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Rain delays start after Pakistan elect to bat

Rain delays start after Pakistan elect to bat

Rediff.com14 Jun 2008

Light rain delayed the start of the tri-series final between India and Pakistan at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium on Saturday.

Bangladesh - New Zealand Test loses third day

Bangladesh - New Zealand Test loses third day

Rediff.com27 Oct 2008

Rain has washed out play for the third consecutive day in the second and final Test between Bangladesh and New Zealand at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium on Monday.

Dhaka Test: Day II washed out as well

Dhaka Test: Day II washed out as well

Rediff.com26 Oct 2008

Rain has washed out play for the second consecutive day in the second and final Test between Bangladesh and New Zealand at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium on Sunday.

Dhaka Test first day washed out

Dhaka Test first day washed out

Rediff.com25 Oct 2008

The first day's play in the second and final Test between Bangladesh and New Zealand has been washed out by steady rain over the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka on Saturday. New Zealand lead the two-match series 1-0 after securing a three-wicket victory in the opening match in Chittagong on Tuesday.

Pakistan crush Bangladesh by 70 runs

Pakistan crush Bangladesh by 70 runs

Rediff.com9 Jun 2008

Pakistan bulldozed Bangladesh by 70 runs in a rain-curtailed tri-series opener to extend their unbeaten run in one-day internationals to 12 at Sher-e-Bangla stadium in Mirpur, Dhaka on Sunday. Riding on sparkling half-centuries by Salman Butt (70) and Mohammad Yousuf (59), Pakistan scored a challenging 233 before being folded in 39.3 overs, after sent in to bat in a match reduced to a 40-40 affair.

India, Pakistan in Bangladesh ODI tri-series

India, Pakistan in Bangladesh ODI tri-series

Rediff.com5 May 2008

India, Pakistan and Bangladesh will play a tri-series of one-day internationals between June 8 and 15 at the Sher e Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur, Dhaka.

New York Gurdwaras's HEARTENING Langar Story

New York Gurdwaras's HEARTENING Langar Story

Rediff.com30 Nov 2020

It was truly heartening to see how the Sikh community had risen to the occasion during the Black Lives Matter peaceful protests and the coronavirus pandemic and selflessly served those looking for nourishment.

Bangladesh arrests killer of secular blogger, publisher

Bangladesh arrests killer of secular blogger, publisher

Rediff.com12 Nov 2016

Khairul Islam alias Fahim, a leader of intelligence wing of the outlawed Ansar al-Islam also known as Ansarullah Bangla Team, was arrested from Kamlapur Rail Station area in Dhaka on Friday night, said Masudur Rahman, deputy commissioner of the Detective Branch of Police.

Bhaiaji Superhit Review: Downsizing Deol

Bhaiaji Superhit Review: Downsizing Deol

Rediff.com23 Nov 2018

Bhaiaji Superhit is bah baloney! sighs Sukanya Verma.

DD's DTH becomes pubcaster by default

DD's DTH becomes pubcaster by default

Rediff.com15 Oct 2007

With most private television channels deserting it, DD Direct Plus, the direct-to-home (DTH) company from Prasar Bharati, has become a true pubcaster carrying 34 channels of which 31 are from Doordarshan.These 31 DD-channels include 19 television channels and 12 All India Radio channels. The private channels that were recently disconnected from DD Direct Plus include Aaj Tak, Headlines Today, BBC World, Star Utsav and Akash Bangla, sources said.

Cook reveals reason behind England's defeat vs Bangladesh

Cook reveals reason behind England's defeat vs Bangladesh

Rediff.com30 Oct 2016

England captain Alastair Cook said a lack of experience on the subcontinent cost his team dearly as they fell to a first-ever test defeat by Bangladesh in Dhaka on Sunday. England suffered an astonishing collapse at the Shere Bangla National Stadium, losing 10 wickets in a single session in their second innings, and were all out for 164 while chasing 273 for victory on the third day of the second and final test. Next up for Cook is a five-match test series in India starting on Nov. 9, on spin-friendly pitches similar to the one England struggled to come to terms with in Dhaka.

