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Meet Desi Stars Lighting Up T20 World Cup

Meet Desi Stars Lighting Up T20 World Cup

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

From the USA to UAE, Canada to Italy, Indian-origin cricketers will represent associate nations at the T20 World Cup. Meet the Desis chasing global glory at a home away from home.

Hockey Pro League: Argentina thump India 8-0

Hockey Pro League: Argentina thump India 8-0

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

India slumped to a crushing 0-8 defeat against Argentina in the FIH Men's Pro League in Rourkela, with Tomas Domene scoring four goals at the Birsa Munda Stadium.

Samrat Rana, Gulveer Singh Among New Additions to TOPS Core Group

Samrat Rana, Gulveer Singh Among New Additions to TOPS Core Group

Rediff.com13 Mar 2026

The Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) Core group has been updated with the inclusion of rising stars like Samrat Rana and Gulveer Singh, while some established athletes have been dropped due to performance issues.

Samrat Rana, Gulveer Singh Among New Additions to TOPS Core Group

Samrat Rana, Gulveer Singh Among New Additions to TOPS Core Group

Rediff.com13 Mar 2026

The Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) Core group has been updated, with rising stars like Samrat Rana and Gulveer Singh joining, while underperforming athletes such as H.S. Prannoy and Deepak Punia have been dropped.

All You Need To Know About Aditya Dhar!

All You Need To Know About Aditya Dhar!

Rediff.com18 Mar 2026

Before Dhurandhar: The Revenge releases, let's take a look at Aditya Dhar's remarkable journey from being an assistant director to helming India's most successful film.

Is Bumrah Cricket's Messi-Ronaldo? Vaughan Thinks So

Is Bumrah Cricket's Messi-Ronaldo? Vaughan Thinks So

Rediff.com13 Mar 2026

Former England cricketers Alastair Cook and Michael Vaughan share differing opinions on Jasprit Bumrah, with Vaughan comparing the Indian pacer to football icons Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

Hardik Singh to lead India in FIH Pro League's Hobart leg

Hardik Singh to lead India in FIH Pro League's Hobart leg

Rediff.com17 Feb 2026

Hardik Singh has been named captain of the Indian men's hockey team for the FIH Pro League matches in Hobart, following Harmanpreet Singh's withdrawal due to personal reasons.

Messi event fiasco: Mamata accepts sports minister's resignation

Messi event fiasco: Mamata accepts sports minister's resignation

Rediff.com17 Dec 2025

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday accepted Aroop Biswas's resignation as the sports minister in the wake of the controversy over the mismanagement of football icon Lionel Messi's event last week, a senior leader of the ruling Trinamool Congress said.

10 Reasons Why Akshaye Khanna Is So Appealing

10 Reasons Why Akshaye Khanna Is So Appealing

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

Explore the enduring appeal of Akshaye Khanna, the actor who, despite a quiet persona and unconventional career choices, continues to captivate audiences and critics alike, recently gaining viral recognition for his role in Dhurandhar.

Heartbreak for Yuki Bhambri In Indian Wells Doubles Semi-Final

Heartbreak for Yuki Bhambri In Indian Wells Doubles Semi-Final

Rediff.com14 Mar 2026

Yuki Bhambri and Andre Goransson's impressive run at the Indian Wells Masters came to an end after a semi-final loss to Arthur Rinderknech and Valentin Vacherot.

IPL 2021: Star Sports hopes to earn Rs 32 billion

IPL 2021: Star Sports hopes to earn Rs 32 billion

Rediff.com22 Mar 2021

Disney-Star generated advertising revenue of over Rs 27 billion for IPL 2020.

Sweety Devi and Panthoi Chanu Hospitalised After AFC Women's Asian Cup Clash

Sweety Devi and Panthoi Chanu Hospitalised After AFC Women's Asian Cup Clash

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

Indian football team captain Sweety Devi and goalkeeper Panthoi Chanu were hospitalised after sustaining injuries during their match against Chinese Taipei in the AFC Women's Asian Cup. The injuries occurred during a collision in the 83rd minute, leading to their team's defeat and elimination from the tournament.

Sunil Chhetri-led Bengaluru FC players agree to pay cuts for ISL

Sunil Chhetri-led Bengaluru FC players agree to pay cuts for ISL

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

Bengaluru FC players, including India legend Sunil Chhetri, have accepted pay cut for the truncated Indian Super League season, starting on February 14.

