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Kumble says Jaffer 'right' in quitting Uttarakhand job

Kumble says Jaffer 'right' in quitting Uttarakhand job

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

Spin legend Anil Kumble on Thursday extended support to his former India teammate Wasim Jaffer after the Cricket Association of Uttarakhand (CAU) alleged that he had tried to force religion-based selections as the state team's coach.

Playing all formats will become tough, says De Kock

Playing all formats will become tough, says De Kock

Rediff.com25 Jul 2022

Quinton de Kock says it will become difficult for players to participate in all three formats

'I Used To Hit 400 Sixes In A Day'

'I Used To Hit 400 Sixes In A Day'

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

'T20 cricket comes naturally to me because it is all about mindset.' 'I am someone who always loves to be aggressive on the field.'

'You're about to see something very special from Babar'

'You're about to see something very special from Babar'

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

Pakistan mentor Matthew Hayden is backing struggling captain Babar Azam to produce something special in the knockout stages of the Twenty20 World Cup, starting in Wednesday's semi-final against New Zealand.

Delhi riots: Court rejects bail plea of man who pointed gun at cop

Delhi riots: Court rejects bail plea of man who pointed gun at cop

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

It was taken up for hearing after Pathan moved an application last month for pressing the bail plea "in view of the threats" faced by him in prison.

How Bollywood Treats Its BETIS

How Bollywood Treats Its BETIS

Rediff.com12 May 2022

Sukanya Verma looks at the variety of daughter characters served by Bollywood on the big screen.

'Our prayers with Imran bhai'

'Our prayers with Imran bhai'

Rediff.com3 Nov 2022

Former leg-spinner Mushtaq Ahmed wished Khan "a long and healthy life".

Will new PCB chief Sethi revive Indo-Pak ties?

Will new PCB chief Sethi revive Indo-Pak ties?

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

The government on Wednesday night issued a notification confirming the appointment of the management committee while removing Ramiz Raja, but the sitting chief selector Muhammad Wasim announced the squad for the NZ series.

India receive flak for 'timid' batting approach

India receive flak for 'timid' batting approach

Rediff.com10 Nov 2022

'Unfortunately for India, Rahul and Rohit could not find form in the big games, putting pressure on Virat and Suryakumar, who both can't perform game after game.'

'Will love Ashwin plotting a Mankad with Buttler...'

'Will love Ashwin plotting a Mankad with Buttler...'

Rediff.com12 Feb 2022

As Ashwin will now be sharing the dressing room with Buttler, Twitter enjoyed a field day.

T20 WC: Shadab, rain to the rescue as Pakistan stay alive

T20 WC: Shadab, rain to the rescue as Pakistan stay alive

Rediff.com3 Nov 2022

On the ropes at 43-4 early in their innings, Pakistan rallied behind spectacular half centuries from Iftikhar Ahmed and Shadab Khan to post 185 for nine and delight the lively crowd of 30,000 roaring them on at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

That Dangerous Fix Called Addiction

That Dangerous Fix Called Addiction

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

It is worth thinking about the deeper reasons that make people depend, often against their wishes, upon substances that ruin their health and their relationships, observes Chintan Girish Modi.

Hayden proud of Team Pakistan despite defeat

Hayden proud of Team Pakistan despite defeat

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

Hayden believes that the team's performance would improve by the time they travel to India for the 50-over World Cup.

SKY is the limit! Suryakumar is World No 1 T20I batter

SKY is the limit! Suryakumar is World No 1 T20I batter

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

SKY overtook Pakistan opener Mohammad Rizwan to become just the second Indian player to hold the top T20I batter ranking.

T20 WC PIX: Pakistan keep semis hopes alive with win over Netherlands

T20 WC PIX: Pakistan keep semis hopes alive with win over Netherlands

Rediff.com30 Oct 2022

Images from the T20 World Cup Super 12 match between Pakistan and Netherlands, in Perth, on Sunday

ICC plays down threat to one-day format

ICC plays down threat to one-day format

Rediff.com27 Jul 2022

Allardice conceded some members put "particular attention on their domestic leagues" but insisted their commitment to international and bilateral cricket was "as strong as it's ever been".

The eerie silence of Sachin, Sourav, Rahul

The eerie silence of Sachin, Sourav, Rahul

Rediff.com2 Mar 2021

There have been a number of players who have shown solidarity, but the big guns have been silent, with the stellar exception of former India captain Anil Kumble, notes Suhit K Sen.

Babar ton leads Pakistan to ODI series win over Australia

Babar ton leads Pakistan to ODI series win over Australia

Rediff.com2 Apr 2022

Babar smashed an unbeaten 105 and opener Imam-ul-Haq made 89 not out

WTC: Stokes urges England to stay aggressive

WTC: Stokes urges England to stay aggressive

Rediff.com22 Jun 2022

Leg-spinner Yasir Shah marks his return to the national men's team as Pakistan on Wednesday announced an 18-member squad for next month's two-match Test series against Sri Lanka.

Will history repeat itself for Pakistan this Sunday?

Will history repeat itself for Pakistan this Sunday?

Rediff.com11 Nov 2022

If divine intervention in 1992 was the heavens opening up against England in their do-or-die game, even the best bookies couldn't have predicted that the Netherlands would beat South Africa in 2022. A handful of them must have made a killing.

