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Why USA Were Punished With 5 Run Penalty

Why USA Were Punished With 5 Run Penalty

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

USA are the first team under ICC's new ruling to receive a run penalty in T20 Internationals for the stop clock violation.

Shooter acted alone but,...: FBI on Trump assassination attempt

Shooter acted alone but,...: FBI on Trump assassination attempt

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

The shooter, as per FBI, used an AR-style rifle chambered in 5.56mm, a common calibre for such weapons.

'Team India represents India in more than one way'

'Team India represents India in more than one way'

Rediff.com26 May 2024

The T20 World Cup in the US is a 'landmark event' and there is huge excitement among the diaspora as well as across America, said Consul General of India in New York Binaya Srikanta Pradhan.

'Bumrah is a jewel'

'Bumrah is a jewel'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

'Tried to hit the seam as much as I could, and tried to be as clear as I could with my execution and it all came out well so I felt happy.'

China's iSpace rocket fails soon after launch, 3 satellites lost

China's iSpace rocket fails soon after launch, 3 satellites lost

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

A Chinese rocket start-up has suffered yet another launch failure, resulting in the loss of three satellites as part of a commercial constellation being assembled for global weather forecasting and earthquake prediction.

Murali Vijay to play for Essex in English County

Murali Vijay to play for Essex in English County

Rediff.com8 Sep 2018

Murali Vijay will be playing three matches for Essex in the final phase of the division one of English County Championship, the BCCI announced on Saturday.

County cricket helping me: Ganguly

County cricket helping me: Ganguly

Rediff.com12 Jul 2005

India skipper Sourav Ganguly expressed confidence that the experience with Glamorgan would help him regain lost touch with the willow.

Duleep Trophy: Will Pant pass rigours of red-ball cricket?

Duleep Trophy: Will Pant pass rigours of red-ball cricket?

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

While the pace department needs some urgent solutions, the spin has a slightly different landscape.

Ex-BCCI curator slams 'poor' drop-in pitches in NYC

Ex-BCCI curator slams 'poor' drop-in pitches in NYC

Rediff.com6 Jun 2024

Former BCCI chief curator Daljit Singh is shocked by the "poor quality" of drop-in pitches being used for the T20 World Cup games in New York

New T20 tournament will not harm county game: Morgan

New T20 tournament will not harm county game: Morgan

Rediff.com31 Mar 2017

The new Twenty20 tournament being planned by the England and Wales Cricket Board will not hurt the existing 18 counties, England's limited overs captain Eoin Morgan has said.

Lyon studying Jaiswal ahead of Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Lyon studying Jaiswal ahead of Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Rediff.com18 Aug 2024

Nathan Lyon has already started his homework on rising batting sensation Yashasvi Jaiswal

When Kohli's India Conquered Australia

When Kohli's India Conquered Australia

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

After several losses in the early years of the new century, a resurgent India notched up two consecutive series wins in Australia to become the Aussies' nemesis.

T20 World Cup: Virat Kohli joins Team India in New York

T20 World Cup: Virat Kohli joins Team India in New York

Rediff.com31 May 2024

India's premier batter Virat Kohli arrived in New York on Friday for the T20 World Cup, five days after his other team members but it is still not clear if he would be playing the warm-up game against Bangladesh on Saturday.

India's first-ever hybrid pitch unveiled in Dharamsala

India's first-ever hybrid pitch unveiled in Dharamsala

Rediff.com6 May 2024

'Yes, the playing conditions still vary over time. But you're still in control of what sort of works for you on a pitch. So, you might play on a new hybrid pitch for one game.'

'Mature' Avani sets sights on another medal haul in Paris

'Mature' Avani sets sights on another medal haul in Paris

Rediff.com23 Aug 2024

For her a competition, be it the World Cup or the Paralympic Games, is just an extension of her training regimen, which has to be followed to the tee.

T20 WC: India look to find rhythm in unknown conditions

T20 WC: India look to find rhythm in unknown conditions

Rediff.com31 May 2024

'I'm pretty sure all the fans across various teams are quite excited and looking forward to this tournament. And also as players (we) can't wait to get started.'

Should Cheteshwar Pujara play county cricket?

Should Cheteshwar Pujara play county cricket?

Rediff.com1 Apr 2017

"I would like those who are not playing IPL, especially Pujara, to go and play county cricket in England. He would encounter different types of wickets especially in April and May which will give good experience and exposure," Azhar said.

Hick to quit county scene

Hick to quit county scene

Rediff.com2 Sep 2008

Former England batsman Graeme Hick will retire from county cricket at the end of the season, his Worcestershire team said on their website on Tuesday. The 42-year-old, who has been suffering from a long-term elbow injury, will later this month bring the curtain down on an illustrious county career that never quite translated to the international stage.

Injury blow for Windies: Holder out of T20 World Cup

Injury blow for Windies: Holder out of T20 World Cup

Rediff.com26 May 2024

Injured Jason Holder replaced by Obed McCoy in West Indies squad for T20 World Cup

10 Indian-Americans win state, local polls in US

10 Indian-Americans win state, local polls in US

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

At least 10 Indian-Americans, almost all of them Democrats, have won local and state level elections held in several parts of the country, reflecting the growing political empowerment of the ethnic community that constitutes a little over one percent of the United States' population.

