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Tell us: What games are you playing during this lockdown?

Tell us: What games are you playing during this lockdown?

Rediff.com28 Mar 2020

The Italians are playing tennis from their balconies. What are you doing?

Dravid enjoys mentoring youngsters; backs India to succeed at Under-19 WC

Dravid enjoys mentoring youngsters; backs India to succeed at Under-19 WC

Rediff.com4 Jan 2016

Batting legend Rahul Dravid has termed his current stint as coach of India Under-19 and India 'A' cricket teams, as well as his mentorship of young athletes in Olympic sports as "exciting" and "fun".

What Milkha Singh taught Farhan Akhtar

What Milkha Singh taught Farhan Akhtar

Rediff.com19 Jun 2021

'Milkhaji taught me that you couldn't move on in life with the baggage of negativity and ill will.'

Kolkata turns pink as countdown for first Day/Night Test begins

Kolkata turns pink as countdown for first Day/Night Test begins

Rediff.com17 Nov 2019

With the two teams arriving in Kolkata in the next 48 hours, all roads in the 'City of Joy' lead to the Eden.

IPL very much on, all measures in place to handle coronavirus: Ganguly

IPL very much on, all measures in place to handle coronavirus: Ganguly

Rediff.com6 Mar 2020

The Indian Premier League is "very much on schedule", BCCI president Sourav Ganguly said on Friday, asserting that all measures will be in place to tackle the rapidly-spreading novel coronavirus threat which has wreaked havoc on sporting events around the world. The glitzy T20 event, featuring both Indian and international stars, gets underway on March 29 in Mumbai.

NBA: Grizzlies set record with 73-point winning margin

NBA: Grizzlies set record with 73-point winning margin

Rediff.com3 Dec 2021

The Grizzlies, who had nine players score in double figures, stretched their winning streak to three. They managed the record blowout despite the absence of their leading scorer, Ja Morant, who is sidelined due to a knee injury.

Knighthood for Cook, Thomas and Southgate honoured

Knighthood for Cook, Thomas and Southgate honoured

Rediff.com29 Dec 2018

Former England captain Cook, 34, who retired from international cricket this year, was his country's most-capped Test player and record test run scorer.

BCCI still seeking international ban on Pakistan despite ICC snub

BCCI still seeking international ban on Pakistan despite ICC snub

Rediff.com7 Mar 2019

At its board meeting in Dubai last week, the International Cricket Council (ICC) dismissed the BCCI's request to sever ties with countries from where terrorism emanates, though the Indian Board did not make a specific reference to Pakistan.

Deepika disappoints in ranking round at Olympics

Deepika disappoints in ranking round at Olympics

Rediff.com27 Jul 2012

Indian women archers started their campaign on a disappointing note as they came up with a ninth place finish at the women's archery team competition in the ranking round held at the Lord's Cricket Ground in London on Friday.

What will be the future of T10 leagues?

What will be the future of T10 leagues?

Rediff.com15 Oct 2018

Wider scrutiny of the mushrooming Twenty20 and T10 leagues around the world will be the key issue on the discussion table when the International Cricket Council (ICC) begins a series of meetings, from Tuesday.

Balbir's death marks end of hockey's golden era

Balbir's death marks end of hockey's golden era

Rediff.com25 May 2020

If Dhyan Chand's wizardry was a source of joy in a colonised India, Balbir Singh Sr's artistry was an inspiration for an India trying to find its bearings post-independence.

More teams in World T20? Probably...

More teams in World T20? Probably...

Rediff.com4 Apr 2016

International Cricket Council chief executive David Richardson is satisfied with the current format of the World T20 but said he would like to see the inclusion of two more teams in the first and second rounds in future competitions.

PV Sindhu set to resume training from August 5

PV Sindhu set to resume training from August 5

Rediff.com1 Aug 2020

India's top shuttlers including Olympic medallist P V Sindhu train under national coach P Gopichand in Hyderabad.

PM Modi discusses Coronavirus lockdown with Kohli, Sachin, Sindhu

PM Modi discusses Coronavirus lockdown with Kohli, Sachin, Sindhu

Rediff.com3 Apr 2020

'He asked us to spread awareness on social distancing and hygiene. He spoke about how we need Virat's (Kohli) fighting spirit to win this battle'

There is hardly any understanding of sport in India: Rijiju

There is hardly any understanding of sport in India: Rijiju

Rediff.com11 Jul 2020

'India definitely has a sporting tradition but unfortunately we don't have a sports culture'

Rewind 2019: Guns of Glory, Panghal's punch and 'that run out'

Rewind 2019: Guns of Glory, Panghal's punch and 'that run out'

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

2019 became a 'Year to Remember' in Indian sports for trailblazing performances in Olympic disciplines

Is Australia doing enough over coronavirus measures?

Is Australia doing enough over coronavirus measures?

Rediff.com16 Mar 2020

The Australian government had announced that anyone arriving in the country from overseas will be forced to self-isolate for 14 days starting Sunday midnight (March 15) in a bid to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus. However, a lot of citizens are confused regarding the working of the precaution.

BCCI recommends Dravid for Dronacharya, Kohli for Khel Ratna

BCCI recommends Dravid for Dronacharya, Kohli for Khel Ratna

Rediff.com26 Apr 2018

The BCCI has recommended former India captain Rahul Dravid for the prestigious Dronacharya award and once again nominated Virat Kohli for the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna honour.

As India player I've travelled unreserved in train: Mithali

As India player I've travelled unreserved in train: Mithali

Rediff.com9 Dec 2017

The Indian women's cricket team captain Mithali Raj today recalled her journey to the top and revealed that as an Indian player she had travelled unreserved in a train.

