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Love for cricket helped me fight off-field problems, says Shami

Love for cricket helped me fight off-field problems, says Shami

Rediff.com2 Aug 2018

Mohammed Shami says his love for cricket helped him battle the off field problems that pegged him back a few months ago as he made an impressive comeback

Taliban snatches Waziristan fort from Pak troops

Taliban snatches Waziristan fort from Pak troops

Rediff.com16 Jan 2008

Over 400 militants attacked the Sararogha fort at midnight and later captured it, military spokesman Major General Athar Abbas told reporters. He said 40 to 50 militants and seven Frontier Corps personnel were killed in the fighting.

2020's BEST Non-Hindi Films

2020's BEST Non-Hindi Films

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

Aseem Chhabra lists the best non-Hindi language films he watched in 2020, with the hope that they will have a wider reach in the new year.

Australia to stop over at Gallipoli for World Cup 'inspiration'

Australia to stop over at Gallipoli for World Cup 'inspiration'

Rediff.com11 May 2019

Australia's World Cup squad will stop at Gallipoli in Turkey on the way to England to draw inspiration at the World War One battle site where thousands of Australian soldiers died in the ill-fated campaign.

IPL PICS: Rajasthan Royals vs SunRisers Hyderabad

IPL PICS: Rajasthan Royals vs SunRisers Hyderabad

Rediff.com2 May 2021

Images from the IPL match between Rajasthan Royals and SunRisers Hyderabad, in Delhi, on Sunday.

In Bihar, Shah seeks support for CAA; keeps mum on NRC/NPR

In Bihar, Shah seeks support for CAA; keeps mum on NRC/NPR

Rediff.com16 Jan 2020

He urged the crowd attending a pro-CAA rally to give a missed call to the 8866288662, pledging their support to the legislation. Shah also sought to dispel 'rumours' of discord within the NDA in Bihar and said CM Nitish Kumar will be the alliance leader in the state.

Shastri likely to retain India head coach job

Shastri likely to retain India head coach job

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

Apart from Shastri, the other big names who will give presentations to the three-member committee include former Australia all-rounder and Sri Lanka coach Tom Moody, along with ex-New Zealand and Kings XI Punjab coach Mike Hesson.

UNFORGETTABLE Opening Movie Scenes

UNFORGETTABLE Opening Movie Scenes

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

Sukanya Verma offers some amazing opening scenes in Hindi films that fuels an excitement for what happens next.

Jon Lewis named Bangladesh batting coach

Jon Lewis named Bangladesh batting coach

Rediff.com6 Jan 2021

The 50-year-old Englishman, who had served as batting coach of Sri Lanka cricket team, will step in the shoes of Neil McKenzie, who stepped down last August citing family reasons.

World Cup Blog: Afghan superhero called Shapoor Zadran

World Cup Blog: Afghan superhero called Shapoor Zadran

Rediff.com4 Mar 2015

A selection of musings from around the cricket World Cup.

Eyes on Warner as Sunrisers-KKR clash

Eyes on Warner as Sunrisers-KKR clash

Rediff.com23 Mar 2019

Comeback man David Warner will be the cynosure of all eyes when last year's finalist Sunrisers Hyderabad open their campaign against two-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders in the 12th Indian Premier League, in Kolkata, o

Bumrah rested for WI ODIs, T20Is; Dhawan back, Dhoni 'unavailable'

Bumrah rested for WI ODIs, T20Is; Dhawan back, Dhoni 'unavailable'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2019

Pacer Jasprit Bumrah has been rested for the three-match T20Is and ODIs against West Indies but has been included in the Test squad, while veteran wicketkeeper Mahendra Singh Dhoni is 'unavailable' for the entire tour.

Karthik, Pant picked for England Tests; Bhuvneshwar 'being assessed'

Karthik, Pant picked for England Tests; Bhuvneshwar 'being assessed'

Rediff.com18 Jul 2018

Delhi's young wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant got his maiden Test call-up as he was picked up as the additional glovesman along with Dinesh Karthik after Wriddhiman Saha was ruled out with injury for the upcoming five-match Test series against England.

ISI hand in Suryanarayana killing?

ISI hand in Suryanarayana killing?

Rediff.com14 May 2006

A little-known website claimed that the Indian engineer was killed on orders from ISI.

Can India keep 2022 FIFA World Cup hopes alive?

Can India keep 2022 FIFA World Cup hopes alive?

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

Buoyed by their gallant goalless draw against Asian champions Qatar, India would be looking to register their first win in the FIFA World Cup qualifiers when they take on Bangladesh.

'The gains are primarily symbolism'

'The gains are primarily symbolism'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2020

'This was the first ever visit by a President in a re-election year so it sent a strong signal of the priority of the relationship and the desire to continue to strengthen it.'

Why England will not underestimate Bangladesh

Why England will not underestimate Bangladesh

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

Four years ago, defeat by Bangladesh sent England crashing out of the World Cup and left Eoin Morgan wondering if his captaincy was over before it had ever really begun.

Has Rohit given up on his Test career?

Has Rohit given up on his Test career?

Rediff.com29 May 2018

India's limited overs run-machine Rohit Sharma said there is no point fretting over his start-stop Test career as 'half' of his playing days are over.

World Cup: Morgan embraces pressure of being favourites

World Cup: Morgan embraces pressure of being favourites

Rediff.com29 May 2019

Ranked first in ODI cricket, England have won 15 of their 19 series since going out in the pool stages at the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2015.

