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Anderson on Broad's 35-run over against Bumrah...

Anderson on Broad's 35-run over against Bumrah...

Rediff.com3 Jul 2022

Veteran England pacer James Anderson backed Stuart Broad, who was on the receiving end of an unwanted record on Day 2 of the rescheduled fifth Test against India at Edgbaston on Saturday.

PIX: Fans have a blast on rain-marred day at Edgbaston

PIX: Fans have a blast on rain-marred day at Edgbaston

Rediff.com3 Jul 2022

Day 2 of the rescheduled fifth Test between England and India at Edgbaston, in Birmingham, on Saturday, was marred by rain, but despite a truncated proceedings there was no shortage of entertainment for the large crowd that turned up.

CWG Rewind: Sable soars, Paul leaps, Sharath sizzles...

CWG Rewind: Sable soars, Paul leaps, Sharath sizzles...

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

Slipping out of the usual top-five was seen as a real possibility in absence of shooting but phenomenal success in athletics and lawn bowls propelled India to a commendable fourth place finish at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham

Aches, pains and tight scheds but Sharath unstoppable at 40

Aches, pains and tight scheds but Sharath unstoppable at 40

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

His greatness is undisputed but probably has not been appreciated enough over the past two decades. Manika Batra had pushed the sport into spotlight with her four medal showing in Gold Coast four years ago and Sharath hopes his performances leads to millions of kids playing the game.

England coach Collingwood hails 'world-class' Pant

England coach Collingwood hails 'world-class' Pant

Rediff.com2 Jul 2022

Rishabh Pant's stunning knock of 146 may have put them on the back-foot, but England's assistant coach Paul Collingwood said the home team is not "scared" and will fight back in the rescheduled fifth Test in Birmingham.

Commonwealth Games 2022: Medals Table

Commonwealth Games 2022: Medals Table

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

The medals table of the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.

PIX: Sindhu, Sen win CWG badminton singles gold

PIX: Sindhu, Sen win CWG badminton singles gold

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

Pusarla V Sindhu proved too good for Canada's Michelle Li in the women's singles badminton final to win her maiden Commonwealth Games gold medal, in Birmingham, on Monday.

CWG: Why Australia's McGrath played final despite COVID-19

CWG: Why Australia's McGrath played final despite COVID-19

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

There was a huge uproar in the Commonwealth Games gold medal match after Australia cricketer Tahlia McGrath was allowed to play the T20 final against India on Sunday despite testing positive for COVID-19.

CWG: Watch out for 14-year-old squash star Anahat!

CWG: Watch out for 14-year-old squash star Anahat!

Rediff.com20 Jul 2022

14-year-old squash sensation Anahat Singh, among the youngest to represent India at the upcoming 2022 Commonwealth Games, hopes to bump into her role model P V Sindhu over the course of her stay in Birmingham.

PIX: Australia beat India for CWG T20 gold, but cricket the winner!

PIX: Australia beat India for CWG T20 gold, but cricket the winner!

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

Australia beat India by nine runs to win the Commonwealth Games women's T20 cricket gold medal on Sunday but the real winner was the sport which delivered compelling competition and boosted its case to be included in the Olympics.

England Prep For Crucial India Test

England Prep For Crucial India Test

Rediff.com1 Jul 2022

Having swept away New Zealand 3-0 in their last series at home, just days earlier, England are favourites to win the Test and draw the series that is level at 2-1.

Change in opposition doesn't change our approach: Stokes

Change in opposition doesn't change our approach: Stokes

Rediff.com30 Jun 2022

Stokes begs to differ that India are a "step up" than New Zealand, saying the change in opposition won't alter their playing style.

Bumrah to lead India in rescheduled Test vs Eng

Bumrah to lead India in rescheduled Test vs Eng

Rediff.com30 Jun 2022

Rohit tested positive during a warm-up match in Leicester last week.

CWG Cricket: India edge England, meet Australia in final

CWG Cricket: India edge England, meet Australia in final

Rediff.com7 Aug 2022

All-rounder Sneh Rana showed nerves of steel by choking runs in the death overs as the India women's cricket team pipped hosts England by four runs to enter the final of the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham on Saturday.

COVID-19 hits men's hockey team

COVID-19 hits men's hockey team

Rediff.com30 Jun 2022

Besides Gurjant, the other player to have tested positive is midfielder Ashis Kumar Topno.

Virat Kohli, Babar Azam could play together

Virat Kohli, Babar Azam could play together

Rediff.com30 Jun 2022

Virat Kohli could line up beside Pakistan skipper Babar Azam in the same team next year

CWG: Sen sails into semis; Sindhu, Srikanth in last four

CWG: Sen sails into semis; Sindhu, Srikanth in last four

Rediff.com7 Aug 2022

Lakshya Sen recorded another comfortable win but double Olympic medallist P V Sindhu and Kidambi Srikanth had to work hard to enter the semi-finals

Pant Confirms He Is A Nice Guy!

Pant Confirms He Is A Nice Guy!

Rediff.com30 Jun 2022

Cricket fan Dhruv Matade witnessed how Pant provided a homeless man sitting under the bridge with food and also asked if he needed any further help.

PCB planning annual three-nation T20 series excluding India

PCB planning annual three-nation T20 series excluding India

Rediff.com29 Jun 2022

The Pakistan Cricket Board is working on a project to host an annual three-nation T20 series with Australia and England

India to tour New Zealand after T20 World Cup

India to tour New Zealand after T20 World Cup

Rediff.com28 Jun 2022

The series will be held between November 18 to 30 and New Zealand will return to India for a white-ball series

Singapore done... Sindhu braces for Commonwealth gold

Singapore done... Sindhu braces for Commonwealth gold

Rediff.com17 Jul 2022

P V Sindhu hopes to continue her rich vein of form in upcoming events, including the Birmingham Commonwealth Games, after winning the Singapore Open on Sunday.

