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Pro-Palestine Aussie pitch invader sent to 1-day police custody

Pro-Palestine Aussie pitch invader sent to 1-day police custody

Rediff.com20 Nov 2023

Wen Johnson (24) had intruded into the pitch at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium just before the drinks break in the final at around 3pm, but was immediately apprehended by security personnel as he approached batter Virat Kohli.

Buzz: Karunaratne reveals SL's new-look Test jersey

Buzz: Karunaratne reveals SL's new-look Test jersey

Rediff.com23 Dec 2020

Uncapped left-arm spinner Zafar Gohar has joined the test squad from the Pakistan A team currently in Hamilton.

Three members to represent BCCI at ICC meeting, says Supreme Court

Three members to represent BCCI at ICC meeting, says Supreme Court

Rediff.com1 Feb 2017

The Supreme Court on Wednesday stated that the three-member panel of Vikram Limaye, Amitabh Choudhary and Anirudh Chowdhury will represent the Board of Control for Cricket in India at the International Cricket Council's meeting, starting in Dubai, on Thursday.

Why Chennai could lose IPL final

Why Chennai could lose IPL final

Rediff.com8 Apr 2019

TNCA has not been able to procure fit certificate for three stands I, J and K from the local municipal corporation since 2012.

Adhering to Lodha recommendations, MCA president Sharad Pawar resigns

Adhering to Lodha recommendations, MCA president Sharad Pawar resigns

Rediff.com17 Dec 2016

'While taking the decision regarding cricket, the Supreme Court has said that the officials should not be above 70 years of age and they have described these positions as "lucrative" which made me very sad and that's why I don't have any wish to work any more'

Modi's Obsession With Nehru

Modi's Obsession With Nehru

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

The satta market is accepting bets on how many times Modiji will mention Nehru at his election rallies, says A Ganesh Nadar with a wink.

Will Upton work his 2011 World Cup magic with Indian hockey?

Will Upton work his 2011 World Cup magic with Indian hockey?

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

Hockey India wants Paddy Upton to develop in the men's team players an unshakable resolve and toughness that does not crumble under pressure.

Indian eves crush England to clinch ODI series

Indian eves crush England to clinch ODI series

Rediff.com12 Apr 2018

Captain Mithali Raj led from the front with an unbeaten 74 as India women outclassed England by eight wickets in the third and final One-Day International in Nagpur to clinch the ODI series 2-1.

Kohli? No, thanks. Why this company supports non-cricketers

Kohli? No, thanks. Why this company supports non-cricketers

Rediff.com1 Aug 2018

Mumbai-headquartered financial services firm Edelweiss, for close to a decade now, has been aligning its brand with sporting talent of every kind except cricket. What made the company buck the trend, and has it worked?

BCCI Awards: Big honours for Kohli, veteran 'keeper Kirmani

BCCI Awards: Big honours for Kohli, veteran 'keeper Kirmani

Rediff.com5 Jan 2016

Former stumper Syed Kirmani was bestowed with the prestigious Col. CK Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award for his contribution to Indian cricket, while Test captain Virat Kohli bagged the Polly Umrigar Trophy for Cricketer of the Year in the BCCI awards night in Mumbai on Tuesday.

Flyover tragedy: WT20 finalist teams to wear black armbands

Flyover tragedy: WT20 finalist teams to wear black armbands

Rediff.com1 Apr 2016

All the four teams in the men's and women's ICC World Twenty20 finals Sunday are expected to wear black armbands as a mark of respect to the families of the victims of the horrifying flyover tragedy that took away lives of 24 people. "We have requested the teams to wear black arm-bands," former India captain and Cricket Association of Bengal president Sourav Ganguly told reporters. Till now 24 people have been killed and several others critically injured after an under construction flyover collapse in North Kolkata near Ganesh Talkies.

Interviews in full swing for Team India physio job

Interviews in full swing for Team India physio job

Rediff.com21 Aug 2019

The support staff will be appointed for a period of two years beginning from the series against South Africa till the end of the 2021 T20 World Cup to be held in India.

