News for 'Abu Dhabi'

Olly Stone to miss India, West Indies Tests

Olly Stone to miss India, West Indies Tests

Rediff.com4 Apr 2025

Olly Stone is targeting a return to full fitness by August, the ECB added

IPL: Look who's hit the nets in Abu Dhabi!

IPL: Look who's hit the nets in Abu Dhabi!

Rediff.com1 Sep 2020

MI enrolled Quinton de Kock last year to strengthen their top order, a move that paid rich dividends.

'More Games Would Be Prudent For IPL'

'More Games Would Be Prudent For IPL'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

Ness Wadia says bigger IPL window needed, all for Champions League revival.

Hardik Pandya targets double milestone at Asia Cup

Hardik Pandya targets double milestone at Asia Cup

Rediff.com7 Sep 2025

Hardik Pandya could become the first Indian and overall the third player in the history of T20 Internationals to achieve the double of 2000 runs and 100 wickets.

Big Money Doesn't Guarantee IPL Success

Big Money Doesn't Guarantee IPL Success

Rediff.com17 Dec 2025

The IPL consistently rewards smart squad building, tactical flexibility, and balanced team composition over individual star power. So what exactly are franchises paying for when the bidding war begins?

Surya, Agha refuse to shake hands again!

Surya, Agha refuse to shake hands again!

Rediff.com21 Sep 2025

Asia Cup: India captain Suryakumar avoids shaking hands with Pak skipper Salman once again

Asia Cup PIX: Carnival vibes as Indo-Pak fans light up Dubai

Asia Cup PIX: Carnival vibes as Indo-Pak fans light up Dubai

Rediff.com28 Sep 2025

If the fans can separate the game from politics, treating it as a spectacle rather than a battle, is it not time the stakeholders did the same?

Asia Cup: Litton Das shines as Bangladesh crush Hong Kong

Asia Cup: Litton Das shines as Bangladesh crush Hong Kong

Rediff.com12 Sep 2025

Skipper Litton Das led from the front as Bangladesh registered a comfortable seven-wicket win over Hong Kong in their Asia Cup opener in Abu Dhabi on Thursday.

Samson in trouble? Ashwin hints Gill may take his place

Samson in trouble? Ashwin hints Gill may take his place

Rediff.com20 Aug 2025

Ravichandran Ashwin has raised a big question mark over Sanju Samson's place in India's Asia Cup 2025 playing XI, warning that the wicketkeeper-batter's spot could be under serious threat

Wamiqa-Varun Can't Wait For Christmas

Wamiqa-Varun Can't Wait For Christmas

Rediff.com12 Dec 2024

Bhumi feels pretty... Jackie Shroff with the 'asli' Bidhu...Huma-Saqib go to a wedding...

Must-win tie: Afghanistan vs SL - Who reaches Super Fours?

Must-win tie: Afghanistan vs SL - Who reaches Super Fours?

Rediff.com17 Sep 2025

Afghanistan will need to play with more flair and freedom in their must-win Asia Cup group match against Sri Lanka in Abu Dhabi on Thursday.

F1: McLaren's Norris wins in Brazil to extend lead

F1: McLaren's Norris wins in Brazil to extend lead

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

McLaren's Lando Norris won the Sao Paulo Grand Prix to surge 24 points clear in the Formula One championship on Sunday.

Why India needs Kuldeep's spin magic in Asia Cup

Why India needs Kuldeep's spin magic in Asia Cup

Rediff.com3 Sep 2025

Kuldeep Yadav has a good record in T20 Internationals with 69 wickets in 40 matches at an economy rate of 6.77, with a best of 5/17 against South Africa.

'Ring of fire': Why taking high catches is tough in Dubai

'Ring of fire': Why taking high catches is tough in Dubai

Rediff.com18 Sep 2025

'One of the challenges we encounter in Dubai Stadium is the lights are slightly different.'

India-Pakistan clash debate heats up before Asia Cup

India-Pakistan clash debate heats up before Asia Cup

Rediff.com19 Aug 2025

Ahead of the Asia Cup, former Indian cricketer Surinder Khanna shared his views on whether the India-Pakistan clash should be played

Shah Rukh Gets Mobbed As He Flies Out For IIFA

Shah Rukh Gets Mobbed As He Flies Out For IIFA

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

Shah Rukh Khan was mobbed by a throng of enthusiastic fans at Mumbai airport early Thursday morning as he departed for Abu Dhabi to host the IIFA Awards.

Stokes in race with Brooks, Livingstone for Eng ODI captaincy

Stokes in race with Brooks, Livingstone for Eng ODI captaincy

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

'Ben Stokes is one of the best captains I've ever seen. So it would be stupid not to look at him.'

Asia Cup Super 4s: Pakistan face must-win clash vs Sri Lanka

Asia Cup Super 4s: Pakistan face must-win clash vs Sri Lanka

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

India and Bangladesh have two points each with Suryakumar Yadav's men leading the standings owing to a superior net run rate. Sri Lanka and Pakistan occupy the third and fourth spots respectively.

Sehwag picks India's gamechangers at Asia Cup

Sehwag picks India's gamechangers at Asia Cup

Rediff.com27 Aug 2025

Bumrah has been at the heart of India's success in recent years. He spearheaded India's title-winning run in the T20 World Cup last year, finishing with 15 wickets, and overall has 89 scalps in 70 matches at a remarkable average of 17.74.

Halep to skip AO, delay start of season due to injury

Halep to skip AO, delay start of season due to injury

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

Simona Halep will delay her start to the 2025 season and skip the Australian Open due to pain in her knee and shoulder, the former world number one said on Thursday.

