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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.

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.

Rohit's Slump, Kohli's Misjudgment: How India Crumbled At The MCG!

Rohit's Slump, Kohli's Misjudgment: How India Crumbled At The MCG!

Rediff.com30 Dec 2024

When you are defending to save a game, a loose delivery comes along and you suddenly opt to play an attacking shot, you are unlikely to hit as well as if you were playing your naturally aggressive game all along. First Pant, then Jaiswal, found that out the costly way, observes Prem Panicker.

'It's pretty cool': Sunita Williams to vote in US elections from space

'It's pretty cool': Sunita Williams to vote in US elections from space

Rediff.com14 Sep 2024

Sunita and Butch did not indicate which presidential candidate -- either former President Donald Trump or Vice President Kamala Harris -- would get their vote.

Out-of-form Bairstow's last chance to shine in 100th Test

Out-of-form Bairstow's last chance to shine in 100th Test

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

Bairstow is the only English batter yet to play a significant knock in the Test series against India.

India reacts as US cop who killed Jaahnavi Kandula goes scot-free

India reacts as US cop who killed Jaahnavi Kandula goes scot-free

Rediff.com24 Feb 2024

In bodycam footage released by the Seattle Police Department, Officer Daniel Auderer laughed about the deadly crash and dismissed any implication Dave might be at fault or that a criminal investigation was necessary.

Poor bowling reserves a worry for transitioning India

Poor bowling reserves a worry for transitioning India

Rediff.com27 Oct 2024

As many as four world-class match-winners are expected to bid adieu to the game one by one in the next couple of years and Gautam Gambhir is in an unenviable position as head coach.

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.

'Ready. Able. Determined!'

'Ready. Able. Determined!'

Rediff.com29 May 2024

From adversity to triumph, '#RishabhPant's journey to the ICC Men's T20 World Cup is a testament of resilience and determination'.

Indian-origin student found dead in US, shot self in head

Indian-origin student found dead in US, shot self in head

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

Sameer Kamath, a US citizen, was found dead in the woods on February 5 at approximately 5pm in NICHES Land Trust - Crow's Grove in Williamsport, Indiana.

UK's 'The Hundred' cricket tournament seeks Indian investors

UK's 'The Hundred' cricket tournament seeks Indian investors

Rediff.com22 Nov 2023

The report said that the expansion to 10 teams would happen in the next five years and "the likeliest locations are the south-west, in Bristol and Taunton, and the north-east, at Durham".

All about BCCI's new National Cricket Academy

All about BCCI's new National Cricket Academy

Rediff.com29 Sep 2024

The new National Cricket Academy which was inaugurated in Bengaluru on Sunday has been renamed as the BCCI Centre of Excellence.

The New York Stadium Which Will Host India-Pakistan Game

The New York Stadium Which Will Host India-Pakistan Game

Rediff.com20 Jan 2024

The 34,000-seat Nassau County international cricket stadium in New York is expected to be filled to the brim when India take on Pakistan on June 9.

'Even if you're a Rohit Sharma or a Virat Kohli you should play domestic cricket'

'Even if you're a Rohit Sharma or a Virat Kohli you should play domestic cricket'

Rediff.com29 Feb 2024

Member of the 1983 World Cup-winning team Kirti Azad on Thursday backed the BCCI's directive for cricketers to play Ranji Trophy, saying it's a good move and the rule should be applicable to every India team player, including Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.

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.

US cop who struck and killed Jaahnavi Kandula faces no charge

US cop who struck and killed Jaahnavi Kandula faces no charge

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

The Seattle police officer who struck and killed Indian student Jaahnavi Kandula while responding to an overdose call, will not face any criminal charges due to lack of 'sufficient' evidence, authorities said.

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.

Sidhu: Jaiswal-Sharma ideal opening pair for India

Sidhu: Jaiswal-Sharma ideal opening pair for India

Rediff.com8 Jun 2024

Navjot Singh Sidhu believes Yashasvi Jaiswal, a left-handed batsman, would have been an ideal opening partner for Rohit Sharma

'Good To Be Back'

'Good To Be Back'

Rediff.com30 May 2024

Rohit's form will be crucial to India's fortunes in the tournament as he will be expected to give explosive starts.

