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Ghani: Fled Kabul to save 6 million people

Ghani: Fled Kabul to save 6 million people

Rediff.com9 Sep 2021

Former Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani, who fled to the United Arab Emirates before the Taliban seized power last month, on Wednesday apologised to the people for leaving the country abruptly, saying he believed it was the 'only way to keep the guns silent and save Kabul and her six million people'.

Raina filled with mixed emotions post retirement

Raina filled with mixed emotions post retirement

Rediff.com16 Aug 2020

Minutes after Dhoni announced his retirement on Instagram on Saturday, Raina posted a message on the same platform, saying "With my heart full of pride, I choose to join you in this journey."

Iran threatens to attack UAE over Israel deal

Iran threatens to attack UAE over Israel deal

Rediff.com16 Aug 2020

Israel and the UAE agreed to normalise their relations, and an agreement on the mutual establishment of embassies is expected to follow in the coming three weeks.

'It's the end of an era'

'It's the end of an era'

Rediff.com15 Aug 2020

BCCI secretary Jay Shah called Dhoni "one of the greats of the modern era".

Palestine recalls envoy from UAE over deal with Israel

Palestine recalls envoy from UAE over deal with Israel

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

The Palestinians have slammed the deal, calling it a 'betrayal' of the Palestinian cause and have demanded its retraction, spokesperson of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said.

IPL: Jadeja to miss CSK's pre-season training camp in Chennai

IPL: Jadeja to miss CSK's pre-season training camp in Chennai

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja will miss Chennai Super Kings' six-day conditioning camp ahead of the team's departure to the United Arab Emirates for the Indian Premier League next month because of personal commitments.

Sri Lanka, UAE to be India's back up for 2021 World T20: Report

Sri Lanka, UAE to be India's back up for 2021 World T20: Report

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

Sri Lanka and United Arab Emirates are the two back-up countries being zeroed in on by the ICC, in case India is unable to host next year's T20 World Cup. While there is still one year to go before the mega event which was set to be held in Australia this year but got postponed due to rising cases of COVID-19 and inability of the host country to manage 16 teams.

IPL: Dhoni's 'Dad's Army' once again banking on experience

IPL: Dhoni's 'Dad's Army' once again banking on experience

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

The presence of many players who are deep into their 30s is a boon and not bane for Chennai Super Kings as they head into the 13th IPL after the long coronavirus-forced break, the team's bowling coach Lakshmipathy Balaji said on Wednesday.

IPL 2020: CSK, KKR to fly 10 exclusive net bowlers to UAE

IPL 2020: CSK, KKR to fly 10 exclusive net bowlers to UAE

Rediff.com11 Aug 2020

Chennai Super Kings, Kolkata Knight Riders and Delhi Capitals confirmed that they are preparing a roster of net bowlers.

BCCI has got government approval for IPL in UAE: Patel

BCCI has got government approval for IPL in UAE: Patel

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

The Board of Control for Cricket in India has received the central government's formal approval to conduct this year's Indian Premier League in the UAE, IPL chairman Brijesh Patel said on Monday. The IPL will be held in the UAE from September 19 to November 10 in three cities -- Sharjah, Abu Dhabi and Dubai.

How players can spend time in IPL bio-secure bubble...

How players can spend time in IPL bio-secure bubble...

Rediff.com9 Aug 2020

Guitar and card games are options former Australia speedster Brett Lee wants the IPL-bound cricketers to explore in order to maintain the bio-secure bubble during their long stay in the UAE. The IPL will be held in the United Arab Emirates from September 19 to November 10 in a controlled environment owing to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Manjrekar on why Dhoni is successful in the IPL

Manjrekar on why Dhoni is successful in the IPL

Rediff.com8 Aug 2020

Dhoni, who has already started practising in Ranchi, will captain the Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League, which is slated to be held in the United Arab Emirates from September 19.

IPL clash sees England tour of India moved to early 2021

IPL clash sees England tour of India moved to early 2021

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

The IPL was due to be staged earlier in the year but was postponed due to COVID-19, taking up a slot vacated by the shift of the Twenty20 World Cup in Australia to next year.

Kaur on Women's T20 Challenge clashing with WBBL

Kaur on Women's T20 Challenge clashing with WBBL

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

India captain Harmanpreet Kaur said the clash, which means players will have to choose one competition or the other, was a loss for both leagues.

