News for '-surrey'

Canada: Sikh woman held for role in double murder

Canada: Sikh woman held for role in double murder

Rediff.com8 Apr 2010

According to police, Amarjit Kaur Lally planned to kill two individuals by hiring a hit man at Delta city in British Columbia.

Finch's fitness key to Australia's fortunes

Finch's fitness key to Australia's fortunes

Rediff.com23 Sep 2017

'He brings a lot of aggression at the top of the batting order. It was good to see him practising hard, and hopefully he will be fit for the game tomorrow'

Devon Smith ton helps WI 'A' draw with India 'A'

Devon Smith ton helps WI 'A' draw with India 'A'

Rediff.com21 Jun 2010

India 'A bowlers found it tough to contain the West Indies 'A' batsmen and the Caribbean men rode on skipper Devon Smith's resolute hundred to force a draw in the four-day match between the two sides in Surrey.

Canada hold India in second hockey Test

Canada hold India in second hockey Test

Rediff.com18 Jun 2010

Indian eves squandered a one goal lead to play out a 1-1 draw against Canada in their second game of the four-match Hockey Test series at Tamanawis Park, Surrey.

India beat Canada in women's hockey series opener

India beat Canada in women's hockey series opener

Rediff.com16 Jun 2010

The Indian women's hockey team got off to a winning start in the four-Test series against Canada, beating the hosts 3-2 in the first match at Tamanawis Park, Surrey, on Wednesday.

Sarcastic Pietersen gets cheeky about England future

Sarcastic Pietersen gets cheeky about England future

Rediff.com13 May 2015

On Wednesday morning, Pietersen, in a sarcastic mood made a snide comment on Twitter.

England omit Harmison, Panesar, Bopara

England omit Harmison, Panesar, Bopara

Rediff.com8 Oct 2009

Fast bowler Steve Harmison, left-arm spinner Monty Panesar and batsman Ravi Bopara were left out of the England squad named on Thursday for the tour of South Africa. Kevin Pietersen was included in the 16-man Test squad despite still recovering from the Achilles tendon operation which sidelined him for part of the Ashes series victory over Australia.

This cricketer opts for county cricket over IPL

This cricketer opts for county cricket over IPL

Rediff.com1 Jan 2018

Australian all-rounder Mitchell Marsh has decided to skip the cash-rich Indian Premier League and play for English county side Surrey next season to improve his game in the longer format.

Hutton, Hobbs and Laker inducted into Hall of Fame

Hutton, Hobbs and Laker inducted into Hall of Fame

Rediff.com24 Aug 2009

Three England legends -- Len Hutton, Jack Hobbs and Jim Laker -- were on Sunday inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame in London.

'Canada should apologise for Komagata Maru'

'Canada should apologise for Komagata Maru'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2009

Professor Ranta Ghosh of McGill University believes the Canadian government should offer a formal apology in Parliament for the Komagata Maru incident.

Alec who was too smart for the Don

Alec who was too smart for the Don

Rediff.com6 Apr 2010

Alec Bedser, who died aged 91 on Sunday, was once hailed by the great Australian batsman Don Bradman as the finest bowler he had faced of his type. The former England and Surrey seamer enjoyed a glittering playing career that spanned 21 years and brought 236 wickets in 51 Test matches.

Former England bowler Bedser dies

Former England bowler Bedser dies

Rediff.com5 Apr 2010

Former England bowler Alec Bedser, who took 236 wickets in a glittering England Test career, has died aged 91.

Senanayake to replace Saeed Ajmal at Worcestershire

Senanayake to replace Saeed Ajmal at Worcestershire

Rediff.com4 Apr 2015

Sri Lankan off-spinner Sachithra Senanayake has signed up with English county team Worcestershire, replacing Pakistan's Saeed Ajmal for the upcoming season.

England pick uncapped Ansari in spin strong squad for Pakistan Tests in UAE

England pick uncapped Ansari in spin strong squad for Pakistan Tests in UAE

Rediff.com15 Sep 2015

Uncapped Surrey all-rounder Zafar Ansari was named in England's squad on Tuesday for the forthcoming three Test series against Pakistan in the United Arab Emirates.

Clarke finds excuses for Ashes loss

Clarke finds excuses for Ashes loss

Rediff.com5 Sep 2009

Australia's acting skipper Michael Clarke blamed lack of access to the facilities at Oval for their drubbing in the fifth Ashes Test and a consequent series loss.

