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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.

China's Ding Liren defies odds to become World chess champion

China's Ding Liren defies odds to become World chess champion

Rediff.com30 Apr 2023

China's Ding Liren was crowned on Sunday as the 17th world chess champion in a tense match against Russian-born Ian Nepomniachtchi in Astana, Kazakhstan, in the last chapter of an odds-defying sequence of events.

FIFA WC: Croatia, Morocco dust themselves off for bronze

FIFA WC: Croatia, Morocco dust themselves off for bronze

Rediff.com15 Dec 2022

Croatia and Morocco will face off in Qatar for a second time after playing out a 0-0 draw in their group opener

World Cup casualty: Belgium's captain Hazard retires

World Cup casualty: Belgium's captain Hazard retires

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

Eden Hazard announced his retirement from international soccer

Women's World Cup Final Rewrites History

Women's World Cup Final Rewrites History

Rediff.com20 Aug 2023

Spain defeat England in final of record-breaking Women's World Cup

Can KKR continue momentum against Gujarat Titans?

Can KKR continue momentum against Gujarat Titans?

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

GT (10 points from seven matches) have been a well-oiled unit and looks set for a successive play-off berth, sitting behind leaders Rajasthan Royals on net run-rate with a match in hand.

What went wrong for KKR in IPL 2022

What went wrong for KKR in IPL 2022

Rediff.com18 May 2022

Pietersen blamed the constant chopping and changing in the playing eleven.

The BEST Cricketers Of 2023

The BEST Cricketers Of 2023

Rediff.com25 Dec 2023

A look at some of the best players of this year.

Dre Russ Rocks Eden Gardens

Dre Russ Rocks Eden Gardens

Rediff.com9 May 2023

Russell's explosive 42 runs off 23 balls was a game-changer.

Top Performer: Phil rubs 'Salt' over RCB's wounds

Top Performer: Phil rubs 'Salt' over RCB's wounds

Rediff.com7 May 2023

Phil Salt played an exceptional knock of 87 off just 45 balls.

Does Rinku deserve higher paycheque next season?

Does Rinku deserve higher paycheque next season?

Rediff.com22 May 2023

Former India pacer Zaheer Khan was also pleased with Rinku this season.

How World Cup achievers Morocco can galvanise African football

How World Cup achievers Morocco can galvanise African football

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

Morocco change the mood for African football with exploits in Qatar

IPL 2022: Qualifier 1: GT vs RR: Who Will Win?

IPL 2022: Qualifier 1: GT vs RR: Who Will Win?

Rediff.com24 May 2022

The first playoff game of IPL 2022 will see the Gujarat Titans take on the Rajasthan Royals at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata starting 1930 tonight.

Gurbaz keen to 'settle scores' against Naveen-ul-Haq

Gurbaz keen to 'settle scores' against Naveen-ul-Haq

Rediff.com18 May 2023

KKR opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz is eager to settle scores with Afghan teammate Naveen-ul-haq, when Knights host LSG in their final league match.

PHOTOS: Punjab's play-off hopes dashed as DC dominate

PHOTOS: Punjab's play-off hopes dashed as DC dominate

Rediff.com18 May 2023

IMAGES from the IPL 2023 match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals played in Dharamsala on Wednesday

Finally! MI Bowlers Come To The Party

Finally! MI Bowlers Come To The Party

Rediff.com13 May 2023

After Suryakumar Yadav's maiden IPL ton, the Mumbai Indian bowlers rallied to restrict the Gujarat Titans to pick up an important win.

Pre-Season, management key to CSK's triumph: Gaikwad

Pre-Season, management key to CSK's triumph: Gaikwad

Rediff.com24 May 2023

Four-time champions CSK put themselves in line for a fifth IPL title triumph

PIX: Denmark book Euro berth; England seal top spot

PIX: Denmark book Euro berth; England seal top spot

Rediff.com18 Nov 2023

Images from the Euro 2024 qualifying matches on Friday.

Mohun Bagan colours to take over Eden Gardens in KKR's final league game!

Mohun Bagan colours to take over Eden Gardens in KKR's final league game!

Rediff.com18 May 2023

Lucknow Super Giants will don Mohun Bagan's colours when they take on Kolkata Knight Riders during their final league game on Saturday.

CAS upholds UEFA ban on Russian football teams

CAS upholds UEFA ban on Russian football teams

Rediff.com15 Mar 2022

Soccer governing bodies FIFA and UEFA had decided together that all Russian teams, whether national or club sides, be suspended from participation in FIFA and UEFA competitions until further notice after Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.

Delighted to have put IPL back on track: Jay Shah

Delighted to have put IPL back on track: Jay Shah

Rediff.com19 Sep 2021

Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Secretary, Jay Shah, on Sunday said that everyone on the board is delighted to have put the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 season back on track.

