News for 'Lee Smith'

Smith will return stronger, says namesake Graeme

Smith will return stronger, says namesake Graeme

Rediff.com30 May 2018

Disgraced Australian cricketer Steve Smith will be much stronger mentally when he returns to international cricket after serving a one-year ban for his involvement in ball tampering, former South Africa skipper Graeme Smith said.

Timing of CSA's national contracts leaves Smith confused

Timing of CSA's national contracts leaves Smith confused

Rediff.com20 Feb 2014

South African captain Graeme Smith is reportedly unhappy with Cricket South Africa's (CSA) announcement of player contracts as it has been difficult for some of the players to handle.

England's Anderson escapes injury after being struck by golf ball

England's Anderson escapes injury after being struck by golf ball

Rediff.com6 Aug 2018

Playing with his fellow paceman Stuart Broad at the 27-hole Stoke Park golf course in Buckinghamshire, Anderson's miscued shot in the rough rebounded off tree roots and caught him straight in the face.

'Family health more important than football'

'Family health more important than football'

Rediff.com15 May 2020

Britain's Culture and Sport secretary Oliver Dowden said the government was 'opening the door' for football to return next month but Watford skipper Troy Deeney said he was against a quick restart.

PIX: Crystal Palace clinch unexpected draw with Man City

PIX: Crystal Palace clinch unexpected draw with Man City

Rediff.com17 Dec 2023

Michael Olise scored a stoppage-time penalty as Crystal Palace clawed back from two goals down to draw 2-2 with Manchester City in the Premier League at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday.

Rohit posts photo to suggest he was not out

Rohit posts photo to suggest he was not out

Rediff.com28 Jun 2019

India opener Rohit Sharma took to social media on Friday to express his disappointment over his controversial dismissal against the West Indies in the World Cup on Thursday. Rohit, who was adjudged out on 18 off 23 balls, posted a close-up picture of his dismissal on his official Twitter page, suggesting that there was a significant gap between the bat and ball.

EPL: Arsenal's top-four hopes dealt huge blow

EPL: Arsenal's top-four hopes dealt huge blow

Rediff.com17 May 2022

Newcastle dealt a huge blow to Arsenal's chances of qualifying for the Champions League by beating them 2-0

Warner, Smith bans will stand, CA says ahead of India series

Warner, Smith bans will stand, CA says ahead of India series

Rediff.com29 Oct 2018

Cricket Australia will not reconsider reducing the ban on Steve Smith, David Warner and Cameron Bancroft in the ball-tampering case despite a series against a full-strength India awaiting them next month.

PIX: It's an odd day out in the cricket field

PIX: It's an odd day out in the cricket field

Rediff.com19 Jun 2019

Here are some 'different' clicks as England sauntered to another comfortable victory on Tuesday...

Wales captain Bale announces end of playing career

Wales captain Bale announces end of playing career

Rediff.com9 Jan 2023

Bale decided to end his playing career at the age of 33

EPL PIX: Arsenal go four clear, Newcastle down Manchester United

EPL PIX: Arsenal go four clear, Newcastle down Manchester United

Rediff.com3 Dec 2023

IMAGES from Saturday's action in the English Premier League.

Here's what Smith, Warner ought to do in Australia team

Here's what Smith, Warner ought to do in Australia team

Rediff.com3 May 2019

Langer said Smith and Warner's experience made them natural authority figures and that their leadership would be 'crucial' for success on and off the field.

Struggling Sanchez facing fight to justify United investment

Struggling Sanchez facing fight to justify United investment

Rediff.com21 May 2018

Alexis Sanchez is facing a crucial period to justify his big-money wages at Old Trafford.

Warner reveals his most cherished moments and unfulfilled dreams

Warner reveals his most cherished moments and unfulfilled dreams

Rediff.com1 Jan 2024

Warner is poised to wrap up his Test cricket journey with the upcoming third Test against Pakistan at the iconic Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG).

REWIND: India's 7-0 record vs Pakistan in ODI World Cup!

REWIND: India's 7-0 record vs Pakistan in ODI World Cup!

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

Will India extend their run to make it 8-0? Or will Pakistan be able to snap the streak?

Windies' Shai Hope, Kyle test positive for Covid-19

Windies' Shai Hope, Kyle test positive for Covid-19

Rediff.com27 Jan 2021

Shai Hope, and his brother Kyle Hope have been ruled out of the upcoming Super50 Cup

Rihanna fails to rally Windies at World Cup

Rihanna fails to rally Windies at World Cup

Rediff.com1 Jul 2019

Pop idol Rihanna lent glitz and glamour to the World Cup on Monday as she turned up in Chester-le-Street to watch the struggling West Indies take on Sri Lanka.

Brathwaite fined for showing dissent in India match

Brathwaite fined for showing dissent in India match

Rediff.com28 Jun 2019

He was found to have breached Article 2.8 of the ICC code of conduct for players and player support personnel, which relates to "showing dissent at an umpire's decision during an international match".

Hey! Look who's here!

Hey! Look who's here!

Rediff.com8 Jul 2020

The wild wander to the city in these times of the coronavirus.

Queen Elizabeth II dies: What happens next?

Queen Elizabeth II dies: What happens next?

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

The death of the Queen is known in official circles in the United Kingdom as Operation London Bridge, the protocol for which has been triggered when Buckingham Palace announced the death of the 96-year-old monarch on Thursday evening.

EPL: Middlesbrough edge Hull thanks to Ramirez header

EPL: Middlesbrough edge Hull thanks to Ramirez header

Rediff.com6 Dec 2016

Middlesbrough moved away from the relegation zone with a 1-0 win over fellow strugglers Hull City thanks to a second-half header from midfielder Gaston Ramirez in the Premier League on Monday.

