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Set for India comeback, Saini to miss July county stint

Set for India comeback, Saini to miss July county stint

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Navdeep Saini, who made a comeback to the Indian Test squad, will miss three matches for his English county side Worcestershire.

Cannot get better than that: Kohli fondly recollects favourite memory

Cannot get better than that: Kohli fondly recollects favourite memory

Rediff.com9 Jul 2023

Ahead of India's Test series against West Indies, star India batter Virat Kohli on Sunday revealed his favourite memory in the Caribbean.

Jamaica: Gunman releases passengers

Jamaica: Gunman releases passengers

Rediff.com20 Apr 2009

A gunman took 180 passengers on board a plane hostage at a Jamaican airport late on Sunday evening, but released all its passengers unharmed later, according to a CNN report.However, five crew members of the Canadian plane were still being held as hostages, airline officials said.A spokeswoman for the airport told CNN that the hostage crisis took place while a CanJet flight was taking off from Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay to Halifax, Canada.

Satish Kumar sails into Olympics boxing quarter-finals

Satish Kumar sails into Olympics boxing quarter-finals

Rediff.com29 Jul 2021

The 32-year-old Indian eased into the quarter-finals of the Olympics men's +91kg boxing in his debut Olympic Games, defeating Jamaica's Ricardo Brown in his opening bout, in Tokyo, on Thursday.

World champs Lyles, Richardson amplify greatness at Zurich

World champs Lyles, Richardson amplify greatness at Zurich

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

Olympic champion Mutaz Barshim of Qatar cleared 2.35 metres to win the men's high jump to earn a bit of redemption after his disappointing bronze in Budapest.

It is a world very much of double standards: EAM Jaishankar

It is a world very much of double standards: EAM Jaishankar

Rediff.com24 Sep 2023

There is a growing sentiment in the world and the global South in a way embodies it. But there's also political resistance, he said.

World Athletics PIX: Rojas claims triple jump title; Jackson wins 200m

World Athletics PIX: Rojas claims triple jump title; Jackson wins 200m

Rediff.com26 Aug 2023

Yulimar Rojas of Venezuela soared to her fourth consecutive world triple jump title on Friday.

Date and kick-off time of Women's World Cup final

Date and kick-off time of Women's World Cup final

Rediff.com19 Aug 2023

The World Cup began with 32 teams competing in a group stage, with teams divided into eight groups of four.

Athletics: Worlds set for big return to Europe

Athletics: Worlds set for big return to Europe

Rediff.com17 Aug 2023

Forty years after its first edition, the world athletics championships get underway in Budapest on Saturday with over 2,000 athletes from 202 countries taking part over nine days of what could be record-breaking action.

Holder's plea: West Indies cricketers must unite

Holder's plea: West Indies cricketers must unite

Rediff.com2 Jul 2023

Jason Holder appealed fellow cricketers to shun 'territorial' mindset and come together

Jamaica's Powell banned for 18 months

Jamaica's Powell banned for 18 months

Rediff.com10 Apr 2014

Former 100 metres world record holder Asafa Powell was banned for 18 months by a Jamaican anti-doping disciplinary panel on Thursday after he tested positive for a banned substance last year.

When Virat Played His 1st Test...

When Virat Played His 1st Test...

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

'Even in his debut series he wasn't afraid to take on the opposition.'

West Indies batter Campbell gets 4-year anti-doping ban

West Indies batter Campbell gets 4-year anti-doping ban

Rediff.com8 Oct 2022

West Indies batter John Campbell has been slapped with a four-year ban for violation of an anti-doping rule, according to a Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission (JADCO) decision

India's selection conundrum: Who will win race for fifth bowler's slot?

India's selection conundrum: Who will win race for fifth bowler's slot?

Rediff.com9 Jul 2023

The Indian team management will be fretting over its bowling combination with Jaydev Unadkat, Mukesh Kumar and Navdeep Saini locked in a three-way fight for the third pacer's slot.

CWG gold medallist Nwokocha suspended for doping

CWG gold medallist Nwokocha suspended for doping

Rediff.com4 Sep 2022

Nigerian sprinter Nzubechi Grace Nwokocha, who won gold in the 4x100m relay at this year's Commonwealth Games, has been provisionally suspended for the use of banned substances, the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) said on Saturday.

Bolt falls prey to investment fraud, loses $12.7m

Bolt falls prey to investment fraud, loses $12.7m

Rediff.com20 Jan 2023

SSL said in a January 12 statement that it had become aware of fraudulent activity by a former employee and has referred the matter to law enforcement, adding that it had taken steps to secure assets and strengthen protocols.

...And Jamaica challenged American hegemony

...And Jamaica challenged American hegemony

Rediff.com24 Aug 2009

For the first time in 26 years -- since the World Championships began -- the United States was toppled in the category it excelled in all these years.

PICS: Canada stun US to win men's 4x100 relay gold

PICS: Canada stun US to win men's 4x100 relay gold

Rediff.com24 Jul 2022

Images from the World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon, on Saturday, Day 9.

Ireland v USA ODI series cancelled due to COVID-19 cases

Ireland v USA ODI series cancelled due to COVID-19 cases

Rediff.com29 Dec 2021

The visit of Ireland was the first time the United States had hosted an International Cricket Council (ICC) full member nation.

Indians not only brilliant in Spelling Bee, but...: PM in Congress

Indians not only brilliant in Spelling Bee, but...: PM in Congress

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Prime Minister Modi's remarks on Thursday came during his address to a joint session of the US Congress. He attributed a big part of the success of India-US ties to Indian-Americans.

Gayle pulls out of Caribbean Premier League

Gayle pulls out of Caribbean Premier League

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

The 40-year-old was signed by St. Lucia Zouks as one of the marquee players outside the draft in the US$130,000 - US$160,000 price bracket in April.

