News for 'Jamaica'

Bob Woolmer cremated in South Africa

Bob Woolmer cremated in South Africa

Rediff.com4 May 2007

Only close relatives attended the funeral in Observatory, near the family's Pinelands home outside Cape Town.

Trusted player of the day:  Mahela Jayawardene

Trusted player of the day: Mahela Jayawardene

Rediff.com3 Jul 2013

Mahela Jayawardene, back to his openers role blossomed with a sparking century to lead Sri Lanka to a convincing 161-run victory against India in the third match of the tri-nation series in Jamaica, on Tuesday.

Campbell wins chaotic 100m by a whisker

Campbell wins chaotic 100m by a whisker

Rediff.com27 Aug 2007

Jamaica's Veronica Campbell won the 100 metres title following a blanket finish to the final and chaotic scenes at the world championships on Monday.

Indians largest ethnic minority group in Greater L

Indians largest ethnic minority group in Greater L

Rediff.com9 Dec 2007

Indians are the largest ethnic minority group living in Greater London, according to the official figures.

Hot curves ahead: Miss Universe 2016 hopefuls

Hot curves ahead: Miss Universe 2016 hopefuls

Rediff.com27 Jan 2017

We're back... Round Two of the line up of Miss Universe 2016 contestants.

Gayle to lead Windies in Zimbabwe

Gayle to lead Windies in Zimbabwe

Rediff.com19 Nov 2007

Chris Gayle will captain the West Indies for their five one-day matches on their tour of Zimbabwe this month.

Biden-Harris: How to win the desi vote

Biden-Harris: How to win the desi vote

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

'We want to make sure that we are certainly targeting the entire Indian American community.'

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.

Pakistan discuss coaching post with Whatmore

Pakistan discuss coaching post with Whatmore

Rediff.com10 May 2007

Pakistan are talking to Bangladesh coach Dav Whatmore about their national coaching post left vacant following Bob Woolmer's death at the World Cup.

The hottest holiday destinations

The hottest holiday destinations

Rediff.com26 May 2006

Be it Goa or Mauritius, the backwaters or snow-clad mountains, adventure sports or treks -- tell us YOUR all-time favourite holiday/getaway destination.

Sebrle wins elusive decathlon title

Sebrle wins elusive decathlon title

Rediff.com1 Sep 2007

Roman Sebrle of the Czech Republic confirmed his reputation as the best all-round athlete by winning the decathlon at the world championships on Saturday.

Gay storms to sprint treble in US gold rush

Gay storms to sprint treble in US gold rush

Rediff.com1 Sep 2007

Tyson Gay tore up the track to complete a rare sprint treble at the world championships on Saturday and help the United States to the 4x100m relay crown.

Gay on course for sprint double

Gay on course for sprint double

Rediff.com29 Aug 2007

The American stayed on course for a world championship sprint double by qualifying fastest for the 200 metres final.

Gay crushes Powell to win world 100m title

Gay crushes Powell to win world 100m title

Rediff.com26 Aug 2007

American Tyson Gay surged past Jamaica's Asafa Powell to win gold in the men's 100 meters at the world championships.

Botched relay adds to Schippers' Rio misery

Botched relay adds to Schippers' Rio misery

Rediff.com19 Aug 2016

Dafne Schippers' Olympic disappointment turned into a nightmare as she took responsibility for a botched relay handover that cost her a chance for redemption at the Rio Games.

Yasir spins Pakistan to victory over Windies

Yasir spins Pakistan to victory over Windies

Rediff.com26 Apr 2017

Yasir Shah proved Pakistan's match-winner as they ended a six-Test losing streak to beat West Indies by seven wickets in the first Test in Jamaica on Tuesday.

'Sluggish' Bolt does enough to win 100m heats

'Sluggish' Bolt does enough to win 100m heats

Rediff.com13 Aug 2016

Jamaican sprint star Usain Bolt won his 100metres heat after what he called a "sluggish" start on Saturday, but looked pained after the race as he prepared to fend off the challenge of American Jason Gatlin for the Olympic crown.

He's a character, he's funny, he's loveable: Gatlin on Bolt

He's a character, he's funny, he's loveable: Gatlin on Bolt

Rediff.com6 Aug 2017

Reaction to Gatlin's win and Bolt's surprise defeat:

'Female Obama' Kamala Harris among potential US presidential aspirants

'Female Obama' Kamala Harris among potential US presidential aspirants

Rediff.com13 Nov 2018

Harris, 54, would beat Trump most handily -- by a 10-point margin -- if the election were held now, according to an online poll carried out by Axios.

