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Shahryar Khan upset with India's response to reviving cricket ties

Shahryar Khan upset with India's response to reviving cricket ties

Rediff.com23 May 2015

The PCB chairman Shahryar Khan has expressed disappointment over BCCI's lukewarm response to the resumption of the bilateral ties between the two countries.

Twinkle shoots with mom Dimple Kapadia

Twinkle shoots with mom Dimple Kapadia

Rediff.com23 Oct 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Kohli vs Aamir is as exciting as Shoaib vs Tendulkar? Tell Us!

Kohli vs Aamir is as exciting as Shoaib vs Tendulkar? Tell Us!

Rediff.com29 Feb 2016

From Eden Gardens to Centurion, Shoaib Akhtar has had many memorable on-field battles with India's batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar and he feels that Mohammed Aamir and Virat Kohli's face-offs will also go down the cricket history as one of the epic duels.

Bangladesh make steady progress as Pakistan spill catches on Day 1

Bangladesh make steady progress as Pakistan spill catches on Day 1

Rediff.com28 Apr 2015

Mominul Haque struck a patient 80 before falling to the final delivery of the day as Bangladesh capitalised on poor Pakistan fielding to reach 236 for four on the opening day of the first Test in Khulna on Tuesday.

PHOTOS: Azhar, Younus rally Pakistan after Australia post huge score

PHOTOS: Azhar, Younus rally Pakistan after Australia post huge score

Rediff.com4 Jan 2017

Pakistan's Azhar Ali and Younus Khan forged a 120-run partnership to stall a rampant Australia on day two of the third and final Test in Sydney on Wednesday after a Peter Handscomb century had helped drive the hosts to 538 for eight declared.

Tournament draw probably helped Pakistan: Misbah

Tournament draw probably helped Pakistan: Misbah

Rediff.com14 Mar 2015

The vagaries of the World Cup draw may have helped Pakistan rediscover their swagger at just the right time to push them to the brink of a quarter-final, according to captain Misbah ul-Haq.

Perera helps Sri Lanka rout Pakistan to clinch ODI series

Perera helps Sri Lanka rout Pakistan to clinch ODI series

Rediff.com30 Aug 2014

Sri Lanka clinched the one-day international series against Pakistan after their bowlers, led by Thisara Perera, routed the tourists to secure a seven-wicket victory in the deciding third and final match on Saturday.

PHOTOS: Pakistan keep quarters hopes alive after whipping UAE

PHOTOS: Pakistan keep quarters hopes alive after whipping UAE

Rediff.com4 Mar 2015

Images from Pakistan's 129-run victory over the UAE in Wednesday's World Cup Group B match in Napier.

PHOTOS: 12 Best catches from the World Cup

PHOTOS: 12 Best catches from the World Cup

Rediff.com3 Mar 2015

The 2015 World Cup so far has been treat for batsmen and spectators alike. Big scores have become synonymous with this edition of the mega event. So, while some shots sailed over the boundary line, others were opportunities, disguised as catches for fielders. Fielders had to lunge, go full stretch and focus to pocket those catches. Rediff.com presents you a chance to treat your eyes to those beautiful catches that made for plain, super cricket moments.

Cricket Buzz: Eng captain Morgan urges ODI stars to opt for Ashes over T20 leagues

Cricket Buzz: Eng captain Morgan urges ODI stars to opt for Ashes over T20 leagues

Rediff.com23 Sep 2017

In order to seal the place in the squad, the duo will have to cancel their league tours in South Africa and Bangladesh.

Who's the most successful World Cup captain?

Who's the most successful World Cup captain?

Rediff.com31 May 2019

Rajneesh Gupta highlights all the important numbers from cricket World Cups held between 1975 to 2015.

Pak seals JuD HQ; detains over 120 suspected terrorists

Pak seals JuD HQ; detains over 120 suspected terrorists

Rediff.com7 Mar 2019

At least 56 seminaries and facilities being run by JuD and its wing FIF in Pakistan's southern Sindh province have been taken over by authorities.

Pakistan Super League: Younis unsold; Misbah for Islamabad

Pakistan Super League: Younis unsold; Misbah for Islamabad

Rediff.com21 Dec 2015

Pakistan's Test stalwart Younis Khan, who led the national team to its only World T20 title in 2009, remained unsold while captain Misbah-ul Haq was snapped up by the Islamabad franchise on the first day of the Players' Draft for the Pakistan Super League, on Monday.