Kashmiri teen makes history at World Pencak Silat C'ship

Kashmiri teen makes history at World Pencak Silat C'ship

Rediff.com11 Jan 2025

Aamina Zehra, a young martial artist from Srinagar, has brought pride to her hometown and country by winning a silver medal at the Pencak Silat World Championship held in Abu Dhabi.

After Pahalgam attack, Tiwary questions why India plays Pak

After Pahalgam attack, Tiwary questions why India plays Pak

Rediff.com22 Aug 2025

Manoj Tiwary shared his thoughts on whether the India-Pakistan clash should take place

Tanvi, Unnati headline India's World Juniors campaign

Tanvi, Unnati headline India's World Juniors campaign

Rediff.com19 Aug 2025

Tanvi, Unnati and Bhargav Ram-Viswa Tej to lead strong Indian line-up in BWF World Junior Championships

Bangladesh brace for stern test against in-form Sri Lanka

Bangladesh brace for stern test against in-form Sri Lanka

Rediff.com12 Sep 2025

The islanders, led by Charith Asalanka, have quietly built a formidable unit combining top-order solidity with middle-order power and a spin attack tailor-made for UAE conditions.

Lenskart eyeing mega expansion as it readies for IPO

Lenskart eyeing mega expansion as it readies for IPO

Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

Eyewear retailer Lenskart plans to add 450 stores in the current financial year, its fastest expansion in three years, as the company prepares for a public listing that could value it at up to $10 billion. The addition would take Lenskart's store count to more than 3,150 across 14 countries, representing a 34 per cent rise from the 334 stores opened last year.

Can Bangladesh finally win their maiden Asia Cup?

Can Bangladesh finally win their maiden Asia Cup?

Rediff.com10 Sep 2025

Bangladesh will see this as an opportunity to start on a strong note and settle into the tournament.

Unnati, Ayush storm into Taipei Open semis

Unnati, Ayush storm into Taipei Open semis

Rediff.com9 May 2025

Earlier, the 17-year-old made short work of another Taipei shuttler Lin Sih Yun 21-12, 21-7 in the round of 16.

A Decade of Test Thrillers: Close Calls & Classics

A Decade of Test Thrillers: Close Calls & Classics

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

A look back at a few memorable showdowns in the last decade and half that had the quintessential crests and troughs of Test cricket.

Kriti Looks SHARP

Kriti Looks SHARP

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

Rashmika goes red... Adah goes blue...Tripti's fusion fashion...

Planning A Trip To Dubai? Read This

Planning A Trip To Dubai? Read This

Rediff.com6 Sep 2024

The bulk of Indian carriers flying to Dubai are low-cost carriers, which include IndiGo, Air India Express, and SpiceJet.

Sri Lanka knock Afghanistan out of Asia Cup

Sri Lanka knock Afghanistan out of Asia Cup

Rediff.com19 Sep 2025

Sri Lanka show exit door to Afghanistan, qualify for Super 4s alongside Bangladesh

Rickelton, Stubbs shine as SA maul Ireland in 1st ODI

Rickelton, Stubbs shine as SA maul Ireland in 1st ODI

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

Ryan Rickelton and Tristan Stubbs scored career-best half-centuries to dig South Africa out of trouble with the bat and help their side to a 139-run victory over Ireland.

Afghanistan's collapse costs them against Bangladesh

Afghanistan's collapse costs them against Bangladesh

Rediff.com17 Sep 2025

An excellent exhibition of spin and some fantastic death overs bowling by Taskin Ahmed and Mustafizur Rahman took Bangladesh to a nail-biting eight run win over Afghanistan in their Asia Cup clash at Abu Dhabi on Tuesday.

Asia Cup in UAE: India-Pak set for explosive showdown

Asia Cup in UAE: India-Pak set for explosive showdown

Rediff.com26 Jul 2025

The men's Asia Cup will be held in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from September 9 to 28, Asian Cricket Council chairman Mohsin Naqvi announced on Saturday.

Taipei Open: Srikanth, Ayush, Mannepalli, Unnati in second round

Taipei Open: Srikanth, Ayush, Mannepalli, Unnati in second round

Rediff.com7 May 2025

Kidambi Srikanth started his campaign in the Taipei Open on a bright note and moved into the second round of the Super 300 badminton tournament along with a host of other Indian youngsters in Taipei on Wednesday.

'Tab dekh lenge': Shaheen hits back at SKY's taunt

'Tab dekh lenge': Shaheen hits back at SKY's taunt

Rediff.com24 Sep 2025

Shaheen Shah Afridi steered clear of giving a direct response to Suryakumar Yadav's view that Indo-Pak games should not be considered a rivalry.

'There's No Justice With Shreyas lyer'

'There's No Justice With Shreyas lyer'

Rediff.com21 Aug 2025

'He adds stability in the middle order and there were spots where he could have slotted in.'

Could Kush Maini become India's next F1 driver?

Could Kush Maini become India's next F1 driver?

Rediff.com8 Nov 2024

India could finally have a driver on the F1 grid after 13 long years.

PIX: Pakistan thrash Sri Lanka, keep final hopes alive

PIX: Pakistan thrash Sri Lanka, keep final hopes alive

Rediff.com24 Sep 2025

Pakistan survived a wonderful spell from an enraged spinner Wanindu Hasaranga to beat Sri Lanka by five wickets in an intense Super 4 match to stay alive in the Asia Cup, in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday.

Asia Cup: When Gavaskar, Khanna Stole The Show

Asia Cup: When Gavaskar, Khanna Stole The Show

Rediff.com10 Sep 2025

'Scoring those half-centuries and winning the trophy for India is indeed special.'