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'India will make it a tougher contest of white-ball cricket'

'India will make it a tougher contest of white-ball cricket'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2016

Not impressed by Australia's dominance in the summer of 2015 with Test wins against New Zealand and a lackluster West Indies, former pacer Geoff Lawson believes that India will make "tougher opponents" in the upcoming ODI series starting January 12.

De Kock skips T20 WC game after SA asked to take knee

De Kock skips T20 WC game after SA asked to take knee

Rediff.com26 Oct 2021

South Africa wicketkeeper-batsman Quinton de Kock skipped Tuesday's Twenty20 World Cup match against West Indies citing "personal reasons" after the team were directed to take a knee in their remaining matches in the tournament.

South Africa wait on De Kock explanation to decide his future

South Africa wait on De Kock explanation to decide his future

Rediff.com27 Oct 2021

Cricket South Africa are waiting for Quinton de Kock to explain his motives for pulling out of the Twenty20 World Cup win over West Indies on Tuesday as his future with the team hangs in the balance.

'Kohli is the guy to take India to the next level'

'Kohli is the guy to take India to the next level'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2015

- 'Time Indian cricket looked beyond Fletcher' - 'Their bowling has been pretty inconsistent'

UK opens up COVID boosters to all over 30s in Omicron fight

UK opens up COVID boosters to all over 30s in Omicron fight

Rediff.com12 Dec 2021

There are around 7.5 million people aged 30 to 39, and 3.5 million of those are eligible for boosters from Monday, NHS England said.

What Team India needs in Australia? Tough minds, tight techniques!

What Team India needs in Australia? Tough minds, tight techniques!

Rediff.com7 Dec 2014

Former Australian cricketer Geoff Lawson feels India would need a combination of tight technique and tough minds to get the better of the Aussies.

Author Sunjeev Sahota among Booker's 13 contenders this year

Author Sunjeev Sahota among Booker's 13 contenders this year

Rediff.com27 Jul 2021

Indian-origin British author Sunjeev Sahota is among the 13 authors longlisted for the prestigious 2021 Booker Prize for fiction for his novel China Room, alongside Nobel laureate Kazuo Ishiguro and Pulitzer Prize winner Richard Powers.

Ganguly replaces Kumble as ICC Cricket's Committee chairman

Ganguly replaces Kumble as ICC Cricket's Committee chairman

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

Ramiz Raja part of ICC working group formed to review cricket in Afghanistan

Injured Steven Smith out of Kochi squad

Injured Steven Smith out of Kochi squad

Rediff.com14 Apr 2011

Australia all-rounder Steven Smith has to undergo surgery on his ankle and will not be available to play in the Indian Premier League for struggling debutantes Kochi Tuskers Kerala, coach Geoff Lawson said on Thursday.

Is Ponting the best man to lead Aus for Ashes?

Is Ponting the best man to lead Aus for Ashes?

Rediff.com15 Oct 2010

Australia captain Ricky Ponting insists he is the right choice to lead the team for Ashes despite critics calling for his head after the Test series debacle in India.

' Aussies tend to lose composure under fire'

' Aussies tend to lose composure under fire'

Rediff.com13 May 2003

Australia's cricket team had a tendency to lose composure in the heat of battle, national coach John Buchanan said on Tuesday.

NZ remain concerned over Pakistan security

NZ remain concerned over Pakistan security

Rediff.com16 Aug 2008

New Zealand's cricketers remain concerned over the security situation in Pakistan ahead of next month's ICC Champions Trophy, players' association chief Heath Mills said on Saturday. An International Cricket Council (ICC) taskforce and Pakistan coach Geoff Lawson spoke to the New Zealand squad in Christchurch on Thursday to update them on the state of affairs in the host country.

England criticised for dropping tour

England criticised for dropping tour

Rediff.com1 Dec 2008

England's cricketers were guilty of employing double-standards for quitting their tour of India because of security fears, former Pakistan coach Geoff Lawson said on Monday.

COVID jab didn't hurt at all, says Britain's Queen

COVID jab didn't hurt at all, says Britain's Queen

Rediff.com26 Feb 2021

In a rare reference to private health matters, the 94-year-old monarch backed the National Health Service led vaccination programme in the UK during a video call earlier this week with health officials coordinating the rollout across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

Pakistan looking to settle scores

Pakistan looking to settle scores

Rediff.com1 Nov 2007

Pakistan captain Shoaib Malik was all praise for Yuvraj Singh, saying the manner in which he is plying is simply superb.

'Indo-Pak battle better than Ashes'

'Indo-Pak battle better than Ashes'

Rediff.com6 Aug 2007

New coach Geoff Lawson has described India vs Pakistan as the mother of all battles in cricket.

West Indies call up Sammy

West Indies call up Sammy

Rediff.com28 Aug 2004

West Indies have drafted all rounder Darren Sammy into their squad for the ICC Champions Trophy in England next month.

Windies, Aussies name teams for 1st ODI

Windies, Aussies name teams for 1st ODI

Rediff.com17 May 2003

Windies bowler Jermaine Lawson failed a fitness test and will not play.

NBA: Gay drains winning basket as Raptors stun Nuggets

NBA: Gay drains winning basket as Raptors stun Nuggets

Rediff.com13 Feb 2013

Rudy Gay drained the game-winning shot in the final seconds as the rejuvenated Toronto Raptors withstood a furious fightback from the Denver Nuggets for a 109-108 victory over one of the NBA's hottest teams on Tuesday.

