News for 'Irfan'

I ended Gambhir's ODI career; Kohli couldn't read me: Pakistan pacer

I ended Gambhir's ODI career; Kohli couldn't read me: Pakistan pacer

Rediff.com7 Oct 2019

Standing tall at 7ft 1 inch, Irfan dismissed Gambhir four times during that limited overs series (T20s and ODIs) and the southpaw played only one more white-ball series for India (vs England) before being dropped.

CM Vijayan ordered police not to lodge case in Kannur varsity case: Guv

CM Vijayan ordered police not to lodge case in Kannur varsity case: Guv

Rediff.com18 Sep 2022

Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan on Sunday stepped up his attack on the Left government and Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan by accusing the latter of directing the police not to lodge a case when he was heckled at the Kannur University in 2019.

Save the Test match: Pathan urges fans to stay home

Save the Test match: Pathan urges fans to stay home

Rediff.com14 Apr 2020

Former Indian pacer Irfan Pathan on Tuesday used a cricket analogy to urge all Indians to stay inside their homes and stop the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. Pathan said that the coronavirus is like a bowling machine that has been controlled to bowl outside the off-stump and it is important not to play at it to save our wickets and similarly he wants his fellow-countrymen not to venture out unnecessarily and avoid getting infected.

5 Taliban terrorists among 9 killed in attack on Karachi police chief's office

5 Taliban terrorists among 9 killed in attack on Karachi police chief's office

Rediff.com18 Feb 2023

A spokesperson of the Karachi Police confirmed in a statement that the Karachi police chief's head office had come under attack.

Artist Vivan Sundaram, among India's greats, dies at 79

Artist Vivan Sundaram, among India's greats, dies at 79

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

"Vivan Sundaram passed away this morning at 9.20 am. Further details of the cremation as decided will be communicated to you shortly," read a note issued by Safdar Hashmi Memorial Trust (SAHMAT), of which Sundaram was a founding trustee.

Watch out for this 'special' player

Watch out for this 'special' player

Rediff.com9 Nov 2020

Irfan Pathan and Yuvraj were impressed with Samad's gutsy knock.

Oppn, activists slam muscular, aggressive lions in national emblem

Oppn, activists slam muscular, aggressive lions in national emblem

Rediff.com12 Jul 2022

'Meddling with our national emblem was totally unnecessary and avoidable'

Why Shami holds the key for India in WTC final

Why Shami holds the key for India in WTC final

Rediff.com8 Jun 2021

Former players Irfan Pathan and Parthiv Patel believe pace bowler Mohammed Shami will the hold the key for India with the ball in the upcoming ICC World Test Championship against New Zealand.

Keep cricket free from personal attacks: Tendulkar urges fans

Keep cricket free from personal attacks: Tendulkar urges fans

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

Sachin Tendulkar backed Arshdeep Singh and urged the fans to keep cricket "free from personal attacks" after the young pacer faced vitriolic online abuse in the aftermath of India's five-wicket loss to Pakistan in the Asia Cup on Sunday.

Badminton at CWG: Sindhu, Srikanth, Sen sail into quarters

Badminton at CWG: Sindhu, Srikanth, Sen sail into quarters

Rediff.com6 Aug 2022

Sindhu expectedly faced no resistance from Uganda's Husina Kobugabe, winning 21-10, 21-9 in her pre-quarterfinal match.

IPL 2022: Kohli & Co. laud Dhoni's legendary captaincy tenure at CSK

IPL 2022: Kohli & Co. laud Dhoni's legendary captaincy tenure at CSK

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

Under Dhoni's leadership, CSK has registered a record 121 wins in 204 matches in the IPL.

Cong alleges 'Operation Lotus' as 3 J'khand MLAs caught with cash in Bengal

Cong alleges 'Operation Lotus' as 3 J'khand MLAs caught with cash in Bengal

Rediff.com31 Jul 2022

Besides the MLAs, there were two other people in the SUV, which carried a board mentioning "MLA Jamtara Jharkhand" along with the Congress' election symbol, police said.

