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Defence is best form of attack in T20 cricket: Murali

Defence is best form of attack in T20 cricket: Murali

Rediff.com15 Oct 2021

The off-spin wizard said that the initial perception about spinners being cannon fodder in the shortest format has proved to be a myth.

T20 WC: Australia end title drought, organisers salvage showpiece

T20 WC: Australia end title drought, organisers salvage showpiece

Rediff.com15 Nov 2021

After an action-packed month, Aaron Finch's Australia, written off after a horrendous build-up, emerged with their maiden 20-overs world title in their arms.

Injured Smith ready to miss T20 World Cup for Ashes

Injured Smith ready to miss T20 World Cup for Ashes

Rediff.com3 Jul 2021

Recuperating from an elbow injury, star Australia batsman Steve Smith says Test cricket remains his top priority and he is ready to skip the T20 World Cup to be in the best shape for the Ashes series against England.

12 Indians among 17 killed in tragic bus accident in Dubai

12 Indians among 17 killed in tragic bus accident in Dubai

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

Dubai Police authorities said that there are still some unidentified bodies and the number of Indians who died in the accident could rise further.

UAE bans travel from India due to COVID situation

UAE bans travel from India due to COVID situation

Rediff.com22 Apr 2021

The travel ban will come into effect from 11.59 pm on Saturday, April 24, and is subject to review after 10 days.

May shift T20 WC to UAE due to COVID-19 situation: BCCI secretary Shah

May shift T20 WC to UAE due to COVID-19 situation: BCCI secretary Shah

Rediff.com26 Jun 2021

BCCI secretary Jay Shah on Saturday said the T20 World Cup may have to be shifted from India to the United Arab Emirates due to the COVID-19 situation.

Trying to do what's best for Hardik: Jayawardene

Trying to do what's best for Hardik: Jayawardene

Rediff.com1 Oct 2021

'Whether he will bowl in the IPL or not we will look on a daily basis. I feel at the moment if we push him too hard, he might struggle.'

Sharath Kamal becomes highest-ranked Indian table tennis player

Sharath Kamal becomes highest-ranked Indian table tennis player

Rediff.com17 Apr 2020

Kamal had lifted the Oman Open last month and took a leap of seven spots in the latest senior men's rankings released by the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) to grab the 31st position.

ICC gives India June 28 deadline for T20 WC decision

ICC gives India June 28 deadline for T20 WC decision

Rediff.com1 Jun 2021

The BCCI is also mulling a couple of more windows in 2022 in case October-November is not feasible in India.

England beat Pakistan in a thriller; win T20 series

England beat Pakistan in a thriller; win T20 series

Rediff.com21 Jul 2021

Pakistan had set England a target of 155. The hosts beat a battling Pakistan by three wickets.

Hooda vindicated with India call-up after rollercoaster domestic season

Hooda vindicated with India call-up after rollercoaster domestic season

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

Six months after storming out of the Baroda team hotel due to his argument with Krunal, Hooda joined Rajasthan ahead of the 2021-2022 season as a professional, but such was his frame of mind that Hooda never spoke money with the RCA officials.

T20s casting a dark shadow over Tests, says Chappell

T20s casting a dark shadow over Tests, says Chappell

Rediff.com10 Oct 2021

The legendary Ian Chappell believes the ever-growing T20 format is increasingly casting a dark shadow over Test cricket, especially in the current chaotic scenario in wake of COVID-19 pandemic.

SHOCKING! Why Adam Harry Can't Be A Pilot In India

SHOCKING! Why Adam Harry Can't Be A Pilot In India

Rediff.com25 Jul 2022

'How can I pursue my dream forgoing my identity? I want to fly as a trans man.'

Is India going into the T20 World Cup a pacer short?

Is India going into the T20 World Cup a pacer short?

