News for 'Greg'

Harrington retains British Open

Harrington retains British Open

Rediff.com21 Jul 2008

Padraig Harrington defied strong gusting winds to complete a successful British Open title defence with a commanding four-shot victory on Sunday.

Kirsten to focus on Test transition

Kirsten to focus on Test transition

Rediff.com27 Feb 2008

India's new coach believes overseeing a smooth change of guard in the Test team represents the biggest challenge of his two-year tenure.

US says Bonds failed steroid test

US says Bonds failed steroid test

Rediff.com15 Feb 2008

US baseball home run king Barry Bonds tested positive for steroids in November 2000, months before his record 73rd home run season, US prosecutors said.

Tons on captaincy debut: Kohli, Smith do a first in same series!

Tons on captaincy debut: Kohli, Smith do a first in same series!

Rediff.com19 Dec 2014

How rare is it for two players to score hundreds on captaincy debut in the same series? Virat Kohli got two when he led India in the first Test against Australia in Adelaide. Now, Steven Smith got one in his first Test as captain in the ongoing second Test at Brisbane.

Smith, Bancroft not to challenge ball-tampering ban

Smith, Bancroft not to challenge ball-tampering ban

Rediff.com4 Apr 2018

Former captain Steve Smith and batsman Cameron Bancroft will not contest the sanctions imposed on them by Cricket Australia (CA) for their role in last month's ball-tampering scandal in South Africa, the banned duo said on Wednesday.

McDermott to quit as Australia's bowling coach

McDermott to quit as Australia's bowling coach

Rediff.com1 Mar 2016

Craig McDermott, who took 291 wickets in 71 Tests for Australia, turned down a contract extension so he could concentrate on his outside business interests

Australia's players' union wants Smith, Warner bans reduced

Australia's players' union wants Smith, Warner bans reduced

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

Australian Cricketers' Association (ACA) president Greg Dyer said the contrition of the players should be taken into account along with the precedent -- no player has previously received more than a one-match ban for the offence -- and a lack of due process in the Cricket Australia probe.

How 'Mankaded' came into being

How 'Mankaded' came into being

Rediff.com26 Mar 2019

When Vinoo Mankad ran out Bill Brown, he created cricketing history -- and eternal controversy.

India A gain slim lead over Kiwis

India A gain slim lead over Kiwis

Rediff.com29 Sep 2008

India A bowlers rose to the occasion to restrict New Zealand A to 230 and give the team an 18-run lead on the second day of the four-day match in Chennai on Monday. The Indians scored 27 for 1 in 14.3 overs in their second essay before bad light ended play.

Football Focus: MLS players raise fists, take a knee

Football Focus: MLS players raise fists, take a knee

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

Toronto FC's Justin Morrow, executive director of the Black Players for Change organization, said MLS players wanted to add their voices to the movement.

A 70-feet-high Christmas tree!

A 70-feet-high Christmas tree!

Rediff.com17 Nov 2004

The tree, which is popular with Sydneysiders every year, will hold 16,000 light globes and is due to be officially turned on in late November.

Evert and Norman get engaged

Evert and Norman get engaged

Rediff.com15 Dec 2007

Former tennis champion Chris Evert and ex-golf number one Greg Norman announced their engagement on Friday, during the South African Open golf tournament.

Learn to deal with stress, Chappell tells Symonds

Learn to deal with stress, Chappell tells Symonds

Rediff.com4 Sep 2008

Former India coach Greg Chappell has advised beleaguered all-rounder Andrew Symonds to learn to cope with the constant media glare and handle off-field stress.

Chappell alleges racial abuse in India

Chappell alleges racial abuse in India

Rediff.com14 Nov 2007

The former India coach has alleged an attempted cover-up by the BCCI after he was 'racially abused' at an airport in Orissa.

Jeev misses cut at Masters

Jeev misses cut at Masters

Rediff.com11 Apr 2009

Jeev Milkha Singh's cold putter left him in agony as the Indian missed the halfway cut at the Masters golf tournament by just one stroke on a wind-swept day at the Augusta National. Struggling to roll his putts in, Jeev brought home three-over 75 for a two-day total of 146 to miss the cut -- first time in three appearances -- by just one stroke and join the likes of Greg Norman and Ernie Els on the sidelines.

Want to lose weight? Exercise alone won't help

Want to lose weight? Exercise alone won't help

Rediff.com29 Jan 2016

It's time to stop assuming that more physical activity always means more calories.

BCCI to move ahead with coach selection

BCCI to move ahead with coach selection

Rediff.com26 Oct 2007

The coach selection committee, headed by BCCI chief Sharad Pawar, will meet in Mumbai on November 3.

'Full-time coach will help Dhoni'

'Full-time coach will help Dhoni'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2007

India should appoint a full-time coach before the burden of leadership begins to affect new captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, several former players said.

Pawar backs Chappell

Pawar backs Chappell

Rediff.com27 Nov 2006

The BCCI president blamed the media for raking up controversy.

Michelle not running for presidency, says President Obama

Michelle not running for presidency, says President Obama

Rediff.com15 Jan 2016

Michelle is not and will not run for presidency, US President Barack Obama said.

