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BCCI, ICC set for another collision course over tax issue

BCCI, ICC set for another collision course over tax issue

Rediff.com24 May 2020

Tax exemption for future global cricket events in India has once again become a bone of contention between the BCCI and ICC as the former gears up to host the 2021 T20 World Cup and the ODI World Cup in 2023. The ICC and BCCI have had a long standing feud on tax exemptions since the 2016 World T20 in India.

How Indian media reacted to victory over Pakistan...

How Indian media reacted to victory over Pakistan...

Rediff.com17 Jun 2019

'No Match' crowed the front page of an Indian newspaper, on Monday

WC diary: Ganguly looking forward to Messi magic

WC diary: Ganguly looking forward to Messi magic

Rediff.com8 Jun 2018

Spain players to get big monetary boost if they win WC

WC qualifiers: Ronaldo tricks; crowd trouble at Eng, Poland matches

WC qualifiers: Ronaldo tricks; crowd trouble at Eng, Poland matches

Rediff.com13 Oct 2021

Images and summary of all the World Cup 2022 qualifiers played across continents on Tuesday.

Coronavirus Impact: Indian archery team pulls out of Asia Cup

Coronavirus Impact: Indian archery team pulls out of Asia Cup

Rediff.com5 Mar 2020

India were to send a second-string team for the tournament and all the tickets and booking arrangements had been done. The decision to pull out was taken after getting the Sports Authority of India advisory on Wednesday evening.

Saga of missed chances continues to hurt Indian hockey in 2018

Saga of missed chances continues to hurt Indian hockey in 2018

Rediff.com28 Dec 2018

It was touted as the year which could herald a change in the fortunes Indian hockey, but 2018 turned out to be yet another saga of missed opportunities for the sport.

Five nations seal Davis Cup Finals debuts

Five nations seal Davis Cup Finals debuts

Rediff.com8 Mar 2020

India caused a stir in Zagreb where veteran duo Leander Paes and Rohan Bopanna edged Mate Pavic and Franko Skugor in Saturday's doubles to keep alive the tie but Marin Cilic quickly doused Indian hopes with a 6-0, 6-1 win over Sumit Nagal.

40 Facts to Know About Dhoni

40 Facts to Know About Dhoni

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

40 must know nuggets about the legendary Mahendra Singh Dhoni.

This obsessive coach has his sights at bigger goals

This obsessive coach has his sights at bigger goals

Rediff.com6 Nov 2017

Harendra Singh has a penchant for delivering results whenever entrusted with an assignment and has now set his sights at bigger goals after guiding the Indian women's team to Asia Cup triumph

South Africa still not ready to host WC: FIFA

South Africa still not ready to host WC: FIFA

Rediff.com25 Feb 2010

FIFA secretary-general Jerome Valcke has said that South Africa is still not ready to host the 2010 FIFA World Cup finals, nearly 100 days ahead of the start of the tournament.

Women's cricket: From bunk beds to five-stars

Women's cricket: From bunk beds to five-stars

Rediff.com6 Nov 2018

From bunk beds and unreserved train tickets to staying in five-star hotels and flying business class, women's cricket has undergone a 'massive' change, feels one of its biggest stars Jhulan Goswami.

Wicketless Coulter-Nile not sure of spot against India

Wicketless Coulter-Nile not sure of spot against India

Rediff.com8 Jun 2019

'I'm in the team to take wickets and I've had two wicketless games, so we'll see how we go.'

Peru fans outnumber France's 7-to-1 in Yekaterinburg

Peru fans outnumber France's 7-to-1 in Yekaterinburg

Rediff.com21 Jun 2018

Thousands of red-shirted Peru supporters streamed through the streets of Yekaterinburg on Thursday, outnumbering France's by more than seven to one and looking to striker Paolo Guerrero to bring them an upset victory in their World Cup Group C clash.

