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USA's Jaskaran is the latest to hit 6,6,6,6,6,6....

USA's Jaskaran is the latest to hit 6,6,6,6,6,6....

Rediff.com9 Sep 2021

Chandigarh-born USA batsman Jaskaran Malhotra is the fourth batsmen in international cricket to achieve the feat after Herschelle Gibbs, Yuvraj Singh and Kieron Pollard -- against Papua New Guinea.

Quad summit cancelled after Biden postpones Australia trip

Quad summit cancelled after Biden postpones Australia trip

Rediff.com17 May 2023

President Biden has been forced to turn his attention to domestic politics, as he works to hash out a deal with Republicans to prevent the US from defaulting on its debts at the end of this month.

Modi conferred with France's highest award Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour

Modi conferred with France's highest award Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

The Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour given by France is another in a series of top international awards and honours bestowed by various countries on Prime Minister Modi.

Modi unveils Mahatma's statue at site of world's first N-attack

Modi unveils Mahatma's statue at site of world's first N-attack

Rediff.com20 May 2023

The location of the bust of Gandhi has been chosen as a mark of solidarity for peace and non-violence.

First Modi-Zelenskyy meet since Ukraine war likely in Hiroshima

First Modi-Zelenskyy meet since Ukraine war likely in Hiroshima

Rediff.com19 May 2023

If the meeting takes place, then it will be the first one between the two leaders after the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February last year.

Commonwealth Games 2022: Medals Table

Commonwealth Games 2022: Medals Table

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

The medals table of the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.

India face South Africa in U-19 World Cup opener

India face South Africa in U-19 World Cup opener

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

India is placed in Group B alongside debutants Uganda, South Africa and Ireland for the ICC Under-19 men's cricket World Cup, to be held in the West Indies across four countries from January 14 to February 5 2022.

T20 World Cup: India vs Pakistan on October 24

T20 World Cup: India vs Pakistan on October 24

Rediff.com17 Aug 2021

India will open their campaign in the T20 World Cup with a high-profile clash against Pakistan in Dubai on October 24, the International Cricket Council said on Tuesday.

T20 World Cup: Shakib's all-round show guides Bangladesh to Super 12s

T20 World Cup: Shakib's all-round show guides Bangladesh to Super 12s

Rediff.com21 Oct 2021

All-rounder Shakib Al Hasan decimated minnows Papua New Guinea with a superb all-round performance as Bangladesh qualified for the Super 12s' of the T20 World Cup with a crushing 84-run victory on Thursday. Bangladesh, with a net run rate of +1.733 and four points in the kitty, ensured a place among the elite teams after a shocking opening game defeat against Scotland.

Onus for peace is on Pakistan, Modi tells Japanese publication

Onus for peace is on Pakistan, Modi tells Japanese publication

Rediff.com19 May 2023

On Pakistan, the publication quoted him as saying that India wants "normal and neighborly relations."

Eye On 2024: Modi's Foreign Visits

Eye On 2024: Modi's Foreign Visits

Rediff.com24 May 2023

With Lok Sabha elections months away, the visits are vital politically as these would showcase Modi's standing as a world leader to the home electorate.

U19 World Cup: England first team to reach semis

U19 World Cup: England first team to reach semis

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

Jacob Bethell helped England advance to the semi-finals of the U19 World Cup in a six-wicket win over SA

'I assure you...': Modi meets Zelenskyy for first time since Ukraine war

'I assure you...': Modi meets Zelenskyy for first time since Ukraine war

Rediff.com20 May 2023

India has not yet condemned the Russian invasion of Ukraine and it has been maintaining that the crisis must be resolved through diplomacy and dialogue.

The T20 World Cup Schedule

The T20 World Cup Schedule

Rediff.com10 Nov 2021

No sooner has the IPL ended, comes another big cricketing extravaganza as the T20 World Cup kicks off in the UAE from Sunday

U-19 WC: Australia down Pakistan to reach semis

U-19 WC: Australia down Pakistan to reach semis

Rediff.com29 Jan 2022

Australia booked their place in the Under-19 World Cup 2022 Super League semi-finals with a 119-run win over Pakistan thanks to some fine top-order batting.

Netherlands, Zimbabwe qualify for ICC World T20

Netherlands, Zimbabwe qualify for ICC World T20

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

Netherlands saw off a spirited effort from USA to seal a seven-wicket victory in their semi-final after restricting USA to 138 in 19.4 overs even as Zimbabwe held of a valiant PNG by 27 runs.

'I dedicate this medal to my wife'

'I dedicate this medal to my wife'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2022

'I cannot describe it in words. It was my dream.'

India, England out to foil Windies in T20 World Cup

India, England out to foil Windies in T20 World Cup

Rediff.com16 Oct 2021

West Indies will again rely on a hardened bunch of Twenty20 specialists as they bid to retain their World Cup title, but are set for a stern test from India, out to secure a first global trophy under Virat Kohli, and an England team bidding to become champions in two formats.

T20 WC: India to face England, Australia in warm-ups

T20 WC: India to face England, Australia in warm-ups

Rediff.com13 Oct 2021

Apart from facing India, England will also play New Zealand in the warm-ups. While Australia will also take on New Zealand in the other warm-up fixture.

Points Table: T20 World Cup 2021

Points Table: T20 World Cup 2021

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

How the teams stand in the T20 World Cup 2021.

Harmanpreet rises to fifth in ICC rankings

Harmanpreet rises to fifth in ICC rankings

Rediff.com27 Sep 2022

Captain Harmanpreet Kaur leads a bunch of India players who have made rapid gains in the MRF Tyres ICC Women's ODI Player Rankings after some excellent performances that helped complete a 3-0 sweep over England in their ICC Women's Championship (IWC) series.

