News for 'Caribbean'

8 Caribbean venues to host World Cup 2007

8 Caribbean venues to host World Cup 2007

Rediff.com6 Jul 2004

The USA, which was looking to host some of the matches, will miss out.

We should have won 3-0 in the Caribbean: Bedi

We should have won 3-0 in the Caribbean: Bedi

Rediff.com11 Jul 2011

Former Indian captains Bishan Singh Bedi and Kapil Dev lauded the Indian cricket team for winning both one-day and Test match series against West Indies and complimented captain Dhoni for achieving this unique feat.

PIX: Mumbai Indians down Delhi Capitals to win WPL

PIX: Mumbai Indians down Delhi Capitals to win WPL

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

In a thrilling final, Mumbai Indians handed Delhi Capitals a seven-wicket defeat to win the inaugural edition of the Women's Premier League.

Tambe retires, withdraws and retires yet again to play in CPL

Tambe retires, withdraws and retires yet again to play in CPL

Rediff.com7 Jul 2020

The BCCI will not stop veteran leg-spinner Pravin Tambe from playing for Trinbago Knight Riders in the Caribbean Premier League as it has been confirmed that he has officially retired, albeit second time having withdrawn on the first occasion. The 48-year-old Tambe is set to become first Indian player to play in the CPL. As per BCCI rules, he is now eligible having announced his retirement from all forms of cricket.

Mehul Choksi moves Dominica HC to quash proceedings against him

Mehul Choksi moves Dominica HC to quash proceedings against him

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

Alleging that his arrest in Dominica for illegal entry was "dictated" by representatives of the Indian government, absconding diamantaire Mehul Choksi has filed a case in the high court of Roseau, seeking to quash the proceedings against him, local media there reported. The case was filed against the immigration minister of the Caribbean nation, its police chief and the investigating officer of the case. Choksi, who went missing from Antigua and Barbuda where he had been living since 2018 after his escape from India, was arrested on May 23 in neighbouring Dominica for illegal entry. He was declared a prohibited immigrant by the Ministry of Immigration in Dominica.

Injuries keep Rahul, Axar out of Windies T20I series

Injuries keep Rahul, Axar out of Windies T20I series

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

Ruturaj Gaikwad and Deepak Hooda will replace them in the squad for the series, beginning in Kolkata on February 16.

Johnny Depp Can't Remember His Movies

Johnny Depp Can't Remember His Movies

Rediff.com26 Apr 2022

'I'm so pathetic when it comes to knowing what movies I've done. I'm sorry. I just, I don't watch them.'

PICS: USA stun Ireland in historic T20I

PICS: USA stun Ireland in historic T20I

Rediff.com23 Dec 2021

Ireland are scheduled to play another Twenty20 game against the US and three ODIs before a tour the Caribbean to face West Indies in three ODIs in January.

Inaugural women's IPL to be played in March 2023

Inaugural women's IPL to be played in March 2023

Rediff.com12 Aug 2022

BCCI is expected to hold a discussion on matters related to women's IPL at its annual general meeting in September this year. Much of the planning around the tournament will be around sale of its media rights.

India pushes for rupee trade with Cuba

India pushes for rupee trade with Cuba

Rediff.com20 Sep 2022

The Centre is pushing for bilateral trade with Cuba and its settlement in rupee as a part of its strategy to internationalise the domestic currency. A delegation from Cuba, including officials from its central bank, met Indian government officials and banks last month to discuss bilateral trade and settlement using the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI's) payment mechanism in rupee, said people aware of the matter. Since the Cuban nation has opened up its economy and is looking to implement reforms to attract investments from India, Cuban banks have evinced interest in opening special rupee vostro accounts (SRVAs) with Indian banks.

Relief to Mehul Choksi as Dominica drops illegal entry charges against him

Relief to Mehul Choksi as Dominica drops illegal entry charges against him

Rediff.com22 May 2022

All the proceedings against Choksi of illegal entry into Dominica were dropped on May 20, the spokesperson said.

UK PM race: Rishi Sunak, Boris Johnson camps claim hitting 100 MPs mark

UK PM race: Rishi Sunak, Boris Johnson camps claim hitting 100 MPs mark

Rediff.com22 Oct 2022

The 42-year-old frontrunner's tally continues to grow as former prime minister Boris Johnson flies back from his Caribbean holiday to reportedly also join the contest.

