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Nine nude cricketers arrested

Nine nude cricketers arrested

Rediff.com17 Feb 2004

Zimbabwean police arrested nine players for dancing nude in the rain in the middle of the cricket ground in the northwestern town of Hwange.

Umpire Steve Bucknor to retire

Umpire Steve Bucknor to retire

Rediff.com23 Feb 2009

West Indian umpire Steve Bucknor, who has officiated in a record 126 Tests, will retire from international matches in March.

WICB sacked me over a telephone call: Gibson

WICB sacked me over a telephone call: Gibson

Rediff.com23 Oct 2014

There seems to be no end to the troubles of West Indies Cricket Board as former coach Ottis Gibson accused the board of sacking him over a "telephone call".

Jamaica's Parchment tracks down volunteer who helped him win gold

Jamaica's Parchment tracks down volunteer who helped him win gold

Rediff.com12 Aug 2021

Jamaican sprinter Hansle Parchment, who initially went to an aquatic centre instead of the Olympic Stadium for his race, has now gone viral after he found the volunteer, paid her back and showed her the gold medal he won.

Use this break to introspect, stay fit: Pollard

Use this break to introspect, stay fit: Pollard

Rediff.com22 Mar 2020

West Indies limited-overs skipper Kieron Pollard, who was ruled out of the Pakistan Super League due to a niggle in his right thigh early this month, said it is time to work on his fitness and prepare for the season ahead.

Will outburst against Sarwan end Gayle's career?

Will outburst against Sarwan end Gayle's career?

Rediff.com13 May 2020

Chris Gayle called his former teammate 'worse than coronavirus', accusing the Guyanese of plotting his exit from CPL outfit Jamaica Tallawahs.

Windies looking to win tri-series and prove themselves

Windies looking to win tri-series and prove themselves

Rediff.com27 Jun 2013

After a not-too-good outing in the just-concluded ICC Champions Trophy, West Indies coach Ottis Gibson says his team is eager to "prove" its credentials in the ODI tri-series, featuring India and Sri Lanka, starting in Kingston on Friday.

Injured Gayle hopes to be fit for India Tests

Injured Gayle hopes to be fit for India Tests

Rediff.com30 Sep 2014

West Indies' swashbuckling opener Chris Gayle is hoping to be fit in time for the Test series against India starting on October 30.

Former West Indies boss joins race for ICC chairman's post

Former West Indies boss joins race for ICC chairman's post

Rediff.com29 Jun 2020

Former Cricket West Indies boss Dave Cameron has thrown his hat in the ring to succeed India's Shashank Manohar as the next chairman of International Cricket Council.

Fans will expect more once cricket resumes: Simmons

Fans will expect more once cricket resumes: Simmons

Rediff.com26 May 2020

'There's a lot of old games being shown and people are enjoying that, but they're looking forward to live sport; so, there's a lot of hope it happens, but that depends on how things are put together.'

Root wary of Windies' bowling depth

Root wary of Windies' bowling depth

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

Root said England could not afford to lower their guard against an attack which featured three bowlers -- Jason Holder, Kemar Roach and Shannon Gabriel -- who are among the top 20 in official Test rankings.

Bolt unhurt after minor car accident: Report

Bolt unhurt after minor car accident: Report

Rediff.com10 Jun 2012

Jamaica's 100 metres World record holder and Olympic champion Usain Bolt was involved in a minor car accident near his home early on Sunday but escaped without injury, the Gleaner newspaper reported.

EXPOSED! FIFA scandal stinks up the Caribbean

EXPOSED! FIFA scandal stinks up the Caribbean

Rediff.com16 Jun 2015

'There is a Jack Warner or two in every Caribbean parliament today.'