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Teen spinner Ahmed set to make history for England

Teen spinner Ahmed set to make history for England

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

The Test will be England's first in Pakistan since 2005. International teams have largely steered clear since an attack by Islamist militants on the Sri Lankan team bus in Lahore in 2009 killed six policemen and two civilians.

KKR stars join Los Angeles Knight Riders for inaugural MLC season

KKR stars join Los Angeles Knight Riders for inaugural MLC season

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

Los Angeles Knight Riders (LAKR) have signed Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) stars players for the inaugural season of the MLC, as per ESPNcricinfo.

SEE: Rabada's first training with Delhi Capitals

SEE: Rabada's first training with Delhi Capitals

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

Kagiso Rabada trained with his teammates for the first time this season at the ICC Academy in Dubai.

Coronavirus: GoAir terminates expat pilots amid curtailed flights

Coronavirus: GoAir terminates expat pilots amid curtailed flights

Rediff.com19 Mar 2020

GoAir has temporarily suspended all its international operations -- Dammam, Kuwait, Muscat, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Bangkok, Phuket and Male -- starting March 17 until April 15.

Debutant Hartley's Figures Best In 78 Years!

Debutant Hartley's Figures Best In 78 Years!

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

Tom Hartley ended the Test with 9/193, the best figures for an England spinner on Test debut since 1945.

PICS: Delhi Capitals whip RCB; both make play-offs

PICS: Delhi Capitals whip RCB; both make play-offs

Rediff.com2 Nov 2020

Images from Monday's Indian Premier League match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Delhi Capitals, in Abu Dhabi.

F1 Pitlane Tales: Nicole gears up as Hamilton prepares for title

F1 Pitlane Tales: Nicole gears up as Hamilton prepares for title

Rediff.com22 Nov 2014

Singer Nicole Scherzinger who is currently dating Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton, is all geared for the Formula One championship.

Nepal qualifies for World T20; UAE returns after 17 years

Nepal qualifies for World T20; UAE returns after 17 years

Rediff.com27 Nov 2013

Nepal made history when it qualified for its maiden major ICC event on Wednesday, progressing to the ICC World Twenty20 Bangladesh 2014 by virtue of a five wickets victory over Hong Kong in the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier UAE 2013 at Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi.

PIX: Surya shines as Mumbai Indians crush Royal Challengers

PIX: Surya shines as Mumbai Indians crush Royal Challengers

Rediff.com29 Oct 2020

Images from Wednesday's Indian Premier League match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Mumbai Indians, in Abu Dhabi.

'Make Ashish Nehra India's T20I coach'

'Make Ashish Nehra India's T20I coach'

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

Nehra retired from the game in 2017 and earlier this year coached Gujarat Titans to the title on their IPL debut.

Threat letter: Mumbai police record Salman Khan's statement

Threat letter: Mumbai police record Salman Khan's statement

Rediff.com7 Jun 2022

Khan's statement was recorded on Monday evening before he left for Hyderabad, he said.

Injury concerns for Hyderabad after 'bizarre' match

Injury concerns for Hyderabad after 'bizarre' match

Rediff.com22 Sep 2020

Marsh then came out to bat at number 10 and he was visibly limping. However, he was dismissed on the very first ball he faced, and as a result, SunRisers stumbled to a 10-run loss.

Indians vote Mumbai the world's 2nd best city

Indians vote Mumbai the world's 2nd best city

Rediff.com11 Sep 2013

Commenting on the findings, Ipsos India Head Marketing Communication Biswarup Banerjee said "Mumbai is the commercial and entertainment capital of India and it is also the most populous city in India. No wonder people across India who aspire to make it big have voted Mumbai, the city of dreams as the best place to do business and live in."

Hamilton gracious in F1 title defeat

Hamilton gracious in F1 title defeat

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

But, even as Max Verstappen celebrated and Lewis Hamilton came to terms with defeat, the Briton's Mercedes team lodged two safety-car related protests.

IPL Poll: DC vs RCB: Who will win?

IPL Poll: DC vs RCB: Who will win?

Rediff.com2 Nov 2020

Game 55 of IPL 2020 will see the Delhi Capitals take on the Royal Challengers Bangalore at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi.

Kohli vs Robinson: How Ollie Robinson aims to tame India's run machine

Kohli vs Robinson: How Ollie Robinson aims to tame India's run machine

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

Robinson dismissed Virat Kohli thrice in England and he is again looking forward to challenging the Indian great's 'ego'.

IPL Poll: KKR vs RR: Who will win?

IPL Poll: KKR vs RR: Who will win?

Rediff.com1 Nov 2020

Game 54 of IPL 2020 will see the Kolkata Knight Riders take on the Rajasthan Royals at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

Modi to visit Germany, UAE from June 26-28

Modi to visit Germany, UAE from June 26-28

Rediff.com22 Jun 2022

Modi is attending the G7 summit following an invitation by German Chancellor Olaf Scholz.

IPL 2020, Week 2: All the Hits & Misses

IPL 2020, Week 2: All the Hits & Misses

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

Rajneesh Gupta presents all the important numbers after the second week of IPL 2020.

England opener Roy ruled out of T20 World Cup

England opener Roy ruled out of T20 World Cup

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

England opener Jason Roy was out of the remainder of T20 World Cup with injury with James Vince named as his replacement.

