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Court refuses bail to 14 suspected IS operatives

Court refuses bail to 14 suspected IS operatives

Rediff.com23 May 2016

A special court on Monday refused bail to 14 suspected Islamic State operatives, arrested from across the country.

PICS: Warner, Bairstow steer Sunrisers past Super Kings

PICS: Warner, Bairstow steer Sunrisers past Super Kings

Rediff.com18 Apr 2019

Images from Wednesday's IPL match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Chennai Super Kings.

In Pakistan, Allah smiles upon Lt Gen Asif Ghafoor

In Pakistan, Allah smiles upon Lt Gen Asif Ghafoor

Rediff.com5 Aug 2022

as journalists active in Pakistani media have been quick to point out, with Ghafoor at the helm in Balochistan, no one will take seriously any claims by the civilian leadership to use the velvet glove to work for peace there, points out Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at the Research and Analysis Wing, India's external intelligence agency.He did not hesitate to pejorate developments in India at the slightest opportunity, points out Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at the Research and Analysis Wing, India's external intelligence agency.

Jemimah to play for Northern Superchargers in The Hundred

Jemimah to play for Northern Superchargers in The Hundred

Rediff.com29 May 2021

Rodrigues, Kaur, Mandhana and Sharma were also a part of the now-defunct Kia Super League (KSL) in 2019, the ECB's domestic T20 tournament that made way for the Women's Hundred.

'The Taliban is very angry that Malala stood up to them'

'The Taliban is very angry that Malala stood up to them'

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

'Pakistan should evolve a common narrative. The country should have common position in combating all kinds of terrorism and not fight selectively.' 'The main motive was revenge, of course. But the Nobel Prize to Malala Yousufzai also contributed to the Taliban's anger' Bestselling Pakistani author and foreign policy expert Ahmed Rashid speaks exclusively on the Peshawar school attack with Sheela Bhatt/Rediff.com.

Focus on Rayudu as unstoppable CSK take on Sunrisers

Focus on Rayudu as unstoppable CSK take on Sunrisers

Rediff.com16 Apr 2019

Ambati Rayudu will be aiming to make a statement when a marauding Chennai Super Kings take on a desperate Sunrisers Hyderabad

Buzz: This cricketer was sacked for fixing, now appointed coach by PCB

Buzz: This cricketer was sacked for fixing, now appointed coach by PCB

Rediff.com30 Nov 2018

Fired four years ago following allegations of match-fixing, Ejaz Ahmed junior has been controversially appointed head coach of the Pakistan squad for the Asian Emerging Nations Cup, to be held in Karachi and Colombo in December.

Sarfaraz backs Pak to keep momentum despite rainy day

Sarfaraz backs Pak to keep momentum despite rainy day

Rediff.com8 Jun 2019

Captain Sarfaraz Ahmed is adamant that his side will pick up next week where they brilliantly left off before heavy rain held up their charge.

Playing behind closed doors won't affect Pakistan

Playing behind closed doors won't affect Pakistan

Rediff.com17 Jun 2020

Pakistan are scheduled to play three Tests and as many T20Is in a bio-secure environment in England amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Suspected ISIS operative sent to 15-day NIA custody

Suspected ISIS operative sent to 15-day NIA custody

Rediff.com4 Feb 2016

The NIA told the court that Iqbal was required to be interrogated to ascertain the identities of his other associates and know about their funding pattern.

Sarfraz effects record-equalling six dismissals

Sarfraz effects record-equalling six dismissals

Rediff.com7 Mar 2015

Drafted into the team for the first time in the ongoing cricket World Cup, Pakistan wicketkeeper Sarfraz Ahmed made an instant impact with a record-equalling six catches and 49 runs in the team's upset win over South Africa in Auckland.

PICS: Pakistan keep semis hopes alive after SA rout

PICS: Pakistan keep semis hopes alive after SA rout

Rediff.com23 Jun 2019

Images from Sunday's World Cup match between Pakistan and South Africa, at Lord's.

133 killed, over 125 injured in twin election-related blasts in Pak

133 killed, over 125 injured in twin election-related blasts in Pak

Rediff.com14 Jul 2018

The twin attacks came as former prime minister Nawaz Sharif along with his daughter Maryam returned to the country to face arrest in a corruption case.

Complete list of Padma awardees, 2021

Complete list of Padma awardees, 2021

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

Complete list of Padma awardees, 2021

Supergiant seek play-off berth against unpredictable Delhi

Supergiant seek play-off berth against unpredictable Delhi

Rediff.com11 May 2017

Rising Pune Supergiant, who have gone from strength to strength, will look to seal their place in the Play-offs with a win over inconsistent Delhi Daredevils in the Indian Premier League in New Delhi, on Friday.

