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Asian Games: Men's hockey team undergoes shift in philosophy

Asian Games: Men's hockey team undergoes shift in philosophy

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

The Indian men's hockey team is undergoing a philosophy shift, moving away from the traditional attacking style of play with new head coach Craig Fulton emphasising on having a sound defense.

Italy qualify for Euro 2024; England held to draw

Italy qualify for Euro 2024; England held to draw

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

Italy qualified for Euro 2024 after drawing 0-0 against Ukraine in their final Group C qualifier on Monday.

Bhuvi's five-wicket haul stuns Bengal in Ranji Trophy

Bhuvi's five-wicket haul stuns Bengal in Ranji Trophy

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

Bhuvneshwar Kumar blew away Bengal top-order in an incredible five-wicket haul

Gilchrist 2.0: Head's sizzling ton draws comparisons

Gilchrist 2.0: Head's sizzling ton draws comparisons

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

Travis Head channels Gilchrist spirit in WTC Final

Soccer PIX: Liverpool beat Fulham; Real edge Atletico

Soccer PIX: Liverpool beat Fulham; Real edge Atletico

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

Koopmeiners leads Atalanta past Milan into Coppa semis

SAFF: Goal machine Chhetri leads India to semis

SAFF: Goal machine Chhetri leads India to semis

Rediff.com24 Jun 2023

This was Kuwait's second win of the tournament after they beat Nepal 3-1 in their first Group A match.

How patience won Australia the 1st Ashes Test

How patience won Australia the 1st Ashes Test

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

Australia's Khawaja reins in 'Little Uzzie' to set up Ashes run chase

All-round India crush South Africa in series opener

All-round India crush South Africa in series opener

Rediff.com29 Sep 2022

Rahul made 51 not out and Yadav, the world's second-ranked Twenty20 batsman, remained unbeaten on 50 off 33 balls as India romped home with 20 balls to spare.

Turning Point: Andre Russell's Wicket

Turning Point: Andre Russell's Wicket

Rediff.com2 Apr 2023

Kolkata needed 62 from 32 balls when Curran dismissed an on-song Russell in the 15th over.

EPL PIX: Fernandes inspires United comeback victory

EPL PIX: Fernandes inspires United comeback victory

Rediff.com27 Aug 2023

IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday.

EPL PIX: Arsenal stun United; Liverpool ease past Villa

EPL PIX: Arsenal stun United; Liverpool ease past Villa

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

IMAGES from the Premier League matches played on Sunday

Duleep: South Zone edge North in thriller; face West in final

Duleep: South Zone edge North in thriller; face West in final

Rediff.com8 Jul 2023

R Sai Kishore came up with a splendid all-round show as South Zone trumped North Zone by two wickets in a thrilling finish in the rain-hit semi-final.

Vijay Hazare: J&K shock Delhi; Karthik steers TN to win

Vijay Hazare: J&K shock Delhi; Karthik steers TN to win

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

Dinesh Karthik hit a quickfire half-century as Tamil Nadu overcame a jittery start to down Baroda by 38 runs.

Will Iyer return to the Test XI? Coach Dravid replies

Will Iyer return to the Test XI? Coach Dravid replies

Rediff.com15 Feb 2023

Shreyas Iyer could "walk back" into India's playing eleven if he can take the load of a five-day Test. He deserves a spot in the side after playing some under-pressure knocks recently, says Head Coach Rahul Dravid.

How Australia wrapped up the Indore Test

How Australia wrapped up the Indore Test

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

Travis Head smashed a breezy 49 not out as Australia reached their small target to beat India by nine wickets well inside three days

Booked, subbed and goalless! Rough night for Ronaldo

Booked, subbed and goalless! Rough night for Ronaldo

Rediff.com15 Mar 2023

Though Al-Nassr beat Abha 3-1, Cristiano Ronaldo endured a rough night on a personal note as he failed to score and was substituted for the first time since his move to Saudi Arabia.

India's not playing structural hockey: Pak coach Saqlain

India's not playing structural hockey: Pak coach Saqlain

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

Pakistan head coach Muhammad Saqlain on Tuesday said India are not playing 'structural hockey' as the two arch rivals prepared for their clash in the ongoing Asian Champions Trophy hockey.

England lord over visitors as Ireland left Tongue-tied

England lord over visitors as Ireland left Tongue-tied

Rediff.com3 Jun 2023

Josh Tongue picked up a five-wicket haul as England handed Ireland a crushing defeat in the one-off Test at the Lord's.

SAFF C'ship: Can Sunil Chhetri's heroics crush Lebanon?

SAFF C'ship: Can Sunil Chhetri's heroics crush Lebanon?

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

Chhetri has been India's primary weapon in this tournament, as he has so far netted five goals from three matches

Amit Shah reviews Manipur situation with CM, more troops rushed to state

Amit Shah reviews Manipur situation with CM, more troops rushed to state

Rediff.com5 May 2023

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday reviewed the situation in Manipur with Chief Minister N Biren Singh and top officials, even as the Centre dispatched additional security forces and anti-riot vehicles to maintain peace there, sources said.

