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IPL, a risk worth taking for England stars?

IPL, a risk worth taking for England stars?

Rediff.com31 May 2017

England director of cricket Andrew Strauss believes the vital experience gained from sending the country's players to the Indian Premier League (IPL) far outweighs the risk of them picking up injuries during the Twenty20 tournament.

Magnificent Murrays put Britain on brink of Davis Cup title

Magnificent Murrays put Britain on brink of Davis Cup title

Rediff.com29 Nov 2015

The magnificent Murrays, Andy and Jamie, put Britain within touching distance of a first Davis Cup triumph for 79 years with a doubles victory over Belgium duo David Goffin and Steve Darcis in Ghent on Saturday.

'Door not closed on Ashwin, Jadeja'

'Door not closed on Ashwin, Jadeja'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2018

Arun acknowledged that newcomers Kuldeep and Chahal have done exceptionally well because wrist spinners do not rely overtly on pitches and conditions.

Davis Cup: India rout Pak; qualify for WG Qualifiers

Davis Cup: India rout Pak; qualify for WG Qualifiers

Rediff.com30 Nov 2019

India will now face world number two Croatia for the Qualifiers in an away tie

Maruti Celerio: An affordable car loaded with safety features

Maruti Celerio: An affordable car loaded with safety features

Rediff.com3 Dec 2015

Maruti Suzuki Celerio will now come equipped with ABS and airbags for all its variants.

Youth Olympics: Akash Malik wins India's maiden archery silver

Youth Olympics: Akash Malik wins India's maiden archery silver

Rediff.com18 Oct 2018

Akash Malik won India's first silver medal in archery at the Youth Olympic Games, providing a fitting finale to the country's best-ever campaign at the marquee event, in Buenos Aires. The 15-year-old son of a farmer lost a one-sided final to Trenton Cowles of the USA 0-6 as India concluded its campaign with three gold, nine silver and one bronze medal at the event, launched in 2010.

Karnataka bypoll: Cong-JD(S) win 4-1, including BJP stronghold Ballari

Karnataka bypoll: Cong-JD(S) win 4-1, including BJP stronghold Ballari

Rediff.com6 Nov 2018

The victories with huge margins came as a Diwali gift and a shot in the arm for the nearly six-month-old alliance ahead of the 2019 Lok Sabha polls after facing frequent questions about its longevity.

Kumble in running for Coach of the Year award

Kumble in running for Coach of the Year award

Rediff.com2 Nov 2017

Former India coach Anil Kumble is in the running for the Coach of the Year award in the inaugural edition of the Indian Sports Honours, instituted by the RP-SG Group in association with the foundation of skipper Virat Kohli.

Huge task to beat India at home, concedes New Zealand skipper

Huge task to beat India at home, concedes New Zealand skipper

Rediff.com21 Oct 2017

New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson says his team is aware of the tough challenge of playing in India and his team is up for it.

Mary Kom in final; 3 men in semis as boxers continue march at CWG

Mary Kom in final; 3 men in semis as boxers continue march at CWG

Rediff.com11 Apr 2018

Five-time world champion M C Mary Kom entered the final in the 48 kg classs at the Commonwealth Games, beating Sri Lanka's Anusha Dilrukshi , on Wednesday.

Spinners put India on verge of victory after 'Kohli Show'

Spinners put India on verge of victory after 'Kohli Show'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2016

India put themselves on the cusp of completing a comprehensive series victory with England caught in a spin web following skipper Virat Kohli's career-best 235 at the end of the fourth day of the fourth cricket Test. - Scorecard Records tumbled one after another as Kohli's third double ton in as many Test series was complemented by Jayant Yadav's maiden hundred with India piling up a mammoth 631 thereby taking a lead of 231 runs. In reply, England were left tottering at 182 for 6 needing another 49 runs to avoid innings defeat as the hosts are now all but assured to regain the Anthony De Mello Trophy that they had lost back in 2012.

