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Patna blasts: HC commutes death penalty of 4 convicts to 30 yrs in jail

Patna blasts: HC commutes death penalty of 4 convicts to 30 yrs in jail

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

A division bench comprising Justices Ashutosh Kumar and Jitendra Kumar disposed of the death reference moved by the state government on the order of a special National Investigation Agency court, and ruled that the four convicts shall serve "30 years in prison".

Rohit Sharma joins elite club

Rohit Sharma joins elite club

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma achieved a special feat on Thursday when he became the fifth Indian skipper to score 5000 runs while leading the team across all formats (Test, ODI, and T20I).

Sania's sister dating Azharuddin's son?

Sania's sister dating Azharuddin's son?

Rediff.com7 Mar 2019

The two have been spotted together at a few dos and have been putting up loved up pictures with each other on their social media pages.

Suryakumar to play for Mumbai in Buchi Babu tourney

Suryakumar to play for Mumbai in Buchi Babu tourney

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

He will feature in the second match for Mumbai CA XI against Tamil Nadu Cricket Association XI at Coimbatore, from August 27-30.

Sania Mirza Celebrates Eid With Family

Sania Mirza Celebrates Eid With Family

Rediff.com12 Apr 2024

>Sania Mirza celebrated Eid with her family -- parents Imran and Nasima, son Izhan, sister Anam, brother-in-law Mohammad Asaduddin (cricket legend Mohammad Azharuddin's son), niece Dua -- and the tennis star looked gorgeous as always

Azharuddin files nomination for Hyderabad Cricket Association president's post

Azharuddin files nomination for Hyderabad Cricket Association president's post

Rediff.com10 Jan 2017

Former India captain Mohammad Azharuddin on Tuesday filed his nomination papers for Hyderabad Cricket Association president's post after incumbent Arshad Ayub quit office following the Supreme Court verdict on Lodha committee reforms.

A wake-up call for Indian cricket?

A wake-up call for Indian cricket?

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

Save Jasprit Bumrah, whose injury-prone body and exceptional skills demand workload management, questions are now being raised as to why the likes of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, R Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja opted out of Duleep Trophy.

UP: Case lodged against Azharuddin

UP: Case lodged against Azharuddin

Rediff.com4 Nov 2009

A case has been lodged against cricketer-turned politician Mohammed Azharuddin and Union Minister RPN Singh in Kushinagar district for alleged violation of the election model code of conduct, a senior official said.

Azharuddin on the sorry state of affairs in Hyderabad Cricket

Azharuddin on the sorry state of affairs in Hyderabad Cricket

Rediff.com19 Aug 2017

Former India skipper Mohammed Azharuddin on Saturday alleged that the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) is not following the Lodha Committee recommendations and is also indulging in other 'irregularities and misuse'.

Azharuddin goes back in time to 1993 Hero Cup semi-final...

Azharuddin goes back in time to 1993 Hero Cup semi-final...

Rediff.com2 Nov 2018

He had a few memorable performances at the venue, including a debut hundred in 1984-85 and match saving one in 1993.

Azharuddin pledges support as ICA raises Rs 24 lakh for needy cricketers

Azharuddin pledges support as ICA raises Rs 24 lakh for needy cricketers

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

The Indian Cricketers Association (ICA) has raised Rs 24 lakh to help around 30 former players who are in dire need of funds amid the ongoing nationwide lockdown, a drive that has also found support from former captain Mohammed Azharuddin. The decision to help the needy cricketers was taken at an ICA online meeting last Wednesday, its second since the coronavirus-forced lockdown was enforced.

Mulayam Singh, Azharuddin detained in UP

Mulayam Singh, Azharuddin detained in UP

Rediff.com7 Jul 2011

Samajwadi Party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav and Congress MP Mohammad Azharuddin were on Thursday detained by Uttar Pradesh police while they were on their way to a violence-hit village in Moradabad where restrictions are in force.

Sangeeta Bijlani campaigns for Azharuddin in Tonk-Sawai Madhopur

Sangeeta Bijlani campaigns for Azharuddin in Tonk-Sawai Madhopur

Rediff.com6 Apr 2014

Former Indian cricket team captain Mohammad Azharuddin, who is contenting the 2014 Lok Sabha election from Rajasthan's Tonk-Sawai Madhopur, was on Sunday accompanied by his wife and former Bollywood actress Sangeeta Bijlani.

