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Narine brings quality to the side: WI skipper Sammy

Narine brings quality to the side: WI skipper Sammy

Rediff.com25 Sep 2012

West Indies skipper Darren Sammy was all praise for his bowlers, especially Sunil Narine, saying the mystery off-spinner brings "quality to the side".

Chanderpaul ton puts Windies in command

Chanderpaul ton puts Windies in command

Rediff.com9 Apr 2012

Shivnarine Chanderpaul completed his 25th Test century on Sunday to put West Indies in a strong position against Australia at Kensington Oval in Barbados on Sunday.

3 causes of West Indies cricket's decline

3 causes of West Indies cricket's decline

Rediff.com10 Dec 2015

Brian Lara has slammed the ' badly run' Caribbean cricket administration, saying that the trust deficit between the board and players is harming the West Indies team.

3rd Test: Root century helps England build huge lead against WI

3rd Test: Root century helps England build huge lead against WI

Rediff.com12 Feb 2019

Joe Root became the first England player to score a century during the series as the visitors strengthened their stranglehold in the third Test against West Indies on Monday.

'Apart from Saina and Sindhu there's no depth in women's singles'

'Apart from Saina and Sindhu there's no depth in women's singles'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2015

While praising the depth in the Indian men's ranks and expecting it to last for the next 10 years, badminton legend Prakash Padukone lamented that the women's side did not possess the same depth in class after world no. 2 Saina Nehwal and no. 12 P V Sindhu.

Women's World T20: India open campaign against NZ; DRS to debut

Women's World T20: India open campaign against NZ; DRS to debut

Rediff.com25 Jun 2018

India will begin their campaign against New Zealand in the ICC Women's World T20, to be held in the West Indies from November 9 to 24.

Kohli slips behind Smith in ICC Test rankings

Kohli slips behind Smith in ICC Test rankings

Rediff.com3 Sep 2019

Hat-trick man Jasprit Bumrah attains highest rating points by an India seamer since since Kapil Dev in 1981.

We always aim to win away from India: Kohli

We always aim to win away from India: Kohli

Rediff.com14 Aug 2016

India crushed West Indies at the third Test in St Lucia on Saturday, clinching the series and prompting captain Virat Kohli to say his team are going from "strength to strength".

Cricket Australia to probe Moeen 'Osama' sledge

Cricket Australia to probe Moeen 'Osama' sledge

Rediff.com15 Sep 2018

Cricket Australia are to seek clarification from their English counterparts about an incident in which England all-rounder Moeen Ali says he was called "Osama" by an Australian player during an Ashes test in 2015.

Olazabal appoints three Ryder Cup vice-captains

Olazabal appoints three Ryder Cup vice-captains

Rediff.com16 Aug 2012

European Ryder Cup captain Jose Maria Olazabal has named experienced players Thomas Bjorn, Darren Clarke and Paul McGinley as three of his four vice-captains for next month's title defence against the United States.

'Bumrah will be indebted to Virat, just like I'm grateful to Ramesh'

'Bumrah will be indebted to Virat, just like I'm grateful to Ramesh'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2019

Harbhajan Singh believes Jasprit Bumrah will forever remain indebted to Virat Kohli's "gut feeling", which got him the hat-trick, just as he is grateful to Sadagopan Ramesh for an incredible catch at forward short-leg 18 summers ago.

Sunderland boss in talks over England manager's job

Sunderland boss in talks over England manager's job

Rediff.com14 Jul 2016

Sunderland have given permission to the Football Association (FA) to speak to manager Sam Allardyce about the vacant England post, the Premier League club said on Wednesday.

Australia clueless on how to stop Kohli

Australia clueless on how to stop Kohli

Rediff.com7 Feb 2017

Australia coach Darren Lehmann admitted his players have been watching videos of Virat Kohli and his team mates for months but are yet to work out how to combat the India skipper.

Antigua Test: Windies sniff victory

Antigua Test: Windies sniff victory

Rediff.com29 Jul 2012

Brendon McCullum and Martin Guptill put on a 123-run partnership to help New Zealand end the fourth day of the first Test on 199 for three, on Saturday, but two late wickets will give the West Indies hope of securing a victory.

