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Asia Cup PIX: Sri Lanka edge Pakistan to set up India final

Asia Cup PIX: Sri Lanka edge Pakistan to set up India final

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

IMAGES from the Asia Cup Super 4 match played between Sri Lanka and Pakistan in Colombo on Thursday.

Rohit-Kohli fastest pair to go past 5000 runs in ODIs!

Rohit-Kohli fastest pair to go past 5000 runs in ODIs!

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

Rohit and Kohli became the fastest batting pair to reach the milestone of 5000 runs in ODIs.

Asia Cup weather forecast brings hope for rain-free finals

Asia Cup weather forecast brings hope for rain-free finals

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

Sri Lanka meteorological department predicts better weather in coming days

Theekshana out of Asia Cup final due to injury

Theekshana out of Asia Cup final due to injury

Rediff.com16 Sep 2023

Maheesh Theekshana will miss the Asia Cup final against India after sustaining a hamstring injury

Chinese-built Pak warship to dock in Sri Lanka as Bangladesh denies entry

Chinese-built Pak warship to dock in Sri Lanka as Bangladesh denies entry

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

The warship was to anchor outside the Chattogram port from August 7 to 10 on its journey from Shanghai to Karachi.

SLC takes legal action against Sports Minister

SLC takes legal action against Sports Minister

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

Sri Lankan Cricket, on Wednesday, slapped a defamation lawsuit against sports minister Roshan Ranasinghe for making "damaging defamatory statements" against it, deepening the administrative crisis in the country.

Colombo ODI: Sri Lanka thrash South Africa, pocket series 4-1

Colombo ODI: Sri Lanka thrash South Africa, pocket series 4-1

Rediff.com31 Jul 2013

Sri Lanka thrashed South Africa by 128 runs in Colombo on Wednesday to wrap up the one-day series 4-1.

Amritsar No Cakewalk For Taranjit Singh Sandhu

Amritsar No Cakewalk For Taranjit Singh Sandhu

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

Barring 2004 and 2009 when Navjot Singh Sidhu won the Amritsar seat as a BJP MP and 1998 when Daya Singh Sodhi from BJP was elected as the MP, it has essentially a Congress bastion.

Chinese vessel near Male as India, Lanka, Maldives begin trilateral drill

Chinese vessel near Male as India, Lanka, Maldives begin trilateral drill

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

India has expressed concern about the movement of the Xiang Yang Hong 03 vessel in Indian Ocean waters and also prevailed on Sri Lanka to refuse permission for the ship to dock at Colombo port.

'Fakhar Zaman is an amazing human being'

'Fakhar Zaman is an amazing human being'

Rediff.com10 Sep 2023

His kind gesture was widely appreciated on social media.

Psychologist will help deal with pressure of visiting India: PCB official

Psychologist will help deal with pressure of visiting India: PCB official

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

Ahead of the ICC World Cup 2023, the PCB is exploring the possibility of sending a psychologist with the squad to India to cope with the pressures of the high-profile tournament.

India effect? Lanka asks China to defer spy ship visit

India effect? Lanka asks China to defer spy ship visit

Rediff.com7 Aug 2022

China's embassy in Colombo has sought an urgent meeting with senior Sri Lankan authorities after Colombo sought a deferment of the planned docking of a high-tech Chinese research vessel at the strategic Hambantota port over which India raised concerns, sources said.

ITC would increasingly try to go outside India: Sanjiv Puri

ITC would increasingly try to go outside India: Sanjiv Puri

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

Sanjiv Puri, chairman and managing director of ITC, is looking to expand the conglomerate's play outside India by taking "strategic positions" in markets close to home in the non-cigarette fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) and hospitality businesses. In a recent conversation with Business Standard, Puri revealed that ITC is setting sights beyond India's borders. "We already export to 100-odd countries. We want to scale that up and take some strategic positions in markets close to us," he said.

PHOTOS: Colombo Test on even keel after thrilling Day 2

PHOTOS: Colombo Test on even keel after thrilling Day 2

Rediff.com21 Aug 2015

Retiring home hero Kumar Sangakkara featured in a brief rebuilding act in his final Test as Sri Lanka reached 140 for three in reply to India's first innings total of 393 on day two of the second Test in Colombo, on Friday. Images from the second day's play.