NADA to test players during Duleep games

NADA to test players during Duleep games

Rediff.com18 Aug 2019

Recently, BCCI's GM (Cricket Operations) Saba Karim and head of anti-doping unit Dr Abhijit Salvi met senior NADA officials, including Director General Naveen Agarwal, to discuss the road map after the country's richest sporting body came under its ambit.

IOC criticises BCCI for attacking press freedom

IOC criticises BCCI for attacking press freedom

Rediff.com18 Nov 2012

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has come down heavily on Indian cricket authorities for preventing a section of the international news media from covering the ongoing Test series between India and England.

Delhi Capitals want COVID-19 vaccines for team ahead of IPL

Delhi Capitals want COVID-19 vaccines for team ahead of IPL

Rediff.com20 Mar 2021

Indian Premier League franchise Delhi Capitals on Saturday said that it has made a request to the BCCI for the COVID-19 vaccination of its players ahead of the T20 league starting on April 9.

India's Test players hone their fielding skills

India's Test players hone their fielding skills

Rediff.com19 Nov 2020

The Indian team underwent some fielding drills as they continued their preparations for the Test series in Australia.

PIX: India's largest hockey stadium

PIX: India's largest hockey stadium

Rediff.com12 May 2022

Birsa Munda International Hockey Stadium in Sundargarh district will be packed to the rafters during the FIH Men's Hockey World Cup.

Is Kohli unreasonable target in Kumble controversy?

Is Kohli unreasonable target in Kumble controversy?

Rediff.com25 Jun 2017

Kumble stepped down at the end of the Champions Trophy earlier this month after acknowledging a rift with skipper Kohli, who has refused to divulge just what led to the fallout.

PIX: Sindhu, Kohli, Warner send Mother's Day wishes

PIX: Sindhu, Kohli, Warner send Mother's Day wishes

Rediff.com10 May 2020

From Virat Kohli to PV Sindhu and Pakistan cricketer Babar Azam among others flooded Twitter and Instagram with throwback photos with their mums.

Meet India's medallists at Birmingham CWG

Meet India's medallists at Birmingham CWG

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

Rediff.com introduces you to the athletes who have brought India glory in Birmingham.

Sports Shorts: Aus sports now have gender equality in salaries

Sports Shorts: Aus sports now have gender equality in salaries

Rediff.com18 Feb 2019

The CEOs of Cricket Australia, the National Rugby League and Football Federation Australia, have signed up to the "Pathway to Pay Equality" report by the Male Champions of Change Institute (MCC), which details a milestone-based approach to achieving pay equity between male and female athletes.

Sports Shorts: Women's recurve team tops qualification

Sports Shorts: Women's recurve team tops qualification

Rediff.com21 Apr 2021

Chess grandmasters resume COVID-delayed tournament in Russia

How Afghan officials are shielding athletes from trouble at home

How Afghan officials are shielding athletes from trouble at home

Rediff.com22 Aug 2018

Afghanistan officials are trying to shield their athletes from trouble brewing back home as the war-ravaged country chases its first Asian Games gold in Indonesia.

This is my answer to those who questioned me: Sindhu

This is my answer to those who questioned me: Sindhu

Rediff.com26 Aug 2019

Sindhu is now the joint highest medal-winner in women's singles in the World Championships history with former Olympic champion Zhang Ning of China, who won an identical 1 gold, 2 silver and 2 bronze between 2001 and 2007.

Australia and New Zealand reap 843 mn dollars World Cup dividend

Australia and New Zealand reap 843 mn dollars World Cup dividend

Rediff.com30 Jun 2015

The economies of Australia and New Zealand benefited from A$1.1 billion ($843.59 million) in direct spending as a result of co-hosting the cricket World Cup earlier this year, according to a report released on Tuesday.

Run Dutee Run!

Run Dutee Run!

Rediff.com17 Mar 2020

'For years we train for the Olympics and when we are this close, how can we stop training?'

Sania among eight dropped from TOPS

Sania among eight dropped from TOPS

Rediff.com23 May 2018

The tennis ace's exclusion was on expected lines as she is expecting her first child with cricketer husband Shoaib Malik.

Ashwin gets cracking in the nets

Ashwin gets cracking in the nets

Rediff.com17 Nov 2020

Ravichandran Ashwin took no time to switch to the red ball format as he got cracking in the nets in Sydney.

Hockey players demand Bharat Ratna for Dhyan Chand

Hockey players demand Bharat Ratna for Dhyan Chand

Rediff.com23 Aug 2020

The discussion was part of a digital campaign which was launched by former India cricket captain Sourav Ganguly, actors Babushaan Mohanty and Rachel White last year to demand 'Bharat Ratna' for Major Dhyan Chand.

Imran Khan laments lack of system to polish raw talent in Pakistan

Imran Khan laments lack of system to polish raw talent in Pakistan

Rediff.com19 Jun 2017

'This team can be more than a super power' 'When you have such a system, then you will automatically have politics in cricket and that is our problem now'

Sania to return to action in January

Sania to return to action in January

Rediff.com28 Nov 2019

Indian tennis ace Sania Mirza on Thursday confirmed that she will be back to competitive tennis at Hobart International in January 2020 after a two-year break.

Badminton Asia Mixed Team C'ship cancelled

Badminton Asia Mixed Team C'ship cancelled

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

The 2020 international calendar concluded with the three tournaments in the Asia leg which was conducted in Bangkok in successive weeks.

Wrestler Vinesh Phogat nominated for Laureus World Sports Awards

Wrestler Vinesh Phogat nominated for Laureus World Sports Awards

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

Ace Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat has become the first Indian to receive a nomination in the prestigious Laureus World Sports Awards to be held, in Monaco, on February 18.