News for '-dubai'

'There should be no cricket & trade with Pakistan'

'There should be no cricket & trade with Pakistan'

Rediff.com11 Sep 2025

India-Pakistan bilateral relations must improve before engaging in cricket: Harbhajan Singh

Varun Is A Hero For Dubai's Southies

Varun Is A Hero For Dubai's Southies

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

Tamilians and Keralites believe he is one of them, and people from Karnataka also consider him their hero.

'No rivalry between India and Pakistan in hockey too'

'No rivalry between India and Pakistan in hockey too'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2025

There is no competition between India and Pakistan in hockey: Hardik Singh

Shivam Dube Was The Real Game Changer

Shivam Dube Was The Real Game Changer

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

'He has been working hard on his bowling. This was a perfect game for him.'

'Smuggler' Kannada actress earned Rs 12 lakh for each Dubai trip

'Smuggler' Kannada actress earned Rs 12 lakh for each Dubai trip

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

Kannada actress Ranya Rao's frequent trips to Dubai have come under intense scrutiny following her arrest for allegedly smuggling gold into India.

Controversy erupts before Asia Cup final

Controversy erupts before Asia Cup final

Rediff.com28 Sep 2025

PCB files complaint against India pacer Arshdeep Singh

Will Bumrah Be Picked For West Indies Tests?

Will Bumrah Be Picked For West Indies Tests?

Rediff.com24 Sep 2025

It remains to be seen if the selectors pick Jasprit Bumrah for both Tests considering that there is only is a three day gap between the Asia Cup final and the first Test against the West Indies.

Farhan Celebrates 50 Vs India with 'Gun-Firing'

Farhan Celebrates 50 Vs India with 'Gun-Firing'

Rediff.com21 Sep 2025

As Farhan reached his fifty, lofting Axar Patel for a massive six over mid-wicket, he pulled off a gun-firing celebration with his bat, adding another layer of intrigue to an already electric rivalry.

Shreyas gives Kohli competition with fan-following in Dubai

Shreyas gives Kohli competition with fan-following in Dubai

Rediff.com18 Feb 2025

With little time wasted, the fans captured the cricketers' pictures and videos on their phones, standing a mere 5 metres away and separated only by a barricade and a few security personnel.

Will India Take Revenge For November 19, 2023?

Will India Take Revenge For November 19, 2023?

Rediff.com18 Oct 2025

Over four decades, the India-Australia ODI rivalry has mirrored the evolution of both teams, from Australia's supremacy in the 2000s to India's resurgence post-2010. Come Sunday, this rivalry will be renewed as Shubman Gill will commence his first assignment as ODI captain in the opening game of the three match series, at the Optus stadium in Perth.

Can India capitalise on Dubai 'advantage' and beat NZ?

Can India capitalise on Dubai 'advantage' and beat NZ?

Rediff.com8 Mar 2025

Successful in keeping opponents and vitriol at bay so far, India will have to rise above traditional bugbear New Zealand and a rigmarole of emotions surrounding stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to reclaim the Champions Trophy after 12 years in Dubai on Sunday.

'It is what it is': Kiwis unfazed by India's Dubai advantage

'It is what it is': Kiwis unfazed by India's Dubai advantage

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

Kane Williamson is too long in the tooth to get dragged into the debate over India getting to play the Champions Trophy final in Dubai.

SEE: How Tilak, Dube scripted the chase for Asia Cup win

SEE: How Tilak, Dube scripted the chase for Asia Cup win

Rediff.com30 Sep 2025

'My bat did its work, and they (Pakistan) did not get a chance to speak.'

'Pakistan should never play against India'

'Pakistan should never play against India'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2025

Former Pakistan wicketkeeper Kamran Akmal has urged the Pakistan Cricket Board to take a firm stand against India's refusal to accept the Asia Cup trophy from PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi.

India set to rest Bumrah vs Oman ahead of Super Fours

India set to rest Bumrah vs Oman ahead of Super Fours

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

The Indian team management is unlikely to tinker with its playing XI for the inconsequential final group league Asia Cup game against Oman except for resting pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah in Dubai on Friday.

'Saif can win games for Bangladesh'

'Saif can win games for Bangladesh'

Rediff.com21 Sep 2025

'Very happy to contribute for the team. The wicket was very good and I tried to time the ball and hold my shape.'

Shubman Gill sweats it out alone in the nets

Shubman Gill sweats it out alone in the nets

Rediff.com20 Sep 2025

It was an optional net session ahead of the Pakistan clash but Shubman Gill's obsession with practice meant he couldn't resist hitting the nets even when most teammates preferred recovery.

'We hope to find chinks in India's armoury'

'We hope to find chinks in India's armoury'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2025

Every team has ability to beat India, it's about what happens on day: B'desh coach Simmons

Global Investing: What YOU Must Know

Global Investing: What YOU Must Know

Rediff.com16 Oct 2025

Here's what Indian investors diversifying into equities, ETFs, and real estate abroad to manage risk, returns, and currency exposure must watch out for.

'Rohit's door was open 24x7 for everyone'

'Rohit's door was open 24x7 for everyone'

Rediff.com5 Oct 2025

Suryakumar Yadav revealed that as captain Rohit Sharma was known to make everyone comfortable around him in the team.

India, Kings Under Pressure!

India, Kings Under Pressure!

