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Afridi Wants Modi To Do This...

Afridi Wants Modi To Do This...

Rediff.com21 Mar 2023

'I would request Mr Modi to improve the relations between India and Pakistan and arrange a match between the two teams.'

Why Indian archers are strong medal contenders at Olympics

Why Indian archers are strong medal contenders at Olympics

Rediff.com11 May 2024

'The frequent coaching camps... too are contributing to the cause, and constant collaboration is only helping the team get that elusive medal at the Olympics.'

'Stupid to say I'll bat anywhere else'

'Stupid to say I'll bat anywhere else'

Rediff.com26 Mar 2022

'The team is always bigger than the individual and you've got to fit into a role which the team needs you.'

When Sridevi Flung Aside Her Heels For Aamir

When Sridevi Flung Aside Her Heels For Aamir

Rediff.com12 Mar 2025

Somehow no producer found the right project that would justify casting these two selective stars with each other.

Deepika loses to Lim, returns empty-handed from World Cup

Deepika loses to Lim, returns empty-handed from World Cup

Rediff.com26 May 2024

Deepika Kumari fell short of a successive Archery World Cup medal in her international comeback after becoming a mother, losing to world No 2 Lim Sihyeon and No 3 Alejandra Valencia in Yecheon, South Korea, on Sunday.

'Wouldn't have made Pant captain'

'Wouldn't have made Pant captain'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2022

'Such a player needs to be given this responsibility later.'

Riyan Parag Wants To Take The Dhoni Road

Riyan Parag Wants To Take The Dhoni Road

Rediff.com14 Jun 2022

'I want to own the No 6 and 7 position.'

Dhoni's Friendship is No.1

Dhoni's Friendship is No.1

Rediff.com14 Feb 2024

'I feel very proud of him. He has always been there for us. And this is our friendship. Friendship No 1,' Paramjit Singh told the AajTak channel.

'There's no clarity in this Indian team'

'There's no clarity in this Indian team'

Rediff.com16 Jul 2021

'Virat Kohli focuses on what form you are in at the current point.'

'You don't ask for rest during IPL'

'You don't ask for rest during IPL'

Rediff.com12 Jul 2022

'Then, why ask for it while playing for India?'

Indian power couple Deepika-Atanu hits reset button

Indian power couple Deepika-Atanu hits reset button

Rediff.com23 Nov 2023

In pursuit of an elusive Olympic medal for India in archery, power couple Deepika Kumari and Atanu Das have left their 11-month-old daughter behind to find lost form and hone their skills under the legendary coach Kim Hyung-Tak, at a South Korean countryside.

'I miss my daughter but it is about winning Olympic medal': Deepika

'I miss my daughter but it is about winning Olympic medal': Deepika

Rediff.com20 Jul 2024

Deepika Kumari is torn between two worlds. One where the doting mother longs to be with her 19-month-old daughter Vedika, and another where the ace Indian archer craves for an elusive Olympic medal.

Re-start schools and colleges; Indo-Pak match can wait: Kapil

Re-start schools and colleges; Indo-Pak match can wait: Kapil

Rediff.com25 Apr 2020

The world has come to a standstill with no immediate signs of resumption of sport of any kind. But sport can wait, feels Kapil Dev.

Former players back Rohit to replace Kohli as India's T20 captain

Former players back Rohit to replace Kohli as India's T20 captain

Rediff.com17 Sep 2021

Opener Rohit Sharma has demonstrated his leadership qualities in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and is an obvious choice to succeed Virat Kohli as India's Twenty20 captain, according to several former players.

Gavaskar tears into Kohli over lack of messages remark

Gavaskar tears into Kohli over lack of messages remark

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

But Gavaskar's sharp wit and sarcasm was evident from what he said next about what exactly was Kohli expecting.

Gavaskar dissects India's T20 WC debacle

Gavaskar dissects India's T20 WC debacle

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

Gavaskar also cited fielding as one the reason for India's below-par performance.

Should KL Rahul replace Shaw in playing XI?

Should KL Rahul replace Shaw in playing XI?

Rediff.com21 Dec 2020

Sunil Gavaskar wants KL Rahul to open in place of an out-of-form Prithvi Shaw

Why 'Kul-Cha' are not in Team India anymore

Why 'Kul-Cha' are not in Team India anymore

Rediff.com21 May 2021

Between September of 2017 and July 2019, the spin duo of Yuzvendra Chahal and Kuldeep Yadav -- the famed 'Kul-Cha' of Indian cricket -- featured together in 34 out of 53 ODIs for India.

Don't copy Kohli's captaincy style, Harbhajan advises Rahane

Don't copy Kohli's captaincy style, Harbhajan advises Rahane

Rediff.com20 Nov 2020

India's Ajinkya Rahane has his own personality and it would be a mistake for him to try and copy Virat Kohli's leadership style in the final three Tests against Australia, former test spinner Harbhajan Singh has said.

From IPL humiliation to Test debut: The unbelievable rise of Yash Dayal

From IPL humiliation to Test debut: The unbelievable rise of Yash Dayal

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

Yash Dayal's story is now one of resilience and redemption, proving that comebacks often speak louder than any setback.

TOP SPORTS PHOTOS OF THE LAST 24 HOURS

TOP SPORTS PHOTOS OF THE LAST 24 HOURS

Rediff.com6 Mar 2012

Women pose for a picture in front of the 24-inch (60-cm) ball during a break in an Ultimate Tak Ball game in Bangkok. The rules are simple: throw a ball into the goal to score a point.

