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Orchestra singer, milk-seller, farm labourer won World cup for India

Orchestra singer, milk-seller, farm labourer won World cup for India

Rediff.com24 Jan 2018

One is a singer, one works at a farm, another sells milk -- meet India's Blind World Cup winning team

ICC clears Pak spinner Bilal Asif's action

ICC clears Pak spinner Bilal Asif's action

Rediff.com1 Nov 2015

Pakistan off-spinner Bilal Asif's bowling action has been cleared by the International Cricket Council (ICC) after it was found to be within the legal limits.

World's longest saree to be auctioned in Dubai

World's longest saree to be auctioned in Dubai

Rediff.com24 May 2007

The saree, which has registered itself in the Guinness Book of World Records, weighs a mammoth 72 kg with the embroidery weighing nearly 15 kg. The total weight of the silk used in crafting this masterpiece is 57 kg.

IPL PHOTOS: Champions Mumbai lose to Delhi for fourth straight defeat

IPL PHOTOS: Champions Mumbai lose to Delhi for fourth straight defeat

Rediff.com27 Apr 2014

Mumbai Indians' batting once again let their team down as they suffered their fourth straight defeat, losing by six wickets to Delhi Daredevils, in the Indian Premier League in Sharjah.

Lynn deservedly the man-of-the-match: Gambhir

Lynn deservedly the man-of-the-match: Gambhir

Rediff.com25 Apr 2014

Skipper Gautam Gambhir called it "incredible" after his side Kolkata Knight Riders pulled off a remarkable come-from-behind victory over Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Indian Premier League in Sharjah on Thursday.

IPL PHOTOS: Kings XI Punjab ease past Sunrisers Hyderabad

IPL PHOTOS: Kings XI Punjab ease past Sunrisers Hyderabad

Rediff.com22 Apr 2014

Images from the Indian Premier League match between Kings XI Punjab and Sunrisers Hyderabad in Sharjah, on Tuesday.

Confident RCB eying another clinical outing against Mumbai

Confident RCB eying another clinical outing against Mumbai

Rediff.com18 Apr 2014

A confident Royal Challengers Bangalore would look to carry on their winning momentum when they take on title holders Mumbai Indians, who would be low on belief after the opening thrashing in the Indian Premier League on Saturday.

IPL PHOTOS: Yuvraj, Kohli help Bangalore ease past Delhi

IPL PHOTOS: Yuvraj, Kohli help Bangalore ease past Delhi

Rediff.com18 Apr 2014

Images from the second match of the Indian Premier League between Delhi Daredevils and Royal Challengers Bangalore in Sharjah on Thursday.

England to face Pakistan in UAE

England to face Pakistan in UAE

Rediff.com23 Jul 2015

England will play three Tests against Pakistan in the United Arab Emirates in October and November this year, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said on Thursday.

IPL Extras: Pietersen to miss Daredevils' opener

IPL Extras: Pietersen to miss Daredevils' opener

Rediff.com16 Apr 2014

Delhi Daredevils suffered a big jolt ahead of their IPL campaign as captain Kevin Pietersen was ruled out of their opening match, on Thursday, against Royal Challengers Bangalore in Sharjah due to a finger injury.

IPL PHOTOS: Smith, McCullum guide Chennai to another win

IPL PHOTOS: Smith, McCullum guide Chennai to another win

Rediff.com28 Apr 2014

Photos of the IPL match being played between Chennai Super Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad.

KKR hero Lynn says happy he 'could catch that one'

KKR hero Lynn says happy he 'could catch that one'

Rediff.com25 Apr 2014

Chris Lynn, the hero of Kolkata Knight Riders' victory over Royal Challengers Bangalore in Thursday's IPL match in Sharjah says he would have taken it the catch to dismiss AB de Villiers comfortably had he not slipped a bit.

PHOTOS: Kolkata pull off last-gasp win over Bangalore

PHOTOS: Kolkata pull off last-gasp win over Bangalore

Rediff.com25 Apr 2014

Images from Thursday's Indian Premier League match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Kolkata Knight Riders, in Sharjah.

Can KKR deny RCB third straight win?

Can KKR deny RCB third straight win?

