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BCCI's visit to Pakistan: What did they discuss?

BCCI's visit to Pakistan: What did they discuss?

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

Binny and Shukla travelled to Pakistan following an invitation to members of the Asian Cricket Council

Ex-Lanka Prez gets govt bungalow, special security on return

Ex-Lanka Prez gets govt bungalow, special security on return

Rediff.com3 Sep 2022

The ex-president returned to Sri Lanka on a Singapore Airlines flight.

'A bit of a kick to the rear end is good ahead of the World Cup'

'A bit of a kick to the rear end is good ahead of the World Cup'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2023

Sri Lanka coach Chris Silverwood was disappointed by his team's meek outing in the Asia Cup final but said it was a timely wake up call for his side ahead of the ODI World Cup next month.

Beware, The Wrath Of The People!

Beware, The Wrath Of The People!

Rediff.com14 Jul 2022

The protests seem unlikely to end until the people's anger and grievances with the leaders who have brought Sri Lanka to economic ruin are redressed.

Colombo ODI: England fall short by 25 runs despite Moeen ton

Colombo ODI: England fall short by 25 runs despite Moeen ton

Rediff.com27 Nov 2014

A magnificent century by Moeen Ali proved in vain as England suffered a 25-run defeat to Sri Lanka in the first of seven one-day internationals on Wednesday.

Kohli terms 47th ODI ton as a 'classic example of playing second fiddle'

Kohli terms 47th ODI ton as a 'classic example of playing second fiddle'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2023

Virat Kohli termed his 47th ODI hundred as a classic example of playing second fiddle after not getting off to a good start in India's record 228-run win against Pakistan.

Sri Lanka rejects Trudeau's 'Tamil Genocide' comment

Sri Lanka rejects Trudeau's 'Tamil Genocide' comment

Rediff.com20 May 2023

Sri Lanka's Ministry of Foreign Affairs rejected Trudeau's statements, asserting that they contained outrageous claims of genocide relating to past conflicts in the country.

Workload management: Will Hardik, Gill be rested?

Workload management: Will Hardik, Gill be rested?

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

India's T20 captain Hardik Pandya could be given a break from the three-match series against Ireland starting August 18 as part of workload management.

Pak's win sparks outrage: Did India send 'little kids'?

Pak's win sparks outrage: Did India send 'little kids'?

Rediff.com6 Aug 2023

We did not ask India to send 'little kids' for Emerging Asia Cup, says Pakistan's Mohammad Haris

Sri Lanka: 'It has really hit us bad'

Sri Lanka: 'It has really hit us bad'

Rediff.com5 Apr 2022

'The economic crisis hit us from nowhere. No one saw it coming.'

'Miscalculation on my part,' says Gill after Bangladesh defeat

'Miscalculation on my part,' says Gill after Bangladesh defeat

Rediff.com16 Sep 2023

Centurion Shubman Gill says he should have stayed back and taken India past the finishing line in the Asia Cup Super Fours match against Sri Lanka on Friday.

Amla century guides South Africa to victory in Colombo

Amla century guides South Africa to victory in Colombo

Rediff.com6 Jul 2014

Hashim Amla's 13th One-day International century and a clinical performance in the field carried South Africa to a comfortable 75 run victory in the opener of their three-match series against Sri Lanka on Sunday.

How Pakistan Was Eliminated From Asia Cup

How Pakistan Was Eliminated From Asia Cup

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

Zaman was devastated, realising that luck had abandoned him when he needed it most.

Sri Lanka hero Asalanka cherishes finisher's role

Sri Lanka hero Asalanka cherishes finisher's role

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

'I think they are the best players of spin in the Sri Lanka squad. And Charith, he showed great character. Special feeling, back to back finals.'

Sri Lankan veteran Mathews ready to deliver after surprise recall

Sri Lankan veteran Mathews ready to deliver after surprise recall

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

'This marks my fourth 50-over World Cup match. Our team and I are committed to giving our best performance, with the primary goal of reaching the semi-finals. I'm fully prepared to put in the hard work necessary to achieve this.'

