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Pandya nowhere near Kapil, needs to work hard: Razzaq

Pandya nowhere near Kapil, needs to work hard: Razzaq

Rediff.com1 May 2020

Former Pakistan all-rounder Abdul Razzaq says Hardik Pandya is nowhere near the league of Kapil Dev and needs to work harder to become a world-class cricketer. One of the most prolific all-rounders to have come out of Pakistan, the 40-year-old also said India will continue to enjoy an unbeaten record against his team at the World Cups, as Indians handle the pressure of the big game much better.

What you don't know about Sachin Tendulkar!

What you don't know about Sachin Tendulkar!

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

Rajneesh Gupta checks out The Master's unknown records and milestones.

Could this be the most watched IPL ever?

Could this be the most watched IPL ever?

Rediff.com3 Sep 2020

It could reach more than 530 million viewers on TV and a few hundred million more online. But can it make money for Disney Star?

Smith hits maiden ton, Australia thrash Pakistan in first ODI

Smith hits maiden ton, Australia thrash Pakistan in first ODI

Rediff.com8 Oct 2014

Steve Smith cracked his maiden 50-over century as Australia routed Pakistan in 36.3 overs to secure a comprehensive 93-run victory in the first One-day International on Tuesday.

Stats: Lowest total for each Test playing nation

Stats: Lowest total for each Test playing nation

Rediff.com2 Feb 2013

South Africa fast bowler Dale Steyn took six for eight as Pakistan collapsed to their lowest test total of 49 on the second day of the first Test at the Wanderers on Saturday.

If Sanju is consistent this IPL, he will play all formats for India soon: Warne

If Sanju is consistent this IPL, he will play all formats for India soon: Warne

Rediff.com30 Sep 2020

Of all the talented cricketers that Shane Warne has seen over the years, Sanju Samson is ' a very special talent' and the Rajasthan Royals mentor is hoping that the big-hitting batsman would become an India regular in all formats if this IPL goes well for him.

Srinath retains Asian Junior Chess title

Srinath retains Asian Junior Chess title

Rediff.com6 Apr 2013

India's International Master Narayanan Srinath retained his Asian Junior chess title while compatriot J Saranya finished runner-up in the girls' championship that concluded at Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates on Sunday.

European airports woo Indian airlines

European airports woo Indian airlines

Rediff.com20 Mar 2013

European airports are wooing Indian airlines in the wake of intense competition from aviation hubs such as Dubai and Doha.

Exclusive! Bhatkal brothers in terror colony in KARACHI

Exclusive! Bhatkal brothers in terror colony in KARACHI

Rediff.com1 Mar 2013

The Intelligence Bureau states that a full-fledged colony has been created in Karachi, Pakistan, for Indian Mujahideen operatives. Vicky Nanjappa reports.

Pakistan hindered by lack of home Tests: Misbah

Pakistan hindered by lack of home Tests: Misbah

Rediff.com18 Feb 2013

Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq reiterated his belief that the continued boycott of his country by international sides is hindering their chances of becoming the leading Test nation.

Vettori delays Test retirement announcement

Vettori delays Test retirement announcement

Rediff.com1 Dec 2014

Record-breaking New Zealand cricketer Daniel Vettori has said that the timing is not right to officially announce his retirement from Test cricket, in light of Australian batsman Phillip Hughes' tragic death.

Smith, Warner need to hit form in IPL for place in Aus squad

Smith, Warner need to hit form in IPL for place in Aus squad

Rediff.com8 Mar 2019

The duo has been left out of Australia ODI squad for UAE despite bans ending before tour end

Shaken and stunned, Kozhikode crash survivors recall the horror

Shaken and stunned, Kozhikode crash survivors recall the horror

Rediff.com8 Aug 2020

The 184 passengers on board the Air India Express plane from Dubai that crashed on Friday evening had waited a long time to get tickets on the repatriation flight, part of the Centre's Vande Bharat Mission to bring back Indians stranded abroad in the coronavirus pandemic. For some, the homecoming never happened. 18 people were killed, including the two pilots.

Kish Air crash: Mother's last embrace

Kish Air crash: Mother's last embrace

Rediff.com13 Feb 2004

The mother of an 18-month-old baby girl from Karnataka is believed to have tried in vain to protect her by shielding the child with her body as the Iranian Kish Air plane crashed shortly before landing at the Sharjah airport killing 43 people.

