News for 'Super Eight'

Has Vijay Changed After Karur Stampede?

Has Vijay Changed After Karur Stampede?

Rediff.com25 Oct 2025

Vijay, despite the loud message from his delayed arrival at the road-show/stampede venue, and more so his continued inaccessibility for fans-turned-cadres after graduating from a super-star to a political party leader with electoral ambitions, refuses to change. Or, so it seems, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

PKL: Bulls tame Pink Panthers, keep winning run intact

PKL: Bulls tame Pink Panthers, keep winning run intact

Rediff.com12 Sep 2025

Bengaluru Bulls defeated Jaipur Pink Panthers in the opening clash of the Jaipur leg of the Pro Kabaddi League, with a convincing 28-23 win at the SMS Indoor Stadium on Friday.

Ayush packs off World No. 9, runs into Lakshya in QF

Ayush packs off World No. 9, runs into Lakshya in QF

Rediff.com11 Sep 2025

Ayush stuns Naraoka to join Satwik-Chirag, Lakshya in quarterfinals at Hong Kong Open

Lakshya and Satwik-Chirag's title dreams shattered

Lakshya and Satwik-Chirag's title dreams shattered

Rediff.com14 Sep 2025

India squandered a golden opportunity to return with two titles as both Lakshya Sen and the men's doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty signed off with runner-up finishes at the Hong Kong Open Super 500 in Hing Kong on Sunday.

Record Alert: Abhishek Becomes First Player To...

Record Alert: Abhishek Becomes First Player To...

Rediff.com26 Sep 2025

Abhishek notched his third successive fifty in the tournament with a fluent knock which came at a staggering strike rate of 196.77, containing eight fours and two sixes.

Trott: Afghanistan not shy of breaking new ground

Trott: Afghanistan not shy of breaking new ground

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

'They are not only setting new standards for themselves but also paving the way for future players to keep pushing those boundaries.'

Will India Retain Same XI For Bangladesh Game?

Will India Retain Same XI For Bangladesh Game?

Rediff.com23 Sep 2025

India will be keen to get the job done against Bangladesh and seal their place in Sunday's final before considering resting their players.

PIX: Experimental India down Oman ahead of Pak rematch

PIX: Experimental India down Oman ahead of Pak rematch

Rediff.com20 Sep 2025

Skipper Suryakumar Yadav made optimal use of available resources in both departments as India did enough to beat a spirited Oman by 21 runs to end their league stage commitments in Asia Cup with a hat-trick of victories.

Dunith Wellalage's Father Dies During Afghan Game

Dunith Wellalage's Father Dies During Afghan Game

Rediff.com19 Sep 2025

Suranga Wellalage, Sri Lankan all-rounder Dunith Wellalage's father, died on September 18, the same day his son played the Asia Cup Group fixture against Afghanistan in Abu Dhabi.

India's 5 Memorable T20 Wins Vs Pakistan

India's 5 Memorable T20 Wins Vs Pakistan

Rediff.com13 Sep 2025

India enjoy a dominant 9-3 win loss record against Pakistan in T20 Internationals, including a 7-1 margin in T20 World Cups.

Abhishek-Gill bond blooms into India's Fire & Ice act

Abhishek-Gill bond blooms into India's Fire & Ice act

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

'It's really important to be very good friends off the field. When you open together, that bond matters. Sometimes you don't have to say anything in the middle.'

39 and Still Iconic: How Ashwin Redefined Indian Spin

39 and Still Iconic: How Ashwin Redefined Indian Spin

Rediff.com17 Sep 2025

Ravichandran Ashwin, one of India's finest bowling all-rounders, turned 39 on Wednesday

AIFF secures full ownership of ISL!

AIFF secures full ownership of ISL!

Rediff.com19 Sep 2025

India's top-tier football league can no longer be owned or operated by private players as per the AIFF's new Constitution approved by the Supreme Court, which mandated the sport's apex body to take sole ownership of the product.

