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Pak court issues warrants against Kasab again

Pak court issues warrants against Kasab again

Rediff.com10 Jul 2010

A Pakistani anti-terrorism court conducting the trial of the seven Mumbai terror attack suspects on Saturday issued fresh arrest warrants for Ajmal Kasab and Fahim Ansari. Judge Malik Muhammad Akram Awan, who is conducting the trial behind closed doors at the Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi for security reasons, heard arguments by the prosecution and the defence.

Pak court adjourns hearing in 26/11 case

Pak court adjourns hearing in 26/11 case

Rediff.com6 Mar 2010

A Pakistani anti-terror court on Saturday adjourned for a week the hearing in the Mumbai terror attack case, against Lashkar-e-Tayiba operations chief Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi and six other suspects, after recording the testimony of an investigator. Judge Malik Muhammad Akram Awan recorded the testimony of Federal Investigation Agency Inspector Nisar Ahmed Jadoon during proceedings held at the high-security Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi.

26/11 case: Pak court declares Kasab an absconder

26/11 case: Pak court declares Kasab an absconder

Rediff.com31 Oct 2009

During Saturday's proceedings, Judge Malik Muhammad Akram Awan declared 14 other suspects linked to the attacks -- including Kasab, the lone terrorist captured alive by Indian authorities during the strikes -- as "absconders," sources said.

I will definitely marry: Sushmita Sen

I will definitely marry: Sushmita Sen

Rediff.com1 Sep 2010

Grapevine is abuzz that the former Miss Universe has recently broken up with former Pakistani cricketer Wasim Akram, but she refused to address the rumours.

26/11: Pak asked to respond to Lakhvi's bail plea

26/11: Pak asked to respond to Lakhvi's bail plea

Rediff.com13 Jul 2010

A Pakistani anti-terror court conducting the trial of seven suspects charged with planning and facilitating the Mumbai attacks on Tuesday asked the government to respond to Lashkar-e-Tayiba commander Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi's bail plea by July 17.

Kasab should be brought to Pak: Lakhvi's lawyer

Kasab should be brought to Pak: Lakhvi's lawyer

Rediff.com20 Mar 2010

Lawyers for Lashkar-e-Tayiba's operations commander Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi and six more accused in the Mumbai attacks case on Saturday demanded at an anti-terror court that Ajmal Kasab be brought from India to Pakistan to face trial with the other suspects.

Pak agency wants Kasab declared as fugitive

Pak agency wants Kasab declared as fugitive

Rediff.com13 Mar 2010

A Pakistani anti-terror court conducting the trial of seven suspects for their involvement in the 26/11 attacks accepted an application from the prosecution for Ajmal Kasab to be declared a fugitive and adjourned the case for a week on Saturday.

Whatmore named KKR coach, Ganguly captain

Whatmore named KKR coach, Ganguly captain

Rediff.com6 Nov 2009

Kolkata Knight Riders, which finished at the bottom in the second edition of the Indian Premier League, named Dav Whatmore as its new coach, with Delhi Ranji coach Vijay Dahiya his deputy.

Pak journalists thrashed over 'drinking water' in Ramazan

Pak journalists thrashed over 'drinking water' in Ramazan

Rediff.com21 Jun 2017

The madrasa management claims the journalists were drinking water during the day and that they were initially asked to stop.

Muralitharan equals world record

Muralitharan equals world record

Rediff.com3 Feb 2009

Sri Lanka off-spinner Muttiah Muralitharan equalled the world record for most one-day wickets on Tuesday by taking his tally to 502. The 36-year-old, playing in his 327th match, drew level with retired Pakistan fast bowler Wasim Akram's landmark in the third one-day international against India.

No lessons learnt; Pak court adjourns 26/11 case

No lessons learnt; Pak court adjourns 26/11 case

Rediff.com8 May 2010

A Pakistani court conducting the trial of Lashkar-e-Tayiba operations chief Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi and six other suspects in the Mumbai terror attack case on Saturday adjourned proceedings till May 22 after the prosecution sought more time to gain access to Ajmal Kasab, who was sentenced to death by an Indian court on Thursday. Judge Malik Muhammad Akram Awan of the Rawalpindi-based anti-terrorism court put off the case for two weeks after the prosecution filed an application.

Desperate Pakistan send Hafeez to India for test on bowling action

Desperate Pakistan send Hafeez to India for test on bowling action

Rediff.com30 Dec 2014

Pakistan, desperate to bolster their attack, have flown all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez to India for a bowling test in a bid to get his action cleared in time for the 50-over World Cup in February.

