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India U17s Seek To Bounce Back Against Uzbekistan

India U17s Seek To Bounce Back Against Uzbekistan

Rediff.com7 May 2026

India U17 team will look to bounce back from their defeat against Australia as they face Uzbekistan in their final Group D match of the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026 campaign.

Young Tigresses Face Japan Test In AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup

Young Tigresses Face Japan Test In AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup

Rediff.com4 May 2026

India's U17 women's team faces a tough challenge against Japan in the AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup after an initial defeat to Australia. Coach Pamela Conti emphasises the need for a focused and perfect match to compete against the formidable Japanese side.

I was panicking in T20 World Cup final: Rohit admits

I was panicking in T20 World Cup final: Rohit admits

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

Rohit's early dismissal in the final against South Africa triggered a top-order collapse.

India To Battle Chinese Taipei In Thomas Cup Quarterfinal

India To Battle Chinese Taipei In Thomas Cup Quarterfinal

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

India will aim to continue their quest for a second title when they face Chinese Taipei in the quarterfinals of the Thomas Cup Finals.

The Man India Forgot Has Taken India To A World Cup Final

The Man India Forgot Has Taken India To A World Cup Final

Rediff.com31 Oct 2025

The man who never played for India has taken India to an ICC Women's World Cup final.

India U17 Football Team Ready For Australia Challenge

India U17 Football Team Ready For Australia Challenge

Rediff.com5 May 2026

India's U17 football team is set to compete in the AFC U17 Asian Cup, starting with a challenging match against Australia. Coach Bibiano Fernandes emphasises the importance of staying organised and focused throughout the tournament.

Babar hints at Pakistan captaincy comeback

Babar hints at Pakistan captaincy comeback

Rediff.com2 May 2026

Babar Azam has indicated he would consider accepting the Pakistan captaincy again if the opportunity arises, emphasising that his decisions are always driven by the best interests of Pakistan cricket. He is currently focused on the Pakistan Super League final.

Tete-Led India Eye Direct World Cup Spot at Asia Cup

Tete-Led India Eye Direct World Cup Spot at Asia Cup

Rediff.com21 Aug 2025

The 23-year-old Salima has been an integral part of the team for a while after being appointed captain last year.

Indians dominate Kho Kho World Cup

Indians dominate Kho Kho World Cup

Rediff.com15 Jan 2025

The Indian women's Kho Kho team secured a quarterfinal berth in the Kho Kho World Cup with a dominating 100-16 victory over Iran.

India Face Japan In Thomas Cup Quarterfinal Clash

India Face Japan In Thomas Cup Quarterfinal Clash

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

India will aim to continue their quest for a second title when they face Japan in the quarterfinals of the Thomas Cup Finals. India progressed to the quarterfinals after finishing second in Group A and will face Japan, who, like them, have won the title once.

Champions Trophy BIGGER than World Cup: Bavuma

Champions Trophy BIGGER than World Cup: Bavuma

Rediff.com9 Feb 2025

South African captain Temba Bavuma has said that the ICC Champions Trophy is a bigger challenge than the 50-over World Cup because the lesser number of matches makes it tough for teams to make a comeback.

Vaishnavi Adkar Shines but India Misses Billie Jean King Cup Play-offs

Vaishnavi Adkar Shines but India Misses Billie Jean King Cup Play-offs

Rediff.com11 Apr 2026

India's chances of reaching the Billie Jean King Cup World Cup Play-offs were dashed despite Vaishnavi Adkar's victory over Sohyun Park, as Ankita Raina's loss to Dayeon Back proved decisive.

Suryakumar Yadav: India Can Field Multiple World-Class T20 Teams

Suryakumar Yadav: India Can Field Multiple World-Class T20 Teams

Rediff.com16 Mar 2026

Suryakumar Yadav believes India's T20 talent pool is so deep that it could field multiple international-quality teams, crediting the IPL and domestic structure for this dominance.