Asia Cup: Nissanka heroics push Sri Lanka past Hong Kong

Asia Cup: Nissanka heroics push Sri Lanka past Hong Kong

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

Opener Pathum Nissanka struck 68 as Sri Lanka beat Hong Kong by four wickets in their Asia Cup match in Dubai on Monday.

Lakshya, Satwik-Chirag cruise into Hong Kong semis

Lakshya, Satwik-Chirag cruise into Hong Kong semis

Rediff.com12 Sep 2025

Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen and the pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty sailed into the semifinals of their respective events at the Hong Kong Open Super 500 badminton tournament on Friday.

Women's Asia Cup hockey: Navneet's last-minute goal saves India against Japan

Women's Asia Cup hockey: Navneet's last-minute goal saves India against Japan

Rediff.com6 Sep 2025

Navneet Kaur struck from a penalty corner seconds before the final hooter as India came from behind twice to hold defending champions Japan to a 2-2 draw

Mannepalli shocks top seed in Macau, Sen also advances

Mannepalli shocks top seed in Macau, Sen also advances

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

Later in the day, Commonwealth Games champion Lakshya Sen will face Chico Aura Dwi Wardoyo of Indonesia.

EB have it tough in maiden AFC Women's CL appearance

EB have it tough in maiden AFC Women's CL appearance

Rediff.com11 Sep 2025

The centralised semi-finals and the final are scheduled for May 20 to 23, next year.

Finally, a meeting to decide ISL's future!

Finally, a meeting to decide ISL's future!

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

AIFF top brass to meet eight ISL club CEOs on Aug 7 to discuss their concerns

Dominant India thrash China, set up Asia Cup final vs Korea

Dominant India thrash China, set up Asia Cup final vs Korea

Rediff.com6 Sep 2025

Striker Abhishek struck a brace as a dominant Indian men's hockey team outplayed China 7-0 in their last Super 4s match to reach the final of the Asia Cup

UP Yoddhas secure comeback win over Patna Pirates

UP Yoddhas secure comeback win over Patna Pirates

Rediff.com1 Sep 2025

A hard-fought comeback from UP Yoddhas saw them beat Patna Pirates 34-31 in a Pro Kabaddi League season 12 match in Visakhapatnam on Monday.

PIX: Pakistan thrash Sri Lanka, keep final hopes alive

PIX: Pakistan thrash Sri Lanka, keep final hopes alive

Rediff.com24 Sep 2025

Pakistan survived a wonderful spell from an enraged spinner Wanindu Hasaranga to beat Sri Lanka by five wickets in an intense Super 4 match to stay alive in the Asia Cup, in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday.

Bengaluru FC stops salaries of players with ISL in limbo

Bengaluru FC stops salaries of players with ISL in limbo

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

2018-19 ISL champions Bengaluru FC said they had taken the decision "in view of the uncertainty surrounding the future of the Indian Super League season."

Did RR Miss A Trick By Keeping Rana Out Of Super Over?

Did RR Miss A Trick By Keeping Rana Out Of Super Over?

Rediff.com17 Apr 2025

Delhi Capitals pulled off a thrilling win via the Super Over against Rajasthan Royals, courtesy a Mitchell Starc masterpiece.

Sri Lanka knock Afghanistan out of Asia Cup

Sri Lanka knock Afghanistan out of Asia Cup

Rediff.com19 Sep 2025

Sri Lanka show exit door to Afghanistan, qualify for Super 4s alongside Bangladesh

GST Cut: How Much Will States Lose?

GST Cut: How Much Will States Lose?

Rediff.com15 Sep 2025

Opposition-ruled states warn of steep annual losses; Centre assures higher consumption will offset revenue hit.

Sindhu, Satwik-Chirag storm into China Masters quarters

Sindhu, Satwik-Chirag storm into China Masters quarters

Rediff.com18 Sep 2025

P V Sindhu and the men's doubles pairing of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty sailed into the quarter-finals of the China Masters tournament with straight-game wins, in Shenzhen, on Thursday.