AIADMK-BJP Snipe At Each Other

AIADMK-BJP Snipe At Each Other

Rediff.com26 May 2023

The BJP and the AIADMK are unable to sort out ideological differences, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

US sends 2 warships via Taiwan Strait, first transit since Pelosi's visit

US sends 2 warships via Taiwan Strait, first transit since Pelosi's visit

Rediff.com28 Aug 2022

It said that the transit was "ongoing" and that there had been "no interference from foreign military forces so far."

Egypt's strategic partnership for India, highest award for Modi

Egypt's strategic partnership for India, highest award for Modi

Rediff.com25 Jun 2023

El-Sisi welcomed Modi, who is on a two-day state visit to Egypt, at the Presidential Palace where the two leaders were closeted for one-on-one meeting after which the two sides signed a memorandum of understandng.

Big screens in parks, cinema chains across UK to show Queen's funeral

Big screens in parks, cinema chains across UK to show Queen's funeral

Rediff.com18 Sep 2022

The UK's first state funeral in 57 years follows a strict protocol and will be steeped in military traditions, with rehearsals being undertaken for many days.

Zimbabwe beat Netherlands to book T20 WC berth

Zimbabwe beat Netherlands to book T20 WC berth

Rediff.com17 Jul 2022

Zimbabwe's first match will take place on the second day of the competition against fellow qualifier Ireland in Hobart on October 17.

Rahul's Pegasus remarks at Cambridge trigger BJP-Cong war of words

Rahul's Pegasus remarks at Cambridge trigger BJP-Cong war of words

Rediff.com4 Mar 2023

Union Minister Anurag Thakur hit out at Gandhi over his claims of being under surveillance by intelligence agencies and accused him of maligning India on foreign soil.

Britain's new King believes in Yoga, Ayurveda

Britain's new King believes in Yoga, Ayurveda

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

King Charles III, Britain's new monarch who ascended to the throne on the death of his mother Queen Elizabeth II, has a strong connection with India and its age-old traditions of Yoga and Ayurveda.

Check out the T20 World Cup anthem

Check out the T20 World Cup anthem

Rediff.com23 Sep 2021

The International Cricket Council on Thursday launched the official anthem of the upcoming T20 World Cup along with a campaign film featuring 'avatars' of Indian batting maestro Virat Kohli and West Indies skipper Kieron Pollard.

How the teams made it to T20 World Cup 2022

How the teams made it to T20 World Cup 2022

Rediff.com8 Oct 2022

For some teams, this will be the start of their quest for World Cup glory but for others, it will be the culmination of what has already been a long journey.

The kind of cricket story that will make you feel good

The kind of cricket story that will make you feel good

Rediff.com29 Oct 2019

Emotions spill over as PNG qualify for T20 World Cup

T20 World Cup in UAE from Oct 17-Nov 14: ICC

T20 World Cup in UAE from Oct 17-Nov 14: ICC

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

This year's T20 World Cup, which has been moved to the UAE and Oman from India due to the COVID-10 pandemic, will be played from October 17 to November 14, the International Cricket Council announced on Tuesday.

Nepal complete 'massive' leap to ODI nation

Nepal complete 'massive' leap to ODI nation

Rediff.com16 Mar 2018

Nepal became the latest nation to join the One-day International (ODI) club, securing their 50-overs status for the first time at the ongoing ICC World Cup Qualifiers in Zimbabwe.

T20 World Cup 2022: Battle for last two spots begins July 11

T20 World Cup 2022: Battle for last two spots begins July 11

Rediff.com26 Jun 2022

The battle for the two remaining spots at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2022 takes place in Zimbabwe next month with the match schedule now confirmed for the eight participating teams.

India demolish PNG to storm into U-19 World Cup quarters

India demolish PNG to storm into U-19 World Cup quarters

Rediff.com16 Jan 2018

India defeated Papua New Guinea by 10 wickets in a U-19 World Cup match, in Mount Maunganui, on Tuesday.

U-19 WC: Ravikant's fiver helps India enter quarters

U-19 WC: Ravikant's fiver helps India enter quarters

Rediff.com16 Aug 2012

Medium pacer Ravikant Singh returned with a five-for as Indian colts thumped minnows Papua New Guinea by 107 runs to enter the quarter-finals of the Under-19 Cricket World Cup, in Townsville, Australia.

T20 World Cup: Bangladesh bounce back to beat Oman

T20 World Cup: Bangladesh bounce back to beat Oman

Rediff.com20 Oct 2021

Bangladesh overcame a minor scare to keep their T20 World Cup 2021 hopes alive with a 26-run win over hosts Oman.

U-19 World Cup: Dhull, Ostwal steer India past SA

U-19 World Cup: Dhull, Ostwal steer India past SA

Rediff.com16 Jan 2022

Put in to bat at the Providence stadium, India rode on skipper Yash Dhull's responsible 82 to post a fighting 232 all out and then bundled out the opposition for 187, with left-arm spinner Vicky Ostwal (5/28) and pacer Raj Bawa (4/47) doing bulk of the damage.

Djokovic housed with asylum seekers in Australian hotel

Djokovic housed with asylum seekers in Australian hotel

Rediff.com7 Jan 2022

The arrival of Novak Djokovic led to incongruous scenes outside the hotel, with members of the Serbian expatriate community draped in the national flag and playing traditional music joining refugee activists in protests.

May shift T20 WC to UAE due to COVID-19 situation: BCCI secretary Shah

May shift T20 WC to UAE due to COVID-19 situation: BCCI secretary Shah

Rediff.com26 Jun 2021

BCCI secretary Jay Shah on Saturday said the T20 World Cup may have to be shifted from India to the United Arab Emirates due to the COVID-19 situation.