Asia Cup PHOTOS: Bangladesh stun India to bow out on a high

Asia Cup PHOTOS: Bangladesh stun India to bow out on a high

Rediff.com16 Sep 2023

IMAGES from the Asia Cup Super 4 match played between India and Sri Lanka in Colombo on Friday.

PCB in deadlock with ACC on demanding additional compensation

PCB in deadlock with ACC on demanding additional compensation

Rediff.com28 Nov 2023

PCB was caught in a deadlock with the ACC for demanding additional compensation on organising chartered flights between Pakistan and Sri Lanka during the Asia Cup.

Asia Cup PIX: Sri Lanka crush Bangladesh's hopes in Super 4 clash

Asia Cup PIX: Sri Lanka crush Bangladesh's hopes in Super 4 clash

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

IMAGES from Asia Cup Super 4 match played between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh in Colombo on Saturday.

Sehwag, to me you are a cricketing great: Ganguly

Sehwag, to me you are a cricketing great: Ganguly

Rediff.com14 Nov 2023

Following the ICC Hall of Fame announcement on November 13, 2023, open letters have been written to the inductees by those close to them. Here, Sourav Ganguly salutes inductee #112, Virender Sehwag.

Gill reveals India's game plan against Pakistan!

Gill reveals India's game plan against Pakistan!

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

Shubman Gill said India's batters will have to dominate unlike last time when the top order was blown away for 66.

Foreign Policy As A Poll Tool Can Be Harmful

Foreign Policy As A Poll Tool Can Be Harmful

Rediff.com29 May 2024

It is time the political leaderships in this country arrived at a common ground over issues of foreign and security policy concerns. There has to be a greater communication between the government and the Opposition leaderships for the nation to present a unified face against the rest of the world, advises N Sathiya Moorthy.

China mum on talks with Lanka as its spy ship set to reach Hambantota

China mum on talks with Lanka as its spy ship set to reach Hambantota

Rediff.com15 Aug 2022

China on Monday said Sri Lanka has allowed its satellite and missile tracking ship to berth at the Hambantota port on Tuesday, but declined to reveal details of talks with Colombo leading to the bankrupt island's government reversing its earlier stand to defer the high-tech vessel's entry.

Soccer PIX: Leaders Real Madrid held to frustrating draw

Soccer PIX: Leaders Real Madrid held to frustrating draw

Rediff.com19 Feb 2024

La Liga leaders Real Madrid were held to a frustrating 1-1 draw at lowly city rivals Rayo Vallecano on Sunday as Joselu's early strike was cancelled out by Raul de Tomas' penalty, a result that could spice up the title race with surprise package Girona.

Protesters storm Lanka president's home, swim in Rajapaksa's pool

Protesters storm Lanka president's home, swim in Rajapaksa's pool

Rediff.com9 Jul 2022

The President had been moved out of his residence on Friday, in anticipation of Saturday's protests.

Chinese spy ship leaves Sri Lankan port after 6 days

Chinese spy ship leaves Sri Lankan port after 6 days

Rediff.com22 Aug 2022

A high-tech Chinese research ship docked at the strategically important Hambantota port departed from Sri Lankan waters on Monday after a controversial six-day visit.

You get what's in your destiny: Siraj after six-star show

You get what's in your destiny: Siraj after six-star show

Rediff.com17 Sep 2023

In overcast conditions, the ball swung both ways and after Jasprit Bumrah took out opener Kusal Perera for a duck, it was all Siraj thereafter.

Win over Afghans a big inspiration heading into Asia Cup: Babar

Win over Afghans a big inspiration heading into Asia Cup: Babar

Rediff.com27 Aug 2023

Pakistan skipper Babar Azam believes the recent thumping 3-0 ODI series win over Afghanistan will "inspire" his side and provide much-needed momentum heading into the Asia Cup.