Rediff.com6 Oct 2021

India is a pacer short heading into the T20 World Cup this month, feels former chairman of selectors MSK Prasad, who is also a bit concerned about all-rounder Hardik Pandya not bowling in the ongoing Indian Premier League.

IPL: Struggling Mumbai Indians face inconsistent Punjab

IPL: Struggling Mumbai Indians face inconsistent Punjab

Rediff.com27 Sep 2021

Defending champions Mumbai Indians will need their famed top-order batting to fire and turn things around when they take on Punjab Kings in the IPL in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday.

WC qualifiers: India can't afford to be complacent, says coach Stimac

WC qualifiers: India can't afford to be complacent, says coach Stimac

Rediff.com11 Sep 2019

'We have played just two matches, and we have played well, that too against two powerful teams. It gives us that added motivation and confidence that in football, anything is possible'

Shastri will step down! 'I've achieved all I wanted'

Shastri will step down! 'I've achieved all I wanted'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2021

Team India head coach Ravi Shastri intends to step down from his role after the T20 World Cup. He says he has achieved everything there was and does not want to overstay his welcome.

Teams may refuse to play Afghanistan at T20 World Cup: Paine

Teams may refuse to play Afghanistan at T20 World Cup: Paine

Rediff.com13 Sep 2021

Australia captain Tim Paine said the chances of their first ever test against Afghanistan going ahead are "not looking good" with the Taliban unwilling to let women play cricket and questioned why the game's governing body had remained quiet on the issue.

India hold Afghanistan, qualify for Asian Cup 3rd round

India hold Afghanistan, qualify for Asian Cup 3rd round

Rediff.com15 Jun 2021

With seven points from eight matches, India finished third in Group E behind toppers Qatar and Oman, and ahead of Afghanistan (4th in group with six points from eight matches).

Dalai Lama's advisers listed as potential targets of Pegasus: Report

Dalai Lama's advisers listed as potential targets of Pegasus: Report

Rediff.com22 Jul 2021

The Wire has reported that phone numbers of multiple people close to Dubai Princess Sheikha Latifa, who was captured by Indian soldiers in 2018, were added to a list of potential targets for surveillance.

China has increasingly hardened its position

China has increasingly hardened its position

Rediff.com17 Dec 2021

...with extravagant claims in both the eastern and western sectors, observes Ambassador Talmiz Ahmad, as India is fixated on asserting its border claims based on the McMahon Line.

We need to get better at spin, says Australia's Wade

We need to get better at spin, says Australia's Wade

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

Bangladesh thrashed Australia by 60 runs in Dhaka on Monday to secure a comprehensive 4-1 series win, with the tourists' batsmen managing just 62 in 13.4 overs, their worst ever total in the format.

IndiGo introduces daily Mumbai-Muscat flights

IndiGo introduces daily Mumbai-Muscat flights

Rediff.com16 Jun 2013

At present, IndiGo operates over 17 flights between India and the Gulf

Monsoon onset over Kerala likely on June 1: IMD

Monsoon onset over Kerala likely on June 1: IMD

Rediff.com28 May 2020

The IMD, in its onset date forecast on May 15, had said the monsoon is likely to hit the southern state on June 5, four days after its normal arrival.

Gulf-based NRIs taking loans to reap benefits of rupee fall

Gulf-based NRIs taking loans to reap benefits of rupee fall

Rediff.com19 Aug 2013

Money exchangers and bankers in Muscat said that non-resident Indians have started resorting to personal loans as rupee touched an all-time low of 62.03 against the US dollar on Friday, Times of Oman reported.

Why fuel prices in India will continue to remain high

Why fuel prices in India will continue to remain high

Rediff.com6 Jun 2018

The Indian benchmark remained static in its last closing on May 28, while Brent prices dropped further to $75.71 a barrel. Less Brent crude in Indian basket makes prices sticky.