Rediff.com23 Apr 2014

Unbeaten so far, Royal Challengers Bangalore would be eyeing a hat-trick of wins to go to the top of points table even as Kolkata Knight Riders look to shake off their last match's disappointment when the two sides clash against each other in an IPL match in Sharjah on Thursday.

Dhawan rues batting collapse after loss to Punjab

Dhawan rues batting collapse after loss to Punjab

Rediff.com23 Apr 2014

Sunrisers Hyderabad skipper Shikhar Dhawan was honest in his assessment after the team suffered a crushing 72-run defeat against Kings XI Punjab during their Super 8 match of the Indian Premier League 7 in Sharjah on Tuesday.

IPL PHOTOS: Maxwell, Miller blast Kings XI Punjab to stunning victory

IPL PHOTOS: Maxwell, Miller blast Kings XI Punjab to stunning victory

Rediff.com21 Apr 2014

Photos of the Indian Premier League match between Kings XI Punjab and Rajasthan Royals.

IPL 7: How AB de Villiers's tips helped Duminy

IPL 7: How AB de Villiers's tips helped Duminy

Rediff.com18 Apr 2014

He himself knows a thing or two about batting in the end overs and Delhi Daredevils' JP Duminy says he has taken tips from his South teammate A B de Villiers, who is considered one of the best finishers in the game.

Wrecker-in-chief Yasir reveals Warne helped him against England

Wrecker-in-chief Yasir reveals Warne helped him against England

Rediff.com6 Nov 2015

Pakistan leg-spinner Yasir Shah has revealed that spin legend Shane Warne's useful tips helped him dismantle England batting line-up and clinched the three-match Test series 2-0 in the United Arab Emirates.

Hughes tragedy: Untimely death not experienced since Ayrton Senna's

Hughes tragedy: Untimely death not experienced since Ayrton Senna's

Rediff.com28 Nov 2014

Cricket scoreboards around the world carried tributes to Australian batsman Phillip Hughes on Friday, while condolence messages flooded social media as the sporting world reacted to an untimely death not experienced since Ayrton Senna's in 1994.

Online sale of IPL-7 tickets from Thursday

Online sale of IPL-7 tickets from Thursday

Rediff.com2 Apr 2014

The online sale of tickets for the seventh edition of the Indian Premier League, the first half of which will be played in the UAE because of the general elections in India, will commence on Thursday. The tickets will be available on www.iplt20.com and www.ticketmaster.ae.

Big-hitting WI opener Lewis pulls out of India tour

Big-hitting WI opener Lewis pulls out of India tour

Rediff.com17 Oct 2018

Lewis had recently declined a central contract offered by the Cricket West Indies, potentially making him more available for leagues around the world, following in the footsteps of Chris Gayle and other stars from the region.

IPL first leg schedule out: Mumbai vs KKR opener on April 16

IPL first leg schedule out: Mumbai vs KKR opener on April 16

Rediff.com19 Mar 2014

Defending champions Mumbai Indians will take on Kolkata Knight Riders in Abu Dhabi on April 16 in the opening match of the seventh edition of the Indian Premier League.

Warne picks who he would chose to bat for his life

Warne picks who he would chose to bat for his life

Rediff.com10 Oct 2018

Eight years after clarifying that his 'nightmares' about Sachin Tendulkar comment was a joke, spin great Shane Warne Wednesday had no qualms in picking the iconic Indian as the one to 'bat' for his life.

Shahid Afridi retires from international cricket

Shahid Afridi retires from international cricket

Rediff.com20 Feb 2017

Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi has announced his retirement from international cricket, but said he wants to play in his country's domestic league for two more years.

IPL: Shami hoping luck favours KXIP this season

IPL: Shami hoping luck favours KXIP this season

Rediff.com12 Sep 2020

KXIP have been perennial underachievers and barring two seasons -- 2008 and 2014 -- they have failed to make the playoffs and finished last thrice (2010, 2015 and 2016).

Dubai: Indian kills wife, kid; commits suicide

Dubai: Indian kills wife, kid; commits suicide

Rediff.com31 Oct 2006

Vasudevan then committed suicide at around 7 am on Monday by jumping out of their flat's window, the police official was quoted as saying in the Gulf News daily.

