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Ex-WI coach Gibson joins Kolkata Knight Riders

Ex-WI coach Gibson joins Kolkata Knight Riders

Rediff.com8 Mar 2025

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have appointed experienced West Indian Ottis Gibson as their assistant coach ahead of the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season.

Crowe blasts Sehwag's captaincy

Crowe blasts Sehwag's captaincy

Rediff.com29 Mar 2009

Criticising stand-in skipper Virender Sehwag for his poor leadership, former New Zealand captain Martin Crowe said India's performance in the on-going second Test in Napier is a far cry from their attempt at becoming the world's number one team. Crowe claimed regular captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who is out with a back injury, is being sorely missed.

Crowe apologises for criticising Sehwag

Crowe apologises for criticising Sehwag

Rediff.com3 Apr 2009

Former New Zealand skipper Martin Crowe has apologised for being too 'harsh' and 'impatient' while criticising Virender Sehwag's captaincy during the second Test, in Napier, which ended in a draw. 'I often have bad days and so I wish to apologise for being too harsh, too quickly,' Crowe wrote in his column for a cricket website.

'Very Important Birds Don't Appear In The Flight Path'

'Very Important Birds Don't Appear In The Flight Path'

Rediff.com14 Jun 2025

'The speed at which an aircraft lands or takes off, even a single object can work as a bullet.'

Harvinder Singh: Coach Behind Ashwani Kumar's Rise

Harvinder Singh: Coach Behind Ashwani Kumar's Rise

Rediff.com3 Apr 2025

Harvinder Singh was one of India's most promising pacers in the 1990s having played three Tests and 16 ODIs.

Crowe named New Zealand's batting consultant

Crowe named New Zealand's batting consultant

Rediff.com7 Feb 2010

Former captain Martin Crowe has taken over as New Zealand's batting consultant, giving up his job as a cricket commentator to avoid conflict of interest.

Former New Zealand captain Martin Crowe dies aged 53

Former New Zealand captain Martin Crowe dies aged 53

Rediff.com3 Mar 2016

Former New Zealand cricket captain Martin Crowe died after a long battle with cancer. He was 53.

Osama wants Russell Crowe!

Osama wants Russell Crowe!

Rediff.com8 Mar 2005

Review: Kraven The Hunter Fumbles For Greatness

Review: Kraven The Hunter Fumbles For Greatness

Rediff.com13 Dec 2024

Kraven The Hunter feels like a missed opportunity, a film that could have offered a fresh take on a complex character but settles for mediocrity, observes Sonil Dedhia.

Russell Crowe taking English lessons?

Russell Crowe taking English lessons?

Rediff.com23 Mar 2010

The Hollywood heartthrob learns authentic East Midlands accent for his summer release Robin Hood.

'White' crow spotted in Kerala

'White' crow spotted in Kerala

Rediff.com5 Nov 2004

The bird has a pink beak and bluish eyes.

The legend of Martin Crowe

The legend of Martin Crowe

Rediff.com3 Mar 2016

The cricketing life of Martin Crowe, who passed into the ages on March 3.

Crowe apologises for Maori row

Crowe apologises for Maori row

Rediff.com20 Jan 2003

He told Zealand television on Sunday he wished to "sincerely \n\napologise" to anyone who may have been offended by his comments.

Record-breaking Williamson says Crowe still the greatest

Record-breaking Williamson says Crowe still the greatest

Rediff.com23 Mar 2018

Kane Williamson believes the late Martin Crowe remains the greatest batsmen New Zealand has ever produced despite surpassing the former captain as his country's highest Test century maker on Friday.

She Stole The Show At Gladiator II Premiere

She Stole The Show At Gladiator II Premiere

Rediff.com14 Nov 2024

Hollywood's big release Gladiator II saw a royal premiere in London, as the cast was greeted warmly by King Charles III.

Crowe formulating knockout Test championship

Crowe formulating knockout Test championship

Rediff.com21 Sep 2009

Former New Zealand skipper Martin Crowe, now a member of the Marylebone Cricket Club's World Cricket Committee, has formulated a knockout Test championship to be held every year with a grand final to be played at Lord's.

Indian team, Gavaskar pay tribute to Kiwi legend Crowe

Indian team, Gavaskar pay tribute to Kiwi legend Crowe

Rediff.com3 Mar 2016

Batting legend Sunil Gavaskar hailed former New Zealand captain Martin Crowe, who passed away on Thursday, as one of the best batsmen in the history of the sport and a good thinker of the game.

Sheryl Crowe: Aniston dumped Pitt

Sheryl Crowe: Aniston dumped Pitt

Rediff.com6 Mar 2008

Rocker Sheryl Crow has busted the myth that Brad Pitt left wife Jennifer Aniston after meeting Angelina Jolie, insisting that the former Friends star was the one who did the dumping.

Russell Crowe rescued by coast guard

Russell Crowe rescued by coast guard

Rediff.com4 Sep 2012

The actor got lost during a kayak trip over the weekend.

Crowe will deliver a few punches

Crowe will deliver a few punches

Rediff.com13 Aug 2003

Peter Jackson of the Lord Of The Rings will now remake King Kong and other Hollywood gupshup.

The Stunning Mumbai Airport's Terminal 2!

The Stunning Mumbai Airport's Terminal 2!

Rediff.com27 Apr 2025

Mumbai airport

Martin Crowe: From self-doubting prodigy to Kiwi cricket icon

Martin Crowe: From self-doubting prodigy to Kiwi cricket icon

Rediff.com3 Mar 2016

New Zealand's finest batsman was defined by one innings, one tournament and one seriously damaged knee.