Actis talks to Tesco, 7-Eleven for Nilgiris stake sale

Actis talks to Tesco, 7-Eleven for Nilgiris stake sale

Rediff.com19 Oct 2012

Actis was earlier negotiating with other private equity players, but changed its strategy after the government opened retail sector to foreign companies.

Whatmore set to join Pakistan team as coach

Whatmore set to join Pakistan team as coach

Rediff.com2 Mar 2012

Australian Dav Whatmore is all set to become Pakistan's the fourth foreign cricket coach as the Australian arrived in Lahore on Friday to sign a contract with the PCB.

Question mark over Test fitness of Cummins

Question mark over Test fitness of Cummins

Rediff.com14 Mar 2017

A recall for one-Test paceman Pat Cummins has been a long time coming but New South Wales captain Moises Henriques believes it still might be too soon for the bowler he considers a "freak of nature".

Former pacers impressed by Australia's 'chief asset' Pattinson

Former pacers impressed by Australia's 'chief asset' Pattinson

Rediff.com3 Jan 2012

He has played just three Tests for his country, but young fast bowler James Pattinson has already been tipped to become Australia's most destructive paceman in future.

Natasha Gandhi is putting Ragi/Jowar in the Spotlight

Natasha Gandhi is putting Ragi/Jowar in the Spotlight

Rediff.com1 Sep 2021

Cakes, brownies and cookies -- you name it and this MasterChef India Season 6 contestant can make it, and make it healthy.

'Ponting should have retired after Adelaide Test'

'Ponting should have retired after Adelaide Test'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2012

Former Australian paceman Geoff Lawson feels Ricky Ponting is self-indulgent and says the batsman should have announced his retirement from after the Adelaide Test against India last month.

Kochi Tuskers introduce players, launch logo

Kochi Tuskers introduce players, launch logo

Rediff.com7 Apr 2011

Kochi Tuskers Kerala, which is making its debut in the 2011 edition of the Indian Premier League, on Wednesday introduced its players and launched its promotional logo for the Twenty20 tournament starting on Friday.

Pakistan looking for a foreign coach

Pakistan looking for a foreign coach

Rediff.com8 Feb 2010

Nearly 14 months after firing Australian coach Geoff Lawson, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is again looking for a foreign coach. PCB chairman Ejaz Butt on Monday confirmed on a television show that he is in talks with some foreign coaches.

Padma features in the 2010 'What's Sexy' list!

Padma features in the 2010 'What's Sexy' list!

Rediff.com17 May 2010

Lingerie giant Victoria's Secret put out their annual 'What is Sexy?' list last week, featuring some of the hottest ladies in the world. See why Padma Lakshmi, Scarlett Johansson and more made it!

'India-Australia series is important for cricket'

'India-Australia series is important for cricket'

Rediff.com8 Sep 2010

Former Australian fast bowler Geoff Lawson considers the forthcoming short visit by his country's cricket team to India as a very important tour in the background of the 'spot-fixing' scandal that has engulfed the game.

The Bollywood Tweet Diary

The Bollywood Tweet Diary

Rediff.com23 Feb 2010

A quick update on what the stars are saying in 160 characters.

Ponting criticised for batting first on green SCG

Ponting criticised for batting first on green SCG

Rediff.com4 Jan 2010

Australian cricket captain Ricky Ponting invited severe criticism for opting to bat on a green Sydney Cricket Ground pitch on the first day of the second Test against Pakistan.

Knighthood for Cook, Thomas and Southgate honoured

Knighthood for Cook, Thomas and Southgate honoured

Rediff.com29 Dec 2018

Former England captain Cook, 34, who retired from international cricket this year, was his country's most-capped Test player and record test run scorer.

Babysitting Saif Ali Khan

Babysitting Saif Ali Khan

Rediff.com24 Sep 2009

A reader shares his unique experience.

I was 12th man in India for four Tests: Lee

I was 12th man in India for four Tests: Lee

Rediff.com22 Jun 2009

He might be under pressure to regain his place in the Australian team for the upcoming Ashes series but pacer Brett Lee insists he is at the peak of his fitness and is feeling stronger than ever.

Malik fit to play against India

Malik fit to play against India

Rediff.com1 Jul 2008

Pakistan will make two changes for the crucial Asia Cup match against India on Wednesday, replacing Wahab Riaz and Mansoor Amjad with Abdul Rauf and off spinner Saeed Ajmal.

PCB submits chargesheet against Akhtar

PCB submits chargesheet against Akhtar

Rediff.com9 Mar 2008

Controversial fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar appears to be in deep trouble as the Pakistan Cricket Board has submitted a strong chargesheet against him, while coach Geoff Lawson has asked the PCB not to consider the maverick speedster for Test matches.

'The cricket at Gabba won't be played with the usual intensity'

'The cricket at Gabba won't be played with the usual intensity'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2014

Phillip Hughes' death after being hit by a bouncer has left Ian Chappell shocked like most of the cricket world and the former Australian captain feels his country's pacers would find it tough to use the short-pitched delivery in the upcoming Test series against India.

UK's ultimate fantasy bodies!

UK's ultimate fantasy bodies!

Rediff.com4 Jul 2008

The UK's 'Ultimate Fantasy Bodies' list as per YouGov is: 1. Cheryl Cole - 15 per cent 2. Dannii Minogue - 11 per cent 2. Nigella Lawson - 11 per cent 4. Mel B - Nine per cent 5. Madonna-Five per cent 6. Lily Allen-Two per cent.

Shoaib Malik doubtful

Shoaib Malik doubtful

Rediff.com1 Jul 2008

The embattled Pakistani team may have to take the field in Wednesday's do-or-die Asia Cup match against India without captain Shoaib Malik, who has been laid low by dehydration.