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Isn't Kirti A Real Knockout?

Isn't Kirti A Real Knockout?

Rediff.com20 Aug 2024

She's got a smile that makes everyone happy and a wardrobe that is filled with pops of colour.

IPL Comeback King: How Shreyas Iyer Silenced Critics

IPL Comeback King: How Shreyas Iyer Silenced Critics

Rediff.com2 Jun 2025

In IPL 2025's most intense knockout clash, he produced one of the tournament's finest innings -- an unbeaten 87 that carried Punjab Kings to their first final since 2014.

CWC shocker: Monterrey stun Urawa, face Dortmund next

CWC shocker: Monterrey stun Urawa, face Dortmund next

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

Three goals in eight first-half minutes sent the Mexican side on their way to victory, with stunning long-range strikes from Nelson Deossa and Jesus Corona coming either side of German Berterame's cool finish.

Nishant Dev scores dominant pro-boxing win over Silva

Nishant Dev scores dominant pro-boxing win over Silva

Rediff.com15 Jun 2025

India's Nishant Dev continued his impressive start in the professional boxing circuit with a unanimous victory over Mexico's Josue Silva in the super-welterweight division at the iconic Madison Square Garden Theatre in New York.

Women's World Cup: Pakistan not playing in India

Women's World Cup: Pakistan not playing in India

Rediff.com3 Jun 2025

Pakistan will play all their women's 50-over World Cup matches in Sri Lanka's capital Colombo when India hosts this year's tournament, the International Cricket Council (ICC) said on Monday.

World TT C'ship: Indian women down Spain; enter knockouts

World TT C'ship: Indian women down Spain; enter knockouts

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

The Indian women's team came from behind to beat Spain 3-2 in its final group game and progressed to the knockout phase.

'I expect India to win at Lord's and go 2-1 up'

'I expect India to win at Lord's and go 2-1 up'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2025

It was crucial for Shubman Gill to score truckload of runs to call the shots as skipper, former India batter Dilip Vengsarkar said in Mumbai on Wednesday.

IPL 2025: Rain ends KKR's hopes, RCB tops table

IPL 2025: Rain ends KKR's hopes, RCB tops table

Rediff.com17 May 2025

The Royal Challengers now have 17 points from 12 matches, and a win from their remaining two games will be enough for them to seal a berth in the playoffs.

IPL break may help KKR regain winning touch: Pandey

IPL break may help KKR regain winning touch: Pandey

Rediff.com16 May 2025

KKR will face Royal Challengers Bengaluru in a must-win match on Saturday to keep their playoffs hopes alive.

RCB's Hazlewood set to return ahead of IPL playoffs

RCB's Hazlewood set to return ahead of IPL playoffs

Rediff.com23 May 2025

Josh Hazlewood is likely to rejoin Royal Challengers Bengaluru ahead of the IPL playoffs, having recovered from a shoulder niggle.

PIX: Spain, Italy through to women's Euros quarter-finals

PIX: Spain, Italy through to women's Euros quarter-finals

Rediff.com12 Jul 2025

Spain cruised to a 3-1 win over Italy on Friday that sees both sides through to the knock-out stages at the Women's Euros, with the Spaniards topping Group B to set up a showdown with hosts Switzerland, while the second-placed Italians will meet Group A winners Norway.

PIX: Dortmund hold off Sundowns comeback at CWC

PIX: Dortmund hold off Sundowns comeback at CWC

Rediff.com22 Jun 2025

Images from the Club World Cup match between Borussia Dortmund and Mamelodi Sundowns at TQL Stadium, Cincinnati, Ohio, on Saturday.

Women's Euros: France thrash Wales; England bounce back

Women's Euros: France thrash Wales; England bounce back

Rediff.com10 Jul 2025

A summary of Wednesday's action in the UEFA Women's Euro 2025 Group D matches between France-Wales and England-Netherlands, in Switzerland.