Indian Golfers Diksha Dagar and Avani Prashanth Compete at Women's Australian Open

Indian Golfers Diksha Dagar and Avani Prashanth Compete at Women's Australian Open

Rediff.com14 Mar 2026

India's Diksha Dagar and Avani Prashanth are participating in the Women's Australian Open, with Hannah Green leading the tournament.

Ahona leads India's medal rush at Doha WTT event

Ahona leads India's medal rush at Doha WTT event

Rediff.com26 Jan 2026

Indian paddlers enjoyed a rich haul of 10 medals, including four gold, at the 2026 WTT Star Youth Contender and Feeder events in Doha, highlighted by Ahona Roy's top-podium finish in the fiercely contested Under-15 girls' category.

No boycott order yet for Pakistan Women's A vs India clash

No boycott order yet for Pakistan Women's A vs India clash

Rediff.com3 Feb 2026

Despite Pakistan's government boycotting the men's T20 World Cup match against India, no directive has been issued to the Pakistan Women's A team ahead of their Rising Stars Asia Cup clash with India in Bangkok.

Ustaad Bhagat Singh Review: Pawan Kalyan's Action Potboiler is Over-Familiar, Over-Exhausting

Ustaad Bhagat Singh Review: Pawan Kalyan's Action Potboiler is Over-Familiar, Over-Exhausting

Rediff.com19 Mar 2026

Ustaad Bhagat Singh is less a film and more, a lazily constructed vehicle for star worship and political signalling, one that quickly wears out its welcome for anyone outside Pawan Kalyan's core fanbase, observes Sreeju Sudhakaran.

Will IPL 2021 set a new record for Star Sports?

Will IPL 2021 set a new record for Star Sports?

Rediff.com18 Feb 2021

IPL 2020 was the first sports tournament to surpass 400 billion viewing minutes.

Sanju Samson's World Cup Performance Celebrated Across Kerala

Sanju Samson's World Cup Performance Celebrated Across Kerala

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

Following Sanju Samson's impressive performance in the T20 Cricket World Cup, leaders and personalities across Kerala have shared congratulatory messages for the local cricket star.

Chirag Shetty-Satwiksairaj Rankireddy knocked out in first round of All England

Chirag Shetty-Satwiksairaj Rankireddy knocked out in first round of All England

Rediff.com5 Mar 2026

The Indian pair suffered a 23-21, 21-12 defeat against Malaysia's Aaron Tai and Khai Xing Kang in the Round of 32 match.

Players wait at airport, Pakistan Hockey Federation under fire

Players wait at airport, Pakistan Hockey Federation under fire

Rediff.com16 Feb 2026

The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) is under scrutiny after the Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) confirmed providing over 10 million rupees for the national team's hotel accommodation in Australia, which was allegedly not arranged, leading to significant difficulties for the team.

Pramod Bhagat wins gold at Para Worlds; surpasses legend Lin Dan

Pramod Bhagat wins gold at Para Worlds; surpasses legend Lin Dan

Rediff.com14 Feb 2026

Pramod Bhagat secured the men's SL3 gold medal at the BWF Para World Championships, defeating Muhammad Al Imran of Indonesia in straight games in the final.

What's Yuvraj Singh planning with the Sports Minister?

What's Yuvraj Singh planning with the Sports Minister?

Rediff.com7 Oct 2025

The Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, met with the Indian Golf Premier League (IGPL) co-founder and ambassador, Yuvraj Singh and CEO Uttam Mundy at his office and praised the efforts being made to promote the sport across India.

Shaina Manimuthu Wins Bronze at Dutch Junior International

Shaina Manimuthu Wins Bronze at Dutch Junior International

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

Indian badminton player Shaina Manimuthu won a bronze medal at the Dutch Junior International tournament, losing in the semifinals to China's Yi Qing Yin.

How Shivam Dube Opted for a Train Journey After T20 World Cup Victory

How Shivam Dube Opted for a Train Journey After T20 World Cup Victory

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

Shivam Dube, fresh from his T20 World Cup victory, travelled by train from Ahmedabad to Mumbai to be with his family, avoiding fully booked flights and potential fan frenzy.

T20 WC: No India-Pak clash? ICC stares at massive losses

T20 WC: No India-Pak clash? ICC stares at massive losses

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

An India-Pakistan fixture in an ICC event generates revenue to the tune of a staggering 'USD 250 million (over Rs 2200 crore', as per some estimates and the absence of the cash-cow fixture from the upcoming T20 World Cup is certain to cause heavy losses to all stakeholders.

