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The Cutest IPL Pic You'll See Today

The Cutest IPL Pic You'll See Today

Rediff.com10 May 2022

A couple of cuties made their way to the D Y Patil stadium with their mommies in tow for the IPL game between the Kolkata Knight Riders and the Mumbai Indians on Monday.

PIX: Rohit, Bumrah touch down in UAE for IPL

PIX: Rohit, Bumrah touch down in UAE for IPL

Rediff.com11 Sep 2021

They will now undergo six days of quarantine and then will link up with the Mumbai Indians squad. Rohit, Surya and Bumrah tested negative for COVID-19 before departure from Manchester and after arrival in Abu Dhabi.

We never ask for revenge, we ask for equality and respect: Bravo on racism

We never ask for revenge, we ask for equality and respect: Bravo on racism

Rediff.com10 Jun 2020

"Enough is enough", said West Indies all-rounder Dwayne Bravo as he opened up on the raging issue of racism and called for "respect and equality" for black people, who have faced discrimination for years. Bravo joined the likes of his former captain Darren Sammy and Chris Gayle in denouncing racism in the wake of African-American George Floyd's killing at the hands of a white police officer in the United States.

'Without diversity cricket is nothing': ICC stands against racism

'Without diversity cricket is nothing': ICC stands against racism

Rediff.com5 Jun 2020

The International Cricket Council said "cricket is nothing without diversity" as racism remained a topic of global debate following the death of African-American George Floyd in Minneapolis. Floyd died last week gasping for breath as a white police officer Derek Chauvin pressed his knee on the handcuffed man's neck, leading to violent protests across America.

IPL 2020: CUTEST dad-daughter duo

IPL 2020: CUTEST dad-daughter duo

Rediff.com15 Oct 2020

Aren't Rohit-Samaira the most adorable daddy-daughter duo in IPL?

'All-round England are deserving champions'

'All-round England are deserving champions'

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

'The strength of this England team is just how many people contribute. That is why they are a great team,' says Daren Sammy, the only captain to have won the T20 World Cup twice.

WI board back players in speaking out against racism

WI board back players in speaking out against racism

Rediff.com3 Jun 2020

'We therefore support all sporting icons and role models who are today leading the way in peacefully protesting and standing against the scourge of racism and injustice.'

Skipper Sammy seeks consistency from Windies

Skipper Sammy seeks consistency from Windies

Rediff.com23 Feb 2011

West Indies captain Darren Sammy sounded guarded on Wednesday, the eve of the team's meeting against South Africa in the World Cup, hopeful that the former champions can gel together and play some consistent cricket.

Ritika's Birthday Note For Rohit

Ritika's Birthday Note For Rohit

Rediff.com30 Apr 2022

'30th April bole toh aaplyaa rohit caa brthdde!'

Racism hurtful, it's due to ignorance: Chhetri

Racism hurtful, it's due to ignorance: Chhetri

Rediff.com11 Jun 2020

Sunil Chhetri said said if more people are made aware and educated about the issue, the incidents of abuse will also go down.

Rohit and Samaira's cute gesture for Ritika

Rohit and Samaira's cute gesture for Ritika

Rediff.com14 Feb 2021

Rohit Sharma shared a cute picture on Saturday.

Afghanistan skipper surpasses Dhoni, becomes most successful T20 captain

Afghanistan skipper surpasses Dhoni, becomes most successful T20 captain

Rediff.com20 Mar 2021

Afghan has now recorded 42 wins in T20I format and has surpassed Dhoni's tally of 41 victories.

Windies to host SA, Aus and Pak for Tests and T20Is

Windies to host SA, Aus and Pak for Tests and T20Is

Rediff.com14 May 2021

South Africa to tour Caribbean for first time in 11 years.

Rohit Sharma's daughter all set for her 2nd IPL

Rohit Sharma's daughter all set for her 2nd IPL

Rediff.com22 Aug 2020

Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma, wife Ritika Sajdeh and daughter Samaira Sharma checked into their hotel in Abu Dhabi.

More COVID cases at Tokyo Olympics

More COVID cases at Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com20 Jul 2021

The total number of Games-related COVID infections has risen to 67 with the addition of nine more cases to the official list.

Time has come..., says Bravo after Windies exit T20 World Cup

Time has come..., says Bravo after Windies exit T20 World Cup

Rediff.com5 Nov 2021

Following the defending champions' defeat to Sri Lanka in the Super 12s match in Abu Dhabi on Thursday, Bravo confirmed he would be hanging up his boots on the ICC's post-match Facebook Live show.

Aakash Chopra alleges racial abuse in English League Cricket

Aakash Chopra alleges racial abuse in English League Cricket

Rediff.com10 Jun 2020

Akash Chopra said during a league match in England, two-South African players continuously used abusive spree against him.

'England touring Caribbean will help us financially'

'England touring Caribbean will help us financially'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2020

'We only really make money from England, and I think India. We break even with Pakistan and Australia, and all the rest of the series we play are losses'

West Indies beat Australia to win T20 series 4-1

West Indies beat Australia to win T20 series 4-1

Rediff.com17 Jul 2021

Earlier, the West Indies chose to bat first after winning the toss and rode on opener Lewis's effort which included nine sixes and four boundaries to post a challenging total although the hosts were poised for an even bigger score at one point.

Pakistan drop Shafiq, Amir and Malik; PSL suffers setback

Pakistan drop Shafiq, Amir and Malik; PSL suffers setback

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

Pakistan head coach and outgoing chief selector Misbah-ul-Haq has tried to justify the axing of senior players Asad Shafiq, Muhammad Aamir and Shoaib Malik for the tour of New Zealand.