Siraj, First 'Fielder Of The Match'

Siraj, First 'Fielder Of The Match'

Rediff.com6 Jun 2024

Siraj's economical spell of 1-13 in just three overs wasn't his only contribution. His fielding brilliance led to a crucial dismissal in the 16th over, putting Ireland under pressure.

TRUMP ELECTED 47TH PRESIDENT OF THE USA

TRUMP ELECTED 47TH PRESIDENT OF THE USA

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

Former United States President Donald Trump on Wednesday is cruising towards winning the race for the White House in one of the greatest political comebacks in American history by almost defeating his Democratic rival Kamala Harris in an election that virtually divided the country into two camps.

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.

Pakistan players holiday in US after T20 WC exit

Pakistan players holiday in US after T20 WC exit

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

Babar Azam and five other players will prolong their stay in the United States

The Gavaskar@75 Quiz

The Gavaskar@75 Quiz

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

Here's a quiz celebrating the Indian batting icon and to tell if you're a true Gavaskar fan...

'Rohit ko aur Virat ko apne acche dost samjho'

'Rohit ko aur Virat ko apne acche dost samjho'

Rediff.com9 Jun 2024

But in a video that has gone viral on social media, India fans were seen engaging in a fun banter with Pakistan ace Shaheen Afridi in New York.

Cotton County to up outlets

Cotton County to up outlets

Rediff.com19 May 2006

Indian-origin couple driving daughter to college killed in US car crash

Indian-origin couple driving daughter to college killed in US car crash

Rediff.com18 Aug 2024

Their only surviving immediate family member, son Adiryan (14), was not in the vehicle with them.

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.

Colombia football chief, son arrested after Copa America final

Colombia football chief, son arrested after Copa America final

Rediff.com16 Jul 2024

Ramon Jeserun, the federation president, and his son Ramon Jamil were charged after fighting security guards in a tunnel after the Copa America final.

America Stoops to Conquer

America Stoops to Conquer

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

The Biden administration's failure in stopping two major wars and several minor ones was seen as a major disaster by many Americans and the world at large, observes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Kohli set to play county cricket after IPL; may miss Afghanistan Test

Kohli set to play county cricket after IPL; may miss Afghanistan Test

Rediff.com24 Mar 2018

It is learnt that the Indian captain's sole focus is on the five Test series against England and he is likely to miss the one-off Test against Afghanistan starting June 14 as he will be busy with his county stint.

BCCI okays Ganguly's county stint

BCCI okays Ganguly's county stint

Rediff.com27 May 2005

Sourav Ganguly has been permitted to play for Glamorgan subject to the condition that he would be released for any assignment for India

Shastri Hails 'Inspirational' Pant

Shastri Hails 'Inspirational' Pant

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

Rishabh Pant took three catches in India's narrow win over Pakistan on Sunday and fielding Coach T Dilip was quick to appreciate the efforts of his wards.

Arshdeep, Khaleel in fray for New Zealand Test series

Arshdeep, Khaleel in fray for New Zealand Test series

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

It is understood that the selectors are looking to bring more variations into the pace attack and hence a left-arm seam and swing bowler could be added to the bouquet of pacers vying for a Test cap.

Pathan musing over county offer

Pathan musing over county offer

Rediff.com15 May 2005

English county Middlesex claim they have signed Irfan Pathan, but the bowler said he's got a lot of offers and hasn't decided anything yet

Canada all-rounder Pargat raring to go against India

Canada all-rounder Pargat raring to go against India

Rediff.com15 Jun 2024

When asked about the Indian player he would like to meet after the game, Pargat picked Rohit over Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah.

I tried not to go for magic deliveries: Bumrah

I tried not to go for magic deliveries: Bumrah

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

'We had to be very mindful of not overdoing it and yes add up the pressure, use the big boundaries, try to use things to our advantage. That is what we were doing. So, in that we created pressure and everybody got wickets.'

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

'Pakistan don't need extra motivation against India'

'Pakistan don't need extra motivation against India'

Rediff.com9 Jun 2024

Coming off an embarrassing loss to co-hosts USA, Pakistan head coach Gary Kirsten said Babar Azam's side won't require any extra motivation while facing arch-rivals India in the T20 World Cup in New York on Sunday.

USA is starting to embrace cricket

USA is starting to embrace cricket

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

'USA Cricket continues its instrumental work in supporting our national players and equipping youth and local communities with the tools they need to succeed in this sport.'