US passes 1 million coronavirus cases, fatalities at 58,000

US passes 1 million coronavirus cases, fatalities at 58,000

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

The US became the first country in the world to have more than one million cases of coronavirus. It accounts for nearly one-third of the 3.1 million cases globally.

Labuschange: The South African who makes Australia proud

Labuschange: The South African who makes Australia proud

Rediff.com7 Jan 2020

From a lower order batsman to one of Australia's prolific Test run-getters, Marnus Labuschange has carved his spot in the Australian line-up. The highest run-scorer in a calendar year in Test cricket in 2019, 'mind-blowing' Labuschange is now looking to break into the one-day team for the tour of India.

World's most memorable mountain treks

World's most memorable mountain treks

Rediff.com4 Jan 2008

Even casual climbers can reach these 10 peaks

Sandpaper Gate: Early reprieve for banned trio?

Sandpaper Gate: Early reprieve for banned trio?

Rediff.com18 Nov 2018

Australian cricket authorities are bracing up for a final round of deliberations on reducing the ball-tampering ban on Steve Smith and David Warner, with a face-off against an upbeat India awaiting the weakened home team.

'I think I was as good as a coach'

'I think I was as good as a coach'

Rediff.com18 Dec 2007

Lalchand Rajput talks about his time as manager of the Indian cricket team and the upcoming challenge Down Under.

Sri Lanka never experiments: Moody

Sri Lanka never experiments: Moody

Rediff.com10 Feb 2007

The Sri Lankan coach denied that the absence of Muttiah Muralitharan and Chaminda Vass has been a big blow to his team.

BCCI appoints committee to resolve telecast issue

BCCI appoints committee to resolve telecast issue

Rediff.com7 Feb 2007

The BCCI constituted a four-member committee, led by Shashank Manohar, to resolve the telecast issue.

Team India to get coach in 10 days

Team India to get coach in 10 days

Rediff.com23 Nov 2007

The BCCI has instructed the coach selection committee to appoint a full-time coach within 10 days, Board secretary Nirajan Shah said in New Delhi on Friday.

'I don't know what exactly is expected of me'

'I don't know what exactly is expected of me'

Rediff.com13 Jun 2007

'I am an experienced player and have not done badly as an administrator either in the past,' says Chandu Borde, newly-appointed Team India manager.

'Dhoni not ready for Test captaincy'

'Dhoni not ready for Test captaincy'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2007

Greg Chappell believes MS Dhoni should gain more experience as captain in ODIs and Twenty20 before taking on the role in Tests.

'Dalmiya faction did not leak Chappell's email'

'Dalmiya faction did not leak Chappell's email'

Rediff.com24 Jul 2006

West Bengal sports minister Subhas Chakraborty said the former BCCI president's faction had not leaked coach Greg Chappell's email on Sourav Ganguly.

Whatmore favourite for India coaching job

Whatmore favourite for India coaching job

Rediff.com4 Jun 2007

Former captains Sunil Gavaskar and Kapil Dev favour an Indian candidate although senior players want an overseas coach.

How Ganguly's gamble on youngsters helped India retain Dhoni

How Ganguly's gamble on youngsters helped India retain Dhoni

Rediff.com8 Jul 2018

'Ganguly, who turns 46 on Sunday, was one of the sharpest and farsighted cricketing minds, says Abhirup Bhattacharya in a biography on the former India cricketer, titled - 'Winning Like Sourav: Think & Succeed Like Ganguly'.

Raina ready to grab opportunities

Raina ready to grab opportunities

Rediff.com9 Mar 2008

The presence of a number of talented batsmen forced Suresh Raina to be confined to the reserve bench during the Australian tour, but the left-hander says the healthy competition for a middle-order slot had made him "mentally stronger" to regain his place. The 21-year-old Raina, whom former coach Greg Chappell rated very highly, said being out of the team had helped him mature as a player and he was better prepared to "grab the opportunities" now.

Trump to join 'Howdy, Modi'; PM hails 'special gesture'

Trump to join 'Howdy, Modi'; PM hails 'special gesture'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2019

This is for the first time in recent history that the leaders of the two largest democracies would be addressing a joint rally anywhere in the world.

Whatmore favourite for coach's job

Whatmore favourite for coach's job

Rediff.com19 May 2007

BCCI vice-president Rajiv Shukla said the outgoing Bangladesh coach is a frontrunner.

Kapil to head Zee's Cricket league

Kapil to head Zee's Cricket league

Rediff.com14 May 2007

Former India captain Kapil Dev will head the Executive Board of the breakaway Indian Cricket League.

Now, a privilege motion against Chappell

Now, a privilege motion against Chappell

Rediff.com27 Nov 2006

"Chappell doesn't understand the nuances of democracy," CPI MP Gurudas Dasgupta said.

Gunman kills 26 in Texas church; found dead in his car

Gunman kills 26 in Texas church; found dead in his car

Rediff.com6 Nov 2017

It's the deadliest mass shooting in Texas history -- and the fifth deadliest in modern US history.

Rugby League: New Zealand upset Australia to win Four Nations

Rugby League: New Zealand upset Australia to win Four Nations

Rediff.com15 Nov 2014

New Zealand edged Australia 22-18 to win the Four Nations title in Wellington on Saturday in a stunning upset of rugby league's traditionally dominant world power.