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Rahat to replace Junaid in Pakistan's World Cup squad: PCB

Rahat to replace Junaid in Pakistan's World Cup squad: PCB

Rediff.com5 Feb 2015

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced that left-arm paceman, Rahat Ali would be replacing injured fast bowler Junaid Khan in Pakistan's World Cup final squad.

England's Sterling rushes back to UK after burglary at home

England's Sterling rushes back to UK after burglary at home

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

England's Raheem Sterling will head back to Britain on Monday to be with his family, coach Gareth Southgate said, as local media reported a break-in at his home.

Copa America: Venezuela calls emergency replacements as COVID hits squad

Copa America: Venezuela calls emergency replacements as COVID hits squad

Rediff.com13 Jun 2021

The federation has confirmed that they are flying players in from their domestic league

Sachin Tendulkar to fly to Rio; meet Indian Olympic squad

Sachin Tendulkar to fly to Rio; meet Indian Olympic squad

Rediff.com22 Jul 2016

Sachin Tendulkar will travel to the Rio Olympics after being invited by International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach along with other eminent global personalities.

Delhi polls: Rs 1.26 cr-worth liquor, Rs 40 lakh in cash seized

Delhi polls: Rs 1.26 cr-worth liquor, Rs 40 lakh in cash seized

Rediff.com7 Feb 2015

Total of Rs 40 lakh cash and over 53,000 litres of illicit liquor was seized

Dravid places onus on leader Rohit to take the team forward

Dravid places onus on leader Rohit to take the team forward

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

'I guess you recognise as a coach that once the game starts, once the guys cross the line, there is only so much you can do. As coaches, we don't score a single run or take a single wicket in the tournament. All we can do is really support the players.'

Team will fly to Montego Bay: BCCI

Team will fly to Montego Bay: BCCI

Rediff.com12 May 2006

The Indian team would traverse the distance of 200 kms by air to play their practice match against Jamaica.

Dravid gets a break; Laxman to coach India in New Zealand

Dravid gets a break; Laxman to coach India in New Zealand

Rediff.com11 Nov 2022

NCA head VVS Laxman will be India's acting head coach for the upcoming tour of New Zealand as the Rahul Dravid-led coaching staff has been given a break post the team's semi-final exit from the T20 World Cup.

Mohali ODI: Perfect platform for Surya, Iyer to test themselves against Aus

Mohali ODI: Perfect platform for Surya, Iyer to test themselves against Aus

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

As much as Ishan Kishan has done his bit, India will need Iyer, the proverbial slayer of spin bowling in the middle overs during the World Cup.

Out of WC, England, Netherlands eye Champions Trophy qualification

Out of WC, England, Netherlands eye Champions Trophy qualification

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

To avoid the ignominy of missing the cut for the prestigious Champions Trophy, England must win their remaining two fixtures against the Netherlands and Pakistan.

Kiwi batsman Williamson to fly home with fractured thumb

Kiwi batsman Williamson to fly home with fractured thumb

Rediff.com30 Oct 2013

New Zealand batsman Kane Williamson will reportedly fly home from Bangladesh following a fractured left thumb, which has left him in doubt for the home series against West Indies.

90,000 security personnel deployed for 5th phase of Bengal polls

90,000 security personnel deployed for 5th phase of Bengal polls

Rediff.com29 Apr 2016

Election Commission officials said they have deployed around 680 companies of central police forces and over 20,000 state police personnel in over 53 constituencies of South 24 Parganas, Kolkata South and Hooghly districts going to the hustings on Saturday in the fifth phase of polling.

We're portrayed as a 'villain': SC during pollution hearing

We're portrayed as a 'villain': SC during pollution hearing

Rediff.com3 Dec 2021

The Supreme Court on Friday directed the Centre and the states in the National Capital Region (NCR) to implement the orders of the panel on air quality management to curb air pollution while ruing that some sections of the media have 'portrayed' it as a 'villain' which wants to close down schools in New Delhi.