Check out NADA's dope testing plans for IPL

Check out NADA's dope testing plans for IPL

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

Three high-ranking National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) officials, along with six empanelled Dope Control Officers (DCOs), will be travelling to the UAE for sample collection during this year's Indian Premier League, which starts on September 19.

Travelling the world with Nimrat Kaur

Travelling the world with Nimrat Kaur

Rediff.com13 Mar 2019

Happy birthday, Nimrat!

Spotted: Anant Nag

Spotted: Anant Nag

Rediff.com1 Oct 2017

Reader Alok Yadav sends us a photograph.

PIX: Kohli, Dhoni land in UAE

PIX: Kohli, Dhoni land in UAE

Rediff.com21 Aug 2020

Both CSK and RCB are based out of Dubai while the Rohit Sharma-captained Mumbai Indians are camping in Abu Dhabi.

Will fans will be allowed in stands for IPL matches in UAE?

Will fans will be allowed in stands for IPL matches in UAE?

Rediff.com21 Aug 2020

The Emirati organisers of this year's Indian Premier League are hopeful of at least some fan presence in the stands during the matches, a top official said. The Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) is finalising preparations to host the world's richest Twenty20 league from September 19 after India's struggle to contain the COVID-19 surge prompted its relocation.

IPL Poll: RCB vs RR: Who will win?

IPL Poll: RCB vs RR: Who will win?

Rediff.com3 Oct 2020

Game 15 of the Indian Premier League will see Royal Challengers Bangalore take on Rajasthan Royals at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi.

IPL Poll: KXIP vs MI: Who will win?

IPL Poll: KXIP vs MI: Who will win?

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

Thursday, October 1 will see the Kings XI Punjab take on the Mumbai Indians in IPL 2020's 13th game at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi.

WATCH LIVE! 68th Republic Day Parade

WATCH LIVE! 68th Republic Day Parade

Rediff.com26 Jan 2017

India is showcasing its military strength and achievements in a range of areas and its diverse culture on its 68th Republic Day at the Rajpath on Thursday.

German airline offers new codeshare flights to India

German airline offers new codeshare flights to India

Rediff.com13 Feb 2014

Airberlin passengers will be able to book flights to New Delhi, Mumbai, Cochin, Chennai, Hyderabad and Bengaluru with Etihad Airways, UAE's national carrier, the companies said in a joint statement.

IPL 7 2014 schedule

IPL 7 2014 schedule

Rediff.com2 Jun 2014

The seventh edition of the Indian Premier League kicked-off in the United Arab Emirates on April 16 with a match between Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders in Abu Dhabi. The UAE was awarded hosting rights for the first 20 matches of the cash-rich Twenty20 extravaganza because of a clash in dates with the general elections in India. On May 2, second phase of the league commences with matches in India, when Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders meet in Ranchi.

Air India mulls taking its global ops to CIS destinations

Air India mulls taking its global ops to CIS destinations

Rediff.com9 Feb 2014

Air India, which is set to fly to Moscow from early next month, is exploring CIS destinations among the new places that it wants to expand its global operations to, an airline official said.

Stylish Sakshi Dhoni Is Back!

Stylish Sakshi Dhoni Is Back!

Rediff.com4 Oct 2021

Mrs Dhoni, who we haven't spotted at Chennai Super Kings games during the UAE phase of IPL 2021, was very much in attendance at CSK's encounter against the Rajasthan Royals at the Sheikh Zayed stadium in Abu Dhabi on Saturday, October 2, evening.

Rohit, Krunal's Stunning Sportsmanship

Rohit, Krunal's Stunning Sportsmanship

Rediff.com29 Sep 2021

Rohit Sharma -- always the most gentlemanly of cricketers -- won over the cricketing world with his sportsmanship during the Mumbai Indians-Punjab Kings game in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, September 28, 2021.

Jet staring at bleak future as Hindujas, Etihad fail to ink pact

Jet staring at bleak future as Hindujas, Etihad fail to ink pact

Rediff.com24 May 2019

Both lenders and Etihad are not comfortable with the entities holding stake in Jet as they have no proven credentials in running a big business

Rajasthan Royals fined for slow-over rate against Delhi

Rajasthan Royals fined for slow-over rate against Delhi

Rediff.com25 Sep 2021

Rajasthan Royals skipper Sanju Samson and his teammates have been fined for maintaining a slow over rate during their 33-run loss to Delhi Capitals.

Burj Khalifa glows with tri-colour for India's R-Day

Burj Khalifa glows with tri-colour for India's R-Day

Rediff.com25 Jan 2017

The LED shows were held thrice and will be repeated on Thursday along with complimenting Dubai Fountain shows.

Aviation Min may increase 20% seats on Dubai-India sector

Aviation Min may increase 20% seats on Dubai-India sector

Rediff.com24 Feb 2014

The Civil Aviation Ministry is looking to increase air seat entitlement to Dubai by 20%.

Modi sells India dream to UAE prime minister

Modi sells India dream to UAE prime minister

Rediff.com17 Aug 2015

India's major import items from UAE include petroleum and petroleum products, precious metals, stones, gems, jewellery, minerals and chemicals

'Satisfying to see IPL taking place after the hurdles'

'Satisfying to see IPL taking place after the hurdles'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2020

This year's viewership will be highest ever, says IPL Chairman Brijesh Patel.

Stokes's leadership puts England's young guns at ease

Stokes's leadership puts England's young guns at ease

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

With Stokes and Brendon McCullum at the helm, Ahmed cuts a relaxed figure.