Kerala to conduct judicial probe against central agencies

Kerala to conduct judicial probe against central agencies

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

The Kerala government on Friday decided to recommend a judicial inquiry against central probe agencies, including the Enforcement Directorate, which are investigating the gold and dollar smuggling cases.

Saqlain wants bowlers' 15-degree elbow rule reviewed

Saqlain wants bowlers' 15-degree elbow rule reviewed

Rediff.com20 Jul 2021

Former Pakistan spinner Saqlain Mushtaq has urged the International Cricket Council to review its existing 15-degree arm/elbow extension law for bowlers.

Up to 'match-winner' Kuldeep to help himself: Raju

Up to 'match-winner' Kuldeep to help himself: Raju

Rediff.com16 Jul 2021

The former India spinner has also backed the underperforming left-arm Chinaman bowler to make the cut for the T20 World Cup squad.

Why Indian students in Gulf will skip NEET this year

Why Indian students in Gulf will skip NEET this year

Rediff.com31 Aug 2020

Reaching India in time to be able to complete the mandatory quarantine period before the exam, arranging a stay before taking a flight back home, additional expenses, the risk of contracting COVID-19 and being quarantined again back home, are among several concerns on the mind of the aspirants.

Harendra named head coach of US men's hockey team

Harendra named head coach of US men's hockey team

Rediff.com8 Apr 2021

Harendra Singh, who was conferred the Dronacharya award in 2012, served as chief coach of the senior India men's hockey team from 2017 to 2018. Before that, he was also in charge of the Indian women's team for some time.

Chhetri on consistency and his future after equalling Pele

Chhetri on consistency and his future after equalling Pele

Rediff.com11 Oct 2021

Sunil Chhetri became the 8th top scorer in international football after equalling Brazil legend Pele's goal tally.

Asian Champions Trophy: India fightback to beat Pakistan

Asian Champions Trophy: India fightback to beat Pakistan

Rediff.com21 Oct 2018

Down by an early goal, India staged a magnificent fightback to beat two-time champions Pakistan 3-1 in their second outing of the Asian Hockey Champions Trophy 2018, at the Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex, in Muscat, on Saturday.

Why ICC will hold T20 WC every two years...

Why ICC will hold T20 WC every two years...

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

The International Cricket Council emphasized on Monday that a two-year T20 Word Cup cycle is important for the growth of the game, as it is the format that is contested by all its members.

Kyarr to intensify into extremely severe cyclonic storm

Kyarr to intensify into extremely severe cyclonic storm

Rediff.com26 Oct 2019

Rain or thundershowers have also been predicted in south interior Karnataka and at a few places over Coastal Karnataka and North interior Karnataka.

India most booked destination globally in 2020, Delhi on top: Oyo report

India most booked destination globally in 2020, Delhi on top: Oyo report

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

In December, over 1.7 million people have checked in over the weekends.

PM not to fly over Pakistan while travelling for SCO

PM not to fly over Pakistan while travelling for SCO

Rediff.com12 Jun 2019

India requested Pakistan to let Modi's aircraft fly over its airspace when he travels to Bishkek. Pakistan accorded an "in principle" approval to India's request.

Wipro keen to tap Omani IT market: Premji

Wipro keen to tap Omani IT market: Premji

Rediff.com10 Sep 2012

During his visit to Oman, Premji said it is potentially a very important market.

9 Indian sailors rescued near Yemeni coast: Report

9 Indian sailors rescued near Yemeni coast: Report

Rediff.com30 Sep 2013

Nine Indian sailors, who were rescued from an ill-fated 'dhow' that sank nearly 90 nautical miles southeast of Al Mukalla coast in Yemen, have safely reached Oman, according to a report.

19 deaths not causally related to vaccination reported till Feb 4: Govt

19 deaths not causally related to vaccination reported till Feb 4: Govt

Rediff.com9 Feb 2021

Choubey said till February 4 total 81 AEFIs, which is 0.096 per cent of the total beneficiaries who have been administered Covaxin, have been reported.