Mercurial Pakistan chase consistency and World Cup in England

Mercurial Pakistan chase consistency and World Cup in England

Rediff.com28 May 2019

Sarfraz and his men must heed the advice from someone who famously galvanised a traditionally fractious side to World Cup glory in 1992.

Gayle to Malinga...check out big names of world cricket to feature in T10 League

Gayle to Malinga...check out big names of world cricket to feature in T10 League

Rediff.com28 Sep 2018

Eight teams have formed some of the best combinations from a pool of 64 top cricketers in the players' draft for T10League -- the limited ten-over format cricket -- that will be played at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium.

3rd Test: Pakistan's Shah takes fifer but Lanka dominate

3rd Test: Pakistan's Shah takes fifer but Lanka dominate

Rediff.com4 Jul 2015

Pakistan leg-spinner Yasir Shah claimed his third five-wicket haul of the series but Sri Lanka took the upper hand on day two of the third and final Test by restricting the visitors to 209 for nine at Pallekele on Saturday.

Shades of '92 after Pakistan down New Zealand

Shades of '92 after Pakistan down New Zealand

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

'We have the belief that we will win our next two games and then look ahead'

NIA files 2nd chargesheet against 16 IS suspects in Delhi court

NIA files 2nd chargesheet against 16 IS suspects in Delhi court

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

According to the sources, the agency filed the charge sheet before District Judge Amar Nath.

I Idolise Dhoni, says Pak keeper Sarfraz

I Idolise Dhoni, says Pak keeper Sarfraz

Rediff.com13 Mar 2016

He idolises Mahendra Singh Dhoni as a cricketer and Pakistani wicketkeeper batsman Sarfraz Ahmed on Sunday said he would love to play the role of a finisher like the celebrated Indian skipper. "I follow him a lot. The way he's making a difference with wicket-keeping and batting, I try to learn a lot from him. He's a very good cricketer for India, and I idolise him. Hope I too will be able to finish the match like him," Sarfraz said in an Open Media Session. Having impressed both with the bat and as a wicketkeeper, Sarfraz wants to be an utility player like the star Indian skipper. "It's great to be here. About my batting order, I play according to my team's need, be it up or lower down the order. I've been doing well," said the Pakistani U-19 World Cup winning skipper. However, Sarfraz rued their forgettable outing at Asia Cup but said they've plugged the loopholes and hoped to make an impact in the World Twenty20. "The condition was difficult in Bangladesh. Every team faced the situation in initial six overs. We have sorted this out. The condition will be similar to Pakistan here. Hope we will do well here," he said.

PHOTOS: Windies pacers send Pakistan crashing

PHOTOS: Windies pacers send Pakistan crashing

Rediff.com31 May 2019

The West Indies' fast bowlers produced a ruthless display to dismiss Pakistan for a disappointing 105 in their World Cup opener at Trent Bridge on Friday. In reply, Chris Gayle led the chase, scoring 50 ff 34 deliveries, as the meagre target was overhauled in 13.4 overs.

Pakistan show how dangerous they can be

Pakistan show how dangerous they can be

Rediff.com7 Mar 2015

Pakistan made a winning return on Saturday to the venue where they defeated New Zealand in their 1992 cricket World Cup semi-final.

WI board offers BCCI 'mutually agreeable solution' on abandoned tour

WI board offers BCCI 'mutually agreeable solution' on abandoned tour

Rediff.com7 Nov 2014

The West Indies Cricket Board has asked the Board of Control for Cricket in India to work for a "mutually agreeable solution" over its demand for 26.2 million pounds as compensation for the former's decision to abandon its tour to India.

PICS: Super Kings rout SunRisers for 5th straight win

PICS: Super Kings rout SunRisers for 5th straight win

Rediff.com29 Apr 2021

Images from the IPL match between SunRisers Hyderabad and Chennai Super Kings, in Delhi, on Wednesday.

Azam's ton in vain; Aus beat Pak by innings

Azam's ton in vain; Aus beat Pak by innings

Rediff.com24 Nov 2019

Babar Azam (104) hit his second Test century and Mohammad Rizwan 95 to stall Australia's march to victory and once they had departed, Pakistan were soon all out for 335.

WATCH: Pakistan captain handles uncomfortable questions

WATCH: Pakistan captain handles uncomfortable questions

Rediff.com17 Jun 2019

A defeat against India inevitably gives rise to conspiracy theories and the post match media interaction was no different.