Sahara sponsorship: Cricket's loss is hockey's gain

Sahara sponsorship: Cricket's loss is hockey's gain

Rediff.com7 Feb 2012

They have snapped ties with cricket but the Sahara Group has renewed its association with Indian hockey signing a five-year sponsorship deal with Hockey India.

When Shafali Verma faced pacers from Haryana men's team...

When Shafali Verma faced pacers from Haryana men's team...

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

Shafali revealed how training with the Haryana men's team ahead of the Mushtaq Ali T20 tournament helped her improve her game

Sthalekar, Abbas and Kallis inducted into ICC Hall of Fame

Sthalekar, Abbas and Kallis inducted into ICC Hall of Fame

Rediff.com23 Aug 2020

'Never in my wildest dreams did I believe that I would ever get to join such an illustrious group of players'

Duck tales: Kasargod U-19 girls all bowled out without scoring

Duck tales: Kasargod U-19 girls all bowled out without scoring

Rediff.com16 May 2019

Interestingly, all 10 batters were dismissed in a similar fashion as they were all bowled with Wayanad's VJ Joshitha picking up a hat-trick.

Kapil-led panel frontrunner to pick India coach

Kapil-led panel frontrunner to pick India coach

Rediff.com17 Jul 2019

The Kapil Dev-led ad-hoc committee on Wednesday emerged as the frontrunner to pick the next India cricket coach but a final decision on panel formation would be taken only after the next Supreme Court hearing.

2016 Rewind: India's women shine bright; Kohli enjoys dream run

2016 Rewind: India's women shine bright; Kohli enjoys dream run

Rediff.com31 Dec 2016

An Olympic campaign saved by the fortitude of three women, a cricket team that rediscovered itself under a bold and zealous Virat Kohli -- Indian sports in 2016 was a dramatic mix of highs and lows wherein athletes mostly raised the bar but administrators found new ways to embarrass the country.

What is the controversy over Powar's appointment, Raman's exit

What is the controversy over Powar's appointment, Raman's exit

Rediff.com14 May 2021

Raman was removed by Lal and Naik's CAC, which reinstated Ramesh Powar, who was removed from the same post in 2018.

'Plan is to generate money and plough it back into the game'

'Plan is to generate money and plough it back into the game'

Rediff.com4 Apr 2023

IPL: TV remains relevant but be more takers for digital medium

Compliant BCCI state units set to get allocated funds

Compliant BCCI state units set to get allocated funds

Rediff.com20 Oct 2019

'Some of the associations have not got funds for three years and they don't have reserves while others have done infrastructural work by digging into fixed deposits. Now they are supposed to get at least 105 crores (Rs 35 Cr x 3 years) plus interest. But I don't think anyone will get that kind of money at one go'

Join Rohit, Dipa in supporting #PlayforIndia initiative

Join Rohit, Dipa in supporting #PlayforIndia initiative

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

India's top sporting stars including cricketer Rohit Sharma, wrestler Bajrang Punia along with Olympians Sakshi Malik and Dipa Karmakar are supporting #PlayforIndia initiative, which aims to help distressed people associated with sports whose livelihoods have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

PIX: Team India shines at WICB Players' Awards Ceremony

PIX: Team India shines at WICB Players' Awards Ceremony

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

The West Indies Cricket Board and the West Indies Players Association on Tuesday, July 19, honoured the best performances by West Indian players, in both regional and international cricket in Antigua.

From cricketer to style icon: K L Rahul launches streetwear brand

From cricketer to style icon: K L Rahul launches streetwear brand

Rediff.com16 Apr 2018

The cricketer launched an online cult streetwear brand.

How new president Ganguly plans to lead BCCI

How new president Ganguly plans to lead BCCI

Rediff.com24 Oct 2019

Ganguly, only the second Indian captain to take charge as the BCCI chief, sounded a pleased man on his first day at his new office at the BCCI head office

Ishant Sharma's man bun: Yay or Nay? Tell Us!

Ishant Sharma's man bun: Yay or Nay? Tell Us!

