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Buzz: UAE-Ireland 3rd ODI called off due to quarantine protocols

Buzz: UAE-Ireland 3rd ODI called off due to quarantine protocols

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

The second match of the four-game series was postponed on Tuesday when four more UAE players tested positive for the novel coronavirus, taking the total to seven COVID-19 cases.

A life in pictures - Britain's Prince Philip

A life in pictures - Britain's Prince Philip

Rediff.com9 Apr 2021

From his early years to the duties and pleasures of royal life, we take a look at the life of the Duke of Edinburgh.

New Zealand bring in Matt Henry as cover for Southee, Anderson

New Zealand bring in Matt Henry as cover for Southee, Anderson

Rediff.com30 Jan 2014

New Zealand have pencilled in pacer Matt Henry into their ODI squad ahead of the fifth and final One-dayer against India to cover for Tim Southee and Corey Anderson, both of whom are carrying niggles.

Six Pakistan cricketers test positive for COVID

Six Pakistan cricketers test positive for COVID

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

A jumbo Pakistan squad, led by Babar Azam, arrived in New Zealand on Tuesday and is serving a mandatory 14-day quarantine period as per COVID-19 protocol.

Gautam Gambhir to rejoin Essex today

Gautam Gambhir to rejoin Essex today

Rediff.com10 Sep 2013

Indian batsman Gautam Gambhir will re-join Essex cricket team on Tuesday to play the remainder of his maiden English county season after he returned home for a brief period due to family issues.

McCullum set to take over as KKR assistant coach

McCullum set to take over as KKR assistant coach

Rediff.com9 Aug 2019

Former New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum is returning to Kolkata Knight Riders but this time in a coaching role after being signed by the IPL side as the assistant coach.

New Zealand cricketers start squad training at High Performance Centre

New Zealand cricketers start squad training at High Performance Centre

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

New Zealand's top cricketers returned to squad training on Monday at the country's High Performance Centre in Lincoln after a prolonged break caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. In a statement issued on Monday, New Zealand Cricket (NZC) announced that six national camps will be conducted till September. Cricket activities in New Zealand came to a halt in late March owing to the deadly pandemic.

Another Pakistan player tests positive for COVID-19 in New Zealand

Another Pakistan player tests positive for COVID-19 in New Zealand

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

The New Zealand government on Wednesday said that another member of the visiting Pakistan cricket team has tested positive for coronavirus, taking the total number of confirmed cases to eight.

Record numbers rush for jabs as UK opens COVID vaccines to all adults

Record numbers rush for jabs as UK opens COVID vaccines to all adults

Rediff.com20 Jun 2021

As many as 721,469 appointments were made through the national booking service on Friday -- the day of the announcement -- at an average of more than eight every second. To cope with demand, the NHS said it is using stadiums and football grounds as giant vaccination centres.

Cricket Buzz: Controversial Pak spinner Ajmal retires, criticises PCB, ICC

Cricket Buzz: Controversial Pak spinner Ajmal retires, criticises PCB, ICC

Rediff.com30 Nov 2017

After a successful but controversial career, off-spinner Ajmal finished with 178 wickets in 35 Tests, the last of which was at Galle in Sri Lanka in 2014, where his bowling action was reported for a second time.

Salman Butt freed after 7 months of spot-fixing sentence

Salman Butt freed after 7 months of spot-fixing sentence

Rediff.com21 Jun 2012

Just seven months into his three-and-a-half-year jail sentence for involvement in spot-fixing, disgraced former Pakistan cricket captain Salman Butt was, on Thursday, released under the British government's early prisoner release scheme.

Women's T20: India lose to England by 33 runs

Women's T20: India lose to England by 33 runs

Rediff.com27 Jun 2012

Indian women produced a disappointing batting display as they suffered a 33-run loss at the hands of England in their Twenty20 International match in Canterbury.

Not seeking political asylum in UK: Asif

Not seeking political asylum in UK: Asif

Rediff.com6 Jun 2012

Pakistan's shamed pacer Mohammad Asif, who served a jail sentence after being found guilty of spot-fixing, has dismissed speculation that he intended to apply for political asylum in the United Kingdom.

