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Williamson's century puts NZ on course for big win

Williamson's century puts NZ on course for big win

Rediff.com16 Dec 2024

Kane Williamson scored a magisterial 156 at his most productive venue to drive New Zealand to the brink of a consolation victory over England at the end of the third day of the third Test.

Why Ashok Leyland has forayed into mini-truck segment

Why Ashok Leyland has forayed into mini-truck segment

Rediff.com20 Jan 2025

'This market for diesel starts at around Rs 6.3 lakh and goes up to Rs 7 lakh, and with Saathi we have our usual price set at Rs 6.5 lakh, so we are slightly on the lower side with a superior product.'

Jacobs ruled out of third Test

Jacobs ruled out of third Test

Rediff.com1 May 2003

Fast bowler Tino Best and off-spinner Omari Banks will make \n\ntheir Test debuts, against Australia.\n\n\n\n

Olympics: Hinchliffe overshadows Lyles in 100m Heats

Olympics: Hinchliffe overshadows Lyles in 100m Heats

Rediff.com3 Aug 2024

The current Olympic champion Italy's Marcell Jacobs, who has had a wretched time with injury since his shock Tokyo success, looked a little sluggish in finishing second in 10.05 behind Nigerian heat winner Kayinsola Ajayi (10.02).

Who Will You Pick For Kolkata T20I?

Who Will You Pick For Kolkata T20I?

Rediff.com21 Jan 2025

Eden Gardens will host the first game of the five match T20I series between India and England on Wednesday.

Jacob Martin pleads innocence

Jacob Martin pleads innocence

Rediff.com8 Sep 2004

The former India player was arrested by the police for allegedly breaking Gujarat's prohibition law on Tuesday and released on bail.

Test pacer Boland in Australian PM's squad for India tour match

Test pacer Boland in Australian PM's squad for India tour match

Rediff.com22 Nov 2024

The Prime Minister's XI team will be led by uncapped all-rounder Jack Edwards of New South Wales.

PIX: India outclass England, seal five-match T20I series

PIX: India outclass England, seal five-match T20I series

Rediff.com31 Jan 2025

Images from the fourth T20 International between India and England in Pune on Friday.

PIX: England hit back after New Zealand's solid start

PIX: England hit back after New Zealand's solid start

Rediff.com14 Dec 2024

New Zealand made a strong start to their bid for a consolation victory in the third and final Test against England at Hamilton's Seddon Park on Saturday, reaching lunch on the opening day on 93 without loss.

England skipper Buttler declared fit for Windies tour

England skipper Buttler declared fit for Windies tour

Rediff.com2 Oct 2024

England white-ball captain Jos Buttler will return to the side for their One-Day International and Twenty20 tour of the West Indies later in October after recovering from a calf injury, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said on Wednesday.

Oram named New Zealand bowling coach ahead of India series

Oram named New Zealand bowling coach ahead of India series

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

Oram, 46, represented New Zealand as a player for 11 years

Carse, Bethell power England to victory

Carse, Bethell power England to victory

Rediff.com1 Dec 2024

Brydon Carse took six for 42 before England comfortably chased down their 104-run victory target in the first Test against New Zealand

1st T20I PIX: India make short work of England in Kolkata

1st T20I PIX: India make short work of England in Kolkata

Rediff.com22 Jan 2025

IMAGES from the 1st T20I played between India and England at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Wednesday.

EV launches, Chinese models... What Auto Expo Has In Store

EV launches, Chinese models... What Auto Expo Has In Store

Rediff.com17 Jan 2025

For the first time, the event will take place across three locations in Delhi: Bharat Mandapam at Pragati Maidan, Yashobhoomi Convention Centre at Dwarka, and India Expo Mart at Greater Noida.

Lt Gen JFR Jacob, 1971 Indo-Pak war hero, laid to rest

Lt Gen JFR Jacob, 1971 Indo-Pak war hero, laid to rest

Rediff.com14 Jan 2016

Lieutenant General (retired) Jacob Farj Rafael Jacob Jacob, who played a key role in the 1971 war which liberated Bangladesh from Pakistan, was laid to rest in New Delhi on Thursday.

HIL: UP Rudras down Delhi Pipers; Toofans overcome Soormas

HIL: UP Rudras down Delhi Pipers; Toofans overcome Soormas

Rediff.com11 Jan 2025

Jake Whetton (29') was the lone scorer for Delhi SG Pipers who are yet to register an outright victory in the league.

EPL PIX: Liverpool, Arsenal held to draws; Newcastle cruise

EPL PIX: Liverpool, Arsenal held to draws; Newcastle cruise

Rediff.com15 Dec 2024

Liverpool's Diogo Jota bagged a last-gasp equaliser to salvage a breathless 2-2 Edraw against Fulham.

Olympic champ Chopra to lead 28-member squad at Paris Games

Olympic champ Chopra to lead 28-member squad at Paris Games

Rediff.com4 Jul 2024

The squad comprises 17 men and 11 women athletes with some of the other prominent names being Asian Games champions Avinash Sable, Tejinderpal Singh Toor along with sprint hurdler Jyothi Yarraji, to name a few.

PIX: England maul New Zealand in second Test to seal series

PIX: England maul New Zealand in second Test to seal series

Rediff.com8 Dec 2024

England finally faced some resistance from New Zealand in the shape of Tom Blundell's defiant century but dismissed the Black Caps for 259 to wrap up a thumping 323-run victory on the third day of the second Test on Sunday.

