News for 'Lancashire'

Wiggins leaves hospital, coach Sutton in crash

Wiggins leaves hospital, coach Sutton in crash

Rediff.com9 Nov 2012

Bradley Wiggins was released from hospital on Thursday following his bike crash as British Cycling announced that Shane Sutton, the team's head coach, had also been knocked off his bike.

Dravid to play T20 tournament for MCC in Dubai

Dravid to play T20 tournament for MCC in Dubai

Rediff.com23 Jan 2013

Former Indian captain Rahul Dravid will feature in a Twenty20 tournament in Dubai in March as a member of the Marylebone Cricket Club.

Venky's face local backlash after Blackburn's relegation to third tier

Venky's face local backlash after Blackburn's relegation to third tier

Rediff.com9 May 2017

Blackburn Rover became the first former English Premier League champions to be relegated to the third tier.

Why this fast bowler is worried about future of Test cricket

Why this fast bowler is worried about future of Test cricket

Rediff.com22 Mar 2017

England fast bowler James Anderson is worried that Test cricket is losing popularity as attendances for the longer format are declining, with younger crowds preferring to watch Twenty20.

No tears in India over Blackburn's relegation

No tears in India over Blackburn's relegation

Rediff.com10 May 2012

As Blackburn Rovers supporters in Lancashire awoke on Tuesday struggling to cope with the club's relegation from the Premier League, there was little sympathy to be found on the streets of India, the home of the club's owners.

League Cup: Southampton, Newcastle go out; Burnley win

League Cup: Southampton, Newcastle go out; Burnley win

Rediff.com24 Aug 2017

Burnley beat Blackburn Rovers 2-0 at Ewood Park in their East Lancashire derby but Premier League sides Southampton and Newcastle United crashed out of the English League Cup to Championship opposition in Wednesday's second-round games.

ECB slammed for lack of preparation for rain this World Cup

ECB slammed for lack of preparation for rain this World Cup

Rediff.com15 Jun 2019

Why England didn't have those extra covers on the ground, considering the rain predictions

'Kumble-Kohli feud akin to 1952 Nayudu-Mankad skirmish'

'Kumble-Kohli feud akin to 1952 Nayudu-Mankad skirmish'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2017

"I resigned from the Committee of Administrators six months ago and this is for the first time that I am commenting in public on cricket. (There is a) story about massive dispute between Col CK Nayudu and Vinoo Mankad," Guha spoke during a function at the Bombay Gymkhana in South Mumbai.

Leicestershire, Somerset qualify for CL T20

Leicestershire, Somerset qualify for CL T20

Rediff.com28 Aug 2011

Leicestershire and Somerset have qualified for the Champions League Twenty20 tournament after winning their respective England domestic T20 semi-finals via one-over eliminators at Edgbaston.

Burnley condemn 'White Lives Matter' flyover banner

Burnley condemn 'White Lives Matter' flyover banner

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

A plane carrying a banner declaring 'White Lives Matter Burnley' flew over Manchester City's Etihad Stadium on Monday at the start of the Premier League game against Burnley.

ECB threatens CLT20 ban over unpaid dues

ECB threatens CLT20 ban over unpaid dues

Rediff.com19 Aug 2011

The England & Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has reportedly threatened to stop its county teams from competing in this year's Champions League Twenty20 in India unless the organisers of the event -- the BCCI -- pay them the participation fees in advance.

What do employees do when bored? Find out...

What do employees do when bored? Find out...

Rediff.com16 Jan 2012

When bored at work, most workers look to munchies and caffeinated beverages to perk them up.

Jason Swift named Bangladesh fielding coach

Jason Swift named Bangladesh fielding coach

Rediff.com11 Jul 2011

Australian Jason Swift has been appointed fielding coach of the Bangladesh cricket team, the Bangladesh Cricket Board said late on Sunday. The 40-year-old, who has spent the past six years as a coach and performance analyst with English county club Lancashire, has agreed a two-year term with Bangladesh.

England name injured Stokes in Ashes squad despite arrest

England name injured Stokes in Ashes squad despite arrest

Rediff.com28 Sep 2017

England all-rounder Ben Stokes was named on Wednesday in a 16-man squad for the Ashes tour to Australia despite being arrested earlier in the week for an altercation outside a Bristol nightclub.

Bootled beer and street curry, Flintoff's advice for F1 teams

Bootled beer and street curry, Flintoff's advice for F1 teams

Rediff.com19 Oct 2011

Andrew Flintoff's advice to Formula One teams visiting India for the country's first Grand Prix next week is to fuel themselves on beer and curry.

Andrew Flintoff factoid

Andrew Flintoff factoid

Rediff.com17 Sep 2010

Andrew Flintoff factoid: Career and life details.

Blackburn sack manager Allardyce

Blackburn sack manager Allardyce

Rediff.com14 Dec 2010

Blackburn Rovers manager Sam Allardyce became the second mid-table Premier League manager to be sacked in eight days after the club's new Indian owners announced his departure with immediate effect on Monday.

Rovers to play exhibition match against Pune FC

Rovers to play exhibition match against Pune FC

Rediff.com13 Jul 2011

In a historic first for Indian football, Pune FC will host English Premier League side Blackburn Rovers in an exhibition match on July 22.

England name uncapped duo in squad for final Ashes Test

England name uncapped duo in squad for final Ashes Test

Rediff.com18 Aug 2013

Uncapped Test duo Simon Kerrigan and Chris Woakes have been named in England's 14-man squad for the fifth and final Ashes contest against Australia, starting at The Oval on Wednesday.

