News for 'Caribbean'

IPL likely to restart on September 18 or 19 in UAE

IPL likely to restart on September 18 or 19 in UAE

Rediff.com25 May 2021

While BCCI, as of now, will not give up its hosting rights and wait how the COVID-19 situation in India pans out, there is very little chance that countries will want to travel to India which is facing its worst health emergency since independence.

Recuperating Archer cautious about comeback

Recuperating Archer cautious about comeback

Rediff.com25 Aug 2021

'If I do end up with another stress fracture, I may have a different view on things as regards to my future. But for the moment, I'm still only 26 and I think my best years as a Test cricketer are ahead of me.'

Gayle seeks Jamaican swan song after 'last World Cup game'

Gayle seeks Jamaican swan song after 'last World Cup game'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2021

West Indies' veteran batsman Chris Gayle acknowledged he may have played his last Twenty20 World Cup match and plans to hang up his bat after playing a final game in front of his home fans in Jamaica.

Can you identify this IPL batting ace?

Can you identify this IPL batting ace?

Rediff.com21 Aug 2020

The big-hitting Australian will be seen in action for Mumbai Indians in this year's IPL.

How T20 Leagues Are Killing The Spirit Of Cricket

How T20 Leagues Are Killing The Spirit Of Cricket

Rediff.com27 Aug 2022

Just like it happens in football, where everybody from around the world wants to play in European leagues, every cricketer would dream to play in the Big Bash, IPL and The Hundred, explains Abhishek Singh.

Root hits another ton to put England in command

Root hits another ton to put England in command

Rediff.com17 Mar 2022

Joe Root compiled his second straight century, an unbeaten 119, as England batted their way to a commanding position in the second Test against West Indies in Barbados on Wednesday.

England tour is like the Ashes for us, says Roach

England tour is like the Ashes for us, says Roach

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

West Indies had handed Joe Root's men a 2-1 defeat when England travelled to the Caribbeans last year and Roach said the visiting team wants to emulate that result.

Images: Hard-hitting elite eight go head-to-head in Caribbean

Images: Hard-hitting elite eight go head-to-head in Caribbean

Rediff.com6 May 2010

Fast, true pitches and some big hitting are expected over the next few days as the Twenty20 World Cup enters the Super Eight phase on Thursday.

England fall short of Test win as Windies hang on for draw

England fall short of Test win as Windies hang on for draw

Rediff.com13 Mar 2022

England fell short of victory as West Indies survived for a tense draw despite a top-order collapse on the final day of the first Test in North Sound on Saturday.

Jamaica's Parchment tracks down volunteer who helped him win gold

Jamaica's Parchment tracks down volunteer who helped him win gold

Rediff.com12 Aug 2021

Jamaican sprinter Hansle Parchment, who initially went to an aquatic centre instead of the Olympic Stadium for his race, has now gone viral after he found the volunteer, paid her back and showed her the gold medal he won.

BCCI accepts Karthik's apology, matter closed!

BCCI accepts Karthik's apology, matter closed!

Rediff.com16 Sep 2019

His contract bars him from being associated with any private league.

COVID-19: Skipper Dhull among five still unavailable for Uganda game

COVID-19: Skipper Dhull among five still unavailable for Uganda game

Rediff.com21 Jan 2022

After winning the Asia Cup in the UAE, the Indian team had flown to the Caribbean via Amsterdam. A support staff member, who is fine now, had tested positive during the hard quarantine upon arrival in Guyana after catching the infection in transit and it is believed the players contracted the virus from him.

IPL 2021: Afghanistan's Rashid, Nabi join Sunrisers in UAE

IPL 2021: Afghanistan's Rashid, Nabi join Sunrisers in UAE

Rediff.com14 Sep 2021

Sunrisers Hyderabad star spinner Rashid Khan and all-rounder Mohammad Nabi have joined the franchise in UAE and are currently undergoing quarantine. The team management is confident that they will be kept in the best frame of mind as they ply their trade in the second half of the 14th edition of the Indian Premier League.

Mr and Mrs Jonas burning it up!

Mr and Mrs Jonas burning it up!

