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Is This A Turning Point For R Sai Kishore?

Is This A Turning Point For R Sai Kishore?

Rediff.com22 Apr 2024

Sai Kishore has been part of the IPL for nearly six years but had played just five games before Sunday's game against the Punjab Kings.

Australian Special Forces unlawfully killed 39 Afghan civilians: Report

Australian Special Forces "unlawfully killed" 39 Afghan civilians: Report

Rediff.com19 Nov 2020

According to the Australian media, the latest report has been based on over 400 interviews with soldiers and officers from the SAS, a special forces unit, and Commandos, Afghan villagers, special forces interpreters and support staff.

'Contemplated travelling to Kabul airport dressed as an Afghan'

'Contemplated travelling to Kabul airport dressed as an Afghan'

Rediff.com21 Aug 2021

'Afghanistan is a beautiful country but has no luck as far as lasting peace is concerned'

Afghan singer a dead ringer for Canada's Trudeau

Afghan singer a dead ringer for Canada's Trudeau

Rediff.com21 Jan 2019

An Afghani's resemblance to the Canadian PM has set Twitter on fire.

Can CSK fend off bottom-placed GT to bolster playoff chances?

Can CSK fend off bottom-placed GT to bolster playoff chances?

Rediff.com9 May 2024

Despite being hit by the absence of key bowlers due to injuries as well as international commitments, Chennai Super Kings will still like to display their on-field ruthlessness while taking on wooden spooners Gujarat Titans in a 12th round IPL encounter in Ahmedabad on Friday.

Indian football hits new low with shock loss to Afghanistan

Indian football hits new low with shock loss to Afghanistan

Rediff.com27 Mar 2024

India suffered one of its most embarrassing defeat in recent years despite Sunil Chhetri's 94th international goal in his 150th match.

Battle for top 4 heats up: SRH host LSG in crucial tie

Battle for top 4 heats up: SRH host LSG in crucial tie

Rediff.com7 May 2024

Inconsistent SRH take on LSG in push for play-offs spot

T20I rankings: Surya holds onto pole position, Rashid back in top-10

T20I rankings: Surya holds onto pole position, Rashid back in top-10

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

Suryakumar Yadav maintained his numero uno position among batters despite being out of competitive cricket for past three months while ace spinner Rashid Khan, back in Afghan jersey after an injury lay-off, is back among top-10 in bowlers' list in the latest ICC T20I rankings published on Wednesday.

Simmons outburst exposes discord in Afghan camp

Simmons outburst exposes discord in Afghan camp

Rediff.com19 Jun 2019

According to reports, the incident took place in a restaurant in Manchester on Monday when some of the players took objection to being filmed by a man in the public and confronted him.

Kohli returns as India target T20 series win vs Afghanistan

Kohli returns as India target T20 series win vs Afghanistan

Rediff.com14 Jan 2024

Will the young gun survive Virat Kohli's comeback?

No country must take advantage of Afghan situation: PM @ UNGA

No country must take advantage of Afghan situation: PM @ UNGA

Rediff.com25 Sep 2021

Addressing the 76th UNGA session in New York, Modi called for ensuring that no country 'tries to take advantage of the delicate situation in Afghanistan and use it for its own selfish interests'.

Afghan protestors outside UNHCR office can be Covid super spreaders: HC

Afghan protestors outside UNHCR office can be Covid super spreaders: HC

Rediff.com1 Sep 2021

The Delhi high court on Wednesday expressed concern over a large gathering of Afghan nationals protesting outside the UNHCR office and seeking refugee status, saying it could act as a super spreader of coronavirus as there is lack of adherence to Covid-19 appropriate norms.

PIX: Ton-up Jacks, Kohli power RCB to easy win over GT

PIX: Ton-up Jacks, Kohli power RCB to easy win over GT

Rediff.com28 Apr 2024

IMAGES from the IPL match between Gujarat Titans and Royal Challengers Bengaluru played in Ahmedabad on Sunday

Taliban Celebrates The Fall Of Kabul

Taliban Celebrates The Fall Of Kabul

Rediff.com16 Aug 2023

August 15, 2023 marked two years since the Taliban captured power in Afghanistan and Talibs celebrated the fall of Kabul on the street near the US embassy on Tuesday.

