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Paris Olympics: Manu Bhaker blazes into 25m pistol final

Paris Olympics: Manu Bhaker blazes into 25m pistol final

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

She is just two points behind leader Veronika Major of Hungary, who shot an aggregate of 592 (294 and 298) which helped her equal the Olympic record.

I spoke to Prithvi about life beyond cricket: Tendulkar

I spoke to Prithvi about life beyond cricket: Tendulkar

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

He has been a model sportsman all his life and it was hardly a surprise when Sachin Tendulkar became a guide to the young Prithvi Shaw, helping him deal with life on 22 yards and off it during a rough patch. The 20-year-old Shaw had a sensational Test debut as the second youngest Test centurion from India before an ankle injury and a failed dope test kept him out for 16 months.

I had to choose between chess and cricket: Chahal

I had to choose between chess and cricket: Chahal

Rediff.com6 Apr 2020

Chess master-turned-cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal went back to his old passion, headlining an online blitz event organised by chess.com, and said the sport taught him to be patient on the cricket field. A former national Under-12 chess champion, India cricketer Chahal has the distinction of having represented the country at the World Youth Chess Championships, and is listed on the World Chess Federation (FIDE) website. His Elo rating is 1956.

Tendulkar's milestones in Test cricket

Tendulkar's milestones in Test cricket

Rediff.com23 Apr 2008

Tendulkar is the highest run scoring Indian with 11,782 Test runs and the second highest in the world, after Brian Lara.

Ayaan Kapadia, India's youngest author, is just 10 years old!

Ayaan Kapadia, India's youngest author, is just 10 years old!

Rediff.com18 Feb 2019

The 10-year-old who shares his birthday with William Shakespeare talks about his inspiration to write, his mini library and big dream.

Waugh just compared young Shaw to Sachin Tendulkar

Waugh just compared young Shaw to Sachin Tendulkar

Rediff.com3 May 2018

Mark Waugh thinks that the technique of young batsman Prithvi Shaw is similar to that of cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar.

T20 World Cup: Paul Stirling to lead Ireland

T20 World Cup: Paul Stirling to lead Ireland

Rediff.com8 May 2024

Veteran opening batter Paul Stirling was on Wednesday named Ireland skipper in their 15-member squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup in West Indies and USA.

Sunil Gavaskar, Indian Cricket's Real Master

Sunil Gavaskar, Indian Cricket's Real Master

Rediff.com10 Jul 2020

When he ended his Test career, he held the following Test records: Most Tests (125). Most consecutive Tests (106). Most runs (10,122). Most hundreds (34). Most scores of 50 or more (79). Most hundred partnerships (58).

Parthiv Patel retires from all forms of cricket

Parthiv Patel retires from all forms of cricket

Rediff.com9 Dec 2020

Parthiv Patel, one of the youngest to have played Test cricket for India at the age of 17, on Wednesday, announced his retirement from all forms of the game, three month's short of his 36th birthday.

Stats Pack: He's the youngest Australian to score fifty on Indian soil

Stats Pack: He's the youngest Australian to score fifty on Indian soil

Rediff.com23 Feb 2017

Rajneesh Gupta presents some interesting numbers from Day 1 of Pune Test.

Who is Millie Bobby Brown, youngest on TIME's 100 list?

Who is Millie Bobby Brown, youngest on TIME's 100 list?

Rediff.com24 Apr 2018

Stranger Things star Millie Bobby Brown, 14 is the youngest person among world's 100 most influential people by TIME magazine.

Teen spinner Ahmed set to make history for England

Teen spinner Ahmed set to make history for England

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

The Test will be England's first in Pakistan since 2005. International teams have largely steered clear since an attack by Islamist militants on the Sri Lankan team bus in Lahore in 2009 killed six policemen and two civilians.

Yorkshire teen Fisher breaks 91-year county record

Yorkshire teen Fisher breaks 91-year county record

Rediff.com10 Jun 2013

Teenager Matthew Fisher turned his thoughts to schoolwork and a pending French oral exam after becoming the youngest cricketer in 91 years to play in a competitive English county match on Sunday.

'Don't go gaga over Piyush'

'Don't go gaga over Piyush'

Rediff.com10 Mar 2006

Shubman Gill joins Rohit in elite list

Shubman Gill joins Rohit in elite list

Rediff.com22 Aug 2022

Shubhman breaks Rohit's record, youngest Indian to smash hundred in Zimbabwe

Who is Abrar Ahmed, Pakistan's new mystery spinner?

Who is Abrar Ahmed, Pakistan's new mystery spinner?

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

The 24-year-old took the wicket of all the top seven England batters, finishing with figures of 7/114.

Dev Anand Would Be 101 Today!

Dev Anand Would Be 101 Today!

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

Did you know Dev Anand worked as a clerk at a salary of Rs 85 before he became an actor?

'The Future Is Here': Kohli Hails Gill

'The Future Is Here': Kohli Hails Gill

Rediff.com2 Feb 2023

Virat Kohli hailed India's batting sensational Shubman Gill, who smashed a century to power India to a 168-run victory in the third and final T20I against New Zealand.

No stopping India's run-machine Shubman Gill

No stopping India's run-machine Shubman Gill

Rediff.com2 Feb 2023

Shubman Gill continued his dream run with the bat as he smashed the highest score by an Indian in T20 Internationals.