Cricket Buzz: Lehmann quits social media

Cricket Buzz: Lehmann quits social media

Rediff.com7 Jan 2020

The 49-year-old's Twitter account was hacked on Monday and the hacker had posted derogatory anti-Iran tweets.

Canada: Indian community's gang violence problem

Canada: Indian community's gang violence problem

Rediff.com17 Mar 2009

With gang violence skyrocketing in Vancouver, Surrey and Toronto, the federal government is introducing two bills in the House of Commons: The first is to amend the Criminal Code to target organized crime; the second is to focus on illicit drugs.

Blackberry mulls a germ-free smartphone

Blackberry mulls a germ-free smartphone

Rediff.com26 Jun 2015

BlackBerry is planning to develop a bacteria-free phone, specifically for use in hospitals.

India win Canada hockey series 6-0

India win Canada hockey series 6-0

Rediff.com25 Oct 2009

India rounded off their impressive tour of Canada with a 3-2 victory over the home side in their final game to win the seven-match hockey Test series 6-0, at Tamanawis Park, Surrey, Canada. India, who led 2-1 at half-time, scored through Prabhjot Singh (21st minute), Gurwinder Chandi (31st) and Tushar Khandker (49th). Wayne Fernandes flicked home twice for Canada, in the 26th and 46th minutes. One match in the series was drawn.

Shivendra helps India maul Canada 3-1

Shivendra helps India maul Canada 3-1

Rediff.com23 Oct 2009

Shivendra Singh scored twice as India defeated Canada 3-1 to further extend their lead to 5-0 in the seven-match hockey Test series at Tamanawis Park in Surrey, Canada, on Friday.

Sandeep Singh scores twice as India rout Canada

Sandeep Singh scores twice as India rout Canada

Rediff.com19 Oct 2009

Sandeep Singh continued his rampaging form to score twice as India beat Canada 3-1 to take take an unassailable 4-0 lead in the seven-match hockey Test series at Tamanawis Park, Surrey, Canada, on Sunday.

India down Canada to seal series

India down Canada to seal series

Rediff.com17 Oct 2009

Continuing their stupendous run, India scored a comfortable 2-0 win against Canada in the fourth Test and secured an unassailable 3-0 lead in the seven-match series at Tamanawis Par in Surrey on Saturday. Vikram Pillay scored from a penalty stroke in the 22nd minute while Rajpal Singh shot home in the 38th minute to script India's victory.

Kaul included in limited overs squad for England tour; Rahane to lead for Afghanistan Test

Kaul included in limited overs squad for England tour; Rahane to lead for Afghanistan Test

Rediff.com8 May 2018

Rahane to lead India in one-off Test vs Afghanistan

Shilpa Shetty to star in EastEnders?

Shilpa Shetty to star in EastEnders?

Rediff.com30 Mar 2009

The 32-year-old actress is said to be in talks with the producers of the hit BBC series, where she's likely to play a member of a new Asian family about to move into Albert Square, reports The Daily Express.

Portrayal of Indira's killers: Organizers flayed

Portrayal of Indira's killers: Organizers flayed

Rediff.com18 Apr 2008

According to a report in the Vancouver Sun, a day before the parade, Sudager Singh Sandhu, president of the organizing temple Dasmesh Darbar, had stated that 'no banned organizations would be allowed in the parade and that there would be 'no pictures depicting violence or the outcome of violence'.

Mayank, Prithvi hit tons as India 'A' crush Leicestershire

Mayank, Prithvi hit tons as India 'A' crush Leicestershire

Rediff.com20 Jun 2018

Opener Prithvi Shaw and Mayank Agarwal took a second string Leicestershire attack to the cleaners as India 'A' piled up a mammoth 458 for four to win the second warm-up game by a massive 281 runs.

Komagata Maru: Canadian PM apologises

Komagata Maru: Canadian PM apologises

Rediff.com4 Aug 2008

Canada's Premier Stephen Harper has apologized for the infamous Komagata Maru ship incident of 1914 in which over three hundred Indians, mostly Sikhs, seeking a better life were refused entry into the country.

