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Another first for super Mithali!

Another first for super Mithali!

Rediff.com1 Feb 2019

The India captain becomes first woman cricketer to play 200 ODIs

World Boxing C'ship: Manju Rani enters quarters

World Boxing C'ship: Manju Rani enters quarters

Rediff.com7 Oct 2019

Both the boxers stuck to a defensive approach but Rani was the more accurate of the two.

Respect the bio-bubble at the IPL, Kohli reiterates

Respect the bio-bubble at the IPL, Kohli reiterates

Rediff.com1 Sep 2020

'Accept the phase that we are going through and understand the privilege that we have, just to be a part of the IPL. Everyone should accept that and not behave in a manner which situation doesn't require them to.'

World Test Championship pinnacle of all ICC tournaments: Kohli

World Test Championship pinnacle of all ICC tournaments: Kohli

Rediff.com19 Feb 2020

Kohli has no doubts that World Test Championship has added a context to the traditional format making the contests more exciting with points on offer.

SAG: India men, women win badminton gold

SAG: India men, women win badminton gold

Rediff.com2 Dec 2019

India is being represented by 487 athletes in more than 15 disciplines.

1st Test: Kohli's India set to rely on present, England bank on deep 'Root'ed history

1st Test: Kohli's India set to rely on present, England bank on deep 'Root'ed history

Rediff.com4 Feb 2021

India will aim to soar higher with the return of Virat Kohli against Joe Root's England

India's sports fraternity applauds COVID-19 warriors

India's sports fraternity applauds COVID-19 warriors

Rediff.com22 Mar 2020

India's sports fraternity joined the nation on Sunday in saluting its essential services providers engaged in the fight against COVID-19 by clapping for them and sharing messages and videos of gratitude on social media.

India lose to Pakistan, crash out of ACC Emerging Cup

India lose to Pakistan, crash out of ACC Emerging Cup

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

Pakistan dished out a strong top-order display to put up 267 for seven on the board after opting to bat.

India clinch series against England with game in hand

India clinch series against England with game in hand

Rediff.com3 Oct 2018

India beat England by 55 runs in the second T20 game, in Bengaluru, on Wednesday, to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the bilateral cricket series for blind.

India 'A' complete easy win against Windies

India 'A' complete easy win against Windies

Rediff.com27 Jul 2019

India 'A' completed a convincing six-wicket win over West Indies 'A' on the fourth and final day of the first unofficial Test, in North Sound, Antigua, on Saturday.

India women win FIH Series Finals

India women win FIH Series Finals

Rediff.com23 Jun 2019

India won the women's FIH Series Finals hockey tournament, beating hosts Japan 3-1 in the summit clash in Hiroshima on Sunday.

1st T20I: Debutant Saini stars in India's 4-wicket win over Windies

1st T20I: Debutant Saini stars in India's 4-wicket win over Windies

Rediff.com3 Aug 2019

Navdeep Saini led an impressive bowling display and managed to beat West Indies by four wickets in their first T20 International match

Go vote, says Virat Kohli

Go vote, says Virat Kohli

Rediff.com12 May 2019

India captain Virat Kohli cast his vote in Gurugram on Sunday

When Swara went campaigning!

When Swara went campaigning!

Rediff.com9 May 2019

Bollywood actress Swara Bhasker has taken the political plunge! Well, not completely, but that hasn't stopped the actress from campaigning for her choice of candidates this election.

ICC Test rankings: India retain top spot

ICC Test rankings: India retain top spot

Rediff.com30 Dec 2018

India retained their numero uno spot in the year-end International Cricket Council (ICC) Test team rankings on Sunday.

Manu-Saurabh win Asian mixed team gold with World record

Manu-Saurabh win Asian mixed team gold with World record

Rediff.com27 Mar 2019

India's teenage shooting stars Manu Bhaker and Saurabh Chaudhary smashed the qualification World record before clinching the 10 metres air pistol mixed team gold in the 12th Asian Airgun Championship in Taoyuan, Taipei, on Wednesday.

Fit-again Shankar returns to action in TNPL

Fit-again Shankar returns to action in TNPL

Rediff.com9 Aug 2019

The all-rounder made his TNPL debut in the fourth season, playing for former champions Chepauk Super Gillies against Tuti Patriots in Tirunelveli.

Day-Night Test: Early start, Rs 50 per day tickets on offer

Day-Night Test: Early start, Rs 50 per day tickets on offer

Rediff.com29 Oct 2019

Hosts CAB said they would seek BCCI's clearance for a 1pm or 1.30pm start keeping in mind of the dew factor and the spectators convenience.

Sports Shorts: Joshna enters Egyptian Open quarters

Sports Shorts: Joshna enters Egyptian Open quarters

Rediff.com14 Oct 2020

Para-archer Ankit hospitalised after testing positive for COVID: SAI

Indians at French Open: Bopanna-Copil win, Sharan exits

Indians at French Open: Bopanna-Copil win, Sharan exits

Rediff.com31 May 2019

Bopanna-Copil registered a 6-4, 6-4 win over Bengamin Bonzi and Antoine Hoang

'End of era': Waqar, Tendulkar condole demise of Rishi Kapoor

'End of era': Waqar, Tendulkar condole demise of Rishi Kapoor

Rediff.com30 Apr 2020

Pakistan pace bowling legend Waqar Younis on Thursday condoled the demise of veteran actor Rishi Kapoor, saying that an era has ended with his demise. Kapoor, who had been unwell after being diagnosed with cancer and was admitted to the H N Reliance hospital, passed away on Thursday morning.

