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Murray to donate Queen's winnings to Grenfell Tower fire victims

Murray to donate Queen's winnings to Grenfell Tower fire victims

Rediff.com20 Jun 2017

The tower block is only a few kilometres away from the Queen's Club in West London.

Sydney Test, Day 2: Interesting numbers

Sydney Test, Day 2: Interesting numbers

Rediff.com4 Jan 2019

Rishabh Pant's 159* is the highest by an Indian wicketkeeper outside the subcontinent, points out Rajneesh Gupta.

Why England's Woakes pulled out of IPL

Why England's Woakes pulled out of IPL

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

'I want to play as much cricket as I can moving forward while looking after my body. My England career is No.1 but if opportunities come up, I'd still like to play in them.'

Chelsea slump to shock home loss to Swansea in Cup

Chelsea slump to shock home loss to Swansea in Cup

Rediff.com10 Jan 2013

Swansea City inflicted the second shock home defeat in eight days on Chelsea, goals from Michu and Danny Graham giving the Welsh club a 2-0 win in their Capital One (League) Cup semi-final first leg.

Defoe back for England at age of 34

Defoe back for England at age of 34

Rediff.com16 Mar 2017

Sunderland striker Jermain Defoe was recalled to the England squad at the age of 34 on Thursday ahead of next week's friendly in Germany and a World Cup qualifier at home to Lithuania.

PHOTOS: Vince, Stoneman put England in control

PHOTOS: Vince, Stoneman put England in control

Rediff.com1 Apr 2018

England were in a strong position to win the second Test against New Zealand and level their two-match series as they extended their lead to 231 runs when bad light stopped play three overs early on the third day at Hagley Oval on Sunday.

Williamson, Taylor frustrate England in second Test

Williamson, Taylor frustrate England in second Test

Rediff.com17 Mar 2013

Kane Williamson, Ross Taylor and persistent light rain on Sunday ensured that New Zealand's second Test against England at the Basin Reserve is most likely to end in a damp draw on Monday.

Now, point for fastest lap in F1

Now, point for fastest lap in F1

Rediff.com12 Mar 2019

Formula One is changing its scoring system to award a point to the driver who sets the fastest race lap, starting from this weekend's season-opening Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne.

NZ board call meeting with former captains to douse row

NZ board call meeting with former captains to douse row

Rediff.com21 Dec 2012

New Zealand Cricket (NZC) will meet with former skippers in a bid to improve communication within the national set-up in the wake of the controversy surrounding the handling of Ross Taylor's demotion from the captaincy.

F1 Chinese Grand Prix postponed due to coronavirus

F1 Chinese Grand Prix postponed due to coronavirus

Rediff.com12 Feb 2020

The race was originally set to be held in Shanghai on April 19, but the governing body FIA and Formula One said in a statement that they had jointly decided to postpone it.

PIX: Latham hits century before rain ends play early

PIX: Latham hits century before rain ends play early

Rediff.com29 Nov 2019

New Zealand's Tom Latham managed to score his 11th Test century before heavy rain washed out the final session of the first day of the second Test between against England at Seddon Park in Hamilton.

Mount Maunganui ODI: Henry takes five as New Zealand complete series win

Mount Maunganui ODI: Henry takes five as New Zealand complete series win

Rediff.com5 Jan 2016

Matt Henry took the second five-wicket haul of his career to bowl New Zealand to a 36-run victory over Sri Lanka in the fifth one-day international and seal a 3-1 series victory at Bay Oval in Mt. Maunganui on Tuesday.

NZ board apologises to Taylor for captaincy mess

NZ board apologises to Taylor for captaincy mess

Rediff.com12 Dec 2012

New Zealand Cricket has publicly apologised to Ross Taylor for its poor handling of the former captain's demotion.

PHOTOS: High-flying Kiwis whitewash India 3-0 in ODIs

PHOTOS: High-flying Kiwis whitewash India 3-0 in ODIs

Rediff.com11 Feb 2020

An underwhelming India suffered their first ODI whitewash in more than three decades as New Zealand completed a 3-0 sweep with a five-wicket victory in the third match, in Mount Maunganui, on Tuesday. It is the first whitewash for India in 31 years in a series in which all matches have been played.