ICC board meet: BCCI to discuss swapping of T20 WC

ICC board meet: BCCI to discuss swapping of T20 WC

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

It is expected that BCCI president Sourav Ganguly and secretary Jay Shah along with CA's Earl Eddings and Nick Hockley will reach a consensus on the hosting of 2021 and 2022 editions.

Bangladesh board denies not paying players ICC prize money

Bangladesh board denies not paying players ICC prize money

Rediff.com4 Aug 2020

The BCB said it has often given additional incentives to its cricketers, topping up what has been due to them from the ICC prize money.

FICA urges ICC to address payment delays, other issues

FICA urges ICC to address payment delays, other issues

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

'We continue to urge decision makers to work with FICA at global level, and players' associations at domestic level, to develop joint solutions to issues ... many of which are likely to be exacerbated by the current global situation.'

Healy hits out at BCCI over scheduling of women's IPL

Healy hits out at BCCI over scheduling of women's IPL

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

Australia's Alyssa Healy criticised India's decision to schedule the Women's T20 Challenge in November despite it clashing with the Women's Big Bash League (WBBL). The three-team Challenge tournament, which was introduced in 2018, has been staged on the sidelines of the popular men's Indian Premier League (IPL) in March to May, ensuring decent crowds and coverage.

People told to boycott China, but..: Omar's dig at IPL

People told to boycott China, but..: Omar's dig at IPL

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

'I feel bad for those idiots who threw their Chinese made TVs off their balconies only to see this happen'

Netherlands is now India's 5th-largest export destination

Netherlands is now India's 5th-largest export destination

Rediff.com23 May 2022

The Netherlands has emerged as India's fifth-largest export destination in 2021-22 (FY22), jumping from its 10th position a year ago. Exports to the fifth-largest economy in the European Union (EU) bolted 94 per cent to $12.5 billion in the financial year ended March 31. In FY22, the Netherlands surpassed Hong Kong, Singapore, the UK, Germany, and Nepal to become India's largest export destination in the EU. Germany, which was earlier India's top European export destination (eighth position), has now dropped two ranks to 10th place.

Sachin Tendulkar congratulates IAF for adding 'state-of-the-art fighter jet Rafale'

Sachin Tendulkar congratulates IAF for adding 'state-of-the-art fighter jet Rafale'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2020

On Thursday, five Rafale fighter jets touched down at Haryana's Ambala after covering a distance of nearly 7,000 km to join the IAF.

CAS says City did not break FFP rules but failed to cooperate

CAS says City did not break FFP rules but failed to cooperate

Rediff.com29 Jul 2020

The FFP regulations are designed to stop clubs running up big losses through spending on players. They also ensure sponsorship deals are based on their real market value and are genuine commercial agreements and not ways for owners to pump cash into a club to get around the rules.

Ahead of Rafale's arrival, security tightened near Ambala air base

Ahead of Rafale's arrival, security tightened near Ambala air base

Rediff.com28 Jul 2020

The Ambala district administration also prohibited people from flying private drones within the three-km radius of the air base.

Is BCCI not bothered about women's cricket?

Is BCCI not bothered about women's cricket?

Rediff.com24 Jul 2020

Top Australian cricketer Alyssa Healy expressed disappointment at the cancellation of the Indian women's team's proposed tour of England owing to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Indian women's team was originally slated to play a bilateral series comprising three ODIs and as many T20Is against England in June which got postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak. But the UK sojourn was called off earlier this week.

New Zealand board to give NOCs to its players for IPL

New Zealand board to give NOCs to its players for IPL

Rediff.com24 Jul 2020

'We leave it up to the players to decide whether or not they want to participate and request NOCs'

ED registers money laundering case in Kerala gold smuggling

ED registers money laundering case in Kerala gold smuggling

Rediff.com22 Jul 2020

The ED case has been booked under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) and the agency will record the statement of the accused. The central agency will investigate if proceeds of crime were generated by the accused by laundering of funds that were earned through the alleged gold smuggling racket.

BCCI to invite fresh tender for apparel contract

BCCI to invite fresh tender for apparel contract

Rediff.com18 Jul 2020

The BCCI Apex Council met, on Friday, to decide on a number of issues including apparel sponsorship, which is a significant if not huge income for BCCI.

BCCI meet: UAE favourites for hosting IPL

BCCI meet: UAE favourites for hosting IPL

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

Amid speculation that the currently-suspended IPL could be held in the United Arab Emirates due to the rising COVID-19 cases in India, Dubai Sports City's Head of Cricket and Events Salman Hanif has said they are keeping the facilities ready for such an eventuality. The IPL is aiming to secure the September-October window, which it might just grab as there is immense uncertainty surrounding the fate of the T20 World Cup to be held in Australia from October 18 to November 15.

