News for 'Jamaica'

Amritraj ousted from Aegon Pro Series

Amritraj ousted from Aegon Pro Series

Rediff.com17 Jul 2009

Prakash Amritraj crashed out of the Aegon Pro series after suffering defeats in both singles and doubles events at the euro 30,000 grass court ATP Challenger event in Manchester

Struggling Johnson, Marsh released by Kings XI Punjab

Struggling Johnson, Marsh released by Kings XI Punjab

Rediff.com11 May 2015

Kings XI Punjab, who are already out of the race for a place in the play-offs in the Indian Premier League, released Australian players Shaun Marsh and Mitchell Johnson to prepare for their forthcoming two-Test series in the West Indies.

Windies fined for slow over-rate against India

Windies fined for slow over-rate against India

Rediff.com27 Jun 2009

The West Indies team was fined for slow over-rate during its 20-run defeat against India in the first ODI of the four-match series at Kingston, Jamaica, on Friday. Match referee Chris Broad imposed the fines after Chris Gayle's side was ruled to be two overs short of its target at the end of India innings when time allowances were taken into consideration, according to an ICC statement.

Windies greats in ICC Hall of Fame

Windies greats in ICC Hall of Fame

Rediff.com17 Feb 2009

The International Cricket Council and the Federation of International Cricketers' Associations acknowledged the services to cricket of Antigua and Barbuda legends Sir Vivian Richards and Andy Roberts and Jamaica fast bowling hero Michael Holding on Monday by inducting them into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame. The former players were presented with their Hall of Fame caps by West Indies Cricket Board President Dr Julian Hunte.

Rain delays start of first WI ODI

Rain delays start of first WI ODI

Rediff.com18 May 2006

Umpire Steve Bucknor announced that an hour's play will be lost, resulting in a 45-over game.

Bolt to feature in Jamaican cricket tournament

Bolt to feature in Jamaican cricket tournament

Rediff.com15 Oct 2009

Triple Olympic and world champion Usain Bolt will switch his running spikes for cricket pads on Sunday when he takes part in a tournament in Jamaica. Bolt will play in a mini-tournament in Discovery Bay organised by West Indies captain Chris Gayle and featuring current and former players from the region.

'Ishant Sharma has been a real workhorse for India'

'Ishant Sharma has been a real workhorse for India'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2016

It's not everyday that an Indian bowling attack is touted as favourites going into an away series but Craig McDermott feels that Ishant Sharma's "workhorse" like ability will give Virat Kohli the edge against the West Indies in an away Test series.

PHOTOS: The gold medallists on Day 12 at Rio Olympics

PHOTOS: The gold medallists on Day 12 at Rio Olympics

Rediff.com18 Aug 2016

Check out the gold medallists on Day 12 of the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro on Wednesday.

Anderson topples Ashwin from top spot in ICC Test rankings

Anderson topples Ashwin from top spot in ICC Test rankings

Rediff.com8 Aug 2016

England pacer James Anderson reclaimed the number-one ranking from India's Ravichandran Ashwin in the ICC Player Rankings for Test Bowlers released on Monday after the end of the Edgbaston Test.

4 things Kohli said after winning series against West Indies

4 things Kohli said after winning series against West Indies

Rediff.com14 Aug 2016

Ecstatic after clinching an unbeatable lead in the ongoing Test series against the West Indies, Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli said his team will now play with more 'positive intent' in the fourth and final Test starting August 18.

10 Track & Field events you must not miss at the Rio Olympics

10 Track & Field events you must not miss at the Rio Olympics

Rediff.com12 Aug 2016

Ten days of athletics competition at the Rio Olympics begin on Friday. Check out the 10 events not to miss at the Olympic Stadium.

How sledging provoked Yuvi to hit 6 sixes in an over

How sledging provoked Yuvi to hit 6 sixes in an over

Rediff.com10 May 2020

Rajneesh Gupta picks instances of sledging which backfired spectacularly.

Pressure on Pant as Saha return looms

Pressure on Pant as Saha return looms

Rediff.com29 Aug 2019

More than the runs scored, it is the manner of his dismissals that is causing frustration, considering that the Indian cricket establishment has invested heavily in the 21-year-old from Rourkee.

Tired Bolt yearns for home, calmer 2010

Tired Bolt yearns for home, calmer 2010

Rediff.com5 Sep 2009

Usain Bolt enthralled a capacity crowd in Brussels with his showmanship and stadium record on Friday, but said later he was missing Jamaica and seeking some respite.