Meet Pakistan's T20 World Cup squad

Meet Pakistan's T20 World Cup squad

Rediff.com22 Oct 2021

Rajneesh Gupta lists the Pakistan players at the T20I World Cup and their T20 Internationals records.

Hate speech: Courts reject bail pleas of Narsinghanand, Tyagi

Hate speech: Courts reject bail pleas of Narsinghanand, Tyagi

Rediff.com21 Jan 2022

Two courts in Haridwar have rejected the bail pleas of Yati Narsinghanand and Jitendra Narayan Tyagi who have been arrested in connection with the controversial Dharma Sansad where alleged hate speeches against Muslims were delivered.

Should Pant open the batting in T20Is?

Should Pant open the batting in T20Is?

Rediff.com6 Jul 2022

In 48 T20I matches, he has scored only 741 runs at a sub-par average of 23.15

The greats name Kohli everything from an alien to a beast

The greats name Kohli everything from an alien to a beast

Rediff.com24 Oct 2022

"It was a treat to watch you play, the six off the back foot in the 19th over against (Haris) Rauf over long-on was spectacular. Keep it going," Tendulkar tweeted.

'Pant is not a certainty in T20I team'

'Pant is not a certainty in T20I team'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2022

'He needs to score runs and score pretty consistently. He hasn't done that in the IPL or in any T20 internationals.'

High-flying Pakistan seek revenge against New Zealand

High-flying Pakistan seek revenge against New Zealand

Rediff.com25 Oct 2021

Pakistan will have 'revenge' on their mind for a recent off-field snub when they take on New Zealand in the T20 World Cup in Sharjah on Tuesday.

'ODI cricket is dying a slow death'

'ODI cricket is dying a slow death'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2022

'There's still the World Cup, which I think is really fun but other than that...'

Hapur blast: Toll rises to 13, two booked for culpable homicide

Hapur blast: Toll rises to 13, two booked for culpable homicide

Rediff.com5 Jun 2022

The police have booked two persons for culpable homicide in the incident.

DK's lunch date with Sunny G

DK's lunch date with Sunny G

Rediff.com9 Jun 2021

'Lunch date with the legend!' DK posted on his Facebook page.

Banton shines for England before rain ends T20 against Pakistan

Banton shines for England before rain ends T20 against Pakistan

Rediff.com29 Aug 2020

T20 international between England and Pakistan was abandoned because of rain at a soggy Old Trafford on Friday.

Imran Khan leads Pakistan in paying tributes to Lataji

Imran Khan leads Pakistan in paying tributes to Lataji

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

'End of a golden era'

Pakistan to tour England in July, play in bio-secure environment

Pakistan to tour England in July, play in bio-secure environment

Rediff.com16 May 2020

PCB CEO Wasim Khan insisted that the health and safety of players would be paramount and no player would be forced to go to England.

Shami on how Zaheer, Akram shaped his bowling career

Shami on how Zaheer, Akram shaped his bowling career

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

Shami worked with bowling coach Akram during his time with Kolkata Knight Riders and had a chance to learn from Zaheer as the duo worked together at Delhi Capitals.

Rampur bypolls: BJP woos Pasmanda Muslims to capture Azam Khan's fortress

Rampur bypolls: BJP woos Pasmanda Muslims to capture Azam Khan's fortress

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

According to poll observers, there are about 3.88 lakh voters in Rampur assembly constituency and of them, about 2.27 lakh, about 60 per cent, are Muslims.

Jaffer picks India's playing XI; snubs Hardik, KL Rahul

Jaffer picks India's playing XI; snubs Hardik, KL Rahul

Rediff.com1 Feb 2021

According to Jaffer, Axar can leave his mark as English batsmen tend to struggle against left-arm spinners.

NIA arrests 7th accused in Udaipur tailor murder case

NIA arrests 7th accused in Udaipur tailor murder case

Rediff.com10 Jul 2022

The spokesperson said Farhad Mohammad Sheikh, alias Babla, was arrested on Saturday evening.

Shoaib Malik to miss third Bangladesh T20I due to son's illness

Shoaib Malik to miss third Bangladesh T20I due to son's illness

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

Malik is married to Indian tennis star Sania Mirza. The two sports stars have a three-year old son, Izhaan.

Virat Kohli, it was undoubtedly the best innings of your life, says Sachin

Virat Kohli, it was undoubtedly the best innings of your life, says Sachin

Rediff.com23 Oct 2022

Sporting fraternity hails Kohli's epic knock in win against Pakistan as one of a kind

BJP steps up reach out to UP's Pasmanda Muslims for a clean sweep in LS polls

BJP steps up reach out to UP's Pasmanda Muslims for a clean sweep in LS polls

Rediff.com23 Oct 2022

In Pasmanda Muslim meets, the BJP leaders are highlighting that the Samajwadi Party, Bahujan Samaj Party and the Congress always used Muslims as a "vote bank" and did not give them their due.

T20 World Cup: Pakistan primed to secure semis berth

T20 World Cup: Pakistan primed to secure semis berth

Rediff.com1 Nov 2021

Pakistan will aim to maintain their remarkable consistency against a spirited Namibia and seal a semi-final spot in the T20 World Cup in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday.