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NZ players reach Dubai after 'specific, credible threat' derailed Pakistan tour

NZ players reach Dubai after 'specific, credible threat' derailed Pakistan tour

Rediff.com19 Sep 2021

New Zealand was warned of a "specific, credible threat" against its team, New Zealand Cricket (NZC) said, elaborating on the rationale for abruptly abandoning the tour of Pakistan as the squad reached Dubai on Sunday.

This CEO Built LGBTQ Friendly Workplace

This CEO Built LGBTQ Friendly Workplace

Rediff.com23 Jun 2022

'The focus is on to cultivate a culture of respect.'

T20 WC: Meet Scotland's 12-year-old jersey designer!

T20 WC: Meet Scotland's 12-year-old jersey designer!

Rediff.com20 Oct 2021

Scotland cricket team captain Kyle Coetzer said the team was "really proud" of the design.

'Kohli will be more determined to win the T20 World Cup'

'Kohli will be more determined to win the T20 World Cup'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2021

India skipper Virat Kohli's childhood coach Rajkumar Sharma feels the 32-year-old cricketer will be more "determined and focused" to win the upcoming T20 World Cup.

Sunil Chhetri reveals three things India need ahead of World Cup qualifiers

Sunil Chhetri reveals three things India need ahead of World Cup qualifiers

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

India is scheduled to play two qualifiers, one match each against Afghanistan and Oman on November 14 and 19 respectively.

WC qualifiers: 10 wins on trot for Aus; South Korea down Lebanon

WC qualifiers: 10 wins on trot for Aus; South Korea down Lebanon

Rediff.com7 Sep 2021

The South Koreans, meanwhile, secured their first win in Group B as Paulo Bento's side saw off Lebanon in Suwon.

Back injury puts CSK's Sam Curran out of T20 World Cup

Back injury puts CSK's Sam Curran out of T20 World Cup

Rediff.com5 Oct 2021

Sam's brother, Tom, has been drafted into England's squad for the World Cup. In addition, Surrey's left-arm seamer Reece Topley has been added as a travelling reserve. Topley will join the England party in due course

PFI involved in 'disturbing' India's secular fabric: Officials

PFI involved in 'disturbing' India's secular fabric: Officials

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

The PFI is alleged to have been continuously involved in anti-government propaganda and spreading the narrative that Muslims were being persecuted in India.

Australia announce team for T20 World Cup

Australia announce team for T20 World Cup

Rediff.com19 Aug 2021

Uncapped Inglis joins Australia stars in T20 World Cup squad.

577 Covid orphans reported so far since April 1

577 Covid orphans reported so far since April 1

Rediff.com25 May 2021

Women and Child Development Minister Smriti Irani said that the government is committed to support and protect every vulnerable child who lost both parents to Covid.

Safety of players is of paramount importance: Ganguly

Safety of players is of paramount importance: Ganguly

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

ICC had clarified that BCCI would keep the hosting rights of the tournament even if it is moved out of India.

Sunil Chhetri returns for World Cup qualifiers in Qatar

Sunil Chhetri returns for World Cup qualifiers in Qatar

Rediff.com19 May 2021

Sunil Chhetri likened the national team setup with his home and expressed his relief at returning to where he belongs

Can India keep 2022 FIFA World Cup hopes alive?

Can India keep 2022 FIFA World Cup hopes alive?

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

Buoyed by their gallant goalless draw against Asian champions Qatar, India would be looking to register their first win in the FIFA World Cup qualifiers when they take on Bangladesh.

Netherlands out of World T20 after washout

Netherlands out of World T20 after washout

Rediff.com11 Mar 2016

The Netherlands crashed out of the ICC World T20 after its second qualifying match against Oman was washed out in Dharamsala on Friday.

REWIND: T20 World Cups: How India Fared

REWIND: T20 World Cups: How India Fared

Rediff.com18 Oct 2022

A look at India's performances in the past seven T20 World Cups.

Five bowlers to watch at the Twenty20 World Cup

Five bowlers to watch at the Twenty20 World Cup

Rediff.com22 Oct 2021

The following are five bowlers to watch at the Twenty20 World Cup in the United Arab Emirates and Oman.

'Rohit and Hardik are recovering very well'

'Rohit and Hardik are recovering very well'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2021

Mumbai Indians pacer Trent Boult is not sure if skipper Rohit Sharma and all-rounder Hardik Pandya would feature in their next IPL game against Kolkata Knight Riders on Thursday but said both of them are recovering well.

Consistent England eye T20 World Cup title

Consistent England eye T20 World Cup title

Rediff.com20 Aug 2021

England captain Eoin Morgan says his team is 'gathering momentum nicely' as the last edition's runners-up hope to improve on their showing in the upcoming T20 World Cup.

BCCI forms committee for sexual harassment complaints

BCCI forms committee for sexual harassment complaints

Rediff.com20 Sep 2021

The complainant must file the complaint within three months from the date of the incident and the Internal Committee will give seven working days to the accused to respond to the allegations. The respondent gets 10 days to respond.

What Kohli said on Dravid's appointment as Head Coach

What Kohli said on Dravid's appointment as Head Coach

Rediff.com16 Oct 2021

Indian captain Virat Kohli on Saturday said he has "no idea exactly what's happening" when asked about the legendary Rahul Dravid being in line to be the team's head coach after the T20 World Cup.

Finch set to lead Australia in T20 WC after knee surgery

Finch set to lead Australia in T20 WC after knee surgery

Rediff.com13 Aug 2021

Australia have never won the T20 World Cup with their best finish of runners-up coming in the 2010 edition in West Indies, when they lost to England in the final.

Fertiliser subsidy may go up 55% to record Rs 2.5 lakh crore

Fertiliser subsidy may go up 55% to record Rs 2.5 lakh crore

Rediff.com28 Apr 2022

India's fertiliser subsidy bill is likely to shoot up by 55 per cent to record Rs 2.5 lakh crore this fiscal as the government will provide additional funds to make up for the spike in cost from higher import price, top sources said on Thursday. The government will ensure that there is no shortage of fertilisers in the country during the kharif (summer-sown) and rabi (winter-sown) season and it is already in talks with major global producers to import key soil nutrients, they added. According to the sources, Union Chemicals and Fertilisers Minister Mansukh Mandaviya is likely to visit many countries, including Saudi Arabia, Oman and Morocco, soon to secure imports on both short and long term basis.

Paine says teams may refuse to play Afghanistan at T20 WC

Paine says teams may refuse to play Afghanistan at T20 WC

Rediff.com10 Sep 2021

Australia are due to face the Afghanistan men's team in Hobart from November 27, but Cricket Australia said on Thursday they would not host the side if reports women's cricket would not be supported in the country were substantiated.

Indians' funds in Swiss banks soars by 50% to over Rs 30,000 cr

Indians' funds in Swiss banks soars by 50% to over Rs 30,000 cr

Rediff.com17 Jun 2022

Funds parked by Indian individuals and firms in Swiss banks, including through India-based branches and other financial institutions, jumped to a 14-year-high of 3.83 billion Swiss francs (over Rs 30,500 crore) in 2021 on a sharp surge in holdings via securities and similar instruments while customer deposits rose as well, annual data from Switzerland's central bank showed on Thursday.

Three more Indian sailors qualify for Tokyo Olympics

Three more Indian sailors qualify for Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com8 Apr 2021

There were four instances of two Indian sailors qualifying for the Olympics earlier but they took part in the same event. This time in Tokyo, India will be taking part in more than one event in sailing.

MV Suez runs out of fuel, stranded off Oman

MV Suez runs out of fuel, stranded off Oman

Rediff.com18 Jun 2011

The arrival of Egyptian cargo vessel M V Suez, which was released by Somali pirates after ten months of captivity, has been delayed at the Omanese port of Salalah due to insufficient fuel, the directorate general of shipping said on Saturday.

