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Cheers! Departmental stores in J-K's cities allowed to sell beer

Cheers! Departmental stores in J-K's cities allowed to sell beer

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

The Jammu and Kashmir administration has approved a proposal to authorise departmental stores to sell beer and other ready-to-drink (RTD) beverages in urban areas, an official said.

Check out schedule for India's home series vs Aus, SA

Check out schedule for India's home series vs Aus, SA

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

Mohali and Delhi are among nine Indian cities that will host back-to-back white-ball matches against Australia and South Africa, respectively, starting September 20, BCCI secretary Jay Shah said on Wednesday.

Asia Cup final more than just cricket for Sri Lanka...

Asia Cup final more than just cricket for Sri Lanka...

Rediff.com10 Sep 2022

Coming off a socio-economic crisis and the worst turmoil in its country's history, the Sri Lankan cricket team would like to provide the island nation with an emotional catharsis by beating fancied Pakistan in the Asia Cup final in Dubai on Sunday.

Here's what rekindled Kohli's love for game

Here's what rekindled Kohli's love for game

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

Virat Kohli said the break gave him a new perspective.

'Hope the best Olympic result for me comes in Paris'

'Hope the best Olympic result for me comes in Paris'

Rediff.com2 Mar 2023

World No. 1 Novak Djokovic is determined to give it his best shot in Paris to win the elusive Olympic gold medal.

Hardik could have been the X-factor in the WTC Final: Ponting

Hardik could have been the X-factor in the WTC Final: Ponting

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

'I know he is on record saying that the Test match game is probably a little bit hard on his body. But for a one-off game... he's been bowling every game through this IPL and he's bowling quick.'

Kohli's heartwarming gesture floors SKY

Kohli's heartwarming gesture floors SKY

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

Suryakumar Yadav, the architect of India's 40-run victory over Hong Kong, was left humbled by the 'heartwarming' gesture from Virat Kohli who doffed his hat to his compatriot following his sensational knock in the Asia Cup match on Wednesday.

Tendulkar shares tips on how to tackle Shaheen Afridi

Tendulkar shares tips on how to tackle Shaheen Afridi

Rediff.com22 Oct 2022

Indian batters need to try and play him 'straight'

Near full-strength Brazil are 'terrifying'

Near full-strength Brazil are 'terrifying'

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

Neymar will have extra motivation against Croatia, as he is one goal away from equalling Pele's record

Asia Cup: Broadcast deal could be in jeopardy if Indo-Pak clash doesn't happen

Asia Cup: Broadcast deal could be in jeopardy if Indo-Pak clash doesn't happen

Rediff.com18 Feb 2023

A lucrative media deal could be in trouble if a solution isn't found to break the deadlock between India and Pakistan on the Asia Cup issue.

Young players need exposure to foreign leagues: Kumble

Young players need exposure to foreign leagues: Kumble

Rediff.com11 Nov 2022

"I think it's important that you need to have everything that you need to do, so that come 2024, you are well prepared to take on a World Cup event,"

BCCI reviews India's Asia Cup flop show

BCCI reviews India's Asia Cup flop show

Rediff.com13 Sep 2022

The best performance (barring Afghanistan game) was against Sri Lanka when 78 runs came off those nine overs.

Two mistakes that cost Serbia victory

Two mistakes that cost Serbia victory

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

Dragan fumes at Serbia meltdown against Cameroon

Wow! Check out these scarfmasks!

Wow! Check out these scarfmasks!

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

A much more fetching alternative to the plain, oh-so dull mask is the alluring scarfmask that makes its wearers look like one of those lovely Bond girls.

Asian Cricket Council slams PCB chief Sethi over Jay Shah tweet

Asian Cricket Council slams PCB chief Sethi over Jay Shah tweet

Rediff.com6 Jan 2023

The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) on Friday hit back strongly at Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Najam Sethi "vehemently denying baseless allegations" of unilateral decision making levelled against its president Jay Shah.

Keep cricket free from personal attacks: Tendulkar urges fans

Keep cricket free from personal attacks: Tendulkar urges fans

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

Sachin Tendulkar backed Arshdeep Singh and urged the fans to keep cricket "free from personal attacks" after the young pacer faced vitriolic online abuse in the aftermath of India's five-wicket loss to Pakistan in the Asia Cup on Sunday.

Anyone can make mistakes: Kohli backs Arshdeep

Anyone can make mistakes: Kohli backs Arshdeep

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

Virat Kohli had some strong words of support for young pacer Arshdeep Singh

SEE: Relive top moments from the India-Pak match

SEE: Relive top moments from the India-Pak match

Rediff.com25 Oct 2021

Chasing 152, Pakistan got off to a steady start as openers Rizwan and Azam took Pakistan to 35 after five overs. The two batsmen looked in great touch and eventually steered the side to a 10-run victory.

Asia Cup PIX: Suryakumar sizzles in India's big win, team enters Super 4

Asia Cup PIX: Suryakumar sizzles in India's big win, team enters Super 4

Rediff.com31 Aug 2022

Images from the Asia Cup T20 match between India and Hong Kong in Dubai on Wednesday.

Luck, captaincy, bowling: How India Crushed Scotland

Luck, captaincy, bowling: How India Crushed Scotland

Rediff.com6 Nov 2021

Virat Kohli went by his gut and experience and played all his five main bowlers just when India needed to keep the lid on Scotland.

Lara, Steyn join Sunrisers Hyderabad for IPL 2022

Lara, Steyn join Sunrisers Hyderabad for IPL 2022

Rediff.com23 Dec 2021

Tom Moody returns as head coach after fellow-Australian Trevor Bayliss quit following the 2021 season.