FIR under POCSO Act against WFI chief Brij Bhushan

FIR under POCSO Act against WFI chief Brij Bhushan

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

The Delhi Police on Friday registered two FIRs in connection with sexual harassment allegations levelled by women wrestlers against Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.

Punjab cricketer stands up for Rihanna...

Punjab cricketer stands up for Rihanna...

Rediff.com4 Feb 2021

'By this logic no one should care about each other because every situation is someone's internal affair,' Patiala-born Sandeep Sharma tweeted before deleting his tweet.

Pathan says won't be playing in Lankan Premier League

Pathan says won't be playing in Lankan Premier League

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan on Monday said he hasn't confirmed his availability in any franchise-based T20 league at this stage, refuting reports that he could participate in the inaugural Lanka Premier League, starting on August 28.

Yusuf Pathan announces retirement from all forms of cricket

Yusuf Pathan announces retirement from all forms of cricket

Rediff.com26 Feb 2021

Pathan was part of the inaugural T20 World Cup-winning side in 2007 and also the one that triumphed in the 2011 ODI World Cup at home.

Olympic-bound Priyanka, Asiad champ Johnson contract COVID

Olympic-bound Priyanka, Asiad champ Johnson contract COVID

Rediff.com15 Apr 2021

A source in the SAI Center said that Goswami, Yadav and two more athletes were also COVID-19 positive, apart from Jinson Johnson.

Owaisi's AIMIM again fails to make a mark in UP polls

Owaisi's AIMIM again fails to make a mark in UP polls

Rediff.com10 Mar 2022

Most of the candidates of the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen have not been able to cross the 5,000-mark in the Uttar Pradesh assembly elections, according to poll trends on Thursday.

The Birdman's Catch of IPL 2020

The Birdman's Catch of IPL 2020

Rediff.com2 Nov 2020

It was not an easy catch as it was moving away from the 'keeper towards his left. DK leapt wide and plucked the ball from mid-air with two fingers.

'Whom was the BJP trying to please then?'

'Whom was the BJP trying to please then?'

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

'When Fadnavis takes our help, it was sabka saath.' 'But when we support his rival, the latter is branded as appeasing Muslims.'

2 more held in Lucknow's Lulu Mall namaaz row; 7 arrested so far

2 more held in Lucknow's Lulu Mall namaaz row; 7 arrested so far

Rediff.com24 Jul 2022

The fresh arrests come days after the police nabbed a fifth accused in the case.

Irfan to miss Asia Cup opener

Irfan to miss Asia Cup opener

Rediff.com24 Jun 2008

The left-arm pacer has a side strain and will be rested for India's opening match against minnows Hong Kong on Wednesday.

T20 World Cup: How India must deal with Pakistan pacer Afridi

T20 World Cup: How India must deal with Pakistan pacer Afridi

Rediff.com13 Oct 2022

India must look to score runs off Pakistan left-arm pacer Shaheeh Shah Afridi instead of trying to play out his overs when the two arch-rivals clash in the T20 World Cup, former cricketer Gautam Gambhir said on Wednesday.

Meet the New Look Yuvraj

Meet the New Look Yuvraj

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

'Pajji poorer Badshaah lag rahe ho.'

SRH lose, but win praise

SRH lose, but win praise

Rediff.com9 Nov 2020

'Congratulations on an excellent campaign @sunrisers. You took your supporters on a roller coaster but you produced a lot of joy.'

COVID-19: Saha tests positive again, Hussey recovers

COVID-19: Saha tests positive again, Hussey recovers

Rediff.com14 May 2021

Among other sportspersons, KT Irfan, PU Chitra, 19 other athletes test negative while the health of one positive athlete being monitored at SAI Bengaluru.

