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ICC sends official notice to Kamran Akmal

ICC sends official notice to Kamran Akmal

Rediff.com8 Sep 2010

The International Cricket Council has sent an official notice to Pakistan wicketkeeper Kamran Akmal telling him that he is under investigation for allegedly fixing the Sydney Test.

Swimmer Rice loses sponsor for 'anti-gay' tweet

Swimmer Rice loses sponsor for 'anti-gay' tweet

Rediff.com7 Sep 2010

Australian swimmer Stephanie Rice has lost her sponsorship contract with Jaguar after making an alleged anti-gay comment on a social networking site, local media reported on Tuesday.

Oz mine project: Adani to restart talks with stakeholders

Oz mine project: Adani to restart talks with stakeholders

Rediff.com7 Apr 2016

Adani's plan to build one of the world's biggest coal mines has been hampered time and again.

Tough outing awaiting Indian eves at hockey WC

Tough outing awaiting Indian eves at hockey WC

Rediff.com21 Aug 2010

Leaving behind off-field controversies, the Indian women's hockey team on Saturday left for Rosario, Argentina to participate in the August 28 to September 11 World Cup.

No threat to Indo-Pak WC match: ICC chief Richardson

No threat to Indo-Pak WC match: ICC chief Richardson

Rediff.com18 Mar 2019

There were demands that India should boycott the game against Pakistan in the World Cup in Manchester on June 16 in the wake of last month's Pulwama terror attack in which more than 40 CRPF personnel were killed.

Sledging: Hilarious cricket banter

Sledging: Hilarious cricket banter

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

Rajneesh Gupta picks fun sledging through the decades. Take a look!

'Aussie players unhappy with split-innings trial'

'Aussie players unhappy with split-innings trial'

Rediff.com14 Aug 2010

Australian cricketers are "very disappointed" with their Board for putting the controversial split-innings One-day format on trial in the National Cup as they were not even consulted before the radical move, Players' Association chief Paul Marsh has claimed.

ICC investigating another corruption scandal; Ind-SL Test under scanner

ICC investigating another corruption scandal; Ind-SL Test under scanner

Rediff.com26 May 2018

The Australian newspaper reported on Saturday the documentary will allege spot-fixers bribed the groundsman at Galle to doctor the pitch used for the 2016 second Test between hosts Sri Lanka and Australia.

Davis Cup: Australian bad boys Kyrgios, Tomic in squad

Davis Cup: Australian bad boys Kyrgios, Tomic in squad

Rediff.com6 Sep 2016

Australia's bad boys of tennis Nick Kyrgios and Bernard Tomic have been named in the Davis Cup squad for the World Group playoff against Slovakia after bowing out of the US Open in typical controversy.

Warner hopeful for Pakistan Test, Clarke returns

Warner hopeful for Pakistan Test, Clarke returns

Rediff.com13 Oct 2014

Australian batsman David Warner is confident he will be fit to face Pakistan in next week's first Test despite suffering a groin injury in the final one-day international in Abu Dhabi on Sunday.

Is Pietersen in line for Ashes recall?

Is Pietersen in line for Ashes recall?

Rediff.com17 Apr 2015

KP has been raking up big runs in county cricket, and, Australian captain Clarke has a sneaking suspicion that the England batsman could make the squad for the Ashes

Padma Shri a great honour: Ganguly

Padma Shri a great honour: Ganguly

Rediff.com30 Jun 2004

India's cricket captain was conferred the prestigious award along with Rahul Dravid, athletes Anju George, K M Beenamol and hockey captain Dilip Tirkey.

Indians' safety concerns legitimate: Oz deputy PM

Indians' safety concerns legitimate: Oz deputy PM

Rediff.com3 Mar 2010

Deputy Prime Minister Julia Gillard has admitted that Indian students' concerns about the quality of education and safety measures in Australia were "legitimate."

Adani seals final compensation deal for Oz project

Adani seals final compensation deal for Oz project

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

The company described the move as an 'important milestone'.