T20 World Cup: Impressive Scotland take on Afghanistan

T20 World Cup: Impressive Scotland take on Afghanistan

Rediff.com24 Oct 2021

The Afghanistan cricket team will hope to provide some joy to its people going through tumultuous times back home as it begins its T20 World Cup campaign against a spirited Scotland on Monday.

ICC T20 rankings: 'Trickster' Chahar jumps 88 places

ICC T20 rankings: 'Trickster' Chahar jumps 88 places

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

Batsmen from Papua New Guinea, Oman and UAE leap to find place in top-50

FIH Pro League: India men, women lose to Spain

FIH Pro League: India men, women lose to Spain

Rediff.com27 Feb 2022

India's men's hockey team slumped to its second defeat in the FIH Pro League, beaten 3-5 by Spain in the second match of their two-legged tie, at the Kalinga stadium, in Bhubaneswar, on Sunday.

Oppn demands arrest of Sharma, Jindal as more Islamic nations flay Prophet remark

Oppn demands arrest of Sharma, Jindal as more Islamic nations flay Prophet remark

Rediff.com7 Jun 2022

The Congress hit out at the BJP, demanding the immediate arrest of those who have defamed India at the international level instead of enacting a "drama of action".

Manpreet named India's hockey captain

Manpreet named India's hockey captain

Rediff.com26 Sep 2018

India midfielder Manpreet Singh will take over the captaincy from PR Sreejesh in the Asian Champions Trophy in Muscat next month, marking the hockey team's first major tournament after the retirement of Sardar Singh.

India should move on from 2007, 2011 WC wins: Gambhir

India should move on from 2007, 2011 WC wins: Gambhir

Rediff.com17 Jul 2021

Former India batsman Robin Uthappa highlighted the significance of an India-Pakistan clash during a World Cup.

India thrash Korea to storm into Asian Champions Trophy semis

India thrash Korea to storm into Asian Champions Trophy semis

Rediff.com25 Oct 2018

Dragflicker Harmanpreet Singh scored a hat-trick as defending champions India defeated South Korea 4-1 in their final round robin match to keep a clean slate and storm into the semi-finals of the Asian Champions Trophy.

ICRA enters Kuwait, might foray into Oman

ICRA enters Kuwait, might foray into Oman

Rediff.com14 May 2003

Making a foray into Kuwait, ICRA said it was in talks with other Arab nations for extending the technical expertise and was open to picking up stakes in rating agencies in countries which allowed foreign participation.

Jaiswal hoping for big scores after tips from Kohli

Jaiswal hoping for big scores after tips from Kohli

Rediff.com1 Oct 2021

Struggling to convert his starts into big scores in the ongoing IPL, young Rajasthan Royals opener Yashasvi Jaiswal is hoping for a change in fortunes after a post-match conversation with India and Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Virat Kohli.

PMLA case: Jacqueline to appear before ED on Dec 8

PMLA case: Jacqueline to appear before ED on Dec 8

Rediff.com6 Dec 2021

A day after she was stopped from flying abroad, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) summoned actor Jacqueline Fernandez to appear before it for questioning in a money laundering investigation against alleged conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar and others, officials said on Monday.

Red-letter day for women umpires as Polosak gets Test duty

Red-letter day for women umpires as Polosak gets Test duty

Rediff.com6 Jan 2021

The Australian umpire is set to become first female of officiate a men's Test match.

Extras: No broadcast of Arsenal-City game in China

Extras: No broadcast of Arsenal-City game in China

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

'Kohli's decision to step down as T20 skipper a brave call'

'Kohli's decision to step down as T20 skipper a brave call'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2021

After Virat Kohli announced to step down as India's T20I skipper after the upcoming World Cup, Cricket analyst Ayaz Memon lauded the captain's decision. Ayaz Memon said Kohli could have "easily" taken out the time before making the call but he has taken a stand and this thing is "admirable".

'Remarks on Prophet Mohammed have crossed red line'

'Remarks on Prophet Mohammed have crossed red line'

Rediff.com7 Jun 2022

'Prime Minister Narendra Modiji must personally intervene in the matter to make it clear to his officials and the rank-and-file that communal abuse should now stop'