2005 IISC terror attack: SC upholds conviction, life sentence of 4 accused

2005 IISC terror attack: SC upholds conviction, life sentence of 4 accused

Rediff.com12 Jul 2022

A bench of justices UU Lalit, Hemant Gupta and S Ravindra Bhat dismissed the appeals of the four convicts, observing that strict action should be taken against conspiracies aimed at causing danger to public property and the general public.

NIA team visits Amravati for probe into chemist's murder

NIA team visits Amravati for probe into chemist's murder

Rediff.com2 Jul 2022

The chemist, Umesh Prahladrao Kolhe (54), was killed on June 21, and Maharashtra police have arrested five persons in connection with the incident.

Can't detain under NSA for cow slaughter: Allahabad HC

Can't detain under NSA for cow slaughter: Allahabad HC

Rediff.com13 Aug 2021

The Allahabad High Court has quashed the detention of three men under the stringent National Security Act for cow slaughter, saying the issue may be a matter of law and order but not public order.

Pathan's healing touch for J&K via cricket

Pathan's healing touch for J&K via cricket

Rediff.com27 Feb 2019

'Jammu and Kashmir is a huge state, so to get the players together and put them on the right path, it is not easy, but I hope they will reap the benefits in the years to come.'

'Irfan's problem more psychological than physical'

'Irfan's problem more psychological than physical'

Rediff.com21 May 2007

The former Mumbai and India quickie Paras Mhambrey presents his views on the country's leading fast bowlers.

'Allow Indian players to participate in foreign T20s'

'Allow Indian players to participate in foreign T20s'

Rediff.com9 May 2020

Irfan Pathan said players who are not in the reckoning should at least be allowed to compete in foreign T20 leagues.

Oppn calls demonetisation 'economic genocide', 'criminal act'

Oppn calls demonetisation 'economic genocide', 'criminal act'

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

On November 8, 2016, Prime Minister Modi had announced the decision to withdraw Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 denomination notes with the ultimate aim of reducing corruption and black money in the economy.

Tax dept unearths Rs 100 cr of investments from 2 Jharkhand Congress MLAs

Tax dept unearths Rs 100 cr of investments from 2 Jharkhand Congress MLAs

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

The income-tax department has detected "unaccounted" transactions and investments worth more than Rs 100 crore after it raided two Jharkhand Congress MLAs, their alleged associates and linked coal and iron ore businesses across the state last week.

Boycotting 2018 J-K panchayat election a huge mistake, says Farooq

Boycotting 2018 J-K panchayat election a huge mistake, says Farooq

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

Re-elected National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah on Monday said boycotting the panchayat polls in 2018 was "a huge mistake" and the party must contest every future election in Jammu and Kashmir.

Respect your players: Pakistan cricketer Rizwan tells trolls

Respect your players: Pakistan cricketer Rizwan tells trolls

Rediff.com26 Oct 2021

Shami bled 43 runs in his spell of 3.5 overs in the match and was later targetted by online abusers blaming him alone for India's loss.

Riyaz and friends with Irfan Pathan

Riyaz and friends with Irfan Pathan

Rediff.com14 Sep 2006

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Maha chemist killed for backing Nupur Sharma, mastermind held: Cops

Maha chemist killed for backing Nupur Sharma, mastermind held: Cops

Rediff.com3 Jul 2022

The killing of a chemist in eastern Maharashtra's Amravati city was related to social media posts supporting suspended Bharatiya Janata Party leader Nupur Sharma, police said on Saturday, even as the case was handed over to the National Investigation Agency.

'Ishan Kishan has potential of being Mumbai Indians captain'

'Ishan Kishan has potential of being Mumbai Indians captain'

Rediff.com12 Feb 2022

Mumbai Indians spent Rs 15.25 crore to get Ishan Kishan back in the squad.

52% turnout in J-K in first round of DDC polls

52% turnout in J-K in first round of DDC polls

Rediff.com28 Nov 2020

The DDC election is being seen as a triangular contest among the People's Alliance for Gupkar Declaration, the BJP and the Apni Party floated by former finance minister Altaf Bukhari.