Domestic cricket is corruption-free: Amre

Domestic cricket is corruption-free: Amre

Rediff.com18 Sep 2010

In the wake of raging spot-fixing controversy, former Test cricketer and current Mumbai coach Praveen Amre said domestic cricket in the country was corruption-free.

Akmal brothers to face disciplinary action

Akmal brothers to face disciplinary action

Rediff.com31 Jan 2010

Pakistan vice-captain Kamran Akmal and his brother Umar will face disciplinary action for allegedly violating their central contracts during the controversy that prevailed before the Hobart Test against Australia.

'ICC to halt Pakistan's 2011 visit to England'

'ICC to halt Pakistan's 2011 visit to England'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2010

ICC is expected to tell Pakistan that they will not be returning to England next season, as a sequel to allegations of spot-fixing controversy, media reports said on Sunday.

Why Mumbai Indians start as favourites against CSK in IPL final

Why Mumbai Indians start as favourites against CSK in IPL final

Rediff.com11 May 2019

Mumbai Indians have won three out of the four IPL finals they have been part of, including the two against CSK in 2013 and 2015.

PCB enquiry committee proceedings leaked

PCB enquiry committee proceedings leaked

Rediff.com18 May 2010

Pakistan cricket is facing a fresh controversy as the video recording of the recent PCB inquiry committee proceedings has been leaked, which has the visuals of Intikhab Alam and Aaqib Javed suspecting Kamran Akmal's involvement in match fixing during Australia tour.

Saudi Arabia and Formula One discussing F1 race

Saudi Arabia and Formula One discussing F1 race

Rediff.com6 Aug 2019

Formula One and the 10 teams would seek reassurance on issues including human rights, gender equality and media freedom before any race could happen.

Debt exposure remains a big risk for infra king Gautam Adani

Debt exposure remains a big risk for infra king Gautam Adani

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

Unlike RIL, the Adani group has not yet brought in any big stakeholders to refinance debt or expand.

Bucknor dismisses criticism of his umpiring

Bucknor dismisses criticism of his umpiring

Rediff.com10 Dec 2003

The Jamaican umpire said he is 'pretty comfortable at the moment' with his form.\n\n

Former top golfer Norman slams 'stupid' Kyrgios, Tomic

Former top golfer Norman slams 'stupid' Kyrgios, Tomic

Rediff.com17 Oct 2015

"I hope they both become ultra successful because at the end of the day, they will be humbled very quickly. If you become successful you cannot carry on like this.

SBI to take final call on $1-billion loan to Adani in 3 months

SBI to take final call on $1-billion loan to Adani in 3 months

Rediff.com7 Dec 2014

Adani Mining is building a 300-km rail line for its about $16 billion Carmichael coal mine project in Australia.

China builds missile site at Kailash-Mansarovar: Report

China builds missile site at Kailash-Mansarovar: Report

Rediff.com31 Aug 2020

'The missile mounted near Kailash-Mansarovar is called DF-21. It is a medium-range, 2,200 kilometres ballistic missile. Its advantage is that it can cover all cities of north India, including New Delhi'

Anderson will be fit for Ashes opener: Flower

Anderson will be fit for Ashes opener: Flower

Rediff.com26 Oct 2010

England coach Andy Flower has said that fast bowler James Anderson is winning his battle to be fit for next month's opening Ashes Test against Australia.

Six Pak players suspected of rigging Sydney Test

Six Pak players suspected of rigging Sydney Test

Rediff.com25 Oct 2010

Pakistan cricket plunged into another match-fixing controversy with the former PCB chief Tauqir Zia claiming that six national team players were suspected by the ICC of rigging the Sydney Test early this year.

Recuperating Dhoni likely to join team in Adelaide

Recuperating Dhoni likely to join team in Adelaide

Rediff.com2 Dec 2014

Meanwhile, Australia skipper Michael Clarke, who was entangled in a war of words with Cricket Australia over his availability, is still a doubtful starter for the first Test following question marks over his fitness.