Martin Crowe inducted into ICC Hall of Fame

Martin Crowe inducted into ICC Hall of Fame

Rediff.com28 Feb 2015

New Zealand legend and player of the 1992 cricket World Cup, Martin Crowe, was inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame for his service to the game.

Russell Crowe's Robin Hood gets stamped

Russell Crowe's Robin Hood gets stamped

Rediff.com7 May 2010

Australia Post has conferred this honour on the New Zealand born actor who became an Australian citizen in 2006, for his contribution as an actor.

Shabana rubs shoulders with Russell Crowe, celebrates Dangal

Shabana rubs shoulders with Russell Crowe, celebrates Dangal

Rediff.com6 Dec 2017

Congratulations, team Dangal!

Sheryl Crow is high on music

Sheryl Crow is high on music

Rediff.com22 Apr 2004

Former NZ captain Martin Crowe diagnosed with cancer

Former NZ captain Martin Crowe diagnosed with cancer

Rediff.com15 Oct 2012

Former New Zealand captain Martin Crowe has been diagnosed with lymphoma, a type of cancer, it was reported on Monday.

Tendulkar's body is naturally slowing down: Crowe

Tendulkar's body is naturally slowing down: Crowe

Rediff.com6 Sep 2012

Former New Zealand captain and batting great Martin Crowe expressed the view that the Indian maestro is "naturally slowing down" due to age but "he can fix" the problems.

Crowe lauds India's batting

Crowe lauds India's batting

Rediff.com8 Apr 2009

Former New Zealand batsman and coach Martin Crowe says Sachin Tendulkar is the only one in the world capable of matching Sir Don Bradman's greatness.

Martin Crowe and the catch that stamped his commitment to cricket

Martin Crowe and the catch that stamped his commitment to cricket

Rediff.com4 Mar 2016

Kapil Dev's running catch at the boundary, to dismiss Viv Richards, is widely remembered by fans and cricketers alike, but Martin Crowe's effort to pocket a lunging catch and dismiss Zimbawe's Dave Houghton in the 1987 Reliance World Cup will always be special, reckons Siva Sankar

KKR begin pre-season training in Mumbai

KKR begin pre-season training in Mumbai

Rediff.com22 Feb 2025

Defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have begun their pre-season preparations with a week-long domestic players' training stint in Mumbai, ahead of their main camp in Kolkata starting March 12 at Eden Gardens. The Mumbai camp, running from February 21-28, features nine domestic players, including Venkatesh Iyer, who was re-signed by KKR for a staggering Rs 23.75 crore after being released, making him the third most expensive player in the IPL auction.

Crowe, Leo in Body Of Lies

Crowe, Leo in Body Of Lies

Rediff.com30 Sep 2008

Russell Crowe is back. The actor of hard-hitting films like The Insider, Gladiator and A Beautiful Mind, will be seen in the upcoming film, Body of Lies. The movie whose tagline reads: 'Trust No One, Deceive Everyone,' is releasing in India on October 17. It is an adaptation of the novel of the same name by David Ignatius and is written by William Monahan and directed by Ridley Scott.

Martin Crowe to be inducted in ICC Hall of Fame

Martin Crowe to be inducted in ICC Hall of Fame

Rediff.com26 Feb 2015

New Zealand great Martin Crowe will be inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame.

Russell Crowe to buy IPL franchise

Russell Crowe to buy IPL franchise

Rediff.com6 Nov 2007

Hollywood star Russell Crowe is all set to own a team in the BCCI-backed Indian Premier League.

'Martin Crowe was probably the best batsman against reverse swing'

'Martin Crowe was probably the best batsman against reverse swing'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2016

Waqar Younis, one of the greatest practitioners of reverse swing, hailed former New Zealand captain Martin Crowe, who passed away today, as the "best batsman" when it came to tackling the difficult art.

Crowe not interested in Indian job now

Crowe not interested in Indian job now

Rediff.com22 Jul 2007

The former New Zealand captain has laughed off suggestions that he could be one of the candidates to succeed Greg Chappell.

Crowe on Kohli: He is next 'chosen one'

Crowe on Kohli: He is next 'chosen one'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2014

Former New Zealand captain Martin Crowe on Tuesday paid a big compliment to star batsman Virat Kohli, terming him a combination of India's premier batting trio of Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid and Virender Sehwag.

'Crowe was a deep and innovative thinker of the game'

'Crowe was a deep and innovative thinker of the game'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2016

In a statement, ICC Chief Executive David Richardson said Crowe was a true legend of the game who had earned the admiration and respect of millions of cricket fans across the globe with his stylish stroke-play and strong-minded determination.

Post Hughes' demise, Martin Crowe recalls near misses during career

Post Hughes' demise, Martin Crowe recalls near misses during career

Rediff.com1 Dec 2014

New Zealand Test cricket legend Martin Crowe has recalled all the near misses he experienced during his career that included 77 Test matches in light of the passing of Australian batsman Phillip Hughes.

Revealed! Singer Sheryl Crow saw ex-boyfriend Armstrong dope

Revealed! Singer Sheryl Crow saw ex-boyfriend Armstrong dope

Rediff.com11 Oct 2013

Grammy Award-winning musician Sheryl Crow watched disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong get an illicit blood transfusion and later told federal investigators about what she had seen, according to a new book.