Five-star Sohail impresses for Pakistan in comeback match

Five-star Sohail impresses for Pakistan in comeback match

Rediff.com15 Feb 2015

Opening the bowling for Pakistan in a World Cup match with India is enough to get any paceman excited. For Sohail Khan, playing his first international since September 2011, that excitement briefly got the better of him on Sunday.

Pallavi murder case: Watchman Sajjad Mogul sentenced to life

Pallavi murder case: Watchman Sajjad Mogul sentenced to life

Rediff.com7 Jul 2014

A local court on Monday sentenced Sajjad Mogul, who was convicted for killing 25-year-old city-based lawyer Pallavi Purkayastha in 2012, to life imprisonment.

Guard found guilty of murdering lawyer Pallavi Purkayastha

Guard found guilty of murdering lawyer Pallavi Purkayastha

Rediff.com30 Jun 2014

A local court in Mumbai on Monday convicted security guard Sajjad Ahmed Mughal in connection with the murder of 25-year-old city-based lawyer Pallavi Purkayastha in her flat at suburban Wadala in 2012.

LeT wanted to kill Bal Thackeray, Headley tells Mumbai court

LeT wanted to kill Bal Thackeray, Headley tells Mumbai court

Rediff.com24 Mar 2016

Pakistani-American terrorist David Headley, convicted in the US for his role in the 26/11 Mumbai attacks, on Thursday told a court in Mumbai that terror outfit Lashkar-e-Tayiba wanted to eliminate Bal Thackeray but the person who was assigned the job to kill the late Shiv Sena chief was arrested.

#MeToo: M J Akbar sues Priya Ramani for defamation

#MeToo: M J Akbar sues Priya Ramani for defamation

Rediff.com15 Oct 2018

In its first comments on the sexual harassment allegations against Akbar, the BJP said the minister has given his version on the row and that it is not about whether the party agrees or disagrees with him.

Asia Cup 2016: Asian giants eye continental supremacy

Asia Cup 2016: Asian giants eye continental supremacy

Rediff.com19 Feb 2016

The Asia Cup to be played in Bangladesh from February 24, will be played in the T20 format for the first time in the tournament's history. The tournament which precedes the vital World T20 to be held in in India in March, has a rich history with India and Sri Lanka winning it five times each. Pakistan have been victorious on two occasions while Bangladesh's best finish has been their runner-up performance in the 2012 edition. Team India will be led by MS Dhoni and the tournament will also see Virat Kohli returning after taking a break from the recently concluded three-match T20I series against Sri Lanka. Dhoni will be chasing history to become the most successful skipper in the tournament history. The Indian skipper and former Lankan captain Arjuna Ranatunga have both recorded same number of nine victories and four defeats in the Asia Cup All the matches will be played at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Mirpur. The qualifying rounds involving Afghanistan, United Arab Emirates, Hong Kong and Oman has begun from Friday.

Tainted fast bowler Amir in Pakistan squad for WT20

Tainted fast bowler Amir in Pakistan squad for WT20

Rediff.com10 Feb 2016

Tainted fast bowler Mohammad Amir was named in Pakistan's squad for the upcoming Asia Cup and the Twenty20 World Cup even as seasoned opener Ahmed Shehzad and veteran bowler Umar Gul were shown the door.

Why former Pakistan greats look worrisome...

Why former Pakistan greats look worrisome...

Rediff.com23 Jan 2016

Former Pakistan cricketers Wasim Akram and Shoaib Akhtar have expressed dismay over the national team's meek surrender in the Twenty20 series in New Zealand and said the crisis before the ICC World T20 in India was 'worrisome'.

Rajya Sabha clears 10% quota for poorer sections in general category

Rajya Sabha clears 10% quota for poorer sections in general category

Rediff.com9 Jan 2019

The bill was passed with 165 voting in favour and 7 against it.

Meet the hardest working cricketers in the world!

Meet the hardest working cricketers in the world!

Rediff.com6 Jan 2016

Players with the maximum work load in 2015.

'It's not long before Shami is regarded as a world-class bowler'

'It's not long before Shami is regarded as a world-class bowler'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2015

Mohammad Shami and Umesh Yadav's "mature performance" in the ongoing cricket World Cup, former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar feels the duo are on the path to become "world-class" bowlers and have been the key to India's success in the tournament.

