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T20 WC semis: England bowlers look to stifle India

T20 WC semis: England bowlers look to stifle India

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

The bowling of Sam Curran and Wood, with support from Chris Woakes and Ben Stokes, has carried England through.

Sikh solider sues US military over 'discriminatory' testing

Sikh solider sues US military over 'discriminatory' testing

Rediff.com1 Mar 2016

In a first of its kind lawsuit, a decorated Sikh-American soldier has sued the US military, alleging that because of his religious beliefs he is being subjected to "discriminatory" testing that no other soldier in the US army goes through.

Back from exile, Hales aces redemption song

Back from exile, Hales aces redemption song

Rediff.com10 Nov 2022

Hales's inclusion was seen as a risk by some pundits and his patchy lead-up form spilled into the early matches at the tournament with 19 against Afghanistan and seven versus Ireland.

India joins inaugural session of intra-Afghan peace talks

India joins inaugural session of intra-Afghan peace talks

Rediff.com12 Sep 2020

In his brief address, the external affairs minister said India's friendship with Afghanistan is "strong and unshaken" and that no part of the country is untouched by New Delhi's development programmes.

English August: India eye perfect start to summer in landmark Test

English August: India eye perfect start to summer in landmark Test

Rediff.com31 Jul 2018

India last won a Test series in England in 2007 under Rahul Dravid, and it will be no easy task ahead of the Virat Kohli-led side to replicate that feat.

Omicron threat: Pak bans travel from 15 countries

Omicron threat: Pak bans travel from 15 countries

Rediff.com6 Dec 2021

Pakistan on Monday banned travel from 15 countries, except under certain conditions, and tightened up travel restrictions on 13 other countries in wake of the threat of the new COVID-19 variant Omicorn.

India, Pakistan, Taliban On Same Page?

India, Pakistan, Taliban On Same Page?

Rediff.com30 Nov 2021

Delhi has come to accept the Taliban takeover in Kabul as a reality and seems increasingly unsure of its dogmatic view of the Taliban as a mere proxy of the Pakistani military and security establishment, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Is mental fatigue hurting Bangladesh's Shakib Al Hasan?

Is mental fatigue hurting Bangladesh's Shakib Al Hasan?

Rediff.com9 Mar 2022

Shakib Al Hasan was initially named in the ODI and Test squads for the South Africa tour.

India face tactical test against formidable Australia

India face tactical test against formidable Australia

Rediff.com8 Jun 2019

Having struggled in the past one year after suspensions of Steve Smith and David Warner, Australia finally seemed to have picked their pieces and playing exactly like a five-time champions ought to.

Chahal, Rashid pull Pant's leg

Chahal, Rashid pull Pant's leg

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

The wicketkeeper-batsman and his love for cartoons is no secret.

Will Asia Cup be shifted from Sri Lanka to UAE?

Will Asia Cup be shifted from Sri Lanka to UAE?

Rediff.com17 Jul 2022

The Asia Cup is "likely" to be moved out of Sri Lanka in the wake of political unrest in the island nation, SLC secretary Mohan de Silva said on Sunday, adding that the tournament could be played in the UAE.

From Kargil To Peace Talks, Musharraf's Strange Legacy

From Kargil To Peace Talks, Musharraf's Strange Legacy

Rediff.com9 Feb 2023

Chastened by the Kargil conflict, Pervez Musharraf will be remembered for gradually lowering the profile of terrorism and seeking a realistically negotiated settlement to the issue of Jammu and Kashmir, notes Ambassador G Parthasarathy, who served as India's high commissioner to Pakistan when Musharraf seized power in a coup in October 1999.

Imran Khan alleges abduction by army chief, returns to Lahore home after bail

Imran Khan alleges abduction by army chief, returns to Lahore home after bail

Rediff.com13 May 2023

A triumphant Khan returned to his Lahore home on Saturday after having locked himself in the Islamabad high court premises for hours for fear of re-arrest despite being granted bail on Friday.

US tests Mother Of All Bombs

US tests Mother Of All Bombs

Rediff.com22 Nov 2003

The bomb is similar to the 6,800 kg Daisy Cutter, which was used in Vietnam, the 1991 Gulf war and Afghanistan.