Harbhajan shines for Essex with 7-wicket match haul

Harbhajan shines for Essex with 7-wicket match haul

Rediff.com19 Aug 2012

Senior off-spinner Harbhajan Singh was back in his element as he had match-haul of seven wickets (4/91 & 3/62) for Essex against Glamorgan in an English county game, which ended at the Castle Park Ground, in Colchester, on Saturday.

Pak pacer Mohammad Asif released from jail

Pak pacer Mohammad Asif released from jail

Rediff.com3 May 2012

Pakistan cricketer Mohammad Asif has been released from jail after serving half of a 12-month sentence in the United Kingdom for his role in the spot-fixing scam. The 29-year-old former world No 2-ranked Test bowler was freed from Canterbury Prison in Kent on Thursday morning.

Jailed Pak trio could be deported after end of term

Jailed Pak trio could be deported after end of term

Rediff.com12 Nov 2011

Jailed Pakistani cricketers Salman Butt, Mohammad Asif and Mohammad Amir could be deported from the UK after the completion of their prison terms.

Mumbai teen smashes world record!

Mumbai teen smashes world record!

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

At 17 years, 292 days, Yashasvi Jaiswal became the youngest player ever to score a double hundred in men's List A cricket, points out Rajneesh Gupta.

'This is not New Zealand'

'This is not New Zealand'

Rediff.com16 Mar 2019

Ardern outlined that five guns were used by the perpetrator -- who held a gun license -- out of which two were semi-automatic weapons and two were shotguns.

Prince Philip's funeral to mark his 'unwavering loyalty'

Prince Philip's funeral to mark his 'unwavering loyalty'

Rediff.com17 Apr 2021

The ceremony, which officially begins at St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle with a national minute's silence at 1500 local time on Saturday, will be a religious one though without any sermons, as planned by the Duke, who passed away aged 99 last week on Friday.

'Now I'm a bowler who can bat, trying to get to the all-rounder stage'

'Now I'm a bowler who can bat, trying to get to the all-rounder stage'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

After dream debut against India, New Zealand's imposing pacer Kyle Jamieson wants to establish himself as an all-rounder.

South Africa's Rabada ruled out of England ODI series

South Africa's Rabada ruled out of England ODI series

Rediff.com1 Dec 2020

South Africa play three ODIs against England, starting at the weekend, following on three Twenty20 Internationals.

Indians bar media from practice session

Indians bar media from practice session

Rediff.com28 Aug 2011

The bomb scare was in Kent but the Indian cricket team, preparing for the practice Twenty20 match against Leicestershire, took precautions here and barred the media from its training session.

It's official! Harry and Meghan are husband and wife

It's official! Harry and Meghan are husband and wife

Rediff.com19 May 2018

The royal couple chose a modern touch to their marriage ceremony.

Indians sneak past Kent in rain-hit match

Indians sneak past Kent in rain-hit match

Rediff.com27 Aug 2011

Virat Kohli scored a stroke-filled 78 as a scratchy the Indians registered a thrilling five-run victory over Kent in a rain-curtailed 20-overs-a-side practice match at the St Lawrence ground in Canterbury on Friday night.

'The West can learn from India's plurality'

'The West can learn from India's plurality'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2010

"The plural secularist model of India is not a bad model for the Western European societies who are looking to get out of a deadlock, " Dr Rowan Williams, the head of Anglican Community worldwide, told reporters before delivering the Chevening lecture in New Delhi.

NZ call-up three uncapped players for England Test tour

NZ call-up three uncapped players for England Test tour

Rediff.com8 Apr 2021

The squad will then be trimmed to 15 for the ICC World Test Championship final against India at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton starting on June 18, as per ICC regulations.

Williamson, Bennett new faces in NZ Test squad

Williamson, Bennett new faces in NZ Test squad

Rediff.com24 Oct 2010

Rookie batsman Kane Williamson and pacer Hamish Bennett were the new faces in New Zealand's 15-member Test squad announced on Sunday for a three Test match series against India next month.

