News for 'US Nationals and World Championship'

Just 69 Runs Away: History Beckons Markram, Bavuma

Just 69 Runs Away: History Beckons Markram, Bavuma

Rediff.com14 Jun 2025

Limping Bavuma, Markram lead South Africa to brink of history.

Big jolt to Titans; batting mainstay to miss playoffs!

Big jolt to Titans; batting mainstay to miss playoffs!

Rediff.com16 May 2025

Gujarat Titans set to miss Buttler in play-offs, Moeen Ali not to return for KKR

Ex Aus pacer urges overseas players to skip remainder of IPL

Ex Aus pacer urges overseas players to skip remainder of IPL

Rediff.com16 May 2025

'If I had to make a call whether to head back to India and finish the tournament, it would be an easy decision. It's a no from me. Lives and safety are the most important thing, not pay cheques.'

Gauff, Pegula, Zverev Exit Wimbledon!

Gauff, Pegula, Zverev Exit Wimbledon!

Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

13 of the men's seeds fell at the first hurdle -- a Wimbledon record since 32 seeds were introduced in 2001.

Vinesh Phogat strikes gold! Triumphs after 16-month hiatus

Vinesh Phogat strikes gold! Triumphs after 16-month hiatus

Rediff.com4 Feb 2024

Vinesh demonstrated her dominance by defeating Jyoti in just two minutes.

IPL shortlists three venues ahead of resumption

IPL shortlists three venues ahead of resumption

Rediff.com10 May 2025

ESPNcricinfo also reported that several team officials informed were of the opinion that the remainder of the tournament could be played later in the year.

'Hazlewood prioritising IPL raised eyebrows'

'Hazlewood prioritising IPL raised eyebrows'

Rediff.com15 Jun 2025

Taking aim at senior players like Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, captain Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon, among others, he said that if their aim was to prolong their send-offs till after the Ashes, it was a wrong mindset.

'MRF is now world's 11th largest tyre company'

'MRF is now world's 11th largest tyre company'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2025

'The favourable rupee-dollar exchange rate, there are opportunities we can tap.'

Nations League PIX: England, Germany impress

Nations League PIX: England, Germany impress

Rediff.com8 Sep 2024

Images from Saturday's action in the Nations League group stage matches.

DC's playoff hopes get huge boost; Jacks to rejoin MI

DC's playoff hopes get huge boost; Jacks to rejoin MI

Rediff.com16 May 2025

In a major boost to Delhi Capitals, vice-captain Faf du Plessis has decided to return for the remainder of the IPL while England all-rounder Will Jacks will rejoin Mumbai Indians for their final two league fixtures.

Australia, Windies Square Off With Eyes On Future

Australia, Windies Square Off With Eyes On Future

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

Change will be a key theme for both the West Indies and Australia in their upcoming three-Test series in the Caribbean with the visitors set to field a remodelled batting line-up and the hosts being led out for the first time by Roston Chase.

Gibbs tips Shubman Gill to shine under pressure

Gibbs tips Shubman Gill to shine under pressure

Rediff.com2 Jun 2025

Gibbs said leadership develops with time, and Gill possesses the composure to grow into the role.

Check out India's best bets at World Boxing Championship

Check out India's best bets at World Boxing Championship

Rediff.com24 Aug 2017

Shiva Thapa and Vikas Krishan will be among India's best bets to better both the colour and number of medals at the 19th World Boxing Championships, starting in Hamburg on Friday.

Wrestling Federation of India to relocate office from Brij Bhushan's home

Wrestling Federation of India to relocate office from Brij Bhushan's home

Rediff.com25 Jan 2025

The Wrestling Federation of India said this was a temporary arrangement and the body will move to its new office in Connaught Place early next month.

Rule Change! IPL Sides Allowed Temporary Signings

Rule Change! IPL Sides Allowed Temporary Signings

Rediff.com14 May 2025

IPL allows temporary replacements considering non-availability of a few foreign players

Another disappointment for India in World C'ships: Jyothi Yarraji falls short

Another disappointment for India in World C'ships: Jyothi Yarraji falls short

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

Yarraji clocked 13.05 seconds -- well below her national record of 12.78s -- to finish seventh in heats

Abha Khatua smashes national record in shot put

Abha Khatua smashes national record in shot put

Rediff.com13 May 2024

Khatua was the joint record holder of 18.06m with Manpreet Kaur before this event. But with her fifth round hurl of 18.41m at the Kalinga Stadium, she became the sole national record holder.

Sable to take learnings from World C'ships failure into Asiad

Sable to take learnings from World C'ships failure into Asiad

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

'I will be running for timing in Asian Games. The training I had, I hope to record my personal best and win the race.'

Bhutia: Kalyan Chaubey has destroyed Indian football

Bhutia: Kalyan Chaubey has destroyed Indian football

Rediff.com11 Jun 2025

'You're paying Rs 42 lakh for one game. Why not link it to qualification? It just shows how clueless the management is.'

Why England should fear Yashasvi Jaiswal

Why England should fear Yashasvi Jaiswal

Rediff.com18 Jun 2025

Plenty of hopes will rest on the young shoulders of opener Yashasvi Jaiswal, who, at the age of just 23, has earned a reputation as one of the world's best openers in the longest format of the game.

Aarti wins 10000m race walk bronze in World U20 C'ship

Aarti wins 10000m race walk bronze in World U20 C'ship

Rediff.com31 Aug 2024

The 17-year-old Aarti clocked 44 minutes 39.39 seconds to finish third in the gruelling event on the penultimate day of competitions at the World U20 Championships.

'Indian Cricket Changed My Life'

'Indian Cricket Changed My Life'

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

'I have a deep affection for Indian cricket. If someone asked me to come back, I wouldn't say no.'

