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The essential guide to Scotland's vote on independence

The essential guide to Scotland's vote on independence

Rediff.com15 Sep 2014

The vote assumes significance as it could end Scotland's 307-year union with England and Wales as Great Britain -- and see it launch into the world as an independent nation of some 5.3 million people. Here's what you need to know about the landmark referendum.

Fit-again Aus captain Marsh ready to bowl at T20 World Cup

Fit-again Aus captain Marsh ready to bowl at T20 World Cup

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

Mitchell Marsh says he is ready to bowl in the Super Eight phase of the T20 World Cup after a gradual recovery from a hamstring strain.

Scotland stun France, England held

Scotland stun France, England held

Rediff.com8 Oct 2006

Scotland shocked World Cup finalists France 1-0 while England were held to a goalless draw by Macedonia.

Aus call up IPL star Fraser-McGurk for England tour

Aus call up IPL star Fraser-McGurk for England tour

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

Uncapped in T20Is, Fraser-McGurk was included in Australia's World Cup squad as a reserve player but never got a chance to shine on the global stage.

Scotland wins Intercontinental Cup

Scotland wins Intercontinental Cup

Rediff.com22 Nov 2004

They beat Canada by an innings and 84 runs with more than a day to spare in the final at Sharjah.

Rahul Dravid signs for Scotland

Rahul Dravid signs for Scotland

Rediff.com2 May 2003

He will make his debut for the Saltires in the game against Hampshire at Edinburgh's Grange club on 1 June.

Scotland says 'NO' to independence in historic referendum

Scotland says 'NO' to independence in historic referendum

Rediff.com19 Sep 2014

Scots on Friday rejected independence in a historic referendum and decided to remain in a 307-year-old union with the United Kingdom, in a relief to Prime Minister David Cameron.

Sri Lanka edge past Scotland

Sri Lanka edge past Scotland

Rediff.com5 Feb 2006

Bangladesh also got off to a winning start, beating New Zealand by 3 wickets on the opening day of the Under-19 World Cup.

Why Australia can't afford to take Bangladesh lightly

Why Australia can't afford to take Bangladesh lightly

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

2021 World T20 champions Australia will be mindful of the dangers of taking Bangladesh lightly.

Dravid sweet on Scotland

Dravid sweet on Scotland

Rediff.com26 Aug 2003

Rahul Dravid is keen to spend a second season playing cricket in Scotland as he prepares to play his last two matches in 2003 for the Saltires.

Fit-again Archer returns to England squad for T20 World Cup

Fit-again Archer returns to England squad for T20 World Cup

Rediff.com30 Apr 2024

'The World Cup squad will fly to the Caribbean on May 31 ahead of England's opening group match against Scotland at the Kensington Oval, Barbados, on Wednesday, June 4.'

'There will be no excuses...': Wood on England's World Cup preparations

'There will be no excuses...': Wood on England's World Cup preparations

Rediff.com30 May 2024

After rain-marred ICC T20 World Cup preparation, England pacer Mark Wood insisted that the Three Lions will make 'no excuses' and said few players are gaming to get more runouts at the Oval to boost their confidence.

South Africa whip hapless Scotland

South Africa whip hapless Scotland

Rediff.com7 Jun 2009

AB de Villiers scored an unbeaten 79 as South Africa trounced Scotland by 130 runs in their opening match of the ICC World Twenty20 at the Oval on Sunday. Chasing a huge 212 to win after South Africa amassed 211 for five, Scotland were all out for 81, the seventh lowest in Twenty20 internationals and second worst in the Twenty20 World Cup following Kenya's 73 against New Zealand in Durban two years ago.

India to play Bangladesh in T20 World Cup warm-up match on June 1

India to play Bangladesh in T20 World Cup warm-up match on June 1

Rediff.com17 May 2024

India's only warm-up game ahead of the T20 World Cup is likely to be played against Bangladesh in New York on June 1, the day when Canada will play co-hosts USA in the tournament opener in Dallas.

Managers reject 'bloodbath' talk before England-Scotland clash

Managers reject 'bloodbath' talk before England-Scotland clash

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

England manager Roy Hodgson appeared to play down the old rivalry between Scotland and England when he said Tuesday's friendly was just another game, despite the intense atmosphere likely at Celtic Park.

Will Dheeraj make waves in Scotland?

Will Dheeraj make waves in Scotland?

Rediff.com7 Feb 2018

Dheeraj Singh Moirangthem left for a trial at Scottish Premiership club Motherwell FC. His training sting is starting from Thursday.

World Cup 2015: Know the Scotland cricket team

World Cup 2015: Know the Scotland cricket team

Rediff.com9 Feb 2015

Penpix of the Scotland squad for the 2015 cricket World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.

Points Table: T20 World Cup 2024

Points Table: T20 World Cup 2024

Rediff.com25 Jun 2024

How the teams stand in the T20 World Cup 2024.

50 for the ages! PNG batter makes history vs Windies

50 for the ages! PNG batter makes history vs Windies

Rediff.com2 Jun 2024

Papua New Guinea batter Sese Bau emerged as the hero for his side.

India-Scotland match washed out

India-Scotland match washed out

Rediff.com14 Sep 2007

The teams were awarded a point each after rain prevented the match from getting underway.