Warner axed from Australia's ODI squad, Starc injured

Warner axed from Australia's ODI squad, Starc injured

Rediff.com1 Sep 2013

Batsman David Warner has been dropped from Australia's one-day international squad while paceman Mitchell Starc will fly back home because of lower back soreness, the country's cricket board said on Sunday.

The men enforcing election raids and cash seizures

The men enforcing election raids and cash seizures

Rediff.com14 May 2016

'Initially, we had 48 teams, now it has been enhanced to 133 teams: that is for every 10 to 12 villages, there is a team that is working round the clock.' '133 x 3, that is, given the 8-hour shifts.' 'They are monitored every hour, they are equipped with GPS -- everything is tracked live, real time, from the control room.'

Lewandowski included in Bayern squad for Champions League semi-final

Lewandowski included in Bayern squad for Champions League semi-final

Rediff.com5 May 2015

Bayern Munich forward Robert Lewandowski was included in the German champions' squad for their Champions League semi-final, first leg at Barcelona on Wednesday despite serious facial injuries sustained last week.

Iyer all but set to fly to SA for ODIs; Gaikwad likely to edge Dhawan

Iyer all but set to fly to SA for ODIs; Gaikwad likely to edge Dhawan

Rediff.com12 Dec 2021

It remains to be seen how many rookies will be included for the 50-over competition keeping bubble-life and workload management in mind.

With visas for World Cup in limbo, PCB writes to ICC

With visas for World Cup in limbo, PCB writes to ICC

Rediff.com25 Sep 2023

Subject to visa, the team will now leave for Hyderabad from Lahore in the wee hours of September 27 and reach Hyderabad via Dubai in the night.

PIX: India's crushing 99-run win over Aus seals series

PIX: India's crushing 99-run win over Aus seals series

Rediff.com24 Sep 2023

Images from the 2nd One Day International between India and Australia at the Holkar Stadium in Indore on Sunday, September 24.

Air India apologises after Indian TT squad denied boarding

Air India apologises after Indian TT squad denied boarding

Rediff.com23 Jul 2018

Terming the incident unfortunate, the national carrier Air India has tendered an apology to the Indian table tennis team, who were denied boarding on the Delhi-Melbourne flight on Sunday.

Pant flies to England as standby for injured Dhawan

Pant flies to England as standby for injured Dhawan

Rediff.com12 Jun 2019

Young wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant was on Wednesday brought in as standby for the injured Shikhar Dhawan in India's World Cup squad.

Rahul To Miss England Series

Rahul To Miss England Series

Rediff.com15 Jun 2022

It has been decided that Rishabh Pant will not play the two T20 Internationals against Ireland and hence Hardik Pandya, who is his deputy for the South Africa series, is expected to lead the side.

PIX: Dominant South Africa rout India by an inns and 32 runs!

PIX: Dominant South Africa rout India by an inns and 32 runs!

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

Images from Day 3 in the first Test between South Africa and India, at SuperSports Park, Centurion, on Thursday.

CWG: India hockey player Navjot tests positive; to return home

CWG: India hockey player Navjot tests positive; to return home

Rediff.com30 Jul 2022

India midfielder Navjot Kaur's campaign at the 2022 Commonwealth Games came to an abrupt end as she is set to fly back home after testing positive for COVID-19.

La Liga: Zidane hails 'spectacular' squad as Real close in on title

La Liga: Zidane hails 'spectacular' squad as Real close in on title

Rediff.com21 May 2017

Zinedine Zidane hailed Real Madrid's remarkable strength in depth as the key to his side entering their final game of the season at Malaga on the brink of lifting their first La Liga title since 2012.

Hafeez to fly to Chennai for bowling action test

Hafeez to fly to Chennai for bowling action test

Rediff.com23 Dec 2014

Pakistan's senior all-rounder, Mohammad Hafeez is expected to fly to Chennai on December 25th for his bowling action test at the International Cricket Council bowling centre.

Less than 48 hours left for departure, six CWG-bound cricketers await visa

Less than 48 hours left for departure, six CWG-bound cricketers await visa

Rediff.com22 Jul 2022

The BCCI is in touch with the Indian Olympic Association on the issue.

