News for 'Sharjah'

PICS: Tewatia, Parag rise and shine as Royals stun SRH

PICS: Tewatia, Parag rise and shine as Royals stun SRH

Rediff.com11 Oct 2020

Images from Sunday's IPL match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals, in Dubai.

Sri Lanka ready to play international cricket in Pakistan

Sri Lanka ready to play international cricket in Pakistan

Rediff.com10 Sep 2017

The PCB said in its statement that the match against Sri Lanka would be a continuation of the return of international cricket to Pakistan following the World XI tour to Lahore next week.

Dubai-based Indian expat's 7 family members survive Kerala crash

Dubai-based Indian expat's 7 family members survive Kerala crash

Rediff.com8 Aug 2020

Since Friday evening, 41-year-old Shemir, who works as a logistics manager in Dubai Silicon Oasis, has been making frantic phone calls to different trauma centres in Kerala near the Kozhikode airport to get information of his family members on board the flight.

When poor form ruled Dravid out

When poor form ruled Dravid out

Rediff.com17 Oct 2007

Rahul Dravid's poor run of form cost him his place in the team for the seventh and final One-Day International against Australia in Mumbai on Wednesday. We take a look at the number of instances when he was dropped because of poor form.

McCullum mauls Pakistan after Mark Craig bags seven wkts

McCullum mauls Pakistan after Mark Craig bags seven wkts

Rediff.com28 Nov 2014

Captain Brendon McCullum's blazing century gave New Zealand a brisk start on the second day of the third and final Test against Pakistan in Sharjah as the death of Australian Phillip Hughes continued to cast a gloomy shadow over the match.

World's longest saree to be auctioned in Dubai

World's longest saree to be auctioned in Dubai

Rediff.com24 May 2007

The saree, which has registered itself in the Guinness Book of World Records, weighs a mammoth 72 kg with the embroidery weighing nearly 15 kg. The total weight of the silk used in crafting this masterpiece is 57 kg.

CSK have a lot soul-searching to do: Fleming

CSK have a lot soul-searching to do: Fleming

Rediff.com26 Sep 2020

'We have almost got too many batting options at the moment, so that's why I say we were a little bit muddled with what we're sending out.'

PHOTOS: When Masaba and Sakshi added spice to Chennai's win!

PHOTOS: When Masaba and Sakshi added spice to Chennai's win!

Rediff.com28 Apr 2014

While Mahendra Singh Dhoni went about his job, leading Chennai Super Kings to a five-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad on Sunday, we noticed a new face in the CSK fan club.

IPL: RCB aim to get back to winning ways against Sunrisers

IPL: RCB aim to get back to winning ways against Sunrisers

Rediff.com30 Oct 2020

Royal Challengers Bangalore will look to shrug off the disappointment of two back-to-back defeats and get back to winning ways when they taken on Sunrisers Hyderabad as they aim to seal their place in the play-offs, in the IPL match, in Sharjah, on Saturday.

Only asymptomatic Indians to fly back home from UAE

Only asymptomatic Indians to fly back home from UAE

Rediff.com6 May 2020

The first two special flights that will operate from Thursday to evacuate Indians stranded in the UAE due to the coronavirus pandemic

IPL PHOTOS: Champions Mumbai lose to Delhi for fourth straight defeat

IPL PHOTOS: Champions Mumbai lose to Delhi for fourth straight defeat

Rediff.com27 Apr 2014

Mumbai Indians' batting once again let their team down as they suffered their fourth straight defeat, losing by six wickets to Delhi Daredevils, in the Indian Premier League in Sharjah.

Lynn deservedly the man-of-the-match: Gambhir

Lynn deservedly the man-of-the-match: Gambhir

Rediff.com25 Apr 2014

Skipper Gautam Gambhir called it "incredible" after his side Kolkata Knight Riders pulled off a remarkable come-from-behind victory over Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Indian Premier League in Sharjah on Thursday.