Asia Cup postponed due to COVID-19, Sri Lanka swap hosting rights with Pakistan

Asia Cup postponed due to COVID-19, Sri Lanka swap hosting rights with Pakistan

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

The ACC said in a statement it is hoping to stage the Twenty20 competition, which will feature six countries including India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka, in June next year.

IPL will only be staged abroad as a last resort: BCCI

IPL will only be staged abroad as a last resort: BCCI

Rediff.com7 Jul 2020

The Board of Control for Cricket in India will only consider staging the Indian Premier League (IPL) abroad as a last resort if there is no other way to salvage the lucrative limited-overs tournament this year, a top BCCI official said. The annual tournament was originally scheduled to begin on March 29 but was postponed indefinitely due to COVID-19. India's death toll from the pandemic surpassed 20,000 on Tuesday.

New Zealand offers to host IPL: BCCI official

New Zealand offers to host IPL: BCCI official

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

New Zealand is the latest country after the United Arab Emirates and Sri Lanka which has offered to host the Indian Premier League in case the T20 league can't be held in India due to rising cases of coronavirus. The postponement announcement of the T20 World Cup scheduled to be held in October-November in Australia, is imminent, creating a window for the 13th edition of IPL.

We need to get better at spin, says Australia's Wade

We need to get better at spin, says Australia's Wade

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

Bangladesh thrashed Australia by 60 runs in Dhaka on Monday to secure a comprehensive 4-1 series win, with the tourists' batsmen managing just 62 in 13.4 overs, their worst ever total in the format.

Asia Cup: Will Pakistan PM Imran Khan watch Indo-Pak match?

Asia Cup: Will Pakistan PM Imran Khan watch Indo-Pak match?

Rediff.com18 Sep 2018

"Prime Minister Imran Khan will watch the Pakistan-India Asia Cup clash in Dubai on Wednesday, diplomatic sources said."

India among five nations interested in hosting 2027 Asian Cup

India among five nations interested in hosting 2027 Asian Cup

Rediff.com1 Jul 2020

India is one of five nations to have expressed an interest in hosting the 2027 Asian Cup, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) said on Wednesday. Qatar, the reigning champions and 2022 World Cup hosts, is also interested in hosting the continental championship, as are regional football powerhouses Iran and Saudi Arabia, and Uzbekistan.

Thousands join 'Run to the moon' in aid of Covid-hit coaches, support staff

Thousands join 'Run to the moon' in aid of Covid-hit coaches, support staff

Rediff.com25 Jun 2020

As many as 14,000 runners from across 15 countries will be lining up to take part in a nearly month-long initiative to raise funds for coaches and support staff in various sports amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the organisers said on Thursday. Championed by celebrated national badminton coach Pullela Gopichand, and Arjuna Awardees Ashwini Nachappa and Malathi Holla, 'Run to the Moon' will conclude on July 21 to coincide with the 51st anniversary of man's first landing on the moon.

India welcomes world leaders as G20 summit kicks off on Saturday

India welcomes world leaders as G20 summit kicks off on Saturday

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

The silver lining for India's presidency is likely to be the support by almost all G20 countries to its proposal to include the African Union as a permanent member of the bloc that has emerged as perhaps the most influential multilateral forum after the United Nations.

Not expecting England to tour Pak in return: Misbah

Not expecting England to tour Pak in return: Misbah

Rediff.com13 Jun 2020

Pakistan are scheduled to play three Tests and as many T20Is. The first of three-match Test series is slated to get underway from July 30

India dials OPEC on high oil prices

India dials OPEC on high oil prices

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

India has taken up the issue of high oil prices with producer nations and OPEC, demanding affordable rates, Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas Rameswar Teli told the Lok Sabha on Monday. Petrol and diesel prices have shot up to record highs across the country after relentless price increases since early May. Petrol is retailing above Rs 100 a litre in more than a dozen states.

The Englishmen Who Want To Win In India

The Englishmen Who Want To Win In India

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

The last time England toured India, back in early 2021, Joe Root's team went back home beaten and bruised 3-1.

OTT's Top 10 ACTION THRILLERS

OTT's Top 10 ACTION THRILLERS

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

Joginder Tuteja looks at the 10 Best Action Thrillers.