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Hockey icon Sreejesh to retire after Paris Olympics

Hockey icon Sreejesh to retire after Paris Olympics

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

The 36-year-old goalkeeper, a veteran of 328 international matches, took to social media to announce his decision.

How To Apply to The University of Nottingham's GREAT scholarship

How To Apply to The University of Nottingham's GREAT scholarship

Rediff.com2 Apr 2024

The GREAT scholarship programme offers financial support of a minimum of 10,000 to students pursuing a one-year postgraduate study in the UK.

Wipro to add 100 people in Ireland

Wipro to add 100 people in Ireland

Rediff.com27 May 2014

Currently, the Shannon Development Centre employs over 200 professionals, delivering IT and business process services' offerings to marquee retail banking and insurance customers across Ireland and the UK.

When Ireland sent the West Indies crashing for 25!

When Ireland sent the West Indies crashing for 25!

Rediff.com3 Jul 2017

'Local legend has it the West Indians were plied with copious amounts of Ireland's favourite Guinness whisky the night before the match in 1969, though no one is willing to go on record about it!' says Gulu Ezekiel.

Euro 2016: Second Northern Ireland fan dies in France

Euro 2016: Second Northern Ireland fan dies in France

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

A Northern Ireland fan collapsed and died during their 2-0 win over Ukraine at Euro 2016 on Thursday, the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) said. "The man, in his sixties, collapsed in the upper part of the ground and was treated by paramedics but they were unable to revive him," a PSNI statement said. The man is the second Northern Ireland fan to die during the tournament after Darren Rodgers, from Ballymena, fell eight metres to his death on Monday after landing on his head on a stone beach having scaled a seafront railing in Nice. The Irish Football Association issued a statement saying it was "deeply saddened" by the news of the latest death.

T20 WC Warm-up: Dominant India trounce Bangladesh

T20 WC Warm-up: Dominant India trounce Bangladesh

Rediff.com2 Jun 2024

Rishabh Pant stroked a fifty as India trounced Bangladesh by 60 runs.

Hockey WC: Aus seal quarters berth after China hold Ireland

Hockey WC: Aus seal quarters berth after China hold Ireland

Rediff.com4 Dec 2018

World No 1 Australia scored three goals in the final quarter to register their second consecutive win in Pool B at the Kalinga Stadium.

Sri Lanka survive Ireland scare

Sri Lanka survive Ireland scare

Rediff.com14 Jun 2009

Sri Lanka repulsed a gallant challenge from Ireland at Lord's on Sunday to win their Twenty20 World Cup Super Eights match by nine runs.

Images: New Zealand trounce Ireland

Images: New Zealand trounce Ireland

Rediff.com11 Jun 2009

Aaron Redmond crashed 63 from 30 deliveries to help New Zealand crush Ireland by 83 runs in the opening World Cup second-round match on Thursday

India eyes T20 World Cup title after near misses

India eyes T20 World Cup title after near misses

Rediff.com30 May 2024

India remain bereft of a global title since winning the 2013 Champions Trophy.

ICC T20 WC: India to lock horns with Pakistan on June 9

ICC T20 WC: India to lock horns with Pakistan on June 9

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

Hosts USA will face Canada in the opening match on June 1, the ICC announced.

T20 World Cup: Batting a worry for South Africa ahead of USA clash

T20 World Cup: Batting a worry for South Africa ahead of USA clash

Rediff.com18 Jun 2024

South Africa will have no room for error as their world-class batters will be keen to flex their muscles against a spirited USA in their opening Super Eight match of the T20 World Cup.

Sri Lanka players slam 'unfair' T20 World Cup schedule

Sri Lanka players slam 'unfair' T20 World Cup schedule

Rediff.com4 Jun 2024

Sri Lanka captain Wanindu Hasaranga lambasted the scheduling of their team's matches in the ongoing T20 World Cup.

High-scoring South Africa thump Ireland

High-scoring South Africa thump Ireland

Rediff.com3 Mar 2015

South Africa put one foot in the World Cup quarter-finals by batting past the 400-run mark for the second successive match to hand Ireland a thumping defeat by 201 runs with five overs to spare at Manuka Oval on Tuesday.

'As a batter, I know I didn't live up to the standard'

'As a batter, I know I didn't live up to the standard'

Rediff.com18 May 2024

India skipper Rohit Sharma acknowledged that he could not match the expected batting standards in the ongoing IPL but instead of indulging in over-thinking, his endeavour was to stay in the right zone and keep working on his flaws.

Euro Qualifiers: Ireland stun Germany; Portugal seal spot

Euro Qualifiers: Ireland stun Germany; Portugal seal spot

Rediff.com9 Oct 2015

Ireland stunned world champions Germany 1-0 thanks to Shane Long's 70th-minute strike on Thursday to throw Euro 2016 qualifying Group D game.

Major changes unlikely in Pakistan despite T20 WC flop

Major changes unlikely in Pakistan despite T20 WC flop

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

Naqvi previously mentioned that a "major surgery" was required in the team after Pakistan's defeat to India

Infosys to create 250 new technology jobs in Ireland

Infosys to create 250 new technology jobs in Ireland

Rediff.com7 Dec 2015

The project is supported by the Department of Jobs through IDA Ireland.

Ireland win Intercontinental Cup

Ireland win Intercontinental Cup

Rediff.com30 Oct 2005

Ireland beat Kenya by six wickets to win the first-class competition involving 12 non-Test playing countries.

Meet Pakistan's surprise package in T20 WC

Meet Pakistan's surprise package in T20 WC

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

Ponting believes Saim Ayub is worth keeping an eye on during the T20 World Cup.