2nd Test: England overpower Pakistan to win by 330 runs, level series

2nd Test: England overpower Pakistan to win by 330 runs, level series

Rediff.com26 Jul 2016

England beat Pakistan by 330 runs to win the 2nd Test at Old Trafford to level the four-match series 1-1 on Monday.

Hafeez delighted with the win over Mumbai Indians

Hafeez delighted with the win over Mumbai Indians

Rediff.com14 Sep 2014

Lahore Lions skipper Mohammad Hafeez feels his bowlers set the stage for victory over Mumbai Indians in their first qualifier of the Champions League T20 tournament, by restricting the opponents to a low score.

'There is something about Dhoni and World Cups...'

'There is something about Dhoni and World Cups...'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2015

MS Dhoni knows how to win World Cups and that goes quite a long way.

Hambantota ODI: Mathews, Perera star as Sri Lanka square series

Hambantota ODI: Mathews, Perera star as Sri Lanka square series

Rediff.com26 Aug 2014

A responsible half-century from captain Angelo Mathews and some big hitting by Thisara Perera set up a comprehensive 77-run win for Sri Lanka against Pakistan in the second ODI on Tuesday and helped the hosts level the series at 1-1.

PHOTOS: Warner sparks fireworks in record time

PHOTOS: Warner sparks fireworks in record time

Rediff.com3 Jan 2017

'It's an honour and privilege to be amongst the greats of the game. It wasn't something in the back of my mind to go out and score a 100 in a session. It was about going out there with intent and batting positive'

Boxing Day Test: Starc stars as Australia thrash Pakistan to win series

Boxing Day Test: Starc stars as Australia thrash Pakistan to win series

Rediff.com30 Dec 2016

Mitchell Starc shone with bat and ball as Australia dismissed Pakistan for 163 to secure an innings and 18 run victory in the second Test on Friday, the win giving the hosts an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.

Stats: Man of the moment! Virat Kohli

Stats: Man of the moment! Virat Kohli

Rediff.com15 Feb 2015

Statistical highlights of the cricket World Cup match between India and Pakistan.

Meet SRK's pouting Dilwala!

Meet SRK's pouting Dilwala!

Rediff.com9 Nov 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Kamal Haasan: I need training as well

Kamal Haasan: I need training as well

Rediff.com9 Nov 2015

'For some people it is food, for some it is music... For me, it is cinema.' Kamal Haasan tells Radhika Rajamani what drives him.

How many 2019 World Cup players have scored 10,000 ODI runs?

How many 2019 World Cup players have scored 10,000 ODI runs?

Rediff.com5 Jun 2019

Rajneesh Gupta presents all the fascinating career numbers of players in the World Cup.

PIX: Abhishek-Aishwarya at Vinod Khanna's prayer meet

PIX: Abhishek-Aishwarya at Vinod Khanna's prayer meet

Rediff.com4 May 2017

The celebrities offer their condolences.

Pancholis file Rs 100-cr defamation suit against Jiah Khan's mother

Pancholis file Rs 100-cr defamation suit against Jiah Khan's mother

Rediff.com5 Jul 2014

Actor couple Aditya Pancholi and Zarina Wahab, whose son Suraj is facing charges of abetting the suicide of actress Jiah Khan, have filed a Rs 100 crore defamation suit in the Bombay high court against Rabia Khan, the mother of the deceased.

No Indians in ICC World Cup team; McCullum captain. Check out the XI

No Indians in ICC World Cup team; McCullum captain. Check out the XI

Rediff.com30 Mar 2015

No Indian cricketer figures in the ICC's World Cup XI, which is dominated by runners-up New Zealand rather than champions Australia.

MJ Akbar to record statement in defamation case on October 31

MJ Akbar to record statement in defamation case on October 31

Rediff.com18 Oct 2018

Akbar's lawyer said that he had resigned from the post of minister of state for external affairs due to these allegations and this showed the extent of damage caused to his reputation.

India may not replicate Riaz's pace show against Aussies: Dawes

India may not replicate Riaz's pace show against Aussies: Dawes

Rediff.com22 Mar 2015

Former India bowling coach Joe Dawes is of the view that Indian pacers will struggle to match Wahab Riaz-like domination against Australia in the World Cup semi-final.

A resurgent Watson augurs well for Australia

A resurgent Watson augurs well for Australia

Rediff.com22 Mar 2015

For someone who likes to stamp his authority over the opponents, Shane Watson's record has been a bit of a bummer.