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Nixon reveals 5 million pound fixing approach

Nixon reveals 5 million pound fixing approach

Rediff.com1 Jul 2012

Former England wicketkeeper Paul Nixon has revealed that an unnamed Indian businessman had approached him to fix one of County Twenty20 matches in 2010 with a mind boggling offer of 5 million pound ($ 8 million).

Robert Redford: The Man Beyond The Sex Symbol

Robert Redford: The Man Beyond The Sex Symbol

Rediff.com17 Sep 2025

With his killer smile, the sex symbol image, Robert Redford would go beyond just being an actor, remembers Aseem Chhabra.

Now, ex- England 'keeper reveals he was offered 'millions' to fix T20

Now, ex- England 'keeper reveals he was offered 'millions' to fix T20

Rediff.com3 Nov 2011

Former English wicketkeeper Paul Nixon has claimed that he was offered 'millions of pounds' to fix a Twenty20 match in England.

'Sore hands might be affecting Dhoni's keeping'

'Sore hands might be affecting Dhoni's keeping'

Rediff.com29 Aug 2011

Former England wicketkeeper Paul Nixon reckons that looking at Indian skipper MS Dhoni's current form behind the stumps, it can be said that he could be suffering from 'sore hands'.

England name provisional World Cup squad

England name provisional World Cup squad

Rediff.com13 Jan 2007

England have named a provisional 30-man squad for the 2007 World Cup in the West Indies.

Hussey defends decision to stand

Hussey defends decision to stand

Rediff.com20 Jan 2007

Mike Hussey defended his decision not to walk after surviving a close appeal for caught behind against England.

Lara fails again, Mumbai Champs lose to Delhi Jets

Lara fails again, Mumbai Champs lose to Delhi Jets

Rediff.com7 Dec 2007

Batting legend Brian Lara failed with the bat for third time in a row as Mumbai Champs crashed to a 24-run loss against Delhi Jets in the Indian Cricket League in Panchkula on Friday night.

England turn to Prior to fill wicketkeeping gap

England turn to Prior to fill wicketkeeping gap

Rediff.com16 May 2007

Matt Prior will become this week the fourth man in five months to keep wicket for England in the latest attempt to plug the gap left by Alec Stewart's retirement four years ago.

Mongia hits unbeaten 158

Mongia hits unbeaten 158

Rediff.com4 May 2006

The Punjab batsman gave the initiative to Leicestershire on a fruitful day against Essex.

Meet Leicestershire's newest recruit

Meet Leicestershire's newest recruit

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

Rahane set for county stint with Leicestershire post-IPL

Jimmy Carter, 39th US president, dies at 100

Jimmy Carter, 39th US president, dies at 100

Rediff.com30 Dec 2024

Jimmy Carter, the 39th US president and a champion of peace and human rights, has died at the age of 100. Carter, who was known for his work with the Carter Center, promoting democracy and conflict resolution, was also a close friend of India. He visited the country in 1978, forging a lasting relationship between the two nations.

Can England win this World Cup?

Can England win this World Cup?

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

Rajneesh Gupta highlights all the important numbers for the England team from cricket World Cups.

Style or substance? Which way will Trump's visit go?

Style or substance? Which way will Trump's visit go?

Rediff.com20 Feb 2020

With a decelerating economy that weakens India's hands on geopolitical issues, it will be interesting to know which way this trip will go.

Veteran British broadcaster David Frost dies at 74

Veteran British broadcaster David Frost dies at 74

Rediff.com1 Sep 2013

Veteran British journalist and broadcaster Sir David Frost, best known for his series of interviews with disgraced United States President Richard Nixon, has died after a suspected heart attack while on board a cruise ship. He was 74.

'Sonia Gandhi is a fantastic person'

'Sonia Gandhi is a fantastic person'

Rediff.com11 Aug 2021

'And because she was very close to Indira Gandhi, she was close to me.' 'Sonia is a wonderful person'

Chinese New Year: Meet The Year of the Rabbit Celebs

Chinese New Year: Meet The Year of the Rabbit Celebs

Rediff.com23 Jan 2023

The Year of the Rabbit, according to the Chinese calendar, began on Sunday, January 22.

Biden's 'mild shock' to Modi

Biden's 'mild shock' to Modi

Rediff.com29 Apr 2021

The trust some people in India had that the Biden-Harris administration would be friendly to India has been eroded already, observes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Rocky showed up at The Golden Globes -- and she won!

Rocky showed up at The Golden Globes -- and she won!

Rediff.com9 Jan 2017

Rocky showed up at The Golden Globes -- and she won! Raja Sen sums up the 74th Golden Globes perfectly.

Chinese New Year predictions for you!

Chinese New Year predictions for you!

Rediff.com18 Feb 2015

On the occasion of Chinese New Year, we bring you a look at what 2015, the Year of the Sheep has in store for you!