What makes Rashid one of the most 'wanted players by franchises'

What makes Rashid one of the most 'wanted players by franchises'

Rediff.com11 Apr 2024

Rashid Khan's commitment towards all aspects of the game make him one of the most sought-after commodities in T20 leagues across the globe, feels the legendary Sunil Gavaskar.

PICS: Narine fires KKR past LSG and to the top of IPL

PICS: Narine fires KKR past LSG and to the top of IPL

Rediff.com6 May 2024

Images from Sunday's IPL match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Lucknow Super Giants, in Lucknow.

Champions League hosts tighten security after Islamic State threat

Champions League hosts tighten security after Islamic State threat

Rediff.com9 Apr 2024

France and Spain will step up security ahead of the Champions League quarter-finals in Madrid and Paris on Tuesday and Wednesday nights, top officials said, as Islamic State threats cast a shadow over Europe's top club soccer tournament.

Historic! Ireland down Afghanistan for first ever Test win

Historic! Ireland down Afghanistan for first ever Test win

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

Ireland claimed their first Test victory when they beat fellow minnows Afghanistan by six wickets on Friday in a one-off match in Abu Dhabi.

At least 12 US Marines, many Afghans killed in Kabul twin blasts

At least 12 US Marines, many Afghans killed in Kabul twin blasts

Rediff.com27 Aug 2021

An ISIS suicide bomber was responsible for the explosion outside the Kabul airport, Politico reported citing US officials.

Despite an 'ongoing and acute threat' US to end its Afghan mission by Aug 31

Despite an 'ongoing and acute threat' US to end its Afghan mission by Aug 31

Rediff.com28 Aug 2021

The US has said it will go ahead with its plan to conclude its Afghanistan mission by August 31, even as the evacuation effort, which is now in its "retrograde period", is facing an "ongoing and acute threat" from ISIS-K.

Afghan-origin terrorists may try to enter J-K: Army chief

Afghan-origin terrorists may try to enter J-K: Army chief

Rediff.com9 Oct 2021

Chief of Army Staff General M M Naravane on Saturday did not rule out the possibility of Afghan-origin foreign terrorists attempting to infiltrate into Jammu and Kashmir once the situation stabilises in Afghanistan as he cited similar instances when the Taliban were in power in Kabul over two decades ago.

Can GT avoid a hat-trick of losses vs unbeatable RR?

Can GT avoid a hat-trick of losses vs unbeatable RR?

Rediff.com9 Apr 2024

RR could not have asked for a better start to the season, registering four consecutive wins from as many games.

Modi, Ghani discuss India's role in Afghan peace process

Modi, Ghani discuss India's role in Afghan peace process

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

The two leaders 'shared perspectives on situation in Afghanistan, including the role played by India towards an inclusive peace process', he said.

If you can't take Mayank down, just get through his overs: Miller

If you can't take Mayank down, just get through his overs: Miller

Rediff.com6 Apr 2024

Lucknow Super Giants' Mayank Yadav has terrorised batters this season and Gujarat Titans batter David Miller on Saturday suggested his teammates to either take him down or negotiate his overs carefully when they face the young pace sensation in their IPL game in Lucknow.

'Captain Sahab' Meets Rashid Khan

'Captain Sahab' Meets Rashid Khan

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

Shubman Gill brought smiles to Rashid Khan's face with a surprise visit, creating a delightful moment for the Afghan leg-spinner as he connected with his Gujarat Titans team-mate on Wednesday, December 6, 2023.

PIX: Gill, Sudharsan hit centuries as GT ease past CSK

PIX: Gill, Sudharsan hit centuries as GT ease past CSK

Rediff.com11 May 2024

IMAGES from the IPL 2024 match between Gujarat Titans vs Shubman Gill at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Friday.

