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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.

Afghans eye Super 8 berth; USA look to go past Ireland

Afghans eye Super 8 berth; USA look to go past Ireland

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

England face Oman

Illingworth, Kettleborough gear up for World Cup final

Illingworth, Kettleborough gear up for World Cup final

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

Match officials for ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 final

Captain of Chris Gayle Academy, Adrian St John, shot dead

Captain of Chris Gayle Academy, Adrian St John, shot dead

Rediff.com13 Apr 2016

Adrian St. John, a 22-year old budding English cricketer and the captain of Chris Gayle Academy was reportedly murdered by a gunshot during an armed robbery attempt in Trinidad. The incident was said to have occurred on Sunday night with the local media reports confirming the arrest of a 24-year old. The arrested person is said to be a prime suspect in the robbery that has taken place. St John was the captain of the Chris Gayle Academy in London. This academy was opened by the Jamaican superstar in 2013 to "improve access to good quality education, training and employment for at risk young people in Jamaica and the UK." Gayle tweeted his condolences on hearing the tragic news. "Such sad news to hear. My condolences to his family & friends. Adrian St John was the captain of the academy. #Sigh," he tweeted.

Smith, Zampa return home; several Aus players to leave after third T20I

Smith, Zampa return home; several Aus players to leave after third T20I

Rediff.com28 Nov 2023

Almost half of the Australian team currently playing in the T20 International series in India will return home after the third match in Guwahati.

It's a bit daunting: Jacks on being RCB's next ABD

It's a bit daunting: Jacks on being RCB's next ABD

Rediff.com3 May 2024

Royal Challengers Bengaluru all-rounder Will Jacks opened up on filling the shoes of legendary South African batter AB de Villiers as franchise's premier overseas batter, saying that the task is "daunting".

Dorsa Yavarivafa: From fleeing Iran to Paris Olympics

Dorsa Yavarivafa: From fleeing Iran to Paris Olympics

Rediff.com23 May 2024

Yavarivafa would be jailed three times -- once entirely alone for a day, crying and taken from her mother -- before she made it to Birmingham, England at the end of 2019 and finally found a home.

Dhoni leads star-studded IPL dream team: Who made the cut?

Dhoni leads star-studded IPL dream team: Who made the cut?

Rediff.com18 Feb 2024

Dhoni picked as skipper of IPL's all-time greatest team

Crystal Palace humiliate Man United

Crystal Palace humiliate Man United

Rediff.com7 May 2024

A makeshift United defence that included Casemiro at centre-back was easily picked apart by Palace on several occasions

Spotted: Captain America Chris Evans in Boston

Spotted: Captain America Chris Evans in Boston

Rediff.com15 Sep 2013

Reader Vikram Mitra sends us a photograph.

T20 WC: England's bowling faces Aussie firepower

T20 WC: England's bowling faces Aussie firepower

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

England will be looking to bounce back from a rain-affected opening match and solidify their T20 World Cup campaign

Oscars: Robert Downey Jr Thanks His 'Terrible Childhood'

Oscars: Robert Downey Jr Thanks His 'Terrible Childhood'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

Robert Downey Jr bagged his first ever Oscar award for his performance in the biopic drama film, Oppenheimer.

'Little inside joke': Travis Head on his celebration after scoring ton

'Little inside joke': Travis Head on his celebration after scoring ton

Rediff.com16 Apr 2024

Sunrisers Hyderabad batter Travis Head revealed that his celebration after completing the century against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) was for head coach Daniel Vettori.

NZ-WI in crunch match; rain looms over England again

NZ-WI in crunch match; rain looms over England again

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

NZ face WI in virtual knockout, rain threatens to derail England again

Bumrah-Arshdeep Hold Key against England

Bumrah-Arshdeep Hold Key against England

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

Who do you think should be part of the Indian team for the T20 World Cup semi-final against England?

Resurgent RCB face erratic PBKS in battle of survival

Resurgent RCB face erratic PBKS in battle of survival

Rediff.com8 May 2024

A resurgent Royal Challengers Bengaluru will look for their fourth consecutive victory when they face an unpredictable Punjab Kings as the two sides fight for survival in the Indian Premier League, in Dharamsala on Thursday.

T20 WC PIX: WI stagger to win over plucky PNG

T20 WC PIX: WI stagger to win over plucky PNG

Rediff.com3 Jun 2024

IMAGES from the T20 World Cup match played between West Indies and Papua New Guinea, in Georgetown, Guyana, on Sunday.

Wrestler Chris Benoit found dead

Wrestler Chris Benoit found dead

Rediff.com26 Jun 2007

World Wrestling Entertainment superstar Chris Benoit was found dead on Monday along with his wife and son.

Drop-in pitch for Indo-Pak match set for installation

Drop-in pitch for Indo-Pak match set for installation

Rediff.com1 May 2024

The development of the pitches has been undertaken by Adelaide Oval Turf Solutions, led by renowned Adelaide Oval head curator Damian Hough.

Indebted to MS Dhoni for the rest of my life: Ashwin

Indebted to MS Dhoni for the rest of my life: Ashwin

Rediff.com16 Mar 2024

Mahendra Singh Dhoni, a master of out of the box strategies, flung the new ball to R Ashwin in the IPL 2011 final against Royal Challengers Bangalore and the then rookie off-spinner made an impact in the fourth ball itself, dismissing an in-form Chris Gayle.

Chris Rogers set to retire after Ashes

Chris Rogers set to retire after Ashes

Rediff.com18 May 2015

Australia Test opener Chris Rogers appears set to retire from international cricket after the upcoming Ashes series in England.

