News for 'Abdul Samad'

Deep's Accuracy, Thakur's Luck...

Deep's Accuracy, Thakur's Luck...

Rediff.com9 Apr 2025

Shardul Thakur bowled 8 full tosses, conceded 9 runs and took 2 wickets. It's early days and Thakur's season has seen him enjoy mixed fortunes, His figures of 2 for 52 were lucky breakthroughs but he is a great wicket-taking option.

Ex-prez Hamid, facing murder probe, returns to B'desh after treatment

Ex-prez Hamid, facing murder probe, returns to B'desh after treatment

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

The 81-year-old ex-president returned from Thailand a month after his "secret departure" sparked protests in Bangladesh for being allowed to leave despite being accused of murder.

Mukesh's Rise Powers Delhi Capitals' Surge In IPL 2025

Mukesh's Rise Powers Delhi Capitals' Surge In IPL 2025

Rediff.com23 Apr 2025

Mukesh Kumar will be hoping that this dream IPL campaign can pave the way for his return to the Indian team. His control, clever variations, and mental resilience have made him one of Delhi's go-to bowlers this season.

IPL PIX: Miller fires Gujarat Titans to victory!

IPL PIX: Miller fires Gujarat Titans to victory!

Rediff.com31 Mar 2024

Images from the IPL 2024 match between Gujarat Titans and Sunrisers Hyderabad on Sunday.

Top Performer: Hazlewood Sends Sunrisers Crashing

Top Performer: Hazlewood Sends Sunrisers Crashing

Rediff.com1 Oct 2021

Josh Hazlewood shone with the ball as Chennai Super Kings outclassed Sunrisers Hyderabad by six wickets to seal their spot in the IPL play-offs, on Thursday.

John Abraham has a message for NEUFC fans

John Abraham has a message for NEUFC fans

Rediff.com1 Sep 2024

'Feeling of winning the Durand Cup has not yet sunk in'

IPL Auction: Uncapped Players Steal Show

IPL Auction: Uncapped Players Steal Show

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

The IPL 2025 mega auction in Jeddah once again showcased the immense potential of uncapped talent.

US slaps sanctions on Taliban explosive manufacturer

US slaps sanctions on Taliban explosive manufacturer

Rediff.com3 Mar 2012

In a first-ever major action on network of explosive manufacturers of Taliban, the United States has slapped sanctions on one of its senior leaders Abdul Samad Achekzai who is known to be an expert in manufacturing of the improvised explosive devices. "As a key official in the Taliban's IED supply network, Abdul Samad Achekzai is responsible for untold death and suffering," Director of Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control Adam Szubin said on Friday.

PIX: Bottom-placed RCB stun SRH with commanding win

PIX: Bottom-placed RCB stun SRH with commanding win

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

IMAGES from the IPL match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Royal Challengers Bengaluru played in Hyderabad on Thursday

LSG Vs PBKS: Who Batted Best? Vote!

LSG Vs PBKS: Who Batted Best? Vote!

Rediff.com2 Apr 2025

Punjab Kings maintained their momentum and added another victory to their kitty in IPL 2025 by drubbing Lucknow Super Giants by eight wickets on Tuesday, April 1, 2025.

IPL 2023: Will Markram turn it around for Sunrisers?

IPL 2023: Will Markram turn it around for Sunrisers?

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

Ahead of the 2023 IPL season, let's take a look at the strengths and weaknesses of the Aiden Markram-led Sunrisers Hyderabad.

Turning Point: SRH's stunning choke!

Turning Point: SRH's stunning choke!

Rediff.com5 May 2023

Sunrisers Hyderabad's bid to reignite their campaign in IPL 2023 came undone once again as they messed up an easy run chase against Kolkata Knight Riders.

IPL PIX: Pooran, Markram sizzle as LSG crush Titans

IPL PIX: Pooran, Markram sizzle as LSG crush Titans

Rediff.com12 Apr 2025

Nicholas Pooran's power-hitting and Aiden Markram's calm demeanour shaped Lucknow Super Giants' comfortable six-wicket win over Gujarat Giants.

This Punjab king is a class above every Indian wicketkeeper

This Punjab king is a class above every Indian wicketkeeper

Rediff.com5 May 2025

Prabhsimran Singh - Punjab Kings' pint-sized powerhouse whose explosive batting, sharp game sense, and newfound maturity have made him the breakout Indian star of the tournament.

'Another win, another step forward'

'Another win, another step forward'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2025

Wednesday's 3-0 win was also the club's 12th clean sheet in a row.

What Went WRONG with LSG?

What Went WRONG with LSG?

Rediff.com20 May 2025

It was Rishabh Pant's brief, unconvincing stint at the crease that starkly epitomised his season-long struggle

PIX: Reddy shines as Sunrisers slay Punjab Kings

PIX: Reddy shines as Sunrisers slay Punjab Kings

Rediff.com10 Apr 2024

Images from the IPL match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Punjab Kings at Mohali on Tuesday.

SRH Vs RCB: Who Bowled Best Spell? Vote!

SRH Vs RCB: Who Bowled Best Spell? Vote!

Rediff.com26 Apr 2024

The spin duo of Karn Sharma and Swapnil Singh helped RCB snap their run of six losses in a row.

'My ultimate aim is to play for India'

'My ultimate aim is to play for India'

Rediff.com21 Dec 2019

'I look forward to meeting David Warner and talking to him about batting.' 'Our mindset is the same. We both look to dominate the bowlers,' says Abdul Samad, the exciting 18-year-old batsman from the Kashmiri valley.

