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Stead to continue as New Zealand coach through to 2025

Stead to continue as New Zealand coach through to 2025

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

Stead, himself, urged the board in March to consider a separate limited overs head coach but on Tuesday said such a division was probably not suitable for New Zealand.

Ravindra, Santner recalled in NZ Test squad

Ravindra, Santner recalled in NZ Test squad

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

Kyle Jamieson also returns to the squad after back surgery in February in a pace attack which includes captain Tim Southee and Matt Henry, who has recovered from injury.

EPL: Brighton leapfrog Man United into seventh spot

EPL: Brighton leapfrog Man United into seventh spot

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

Brighton midfielder James Milner, who made his Premier League debut in 2002 at age 16, passed Ryan Giggs into second in all-time league appearances on Monday with 633 matches. He needs 20 more to equal Gareth Barry's record.

New Zealand pacer Southee unlikely for World Cup?

New Zealand pacer Southee unlikely for World Cup?

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

New Zealand fast bowler Tim Southee will undergo thumb surgery on Thursday and a decision on his participation in the upcoming World Cup in India will be taken next week.

Christopher Nolan Remembers 'Dear Friend' Heath Ledger

Christopher Nolan Remembers 'Dear Friend' Heath Ledger

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

During his acceptance speech at the awards ceremony, Christopher Nolan remembered his 'dear friend' Heath Ledger, who had portrayed a negative role in his film, The Dark Knight.

Kirsten hopes to 'galvanise' Pak team to ICC trophies

Kirsten hopes to 'galvanise' Pak team to ICC trophies

Rediff.com29 Apr 2024

'I was offered the role to begin with...what is important is that I have the opportunity to work with some of the best cricketers in the world and that excites me.'

PCB in muddle over handing back captaincy to Babar

PCB in muddle over handing back captaincy to Babar

Rediff.com30 Mar 2024

A well-informed source close to Shaheen said that the bowler was upset that not even once the PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi or the national selectors have spoken to him about their future plans as far as the captaincy or appointment of coaches is concerned.

Mutiny at the BBC: Lineker row causes huge crisis

Mutiny at the BBC: Lineker row causes huge crisis

Rediff.com12 Mar 2023

Britain's BBC faced a mounting crisis as a row over football presenter Gary Lineker's criticism of government migration policy led to a presenter mutiny.

Jamieson's arrival reshapes New Zealand's WC prospects

Jamieson's arrival reshapes New Zealand's WC prospects

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

New Zealand have summoned Kyle Jamieson to reinforce their Cricket World Cup squad in India.

Morkel, Jonty Dance To Dhol Beats

Morkel, Jonty Dance To Dhol Beats

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

The Lucknow Super Giants welcome their bowling and fielding coaches while Gujarat Titans welcome their coach.

More than happy to help Shubman in any way I can: Williamson

More than happy to help Shubman in any way I can: Williamson

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

With the IPL season set to roll on Friday, one captain who has 100 Tests under his belt is willing and ready to mentor a newbie captain who will be taking over a leadership role for the first time.

Williamson to miss Netherlands match; Southee, Ferguson set to return

Williamson to miss Netherlands match; Southee, Ferguson set to return

Rediff.com8 Oct 2023

New Zealand pace duo of Tim Southee and Lockie Ferguson are set to return for Monday's World Cup match against the Netherlands but regular skipper Kane Williamson will continue to sit out, head coach Gary Stead said on Sunday.

ODI World Cup: Injury blow for New Zealand as all-rounder ruled out

ODI World Cup: Injury blow for New Zealand as all-rounder ruled out

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

Ahead of the ICC ODI World Cup, New Zealand were dealt an injury blow with Michael Bracewell ruled out of the mega-event.

Paddy Upton To Work With Indian Men's Hockey Team

Paddy Upton To Work With Indian Men's Hockey Team

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

'Mental conditioning specialist, Paddy Upton will be working closely with our Senior Men's Team ahead of their campaigns in the Hero Asian Champions Trophy Chennai 2023 and the high-stakes Hangzhou Asian Games 2023, where the team will compete for direct Olympic qualification,' Hockey India tweeted

The Moods In The Dugouts

The Moods In The Dugouts

Rediff.com5 Apr 2023

Check out the mood swings in the dugouts during the IPL 2023 game between the Gujarat Titans and Delhi Capitals at the Arun Jaitley stadium in New Delhi, April 4, 2023.

Messi's no-show sparks outrage among fans

Messi's no-show sparks outrage among fans

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

Spectators chanted "refund" after Messi stayed on the bench during the match.

The Comeback King: Williamson's inspiring journey

The Comeback King: Williamson's inspiring journey

Rediff.com5 Sep 2023

Williamson set to captain NZ in World Cup after progress in injury recovery

Williamson back in the nets; keeps hopes alive of playing in World Cup

Williamson back in the nets; keeps hopes alive of playing in World Cup

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

Recovering New Zealand captain Kane Williamson returned to the net on Tuesday to face throwdowns keeping alive his faint hopes of playing the 50-overs World Cup in India later this year.

FA Cup PIX: Tottenham, Fulham advance to fourth round

FA Cup PIX: Tottenham, Fulham advance to fourth round

Rediff.com6 Jan 2024

Championship (second tier) side Rotherham, who haven't made it through to the fourth round of the competition since 2001-02, kept their composure early on as Fulham controlled the play.

Blow for NZ: Williamson likely to miss World Cup after rupturing ACL

Blow for NZ: Williamson likely to miss World Cup after rupturing ACL

Rediff.com6 Apr 2023

Williamson suffered the injury while fielding for the Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League last Friday and returned to New Zealand.