Pitlane tales: Daruvala finishes creditable fourth in Formula 2

Pitlane tales: Daruvala finishes creditable fourth in Formula 2

Rediff.com2 Aug 2020

Dan Ticktum, who is also into his maiden Formula 2 season like Daruvala, won the race from pole position with another rookie, Christian Lundgaard, finishing second. Louis Deletraz was third.

Now Ishant comes to Bumrah's defence

Now Ishant comes to Bumrah's defence

Rediff.com22 Feb 2020

Ishant Sharma joined his pace partner Mohammed Shami in responding to those who have been critical of Bumrah's barren run that started during the ODI leg of the New Zealand tour.

It's official! India topple England, go top of ODI rankings

It's official! India topple England, go top of ODI rankings

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

India and England are due to play in Birmingham on June 30.

Shubman Gill is future of Indian cricket: Rohit

Shubman Gill is future of Indian cricket: Rohit

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

India vice-captain Rohit Sharma on Thursday lauded Punjab youngster Shubman Gill and termed him as the future of Indian cricket. Gill's first tryst with international cricket didn't go off well. He played two One-Day Internationals in New Zealand earlier this year but aggregated just 16 runs in two games. However, Rohit believes that the youngster has a lot of potential and will establish himself in the side once he gets a few opportunities to prove himself.

India's vaccine diplomacy with the Maldives

India's vaccine diplomacy with the Maldives

Rediff.com25 Feb 2021

COVID-19 has emerged as an important form of diplomatic currency around the world as nations try to showcase their soft power gains. In this race, India has an edge as India is already a pharmaceutical giant having produced some 60 per cent of global vaccines and now justly seeking to strengthen ties and expand its influence in its neighbourhood and beyond, observes Dr Rajaram Panda.

Bowlers help India women complete whitewash against SA

Bowlers help India women complete whitewash against SA

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

India were able to defend a modest 146 by bowling out South Africa for 140 in 48 overs.

Kohli's views on point distribution in World Test Championship

Kohli's views on point distribution in World Test Championship

Rediff.com9 Oct 2019

Would like points to be doubled for away Test wins, says Kohli

PIX: Starry affair at Eden Gardens

PIX: Starry affair at Eden Gardens

Rediff.com24 Nov 2019

The Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) left no stone unturned to make the occasion a memorable one.

As he plotted his way to title win in Oman, Sharath wondered if he had made mistake of his life

As he plotted his way to title win in Oman, Sharath wondered if he had made mistake of his life

Rediff.com16 Mar 2020

Sharath Kamal won his first international title in 10 years on Sunday but midway into the competition, the 37-year-old was forced to wonder if he made the mistake of his life by travelling to Oman amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Bharat joins team as Saha cover; Pant discharged

Bharat joins team as Saha cover; Pant discharged

Rediff.com23 Nov 2019

India's selection committee has decided to discharge Rishabh Pant so that he can get match time in domestic cricket ahead of next month's limited-overs series against the West Indies.

Bajrang continues golden run; Vinesh in final

Bajrang continues golden run; Vinesh in final

Rediff.com10 Aug 2019

It is fourth gold of the season for Asian Games champion Bajrang Punia.

Shastri hails India's Melbourne comeback, lauds Rahane

Shastri hails India's Melbourne comeback, lauds Rahane

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

'The boys deserve all the credit for the character they showed, real character.'

Indian sports stars hail Centre for scrapping Article 370

Indian sports stars hail Centre for scrapping Article 370

Rediff.com5 Aug 2019

India's sporting fraternity on Monday led by cricketer-turned-politician Gautam Gambhir congratulated the Central Government for abolishing Article 370 that gives special status to Jammu and Kashmir.

Prithvi Shaw fails dope test; banned for eight months

Prithvi Shaw fails dope test; banned for eight months

Rediff.com30 Jul 2019

India batsman Prithvi Shaw has been handed a back-dated eight-month suspension for a doping violation after ingesting a prohibited substance Terbutaline.

Hockey players demand Bharat Ratna for Balbir Singh Sr

Hockey players demand Bharat Ratna for Balbir Singh Sr

Rediff.com26 May 2020

'I feel both deserve to be honoured with Bharat Ratna. Why not? They are our national heroes who have been inspiring a generation of sportspersons and will continue to do so'

Rahane slams hundred for Hampshire on County debut

Rahane slams hundred for Hampshire on County debut

Rediff.com22 May 2019

Rahane, who had scored just 10 in the first innings, struck a patient 119 off 260 balls, hit 14 boundaries and shared a 257-run stand for the third wicket with Sam Northeast

Sensational Lakshya Sen wins SaarLorlux Open

Sensational Lakshya Sen wins SaarLorlux Open

Rediff.com3 Nov 2019

India's Lakshya Sen won his second successive BWF World Tour Super 100 title with a thrilling victory over China's Weng Hong Yang in the final of the SaarLorLux Open, in Saarbrucken, Germany, on Sunday.

Our leaders doing exemplary job in tackling coronavirus: Virat Kohli

Our leaders doing exemplary job in tackling coronavirus: Virat Kohli

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

Virat Kohli applauded the leaders during an Instagram Live session with his Royal Challengers Bangalore team-mate AB de Villiers. The Indian skipper also said that the current situation is surreal, but added it will teach everyone to make a comeback.

How Kohli celebrated wife Anushka's birthday...

How Kohli celebrated wife Anushka's birthday...

Rediff.com1 May 2018

RCB captain Virat Kohli posted a selfie with his wife Anushka on her 30th birthday.