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'Mithali, you shaped the lives of many young girls'

'Mithali, you shaped the lives of many young girls'

Rediff.com8 Jun 2022

India women team captain Mithali Raj quit international cricket on Wednesday after a stellar 23-year career.

2nd Test: Jamieson takes 5 as Pak all out on 297 on Day 1

2nd Test: Jamieson takes 5 as Pak all out on 297 on Day 1

Rediff.com3 Jan 2021

New Zealand bundled out Pakistan on 297 in 83.5 overs.

5 Indians killed in NZ terror attack; toll mounts to 50

5 Indians killed in NZ terror attack; toll mounts to 50

Rediff.com17 Mar 2019

In a 74-page 'manifesto' the attacker posted online, he described himself as a white supremacist who was out to 'avenge attacks in Europe perpetrated by Muslims'.

Recuperating Afridi included in Pak World Cup squad

Recuperating Afridi included in Pak World Cup squad

Rediff.com16 Sep 2022

Fast bowler Mohammad Wasim also returned to the World Cup squad after recovering fully from a side strain he suffered during the Asia Cup.

T20 WC: Shakib one of few bright spots for B'desh

T20 WC: Shakib one of few bright spots for B'desh

Rediff.com13 Oct 2022

Bangladesh had been hoping for a confidence boosting win before crossing the Tasman Sea for their T20 World Cup campaign in Australia.

New Zealand bowlers help seal win against Bangladesh

New Zealand bowlers help seal win against Bangladesh

Rediff.com9 Oct 2022

With this win, New Zealand has some points on the table, with two points and one win in two matches under their belt. On the other hand, Bangladesh has lost both of their games so far and is at the bottom of the table.

Bowlers beware! High totals loom in T20 World Cup

Bowlers beware! High totals loom in T20 World Cup

Rediff.com21 Oct 2022

Cricket's shortest format is unapologetically batter-biased and bowlers, often cast as cannon-fodder, derive nearly as much delight from a dot ball as they would from a dismissal in one-dayers or Tests.

India opener Mandhana hit on head in World Cup warm-up

India opener Mandhana hit on head in World Cup warm-up

Rediff.com27 Feb 2022

According to a report on the ICC website, it was a bouncer from South African fast bowler Shabnim Ismail which hit her, leaving Mandhana visibly shaken.

PHOTOS: New Zealand rout India to complete 2-0 sweep

PHOTOS: New Zealand rout India to complete 2-0 sweep

Rediff.com2 Mar 2020

World number one India suffered a seven-wicket defeat in less than three days as New Zealand completed a 2-0 series sweep in the second Test, in Christchurch, on Monday. India were all out for 124 in their second innings to set New Zealand an easy target of 132 to win the match. The hosts cruised to victory, with openers Tom Latham (52) and Tom Blundell (55) both hitting half-centuries.

Indian teen held for planning machete attacks on Singapore mosques

Indian teen held for planning machete attacks on Singapore mosques

Rediff.com27 Jan 2021

A 16-year-old Singaporean boy, a Protestant Christian of Indian ethnicity, was detained last month under the Internal Security Act (ISA) after planning to use a machete to attack Muslims at two mosques in March, on the anniversary of New Zealand's Christchurch attacks.

Pak to confer national award on citizen killed fighting NZ attacker

Pak to confer national award on citizen killed fighting NZ attacker

Rediff.com17 Mar 2019

Rashid, who was injured in his bid to overpower the attacker, passed away on Saturday.

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.

NZ eye big lead against Pakistan after Williamson ton

NZ eye big lead against Pakistan after Williamson ton

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

Kane Williamson's burgeoning 215-run stand with Henry Nicholls, who was batting on 89, helped the hosts finish Day 2 on a strong 286-3 in reply to Pakistan's first innings total of 297.

What makes Arshdeep and Umran's partnership click...

What makes Arshdeep and Umran's partnership click...

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

Arshdeep Singh finds Umran Malik's frightening pace beneficial as the batters are always struggling to adjust due to the marked difference in their respective bowling speeds.

Helps to have sport psychologist with team: Mithali

Helps to have sport psychologist with team: Mithali

Rediff.com8 Feb 2022

'In today's times, it is even more important to have them around with the team with the longer duration of tour and quarantine and bubbles.'

Williamson ruled out of South Africa series

Williamson ruled out of South Africa series

Rediff.com8 Feb 2022

The 31-year-old Williamson also sat out the two-Test home series against Bangladesh last month due to the niggling elbow issue.

Women cricketers happy with New Zealand quarantine facilities

Women cricketers happy with New Zealand quarantine facilities

Rediff.com3 Feb 2022

'The players are comfortable in MIQ. The team will start training in the nets after the completion of quarantine on Saturday. The fact there are balconies attached with the rooms make a huge difference.'

Is burden of captaincy affecting Finch's form?

Is burden of captaincy affecting Finch's form?

Rediff.com26 Feb 2021

'He's arguably the best Twenty20 batter in the world over a long period of time. His record's so good and he's our captain, so maybe that's what's going on off-field but in our heads we just trust him'.

49 dead in terrorist attack at 2 mosques in New Zealand shooting

49 dead in terrorist attack at 2 mosques in New Zealand shooting

Rediff.com15 Mar 2019

-- The gunman live-streamed the mass shooting inside the Al Noor Mosque -- Witnesses have said they saw 'blood everywhere' -- Four people are in custody after the shootings, including one woman and three men -- New Zealand Prime Minister said the shootings were 'an unprecedented act of violence, an act that has absolutely no place in New Zealand. This is not who we are'.

