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DP World Players Championship To Showcase Top Golfing Talent

DP World Players Championship To Showcase Top Golfing Talent

Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

The DP World Players Championship, with a prize pool of Rs 1 crore, is set to begin at the Classic Golf & Country Club, featuring 130 professionals including Veer Ahlawat, Om Prakash Chouhan, and Manu Gandas.

Blow for Sri Lanka! Thushara out of India T20 series

Blow for Sri Lanka! Thushara out of India T20 series

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

Pacer Nuwan Thushara's injury is a big setback for Sri Lanka.

PHOTOS: Sri Lanka blown away by Stoinis storm

PHOTOS: Sri Lanka blown away by Stoinis storm

Rediff.com26 Oct 2022

IMAGES from the T20 World Cup Super 12 match played between Australia and Sri Lanka in Perth on Tuesday.

De Silva, Mathews rescue Sri Lanka after Afridi blows

De Silva, Mathews rescue Sri Lanka after Afridi blows

Rediff.com16 Jul 2023

Dhananjaya de Silva and Angelo Mathews helped Sri Lanka to overcome a top-order collapse and reach 242-6 on Day one

Should Ashwin Play Sri Lanka Game?

Should Ashwin Play Sri Lanka Game?

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

Sri Lanka has three left-handers among their top six batters, so will Ravichandran Ashwin play Tuesday's crucial Asia Cup game?

T20 World Cup 2026: The Full Schedule

T20 World Cup 2026: The Full Schedule

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

ICC T20 World Cup will be held from February 7 to March 8 2026. Check out the full schedule of T20 World Cup 2026.

Untold story of Sri Lanka's 1996 World Cup triumph

Untold story of Sri Lanka's 1996 World Cup triumph

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

Chandana, who is now a full-time coach, remembered Ranatunga as a shrewd tactician, whose strategic acumen were way ahead of the time.

Bharat Singh Chauhan Re-Elected As CCA Chairman

Bharat Singh Chauhan Re-Elected As CCA Chairman

Rediff.com18 May 2026

Bharat Singh Chauhan has been unanimously re-elected as the Chairman of the Commonwealth Chess Association (CCA) for another four-year term.

Rising Stars T20 Asia Cup: Radha stars as India A storm into final

Rising Stars T20 Asia Cup: Radha stars as India A storm into final

Rediff.com20 Feb 2026

Radha Yadav's all-round performance propelled India A Women to a five-wicket victory over Sri Lanka A in the Women's Rising Stars T20 Asia Cup semifinal, securing their place in the final.

Gill's New-Look India Set for Crucial Trial Run Against Afghanistan

Gill's New-Look India Set for Crucial Trial Run Against Afghanistan

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

India begin their 2026 Test season against Afghanistan with several selection questions to answer, including the No. 3 spot and Ravindra Jadeja's long-term successor, as they build towards key World Test Championship assignments.

PICS: Asalanka's ton in vain as Bangladesh beat Sri Lanka

PICS: Asalanka's ton in vain as Bangladesh beat Sri Lanka

Rediff.com6 Nov 2023

Images from the ICC World Cup match between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, in New Delhi, on Monday.

Sri Lanka coach Ford resigns

Sri Lanka coach Ford resigns

Rediff.com24 Jun 2017

Sri Lanka's Head Coach Graham Ford has resigned from his position, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) head Thilanga Sumathipala said on Saturday.

World Cup: Sri Lanka hand England crushing defeat

World Cup: Sri Lanka hand England crushing defeat

Rediff.com26 Oct 2023

IMAGES from the World Cup match between England and Sri Lanka, at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, on Thursday.

Sri Lanka: 'Political stability must be restored'

Sri Lanka: 'Political stability must be restored'

Rediff.com7 May 2022

'For the common man, the economic conditions are not going to get better.'