IPL PHOTOS: Kings XI Punjab ease past Sunrisers Hyderabad

IPL PHOTOS: Kings XI Punjab ease past Sunrisers Hyderabad

Rediff.com22 Apr 2014

Images from the Indian Premier League match between Kings XI Punjab and Sunrisers Hyderabad in Sharjah, on Tuesday.

Confident RCB eying another clinical outing against Mumbai

Confident RCB eying another clinical outing against Mumbai

Rediff.com18 Apr 2014

A confident Royal Challengers Bangalore would look to carry on their winning momentum when they take on title holders Mumbai Indians, who would be low on belief after the opening thrashing in the Indian Premier League on Saturday.

IPL PHOTOS: Yuvraj, Kohli help Bangalore ease past Delhi

IPL PHOTOS: Yuvraj, Kohli help Bangalore ease past Delhi

Rediff.com18 Apr 2014

Images from the second match of the Indian Premier League between Delhi Daredevils and Royal Challengers Bangalore in Sharjah on Thursday.

IPL Extras: Pietersen to miss Daredevils' opener

IPL Extras: Pietersen to miss Daredevils' opener

Rediff.com16 Apr 2014

Delhi Daredevils suffered a big jolt ahead of their IPL campaign as captain Kevin Pietersen was ruled out of their opening match, on Thursday, against Royal Challengers Bangalore in Sharjah due to a finger injury.

'Everyday person' Rabada bats for liberation of mind

'Everyday person' Rabada bats for liberation of mind

Rediff.com22 Oct 2020

South Africa fast bowler Kagiso Rabada called upon sportspersons to fight for the right causes without 'shoving their opinion down anyone's throat.

ICC clears Pak spinner Bilal Asif's action

ICC clears Pak spinner Bilal Asif's action

Rediff.com1 Nov 2015

Pakistan off-spinner Bilal Asif's bowling action has been cleared by the International Cricket Council (ICC) after it was found to be within the legal limits.

England to face Pakistan in UAE

England to face Pakistan in UAE

Rediff.com23 Jul 2015

England will play three Tests against Pakistan in the United Arab Emirates in October and November this year, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said on Thursday.

Dubai: Indian kills wife, kid; commits suicide

Dubai: Indian kills wife, kid; commits suicide

Rediff.com31 Oct 2006

Vasudevan then committed suicide at around 7 am on Monday by jumping out of their flat's window, the police official was quoted as saying in the Gulf News daily.

IPL PHOTOS: Smith, McCullum guide Chennai to another win

IPL PHOTOS: Smith, McCullum guide Chennai to another win

Rediff.com28 Apr 2014

Photos of the IPL match being played between Chennai Super Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad.

KKR hero Lynn says happy he 'could catch that one'

KKR hero Lynn says happy he 'could catch that one'

Rediff.com25 Apr 2014

Chris Lynn, the hero of Kolkata Knight Riders' victory over Royal Challengers Bangalore in Thursday's IPL match in Sharjah says he would have taken it the catch to dismiss AB de Villiers comfortably had he not slipped a bit.

PHOTOS: Kolkata pull off last-gasp win over Bangalore

PHOTOS: Kolkata pull off last-gasp win over Bangalore

Rediff.com25 Apr 2014

Images from Thursday's Indian Premier League match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Kolkata Knight Riders, in Sharjah.

Can KKR deny RCB third straight win?

Can KKR deny RCB third straight win?

Rediff.com23 Apr 2014

Unbeaten so far, Royal Challengers Bangalore would be eyeing a hat-trick of wins to go to the top of points table even as Kolkata Knight Riders look to shake off their last match's disappointment when the two sides clash against each other in an IPL match in Sharjah on Thursday.

Dhawan rues batting collapse after loss to Punjab

Dhawan rues batting collapse after loss to Punjab

Rediff.com23 Apr 2014

Sunrisers Hyderabad skipper Shikhar Dhawan was honest in his assessment after the team suffered a crushing 72-run defeat against Kings XI Punjab during their Super 8 match of the Indian Premier League 7 in Sharjah on Tuesday.