R Ashwin surprised by West Indies' decision to bat

R Ashwin surprised by West Indies' decision to bat

Rediff.com31 Jul 2016

India spinner R Ashwin said he was surprised with West Indies' decision to bat first on a sticky wicket, even as he returned with a five-wicket haul on the opening day to dismiss the hosts for a paltry 196 in the second cricket Test in Kingston, Jamaica.

Olympic champion Bolt hurt in Jamaican car crash

Olympic champion Bolt hurt in Jamaican car crash

Rediff.com30 Apr 2009

World record sprinter Usain Bolt of Jamaica suffered minor injuries on Wednesday when he crashed his BMW sports car on the outskirts of his Caribbean homeland's capital, authorities said. Bolt, 22, lost control of the high-powered vehicle and plowed into a ditch on Wednesday afternoon, police said.

PHOTOS: Team India in West Indies to play four-Test series

PHOTOS: Team India in West Indies to play four-Test series

Rediff.com7 Jul 2016

Indian cricket team, led by skipper Virat Kohli, on Thursday reached St Kitts to play a four-Test bilateral series against the West Indies starting with the opening match at Antigua on July 21.

Bolt pulverises world record to win 200 gold

Bolt pulverises world record to win 200 gold

Rediff.com21 Aug 2009

Jamaica's triple Olympic champion Usain Bolt tore his own 200 metres world record to shreds in Berlin on Thursday, clocking 19.19 seconds in the final to complete a breathtaking sprint double at the world championships. Bolt, a day short of his 23rd birthday, made the most of a fast start to take a massive 0.11 seconds out of the previous record he had set winning gold at the Beijing Olympics -- a year ago to the day.

Bolt reigns supreme after 200m world record

Bolt reigns supreme after 200m world record

Rediff.com21 Aug 2009

Jamaica's Usain Bolt shattered his own 200 metres world record in Berlin on Thursday to win gold at the world championships in a breathtaking 19.19 seconds and secure his place as the greatest sprinter ever seen. One year exactly after he posted 19.30 seconds at the Beijing Olympics to beat Michael Johnson's "untouchable" 19.32 from the Atlanta Games, he sliced another 11 hundredths of a second off just as he did in Sunday's 100 when he ran 9.58.

Fraser wins 100 gold, four in row for Bekele

Fraser wins 100 gold, four in row for Bekele

Rediff.com18 Aug 2009

Jamaica's sprinting dominance continued in sizzling style on Monday when Olympic champion Shelly-Ann Fraser clocked 10.73 seconds to win the women's world 100 metres, 24 hours after Usain Bolt's 9.58 in the men's event. Kenenisa Bekele was again awesome as he won the 10,000 metres gold for the fourth time in a row but Yelena Isinbayeva's bid for a hat-trick of pole vault titles imploded when she failed to clear a height, allowing Poland's Anna Rogowska to take a shock gold.

Bolt wins 100m in 9.58 seconds

Bolt wins 100m in 9.58 seconds

Rediff.com17 Aug 2009

The flying Jamaican took a massive 0.11 seconds off the previous record mark he ran to win the Olympic gold medal in Beijing one year ago to the day. That left defending champion Tyson Gay a distant second even though the American's time of 9.71 was the third-fastest ever. Asafa Powell of Jamaica was third in 9.84.

Windies: 'Not as strong as we faced 10 years ago'

Windies: 'Not as strong as we faced 10 years ago'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2016

'The batsmen need to spend a lot of time at the wicket and wait for the right opportunity to score.' 'The bowlers have to be patient and build the pressure to force the batsmen into making mistakes.'

Coleman sets season's best to win Diamond League sprint

Coleman sets season's best to win Diamond League sprint

Rediff.com1 Sep 2018

Compatriot Ronnie Baker, who had set the previous fastest 100m of the year nine days ago, was second in 9.93 seconds, with Jamaica's Yohan Blake third a further hundredth of a second back.

Tigers tail wags against Windies

Tigers tail wags against Windies

Rediff.com11 Jul 2009

Bangladesh's tail-enders batted well as they recovered to make 238 all out in their first innings of the first Test against a makeshift West Indies side in Kingstown, Jamaica. West Indies, missing all their first choice players due to a strike, lost opener Dale Richards in the seven overs before the close, ending the day on 17 for one.

India v West Indies series under swine flu scanner

India v West Indies series under swine flu scanner

Rediff.com27 Jun 2009

The one-day cricket series between India and the West Indies has been put under "special swine flu surveillance" in view of the H1N1 virus spread in Kingston.