India aim bright Asia Cup start despite defensive frailties

India aim bright Asia Cup start despite defensive frailties

Rediff.com4 Sep 2025

India conceded more than 100 penalty corners, including 17 in a game against Belgium across 16 Pro League matches.

Asia Cup: Bangladesh edge Afghanistan to keep hopes alive

Asia Cup: Bangladesh edge Afghanistan to keep hopes alive

Rediff.com17 Sep 2025

Bangladesh pipped Afghanistan by eight runs in a group league match to keep their hopes of reaching the Asia Cup Super Fours alive, in Abu Dhabi, on Tuesday.

Satwik-Chirag ease into China semis; Sindhu bows out

Satwik-Chirag ease into China semis; Sindhu bows out

Rediff.com19 Sep 2025

India's top men's doubles pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty continued their consistent run to advance to the semifinals of the China Masters Super 750 badminton tournament but P V Sindhu bowed out after falling yet again to Olympic champion An Se Young, in Shenzhen n Friday.

Afghanistan's collapse costs them against Bangladesh

Afghanistan's collapse costs them against Bangladesh

Rediff.com17 Sep 2025

An excellent exhibition of spin and some fantastic death overs bowling by Taskin Ahmed and Mustafizur Rahman took Bangladesh to a nail-biting eight run win over Afghanistan in their Asia Cup clash at Abu Dhabi on Tuesday.

How a struggling McCullum became IPL's first superstar

How a struggling McCullum became IPL's first superstar

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

Brendon McCullum spoke on his 158* knock for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the opener of the inaugural Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2008

ISL crisis: Chennaiyin FC suspend operations

ISL crisis: Chennaiyin FC suspend operations

Rediff.com6 Aug 2025

Indian club football appeared to be in complete crisis as Chennaiyin FC on Wednesday suspended their operations in view of the uncertainty surrounding the Indian Super League (ISL), days after Bengaluru FC and Odisha FC decided to stop paying salaries to their first-team players and staff.

One Year On, Rohit Relives ICC T20 World Cup Triumph

One Year On, Rohit Relives ICC T20 World Cup Triumph

Rediff.com29 Jun 2025

India ended an 11-year-long ICC Trophy drought, beating South Africa by seven runs to claim the ICC T20 World Cup title for the second time on June 29 last year, in Barbados.

Coach Fulton hails unbeaten India after Asia Cup triumph

Coach Fulton hails unbeaten India after Asia Cup triumph

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

'We have enough time to build towards Asian Games and World Cup.'

Will Ronaldo play in India? FC Goa drawn with Al Nassr

Will Ronaldo play in India? FC Goa drawn with Al Nassr

Rediff.com15 Aug 2025

Indian Super League side FC Goa was drawn along with superstar footballer Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nassr of Saudi Arabia in Group D of the AFC Champions League 2.

Asia Cup Hockey: India hold champions Korea

Asia Cup Hockey: India hold champions Korea

Rediff.com3 Sep 2025

Hosts India maintained their unbeaten run with a hard-fought 2-2 draw against defending champions Korea in their opening Super 4 stage match of the Asia Cup in Rajgir, Bihar, on Wednesday.

'Focus on own game' as India face Tajikistan in CAFA Nations Cup

'Focus on own game' as India face Tajikistan in CAFA Nations Cup

Rediff.com28 Aug 2025

'Yes, this is an away game against a good team, but we have to prepare accordingly and think only of one thing -- a positive result.'

T20 WC: Aus crush Namibia, secure Super 8 berth

T20 WC: Aus crush Namibia, secure Super 8 berth

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

Australia's exceptional bowling performance not only highlighted their depth and skill but also set a new benchmark

8 Recipes With Super Greens

8 Recipes With Super Greens

Rediff.com11 Mar 2025

It's not so hard to incorporate a variety of health-giving, glorious greens in your daily meals. Eight recipes that show you how.