News for 'Brian'

How This Pic Inspired 14-Year-Old Gill

How This Pic Inspired 14-Year-Old Gill

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

'Watching Virat bhai win Cricketer of the Year was something I would never forget.' 'Pure motivation for me to go a step further and give everything for my country.'

'Bullet Trains Aren't An Issue For Polls'

'Bullet Trains Aren't An Issue For Polls'

Rediff.com18 May 2024

'When there are no good roads and no buses plying to villages, your spending on development is skewed.'

Former India pacer David Johnson dies after falling from balcony

Former India pacer David Johnson dies after falling from balcony

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

Former India pace bowler David Johnson, who played two Tests in 1996, passed away in Bengaluru on Thursday.

'This team can win trophies': Markram

'This team can win trophies': Markram

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

Markram was delighted to see South Africa finding a way to win on a challenging strip.

South Africa's painful past in World Cups!

South Africa's painful past in World Cups!

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

A look at South Africa's tormented past when they failed to get over the line at key junctures in World Cups.

Afghanistan aim to upset South Africa in T20 WC semis

Afghanistan aim to upset South Africa in T20 WC semis

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

Without belittling the poised run of the Proteas, Afghanistan have been the revelation of this ICC showpiece.

T20 WC: What England need to do to qualify for Super 8

T20 WC: What England need to do to qualify for Super 8

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

England will need to defeat Namibia in their last league match and hope that Scotland lose to Australia.

T20 WC PIX: Farooqi takes 5 as Afghanistan rout Uganda

T20 WC PIX: Farooqi takes 5 as Afghanistan rout Uganda

Rediff.com4 Jun 2024

Afghanistan started their T20 World Cup campaign with a comprehensive 125-run victory over debutants Uganda.

They bring a lot of experience: Lara backs Virat, Rohit to play 2024 T20 WC

They bring a lot of experience: Lara backs Virat, Rohit to play 2024 T20 WC

Rediff.com26 Nov 2023

Former West Indies skipper Brian Lara on Sunday backed Indian stars Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to play ICC T20 World Cup to be held next year in the West Indies and USA, saying that the duo has a lot of experience of Caribbean conditions.

How Gill stayed focused despite big match pressure

How Gill stayed focused despite big match pressure

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

Shubman Gill was awarded the 'Player of the Match' for his match-winning knock of 85 runs.

Almost fell asleep: Biden on debate debacle against Trump

Almost fell asleep: Biden on debate debacle against Trump

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

The White House acknowledged that Biden did not have a "great (debate) night,", but asserted that he knew how to get things done and is ready to run the country for the next four years.

Test cricket at very low point in West Indies: Sarwan

Test cricket at very low point in West Indies: Sarwan

Rediff.com25 Jun 2024

Ramnaresh Sarwan foresees a mass exodus of the Caribbean players to mainland America where the game has got a major push with hosting of the T20 World Cup.

'He's repaying Rajasthan Royals for their belief in him'

'He's repaying Rajasthan Royals for their belief in him'

Rediff.com23 Apr 2024

Impressed with the maturity shown by Yashasvi Jaiswal, West Indies cricket legend Brian Lara said the youngster's knock against Mumbai Indians was well put together.

Ram Baboo breaches Paris Games qualification mark

Ram Baboo breaches Paris Games qualification mark

Rediff.com16 Mar 2024

India's Ram Baboo on Saturday achieved the Paris Olympics men's 20km race qualification standard, clocking a personal best time of 1:20:00 at the Dudinska 50 Meet in Slovakia.

The Lost Submersible

The Lost Submersible

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

The OceanGate Expeditions submersible went missing shortly after its voyage to explore the wreckage of the sunken Titanic began on Sunday.

IPL: Injured Mayank Yadav to miss Delhi Capitals tie?

IPL: Injured Mayank Yadav to miss Delhi Capitals tie?

Rediff.com9 Apr 2024

Mayank, who made his IPL debut against Punjab Kings this season, had taken six wickets from two matches before limping out in the third game.

'Gill will rule cricket in the coming years'

'Gill will rule cricket in the coming years'

Rediff.com6 Dec 2023

'Gill is the most talented batter in this new generation.'

Suryakumar has to bat at No. 3 in T20 World Cup, says Lara

Suryakumar has to bat at No. 3 in T20 World Cup, says Lara

Rediff.com7 May 2024

Suryakumar Yadav has to bat at No 3 in the T20 World Cup, said the legendary Brian Lara as he rooted for an India vs West Indies final.

2024 ICC T20 World Cup Squads

2024 ICC T20 World Cup Squads

Rediff.com31 May 2024

T20 World Cup Squads

Breaking the vault: Will MSCI grant HDFC Bank access?

Breaking the vault: Will MSCI grant HDFC Bank access?

Rediff.com17 Apr 2024

HDFC Bank's latest shareholding data showed that the room for foreign investment has fallen just 5 basis points short of the threshold set by Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) to fully include the stock in its indices. Currently, the index provider has applied an adjustment factor of 0.5 since the foreign room is less than 25 per cent. Removal of the adjustment factor will result in inflows of a massive $4.8 billion (Rs 40,000 crore) into HDFC Bank, according to Brian Freitas, a New Zealand-based analyst with Periscope Analytics.