'Make America Normal Again': Nikki Haley coins new slogan

'Make America Normal Again': Nikki Haley coins new slogan

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

The two-term governor from South Carolina, Haley, 51, is trailing by more than 30 points against former president Donald Trump in her home state where the Republican presidential primary is scheduled for February 23.

Ferguson to lead second-string NZ in Bangladesh ODIs

Ferguson to lead second-string NZ in Bangladesh ODIs

Rediff.com2 Sep 2023

Fast bowler Lockie Ferguson will take over the captain's role for the first time in his career as regular skipper Kane Williamson continues to recover from a knee injury, and his deputy Tom Latham has been rested for the series.

Big blow for NZ! Williamson ruled out for next three WC games, including India

Big blow for NZ! Williamson ruled out for next three WC games, including India

Rediff.com14 Oct 2023

Skipper Kane Williamson was on Saturday ruled out of New Zealand's next three World Cup matches, including the India game.

'Some of the shots he was hitting, put that wow look on your face'

'Some of the shots he was hitting, put that wow look on your face'

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

After a stunning manifestation of his talent with an unbeaten 123, New Zealand batter Rachin Ravindra on Thursday said he did not expect to bat at No. 3, but coming out at that position gave him the freedom to play with aggression.

EPL PIX: Manchester City thump Wolves; Arsenal down Bouremouth

EPL PIX: Manchester City thump Wolves; Arsenal down Bouremouth

Rediff.com5 May 2024

IMAGES from Premier League matches played on Saturday.

Big changes to New Zealand's World Cup coaching staff

Big changes to New Zealand's World Cup coaching staff

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

Former England wicketkeeper James Foster has been appointed as an assistant coach on New Zealand's World Cup staff, while former England batsman Ian Bell will also feature.

EPL: Varane seals nail-biting victory for Man United

EPL: Varane seals nail-biting victory for Man United

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

Late Varane header earns stuttering Man Utd 1-0 win over Wolves

Williamson given two-week deadline for World Cup

Williamson given two-week deadline for World Cup

Rediff.com28 Aug 2023

New Zealand coach Gary Stead said he will give Kane Williamson every chance to prove his fitness over the two weeks before the World Cup.

World Cup 2023: If not Chahal, Sundar should have been picked: Yuvraj

World Cup 2023: If not Chahal, Sundar should have been picked: Yuvraj

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

The Indian squad is packed with quality players but either wrist spinner Yuzvendra Chahal or Washington Sundar should have found place in the home team's line-up, reckons 2011 World Cup hero Yuvraj Singh.

Gary Sobers: Cricket's greatest genius

Gary Sobers: Cricket's greatest genius

Rediff.com28 Jul 2010

The legendary West Indian turns 74 on July 28. Rediff.com salutes the greatest all-rounder the game has known.

The American Chinese Leaders Adored

The American Chinese Leaders Adored

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

Dr Kissinger, then US president Richard M Nixon's national security adviser, feigned illness on a visit to Pakistan in July 1971 and made a secret trip to Peking, as Beijing was then called, to begin the process of a rapprochement between America and China. It was a debt that Chinese leaders have never forgotten.

T20 World Cup: Kirsten added to Netherlands' coaching staff

T20 World Cup: Kirsten added to Netherlands' coaching staff

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

The Netherlands cricket board said former India and South Africa coach Gary Kirsten and Australia batter Dan Christian are joining the Dutch team's coaching staff for the Twenty20 World Cup as consultants.

India Exports More To The US Than It Imports

India Exports More To The US Than It Imports

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

The exports in 2022-2023 was $79 billion, compared to imports of $50 billion.

Can Netherlands check New Zealand's blazing start?

Can Netherlands check New Zealand's blazing start?

Rediff.com8 Oct 2023

Having already played their opening encounters in the ongoing cricket World Cup, it is time for New Zealand and the Netherlands to venture deep into the tournament as they face each other in Hyderabad on Monday.

Hardik, Rashid, Lockie Practice

Hardik, Rashid, Lockie Practice

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

The Gujarat Titans were busy practising for IPL 2022 at the Narendra Modi stadium in Ahmedabad.

Boult back as Kiwis prepare for World Cup

Boult back as Kiwis prepare for World Cup

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

Fast bowler Trent Boult is in line to play his first one-day international in almost a year after being included in New Zealand's 15-man squad for a four-match series against England.

Langer appointed as head coach of Lucknow Super Giants; Flower departs

Langer appointed as head coach of Lucknow Super Giants; Flower departs

Rediff.com15 Jul 2023

Flower had joined the Australian camp as consultant ahead of the World Test Championship final against India last month.

Soccer PIX: Willian stars in Fulham win; Girona held

Soccer PIX: Willian stars in Fulham win; Girona held

Rediff.com28 Nov 2023

All the action from soccer matches played in Europe on Monday.

Big 'Ted Lasso' fan Guardiola could not pass up chance at cameo

Big 'Ted Lasso' fan Guardiola could not pass up chance at cameo

Rediff.com26 May 2023

As a big fan of "Ted Lasso", Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said he was happy to appear as himself on the show's penultimate episode.

Hardik gets Vaughan's vote for India captaincy

Hardik gets Vaughan's vote for India captaincy

Rediff.com30 May 2022

Hardik, who amassed 487 runs and picked 8 wickets, was simply sensational in the final as Gujarat limited a formidable Rajasthan Royals batting unit to 130 for nine.