News for 'Irfan'

'Bhajji, always loved your aggression on the field'

'Bhajji, always loved your aggression on the field'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2021

Former players including Sachin Tendukar, VVS Laxman, and current players like Yuzvendra Chahal and Mayank Agarwal paid tribute to Harbhajan Singh, who retired from cricket.

Pathan says fast bowlers have to be careful on resumption

Pathan says fast bowlers have to be careful on resumption

Rediff.com19 Jul 2020

'Going forward, they might need 4-6 weeks to get going themselves. It's a tough job and if you are bowling 140-150 kmph, running about 25 yards to bowl one ball at a time and then keep bowling for a few overs.'

Stadium intruder 'Jarvo69' banned for life from Headingley

Stadium intruder 'Jarvo69' banned for life from Headingley

Rediff.com28 Aug 2021

YouTuber Daniel Jarvis aka 'Jarvo69', who intruded into the field of play during the third Test at Headingley Cricket Ground in Leeds and the previous match at Lord's, has been banned for life on charges of security breach.

Cleric funded by ISI held for religious conversion: UP police

Cleric funded by ISI held for religious conversion: UP police

Rediff.com22 Sep 2021

Maulana Kaleem Siddiqui was arrested by the ATS, which is probing the racket, at around 9 pm on Tuesday from Meerut, Additional Director General (ADG), Law and Order, Prashant Kumar said.

CWG: AFI constitutes inquiry committee to probe athletes' ouster

CWG: AFI constitutes inquiry committee to probe athletes' ouster

Rediff.com13 Apr 2018

The names of AFI's Chief Mefical Officer Arun Mendiratta and national chief coach Bahadur Singh, who has not gone to Gold Coast, are being considered for the panel.

You'll hit COVID-19 for a six: Akram wishes Sachin

You'll hit COVID-19 for a six: Akram wishes Sachin

Rediff.com2 Apr 2021

Wasim Akram wished Sachin Tendulkar a speedy recovery after the latter was shifted to the hospital, days after testing positive for coronavirus.

Srinagar's Jamia Masjid opens for 1st time since Aug 5

Srinagar's Jamia Masjid opens for 1st time since Aug 5

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

Congregational prayers were held on Wednesday at the historic Jamia Masjid in Srinagar for the first time since the Centre abrogated certain provisions of Article 370 and Jammu and Kashmir was bifurcated into two Union territories.

Pathan seeks BCCI help for J&K cricketers

Pathan seeks BCCI help for J&K cricketers

Rediff.com19 Aug 2019

Jammu and Kashmir cricket mentor Irfan Pathan hopes the current restrictions in the Valley are lifted soon so his players can resume their training for the upcoming domestic season.

'Online attack on Shami shocking; we stand by him'

'Online attack on Shami shocking; we stand by him'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2021

Former and current players, including Virender Sehwag and Harbhajan Singh, on Monday extended their support to pacer Mohammad Shami, who was subjected to a fierce online attack following the Indian team's first-ever loss to Pakistan in World Cup history.

A Day of Magical Records at the Oval

A Day of Magical Records at the Oval

Rediff.com7 Sep 2021

Rajneesh Gupta lists all the important numbers from Day 5 of the 4th Test at the Oval.

India's Covid recoveries exceed active cases by 48 lakh

India's Covid recoveries exceed active cases by 48 lakh

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

Nearly 57.50 lakh people have recovered so far, which is 6.32 times the active cases, the health ministry said.

Sporting fraternity condoles demise of Dilip Kumar

Sporting fraternity condoles demise of Dilip Kumar

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

Sporting stars joined the country in mourning the demise of iconic actor Dilip Kumar

Shikhar Dhawan picks favourite captain, batting partner

Shikhar Dhawan picks favourite captain, batting partner

Rediff.com14 May 2020

Shikhar Dhawan termed skipper Virat Kohli as the 'best current Indian batsman'. Dhawan also praised Rohit Sharma for his phenomenal performance

PIX: How Saina Nehwal celebrated her birthday in 'isolation'

PIX: How Saina Nehwal celebrated her birthday in 'isolation'

Rediff.com17 Mar 2020

It was a quiet birthday for India's badminton ace Saina Nehwal, who celebrated the special day in 'isolation' with her husband Parupalli Kashyap at her home in Hyderabad, on Tuesday.