England take huge lead over NZ after Atkinson 'trick'

England take huge lead over NZ after Atkinson 'trick'

Rediff.com7 Dec 2024

Gus Atkinson took a hat-trick as England stayed on course for a dominant victory in the second Test against New Zealand in Wellington on Saturday, reaching 378 for 5 at the close of play on Day 2 with an imposing lead of 533.

England in charge at Wellington after another Brook ton

England in charge at Wellington after another Brook ton

Rediff.com6 Dec 2024

Harry Brook continued his remarkable form in New Zealand with a second century of the series to drive England to 280 before the tourists reduced the Black Caps to 86 for 5 at the close of play on Friday, the first day of the second Test.

Identity Review: Thrills Fizzle Out

Identity Review: Thrills Fizzle Out

Rediff.com3 Jan 2025

Tovino Thomas' big budget action entertainer is a middling, tonally inconsistent watch that keeps you hooked, observes Arjun Menon.

Windies recall Jacobs for 4th ODI

Windies recall Jacobs for 4th ODI

Rediff.com24 May 2003

He took part in a full practice session on Friday after recovering from a groin injury.

West Indies rout England in rain-hit first ODI

West Indies rout England in rain-hit first ODI

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

Evin Lewis stroked 94 West Indies cruised to an eight-wicket victory over an experimental England side in the rain-affected first ODI.

Jacob inherits the Kiwi ladder

Jacob inherits the Kiwi ladder

Rediff.com18 May 2004

At 6ft 6in and looking more like an All Black forward Jacob Oram is latest in a line of fine New Zealand all-rounders.

India aim to gain upper hand over struggling Kiwis in overcast Bengaluru

India aim to gain upper hand over struggling Kiwis in overcast Bengaluru

Rediff.com15 Oct 2024

India has only minor concerns, but New Zealand's troubles across batting and bowling departments are more pronounced.

Windies pull off record run-chase win over England

Windies pull off record run-chase win over England

Rediff.com17 Nov 2024

West Indies openers Shai Hope and Evin Lewis smashed 136 off the first nine overs to put the hosts in the driving seat, with captain Rovman Powell's 38 steering his side to their highest-ever successful run chase in the Caribbean with six balls to spare.

This is one of the largest health-care deals in India

This is one of the largest health-care deals in India

Rediff.com13 Dec 2024

'Along with Blackstone, we would be keen to look at opportunities in the North.'

Southee to retire after England Tests but...

Southee to retire after England Tests but...

Rediff.com15 Nov 2024

Tim Southee is eyeing the third Test against England as his swan song in the format but will make himself available for selection if the Black Caps make the WTC final next year.

Serena, Maria, Venus Shine At Met Gala

Serena, Maria, Venus Shine At Met Gala

Rediff.com7 May 2024

Serena Williams continued her reign on the Met Gala steps.

Warm-up: Gill gets quality match time, Rohit falls early

Warm-up: Gill gets quality match time, Rohit falls early

Rediff.com1 Dec 2024

Shubman Gill dispelled all doubts about his thumb injury with a stylish fifty even as skipper Rohit Sharma kept cards close to his chest by coming in at No. 4 in India's curtailed pink-ball warm-up game against Prime Minister's XI in Canberra on Sunday.

SEE: PM Modi meets cricketing stars in Guyana

SEE: PM Modi meets cricketing stars in Guyana

Rediff.com22 Nov 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met and interacted with leading cricket players of Guyana in Georgetown on Friday.

1st Test: Brook ton revives England on Day 2

1st Test: Brook ton revives England on Day 2

Rediff.com29 Nov 2024

Brook's innings was by no means chanceless -- Tom Latham and Tim Southee both missed one good chance to take a thick edge in the slips -- but he rode his luck to bring up his 10th Test half century with a six.

England storm to T20 series win over West Indies!

England storm to T20 series win over West Indies!

Rediff.com15 Nov 2024

England stormed to the T20 series victory over West Indies with two matches to spare in St Lucia on Thursday after a nervy final-over three wicket win in the third T20 International.

Asian Relay C'ships: Indian 4x400m teams bag silver

Asian Relay C'ships: Indian 4x400m teams bag silver

Rediff.com21 May 2024

The men's quartet of Muhammed Anas Yahiya, Santosh Kumar, Mijo Chacko Kurian and Arokia Rajiv also failed to stand on top of the podium as they clocked 3:05.76 to finish second behind Sri Lanka (3:04.48). Vietnam was third with 3:07.37.

A 1971 War Hero Flies Into The Ages

A 1971 War Hero Flies Into The Ages

Rediff.com27 Jan 2025

Wing Commander Pratap Marathe's story is one of dedication, bravery, and humour, a shining example of the spirit of the Indian Air Force. Air Commodore Nitin Sathe (retd) salutes Wing Commander Marathe who passed into the ages last week.

NZ coach warns of India's home advantage

NZ coach warns of India's home advantage

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

New Zealand will take on India in a three-Test series, which pacer Mohammed Shami is set to miss. The series-opener will begin in Bengaluru on Wednesday.

Pak commander wanted to sign ceasefire deal: Jacob

Pak commander wanted to sign ceasefire deal: Jacob

Rediff.com28 Mar 2008

Vetran of the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War Lt Gen J F R Jacob on Friday said the then Pakistan army commander A A K Niazi only wanted to sign a ceasefire deal instead of an "unconditional surrender" as demanded by India. Jacob, who drafted the Instrument of Surrender for the December 16 surrendering ceremony, said the Pakistani commander did not want to sign a document suggesting the "unconditional surrender" to India-Bangladesh joint forces.

Olympics: Disappointing finish for Indian relay team

Olympics: Disappointing finish for Indian relay team

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

The team couldn't maintain the momentum on the anchor leg.