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Ishant shines as second Test ends in draw

Ishant shines as second Test ends in draw

Rediff.com3 Jul 2011

Chasing a target of 281, the West Indies, who looked to be in deep trouble at 55 for three when Ishant Sharma dismissed Adrian Barath (27), were 202 for 7 from 71.3 overs when bad light forced an early end to the match.

James Bond actor Daniel Craig weds Rachel Weisz

James Bond actor Daniel Craig weds Rachel Weisz

Rediff.com27 Jun 2011

The tiny, secret wedding took place last week in New York.

Pattinson gets Australia call for Bangladesh tour

Pattinson gets Australia call for Bangladesh tour

Rediff.com30 Mar 2011

Fast bowler James Pattinson looks set to make his international debut after being included in the Australia squad for next month's tour of Bangladesh on Wednesday.

Aus Open PIX: Resurgent Muguruza sets up Halep semis

Aus Open PIX: Resurgent Muguruza sets up Halep semis

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

Garbine Muguruza stormed back into the Grand Slam big time with a 7-5, 6-3 win over Russian Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova to reach her first Australian Open semi-final. Fourth seed Simona Halep advanced to her second Australian Open semi-final with a 6-1, 6-1 demolition of Estonia's Anett Kontaveit in just 53 minutes on Rod Laver Arena.

Rampaul fined for dissent, Sammy reprimanded

Rampaul fined for dissent, Sammy reprimanded

Rediff.com24 Jun 2011

As if the defeat in the first Test was not enough, West Indies paceman Ravi Rampaul was on Friday fined for showing dissent to an umpire's decision and skipper Darren Sammy was reprimanded for his actions against the spirit of the game.

We need Sobers, Viv back in the team, sarcastic Sammy

We need Sobers, Viv back in the team, sarcastic Sammy

Rediff.com24 Jun 2011

The very mention of Chris Gayle irritated a normally soft-spoken West Indies skipper Darren Sammy who couldn't hide being sarcastic remarks when asked whether he is missing the prolific opener considering the state of his batting line-up.

I didn't sleep after dropping Dravid: Sammy

I didn't sleep after dropping Dravid: Sammy

Rediff.com23 Jun 2011

Embarrassed after dropping Indian centurion Rahul Dravid when he had barely started his innings, West Indies captain Darren Sammy confessed he couldn't sleep that night.

IPL: KKR seek top-two finish against struggling Punjab

IPL: KKR seek top-two finish against struggling Punjab

Rediff.com9 May 2017

A play-offs spot having sealed after a resounding victory in their previous match, Kolkata Knight Riders would aim for a top-two finish with a win when they take on an inconsistent Kings XI Punjab in an IPL match, in Mohali, on Tuesday.

Sammy confident WI can upset India in Tests

Sammy confident WI can upset India in Tests

Rediff.com20 Jun 2011

World number one they might be but India are a depleted side right now and West Indies skipper Darren Sammy says this, along with favourable home conditions, gives his team the belief that upstaging the visitors is not that tough a task.

Sunderland beat the freeze and Bolton to go sixth

Sunderland beat the freeze and Bolton to go sixth

Rediff.com18 Dec 2010

Sunderland took full advantage of beating the freeze as they won 1-0 against Bolton Wanderers on Saturday to climb to sixth in the Premier League.

Black Swan to swim far and wide

Black Swan to swim far and wide

Rediff.com17 Dec 2010

Armed with a host of solid reviews from majority of critics and major nominations including 12 Critic's Choice Award, the movie starring Natalie Portman is expected to do well when it opens worldwide.

Sammy laments Windies letting 'key moments slip'

Sammy laments Windies letting 'key moments slip'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2011

West Indies captain Darren Sammy expressed hope that his team would seize the opportunities that come their way in the final World Cup Group B match against India.

Windies wish for a bouncy pitch finally granted

Windies wish for a bouncy pitch finally granted

Rediff.com13 Jun 2011

West Indies will finally have their wish granted when they would get to play on the hard and bouncy pitch in the fifth and the final One-day International at Sabina Park, Jamaica on Thursday.

We didn't capitalise on a good start: Sammy

We didn't capitalise on a good start: Sammy

Rediff.com9 Jun 2011

After succumbing to a seven-wicket defeat against India in the second ODI, West Indies skipper Darren Sammy blamed his batsmen for failing to capitalise on a good start.

