News for 'Sharjah'

De Villiers, Steyn and Morris join RCB teammates in Dubai

De Villiers, Steyn and Morris join RCB teammates in Dubai

Rediff.com22 Aug 2020

The South African trio of AB de Villiers, Dale Steyn and Chris Morris arrived in Dubai in the wee hours of Saturday to join their Royal Challengers Bangalore teammates for the upcoming Indian Premier League.

Kishan learning tricks of trade from Pollard, Hardik

Kishan learning tricks of trade from Pollard, Hardik

Rediff.com3 Oct 2020

Ishan Kishan said he is learning about various aspects of the game from his seniors Kieron Pollard and Hardik Pandya.

Brightest times ahead for women's cricket: Nita Ambani

Brightest times ahead for women's cricket: Nita Ambani

Rediff.com10 Nov 2020

Ambani then shed light on what a sport needs to grow. She said a holistic ecosystem needs to be developed around it and opportunities should be presented at the highest level.

AI Express flight overshot runway in rainy conditions: Puri

AI Express flight overshot runway in rainy conditions: Puri

Rediff.com8 Aug 2020

"All efforts are being made to help passengers. A formal enquiry will be conducted by Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau," the minister said on Twitter.

SRH's youth: Can they live up to the expectations?

SRH's youth: Can they live up to the expectations?

Rediff.com20 Sep 2020

David Warner spoke about SRH's youngsters

Kohli impressed with fitness levels of RCB team-mates

Kohli impressed with fitness levels of RCB team-mates

Rediff.com12 Sep 2020

Kohli, a fitness freak, also said that he himself felt good from the first training session after landing in the UAE.

Harbhajan: A match winner who gave it his all

Harbhajan: A match winner who gave it his all

Rediff.com24 Dec 2021

With 100-plus Tests and 400-plus wickets, most of them not exactly coming on rank turners, Harbhajan's name will always figure among true blue cricketing elites of India.

Check out the Tests that ended on Day 2

Check out the Tests that ended on Day 2

Rediff.com25 Feb 2021

The last time India won a Test inside two days was in 2018, beating Afghanistan in Bengaluru.

Why Bravo did not bowl final over against Delhi Capitals

Why Bravo did not bowl final over against Delhi Capitals

Rediff.com18 Oct 2020

Chennai Super Kings skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni said he had to hand the ball to Ravindra Jadeja to bowl the match-deciding final over against Delhi Capitals as Dwayne Bravo, his preferred option, was not available due to fitness issues.

More West Asian hubs join Indian sky war

More West Asian hubs join Indian sky war

Rediff.com26 Apr 2013

Qatar, Dubai and Sharjah want 80,000 additional seats per week as part of bilateral negotiations with India.

'Sachin is a legend; what else can you say about him'

'Sachin is a legend; what else can you say about him'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2013

Two days ahead of Sachin Tendulkar's 40th birthday, the legendary Adam Gilchrist recalled the veteran Indian's match-winning innings that had knocked the stuffing out of the Australian bowlers way back in 1998 at Sharjah.

Expecting highest TV ratings for this IPL season: Ganguly

Expecting highest TV ratings for this IPL season: Ganguly

Rediff.com31 Aug 2020

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly said holding the IPL is important to ensure a sense of normalcy amid the COVID-19 pandemic, which has caused disruption in every aspect of daily life.

T20 World Cup: 2 Days For India To Make CHANGES

T20 World Cup: 2 Days For India To Make CHANGES

Rediff.com8 Oct 2021

Should the non-performers in IPL's UAE leg be axed?

IPL: Delhi Capitals, SRH last teams to arrive in UAE

IPL: Delhi Capitals, SRH last teams to arrive in UAE

Rediff.com23 Aug 2020

Delhi Capitals chief executive officer Dhiraj Malhotra and assistant coach Mohammad Kaif shared their thoughts, having met their players after a long time.

Karthik praises young Knights after Royals rout

Karthik praises young Knights after Royals rout

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

Kolkata Knight Riders captain Dinesh Karthik called for improvement in many aspects of the game despite the big win over Rajasthan Royals on Wednesday in Dubai.

Top performer: Samson's Royal showing knocks out Kings

Top performer: Samson's Royal showing knocks out Kings

Rediff.com23 Sep 2020

The Rajasthan Royals wicketkeeper-batsmen showed his class with an outstanding exhibition of strokeplay leaving the hapless Chennai Super Kings bowlers stunned, at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Tuesday.

Sania's heartfelt wish for hubby Shoaib

Sania's heartfelt wish for hubby Shoaib

Rediff.com6 Jul 2019

Malik announced his retirement after Pakistan won their final league match of the World Cup against Bangladesh by 94 runs in London on Friday. Pakistan failed to make the semi-finals of the 50-over showpiece.

Lowest Pakistan Test innings scores

Lowest Pakistan Test innings scores

Rediff.com2 Feb 2013

Ten lowest Pakistan test innings totals after they were dismissed for 49 by South Africa in their first innings on the second day of the first Test at the Wanderers in Johannesburg on Saturday.

Eid special! How to make Bagara Mutton Baingan

Eid special! How to make Bagara Mutton Baingan

Rediff.com31 Jul 2020

Rediff reader Bethica Das shares a fusion curry recipe.

How Maxwell will benefit Kings XI Punjab

How Maxwell will benefit Kings XI Punjab

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

Kings XI Punjab will be led by KL Rahul this year, and Kumble is well aware of the qualities of the Karnataka-born batsman having seen him from childhood.

What Gulf slowdown! IndiGo, GoAir to expand ops to West Asia

What Gulf slowdown! IndiGo, GoAir to expand ops to West Asia

Rediff.com8 Mar 2017

Travels to Gulf accounted for 40% of India's international air traffic in 2016.

