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Blow for CSK! Pathirana returns to SL with hamstring injury

Blow for CSK! Pathirana returns to SL with hamstring injury

Rediff.com5 May 2024

Matheesha Pathirana returned to Sri Lanka to recover from a hamstring injury.

Ex India U-19 skipper Chand signs for T20 league in USA

Ex India U-19 skipper Chand signs for T20 league in USA

Rediff.com14 Aug 2021

The Toyota Minor League Cricket Championship is a national Twenty20 cricket competition for 27 city-based teams from across the United States, launched this summer. More than 200 games will take place at 26 venues, featuring more than 400 players.

Archer Bhajan Kaur wins gold; qualifies for Paris Olympics

Archer Bhajan Kaur wins gold; qualifies for Paris Olympics

Rediff.com16 Jun 2024

Bhajan Kaur clinched India an Olympic individual quota in style, winning a gold medal

Buttler wants to win to inspire England's football team

Buttler wants to win to inspire England's football team

Rediff.com12 Nov 2022

"Sport is such a huge part of English culture, and getting behind teams in World Cups is certainly something I know happens a lot in England. Even though we're on the other side of the world, you can certainly feel that support," Buttler said on the eve of the final against Pakistan.

PIX: Chasing World Cup dreams, Rohit, Bumrah depart for US

PIX: Chasing World Cup dreams, Rohit, Bumrah depart for US

Rediff.com25 May 2024

India's T20 World Cup campaign begins on June 5 against Ireland at the newly-constructed Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York. India play Pakistan on June 9.

'Babar needs Rohit, Kohli's pressure handling skills'

'Babar needs Rohit, Kohli's pressure handling skills'

Rediff.com6 Jun 2024

Latif said India have superior spinners and based on current form, Rohit Sharma's men are favourites for a win on Sunday.

Archery World Cup: Compound mixed team in final, India eye two gold

Archery World Cup: Compound mixed team in final, India eye two gold

Rediff.com21 Apr 2023

The compound mixed pair of Jyothi Surekha Vennam and her debutant partner Ojas Deotale cruised into the final to confirm a second medal for India in the Archery World Cup.

'Brand' Welcome Awaits Olympic Stars

'Brand' Welcome Awaits Olympic Stars

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

'The Paris Olympics has once again blessed the Indian sports marketing landscape with fresh faces and promises.' 'Expect at least one biopic.'

Afridi may be rested for 3rd Test vs Aus in Sydney

Afridi may be rested for 3rd Test vs Aus in Sydney

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

The source added that team officials and selectors had discussed Afridi's case with Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Zaka Ashraf.

T20 World Cup: India aim to continue winning run vs Bangladesh

T20 World Cup: India aim to continue winning run vs Bangladesh

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

India will be aiming for another comprehensive performance against Bangladesh before the all-important game against Australia on June 24.

K L Rahul Set For IPL Return?

K L Rahul Set For IPL Return?

Rediff.com4 Mar 2024

Rahul is now at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru ready to take the field in time for LSG's season opener against Rajasthan Royals on March 24.

ICC, CWI delegates inspect T20 WC 2024 venues

ICC, CWI delegates inspect T20 WC 2024 venues

Rediff.com6 Dec 2023

Delegates of International Cricket Council (ICC) and Cricket West Indies (CWI) have started a second inspection of the venues in the Caribbean and in the USA ahead of next year's T20 World Cup.

Modi to lead International Yoga Day celebrations from Srinagar

Modi to lead International Yoga Day celebrations from Srinagar

Rediff.com18 Jun 2024

The United Nations General Assembly, heeding to a call by Prime Minister Modi, had made a declaration in December 2014 to observe June 21 every year as IDY.

Venezuela into Copa quarters with win over Mexico

Venezuela into Copa quarters with win over Mexico

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

Salomon Rondon struck a second-half penalty to send Venezuela into the Copa America quarter-finals on Wednesday with a 1-0 win over Mexico in Group B, a result that also sent Jamaica crashing out of the tournament.

Can Rohit Sharma Be T20 World Cup MVP?

Can Rohit Sharma Be T20 World Cup MVP?

Rediff.com29 Jun 2024

Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji present Rediff.com's Most Valuable Player Index of T20 World Cup 2024 after Game 54.

Steely, calculative: Sanju's new avatar behind WC call-up

Steely, calculative: Sanju's new avatar behind WC call-up

Rediff.com1 May 2024

That merging of skills and temperament has made him a much more desirable player than in the past.

Big-hitting Head using IPL as prep for T20 WC

Big-hitting Head using IPL as prep for T20 WC

Rediff.com8 May 2024

Abhishek thanks Lara, Yuvraj

Courier steps down as US Davis Cup captain

Courier steps down as US Davis Cup captain

Rediff.com27 Sep 2018

As captain, the former world number one led the United States to a 10-8 record in World Group play, including a run to the semi-finals in 2012 and 2018, the latter which ended in a loss to Croatia 11 days ago.

They're still terrific fielders: Gavaskar backs Rohit, Kohli to play T20 WC

They're still terrific fielders: Gavaskar backs Rohit, Kohli to play T20 WC

Rediff.com6 Jan 2024

Former captain Sunil Gavaskar has backed Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to play in the T20 World Cup in June, saying the two senior players are not only the key batters but also terrific fielders in the Indian team.

India women beat New Zealand to keep Olympics hopes alive

India women beat New Zealand to keep Olympics hopes alive

Rediff.com14 Jan 2024

India women rose from the ashes to tame New Zealand 3-1 with a spirited performance in their second pool match of the FIH Women's Olympic Qualifier.

