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Want to bury him in Medina: Khashoggi's sons want his body back

"Want to bury him in Medina": Khashoggi's sons want his body back

Rediff.com5 Nov 2018

Authorities in Turkey are still searching for Khashoggi's remains. Last week, the Turkish chief prosecutor's office said the 60-year-old's body was dismembered after he was strangled, while the Washington Post reported investigators were looking into the theory that the body was dissolved in acid.

PM lauds cricketers, junior hockey team in 'Mann Ki Baat'

PM lauds cricketers, junior hockey team in 'Mann Ki Baat'

Rediff.com25 Dec 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded the national cricket team and the junior hockey side for their recent successes, saying that their performances have done done the country proud. In his 'Mann Ki Baat' address to the nation, Modi appreciated the sporting success that India has achieved in the past fortnight during which the cricket team routed England 4-0 in a Test series while the junior hockey team became world champion.

2 more Indians confirmed dead in Sri Lanka blasts

2 more Indians confirmed dead in Sri Lanka blasts

Rediff.com23 Apr 2019

The names of both Maregowda and Puttaraju had figured in the list of missing Janata Dal-Secular workers tweeted by Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy on Monday.

Matches not lasting five days but Kohli not sceptical about Test cricket future

Matches not lasting five days but Kohli not sceptical about Test cricket future

Rediff.com14 Aug 2017

'When both teams play with equal intensity, the matches will be very close and so will the series'

Tillakratne questions Lankan batsmen's shot selection

Tillakratne questions Lankan batsmen's shot selection

Rediff.com13 Aug 2017

'Playing spin, even from Zimbabwe series we couldn't cope up with. Second innings of that match and second innings of the SSC Test, the boys played really well. But there was no continuity'

'Pandya can be the next Kapil Dev if he stays grounded'

'Pandya can be the next Kapil Dev if he stays grounded'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2017

The chairman of selectors M S K Prasad feels that Hardik Pandya has the potential to match the legendary Kapil Dev, provided the all-rounder stays grounded.

Why Kohli wants consistency in ICC rules

Why Kohli wants consistency in ICC rules

Rediff.com11 Aug 2017

Indian captain Virat Kohli on Friday urged the International Cricket Council (ICC) to be more consistent in implementing rules pertaining to the players' code of conduct.

Constant cricket between two teams can become boring: Arnold

Constant cricket between two teams can become boring: Arnold

Rediff.com16 Nov 2017

Kohli had on Wednesday said the "overdose" of India-Sri Lanka cricket needs to be analysed as the islanders are touring for a return series in space of three months.

Jadeja suspended for 3rd Test

Jadeja suspended for 3rd Test

Rediff.com6 Aug 2017

Saturday's incident occurred in the 58th over when Jadeja, after fielding off his own bowling, threw the ball back at Dimuth Karunaratne who had not left his crease.

'In Dhoni's absence we have a very good chance to win in India'

'In Dhoni's absence we have a very good chance to win in India'

Rediff.com26 Oct 2014

Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews has warned that his team cannot lower their guard against the Indians despite captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni being rested for the first three ODIs.

3rd Test: India in control as Sri Lanka stare at another defeat

3rd Test: India in control as Sri Lanka stare at another defeat

Rediff.com13 Aug 2017

Pandya's aggressive batting powered India to 487 all out after starting the day at 329 for six. The memorable knock was also Pandya's first ever hundred in first class cricket.

Colombo Test: Mendis-Karunaratne fight back to take Lanka to 209/2 on Day 3

Colombo Test: Mendis-Karunaratne fight back to take Lanka to 209/2 on Day 3

Rediff.com5 Aug 2017

After being bowled out for a paltry 183 in the first innings losing as many as eight wickets in a single session, No 3 Mendis (110 off 135 balls) and opener Karunaratne (92 batting, 200 balls) added 191 as the visitors could get only two wickets in the next two sessions.

'Prasad incident made angry Ishant bowled brilliantly'

'Prasad incident made angry Ishant bowled brilliantly'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2015

India captain Virat Kohli does not mind if anger or aggression is channelised in the right direction which is what happened with a fiery Ishant Sharma after his altercation with Dhammika Prasad.