Tevez, Berbatov EPL's top scorers

Tevez, Berbatov EPL's top scorers

Rediff.com23 May 2011

Carlos Tevez of Manchester City and Dimitar Berbatov of Manchester United emerged the top scorers with 20 goals in the English Premier League season, which concluded on Sunday. Arsenal's Robin van Persie, with 18 goals, was next best.

Euro 2016: This is what Ronaldo told Bale after the semis...

Euro 2016: This is what Ronaldo told Bale after the semis...

Rediff.com7 Jul 2016

Cristiano Ronaldo was seen consoling Gareth Bale after the final whistle, and he also congratulated the Welshman.

Duminy doubtful for Sunday's match vs RCB

Duminy doubtful for Sunday's match vs RCB

Rediff.com5 May 2012

South African batsman J P Duminy is a doubtful starter for Deccan Chargers against Royal Challengers Bangalore in their Indian Premier League match in Bangalore on Sunday, coach Darren Lehman has said.

Finsbury Park mosque attacker charged with terrorism related murder

Finsbury Park mosque attacker charged with terrorism related murder

Rediff.com23 Jun 2017

According to witnesses, Osborne shouted, 'I want to kill all Muslims' as he drove into a crowd.

Super Sammy helps Windies crush B'desh; draw level

Super Sammy helps Windies crush B'desh; draw level

Rediff.com8 Dec 2012

A fine all-round performance from Darren Sammy helped West Indies crush Bangladesh by 75 runs in the fourth One-Day International in Dhaka on Friday to square the five-match series 2-2.

Sammy helps Windies square Bangladesh series

Sammy helps Windies square Bangladesh series

Rediff.com7 Dec 2012

A fine all-round performance from Darren Sammy helped West Indies crush Bangladesh by 75 runs in the fourth one-day international in Dhaka on Friday to square the five-match series 2-2.

Can Halep's Wimbledon run end US Open nightmare?

Can Halep's Wimbledon run end US Open nightmare?

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

Halep's near-flawless display at the All England Club marked a spectacular return to form after her world ranking dropped from first to seventh between mid-January and July.

PHOTOS: Brathwaite, Samuels win World T20 title for Windies

PHOTOS: Brathwaite, Samuels win World T20 title for Windies

Rediff.com4 Apr 2016

Joe Root hit a fluent 54 to help England post 155 for nine wickets against West Indies in the final of the sixth World Twenty20 at Eden Gardens on Sunday.

Will Boeing 737 MAX return to Indian skies?

Will Boeing 737 MAX return to Indian skies?

Rediff.com7 Nov 2019

The aircraft, which has been grounded since March following two fatal crashes which killed 346 on board, is crucial to Indian low-cost airline SpiceJet's fortune, which has up to 205 aircraft on order. With the grounding, the airline's capacity expansion plan is suffering.

Woakes helps England crush Windies in World Cup warm-up

Woakes helps England crush Windies in World Cup warm-up

Rediff.com9 Feb 2015

Chris Woakes took 5 for 19 as England claimed a comfortable nine-wicket victory in their first official World Cup warm-up match after dismissing a hapless West Indies for 122 in 29.3 overs on Monday.

World Cup PHOTOS: Yet another defeat for Pakistan...

World Cup PHOTOS: Yet another defeat for Pakistan...

Rediff.com21 Feb 2015

Pakistan suffered their second consecutive loss as they were handed a crushing 150-run defeat by the West Indies.

Disciplined Windies bowlers strangle Aussies

Disciplined Windies bowlers strangle Aussies

Rediff.com10 Apr 2012

West Indies kept the pressure on Australia on day three of the first Test in Bridgetown, Barbados on Monday with the tourists restricted at the close to 248 for five in 95 overs.

