News for 'Gary'

Gary Speed's wife found his body: reports

Gary Speed's wife found his body: reports

Rediff.com30 Nov 2011

The wife of Wales' manager Gary Speed found him hanged at their home early on Sunday morning, the inquest into his death heard on Tuesday.

Wonderful 2011 WC Reunion!

Wonderful 2011 WC Reunion!

Rediff.com27 Mar 2024

It was a reunion of India's World Cup winners as Mahendra Singh Dhoni caught up with Gary Kirsten -- the captain-coach combo who masterminded India's famous triumph in 2011.

When Cook helped Gary get his 'Ballance' right

When Cook helped Gary get his 'Ballance' right

Rediff.com6 Aug 2014

England left-hander Gary Ballance has admitted that a dinner with skipper Alastair Cook helped get his focus back in the game after he came in the news for his shirtless act in an inebriated state at a Nottingham pub after the conclusion of the first Test at Trent Bridge.

New Zealand get new white-ball skipper

New Zealand get new white-ball skipper

Rediff.com18 Dec 2024

He first led the side in a T20 against West Indies at Bay Oval in November 2020 and became New Zealand's 24th ODI captain when he led the side in the only ODI against Scotland in Edinburgh in 2022.

Can New Zealand pull off the impossible in Mumbai?

Can New Zealand pull off the impossible in Mumbai?

Rediff.com30 Oct 2024

New Zealand's chances of delivering a famous series whitewash in India will depend on how well they adapt to the Mumbai pitch

South Africans want Gary Kirsten as coach

South Africans want Gary Kirsten as coach

Rediff.com28 Oct 2010

The Proteas are keen to have their former star batsman Gary Kirsten as national team's coach next year, but Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni is reportedly among those pushing to have the South African's contract as Indian coach renewed.

Rift in Team: Coach Gambhir's Future Hangs in the Balance

Rift in Team: Coach Gambhir's Future Hangs in the Balance

Rediff.com14 Jan 2025

Gautam Gambhir's position as India's head coach is under scrutiny following a string of disappointing results and reports of discontent within the team.

Pakistan's captaincy debate heats up as Kirsten's returns home

Pakistan's captaincy debate heats up as Kirsten's returns home

Rediff.com5 Oct 2024

Pakistan's head coach for limited-overs format Gary Kirsten has returned home with the board set to announce the successor to captain Babar Azam in white-ball formats later in the month.

Ashwin endorses 'fighter' Gambhir for India coach

Ashwin endorses 'fighter' Gambhir for India coach

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

Ashwin on Friday hailed Gautam Gambhir, the frontrunner to succeed Rahul Dravid as India's head coach, as a "fighter" and motivator par excellence

Aaqib or Saqlain? New Pakistan coach hunt begins

Aaqib or Saqlain? New Pakistan coach hunt begins

Rediff.com28 Oct 2024

Current senior selector Aaqib Javed and former spinner Saqlain Mushtaq are in fray to replace Gary Kirsten as Pakistan's new white ball coach after the former Proteas batter stepped down

Gary Neville named Man Utd captain

Gary Neville named Man Utd captain

Rediff.com3 Dec 2005

Gary Kirsten: Ridiculous to ask Dhoni to step down

Gary Kirsten: Ridiculous to ask Dhoni to step down

Rediff.com19 Oct 2015

'He has led India to wins in the World T20, the World Cup and the Champions Trophy. Which other captain in the world can boast of such a record?' 'And if it is about form, then Virat Kohli isn't in the best of form. Neither is Shikhar Dhawan. So what do you do? Drop them all?'

Bitcoin at $100,000: Milestone likely to boost Indian investors' rush

Bitcoin at $100,000: Milestone likely to boost Indian investors' rush

Rediff.com6 Dec 2024

The recent Bitcoin rally, which saw the cryptocurrency surge past the $100,000 mark on Thursday, is drawing Indian investors in droves. Cryptocurrency platforms in India are experiencing a significant uptick in activity and user sign-ups, driven by the optimism surrounding "crypto-friendly" Donald Trump's US presidential election victory.