Tri Series: Bravo carries Windies past South Africa into final

Tri Series: Bravo carries Windies past South Africa into final

Rediff.com25 Jun 2016

Darren Bravo scored an enterprising century as West Indies rallied from a poor start to reach the final of the triangular one-day international series with a commanding 100-run victory over South Africa in Barbados on Friday.

12 oddball photos from around the world

12 oddball photos from around the world

Rediff.com5 Aug 2015

The gallery of the strange and weird.

'Total wasn't big enough to keep pressure on India'

'Total wasn't big enough to keep pressure on India'

Rediff.com7 Jun 2011

West Indies skipper Darren Sammy blamed the inability of his batsmen to put up enough runs on the board as the reason for his side's four-wicket defeat against India in the first One-Day International of the five-match series in Port of Spain, Trinidad.

We gave away 20 runs too many: Sammy

We gave away 20 runs too many: Sammy

Rediff.com5 Jun 2011

West Indies cricket captain Darren Sammy said his bowlers gave away 20 runs too many which allowed India to raise what proved to be a winning total in their one-off Twenty20 match in Port of Spain on Saturday.

Review: Black Swan is a must watch film

Review: Black Swan is a must watch film

Rediff.com4 Mar 2011

Watch Black Swan for its technical brilliance, for the manner in which the director has managed to parallel the happenings in the ballet being performed with the changes in the main character's life, and for the way it has been shot and art directed.

Mushfiqur ton in vain as West Indies win by 10 wickets

Mushfiqur ton in vain as West Indies win by 10 wickets

Rediff.com10 Sep 2014

West Indies wrapped up a 10-wicket victory over Bangladesh before lunch on the fifth and final day of the first Test in St Vincent on Tuesday.

'Sledge King' Warner wants to calmly lead Australia

'Sledge King' Warner wants to calmly lead Australia

Rediff.com27 Aug 2016

Australia stand-in skipper David Warner has admitted that he is usually the main 'culprit' whenever there is sledging going on but added that he understands the responsibility that comes with his new role.

Aus: Patel's hospital was under pressure

Aus: Patel's hospital was under pressure

Rediff.com28 Apr 2010

An Australian court, hearing the case of surgeon Jayant Patel was told today that the Indian-American accused of manslaughter began work at a time when the hospital staff was under enormous pressure to improve performance despite being "grossly underfunded".

WI finally bt Pakistan with help from rain

WI finally bt Pakistan with help from rain

Rediff.com3 May 2011

Pakistan's Mohammad Hafeez made a century but West Indies restored some of their battered pride with a rain-affected win in the fourth one-day international (ODI) in Barbados on Monday.

WI fined for slow over rate against Pakistan

WI fined for slow over rate against Pakistan

Rediff.com23 Apr 2011

West Indies have been fined for a slow over rate during Thursday's seven-run victory over Pakistan in a Twenty20 match, the International Cricket Council (ICC) said on Friday.

Sarwan recalled for Windies World Cup campaign

Sarwan recalled for Windies World Cup campaign

Rediff.com20 Jan 2011

Guyanese batsman Ramnaresh Sarwan has been recalled to the West Indies squad for the World Cup starting on the Indian sub-continent next month, the West Indies Cricket Board said on Wednesday. Sarwan was dropped for a tour of Sri Lanka in November after the selectors expressed concerns over his fitness and he has not played for the West Indies since a one-day series against South Africa last June.

PHOTOS: Windies pacers send Pakistan crashing

PHOTOS: Windies pacers send Pakistan crashing

Rediff.com31 May 2019

The West Indies' fast bowlers produced a ruthless display to dismiss Pakistan for a disappointing 105 in their World Cup opener at Trent Bridge on Friday. In reply, Chris Gayle led the chase, scoring 50 ff 34 deliveries, as the meagre target was overhauled in 13.4 overs.

IPL: Chargers look to revive fortune against RCB

IPL: Chargers look to revive fortune against RCB

Rediff.com14 Apr 2011

The series of defeats is not taking a toll on the Deccan Chargers, as the team looks ahead to their third game in the ongoing Indian Premiere League (IPL).

