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Can India capitalise on Dubai 'advantage' and beat NZ?

Can India capitalise on Dubai 'advantage' and beat NZ?

Rediff.com8 Mar 2025

Successful in keeping opponents and vitriol at bay so far, India will have to rise above traditional bugbear New Zealand and a rigmarole of emotions surrounding stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to reclaim the Champions Trophy after 12 years in Dubai on Sunday.

IN PICS: The MAGIC of Kenya

IN PICS: The MAGIC of Kenya

Rediff.com18 Mar 2013

Here are five new things you can do while in Kenya this summer.

PIX: Olympic champ Wanyonyi storms to 800m win in Lausanne

PIX: Olympic champ Wanyonyi storms to 800m win in Lausanne

Rediff.com23 Aug 2024

Olympic champion Emmanuel Wanyonyi of Kenya, 20, narrowly missed the world mark of 1:40.91 set by Kenya's David Rudisha at the 2012 London Olympics.

Sable first Indian man in 3000m Steeplechase final

Sable first Indian man in 3000m Steeplechase final

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

India's Avinash Sable qualified for the men's 3000m Steeplechase final, finishing fifth in his heat with a time of 8:15.43 seconds.

Kenya, Kazakhstan score

Kenya, Kazakhstan score

Rediff.com28 Oct 2003

The teams will now play-off for 5th-6th positions in the women's hockey tournament at the Afro-Asian Games.

Mudassar named Kenya coach

Mudassar named Kenya coach

Rediff.com24 Jan 2005

The former Pakistan captain was appointed on an interim basis.

They are a wall: Top players fear Satwik-Chirag

They are a wall: Top players fear Satwik-Chirag

Rediff.com16 Jan 2025

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, the Indian men's doubles badminton pair, have gained recognition for their speed, power, and height, earning praise from top international opponents.

147 students killed in Kenya university attack

147 students killed in Kenya university attack

Rediff.com3 Apr 2015

Somalia-based Al Shabaab militant group has claimed responsibility for the attack.

Kenya bans seven more athletes for doping

Kenya bans seven more athletes for doping

Rediff.com28 Nov 2015

Kenya, facing scrutiny from world anti-doping officials and criticism that it is not doing enough to tackle the problem, has banned seven more athletes for doping offences, raising the total number of Kenyan drug cases in the last three years to 40.

Olympics: Russell takes 100m hurdles gold by a whisker

Olympics: Russell takes 100m hurdles gold by a whisker

Rediff.com11 Aug 2024

American Masai Russell won the Olympic 100 metres hurdles title in a blanket finish on Saturday.

Sindhu's masterclass and Kiran's resilience keep India's hopes alive; Satwik-Chirag too advance

Sindhu's masterclass and Kiran's resilience keep India's hopes alive; Satwik-Chirag too advance

Rediff.com16 Jan 2025

Two-time Olympic medalist PV Sindhu and Kiran George advanced to the quarterfinals of the India Open Super 750 badminton tournament.

Historic! India to host first ever Kho Kho World Cup!

Historic! India to host first ever Kho Kho World Cup!

Rediff.com18 Nov 2024

India is set to host the first-ever Kho Kho World Cup at the iconic Indira Gandhi Stadium in New Delhi from January 13 to 19 2025.

T20 WC: Uganda player approached for fixing?

T20 WC: Uganda player approached for fixing?

Rediff.com18 Jun 2024

a former Kenya pacer tried to contact a Ugandan team member multiple times from different numbers during the T20 World Cup.

Bahraini overtures to Kenya-born runners attract medals, controversy

Bahraini overtures to Kenya-born runners attract medals, controversy

Rediff.com18 Aug 2016

Every year, hordes of foreign runners flock to Kenya's high-altitude training camps in the hope that some of the nation's long distance-running magic will rub off on them, embracing the motto, 'if you can't beat them, join them'.

Odoyo slogs Kenya to victory

Odoyo slogs Kenya to victory

Rediff.com3 Feb 2007

Kenya beat Ireland by one wicket in the World Cricket League tournament

Stats: Kenya's Obuya registers rare record

Stats: Kenya's Obuya registers rare record

Rediff.com14 Mar 2011

Statistical highlights from the Australia vs Kenya World Cup match played in Bangalore on Sunday.

Chhetri helps India beat Kenya to clinch Intercontinental Cup

Chhetri helps India beat Kenya to clinch Intercontinental Cup

Rediff.com10 Jun 2018

Sunil Chhetri scored a brace to put himself on par with Lionel Messi and lead the home side to Intercontinental Cup title triumph with a 2-0 win over Kenya in the summit clash, in Mumbai, on Sunday.

Ingebrigtsen shatters decades-old 3,000m world record

Ingebrigtsen shatters decades-old 3,000m world record

Rediff.com25 Aug 2024

Norwegian Jakob Ingebrigtsen shattered the long-standing 3,000 metres world record at the Silesia Diamond League meet on Sunday by more than three seconds.

HC quashes 'frivolous' drugs case against Mamta Kulkarni

HC quashes 'frivolous' drugs case against Mamta Kulkarni

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

The Bombay high court has quashed a 2016 drugs case registered against former Bollywood actor Mamta Kulkarni, noting that the proceedings against her were manifestly frivolous and vexatious and continuation of the same would be nothing short of abuse of the process of court.

Kenya instals new cricket body

Kenya instals new cricket body

Rediff.com18 Feb 2005

Cricket Kenya will replace the disbanded Kenya Cricket Association and prepare the team for their Intercontinental Cup qualifying round match against Namibia on February 22.