Hard work at the academy has paid off: Rinku Singh

Hard work at the academy has paid off: Rinku Singh

Rediff.com10 May 2023

Rinku Singh, who is enjoying a stunning season, said his hard work at the KKR academy is paying off.

RCB Went Fuski After Faf-Maxi Left

RCB Went Fuski After Faf-Maxi Left

Rediff.com10 May 2023

While RCB's broken third wicket stand turned the tide in Mumbai's favour, the hosts's third-wicket partnership took the game away from the visitors.

Candid Du Plessis says RCB didn't deserve to be in play-offs

Candid Du Plessis says RCB didn't deserve to be in play-offs

Rediff.com22 May 2023

RCB head coach Sanjay Bangar said the team's early exit despite some outstanding performances from Kohli, du Plessis and Siraj was difficult to comprehend.

The love of playing Davis Cup is missing: Bopanna

The love of playing Davis Cup is missing: Bopanna

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

Rohan Bopanna often gets baffled to find the love of playing Davis Cup diminishing with passage of time.

Shakhtar FC suggests Ukraine should replace Iran at WC

Shakhtar FC suggests Ukraine should replace Iran at WC

Rediff.com24 Oct 2022

"This will be a fair decision that should draw the attention of the whole world to a regime that kills its best people and helps kill Ukrainians," Palkin said in a statement one day before his team plays at Celtic in the Champions League.

South Africa on brink of ODI World Cup qualification

South Africa on brink of ODI World Cup qualification

Rediff.com2 Apr 2023

Aiden Markram scored a superb century and Sisanda Magala claimed five wickets to lead South Africa to a 146-run win over the Netherlands in a one-day international on Sunday.

Socceroos comfortable with prep for Qatar World Cup

Socceroos comfortable with prep for Qatar World Cup

Rediff.com25 Oct 2022

"Every time Garang touched the ball, he made something happen. The kid's exciting. Everyone can see that. Everyone is buzzing," said Slater, now a media analyst.

Nations League SF: It's Netherlands v Croatia, Italy v Spain

Nations League SF: It's Netherlands v Croatia, Italy v Spain

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

The four countries were winners of their respective League A groups last year and compete in the mini-tournament in mid-year to decide the 2022-23 title.

Had written him off as a selection option: Andy Flower

Had written him off as a selection option: Andy Flower

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

Speaking about the injured Mohsin Khan, coach Andy Flower said he had written Khan off from the Lucknow Super Giants' playing XI for the season.

World Archery: Aditi becomes youngest ever world champ; India bag best haul

World Archery: Aditi becomes youngest ever world champ; India bag best haul

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

Aditi Swami became the youngest-ever senior world champion at 17 years when she secured India's first-ever individual title at the World Archery Championships with women's compound gold.

Russia risks hosting Champions League final over Ukraine

Russia risks hosting Champions League final over Ukraine

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

Russia should not be allowed to host soccer events such as the Champions League final

I did this for my ailing father: LSG's Mohsin after match-winning over

I did this for my ailing father: LSG's Mohsin after match-winning over

Rediff.com17 May 2023

'It's been a tough time as I was injured, playing after a year. My father got discharged from the ICU yesterday and he was in the hospital for the last 10 days and I did it for him, he would have been watching.'

Euro 2024 qualifiers: England, Italy held; Belgium lucky

Euro 2024 qualifiers: England, Italy held; Belgium lucky

Rediff.com10 Sep 2023

A summary of Saturday's action in the Euro 2024 qualifying matches.

We deserve the play-off spot: Hardik

We deserve the play-off spot: Hardik

Rediff.com16 May 2023

As Gujarat Titans became the first team to qualify for the playoffs, skipper Hardik Pandya said the team rightfully deserved the spot.

India's incredible comeback! Dramatic win over Malaysia seals 4th Asian Champions Trophy title

India's incredible comeback! Dramatic win over Malaysia seals 4th Asian Champions Trophy title

Rediff.com12 Aug 2023

India beat Malaysia 4-3 to win the Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament

What does Delhi Capitals have in common with Microsoft boss?

What does Delhi Capitals have in common with Microsoft boss?

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

Delhi Capitals join hands with Satya Nadella to own MLC team in US

Prabhsimran, Harpreet Keep Punjab In Hunt

Prabhsimran, Harpreet Keep Punjab In Hunt

Rediff.com14 May 2023

Prabhsimran Singh has played a couple of good knocks this season, but on Saturday he was on fire!

IPL 2023: DC-LSG: Who Will Win?

IPL 2023: DC-LSG: Who Will Win?

Rediff.com1 Apr 2023

Delhi Capitals take on the Lucknow Super Giants at the Atal Bihari Vajpayee stadium in Lucknow on Saturday, April 1, 2023, evening.

Will enter match against PBKS as season's last: Sandeep

Will enter match against PBKS as season's last: Sandeep

Rediff.com18 May 2023

Ahead of Rajasthan Royals' must-win game against Punjab Kings, Sandeep Sharma said the Royals would enter the game as season's last one.