Polls after delimitation, statehood to follow: Amit Shah in Kashmir

Polls after delimitation, statehood to follow: Amit Shah in Kashmir

Rediff.com24 Oct 2021

Terrorism decreased, corruption and dynastic politics ended and an era of peace, development, prosperity started on August 5, 2019, said Shah as he reached out to the youths in the Valley urging them to stand up to disruptive elements and become ambassadors of peace.

3rd Test: Pakistan strike back to restrict England to 224-4

3rd Test: Pakistan strike back to restrict England to 224-4

Rediff.com2 Nov 2015

Pakistan's spinner Yasir Shah had Ian Bell (40) stumped in the third session as England ended the day at 222 for 4 on Day 2 of the 3rd Test in Sharjah on Monday.

'We didn't know when we would play next, wanted to give our all'

'We didn't know when we would play next, wanted to give our all'

Rediff.com10 Nov 2020

Smriti Mandhana said not knowing when they would get to play next gave them extra motivation to 'give their all'

Women's T20 final: Supernovas are the favourites against Trailblazers

Women's T20 final: Supernovas are the favourites against Trailblazers

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

Supernovas, champions in 2018 and 2019, just about managed to ward off their rivals in a last-over thriller.

India-Bangladesh 2nd ODI: A match for the record books!

India-Bangladesh 2nd ODI: A match for the record books!

Rediff.com18 Jun 2014

Bangladesh pacer Taskin Ahmed bagged five wickets for 28 runs on debut as India were dismissed in 25.3 overs in the second ODI in Mirpur. But the pace combination of Stuart Binny (6-4) and Mohit Sharma (4-22) saved India from humiliation by bundling out the hosts for just 58 in 17.4 overs. Following the Rajneesh Gupta presents some interesting statistics.

'We are a team that knows how to win'

'We are a team that knows how to win'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

Mumbai Indians had rested key pacers Jasprit Bumrah and Trent Boult in the game against SRH, which they lost by 10 wickets, but Bond defended the decision saying that was done with a long-term view.

Tendulkar recalls 'happy dents' of World Cup triumph

Tendulkar recalls 'happy dents' of World Cup triumph

Rediff.com24 Apr 2018

Dents on a car are not known to please its owner but Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar calls the ones on his 'happy dents' as they are a reminder of his first and only World Cup triumph.

Dhoni reflects on his IPL days in quarantine

Dhoni reflects on his IPL days in quarantine

Rediff.com19 Sep 2020

Chennai Super Kings skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni says the first six days in quarantine were very difficult.

IPL 2020: Watch out for these batsmen!

IPL 2020: Watch out for these batsmen!

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

While stars like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and David Warner are expected to set the stage on fire, there are other talented batsmen who want to compete with the best.

Air Arabia takes off to Goa in April

Air Arabia takes off to Goa in April

Rediff.com10 Mar 2009

Upon commencing service, Air Arabia will be the only UAE-based international carrier to offer direct flights to Goa from the UAE. Departing on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, from Sharjah at 00:25 am and arriving at Goa at 05:05 am, the return flight is scheduled at 05:50 am to arrive in Sharjah at 7.35 am.

New Zealand v Pakistan suspended after Hughes dies

New Zealand v Pakistan suspended after Hughes dies

Rediff.com27 Nov 2014

Play was called off in the third Test between Pakistan and New Zealand in Sharjah on Thursday following the death of Australian cricketer Phillip Hughes.

Dempo fails to qualify for AFC Champions League

Dempo fails to qualify for AFC Champions League

Rediff.com25 Feb 2009

Dempo's dream of qualifying for the AFC Champions League went up in smoke after the Goan side went down 0-3 to Al Sharjah in the one-off qualifier at the Sharjah Stadium on Wednesday.

Why managing IPL in UAE will be 'slightly easier'

Why managing IPL in UAE will be 'slightly easier'

Rediff.com26 Jul 2020

With the ICC headquartered in Dubai, the BCCI, if need be, can take help of the global body which has a huge team of ACU officials who can be hired

Here's what bowlers must do to dominate in IPL

Here's what bowlers must do to dominate in IPL

Rediff.com1 Sep 2020

Talking about the SRH set up, Bhuvneshwar said since the bowling unit has been together for the past two-three years, the players understand each other well.

Captain Karthik faces stiffest test as KKR take on resurgent CSK

Captain Karthik faces stiffest test as KKR take on resurgent CSK

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

KKR have plenty of resources in bowling but Karthik, it seems, has not been able to manage them well

Nice to get Kane out for a change: Boult

Nice to get Kane out for a change: Boult

Rediff.com5 Oct 2020

Mumbai did well to defend 208 in batsmen-friendly conditions.

IPL 2019 will be shifted to UAE if dates clash with general elections

IPL 2019 will be shifted to UAE if dates clash with general elections

Rediff.com25 Apr 2018

'UAE's time zone suits the Indian audience unlike South Africa'

'Quality of cricket won't suffer due to empty stands at the IPL'

'Quality of cricket won't suffer due to empty stands at the IPL'

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

Laxman said the management had made up its mind before the 2020 auction to pick young Indian batsmen for the middle-order.

To trim losses Jet suspends flights to 9 destinations

To trim losses Jet suspends flights to 9 destinations

Rediff.com6 Dec 2018

The airline has closed reservation for flights to Silchar, Imphal, Aizawl, Jorhat in northeastern states from mid-February. Reservation has also been closed for flights to Madurai, Visakhapatnam, Raipur, Muscat and Sharjah.