Chelsea appoint Alonso as manager seeking stability after turbulent spell

Chelsea appoint Alonso as manager seeking stability after turbulent spell

Rediff.com17 May 2026

Xabi Alonso will take over as Chelsea's new manager, the Premier League club said on Sunday, with the Spaniard signing a four-year deal beginning on July 1.

How India Reached Thomas Cup Semifinals

How India Reached Thomas Cup Semifinals

Rediff.com1 May 2026

India's badminton team advances to the Thomas Cup semifinals after a decisive 3-0 victory over Chinese Taipei, fuelled by standout performances from Ayush Shetty and Lakshya Sen.

No pressure, learnt a lot in this series: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

No pressure, learnt a lot in this series: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

Rediff.com21 Jun 2026

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi returned to his natural game to produce a match-winning performance against Sri Lanka A in Dambulla on Sunday.

Vote: Best goal of Football World Cup Group stage

Vote: Best goal of Football World Cup Group stage

Rediff.com29 Jun 2014

Goals have been flying in by the bucketload in World Cup 2014. Fans wait four years to watch and drool over their favourite players and they have already been rewarded. Several goals will compete for the best goals when the tournament wraps up on July 13 but for now let's take a look at the Group stage.

Tendulkar, Kohli lead tributes to U19 World champs!

Tendulkar, Kohli lead tributes to U19 World champs!

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

India's record sixth U-19 World Cup win drew praise from Virat Kohli, Gautam Gambhir and cricket legends worldwide after Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's stunning 175 sealed a 100-run victory over England.

Shardul, Lad shine at MCA awards as Mumbai stars honoured

Shardul, Lad shine at MCA awards as Mumbai stars honoured

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

Shardul Thakur and Siddhesh Lad were named Cricketers of the Year for seasons 2024-25 and 2025-26 respectively during the MCA Awards ceremony

Vote! Who Could Win T20 World Cup?

Vote! Who Could Win T20 World Cup?

Rediff.com31 May 2024

This T20 World Cup promises to be a heart-stopping rollercoaster ride.

Thomas Cup: Ayush, Prannoy win, but India lose to China

Thomas Cup: Ayush, Prannoy win, but India lose to China

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

Ayush Shetty's comeback win keeps India in the contest after Lakshya Sen and the doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty lost their matches against China in the Thomas Cup Finals.

Lakshya Sen Falters Against Li Shi Feng In Thomas Cup Tie

Lakshya Sen Falters Against Li Shi Feng In Thomas Cup Tie

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

Lakshya Sen lost a hard-fought match to Li Shi Feng in their Thomas Cup tie, putting India behind China 0-1. Despite a strong showing at the All England Championships, Lakshya couldn't replicate his success, losing in three games.

Denmark's friendly vs Ukraine called off after Christian Eriksen collapses on pitch

Denmark's friendly vs Ukraine called off after Christian Eriksen collapses on pitch

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

Danish soccer player Christian Eriksen collapsed on the pitch in a match against Ukraine on Sunday, but was conscious, the Danish Football Federation said in a social media post.

Pakistan won't have it easy against India: Ganguly

Pakistan won't have it easy against India: Ganguly

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly has said it not going to be easy for Pakistan to defeat India in their ICC T20 World Cup group match come February 15.

PIX: Chelsea trounce PSG to win Club World Cup

PIX: Chelsea trounce PSG to win Club World Cup

Rediff.com14 Jul 2025

Cole Palmer scored twice as the Chelsea proved too good for the Parisians, fresh off their maiden Champions League triumph last month.

Club World Cup: Chelsea set up Benfica clash

Club World Cup: Chelsea set up Benfica clash

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

Group winners Flamengo were held 1-1 by Los Angeles FC to finish on seven points, one ahead of Chelsea. Esperance finished third with three points while LA FC were bottom with one point.

Ryan Williams scores on debut as India beat Hong Kong in Asian Cup qualifier

Ryan Williams scores on debut as India beat Hong Kong in Asian Cup qualifier

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

Ryan Williams scored on his India debut as the team defeated Hong Kong 2-1 in an Asian Cup qualifying match. Akash Mishra added another goal for India, while Everton Camargo scored for Hong Kong.