Bangladesh sentences two to death for killing blogger

Bangladesh sentences two to death for killing blogger

Rediff.com31 Dec 2015

Special Trial Tribunal-3 Judge Sayeed Ahmed pronounced the verdict in presence of seven of the accused. One of the death row convict is on the run.

The humbling story of a resolute Asian Games gold medallist Swapna Barman

The humbling story of a resolute Asian Games gold medallist Swapna Barman

Rediff.com30 Aug 2018

Born with six toes on each foot, Swapna is stubborn from childhood, said the secretary of the Jalpaiguri District Athletics Association Ujjal Das Chowdhury, who has followed Swapna's career from close quarters.

Gambhir ton seals easy win over Bangladesh

Gambhir ton seals easy win over Bangladesh

Rediff.com13 Jun 2008

An unbeaten century by Gautam Gambhir powered India to a seven-wicket victory over Bangladesh in the last league match of the tri-series, at the Sher-e-Bangla stadium in Dhaka on Thursday. The victory set up a summit clash against arch-rivals Pakistan on Saturday. Set 223 to win, India overhauled the modest target with 14.5 overs to spare.

Gambhir ton seals easy win over Bangladesh

Gambhir ton seals easy win over Bangladesh

Rediff.com12 Jun 2008

An unbeaten century by Gautam Gambhir powered India to a seven-wicket victory over Bangladesh in the last league match of the tri-series, at the Sher-e-Bangla stadium in Dhaka on Thursday. The victory set up a summit clash against arch-rivals Pakistan on Saturday. Set 223 to win, India overhauled the modest target with 14.5 overs to spare.

Get Bangladesh border fenced in 3 months: SC to govt

Get Bangladesh border fenced in 3 months: SC to govt

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

The Supreme Court has directed the Centre to complete fencing work along the Indo-Bangla border within three months to check cross-border influx of illegal Bangladesh nationals into Assam and streamline the process to deport them back.

Oil spill in Bangladesh Sunderbans; India on high alert

Oil spill in Bangladesh Sunderbans; India on high alert

Rediff.com13 Dec 2014

An ecological disaster is in the making in the Sunderbans, the world's largest mangrove forest spanning across the Indo-Bangla border, after an oil tanker collided with an empty cargo vessel. The incident spilled nearly 350 tonnes of oil into the Sela river, threatening the survival of multiple species of flora and fauna.

U-19 World Cup: India to face Australia in campaign opener

U-19 World Cup: India to face Australia in campaign opener

Rediff.com7 Dec 2015

The tournament will be held across four cities in Bangladesh, from Jan 27 to Feb 14, 2016

Hyderabad: 2 held in Mecca Masjid blasts case

Hyderabad: 2 held in Mecca Masjid blasts case

Rediff.com9 Nov 2007

Two persons including a Hyderabadi woman has been arrested in the Mecca Masjid blasts case, police said on Friday.

8 charged for killing atheist blogger in Bangladesh

8 charged for killing atheist blogger in Bangladesh

Rediff.com18 Mar 2015

Seven university students and chief of a banned Islamist group were charged for the murder of an atheist blogger in 2013.

Dale Steyn joins the 400 club

Dale Steyn joins the 400 club

Rediff.com30 Jul 2015

Dale Steyn became the second South African bowler to claim 400 Test wickets.

Debutant Ball and Rashid bowl England to thrilling win

Debutant Ball and Rashid bowl England to thrilling win

Rediff.com7 Oct 2016

Jake Ball made a memorable One-day debut as he combined with Adil Rashid to derail Bangladesh's chase and bowl England to a thrilling 21-run victory in the first match of the series, in Mirpur, on Friday.

Gambhir ton ensures easy win for India

Gambhir ton ensures easy win for India

Rediff.com12 May 2007

India beat Bangladesh by 46 runs in the second ODI to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.

India win toss, elect to bat

India win toss, elect to bat

Rediff.com12 May 2007

Young leg-spinner Piyush Chawla will make his debut in the second ODI against Bangladesh.

England to be without Barmy Army support for Bangladesh tour

England to be without Barmy Army support for Bangladesh tour

Rediff.com15 Sep 2016

The Barmy Army has joined limited-overs skipper Eoin Morgan in pulling out of the upcoming tour to Bangladesh due to prevailing security concerns.

