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Sri Lanka suspend Gunathilaka after arrest over alleged sexual assault

Sri Lanka suspend Gunathilaka after arrest over alleged sexual assault

Rediff.com7 Nov 2022

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) said on Monday it has suspended Danushka Gunathilaka from all forms of cricket following his arrest in Sydney over an alleged sexual assault and will not consider him for any selections.

PICS: India's hopes end as New Zealand seal semis spot

PICS: India's hopes end as New Zealand seal semis spot

Rediff.com7 Nov 2021

Images from the T20 World Cup match between Afghanistan and New Zealand, in Abu Dhabi, on Sunday.

PIX: Sri Lanka sign-off with thumping win over Windies

PIX: Sri Lanka sign-off with thumping win over Windies

Rediff.com4 Nov 2021

Images from the T20 World Cup Super 12s match between Sri Lanka and West Indies, in Abu Dhabi, on Thursday.

PIX: Pakistan outclass Namibia to storm into World Cup semis

PIX: Pakistan outclass Namibia to storm into World Cup semis

Rediff.com3 Nov 2021

Half-centuries from Mohammed Rizwan and Babar Azam helped Pakistan outclass Namibia by 45 runs to storm into the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday.

Asia Cup: Middle-order woes hamper India-Pak as rain looms

Asia Cup: Middle-order woes hamper India-Pak as rain looms

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

Pakistan does not have any injury concerns but they are one of the most undercooked ODI sides at the moment. Since the 2019 World Cup, the 'Green Brigade' has played just 29 ODIs, whereas India have played 57 matches in the same period. - Asia Cup 2023

T20 WC PIX: Afghanistan rout Namibia for second win

T20 WC PIX: Afghanistan rout Namibia for second win

Rediff.com31 Oct 2021

Images from the the T20 World Cup Super 12s match between Afghanistan and Namibia, in Abu Dhabi, on Sunday.

Lakshya Sen trounced in Denmark Open quarter-finals

Lakshya Sen trounced in Denmark Open quarter-finals

Rediff.com22 Oct 2022

Commonwealth Games champion Lakshya Sen suffered a straight-games defeat to Japan's Kodai Naraoka in the men's singles quarter-finals as the curtain came down on India's campaign in the Denmark Open Super 750 tournament, in Odense, on Friday night.

Asia Cup: India can play their matches at a neutral venue: PCB's proposal

Asia Cup: India can play their matches at a neutral venue: PCB's proposal

Rediff.com21 Apr 2023

PCB chief Najam Sethi said that they had sent a proposal to ACC that India can play their matches at a neutral venue.

WC PIX: Giroud, Mbappe send France into quarters with Poland win

WC PIX: Giroud, Mbappe send France into quarters with Poland win

Rediff.com4 Dec 2022

Images from the FIFA World Cup match between France and Poland on Sunday.

'Arc de Triomphe reminded us of India Gate'

'Arc de Triomphe reminded us of India Gate'

Rediff.com19 Jul 2023

The ceremonial arch, inaugurated in July 1836, in a rather austere ceremony, stands proudly at the centre of Place Charles de Gaulle with 12 grand avenues radiating outward from the commemorative landmark.

Injured Jadeja ruled out of Asia Cup

Injured Jadeja ruled out of Asia Cup

Rediff.com2 Sep 2022

India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja was on Friday ruled out of the Asia Cup after he sustained a knee injury.

ICC Rankings: SKY drops to 4th; Rizwan new No 1 batter

ICC Rankings: SKY drops to 4th; Rizwan new No 1 batter

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

Suryakumar Yadav has dropped one spot to fourth place in the latest ICC Men's T20I Players Rankings

Flawless Djokovic enters Dubai semi-finals

Flawless Djokovic enters Dubai semi-finals

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

Novak Djokovic marched into the semis of the Dubai Tennis Championship, with a comfortable win over Hubert Hurkacz.