Upton's mental masterclass: The secret behind Gukesh's triumph

Upton's mental masterclass: The secret behind Gukesh's triumph

Rediff.com16 Dec 2024

D Gukesh credited mental conditioning coach Paddy Upton for helping him tame the 'emotional pressure' of competing at the World Chess Championship.

Youth World C'ship: Archer Salunkhe creates history!

Youth World C'ship: Archer Salunkhe creates history!

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

Parth Salunkhe became the first male archer to win a gold in the recurve category at the Youth World Championships.

Khawaja, Cummins will go milestone chasing at WTC Final

Khawaja, Cummins will go milestone chasing at WTC Final

Rediff.com7 Jun 2025

Australia will be aiming to become the first-ever side to defend their ICC WTC mace as they take on Proteas in the 'Ultimate Test' from June 11 onwards at Lord's.

India's captain confident of World Cup win: 'We've ticked all the boxes'

India's captain confident of World Cup win: 'We've ticked all the boxes'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

The feeling of near misses has haunted Harmanpreet Kaur for long but the Indian captain feels that her team has ticked all the boxes in its bid to cross the line in the Women's T20 World Cup beginning in the UAE from October 3.

Ranvir, Ekta smash records for gold in Asian U20 Championships

Ranvir, Ekta smash records for gold in Asian U20 Championships

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

With these two latest additions, India's gold tally has swelled to three.

World C'ships to offer fewer quotas for Paris Games

World C'ships to offer fewer quotas for Paris Games

Rediff.com29 Sep 2022

The quota winners at the 2023 World Championship will not be eligible to participate in the continental qualifiers unless they participate in a different style.

'Concentration not obsession needed in Champions League final'

'Concentration not obsession needed in Champions League final'

Rediff.com30 May 2025

Inter Milan are determined to avenge their 2023 Champions League final loss, though manager Simone Inzaghi warned on Friday against letting determination become obsession.

World Boxing Championship: Sarjubala, Saweety settle for silver

World Boxing Championship: Sarjubala, Saweety settle for silver

Rediff.com24 Nov 2014

Indian national and youth World Champion Sarjubala Devi (48kg) and Saweety (81kg) faltered at the final hurdle to settle for silver medals, rounding off a decent campaign for the country in the 8th Women's World Boxing Championship, in Jeju, Korea on Monday.

Asian Athletics: Gulveer, Pooja, Nandini continue India's gold rush!

Asian Athletics: Gulveer, Pooja, Nandini continue India's gold rush!

Rediff.com30 May 2025

Gulveer Singh shattered a decade-old meet record, high-jumper Pooja Singh delivered a personal best show, while heptathlete Nandini Agasara rose to the occasion after a setback as the trio added three more gold medals to India's kitty on the penultimate day of the 26th Asian Athletics Championships.

SEE: Gukesh returns to grand welcome in Chennai

SEE: Gukesh returns to grand welcome in Chennai

Rediff.com16 Dec 2024

Newly-crowned World chess champion D Gukesh returned to Chennai on Monday to an enthusiastic reception his fans.

Cilic Topples Draper; Easy For Sinner, Djokovic

Cilic Topples Draper; Easy For Sinner, Djokovic

Rediff.com4 Jul 2025

Marin Cilic had never beaten a Top-5 player on grass in his entire career before Thursday.

Will India's Olympic dreams depend on cricket?

Will India's Olympic dreams depend on cricket?

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

Sebastian Coe, frontrunner for the International Olympic Committee (IOC) presidency, has hailed the inclusion of cricket in the 2028 Los Angeles Games, stating it will open up new markets, crucial for the Olympic movement's growth. He emphasized the sport's extensive support base beyond South Asia, particularly in major cities with large South Asian communities.

Kohli hits nets; Bethell, Livingstone rejoin RCB

Kohli hits nets; Bethell, Livingstone rejoin RCB

Rediff.com15 May 2025

Among other developments from the RCB camp, West Indies all-rounder Romario Shepherd and England's Liam Livingstone have returned to India and rejoined the squad on Wednesday.

'We Could Win A TT Medal At LA Olympics'

'We Could Win A TT Medal At LA Olympics'

Rediff.com30 Jan 2025

'Paris 2024 was the first time that both the men's and women's team qualified for the team championships.' 'The women's team made it to the quarter-finals, just one short of the medal round, and the men's team also did well.' 'The mixed doubles is another event where India is doing very well.' 'So these three events are events where there is a possibility of us winning medals at the Olympics.'

Jeremy smashes national and his own Youth World record

Jeremy smashes national and his own Youth World record

Rediff.com21 Dec 2019

Weightlifter Jeremy broke 27 records in total all under his name, combining national and international marks.

Olympics PIX: Hocker pulls off upset; Thomas wins 200m

Olympics PIX: Hocker pulls off upset; Thomas wins 200m

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

American Cole Hocker delivered one of the all-time Olympic shocks when he won the 1,500 metres gold

Ronaldo Jr gets first call-up for Portugal under-15 squad

Ronaldo Jr gets first call-up for Portugal under-15 squad

Rediff.com7 May 2025

The 14-year-old forward, currently developing at Al-Nassr's youth academy in Saudi Arabia, will join Portugal for a tournament in Croatia this month, facing Japan, Greece and England in his first taste of international football.

World Weightlifting Championship: Mirabai eyes Olympic berth

World Weightlifting Championship: Mirabai eyes Olympic berth

Rediff.com17 Sep 2019

Mirabai made a strong comeback from a lower back injury that had kept her out of action for nearly nine months post the 2018 Commonwealth Games.