News for 'Sharjah'

Dubai suspends AI Express flights over Covid positive passengers

Dubai suspends AI Express flights over Covid positive passengers

Rediff.com18 Sep 2020

"A passenger, who had a COVID-positive certificate dated September 2, travelled on Air India Express' Jaipur-Dubai flight on September 4. A similar incident had happened with a passenger on one of the airline's other Dubai flights previously," said one of the officials.

AI pilot, crew hurt after mid-air scuffle

AI pilot, crew hurt after mid-air scuffle

Rediff.com3 Oct 2009

A pilot and the member of a cabin crew were injured when they scuffled with each other mid-air on Air India's flight from Sharjah to Lucknow on Saturday morning.

Gayle to Malinga...check out big names of world cricket to feature in T10 League

Gayle to Malinga...check out big names of world cricket to feature in T10 League

Rediff.com28 Sep 2018

Eight teams have formed some of the best combinations from a pool of 64 top cricketers in the players' draft for T10League -- the limited ten-over format cricket -- that will be played at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium.

Bhatkal man behind ISIS recruitment in India

Bhatkal man behind ISIS recruitment in India

Rediff.com22 Sep 2014

The man recruiting Indians for ISIS may be based in Sharjah.

Kamal Nath's son has assets worth over Rs 660 cr

Kamal Nath's son has assets worth over Rs 660 cr

Rediff.com10 Apr 2019

The figure, mentioned in his affidavit filed along with the nomination papers, is over five times the assets of his parents, which as per MP CM Nath's affidavit stood at over Rs 124 crore.

PHOTOS: Preity Zinta's backing helps Kings lord over Sunrisers

PHOTOS: Preity Zinta's backing helps Kings lord over Sunrisers

Rediff.com23 Apr 2014

Here is what happens when team boss Preity Zinta backs her team from the stands...

KXIP look to sustain momentum against rejuvenated KKR

KXIP look to sustain momentum against rejuvenated KKR

Rediff.com25 Oct 2020

A win for Punjab will elevate them to the top four, while a victory for KKR will take them to 14 points

Warner rues batsmen's complacence but still optimistic

Warner rues batsmen's complacence but still optimistic

Rediff.com25 Oct 2020

SunRisers Hyderabad skipper David Warner is confident the former champions "will definitely" get the job done.

ODI rankings: India must win 4-2 to displace SA from top

ODI rankings: India must win 4-2 to displace SA from top

Rediff.com29 Jan 2018

The number one ODI status will be on the line when second-placed India and table-toppers South Africa clash in a six-match series, starting in Durban on Thursday.

New faces join T10 League

New faces join T10 League

Rediff.com23 Oct 2018

Zaheer, RP Singh sign up to play in T10 League

'There can only be one Sachin Tendulkar, though...'

'There can only be one Sachin Tendulkar, though...'

Rediff.com6 Oct 2017

'There can only be one Sachin Tendulkar, though Virat has got a phenomenal record and he is leading the team pretty well. But you cannot compare anyone to Sachin'

IPL 2020: Why England, Australia players won't require quarantine

IPL 2020: Why England, Australia players won't require quarantine

Rediff.com20 Aug 2020

The IPL starts on September 19 and, in all likelihood, all the English and Australian players will land in the UAE via a charter flight on September 17, making them available for their respective team's opening match.

Eid Mubarak: Hugs, selfies, tweets & more

Eid Mubarak: Hugs, selfies, tweets & more

Rediff.com18 Jul 2015

After a pious month of fasting and prayers, Muslims across the world celebrated Eid with great fervour.

Saiyami's behind-the-scene picture!

Saiyami's behind-the-scene picture!

Rediff.com11 Nov 2016

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Why Finch is ready to sacrifice his preferred batting order...

Why Finch is ready to sacrifice his preferred batting order...