As captain, I am the least important person in team: Rohit Sharma

As captain, I am the least important person in team: Rohit Sharma

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

Rohit Sharma believes that there is 'enough time' before the IPL starts and he would slowly build on his strength, stamina and skills during the next one month after the long lay-off.

PCB keen on good build-up to Oz tour

PCB keen on good build-up to Oz tour

Rediff.com26 May 2004

The board wants Pakistan's to participate in a one-day series in India or a tournament in Sharjah.

Amir DROPPED from Pakistan squad for Australia Tests

Amir DROPPED from Pakistan squad for Australia Tests

Rediff.com28 Sep 2018

Pakistan have dropped out-of-sorts pace bowler Mohammad Amir from their 17-man squad for next month's two-Test series against Australia in the United Arab Emirates, with left-arm seamer Wahab Riaz earning a recall.

Aussies to be patient in Test series against Pakistan

Aussies to be patient in Test series against Pakistan

Rediff.com20 Sep 2018

With injuries to regular fast bowlers Josh Hazlewood and Pat Cummins, Australia have included a uncapped duo Brendan Doggett and Michael Neser in their squad and recalled veteran Peter Siddle for the two-match series next month.

India's Asia Cup 2018 wins over Pakistan are historic

India's Asia Cup 2018 wins over Pakistan are historic

Rediff.com24 Sep 2018

Rajneesh Gupta gives us all the dazzling numbers.

IPL aims to bring normality amid pandemic

IPL aims to bring normality amid pandemic

Rediff.com18 Sep 2020

It will not be the first time that the competition has had to be held outside India.

IPL 2020: Meet Sunrisers Hyderabad

IPL 2020: Meet Sunrisers Hyderabad

Rediff.com18 Sep 2020

Rajneesh Gupta presents Sunrisers Hyderabad's IPL record over the years.

Finch shines again as Australia overpower Pakistan

Finch shines again as Australia overpower Pakistan

Rediff.com28 Mar 2019

Australia cruised to an 80-run victory over Pakistan in the third One-dayer in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday and took an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-match series.

Khawaja not worried about Warner return

Khawaja not worried about Warner return

Rediff.com26 Mar 2019

Khawaja said that he and Finch compliment each other really well and they share a good rapport.

Australia win but Afghanistan impress

Australia win but Afghanistan impress

Rediff.com26 Aug 2012

Australia won the match but Afghanistan won plenty of admirers before going down by 66 runs in their one-day international in Sharjah.

'Like we never left': Smith, Warner join Australian cricket team

'Like we never left': Smith, Warner join Australian cricket team

Rediff.com17 Mar 2019

Steve Smith and David Warner have met with their Australia team mates in the United Arab Emirates to smooth the ground for their return to international cricket when their bans expire at the end of the month.

Bizarre! Man locks up fans of Indian soccer team in bird cage

Bizarre! Man locks up fans of Indian soccer team in bird cage

Rediff.com11 Jan 2019

In the viral video, the man, brandishing a stick, is seen sitting and talking to several workers locked up in a bird cage.

Sachin Tendulkar's 10 most memorable knocks in ODIs

Sachin Tendulkar's 10 most memorable knocks in ODIs

Rediff.com24 Dec 2012

Rajneesh Gupta takes a look at Sachin Tendulkar's 10 most memorable knocks in One-day internationals.

AI Express increases services to W Asia

AI Express increases services to W Asia

Rediff.com8 Oct 2012

Kozhikode will connect Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Bahrain, Doha, Dammam and Muscat daily; Salalah will be twice a week, Kuwait thrice a week and one weekly service to the city of Al-Ain.

Asian Cup: India eye history against Bahrain

Asian Cup: India eye history against Bahrain

Rediff.com13 Jan 2019

A draw against Bahrain in their final group league match will be enough for India to qualify for the round of 16 for the first time in the continent's showpiece event after failed attempts in 1984 and 2011.

GoAir readies foreign flight with IPO on mind

GoAir readies foreign flight with IPO on mind

Rediff.com13 Jul 2016

Airline wants to fly to West Asia, Southeast Asia.

