News for 'Irfan'

'Police Encounters Were Done To Create Fear'

'Police Encounters Were Done To Create Fear'

Rediff.com2 Jun 2025

'...in the minds of the youth of Assam.' 'Now, no protests happen in Assam because of fear of police encounters.'

'We are taking things step by step'

'We are taking things step by step'

Rediff.com18 Mar 2025

Marquez also confirmed Chhetri's involvement in the friendly match that will mark his 152nd cap for India.

Seifert, Allen fire New Zealand to victory in 2nd T20

Seifert, Allen fire New Zealand to victory in 2nd T20

Rediff.com18 Mar 2025

Tim Seifert top-scored with a quickfire 45 from 22 balls and Finn Allen slammed 38 from 16 to guide New Zealand to a comfortable five-wicket victory over Pakistan in the rain-hit second T20I.

Pathan slams Kohli: 'Fix flaws or make way for others'

Pathan slams Kohli: 'Fix flaws or make way for others'

Rediff.com5 Jan 2025

Kohli could manage only 190 runs in his nine innings in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, repeatedly offering edges to the slip cordon or keeper.

Pakistan's surprise decision for South Africa Tests

Pakistan's surprise decision for South Africa Tests

Rediff.com4 Dec 2024

Shaheen Afridi also missed the last two Tests against England in October.

Even Dhoni wouldn't be able to help this Pakistan side: Sana Mir

Even Dhoni wouldn't be able to help this Pakistan side: Sana Mir

Rediff.com25 Feb 2025

'Half the tournament we had lost when we announced the 15-member squad, and I am saying this from day one.'

Questions over T20 tournament as Irfan tests positive

Questions over T20 tournament as Irfan tests positive

Rediff.com29 Mar 2021

Former India pace bowler Irfan Pathan became the fourth player from the recently-held Road Safety World Series tournament to test positive for COVID-19.

Discrimination due to faith is racism too: Irfan

Discrimination due to faith is racism too: Irfan

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

In the wake of Floyd's death, international cricketers too have come out and spoken on the issue of racism in the game.

'We Don't Think We Will Be Upsetting Anyone'

'We Don't Think We Will Be Upsetting Anyone'

Rediff.com21 Apr 2025

'When you start talking about the sport, it's not that you are targeting anyone specific.' 'Everyone has an opinion. You need to have an opinion -- that's why you're in the commentary box.'

Champions Trophy: No warm-up games for India

Champions Trophy: No warm-up games for India

Rediff.com12 Feb 2025

The BCCI decided against playing practice games as India is already participating in a three-match ODI series against England.

Which Pakistan General Will Deal With Jaish?

Which Pakistan General Will Deal With Jaish?

Rediff.com15 Apr 2025

The Pakistan army's Bahawalpur Corps has always had a special significance for India as it keeps an eye on the Jaish e Mohammed, explains Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at RA&W.

PIX: Chhetri scores on return as India trounce Maldives

PIX: Chhetri scores on return as India trounce Maldives

Rediff.com19 Mar 2025

First win for India since Nov 2023 and first under coach Manolo Marquez.

What's Mohammad Irfan's biggest regret?

What's Mohammad Irfan's biggest regret?

Rediff.com21 Jun 2015

Mohammad Irfan regrets missing the quarter-final against Australia in the mega-event earlier this year.

When were these rules altered and by whom, Bhajji asks

When were these rules altered and by whom, Bhajji asks

Rediff.com17 Jan 2025

Nothing new in BCCI's policy document, says former India spinner Harbhajan Singh.

ISL: Chennai pip Hyderabad to end losing streak

ISL: Chennai pip Hyderabad to end losing streak

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

Chennaiyin FC got the better of Hyderabad FC 1-0 to snap a three-game losing streak in the Indian Super League in Chennai on Wednesday.

Pathan Family's Evening With Sachin

Pathan Family's Evening With Sachin

Rediff.com14 May 2024

The Irfan Pathan household in Baroda had a special guest on Monday as they hosted Sachin Tendulkar.

ISL: Bengaluru FC down Chennaiyin to qualify for play-offs

ISL: Bengaluru FC down Chennaiyin to qualify for play-offs

Rediff.com26 Feb 2025

Bengaluru FC secured qualification to the play-offs and ended Chennaiyin FC's race for the top six after a 1-0 win.

Can Dhoni Get CSK Back On Track?

Can Dhoni Get CSK Back On Track?

Rediff.com11 Apr 2025

If CSK fails to win Friday's match against the Kolkata Knight Riders in Chennai, it could turn to be a historic new low for them. It could be the first time that CSK have lost three matches in a row at home.

Spotted: Irfan Pathan

Spotted: Irfan Pathan

Rediff.com30 Nov 2009

Reader Sandeep Acharya met former India pacer Irfan Pathan at Bangalore International Airport.

ISL: Kerala Blasters down Chennaiyin FC; end 11-year wait

ISL: Kerala Blasters down Chennaiyin FC; end 11-year wait

Rediff.com31 Jan 2025

Kerala Blasters FC registered their first-ever away victory against Chennaiyin FC in the Indian Super League.

Best barbecue I've seen: Lyon reacts to Jaiswal run-out

Best barbecue I've seen: Lyon reacts to Jaiswal run-out

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

'It was probably one of the best barbecues I've seen, to be honest with you. It came out of the blue'

ISL: Leaders Mohun Bagan SG drop points in Chennai

ISL: Leaders Mohun Bagan SG drop points in Chennai

Rediff.com21 Jan 2025

The best chance of the second half fell to Suhail Bhat when Rai found him with a beautiful low cross. But before the young forward could take a shot, Elsinho did exceptionally well to clear the lines.