Tata Realty to scale up business in India, overseas

Tata Realty to scale up business in India, overseas

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

Tata Realty and Infrastructure, a subsidiary of Tata Sons, is looking to expand its business with over 50 projects across major cities in India, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives. The combined projects boast a development potential exceeding 51 million sq ft, according to a top executive. The Mumbai-based real estate major has completed the first phase of project developments in Male (the Maldives), and is gearing up for the second phase. It has also expanded its footprint in Sri Lanka and plans to add about 2 million sq ft. in Colombo.

PHOTOS, Day 3: Mendis hits ton as Sri Lanka stay alive in Colombo Test

PHOTOS, Day 3: Mendis hits ton as Sri Lanka stay alive in Colombo Test

Rediff.com5 Aug 2017

Images from Day 3 of the second Test between Sri Lanka and India in Colombo, on Saturday.

PHOTOS, Day 1: Pujara, Rahane tons put India on top in Colombo

PHOTOS, Day 1: Pujara, Rahane tons put India on top in Colombo

Rediff.com4 Aug 2017

Images from Day 1 of the first Test between Sri Lanka and India in Colombo, on Thursday.

No clarity on Head Coach Dravid's future yet

No clarity on Head Coach Dravid's future yet

Rediff.com25 Nov 2023

It is also understood that the board is quite happy with the way Dravid has managed the team along with captain Rohit over the last two years despite not landing any global trophies.

Ameen Sayani, radio's most iconic voice, dies at 91

Ameen Sayani, radio's most iconic voice, dies at 91

Rediff.com21 Feb 2024

'Namaste behno aur bhaiyo, main aapka dost Ameen Sayani bol raha hoon'

When Will Sri Lanka's Nightmare End?

When Will Sri Lanka's Nightmare End?

Rediff.com20 Apr 2022

As the protests in Colombo against Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa continued on Tuesday, elsewhere on the island -- in southwestern Rambukkana -- police opened fire at anti-government protestors, killing at least one person and injuring 13 others.

Bangla Game: Will India Play SKY, Shami?

Bangla Game: Will India Play SKY, Shami?

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for the Asia Cup Super Fours match against Bangladesh?

How Sri Lanka overcame bowling crisis to outshine Bangladesh

How Sri Lanka overcame bowling crisis to outshine Bangladesh

Rediff.com10 Sep 2023

Dasun Shanaka on Saturday said someone had to 'chip in' with the side's frontline bowlers out with injuries.

'India's gain, Sri Lanka's loss': Meet Seneviratne - India's left-arm throwdown specialist

'India's gain, Sri Lanka's loss': Meet Seneviratne - India's left-arm throwdown specialist

Rediff.com11 Sep 2023

Meet Nuwan Seneviratne, the left-arm throwdown specialist of the Indian team.

Asia Cup final: A day of records for Miyaan Siraj!

Asia Cup final: A day of records for Miyaan Siraj!

Rediff.com17 Sep 2023

The Indian swing master broke a few records en route this dream performance in a title-winning effort.

Axar's Asia Cup exit fuels World Cup concerns

Axar's Asia Cup exit fuels World Cup concerns

Rediff.com16 Sep 2023

Axar Patel out of Asia Cup final due to hamstring injury, likely to miss Australia series, doubtful starter for World Cup too

Mahela, Sanga denounce 'govt-backed thugs'

Mahela, Sanga denounce 'govt-backed thugs'

Rediff.com11 May 2022

ICC Match Referee Roshan Mahanama joined his countrymen in the protest against the Gotabaya Rajapaksa government in Colombo.

The Ocean Ring Of Yoga

The Ocean Ring Of Yoga

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

Naval ships deployed in the Indian Ocean region are visiting ports of friendly foreign countries and spreading the message of 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' on International Day of Yoga forming an 'Ocean Ring of Yoga'.

Sorry Mr Modi, Katchatheevu Isn't An Election Issue In Tamil Nadu

Sorry Mr Modi, Katchatheevu Isn't An Election Issue In Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com4 Apr 2024

Rulers in New Delhi and their political aides in sensitive states like Tamil Nadu have to be doubly careful not to provoke a situation whose consequences may be much more than visible now to the naked eye, notes N Sathiya Moorthy.