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T20 WC: India will travel to Sri Lanka despite Pakistan boycott

T20 WC: India will travel to Sri Lanka despite Pakistan boycott

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

Despite Pakistan deciding to boycott their group stage T20 World Cup clash against India on February 15, Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) sources have said that that the Men in Blue will travel to Sri Lanka for the match as per ICC protocol and wait for the match referee to call off the match.

Participation in T20 WC subject to government's advice: Naqvi

Participation in T20 WC subject to government's advice: Naqvi

Rediff.com25 Jan 2026

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi on Sunday dismissed the impression that the announcement of the World Cup squad meant that the country has decided to take part in next month's ICC mega event.

Cristiano Ronaldo Birthday Special: Age, Stats, Goals and Net Worth Details

Cristiano Ronaldo Birthday Special: Age, Stats, Goals and Net Worth Details

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

Cristiano Ronaldo birthday special coverage: Check Cristiano Ronaldo age, stats, total goals, career records, trophies and net worth details.

Gill's Gift For Sarfaraz!

Gill's Gift For Sarfaraz!

Rediff.com13 Jan 2026

Shubman Gill Gill gifted Sarfaraz Khan a Casio G-Shock watch, which the Mumbai batter proudly showed off to his fans on social media.

PIX: Alcaraz glides past Paul into Aus Open quarters

PIX: Alcaraz glides past Paul into Aus Open quarters

Rediff.com25 Jan 2026

Carlos Alcaraz powered into his third successive Australian Open quarter-final, beating Tommy Paul in straight sets in a match interrupted by a medical emergency.

T20 World Cup: Aryan Dutt eager to do well against India

T20 World Cup: Aryan Dutt eager to do well against India

Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

Dutch man Aryan Dutt's wish list at T20WC: Playing in front of family, excelling against India

Australian Open: Sinner beats Shelton to set up Djokovic semis

Australian Open: Sinner beats Shelton to set up Djokovic semis

Rediff.com28 Jan 2026

Defending champion Jannik Sinner scorched American eighth seed Ben Shelton 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 and moved into the Australian Open semi-finals.

Inside Alexander Zverev's quiet battle with diabetes

Inside Alexander Zverev's quiet battle with diabetes

Rediff.com26 Jan 2026

As he chases Grand Slam success, Alexander Zverev describes the unseen routines and discipline behind playing tennis with type 1 diabetes.

Australian Open: Why Osaka apologised to Cirstea after tense clash

Australian Open: Why Osaka apologised to Cirstea after tense clash

Rediff.com23 Jan 2026

Naomi Osaka battled past Romania's Sorana Cirstea 6-3, 4-6, 6-2 in the Australian Open second round. Later, Osaka apologised at her press conference, calling her on-court comments 'disrespectful'.

Popular Odia music composer and singer Abhijit Majumdar dies at 54

Popular Odia music composer and singer Abhijit Majumdar dies at 54

Rediff.com25 Jan 2026

Popular Odia music composer and singer Abhijit Majumdar passed away at the age of 54 while undergoing treatment at AIIMS Bhubaneswar. He had been suffering from hypertension, hypothyroidism, and chronic liver disease.

From exile to home: Kasatkina embraces Aussie AO moment

From exile to home: Kasatkina embraces Aussie AO moment

Rediff.com17 Jan 2026

Russian-born Daria Kasatkina said she is ready to embrace the "good pressure" of a home Grand Slam when she steps onto the Melbourne Park court as an Australian citizen for the first time.

Djokovic-Alcaraz face-off as history beckons at Aus Open final!!

Djokovic-Alcaraz face-off as history beckons at Aus Open final!!

Rediff.com31 Jan 2026

Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz clash in the Australian Open final with history on the line as Djokovic chases a record 25th Slam and Alcaraz eyes a career Grand Slam.

Did Kriti Sanon's Beau Just Confirm Their Relationship?

Did Kriti Sanon's Beau Just Confirm Their Relationship?

Rediff.com19 Jan 2026

Scroll down to see pictures from Nupur Sanon's beautiful destination wedding.

Federer Returns To Australian Open!

Federer Returns To Australian Open!