Irfan Pathan set to play in Lanka Premier League

Irfan Pathan set to play in Lanka Premier League

Rediff.com1 Aug 2020

Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan could be one of the biggest attractions in the inaugural Lanka Premier League (LPL) as he is among the 70 foreign players who have expressed interest in competing in the event starting August 28.

Gavaskar lauds Nitish's dad: 'India has found a gem because of you'

Gavaskar lauds Nitish's dad: 'India has found a gem because of you'

Rediff.com29 Dec 2024

Nitish Reddy's remarkable maiden Test century on Day 3 in the fourth Test against Australia helped India keep the first innings deficit to 105 runs, which could have been in excess of 200 after the visitors were reduced to 221 for 7 in reply to the hosts' 474 at one stage.

ISL: Hyderabad salvage draw; BFC crush Chennaiyin

ISL: Hyderabad salvage draw; BFC crush Chennaiyin

Rediff.com28 Dec 2024

Hyderabad FC score in dying minutes to salvage 1-1 draw against EBFC

ISL: Dominant Chennaiyin thrash hosts Jamshedpur

ISL: Dominant Chennaiyin thrash hosts Jamshedpur

Rediff.com5 Nov 2024

A dominant Chennaiyin FC returned to winning ways in style as they pumped in five goals to register a crushing 5-1 victory over Jamshedpur FC in the Indian Super League on Monday.

Irfan Pathan to play for Kandy in Lanka Premier League

Irfan Pathan to play for Kandy in Lanka Premier League

Rediff.com1 Nov 2020

The Kandy franchise is owned by Bollywood actor and producer Sohail Khan, younger brother of superstar Salman Khan.

'Bebaak player, Bebaak shatak!'

'Bebaak player, Bebaak shatak!'

Rediff.com2 Feb 2025

Put into bat, Abhishek's onslaught propelled India to their highest powerplay score of 95 studded with 16 boundaries.

Irfan Pathan and wife blessed with baby boy

Irfan Pathan and wife blessed with baby boy

Rediff.com21 Dec 2016

Former India pacer Irfan Pathan and his wife Safa Baig have been blessed with a baby boy and the cricketer shared his unbound joy with the world through social media.

Irfan Pathan unplugged

Irfan Pathan unplugged

Rediff.com18 Sep 2008

Often ridiculed for his pace, or rather lack of it, Irfan Pathan says he is really baffled by the entire fuss for the simple reason that he has never been an express bowler in the first place.

'Throwing Youngsters Under The Bus...'

'Throwing Youngsters Under The Bus...'

Rediff.com31 Dec 2024

'Who'll tell him that the bigger problems lie elsewhere?'

Srinagar Stadium Cheers Universe Boss

Srinagar Stadium Cheers Universe Boss

Rediff.com12 Oct 2024

Cricket fans in Srinagar thronged the Bakshi stadium to catch a glimpse of Chris Gayle in action in the Legends Cricket League match on Friday. The 30,000 capacity stadium was packed to capacity as it marked the return of top level cricket to Srinagar after nearly four decades.

PCB Central Contract changes: Afridi demoted, seniors excluded

PCB Central Contract changes: Afridi demoted, seniors excluded

Rediff.com27 Oct 2024

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Sunday demoted premier pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi to Category B from Category A, and did not offer central contracts to senior players Fakhar Zaman, Iftikhar Ahmed and Osama Mir for the 2024-25 season.

Champions Trophy: Pakistan 3, India 2

Champions Trophy: Pakistan 3, India 2

Rediff.com22 Feb 2025

Pakistan has the upper hand in the Champions Trophy, winning three of the five matches against India.

When legend Asha Bhosle bumped into Irfan Pathan

When legend Asha Bhosle bumped into Irfan Pathan

Rediff.com15 Dec 2017

The duo bumped into each other at Mumbai airport on Friday and from the tweets they exchanged, it looked like they had a fun time catching up.

Spot-fixing: Mohammad Irfan suspended in PSL scandal

Spot-fixing: Mohammad Irfan suspended in PSL scandal

Rediff.com14 Mar 2017

Pacer Muhammad Irfan was, on Tuesday, suspended by the Pakistan Cricket Board for being in touch with a suspected bookmaker, making him the third player to be charged in the ongoing probe of alleged corruption in the Pakistan Super League.

Notices to farmers over individual petition, not by us: Maha Waqf Board

Notices to farmers over individual petition, not by us: Maha Waqf Board

Rediff.com8 Dec 2024

The Maharashtra State Waqf Board has denied issuing notices to farmers in Latur over land ownership. The notices were issued by the Waqf Tribunal following a claim filed by an individual. The Waqf Board says it has not made any claim on land in any village in Latur district.

'You've made the nation proud girls'

'You've made the nation proud girls'

Rediff.com2 Feb 2025

From Prime Minister Narendra Modi to cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, the country hailed the Indian team's title triumph in the U-19 Women's T20 World Cup.

Who Observed Raj Dharma In Nagpur?

Who Observed Raj Dharma In Nagpur?

Rediff.com24 Mar 2025

The Nagpur violence may have been prevented had the police considered the dangerous potential of the VHP/Bajrang Dal's demonstration; had they immediately stopped the burning of the chaddar and arrested the demonstrators; and had they fanned out to counter the rumours that spread among Muslims, observes Jyoti Punwani.

Hemant Soren expands cabinet, Cong finally joins govt

Hemant Soren expands cabinet, Cong finally joins govt

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren expanded his cabinet on Thursday, inducting 11 new ministers, including six first-timers and two women. The swearing-in ceremony was held at the Raj Bhavan in Ranchi. The new ministers include six from the JMM and four from the Congress. One minister is from the RJD. The expansion comes after the JMM-led alliance won the recent assembly elections with a comfortable majority. The cabinet expansion is expected to give the government a fresh impetus to push its agenda and accelerate development in the state.