UK's biggest aircraft carrier breaks down on way to US

UK's biggest aircraft carrier breaks down on way to US

Rediff.com29 Aug 2022

The United Kingdom's biggest aircraft carrier, HMS Prince of Wales, has broken down off the south coast of England after setting sail from Portsmouth Naval Base for the United States on what the Royal Navy has described as a 'landmark' aviation trial mission.

Is it the end of bilateral cricket tours?

Is it the end of bilateral cricket tours?

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

Proliferation of T20 leagues puts squeeze on bilateral tours

Rishi Sunak emerges as bookies' favourite to replace Liz Truss

Rishi Sunak emerges as bookies' favourite to replace Liz Truss

Rediff.com21 Oct 2022

The 42-year-old is holding a solid 55 per cent lead with the Oddschecker betting odds aggregator, followed by a 29 per cent chance of former prime minister Boris Johnson making a comeback. Third placed in what is emerging as a three-way contest is Leader of the Commons Penny Mordaunt, who had polled third in the first round of parliamentary votes to shortlist candidates for the last leadership race.

Broad 'not keen' to take over England Test Captaincy

Broad 'not keen' to take over England Test Captaincy

Rediff.com17 Apr 2022

Broad, England's second-highest wicket-taker in tests behind James Anderson, said he was focused on returning to the England

Indian-origin techie killed in shootout between rival Mexican gangs

Indian-origin techie killed in shootout between rival Mexican gangs

Rediff.com23 Oct 2021

Anjali Ryot was killed along with another German tourist on Wednesday night in the crossfire, californianewstimes.com news portal reported.

How DK's Dream Came True

How DK's Dream Came True

Rediff.com13 Sep 2022

DK and Rohit Sharma are the only two Indian players from the inaugural T20 World Cup in 2007 to find themselves in this year's T20 World Cup squad!

Kohli asks to be rested for Windies T20Is; Ashwin set for recall

Kohli asks to be rested for Windies T20Is; Ashwin set for recall

Rediff.com7 Jul 2022

Former captain Virat Kohli has asked to be rested from the entire limited overs series against the West Indies next month, including the five T20Is, BCCI sources said.

Ireland v USA ODI series cancelled due to COVID-19 cases

Ireland v USA ODI series cancelled due to COVID-19 cases

Rediff.com29 Dec 2021

The visit of Ireland was the first time the United States had hosted an International Cricket Council (ICC) full member nation.

Why Boucher is optimistic of SA's chances at T20 WC

Why Boucher is optimistic of SA's chances at T20 WC

Rediff.com12 Oct 2022

Skipper Temba Bavuma has been woefully out of form since his return from injury and also missed the last two ODI due to illness.

Here's how England Cricket plans to tackle racism

Here's how England Cricket plans to tackle racism

Rediff.com1 Apr 2022

ECB announces funding for young cricketers from diverse backgrounds

New captain Stokes wants Anderson, Broad back in England team

New captain Stokes wants Anderson, Broad back in England team

Rediff.com3 May 2022

Test captain Ben Stokes said on Tuesday as he looks to wipe the slate clean and start afresh.

CPL: Jamaica Tallawahs hit back at Chris Gayle

CPL: Jamaica Tallawahs hit back at Chris Gayle

Rediff.com30 Apr 2020

Flamboyant batsman Chris Gayle has lashed out at former teammate Sarwan calling him 'worse than coronavirus'. Gayle, the colossal figure in the shortest format of the game blamed Sarwan for his departure from Tallawahs. The Caribbean Premier League (CPL) franchise Jamaica Tallawahs said that former batsman Sarwan has nothing to do with Gayle's departure from the side and the decision was completely based on 'business and cricketing reasoning'.

Kapil reckons Kohli might have been dropped for WI T20Is

Kapil reckons Kohli might have been dropped for WI T20Is

Rediff.com16 Jul 2022

'A great player like him shouldn't take so much time to get back in form. He has to fight with himself and get things in order.'

Watch Out For Baby AB!

Watch Out For Baby AB!

Rediff.com21 Mar 2022

'Baby AB' -- as Dewald has been nicknamed for his ability to play shots like his idol A B De Villiers -- was signed up by the Mumbai Indians for Rs 3 crore (Rs 30 million) at the mega auction.