Anushka hits back at Engineer: 'If you want to use my name, do it with proof'

Anushka hits back at Engineer: 'If you want to use my name, do it with proof'

Rediff.com31 Oct 2019

India cricket captain Virat Kohli's wife and Bollywood actor Anuskha Sharma reacted strongly to former wicketkeeper Farokh Engineer's claims that the national selectors were getting her 'cups of tea' during the World Cup in UK earlier this year.

Blatter, Platini bans upheld but shortened by FIFA appeal panel

Blatter, Platini bans upheld but shortened by FIFA appeal panel

Rediff.com25 Feb 2016

FIFA's appeal committee has upheld bans on longtime President Sepp Blatter and European football head Michel Platini for ethics violations but reduced them to six years from eight, it said on Wednesday.

India on course to topple China

India on course to topple China

Rediff.com25 Oct 2017

India are set to get past China as the best-attended FIFA U-17 World Cup.

U-17 WC Digest: From Manipur to New Delhi to cheer their boys

U-17 WC Digest: From Manipur to New Delhi to cheer their boys

Rediff.com1 Oct 2017

India U-17 football team captain Amarjit Singh's confidence is set to get a boost during the World Cup as his full family will be in New Delhi to cheer him.

5 tough lessons we learnt from the women's cricket team

5 tough lessons we learnt from the women's cricket team

Rediff.com26 Jul 2017

When the World Cup began, no one gave them a chance. But the nail-biting final will go down in the record books and so will our girls.

World watches on as South Korea's K League kicks off

World watches on as South Korea's K League kicks off

Rediff.com7 May 2020

South Korea's K League will have a profile it has never enjoyed before when the delayed 2020 season kicks off in Jeonju on Friday, providing top-flight soccer action to a world starved of live sport. Broadcasters from 10 countries, mostly in Asia and Europe, have bought rights for the season and Friday's match will be streamed live with English commentary on the league's Twitter feed and YouTube.

WAGs, pitch invaders add drama to final at MCG

WAGs, pitch invaders add drama to final at MCG

Rediff.com29 Mar 2015

Wives and partners of team members cheering on their men.

Pro-Khalistan protestors arrested at Old Trafford stadium

Pro-Khalistan protestors arrested at Old Trafford stadium

Rediff.com10 Jul 2019

Greater Manchester Police said two of the men were arrested for causing disruption. They were later released.

Harmanpreet wary India could be off-form for WT20 final

Harmanpreet wary India could be off-form for WT20 final

Rediff.com7 Mar 2020

It will be more than a week since Harmanpreet Kaur's side last took to the field when they stride onto the MCG turf in front of a huge crowd, taking on Australia in search of a maiden T20 World Cup title. And the skipper admitted India have struggled to replicate conditions in the middle and used their time off for rest.

Kohli needs to respect the opposition: Prasanna

Kohli needs to respect the opposition: Prasanna

Rediff.com31 Mar 2015

Virat Kohli is expected to captain India in all formats at some point but before that happens, the star batsmen must start taking more responsibility towards his team, former India spin great Erapalli Prasanna said.

Kaif's heartwarming tweet of brotherhood wins Twitter

Kaif's heartwarming tweet of brotherhood wins Twitter

Rediff.com23 Dec 2020

Kaif's tweet received nearly 5k likes and prompted responses lilke 'The beauty of India', 'This is the India of our dreams', 'We the people of India... Jai Hind.'

WT20: Visa-seeking Pak fans could face problems over venue shift

WT20: Visa-seeking Pak fans could face problems over venue shift

Rediff.com9 Mar 2016

The last-minute shifting of the India-Pakistan World T20 match to Kolkata may result in Pakistani fans having a tough time in procuring visa for the March 19 encounter.

39 facts you must know about Dhoni

39 facts you must know about Dhoni

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

There are many interesting facts and stats about Dhoni's fabulous career.

Superstars XI football match deferred

Superstars XI football match deferred

Rediff.com15 Jan 2012

Kolkata's dream date with Pele and other former World Cup stars on January 23 was put off because of 'unavoidable circumstances', the organisers said on Sunday.