Australians cleared to play in IPL in UAE

Australians cleared to play in IPL in UAE

Rediff.com15 Aug 2021

Australia's scheduled one-day international series against Afghanistan in India has been postponed, the cricket boards of the competing countries said on Sunday, leaving players free to fulfil their Indian Premier League (IPL) commitments.

Injury puts Bairstow out of T20 World Cup; Roy dropped

Injury puts Bairstow out of T20 World Cup; Roy dropped

Rediff.com3 Sep 2022

Jonny Bairstow was initially included in the selection but the England and Wales Cricket Board later said he had been ruled out of the rest of the summer and the T20 World Cup after suffering a lower limb injury in a freak accident while playing golf in Leeds on Friday.

Chappell likens Kohli knock vs Pak to Bhagvad Gita

Chappell likens Kohli knock vs Pak to Bhagvad Gita

Rediff.com29 Oct 2022

'Kohli is the most complete Indian batsman of my time. Only the greatest of champions has the courage and the intelligence to transport their imagination beyond the mortal plane. Kohli has that. Perhaps only Tiger Pataudi has come close to transcending a similar stratosphere'

Massive leap for Shreyas in ICC T20 rankings

Massive leap for Shreyas in ICC T20 rankings

Rediff.com2 Mar 2022

Iyer's teammate pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar jumped three spots to 17th on the bowler rankings, while former captain Virat Kohli, who was rested for the Sri Lanka T20Is, fell out of the top 10 - he dropped five places to 15th.

Meet Ghani Baradar, Taliban's public face and Mullah Omar's brother-in-law

Meet Ghani Baradar, Taliban's public face and Mullah Omar's brother-in-law

Rediff.com16 Aug 2021

Abdul Ghani Baradar, the Taliban leader freed from a Pakistani jail on the request of the US less than three years ago, has emerged as an "undisputed victor" of the 20-year war in Afghanistan, according to a British media report.

NCB busts Afghan drug ring in Delhi's Shaheen Bagh, seizes 50 kg heroin

NCB busts Afghan drug ring in Delhi's Shaheen Bagh, seizes 50 kg heroin

Rediff.com28 Apr 2022

The Narcotics Control Bureau has seized about 50 kg of 'high-quality' heroin and arrested a man after it conducted raids in the Shaheen Bagh area of Delhi's Jamia Nagar, the federal anti-narcotics agency said on Thursday, claiming to have busted an Indo-Afghan drug-smuggling racket.

Vettori: Kiwis are on a roll but India clash is a major test

Vettori: Kiwis are on a roll but India clash is a major test

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

They'll back themselves to be consistent throughout the tournament so irrespective of how individual games or moments go, they'll back themselves to be able to deliver in the next game as well. It's a World Cup, if you put yourself under pressure then you make things difficult, but now with three wins they've been able to afford themselves some luxuries, former New Zealand captain Daniel Vettori writes in a column for ICC.

How many times have India won the Asia Cup?

How many times have India won the Asia Cup?

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

India have won the Asia Cup on seven occasions, Sri Lanka on five occasions, with Pakistan winning it twice.

Red-hot Iyer helps India to series sweep v Sri Lanka

Red-hot Iyer helps India to series sweep v Sri Lanka

Rediff.com28 Feb 2022

Thanks to the depth in their squad, India joined Afghanistan and Romania as the countries to have won a record 12 consecutive Twenty20 Internationals.

Former Pak captain Inzamam discharged from hospital

Former Pak captain Inzamam discharged from hospital

Rediff.com28 Sep 2021

Pakistan's former captain and most capped player Inzamam-ul-Haq had to undergo an emergency angioplasty at a private hospital in Lahore after complaining of heart-related issues and breathing difficulty.

'Spotlight on Rashid has helped others to prepare well'

'Spotlight on Rashid has helped others to prepare well'

Rediff.com13 Jun 2018

Phil Simmons feels all the spotlight which the star spinner has garnered has allowed his lesser-known colleagues to prepare peacefully for the historic one-off Test against India.

G20 Presidency Is A Jackpot For Modi

G20 Presidency Is A Jackpot For Modi

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

Heading G20 will give India a foreign affairs year like it has never had in history. You can trust Narendra Modi to exploit this to India's benefit. And, of course, to his own in his election year, explains Shekhar Gupta.

