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Aus A outclass India A in women's unofficial Test

Aus A outclass India A in women's unofficial Test

Rediff.com24 Aug 2025

The Australia A top-order fired in unison after off-spinner Amy Edgar completed her five-wicket haul as the hosts defeated India A by six wickets

'I was about to quit...' Vaishali on Grand Swiss win

'I was about to quit...' Vaishali on Grand Swiss win

Rediff.com1 Oct 2025

Grandmaster R Vaishali was so crestfallen following seven straight losses in the Chennai Grandmasters that she had made up her mind to pull out of the Grand Swiss tournament, but family support steered her to the event where she won the title to qualify for the Candidates next year.

Murshidabad father-son duo was dragged out of home, axed to death

Murshidabad father-son duo was dragged out of home, axed to death

Rediff.com7 Jun 2025

Haragobindo Das and his son Chandan were dragged out of their home and killed with an axe in front of their family during the communal violence in Murshidabad, police said in its 900-page charge sheet.

'Don't agree with Tharoor on Pak handshake'

'Don't agree with Tharoor on Pak handshake'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2025

However, Wassan also believed that Suryakumar made a political statement mentioning Operation Sindoor and Pahalgam during the post-match presentation and press conference following the group stage clash between the two teams, which could have been avoided.

Alcaraz, Sabalenka Are 'Twins'!

Alcaraz, Sabalenka Are 'Twins'!

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

Both US Open champions share a fun connection off the court: They were born on the same day, May 5.

Who's Akriti Agarwal, Prithvi Shaw?

Who's Akriti Agarwal, Prithvi Shaw?

Rediff.com30 Aug 2025

After going unsold at the IPL auction, the 25-year-old opener marked his Maharashtra debut with a sparkling hundred in Chennai, even as his festive celebrations with influencer-turned-Bollywood debutante Akriti Agarwal set social media abuzz.

No more 'political statements': ICC tells SKY

No more 'political statements': ICC tells SKY

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

T20I skipper Suryakumar's hearing following PCB complaint done in presence of match-referee, board representatives: ICC sources

Another final heartbreak for Chirag-Satwiksairaj

Another final heartbreak for Chirag-Satwiksairaj

Rediff.com21 Sep 2025

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty registered a second successive runner-up finish, after they were beaten in the final of the China Masters.

India hammer Thailand 11-0 in Asia Cup opener

India hammer Thailand 11-0 in Asia Cup opener

Rediff.com5 Sep 2025

India have come into the tournament without the injured duo of veteran goalkeeper Savita Punia and ace drag-flicker Deepika.

Biggest ODI win! England rout South Africa by 342 runs

Biggest ODI win! England rout South Africa by 342 runs

Rediff.com7 Sep 2025

A rampaging England thrashed South Africa by 342 runs in the third and final ODI in Southampton on Sunday to register the biggest victory in men's One-Day Internationals.

Indian Wonderkids Stun Chinese Pair For Youth TT Gold!

Indian Wonderkids Stun Chinese Pair For Youth TT Gold!

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

Ananya Muralidharan and Divyanshi Bhowmick produced a spirited performance to clinch the U-15 girls' doubles gold at the WTT Youth Star Contender here, edging past China's Zhao Wangqi and Liu Ziling 3-2 in a pulsating final.

Next game I'll bat higher than No 11: SKY jokes

Next game I'll bat higher than No 11: SKY jokes

Rediff.com20 Sep 2025

India defeated a spirited Oman in their final Group A match by 21 runs with Rana and Arshdeep giving away plenty of runs while taking a wicket each at the back end of the game.

Naruka pulls off upset to claim skeet gold

Naruka pulls off upset to claim skeet gold

Rediff.com20 Aug 2025

Anant Jeet Naruka shoots gold; Saurabh-Suruchi pair wins 10m air pistol mixed team bronze

Maha denies police clearance to 26/11 acquitted, cites terror watch

Maha denies police clearance to 26/11 acquitted, cites terror watch

Rediff.com19 Sep 2025

The Maharashtra government informed the Bombay High Court that Faheem Ansari, acquitted in the 26/11 terror attack case, was denied a police clearance certificate due to ongoing suspicion of being a member of a banned terror organization. Ansari sought the certificate to operate an autorickshaw.

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.

We can beat anyone now, says Chirag Shetty

We can beat anyone now, says Chirag Shetty

Rediff.com2 Sep 2025

Chirag and his longtime partner Satwiksairaj Rankireddy won the men's doubles bronze last week

Asia Cup: Hong Kong need something special against Sri Lanka

Asia Cup: Hong Kong need something special against Sri Lanka

Rediff.com14 Sep 2025

Sri Lanka will look to build on their perfect start in Asia Cup when they take on a struggling Hong Kong in Dubai on Monday.

Bhambri's US Open run ends in semis

Bhambri's US Open run ends in semis

Rediff.com5 Sep 2025

'This has been a special week for me. To be playing at this level and in the semifinals of a Slam is a big moment.'

Vaishali beats confidence slump to win Grand Swiss crown

Vaishali beats confidence slump to win Grand Swiss crown

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

'Again this year was not going well, I was working very hard but somehow the results were not going my way, this win is very crucial.'

Asia Cup conquered! Varma's bat, Kuldeep's spin crush Pakistan

Asia Cup conquered! Varma's bat, Kuldeep's spin crush Pakistan

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

IMAGES of the Asia Cup Final played between India and Pakistan in Dubai on Sunday

Yug Gupta murder: HC acquits one, commutes death sentence of two

Yug Gupta murder: HC acquits one, commutes death sentence of two

Rediff.com23 Sep 2025

The Himachal Pradesh High Court acquitted one convict and commuted the death sentence of two others to life imprisonment in the 2014 Yug Gupta murder case.