Australia beat Ireland in rain affected ODI

Australia beat Ireland in rain affected ODI

Rediff.com28 Aug 2015

Australia secured a 23-run win over Ireland in a rain-interrupted one-day international, in Belfast, on Friday.

Kohli pleased with 'balanced performances' in Ireland T20s

Kohli pleased with 'balanced performances' in Ireland T20s

Rediff.com30 Jun 2018

India's captain Virat Kohli expressed happiness after the rushing 143-run victory over Ireland in the second Twenty20 international, in Malahide, on Friday to win the series 2-0.

Cricket Buzz: Test cricket a step forward for ambitious Ireland

Cricket Buzz: Test cricket a step forward for ambitious Ireland

Rediff.com10 May 2018

Ireland will make a giant leap when they host their first ever Test match, against Pakistan in Dublin

6-nation hockey: India rally to beat Ireland

6-nation hockey: India rally to beat Ireland

Rediff.com29 Jun 2016

Putting behind their disappointing opening match loss against Germany, a valiant India rallied from a goal deficit to register a 2-1 win over Ireland in their second game of the six-nations invitational hockey tournament.

Germans want to take early advantage against Northern Ireland

Germans want to take early advantage against Northern Ireland

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

Germany must come out firing from the first minute when they meet Northern Ireland on Tuesday or they could risk giving the underdogs the confidence to spring a surprise in their final Euro 2016 group game, centre back Mats Hummels said.

Euro: Lukaku scores twice as Belgium batter Ireland

Euro: Lukaku scores twice as Belgium batter Ireland

Rediff.com18 Jun 2016

Belgium rediscovered their most blistering form to batter group E rivals Ireland 3-0 thanks to a brace from Romelu Lukaku and an Axel Witsel header on Saturday.

T20 WC lesson for hockey star Sreejesh: Never give up!

T20 WC lesson for hockey star Sreejesh: Never give up!

Rediff.com8 Jul 2024

Never give up, fight till last moment: Sreejesh's learning from Rohit's men

World Cup 2015: Know the Ireland cricket team

World Cup 2015: Know the Ireland cricket team

Rediff.com9 Feb 2015

Penpix on the Ireland team for the 2015 cricket World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.

Why Rahul should be batting down the order

Why Rahul should be batting down the order

Rediff.com30 Mar 2024

In the ongoing IPL, LSG suffered a 20-run defeat to RR in their opening game of this year's IPL. KL Rahul-led LSG is currently languishing in the tenth spot with no points and a net run rate of -1.000 after its loss in the previous game.

Shahid Afridi backs Pakistan to make T20 World Cup final

Shahid Afridi backs Pakistan to make T20 World Cup final

Rediff.com26 May 2024

Former captain Shahid Afridi is confident that Pakistan will again reach the final of the T20 World Cup, but expressed apprehension about the batters' sluggish strike rate in the middle overs.

IPL 2024 Final: No One From T20 WC Team

IPL 2024 Final: No One From T20 WC Team

Rediff.com25 May 2024

KKR's Rinku Singh was unlucky not to make it to India's 15-member T20 World Cup squad as he made it as one of the reserves.

Gill is top-ranked Indian ODI batter

Gill is top-ranked Indian ODI batter

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

Despite missing the Ireland series, Suryakumar Yadav remains on the top spot in the T20I rankings for batters.

Morgan, Bopara steer England to victory over Ireland

Morgan, Bopara steer England to victory over Ireland

Rediff.com4 Sep 2013

England captain Eoin Morgan recorded his highest one-day score on Tuesday with 124 not out to help his team to a six wicket victory over his native Ireland in a one-day international in Dublin.

World Team Squash: India stun Ireland

World Team Squash: India stun Ireland

Rediff.com13 Nov 2012

India caused the first major upset in the WSF Women's World Team Squash Championship when they beat higher-ranked Ireland in a dramatic tie which went down to the wire in Nimes, France.

Former Pakistan players question Imad Wasim's omission

Former Pakistan players question Imad Wasim's omission

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

Imad Wasim's omission has been questioned by former players after the all-rounder was left out of Pakistan team for the first T20I against New Zealand, having come out of retirement to play international cricket again.

SEE: New York Stadium gears up for epic India-Pakistan clash

SEE: New York Stadium gears up for epic India-Pakistan clash

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

The Nassau County International Cricket Stadium will be India's home ground during the group stage, featuring matches against Ireland and the hosts USA.

Can new captain, coach lead shaky Pakistan to T20 glory?

Can new captain, coach lead shaky Pakistan to T20 glory?

Rediff.com30 May 2024

Pakistan are dangerous opponents for the best of teams in major tournaments but they could face a rocky road in their quest

'History Created': Team India Congratulate ISRO

'History Created': Team India Congratulate ISRO

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

The players all converged near the dressing room and followed the closing stages of Chandrayaan-3's landing on Moon.

Rupinder's brace helps India edge past Ireland in hockey opener

Rupinder's brace helps India edge past Ireland in hockey opener

Rediff.com6 Aug 2016

Rupinder Pal Singh struck twice as drag-flickers ruled the roost to help India register a fighting 3-2 win over Ireland in their opening match of the men's hockey competition at the Olympics, in Rio de Janeiro, on Saturday.

Sri Lanka repulse spirited Ireland

Sri Lanka repulse spirited Ireland

Rediff.com14 Jun 2009

Sri Lanka fought off a strong challenge from Ireland at Lord's on Sunday to win their Twenty20 World Cup Super Eight match by nine runs. Ireland, the only non-Test playing nation still in the tournament, restricted the 1996 World one-day champions to 144 for nine after Sri Lanka had won the toss and elected to bat.