Bangalore police chief defends lathi charge

Bangalore police chief defends lathi charge

Rediff.com25 Feb 2011

Bangalore police commissioner Shankar Bidari was vociferous in defence of his colleagues who used force to disperse the huge crowd that came to purchase tickets for the India-England World Cup match in Bangalore on Thursday.

COVID-19 crisis: 2020 Laver Cup called off due to French Open switch

COVID-19 crisis: 2020 Laver Cup called off due to French Open switch

Rediff.com17 Apr 2020

The French Tennis Federation, in a surprise move, switched the claycourt Grand Slam tournament to Sept. 20-Oct. 4 from its May start due to the novel coronavirus outbreak. The new Roland Garros dates clashed with the Sept. 25-27 Laver Cup. The tournament will now be held from Sept. 24-26 in 2021.

India women's boxing head coach Bhatt steps down

India women's boxing head coach Bhatt steps down

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

Bhaskar Bhatt has quit as the head coach of the Indian women's boxing team to concentrate on his new role as the high performance director at the Sports Authority of India.

PICS: India-Pak fans add revelry to famed rivalry

PICS: India-Pak fans add revelry to famed rivalry

Rediff.com16 Jun 2019

The Old Trafford cricket ground had a festive feel with fans from both sides wearing replica jerseys, colourful headgear and sounding hooters as they began trooping in.

There will never be another Kapil Dev: Srikkanth

There will never be another Kapil Dev: Srikkanth

Rediff.com16 Jul 2010

Members of 1983 World Cup winning team never thought of even reaching the semi-finals but it was their "mad" skipper Kapil Dev's inspirational leadership that guided them to the coveted trophy, said chief India selector Krishnamachari Srikkanth.

Indian players head in different directions after heart-breaking exit

Indian players head in different directions after heart-breaking exit

Rediff.com11 Jul 2019

While a few players are set to return to India, some others are expected to stay back or leave for different destinations for a two-week break after being on the road for past seven weeks.

FIFA to discuss South Africa and 6+5 plans

FIFA to discuss South Africa and 6+5 plans

Rediff.com18 Mar 2009

FIFA's Executive Committee meets on Thursday and Friday with South Africa's readiness for the 2010 World Cup and the legality of the 6+5 plan among the main items on the agenda.

Russian F1 organisers say race stays despite WADA sanctions

Russian F1 organisers say race stays despite WADA sanctions

Rediff.com10 Dec 2019

Promoters of the Russian F1 Grand Prix, ROSGONKI, said that the contract for the Sochi race was signed in 2010, long before the start of WADA's probing and are confident that the race will be held next year as well

T20 WC PIX: England dump India; meet Pakistan in final

T20 WC PIX: England dump India; meet Pakistan in final

Rediff.com10 Nov 2022

IMAGES from the T20 World Cup semi-final match played between India and England in Adelaide on Thursday.

Fans flock to pay homage to Federer

Fans flock to pay homage to Federer

Rediff.com24 Sep 2022

Federer, a 20-times Grand Slam champion and regarded as one of the greatest players of all time, announced last week that a persistent knee injury meant he was ending his 24-year career.

Meet Mashrafe Mortaza the politician

Meet Mashrafe Mortaza the politician

Rediff.com26 Nov 2018

Mashrafe Mortaza is all set to contest the 11th parliamentary elections of the country on ruling party Awami League's ticket.

Roger Federer's fantastic photo shoot

Roger Federer's fantastic photo shoot

Rediff.com21 Feb 2017

Roger Federer said on Monday, dismissing concerns that players might treat the event, which launches in September, as an exhibition.

'Cristiano is one of the greatest in football history, but Messi is better'

'Cristiano is one of the greatest in football history, but Messi is better'

Rediff.com16 May 2017

'I hope Messi wins something with his national team and not only with his club, then he would have won everything with everyone'