'We will be paying the cost for decades'

'We will be paying the cost for decades'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

'It is not just the police, but all agencies of governance that are progressively being 'captured' by the forces of Hindutva, led by the central government and by the governments of the states where the BJP has power.'

Chennai Open: A Dossier

Chennai Open: A Dossier

Rediff.com26 Dec 2006

When did Rafael Nadal win in Chennai? All you want to know about the ATP Chennai Open.

Modiji talks of Pakistan, China but not Gujarat: Rahul

Modiji talks of Pakistan, China but not Gujarat: Rahul

Rediff.com11 Dec 2017

Gandhi said Modi was frequently shifting his campaign plank in Gujarat.

Check out Australia coach Langer's advice to his bowlers

Check out Australia coach Langer's advice to his bowlers

Rediff.com20 May 2019

'He's come off a second stress fracture in his back and while he's just starting to get up and running in the nets now -- I think he's played six white ball games in the last 18 months -- that's T20 and one-day cricket'

How India can reclaim World No. 1 ODI ranking from England

How India can reclaim World No. 1 ODI ranking from England

Rediff.com10 Jul 2018

India can reclaim the top spot in the International Cricket Council ODI rankings if it blanks England 3-0 in the three-match series beginning on July 12.

COVID-19: I-League must go on, says AIFF General Secretary Das

COVID-19: I-League must go on, says AIFF General Secretary Das

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

AIFF plans to go ahead with the 2020-21 I-League season even if the clubs' star foreign recruits are unable to make it due to the coronavirus-forced travel restrictions.

NIA arrests 6 in Kerala for plotting terror attacks

NIA arrests 6 in Kerala for plotting terror attacks

Rediff.com3 Oct 2016

During searches conducted in Kozikhode and Kannur districts of Kerala these six people were arrested, the spokesman said. Five of them were arrested when they were allegedly conducting a meeting at Kanakamala hilltop in Kannur district.

Vettori focused on World Cup wins, not joining 300 club

Vettori focused on World Cup wins, not joining 300 club

Rediff.com6 Mar 2015

The left-arm spinner is two victims shy of joining an elite club of 11 bowlers with 300 wickets in one-day internationals. Sri Lanka's Muttiah Muralitharan heads the list on 534.

Warner-less Sunrisers face daunting task against Mumbai

Warner-less Sunrisers face daunting task against Mumbai

Rediff.com1 May 2019

Sunrisers Hyderabad face a formidable task without batting mainstay David Warner when they square off against Mumbai Indians in a crucial IPL match in Mumbai, on Thursday.

Thirimanne coming of age at right time for Sri Lanka

Thirimanne coming of age at right time for Sri Lanka

Rediff.com1 Mar 2015

His coming of age at the tournament could prove to be influential in the later stages as they now do not need to rely so much on their 'Big Three' of Tillakaratne Dilshan, Kumar Sangakkara, and Mahela Jayawardene to provide their runs.

India trounce Sri Lanka to enter Under-19 World Cup final

India trounce Sri Lanka to enter Under-19 World Cup final

Rediff.com9 Feb 2016

Three-time champions India continued their invincible run to enter the ICC Under-19 World Cup final for a fifth time after an emphatic 97-run victory over Sri Lanka in the first semi-final, in Mirpur, on Tuesday.

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.

Williamson is the BEST player at World Cup

Williamson is the BEST player at World Cup

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

His side's passage to the final was in large due to the work put in both in the field and at the crease, with few players reading conditions quite like the Kiwi skipper.

'We won't allow govt to reduce us to documents'

'We won't allow govt to reduce us to documents'

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

'These protests are not just about the CAA. It is against allowing fascism and religious discrimination to creep into our legal system.'

PICS: Fernando ton steers Sri Lanka past Windies

PICS: Fernando ton steers Sri Lanka past Windies

Rediff.com2 Jul 2019

Images from Monday's World Cup match between Sri Lanka and the West Indies, at at Chester-le-Street.

No place to call home: 653 lakh people displaced in 2015

No place to call home: 653 lakh people displaced in 2015

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

The total number of displaced people rose to 653 lakh by the end of 2015 from 595 lakh in 2014 -- a 58 lakh increase on the year before.

South Africa thrash Zimbabwe in inaugural four-day Test

South Africa thrash Zimbabwe in inaugural four-day Test

Rediff.com28 Dec 2017

Zimbabwe were bowled out twice on Wednesday as South Africa swept to an easy victory by an innings and 120 runs as the inaugural four-day Test finished inside two days at St George's Park.

Australia fear nothing, even defeat, says Finch

Australia fear nothing, even defeat, says Finch

Rediff.com6 Mar 2015

After losing to New Zealand and taking just a point from their washed out match against Bangladesh, Australia probably need to beat Sri Lanka to ensure they finish in the top two in the pool and avoid India or South Africa in the last eight.

US did not inform Pak on Osama raid because of ISI: Hillary

US did not inform Pak on Osama raid because of ISI: Hillary

Rediff.com10 Jun 2014

The United States decided not to inform Pakistan about its top-secret mission to kill Osama bin Laden in Abbottabad as it knew that elements in spy agency Inter-Services Intelligence maintained close ties with the al Qaeda and the Taliban, according to former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.

India mangey more!

India mangey more!

Rediff.com20 Oct 2003

Delhi T20I: Team India to battle it out against Bangladesh in toxic air

Delhi T20I: Team India to battle it out against Bangladesh in toxic air

Rediff.com2 Nov 2019

The teams are ready to battle it out and with no established name figuring in India's bowling department