ICC investigators arrive in Kenya

ICC investigators arrive in Kenya

Rediff.com30 Nov 2004

Two officials will carry out investigations linked to the Maurice Odumbe inquiry.

Why did India plan to pick cheetahs from Somalia, Tanzania, Sudan?

Why did India plan to pick cheetahs from Somalia, Tanzania, Sudan?

Rediff.com25 Aug 2024

Due to the differences in circadian rhythms between the Northern and Southern Hemispheres, some cheetahs developed thick winter coats during the Indian summer and monsoon last year, anticipating the African winter (June to September).

Doping threatens Kenya's credibility at Rio Olympics: Rudisha's coach

Doping threatens Kenya's credibility at Rio Olympics: Rudisha's coach

Rediff.com16 Nov 2015

Doping could cast a shadow over Kenya at the 2016 Rio Olympics unless the East African nation implements credible systems to root out drugs cheats, said veteran Kenya-based coach Brother Colm O'Connell.

Zimbabwe beats Kenya by 109 runs

Zimbabwe beats Kenya by 109 runs

Rediff.com27 Jan 2009

Elton Chigumbura hit 79 and claimed two wickets to lead Zimbabwe to a 109-run win over Kenya in the first of a five-match limited-overs series in Mombasa on Tuesday.

Sports Shorts: Kenya's former world champion Bett dies in road accident

Sports Shorts: Kenya's former world champion Bett dies in road accident

Rediff.com8 Aug 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday

PIX: Duplantis breaks own pole vault World record

PIX: Duplantis breaks own pole vault World record

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

Images from the Track and Field action at the Parish Olympics on Monday.

Toor flops in Shot Put; Chaudhary, Dhyani in 5000m

Toor flops in Shot Put; Chaudhary, Dhyani in 5000m

Rediff.com3 Aug 2024

Two-time Asian Games gold medallist Tajinderpal Toor could only manage a best effort of 18.05 metres on his first attempt and finished 15th in Group A qualifying in the men's Shot Put at the Olympics in Paris on Friday.

Ponting admits team was rusty against Kenya

Ponting admits team was rusty against Kenya

Rediff.com14 Mar 2011

Australian skipper Ricky Ponting on Sunday admitted that the week-long gap between their two matches left his side a bit rusty in the field during their 60-run win over minnows Kenya in group A World Cup match in Bangalore.

Zimbabwe prove too good for Kenya

Zimbabwe prove too good for Kenya

Rediff.com20 Mar 2011

Kenya wilted under the pressure of chasing a huge total as the Zimbabwe spinners skittled them for just 147 runs to hand them a thumping 161-run loss in their final World Cup Group A match on Sunday.

Marathon world record holder Kiptum dies in car crash

Marathon world record holder Kiptum dies in car crash

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

According to the Nation newspaper, Kiptum was driving his Rwandan coach and a woman in a car near the Rift Valley village where he was born when the accident occurred.

Why Kenya is burning 100 tonnes of ivory

Why Kenya is burning 100 tonnes of ivory

Rediff.com29 Apr 2016

Conservationists are going to light up 5 per cent of the world's ivory in an attempt to deter poachers.

'How is this possible?' Hassan completes gruelling Paris run with marathon gold

'How is this possible?' Hassan completes gruelling Paris run with marathon gold

Rediff.com11 Aug 2024

Netherlands' Hassan grinds out thrilling marathon gold in sprint finish

Rishabh Pant nominated for Laureus World Sports Awards

Rishabh Pant nominated for Laureus World Sports Awards

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

Rishabh Pant has been nominated for the prestigious Laureus World Comeback of the Year Award.

ACU officials back in Kenya

ACU officials back in Kenya

Rediff.com11 Jan 2005

ICC investigators came to Nairobi for the exercise last November but the majority of players declined to appear.

Ajmal to play against Kenya before biomechanics test

Ajmal to play against Kenya before biomechanics test

Rediff.com11 Dec 2014

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has decided that suspended off-spinner, Saeed Ajmal should play two One-day games against Kenya this month before he goes for his final biomechanics test in Chennai.

The incredibly rare 'Elephant Queen' in Kenya

The incredibly rare 'Elephant Queen' in Kenya

Rediff.com19 Mar 2019

"If I hadn't looked upon her with my own eyes, I might not have believed that such an elephant could exist in our world."

Dope-tainted Kenya could be banned from Rio Olympics

Dope-tainted Kenya could be banned from Rio Olympics

Rediff.com18 Feb 2016

IAAF chief Sebastian Coe has reportedly made the comment because Kenya, which topped the medals table at the 2015 world championships in Beijing, has had more than 40 athletes banned for doping in the past three years

Kenya says undecided over Olympics threat posed by Zika virus

Kenya says undecided over Olympics threat posed by Zika virus

Rediff.com9 Feb 2016

Sports authorities across the world are scrambling to find out more about the mosquito-borne virus as they make plans for the games in August.

Nageeye steals the show in NYC marathon

Nageeye steals the show in NYC marathon

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

Dutchman Abdi Nageeye survived a tense battle through the final mile to win the New York City Marathon in two hours seven minutes and 39 seconds on Sunday

Obama's win will boost Kenya's image: Modi

Obama's win will boost Kenya's image: Modi

Rediff.com24 Nov 2008

Modi, who toured Kenya and Uganda from November 17 to 19, said at a meeting: "Each and every Kenyan feels Obama belongs to them. This simple feeling can generate tremendous energy to the Kenya society to work even harder, boost conference services and the country's political image. The feeling of being Kenyan now has a high value and can change the country."