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'My performance in T20 WC win against India most memorable'

'My performance in T20 WC win against India most memorable'

Rediff.com24 Jan 2022

The 21-year-old pacer who enjoyed great success in 2021 in all three formats, including the magic spell against India, said senior team-mate Shoaib Malik gave him advice before he got the wicket of KL Rahul.

Amir backs Dubai Cricket Council's offer to host India-Pakistan series

Amir backs Dubai Cricket Council's offer to host India-Pakistan series

Rediff.com25 Nov 2021

Former Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir on Thursday backed chairman of the Dubai Cricket Council Abdul Rahman Falaknaz's offer to host bilateral series between India and Pakistan in the UAE.

How Australia bounced back to make T20 World Cup semis

How Australia bounced back to make T20 World Cup semis

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

A depleted Australia lost eight out of 10 T20 matches in the West Indies and Bangladesh but won four of their five Super 12 games at the World Cup to finish second in Group 1 behind England.

Australia can be best in the world, says coach Langer

Australia can be best in the world, says coach Langer

Rediff.com7 Nov 2021

Australia coach Justin Langer believes his team can re-establish themselves as the best in the world as they prepare for a potential semi-final showdown with Pakistan at the Twenty20 World Cup this week.

PIX: Pakistan crush Scotland, set up Australia semis

PIX: Pakistan crush Scotland, set up Australia semis

Rediff.com7 Nov 2021

Images from the T20 World Cup Super 12s match between Pakistan and Scotland, in Sharjah, on Sunday.

Why India 'were not great' vs Pakistan and New Zealand

Why India 'were not great' vs Pakistan and New Zealand

Rediff.com4 Nov 2021

India's vice-captain Rohit Sharma made no bones about the fact that "decision-making" during the first two games of the ongoing T20 World Cup, against Pakistan and New Zealand, was a result of fatigue that has set in after being on the road for a long time.

International shooter tests positive ahead of World Cup in Delhi

International shooter tests positive ahead of World Cup in Delhi

Rediff.com19 Mar 2021

A top international shooter has tested positive for COVID-19 ahead of the ISSF World Cup in New Delhi and is currently in isolation at a hospital.

If England Get Rid Of Kohli, Surya Early...

If England Get Rid Of Kohli, Surya Early...

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

Out of India's total tally of 842 runs in five matches, the duo has rattled up 471 runs -- which accounts to 55 percent of the runs -- at a strike rate of 160.

Scuffle between Kashmiri, UP students after India-Pak match

Scuffle between Kashmiri, UP students after India-Pak match

Rediff.com26 Oct 2021

The incident took place after some slogans were raised after the match on Sunday night.

'We paid the cricketers better salaries'

'We paid the cricketers better salaries'

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

'All of us tend to believe that they are so well paid, why should we bother about their payments.' 'But who all are well paid? Only a handful, maybe 3-4 of them, who go in for endorsements and things.' 'The others are struggling, playing Ranji Trophy and other matches, so that compensation we made it market-oriented.'

Tokyo Games: Sensational Pix!

Tokyo Games: Sensational Pix!

Rediff.com4 Aug 2021

Capturing the drama at the 2020 Olympics.

'No regrets' after New Zealand fall short again

'No regrets' after New Zealand fall short again

Rediff.com15 Nov 2021

'I think there's a lot of other people that had England and India in the final right from the start, so I think Australia will be proud of their efforts as well.'

Novak wins compliment from James for basketball skills

Novak wins compliment from James for basketball skills

Rediff.com22 Jun 2020

Novak Djokovic now also has an admirer of his basketball skills in American great LeBron James.

'You don't come halfway around the world just to win a semi-final'

'You don't come halfway around the world just to win a semi-final'

Rediff.com12 Nov 2021

'I'm personally, and we as a team, are not getting ahead of ourselves'

'Happy I got the job done,' says Mitchell as NZ make final

'Happy I got the job done,' says Mitchell as NZ make final

Rediff.com11 Nov 2021

New Zealand batter Daryl Mitchell was ecstatic after his side defeated England by five wickets to enter the final of the ICC men's T20 World Cup, at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi, on Wednesday.