Vettori, Southee likely to be fit for Bangladesh match

Vettori, Southee likely to be fit for Bangladesh match

Rediff.com20 Sep 2012

New Zealand Captain Ross Taylor is hoping key bowlers Tim Southee and Daniel Vettori will be fit for their opening World Twenty20 Group D match against Bangladesh.

The key to bowling effectively in New Zealand

The key to bowling effectively in New Zealand

Rediff.com10 Feb 2020

Shardul Thakur feels the conditions make New Zealand one of the toughest places to play cricket in.

We're hoping to make the Kiwis follow-on: Ashwin

We're hoping to make the Kiwis follow-on: Ashwin

Rediff.com24 Aug 2012

Having driven India to a dominant position after polishing off the Kiwi top-order, spinner Ravichandran Ashwin says getting the remaining wickets on Saturday, Day 3 of the first Test, will not be easy, although the team is looking to wrap New Zealand's first innings early.

'Need to be positive about the way we play against India'

'Need to be positive about the way we play against India'

Rediff.com21 Aug 2012

New Zealand is all set to bring back Brendon McCullum as an opening batsman for the two-Test series against India starting on Thursday in Hyderabad.

'0-5 series whitewash by India hurts'

'0-5 series whitewash by India hurts'

Rediff.com2 Feb 2020

Senior New Zealand batsman Ross Taylor admitted that the 0-5 whitewash by India has hurt his side badly and the whole T20I series has been a disappointment for them. Taylor, however, said his side played better cricket than the results suggest though they knew from the beginning that it was going to a be tough task against a strong Indian team.

You cannot replace Laxman or Dravid: Taylor

You cannot replace Laxman or Dravid: Taylor

Rediff.com19 Aug 2012

New Zealand skipper Ross Taylor joined a host of former and current Indian cricketers in paying tributes to VVS Laxman who retired from international cricket, saying that India would find it difficult to get a replacement of his calibre.

Fireworks expected as Australia-NZ face-off in Champions Trophy

Fireworks expected as Australia-NZ face-off in Champions Trophy

Rediff.com1 Jun 2017

While multiple-time world champions and Champions Trophy winners Australia are always a tough nut to crack, New Zealand will enter the game at Edgbaston with renewed confidence after their six-wicket warm-up win over Sri Lanka at the same venue.

Hockey: India out of title race after narrow loss to NZ

Hockey: India out of title race after narrow loss to NZ

Rediff.com26 Nov 2016

The Indian men's hockey team suffered a 2-3 defeat at the hands of New Zealand in a hard-fought encounter of the Four-Nations Invitational Tournament here on Saturday. India knew that they would have to do most of the attacking in the opening periods of the game. The first quarter followed that pattern, India dominating the possession statistics, and creating several circle penetrations but unable to offer clear opportunities on goal.

New Zealand coach Hesson announces shock resignation

New Zealand coach Hesson announces shock resignation

Rediff.com7 Jun 2018

He said in a statement he wants to spend more time with his family and feels he could not commit to the job for another 12 months.

Windies face must-win situation against New Zealand

Windies face must-win situation against New Zealand

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

The West Indies are currently lying seventh in the 10-team standings with just three points in their kitty and they can't afford any further loss to stay in the mix for a semifinal spot.

Can the Kiwis halt the Indian juggernaut in first ODI?

Can the Kiwis halt the Indian juggernaut in first ODI?

Rediff.com21 Oct 2017

Hardly challenged in a dominating run this season, India once again start as overwhelming favourites when they take on an inconsistent-but-gritty New Zealand in a three-match One-Day International series, starting in Mumbai, on Sunday.

Australian badminton players get food poisoning

Australian badminton players get food poisoning

Rediff.com19 Jul 2012

Three Australian badminton players were confined to bed on Wednesday after suffering food poisoning while preparing for the London Olympics at their training base in the central English city of Derby.