Rediff.com5 Nov 2015

India fast bowler Ishant Sharma was seen sporting the man bun in Mohali, a hairstyle popularised by soccer stars Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Gareth Bale.

PHOTOS: What brought Tendulkar and Azharuddin together...

PHOTOS: What brought Tendulkar and Azharuddin together...

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

It was an illustrious gathering in Kanpur on Thursday as the Board of Control for Cricket in India felicitated its former Test captains including Sunil Gavaskar, Ravi Shastri, Mohammad Azharuddin, Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly, Anil Kumble and Mahendra Singh Dhoni among others to celebrate India's 500th Test match.

There were times I wanted to give up: Mithali

There were times I wanted to give up: Mithali

Rediff.com4 Jul 2021

'I am still very passionate to go out there, be there in the middle and win games for India. I know there is still room for improvements in terms of my batting and that is something I am working on... There are certain dimensions I would like to add to my batting...'

BCCI forms committee for sexual harassment complaints

BCCI forms committee for sexual harassment complaints

Rediff.com20 Sep 2021

The complainant must file the complaint within three months from the date of the incident and the Internal Committee will give seven working days to the accused to respond to the allegations. The respondent gets 10 days to respond.

Bindra, Heena react to pulling out of 2022 CWG

Bindra, Heena react to pulling out of 2022 CWG

Rediff.com28 Jul 2019

Abhinav Bindra said he is not in favour of boycotting the 2022 Commonwealth Games

'India on the verge of producing an NBA player'

'India on the verge of producing an NBA player'

Rediff.com30 Sep 2019

Women's NBA legend Ebony Hoffman said the National Basketball Association (NBA) is coming to India with the intention of popularising the sport.

Ever Seen Shivraj Chouhan Batting?

Ever Seen Shivraj Chouhan Batting?

Rediff.com5 Jan 2023

What some of our leaders were up to on Wednesday, January 4, 2023.

Sports Shorts: Sailor Upamanyu Dutta clinches bronze in Asian regatta

Sports Shorts: Sailor Upamanyu Dutta clinches bronze in Asian regatta

Rediff.com9 Mar 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Saturday

U-19 team to get 30 lakh each; Dravid to get 50 lakh

U-19 team to get 30 lakh each; Dravid to get 50 lakh

Rediff.com3 Feb 2018

'India is known for its guru shishya parampara and the Guru always gets more.'

IOA felicitates CWG medal winners with cash awards

IOA felicitates CWG medal winners with cash awards

Rediff.com14 Aug 2022

The Indian Olympic Association presented cash rewards worth Rs 20 lakh, 10 lakh, and 7.5 lakh to the gold, silver and bronze medallists respectively.

Dharamsala stadium to add 5000 seats for World T20

Dharamsala stadium to add 5000 seats for World T20

Rediff.com12 Dec 2015

Dharamsala has been allotted 10 ICC World Twenty20 matches and considering that the organisers have decided to raise the seating capacity of the stadium by 25 percent.

Tendulkar, PM Modi hail PV Sindhu

Tendulkar, PM Modi hail PV Sindhu

Rediff.com17 Jul 2022

'Your attitude and spirit to win every game is something that inspires everyone'

SC postpones AIFF elections by one week

SC postpones AIFF elections by one week

Rediff.com22 Aug 2022

SC hands back AIFF's day-to-day management to federation's administration

Cricket's loss is shooting's gain as Meerut teen brings India Asiad silver

Cricket's loss is shooting's gain as Meerut teen brings India Asiad silver

Rediff.com23 Aug 2018

The Meerut-based Vihan shot 73 in the final after topping the qualification earlier in the day. The gold went to 34-year-old South Korean Hyunwoo Shin and bronze to 42-year-old from Qatar, Hamad Ali Al Marri.

Kumble in running for Coach of the Year award

Kumble in running for Coach of the Year award

Rediff.com2 Nov 2017

Former India coach Anil Kumble is in the running for the Coach of the Year award in the inaugural edition of the Indian Sports Honours, instituted by the RP-SG Group in association with the foundation of skipper Virat Kohli.