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Bomb threat at US varsity forces evacuation

Bomb threat at US varsity forces evacuation

Rediff.com20 Oct 2012

Evacuation orders were issued at a United States University after a bomb threat was received on the campus, a month after similar warnings created panic at three institutions.

Meet 2019 World Cup's dark horse...

Meet 2019 World Cup's dark horse...

Rediff.com28 May 2019

Australia's former national selector Mark Waugh also picked the Kane Williamson-led New Zealand for their ability to perform well in all departments.

Australia, the World Cup's Champion of Champions

Australia, the World Cup's Champion of Champions

Rediff.com6 Jun 2019

Rajneesh Gupta highlights all the important numbers of the Australian team from World Cups.

10 AMAZING books I loved reading

10 AMAZING books I loved reading

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

Pilot and author Alkesh Nair shares his fascinating reading list.

RCB add 'mystery' to their bowling attack with Tabraiz Shamsi call-up

RCB add 'mystery' to their bowling attack with Tabraiz Shamsi call-up

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

Shamsi has been roped in to replace injured Samuel Badree

'England produced their best on the biggest stage'

'England produced their best on the biggest stage'

Rediff.com13 Jul 2019

England, says former Australia captain, were outstanding against Australia and deserve their place in the final.

Donald says current South Africa pace attack best ever

Donald says current South Africa pace attack best ever

Rediff.com31 Oct 2012

South African bowling great Allan Donald believes the pace attack of Dale Steyn, Vernon Philander and Morne Morkel which will take on Australia in a three-Test series next month is the best the country has ever produced.

Did India err by not picking a spinner for Perth Test?

Did India err by not picking a spinner for Perth Test?

Rediff.com14 Dec 2018

Former skipper Allan Border feels the Australian pace battery will have the advantage of learning from the mistakes of Indian seamers, who bowled a 'little bit short' on the opening day of second Test.

Australia coach Langer targets Kohli and Tendulkar

Australia coach Langer targets Kohli and Tendulkar

Rediff.com8 Dec 2018

Australian coach Justin Langer says if his players were to celebrate wickets like Indian captain Virat Kohli does, they would now be seen as 'the worst blokes in the world'.

SL beat Afghanistan to win U-19 Plate Championship

SL beat Afghanistan to win U-19 Plate Championship

Rediff.com24 Aug 2012

Sri Lanka defeated Afghanistan by seven wickets to win the Plate Championship final in the ICC Under-19 World Cup at Allan Border Field in Brisbane, on Friday.

Warner, Smith set to miss final stages of IPL

Warner, Smith set to miss final stages of IPL

Rediff.com15 Apr 2019

The two were recalled to Australia's team for the 2019 World Cup, starting in England and Wales from May 30.

'Team India needs a right attitude to do well in the World Cup'

'Team India needs a right attitude to do well in the World Cup'

Rediff.com18 Oct 2014

Terming India's prospects as very strong in the 2015 World Cup, former Australia captain Allan Border opined that Team India do have the "skills to match the best sides in the world but they will certainly have to have more "attitude" and "self belief" to make a mark in Australia and New Zealand.

EPL PIX: Spurs go top, Chelsea keep pace, United move above City

EPL PIX: Spurs go top, Chelsea keep pace, United move above City

Rediff.com22 Nov 2020

Chelsea's third successive league win lifted them level on 18 points with Leicester City but are top thanks to a better goal difference. Leicester face Liverpool on Sunday.

British paedophile Duncan Grant freed after four years

British paedophile Duncan Grant freed after four years

Rediff.com15 Dec 2011

The Indian government has released a former British naval officer who was charged with sexually abusing street urchins in Mumbai. Hamstead-based Duncan Grant, 68, was freed from an Indian jail after serving a four-year sentence. He and Hampshire-based retired Lieutenant Commander Allan Waters were convicted of abusing five homeless boys at a shelter established by Grant in Mumbai in 2006.

Is Jimmy the Sachin of fast bowling?

Is Jimmy the Sachin of fast bowling?

Rediff.com29 Aug 2020

England's James Anderson is the first fast bowler to take 600 Test wickets.

Jesse Ryder equals record for sixes

Jesse Ryder equals record for sixes

Rediff.com27 Nov 2011

New Zealand batsman Jesse Ryder equalled a first-class world record for the most sixes in an innings when he hit an incredible 16 sixes against Australia A.

Warne in Oz cricket Hall of Fame

Warne in Oz cricket Hall of Fame

Rediff.com26 Feb 2012

Spin legend Shane Warne will be inducted into the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame at the annual Allan Border Medal ceremony, where current skipper Michael Clarke is expected to make a clean-sweep of the top honours on Monday night.

Border backs Ponting's decision to bat on in Tests

Border backs Ponting's decision to bat on in Tests

Rediff.com22 Feb 2012

Former Australian skipper Allan Border has backed Ricky Ponting's decision to continue playing Test cricket, saying the 37-year-old veteran remains a "walk-up start" in the line-up due to a lack of young batting talents.

'You were one of a kind, Deano'

'You were one of a kind, Deano'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2020

'Speechless with the tragic news of the passing of my great mate and beloved cricketing man'

EPL PHOTOS: Chelsea beat valiant Hull to go six points clear

EPL PHOTOS: Chelsea beat valiant Hull to go six points clear

Rediff.com23 Mar 2015

Chelsea regained their six-point lead over Manchester City at the top of the Premier League table and took a step closer to the title thanks to a hard-fought 3-2 victory at Hull City on Sunday.

Can the 'intimidating' MCG crowd bring out the best in India?

Can the 'intimidating' MCG crowd bring out the best in India?