Repeat offender Ishant charged for misconduct

Repeat offender Ishant charged for misconduct

Rediff.com1 Sep 2015

Sri Lankans Thirimanne, Chandimal and Prasad also charged

Consumer firms stare at a damp festive season

Consumer firms stare at a damp festive season

Rediff.com5 Oct 2018

Almost 40 per cent of a durable company's sales are achieved during the festival season

Opener Mukund cherishes opportunity after six-year return

Opener Mukund cherishes opportunity after six-year return

Rediff.com28 Jul 2017

'There was a point of time -- I am very honest about it -- that I was not raring to even put on whites. I wasn't part of any team -- I wasn't part of any first-class team. There was a time when I was dropped from my own first-class team. To have this opportunity to be part of the Indian team is such a huge bonus'

Shikhar Dhawan is destiny's child

Shikhar Dhawan is destiny's child

Rediff.com26 Jul 2017

'I don't want to run around things too much. I am going to keep doing my work and follow my process. I love doing my fitness drills and work on my skill level. I knew if it has to come, it will come'

Rajapaksas set to return: What'll Delhi do?

Rajapaksas set to return: What'll Delhi do?

Rediff.com5 Nov 2019

Delhi finds itself between the rock and hard place in the coming Sri Lankan election, points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

The world lights up for Diwali

The world lights up for Diwali

Rediff.com30 Oct 2016

It's time for colours, lights and celebrations - Diwali is here! In these photos, see celebrations from Gujarat to London to Colombo.

India's 'go-to' spinner Kuldeep will face added pressure in IPL: Chawla

India's 'go-to' spinner Kuldeep will face added pressure in IPL: Chawla

Rediff.com24 Mar 2018

Kuldeep is in his fourth season with the KKR but it's only in the recent past that he has cemented his place in the Indian team as its go-to spinner along with Yuzvendra Chahal in the limited overs game.

No threat to India's No 1 status even if South Africa sweep Tests

No threat to India's No 1 status even if South Africa sweep Tests

Rediff.com3 Jan 2018

India's status as the No 1 Test side in ICC rankings will remain intact irrespective of how the series against South Africa pans out, but the Proteas will join the visitors at the top if they win all the three matches.

Sri Lanka's Herath, Perera approached by bookies to fix Windies Test

Sri Lanka's Herath, Perera approached by bookies to fix Windies Test

Rediff.com18 Dec 2015

Lanka's sports minister said some 10 million rupees (around $70,000) had been offered to the players to lose the match. Police had mounted a search for the suspect who was said to have approached the two players

Sri Lanka maintain winning run against West Indies

Sri Lanka maintain winning run against West Indies

Rediff.com10 Nov 2015

Sri Lanka beat West Indies by 30 runs in the first Twenty20 International on Monday to go 1-0 up in the two-match series and extend the visitors' losing streak.

Fresh violence in Lanka as Muslim-owned restaurant attacked

Fresh violence in Lanka as Muslim-owned restaurant attacked

Rediff.com11 Mar 2018

Tensions remain high across Sri Lanka after the violence broke out following the death of a man from the mainly Buddhist Sinhalese majority last week.

Silva recovers from head blow to earn Sri Lanka recall

Silva recovers from head blow to earn Sri Lanka recall

Rediff.com28 Apr 2016

Sri Lanka opener Kaushal Silva has recovered from a blow to the head he suffered while fielding last weekend to be named in the test squad for next month's tour of England.

What worked for Team India in Sri Lanka

What worked for Team India in Sri Lanka

Rediff.com3 Sep 2017

His earlier thoughts of a 'more challenging' contest in One-day Internationals did not materialise as Sri Lanka hardly gave a fight to the Indians but the visiting captain Virat Kohli on Sunday expressed happiness at winning the series 5-0.