Rediff.com19 Jan 2026

Tennis greats Laver and Federer were seated in the front row of the Rod Laver arena when Sabalenka demolished French wildcard Tiantsoa Rakotomanga Rajaonah in her first-round encounter at Melbourne Park.

5th T20I PIX: Kishan, Arshdeep power India to massive win over New Zealand

5th T20I PIX: Kishan, Arshdeep power India to massive win over New Zealand

Rediff.com31 Jan 2026

Ishan Kishan's thrill-a-second maiden T20I hundred compensated for Sanju Samson's familiar failure, and the knock in conjunction with Arshdeep Singh's fifer scripted India's 46-run romp over New Zealand in the fifth and final match in Thiruvananthapuram on Saturday.

2026 Aus Open: Two sets down, Djokovic saved by Musetti injury

2026 Aus Open: Two sets down, Djokovic saved by Musetti injury

Rediff.com28 Jan 2026

Novak Djokovic's quest for a record Grand Slam title continued in dramatic circumstances after fifth seed Lorenzo Musetti quit their Australian Open quarter-final match with an injury after taking a two-set lead at Melbourne Park on Wednesday.

A sad moment in cricket: Players' body on Bangladesh T20 WC exit

A sad moment in cricket: Players' body on Bangladesh T20 WC exit

Rediff.com25 Jan 2026

Cricket's players' body labels Bangladesh's T20 World Cup withdrawal a sad moment, warning divisions could hurt the game's future.

'Bina Virat Ka Naam Liye...' Vikas Kohli Fires At Critics

'Bina Virat Ka Naam Liye...' Vikas Kohli Fires At Critics

Rediff.com8 Jan 2026

Vikas Kohli has slammed critics of his brother Virat, in what fans believe is a sharp response to Sanjay Manjrekar's recent remarks.

Karur stampede: Vijay quizzed for 6 hours by CBI; to be called again

Karur stampede: Vijay quizzed for 6 hours by CBI; to be called again

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

The CBI took over the case from an SIT following a Supreme Court order, and the investigating agency has been gathering evidence relating to the stampede that occurred during a political meeting addressed by Vijay on September 27, 2025 in Karur, Tamil Nadu. The incident had left 41 dead and more than 60 injured.

Kerala man found dead after his video of misbehaviour with woman on bus goes viral

Kerala man found dead after his video of misbehaviour with woman on bus goes viral

Rediff.com19 Jan 2026

A woman passenger travelling on the bus in which Deepak was seated had recorded a video alleging that he misbehaved with her, a relative told reporters.

Maccabi Tel Aviv fans barred from Aston Villa game

Maccabi Tel Aviv fans barred from Aston Villa game

Rediff.com18 Oct 2025

'Following a meeting this afternoon, the SAG have formally written to the club and UEFA to advise no away fans will be permitted to attend Villa Park for this fixture.'

Pakistan Trolls India Over Handshake Snub

Pakistan Trolls India Over Handshake Snub

Rediff.com22 Jan 2026

Ahead of Pakistan's T20I series against Australia, the PCB released a promotional video meant to showcase the country's hospitality but it also appeared to take a subtle jab at India over the handshake snub.

WPL 2026: Hardik Pandya's Sweet Surprise For RCB's Gautami Naik

WPL 2026: Hardik Pandya's Sweet Surprise For RCB's Gautami Naik

Rediff.com20 Jan 2026

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Gautami Naik was shocked to get a congratulatory message from her idol Pandya after the match.

The Hot Bollywood Deal You Need To Know About

The Hot Bollywood Deal You Need To Know About

Rediff.com17 Jan 2026

'We hope we will have created a world where music for films appeals to fans across the country, across languages and genres.'

At 45, Venus Williams breaks record with AO wildcard

At 45, Venus Williams breaks record with AO wildcard

Rediff.com17 Jan 2026

Seven-times Grand Slam champion Venus Williams thanked Australian Open organisers on Saturday for giving her a wildcard that will see the 45-year-old American become the oldest woman ever to compete in the singles main draw.