Steve Smith, David Warner step down amid ball-tampering probe

Steve Smith, David Warner step down amid ball-tampering probe

Rediff.com25 Mar 2018

Cricket Australia (CA) said on Sunday they will conduct an investigation into a ball-tampering scandal during the third Test against South Africa that has prompted calls for captain Steve Smith to step down.

Eng cricketers could join BLM protest during WI series

Eng cricketers could join BLM protest during WI series

Rediff.com12 Jun 2020

Earlier this week, former England batsman Michael Carberry said cricket was "rife with racism". ]

EPL PIX: Arsenal thrash Burnley; Liverpool cruise

EPL PIX: Arsenal thrash Burnley; Liverpool cruise

Rediff.com18 Feb 2024

Bukayo Saka scored either side of halftime as Arsenal crushed second-bottom Burnley 5-0.

FIFA WC: Saka takes double the spoils in England's win

FIFA WC: Saka takes double the spoils in England's win

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

We haven't played the best coming into the tournament. There was a lot of talk and speculation about our form but we showed everyone how much quality we have and what we can do," said Saka, whose last major tournament ended with him missing a penalty in the Euro 2020 final shootout.

How coronavirus break could extend career by two years!

How coronavirus break could extend career by two years!

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

The cricket season was brought to a halt in March. James Anderson believes cricket's suspension during the COVID-19 pandemic could prolong his career

Gayle claims he is victim of racism

Gayle claims he is victim of racism

Rediff.com1 Jun 2020

'Racism is not only in football, it's in cricket too. Even within teams as a black man, I get the end of the stick. Black and powerful. Black and proud'

Boots UK sale abandoned; RIL to look for other opportunities

Boots UK sale abandoned; RIL to look for other opportunities

Rediff.com29 Jun 2022

American retail major Walgreens Boots Alliance on Tuesday said it would retain its pharma retail business - Boots UK - thus abandoning the entire sale process. The company did not make any comment specifically on the offer made by Mukesh Ambani-owned Reliance Industries (RIL), which had made a bid for the company last month. "As a result of market instability severely impacting financing availability, no third party has been able to make an offer that adequately reflects the high potential value of Boots and No7 Beauty Company.

2nd Test, Day 2: England batsmen share load, keep Pakistan under pressure

2nd Test, Day 2: England batsmen share load, keep Pakistan under pressure

Rediff.com3 Jun 2018

But nightwatchman Dominic Bess (40 not out) and Dawid Malan (27 not out) saw out the session to take England to 199 for three in reply to Pakistan's first-innings total of 174.

Will Mourinho be the first EPL manager to leave this season?

Will Mourinho be the first EPL manager to leave this season?

Rediff.com3 Oct 2018

Under-fire Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho has been priced odds-on to be the first Premier League manager to leave his job this season.

Smith leads South Africa to narrow win

Smith leads South Africa to narrow win

Rediff.com25 Feb 2006

Captain Graeme Smith scored 89 not out to help South Africa beat Australia by two runs in their Twenty20 match.

Arsenal face defensive crisis ahead of FA Cup final

Arsenal face defensive crisis ahead of FA Cup final

Rediff.com25 May 2017

With Shkodran Mustafi also an injury doubt, manager Arsene Wenger is running out of central defensive options.

Allen replaces Pierre for 3rd T20I against India

Allen replaces Pierre for 3rd T20I against India

Rediff.com6 Aug 2019

Cricket West Indies interim chairman of selectors, Robert Haynes said the selection panel included Allen on the back of his performance at the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) last year and recently at the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2019.

EPL PIX: Everton, Newcastle play out dramatic draws

EPL PIX: Everton, Newcastle play out dramatic draws

Rediff.com3 Feb 2024

IMAGES from the Premier League matches played on Saturday.

Banned Smith, Warner could be back for India series

Banned Smith, Warner could be back for India series

Rediff.com7 Nov 2018

Cricket Australia has come under pressure from the Australian Cricketers' Association (ACA) to end the bans following the release of the Longstaff review.

First UK PM race debate sees Rishi Sunak rooting for honesty

First UK PM race debate sees Rishi Sunak rooting for honesty

Rediff.com16 Jul 2022

The crux of the UK prime ministerial frontrunner Rishi Sunak's message was around honesty as he clashed with his four remaining rivals in the first televised debate of the race to replace Boris Johnson as the Conservative Party leader.

PHOTOS: Pakistan edge Afghanistan to stay alive

PHOTOS: Pakistan edge Afghanistan to stay alive

Rediff.com29 Jun 2019

All-rounder Imad Wasim's unbeaten 49 guided Pakistan to a thrilling three-wicket victory over minnows Afghanistan in Leeds on Saturday, maintaining their hopes of reaching the World Cup semi-finals.

PICS: India maintain World Cup dominance over Pakistan

PICS: India maintain World Cup dominance over Pakistan

Rediff.com17 Jun 2019

Put into bat in a stop-start, rain-hit match, India posted a commanding 336-5, with Rohit Sharma (140) smashing his second century of the tournament.

World Athletics PIX: Asher-Smith seizes golden opportunity

World Athletics PIX: Asher-Smith seizes golden opportunity

Rediff.com3 Oct 2019

Dina Asher-Smith seized her golden opportunity to win the World Championship 200 metres on Wednesday and become the first British woman to claim a global sprint title.

Wenger signs new two-year deal with Arsenal

Wenger signs new two-year deal with Arsenal

Rediff.com31 May 2017

Arsene Wenger signed a new two-year deal with Arsenal that will keep him at the Emirates Stadium until 2019, the English Premier League club announced on Wednesday.