New Zealand's Test captain steps down

New Zealand's Test captain steps down

Rediff.com2 Oct 2024

Tim Southee has stepped down as Test captain of New Zealand after struggling for form and has been replaced by opening batsman Tom Latham ahead of the India series.

Wales manager Gary Speed found dead at home

Wales manager Gary Speed found dead at home

Rediff.com27 Nov 2011

Wales soccer manager Gary Speed was found dead on Sunday, at the age of 42, the Football Association of Wales (FAW) said in a statement.

EPL: West Ham's Bowen punishes woeful Wolves

EPL: West Ham's Bowen punishes woeful Wolves

Rediff.com10 Dec 2024

The game featured a minute's applause after the ninth minute for 34-year-old Hammers striker Michail Antonio, who is recovering in hospital following surgery on a fractured leg sustained in a car crash on Saturday.

Gary Pratt wins bet for friend

Gary Pratt wins bet for friend

Rediff.com14 Sep 2005

England substitute fielder Gary Pratt, who ran out Australian captain Ricky Ponting during the Ashes, has landed a 3,400 pounds ($6,000) windfall for a friend.

Southampton's Stephens sees red for pulling Cucurella's hair

Southampton's Stephens sees red for pulling Cucurella's hair

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

Young becomes oldest Everton scorer in rout of Wolves

I can't find a solution: Gaurdiola after latest loss

I can't find a solution: Gaurdiola after latest loss

Rediff.com16 Dec 2024

'I don't have a defence. I'm the boss, I'm the manager and I'm not good enough'

Somehow Gary gets the best out of me: Yuvraj

Somehow Gary gets the best out of me: Yuvraj

Rediff.com18 Apr 2015

Making it clear that the 'Most Expensive Player' tagline doesn't create any pressure on him, out-of-favour India veteran Yuvraj Singh said that he "didn't tell anyone to give him" the money that he commanded at the IPL cricket tournament's auctions earlier this year.

Blow for New Zealand as pacer set to miss India series

Blow for New Zealand as pacer set to miss India series

Rediff.com15 Oct 2024

New Zealand right-arm pacer Ben Sears has been ruled out of the upcoming three-Test series against India due to a knee injury.

Cook picks Root's closest rival: Not Kohli or Smith

Cook picks Root's closest rival: Not Kohli or Smith

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

Former England captain Alastair Cook believes at the "precise moment in time" the in-form Joe Root is only matched by New Zealand's Kane Williamson.

Why King's Cup match against Barca was Gary Neville's WORST experience

Why King's Cup match against Barca was Gary Neville's WORST experience

Rediff.com4 Feb 2016

Valencia coach Gary Neville described his team's 7-0 drubbing by Barcelona in the Spanish King's Cup semi-final first leg on Wednesday as one of his worst experiences in football.

Drowning In A Sea Of Entertainment

Drowning In A Sea Of Entertainment

Rediff.com22 Jan 2025

'There is simply too much to watch, read and absorb.' 'Just online consumption (news, entertainment, social media) in India was 2.5 hours a day in November 2024.' 'Add TV (just under 4 hours), other media, and the figure is closer to 7 to 8 hours a day for over one-third of Indians,' points out Vanita Kohli Khandekar.

Shan Masood to keep captaincy despite losing streak

Shan Masood to keep captaincy despite losing streak

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

Pakistan's Shan Masood is likely to be retained captain for the upcoming home Test series against England, while Babar Azam is also assured of keeping his white-ball captaincy when the team flies to Australia and South Africa later this year.

Former high jump World champion Freitag found dead in SA

Former high jump World champion Freitag found dead in SA

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

South African former high jump World champion Jacques Freitag has been found dead with gunshot wounds having been missing for two weeks, South African media reported on Tuesday.

