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'What the hell do you have to lose?' Trump to African-Americans

'What the hell do you have to lose?' Trump to African-Americans

Rediff.com20 Aug 2016

The Republican presidential candidate urged the African-American community, which had steadfastly backed Clinton in the primaries, to join his campaign for a "better future".

'T20 has narrowed the gulf between teams'

'T20 has narrowed the gulf between teams'

Rediff.com15 Mar 2016

West Indies skipper Darren Sammy made it clear that they "can't take England for granted" in the opening group league fixture of the ICC World T20 on Wednesday in Mumbai.

What it takes to make Aussie World T20 XI...

What it takes to make Aussie World T20 XI...

Rediff.com14 Mar 2016

Josh Hazlewood hat-trick may not be enough to make WT20 XI.

Tri-nation: Australia beat West Indies to claim series

Tri-nation: Australia beat West Indies to claim series

Rediff.com27 Jun 2016

A match-winning three-wicket bowling stint by Mitchell Marsh lifted Australia to a convincing victory by 58 runs against West Indies in the final of the triangular One-day international (ODI) series in Barbados on Sunday.

Holding blames WICB administration for current crisis

Holding blames WICB administration for current crisis

Rediff.com18 Oct 2014

Legendary West Indies fast bowler Michael Holding has chosen to empathise with the West Indies players for deciding to return home abruptly over a pay dispute while slamming the Caribbean cricket board for the sport's constant downfall in the region.

Bridge Of Spies, Carol dominate BAFTA 2016 nominations

Bridge Of Spies, Carol dominate BAFTA 2016 nominations

Rediff.com8 Jan 2016

It seems to be a Tom Hanks and Cate Blanchett show all the way!

Bravo lauds Windies must-win attitude, says maintaining it biggest test

Bravo lauds Windies must-win attitude, says maintaining it biggest test

Rediff.com10 Oct 2014

Captain Dwayne Bravo had an embargo regarding questions on his team's dispute with the West Indies Cricket Board, but the all-rounder spoke up, saying the team stuck together in difficult times and maintained a "must-win attitude".

IPL PHOTOS: Delhi outclass Pune to throw open play-offs race

IPL PHOTOS: Delhi outclass Pune to throw open play-offs race

Rediff.com13 May 2017

Delhi Daredevils defeated fancied Rising Pune Supergiant by seven runs in New Delhi on Friday, making it tougher for the visitors in their quest to make it to the play-offs, in the Indian Premier League.

West Indies team arrives in Kolkata

West Indies team arrives in Kolkata

Rediff.com28 Oct 2013

A 25-member West Indies contingent, including support staff, checked in at Kolkata on Monday to play a three-day practice match and the opening Test of the two-match series that will be the swansong for batting great Sachin Tendulkar.

Hobart Test: Australia thrash Windies by innings and 121 runs

Hobart Test: Australia thrash Windies by innings and 121 runs

Rediff.com12 Dec 2015

Paceman James Pattinson took five for 27 to fire Australia to a thumping innings and 121-run victory with more than two days to spare in the first Test against West Indies in Hobart on Saturday.

Will Windies fast bowlers expose Australia's batting weaknesses?

Will Windies fast bowlers expose Australia's batting weaknesses?

Rediff.com9 Dec 2015

West Indies have lost their last four Tests, two to Australia and two to Sri Lanka, and have not enjoyed a single win in Australia since the 1996-97 tour.

Holder earns West Indies draw despite Anderson record

Holder earns West Indies draw despite Anderson record

Rediff.com18 Apr 2015

Jason Holder struck his maiden first-class century to lead the West Indies to a draw in the first Test in Antigua on Friday after James Anderson had become England's leading Test wicket-taker.

Five-star Herath leaves West Indies reeling

Five-star Herath leaves West Indies reeling

Rediff.com16 Oct 2015

The wily left-arm spinner picked up four wickets on the third day to complete his 23rd five-wicket haul in Tests.