South Africa snatch dramatic one-run win over Pakistan

South Africa snatch dramatic one-run win over Pakistan

Rediff.com31 Oct 2013

South Africa claimed six wickets for 17 runs in a dramatic finish to snatch an unlikely one-run victory over Pakistan in their first one-day international at Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates on Wednesday.

Robin, Sridharan join South Africa's T20 league as coaches

Robin, Sridharan join South Africa's T20 league as coaches

Rediff.com23 Aug 2017

Former India cricketers Robin Singh and Sriram Sridharan will be coaching Bloem City Blazers and Johannesburg Giants respectively in the upcoming T20 Global League to be held in South Africa.

Australians can't read Ajmal: Akram

Australians can't read Ajmal: Akram

Rediff.com2 Sep 2012

Pakistan's former captain Wasim Akram feels the Australians have been left flummoxed by spinner Saeed Ajmal and this would tilt the balance in Pakistan's favour in the ongoing one-day series in the United Arab Emirates.

Arundhati Roy says she is writing second book

Arundhati Roy says she is writing second book

Rediff.com12 Nov 2012

Fifteen years after storming the literary world with her Booker Prize winning book 'God of Small Things', writer and activist Arundhati Roy is finally writing a second book.

Azam, Nawaz star as Pakistan thrash West Indies

Azam, Nawaz star as Pakistan thrash West Indies

Rediff.com1 Oct 2016

Babar Azam hit his maiden century while spinner Mohammad Nawaz grabbed four wickets as Pakistan thrashed the West Indies by 111 runs on the Duckworth-Lewis method in the first day-night international on Friday. Azam's rapid-fire 139-ball 120 helped Pakistan post a challenging 284-9 in a match reduced to 49 overs a side due to a 70-minute floodlight failure at Sharjah Stadium in the UAE. West Indies -- set 287 to win -- never got close and folded at 175 in 38.4 overs.

BCCI has been unfair to Pak cricket, says Mudassar Nazar

BCCI has been unfair to Pak cricket, says Mudassar Nazar

Rediff.com27 Sep 2016

Former Test player and coach Mudassar Nazar feels BCCI has been unfair to Pakistan and advised the Pakistan Cricket Board to look after its own interests where cricket ties with India are concerned. "The present situation is really sad for me. It leaves me disappointed. Because I have played a lot against India in India, Pakistan and Sharjah and I know how important these matches are for development of a player and raising resources for the boards," Mudassar, who is now Director Academies in the board, told PTI in an interview.

Australia seals ODI series win over Pakistan

Australia seals ODI series win over Pakistan

Rediff.com4 Sep 2012

Contrasting half-centuries from Mike Hussey and Glenn Maxwell led Australia to a series-winning three-wicket victory over Pakistan in the third and final One-day international in Sharjah on Tuesday.

Australians 'clueless' on how to play Ajmal: Wasim Akram

Australians 'clueless' on how to play Ajmal: Wasim Akram

Rediff.com3 Sep 2012

Pakistan's former captain Wasim Akram feels that the Australian team has no clue how to play spinner Saeed Ajmal.

MCL owners vow to pay overdue wages of retired cricket stars

MCL owners vow to pay overdue wages of retired cricket stars

Rediff.com20 May 2016

The CEO of a fledgling Twenty20 cricket league for retired greats in the UAE on Friday promised its players will receive their final wages that were due more than two months ago and vowed the competition would return next year. The Masters Champions League (MCL), which boasted West Indies batsmen Brian Lara and Sri Lankan spinner Muttiah Muralitharan among its ranks, staged its maiden season in Dubai and Sharjah from Jan. 28-Feb. 13. The MCL sold six franchises for a combined $90 million, with each team named after an astrological sign. This sextet pledged about $5.5 million in player wages, but only one team - Gemini Arabians - has paid its players in full, MCL chief executive Zarah Shah told Reuters. The other teams' players are owed their final wage packet, which was due 30 days after the tournament finished, said Shah. Clubs receive a share of gate money, central sponsorship revenues and broadcast income, plus prize money, and are responsible for players' salaries.

Whatmore believes Pakistan have edge over Aus in ODIs

Whatmore believes Pakistan have edge over Aus in ODIs

Rediff.com25 Aug 2012

Pakistan coach Dav Whatmore believes his side will have the edge over Australia in the One-Day International and Twenty20 series in the United Arab Emirates as they are more familiar with conditions and the visitors are dealing with injuries and retirements.