SL voting ends with high turn out; Rajapaksa faces tough test

SL voting ends with high turn out; Rajapaksa faces tough test

Rediff.com8 Jan 2015

Sri Lankans on Thursday voted in large numbers in the bitterly contested presidential election in which incumbent Mahinda Rajapaksa is seeking a record third term against his friend-turned-foe Maithripala Sirisena, with an unusually high voter turnout in Tamil and Muslim areas.

Rajapaksas return, a blow to India's prestige

Rajapaksas return, a blow to India's prestige

Rediff.com18 Nov 2019

'Rajapaksa's victory poses a serious foreign policy challenge for the Modi government,' notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

When Dhoni played on one leg against Pakistan...

When Dhoni played on one leg against Pakistan...

Rediff.com28 Aug 2017

Mahendra Singh Dhoni was almost ruled out for a crunch India-Pakistan match in the Asia Cup last year after he suffered an injury but the then Captain's determination saw him not only turning up for the game but also winning it, according to national chief selector M S K Prasad.

Australia to switch to Dukes ball to prepare for Ashes

Australia to switch to Dukes ball to prepare for Ashes

Rediff.com30 Mar 2016

After 15 years of failing to win an Ashes Test series in England, Cricket Australia have decided to give players more experience with the Dukes cricket ball by using it in their domestic first class competition from next year.

Indian Navy teams join Lanka flood rescue ops; toll reaches 193

Indian Navy teams join Lanka flood rescue ops; toll reaches 193

Rediff.com30 May 2017

The Indian contingent of more than 300 navy personnel was assisting in the relief, with divers searching the brackish waters and medical teams seeing patients in makeshift tents set up at shelters.

Kohli is a proactive captain, he is very aggressive: Jayawardene

Kohli is a proactive captain, he is very aggressive: Jayawardene

Rediff.com23 Aug 2017

Former batsman Mahela Jayawardene feels the fear of failure is impeding the growth of the Sri Lankan cricket team, which is currently being outplayed by India.

Akmal, Peterson fined for pushing and shoving in Test

Akmal, Peterson fined for pushing and shoving in Test

Rediff.com19 Oct 2013

Pakistan wicketkeeper Adnan Akmal and South Africa batsman Robin Peterson have been fined 50 percent of their match fee by the International Cricket Council (ICC) for their shoving match during the first Test.

Indian badminton juggernaut continues at CWG

Indian badminton juggernaut continues at CWG

Rediff.com13 Apr 2018

Indian shuttlers continued their impressive show with top stars P V Sindhu, Saina Nehwal and Kidambi Srikanth progressing to the semifinals of their respective events in the 21st Commonwealth Games' badminton competition, in Gold Coast, on Friday.

'There is a uniqueness about Kohli'

'There is a uniqueness about Kohli'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2017

What does Gideon Haigh, widely considered the finest cricket writer of our time, think of the man currently acclaimed as the finest cricketer on the planet?

CWG 2018: Check out India's schedule on Day 9

CWG 2018: Check out India's schedule on Day 9

Rediff.com13 Apr 2018

Check out India's schedule on Day 9 of the 2018 Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast on Friday.

INTERESTING numbers from 3rd Test, Day 3

INTERESTING numbers from 3rd Test, Day 3

Rediff.com14 Aug 2017

It has taken India 10 years to finish a Test in 3 days.

INTERESTING numbers from 3rd Test, Day 2

INTERESTING numbers from 3rd Test, Day 2

Rediff.com13 Aug 2017

Rajneesh Gupta presents the numbers from the Kandy Test, Day 2.

ODI rankings: India must win 4-2 to displace SA from top

ODI rankings: India must win 4-2 to displace SA from top

Rediff.com29 Jan 2018

The number one ODI status will be on the line when second-placed India and table-toppers South Africa clash in a six-match series, starting in Durban on Thursday.

Cricket Buzz: Faf du Plessis ruled out of remainder of Sri Lanka tour

Cricket Buzz: Faf du Plessis ruled out of remainder of Sri Lanka tour

Rediff.com6 Aug 2018

South Africa captain Faf du Plessis will miss the remainder of his side's limited overs tour to Sri Lanka after injuring his shoulder in Sunday's 78-run victory that clinched the one-day international series.