Notts clinch County championship

Notts clinch County championship

Rediff.com17 Sep 2010

Nottinghamshire pipped Somerset to the 2010 English County championship by taking three late Lancashire wickets and winning a bonus point in a thrilling rain-affected finale to the season on Thursday.

After IPL snub, Ishant Sharma set to play for Sussex County

After IPL snub, Ishant Sharma set to play for Sussex County

Rediff.com15 Feb 2018

Ishant Sharma will follow the footsteps of his teammate Cheteshwar Pujara as he is set to play English county side Sussex in five first-class and eight List A games.

Why Kuldeep will be picked for Super Eight

Why Kuldeep will be picked for Super Eight

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

Chawla said the 'tricky' pitch in New York brought the best out of 'good teams' such as India.

Parent sues US Hindu temple for $1m for branding son

Parent sues US Hindu temple for $1m for branding son

Rediff.com5 Apr 2024

An Indian-origin man whose 11-year-old son was branded with a hot iron rod as part of a religious ceremony in 2023 has sued a Hindu temple in the US state of Texas and its parent company seeking more than USD 1 million in damages.

Indian student charged with shooting 3 of family in US

Indian student charged with shooting 3 of family in US

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

A 23-year-old Indian student has been arrested and charged with allegedly murdering his grandparents and uncle inside a New Jersey condominium, the police and US media reports said.

India to maintain flexibility in batting order: Dravid

India to maintain flexibility in batting order: Dravid

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

'We are prepared. Afghanistan are a very dangerous side'

Scotland announce T20 World Cup squad

Scotland announce T20 World Cup squad

Rediff.com6 May 2024

They have been clubbed in Group B where they also face Australia, Namibia and Oman.

Hardik, Bumrah Scale New T20I Landmarks

Hardik, Bumrah Scale New T20I Landmarks

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

Hardik became the highest wicket taker for India against Pakistan in T20Is.

Meteorite strikes county match

Meteorite strikes county match

Rediff.com26 Jul 2010

The sparse crowd watching a regular county match was treated to an out of the world experience, quite literally, when a 4.5 billion years old meteorite came hurtling towards the ground. According to a report in The Daily Telegraph, the rock, was a few inches long and up to 4.5 billion years old.

India vs Pakistan: Akmal predicts win for Men in Blue

India vs Pakistan: Akmal predicts win for Men in Blue

Rediff.com28 May 2024

On June 9, India and Pakistan will step into New York's Nassau County Cricket Stadium to play the highly anticipated clash

T20 World Cup: Why India are the big favourites!

T20 World Cup: Why India are the big favourites!

Rediff.com28 May 2024

England's World Cup-winning former skipper Eoin Morgan picked India as his favourites to win the upcoming T20 World Cup.

English counties losing players to IPL

English counties losing players to IPL

Rediff.com12 Feb 2008

Chief executives of the 18 English cricket counties feel it will become harder to attract foreign players to England.

US Secret Service accepts failure to protect Trump

US Secret Service accepts failure to protect Trump

Rediff.com3 Aug 2024

'I am not waiting for the completion of those reports, and I've directed the Secret Service to take immediate steps to ensure our protectees are indeed safe. I am committed to pursuing accountability for the Secret Service's failure in Butler, Pennsylvania'

Onus on Rohit-Virat to score big against Pakistan

Onus on Rohit-Virat to score big against Pakistan

Rediff.com9 Jun 2024

India take on Pakistan in their upcoming match in the T20 World Cup 2024 at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium on Sunday.

Eriksson joins Notts County

Eriksson joins Notts County

Rediff.com22 Jul 2009

Sven-Goran Eriksson will make an unlikely return to English club soccer on Wednesday when he begins work as director of football at fourth division Notts County, England's oldest Football League club. The League Two (fourth division) club confirmed late on Tuesday that the former England coach had joined with immediate effect along with his former England assistant Tord Grip who takes on the role of general adviser.

Is Kohli right to skip Afghanistan Test and play county cricket?

Is Kohli right to skip Afghanistan Test and play county cricket?

Rediff.com11 May 2018

Former India skipper Dilip Vengsakar supported Virat Kohli's decision to prefer a stint in English county cricket over next month's one-off Test against Afghanistan to prepare for the challenging tour of England.

China holds celebrations in new villages along Indian border

China holds celebrations in new villages along Indian border

Rediff.com30 Mar 2024

China, which is building numerous villages in Tibet close to its borders with India and Bhutan, has held several celebratory events to mark its takeover of Tibet in the new border villages with a mix of border troops and the local population, the official media in Beijing reported.

Rohit: Even curator 'confused' over New York wickets

Rohit: Even curator 'confused' over New York wickets

Rediff.com8 Jun 2024

Still baffled by the Nassau County ground's unpredictable pitch, India captain Rohit Sharma on Saturday said he has no idea what to expect from it in the T20 World Cup clash against Pakistan

Surrey plan to stage county cricket despite COVID-19

Surrey plan to stage county cricket despite COVID-19

Rediff.com28 May 2020

Surrey County Cricket Club is looking into the possibility of hosting matches at The Oval with a reduced capacity of around 6,000 fans when the COVID-19 shutdown ends

Taiwan Quake Rescue In Full Swing

Taiwan Quake Rescue In Full Swing

Rediff.com4 Apr 2024

The strongest earthquake in a quarter-century rocked Taiwan during the morning rush hour on April 03, 2024, killing nine people and injuring hundreds.