'Tied Test changed Australian cricket'

'Tied Test changed Australian cricket'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2020

'As a player, the biggest question you ask yourself is whether you are good enough to be on the same ground as Gavaskar, Dev, Border and company.'

Captain Taibu quits Zimbabwe cricket

Captain Taibu quits Zimbabwe cricket

Rediff.com25 Nov 2005

The 22-year-old expressed unhappiness with the way Zimbabwe cricket is being run.

Will These Young 'Uns Shine On Saturday?

Will These Young 'Uns Shine On Saturday?

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

The emergence of these young talents from India and Pakistan presents an exciting glimpse into the future of the subcontinent's cricket.

Sensational Jemimah completes a year in international cricket!

Sensational Jemimah completes a year in international cricket!

Rediff.com14 Feb 2019

Jemimah has climbed the rungs of international cricket rather swiftly. Since making her debut, Jemimah has gone on to break and few records and is now the World 2 batswoman.

India's Game-Changers In Vizag!

India's Game-Changers In Vizag!

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

Young turks Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill made the difference with the bat, while Jasprit Bumrah was devastating with the ball.

Chawla joins select club

Chawla joins select club

Rediff.com10 Mar 2006

The 17-year-old became the second youngest to play Test cricket for India.

How young Indian chess stars are carrying Anand's legacy

How young Indian chess stars are carrying Anand's legacy

Rediff.com30 Aug 2023

Humpy excited about young Indian chess brigade, says 'can be worthy successor to Anand'

I want to be a great: Smith

I want to be a great: Smith

Rediff.com12 Aug 2003

The South African captain said he would rather be remembered as a great player like Sachin Tendulkar than a great captain.

The Englishmen Who Want To Win In India

The Englishmen Who Want To Win In India

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

The last time England toured India, back in early 2021, Joe Root's team went back home beaten and bruised 3-1.

Meet the ICC 'Player of the Month'

Meet the ICC 'Player of the Month'

Rediff.com13 Feb 2023

Shubman Gill named ICC Men's Player of January

Prithvi Shaw hits hundred on Duleep Trophy debut

Prithvi Shaw hits hundred on Duleep Trophy debut

Rediff.com25 Sep 2017

Prithvi Shaw became the youngest cricketer to score a century in the final match of Duleep Trophy, reaching the milestone while propping up India Red against India Blue on the opening day, in Lucknow, on Monday.

'Cricket needs to wake up. But how?'

'Cricket needs to wake up. But how?'

Rediff.com11 Jan 2017

'Put cricket, first and foremost, at the centre of every decision you take.' 'The bottom line must always be the sport that we love.' Rahul Dravid as eloquent as always in his M A K Pataudi Memorial Lecture.

PBKS Vs SRH: Which Batter Impressed Most?

PBKS Vs SRH: Which Batter Impressed Most?

Rediff.com10 Apr 2024

Nitish Reddy or Shashank Singh? Pick your favourite.

Every IPL Team Will Want Dunith Wellalage

Every IPL Team Will Want Dunith Wellalage

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

If he plays IPL 2024, Wellalage will be the fourth player from the U-19 World Cup 2022 to play the IPL. South Africa's Dewald Brevis plays for the Mumbai Indians, Raj Bawa plays for the Punjab Kings and Yash Dhull plays for the Delhi Capitals.

Shah Rukh dedicates KKR's IPL triumph to youngest son AbRam

Shah Rukh dedicates KKR's IPL triumph to youngest son AbRam

Rediff.com2 Jun 2014

Kolkata Knight Riders co-owner Shah Rukh Khan dedicated the team's second Indian Premier League triumph to his youngest son AbRam.

Curran credits IPL for big-match experience

Curran credits IPL for big-match experience

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

Curran said that the pitch offered some great pace and bounce and his team were happy with the total they restricted Pakistan to.

Yashasvi Jaiswal: From pani puri vendor to U-19 WC squad member

Yashasvi Jaiswal: From pani puri vendor to U-19 WC squad member

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

Playing for Mumbai in the Vijay Hazare competition in October, 17-year-old Yashasvi Jaiswal scored 203 off 154 balls, which included 12 sixes and 17 fours against a Jharkhand attack that included out-of-favour India pacer Varun Aaron and Shahbaz Nadeem.

Big Bash: Aus cricketer's 'Silken' catch creates Twitter 'meltdown'

Big Bash: Aus cricketer's 'Silken' catch creates Twitter 'meltdown'

Rediff.com3 Jan 2014

A young domestic Australian cricketer, Jordan Silk, has reportedly become a social media sensation by taking an incredible catch, which has been described by West Indian legend Sir Vivian Richards as one of the greatest grabs of all-time.

Why Is Jaiswal Looking Tense?

Why Is Jaiswal Looking Tense?

Rediff.com7 Aug 2023

The Indian team, currently in the Caribbean for their Windies tour, were hosted at the Indian high commission in Guyana.

Let Dravid and Rohit decide: Ganguly on Kishan omission

Let Dravid and Rohit decide: Ganguly on Kishan omission

Rediff.com11 Jan 2023

Asked who's to compare Kohli with Tendulkar, Ganguly said: "It's a difficult question to answer."