Olympics: Brilliant Thompson-Herah leads Jamaican sweep in 100m

Olympics: Brilliant Thompson-Herah leads Jamaican sweep in 100m

Rediff.com31 Jul 2021

Defending champion Elaine Thompson-Herah led home a Jamaican clean sweep in the Olympic women's 100 metres final on Saturday, posting an amazing 10.61 seconds to become the second-fastest woman in history.

World U20 Athletics: Silver for Triple jumper Thirumaran

World U20 Athletics: Silver for Triple jumper Thirumaran

Rediff.com6 Aug 2022

Indian triple jumper Selva P Thirumaran improved upon his personal best to clinch the silver medal at the World Under-20 Athletics Championship, in Cali Colombia, on Friday.

Commonwealth Games 2022: Medals Table

Commonwealth Games 2022: Medals Table

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

The medals table of the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.

SEE: Shreyas-Dre Rus Dance!

SEE: Shreyas-Dre Rus Dance!

Rediff.com11 Apr 2022

'Ready to witness a million dollar dance off?' KKR asked. If it's gonna be this much fun, bring us it on every day, we say!

Dekho! Dekho! Shreyas, Dre Russ Dance!

Dekho! Dekho! Shreyas, Dre Russ Dance!

Rediff.com7 May 2022

In the video, Shreyas is seen doing more than one step. Russell is challenging him very well with a dance routine imported from his native Jamaica.

SEE: Can you shake it like King Gayle?

SEE: Can you shake it like King Gayle?

Rediff.com25 Jul 2020

While the planet is in stress due to the pandemic, Universe Boss is making the most of the break.

Fraser-Pryce gives Jamaica 100m double

Fraser-Pryce gives Jamaica 100m double

Rediff.com13 Aug 2013

Olympic champion Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce gave Jamaica a 100 metres double, comfortably winning the women's final in Moscow on Monday. The title favourite never looked troubled as she clocked 10.71 seconds.

Diamond League PIX: Richardson is fastest woman in Doha

Diamond League PIX: Richardson is fastest woman in Doha

Rediff.com6 May 2023

A summary of Friday night's action in the season-opening leg of the Diamond League in Doha on Friday.

PIX: Fraser-Pryce caps memorable Diamond season with 100m crown

PIX: Fraser-Pryce caps memorable Diamond season with 100m crown

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce stormed to victory in the women's 100 metres at the Diamond League final in Zurich on Thursday to claim her fifth win in the season-ending event and American Trayvon Bromell triumphed in the men's race.

World C'ships: Neeraj looks to add missing silverware to trophy cabinet

World C'ships: Neeraj looks to add missing silverware to trophy cabinet

Rediff.com18 Aug 2023

A World Championships gold is the only medal missing in Neeraj Chopra's decorated cabinet and the superstar Indian javelin thrower will fancy his chances.

PICS: Lightning Lyles, Jackson blaze to World 200m gold

PICS: Lightning Lyles, Jackson blaze to World 200m gold

Rediff.com22 Jul 2022

Images from the World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon, on Thursday, Day 7.

PIX: US men, women storm to 4x400m World relay gold

PIX: US men, women storm to 4x400m World relay gold

Rediff.com25 Jul 2022

The Italian and Japanese battled shoulder-to-shoulder as the leading pair in the final 4km, but the Italian coped well with the pressure and accelerated in the final 300m to seal the gold medal.

Women's World Cup: Australia down Danes; England edge Nigeria

Women's World Cup: Australia down Danes; England edge Nigeria

Rediff.com7 Aug 2023

England dumped Nigeria out of the Women's World Cup in a last-16 penalty shootout

Phillips borrows sprinter's start to beat 'Mankading'

Phillips borrows sprinter's start to beat 'Mankading'

Rediff.com30 Oct 2022

During the course of his match-winning hundred against Sri Lanka in Sydney, Phillips crouched at the non-striker's end like a sprinter on the starting blocks, and ran hard between the wickets.

2022 Laureus Sportsperson of the Year winner is...

2022 Laureus Sportsperson of the Year winner is...

Rediff.com25 Apr 2022

Max Verstappen was named the 2022 Laureus Sportsman of the Year while Olympic sprint champion Elaine Thompson-Herah bagged the top women's honour

World Indoors: Venezuela's Rojas sets triple jump world record

World Indoors: Venezuela's Rojas sets triple jump world record

Rediff.com20 Mar 2022

On Sunday, she won her third straight world indoor triple jump gold, adding to successes in Portland in 2016 and Birmingham in 2018.

Bolt to miss second meeting in Jamaica

Bolt to miss second meeting in Jamaica

Rediff.com24 Feb 2012

Jamaican triple Olympic champion Usain Bolt will miss his second consecutive scheduled meeting of the season on Saturday so he can concentrate on training, his agent said.

Gayle seeks Jamaican swan song after 'last World Cup game'

Gayle seeks Jamaican swan song after 'last World Cup game'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2021

West Indies' veteran batsman Chris Gayle acknowledged he may have played his last Twenty20 World Cup match and plans to hang up his bat after playing a final game in front of his home fans in Jamaica.

You are worse than coronavirus, Gayle tells Sarwan

You are worse than coronavirus, Gayle tells Sarwan

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

Flamboyant West Indies opener Chris Gayle has called his former team-mate Ramnaresh Sarwan "worse than coronavirus", accusing the Guyanese of plotting his exit from Caribbean Premier League outfit Jamaica Tallawahs. The big-hitting Gayle, who has since moved to St. Lucia Zouks, blamed Sarwan for an alleged fallout with Tallawahs franchise, which did not retain him for the 2020 season after playing for them as a marquee player last year.