Club World Cup: City destroy Al-Ain in statement win

Club World Cup: City destroy Al-Ain in statement win

Rediff.com23 Jun 2025

Ilkay Gundogan scored two goals as Manchester City comfortably dispatched Emirati club Al-Ain 6-0 on Sunday to ease into the knockout stage of the Club World Cup from Group G along with Juventus.

Durand Cup: East Bengal secure knockout berth

Durand Cup: East Bengal secure knockout berth

Rediff.com17 Aug 2023

Spain's Javier Siverio produced the solitary goal as East Bengal beat Punjab FC 1-0 in the final Group A game to qualify for the knockout stages of the Durand Cup in Kolkata on Wednesday.

Chess Olympiad: Gukesh delivers knockout blow to China

Chess Olympiad: Gukesh delivers knockout blow to China

Rediff.com19 Sep 2024

D GukeshGrandmaster R Vaishali and Vantika Agrawal put up impressive performances as Indian women defeated Georgia while World Championship challenger D Gukesh led the men to victory over China in the seventh round as both teams continued their unbeaten streak in 45th Chess Olympiad in Budapest.

Women's Euros: Spain whip Belgium; Portugal hold Italy

Women's Euros: Spain whip Belgium; Portugal hold Italy

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

A summary of Monday's action at the Women's Euros between Spain-Belgium and Portugal-Italy.

Champs England lose to France; easy for Netherlands

Champs England lose to France; easy for Netherlands

Rediff.com6 Jul 2025

A summary of the Women's Euro Group D matches between England-France and Netherland-Wales.

ICC to ponder India-Pak cricketing ties at annual meet

ICC to ponder India-Pak cricketing ties at annual meet

Rediff.com21 May 2025

Future of Indo-Pak cricket at world events likely to dominate ICC annual conference

IPL PIX: MI overpower Titans; set up Punjab Kings clash in Qualifier 2

IPL PIX: MI overpower Titans; set up Punjab Kings clash in Qualifier 2

Rediff.com31 May 2025

Mumbai Indians outlasted Gujarat Titans by 20 runs in a high-scoring IPL Eliminator despite a classy effort from Sai Sudharsan.

Bairstow, Richard set to replace Jacks, Rickelton at MI

Bairstow, Richard set to replace Jacks, Rickelton at MI

Rediff.com16 May 2025

Rickelton, is set to miss the playoffs, with Cricket South Africa requesting members of their World Test Championship final squad to return home by May 27.

Al-Hilal frustrate Real Madrid in heat-soaked thriller

Al-Hilal frustrate Real Madrid in heat-soaked thriller

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

Real Madrid laboured to a 1-1 Club World Cup draw against a spirited Al-Hilal in searing heat on Wednesday

'Buttler's absence in playoffs won't hurt GT'

'Buttler's absence in playoffs won't hurt GT'

Rediff.com21 May 2025

GT not worried about Buttler's absence in playoffs, confident others will make big impact: Wade

Rohit's Toss Curse: Will It Haunt India?

Rohit's Toss Curse: Will It Haunt India?

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

Team India just can't seem to win a coin flip, but they're hoping to win where it matters most -- the Champions Trophy 2025 semifinal against Australia.

WTC Final: SA spurred on by lessons from past failings

WTC Final: SA spurred on by lessons from past failings

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

'There is a lot of inspiration we can draw from in the brand of cricket we have played in the last three or four years.'

Club World Cup: Boca Juniors hold Benfica; Flamengo win

Club World Cup: Boca Juniors hold Benfica; Flamengo win

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

Miami's Hard Rock Stadium was awash in Argentine passion as Boca Juniors fans turned it into a little Buenos Aires for their team's 2-2 draw with Benfica on Monday.

IPL SUSPENDED amid escalating India-Pakistan tensions

IPL SUSPENDED amid escalating India-Pakistan tensions

Rediff.com9 May 2025

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season has been officially suspended due to escalating military tensions between India and Pakistan.