No Babar-Rizwan, but Pakistan is ready for Asia Cup

No Babar-Rizwan, but Pakistan is ready for Asia Cup

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

Pakistan T20I captain Salman Ali Agha broke the silence about playing the format without the nation's batting bigwigs Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam.

PIX: India Clinch Super Over Thriller Vs Sri Lanka

PIX: India Clinch Super Over Thriller Vs Sri Lanka

Rediff.com27 Sep 2025

ri Lanka opener Pathum Nissanka smashed a belligerent century as Indian bowlers endured their worst day in the Asia Cup before Arshdeep Singh produced a brilliant 'Super Over' to win the game for his side in Dubai on Friday.

Sindhu shocked; Prannoy, Sen advance in Hong Kong Open

Sindhu shocked; Prannoy, Sen advance in Hong Kong Open

Rediff.com10 Sep 2025

P V Sindhu bowed out, while H S Prannoy and Lakshya Sen scored hard-fought wins to advance in the Hong Kong Open Super 500 tournament.

Asia Cup: Litton Das shines as Bangladesh crush Hong Kong

Asia Cup: Litton Das shines as Bangladesh crush Hong Kong

Rediff.com12 Sep 2025

Skipper Litton Das led from the front as Bangladesh registered a comfortable seven-wicket win over Hong Kong in their Asia Cup opener in Abu Dhabi on Thursday.

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.

Mandhana's blazing 125 can't save India in ODI decider

Mandhana's blazing 125 can't save India in ODI decider

Rediff.com20 Sep 2025

Smriti Mandhana's second-fastest hundred in women's ODIs went in vain as India's quest for a world-record chase in the series-deciding third game against Australia ended in a 43-run defeat, in New Delhi on Saturday.

Super 4 showdown: India looks to dominate Pakistan again

Super 4 showdown: India looks to dominate Pakistan again

Rediff.com20 Sep 2025

Skipper Suryakumar Yadav will depend heavily on his spin troika as India gear up for yet another demolition act of Pakistan in what promises to be an intense and tense Super 4 face-off of the Asia Cup in Dubai on Sunday.

So close! Jagadeesan falls agonisingly short of 200

So close! Jagadeesan falls agonisingly short of 200

Rediff.com5 Sep 2025

Narayan Jagadeesan missed out on a well deserved double hundred by three runs as South Zone reached an imposing first innings score of 536

FIDE Grand Swiss: Indian GM Vaishali back in joint lead

FIDE Grand Swiss: Indian GM Vaishali back in joint lead

Rediff.com14 Sep 2025

Vaishali knew she had to win to remain in contention and her approach right from the start was in sync with the requirement of the tournament situation.

Sindhu fights to live another day at World C'ships

Sindhu fights to live another day at World C'ships

Rediff.com27 Aug 2025

The former World Champion reaches the pre-quarterfinals for the first time since 2021.

Grand Swiss: Nihal goes down in Round 9; Gukesh draws

Grand Swiss: Nihal goes down in Round 9; Gukesh draws

Rediff.com14 Sep 2025

Indian Grandmaster Nihal Sarin's hopes of making to the Candidates tournament suffered a setback as he lost to Alireza Firouzja of France in the ninth round of the FIDE Grand Swiss, in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, on Saturday.

Bhambri-Venus stun 11th seeds; enter US Open doubles semis

Bhambri-Venus stun 11th seeds; enter US Open doubles semis

Rediff.com4 Sep 2025

Yuki Bhambri progressed to his maiden Grand Slam semi-final by advancing to the last four of the US Open men's doubles event with New Zealand partner Michael Venus.

Asia Cup PIX: Abhishek Storm Blows Away Pakistan!

Asia Cup PIX: Abhishek Storm Blows Away Pakistan!

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

Abhishek Sharma was brutal and beautiful in equal measure during his scintillating 74 as India made a tricky chase look comfortable, winning an ill-tempered Super 4 contest of the Asia Cup against Pakistan by six wickets in Dubai on Sunday.

Bronze Again! Satwik-Chirag lose to Chinese in Worlds semis

Bronze Again! Satwik-Chirag lose to Chinese in Worlds semis

Rediff.com31 Aug 2025

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty's campaign at the Badminton World Championships came to an end in the semifinals

Ton-up Healy powers Aus A to win over Ind A

Ton-up Healy powers Aus A to win over Ind A

Rediff.com17 Aug 2025

Australia A skipper Tahlia McGrath was the pick of the bowlers with 3/49 in eight overs.

Raja's family seeks death penalty for Sonam, others

Raja's family seeks death penalty for Sonam, others

Rediff.com6 Sep 2025

The family of Raja Raghuvanshi, an Indore-based businessman murdered during his honeymoon, is demanding the death penalty for his wife, Sonam, the prime accused, and four others. Meghalaya police have filed a chargesheet against eight individuals in connection with the case.

Satwik-Chirag rue lack of rhythm in Worlds bronze run

Satwik-Chirag rue lack of rhythm in Worlds bronze run

Rediff.com31 Aug 2025

'We didn't get really any rhythm. We didn't start off that well. We gave away easy points (in the third game). We should have been a bit smarter. But, credit to them.'

Aus confident of defending WC title: 'Need 10 good results'

Aus confident of defending WC title: 'Need 10 good results'

Rediff.com6 Sep 2025

Australia will also play a three-match ODI series against India ahead of the 50-over showpiece event.

Alcaraz, Djokovic lose in US Open mixed doubles

Alcaraz, Djokovic lose in US Open mixed doubles

Rediff.com20 Aug 2025

'We heard it was like the Hollywood of mixed doubles.'