Every captain has a favourite, Raina had Dhoni's backing: Yuvraj

Every captain has a favourite, Raina had Dhoni's backing: Yuvraj

Rediff.com19 Apr 2020

'Yusuf Pathan was also performing well at that time and even I was doing well and was also picking wickets. And Raina was not in a good touch then'

Tendulkar on how to reinvent Tests and ODIs

Tendulkar on how to reinvent Tests and ODIs

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

Legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar said Test cricket needs to be more engaging along with ODI cricket, which is becoming a bit of a drag.

Yuvraj reckons Kiwis have edge over India in WTC final

Yuvraj reckons Kiwis have edge over India in WTC final

Rediff.com6 Jun 2021

'I do believe India is very strong because lately we have been winning outside the country. I think our batting is stronger, in bowling they are at par.'

Fit Rohit best news for Indian cricket: Gavaskar

Fit Rohit best news for Indian cricket: Gavaskar

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

Gavaskar, however, said that concerns raised by head coach Ravi Shastri and BCCI president Sourav Ganguly while urging the senior player not to rush his comeback are also "valid".

It's All About Loving Numbers!

It's All About Loving Numbers!

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

Bollywood loves number games. And not just the rat race kind. There's a slew of movies with numbers in their title.

Sports Shorts: Mourinho extends contract at Man United till 2020

Sports Shorts: Mourinho extends contract at Man United till 2020

Rediff.com25 Jan 2018

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

'Salman Has A Really Soft Corner For His Dad'

'Salman Has A Really Soft Corner For His Dad'

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

'Salman wanted to do the interview properly. That's why he was nervous, you know, that dad should be happy.'

Vijender hits reset button as he returns to the ring

Vijender hits reset button as he returns to the ring

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

India's star boxer Vijender Singh does not want to carry the baggage of last year's maiden defeat on the professional circuit as he returns to the ring.

Kohli, Dhoni, Messi welcome New Year in style

Kohli, Dhoni, Messi welcome New Year in style

Rediff.com1 Jan 2023

Kohli posted some classy pictures from their date night with a heart emoji.

Sports Shorts: After Asian Games high, Jinson finishes seventh

Sports Shorts: After Asian Games high, Jinson finishes seventh

Rediff.com8 Sep 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Saturday

Did Ganguly Influence Team Selection?

Did Ganguly Influence Team Selection?

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

Cricket fans berated BCCI President Sourav Ganguly and BCCI Secretary Jay Amit Shah for undermining the role of different stakeholders and 'ruining Indian cricket'.

R P Singh recalls selection controversy involving Dhoni

R P Singh recalls selection controversy involving Dhoni

Rediff.com11 May 2020

RP Singh said Dhoni was a fair captain and their friendship never affected the wicketkeeper-batsman's decisions for the team.

Sports Shorts: Wilder draws with Fury to retain WBC heavyweight title

Sports Shorts: Wilder draws with Fury to retain WBC heavyweight title

Rediff.com2 Dec 2018

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Sunday

This year's Asia Cup cancelled, says Ganguly

This year's Asia Cup cancelled, says Ganguly

Rediff.com8 Jul 2020

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly on Wednesday announced cancellation of the Asia Cup T20, scheduled to be held in September, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Pakistan originally had the hosting rights of the six-team continental event but considering the alarming COVID-19 situation, the PCB board had decided to swap it with Sri Lanka.

Missing Indian climber Anurag Maloo found alive on Nepal's Mt Annapurna

Missing Indian climber Anurag Maloo found alive on Nepal's Mt Annapurna

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

Anurag Maloo went missing on Monday after he fell from around 6,000 metres while descending from Camp III.

Rohit has an edge over Kohli, says Gambhir

Rohit has an edge over Kohli, says Gambhir

Rediff.com3 May 2020

Gautam Gambhir, now a BJP Member of Parliament, gave credit to Mahendra Singh Dhoni for Rohit Sharma's successful career. Gambhir, however, believes that Kohli will end up scoring more runs than Rohit.

Sports Shorts: Sameer, Gurusaidutt to meet in Hyderabad Open semis

Sports Shorts: Sameer, Gurusaidutt to meet in Hyderabad Open semis

Rediff.com7 Sep 2018

Top seed Sameer, who won the Swiss Open earlier this year, had to dig deep into his reservoir to outwit compatriot Pratul Joshi 16-21, 26-24, 21-7 in 55 minutes. In another quarter-final, Gurusaidutt, a former Commonwealth Games bronze medallist, recovered from a game down to beat Malaysia's Lim Chi Wing 13-21, 22-20, 21-11 in 59 minutes.

Ex-selection chief Prasad hits back at Raina

Ex-selection chief Prasad hits back at Raina

Rediff.com5 May 2020

Out-of-favour Suresh Raina might have felt hard done by the national selection committee but its former chairman MSK Prasad made it clear that it was poor form during the 2018-19 domestic season that became his undoing. The 33-year-old, who has appeared in 226 ODIs and 78 T20Is apart from 18 Tests, last played for India in July 2018 in England after which he was dropped for good.

Don't see any Indian winning athletics medal in Olympics: Milkha

Don't see any Indian winning athletics medal in Olympics: Milkha

Rediff.com28 Sep 2019

Milkha is most remembered for finishing fourth in the 400m final in the 1960 Rome Olympic Games