Sports Shorts: Hima Das wins second international gold inside a week

Sports Shorts: Hima Das wins second international gold inside a week

Rediff.com7 Jul 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Sunday

Mariyappan Thangavelu wins high jump gold at Paralympics

Mariyappan Thangavelu wins high jump gold at Paralympics

Rediff.com10 Sep 2016

There was double joy for India at the Rio Paralympics on Saturday, as high jumpers Mariyappan Thangavelu and Varun Singh Bhati won gold and bronze. Thangavelu scripted history, becoming the first Indian para-athlete to win a gold medal in the men's high jump-T42 final, on Day 2 of the Games at the Olympic Stadium.

Sports Shorts: Indians bag 5 medals in Asian Athletics

Sports Shorts: Indians bag 5 medals in Asian Athletics

Rediff.com22 Apr 2019

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Monday

Highlights of Day 7: Tennis, boxing bring smile after spate of failures

Highlights of Day 7: Tennis, boxing bring smile after spate of failures

Rediff.com13 Aug 2016

India lifted its sagging morale as Sania Mirza and Rohan Bopanna cruised into the semi-finals while pugilist Vikas Krishan advanced to the quarters on a day the shooters, archers, shuttlers and track and field athletes suffered reverses at the Rio Olympics.

Realistic Sania wants to enjoy the highs while they last

Realistic Sania wants to enjoy the highs while they last

Rediff.com31 Jan 2016

Following her triumph in the doubles at the Australian Open, Indian tennis ace Sania Mirza said it was an unreal feeling to win three Grand Slam titles in a row.

Ashwin: I am no slouch in ODIs

Ashwin: I am no slouch in ODIs

Rediff.com16 Mar 2019

'It is not due to my effort that I am sitting out of the team, it is due to the supply and demand that the team requires.' Ravichandran Ashwin tries to figure out why he is not being considered for the Indian team in ODIs and T20Is.

Sensational Shen offers hope for Chinese female sprinters

Sensational Shen offers hope for Chinese female sprinters

Rediff.com23 Sep 2014

Shen Duo was not even alive when the Atlanta Olympics took place, born the following year. Now a teenager, she is suddenly emerging as China's best chance to end their drought.

Covid 19 crisis is cut out for Modi to prove himself

Covid 19 crisis is cut out for Modi to prove himself

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

Possibly for the first time since Prime Minister Indira Gandhi called upon the nation to donate/sacrifice for the 'Bangladesh war' efforts, and also suffer blackout at nights with patience and pride, has the nation reacted so very positively to the government's diktat, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

The Top Five Tamil Films of 2016

The Top Five Tamil Films of 2016

Rediff.com30 Dec 2016

Visaranai clearly tops the list.

India favourites against Pakistan in Champions Trophy, says Kapil Dev

India favourites against Pakistan in Champions Trophy, says Kapil Dev

Rediff.com17 May 2017

Cricket legend Kapil Dev is not losing sleep over the recent lean patch of Virat Kohli and is confident that the India captain will bounce back into form in the ICC Champions Trophy commencing on June 1.

Good time for cash-rich IT firms to go for share buy-back

Good time for cash-rich IT firms to go for share buy-back

Rediff.com24 Dec 2016

Higher dividend taxes, falling valuations make alternative shareholder payment attractive.

'Lok Sabha is becoming less and less important for voters'

'Lok Sabha is becoming less and less important for voters'

Rediff.com17 May 2019

'...vis-a-vis state or local elections,' Prannoy Roy and Dorab Sopariwala tell Uttaran Das Gupta.

Can Leander Paes beat Ramanathan Krishnan's Davis Cup record?

Can Leander Paes beat Ramanathan Krishnan's Davis Cup record?

Rediff.com22 Jul 2016

Leander Paes aspires to win not only a second Olympics medal but also obliterate the Ramanathan Krishnan's Davis Cup record of most singles win for India.

Sports Shorts: Shetty-Rankireddy pull out of BWF Worlds

Sports Shorts: Shetty-Rankireddy pull out of BWF Worlds

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday

What Paes and I were able to achieve will never be replicated: Bhupathi

What Paes and I were able to achieve will never be replicated: Bhupathi

Rediff.com10 May 2017

'I don't think you can fault us for not trying. We kept giving our best shot because we know how special a relationship it is for not just us but the country as well'

Nothing to prove, my career speaks for itself: Paes

Nothing to prove, my career speaks for itself: Paes

Rediff.com14 Sep 2017

The 44-year-old veteran says he has not lost hope and by his own admission, he is still playing the game for the love of it.