India's batting line-up looked 'monstrous'

India's batting line-up looked 'monstrous'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2010

Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram reckons that trio of Sachin Tendulkar, VVS Laxman and Rahul Dravid gave India's batting line-up a 'monstrous' look in the just-concluded Test series against Sri Lanka.

Pak court adjourns 26/11 case hearing

Pak court adjourns 26/11 case hearing

Rediff.com24 Dec 2009

A Pakistani anti-terror court on Thursday adjourned till January 6 next year the proceedings against seven suspects, including Laskar-e-Tayiba commander Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi, charged with involvement in the Mumbai terror attacks even as a notice was issued to one of the defence lawyers.

World timeline of sport 2000-2009

World timeline of sport 2000-2009

Rediff.com24 Dec 2009

World timeline of sport in the first decade of the 21st century.

'It's a dream come true to bowl to Sachin, Rahul'

'It's a dream come true to bowl to Sachin, Rahul'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2010

If his exciting talent and the rich encomia showered on him by the likes of Wasim Akram and Sourav Ganguly are any indication, then India may have unearthed a potentially world-class fast bowler in Jaydev Unadkat.

SAG: India men, women win badminton gold

SAG: India men, women win badminton gold

Rediff.com2 Dec 2019

India is being represented by 487 athletes in more than 15 disciplines.

New Pak judge adjourns 26/11 trial for a week

New Pak judge adjourns 26/11 trial for a week

Rediff.com7 Nov 2009

A Pakistani anti-terror court on Saturday adjourned the trial of the seven suspects arrested for their involvement in the Mumbai terror attacks, after hearing arguments on the applications filed by the accused, for a week.Judge Malik Muhammad Akram Awan adjourned the case till November 14 following today's proceedings, said Shahbaz Rajput, one of the defence lawyers. "The court took up the applications filed by the accused and a decision is expected," Rajput said.

PIX: Malinga strikes 4 as Sri Lanka stun England

PIX: Malinga strikes 4 as Sri Lanka stun England

Rediff.com22 Jun 2019

Sri Lanka pace bowler Lasith Malinga ripped through the England batting line-up with four wickets as the former champions handed the favourites a 20-run defeat in a low-scoring World Cup match.

Football Extras: Iraq beat UAE to reach Gulf Cup semis

Football Extras: Iraq beat UAE to reach Gulf Cup semis

Rediff.com30 Nov 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field.

Imran Khan: Forever the 'Kaptaan'

Imran Khan: Forever the 'Kaptaan'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2018

Imran Khan will always be first and foremost the enigmatic 'Kaptaan', who pulled off the impossible -- transform an immensely talented but fractious bunch of cricketers into world beaters.

Pak yet to approach Interpol over Kasab

Pak yet to approach Interpol over Kasab

Rediff.com22 May 2010

Pakistani authorities were on Saturday caught on the wrong foot as an anti-terror court hearing the 26/11 case was told that Interpol was yet to be approached for a Red Corner notice for Ajmal Kasab, weeks after they claimed the matter had been taken up with the Paris-based agency.

Pak court adjourns trial of 26/11 accused

Pak court adjourns trial of 26/11 accused

Rediff.com16 Jan 2010

A Pakistani anti-terror court on Saturday adjourned for a week the trial of seven men, including Lashker-e-Tayiba commander Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi, accused of involvement in the 26/11 Mumbai attacks as an application filed by them is pending with the Lahore High Court.

'Dravid's inclusion in ODIs a backward step'

'Dravid's inclusion in ODIs a backward step'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2009

India's bowling is their Achilles' heel and recalling Rahul Dravid to prop the batting order is a retrograde step, according to former cricketers Wasim Akram and Sanjay Manjrekar.

Pakistan spin great Qadir dies aged 63

Pakistan spin great Qadir dies aged 63

Rediff.com7 Sep 2019

Abdul Qadir, who played 67 Test and 104 ODIs for Pakistan, suffered a cardiac arrest.

Pak schoolboy seamer Naseem likely to get debut in Australia

Pak schoolboy seamer Naseem likely to get debut in Australia

Rediff.com19 Nov 2019

Coach Misbah-ul-Haq and his fellow selectors have been criticised by Pakistan media for placing too much expectation on such young shoulders, particularly against an ascendant team that thrives on home pitches.