Williamson awarded Sir Richard Hadlee Medal

Williamson awarded Sir Richard Hadlee Medal

Rediff.com13 Apr 2021

Stand-in White Ferns captain Amy Satterthwaite was named the women's ODI Player of the Year, after taking some time off to have a baby and returning to the fold to score 304 runs at 38, including a top score of 119 not-out against England in Dunedin.

'This is not New Zealand'

'This is not New Zealand'

Rediff.com16 Mar 2019

Ardern outlined that five guns were used by the perpetrator -- who held a gun license -- out of which two were semi-automatic weapons and two were shotguns.

ICC Women's WC: Australia romp past WI to enter final

ICC Women's WC: Australia romp past WI to enter final

Rediff.com30 Mar 2022

Healy continued her fine performance with a direct hit to run out Chedean Nation and, with Mohammed and Chinelle Henry unable to bat because of injury and illness, West Indies were dismissed for 148 in 37 overs.

'Cut it off': Williamson frustrated with nagging elbow injury

'Cut it off': Williamson frustrated with nagging elbow injury

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

Williamson has been battling a tendon injury in his left elbow over the last 15 months

PHOTOS: Ahmedabad Test ends in draw; India win series 2-1

PHOTOS: Ahmedabad Test ends in draw; India win series 2-1

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

India clinched the four-Test series against Australia 2-1 after the fourth and final Test ended in a draw in Ahmedabad on Monday.

West Indies shake off travel, jet lag and isolation

West Indies shake off travel, jet lag and isolation

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

The majority of the team and management arrived in New Zealand last Friday after a 54-hour flight from Barbados and have been in a biosecure facility in Christchurch.

De Kock successor Verreynne makes his mark

De Kock successor Verreynne makes his mark

Rediff.com28 Feb 2022

Verreynne relieved much of that pressure with a sparkling, unbeaten 136 that put his team in the box seat

Here's what Kiwi bowlers must do during 2nd Test

Here's what Kiwi bowlers must do during 2nd Test

Rediff.com25 Feb 2020

New Zealand coach Gary Stead expected India would be more competitive in the second match in Christchurch.

Didn't realise I took Wagner's catch: Jadeja

Didn't realise I took Wagner's catch: Jadeja

Rediff.com1 Mar 2020

Spin-bowling all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja said he wasn't expecting the ball to travel so quickly towards him before he pulled off an absolute stunner to dismiss New Zealand's Neil Wagner on Day 2 of the second Test, at Hagley Oval in Christchurch, on Sunday.

Stokes says ailing father told him to get back to playing cricket

Stokes says ailing father told him to get back to playing cricket

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

England all-rounder Ben Stokes said he had his family's blessing to return to action in the Indian Premier League with the Rajasthan Royals after taking compassionate leave to visit his father, who is ill with brain cancer.

Will rain dampen India's chances of saving NZ ODI series?

Will rain dampen India's chances of saving NZ ODI series?

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

A desperate Indian team will pray for a rain-free third and final ODI against New Zealand on Wednesday in its bid to finish on an even keel in a series that neither had context nor any major takeaways.

How Australia romped to seventh World Cup crown

How Australia romped to seventh World Cup crown

Rediff.com3 Apr 2022

Australia won their seventh ICC Women's Cricket World Cup with a 71-run victory over England in Christchurch.

Muslim countries responsible for Islamophobia: Imran at OIC

Muslim countries responsible for Islamophobia: Imran at OIC

Rediff.com22 Mar 2022

'How can any religion have anything to do with terrorism? How was Islam equated with terrorism? And once that happens, how does a man in the western country differentiate between a moderate Muslim and a radical Muslim'

New Zealand tweak 2021 squad for T20 World Cup

New Zealand tweak 2021 squad for T20 World Cup

Rediff.com20 Sep 2022

Martin Guptill will play in his seventh T20 World Cup and Devon Conway will keep wickets in addition to his batting duties at the tournament

SEE: Why Kohli lost his cool on scribe after series loss...

SEE: Why Kohli lost his cool on scribe after series loss...

Rediff.com2 Mar 2020

India captain Virat Kohli lost his cool following India's seven-wicket defeat in the second Test in Christchurch on Monday after being asked about his animated celebration following Kane Williamson's dismissal on Day 2 of the second Test.

Selection concerns for NZ as they seek series win

Selection concerns for NZ as they seek series win

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

The only selection issue facing New Zealand as they head into the second match against India at Christchurch is likely to be whether pace bowler Kyle Jamieson, so impressive on his Test debut at the Basin Reserve, bats higher in the order. Jamieson made a big impression in the hosts' 10-wicket victory in the opener of the two-Test series, capturing 4-39 in the first innings and then scoring 44 in a rearguard action.

Kiwis drop history man Ajaz for Bangladesh Tests

Kiwis drop history man Ajaz for Bangladesh Tests

Rediff.com23 Dec 2021

Tom Latham will captain the team for an entire series for the first time in place of Kane Williamson, who suffered a recurrence of an elbow injury in India and will miss both Tests.

Hardik to lead team for New Zealand T20 series

Hardik to lead team for New Zealand T20 series

Rediff.com31 Oct 2022

The All-India Senior Selection Committee of the BCCI has picked the squads for India's upcoming series against New Zealand and Bangladesh

Mominul hails Bangladesh's 'unbelievable' win over NZ

Mominul hails Bangladesh's 'unbelievable' win over NZ

Rediff.com5 Jan 2022

'I can't describe it, it's unbelievable. I couldn't sleep yesterday because of the pressure'

New Zealand bans assault rifles after mosque attack

New Zealand bans assault rifles after mosque attack

Rediff.com21 Mar 2019

'Be assured this is just the beginning of the work we'll be doing'

49 ODI Centuries: Record Stands Tall

49 ODI Centuries: Record Stands Tall

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

Among his many achievements, his 49 ODI centuries stand out as a testament to his mastery of the format.