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Archer working hard to hasten return for Mumbai Indians

Archer working hard to hasten return for Mumbai Indians

Rediff.com21 Apr 2023

Archer said he is focussed on "feeling good" at the moment.

India defender Anwar Ali joins Mohun Bagan

India defender Anwar Ali joins Mohun Bagan

Rediff.com9 Jul 2023

Ali starred for Delhi FC in the Durand Cup and in the I-League Qualifiers in 2021 where he finished as the top scorer for his side that paved his ISL entry with FC Goa, where he spent 15 months.

Sports Shorts: Asiad gold medallist Panghal nominated for Arjuna

Sports Shorts: Asiad gold medallist Panghal nominated for Arjuna

Rediff.com11 Sep 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday.

High-flying KKR eye hat-trick against resurgent SRH

High-flying KKR eye hat-trick against resurgent SRH

Rediff.com13 Apr 2023

On a high after Rinku Singh's phenomenal knock, Kolkata Knight Riders will be gunning for a hat-trick of victories when they face a resurgent Sunrisers Hyderabad.

Depleted KKR seek home comfort against star-studded RCB

Depleted KKR seek home comfort against star-studded RCB

Rediff.com5 Apr 2023

KKR looked a shadow of their past in their season-opener

Neeraj Chopra and Co. ready to dominate Asian Games

Neeraj Chopra and Co. ready to dominate Asian Games

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

Neeraj Chopra will be the cynosure of all eyes as India begins its athletics campaign in the Asian Games

Boxer Manoj to sue Sports Ministry after Arjuna snub

Boxer Manoj to sue Sports Ministry after Arjuna snub

Rediff.com20 Aug 2014

Feeling 'insulted' after his name was not added to this year's list of Arjuna awardees, boxer Manoj Kumar on Wednesday said he would sue the Sports Ministry for the 'injustice' meted out to him.

Is India ready for a Poker Sports League?

Is India ready for a Poker Sports League?

Rediff.com5 Apr 2017

Come May, the Deltin Royale, which boasts of the country's largest poker room, will play host to India's first Poker Sports League.

HIL: Waveriders' winless run continues, lose 2-3 to Punjab

HIL: Waveriders' winless run continues, lose 2-3 to Punjab

Rediff.com7 Feb 2017

Delhi Waveriders' winless streak continued as they lost 2-3 to defending champions Jaypee Punjab Warriors to slump to their third defeat in the fifth edition of the Hockey India League, in New Delhi on Tuesday.

Three junior athletes report COVID positive at NIS Patiala

Three junior athletes report COVID positive at NIS Patiala

Rediff.com6 Jan 2022

Athletics and boxing are the two important disciplines whose national camps are being held at NIS, Patiala.

Gavaskar applauds SKY's gully cricket-style heroics

Gavaskar applauds SKY's gully cricket-style heroics

Rediff.com10 May 2023

SKY looked like playing gully cricket when he was toying with RCB bowlers, says Sunil Gavaskar

Karnataka hold Punjab

Karnataka hold Punjab

Rediff.com13 Nov 2005

The last year's runner-up were held to a 2-2 draw by Karnataka in a quarter-final league match of the Santosh Trophy football tournament.

KKR's fight for survival continues in must-win clash with RR

KKR's fight for survival continues in must-win clash with RR

Rediff.com10 May 2023

Resurgent KKR face struggling RR, aim to break into top-4

Sports Shorts: Prajnesh advances; Bopanna-Sharan crash out

Sports Shorts: Prajnesh advances; Bopanna-Sharan crash out

Rediff.com19 Aug 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Monday

'I Used To Hit 400 Sixes In A Day'

'I Used To Hit 400 Sixes In A Day'

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

'T20 cricket comes naturally to me because it is all about mindset.' 'I am someone who always loves to be aggressive on the field.'

Punjab invites Pakistan to participate in World Kabaddi cup

Punjab invites Pakistan to participate in World Kabaddi cup

Rediff.com27 Sep 2016

Amid growing tension between India and Pakistan following Uri terror attack, Punjab has invited Pakistan along with other countries to participate in the 6th World Kabaddi Cup starting from November. However, Punjab Kabaddi Association which is organizing the event is not hopeful of granting visas to Pakistan players by the Centre in the wake of recent terror attack.

Bhagwant Mann to take oath in Bhagat Singh's village

Bhagwant Mann to take oath in Bhagat Singh's village

Rediff.com10 Mar 2022

Mann also said that no government office will carry photograph of the chief minister.

Sports Shorts: Bengaluru whip Mumbai to top ISL table

Sports Shorts: Bengaluru whip Mumbai to top ISL table

Rediff.com18 Jan 2018

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Thursday

Sports Shorts: I-League to approach court if ISL is made top league

Sports Shorts: I-League to approach court if ISL is made top league

Rediff.com24 Jun 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Monday

After Lankan cricketers, ISL footballers sport masks in Delhi

After Lankan cricketers, ISL footballers sport masks in Delhi

Rediff.com5 Dec 2017

Air pollution in the city is a cause of concern for not only the Sri Lankan cricketers but also for the footballers competing in the Indian Super League as they wore masks while training on Tuesday.