PIX: It's Djokovic vs Alcaraz in Olympics men's final

PIX: It's Djokovic vs Alcaraz in Olympics men's final

Rediff.com3 Aug 2024

Serbia's Novak Djokovic beat Italy's Lorenzo Musetti 6-4 6-2 to reach his first Olympic final on Friday and will bid for gold in a blockbuster clash with Carlos Alcaraz.

Match-winner Hardik Pandya is incomparable: Sreesanth

Match-winner Hardik Pandya is incomparable: Sreesanth

Rediff.com15 Jun 2024

'That person can win you matches with fielding, he can win you matches with bowling and he can win you matches with batting. His performance gets better when the match is good.'

Dube to dominate T20 WC? CSK coach backs him

Dube to dominate T20 WC? CSK coach backs him

Rediff.com30 Apr 2024

Dube has 350 runs in nine outings at a strike rate of 172.41, including three half-centuries.

'Hockey has helped me in my personal life': Sreejesh

'Hockey has helped me in my personal life': Sreejesh

Rediff.com2 Mar 2024

Veteran goalkeeper P R Sreejesh says he has learned to steer clear of negative thoughts with experience.

'There is enough and more talent to help India excel at T20 World Cup'

'There is enough and more talent to help India excel at T20 World Cup'

Rediff.com11 Apr 2024

With Indian cricket bursting at the seams with young talent, the Rohit Sharma-led squad could set the stage ablaze at the upcoming T20 World Cup if the selectors make the "right choices", reckons England's swashbuckling batter Dawid Malan.

T20 WC: Who should be Bumrah's death bowling partner?

T20 WC: Who should be Bumrah's death bowling partner?

Rediff.com31 May 2024

RP Singh, India's bowling hero in the 2007 edition of the T20 World Cup in South Africa, said he will prefer Arshdeep over Mohammed Siraj.

Why Watson's undecided on Pakistan head coach role

Why Watson's undecided on Pakistan head coach role

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

Former Australian all-rounder Shane Watson, who is in line to take over as Pakistan cricket team's head coach, is yet to make up his mind despite the PCB accepting his remuneration demands.

T20 WC: NZ face Afghanistan's spin challenge

T20 WC: NZ face Afghanistan's spin challenge

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

New Zealand find themselves in the a difficult group with two-time champions West Indies and Afghanistan also vying for the the top two spots.

Zimbabwe to host India for T20Is in July

Zimbabwe to host India for T20Is in July

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

This will be the fourth time Zimbabwe will host India in a bilateral T20I series, having previously faced off in 2010, 2015 and 2016 in this format.

T20 WC MVP Crown Eludes Rohit

T20 WC MVP Crown Eludes Rohit

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

Rohit Sharma did practically everything right in the T20 WC: He batted brilliantly, he captained even more capably, but he failed to top the most valuable player table. Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji present Rediff.com's Most Valuable Player Index of T20 World Cup 2024.

U-19 WC: India to face Bangladesh in opener

U-19 WC: India to face Bangladesh in opener

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

Featuring a total of 16 teams, the U-19 World Cup will be held from January 13 to February 4 in Sri Lanka, with the hosts taking on Zimbabwe in the tournament-opener in Colombo.

Surya might have to sit out for a few more matches: BCCI source

Surya might have to sit out for a few more matches: BCCI source

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

World's number one T20 batter Suryakumar Yadav will skip a few more IPL matches as he continues to recover from a sports hernia surgery with the National Cricket Academy (NCA) keeping a watch on his progress.

Japan sees no impact on Olympics from US travel advisory

Japan sees no impact on Olympics from US travel advisory

Rediff.com25 May 2021

Top Japanese officials said on Tuesday they did not expect a US advisory against travel to Japan amid worries about the coronavirus to affect the Tokyo Olympics - less than two months away - and that US support for the Games is unchanged.

FIFA WC: Rashford says team criticism must be balanced

FIFA WC: Rashford says team criticism must be balanced

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

Rashford, who played in the Euro 2020 final, was out of the England picture for 15 months as injuries and a loss of form and confidence saw his career plateau.

Red Bull's Max Verstappen takes pole for Miami Grand Prix

Red Bull's Max Verstappen takes pole for Miami Grand Prix

Rediff.com5 May 2024

Red Bull's triple World champion Max Verstappen claimed pole position on Saturday for the Miami Grand Prix, to start from the front of the grid for the sixth straight race this season.

PIX: Rapinoe, Lavelle give USA fourth World Cup title

PIX: Rapinoe, Lavelle give USA fourth World Cup title

Rediff.com7 Jul 2019

Rapinoe broke the deadlock with a 61st-minute VAR-awarded penalty before Lavelle rounded off the victory eight minutes later with a left-foot effort from just inside the area as the U.S. added to their 1991, 1999 and 2015 titles.

CWG: Anas included in men's 4x400m relay team

CWG: Anas included in men's 4x400m relay team

Rediff.com27 Jul 2022

Delhi High Court clears Indian judoka Jasleen to compete at CWG

IPL 2024: Will SKY be fit for Mumbai Indians' opener?

IPL 2024: Will SKY be fit for Mumbai Indians' opener?

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

Rehab on track but will Surya be available for MI's first two games?

Neeraj opens up about fitness concerns

Neeraj opens up about fitness concerns

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

'It's not good in sport, it's not good to push and continue. If you want to run a long career then you have to be fit and healthy but there are competitions where you can't make a decision. Now we will work on this and work on the technique.'

Kohli feeds off criticism, says De Villiers

Kohli feeds off criticism, says De Villiers

Rediff.com22 May 2024

Kohli has amassed 708 runs for Royal Challengers Bangalore in the season