Warm-up: Nair, Nadeem star as clinical Board President's XI down Kiwis

Warm-up: Nair, Nadeem star as clinical Board President's XI down Kiwis

Rediff.com17 Oct 2017

Batting first, Board President's XI made 295 for 9 in 50 overs and then bowled out the tourists for 265 in 47.4 overs.

Yahoo names Google executive Marissa Mayer as new CEO

Yahoo names Google executive Marissa Mayer as new CEO

Rediff.com17 Jul 2012

Yahoo has named Marissa Mayer, one of Google's top executives, as its new President and CEO, making her the third chief executive in a year that the struggling internet company has brought on board to turn the its fortunes.

Focus on India's Gen Next in New Zealand warm-up match

Focus on India's Gen Next in New Zealand warm-up match

Rediff.com16 Oct 2017

Youngsters including Shreyas Iyer, Karun Nair, keeper-batsman Rishabh Pant, teen sensation Prithvi Shaw will be keen to make a mark and impress the national selectors during Tuesday's One-Day warm-up against New Zealand in Mumbai.

'Team should forget Taylor row, focus on SA series'

'Team should forget Taylor row, focus on SA series'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2012

New Zealand will not be distracted by the axing of former captain Ross Taylor ahead of their cricket tour of South Africa, new skipper Brendon McCullum said on Friday.

New Zealand recall fit-again trio for Champions Trophy

New Zealand recall fit-again trio for Champions Trophy

Rediff.com24 Apr 2017

McClenaghan and Milne last featured in the 50-over format for New Zealand in early 2016 and missed a majority of last year's fixtures through injuries.

'No involvement in Taylor's removal from captaincy'

'No involvement in Taylor's removal from captaincy'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2012

Newly-appointed New Zealand cricket captain Brendon McCullum bristled at suggestions he had a hand in removing predecessor Ross Taylor and dismissed talk of a rift as 'media hype' on Saturday.

Numbers Game: It's 'Mission Impossible' for the Kiwis

Numbers Game: It's 'Mission Impossible' for the Kiwis

Rediff.com17 Oct 2017

India have won six ODI series on the trot. New Zealand have never won an ODI series in India.

Christchurch Test: New Zealand thrash Sri Lanka inside four days

Christchurch Test: New Zealand thrash Sri Lanka inside four days

Rediff.com29 Dec 2014

Kane Williamson and Ross Taylor calmly guided New Zealand to an eight-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the first Test at Hagley Oval in Christchurch on Monday.

Southee and Boult keep New Zealand in control

Southee and Boult keep New Zealand in control

Rediff.com26 Nov 2012

New Zealand fast bowlers Tim Southee and Trent Boult ensured their side remained in charge of the second cricket Test against Sri Lanka on Monday, reducing the home side to 43 for three at the close.

Santner helps NZ level series despite Jordan brilliance

Santner helps NZ level series despite Jordan brilliance

Rediff.com3 Nov 2019

Chris Jordan's all-around brilliance could not prevent New Zealand from securing a series-levelling 21-run victory over England in the second Twenty20 International of the five-match series on Sunday.

PHOTOS: India vs New Zealand, Bangalore Test (Day Three)

PHOTOS: India vs New Zealand, Bangalore Test (Day Three)

Rediff.com2 Sep 2012

Images from the third day's play of the second Test between India and New Zealand being played at the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore

PHOTOS: Captain Taylor sets tone with attacking hundred

PHOTOS: Captain Taylor sets tone with attacking hundred

Rediff.com31 Aug 2012

Images from the first day's play of the second Test between India and New Zealand being played at the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore

We have to attack Indian spinners: Taylor

We have to attack Indian spinners: Taylor

Rediff.com30 Aug 2012

Struggling New Zealand captain Ross Taylor urged his batsmen to put up a brave front and adopt aggressive approach to counter Indian spin duo Ravichandran Ashwin and Pragyan Ojha in the second Test beginning on Friday.