T20 World Cup PICS: Afghanistan vs Pakistan

T20 World Cup PICS: Afghanistan vs Pakistan

Rediff.com29 Oct 2021

Images from the T20 World Cup Super 12s match between Afghanistan and Pakistan, in Dubai, on Friday.

Unvaccinated Djokovic set to miss US events

Unvaccinated Djokovic set to miss US events

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

That decision opened a path for him to target a 10th title at the Grand Slam and tie Rafael Nadal's mark of 22 majors.

Why Hardik is Gavaskar's pick for ODI captain

Why Hardik is Gavaskar's pick for ODI captain

Rediff.com14 Mar 2023

'What you see with Hardik Pandya as a captain is a sense of comfort with the rest of the team.'

Australia or Pakistan: Who Will Win?

Australia or Pakistan: Who Will Win?

Rediff.com11 Nov 2021

The second semi-final in the T20 World Cup will see Australia take on Pakistan at the Dubai international cricket stadium beginning 1930 IST.

Should Pakistan skipper Babar move down the order?

Should Pakistan skipper Babar move down the order?

Rediff.com7 Nov 2022

'Babar Azam needs to listen to suggestions'

PIX: Trumpelmann shines as Namibia edge Scotland

PIX: Trumpelmann shines as Namibia edge Scotland

Rediff.com27 Oct 2021

Debutants Namibia got themselves out of a difficult situation in a low-scoring game to record a memorable four-wicket win over Scotland in their opening Super 12 match in the ICC T20 World Cup in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday.

PIX: India thrash Scotland to keep semis hopes alive

PIX: India thrash Scotland to keep semis hopes alive

Rediff.com5 Nov 2021

Images from the T20 World Cup Super 12s match between Scotland and India, in Dubai, on Friday.

Indians among 6 migrants found dead in river near US-Canada border

Indians among 6 migrants found dead in river near US-Canada border

Rediff.com1 Apr 2023

Six bodies were recovered by police Thursday afternoon in a marshy area of Quebec near an overturned boat during an aerial search with the Canadian Coast Guard., according to Canadian news outlets CBC and CTV.

PIX: Australia thrash West Indies to boost semis hopes

PIX: Australia thrash West Indies to boost semis hopes

Rediff.com6 Nov 2021

Veteran opener David Warner produced a feisty unbeaten 89 as Australia registered an emphatic eight-wicket win against West Indies to boost their semi-final hopes, at the T20 World Cup, in Abu Dhabi on Saturday.

No Russell, Narine in West Indies squad for T20 World Cup

No Russell, Narine in West Indies squad for T20 World Cup

Rediff.com14 Sep 2022

All-rounders Andre Russell and Fabien Allen, who last featured in the format during the World Cup last year, and Sunil Narine, who last played for West Indies in 2019, are absent from the squad.

T20 World Cup: Who will win? PAK or SCOT?

T20 World Cup: Who will win? PAK or SCOT?

Rediff.com7 Nov 2021

Game 29 of the Super 12 competition in the T20 World Cup will see Pakistan take on Scotland at the Sharjah cricket stadium beginning 1930 IST.

T20 World Cup: Will INDIA Beat Scotland?

T20 World Cup: Will INDIA Beat Scotland?

Rediff.com5 Nov 2021

Game 25 of the Super 12 competition in the T20 World Cup will see India take on Scotland at Dubai international cricket stadium beginning 1930 IST.

Hockey World Cup: Germany, South Korea in quarters

Hockey World Cup: Germany, South Korea in quarters

Rediff.com24 Jan 2023

Veteran captain Lee Nam Yong, 39, was also among the scorers as he struck the equalising goal in the 56th minute while Kim Sunghyun (18th) and Jeong Junwoo (20th) scored the other goals for the South Koreans in the regulation time.