Bethell, Jacks spin England to series sweep vs SL

Bethell, Jacks spin England to series sweep vs SL

Rediff.com4 Feb 2026

England spinners seal Sri Lanka series sweep ahead of T20 World Cup

J'khand boy, 7, sets record, crosses 29-km Palk Strait in under 10 hrs

J'khand boy, 7, sets record, crosses 29-km Palk Strait in under 10 hrs

Rediff.com2 May 2026

Seven-year-old Ishank Singh has become the youngest swimmer to cross the Palk Strait between India and Sri Lanka, completing the 29-km stretch in 9 hours and 50 minutes after months of rigorous training.

Toss goes Sri Lanka's way but India 'got lucky' at Wankhede

Toss goes Sri Lanka's way but India 'got lucky' at Wankhede

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

Rohit Sharma, did not mind losing the toss and said he would have batted first nonetheless and "under the lights, it will be nice for the seamers to bowl".

Mendis leads Sri Lanka's fight against Australia

Mendis leads Sri Lanka's fight against Australia

Rediff.com9 Jul 2022

Karunaratne fell for 86 in the final session but Mendis was batting on 84 at stumps

Ahmedabad Hosts First-Ever World Yogasana Championships

Ahmedabad Hosts First-Ever World Yogasana Championships

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

The first-ever World Yogasana Championships 2026 are set to begin in Ahmedabad, featuring over 400 athletes from more than 60 countries.

How India sealed ODI series vs Sri Lanka

How India sealed ODI series vs Sri Lanka

Rediff.com12 Jan 2023

KL Rahul (64 not out) helped India chase down their target with 40 balls remaining

Gandhinagar Hosts Asian Senior Weightlifting Championships

Gandhinagar Hosts Asian Senior Weightlifting Championships

Rediff.com13 May 2026

The 2026 Asian Senior Weightlifting Championships, featuring participants from approximately 30 nations, commenced in Gandhinagar, highlighting India's growing role in international sports.

India looks a lot like Sri Lanka: Rahul

India looks a lot like Sri Lanka: Rahul

Rediff.com18 May 2022

The Congress has been accusing the government of distracting people with other issues to hide its failures and issues of price rise and unemployment.

Gill, Kishan, Rohit, Shreyas hit personal milestones as India pile 402 vs Afghanistan

Gill, Kishan, Rohit, Shreyas hit personal milestones as India pile 402 vs Afghanistan

Rediff.com17 Jun 2026

India produced a record-breaking batting display, piling up 402 runs against Afghanistan in the second ODI of the three-match series in Lucknow on Wednesday, in a match filled with major individual milestones.

Sri Lanka continue march towards World Cup qualification

Sri Lanka continue march towards World Cup qualification

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

Dhananjaya de Silva hit a career-best 93 while Maheesh Theekshana took three important wickets to ensure Sri Lanka's pole positio

T20 WC: Sri Lanka thrash Netherlands; finish on a high!

T20 WC: Sri Lanka thrash Netherlands; finish on a high!

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

Sri Lanka thrashed the Netherlands by a whopping 83 runs in an inconsequential final group D league game of the T20 World Cup.

T20 WC: 'We couldn't bat well throughout the tournament': Pak captain

T20 WC: 'We couldn't bat well throughout the tournament': Pak captain

Rediff.com1 Mar 2026

Pakistan's T20 World Cup campaign ended in disappointment despite a win against Sri Lanka, with captain Salman Agha citing batting failures and dew as contributing factors. Sahibzada Farhan's century was not enough to secure a semifinal spot as New Zealand qualified on net run rate.

Pick Your Indian Team for Sri Lanka Game

Pick Your Indian Team for Sri Lanka Game

Rediff.com12 Sep 2023

Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for the Asia Cup Super Fours match against Sri Lanka?

PIX: Sri Lanka tame Bangladesh with 5-wicket victory

PIX: Sri Lanka tame Bangladesh with 5-wicket victory

Rediff.com31 Aug 2023

IMAGES from the Asia Cup match between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh played in Pallekele on Thursday.