India 'A' gets a new captain for England Tour

India 'A' gets a new captain for England Tour

Rediff.com16 May 2025

The BCCI on Friday announced the India A squad for the upcoming tour of England, featuring a blend of experienced prospects and rising stars.

Patidar, Salt fit to play against Sunrisers: Flower

Patidar, Salt fit to play against Sunrisers: Flower

Rediff.com22 May 2025

RCB captain Rajat Patidar had suffered a finger injury during the home game against Chennai Super Kings before IPL was disbanded for a week due to the India-Pakistan military conflict.

Women's Nations League: Jones 'tricks' as England rout Portugal

Women's Nations League: Jones 'tricks' as England rout Portugal

Rediff.com31 May 2025

Aggie Beever-Jones scored a stunning first-half hat-trick as England were ruthless hosts in a 6-0 thrashing of Portugal on Friday at Wembley in their penultimate game of the Women's Nations League group stage.

Inter enter last chance saloon in Champions League final

Inter enter last chance saloon in Champions League final

Rediff.com30 May 2025

A season which once promised so much for Inter Milan now hangs on Simone Inzaghi's experienced side beating Paris St Germain in the Champions League final.

Iyer reveals Ponting's role in Punjab Kings' stunning run

Iyer reveals Ponting's role in Punjab Kings' stunning run

Rediff.com27 May 2025

Shreyas Iyer thanked head coach Ricky Ponting for giving him the 'freedom' to go out and express himself as Punjab Kings sealed a spot in the Qualifier 1 of IPL 2025

Karun Nair set for India recall for Eng tour?

Karun Nair set for India recall for Eng tour?

Rediff.com25 Mar 2025

All the prominent Indian cricketers are contracted with their respective IPL franchises at the moment as the league's knockouts will be played on May 20, 21 23 before the final on May 25.

Man City vs Real Madrid: Champions League Showdown

Man City vs Real Madrid: Champions League Showdown

Rediff.com31 Jan 2025

The Champions League play-offs are set to deliver high-octane drama as Manchester City prepare to battle European heavyweights Real Madrid, while Celtic brace for a daunting clash against Bayern Munich, with last-16 spots on the line.

Sudirman Cup: India pull of consolation win vs England

Sudirman Cup: India pull of consolation win vs England

Rediff.com1 May 2025

India beat England 3-2 in inconsequential tie of Sudirman Cup

Club World Cup PIX: Messi & Co. Set For PSG Showdown

Club World Cup PIX: Messi & Co. Set For PSG Showdown

Rediff.com24 Jun 2025

PSG beat Seattle to reach knockout stage at Club World Cup

Meet the 21-YO Archer Who Took Down Olympic Legends

Meet the 21-YO Archer Who Took Down Olympic Legends

Rediff.com3 Jun 2025

The Shanghai Archery World Cup last month marked the emergence of Parth Salunkhe, and the 21-year-old former youth world champion will look to shine again

PIX: Roma held at Porto, Alkmaar rout Galatasaray

PIX: Roma held at Porto, Alkmaar rout Galatasaray

Rediff.com14 Feb 2025

Francisco Moura's second-half strike earned hosts Porto a 1-1 draw against 10-man AS Roma in the first leg of their Europa League knockout round play-off on Thursday.

FIFA approves 48-team women's World Cup from 2031 edition

FIFA approves 48-team women's World Cup from 2031 edition

Rediff.com10 May 2025

The 48-team World Cup will adopt a 12-group format, increasing the total number of matches from 64 to 104 - the same as the expanded men's World Cup in 2026 - and extending the tournament by one week.

No Mbappe, no problem! Enrique completes PSG transformation

No Mbappe, no problem! Enrique completes PSG transformation

Rediff.com1 Jun 2025

Paris St Germain's Champions League triumph marked the culmination of a profound transformation, from a club defined by star power to one shaped by structure, tactical clarity and collective belief.