Tata Steel drama: Gukesh resigns after rare chess blunder

Tata Steel drama: Gukesh resigns after rare chess blunder

Rediff.com24 Jan 2026

World champion D Gukesh was himself to blame as he fell into a blindspot and made an unimaginable blunder to go down to Nodirbek Abdusatorov of Uzbekistan in a sixth round match of the Tata Steel chess

Suryakumar, Samson, Rinku enjoy Pench safari

Suryakumar, Samson, Rinku enjoy Pench safari

Rediff.com19 Jan 2026

India's T20 captain Suryakumar Yadav along with four other members of the team went on a jungle safari in the Pench Tiger Reserve on Monday ahead of the opening match of the five-game series with New Zealand beginning at Nagpur on January 21.

Vedanta Kalinga Lancers crowned HIL champions

Vedanta Kalinga Lancers crowned HIL champions

Rediff.com26 Jan 2026

Vedanta Kalinga Lancers beat Ranchi Royals 3-2 in final to clinch men''s HIL title

Yamal dazzles as Barcelona sink Oviedo to reclaim LaLiga lead

Yamal dazzles as Barcelona sink Oviedo to reclaim LaLiga lead

Rediff.com26 Jan 2026

Goals from Dani Olmo, Raphinha, and an acrobatic Lamine Yamal strike powered the Catalans to 52 points, one ahead of Real Madrid.

Djokovic pulls out of Australian Open warm-up in Adelaide

Djokovic pulls out of Australian Open warm-up in Adelaide

Rediff.com6 Jan 2026

Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from next week's Australian Open warm-up tournament in Adelaide to focus on being ready for the year's first Grand Slam at Melbourne Park.

Can India's Fab 8 Script T20 World Cup History?

Can India's Fab 8 Script T20 World Cup History?

Rediff.com3 Feb 2026

The eight players who featured in India's World Cup triumph in 2024 will aim to repeat their magic from two years ago.

Cooking For The President Of India

Cooking For The President Of India

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

'It's a lifetime opportunity to cook for the most high-profile table of India. It's a matter of honour for me.'

Tilak drops rehab video, targets T20 World Cup spot

Tilak drops rehab video, targets T20 World Cup spot

Rediff.com22 Jan 2026

Tilak Varma posted some pictures and videos on his social media, showcasing his rehab process as he prepares to make a return to Team India ahead of the all-important T20 World Cup.

'Fans Threaten Me And Say...'

'Fans Threaten Me And Say...'

Rediff.com20 Oct 2025

'...and say that if I don't wear a sari, they will unfollow me.' 'Today, if I have 2.9 million followers on Instagram, out of that, the majority is from the South.' 'Telugu has given me the most fame and money.'

Jemimah: From Airport Fan To World Cup Hero

Jemimah: From Airport Fan To World Cup Hero

Rediff.com31 Oct 2025

Eight years ago, 16-year-old Jemimah Rodrigues stood at the Mumbai airport gates, clutching a handmade sign and grinning under a cap bearing the thumbs-up symbol.

Aus Open PIX: Alcaraz, Sabalenka, Zverev move into quarters

Aus Open PIX: Alcaraz, Sabalenka, Zverev move into quarters

Rediff.com25 Jan 2026

IMAGES from all the action on Day 8 of the Australian Open in Melbourne on Sunday.

Prashant Tamang's Wife, Daughter Say Last Goodbyes

Prashant Tamang's Wife, Daughter Say Last Goodbyes

Rediff.com13 Jan 2026

Prashant Tamang's wife Martha Aley paid her last tearful respects to him on Monday, when his mortal remains were brought to the Bagdogra airport in Siliguri.

Federer hails Sincaraz rivalry as new era of men's tennis

Federer hails Sincaraz rivalry as new era of men's tennis

Rediff.com15 Jan 2026

'I've practised with both of them a little bit and they're incredible ball strikers. There's more to come, I hope they stay injury-free.'

Who is Ayush Badoni? Meet Team India's surprise selection

Who is Ayush Badoni? Meet Team India's surprise selection

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

Ayush Badoni rose to prominence with his performances for Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL where he played under the mentorship of current India head coach Gautam Gambhir.

Tennis Meets Fashion at AO: Who Wore It Best?

Tennis Meets Fashion at AO: Who Wore It Best?

Rediff.com21 Jan 2026

Check out what the players are wearing at this year's Australian Open.