Rediff.com21 Mar 2019

Australia captain Finch willing to demote himself when Smith, Warner return

Washington Sundar reveals the key to his success

Washington Sundar reveals the key to his success

Rediff.com14 Oct 2020

Washington Sundar has played a major role in Royal Challengers Bangalore's success so far this IPL season, with skipper Virat Kohli using him mostly in the Powerplay overs. He has taken five wickets in seven games, but at an astonishing economy rate of 4.90.

Brilliant Brathwaite stars as Windies beat Pakistan to end winless streak

Brilliant Brathwaite stars as Windies beat Pakistan to end winless streak

Rediff.com3 Nov 2016

Kraigg Brathwaite and Shane Dowrich struck unbeaten half-centuries to guide West Indies to a first Test victory in 14 matches as the Caribbean side beat Pakistan by five wickets on the final morning of the third Test in Sharjah on Thursday.

IPL: Resurgent Royals eye revenge against Delhi Capitals

IPL: Resurgent Royals eye revenge against Delhi Capitals

Rediff.com13 Oct 2020

Bolstered by the arrival of Ben Stokes, Rajasthan Royals will hope for a better showing from its misfiring top order as they try to settle scores against second-placed Delhi Capitals in their return leg IPL match, in Dubai, on Wednesday.

PIX: Italy miss out on World Cup again, Portugal survive

PIX: Italy miss out on World Cup again, Portugal survive

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

Quaison fires Sweden to extra-time World Cup playoff win over Czechs

Will Stokes return to inspire struggling Royals?

Will Stokes return to inspire struggling Royals?

Rediff.com10 Oct 2020

Rajasthan Royals, struggling at the penultimate spot on the points table after two wins and four straight defeats, need something special against Sunrisers Hyderabad in Sunday's IPL match in Dubai.

Shaky Royals face rampaging Mumbai Indians

Shaky Royals face rampaging Mumbai Indians

Rediff.com5 Oct 2020

Rajasthan Royals may need to rejig their Indian line-up slightly when they try to pull their IPL campaign out of the current rot against a supremely confident Mumbai Indians,

Argentina, Dutch qualify for 2022 FIFA World Cup

Argentina, Dutch qualify for 2022 FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

Mbappe and Benzema inspire France to 2-0 win against Finland

3rd ODI: Taylor steers England to series lead over Pakistan

3rd ODI: Taylor steers England to series lead over Pakistan

Rediff.com18 Nov 2015

James Taylor made a calm unbeaten 67 to lead England to a comfortable six-wicket victory over Pakistan in Sharjah on Tuesday and a 2-1 lead in the four-match one-day international series.

IPL 2020 to be held from Sept 19 to Nov 8

IPL 2020 to be held from Sept 19 to Nov 8

Rediff.com24 Jul 2020

While there were speculations that IPL will start from September 26, the BCCI decided to advance it by a week in order to ensure that the Indian team's tour of Australia is not jeopardised.

Will IPL consider broadcasters' demand?

Will IPL consider broadcasters' demand?

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

BCCI is planning aggressively to have an IPL in the United Arab Emirates provided the central government green-lights their request for a shift due to the rising cases of COVID-19.

PHOTOS: Preity Zinta all smiles as Punjab seal another stunning win

PHOTOS: Preity Zinta all smiles as Punjab seal another stunning win

Rediff.com21 Apr 2014

Kings XI Punjab co-owner and Bollywood heartthrob Preity Zinta was all smiles on Sunday as her team completed another stunning run chase, against the Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League, in Sharjah.

How Rashid plans to bamboozle batsmen in IPL

How Rashid plans to bamboozle batsmen in IPL

Rediff.com20 Sep 2020

Rashid Khan says his focus is not on taking wickets but bowling economically

'MSD is fresh, engaged, determined after break'

'MSD is fresh, engaged, determined after break'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2020

Dhoni's CSK will take on Rohit Sharma's Mumbai Indians in the tournament opener on Saturday. Fleming, a former New Zealand captain, stressed that his team's experience of winning big matches will come in handy during the next 53 days.