Rediff.com12 Jan 2019

The lovely couple is currently honeymooning on an exotic Caribbean island.

KKR's floundering batting faces strong Delhi Capitals test

KKR's floundering batting faces strong Delhi Capitals test

Rediff.com28 Apr 2021

Sunil Narine and Varun Chakravarthy, have done an excellent job in restricting the oppositions but KKR's top-order batting has hurt them the most.

Remembering Spin Legend Sonny Ramadhin

Remembering Spin Legend Sonny Ramadhin

Rediff.com28 Feb 2022

Sonny Ramadhin, the mystery spinner from Trinidad who bamboozled England in 1950 and the first Indian to play for the West Indies, passed into the ages on Sunday, February 27, 2022.

Windies' fastest bowler Thomas wants to be 'Test great'

Windies' fastest bowler Thomas wants to be 'Test great'

Rediff.com8 Jun 2020

West Indies quick Oshane Thomas has said he hopes to make his Test debut in England next month and establish himself in all three cricket formats. Thomas has been named among 11 reserves to accompany the 14-member squad for their three-Test series in England, which is scheduled to take place in bio-secure venues in Southampton and Manchester, subject to government approval.

On board the world's largest cruise ship!

On board the world's largest cruise ship!

Rediff.com28 Mar 2018

What would it be like to be on the world's largest cruise ship? You won't have to wonder any more, as here's the first look inside the largest cruise ship -- the 228,081-ton Royal Caribbean's Symphony of the Seas. Take a look at this mammoth ship, which boasts of dozens of eateries, bars and showrooms as well as an array of deck-top amusements including a multi-deck water slide area, surfing pools and rock climbing walls.

WI board back players in speaking out against racism

WI board back players in speaking out against racism

Rediff.com3 Jun 2020

'We therefore support all sporting icons and role models who are today leading the way in peacefully protesting and standing against the scourge of racism and injustice.'

The Risks Of Declaring Victory Too Soon

The Risks Of Declaring Victory Too Soon

Rediff.com25 Oct 2022

India has much to be proud of and celebrate. But there is also much that is wrong, much that looks dangerous. Employment, current account deficit, rural distress, agricultural productivity are all in deep crisis, points out Shekhar Gupta.

WTC: Stokes urges England to stay aggressive

WTC: Stokes urges England to stay aggressive

Rediff.com22 Jun 2022

Leg-spinner Yasir Shah marks his return to the national men's team as Pakistan on Wednesday announced an 18-member squad for next month's two-match Test series against Sri Lanka.

Dominican govt tells court to reject Choksi's petition

Dominican govt tells court to reject Choksi's petition

Rediff.com2 Jun 2021

The Government of Dominica has told a court there to reject the habeas corpus petition filed on behalf of businessman Mehul Choksi who had claimed that he was abducted and forcefully brought to the Caribbean island nation, local media reported. The high court of Dominica ordered that the businessman be produced in a magistrate court to answer charges of his illegal entry into the country and adjourned the hearing on the habeas corpus petition till Thursday, according to local media. Rejecting the submission of Choksi who is wanted in India in an alleged Rs 13,500 crore loan fraud case in Punjab National Bank, the prosecution said the habeas corpus petition does not stand as he had illegally entered the country and was subsequently detained.

Top Performer: Holder Shows His Worth

Top Performer: Holder Shows His Worth

Rediff.com26 Sep 2021

Jason Holder was adjudged Man-of-the Match for his all round show. He picked up 3-19 and scored an unbeaten 47 off just 29 balls.

Former Windies pacer Moseley dies in road accident

Former Windies pacer Moseley dies in road accident

Rediff.com7 Feb 2021

Ezra Moseley featured in two Tests against England in 1990 and also played nine ODIS between 1990 and 1991. He went to the rebel tour of South Africa back in 1982-83 and was banned.

Australian McDermott, WI's Shepherd eye maiden IPL deals

Australian McDermott, WI's Shepherd eye maiden IPL deals

Rediff.com25 Jan 2022

Australian opener Ben McDermott and West Indies all-rounder Romario Shepherd are banking on their recent impressive performances to bag a maiden IPL deal, having gone unsold in the previous seasons of the lucrative T20 league.