Ladakh cricketers can represent J&K in Ranji: Rai

Ladakh cricketers can represent J&K in Ranji: Rai

Rediff.com6 Aug 2019

The J&K Ranji team is not known to have featured a player from Ladakh till date. The upcoming Ranji Trophy season is scheduled to start in December later this year.

'Pant an amazing talent, Rahul in form of his life'

'Pant an amazing talent, Rahul in form of his life'

Rediff.com16 Apr 2020

'His (Rahul) current form is unbelievable'

Most leaders invited for PM's Thursday meet on J-K reach Delhi

Most leaders invited for PM's Thursday meet on J-K reach Delhi

Rediff.com23 Jun 2021

The Thursday's meeting will be the first between the Centre and mainstream Jammu and Kashmir politicians after the abrogation of Article 370 and the divisions of the erstwhile state into two union territories in 2019.

On this day in 2007: Dhoni brought the T20 WC home

On this day in 2007: Dhoni brought the T20 WC home

Rediff.com24 Sep 2020

We look back at how one of the biggest days in Indian cricket panned out...

Situation in J-K 'very good', improving further: CRPF DG

Situation in J-K 'very good', improving further: CRPF DG

Rediff.com16 Mar 2022

He said 162 terrorists and Maoists were killed across the country in 2021-22.

Normal life disrupted in Kashmir for 42nd day

Normal life disrupted in Kashmir for 42nd day

Rediff.com15 Sep 2019

The weekly flea market opened in Srinagar on Sunday as several vendors put up their stalls on the TRC Chowk-Polo View axis, the officials said.

Check out Ganguly's Dream India XI

Check out Ganguly's Dream India XI

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

Who are the five current Indian cricketers Dada would have loved to have in his team?

FIR lodged against Badaun CMS over SP MLA's death

FIR lodged against Badaun CMS over SP MLA's death

Rediff.com14 Mar 2016

Irfan, who represented Bilari assembly seat, was on his way to attend the marriage of son of senior cabinet minister Shivpal Singh Yadav in Saifai in Etawah district when his vehicle overturned and fell into a ditch on Thursday.

India's COVID-19 recovery rate improves to 25.19%

India's COVID-19 recovery rate improves to 25.19%

Rediff.com30 Apr 2020

Six hundred and thirty COVID-19 patients have recovered in the last 24 hours, taking the recovery rate to 25.19 per cent in the country, said Lav Agarwal, joint secretary, ministry of health and family welfare, on Thursday.

Veteran journalist Vinod Dua passes away

Veteran journalist Vinod Dua passes away

Rediff.com4 Dec 2021

Vinod Dua was a Hindi broadcast journalism pioneer with stints in Doordarshan and NDTV.

2 suspected ISIS members held in Bengaluru

2 suspected ISIS members held in Bengaluru

Rediff.com8 Oct 2020

Ahamed Abdul Cader, 40, hailing from Ramanathapuram district in Tamil Nadu and Irfan Nasir, 33, from Frazer Town in Bengaluru were arrested by the NIA sleuths on Wednesday.

Yuvraj mulls retirement; may pursue freelance T20 career

Yuvraj mulls retirement; may pursue freelance T20 career

Rediff.com19 May 2019

Yuvraj played for Mumbai Indians in this year's IPL but didn't get many chances which might have prompted him to seriously think about future plans.

Why Rohit-Dhawan are the perfect opening pair...

Why Rohit-Dhawan are the perfect opening pair...

