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Dale Steyn joins the 400 club

Dale Steyn joins the 400 club

Rediff.com30 Jul 2015

Dale Steyn became the second South African bowler to claim 400 Test wickets.

Mehbooba rules out shifting NIT from Srinagar; PIL filed in HC

Mehbooba rules out shifting NIT from Srinagar; PIL filed in HC

Rediff.com13 Apr 2016

"As far as the demands of some students to shift the NIT campus out of Srinagar is considered, let me make it clear that it won't be possible," she said.

Sri Lankan cricketers get a rousing reception back home

Sri Lankan cricketers get a rousing reception back home

Rediff.com9 Mar 2014

Sri Lankan cricket team which returned home from winning the Asia Cup in Bangladesh were given a rousing welcome home on Sunday.

'The decision of naming me captain did come as a surprise'

'The decision of naming me captain did come as a surprise'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

Ajinkya Rahane has admitted he was stunned to be named India captain for their upcoming Zimbabwe series, after being dropped just a week earlier.

'Dhoni needs to encourage the bowlers, make sure they aren't dispirited'

'Dhoni needs to encourage the bowlers, make sure they aren't dispirited'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2015

Sunil Gavaskar feels that current limited-overs captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni should go that extra mile to encourage a bowler when he is getting hit for runs.

Team keen on rematch with India, says Malik

Team keen on rematch with India, says Malik

Rediff.com29 Feb 2016

Pakistan's experienced all-rounder Shoaib Malik has said that he and his teammates are keen to set up a rematch with India in the final of the Asia Cup tournament in Bangladesh. Malik told the Pakistani media in Mirpur that they had lost to India in the group match on Saturday since the team had failed to adapt to the conditions at the Sher-e-Bangla stadium. "I think we failed to read the pitch and conditions properly against India and instead of adapting ourselves we committed hari kari (fumbled) by trying to play overly attacking shots," he said. The former Pakistan captain said everyone in the team was disappointed by the defeat but were now also more intent on winning matches to qualify for the final.

Broken wrist, brave heart: When heroic Tamim batted with one hand

Broken wrist, brave heart: When heroic Tamim batted with one hand

Rediff.com16 Sep 2018

A couple of hours after being told by doctors that his Asia Cup was over because of a fractured left wrist, Tamim walked out to bat with one hand after the fall of ninth Bangladesh wicket.

J&K Bank keen to enter PoK, Pak

J&K Bank keen to enter PoK, Pak

Rediff.com26 Jun 2006

Srinagar-based Jammu and Kashmir Bank is keen to cross borders to set up branches in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir, Pakistan and Central Asian countries.

Bangladesh whitewash Zimbabwe

Bangladesh whitewash Zimbabwe

Rediff.com9 Dec 2006

Bangladesh defeated Zimbabwe by three wickets in the fifth and final one-day international to compete a 5-0 series win.

Bangladesh romp to 4-0 series lead

Bangladesh romp to 4-0 series lead

Rediff.com8 Dec 2006

Bangladesh beat Zimbabwe by eight wickets in the fourth ODI of the series.

Will Kohli-less India get the better of Pakistan in Asia Cup?

Will Kohli-less India get the better of Pakistan in Asia Cup?

Rediff.com7 Sep 2018

Pakistan pacer Hasan Ali says pressure will be on arch-rivals India in the upcoming Asia Cup because of the ICC Champions Trophy final defeat last year.

Asia Cup: India to clash with arch-rivals Pakistan on Feb 27

Asia Cup: India to clash with arch-rivals Pakistan on Feb 27

Rediff.com28 Jan 2016

The Indian cricket team will start its their Asia Cup campaign against Bangladesh on February 24 before taking on arch-rivals Pakistan in what promises to be a high-voltage encounter on February 27.

ULFA runs 7 hotels in Bangladesh: BSF

ULFA runs 7 hotels in Bangladesh: BSF

Rediff.com3 Jun 2005

The United Liberation Front of Asom runs seven hotels of international standards in Dhaka, Chittagong and Sylhet in Bangladesh and operates three bank accounts in that country, the Border Security Force said on Friday.

Ashwin, Mishra have Bangladesh in a twirl

Ashwin, Mishra have Bangladesh in a twirl

Rediff.com29 Mar 2014

When India won their game against West Indies, they already had one leg in World T20 semis.