PHOTOS: What brought Tendulkar and Azharuddin together...

PHOTOS: What brought Tendulkar and Azharuddin together...

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

It was an illustrious gathering in Kanpur on Thursday as the Board of Control for Cricket in India felicitated its former Test captains including Sunil Gavaskar, Ravi Shastri, Mohammad Azharuddin, Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly, Anil Kumble and Mahendra Singh Dhoni among others to celebrate India's 500th Test match.

Spotted! Azharuddin in Indore

Spotted! Azharuddin in Indore

Rediff.com7 Dec 2006

Reader Colonel L K Anand sent us a picture of Mohammad Azharuddin from Indore.

Spotted: Azharuddin in Chicago

Spotted: Azharuddin in Chicago

Rediff.com5 Jan 2007

Reader Mohammed Mushtaq sent us a picture of Mohammad Azharuddin.

Disgraced Azharuddin set for BCCI honour

Disgraced Azharuddin set for BCCI honour

Rediff.com12 Oct 2006

The function in Mumbai on Nov. 4 marks the opening of the board's new headquarters.

Kohli needs to tone down his aggression: Azharuddin

Kohli needs to tone down his aggression: Azharuddin

Rediff.com30 Jul 2013

Former skipper Mohammad Azharuddin considers Virat Kohli as the future captain of India but said the dashing batsman needs to tone down his aggression.

Unfair to single out Pak players: Azharuddin

Unfair to single out Pak players: Azharuddin

Rediff.com2 Sep 2010

Former India skipper Mohammad Azharuddin on Thursday said the 'spot-fixing' charges against Pakistani cricketers are just allegations at this stage and until proven the players should not be held guilty.

Salem wanted to target Azharuddin, says police

Salem wanted to target Azharuddin, says police

Rediff.com31 Aug 2005

Former Indian cricket captain Mohammed Azharuddin was on the hit list of gangster Abu Salem, Mumbai police sources said on Wednesday, although they were not sure what made Salem target the Hyderabad-based cricketer.

Azharuddin set to divorce second wife Sangeeta?

Azharuddin set to divorce second wife Sangeeta?

Rediff.com23 Jul 2010

Former India captain Mohammad Azharuddin has separated from his wife of 14 years Sangeeta Bijlani, the Mid-Day newspaper from Mumbai reported on Friday.

Sania's 'Kitty Doll' Turns 1!

Sania's 'Kitty Doll' Turns 1!

Rediff.com16 Aug 2023

'We celebrated our little Dua's birthday yesterday... the sweetest and the smiliest baby who lights up our home with laughter and pure love.'

'Sania legally separated from Shoaib for months'

'Sania legally separated from Shoaib for months'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2024

The statement comes a day after the former Pakistan all-rounder tied the knot with Pakistani actress Sana Javed.

Azharuddin's son continues to be critical

Azharuddin's son continues to be critical

Rediff.com14 Sep 2011

The condition of Ayazuddin, son of former cricketer and Moradabad member of Parliament Mohammad Azharuddin, who was grievously injured in a road mishap in Hyderabad, continued to remain 'critical' for the fourth day today, Apollo Hospital sources said.

Azharuddin's son in very critical condition

Azharuddin's son in very critical condition

Rediff.com12 Sep 2011

The condition of Ayazuddin, son of former Indian cricket captain and Moradabad Member of Parliament Mohammad Azharuddin, who was grievously injured in a mishap in Hyderabad, continues to be "very critical" for the second day on Monday. According to a medical bulletin issued by Apollo Hospital, where he is undergoing treatment, "The patient (Ayazuddin) continues to be in a very critical condition and is currently on a ventilator. He has multi-organ failure".

BCCI does a U-turn, invites Azharuddin for India's 500th Test

BCCI does a U-turn, invites Azharuddin for India's 500th Test

Rediff.com16 Sep 2016

In a departure from its earlier stand, the Board of Control for Cricket in India has extended an invitation to Mohammed Azharuddin for the Indian cricket team's historic 500th Test match and the former captain has accepted it.

Former cricket captain Azharuddin fighting for badminton now!

Former cricket captain Azharuddin fighting for badminton now!

Rediff.com29 Jul 2013

Newly-appointed Delhi Badminton Association president Mohammad Azharuddin feels Badminton Association of India has declared DBA a defunct body based on "lame excuses" and said the city's shuttlers would be affected because of federation politics.