Johnny Depp Wins; Amber Heard to pay $15 million

Johnny Depp Wins; Amber Heard to pay $15 million

Rediff.com2 Jun 2022

Amber Heard has won part of her libel case against Johnny Depp. The jury has awarded her $2 million in damages.

SEE: Gayle thanks PM Modi for sending COVID vaccine to Jamaica

SEE: Gayle thanks PM Modi for sending COVID vaccine to Jamaica

Rediff.com19 Mar 2021

West Indies batsman Chris Gayle thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for helping Jamaica by providing COVID-19 vaccines under the Vaccine Maitri initiative.

India sent Mehul Choksi deportation papers to Dominica: Antigua PM

India sent Mehul Choksi deportation papers to Dominica: Antigua PM

Rediff.com30 May 2021

The Dominica high court has stayed the removal of Choksi from its soil and put a gag order on the developments till the matter is heard in an open court on June 2.

The Carnival comes to London!

The Carnival comes to London!

Rediff.com29 Aug 2018

The streets of north London in Britain were awash with colour and glitter as revellers took over the streets to celebrate the Notting Hill Carnival -- now in its 59th year. Take a look at the celebrations as around 2 million people marched along the streets of west London in Caribbean costumes over two days.

ICC dedicating two-and-a-half month IPL window?

ICC dedicating two-and-a-half month IPL window?

Rediff.com16 Jul 2022

Pakistan wants ICC to regulate growth of T20 leagues

India's Suman Rao is Miss World Asia 2019

India's Suman Rao is Miss World Asia 2019

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

Glimpses from the Miss World pageant.

Women's WC: Indian batters must raise their game against WI

Women's WC: Indian batters must raise their game against WI

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

Coach Ramesh Powar made it clear that he want the seniors to accept more responsibility.

Finch says Aussies should put national duty ahead of IPL

Finch says Aussies should put national duty ahead of IPL

Rediff.com19 Jun 2021

Pat Cummins, David Warner and Glenn Maxwell were among seven players with IPL contracts who have decided not to go on back-to-back tours of the Caribbean and Bangladesh in July and August, while Steve Smith will miss the trips through injury.

BIG statement about Joe Root the leader

BIG statement about Joe Root the leader

Rediff.com6 Apr 2022

Root enjoyed the utmost respect of players in the dressing room and that there was no clear 'natural successor'.

Rohit fit to lead India against Windies

Rohit fit to lead India against Windies

Rediff.com25 Jan 2022

'He is already training in Mumbai and is expected to be in Bangalore for the fitness test and get a formal okay from the National Cricket Academy.'

Cricket WI misused BCCI's half a million dollar donation?

Cricket WI misused BCCI's half a million dollar donation?

Rediff.com20 May 2020

Former Windies great Michael Holding alleges corruption in CWI. I am a past player, not that I want any of it but I know a lot of past players, I have never heard that not even one cent out of that half a million going to any past player, said the former Windies great.

IPL 2022: Meet Mumbai Indians' 'hot property' Tim David

IPL 2022: Meet Mumbai Indians' 'hot property' Tim David

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

Mumbai Indians' Rs 8.25 crore big-hitting recruit Tim David says he will be "willing to take some risks" in this year's IPL, as that is his natural approach.

How Narine can be effective for KKR

How Narine can be effective for KKR

Rediff.com5 Sep 2020

Gambhir feels if Narine bowls at quicker pace he will be way more effective.

'I almost died,' says Osaka after paddleboard mishap

'I almost died,' says Osaka after paddleboard mishap

Rediff.com6 Jan 2020

Naomi Osaka said they had been on vacation in the Turks and Caicos Islands when the incident happened.

Australia cannot afford slip-up against Windies

Australia cannot afford slip-up against Windies

Rediff.com5 Nov 2021

Their campaign back on track after drubbing Bangladesh in their previous game, Australia cannot afford slip-up against an unpredictable West Indies in their final Super 12 match as they look to seal a semi-final spot in the T20 World Cup on Saturday.