Will cricket capture the hearts of American audiences?

Will cricket capture the hearts of American audiences?

Rediff.com27 May 2024

The T20 showpiece is also seen as a major stepping stone to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, where cricket will make a comeback after 128 years when the big event kicks off on June 1.

Shubman Gill Is 2023's Google Star!

Shubman Gill Is 2023's Google Star!

Rediff.com13 Dec 2023

Meet Google's Most Searched Sportspeople This Year.

Tanmay Agarwal Scores Fastest 300!

Tanmay Agarwal Scores Fastest 300!

Rediff.com27 Jan 2024

Tanmay's 300 came off just 147 balls with 31 fours and 20 sixes. He broke the record held by South African batter Marco Marais (300 off 191 balls).

ICC T20 WC: India to lock horns with Pakistan on June 9

ICC T20 WC: India to lock horns with Pakistan on June 9

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

Hosts USA will face Canada in the opening match on June 1, the ICC announced.

Lara on how to save Tests in time of flourishing franchise leagues

Lara on how to save Tests in time of flourishing franchise leagues

Rediff.com9 May 2024

While Lara agreed in principle to the point, he found differences too in the two models.

Pat Cummins to captain SRH in IPL 2024

Pat Cummins to captain SRH in IPL 2024

Rediff.com4 Mar 2024

Australia's ODI World Cup-winning captain Pat Cummins was named as the captain of Sunrisers Hyderabad for IPL 2024.

T20 creates the perfect form of cricket: Usain Bolt

T20 creates the perfect form of cricket: Usain Bolt

Rediff.com15 May 2024

It comes as no surprise when the world's fastest man Usain Bolt says that the fastest form of cricket is his favourite one and feels more fans in the Caribbean and world over will choose the T20 format over Tests going forward.

'Probably the worst kind of bowling that I've seen for a long, long time'

'Probably the worst kind of bowling that I've seen for a long, long time'

Rediff.com15 Apr 2024

'I actually think, with Hardik Pandya, everything away from the game is affecting him so much. He's smiling too much when he does the toss. He's trying to act like he is so happy. He is not happy. I have been there. I have been in the firing line. And I can tell you now, it affects you.'

Americans Must Depend On Hope And Prayer

Americans Must Depend On Hope And Prayer

Rediff.com13 Jul 2024

The two major parties offer the United States choices that are basically unacceptable and the bench strength, such as it is, is not entirely capable of winning popular acclaim, notes Shreekant Sambrani.

Lara takes over as 'performance mentor' for West Indies

Lara takes over as 'performance mentor' for West Indies

Rediff.com27 Jan 2023

Cricket West Indies (CWI) said batting great Brian Lara has agreed to take on the role of "performance mentor" to help players and coaches in all three formats of the game.

Biden stumbles in first presidential debate with Trump

Biden stumbles in first presidential debate with Trump

Rediff.com29 Jun 2024

Joe Biden, seeking a second term in the White House, stumbled in his first televised presidential debate with his predecessor Donald Trump, setting off alarm bells among top Democrats about whether the incumbent President can stay atop in the gruelling months ahead of the elections.

Lara's Stylish Entry!

Lara's Stylish Entry!

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

Head Coach Brian Lara looked radiant as ever as he made a stylish entry at the team hotel. The great man will be looking to turn around SRH's fortunes after the franchise failed to make it to the play-offs in the last two seasons.

Should Dhoni bat higher up the order?

Should Dhoni bat higher up the order?

Rediff.com20 Apr 2024

West Indies batting great Brian Lara believes CSK's Mahendra Singh Dhoni won't consider a promotion in the batting order.

Can Russia Make the Olympics? It's Up to This Panel

Can Russia Make the Olympics? It's Up to This Panel

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

How will Russian athletes be cleared to compete at Paris 2024?

MI vs CSK: Should Madhwal have bowled the final over against Dhoni?

MI vs CSK: Should Madhwal have bowled the final over against Dhoni?

Rediff.com15 Apr 2024

'But their bowling is poor. Beyond Jasprit Bumrah, there is no one to actually support them in that bowling attack, and the CSK batters took them apart.'

Gyaan From Legends Lara, Murali, Steyn

Gyaan From Legends Lara, Murali, Steyn

Rediff.com13 Apr 2023

'LEGENDARY! Fast-bowling legend. Spin-bowling legend. Batting legend. Just legends imparting their wisdom'.

Woods 'mentally rusty' on return to PGA Tour

Woods 'mentally rusty' on return to PGA Tour

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

Despite being "sore all over" Woods was looking forward to getting back on course for the second round of the tournament, which he hosts for the benefit of his charity.

There is nothing to worry: Jadeja defends 'experiments'

There is nothing to worry: Jadeja defends 'experiments'

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

The duo skipped the second ODI where Hardik Pandya led the side that went down to the West Indies by six wickets.

Hardik Pandya Booed At Modi Stadium

Hardik Pandya Booed At Modi Stadium

Rediff.com25 Mar 2024

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