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PICS: All-rounder Hardik back in the nets!

PICS: All-rounder Hardik back in the nets!

Rediff.com28 Oct 2021

Hardik, who last rolled his arms over in the Sri Lanka series in July, did not bowl a single over for Mumbai Indians in the second leg of IPL in the UAE.

How giant-slayer Prannoy made his place in the sun

How giant-slayer Prannoy made his place in the sun

Rediff.com27 Aug 2023

Focus on nutrition, tailor-made training for specific opponents key to Prannoy's success.

Okay To Live Apart When You're Married?

Okay To Live Apart When You're Married?

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

While it's important to work towards saving your marriage, you must also be willing to accept that the outcome may not be what you hope for, says Dr Ashish Sehgal.

EPL 2024-25: Can Arsenal finally end City's dominance?

EPL 2024-25: Can Arsenal finally end City's dominance?

Rediff.com17 Aug 2024

Arsenal took the race to the final day last season and are strongly tipped to end Manchester City's dominance this time.

Ashwin in or out of WC squad? Dravid non-committal

Ashwin in or out of WC squad? Dravid non-committal

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

India coach Rahul Dravid hopes to have his full-strength squad in time for the World Cup starting next week.

Should women's cricket have the same field size as men?

Should women's cricket have the same field size as men?

Rediff.com19 Mar 2024

There is a lot of merit in the argument to standardise the boundary size in women's and men's cricket, considering the players' increasing ability to clear the ropes

How India can get upper hand over NZ in semis

How India can get upper hand over NZ in semis

Rediff.com12 Nov 2023

The match against New Zealand will be a repeat of their 2019 semi-final in Manchester which the Kiwis won by 18 runs.

SAFF C'ship: 'All I want to do is make the penalty-taker's job tough'

SAFF C'ship: 'All I want to do is make the penalty-taker's job tough'

Rediff.com2 Jul 2023

India's premier shot-stopper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu went for the tried and tested formula of defending penalty kicks -- predict a side and dive, leaving the outcome to chance.

A coach and a friend explain SKY's phenomenal transformation

A coach and a friend explain SKY's phenomenal transformation

Rediff.com27 Nov 2022

Suryakumay Yadav has become the toast of Indian cricket

Looking for A Job? CV Not Shortlisted? Ask rediffGURUS

Looking for A Job? CV Not Shortlisted? Ask rediffGURUS

Rediff.com29 Feb 2024

rediffGURU Ashwini Dasgupta offers advice on what you can do to grow in your career and shine at the workplace.

Kiwi pacer Jamieson ready for different challenge in India

Kiwi pacer Jamieson ready for different challenge in India

Rediff.com24 Nov 2021

New Zealand pacer Kyle Jamieson is aware that the challenge of playing Test cricket in India will be different from what it is back home, his enviable record notwithstanding.

Ministry clears Vinesh, Bajrang's proposals

Ministry clears Vinesh, Bajrang's proposals

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

Wrestlers Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat, who had sought time till August 10 to prepare for Asian Games and World Championship trials, are set to leave for Kyrgystan and Hungary respectively.

Under-strength India still tough ask for visiting New Zealand

Under-strength India still tough ask for visiting New Zealand

Rediff.com23 Nov 2021

India will be without captain and batting mainstay Virat Kohli, who decided to skip the first of the two Tests, while batter Rohit Sharma, wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant and fast bowlers Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami will miss both matches.

World Cup: 'I will always prefer Shami'

World Cup: 'I will always prefer Shami'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2023

Indian cricketer Manoj Tiwary revealed his preference for Mohammad Shami over all-rounder Shardul Thakur in playing XI against Bangladesh in the ongoing World Cup.

India's bowling crisis: Shami's absence spells trouble

India's bowling crisis: Shami's absence spells trouble

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

Prasidh Krishna's performance hints at bare bench strength

Injured Shubman likely to miss England Test series

Injured Shubman likely to miss England Test series

Rediff.com30 Jun 2021

Gill, one of the heroes of the Australia tour earlier this year, has not been in great form having failed to score a fifty in four successive Test matches and was troubled by the seam and swing against New Zealand in World Test Championship final.

'Dropping Pujara from Tests a positive move'

'Dropping Pujara from Tests a positive move'

Rediff.com1 Jul 2023

Rajput said that India will miss pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah at the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 at home, if he is ruled out of the event through injury.

Why Stokes's England have the edge over India

Why Stokes's England have the edge over India

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

'What I like about them is their stubbornness. If you doubt them, they'll double down on it and go even more stubborn.'

Strength of bowling attack should give India hope in Australia: Atherton

Strength of bowling attack should give India hope in Australia: Atherton

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

Former England captain Michael Atherton wants to see the gameplan employed by Indian pace attack against an unorthodox batsman like Australia's Steve Smith when the two teams square off at the end of the year. Atherton, one of the most respected voices of world cricket believes that India's world class pace attack comprising Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami and Ishant Sharma makes it an even battle for the visitors.