Abe Shinzo: A giant departs Japanese politics

Abe Shinzo: A giant departs Japanese politics

Rediff.com29 Aug 2020

'There shall be no change in India-Japan ties,' predicts Rajaram Panda.

FIFA favouring bigger nations, says Aussie Kewell

FIFA favouring bigger nations, says Aussie Kewell

Rediff.com27 Jun 2010

World governing body FIFA are allowing players from bigger soccer nations to get away with infringements on the pitch that smaller nations' players get punished for, Australia forward Harry Kewell has said.

Intikhab puts priority on polishing Pak image

Intikhab puts priority on polishing Pak image

Rediff.com8 Oct 2010

Pakistan's new cricket manager Intikhab Alam is determined to steer his under-fire players away from further controversy and restore the tattered image of the national team.

Aus to split future India Test, ODI series

Aus to split future India Test, ODI series

Rediff.com25 Feb 2015

The Indian cricket team's 2014-15 tour of Australia is the last time when it would have played both the Tests and tri-nation ODI series together as it will be split into two separate tours from now on, said Cricket Australia's Chief Executive James Sutherland.

Pakistan uncertain over playing eleven

Pakistan uncertain over playing eleven

Rediff.com1 Oct 2009

Controversial pacer Mohammad Asif's impressive comeback against Australia has left the Pakistan team management in a fix over the playing eleven for their semi-final clash against New Zealand in the Champions Trophy on Saturday.

We never ignored Younis for Tests: Moin

We never ignored Younis for Tests: Moin

Rediff.com4 Nov 2014

Pakistan's manager and chief selector Moin Khan has shot back at his critics insisting senior batsman Younis Khan was dropped from the one-day squad only for the Australia series and that he was always in reckoning for the Test rubber.

Imam Feisal's remarks taken out of context: US

Imam Feisal's remarks taken out of context: US

Rediff.com25 Aug 2010

The controversial remarks made by Imam Feisal Abdul Rauf in 2005, has been taken out of context, a US official has said. During a 2005 conference in Australia's Bob Hawke Prime Ministerial Centre, Rauf had said, "We tend to forget, in the West, that the United States has more Muslim blood on its hands than Al Qaeda has on its hands of innocent non-Muslims."

'US has more blood on its hands than Al Qaeda'

'US has more blood on its hands than Al Qaeda'

Rediff.com24 Aug 2010

"We tend to forget, in the West, that the United States has more Muslim blood on its hands than al-Qaeda has on its hands of innocent non-Muslims," Imam Feisal Abdul Rauf said in a question-and-answer session at Australia's Bob Hawke Prime Ministerial Centre in 2005.

Umar Akmal, Aamer's rise augurs well for Pakistan

Umar Akmal, Aamer's rise augurs well for Pakistan

Rediff.com29 Dec 2009

Umar Akmal's brilliance as a batsman and Mohammad Aamer's post-tea burst with the ball against Australia in the Melbourne Test suggests that the future of Pakistan cricket is in safe hands notwithstanding the controversies that have afflicted it, feels noted cricket columnist Peter Roebuck.

Bizarre ways of ball tampering: Mint, zipper, teeth and now sandpaper

Bizarre ways of ball tampering: Mint, zipper, teeth and now sandpaper

Rediff.com26 Mar 2018

Cameron Bancroft hiding a yellow strip of sandpaper in his pants easily fits into one of the many bizarre ball-tampering tactics

Classy Barty eases into week two at Wimbledon

Classy Barty eases into week two at Wimbledon

Rediff.com7 Jul 2019

The French Open champion's grounded personality meant she was always going to present a clear contrast to the main Australian men's title hopefuls of recent years but there has been no shortage of compatriots ready to kick up a fuss on her behalf.

Day-night Test, Day 2, PIX: Hazlewood makes Kiwis suffer in Starc's absence

Day-night Test, Day 2, PIX: Hazlewood makes Kiwis suffer in Starc's absence

Rediff.com28 Nov 2015

Photos from Day 2 of the 3rd Test played at the Adelaide Oval on Saturday