Rediff.com29 Jun 2020

Former India pacer Irfan Pathan reckons the reason behind Shikhar Dhawan and Rohit Sharma's extremely successful opening partnership is their ability to play to each other's strengths.

Amid backlash, govt defends Jallianwala Bagh revamp

Amid backlash, govt defends Jallianwala Bagh revamp

Rediff.com1 Sep 2021

Politicians, historians have criticised the work terming it an "insult towards the martyrs".

How Kul-Cha can regain confidence

How Kul-Cha can regain confidence

Rediff.com9 Jul 2021

Praising Suryakumar Yadav, Laxman, who featured in 134 Tests, 86 ODIs for India, said the 30-year-old right-hander has the potential to be a part of the World T20 squad.

Train services resume in Kashmir after 11 months

Train services resume in Kashmir after 11 months

Rediff.com22 Feb 2021

At present, the railway services in Kashmir operate between Banihal in Ramban District and Baramulla only.

Kashmir reports first death due to coronavirus

Kashmir reports first death due to coronavirus

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

Four people had tested positive for coronavirus in J-K on Wednesday, taking the total number of cases to 11.

'Bleeding Heart was to replace Hurriyat in Kashmir'

'Bleeding Heart was to replace Hurriyat in Kashmir'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

Pak had realised in 2018 that Hurriyat Conference, the separatist conglomerate created by Inter-Services Intelligence, won't be able to deliver any more

U-19 WC: Australia down Pakistan to reach semis

U-19 WC: Australia down Pakistan to reach semis

Rediff.com29 Jan 2022

Australia booked their place in the Under-19 World Cup 2022 Super League semi-finals with a 119-run win over Pakistan thanks to some fine top-order batting.

U'khand okays forest land transfer for 3 roads near China border

U'khand okays forest land transfer for 3 roads near China border

Rediff.com30 Jun 2020

The roads will reduce the distance to the border considerably and make easier the movement of Indo-Tibetan Border Police personnel, who at present have walk up to 25 kms to reach there, officials said.

R-Day passes off peacefully in Kashmir

R-Day passes off peacefully in Kashmir

Rediff.com26 Jan 2020

The 71st Republic Day was celebrated in Kashmir amidst tight security. Lieutenant Governor's advisor presided over the main function. However most mainstream politicians stayed away.

How 2011 World Cup snub spurred Rohit

How 2011 World Cup snub spurred Rohit

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

Former all-rounder Irfan Pathan said that India vice-captain Rohit Sharma did not lack in hard work in his early years even though his body language suggested a "relaxed" attitude to his batting.

Watch out for Pakistan's most lethal weapon for World Cup

Watch out for Pakistan's most lethal weapon for World Cup

Rediff.com27 Oct 2014

Pakistan's tall left arm pacer Muhammad Irfan has had to reject lucrative offers to play in England and South Africa after his cricket board told him to stay fresh for the World Cup.

Paes plans French Open comeback with an eye on Olympics

Paes plans French Open comeback with an eye on Olympics

Rediff.com26 Jan 2021

Indian tennis icon Leander Paes on Monday said he is eyeing a French Open comeback this year in his quest to make a record eighth appearance at the Tokyo Olympics later this year.

Kohli can break Tendulkar's 100 centuries record: Pathan

Kohli can break Tendulkar's 100 centuries record: Pathan

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

Former all-rounder Irfan Pathan marked India captain Virat Kohli as the one batsman among the current lot, who has the ability to go past Sachin Tendulkar's world record of 100 centuries in international cricket.

Bad planning led to India's defeat in 2019 World Cup semis

Bad planning led to India's defeat in 2019 World Cup semis

Rediff.com14 Jun 2020

India have all the resources but need to plan better going into the big-ticket ICC events, said former all-rounder Irfan Pathan who blamed an unsettled middle order for country's exit from last year's World Cup. India last won an ICC tournament in 2013, when they lifted the Champions Trophy under the leadership of Mahendra Singh Dhoni.