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.

Simmons, Barath make England suffer

Simmons, Barath make England suffer

Rediff.com30 Jan 2009

Lendl Simmons and Adrian Barath scored centuries as a youthful West Indies A team dominated the touring England side Thursday, posting 343 for two on the first day of their three-day tour game. Trinidad and Tobago batsman Simmons struck an unbeaten 171 with 19 fours and five sixes as England's bowlers failed to impress ahead of next week's first Test in Jamaica.

Vettori signs up for Masters Champions League

Vettori signs up for Masters Champions League

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

Former New Zealand captain Daniel Vettori has signed up as one of the players for the upcoming Masters Champions League (MCL) scheduled to be held in the United Arab Emirates.

Pakistan's Umar Akmal cleared to play again by neurologists

Pakistan's Umar Akmal cleared to play again by neurologists

Rediff.com6 Sep 2013

Pakistan wicketkeeper-batsman Umar Akmal has been given the green light to resume playing after suffering a fit while on duty for Barbados in the Caribbean Premier League last month.

Bolt thinks he can lower 100m record to 9.4 secs

Bolt thinks he can lower 100m record to 9.4 secs

Rediff.com27 Apr 2009

Jamaican Usain Bolt has his sights set on smashing his already electrifying 100 metres world record, the triple Olympic champion said on Sunday. 'I think I could definitely go faster -- 9.5,' Bolt, whose record is 9.69 seconds, said. 'I think I could go 9.4, but I think the world stops at 9.4.'

Let's win it for Woolmer, Pakistan's Younis tells teammates

Let's win it for Woolmer, Pakistan's Younis tells teammates

Rediff.com12 Mar 2015

Pakistan's senior batsman Younis Khan wants to put on a big performance to beat Ireland in the World Cup on Sunday as a tribute to the national team's late coach Bob Woolmer

India's victories in the Caribbean

India's victories in the Caribbean

Rediff.com24 Jun 2011

The 63-run victory over the West Indies in the first Test is India's 15th under M S Dhoni's captaincy. Only Sourav Ganguly has led India to more Test wins - 21.

Sprint King Bolt, Yuvraj Singh get ready for face-off!

Sprint King Bolt, Yuvraj Singh get ready for face-off!

Rediff.com27 Aug 2014

Jamaican sprint superstar Usain Bolt will come to India next week to play a cricket match against a team that includes World Cup hero Yuvraj Singh.

World Athletics: Bolt, Mo Farah set the tracks on fire in Beijing

World Athletics: Bolt, Mo Farah set the tracks on fire in Beijing

Rediff.com29 Aug 2015

Britain's Mo Farah stormed to victory in the 5,000 metres on Saturday to secure an unprecedented third successive distance double at major global championships.

World Athletics PIX: Eid Naser wins 400m in third-fastest time

World Athletics PIX: Eid Naser wins 400m in third-fastest time

Rediff.com4 Oct 2019

Images from Thursday's proceedings at the IAAF World Athletics Championships in Doha.

West Indies officially shut door on Chanderpaul

West Indies officially shut door on Chanderpaul

Rediff.com31 May 2015

West Indies cricket officially shut the door on Shivnarine Chanderpaul when the name of the team's second highest run-getter was left out of the Test squad set to face Australia on June 3.

Samuels faces a two year ban

Samuels faces a two year ban

Rediff.com12 May 2008

West Indies cricketer Marlon Samuels has been found liable of one of the two bribery charges and faces a two year ban from international cricket.

Flintoff awaits scan results on side strain

Flintoff awaits scan results on side strain

Rediff.com27 Jan 2009

England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff flew to Jamaica on Monday for a scan after picking up a side strain in England's opening warm-up game against an invitational team from St Kitts & Nevis. Flintoff pulled out of the match on Sunday and was replaced by Stuart Broad.

NY traffic blocked by shooting verdict protests

NY traffic blocked by shooting verdict protests

Rediff.com8 May 2008

Hundreds of people disrupted rush hour traffic in New York with peaceful protests over the aquittal of three police officers who allegedly killed an unarmed black man on his wedding day in 2006.

India, Pak among major illicit drug producing nations: Obama

India, Pak among major illicit drug producing nations: Obama

Rediff.com15 Sep 2015

United States President Barack Obama has determined India and its three neighbours, Pakistan, Afghanistan and Myanmar, among a list of 22 nations that are major illicit drug producing or transit countries.