How India's sportsperson plan to spend time during virus break

How India's sportsperson plan to spend time during virus break

Rediff.com16 Mar 2020

The coronavirus pandemic has taken a toll on sports calendars across the globe, resulting in cancellation and postponement of events, but it has also provided sportspersons a rather unexpected break. Indian sportspersons including some chess players plan to use the time to train and also be with their families.

Delhi Capitals all-rounder Patel ready to make an impact in IPL

Delhi Capitals all-rounder Patel ready to make an impact in IPL

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

'So I have pushed pretty hard in these 10-12 days in training, and my skills are up to the mark -- my body feels good and now it's all about getting into that competitive frame of mind and enjoying the match.'

How Bumrah bounced back after a slow start in IPL 2020

How Bumrah bounced back after a slow start in IPL 2020

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

With 23 wickets from 13 games, the fast bowler has been the go-to-man with the ball for the defending champions this season.

When Sachin realised he could play Test cricket

When Sachin realised he could play Test cricket

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

'I felt Test cricket is just beyond my reach.' 'And slowly, slowly, I started doing well.' 'In the second Test against Pakistan, I scored a fifty and when we went to Sialkot I played a series-saving innings, which was a game changer for me.' 'At that stage that was the most important innings of my life.'

India's UAE envoy warns diaspora amidst outrage over 'Islamophobic' tweets

India's UAE envoy warns diaspora amidst outrage over 'Islamophobic' tweets

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

Ambassador of India to the UAE Pavan Kapoor quoted a tweet of Prime Minister Narendra Modi who said that COVID-19 does not see race, religion, colour, caste, creed, language or borders before striking.

IPL 7 2014 schedule

IPL 7 2014 schedule

Rediff.com2 Jun 2014

The seventh edition of the Indian Premier League kicked-off in the United Arab Emirates on April 16 with a match between Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders in Abu Dhabi. The UAE was awarded hosting rights for the first 20 matches of the cash-rich Twenty20 extravaganza because of a clash in dates with the general elections in India. On May 2, second phase of the league commences with matches in India, when Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders meet in Ranchi.

PICS: Delhi Capitals whip RCB; both make play-offs

PICS: Delhi Capitals whip RCB; both make play-offs

Rediff.com2 Nov 2020

Images from Monday's Indian Premier League match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Delhi Capitals, in Abu Dhabi.

Kohli reveals! First time I am not carrying any baggage

Kohli reveals! First time I am not carrying any baggage

Rediff.com7 Sep 2020

Virat Kohli said that both he and AB de Villiers feel that this could be the 'breakthrough season' when tables will turn for the franchise which has flattered to deceive on many occasions.

Boxing Day Test: England opener Cook carries bat in record innings

Boxing Day Test: England opener Cook carries bat in record innings

Rediff.com29 Dec 2017

England resumed their first innings on 491 for nine but Cook was unable to add to his overnight total, with Pat Cummins dismissing tail-ender James Anderson for a duck with the first ball of the morning.

Gayle is probably greatest T20 player: Mandeep

Gayle is probably greatest T20 player: Mandeep

Rediff.com27 Oct 2020

'Like I said, he should never retire, he's always in great touch. I've been lucky that I've played with the likes of Chris Gayle, AB (de Villiers), (Adam) Gilchrist, Virat Kohli...'

Javagal Srinath weighs in on 'Mankading' debate

Javagal Srinath weighs in on 'Mankading' debate

Rediff.com1 Sep 2020

'The onus is on the batsman to stick to the crease until the ball has been delivered. That's the best way to look into it'

Dogged Brathwaite leads West Indies fightback vs Pakistan

Dogged Brathwaite leads West Indies fightback vs Pakistan

Rediff.com31 Oct 2016

Kraigg Brathwaite made a patient unbeaten 95 to lead West Indies to 244 for six at the close on the second day of the third and final Test against Pakistan in Sharjah on Monday.