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'It was important for us to get the winning feeling going'

'It was important for us to get the winning feeling going'

Rediff.com19 Apr 2015

Upbeat after two wins under their belt Delhi Daredevils coach Gary Kirsten believes the team can surely take the momentum forward in the four straight home IPL games at the Feroz Shah Kotla starting on Monday against Kolkata Knight Riders.

Lessons India Inc can learn from the Indian cricket team

Lessons India Inc can learn from the Indian cricket team

Rediff.com10 Jul 2017

The Virat Kohli-Anil Kumble fiasco proves that two power centres don't work whether it's Team India or Indian companies, says Shyamal Majumdar.

Surprising facts about Buttler, Ashwin and Mankading

Surprising facts about Buttler, Ashwin and Mankading

Rediff.com26 Mar 2019

Buttler has been 'Mankaded' twice

Can South Africa make it to the next stage?

Can South Africa make it to the next stage?

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

Rajneesh Gupta highlights important numbers featuring the South African team from the World Cups.

Oscars 2022: Ariana, Troy, Jessica WIN!

Oscars 2022: Ariana, Troy, Jessica WIN!

Rediff.com28 Mar 2022

A quick look at the winners of the 94th Annual Academy Awards.

Can't sustain long playing all three formats: Steyn

Can't sustain long playing all three formats: Steyn

Rediff.com17 May 2013

South Africa hope to give coach Gary Kirsten the perfect parting gift by winning next month's Champions Trophy, and have no fears that his replacement, Russell Domingo, is up to the job of guiding the world's best Test team to further success, pace spearhead Dale Steyn said.

Buzz: South Africa's Elgar registers 4000 runs in Test cricket

Buzz: South Africa's Elgar registers 4000 runs in Test cricket

Rediff.com3 Jan 2021

Jacques Kallis, Hashim Amla, Graeme Smith, AB de Villiers, Gary Kirsten, Herschelle Gibbs, Mark Boucher, Daryl Cullinan, and Faf Du Plessis are the other Proteas batsmen who have more than 4000 runs in Test cricket.

IPTL: Manila Maverics crush Singapore Slammers

IPTL: Manila Maverics crush Singapore Slammers

Rediff.com13 Dec 2014

Manila Maverics wrapped up their International Premier Tennis League campaign in style, winning all five matches in their 30-15 victory over Singapore Slammers, in Dubai.

Azarenka, Kerber fight back at Indian Wells

Azarenka, Kerber fight back at Indian Wells

Rediff.com12 Mar 2013

Australian Open champion Victoria Azarenka struggled to find her rhythm against Kirsten Flipkens in the third round of the BNP Paribas Open on Monday but finished strong to beat the Belgian 3-6, 6-3, 6-0.

Individual ego shouldn't come in way of women's cricket development: Kapil Dev

Individual ego shouldn't come in way of women's cricket development: Kapil Dev

Rediff.com4 Jan 2019

A 'disturbed' former captain Kapil Dev, on Friday, expressed his displeasure in the manner Committee of Administrators member Diana Edulji tried to stall WV Raman's appointment as the coach of the Indian women's team.

Will RCB derail Sunriser's playoff chances?

Will RCB derail Sunriser's playoff chances?

Rediff.com4 May 2019

Rajneesh Gupta previews Game 54 in IPL 12: Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Sunrisers Hyderabad.

Honeymoon over, Fletcher needs to deliver now!

Honeymoon over, Fletcher needs to deliver now!

Rediff.com17 Jul 2012

The upcoming limited overs series in Sri Lanka will be a big test of Duncan Fletcher's credentials as coach of the Indian team, which seems to have hit a roadblock ever since he took over.

The Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk Contest: Win Movie Tickets!

The Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk Contest: Win Movie Tickets!

Rediff.com7 Nov 2016

All you have to do is answer a simple question!

COVID cases on player flights leave Australian Open buildup in disarray

COVID cases on player flights leave Australian Open buildup in disarray

Rediff.com16 Jan 2021

The positive cases were recorded after the charter flight from Los Angeles landed in Melbourne for the tennis Grand Slam, according to online posts from players.

Indians at Wimbledon: Sania advances in women, mixed events

Indians at Wimbledon: Sania advances in women, mixed events

Rediff.com9 Jul 2017

Capping off a great day for India, Sania Mirza advanced to the third round of both the women's and mixed doubles events, while Rohan Bopanna and Purav Raja also won their respective mixed doubles matches at the Wimbledon in London.

Harbhajan: A match winner who gave it his all

Harbhajan: A match winner who gave it his all

Rediff.com24 Dec 2021

With 100-plus Tests and 400-plus wickets, most of them not exactly coming on rank turners, Harbhajan's name will always figure among true blue cricketing elites of India.

Paddy Upton set to join Pune Warriors

Paddy Upton set to join Pune Warriors

Rediff.com3 Jan 2012

The Pune Warriors side is likely to rope in former mental conditioning coach of the Indian team Paddy Upton in their support staff for the fifth edition of Indian Premier League in April-May.

'Waking up to see Dhoni's shaved head biggest surprise'

'Waking up to see Dhoni's shaved head biggest surprise'

Rediff.com2 Apr 2021

'We literally had no idea what was awaiting us the morning after the final'

Kristen Stewart hots up GQ cover in a retro bikini

Kristen Stewart hots up GQ cover in a retro bikini

Rediff.com5 Oct 2011

The Twilight actress will also appear on the cover of Allure magazine.

In Numbers: How India fared under Kumble

In Numbers: How India fared under Kumble

Rediff.com22 Jun 2017

How does Anil Kumble compare with the other India coaches this century?

All about US Open champion Bianca Andreescu

All about US Open champion Bianca Andreescu

Rediff.com8 Sep 2019

Bianca Andreescu is the first Canadian to win a major in the professional era.