Australia call up Hartley as back-up keeper

Australia call up Hartley as back-up keeper

Rediff.com14 Aug 2009

Queensland wicketkeeper Chris Hartley, who has spent the past season playing in England's Northern League, was rushed into the squad to play in this weekend's two-day match against the English Lions at Canterbury.

'They may have been trying to get me along to the England camp but...'

'They may have been trying to get me along to the England camp but...'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2015

Australia batsman Steven Smith revealed English county side Surrey once tried to push him into the country's national set-up by virtue of his mother's British heritage.

Britain's Prince Philip laid to rest in royal ceremony

Britain's Prince Philip laid to rest in royal ceremony

Rediff.com17 Apr 2021

The funeral incorporated hymns and readings chosen by the late royal himself and focussed on the "unwavering loyalty" of the longest-serving consort in British history to his wife, the monarch, and service to Britain and the Commonwealth.

Brendon McCullum hangs up his boots

Brendon McCullum hangs up his boots

Rediff.com5 Aug 2019

Former New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum announced his retirement from all forms of competitive cricket after the conclusion of the ongoing Global T20 Canada.

Team bowled out for 0 in Kent indoor game!

Team bowled out for 0 in Kent indoor game!

Rediff.com12 Feb 2016

A cricket team was bowled out for 0 in just 20 balls in a county six-a-side indoor championships match in England. Chasing 121 to win set by Christ Church University in Canterbury, no batsman from Bapchild Cricket Club was able to open their mark as the team from a village in Kent folded for a record-low. Christ Church player Mike Rose said they were stunned to see not one Bapchild batsman being able to get off the mark. "We all couldn't really believe it to be honest, bowling a team out for 0, especially indoors as all they needed to do was hit a wall to get one run," Rose told the Crawley Observer.

Dalai Lama discusses Tibet issue with UK PM

Dalai Lama discusses Tibet issue with UK PM

Rediff.com23 May 2008

British Prime Minister Gordon Brown on Friday held talks with Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama who raised the issue of human rights violation in Tibet and the recent unrest in his Himalayan homeland. Brown met Dalai despite protest from China and discussed many issues pertaining to Tibet. The closed door parleys between the two leaders was held at the Lambeth Palace, the office of the Archbishop of Canterbury, head of the Anglican church.

The best position for breastfeeding

The best position for breastfeeding

Rediff.com4 May 2007

A recent study revealed that babies' natural feeding reflexes started off more easily when the mothers were lying down.

Was Meghan's bridal look inspired by Jennifer Lopez?

Was Meghan's bridal look inspired by Jennifer Lopez?

Rediff.com21 May 2018

We can't help notice the similarity between the two looks.

Dravid starts NZ tour with a century

Dravid starts NZ tour with a century

Rediff.com6 Mar 2009

Former India skipper Rahul Dravid began his third tour of New Zealand on a bright note, scoring a dignified 102 for Canterbury Wizards against Central Stags in a NZC first-class match at the Mainpower Oval, Rangiora, in Wellington on Friday.

Gambhir rejoins Essex, scores 32

Gambhir rejoins Essex, scores 32

Rediff.com11 Sep 2013

Out-of-favour India opener Gautam Gambhir scored a patient 36 on rejoining Essex, in the County Championship Division Two four-day match against Kent in Canterbury on Wednesday.

UK studies: 'We slept in a public park on benches'

UK studies: 'We slept in a public park on benches'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2007

Ajay Pal Agarwal describes leaving his life back home for studies in the UK. He sleeps on benches, meets many friends and learns a lot about himself in the process.

UK studies: Life with Rimpy Aunty the Super Cop

UK studies: Life with Rimpy Aunty the Super Cop

Rediff.com17 Jul 2007

Ajay Pal Agarwal, who studied at Canterbury University in the UK in 2002, shares his story. He talks about living with roommates, learning to cook and juggling school and work.

Steyn ruled out of England Test series

Steyn ruled out of England Test series

Rediff.com15 May 2017

Fast bowler Dale Steyn has been ruled out of South Africa's four-match Test series in England after being forced to withdraw from his country's A team tour as he has yet to regain full fitness following a fractured shoulder.