74 killed in massive fire on train in Pakistan

74 killed in massive fire on train in Pakistan

Rediff.com31 Oct 2019

The Railways Minister said gas stoves carried by some passengers blew up when they were preparing breakfast on the speeding train in violation of rules.

Ross Taylor ton puts NZ on verge of series win vs Pak

Ross Taylor ton puts NZ on verge of series win vs Pak

Rediff.com28 Nov 2016

Ross Taylor ended a poor run of form to score his 16th test century and bat New Zealand into a potentially series-winning position at the end of the fourth day of the second Test against Pakistan at Seddon Park in Hamilton on Monday. Already 1-0 up in the two-match series courtesy of an eight-wicket win in Christchurch, New Zealand declared their second innings at 313 for five, just after Taylor reached the milestone, and set Pakistan a victory target of 369.

Ashwin, Shami in ICC teams of 2015; no place for Kohli

Ashwin, Shami in ICC teams of 2015; no place for Kohli

Rediff.com2 Dec 2015

Off-spinner R Ashwin, who has been phenomenal in home conditions, has made it to the Test team as the 12th man, while pacer Mohammed Shami has been included in the ODI team.

Cricket Buzz: England told to stay vigilant amid Lanka political crisis

Cricket Buzz: England told to stay vigilant amid Lanka political crisis

Rediff.com30 Oct 2018

England, who have won both the one-day and Twenty20 series against Sri Lanka, play a two-day practice match in Colombo before heading to Galle which hosts the first of the three Test matches from November 6.

CSK aim to sort out top-order woes, Sunrisers look for middle-order solace

CSK aim to sort out top-order woes, Sunrisers look for middle-order solace

Rediff.com22 Apr 2019

Dhoni's men will be slight favourites as it will be Bairstow's last game

Jayawardene, Afridi will be most experienced players at 2015 World Cup

Jayawardene, Afridi will be most experienced players at 2015 World Cup

Rediff.com12 Dec 2014

The International Cricket Council released the provisional squads of the 12 teams for next year's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand on Friday. However, co-hosts Australia and minnows Ireland decided against releasing the provisional list although they submitted 30 names to the parent body within the stipulated deadline.

Pakistan spin great Qadir dies aged 63

Pakistan spin great Qadir dies aged 63

Rediff.com7 Sep 2019

Abdul Qadir, who played 67 Test and 104 ODIs for Pakistan, suffered a cardiac arrest.

Pakistan show just why they are cricket's enigma

Pakistan show just why they are cricket's enigma

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

Pakistan showed yet again on Monday why it's always a good idea to predict the unpredictable when it comes to their cricketing fortunes. As far as the early stages of their ICC Men's World Cup 2019 campaign are concerned, it has been a case of well beaten one minute, dynamic the next for Sarfaraz Ahmed's team.

Suspected ISIS operatives sent to 7-day NIA custody

Suspected ISIS operatives sent to 7-day NIA custody

Rediff.com5 Feb 2016

Eleven suspected ISIS operatives arrested from across the country were today remanded in seven days NIA custody by a Delhi court.

Pakistani cleric to convene 'Awami Parliament'

Pakistani cleric to convene 'Awami Parliament'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2014

Pakistani cleric Tahir-ul Qadri has announced to set up 'Awami Parliament' (People's Parliament) on Tuesday, as he refused to meet the PML-N government- appointed committee of lawmakers to hold talks with him.

2 arrested in connection with blast outside Hafiz Saeed's house

2 arrested in connection with blast outside Hafiz Saeed's house

Rediff.com24 Jun 2021

Pakistani security agencies on Thursday arrested two suspects involved in the car bomb blast outside the house of the 2008 Mumbai terror attack mastermind and chief of the banned Jamat-ud-Dawah (JuD) Hafiz Saeed, an official said.

Concerned at Aamir not taking wickets: Sarfraz

Concerned at Aamir not taking wickets: Sarfraz

Rediff.com19 Sep 2018

"I am concerned but I don't think wickets itself are a reflection of performance. Take for example, India pacer (Mohammed) Shami's case in England. He bowled well but couldn't get wickets. I have spoken to him (Aamir) and told him that he is our strike bowler and has to pick wickets too. Hope he does that tomorrow," Sarfraz told reporters.

Cricket Buzz: Afridi criticises Pakistan selectors

Cricket Buzz: Afridi criticises Pakistan selectors

Rediff.com11 Mar 2019

Pakistan's Shahid Afridi, on Monday, criticised the national selectors for resting six senior players, including skipper Sarfaraz Ahmed, for the upcoming ODI series against Australia, saying a good outing would have boosted their confidence ahead of the World Cup.