Amit Shah reviews Manipur situation; speaks to CMs of neighbouring states

Amit Shah reviews Manipur situation; speaks to CMs of neighbouring states

Rediff.com5 May 2023

Shah, who is closely monitoring the situation in Manipur, had a telephonic conversation with Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh, who briefed him in the morning about the prevailing scene in the state and steps being taken to restore normalcy.

Imran Khan trades counter attacks with Nawaz Sharif

Imran Khan trades counter attacks with Nawaz Sharif

Rediff.com3 Aug 2012

Cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan on Friday responded to corruption allegations leveled against him by the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz, by accusing former premier Nawaz Sharif of failing to pay taxes and investing billions of dollars abroad.

Cummins admits Australia spinners struggling with low bounce

Cummins admits Australia spinners struggling with low bounce

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

Ahead of the second test of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar series, Australian skipper Pat Cummins admitted that it has been a bit of an adjustment and the spinners were struggling.

PIX: Manchester City rout United; Liverpool cruise

PIX: Manchester City rout United; Liverpool cruise

Rediff.com29 Oct 2023

A summary of Sunday's action in the Premier League.

WTC Final: How India lost the plot on Day 1

WTC Final: How India lost the plot on Day 1

Rediff.com7 Jun 2023

Travis Head's counter-attacking hundred and his unbroken 251-run stand with Steve Smith put Australia in charge on 327/3 on the opening day of the WTC final against India.

PIX: Manchester City make it perfect six; United win

PIX: Manchester City make it perfect six; United win

Rediff.com24 Sep 2023

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday.

Turning Point: Thakur-Rinku's Fightback!

Turning Point: Thakur-Rinku's Fightback!

Rediff.com7 Apr 2023

The duo put on 103 runs for the sixth wicket from just 45 balls to turn the match on its head.

'Mitchell Marsh's approach to batting is quite simple'

'Mitchell Marsh's approach to batting is quite simple'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

India pacer Chetan Sakariya, who played with Mitchell Marsh at Delhi Capitals in the last two seasons of IPL, is impressed by the Australian's simple approach to batting.

FIFA World Cup Preview: Why France is wary England

FIFA World Cup Preview: Why France is wary England

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

The focus has very much been on the game between two countries that share a sporting rivalry.

PIX: India's hopes dwindle as WI steal another thriller

PIX: India's hopes dwindle as WI steal another thriller

Rediff.com7 Aug 2023

Images from the 2nd T20I played between West Indies and India in Providence, Guyana on Sunday.

PIX: Manchester City held by Chelsea in eight-goal thriller!

PIX: Manchester City held by Chelsea in eight-goal thriller!

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

English Premier League leaders Manchester City and Chelsea slugged out a magnificent 4-4 draw at Stamford Bridge.

Can coach with God-like looks win the World Cup?

Can coach with God-like looks win the World Cup?

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

"We are also a country that has a chance to become world champions because I hope we are the best team."

PIX: Crawley hammers historic Ashes knock to put hosts in control

PIX: Crawley hammers historic Ashes knock to put hosts in control

Rediff.com21 Jul 2023

IMAGES from Day 2 of the fourth Ashes Test between England and Australia at Old Trafford in Manchester on Thursday.

Ojha adopting positive approach to counter attacking Aussies

Ojha adopting positive approach to counter attacking Aussies

Rediff.com21 Dec 2011

Australians love playing mind-games but the Indian cricket team will be ready for them in the upcoming Test series, said left-arm spinner Pragyan Ojha.

Jindal's campaign counters attack on his faith

Jindal's campaign counters attack on his faith

Rediff.com27 Aug 2007

The Louisiana Democratic Party accused Bobby Jindal of being anti-Protestant.

Soccer PIX: Madrid down Villarreal; Kane nets brace in Bayern win

Soccer PIX: Madrid down Villarreal; Kane nets brace in Bayern win

Rediff.com18 Dec 2023

IMAGES from the football matches played across Europe on Sunday.

Rodrygo double as Real Madrid beat Osasuna for Spanish Cup

Rodrygo double as Real Madrid beat Osasuna for Spanish Cup

Rediff.com7 May 2023

Rodrygo struck twice and Vinicius Jr dazzled as Real Madrid beat Osasuna 2-1 on Saturday to win their 20th Copa del Rey title and first since 2014.

PIX: Havertz sends Arsenal top; Liverpool hold Manchester City

PIX: Havertz sends Arsenal top; Liverpool hold Manchester City

Rediff.com26 Nov 2023

A summary of Saturday's action in the English Premier League.

Manipur violence: Govt issues shoot at sight orders; 55 Army columns deployed

Manipur violence: Govt issues shoot at sight orders; 55 Army columns deployed

Rediff.com4 May 2023

The Army and Assam Rifles were requisitioned in the night, and along with the state police, the forces arrested the violence by the morning, the spokesperson said.

Stand-in skipper Curran hails Raza, Shahrukh after Punjab win a thriller

Stand-in skipper Curran hails Raza, Shahrukh after Punjab win a thriller

Rediff.com16 Apr 2023

Punjab Kings stand-in skipper Sam Curran, leading the side in place of injured Shikhar Dhawan, lauded all-rounder Sikandar Raza and batter Shahrukh Khan on their fine performances with the bat which led to an "amazing" two-wicket victory over Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL match in Lucknow on Saturday.