Fletcher joins Team India for World T20 after meeting Srinivasan

Fletcher joins Team India for World T20 after meeting Srinivasan

Rediff.com15 Mar 2014

Under-fire coach Duncan Fletcher on Saturday joined the Indian team for the World T20 after having had discussions about his future with BCCI president N Srinivasan and secretary Sanjay Patel.

PM Modi visits Ramakrishna Mission in Dhaka

PM Modi visits Ramakrishna Mission in Dhaka

Rediff.com7 Jun 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday visited the Ramakrishna Mission, a branch of the Kolkata-based Belur Math, at the heart of the Bangladeshi capital on the second day of his two-day visit.

Yuvraj Singh: An enigma in Indian cricket

Yuvraj Singh: An enigma in Indian cricket

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

Yuvraj Singh will forever remain an enigma in Indian cricket -- one of the country's greatest white ball players who could never really crack the Test code.

Pakistan's Rehman concedes eight runs without bowling a ball!

Pakistan's Rehman concedes eight runs without bowling a ball!

Rediff.com4 Mar 2014

Pakistan spinner Abdur Rehman had a spell to forget in the Asia Cup match against Bangladesh on Tuesday. The left-armer sent down a three consecutive illegal full tosses and finished with bizarre bowling figures of 0-0-8-0.

Kohli must lead India in Bangladesh Test, skip ODIs: Gavaskar

Kohli must lead India in Bangladesh Test, skip ODIs: Gavaskar

Rediff.com15 May 2015

Former captain Sunil Gavaskar feels that Virat Kohli should lead India in the one-off Test match against Bangladesh and sit out of the three-match One-Day International series that will follow.

Warner and Smith keep Australia in the hunt against Bangladesh

Warner and Smith keep Australia in the hunt against Bangladesh

Rediff.com29 Aug 2017

Earlier, Nathan Lyon kept Australia in the contest, claiming six for 82 to help bowl out Bangladesh for 221 after the hosts had resumed on 45 for one.

Will hold tricolour and J-K flag together: Mehbooba

Will hold tricolour and J-K flag together: Mehbooba

Rediff.com9 Nov 2020

"We are the people, especially in the Kashmir Valley, who upheld the tricolour high over the years at the cost of thousands of our workers who were martyred," Mufti told reporters in Jammu at the end of her five-day visit to Jammu -- her first after release from over one-year-long detention under the Pubic Safety Act (PSA).

Bangladesh erupts in joy after historic England win

Bangladesh erupts in joy after historic England win

Rediff.com30 Oct 2016

Thousands of people took to the streets in cities across Bangladesh as the perennial under-achievers beat England by 108 runs on Sunday to post one of their most momentous cricketing victories. It was Bangladesh's first win in the game's long form against a full-strength major Test-playing country. It was also only the eighth Test victory in 95 matches since the country secured Test status in 2000.

Record man Gazi helps Bangladesh register draw against NZ

Record man Gazi helps Bangladesh register draw against NZ

Rediff.com13 Oct 2013

Bangladesh all-rounder Sohag Gazi became the first cricketer to score a century and record a hat-trick in the same Test on Sunday but could not prevent the first Test against New Zealand ending in a draw in Chittagong.

England eves cruise to World T20 final

England eves cruise to World T20 final

Rediff.com4 Apr 2014

Veteran skipper Charlotte Edwards and young Sarah Taylor batted sensibly to chase down a paltry total and help England women beat South Africa by nine wickets to enter the final of the ICC Women's World T20 in Mirpur.

Terror camps have made our lives hell, say PoK residents

Terror camps have made our lives hell, say PoK residents

Rediff.com6 Oct 2016

PoK residents exposed Pakistan, confirmed that terror camps are thriving in the region.

Number crunching: Bowlers, Kohli star in win over Lanka

Number crunching: Bowlers, Kohli star in win over Lanka

Rediff.com2 Mar 2016

Virat Kohli's unbeaten 56 off 47 balls, Yuvraj Singh's explosive 35 off 18 balls and a clinical bowling performance helped India edge out Sri Lanka by five wickets to storm into the final of Asia Cup. Kohli also equalled the record of Chris Gayle and Brendon McCullum of most number of 50's in T20 cricket.

