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Warne criticises England players, labels them 'crass and arrogant'

Warne criticises England players, labels them 'crass and arrogant'

Rediff.com27 Aug 2013

Former Australian leg-spinner Shane Warne has criticised England players for their urinating antics and called the behaviour crass and arrogant.

With England set for India next month, Ansari gets look in for Dhaka Test

With England set for India next month, Ansari gets look in for Dhaka Test

Rediff.com27 Oct 2016

Spinner Zafar Ansari will make his England Test debut in the second and final match against Bangladesh while Stuart Broad is rested as Alastair Cook rotates his side ahead of the tour to India.

Is it a projector? No, it's a camera! Oh no, it's a mobile phone!

Is it a projector? No, it's a camera! Oh no, it's a mobile phone!

Rediff.com18 Jan 2015

That's how kids reacted when they saw the phone that was made to make the first-ever mobile call in the UK.

Indo-Canadian women face racism at Vancouver bar

Indo-Canadian women face racism at Vancouver bar

Rediff.com11 Nov 2013

An Indo-Canadian woman has alleged that she and her friends faced racist slurs at a bar in the city of Vancouver in Western Canada.

Pietersen to play in Caribbean Premier League

Pietersen to play in Caribbean Premier League

Rediff.com28 Mar 2014

Jettisoned England batsman Kevin Pietersen has added another payday to his diary with the announcement he will play in the Caribbean Premier League in July and August after his commitments in India.

England call up teenager Hameed, Batty for Bangladesh tour

England call up teenager Hameed, Batty for Bangladesh tour

Rediff.com16 Sep 2016

Teenaged opening batsman Haseeb Hameed was one of the three uncapped players named on Friday for England's forthcoming tour to Bangladesh.

Ashwin wants to be the 'best' captain

Ashwin wants to be the 'best' captain

Rediff.com26 Mar 2018

'I am new to Kings XI, so it is going to be how we come together, how the team dynamics work and take it forward.'

Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt move to London

Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt move to London

Rediff.com11 Mar 2016

The latest Hollywood updates.

Pietersen receives county offers to boost England hopes

Pietersen receives county offers to boost England hopes

Rediff.com7 Mar 2015

Former England captain Kevin Pietersen has received "a few" offers from English county sides as he bids to return to the Test team, the 34-year-old said.

Indian-origin student lies that her ex strangled and beat her, now jailed

Indian-origin student lies that her ex strangled and beat her, now jailed

Rediff.com8 Jun 2016

Natasha Uttamsingh wanted to keep Aakash Andrews in her life when he decided to break up with her, Guildford Crown Court in Surrey was told this week.

'Invincibles' opener Morris dies aged 93

'Invincibles' opener Morris dies aged 93

Rediff.com22 Aug 2015

Arthur Morris, one of Australia's finest opening batsmen and a key member of Don Bradman's 'Invincibles' side, has died aged 93.

IPL star Sarfaraz's younger brother to hone skills in England

IPL star Sarfaraz's younger brother to hone skills in England

Rediff.com27 Jul 2015

Following in the footsteps of elder brother Sarfaraz Khan, who was a big hit during the eighth edition of the Indian Premier League earlier this year, Mumbai youngster Musheer will also have the opportunity to hone his skills in England next month.

Your smartphone may harbour disease-causing bacteria

Your smartphone may harbour disease-causing bacteria

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

Students at the University of Surrey imprinted their mobile phones onto bacteriological growth Petri dishes to see what they might carry.

No ultimatum over Pietersen, says England captain Cook

No ultimatum over Pietersen, says England captain Cook

Rediff.com20 May 2015

English cricket's reputation has taken a "hammering" over the last 18 months but better times lie in wait following some big changes, captain Alastair Cook said on Wednesday.

Kohli doesn't exercise influence on policy-making: CoA chief Rai

Kohli doesn't exercise influence on policy-making: CoA chief Rai

Rediff.com21 May 2018

Virat Kohli's aura in Indian cricket has grown exponentially over the past few years but contrary to popular perception, he has never wielded 'disproportionate influence' when it comes to policy decisions, says Committee of Administrators (COA) chief Vinod Rai.

Pietersen not in our focus, says England coach ahead of WI tour

Pietersen not in our focus, says England coach ahead of WI tour

Rediff.com2 Apr 2015

England are fully focused on winning this month's three-match series in West Indies and not on Kevin Pietersen's chances of making a Test return, coach Peter Moores said.

Gujarat's Gohel breaks 117-yr-old record, looks for Govt job

Gujarat's Gohel breaks 117-yr-old record, looks for Govt job

Rediff.com27 Dec 2016

Gujarat's 26-year-old opening batsman Samit Gohel on Tuesday broke a 117-year-old record in first-class cricket by notching up the highest score while carrying his bat through the innings of 359 not out during his team's Ranji Trophy quarter-final against Odisha. While Hanif Mohammed's epic 499 remains the highest score by an opener in first-class cricket, no one has scored more than Gohel while remaining not out in his team's score of 641.

PHOTOS, 4th Ashes Test: Cook grabs ton as England savour rare dominance

PHOTOS, 4th Ashes Test: Cook grabs ton as England savour rare dominance

Rediff.com27 Dec 2017

Images from Day 2 of the 4th Ashes Test played at the MCG in Melbourne on Wednesday

Captain Root on what drove England to victory in first Test

Captain Root on what drove England to victory in first Test

Rediff.com4 Aug 2018

Joe Root said that although England got a few things wrong, they never let go of the belief to win.