PHOTOS: Man City, Real Madrid held but make last 16

PHOTOS: Man City, Real Madrid held but make last 16

Rediff.com12 Oct 2022

A round-up of Tuesday's action in the UEFA Champions League.

Gunathilaka's controversial dismissal mars Windies win

Gunathilaka's controversial dismissal mars Windies win

Rediff.com11 Mar 2021

Gunathilaka dismissal was followed by a couple of run-outs as Sri Lanka lost their rhythm and were all out for 232. Hosts West Indies completed the chase with three overs to spare.

On this day, Tendulkar bid adieu to international cricket

On this day, Tendulkar bid adieu to international cricket

Rediff.com16 Nov 2019

After the match, Tendulkar gave a speech at the Wankhede which made cricketing fans all over the globe a little teary-eyed.

DK named in star-studded commentary panel for 'The Hundred'

DK named in star-studded commentary panel for 'The Hundred'

Rediff.com12 Apr 2021

Presenters Andrew Flintoff, Kass Naidoo, Zainab Abbas, and Jacqueline Shepherd will lead the coverage. They will be joined by cricketing stars from around the world, including Dinesh Karthik, Stuart Broad

On this day: Shafali broke Tendulkar's record

On this day: Shafali broke Tendulkar's record

Rediff.com9 Nov 2020

She achieved the feat in a T20I against West Indies at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium.

'Dhoni functioned in a quiet way, Kohli has an aggressive intent'

'Dhoni functioned in a quiet way, Kohli has an aggressive intent'

Rediff.com11 Jun 2015

Having watched Virat Kohli lead Royal Challengers Bangalore from close quarters, West Indies' T20 captain Darren Sammy feels that the dashing batsman loves to lead by example which is in contrast to his predecessor Mahendra Singh Dhoni's quiet way of functioning.

Here's why top Windies players won't be in action against India

Here's why top Windies players won't be in action against India

Rediff.com20 Jun 2017

Leading West Indian cricketers will prefer to play in lucrative Twenty20 tournaments around the world instead of representing the Caribbean side under the current administration, former captain Darren Sammy has said.

Cricket stadium to be named after West Indies' WT20 star

Cricket stadium to be named after West Indies' WT20 star

Rediff.com6 Apr 2016

Darren Sammy, who led the West Indies to their second World T20 title in India recently has been bestowed with a special honour with the cricket ground in his home country St Lucia to be renamed after him. St Lucia Prime Minister Kenny Anthony announced that Beausejour Stadium will be renamed Darren Sammy National Cricket Stadium after the Windies captain led his team to glory in thrilling fashion in the World T20 final against England on Sunday night. Sammy is the first international cricketer to emerge from the island nation, having first represented West Indies in ODI cricket in 2004, and has gone on to captain his country in all three formats.

Who's Sari now? Sex workers design for change

Who's Sari now? Sex workers design for change

Rediff.com4 Jul 2015

US-based designer Rosena Sammi is retailing jewellery and designer accessories made by sex workers in West Bengal and Bihar.

Skipper Elgar leads from front as Proteas score 218-5

Skipper Elgar leads from front as Proteas score 218-5

Rediff.com19 Jun 2021

South Africa were in early trouble, after a brief rain delay at the start of play, when Aiden Markham went without scoring in the second over of the day.

Time to Dance review

Time to Dance review

Rediff.com15 Mar 2021

Sooraj Pancholi is confident and likeable but his latest theatrical release Time to Dance is worth a digital dekko, feels Joginder Tuteja.

'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.

We have the calibre to be destructive, Windies captain warns

We have the calibre to be destructive, Windies captain warns

Rediff.com19 Mar 2016

West Indies captain Darren Sammy said he is not concerned as the ones who are in the side have enough calibre to be simply destructive.

SA's Maharaj takes hat-trick to seal WI series

SA's Maharaj takes hat-trick to seal WI series

Rediff.com22 Jun 2021

The home side were in the game at 107 for three when left-arm spinner Maharaj (5-36) claimed the scalp of Kieran Powell (51), who tried to launch him to the midwicket boundary but picked out lone fielder Anrich Nortje.

Discrimination due to faith is racism too: Irfan

Discrimination due to faith is racism too: Irfan

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

In the wake of Floyd's death, international cricketers too have come out and spoken on the issue of racism in the game.

McCoy, Russell rally Windies to victory against Australia

McCoy, Russell rally Windies to victory against Australia

Rediff.com10 Jul 2021

West Indies fast bowler Obed McCoy took four wickets after Andre Russell's maiden half-century as the Twenty20 world champions produced a superb comeback to outclass Australia by 18 runs in the first game of their five-match series.

WBBL: Sydney Thunder crowned champions for the second time

WBBL: Sydney Thunder crowned champions for the second time

Rediff.com28 Nov 2020

The match was a no-contest as Sydney Thunder restricted Melbourne Stars to just 86/9 in the allotted twenty overs. Thunder did not break a sweat in chasing down the total

Bravo to lead West Indies at Champions Trophy

Bravo to lead West Indies at Champions Trophy

Rediff.com5 May 2013

All-rounder Dwayne Bravo has replaced Darren Sammy as West Indies' one-day international captain and will lead the team in next month's Champions Trophy in England.

PIX: Milan, Leipzig complete Champions League last 16

PIX: Milan, Leipzig complete Champions League last 16

Rediff.com3 Nov 2022

A round-up of Wednesday's action in the UEFA Champions League.

Windies make strong statement to naysayers and unsupportive Board

Windies make strong statement to naysayers and unsupportive Board

Rediff.com4 Apr 2016

'We were in it to win it when we left the Caribbean' 'With all that happened before the tournament, the disrespect from journalists, and from our own cricket board. that was out of order. The only way we could make a statement is by winning this tournament'