HIL: Dabang Mumbai thrash Jaypee Punjab Warriors

HIL: Dabang Mumbai thrash Jaypee Punjab Warriors

Rediff.com27 Jan 2017

Skipper Florian Fuchs and striker Affan Yusuf struck a brace each as Dabang Mumbai thrashed defending champions Jaypee Punjab Warriors 10-4 to register their second win in the fifth season of the Hockey India League (HIL), in Mumbai, on Friday.

India dominates Commonwealth weightlifting with 20 medals

India dominates Commonwealth weightlifting with 20 medals

Rediff.com16 Jul 2023

India won nine gold, as many silver and two bronze medals in total.

From Coorg to cricket stardom: Meet Vidwath, the next bowling sensation!

From Coorg to cricket stardom: Meet Vidwath, the next bowling sensation!

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

From land of hockey to cricket stardom, Vidwath Kaverappa takes seven-star route

Punjab dethrone Manipur

Punjab dethrone Manipur

Rediff.com29 Oct 2004

Defending champions Manipur were beaten 3-4 via the tie-breaker in the semi-finals of the National Football Championship.

Milkha Singh cremated with full state honours

Milkha Singh cremated with full state honours

Rediff.com19 Jun 2021

His son and ace golfer Jeev Milkha Singh lit the funeral pyre.

Top Performer: Shubman Gill's Resilient Knock

Top Performer: Shubman Gill's Resilient Knock

Rediff.com14 Apr 2023

He batted with maturity, picking his shots and rotating the strike effectively. He was also not afraid to take his time when the boundaries dried up, showing that he understands the nuances of the game.

Wrestling: Date set for trials for Worlds; no exemption to be given

Wrestling: Date set for trials for Worlds; no exemption to be given

Rediff.com14 Aug 2023

The trials for the wrestling World Championships will be held on August 25-26 in Patiala, the ad-hoc panel announced on Monday, ending weeks of uncertainty around the selection competition.

Why Pakistan players wore black armbands

Why Pakistan players wore black armbands

Rediff.com29 Aug 2022

The PCB, in an official statement, said that the gate earnings from the first T20I against England will be donated to the fund.

AAP may nominate Harbhajan for Rajya Sabha

AAP may nominate Harbhajan for Rajya Sabha

Rediff.com16 Mar 2022

AAP would like to send an icon from the state to the Upper House of Parliament and one of the foremost names to have emerged is that of 41-year-old off-spinner.

Terrorism worries resurface in Punjab

Terrorism worries resurface in Punjab

Rediff.com30 Jun 2015

Pressures in the BJP-Akali Dal alliance have created grounds for a rise in extremism.

Sports Shorts: Koreas target unified march at Asian Games

Sports Shorts: Koreas target unified march at Asian Games

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Tuesday

Sports shorts: Koreas could parade together at Winter Olympics

Sports shorts: Koreas could parade together at Winter Olympics

Rediff.com11 Jan 2018

The two countries, technically still at war after their 1950-53 conflict ended with a truce, agreed on Tuesday that North Korea would send a large delegation across the border to next month's Games.

Gurcharan Singh: 'The selfless servant of cricket'

Gurcharan Singh: 'The selfless servant of cricket'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

Gurcharan Singh, who has coached hundreds of first class cricketers and many international players, was bestowed with the Padma Shri by President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday, March 22, 2023.

Hockey India League returns with a bang in new avatar

Hockey India League returns with a bang in new avatar

Rediff.com2 Jul 2023

The new HI body under Olympian Dilip Tirkey plans to rejuvenate the hockey scenario in the country by providing exposure to budding players through the HIL.

HIL: Kalinga Lancers score narrow win over Punjab Warriors

HIL: Kalinga Lancers score narrow win over Punjab Warriors

Rediff.com3 Feb 2017

Kalinga Lancers eked out a close 6-5 win over Jaypee Punjab Warriors, their first-ever victory against the defending champions, to jump to the top of the standings in the fifth edition of the Hockey India League, in Bhubaneswar, on Friday.

Punjab to give Rs 10m for Olympic gold winner

Punjab to give Rs 10m for Olympic gold winner

Rediff.com6 Aug 2004

The government said it will also give Rs five million to silver medal winners and Rs 2.5 million for bronze.

CSK eye win over DC to seal play-offs spot

CSK eye win over DC to seal play-offs spot

Rediff.com19 May 2023

Dhoni has managed some cameos in the fag end of the innings and the skipper is expected to continue doing so despite calls of him coming up the order.

'There will never be another Bishan Bedi'

'There will never be another Bishan Bedi'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

'He was a cricketer who come once in a lifetime...'

Asian Games: Dravid's words of wisdom for Jitesh...

Asian Games: Dravid's words of wisdom for Jitesh...

Rediff.com16 Jul 2023

Vidarbha wicketkeeper-batter Jitesh Sharma's finishing ability is like gold dust that the current Indian T20 set-up is desperately seeking.

Why KKR Bought Starc, SRH Cummins, MI Coetzee, GT Johnson...

Why KKR Bought Starc, SRH Cummins, MI Coetzee, GT Johnson...

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

'All the venues are high-scoring venues. So what you need is pace.' 'You really want someone to come there and control the flow of runs in the death overs, whether you are setting a target or setting a target.' 'It is going to be the fast bowlers because at how many venues have you seen spinners bowling the death overs?'