Narine yet to get BCCI's approval for IPL

Narine yet to get BCCI's approval for IPL

Rediff.com3 Apr 2015

Kolkata Knight Riders trump card spinner Sunil Narine checked into the city but did not come for the IPL franchise's first practice session here for the apparent reason that he is yet to get a BCCI go-ahead for his suspect bowling action.

Expect the unexpected in Test cricket: Tendulkar

Expect the unexpected in Test cricket: Tendulkar

Rediff.com8 Aug 2009

Expect the unexpected when it comes to Test cricket says Indian batting ace Sachin Tendulkar, who recalled how Wasim Akram peppered him with bouncers even as he expected yorkers in his maiden Test series in Pakistan. Tendulkar was speaking in Mumbai on Friday at the launch of a book Shadows across the playing field, authored by India's Minister of state for External Affairs Shashi Tharoor and former Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman and diplomat Shaharyar Khan.

Pakistan: 26/11 trial adjourned till Oct 31

Pakistan: 26/11 trial adjourned till Oct 31

Rediff.com26 Oct 2009

The new Pakistani judge, hearing the Mumbai terror attacks case, on Monday adjourned till October 31 the trial of the seven suspects, including Lashker-e-Tayiba operative Zakiur Lakhvi.Judge Malik Muhammad Akram Awan of the anti-terror court, who was appointed last week to conduct the in-camera trial, began hearing the case today morning at the high-security Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi.Awan replaced Judge Baqir Ali Rana, who had requested to be taken off the case.

Pak appoints new judge to conduct 26/11 trial

Pak appoints new judge to conduct 26/11 trial

Rediff.com24 Oct 2009

Judge Malik Muhammad Akram Awan of anti-terrorism court replaced Rana on the orders of Chief Justice of the Lahore High Court Khwaja Mohammad Sharif. Rana was conducting in-camera the trial of the seven suspects, who included senior Lashker-e-Taiba operatives Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi and Zarar Shah, in the high-security Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi.

Highest wicket takers in ODIs

Highest wicket takers in ODIs

Rediff.com5 Feb 2009

Muttiah Muralitharan went past Wasim Akram to become the highest wicket-taker in ODI cricket.

Ali on target as Qatar stun Japan to win first Asian Cup

Ali on target as Qatar stun Japan to win first Asian Cup

Rediff.com1 Feb 2019

Almoez Ali scored a spectacular overhead kick for a record ninth goal of the tournament to set Qatar on their way to a first Asian Cup triumph with a stunning 3-1 win over four-times champions Japan on Friday.

Kumble starts new innings as a TV analyst

Kumble starts new innings as a TV analyst

Rediff.com5 Jun 2009

Former India Test captain Anil Kumble will join his former teammate Sourav Ganguly behind the microphone as an expert analyst for ESPN Star Sports in the ICC World Twenty20 which begins in England on Friday.

Brett Lee targets 400 ODI and Test wickets

Brett Lee targets 400 ODI and Test wickets

Rediff.com5 Oct 2009

Australia's unprecedented workload could actually help him get back in the Test team, feels fast bowler Brett Lee.

Windies captain Holder hits double ton to put England on ropes

Windies captain Holder hits double ton to put England on ropes

Rediff.com26 Jan 2019

England, set a massive target of 628 in their second innings, were 56 without loss at stumps on day three, a tidy start but still facing the daunting prospect of surviving two more days in Bridgetown.

Hard to imagine life without cricket: Tendulkar

Hard to imagine life without cricket: Tendulkar

Rediff.com5 Sep 2009

The batting ace says Kapil Dev had challenged him to play at least 10 years for the country when he started. 'I'm glad that I have doubled that.'

Hayden defends 'third world country' comments

Hayden defends 'third world country' comments

Rediff.com21 Nov 2008

Facing flak from several quarters for his 'third world country' remarks against India, Australian opener Matthew Hayden has insisted that he meant no disrespect to the nation or its people.

Sachin@20: Congratulate the batting legend

Sachin@20: Congratulate the batting legend

Rediff.com14 Nov 2009

On November 15, the run machine completes 20 years of international cricket. Join us in congratulating the maestro.

The Little Master's best Test knocks

The Little Master's best Test knocks

Rediff.com14 Nov 2009

Over the last 20 years, Sachin Tendulkar has enthralled us with his top-class brand of cricket. We bring you the little master's six knocks that put him in a league of his own.

Sachin@20: 'He still has the hunger for more runs'

Sachin@20: 'He still has the hunger for more runs'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2009

As Sachin Tendulkar completes 20 years in international cricket, former India captain and coach Ajit Wadekar salutes the batting legend.