India have a great chance to win in England: Hussey

India have a great chance to win in England: Hussey

Rediff.com28 Jul 2018

'Ashwin against the left-handers could play a big role. Kuldeep has done brilliantly but I feel India should persist with Ashwin. Kuldeep is young and can learn along the way'

India aim to claim series against England on Sunday

India aim to claim series against England on Sunday

Rediff.com13 Jul 2018

Unlike in the T20I series, England do not have the option of battling this phenomenon with a practice outing against the spin-bowling machine, Merlyn. With both teams travelling to London on Friday, there might not even be enough time to sit down for some video analysis. In that light, the English batsmen will have to contend mentally with how to play Yadav on Saturday.

Stats: Records galore for Rohit Sharma

Stats: Records galore for Rohit Sharma

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

Take a look at the statistical highlights of the fourth ODI in Kolkata on Thursday.

England start new era with Root the new master of Lord's

England start new era with Root the new master of Lord's

Rediff.com4 Jul 2017

The waiting ends for England's new Test captain Joe Root on Thursday when he leads his side out for the start of a four-match series against South Africa at Lord's on Thursday, nearly four months after his appointment.

Study in the UK: The best universities for students

Study in the UK: The best universities for students

Rediff.com10 Apr 2015

The survey, conducted by the Times Higher Education (THE), ranks universities according to 21 parameters that enhance student experience.

Key to Sri Lanka's win over India...

Key to Sri Lanka's win over India...

Rediff.com9 Jun 2017

Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews said an inspirational net session with the legendary Kumar Sangakkara played a key role.

IPL has helped us break barriers with England players: Kohli

IPL has helped us break barriers with England players: Kohli

Rediff.com3 Jul 2018

The participation of English players in the Indian Premier League has only increased the 'warmth' among the rival players but on the field, India captain Virat Kohli expects a high intensity battle between the two teams during the long tour, starting with the first T20 International in Manchester, on Tuesday.

The First Great Indian Cricketer

The First Great Indian Cricketer

Rediff.com26 Sep 2019

One cricketer made all the difference when the first All India cricket team toured England in 1911. Baloo Palwankar startled the English with his guile and genius.

Expect fireworks from Maxwell in county cricket

Expect fireworks from Maxwell in county cricket

Rediff.com24 Apr 2015

Snubbed Maxwell eyes county cricket to fuel Test bid.

ECB says 'no change' for Pietersen's England hopes

ECB says 'no change' for Pietersen's England hopes

Rediff.com2 Mar 2015

"Nothing has changed" for Kevin Pietersen's hopes of playing international cricket again, the England and Wales Cricket Board said on Sunday, despite incoming chairman Colin Graves appearing to leave the door open for the exiled batsman's return.

India is a force in world cricket no matter where they play: Mathews

India is a force in world cricket no matter where they play: Mathews

Rediff.com7 Jun 2017

Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews conceded that it will be 'very hard to beat India' in the ICC Champions Trophy Group B match in London, on Thursday.

Root named vice-captain as England look forward

Root named vice-captain as England look forward

Rediff.com13 May 2015

England cricket director Andrew Strauss gave his full backing to Test captain Alastair Cook on Tuesday and appointed Joe Root as his deputy in a significant move for the future.

18-year-old arrested in London tube attack

18-year-old arrested in London tube attack

Rediff.com16 Sep 2017

British Prime Minister Theresa May said military personnel would replace armed police "on guard duties at certain protected sites which are not accessible to the public".

Talking stops as England brace for Kiwi Test

Talking stops as England brace for Kiwi Test

Rediff.com19 May 2015

With a new cricket director, coach and chairman, England return to the field of play in the first Test against New Zealand on Thursday following an extraordinary period of upheaval.

'It's not about Pietersen's ability as a player, it's about trust'

'It's not about Pietersen's ability as a player, it's about trust'

Rediff.com12 May 2015

There is no ban on Kevin Pietersen playing for England but an erosion of trust means he has no place in their plans this summer, new director of cricket Andrew Strauss said on Tuesday.

Tremlett makes net gains towards starting England role

Tremlett makes net gains towards starting England role

Rediff.com17 Nov 2013

England's concerns over who will complete the pace attack for the first Ashes Test against Australia may have been put to rest after bowling coach David Saker expressed satisfaction with Chris Tremlett's form in the nets.

Houston, we have a problem: Mars One's mission delayed by 2 years

Houston, we have a problem: Mars One's mission delayed by 2 years

Rediff.com23 Mar 2015

Mars One's ambitious mission to send four people to colonise the red planet in 2024,has been pushed back by two years.

Els applauds Shevchenko's pressure-cooker debut

Els applauds Shevchenko's pressure-cooker debut

Rediff.com13 Sep 2013

Former European Footballer of the Year Andriy Shevchenko struggled on his professional golf debut in Ukraine but Ernie Els gave him 10 out of 10 for effort in what was always going to be a tough task.

On tri-nation visit, Modi to address community in Vancouver, Toronto, Paris

On tri-nation visit, Modi to address community in Vancouver, Toronto, Paris

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

Remnants of the Khalistan movement in Vancouver may stage a protest against Prime Minister Modi

Murali Kartik retires from competitive cricket

Murali Kartik retires from competitive cricket

Rediff.com14 Jun 2014

Veteran left-arm spinner Murali Kartik retired from competitive cricket having played eight Tests and 37 ODIs for India between 1999 and 2007 taking 24 and 37 wickets respectively.

Cricket Buzz: England name Ramprakash as batting coach

Cricket Buzz: England name Ramprakash as batting coach

Rediff.com6 Nov 2014

The 45-year-old, who played 52 Tests between 1991 and 2002, replaced his former international team mate Graham Gooch who stepped down from the role in May.