccer PIX: EB outplay Neroca; Punjab down Chennai City

Indian Soccer PIX: EB outplay Neroca; Punjab down Chennai City

Rediff.com10 Dec 2019

Here is a round-up of results from the ISL and I-League matches played on Tuesday

IIPL 2024 Auction: 5 Stars Who Could Steal The Show...

IIPL 2024 Auction: 5 Stars Who Could Steal The Show...

Rediff.com19 Dec 2023

The IPL teams are expected to splurge on players like Pat Cummins, Harry Brook and Mitchell Starc.

IPL 2023: 'I don't like the term anchor'

IPL 2023: 'I don't like the term anchor'

Rediff.com11 May 2023

Ahead of their must-win clash against Delhi Capitals, Punjab Kings' batter Liam Livingstone said he doesn't like being termed an anchor.

IPL 2023: Injury-hit KKR, PBKS look to make positive start

IPL 2023: Injury-hit KKR, PBKS look to make positive start

Rediff.com31 Mar 2023

On paper, though, PBKS looks a tad more stronger than KKR.