Younis Khan becomes first Pakistani and oldest to score 10000 Test runs

Younis Khan becomes first Pakistani and oldest to score 10000 Test runs

Rediff.com24 Apr 2017

Veteran batsman Younis Khan has become the first Pakistani cricketer to complete 10,000 runs in Test cricket as his team reached reach 201-4 in reply to West Indies' 286-10 on the third day of the rain-affected first Test at SabinaPark in Kingston, Jamaica, on Sunday.

Defar sets 5,000m record

Defar sets 5,000m record

Rediff.com16 Jun 2007

Ethiopia's Meseret Defar smashed her own 5,000 metres world record by nearly eight seconds and Jamaica's Asafa Powell cruised to a sub-10-second victory in the men's 100 at a Golden League meeting on Friday.

Lara apologises to WICB

Lara apologises to WICB

Rediff.com3 Aug 2006

Brian Lara apologised to the West Indies Cricket Board for his public outburst after the Test series loss to India.

WICB to probe Lara's comments

WICB to probe Lara's comments

Rediff.com17 Jul 2006

Brian Lara faces a probe for criticising selection policies and pitch conditions during the Test series against India

'Ishant can improve if he consistently works harder at the nets'

'Ishant can improve if he consistently works harder at the nets'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2015

West Indies pace legend Courtney Walsh feels that Indian speedster Ishant Sharma needs to work harder in the nets in order to iron out his flaws and achieve consistency.

World swimming: Hungarian Hosszu wins fourth gold, sets record

World swimming: Hungarian Hosszu wins fourth gold, sets record

Rediff.com7 Dec 2014

Hungary's Katinka Hosszu won her fourth gold medal of the event, and broke the world record, in the 200 metres individual medley at the world short-course swimming championships.

India score maiden Test win in South Africa

India score maiden Test win in South Africa

Rediff.com18 Dec 2006

India cantered to a historic 123-run victory over South Africa in the first Test.

5 important lessons from Hima Das's INCREDIBLE win

5 important lessons from Hima Das's INCREDIBLE win

Rediff.com13 Jul 2018

Hima Das's journey from the rice fields of Assam is to a world champion today is inspirational.

World Athletics PHOTOS: Jamaican Williams stuns favourites to take hurdles gold

World Athletics PHOTOS: Jamaican Williams stuns favourites to take hurdles gold

Rediff.com28 Aug 2015

Hansle Parchment of Jamaica was second in 13.03 and Olympic champion and world record holder Aries Merritt claimed bronze in 13.04 seconds.

Injuries won't affect team: Dravid

Injuries won't affect team: Dravid

Rediff.com17 May 2006

The Indian captain said his side has enough talent to cushion the loss of Ramesh Powar and S Sreesanth for the first ODI.

Windies series live on All India Radio

Windies series live on All India Radio

Rediff.com10 May 2006

The state broadcaster has acquired the radio rights of the five ODIs and four Tests.

Vihari: 'For me, every Test match is my last'

Vihari: 'For me, every Test match is my last'

Rediff.com6 Sep 2019

'It helps me get into a mindset that I have nothing to lose and play accordingly.'

Evolution of the men's 100 meters world record

Evolution of the men's 100 meters world record

Rediff.com17 Aug 2008

Some of the fastest men to run the 100 metres in under ten seconds.

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.

Sports Shorts: Fraser-Pryce announces pregnancy, to miss world champs

Sports Shorts: Fraser-Pryce announces pregnancy, to miss world champs

Rediff.com9 Mar 2017

The two-times Olympic 100m gold medallist and three-times world 100m champion said she will return to competition in 2018.

World's fastest man Bolt loses opening race of season

World's fastest man Bolt loses opening race of season

Rediff.com1 Mar 2015

The Jamaican world record holder could not make up a 10 metre deficit on a University of Technology team, which won in 38.23 seconds.

India in a tight corner

India in a tight corner

Rediff.com1 Jul 2006

India elect to bat in fourth Test

India elect to bat in fourth Test

Rediff.com30 Jun 2006

Both teams retained the eleven that played in the drawn third Test at St Kitts.

Taylor's five-wicket feat inspired by Walsh

Taylor's five-wicket feat inspired by Walsh

Rediff.com20 Nov 2006

West Indies fast bowler Jerome Taylor, who took his second five wicket haul in Pakistan on Monday, says he draws his inspiration from paceman Courtney Walsh.

I have no reason to stay in athletics, says Bolt

I have no reason to stay in athletics, says Bolt

Rediff.com15 Feb 2017

'I've just done everything I wanted to do in the sport'