Air India leaves Indian TT squad stranded at IGI airport

Air India leaves Indian TT squad stranded at IGI airport

Rediff.com22 Jul 2018

The Indian contingent, comprising 17 players and officials, is scheduled to participate at the ITTF World Tour Australian Open starting in Melbourne on Monday.

Level 3 curbs in Maha to contain Delta plus spread

Level 3 curbs in Maha to contain Delta plus spread

Rediff.com25 Jun 2021

In view of cases of the Delta plus variant of COVID-19 emerging in Maharashtra, the state government on Friday announced 'state-level trigger' for imposing restrictions in administrative units irrespective of weekly positivity rate and oxygen bed occupancy percentage.

SC asks air quality panel to find 'permanent solution' to Delhi's pollution

SC asks air quality panel to find 'permanent solution' to Delhi's pollution

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

A bench headed by Chief Justice NV Ramana took note of a report filed by the commission which informed it that a decision to lift the ban on certain industries has been taken.

GST has not reduced travel time, rue truckers

GST has not reduced travel time, rue truckers

Rediff.com24 Oct 2017

Beside flying squads from RTOs at different points on highways, challans are imposed without any reason. The situation is especially difficult in states like Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Andhra Pradesh.

Pandya out, chaos in: Can India survive NZ challenge?

Pandya out, chaos in: Can India survive NZ challenge?

Rediff.com21 Oct 2023

Sans Hardik, it's starting all over again for dominant India

Umran picked for SA T20Is; Pujara back in Tests

Umran picked for SA T20Is; Pujara back in Tests

Rediff.com22 May 2022

Cheteshwar Pujara has made a comeback to India's Test team while youngsters Umran Malik and Arshdeep Singh have received an India call-up as the selection committee on Sunday named the squad for the five-match T20I series against South African in June and the one-off Test against England in July.

SA ODIs: Blow for India as Chahar ruled out with injury

SA ODIs: Blow for India as Chahar ruled out with injury

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

India's ODI team has been dealt a blow as pace bowler Deepak Chahar is likely to miss the remaining two games due to a twisted ankle sustained during a training session.

UP: Suspended woman IAS officer reports to revenue board

UP: Suspended woman IAS officer reports to revenue board

Rediff.com31 Jul 2013

Amid demands by opposition parties to revoke her suspension, Indian Administrative Service officer Durga Shakti Nagpal has reported to the revenue board, sources said on Wednesday.

What's at stake for high-flying Kiwis in second Pakistan Test

What's at stake for high-flying Kiwis in second Pakistan Test

Rediff.com2 Jan 2021

A victory at Hagley Oval to seal a 2-0 series sweep would also push the Black Caps firmly into contention for one of two berths in June's inaugural ICC World Test Championship final at Lord's.

Mayers or Hooda: Who will open with KL Rahul for LSG

Mayers or Hooda: Who will open with KL Rahul for LSG

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

None of South Africa's top players will be available for their respective IPL sides in the first couple of games.

Rohit rested for India A opener in NZ, will fly directly to Australia

Rohit rested for India A opener in NZ, will fly directly to Australia

Rediff.com13 Nov 2018

Rohit, who has made a comeback to the Test side, will now leave for Australia with India's T20 squad on Friday.

Events That Changed Indian Cricket Forever

Events That Changed Indian Cricket Forever

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

Would there have been an incomparable batsman named Sachin Tendulkar had Doordarshan not telecast Guide one summer afternoon? A fascinating excerpt from Abhishek Mukherjee and Joy Bhattacharjya's must-read book, The Great Indian Cricket Circus.

Jadeja named Saurashtra captain in comeback match

Jadeja named Saurashtra captain in comeback match

Rediff.com23 Jan 2023

Ravindra Jadeja will captain Saurashtra in their final Ranji Trophy league fixture against Tamil Nadu, starting on Tuesday, marking his comeback to competitive cricket after close to six months.