India Finalises Squad For SAFF Women's Championship 2026

India Finalises Squad For SAFF Women's Championship 2026

Rediff.com23 May 2026

India has announced its 23-member squad for the SAFF Women's Championship 2026, set to take place in Goa. The team will compete against Maldives and Bangladesh in Group B, with the top two teams advancing to the semi-finals.

UNHRC votes against Sri Lanka's rights record, India abstains

UNHRC votes against Sri Lanka's rights record, India abstains

Rediff.com6 Oct 2022

India on Thursday abstained on a draft resolution in the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva on promoting reconciliation, accountability and human rights in Sri Lanka which was adopted.

Nepal apologise after Bhutan batter's 'timed out' dismissal

Nepal apologise after Bhutan batter's 'timed out' dismissal

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

The Cricket Association of Nepal apologised after its players got a Bhutan batter 'timed out' in Thursday's ACC Women's Premier Cup match, saying the dismissal was within the laws but did not reflect the spirit of the game it wanted to uphold.

Sri Lanka's Test players arrive in Dharamsala

Sri Lanka's Test players arrive in Dharamsala

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

The 18-member Sri Lanka Test squad, led by star batter Dimuth Karunaratne and featuring veterans such as Angelo Mathews, Lahiru Thirimanne and Dinesh Chandimal, checked in Dharamsala on Friday.

England suffer injury blow ahead of Sri Lanka series

England suffer injury blow ahead of Sri Lanka series

Rediff.com19 Aug 2024

England's Dan Lawrence will open the batting in place of the injured Zak Crawley in the first test against Sri Lanka and seamer Matthew Potts will replace Ben Stokes, the England and Wales Cricket Board said on Monday.

T20 World Cup: Nissanka's Chase Masterclass: A Century To Remember!

T20 World Cup: Nissanka's Chase Masterclass: A Century To Remember!

Rediff.com17 Feb 2026

Pathum Nissanka's 52-ball hundred was the first century of this year's T20 World Cup and it could not have come at a better time for Sri Lanka.

T20 World Cup: 'Santner Makes You Feel 10 Feet Tall And Bulletproof': Rachin Ravindra

T20 World Cup: 'Santner Makes You Feel 10 Feet Tall And Bulletproof': Rachin Ravindra

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

Rachin Ravindra praised Mitchell Santner's leadership and performance after New Zealand's superb come-from-behind victory against Sri Lanka in the T20 World Cup.

Before Alpha, 10 Times Bollywood Reimagined The Ramayana

Before Alpha, 10 Times Bollywood Reimagined The Ramayana

Rediff.com24 Jun 2026

Long before Alpha, Bollywood had been retelling the Ramayana in modern settings, sometimes subtly and sometimes not so subtly.

Sri Lanka's hopes of direct World Cup qualification dashed!

Sri Lanka's hopes of direct World Cup qualification dashed!

Rediff.com31 Mar 2023

New Zealand ended Sri Lanka's chances of directly qualifying for this year's World Cup in India.

Gandhinagar To Host Asian Senior Weightlifting Championships

Gandhinagar To Host Asian Senior Weightlifting Championships

Rediff.com9 May 2026

The 2026 Asian Senior Weightlifting Championships, featuring athletes from 30 countries, will be held in Gandhinagar from May 11 to 17. The event serves as a qualifier for the 2026 Commonwealth Games.

Sexual assault case: Sri Lanka's Gunathilaka found not guilty

Sexual assault case: Sri Lanka's Gunathilaka found not guilty

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

Sri Lanka's Gunathilaka cleared of sexual assault charge in Australia

'Pressure doesn't affect him': Cricket greats marvel at Sooryavanshi

'Pressure doesn't affect him': Cricket greats marvel at Sooryavanshi

Rediff.com28 May 2026

Rajasthan Royals teenager Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was showered with praise by modern day cricket big hitters after his stunning 97 off 29 balls against Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL 2026 Eliminator.