Is Head Coach Gambir under the lens?

Is Head Coach Gambir under the lens?

Rediff.com22 Dec 2024

India Head Coach Gautam Gambhir finds himself caught between a rock and hard place.

PIX: Liverpool, Man City romp into FA Cup Round 4

PIX: Liverpool, Man City romp into FA Cup Round 4

Rediff.com12 Jan 2025

A summary of Saturday's action in the FA Cup third round.

PCB's search continues; Langer, Kirsten in Pakistan's radar

PCB's search continues; Langer, Kirsten in Pakistan's radar

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

After Shane Watson turned down the offer, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is in contact with several foreign coaches, including Justin Langer and Gary Kirsten, to work with the national team as head coach on a long-term contract.

Former India coach Gary Kirsten bats for DRS

Former India coach Gary Kirsten bats for DRS

Rediff.com16 Jun 2011

Former India coach Gary Kirsten says the decision review system has increased the consistency of umpiring.

'I'm now just the coach': PCB sidelines Gillespie from team selection

'I'm now just the coach': PCB sidelines Gillespie from team selection

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

Pakistan red-ball coach Jason Gillespie on Wednesday confirmed the PCB's decision to strip him of powers in selection matters, much against the assurance of a free-hand that he was promised of while taking charge of the team.

Mexican footballer throws 'explosive' inside press conference

Mexican footballer throws 'explosive' inside press conference

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

Some reporters later returned to the conference room, although local press strongly condemned the player's actions, adding to criticism of the team's poor form this season, which has left them sitting 10th in the Liga MX table.

Gary Kirsten: WC success top of the pile

Gary Kirsten: WC success top of the pile

Rediff.com5 Apr 2011

Team India's World Cup-winning coach Gary Kirsten claims that the World Cup success tops other sucesses and said what he couldn't get as a player he achieved as coach.

Guru Gary reveals success mantras to India Inc

Guru Gary reveals success mantras to India Inc

Rediff.com14 Jun 2011

"We created a sense of a team, not individuals. We designed team measurable and not individual measurable. At the end of the day, we created a happy environment," said Gary Kirsten, coach of the World Cup-winning Indian cricket team.

Can Kirsten turn around Pakistan's fortunes?

Can Kirsten turn around Pakistan's fortunes?

Rediff.com9 Jul 2024

Kirsten had warned senior pros in the side following the team's loss to the USA and India to adapt to new skill-sets and improve their game awareness, or get left behind.

'No unity, worst I've ever seen': Kirsten slams Pakistan

'No unity, worst I've ever seen': Kirsten slams Pakistan

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

Gary Kirsten has said that there is "no unity" in the side and he has "never seen such a situation" in his long coaching career.

Gary the 'father figure' would be missed: Yuvraj

Gary the 'father figure' would be missed: Yuvraj

Rediff.com4 Apr 2011

For all the joy that the World Cup triumph has brought in, there is also a tinge of sadness in the Indian cricket team as it marks the end of inspirational coach Gary Kirsten's tenure and batsman Yuvraj Singh says the "father figure" would be missed.

Pak pacer Afridi 'misbehaved' with coaches during T20 WC?

Pak pacer Afridi 'misbehaved' with coaches during T20 WC?

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

Following his removal from the committee, Riaz took to X and wrote, 'There is a lot I can say but I don't want to be part of the blame games.'

Kate Winslet and Gary Barlow receive Britain's highest award

Kate Winslet and Gary Barlow receive Britain's highest award

Rediff.com22 Nov 2012

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'Right now, only New Zealand is on our mind and nothing else'

'Right now, only New Zealand is on our mind and nothing else'

Rediff.com15 Oct 2024

The tourists will be without batsman Kane Williamson in Bengaluru after the former skipper opted out of the opener due to a groin injury, while paceman Ben Sears was ruled out of the series with a knee injury and replaced by Jacob Duffy.