World Cup blog: Bat-power rules in modern cricket

World Cup blog: Bat-power rules in modern cricket

Rediff.com26 Feb 2015

A selection of musings from around the cricket World Cup.

Bravo double ton thwarts NZ victory push

Bravo double ton thwarts NZ victory push

Rediff.com6 Dec 2013

Darren Bravo provided stubborn resistance to New Zealand's bowlers bringing up his maiden Test double century to ensure West Indies made the hosts bat again and sent the first Test at University Oval in Dunedin into a fifth and final day.

Dale Steyn rips through Windies, Proteas post huge win

Dale Steyn rips through Windies, Proteas post huge win

Rediff.com20 Dec 2014

Dale Steyn ripped through the West Indies top order to claim his 25th five-wicket haul in Test cricket and give South Africa an innings and 220-run victory on the fourth morning of the first Test on Saturday.

Philander shines as Proteas close in on victory

Philander shines as Proteas close in on victory

Rediff.com19 Dec 2014

Vernon Philander took five wickets as South Africa closed in on victory having reduced West Indies to 76 for two in their follow-on innings at the close of play on day three of the opening Test on Friday.

Ireland stun World T20 champions West Indies

Ireland stun World T20 champions West Indies

Rediff.com20 Feb 2014

Ireland added the West Indies to their list of giant-killing victories after scoring a six-wicket victory over the World Twenty20 champions in the first T20 international at Jamaica's Sabina Park on Wednesday.

Australia in control despite West Indies fightback

Australia in control despite West Indies fightback

Rediff.com4 Jun 2015

Australia bowled out the West Indies for 148 on the opening day of the first Test in Dominica on Wednesday, but the home team struck back by taking three wickets in the final session.

Mera Wala Shah Rukh!

Mera Wala Shah Rukh!

Rediff.com7 Dec 2016

From 'Mera Wala Shah Rukh' to Salman's Being Hygienic ways, my super filmi week, says Sukanya Verma, has a lot on its mind.

England beat West Indies after fairytale day for Anderson

England beat West Indies after fairytale day for Anderson

Rediff.com26 Apr 2015

A devastating spell from seam bowler James Anderson set England up for a nine-wicket triumph in the second test against West Indies on Saturday as the tourists went 1-0 up in the three-match series.

Gayle blasts 47-ball century as Windies demolish England

Gayle blasts 47-ball century as Windies demolish England

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

Opener Chris Gayle blasted a 47-ball century as West Indies crushed England by six wickets in a Group 1 match of the Super 10 stage of the ICC World T20 at the Wankhede stadium in Mumbai, on Wednesday.

Kohli is in a league of his own: Barry Richards

Kohli is in a league of his own: Barry Richards

Rediff.com25 Feb 2015

Legendary South African batsman Barry Richards feels Virat Kohli is a few notches above his contemporaries in the Indian team but still has some way to go before one can compare him with the iconic Sachin Tendulkar.

World Cup PHOTOS: Yet another defeat for Pakistan...

World Cup PHOTOS: Yet another defeat for Pakistan...

Rediff.com21 Feb 2015

Pakistan suffered their second consecutive loss as they were handed a crushing 150-run defeat by the West Indies.

4 must-have insurance covers

4 must-have insurance covers

Rediff.com20 Aug 2015

Without them your financial security is at a huge risk...

Jaipur Literature Festival kicks off at Diggi Palace

Jaipur Literature Festival kicks off at Diggi Palace

Rediff.com21 Jan 2016

Soulful strains of classical music wafted through the chilly air as the ninth edition of the Zee Jaipur Literature Festival kicked off in Jaipur on Thursday at its usual venue, the sun-kissed Diggi Palace grounds, amid elaborate security arrangements.

Russell blasts Windies to one-wicket win

Russell blasts Windies to one-wicket win

Rediff.com25 Jan 2015

All-rounder Andre Russell smashed a match-winning half-century as West Indies claimed a nail-biting one-wicket victory over South Africa in the fourth one-day international at St George's Park on Sunday.