Mumbai's Saurin Shah eyes Blackburn Rovers

Mumbai's Saurin Shah eyes Blackburn Rovers

Rediff.com11 Jun 2010

In recent months rumours have been doing the rounds that Anil Ambani is planning to takeover Newcastle, while his brother Mukesh and the Sahara group are eyeing Liverpool. On Friday, there were reports of another Indian entrepreneur planning to take over Blackburn Rovers, another English Premier League club. According to Times Online, Mumbai-based businessman Saurin Shah, has the Lancashire club in his sights because of the town's large Asian population.

Notts clinch County championship

Notts clinch County championship

Rediff.com17 Sep 2010

Nottinghamshire pipped Somerset to the 2010 English County championship by taking three late Lancashire wickets and winning a bonus point in a thrilling rain-affected finale to the season on Thursday.

Injury rules Flintoff out of 2010 season

Injury rules Flintoff out of 2010 season

Rediff.com3 Aug 2010

England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff suffered yet another injury setback on Tuesday, days before he was due to return from a year on the sidelines, and is ruled out of action for the rest of the season.

Ignored Yuvraj Singh finds place in MCC squad

Ignored Yuvraj Singh finds place in MCC squad

Rediff.com30 Jan 2015

Yuvraj Singh has been included in Marylebone Cricket Club squad to play in Emirates T20

This campaign sheds light on the dark side of the World Cup

This campaign sheds light on the dark side of the World Cup

Rediff.com12 Jul 2018

Every four years, FIFA World Cup puts an international spotlight on world football. For advertising firm J Walter Thompson London and its client - United Kingdom's National Centre for Domestic Violence, this presented an opportunity to shed some light on a particularly nasty side-effect of fervent sports fandom: domestic violence.

Surrey's Nel banned for dissent

Surrey's Nel banned for dissent

Rediff.com28 Apr 2010

Former South Africa pace bowler Andre Nel will sit out Surrey's next two games after being suspended by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) on Wednesday. Nel received the automatic ban after showing dissent at an umpire's decision during Sunday's one-day match against Lancashire.

Flintoff aims to return in a few weeks time

Flintoff aims to return in a few weeks time

Rediff.com21 Jul 2010

England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff, who has had two knee operations since helping England win the Ashes, hopes to make his long-awaited return from knee surgery 'in the next few weeks'.

'Slow', 'substandard' Old Trafford pitch slammed

'Slow', 'substandard' Old Trafford pitch slammed

Rediff.com10 Jul 2019

'I feel sorry for the spectators who have travelled and paid hefty prices having to watch this lottery on a very substandard pitch. It's a disgrace.'

The English Game: Football version of Downton Abbey

The English Game: Football version of Downton Abbey

Rediff.com16 May 2020

'The English Game could have been truly great -- a precious glimpse into how the game went from being played by just the rich to one being eventually dominated by the masses,' observes Dhruv Munjal.

Former England fast bowler Frank Tyson dies aged 85

Former England fast bowler Frank Tyson dies aged 85

Rediff.com27 Sep 2015

Frank Tyson, the former England cricketer regarded as one of the fastest bowlers of all time, has died at the age of 85, the BBC reported on Sunday.

Flintoff will play again, says Moores

Flintoff will play again, says Moores

Rediff.com10 Mar 2010

England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff, who retired from Test cricket last year and is currently recovering from surgery, will play again, according to Lancashire coach Peter Moores.

Flintoff on comeback trail

Flintoff on comeback trail

Rediff.com8 Jul 2010

England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff, who continues his rehabilitation from knee surgery, has been given the green light to play for the club he first joined as a 12-year-old.

Cricket Buzz: Bairstow axed from Test squad for NZ tour

Cricket Buzz: Bairstow axed from Test squad for NZ tour

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

'James Anderson was unavailable for selection in the Test squad as he continues his rehabilitation from a calf injury,' the ECB said in a statement.

EPL Preview: Burnley need miracle to avoid relegation

EPL Preview: Burnley need miracle to avoid relegation

Rediff.com7 May 2015

Burnley's seemingly doomed attempt to avoid relegation from the Premier League.

Andrew Flintoff factfile

Andrew Flintoff factfile

Rediff.com15 Jul 2009

Details about the life and career of the England all-rounder who will quit Test cricket at the end of the Ashes series.

Factfile: Michael Vaughan

Factfile: Michael Vaughan

Rediff.com30 Jun 2009

Former England captain Michael Vaughan announced his immediate retirement from professional cricket on Tuesday.

How to make the Commonwealth Games terror free

How to make the Commonwealth Games terror free

Rediff.com4 Nov 2009

The 2010 Commonwealth Games in New Delhi tops the radar of terrorist organisations. While Indian security agencies are working hard to ensure that the Games go on without a problem, a lot more still needs to be done.

2nd Test: England recall Anderson, Stokes and Rashid against Pakistan

2nd Test: England recall Anderson, Stokes and Rashid against Pakistan

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

England have recalled bowler James Anderson, all-rounder Ben Stokes and leg-spinner Adil Rashid to a 14-man squad for the second Test against Pakistan at Old Trafford starting on Friday.

12 BIZARRE photos from around the world

12 BIZARRE photos from around the world

Rediff.com4 Feb 2015

These photos prove that we live in a rather strange world.

England stars to give10% of IPL fees to counties

England stars to give10% of IPL fees to counties

Rediff.com24 Jan 2009

England stars Kevin Pietersen and Andrew Flintoff will give away 10 per cent of their Indian Premier League earnings to their respective counties Hampshire and Lancashire.

Heard about the invisible car?

Heard about the invisible car?

Rediff.com3 May 2009

Well, Sara Watson of University of Central Lancashire has managed to make her vehicle invisible by spray painting it to match the car park and entrance to her art studio, a unique concept which many say is "amazing".