Azharuddin expresses desire to coach Team India

Azharuddin expresses desire to coach Team India

Rediff.com5 Feb 2013

Former captain Mohammad Azharuddin said he is ready to coach the Indian cricket team in future if the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) approaches him with an offer.

Jayant and Ishant should be dropped for next Test, says Azharuddin

Jayant and Ishant should be dropped for next Test, says Azharuddin

Rediff.com26 Feb 2017

Former India captain Mohammad Azharuddin feels that Indian team will be forced to make a couple of changes in their playing eleven for the second Test against Australia after the hammering it took in the opening match in Pune.

Lift on life ban was like playing 100th Test: Azharuddin

Lift on life ban was like playing 100th Test: Azharuddin

Rediff.com21 Sep 2016

In a departure from its earlier stand, the Board of Control for Cricket in India has extended an invitation to Mohammed Azharuddin for the Indian cricket team's historic 500th Test match and the former captain has accepted it. Azhar, who will be reuniting with his former teammates Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly, Kapil Dev and Dilip Vengsarkar in Kanpur, said that the 500th Test was a special occasion to celebrate Indian cricket.

Sreesanth escaped due to vacuum of law: Former Delhi CP Neeraj Kumar

Sreesanth escaped due to vacuum of law: Former Delhi CP Neeraj Kumar

Rediff.com7 Apr 2024

Stakeholders have shown a distinct lack of seriousness in bringing a law against corruption in Indian sports, a reason why someone like tainted former pacer S Sreesanth got away despite strong evidence of spot-fixing against him in the 2013 IPL, former Delhi Police Commissioner Neeraj Kumar has said.

'Well played, Sania!'

'Well played, Sania!'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2023

Mohammad Azharuddin doffed his hat to Sania Mirza, who played her last Grand Slam at the Australian Open.

India's World Cup bowling attack a worry: Azharuddin

India's World Cup bowling attack a worry: Azharuddin

Rediff.com9 Jan 2015

Former captain Mohammad Azharuddin said that even though India's 15-man squad for the upcoming World Cup looks balanced, the bowling attack does seem to pose a worry for the Virat Kohli-led team.

Azharuddin, Sangeeta at the India Couture Week

Azharuddin, Sangeeta at the India Couture Week

Rediff.com18 Sep 2008

Former India cricket captain Mohammad Azharuddin with his wife Sangeeta Bijlani on the second day of India Couture Week '08 in Mumbai on Wednesday.

Jaiswal joins elite club: Tendulkar, Shastri, and more

Jaiswal joins elite club: Tendulkar, Shastri, and more

Rediff.com3 Feb 2024

Jaiswal's knock was a perfect blend of attack and defence.

Azharuddin joins Congress, may contest LS polls

Azharuddin joins Congress, may contest LS polls

Rediff.com19 Feb 2009

Former Indian cricket captain Mohammad Azharuddin formally joined the Congress party in New Delhi on Thursday. When queried if he will contest the upcoming Lok Sabha election, he responded, "If the party thinks I am good enough (to contest elections) I will do so. As of now, I don't know anything." He added, "I have always been an admirer of Congress, which fought for India's independence. I want to give back something to the nation by joining politics."

Azharuddin's son hopes to make it big

Azharuddin's son hopes to make it big

Rediff.com4 Jan 2009

His father Mohammad Azharuddin began his career at Eden Gardens and now an 18-year-old Mohammad Ashaduddin, called for the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) selection trials, hopes the venue will do the magic for him as well in his quest to make it big in cricket. A product of St John's Academy -- a club where VVS Laxman learned his basics -- Ashaduddin is yet to make it big anywhere, but he is hoping that the KKR call-up will help him establish in the big league.

'Don't be selfish in prayer by praying for yourself'

'Don't be selfish in prayer by praying for yourself'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

'Pray for others too and stand a better chance of having your prayers answered.'

BAI election was neither free nor fair: Azharuddin

BAI election was neither free nor fair: Azharuddin

Rediff.com13 Jun 2010

Mohammed Azharuddin's last-minute backing out rendered Sunday's Badminton Association of India (BAI) elections in Chennai a one-horse race and the former cricket captain said he decided to skip it after failing to get a stay order on the contest.