IPL PHOTOS: Maxwell, Miller blast Kings XI Punjab to stunning victory

IPL PHOTOS: Maxwell, Miller blast Kings XI Punjab to stunning victory

Rediff.com21 Apr 2014

Photos of the Indian Premier League match between Kings XI Punjab and Rajasthan Royals.

IPL 7: How AB de Villiers's tips helped Duminy

IPL 7: How AB de Villiers's tips helped Duminy

Rediff.com18 Apr 2014

He himself knows a thing or two about batting in the end overs and Delhi Daredevils' JP Duminy says he has taken tips from his South teammate A B de Villiers, who is considered one of the best finishers in the game.

Hughes tragedy: Untimely death not experienced since Ayrton Senna's

Hughes tragedy: Untimely death not experienced since Ayrton Senna's

Rediff.com28 Nov 2014

Cricket scoreboards around the world carried tributes to Australian batsman Phillip Hughes on Friday, while condolence messages flooded social media as the sporting world reacted to an untimely death not experienced since Ayrton Senna's in 1994.

Orchestra singer, milk-seller, farm labourer won World cup for India

Orchestra singer, milk-seller, farm labourer won World cup for India

Rediff.com24 Jan 2018

One is a singer, one works at a farm, another sells milk -- meet India's Blind World Cup winning team

Online sale of IPL-7 tickets from Thursday

Online sale of IPL-7 tickets from Thursday

Rediff.com2 Apr 2014

The online sale of tickets for the seventh edition of the Indian Premier League, the first half of which will be played in the UAE because of the general elections in India, will commence on Thursday. The tickets will be available on www.iplt20.com and www.ticketmaster.ae.

IPL first leg schedule out: Mumbai vs KKR opener on April 16

IPL first leg schedule out: Mumbai vs KKR opener on April 16

Rediff.com19 Mar 2014

Defending champions Mumbai Indians will take on Kolkata Knight Riders in Abu Dhabi on April 16 in the opening match of the seventh edition of the Indian Premier League.

Wrecker-in-chief Yasir reveals Warne helped him against England

Wrecker-in-chief Yasir reveals Warne helped him against England

Rediff.com6 Nov 2015

Pakistan leg-spinner Yasir Shah has revealed that spin legend Shane Warne's useful tips helped him dismantle England batting line-up and clinched the three-match Test series 2-0 in the United Arab Emirates.

Strife-torn Afghanistan find succour in cricket team's success

Strife-torn Afghanistan find succour in cricket team's success

Rediff.com4 Oct 2013

Strife-torn Afghanistan qualified for its maiden ICC World Cup after beating Kenya by seven wickets to finish second in the World Cricket League Championship in Sharjah, on Friday.

Williamson's 200 puts NZ in complete control of Bangladesh Test

Williamson's 200 puts NZ in complete control of Bangladesh Test

Rediff.com2 Mar 2019

The New Zealand captain finished on 200 not out as his side posted a record score of 715 for six declared in their first innings - a lead of 481 runs.

Zimbabwe post lowest vs India

Zimbabwe post lowest vs India

Rediff.com29 Aug 2005

England appoint Jayawardene as batting consultant

England appoint Jayawardene as batting consultant

Rediff.com16 Sep 2015

Former Sri Lanka captain Mahela Jayawardene has been appointed as the England's batting consultant on Tuesday for the upcoming three-match Test series against Pakistan in the United Arab Emirates.

Shahid Afridi retires from international cricket

Shahid Afridi retires from international cricket

Rediff.com20 Feb 2017

Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi has announced his retirement from international cricket, but said he wants to play in his country's domestic league for two more years.

From Kabul to Guangzhou, SpiceJet goes global

From Kabul to Guangzhou, SpiceJet goes global

Rediff.com9 Oct 2013

SpiceJet is expanding international operations to improve dollar earnings and offset losses caused by currency rate fluctuations.