'Tornado' Kamran Khan to play for Pune in IPL 4

'Tornado' Kamran Khan to play for Pune in IPL 4

Rediff.com12 Jan 2011

Fast bowler Kamran Khan, Shane Warne's discovery in the Indian Premier League, will play for the Sahara Pune Warriors in the fourth season of the cash-rich Twenty20 tournament.

PIX: Windies thrash Kiwis in high-scoring warm-up

PIX: Windies thrash Kiwis in high-scoring warm-up

Rediff.com29 May 2019

Talented youngster Shai Hope smashed his way to a blistering 101 while Andre Russell scored a quickfire 54 down the order to set up a 91-run win for World Cup dark horses West Indies in their warm-up game against New Zealand.

Confident Ireland looking to pick points in every game

Confident Ireland looking to pick points in every game

Rediff.com16 Feb 2015

"Personally I hate the term upsets from minnows or associates," Porterfield told reporters in Nelson. "I don't see it as an upset.

India and West Indies to play T20 games in United States

India and West Indies to play T20 games in United States

Rediff.com2 Aug 2016

India will play two Twenty20 internationals against world champions West Indies in Florida in late August, the Board Of Control For Cricket In India (BCCI) said on Tuesday.

Manchester United make 30m bid for Fabregas

Manchester United make 30m bid for Fabregas

Rediff.com15 Jul 2013

, sources said the English champions have offered 30 million euros ($39 million) to bring the former Arsenal captain back to the Premier League.

Gujarat Lions look for winning start against Knight Riders

Gujarat Lions look for winning start against Knight Riders

Rediff.com6 Apr 2017

Gujarat Lions would look to better their debut season's success and aim for a winning start against two-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders in an Indian Premier League match, in Rajkot on Friday.

Sir Alex Ferguson recovering in hospital following brain surgery

Sir Alex Ferguson recovering in hospital following brain surgery

Rediff.com6 May 2018

Alex Ferguson, the most successful manager in Manchester United's history, underwent emergency surgery on Saturday for a brain haemorrhage, the club said.

Allan Donald as Australia's new bowling coach?

Allan Donald as Australia's new bowling coach?

Rediff.com27 Apr 2016

South Africa fast bowling great Allan Donald will join Australia as bowling coach for their tour of Sri Lanka this year, local media reported on Wednesday.

Waugh wants cricketers to prioritise Tests over T20s

Waugh wants cricketers to prioritise Tests over T20s

Rediff.com26 Jul 2016

Former Australia skipper Steve Waugh feels the lure of Twenty20 cricket is affecting the longest format of the game and has put the onus on senior cricketers across the globe to promote Test cricket. "We have to hope senior cricketers in each country keep promoting Test cricket," Waugh was quoted as saying by cricket.com.au on Tuesday. "Australian players still always talk about the Baggy Green cap and playing for their country and the responsibility rests with senior players in every country (to do the same.)"

New Aus coach Langer's one big goal: 'To beat India in India'

New Aus coach Langer's one big goal: 'To beat India in India'

Rediff.com3 May 2018

Newly-appointed Australia coach Justin Langer on Thursday said his team can be considered great only if it wins a Test series in India, something that he likened to conquering Mount Everest, last done back in 2004.

EPL: Liverpool's Henderson eyes Mourinho revenge for 2014 loss

EPL: Liverpool's Henderson eyes Mourinho revenge for 2014 loss

Rediff.com17 Oct 2016

Victory over Manchester United in Monday's Premier League clash would "put to bed" bitter memories of Liverpool's defeat to Jose Mourinho's Chelsea two years ago, midfielder Jordan Henderson has said.

Klopp warns Guardiola of big difficulties he would face in England

Klopp warns Guardiola of big difficulties he would face in England

Rediff.com11 Jan 2016

Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp has warned Bayern Munich coach Pep Guardiola about the Premier League's packed fixture list, and the weather, if he goes ahead with his plan to join an English club. Guardiola has been strongly linked with a move to Manchester City since the former Barcelona manager confirmed that he was leaving Bayern at the end of the season and was keen to work in England.

This is the most bizarre run out ever!

This is the most bizarre run out ever!

Rediff.com11 Jan 2016

Somebody needs to tell Adam Zampa that cricket is not a contact sport as the Melbourne Stars bowler was lucky not to lose a few teeth during Saturday's Big Bash clash against Melbourne Renegades.