Aus coach Lehmann backs recuperating Clarke to lead squad at World Cup

Aus coach Lehmann backs recuperating Clarke to lead squad at World Cup

Rediff.com4 Feb 2015

But says pressure is on under-performing George Bailey

'Clarke's is second most important position after Australian PM'

'Clarke's is second most important position after Australian PM'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2015

Putting to rest speculation about Michael Clarke's dipping popularity within the national cricket team, coach Darren Lehmann said that Australian captain occupies the second-most important position after the Prime Minister and everyone wants him to be fit and raring to go.

Should Walcott leave Arsenal?

Should Walcott leave Arsenal?

Rediff.com25 Oct 2017

Theo Walcott should leave Arsenal for his own good after being relegated

How coronavirus teaches us to work online

How coronavirus teaches us to work online

Rediff.com25 Apr 2020

'The sooner we understand and accept this current situation as the new normal, the better,' advises Major Mohammed Ali Shah (retd).

Trinidad PM to be honoured at Pravasi Bharati Divas

Trinidad PM to be honoured at Pravasi Bharati Divas

Rediff.com5 Jan 2012

Prime Minister of Trinidad & Tobago Kamla Persad-Bissessar will be the chief guest at the Pravasi Bharati Divas in Jaipur and will be honoured with the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award.

Cup hero Fabregas ready to step up for Chelsea

Cup hero Fabregas ready to step up for Chelsea

Rediff.com21 Sep 2016

Midfielder Cesc Fabregas insists he can play a key role for Chelsea after scoring an extra-time brace to help the Blues knock Premier League champions Leicester City out of the League Cup on Tuesday. Fabregas has been on the fringes of new manager Antonio Conte's Chelsea side since the start of the season, having made just three league appearances from the bench.

Haddin admits 'edging' the ball in the first Ashes Test

Haddin admits 'edging' the ball in the first Ashes Test

Rediff.com17 Jul 2013

Australian vice-captain Brad Haddin has said that he knew he was out and did not need to wait for the replay to determine that he had hit the ball, which brought the end of the first Ashes Test, that went in favour of England.

Depleted United to refrain from panic buying

Depleted United to refrain from panic buying

Rediff.com17 Dec 2011

There will be no panic buying in the January transfer window despite serious injuries to key players, Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson said on Friday.

West Indies fined for slow over rate

West Indies fined for slow over rate

Rediff.com22 May 2012

West Indies captain Darren Sammy has been fined 80 percent of his match fee for his team's slow over rate during their five-wicket defeat by England in the first Test at Lord's, the International Cricket Council (ICC) said on Monday.

Cricket Buzz: New shirt sponsor for Australia after ball tampering scandal

Cricket Buzz: New shirt sponsor for Australia after ball tampering scandal

Rediff.com23 May 2018

Cricket Australia have signed a four-year agreement with energy provider Alinta Energy, potentially laying to rest concerns over a financial fallout from the ball-tampering scandal in March.

Australia brace for emotional Sydney Test

Australia brace for emotional Sydney Test

Rediff.com31 Dec 2014

Emotions are set to run high at the venue where late Australian opener Phillip Hughes died last month after being struck by a bouncer during a Sheffield Shield match

Edwards, Bravo give Windies Day 1 honours at Wankhede

Edwards, Bravo give Windies Day 1 honours at Wankhede

Rediff.com22 Nov 2011

The West Indies ended the opening day in the third Test against India at the Wankhede stadium comfortably placed on 267 for 2. Kirk Edwards was unbeaten on 65, and giving him company was Darren Bravo, on 57, the duo having put together a valuable 117 runs for the third wicket.

Gayle will have to fit in hardworking environment, says Sammy

Gayle will have to fit in hardworking environment, says Sammy

Rediff.com4 May 2012

West Indies captain Darren Sammy, while backing the explosive batsman to be part of the side for the ODI series against England next month, insisted that he will need to get used to the 'hardworking culture' in the dressing room.

Australia claim third Test, win series 2-0

Australia claim third Test, win series 2-0

Rediff.com27 Apr 2012

Australia won the third and final Test against West Indies by 75 runs on Friday to secure a 2-0 series win despite a valiant second innings effort from the home side.