Team keen on rematch with India, says Malik

Team keen on rematch with India, says Malik

Rediff.com29 Feb 2016

Pakistan's experienced all-rounder Shoaib Malik has said that he and his teammates are keen to set up a rematch with India in the final of the Asia Cup tournament in Bangladesh. Malik told the Pakistani media in Mirpur that they had lost to India in the group match on Saturday since the team had failed to adapt to the conditions at the Sher-e-Bangla stadium. "I think we failed to read the pitch and conditions properly against India and instead of adapting ourselves we committed hari kari (fumbled) by trying to play overly attacking shots," he said. The former Pakistan captain said everyone in the team was disappointed by the defeat but were now also more intent on winning matches to qualify for the final.

'Batting is Hardik's strength but he is a useful third seamer too'

'Batting is Hardik's strength but he is a useful third seamer too'

Rediff.com25 Feb 2016

Captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni is impressed by Hardik Pandya's cameo in India's convincing win in the Asia Cup T20 opener against Bangladesh and called the young all-rounder an "overall package" who could be promoted in the batting order in the coming days.

India U-19s emulate seniors to lift Asia Cup

India U-19s emulate seniors to lift Asia Cup

Rediff.com7 Oct 2018

Overpower Sri Lanka by 144 to claim title

BSF trooper kills two seniors, self in Assam post

BSF trooper kills two seniors, self in Assam post

Rediff.com5 Sep 2013

In a case of fratricide, a Border Security Force trooper allegedly killed two officers and injured another at a remote border post in Assam's Dhubri district before shooting himself on Thursday.

When a debutant stunned two-time World champs India

When a debutant stunned two-time World champs India

Rediff.com19 Jun 2015

Rookie left-arm paceman Mustafizur Rahman captured five wickets to scuttle India in the first ODI against Bangladesh.

How the BJP is quietly penetrating Bengal

How the BJP is quietly penetrating Bengal

Rediff.com20 May 2017

The BJP doesn't want to focus entirely on an anti-Mamata campaign.

Terrain and lack of manpower constrain BSF

Terrain and lack of manpower constrain BSF

Rediff.com10 Jan 2007

A cultural programme was organised to entertain the villagers with the BSF jazz band, where village headmen and local civil administration took part.

Rashtrapati Bhawan map found from undertrial in UP jail

Rashtrapati Bhawan map found from undertrial in UP jail

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

A jailed undertrial from West Bengal was found in possession of maps related to Rajpath and Rashtrapati Bhawan.

India crush Bangladesh by an innings and 239 runs

India crush Bangladesh by an innings and 239 runs

Rediff.com27 May 2007

India won the two-Test series 1-0 and condemned Bangladesh to their 40th Test defeat.

India's most original film

India's most original film

Rediff.com25 May 2007

Looking back at Satyajit Ray's 1968 film, Goopy Gyne Bagha Byne, the most original Indian film ever made.

Mumbai to host 2011 cricket WC final

Mumbai to host 2011 cricket WC final

Rediff.com11 Dec 2006

Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, Sri Lanka, and the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, Pakistan, would host the two semifinals

Mumbai to host 2011 cricket WC final

Mumbai to host 2011 cricket WC final

Rediff.com11 Dec 2006

Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, Sri Lanka, and the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, Pakistan, would host the two semifinals

Rain may delay start of second ODI

Rain may delay start of second ODI

Rediff.com12 May 2007

A light drizzle combined with heavy winds hit the capital city on Saturday morning forcing the ground personnel to cover the pitch and surrounding areas.

1st ODI Diary: Journos get a shock

1st ODI Diary: Journos get a shock

Rediff.com11 May 2007

Check out a few interesting things that happened on the first day of the tour.

'Pant will play for India for next 15 years'

'Pant will play for India for next 15 years'

Rediff.com25 Apr 2019

The World Cup snub could surely be disappointing, but 21-year-old Rishabh Pant will play "many more World Cups" and don National colours for at least 15 years, says former India skipper Sourav Ganguly.