Hardik To Lead India In Ireland T20Is

Hardik To Lead India In Ireland T20Is

Rediff.com15 Jun 2022

Suryakumar Yadav and Sanju Samson have been recalled to the squad while seamer Bhuvneshwar Kumar has not been included in the squad.

End Warner's captaincy ban, says Greg Chappell

End Warner's captaincy ban, says Greg Chappell

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

Australian batting great Greg Chappell on Tuesday called for the lifetime captaincy ban on David Warner to be lifted, saying the star batter has the capability to successfully lead a side.

T20 WC PICS: England whip Bangladesh for second win

T20 WC PICS: England whip Bangladesh for second win

Rediff.com27 Oct 2021

Images from the T20 World Cup Super 12s match between Bangladesh and England, in Abu Dhabi, on Wednesday.

Blast hits bus carrying football team in Somalia; 5 dead

Blast hits bus carrying football team in Somalia; 5 dead

Rediff.com30 Jul 2021

An explosive planted on a bus carrying soccer players in Somalia's port city of Kismayo killed at least five players, a police officer said on Friday.

Look How High These Bowlers Jumped!

Look How High These Bowlers Jumped!

Rediff.com27 Oct 2021

They can measure the speeds at which bowlers hurl the ball, they can measure the distance when batsmen slam sixes, so we ask why can't they measure the height at which bowlers jump when they take a wicket or as in the instance below to catch a ball off their own bowling?

FIFA WC: Croatia hold steady to send Belgium packing

FIFA WC: Croatia hold steady to send Belgium packing

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

There was however still some drama. Croatia were awarded a penalty in the 16th minute when Andrej Kramaric's toe was clipped by Yannick Carrasco and referee Anthony Taylor pointed to the spot.

That Man Afridi!

That Man Afridi!

Rediff.com25 Oct 2021

Man Of The Match Shaheen Afridi stole the show on Sunday with his brilliant bowling against India. The Pakistani pacer sent back the in-form opening pair of K L Rahul and Rohit Sharma with unplayable balls to set the tone for Pakistan's imposing victory by 10 wickets.

Can India end 15-year wait for T20 World Cup title?

Can India end 15-year wait for T20 World Cup title?

Rediff.com21 Oct 2022

There is only ever one aim for India in World Cups, to win, and T20 World Cup 2022 is no different.

PIX: Pakistan humble India, end losing World Cup run

PIX: Pakistan humble India, end losing World Cup run

Rediff.com24 Oct 2021

Images from the T20 World Cup Super 12 Group 2 match between India and Pakistan, in Dubai, on Sunday.

FIFA WC PIX: Inspired Cameroon rally to draw with Serbia

FIFA WC PIX: Inspired Cameroon rally to draw with Serbia

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

IMAGES from the FIFA World Cup Group G match played between Serbia and Cameroon on Monday.

Djokovic to miss US Open over COVID-19 vaccine

Djokovic to miss US Open over COVID-19 vaccine

Rediff.com25 Aug 2022

Former world number one Novak Djokovic will miss the US Open after he said on Thursday that he will not be able to travel to New York for the tournament, having chosen not to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

Will new PCB chief Sethi revive Indo-Pak ties?

Will new PCB chief Sethi revive Indo-Pak ties?

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

The government on Wednesday night issued a notification confirming the appointment of the management committee while removing Ramiz Raja, but the sitting chief selector Muhammad Wasim announced the squad for the NZ series.

Why Pakistan are favourites for T20 World Cup

Why Pakistan are favourites for T20 World Cup

Rediff.com12 Jul 2022

Pace legend Waqar Younis is backing Pakistan to win the T20 World Cup to be held in Australia later this year, saying the pitches Down Under could favour their potent bowling attack.

Kohli, Rohit praise giant Pakistani pacer in the nets

Kohli, Rohit praise giant Pakistani pacer in the nets

Rediff.com25 Oct 2022

"My natural length is a bit back from a good length. So because of my height, I trouble all kinds of batters. When Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli praise you, what more do you need? Rohit bhai said, best of luck for your future," Irfan said.

Captain Rohit on what went wrong for India vs SL...

Captain Rohit on what went wrong for India vs SL...

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

Captain Rohit Sharma said there are no long-term worries as they were experimenting with three seamers in the Asia Cup with an eye on the T20 World Cup in Australia later this year.

T20 World Cup India-Pakistan Snapshots

T20 World Cup India-Pakistan Snapshots

Rediff.com25 Oct 2021

It was India's worst performance on a cricket field in recent times as it went down by 10 wickets against Pakistan in the ICC T20 World Cup game in Dubai on Sunday, October 24, 2021.

T20 World Cup: Windies, Bangladesh in must-win battle

T20 World Cup: Windies, Bangladesh in must-win battle

Rediff.com28 Oct 2021

Their campaigns thrown haywire by back-to-back losses, defending champions West Indies and Bangladesh would be locked in a do-or-die battle when they square off in a crucial group 1 Super 12 match of the T20 World Cup in Sharjah on Friday.

Indian team have not had a discussion about Hardik yet

Indian team have not had a discussion about Hardik yet

Rediff.com15 Feb 2022

'Door is open to everyone. It's too early to make a decision on who will play in the World Cup. We have to make sure we have the right combination.'

New Zealand vie for elusive T20 World Cup crown

New Zealand vie for elusive T20 World Cup crown

Rediff.com20 Oct 2022

Black Caps can only improve by lifting the title in Melbourne next month.