'Playing Hardik as batter affected India's balance'

'Playing Hardik as batter affected India's balance'

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

'If you are below your best against top-quality sides you'll get found out and they were.'

Pakistan aim to continue invincible run against Scotland

Pakistan aim to continue invincible run against Scotland

Rediff.com6 Nov 2021

With the semi-final spot assured, Pakistan might look to rest a few players and give others opportunities in the inconsequential match.

Ashwin's return the biggest positive, says captain Kohli

Ashwin's return the biggest positive, says captain Kohli

Rediff.com4 Nov 2021

Veteran Indian spinner Ashwin scalped the wickets of Gulbadin Naib and Najibullah Zadran and gave away just 14 runs in his entire spell, as India's thrashed Afghanistan by 66 runs in a Group 2 match of the Super 12 stage in the T20 World Cup, at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi, on Wednesday..

India not out of tournament just after one loss: Yusuf

India not out of tournament just after one loss: Yusuf

Rediff.com27 Oct 2021

Former India all-rounder Yusuf Pathan has said that the Men in Blue are not out of the T20 World Cup just because they lost their first game against arch-rival Pakistan.

A decade since the detection of God Particle: Why it matters

A decade since the detection of God Particle: Why it matters

Rediff.com26 Jul 2022

The Higgs filled a gap with its explanation for mass. Knowing the exact characteristics of the Higgs allows scientists to make better guesses of the structure of the universe in the first 10 microseconds after the Big Bang, says Devangshu Datta.

USA Gymnastics birthday tweet brings heated Biles response

USA Gymnastics birthday tweet brings heated Biles response

Rediff.com15 Mar 2020

Biles USA Gymnastics' tweet as a chance to demand an independent investigation into the Larry Nassar sex abuse scandal.

Why ICC still hopeful of featuring in 2028 Olympics

Why ICC still hopeful of featuring in 2028 Olympics

Rediff.com11 Dec 2021

Host cities were allowed to propose additional sports as part of he IOC's "Agenda 2020" reforms with an aim to help host countries' most played sports gain exposure via the Olympics.

France probes Nice church killings as terror attack

France probes Nice church killings as terror attack

Rediff.com30 Oct 2020

French anti-terrorism prosecutor Jean-Francois Ricard confirmed on Thursday that the attacker in Nice was from Tunisia and had arrived in France on October 9.

Hardik to skip Hazare Trophy to work on his bowling

Hardik to skip Hazare Trophy to work on his bowling

Rediff.com7 Dec 2021

Out of favour India all-rounder Hardik Pandya has decided to skip Vijay Hazare Trophy (National One Dayers) starting across the country from Wednesday as he is undergoing an extensive rehabilitation programme.

Xi Jinping: A princeling turned China's Mao 2.0

Xi Jinping: A princeling turned China's Mao 2.0

Rediff.com23 Oct 2022

Xi's ascent to power and the quick consolidation of his leadership of the party with a shock anti-graft campaign securing the title of the "core leader" of the party bequeathed only to Mao has indeed forced his rivals in the party to submission and caught the attention of the world.

Australia cannot afford slip-up against Windies

Australia cannot afford slip-up against Windies

Rediff.com5 Nov 2021

Their campaign back on track after drubbing Bangladesh in their previous game, Australia cannot afford slip-up against an unpredictable West Indies in their final Super 12 match as they look to seal a semi-final spot in the T20 World Cup on Saturday.

PHOTOS: Lukaku scores twice as Belgium outclass Panama

PHOTOS: Lukaku scores twice as Belgium outclass Panama

Rediff.com18 Jun 2018

Belgium's creativity and power proved too much for World Cup debutants Panama as the Group G favourites overcame the heroics of goalkeeper Jaime Penedo and a massed defence to run out 3-0 winners on Monday.