Ranji: Gujarat set for first innings lead against Delhi

Ranji: Gujarat set for first innings lead against Delhi

Rediff.com5 Feb 2020

A summary of Wednesday's action in Ranji Trophy matches across the country.

Asiad: Mary Kom punches her way into final; Sarita, Pooja settle for bronze

Asiad: Mary Kom punches her way into final; Sarita, Pooja settle for bronze

Rediff.com30 Sep 2014

Olympic bronze-medallist M C Mary Kom once again led the charge as she packed a powerful punch by assuring herself at least a silver medal in the fly weight category (48-51kgs) after beating Vietnam's Le Thi Bang at the 17th Asian Games, in Incheon on Tuesday.

Asian Games: India finalise doubles pairings after Paes' pull-out

Asian Games: India finalise doubles pairings after Paes' pull-out

Rediff.com19 Aug 2018

Ramkumar Ramanathan, who will be playing singles alongside Prajnesh Gunneswaran, will form the second men's doubles pairing with Sumit Nagal, who arrived only late on Friday night.

PHOTOS: Indian athletes shine at glittering Asiad opening

PHOTOS: Indian athletes shine at glittering Asiad opening

Rediff.com18 Aug 2018

Led by young flag-bearer Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra, the athletes, clad in blue suits, waved to the crowd with small flags in their hands.

India blank Scotland to enter mixed team quarters in badminton

India blank Scotland to enter mixed team quarters in badminton

Rediff.com6 Apr 2018

India blanked Scotland 5-0 to enter the quarterfinals of the badminton mixed team event, displaying tremendous form en route to their third successive clean sweep at the Commonwealth Games, in Gold Coast, on Friday.

Uber Cup: Indian women settle for bronze

Uber Cup: Indian women settle for bronze

Rediff.com20 May 2016

Indian women's team settled for a bronze medal after suffering a 0-3 defeat at the hands of defending champions China in the semi-finals of the Uber Cup badminton championship, in Kunshan, on Friday.

Czech Republic beat US.to clinch sixth Fed Cup in eight years

Czech Republic beat US.to clinch sixth Fed Cup in eight years

Rediff.com11 Nov 2018

In an exciting back-and-forth rubber lasting three hours 45 minutes, Siniakova held off the 19-year-old Fed Cup debutante to give the Czechs a 3-0 win in the final against a United States team who were the defending champions but were missing their top players.

Cricket Buzz: Daggubati to produce Muralitharan biopic

Cricket Buzz: Daggubati to produce Muralitharan biopic

Rediff.com30 Jul 2019

The film to be produced under Daggubati's banner Suresh Productions, will see Vijay Sethupathi portray the role of Sri Lankan spin legend.

India whip Sri Lanka, Pakistan in badminton team event

India whip Sri Lanka, Pakistan in badminton team event

Rediff.com5 Apr 2018

India's shuttlers, as expected, made a good start at the Commonwealth Games. They proved a class above Sri Lanka in a preliminary round mixed team event match, in Gold Coast, on Thursday. Spearheaded by Saina Nehwal and Kidambi Srikanth in singles, India won 5-0.

Manu-Sumeeth feel no pressure to deliver at maiden Olympic appearance

Manu-Sumeeth feel no pressure to deliver at maiden Olympic appearance

Rediff.com9 May 2016

'Experience is important. But if you work hard, you can improve faster. There is a three-month gap now and we will look to train harder and improve our fitness for Olympics' 'I think we need to cut down simple errors on court and not give away easy points. We have got to work hard each day without thinking about the results, as giving our best is in our hands'

PIX: Jackky Bhagnani, Lauren Gottlieb visit Rediff

PIX: Jackky Bhagnani, Lauren Gottlieb visit Rediff

Rediff.com12 May 2015

When we hang out with the stars...

UK ministers push for Johnson to take over as PM

UK ministers push for Johnson to take over as PM

Rediff.com11 Jun 2017

Johnson reacted to media speculation on Twitter by dismissing any rebellion.

Oscars 2018: The 10 Most Memorable Moments

Oscars 2018: The 10 Most Memorable Moments

Rediff.com5 Mar 2018

Here are our top 10 moments from this year's Oscars.