PIX: Sindhu outwits Zhi Yi for Singapore Open crown

PIX: Sindhu outwits Zhi Yi for Singapore Open crown

Rediff.com17 Jul 2022

In a hard-fought title round, the Indian double Olympics medallist stayed strong in the key moments to win 21-9, 11-21, 21-15 against the 22-year-old reigning Asian Championships gold medallist.

Here's where India stands on the WTC Points Table

Here's where India stands on the WTC Points Table

Rediff.com28 Jun 2022

The current cycle runs from July 2021 to June 2023 and comprises the top nine Test teams, all of whom will play six series each

CWG 2022: Boxers ensure seven medals for India

CWG 2022: Boxers ensure seven medals for India

Rediff.com5 Aug 2022

Sagar Ahlawat continued India's medal rush in boxing, joining Amit Panghal and Jasmine in the semi-finals with a dominating win over Seychelles' Keddy Evans Agnes in men's +92kg competition at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham on Thursday.

I will compete in decathlon in Asian Games: Tejaswin

I will compete in decathlon in Asian Games: Tejaswin

Rediff.com4 Aug 2022

India's high jumper Tejaswin Shankar on Thursday said he has not been able to perform to his full potential owing to chronic tendonitis and it's now a "certainty" that he will compete in decathlon at next year's Asian Games.

Mayank Flies To England; May Replace Rohit

Mayank Flies To England; May Replace Rohit

Rediff.com27 Jun 2022

Mayank is all set to link up with the Indian team which has been training for the much-anticipated series decider against England, which will get underway from July 1 at Edgbaston in Birmingham.

Sindhu canters into Singapore Open final

Sindhu canters into Singapore Open final

Rediff.com16 Jul 2022

The third seeded Indian will face the winner of the other semi-final, between Japan's Aya Ohori and China's Wang Zhi Yi, on Sunday.

Singapore Open: Sindhu in semis; heartbreak for Saina

Singapore Open: Sindhu in semis; heartbreak for Saina

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

Sindhu now leads 3-0 against the Chinese on head-to-head.

Airlines cancel, reschedule London flights as Heathrow restrictions kick in

Airlines cancel, reschedule London flights as Heathrow restrictions kick in

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

On Thursday, Virgin Atlantic, for instance, cancelled its morning flight between London and Delhi. And Air India rescheduled its London-Ahmedabad flight by several hours. With the Heathrow restrictions to remain in place till September 11, air traffic between India and London is likely to see slower growth over the next two months.

Srihari, Aneesh continue to sparkle at Singapore C'ships

Srihari, Aneesh continue to sparkle at Singapore C'ships

Rediff.com25 Jun 2022

Srihari, who is preparing for the Birmingham Commonwealth Games next month, clocked 25.69 to bag the top honours in the 50m backstroke event.

ICC ODI rankings: Bumrah is World No 1 bowler!

ICC ODI rankings: Bumrah is World No 1 bowler!

Rediff.com13 Jul 2022

Jasprit Bumrah has regained the top spot in the ICC men's ODI Player Rankings after fashioning India's 10-wicket win over England with a career-best haul of 6/19 in the first match at The Oval in London.

Swimmers McKeon, Le Clos make Commonwealth Games history

Swimmers McKeon, Le Clos make Commonwealth Games history

Rediff.com1 Aug 2022

Swimmer Emma McKeon became the most successful Commonwealth Games athlete of all-time on Sunday, leading an Australian sweep of the women's 50 metre freestyle to claim a record 11th gold medal.

Mizoram teen Jeremy rewrites two Games record on way to sensational CWG gold

Mizoram teen Jeremy rewrites two Games record on way to sensational CWG gold

Rediff.com31 Jul 2022

Jeremy Lalrinnunga smashed two Games records on his way to a sensational gold medal win

Rani misses out again as India name team for CWG

Rani misses out again as India name team for CWG

Rediff.com23 Jun 2022

'We have chosen an experienced side for the Commonwealth Games and the players believe they have a good shot at a medal'

Pujara reveals how he bounced back

Pujara reveals how he bounced back

Rediff.com23 Jun 2022

Pujara forced his way back into the national team for the fifth Test against England after scoring 720 runs in just 5 matches

On this day: India won the ICC Champions Trophy

On this day: India won the ICC Champions Trophy

Rediff.com23 Jun 2022

MS Dhoni-led team beat England by five runs in a rain-curtailed final in Birmingham to win the ICC Champions Trophy.

CWG Badminton: India beat Australia in final league match

CWG Badminton: India beat Australia in final league match

Rediff.com31 Jul 2022

Already through to the quarter-finals, defending champions India continued their rampaging run as they beat Australia 4-1 in their final group A match of mixed team competition at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.

Weightlifter Sargar wins India's first medal at CWG 2022

Weightlifter Sargar wins India's first medal at CWG 2022

Rediff.com30 Jul 2022

Weightlifter Sanket Sargar won India's first medal at the 2022 Commonwealth Games when he claimed the silver medal in the men's 55kg event in Birmingham on Saturday.

Delhi High Court orders AFI to consider Tejaswin Shankar for CWG

Delhi High Court orders AFI to consider Tejaswin Shankar for CWG

Rediff.com22 Jun 2022

Shankar's non-participation in the interstate championship shall not be the sole criteria for rejecting him

Kohli infected with COVID after returning from Maldives vacay

Kohli infected with COVID after returning from Maldives vacay

Rediff.com22 Jun 2022

Kohli is said to have recovered from the infection now