Women's WC: Pakistan stun Windies in rain-hit match

Women's WC: Pakistan stun Windies in rain-hit match

Rediff.com21 Mar 2022

Pakistan ended their 18-match losing streak with win over the West Indies

Stokes backs Root's decision to quit England captaincy

Stokes backs Root's decision to quit England captaincy

Rediff.com23 Apr 2022

Root stepped down last week, saying the job had taken a heavy toll on him recently, after dispiriting tours of Australia and the Caribbean capped a string of poor results.

Sammy picks his favourite for T20 World Cup

Sammy picks his favourite for T20 World Cup

Rediff.com22 Aug 2021

The 37-year-old Darren Sammy was of the view that teams such as England and Australia, still seeking a World T20 title triumph, might do well in the tournament, which will be hosted in the UAE and Oman.

Meet the first American to play in the IPL

Meet the first American to play in the IPL

Rediff.com12 Sep 2020

Ali Khan was part of the Trinbago Knight Riders who won this year's Caribbean Premier League.

Mendis, Embuldeniya spin SL to series win over Windies

Mendis, Embuldeniya spin SL to series win over Windies

Rediff.com3 Dec 2021

But Mendis and Embuldeniya then ran through the batting line-up to bundle them out for 132 in the second session as West Indies lost their last eight wickets for 40 runs.

DRS to make debut in T20 World Cup

DRS to make debut in T20 World Cup

Rediff.com10 Oct 2021

The Decision Review System (DRS) will make its debut in the men's T20 World Cup to be held in Oman and UAE starting this month, after the ICC approved its usage in the tournament.

Salim Durani: People's man who could oblige with 'Sixerrrrr'

Salim Durani: People's man who could oblige with 'Sixerrrrr'

Rediff.com2 Apr 2023

Salim Durani was the 'people's man', whose impact can never be quantified by the 29 Test matches that he played over 13 years between 1960 to 1973, or the 1200-plus runs he scored and 75 wickets he took with his mean left-arm spin.

US to donate 1.6 cr vaccines to India and 17 other Asian nations

US to donate 1.6 cr vaccines to India and 17 other Asian nations

Rediff.com22 Jun 2021

Of the 4.10 crore to be shared through COVAX, 1.40 crore will go to Latin America and the Caribbean nations and 1.60 crore to Asia.

Rahul or Gill ideal opener for Zim ODIs?

Rahul or Gill ideal opener for Zim ODIs?

Rediff.com14 Aug 2022

So, will Rahul allow Gill to continue his good form at the top of the order or perch himself out there at the onset with one eye on the Asia Cup?

Windies fight back to leave first Test evenly poised

Windies fight back to leave first Test evenly poised

Rediff.com10 Mar 2022

Jason Holder and Nkrumah Bonner shared an unbeaten 75-run partnership as West Indies recovered from a mini collapse and advanced to 202 for four on the second day of the first Test against England on Wednesday.

IPL: Andy Flower named head coach of Lucknow franchise

IPL: Andy Flower named head coach of Lucknow franchise

Rediff.com17 Dec 2021

The Zimbabwean great was working with Punjab Kings as assistant coach for the past two seasons.

How pacer Avesh's 'slowers' worked in 4th Windies T20I

How pacer Avesh's 'slowers' worked in 4th Windies T20I

Rediff.com7 Aug 2022

Avesh Khan's redemption, after being whacked around the Caribbean grounds, has come about after slowing down his pace following skipper Rohit Sharma's advice.

Harmanpreet, Smriti, Rodrigues to miss Big Bash League due to national commitments

Harmanpreet, Smriti, Rodrigues to miss Big Bash League due to national commitments

Rediff.com27 Sep 2019

WBBL is likely to clash with India's month-long tour of the Caribbean

Adani slips to No 30, group stocks lose Rs 12 lk cr in 1 month

Adani slips to No 30, group stocks lose Rs 12 lk cr in 1 month

Rediff.com26 Feb 2023

Gautam Adani was the world's third and Asia's richest man a month back but a damning report by a US firm triggered a massive sell-off in shares of his apples-to-airport group, plunging his own wealth by $80 billion and the tycoon slipping to No.30 on the world billionaire index. Adani's sprawling conglomerate, which spans from sea ports to airports, edible oil and commodities, energy, cement and data centres, is under attack by US short-seller Hindenburg Research, which successfully deflated electric-vehicle maker Nikola Motors in 2020. Hindenburg, which held short positions in unidentified shares of Adani Group firms through its US-traded debt and offshore derivatives, on January 24 accused the conglomerate of "brazen stock manipulation and accounting fraud" and using a number of offshore shell companies to inflate stock prices.