Can South Africa make it to the next stage?

Can South Africa make it to the next stage?

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

Rajneesh Gupta highlights important numbers featuring the South African team from the World Cups.

Asia Cup: Bangladesh upset Sri Lanka; keep hopes alive

Asia Cup: Bangladesh upset Sri Lanka; keep hopes alive

Rediff.com28 Feb 2016

Bangladesh registered a 23-run upset victory over defending champions Sri Lanka in a round robin league encounter to keep their hopes alive of qualifying for the final of Asia Cup T20 cricket tournament, in Mirpur, on Sunday.

Here's why South Africa captain Hashim Amla is frustrated...

Here's why South Africa captain Hashim Amla is frustrated...

Rediff.com4 Aug 2015

South Africa captain Hashim Amla feels frustrated over 'bizarre' rain-hit series against Bangladesh.

Bangladesh draw series with South Africa with some help from rain gods

Bangladesh draw series with South Africa with some help from rain gods

Rediff.com3 Aug 2015

Six out of the 10 days in the entire series were thus lost to rain, questioning the logic behind scheduling the tour during monsoon season

How much do you know about World Cup batting records?

How much do you know about World Cup batting records?

Rediff.com29 May 2019

In a three part series, Rajneesh Gupta highlights all the important numbers from cricket World Cups held between 1975 to 2015.

U-19 World Cup: India start campaign against Ireland

U-19 World Cup: India start campaign against Ireland

Rediff.com27 Jan 2016

A formidable India U-19 team coached by the legendary Rahul Dravid start as overwhelming favourites against minnows Ireland in their opening Group D league match of the ICC U-19 World Cup in Mirpur on Thursday. Being three-time champions, the tournament has always helped India unearth raw talent who have gone on to become big stars in the future. Whether it is Yuvraj Singh or India's current No. 1 batsman Virat Kohli, India have been lucky in terms of tapping quality talent from the tournament. It's no different this time round as the likes of Ishan Kishan, Risabh Pant, Avesh Khan would like to showcase their talent under the able guidance of Dravid, in an event which is widely televised.

Asia Cup: Kohli-led India eyeing sixth title

Asia Cup: Kohli-led India eyeing sixth title

Rediff.com24 Feb 2014

With MS Dhoni opting out of the tournament, Virat Kohli will lead Team India as they attempt to regain the title they last won in 2010. Here're the statistical highlights pertaining to the tournament.

INTERESTING numbers from Colombo Test, Day 3

INTERESTING numbers from Colombo Test, Day 3

Rediff.com6 Aug 2017

A 22 year old took the honours on Day 3.

Bangladesh-New Zealand series drawn after rain washes out final day

Bangladesh-New Zealand series drawn after rain washes out final day

Rediff.com25 Oct 2013

The two-Test series between Bangladesh and New Zealand ended in a draw after the fifth day of play in the second and final match in Mirpur was abandoned due to rain on Friday.

Australia primed for maiden World T20 title: Watson

Australia primed for maiden World T20 title: Watson

Rediff.com12 Mar 2014

The 32-year-old all-rounder acknowledged the unpredictability of the Twenty20-over format but insists there are enough players in his side who can single-handedly change the course of any match.

Surgical strike: Cop in PoK confirms attack, says Pak army protects jihadis

Surgical strike: Cop in PoK confirms attack, says Pak army protects jihadis

Rediff.com5 Oct 2016

The Pakistan army is believed to be planning attacks by terrorists on Indian defence personnel and security establishments besides select civilian targets.

10 killed in B'desh violence after Jamaat leader's hanging

10 killed in B'desh violence after Jamaat leader's hanging

Rediff.com14 Dec 2013

The death toll in violence across Bangladesh triggered by the execution of a top Jamaat-e-Islami leader on Saturday rose to 10, even as Islamists set afire the house of a federal minister in the country's northwest.

Pak says 1 killed in ceasefire violation by India, summons envoy

Pak says 1 killed in ceasefire violation by India, summons envoy

Rediff.com11 May 2017

Foreign Office spokesperson tweeted that India violated the ceasefire agreement in Tandar, Sabzkot, Khuiratta, Baron, Bagsar and Khanjar areas.