News for '-county-durham'

These Pix Will Make You SMILE!

These Pix Will Make You SMILE!

Rediff.com24 Jul 2023

The Comedy Pet Photo Awards 2023 has revealed the top 25 Funniest entries of 2023 in its final shortlist.

PIO doctor facing terror charges challenges extradition to India from UK

PIO doctor facing terror charges challenges extradition to India from UK

Rediff.com16 May 2022

Dr Mukul Hazarika, who is a general practitioner at County Durham, is sought by the Indian authorities to stand trial for conspiracy related to a banned terrorist organisation in India.

'I was good enough to score Test hundreds against Australia'

'I was good enough to score Test hundreds against Australia'

Rediff.com12 Aug 2013

Ian Bell continued his purple patch of form against Australia on Sunday, becoming only the third Englishman to score three centuries in a home Ashes series.

Building pressure is the way you take wickets: Lyon

Building pressure is the way you take wickets: Lyon

Rediff.com10 Aug 2013

Australia's plan to starve England of runs paid off handsomely as they reduced the home team to 238 for nine on the opening day of the fourth Ashes Test in County Durham on Friday.

PHOTOS: 4th Ashes Test, Day 1, Chester-le-Street

PHOTOS: 4th Ashes Test, Day 1, Chester-le-Street

Rediff.com9 Aug 2013

Photos from the 4th Ashes Test played in Chester-le-Street, County Durham on Friday.

Harmison cleared for IPL auction

Harmison cleared for IPL auction

Rediff.com24 Jan 2009

Pacer Steve Harmison became the latest entrant to the burgeoning list of England players bidding to rake in the millions from the lucrative Indian Premier League this season.

Labour retains Asian-dominated seats in UK bypoll

Labour retains Asian-dominated seats in UK bypoll

Rediff.com20 Jul 2007

In both constituencies, the Conservative party candidates finished third and in Sedgefield, the Liberal Democrats edged them out from the second position.

England football legend Bobby Robson dies

England football legend Bobby Robson dies

Rediff.com31 Jul 2009

Former England manager Bobby Robson had been battling various forms of cancer for several years> He was diagnosed with inoperable tumours in both lungs last year.

Pollock to play T20 for Durham

Pollock to play T20 for Durham

Rediff.com23 Apr 2008

Former South Africa all rounder Shaun Pollock will play for English county Durham in the Twenty20 Cup this season, the club said on Wednesday.

Hotspot inventors want covering removed from bats

Hotspot inventors want covering removed from bats

Rediff.com10 Aug 2013

The inventors of cricket's 'Hotspot' technology have called for all protective covering to be removed from bats in order for the system to work properly.

England footballer Johnson facing jail after child sex conviction

England footballer Johnson facing jail after child sex conviction

Rediff.com3 Mar 2016

English soccer player Adam Johnson, who was sacked by Premier League club Sunderland last month, was facing jail after being found guilty on Wednesday of sexual activity with a 15-year-old girl.

Hales hits 94 as England share T20 spoils with Australia

Hales hits 94 as England share T20 spoils with Australia

Rediff.com31 Aug 2013

England opener Alex Hales belted a blistering 94 in 61 deliveries to set up a 27-run victory over Australia in County Durham on Saturday and a 1-1 draw in the two-match series of Twenty20 internationals.

Allan Lamb: 'Kohli looks absolutely brilliant'

Allan Lamb: 'Kohli looks absolutely brilliant'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2016

'If he carries on playing and if he stays fit, he will go past Tendulkar.'

Ton by golden oldie Rogers lifts Australia on Day 2

Ton by golden oldie Rogers lifts Australia on Day 2

Rediff.com11 Aug 2013

Chris Rogers became the second oldest Australian to hit a maiden Test century as he led his team to 222 for five on the second day of the fourth Ashes Test against England in County Durham on Saturday.

Ashes: Lyon roars to give Aus upper hand on Day 1

Ashes: Lyon roars to give Aus upper hand on Day 1

Rediff.com10 Aug 2013

Nathan Lyon grabbed four wickets and Jackson Bird claimed his first victim of the series as Australia restricted England to 238 for nine at stumps on Day 1 of the fourth Ashes Test on Friday.