Strife-torn Afghanistan find succour in cricket team's success

Strife-torn Afghanistan find succour in cricket team's success

Rediff.com4 Oct 2013

Strife-torn Afghanistan qualified for its maiden ICC World Cup after beating Kenya by seven wickets to finish second in the World Cricket League Championship in Sharjah, on Friday.

Pandya nowhere near Kapil, needs to work hard: Razzaq

Pandya nowhere near Kapil, needs to work hard: Razzaq

Rediff.com1 May 2020

Former Pakistan all-rounder Abdul Razzaq says Hardik Pandya is nowhere near the league of Kapil Dev and needs to work harder to become a world-class cricketer. One of the most prolific all-rounders to have come out of Pakistan, the 40-year-old also said India will continue to enjoy an unbeaten record against his team at the World Cups, as Indians handle the pressure of the big game much better.

Could this be the most watched IPL ever?

Could this be the most watched IPL ever?

Rediff.com3 Sep 2020

It could reach more than 530 million viewers on TV and a few hundred million more online. But can it make money for Disney Star?

England appoint Jayawardene as batting consultant

England appoint Jayawardene as batting consultant

Rediff.com16 Sep 2015

Former Sri Lanka captain Mahela Jayawardene has been appointed as the England's batting consultant on Tuesday for the upcoming three-match Test series against Pakistan in the United Arab Emirates.

What you don't know about Sachin Tendulkar!

What you don't know about Sachin Tendulkar!

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

Rajneesh Gupta checks out The Master's unknown records and milestones.

If Sanju is consistent this IPL, he will play all formats for India soon: Warne

If Sanju is consistent this IPL, he will play all formats for India soon: Warne

Rediff.com30 Sep 2020

Of all the talented cricketers that Shane Warne has seen over the years, Sanju Samson is ' a very special talent' and the Rajasthan Royals mentor is hoping that the big-hitting batsman would become an India regular in all formats if this IPL goes well for him.

Akram slams PCB for probing Pakistan's Asia Cup debacle

Akram slams PCB for probing Pakistan's Asia Cup debacle

Rediff.com5 Mar 2016

Former Pakistan captain and fast bowling great, Wasim Akram slammed the formation of an inquiry committee by the cricket board to probe into the team's poor show in the Asia Cup in Bangladesh. "I don't understand the purpose of announcing a probe committee when the national team is due to leave for India for the World T20," Akram told a news conference on Saturday. Akram, who was Director of the Islamabad United franchise which recently won the Pakistan Super League in Dubai, said that it was lamentable that instead of supporting the team the players were being put under pressure. "I don't agree with this thinking. This decision of the Pakistan Cricket Board to evaluate the team's performance in the Asia Cup at this time," he added. "It does not make sense as the World T20 is just a few days away."

From Kabul to Guangzhou, SpiceJet goes global

From Kabul to Guangzhou, SpiceJet goes global

Rediff.com9 Oct 2013

SpiceJet is expanding international operations to improve dollar earnings and offset losses caused by currency rate fluctuations.

Zimbabwe post lowest vs India

Zimbabwe post lowest vs India

Rediff.com29 Aug 2005

Shaken and stunned, Kozhikode crash survivors recall the horror

Shaken and stunned, Kozhikode crash survivors recall the horror

Rediff.com8 Aug 2020

The 184 passengers on board the Air India Express plane from Dubai that crashed on Friday evening had waited a long time to get tickets on the repatriation flight, part of the Centre's Vande Bharat Mission to bring back Indians stranded abroad in the coronavirus pandemic. For some, the homecoming never happened. 18 people were killed, including the two pilots.

As captain, I am the least important person in team: Rohit Sharma

As captain, I am the least important person in team: Rohit Sharma

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

Rohit Sharma believes that there is 'enough time' before the IPL starts and he would slowly build on his strength, stamina and skills during the next one month after the long lay-off.

Smith hits maiden ton, Australia thrash Pakistan in first ODI

Smith hits maiden ton, Australia thrash Pakistan in first ODI

Rediff.com8 Oct 2014

Steve Smith cracked his maiden 50-over century as Australia routed Pakistan in 36.3 overs to secure a comprehensive 93-run victory in the first One-day International on Tuesday.