I didn't plan to promote myself, it was Gary's idea: Dhoni

I didn't plan to promote myself, it was Gary's idea: Dhoni

Rediff.com19 Oct 2011

Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni has said he had never planned to promote himself up the order during the finals of the cricket World Cup against Sri Lanka rather it was coach Gary Kirsten who came up with that instant idea.

Americans bag top honours at Cannes

Americans bag top honours at Cannes

Rediff.com23 May 2011

Looking at the winners and headline-makers from the recently concluded film fest.

Why South Africa start as the favourites against Australia

Why South Africa start as the favourites against Australia

Rediff.com1 Nov 2016

Former opener Gary Kirsten says South Africa know how to beat Australia in their own backyard in the upcoming three-match Test series Down Under.

Duncan Fletcher appointed Team India coach

Duncan Fletcher appointed Team India coach

Rediff.com27 Apr 2011

Duncan Fletcher was on Wednesday appointed India's cricket coach. He replaces the highly-successful Gary Kirsten, ending weeks of suspense on who will take over the high-profile job. The 62-year-old Zimbabwean, who coached England with mixed results from 1999 to 2007, has been handed the job for two years.

Warne dismisses India coach reports

Warne dismisses India coach reports

Rediff.com6 Apr 2011

Australian spin legend Shane Warne on Wednesday dismissed media reports that he is interested in taking up the vacant coach's job with World champions India after South African Gary Kirsten decided against extending his contract.

Cycling: Canada's Mitchell cruises to women's sprint gold

Cycling: Canada's Mitchell cruises to women's sprint gold

Rediff.com8 Aug 2021

Mitchell, 27, becomes only the second Canadian to win an Olympic track cycling gold after Lori-Ann Muenzer took the women's sprint title in 2004.

'What stands out is Hardik's positivity and leadership skills'

'What stands out is Hardik's positivity and leadership skills'

Rediff.com28 Mar 2022

'The way he has been interacting with everybody, be it the masseur or the assistant manager or the driver of the bus, or the new players who have not been part of the IPL before, he is making an effort to reach out to them and give them confidence.' 'That speaks a lot about the man that he is.'

Meet Duncan Fletcher, Team India's new coach

Meet Duncan Fletcher, Team India's new coach

Rediff.com28 Apr 2011

A methodical coach, with excellent one-on-one skills, the Zimbabwean is the ideal replacement for Gary Kirsten.

Flower in running for India coach job?

Flower in running for India coach job?

Rediff.com19 Apr 2011

England cricket coach Andy Flower is among the few who have been reportedly shortlisted by the BCCI for the India job left vacant by Gary Kirsten, prompting a worried ECB to offer the Zimbabwean a new three-year deal.

'It has been a privilege to be with this team'

'It has been a privilege to be with this team'

Rediff.com31 Mar 2011

He has been a quiet backroom man monitoring things meticulously and no wonder that's the precise reason why every Indian player wants Gary Kirsten to remain the coach of the national team.

PHOTOS: Reunion of India's 2011 World Cup-winning stars at IPL

PHOTOS: Reunion of India's 2011 World Cup-winning stars at IPL

Rediff.com6 May 2015

The Indian Premier League match between Mumbai Indians and Delhi Daredevils was more than just a contest between teams looking to break into the top four and make it to the knock-out stage of the cash-rich Twenty20 tournament. It reunited some of the heroes of India's World Cup-winning team of 2011.

'Dropping Ganguly was not easy'

'Dropping Ganguly was not easy'

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

'It is not that we took the decision out of some vengeance.' ' 'It was not that we dropped someone because we had some enmity with him.'

Sania knocked out of Wimbledon women's doubles

Sania knocked out of Wimbledon women's doubles

Rediff.com11 Jul 2017

Sania Mirza and Kirsten Flipkens were on Monday knocked out of the women's doubles event of the Wimbledon Championships by Swiss great Martina Hingis and Yung-Jan Chan.

Team missing bowling and fielding coaches: Dhoni

Team missing bowling and fielding coaches: Dhoni

Rediff.com1 Jan 2010

Indian cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni on Friday said the team is missing bowling and fielding coaches, resulting in an increased workload for chief coach Gary Kirsten.

'Irfan's inconsistent bowling cost him his place'

'Irfan's inconsistent bowling cost him his place'

Rediff.com18 Jul 2010

India cricket coach Gary Kirsten on Sunday said the team wanted Irfan Pathan to play as an all-rounder in the 2011 ODI World Cup but had to drop the plan because of his inability to take wickets consistently.

IPL 8 Squads: Delhi Daredevils

IPL 8 Squads: Delhi Daredevils

Rediff.com1 Apr 2015

Check out the Delhi Daredevils squad for the eighth edition of the Indian Premier League.

India unsure about opening combination

India unsure about opening combination

Rediff.com9 Sep 2009

Injured opener Virender Sehwag will be missed, India's cricket coach Gary Kirsten conceded on Wednesday, but said the team has the depth to cope with the huge loss as it aims for the No 1 ODI team tag in the tri-series in Sri Lanka.

Wildlife photographer of the year -- people's choice

Wildlife photographer of the year -- people's choice

Rediff.com4 Dec 2020

A coconut octopus, a burning forest, a rare rhino's last moments and a pair of sleeping squirrels all feature in the shortlist for the Natural History Museum's Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2020 People's Choice Award. This year's competition attracted more than 50,000 entries from professionals and amateurs across the world. Voting for the The People's Choice Award is open until 2 pm February 2.

Asia Cup Preview

Asia Cup Preview

Rediff.com22 Jun 2008

India coach Gary Kirsten has backed his new generation of batsmen to seamlessly replace the experienced order ahead of next week's Asian Cup.