RCB, GT face off in must win clash

RCB, GT face off in must win clash

Rediff.com3 May 2024

From a maths perspective, Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans can still reach the IPL playoffs, but they need to ward off inner gremlins on Saturday to notch a mandatory win to keep that dream flickering.

Afghan female soccer players reach Pakistan; will seek asylum

Afghan female soccer players reach Pakistan; will seek asylum

Rediff.com15 Sep 2021

Players from Afghanistan's female youth soccer teams have arrived in Pakistan and will seek political asylum in third countries amid concern over the status of female athletes under the new Taliban government in Kabul.

Afghanistan slams Australia after T20 series postponed

Afghanistan slams Australia after T20 series postponed

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

Cricket Australia postponed a three-match T20 International home series against Afghanistan's men's team in August this year.

U19 Tri-Nation tourney: After rain, India share top honours with South Africa

U19 Tri-Nation tourney: After rain, India share top honours with South Africa

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

The Uday Saharan-led Indian colts shared the top honours with their South African counterparts in the Tri-Nation Under-19 Tournament after the title clash was called off due to rain in Johannesburg on Wednesday.

'Sweet Mangoes Not Aimed At Kohli'

'Sweet Mangoes Not Aimed At Kohli'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

'So, as I enjoyed my mangoes in front of the screen, there was no image of Kohli.'

ICC WC: PIX: Kiwis cream butter-fingered Afghanistan

ICC WC: PIX: Kiwis cream butter-fingered Afghanistan

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

Three days after stunning defending champions England in New Zealand, the plucky Afghans briefly kindled hopes of another upset when New Zealand's top order suffered a mini-collapse.

3 Indians rescued in Afghanistan from area not under Afghan forces control

3 Indians rescued in Afghanistan from area not under Afghan forces control

Rediff.com13 Aug 2021

The embassy cited the rescue of the engineers in fresh security advisory while calling upon all Indians in Afghanistan to strictly adhere to the measures advised by it in view of a spike in violence in that country.

IPL 2024: Confident Titans favourites against struggling Kings

IPL 2024: Confident Titans favourites against struggling Kings

Rediff.com4 Apr 2024

Punjab Kings batters to face different challenge against Gujarat Titans

HC tells Delhi govt, police to reduce Afghan refugees at protest site

HC tells Delhi govt, police to reduce Afghan refugees at protest site

Rediff.com3 Sep 2021

The Delhi high court on Friday directed the Delhi government and the police to ensure that the number of Afghan nationals, protesting outside the UNHCR office in New Delhi and seeking refugee status, is suitably reduced and they strictly follow Covid-19 appropriate protocol.

More than 2000 killed, hundreds hurt as 6.3 magnitude tremor hits Afghanistan

More than 2000 killed, hundreds hurt as 6.3 magnitude tremor hits Afghanistan

Rediff.com8 Oct 2023

Local officials in Herat said that over 30 people have died and more than 600 others have been injured in several earthquakes in this province, reported the Pajhwok Afghan News.

Asian Games: India win cricket GOLD after washout!

Asian Games: India win cricket GOLD after washout!

Rediff.com7 Oct 2023

Men's cricket team clinched the gold medal on its Asian Games debut after their final against Afghanistan was called off due to rain

Afghan Taliban announces death of Haqqani network leader

Afghan Taliban announces death of Haqqani network leader

Rediff.com4 Sep 2018

Jalaluddin Haqqani was closely tied to Al Qaeda leaders and had played a key role in supporting the terror group in both Afghanistan and Pakistan.

SEE: KKR pacer Starc generates bounce in warm-up game

SEE: KKR pacer Starc generates bounce in warm-up game

Rediff.com19 Mar 2024

Starc was bought by KKR ahead of IPL 2018 but an injury had ruled him out of that season.

Afghan diplomat shot dead by Pak guard at consulate

Afghan diplomat shot dead by Pak guard at consulate

Rediff.com7 Feb 2017

Police said there is no terrorism element in the incident.