Rediff.com20 Feb 2015

'It's a home game for India. There's going up to (almost) 100,000 people here'

'Ponting could be Australia's answer to Dravid'

'Ponting could be Australia's answer to Dravid'

Rediff.com7 Dec 2011

Former players, including Australia's ex-captain Allan Border, have thrown their weight behind the embattled Ricky Ponting with one of them saying that the senior batsman is capable of emulating Indian Rahul Dravid's return to form after a prolonged lean patch.

ICC to review code on player conduct following tampering saga

ICC to review code on player conduct following tampering saga

Rediff.com29 Mar 2018

The announcement comes in the wake of the ball-tampering scandal in Cape Town, which resulted in Cricket Australia handing out bans to sacked Australia captain Steve Smith, David Warner and Cameron Bancroft.

'It will be a pity if BCCI and Pune don't make peace'

'It will be a pity if BCCI and Pune don't make peace'

Rediff.com7 Feb 2012

Former South African paceman Allan Donald, who was recently appointed as bowling coach of the Pune Warriors, said it will be a 'pity' if the reconciliation efforts between the BCCI and his IPL side fail.

Explained! Why bosses get angry at work

Explained! Why bosses get angry at work

Rediff.com26 Sep 2018

Managers who procrastinate are more likely to display abnormal and unpleasant behaviour.

There is nothing easy about coaching South Africa: Donald

There is nothing easy about coaching South Africa: Donald

Rediff.com22 Dec 2011

South Africa's bowling coach Allan Donald has said that it is not an easy job to be the bowling coach of the South Africa cricket team as it requires continuous hard work.

Starc rekindles memories of 2015 glory

Starc rekindles memories of 2015 glory

Rediff.com2 Jun 2019

The fond memories of 2015 came rolling back for Mitchell Starc after beginning his World Cup campaign in near-identical fashion to his crowning moment.

'Ponting or Hussey in line to be axed from India series'

'Ponting or Hussey in line to be axed from India series'

Rediff.com13 Dec 2011

Selectors might be forced to axe Ricky Ponting or Mike Hussey from the Australian cricket team for the upcoming four Tests against India after their dismal show in the just-concluded series with New Zealand, feels former captain Allan Border.

Boon, Hayden to be inducted into cricket Hall of Fame

Boon, Hayden to be inducted into cricket Hall of Fame

Rediff.com22 Jan 2017

Two of Australia's greatest top-order batsmen, David Boon and Matthew Hayden, and the brilliant women's all-rounder Betty Wilson will be inducted into the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame at the 2017 Allan Border Medal ceremony in Sydney on Monday.

'India is the top favourite for the World Cup'

'India is the top favourite for the World Cup'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2011

Sri Lanka is the only team to have won the World Cup as hosts, when they triumphed in 1996. Kapil Dev believes the in-form Indian team has a chance to replicate the feat.

'World Cup will be won and lost in middle overs'

'World Cup will be won and lost in middle overs'

Rediff.com23 May 2019

With quality bowling attacks, Australia and India may have the edge at the World Cup in England where fortunes are likely to be made or marred in the middle overs.

England deserve to be world number one: Donald

England deserve to be world number one: Donald

Rediff.com27 Jul 2011

Impressed with England's dominating performance in the Lord's Test, former South African pacer and bowling coach Allan Donald says Andrew Straus's men deserve to edge past India as the new world number one in Test cricket.

New Zealand name Damien Wright as bowling coach

New Zealand name Damien Wright as bowling coach

Rediff.com22 Jul 2011

New Zealand have named Australian Damien Wright as their new bowling coach, the country's cricket board said on Friday. The Victorian, who replaces South African Allan Donald, played first-class cricket for 15 years, taking 406 first-class wickets in 123 matches before retiring this year. He will begin his new role on September 5.

Former Australia captains to review Ashes loss

Former Australia captains to review Ashes loss

Rediff.com10 Mar 2011

Former Australia captains Allan Border, Mark Taylor and Steve Waugh will join a review panel charged with finding ways to make the national team more competitive following their humbling Ashes defeat to bitter rivals England.

Kirsten all set to become new SA coach

Kirsten all set to become new SA coach

Rediff.com4 Jun 2011

Former India coach Gary Kirsten is all set to take over the reigns of the South African cricket team with his ex-teammate Allan Donald assisting him, a media report said.

Maverick batsmen ready to put on freak show at World Cup

Maverick batsmen ready to put on freak show at World Cup

Rediff.com16 Feb 2011

Purists will avert their eyes but fans will lap it up when cricket's maverick batsmen light up the World Cup with their trademark freak shots.

PIX: John's daredevil stunts in Force

PIX: John's daredevil stunts in Force

Rediff.com23 Aug 2011

Stunt director Allan Amin talks about the fabulous stunts in the film.

Pietersen swaps bat for microphone at World Cup

Pietersen swaps bat for microphone at World Cup

Rediff.com4 Feb 2015

After being sacked by England, Kevin Pietersen will appear at the World Cup after all, although he will swap his bat for a microphone after being signed up as a BBC radio pundit.

Figure out India's record in South Africa

Figure out India's record in South Africa

Rediff.com2 Jan 2018

How many Tests has India won in South Africa? Who first captained India in South Africa in 1992-1993? Rajneesh Gupta answers all your questions.

'My sons will speak about it for years': Pakistan's Azhar on bizzare run out

'My sons will speak about it for years': Pakistan's Azhar on bizzare run out

Rediff.com19 Oct 2018

Azhar Ali's bizarre run-out during day three of the second Test against Australia has set himself up for a life-time of teasing from his children, the Pakistan batsman joked.