U-19 World Cup: Thomas Rew stars as England beat Australia to reach final

U-19 World Cup: Thomas Rew stars as England beat Australia to reach final

Rediff.com3 Feb 2026

Captain Thomas Rew led the way with a splendid century to guide England to 277/7 against Australia in the first semi-final of the Under-19 World Cup.

Gavaskar's big advice to struggling Abhishek

Gavaskar's big advice to struggling Abhishek

Rediff.com19 Feb 2026

Sunil Gavaskar believes Abhishek Sharma is struggling with expectations in the T20 World Cup and advises him to avoid risky shots early in his innings. Gavaskar also praises Shivam Dube and Varun Chakravarthy's performances and suggests potential changes for the Super 8 clash against South Africa.

Doubles redemption: Bhambri opens up on re-invention

Doubles redemption: Bhambri opens up on re-invention

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

Doubles is not a sideshow: Yuki Bhambri on re-invention and right support

India captain Sandesh Jhingan's big sacrifice to save ISL

India captain Sandesh Jhingan's big sacrifice to save ISL

Rediff.com16 Jan 2026

FC Goa players, including India captain Sandesh Jhingan, and support staff have accepted pay cut for the truncated ISL season starting on February 14.

'Cannot win everyday': Star shooter Manu Bhaker admits

'Cannot win everyday': Star shooter Manu Bhaker admits

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

That Bhaker couldn't feature among the 13 Indian medallists in the just-concluded tournament has come as a bit of a surprise to many in the shooting fraternity.

'Back Home And Safe': P V Sindhu Returns To Bangalore After Dubai Flight Disruption

'Back Home And Safe': P V Sindhu Returns To Bangalore After Dubai Flight Disruption

Rediff.com3 Mar 2026

P V Sindhu has returned to India after being stranded in Dubai due to airspace closures in the Gulf region, forcing her withdrawal from the All England Championships.

'Chhotu, World Cup jitayega?': How Suryakumar's Gut Call Sparked Ishan Kishan's World Cup Heroics

'Chhotu, World Cup jitayega?': How Suryakumar's Gut Call Sparked Ishan Kishan's World Cup Heroics

Rediff.com16 Mar 2026

India's T20 World Cup winning captain Suryakumar Yadav discusses his decision to include Ishan Kishan in the team based on gut feeling along with Sanju Samson's impact with the bat.

T20 World Cup semifinal: Abhishek Sharma fine-tunes batting against spin ahead of England clash

T20 World Cup semifinal: Abhishek Sharma fine-tunes batting against spin ahead of England clash

Rediff.com3 Mar 2026

Abhishek Sharma focuses on his batting against spin during a net session ahead of the T20 World Cup semifinal against England, recalling his past success at Wankhede Stadium.

IPL 2026: Can These Big Names Bounce Back?

IPL 2026: Can These Big Names Bounce Back?

Rediff.com28 Mar 2026

IPL 2026 will feel like a fresh start for players like Prithvi Shaw, Jofra Archer and Rishabh Pant, it's not only about numbers on the scoreboard anymore but it's about getting their story back on track.

Lahiri Finishes Strong at LIV Golf Hong Kong

Lahiri Finishes Strong at LIV Golf Hong Kong

Rediff.com5 Mar 2026

Anirban Lahiri finished tied for 16th at the LIV Golf Hong Kong tournament, while Carlos Ortiz took the lead with a stunning 10-under 60.

Lakshya Sen Stuns Li Shi Feng to Reach All England Open Semifinals

Lakshya Sen Stuns Li Shi Feng to Reach All England Open Semifinals

Rediff.com7 Mar 2026

Lakshya Sen defeated China's Li Shi Feng to reach the semifinals of the All England Open, continuing his impressive run in the tournament.

Rabada confident as SA gear up for India Test challenge

Rabada confident as SA gear up for India Test challenge

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

South Africa's experienced pacer Kagiso Rabada said their young team are ready for the challenge.

Mahieka helped me rediscover excitement for the game: Hardik Pandya

Mahieka helped me rediscover excitement for the game: Hardik Pandya

Rediff.com17 Feb 2026

India's star all-rounder Hardik Pandya paid tribute to girlfriend Mahieka Sharma for helping him rediscover his love for the game, a shift that saw him putting in the long hours in the net.

PV Sindhu Safe After Dubai Airport Explosion

PV Sindhu Safe After Dubai Airport Explosion

Rediff.com1 Mar 2026

Indian badminton star PV Sindhu recounts a tense experience at Dubai Airport following an explosion, as she and her coach were stranded due to airspace closures.