Bajrang opts out of Worlds trials to chase Asiad gold

Bajrang opts out of Worlds trials to chase Asiad gold

Rediff.com26 Aug 2023

Bajrang skips Worlds trials in Patiala, set to leave for Kyrgyzstan to prepare for Asian Games

SAI's ultimatum to Bajrang Punia: Trials or fitness certificate

SAI's ultimatum to Bajrang Punia: Trials or fitness certificate

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

Punia is planning to skip the trials for the World Championships on August 25 and 26 and instead wants to train at a foreign location to prepare for the Asian Games

Those who have mental edge are most consistent: Fulton

Those who have mental edge are most consistent: Fulton

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

Indian hockey chief coach Craig Fulton believes the services of Paddy Upton would give his wards the "mental edge" in the upcoming Asian Champions Trophy and Hangzhou Asian Games.

Hardik bowls in nets for first time in months

Hardik bowls in nets for first time in months

Rediff.com27 Oct 2021

Hardik Pandya bowled in the nets for the first time in months in Dubai on Wednesday, raising the possibility of him returning to the side for the crucial T20 World Cup game against New Zealand as an all-rounder and giving India a much needed sixth bowling option.

South Africa, fearless and ready to crush India!

South Africa, fearless and ready to crush India!

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

We've beaten India here before: Rassie van der Dussen

Trainer Basu reunites with Kohli at RCB

Trainer Basu reunites with Kohli at RCB

Rediff.com19 Sep 2019

Shanker Basu thus made a return to the RCB dugout after his successful stint with the national team ended with India's semi-final exit from this year's ICC ODI World Cup

The Perfect 30-Minute Workout For You

The Perfect 30-Minute Workout For You

Rediff.com25 Jul 2022

These 9 workouts are sure to hit every muscle and strengthen your body.

'Had good momentum in the first half, have to start afresh'

'Had good momentum in the first half, have to start afresh'

Rediff.com4 Sep 2021

Having kick-started their preparations for the remainder of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021, Delhi Capitals is looking to make a fresh start for the final phase of the season, which is scheduled to begin from September 19 in UAE.

Time for India to be T20 WC-ready against plucky Afghans

Time for India to be T20 WC-ready against plucky Afghans

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

Rohit, who will also captain the side, will be expected to carry on with his ultra aggressive approach in the powerplay like he showed in the ODI World Cup.

We're going to play the World Cup not just India in India: Babar Azam

We're going to play the World Cup not just India in India: Babar Azam

Rediff.com6 Jul 2023

Pakistan skipper Babar Azam said his team is looking at the World Cup as a whole and not just the marquee clash against arch-rivals India.

Joe Root keen to see 'Bazball' succeed abroad

Joe Root keen to see 'Bazball' succeed abroad

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

Joe Root is keen to see how it fares abroad in different conditions.

Bumrah, Jadeja's absence can unearth new champions, says Shastri

Bumrah, Jadeja's absence can unearth new champions, says Shastri

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

Both Bumrah and Jadeja will miss the showpiece event Down Under later this month owing to injuries.

'I am here to make you uncomfortable'

'I am here to make you uncomfortable'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

'Playing for India was my dream and when I get tired, I always remind myself of this. That's where the smile is from.'

Shubman Gill faces long injury layoff

Shubman Gill faces long injury layoff

Rediff.com1 Jul 2021

Shubman's stress fracture in shin could take minimum two months to heal

Indian women clinch historic gold in Badminton Asia Team Championships

Indian women clinch historic gold in Badminton Asia Team Championships

Rediff.com18 Feb 2024

Indian women beat Thailand 3-2 in final, clinch historic gold in Badminton Asia Team Championships

BFI hold mental fitness session for boxers, coaches

BFI hold mental fitness session for boxers, coaches

Rediff.com19 Apr 2020

Talking of the crisis and its impact on sports, Nieva said things would never be the same again but asserted that people will not give up on live sports either.

Mumbai Indians Up And Running!

Mumbai Indians Up And Running!

Rediff.com17 Mar 2022

The 12-day strength and conditioning pre-season camp, ahead of Mumbai Indians's first game on March 27, is being held at their in-house training facility at the Reliance Jio Stadium in Navi Mumbai.

Here's what Indian fast bowlers should do during lockdown

Here's what Indian fast bowlers should do during lockdown

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

Former India strength and conditioning coach Shanker Basu believes maintaining fitness without running on the field is going to be quite tricky for the fast bowlers and advised the cricketers against too much screen time during the ongoing lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic. Basu, who oversaw the fitness transformation of the Indian team between 2015 to 2019, worked extensively with the potent pace attack comprising Jasprit Bumrah, Ishant Sharma, Umesh Yadav and Mohammad Shami, and ensured they don't break down often.

'Our approach has changed, batters showing more intent'

'Our approach has changed, batters showing more intent'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2022

While Rathour might have referred to the match against Australia at Mohali where India couldn't protect a 200-plus target, he was sympathetic to the bowlers despite the kind of criticism they have faced of late.

SEE: India players warm up with a game of footvolley

SEE: India players warm up with a game of footvolley

Rediff.com18 Dec 2021

The Indian cricket team is gradually increasing its training intensity as it adapts to the higher altitude ahead of the first Test against South Africa, in Centurion, from December 26.

Great expectations from Pole Vaulter Baranica at Asian C'ships

Great expectations from Pole Vaulter Baranica at Asian C'ships

Rediff.com12 Jul 2023

'She has worked really hard after coming back from injury. The strength and conditioning team have worked really hard to get her in peak physical shape. Technically, she will be using a stiffer and longer pole.'