Rediff.com27 Sep 2025

Arshdeep Singh performing under pressure in the Super Over against Sri Lanka can be attributed to meditation and yoga that he practices regularly.

Asia Cup: Champions With No Trophy...

Asia Cup: Champions With No Trophy...

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

The Asia Cup 2025 had been simmering with tension from the very first India-Pakistan encounter, and by the time the final arrived, the animosity had reached boiling point.

Farhan breaks silence on gun celebration: 'Don't care...'

Farhan breaks silence on gun celebration: 'Don't care...'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

Farhan made it clear that he wasn't concerned about public opinion, insisting the celebration was simply a spur-of-the-moment decision.

Gill's 4 Word Tweet Silences Pakistan

Gill's 4 Word Tweet Silences Pakistan

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

Tempers flared, words were exchanged, and emotions spilled over in a heated contest that India ultimately dominated.

'BCCI's greed stands above sacrifice of the armed forces'

'BCCI's greed stands above sacrifice of the armed forces'

Rediff.com15 Aug 2025

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray targeted the BCCI over India Pakistan cricket matches in the Asia Cup

'Talk about India as a team, not about individuals'

'Talk about India as a team, not about individuals'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2025

The legendary Kapil Dev on Friday backed India to win the Asia Cup but stressed on collective efforts taking precedence over individual brilliance ahead of the high-voltage clash against Pakistan in Dubai.

Is Asia Cup Only About India-Pakistan Game?

Is Asia Cup Only About India-Pakistan Game?

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

Tickets for the match on September 14 are in huge demand than for any other match. Most journalists are also arriving only in time for this match, even skipping India's opening match against the UAE on September 10.

Football Is Kuldeep Yadav's True Passion

Football Is Kuldeep Yadav's True Passion

Rediff.com19 Sep 2025

The mystery spinner even has a YouTube channel dedicated to football discussions.

K'taka Cong MLA Veerendra's betting sites netted Rs 2,000 cr: ED

K'taka Cong MLA Veerendra's betting sites netted Rs 2,000 cr: ED

Rediff.com4 Sep 2025

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has accused Karnataka Congress MLA K C Veerendra of collecting over Rs 2,000 crore through online betting sites. The agency alleges that Veerendra and his associates used various gateways and fintech service providers to mask their illicit activities.

Rishabh Pant's Epic 'Retirement' Banter With Rohit

Rishabh Pant's Epic 'Retirement' Banter With Rohit

Rediff.com16 Aug 2025

Rishabh Pant shared a video featuring Indian ODI captain Rohit Sharma joking about his retirement from the 50-overs format.

Pant, Shami's return in spotlight as Ranji season kickstarts

Pant, Shami's return in spotlight as Ranji season kickstarts

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

Perhaps, another Ranji title with Mumbai will be a fitting send off for Ajinkya Rahane.

What Was The Need To Play Pakistan?

What Was The Need To Play Pakistan?

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

Operation Sindoor has not yet been formally called off. What was the crying need to send a team when it was known that there could be a match with Pakistan? asks Vice Admiral Biswajit Dasgupta (retd).

Four Big Bash League clubs chasing spin great Ashwin!

Four Big Bash League clubs chasing spin great Ashwin!

Rediff.com23 Sep 2025

Spin great Ravichandran Ashwin is set to become the first capped India men's player to participate in the Big Bash League.

'No Indian Player Wanted To Play Pakistan'

'No Indian Player Wanted To Play Pakistan'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2025

'They are forced because the BCCI has agreed to it.'

Is This Hardik Pandya's New Love?

Is This Hardik Pandya's New Love?

Rediff.com15 Sep 2025

Mahieka Sharma has featured in music videos, indie films, and campaigns for Tanishq, Vivo, and Uniqlo, while walking the ramp for designers Manish Malhotra, Anita Dongre and Tarun Tahiliani.

Who Will Face India in Asia Cup Final?

Who Will Face India in Asia Cup Final?

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

As the tournament's only unbeaten team, India now waits to see who will emerge victorious from Thursday's winner takes all clash between Bangladesh and Pakistan.

India hit full throttle in Asia Cup prep, Bumrah returns

India hit full throttle in Asia Cup prep, Bumrah returns

Rediff.com5 Sep 2025

Defending champions India had a full-fledged practice session at the ICC Academy in Dubai on Friday as they put the finishing touches to their Asia Cup preparations.

PCB chief to personally cover Haris Rauf's fine

PCB chief to personally cover Haris Rauf's fine

Rediff.com27 Sep 2025

According to sources, the ICC fined Pakistan tearaway, Rauf, while opening batter Sahibzada Farhan received a warning for his controversial celebration gesture during the Super Fours fixture against arch-rival India at the ongoing Asia Cup.

Handshake row: PCB calls for removal of Match Referee Pycroft

Handshake row: PCB calls for removal of Match Referee Pycroft

Rediff.com15 Sep 2025

Pycroft officiated the India-Pakistan Asia Cup clash, at the end of which Indian players did not shake hands with the rival team.

Pakistan Cricket Board has handled things well: Rauf

Pakistan Cricket Board has handled things well: Rauf

Rediff.com18 Sep 2025

Pakistan withdrew its pullout threat and showed up for a crucial Asia Cup game against the UAE in Dubai on Wednesday but not before causing an one-hour delay.