Club World Cup: Boca Juniors hold Benfica; Flamengo win

Club World Cup: Boca Juniors hold Benfica; Flamengo win

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

Miami's Hard Rock Stadium was awash in Argentine passion as Boca Juniors fans turned it into a little Buenos Aires for their team's 2-2 draw with Benfica on Monday.

Punjab Kings set eyes on WPL team

Punjab Kings set eyes on WPL team

Rediff.com18 May 2026

Punjab Kings co-owner Mohit Burman has expressed the franchise's interest in owning a team in the Women's Premier League at some point, despite the BCCI's current stance against immediate expansion.

One Year On, Rohit Relives ICC T20 World Cup Triumph

One Year On, Rohit Relives ICC T20 World Cup Triumph

Rediff.com29 Jun 2025

India ended an 11-year-long ICC Trophy drought, beating South Africa by seven runs to claim the ICC T20 World Cup title for the second time on June 29 last year, in Barbados.

T20 WC: 'India Hold Edge but Pakistan Won't Be Easy'

T20 WC: 'India Hold Edge but Pakistan Won't Be Easy'

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

Chamara Kapugedera hails Sri Lanka hosting the India-Pakistan T20 World Cup clash in Colombo, backs India to have slight edge and calls Abhishek Sharma a potential game-changer.

South Africa romp past UAE to Super 8s unbeaten

South Africa romp past UAE to Super 8s unbeaten

Rediff.com18 Feb 2026

Alishan Sharafu's resilient 45 enabled UAE to reach a total of 122 for 6 in their T20 World Cup match against South Africa, despite Corbin Bosch's impressive bowling performance.

'Unacceptable disgrace': Fury as Italy fail to qualify again

'Unacceptable disgrace': Fury as Italy fail to qualify again

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

Italy crash out of World Cup qualification for the third straight time, losing to Bosnia on penalties, sparking outrage and calls for sweeping changes.

Ravi Shastri Backs Abhishek Sharma to Overcome Lean Patch

Ravi Shastri Backs Abhishek Sharma to Overcome Lean Patch

Rediff.com16 Feb 2026

Ravi Shastri urges Abhishek Sharma to stay patient after back-to-back ducks in the T20 World Cup 2026, while hailing Ishan Kishan's match-winning knock vs Pakistan.

Lakshya Sen, Satwik-Chirag Lose As India Trails China In Thomas Cup

Lakshya Sen, Satwik-Chirag Lose As India Trails China In Thomas Cup

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

Lakshya Sen and the doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty suffered narrow losses as India trailed 0-2 against China in their final Group A tie of the Thomas Cup Finals.

Club World Cup PIX: Messi & Co. Set For PSG Showdown

Club World Cup PIX: Messi & Co. Set For PSG Showdown

Rediff.com24 Jun 2025

PSG beat Seattle to reach knockout stage at Club World Cup

International Football Friendly: Undav Scores Late Winner As Germany Edge Past Ghana

International Football Friendly: Undav Scores Late Winner As Germany Edge Past Ghana

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

Deniz Undav scored a late goal to secure a 2-1 victory for Germany against Ghana in a friendly match, enhancing his chances of being selected for the World Cup squad.

Indian Hockey Teams Focus On Physical And Mental Fortitude

Indian Hockey Teams Focus On Physical And Mental Fortitude

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

Indian junior women's hockey coach Tim White emphasises the need for physical improvement to match international standards, while senior team coach Sjoerd Marijne highlights the importance of mental resilience and finishing skills.

Why Australia's top stars are not travelling to Pakistan!

Why Australia's top stars are not travelling to Pakistan!

Rediff.com19 Jan 2026

Josh Hazlewood, Nathan Ellis, Glenn Maxwell and hTim David will also be rested from the three-match T20I series against Pakistan, starting on January 29.