PIX: Rutherford takes Windies to Super 8 after win over NZ

PIX: Rutherford takes Windies to Super 8 after win over NZ

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

Images from the T20 World Cup Group C match between the West Indies and New Zealand in Trinidad on Thursday.

Six-hitting sprees, hat-tricks: T20 World Cup thrills unfold

Six-hitting sprees, hat-tricks: T20 World Cup thrills unfold

Rediff.com22 Jun 2024

Majestic cricket milestones mark T20 World Cup journey

IPL: Royals aim to seal play-offs berth against Punjab

IPL: Royals aim to seal play-offs berth against Punjab

Rediff.com14 May 2024

Rajasthan Royals take on Punjab Kings aiming to seal their IPL play-offs berth, in their penultimate league match.

Jasprit Bumrah reprimanded for Code of Conduct breach in Hyderabad Test

Jasprit Bumrah reprimanded for Code of Conduct breach in Hyderabad Test

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

India pacer Jasprit Bumrah has been reprimanded and handed a demerit point for deliberately stepping in England player Ollie Pope's way as he went for a run which led to "inappropriate physical contact" during the first Test at Hyderabad.

How year's most extravagant wedding was made secure

How year's most extravagant wedding was made secure

Rediff.com14 Jul 2024

Three different invitations were sent out for the wedding and the receptions with top-run guests being sent a large red box that contained an intricate chest incorporating a mini silver temple featuring gold idols of various Hindu deities, including Lord Ganesh, Radha-Krishna, and Goddess Durga.

T20 WC PIX: India crush England to storm into final

T20 WC PIX: India crush England to storm into final

Rediff.com28 Jun 2024

IMAGES from the semi-final match between India and England played at the Providence Stadium, in Guyana on Thursday.

The doosra: It's Team India against Chris Gayle

The doosra: It's Team India against Chris Gayle

Rediff.com5 Mar 2015

Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com looks at the lighter side of how Chris Gayle remains lone star West Indies player Team India has to contend with in their Pool B encounter at the WACA.

I take pride in doing difficult things: Chris Bosh

I take pride in doing difficult things: Chris Bosh

Rediff.com17 Jul 2013

Two-time NBA champion Chris Bosh talks to Bikash Mohapatra about Miami Heat's success story, LeBron James and why he puts the team above personal gratification.

IPL Opener: Kohli targets historic feats vs CSK

IPL Opener: Kohli targets historic feats vs CSK

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

If Kohli scores six runs, he will become the first Indian in history to score 12,000 runs in T20s.

Chris Gayle made the difference: Ricky Ponting

Chris Gayle made the difference: Ricky Ponting

Rediff.com5 Apr 2013

Mumbai Indians captain Ricky Ponting said Chris Gayle's hard-hitting unbeaten knock of 92made all the difference in their "topsy-turvy" two-run loss to Royal Challengers Bangalore in an IPL match in Bangalore.

Kapil, Gayle, Dhawan Turn Heads At Oval

Kapil, Gayle, Dhawan Turn Heads At Oval

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

Day 1 of the ICC World Test Championship final witnessed cricket luminaries Kapil Dev, Shikhar Dhawan, Chris Gayle and Ross Taylor adding grandeur to the event.

ICL suspends Chris Cairns, Dinesh Mongia

ICL suspends Chris Cairns, Dinesh Mongia

Rediff.com27 Oct 2008

Chandigarh Lions captain Chris Cairns and middle order batsman Dinesh Mongia have been suspended by the Executive Board of the Indian Cricket League on disciplinary grounds. South African all-rounder Andrew Hall will take over as Lions skipper, an ICL statement said, without elaborating the reasons behind the step.

Chris Rock calls Oscars idiotic!

Chris Rock calls Oscars idiotic!

Rediff.com15 Feb 2005

Chris Gayle to take legal action over reports of indecent exposure

Chris Gayle to take legal action over reports of indecent exposure

Rediff.com7 Jan 2016

Under-fire Chris Gayle has sought the services of a leading Australian lawyer to start defamation proceedings against Fairfax Media over allegations that the West Indian cricketer indecently exposed himself to a woman in Sydney during the World Cup last year. The allegations came to the fore following Gayle's widely-criticised live interview with Ten Sports' female presenter Mel McLaughlin while playing for Melbourne Renegades in the Big Bash League.

Chris Gayle lives upto his twitter remark

Chris Gayle lives upto his twitter remark

Rediff.com5 Oct 2012

Chris Gayle surprised one and all with his prophetic tweet after the first semi-final that Sri Lanka will play the West Indies in Sunday's final but Friday he took it upon himself to ensure that he lived up to his remark.

'We have been very lucky have Kohli play in so many games'

'We have been very lucky have Kohli play in so many games'

Rediff.com10 Feb 2024

England bowling all-rounder Chris Woakes on Saturday opened up on India batting talisman Virat Kohli's unavailability in the Test series against England and said that "the fans will be disappointed".

Hope's winning six steers Windies to T20I series win

Hope's winning six steers Windies to T20I series win

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

Shai Hope hit a winning six as West Indies bounced back from defeat earlier in the week to beat England by four wickets.

Chris Lewis jailed for 13 years

Chris Lewis jailed for 13 years

Rediff.com20 May 2009

Former England cricketer Chris Lewis was jailed for 13 years on Wednesday for trying to smuggle drugs into Britain in his kit bag.

Chris Evans to gift Capt America shield to 6-yr-old for saving sister

Chris Evans to gift Capt America shield to 6-yr-old for saving sister

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

Apart from Evans, Marvel stars Mark Ruffalo, Brie Larson, Robbie Amell and Grant Gustin also praised the child's bravery.