Nel announces international retirement

Nel announces international retirement

Rediff.com26 Mar 2009

South Africa fast bowler Andre Nel announced his retirement from international cricket on Wednesday. He played in 36 Tests, taking 123 wickets at an average of 31.86, and 79 one-day internationals where he captured 106 wickets at an average of 27.68. He has signed a three-year deal with English county side Surrey.

ECB chairman opens door to Pietersen return

ECB chairman opens door to Pietersen return

Rediff.com1 Mar 2015

Incoming England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) chairman Colin Graves has given Kevin Pietersen a glimmer of hope that he may yet be able to resurrect his England career.

Sri Lanka coach Ford confirms he will leave in January

Sri Lanka coach Ford confirms he will leave in January

Rediff.com18 Sep 2013

Sri Lanka head coach Graham Ford has confirmed he will quit when his contract expires in January, despite being pressed to reconsider by the island nation's cricket authorities.

Sandeep scores four but Canada force draw

Sandeep scores four but Canada force draw

Rediff.com15 Oct 2009

Sandeep Singh scored four times but Canada took advantage of a fragile Indian defence to stage a late comeback and hold the visitors to a 4-4 draw in the third Test of the seven-match hockey series at the Tamanawis Park in Surrey, Canada, on Wednesday night. India leads the series 2-0.

Curran outshines peers in first Test to be unlikely England hero

Curran outshines peers in first Test to be unlikely England hero

Rediff.com4 Aug 2018

Sam Curran grabbed four top Indian wickets in the first innings and gave his team a precious 13-run lead despite a century by Indian skipper Kohli.

Canada's spy agency was warned about Atwal being seen with PM

Canada's spy agency was warned about Atwal being seen with PM

Rediff.com23 Feb 2018

Trudeau's first bilateral visit to India was hit by a controversy over the dinner invitation to Atwal by the Canadian high commissioner in New Delhi.

England planning rival to IPL

England planning rival to IPL

Rediff.com12 Jul 2008

With the Indian Premier League, and its unsanctioned rival the Indian Cricket League, dominating headlines in recent months, four major English county clubs are planning a new 50m Twenty20 tournament in England in June and July from 2010. The MCC, Lancashire, Hampshire and Surrey are proposing a new 57-match tournament, spanning 25 days, with nine franchises competing for the main prize, according to BBC Sport.

AI bombing: Gurdwara organises prayer service

AI bombing: Gurdwara organises prayer service

Rediff.com23 Jun 2008

The three-day, 24-hour-running, Akhand Path began on Friday but with the portrait of Babbar Khalsa leader Talwinder Singh Parmar hanging inside, staring at the faces of the congregation -- some of them being members of the victims' families.

Indian couple found dead in Canada

Indian couple found dead in Canada

Rediff.com22 Apr 2008

A middle-aged Indian couple was found murdered at their home in Canada's British Columbia province. Rajwinder Kaur Mann, 62, and Harbir Singh Mann, 67, both retired teachers who moved to Canada from India four years ago, were found dead in their home by their daughter-in-law on Friday. The neighbours said the couple was still living with their son, his wife and two young children at the time of their death and were mostly seen together.

Canada: India protests praise of Indira's killers

Canada: India protests praise of Indira's killers

Rediff.com15 Apr 2008

New Delhi has taken up the matter with Toronto through diplomatic channels and got a positive response, sources said in New Delhi. Gandhi's assassins Beant Singh and Satwant Singh were eulogised at the rally taken out by some members of the Indian community in Canada.

Cameras at slain scribe's home were not working

Cameras at slain scribe's home were not working

Rediff.com16 Nov 2007

The cameras installed by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police at the Surrey (British Columbia) house of Indo-Canadian journalist Tara Singh Hayer were reportedly not working the night he was assassinated on November 18, 1998, the Air India inquiry, now in progress in Ottawa, was told on Thursday.

Khalistani numbers rising in Canada

Khalistani numbers rising in Canada

Rediff.com18 Apr 2007

In their agenda the Sikh Lobby Network (Canada) and the Lobby group Sikh Federation (UK) they are asking the Canadian government to lift the ban on their two terrorist groups and support for the Khalistan movement.

Indo-Canadian's restaurant blown up

Indo-Canadian's restaurant blown up

Rediff.com15 Feb 2008

A fast food restaurant owned by an Indo-Canadian was destroyed along with a few other shops when an explosion ripped through a commercial block in Vancouver in a suspected arson attack.