Ranji Trophy: J&K stun champions Mumbai

Ranji Trophy: J&K stun champions Mumbai

Rediff.com25 Jan 2025

Jammu and Kashmir caused a major upset in the Ranji Trophy as they shocked defending champions Mumbai by five wickets on Saturday.

Ranji Trophy: Mulani takes 5 as Mumbai demolish Kerala

Ranji Trophy: Mulani takes 5 as Mumbai demolish Kerala

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

Mumbai registered a handsome 232-run win after skittling out Kerala for 94 in their Ranji Trophy Group B match in Thumba, Kerala, on Tuesday.

How Ghaziabad 'communal' incident unravelled

How Ghaziabad 'communal' incident unravelled

Rediff.com16 Jun 2021

Syed Firdaus Ashraf/Rediff.com traces how the beating up of a man in Ghaziabad went from alleged communal attack to reported regular crime in a matter of days.

After rare blip vs MI can Gujarat Titans seal play-off berth?

After rare blip vs MI can Gujarat Titans seal play-off berth?

Rediff.com14 May 2023

Gujarat Titans pride themselves on consistency and will be expected to produce a solid show against Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL match in Ahmedabad on Monday after a rare "flat" performance against Mumbai Indians.

RCB Vs SRH: Who Batted Best? VOTE!

RCB Vs SRH: Who Batted Best? VOTE!

Rediff.com16 Apr 2024

It rained fours and sixes in Bengaluru as a total of 549 runs were scored -- the highest aggregate in a T20 match.

Check out players retained by the IPL franchises

Check out players retained by the IPL franchises

Rediff.com30 Nov 2021

Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, and Glenn Maxwell are among some of the big names that the existing franchises have decided to retain for IPL 2022.

Revealed! The secret sauce of unknown players' IPL success

Revealed! The secret sauce of unknown players' IPL success

Rediff.com10 Apr 2024

'First season for them, so they have got nothing to lose and they are eager to perform. They look very hungry.'

PIX: Titans confirm top-2 finish with comfortable win over SRH

PIX: Titans confirm top-2 finish with comfortable win over SRH

Rediff.com16 May 2023

PHOTOS of the IPL 2023 match between Gujarat Titans and Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Monday.

IPL PIX: Pooran, Krunal shine as LSG rally to beat SRH

IPL PIX: Pooran, Krunal shine as LSG rally to beat SRH

Rediff.com13 May 2023

Nicholas Pooran's sensational late cameo powered Lucknow Super Giants to a seven-wicket victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad.

IPL PIX: LSG script last-over miracle in Kolkata

IPL PIX: LSG script last-over miracle in Kolkata

Rediff.com8 Apr 2025

IMAGES from the IPL match between KKR and LSG at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Tuesday

Syria thump India to win maiden Intercontinental Cup title

Syria thump India to win maiden Intercontinental Cup title

Rediff.com10 Sep 2024

India had won the title in 2018 and 2023, while it was the first trophy for Syria who had finished third in 2019.

DC vs SRH: Who Took The Best Catch? VOTE!

DC vs SRH: Who Took The Best Catch? VOTE!

Rediff.com21 Apr 2024

The most sensational catches that defined the encounter.

Shreyas slams ton, sends strong message to selectors

Shreyas slams ton, sends strong message to selectors

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

After waiting nearly three years for a first-class hundred, Iyer's form has surged; his century in October broke that dry spell, and now he's added two more in quick succession.

IPL PIX: Head hits ton as SRH down RCB in run-fest

IPL PIX: Head hits ton as SRH down RCB in run-fest

Rediff.com15 Apr 2024

IMAGES of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Sunrisers Hyderabad IPL match at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Monday.

Top Performer: Ahmed spins it RCB's way

Top Performer: Ahmed spins it RCB's way

Rediff.com15 Apr 2021

Shahbaz Ahmed was brought in on Wednesday as the sixth bowler after fellow spinners Washington Sundar and Yuvendra Chahal were bleeding runs off the bats of Warner, Bairstow and Pandey.

SRH lose, but win praise

SRH lose, but win praise

Rediff.com9 Nov 2020

'Congratulations on an excellent campaign @sunrisers. You took your supporters on a roller coaster but you produced a lot of joy.'

ISL: Kerala Blasters trounce Chennaiyin FC

ISL: Kerala Blasters trounce Chennaiyin FC

Rediff.com22 Dec 2021

The Yellow Army rose to the third place in the points table while handing the Marina Machans their second defeat of the season, which saw them drop to sixth.

KKR vs SRH: The Best Bowlers!

KKR vs SRH: The Best Bowlers!

Rediff.com24 Mar 2024

A look at the best bowling performances in the KKR vs SRH match:

Can struggling Sunrisers stop high-flying Punjab Kings?

Can struggling Sunrisers stop high-flying Punjab Kings?

Rediff.com8 Apr 2023

Smarting from back-to-back defeats, Sunrisers Hyderabad will have a lot to ponder, especially addressing their batting frailties, when they take on high-flying Punjab Kings in the Indian Premier League in Hyderabad on Sunday.

This rising Indian talent has a fan in IM Vijayan

This rising Indian talent has a fan in IM Vijayan

Rediff.com14 Jun 2022

India opened their Group D campaign with a 2-0 win over Cambodia where Sunil Chhetri scored a brace. Chhetri also scored the first goal against Afghanistan.

PBKS Vs SRH: Which Batter Impressed Most?

PBKS Vs SRH: Which Batter Impressed Most?

Rediff.com10 Apr 2024

Nitish Reddy or Shashank Singh? Pick your favourite.