Laxmi Negi

Laxmi Negi writes on sports. You can e-mail the author at laxmin@rediff.co.in

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The Greatest Left-Arm Bowlers Of All Time
Rediff.com3 days ago

Left-arm spinners, all-rounders, and pacers who mastered their craft and left a mark in...

Temba Bavuma: The Captain Who Answered Insult With Cricket
Rediff.com16 Nov 2025

On one of India's most challenging surfaces in recent memory -- a dry, unpredictable...

'I Want To Achieve What Lin Dan Did For China'
Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

'If there's no financial support, talent doesn't get a chance to blossom.'

8 Lessons From India's World Cup Win
Rediff.com5 Nov 2025

The Women in Blue did more than just win a trophy -- they proved that hard work, and...

Shafali's Redemption: From Replacement To World Cup Hero
Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

Shafali Verma turned doubt into destiny as India lifted their first-ever Women's World...

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.

Jemimah: From Airport Fan To World Cup Hero
Rediff.com31 Oct 2025

Eight years ago, 16-year-old Jemimah Rodrigues stood at the Mumbai airport gates,...

Perth ODI: Will Ro-Ko Fire?
Rediff.com16 Oct 2025

Pat Cummins captured the sentiment perfectly, calling this potentially the 'last...

India's New King of Test Centuries!
Rediff.com11 Oct 2025

Shubman Gill's unbeaten 129 in Delhi wasn't just another century; it was history etched...

Will India Stick To The Same XI In Delhi?
Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

The final Test begins on Friday in New Delhi, and the Shubman Gill-led side is expected...

India Vs Sri Lanka: What India Could Try
Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

To defend their Asia Cup title, India must improve catching and find a steady middle...

ICC Must BAN Sahibzada Farhan For Gun Gesture!
Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

The ICC, which punishes slow over rates and dissent, must protect cricket's core...

Rejected by Pakistan, Kaleem Makes History
Rediff.com20 Sep 2025

On Friday night in Abu Dhabi, that same man -- now 43 and wearing Oman's colours --...

Who Will Make India's Playing XI Vs Oman?
Rediff.com18 Sep 2025

As India gears up to face Oman on Friday, September 19, at the Dubai international...

Birthday Boy SKY Makes a Statement Against Pakistan
Rediff.com15 Sep 2025

On his birthday, Suryakumar transformed from a scrutinised captain into a leader in...

India-Pakistan: 6 Duels You Can't Miss!
Rediff.com13 Sep 2025

On Sunday, in the crucible of Dubai, it all comes down to a single question: Who will...

Asia Cup: Know This About Sri Lanka?
Rediff.com5 Sep 2025

With six titles -- four more than Pakistan -- and unmatched consistency, Sri Lanka has...

10 US Open Tennis Outfits You Can't Miss
Rediff.com30 Aug 2025

The 2025 US Open is more than just a tennis tournament; it's a bold display of personal...

Why There Won't Be Another Cheteshwar Pujara
Rediff.com25 Aug 2025

From Rajkot's maidans to cricket's grandest arenas, Cheteshwar Pujara carved a niche as...

5 Stars Ignored For Asia Cup
Rediff.com19 Aug 2025

Despite outstanding performances in the IPL and on the international stage, several big...