Gavaskar lauds Kohli for his terrific innings against Pakistan

Gavaskar lauds Kohli for his "terrific innings" against Pakistan

Rediff.com26 Oct 2021

Legendary batter Sunil Gavaskar has heaped praise on India captain Virat Kohli for his 57-run knock against arch-rivals Pakistan in their T20 World Cup match, saying it was a "terrific innings" under difficult circumstances.

13 Life Lessons from FIFA World Cup

13 Life Lessons from FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com12 Dec 2022

The stadiums at Qatar offer plenty of wisdom and chutzpah on how to take our own lives forward.

Matthew Wade plans to retire after T20 WC next year

Matthew Wade plans to retire after T20 WC next year

Rediff.com18 Nov 2021

Australia wicketkeeper batter Matthew Wade on Thursday said he may "walk into sunset" after the T20 World Cup Down Under next year.

PHOTOS: Bonjour Mr President! Hollande's India visit

PHOTOS: Bonjour Mr President! Hollande's India visit

Rediff.com25 Jan 2016

Here are some best moments from Hollande's visit.

NZ pacer Boult on why he opted out of India Tests

NZ pacer Boult on why he opted out of India Tests

Rediff.com16 Nov 2021

India's batters will be relieved that Trent Boult will not be a part of the upcoming two-Test series as the Black Caps' senior pacer feels that he needs to refresh and rejuvenate after 12 weeks of continuous cricket.

T20 WC: 'Writing Warner off was like poking a bear'

T20 WC: 'Writing Warner off was like poking a bear'

Rediff.com15 Nov 2021

Victorious Australia captain Aaron Finch says writing David Warner off at the start of the tournament was like 'poking the bear" as the opener emerged as the player of the T20 World Cup with match-winning knocks in the semi-final and final.

Mitchell, Wade set up Trans-Tasman Clash

Mitchell, Wade set up Trans-Tasman Clash

Rediff.com13 Nov 2021

Daryl Mitchell and Matthew Wade were the heroes for their respective teams as New Zealand and Australia set up a Trans-Tasman final in the T20 World Cup.

Indian Cricket's Top 3 Moments Of 2021

Indian Cricket's Top 3 Moments Of 2021

Rediff.com1 Jan 2022

Virat Kohli's 'magnanimous' act during the 2021 T20 World Cup was among India's top three moments

PIX: Brazil beat Spain in extra-time for football gold

PIX: Brazil beat Spain in extra-time for football gold

Rediff.com7 Aug 2021

After the game ended 1-1 in normal time, Malcom raced onto a diagonal ball from Antony and got the better of Jesus Vallejo before driving the winner into the far corner in the 108th minute to ensure Brazil repeated their Rio 2016 triumph.

Players should prioritise nation over IPL: Kapil

Players should prioritise nation over IPL: Kapil

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

'...I feel that first in line should be the country's team and then franchises. I'm not saying do not play cricket there (IPL), but the responsibility is now on the BCCI to plan its cricket better.'

T20 World Cup: Pakistan primed to secure semis berth

T20 World Cup: Pakistan primed to secure semis berth

Rediff.com1 Nov 2021

Pakistan will aim to maintain their remarkable consistency against a spirited Namibia and seal a semi-final spot in the T20 World Cup in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday.

T20 World Cup: Afghanistan seek return to winning ways against Namibia

T20 World Cup: Afghanistan seek return to winning ways against Namibia

Rediff.com30 Oct 2021

Afghanistan would look to shrug off the defeat against Pakistan and return to winning ways when they take on debutants Namibia, who will be eager to continue their dream run in the T20 World Cup, Dubai on Sunday.

PHOTOS: At historic Paris march, world leaders show the way

PHOTOS: At historic Paris march, world leaders show the way

Rediff.com11 Jan 2015

Leaders from across the world joined Paris as it mourned the victims of last week's terror attacks -- at the offices of Charlie Hebdo and a Jewish Kosher market.