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Massive blow for Pakistan! Naseem Shah out of Asia Cup

Massive blow for Pakistan! Naseem Shah out of Asia Cup

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

Naseem Shah has been ruled out for the remainder of the Asia Cup due to a shoulder injury.

How 1974 Ranji Trophy win shaped Karnataka cricket

How 1974 Ranji Trophy win shaped Karnataka cricket

Rediff.com31 Mar 2024

The path found by champions like GR Viswanath, Syed Kirmani, Brijesh Patel, EAS Prasanna and BS Chandrasekhar has only broadened over the years through which several ace cricketers walked through.

U19 World Cup: Uday Sharan reveals the secret behind India's dominant run

U19 World Cup: Uday Sharan reveals the secret behind India's dominant run

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

The camaraderie in the dressing room has played a significant role in Indian team's dominant run in the U19 World Cup, skipper Uday Sharan said on Thursday and vowed to bring the trophy back home.

Ranji Trophy: MP sneak past Andhra to make semis

Ranji Trophy: MP sneak past Andhra to make semis

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

A round-up of the Ranji Trophy quarter-final matches played on Monday.

Jamieson's arrival reshapes New Zealand's WC prospects

Jamieson's arrival reshapes New Zealand's WC prospects

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

New Zealand have summoned Kyle Jamieson to reinforce their Cricket World Cup squad in India.

Pakistan stick to 'plan' to keep WC campaign alive

Pakistan stick to 'plan' to keep WC campaign alive

Rediff.com1 Nov 2023

Fakhar received the 'Player of the Match' award for his knock.

Nadal ousted in Brisbane, Gauff reaches Auckland semis

Nadal ousted in Brisbane, Gauff reaches Auckland semis

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

Local favourite Thompson saved three match points before prevailing 5-7, 7-6 (6), 6-3 against Nadal, who was playing his first tournament after nearly a year out with a hip injury.

Swansea reach League Cup semifinals

Swansea reach League Cup semifinals

Rediff.com13 Dec 2012

Swansea City booked their place in the semi-finals of the League Cup after an own goal by Seb Hines secured the Premier League club a 1-0 victory over second-tier Middlesbrough on Wednesday.

PIX: Shami's seven powers India into World Cup final

PIX: Shami's seven powers India into World Cup final

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

IMAGES from the first semi-final of the ICC World Cup played between India and New Zealand at the Wankhede stadium in Mumbai on Wednesday.

Indonesia Masters: George, Sen enter second round; Prannoy, Srikanth exit

Indonesia Masters: George, Sen enter second round; Prannoy, Srikanth exit

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

Lakshya Sen and Kiran George advanced to the second round but HS Prannoy and Kidambi Srikanth made early exits after suffering narrow losses in their respective opening matches at the Indonesia Masters Super 500 badminton tournament in Jakarta on Wednesday.

Strandja Memorial Boxing: Amit, Sachin strike gold; Nikhat bags silver

Strandja Memorial Boxing: Amit, Sachin strike gold; Nikhat bags silver

Rediff.com11 Feb 2024

World Championship medallist Amit Panghal and Sachin Siwach struck gold at the 75th Strandja Memorial tournament.

Shreyas vindicated: 'His success is not an accident'

Shreyas vindicated: 'His success is not an accident'

Rediff.com27 May 2024

Under intense scrutiny, Iyer looked rusty at the start of the IPL and got out for a two-ball duck in their opener against SRH. He had some significant contributions later on but his efforts were all overshadowed by Narine and Salt's explosive batting.

Can faltering RCB turn it around against struggling MI?

Can faltering RCB turn it around against struggling MI?

Rediff.com10 Apr 2024

Desperate Royal Challengers Bengaluru will be under tremendous pressure to get their act together against an equally struggling Mumbai Indians when the two teams face-off in an Indian Premier League match in Mumbai on Thursday.

Asian Games: India men and women thrash Thailand in kabaddi

Asian Games: India men and women thrash Thailand in kabaddi

Rediff.com4 Oct 2023

Men's team outclassed Thailand 63-26, the women's side prevailed 54-22 in two Group A matches

Need to improve, but not much to complain about: Stimac

Need to improve, but not much to complain about: Stimac

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

Indian football team head coach Igor Stimac has expressed his displeasure over his wards losing possession of the ball at crucial junctures of a game.

Upbeat Netherlands eye another upset against Sri Lanka

Upbeat Netherlands eye another upset against Sri Lanka

Rediff.com20 Oct 2023

The Netherlands will have a spring in their stride when they take on a struggling Sri Lanka on Saturday.

Ranji Trophy: Mumbai set up TN semis; Vidarbha vs MP

Ranji Trophy: Mumbai set up TN semis; Vidarbha vs MP

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

Mumbai's slender first-innings lead against Baroda propelled them into the semi-finals of the Ranji Trophy.

Dutch coach admits dream of WC dream in jeopardy after crushing defeat

Dutch coach admits dream of WC dream in jeopardy after crushing defeat

Rediff.com26 Oct 2023

The Dutch team lost by 309 runs -- the biggest in tournament history -- against Australia, their fourth loss to lie at the bottom of the points table.

Karman becomes first woman after Sania to achieve this feat

Karman becomes first woman after Sania to achieve this feat

Rediff.com24 Jul 2023

India's Karman Kaur Thandi has clinched her second W60 ITF title of her career after winning at the Evansville event in the USA.