Protestors Burn Wickremesinghe Effigy

Protestors Burn Wickremesinghe Effigy

Rediff.com20 Jul 2022

The protestors protest against interim President and Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe demanding his resignation at the compound of the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

KL Rahul spills the beans on India's gruelling victory

KL Rahul spills the beans on India's gruelling victory

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

KL Rahul believes it is always good to put himself in "challenging situations"

China downplays India, US concerns as spy ship docks at Lankan port

China downplays India, US concerns as spy ship docks at Lankan port

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

China on Tuesday said the activities of its high-tech research vessel will not affect the security of any country and should not be 'obstructed' by any 'third party', as the ship berthed at Sri Lanka's strategic southern port of Hambantota amid Indian and United States concerns.

Lankan forces raid protesters' camp; 9 held, several injured

Lankan forces raid protesters' camp; 9 held, several injured

Rediff.com22 Jul 2022

Sri Lankan security forces raided the main anti-government protest camp at the President's Secretariat in Colombo early on Friday, arresting nine people and injuring several others, as the protesters continued to occupy the sensitive area despite the resignation of Gotabaya Rajapaksa as president.

I've worked on my arm speed and angles: Kuldeep Yadav

I've worked on my arm speed and angles: Kuldeep Yadav

Rediff.com17 Sep 2023

Varying the speed of his deliveries and working on the angles have been key components of Kuldeep Yadav's success since his return to the ODI set-up.

Emerging Asia Cup: India set up final clash against Pakistan

Emerging Asia Cup: India set up final clash against Pakistan

Rediff.com21 Jul 2023

India A set up a potentially high-voltage Emerging Asia Cup final against Pakistan A after defeating Bangladesh A by 51 runs in the semifinals in Colombo on Friday.

Modi's Flawed Foreign Policy

Modi's Flawed Foreign Policy

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

We should reassess what India's role in the world is and whether we are doing the right thing for ourselves, notes Aakar Patel.

What You Must Know About Vizhinjam Port

What You Must Know About Vizhinjam Port

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

The shipping business is like the heaving sea -- it's up and down, observes Shyam G Menon.

45 arrested for violent protests outside Lankan Prez house over economic crisis

45 arrested for violent protests outside Lankan Prez house over economic crisis

Rediff.com1 Apr 2022

"No petrol, no gas, no milk powder, no electricity", "Go home Gota", placard carrying protestors were then seen walking towards the Rajapaksa private residence in Colombo at Pangiriwatte Lane.

Lanka allows docking of Chinese ship at port amid India's concern

Lanka allows docking of Chinese ship at port amid India's concern

Rediff.com13 Aug 2022

The ship will now arrive on August 16 and remain at the Hambantota port till August 22, they said.

THRILLED To Get A Gas Cylinder

THRILLED To Get A Gas Cylinder

Rediff.com21 May 2022

During the economic crisis in Sri Lanka, the joy of receiving a domestic cooking gas cylinder is priceless.

Asia Cup: Why K L Rahul loves batting with Kohli

Asia Cup: Why K L Rahul loves batting with Kohli

Rediff.com12 Sep 2023

K L Rahul said he always feels comfortable batting with Virat Kohli in the middle.

Playing Carrom In Sri Lankan PM's Home

Playing Carrom In Sri Lankan PM's Home

Rediff.com13 Jul 2022

Gotabaya and Ranil's home in Colombo have become a picnic spot for Sri Lankans as they tour the premises. Some swam in Gotabaya's swimming pool, exercised in his gym, cooked breakfast and lunch, took a nap on the sofas, and, of course, took selfies.

Team India's Injury Update: 'Axar likely to miss 2 ODIs against Aus; Shreyas 99% fit'

Team India's Injury Update: 'Axar likely to miss 2 ODIs against Aus; Shreyas 99% fit'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2023

India captain Rohit Sharma on Friday said left-arm spinner Axar Patel is likely to miss the first two ODIs against Australia next week while middle-order batter Shreyas Iyer is "99 percent" match-fit.

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