Rohit open to changing playing XI every T20 WC game

Rohit open to changing playing XI every T20 WC game

Rediff.com22 Oct 2022

India captain Rohit Sharma believes in flexibility in the playing eleven and is not averse to the idea of making one or two changes in every game during India's T20 World Cup campaign, which commences in Melbourne on Sunday.

Pollard praised for going from player to coach for MI

Pollard praised for going from player to coach for MI

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

"At @mipaltan there is never a goodbye, Polly. Congratulations on becoming the new batting coach for the MI franchise. Your presence will be a big influence for all the boys in the dugout," tweeted Sachin.

'Why can't the Indian cricket team come to Pakistan?'

'Why can't the Indian cricket team come to Pakistan?'

Rediff.com15 May 2023

There is a "very real possibility" that Pakistan will boycott this year's World Cup in India if they lose hosting rights to the Asia Cup

Novak Djokovic falls to first defeat of the year

Novak Djokovic falls to first defeat of the year

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

Daniil Medvedev handed Novak Djokovic his first loss of the year, defeating the world no. 1 6-4, 6-4 in Dubai.

T20 World Cup: Who will win? ENG or SL?

T20 World Cup: Who will win? ENG or SL?

Rediff.com1 Nov 2021

Game 17 of the Super 12 competition in the T20 World Cup will see England take on Sri Lanka at the Sharjah cricket stadium beginning 1930 IST.

T20 Rankings: Kohli rises to 15th; Suryakumar 4th

T20 Rankings: Kohli rises to 15th; Suryakumar 4th

Rediff.com14 Sep 2022

Virat Kohli made handsome gains after he produced a dominant batting display (276 runs in five matches) in the Asia Cup T20 in the UAE, including a first international century in almost three years.

T20 World Cup: Who will win? AFG or NAM?

T20 World Cup: Who will win? AFG or NAM?

Rediff.com31 Oct 2021

Game 15 of the Super 12 competition in the T20 World Cup will see Afghanistan take on Namibia at the Sheikh Zayed stadium in Abu Dhabi beginning 1530 IST.

T20 World Cup: Who will win? ENG or AUS?

T20 World Cup: Who will win? ENG or AUS?

Rediff.com30 Oct 2021

Game 14 of the Super 12 competition in the T20 World Cup will see England take on Australia at the Dubai international cricket stadium beginning 1930 IST.

Egypt's President Sisi to be chief guest at Republic Day celebrations

Egypt's President Sisi to be chief guest at Republic Day celebrations

Rediff.com27 Nov 2022

Both countries are celebrating the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations this year.

T20 World Cup: Who will win? Pak or NZ?

T20 World Cup: Who will win? Pak or NZ?

Rediff.com26 Oct 2021

Game seven of the Super 12 competition in the T20 World Cup will see Pakistan take on the New Zealand at the Sharjah cricket stadium beginning 1930 this evening.

Hardik could have been the X-factor in the WTC Final: Ponting

Hardik could have been the X-factor in the WTC Final: Ponting

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

'I know he is on record saying that the Test match game is probably a little bit hard on his body. But for a one-off game... he's been bowling every game through this IPL and he's bowling quick.'

T20 World Cup: Who will win? AUS or BAN?

T20 World Cup: Who will win? AUS or BAN?

Rediff.com4 Nov 2021

Game 22 of the Super 12 competition in the T20 World Cup will see Ausralia take on Bangladesh at Dubai international cricket stadium beginning 1530 IST.

Why Suryakumar loves batting with Kohli

Why Suryakumar loves batting with Kohli

Rediff.com28 Oct 2022

Suryakumar Yadav said his partnership with Virat Kohli had been forged by mutual respect for each other's style after the pair guided their team to a 56-run win over the Netherlands in the Twenty20 World Cup in Sydney on Thursday.

T20 World Cup: India trounce Afghanistan for first win

T20 World Cup: India trounce Afghanistan for first win

Rediff.com3 Nov 2021

Images from the T20 World Cup Super 12s match between India and Afghanistan, in Abhu Dhabi, on Wednesday.