Cricket Buzz: SA bowler Ackermann sets T20 record

Cricket Buzz: SA bowler Ackermann sets T20 record

Rediff.com8 Aug 2019

Ackermann, 28, whose previous best figures in the format were 3-21, took six of his seven wickets in two overs, and said afterwards that could not quite believe he had broken the record.

Vettori column: India clash a big test for New Zealand

Vettori column: India clash a big test for New Zealand

Rediff.com11 Jun 2019

Three wins from three is a major confidence boost for New Zealand - but the next game against India is simply massive, says Daniel Vettori.

Australia to reschedule South Africa tour 'as soon as possible'

Australia to reschedule South Africa tour 'as soon as possible'

Rediff.com9 Mar 2021

Australia pulled out of the three-Test tour slated for March-April citing an "unacceptable level of health and safety risk to players, support staff and the community".

Buzz: Kiwi pacer Boult to have scan on injured ribs

Buzz: Kiwi pacer Boult to have scan on injured ribs

Rediff.com25 Nov 2019

Boult was ruled out of the rest of the first Test against England after experiencing pain in his ribs, New Zealand Cricket said on Monday.

Smith shouldn't be in Australia's T20 team, says Warne

Smith shouldn't be in Australia's T20 team, says Warne

Rediff.com31 Oct 2021

Former spinner Shane Warne questioned the inclusion of Steve Smith in Australia's line-up at the Twenty20 World Cup in a scathing assessment of the country's loss against England on Saturday.

Bhuvneshwar nominated for ICC monthly award

Bhuvneshwar nominated for ICC monthly award

Rediff.com8 Apr 2021

The ICC on Thursday announced the nominees to recognise the best performances from both male and female cricketers across all forms of international cricket.

Watson on what made Warne a special leader at Rajasthan Royals

Watson on what made Warne a special leader at Rajasthan Royals

Rediff.com22 Mar 2022

Warne, who is credited with reviving the art of leg-spin bowling and took 708 wickets in 145 Tests in an illustrious career spanning 15 years, died of a heart attack in Koh Samui, Thailand on March 4.

Smith on super successful comeback post ban

Smith on super successful comeback post ban

Rediff.com16 Dec 2020

Australia and India are currently gearing up for the four-match Test series. The first Test will get underway on Thursday at the Adelaide Oval and it will be a day-night contest.

Zimbabwe set to visit Pakistan, first by a Test nation since 2009!

Zimbabwe set to visit Pakistan, first by a Test nation since 2009!

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

If Zimbabwe agrees to the tour it would be the first by a Test playing nation to Pakistan since militants attacked the Sri Lankan cricket team in Lahore in March 2009.

How T20 Leagues Are Killing The Spirit Of Cricket

How T20 Leagues Are Killing The Spirit Of Cricket

Rediff.com27 Aug 2022

Just like it happens in football, where everybody from around the world wants to play in European leagues, every cricketer would dream to play in the Big Bash, IPL and The Hundred, explains Abhishek Singh.

Cricket Buzz: NZ's Taylor fit for first Test against England

Cricket Buzz: NZ's Taylor fit for first Test against England

Rediff.com21 Mar 2018

ECB to allow replacements for concussed players in domestic matches

Five bowlers to watch at the Twenty20 World Cup

Five bowlers to watch at the Twenty20 World Cup

Rediff.com22 Oct 2021

The following are five bowlers to watch at the Twenty20 World Cup in the United Arab Emirates and Oman.

Assange's extradition case goes before UK minister Priti Patel for decision

Assange's extradition case goes before UK minister Priti Patel for decision

Rediff.com20 Apr 2022

The extradition case of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, wanted in the US over the alleged leak of classified documents related to the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, was sent to UK Home Secretary Priti Patel on Wednesday.

Tendulkar prefers Bhuvi over hat-trick hero Shami for Windies tie

Tendulkar prefers Bhuvi over hat-trick hero Shami for Windies tie

Rediff.com26 Jun 2019

Cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar picked pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar over fellow-speedster Mohammed Shami, who took a sensational last over hat-trick against Afghanistan, for India's World Cup match against the West Indies in Manchester on Thursday.