Pakistan debutant Babar sparkles with bat and ball

Pakistan debutant Babar sparkles with bat and ball

Rediff.com28 Jul 2013

Thirty-four-year debutant Zulfiqar Babar took three key wickets then struck a six off the final ball of the match to give Pakistan a two wicket victory over West Indies in the first Twenty20 international on Saturday.

St Lucia Test: India trounce West Indies by 237 runs, pocket series

St Lucia Test: India trounce West Indies by 237 runs, pocket series

Rediff.com14 Aug 2016

India produced a splendid performance to clinically decimate West Indies by 237 runs in the third Test thereby taking an unassailable 2-0 lead in the four-match series.

Indian spinners' love affair with the Kingston pitch

Indian spinners' love affair with the Kingston pitch

Rediff.com31 Jul 2016

Off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin bagged his 18th five-wicket haul as India dominated the first day of the second test against West Indies in Jamaica on Saturday.

World T20: India bank on spin to blunt West Indian weapons

World T20: India bank on spin to blunt West Indian weapons

Rediff.com30 Mar 2016

The second World Twenty20 semi-final is likely to hinge on who emerges on top in the battle between the big-hitting West Indian batsmen and India's wily spinners when the former champions clash at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday.

Can Ashwin displace Pakistan's Yasir from the top?

Can Ashwin displace Pakistan's Yasir from the top?

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin will be gunning for the No.1 spot in the ICC Player Rankings for Test Bowlers as an interesting contest promises to develop with Pakistan leg-spinner Yasir Shah, who wrested the top spot following a 10-wicket haul in the Lord's Test that ended on Sunday.

PHOTOS, First Test: Ballance strikes ton; special moment awaits Anderson

PHOTOS, First Test: Ballance strikes ton; special moment awaits Anderson

Rediff.com17 Apr 2015

Set an improbable 438 for victory after England declared their second innings at 333 for 7, the West Indies were 98 for 2 at close on Day 4 of the first Test.

The V S Naipaul I came to know

The V S Naipaul I came to know

Rediff.com14 Aug 2018

Nikhil Lakshman remembers the times he spent with the legendary writer who passed into the ages six days before his 86th birthday.

I have learnt a lot from Dhoni, says West Indies captain

I have learnt a lot from Dhoni, says West Indies captain

Rediff.com5 Mar 2015

West Indies cricket team's young captain Jason Holder said that he has picked up subtle nuances of leadership from Mahendra Singh Dhoni.

3rd Test: India looking to get back to winning ways vs Windies

3rd Test: India looking to get back to winning ways vs Windies

Rediff.com9 Aug 2016

Stung by a remarkable fightback from West Indies on the final day of the rain-hit second Test, India will have to look at their bowling combinations and get back to winning ways when the third cricket Test begins in St. Lucia, on Tuesday.

Sholay, through the eyes of Salim Khan

Sholay, through the eyes of Salim Khan

Rediff.com6 Aug 2015

One of the most successful screenplay writers of his time, Salim Khan looks back at his most popular work.

Who can be immune to Oscars magic?

Who can be immune to Oscars magic?

Rediff.com7 Mar 2016

'They are perhaps the only night when the stars, those celestial seraphs, become as vulnerable, as doggedly human, as the rest of us.'

Smith jumps to fifth in ICC Test rankings, Kohli 15th

Smith jumps to fifth in ICC Test rankings, Kohli 15th

Rediff.com31 Dec 2014

In the ICC Player Rankings for Test bowlers, Australia's Ryan Harris has moved up two places to second following his six wickets against India in the fourth Test at MCG.

'I am not a product of nepotism'

'I am not a product of nepotism'

Rediff.com28 Aug 2017

'I come from a film family so I guess people will say it will be easier for me.' 'But people don't know how hard I worked to get a film.'