World Wrestling C'ships: Pruthviraj loses, Abhimanyu in bronze play-off

World Wrestling C'ships: Pruthviraj loses, Abhimanyu in bronze play-off

Rediff.com17 Sep 2023

Abhimanyu entered the bronze-medal playoff but other Indian free-style wrestlers had a disappointing day at the World Championships in Belgrade on Sunday.

Defending champs India lose Thomas Cup quarters to China

Defending champs India lose Thomas Cup quarters to China

Rediff.com2 May 2024

Indian men's team failed to defend its title after going down fighting 1-3 to China

We have never lacked belief: SA pacer Kagiso Rabada

We have never lacked belief: SA pacer Kagiso Rabada

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

South Africa pacer Kagiso Rabada believes Proteas have all the strength to shake the 'chokers' tag and get their hands on the coveted ICC Men's Cricket World Cup trophy for the first time.

Prannoy battles his way to Asian Games medal, Sindhu bows out

Prannoy battles his way to Asian Games medal, Sindhu bows out

Rediff.com5 Oct 2023

HS Prannoy battled his way into the semifinal of the men's singles with a thrilling three-game win over Malaysia Lee Zii Jia to assure India a badminton medal

Madrid Masters: Sindhu reaches her 1st final of the year

Madrid Masters: Sindhu reaches her 1st final of the year

Rediff.com1 Apr 2023

It is Sindhu's first final since winning the gold and the Commonwealth Games last year.

SAFF: Goal machine Chhetri leads India to semis

SAFF: Goal machine Chhetri leads India to semis

Rediff.com24 Jun 2023

This was Kuwait's second win of the tournament after they beat Nepal 3-1 in their first Group A match.

Spinners make Afghanistan favourites against Holland

Spinners make Afghanistan favourites against Holland

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

Afghanistan (6 points) will not only look to secure two points against the Dutch (4 points) but also aim to win big and improve the net run-rate

Dominant Sindhu, resilient Sen in Canada Open semis

Dominant Sindhu, resilient Sen in Canada Open semis

Rediff.com8 Jul 2023

PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen notched up contrasting wins to advance to the semifinals of the Canada Open

Venus Williams, Elina Svitolina receive wild cards

Venus Williams, Elina Svitolina receive wild cards

Rediff.com2 Jun 2023

Venus Williams and Elina Svitolina have received wild cards for the Classic Birmingham, a WTA 250 event on grass which begins on June 19.

Sri Lanka, Bangladesh clash in virtual semifinal

Sri Lanka, Bangladesh clash in virtual semifinal

Rediff.com15 Mar 2018

A place in the final at stake, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh would expect their batsmen to fire as they lock horns in a virtual semi-final of the Nidahas Twenty20 tri-series, in Colombo, on Friday.

SAFF: India sets sights on Nepal after crushing Pakistan

SAFF: India sets sights on Nepal after crushing Pakistan

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

India look to ward off Nepal threat and move closer to semifinals

1975 To 2023: How India Fared In World Cup Openers

1975 To 2023: How India Fared In World Cup Openers

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

A look at how India have fared in their World Cup opening games.

China Masters: Satwik-Chirag go down fighting to world no. 1 Lian-Wang in final

China Masters: Satwik-Chirag go down fighting to world no. 1 Lian-Wang in final

Rediff.com26 Nov 2023

Star Indian shuttlers Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty fought valiantly before going down to the Chinese duo of Liang Wei Keng and Wang Chang in an exciting men's doubles final of the China Masters Super 750 tournament

U19 World Cup: Australia edge out Pakistan; to meet India in final

U19 World Cup: Australia edge out Pakistan; to meet India in final

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

Tom Straker's six-wicket haul and Harry Dixon's fifty inspired Australia to a tense one-wicket victory over brave Pakistan in the semifinal in Benoni on Thursday, setting up their ICC Under-19 World Cup final against defending champions India.

PIX: Udita stars as India make FIH Olympic Qualifier semis

PIX: Udita stars as India make FIH Olympic Qualifier semis

Rediff.com16 Jan 2024

The Indian defenders had another good day in office as they didn't put a foot wrong to deny Italy any open chance.

'Rohit is leading with his actions'

'Rohit is leading with his actions'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2023

Rohit and Shubman Gill took charge of the South African new-ball bowler duo of Lungi Ngidi and Marco Jansen and unsettled their rhythm.

Carlsen's health battle vs Praggnanandhaa's mastery

Carlsen's health battle vs Praggnanandhaa's mastery

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

The conclusive champion of this tournament is set to be determined on Thursday.

Eyes on the prize: Home favourites to punch for gold at Boxing Worlds

Eyes on the prize: Home favourites to punch for gold at Boxing Worlds

Rediff.com24 Mar 2023

Nikhat Zareen, Lovlina Borgohain, Nitu Ghanghas and Saweety Boora will look to bag gold at the Women's World Boxing Championship.

Elated to see him seal a Candidates berth: Praggnanandhaa's mother

Elated to see him seal a Candidates berth: Praggnanandhaa's mother

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

Teen chess sensation R Praggnanandhaa's mother, R Nagalakshmi said on Friday she was elated to see her son seal a berth in the Candidates Tournament, adding the 18-year-old has a "long way to go" in the sport.

Pandya out, chaos in: Can India survive NZ challenge?

Pandya out, chaos in: Can India survive NZ challenge?

Rediff.com21 Oct 2023

Sans Hardik, it's starting all over again for dominant India

Dravid's contract ends, what's his next move?

Dravid's contract ends, what's his next move?

Rediff.com18 Nov 2023

Will Rahul Dravid like to end current term on high or seek extension?