Scotland delays athletes' departure for Delhi

Scotland delays athletes' departure for Delhi

Rediff.com22 Sep 2010

The Commonwealth Games organisers suffered another setback on Tuesday, with Scotland delaying the departure of their athletes for Delhi, earlier scheduled for Thursday, following health and safety fears. The decision comes after some Commonwealth officials, including CGF chief Michael Fennell, expressed 'shock' over the unhygienic conditions at the Games Village and top athletes pulled out due to safety and health concerns.

Washington Sundar among ICC Player of July nominees

Washington Sundar among ICC Player of July nominees

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

India all-rounder Washington Sundar has been nominated for the ICC 'Player of the month' award for July alongside England's Gus Atkinson and Charlie Cassell of Scotland.

Nations League: Forrest treble earns Scotland promotion, Serbia also through

Nations League: Forrest treble earns Scotland promotion, Serbia also through

Rediff.com21 Nov 2018

A hat-trick by in-form Scotland midfielder James Forrest earned them a 3-2 home win over Israel in the Nations League and promotion to the competition's second tier on Tuesday.

Buttler rues Moeen decision, not toss in loss to India

Buttler rues Moeen decision, not toss in loss to India

Rediff.com28 Jun 2024

'Our two (spinners) bowled well but in hindsight, probably should have bowled Moeen in our innings with the way spin was playing.'

First Look: Scotland's first Asian lawmaker

First Look: Scotland's first Asian lawmaker

Rediff.com9 May 2007

Lawmaker Bashir Ahmed took oath at a swearing in ceremony in the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh, Scotland.

Study and work in Scotland

Study and work in Scotland

Rediff.com17 Mar 2006

Hope this is not Scotland's final World Cup fling...

Hope this is not Scotland's final World Cup fling...

Rediff.com9 Mar 2015

Cricket's global showpiece has confirmed the Scots are a way from being able to compete with the top Test playing nations.

Erasmus to lead Namibia in T20 World Cup

Erasmus to lead Namibia in T20 World Cup

Rediff.com10 May 2024

All-rounder Gerhard Erasmus will lead Namibia in the upcoming T20 World Cup to be held in the Americas next month.

PCB wants information on Scotland Yard probe

PCB wants information on Scotland Yard probe

Rediff.com18 Sep 2010

The PCB is still waiting to get some information from the Scotland Yard on the initial evidence it has passed on to the Crown Prosecutor's Office in London on the spot-fixing allegations against three Pakistani cricketers.

Transfers: Sterling, Sancho seal loan deals; Toney makes Saudi move

Transfers: Sterling, Sancho seal loan deals; Toney makes Saudi move

Rediff.com31 Aug 2024

Ivan Toney, once Brentford's lynchpin in attack, has moved to Al-Ahli for 40 million pounds ($52.50 million).

ICC Player of the Month for July 2024 revealed

ICC Player of the Month for July 2024 revealed

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

England seamer Gus Atkinson has been named the ICC Men's Player of the Month for July 2024 after his heroics in the Test series against West Indies.

PIX: Liverpool record historic win over Real; PSV script dramatic win

PIX: Liverpool record historic win over Real; PSV script dramatic win

Rediff.com28 Nov 2024

IMAGES from the UEFA Champions League matches played on Wednesday

Germany warns of terrorist threat ahead at EURO 2024

Germany warns of terrorist threat ahead at EURO 2024

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

Germany expects 2.7 million people to attend matches in stadiums across the country and some 12 million in its fan zones for outdoor viewing, including on a long stretch of turf laid out in front of Berlin's Brandenburg Gate.

PIX: Dortmund humiliate Celtic; Barca crush Young Boys

PIX: Dortmund humiliate Celtic; Barca crush Young Boys

Rediff.com2 Oct 2024

Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski scored twice to set his side on course for a 5-0 Champions League thrashing of Swiss side Young Boys on Tuesday as the Catalan giants bounced back from a 2-1 loss at AS Monaco in their opener.

Lalchand Rajput roped in as UAE head coach

Lalchand Rajput roped in as UAE head coach

Rediff.com21 Feb 2024

The 62-year-old Rajput's appointment comes in the backdrop of UAE failing to make it to the T20 World Cup to be held in the West Indies and the USA this year.

Rory McIlroy to take a break from golf

Rory McIlroy to take a break from golf

Rediff.com18 Jun 2024

'Yesterday was a tough day, probably the toughest I've had in my 17 years as a professional golfer.'

Scotland fined for slow over-rate vs Afghanistan

Scotland fined for slow over-rate vs Afghanistan

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

Scotland has been fined for maintaining a slow over-rate during their Pool A match against Afghanistan in their ICC Cricket World Cup match at Dunedin in New Zealand.

Veteran van der Merwe left out of Netherlands T20 WC squad

Veteran van der Merwe left out of Netherlands T20 WC squad

Rediff.com13 May 2024

Holland will begin their T20 World Cup campaign on June 4 against Nepal at Dallas and four days later will face formidable South Africa in New York.

Race to World Cup heats up: Who will grab last spot?

Race to World Cup heats up: Who will grab last spot?

Rediff.com2 Jul 2023

Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe, Scotland and Netherlands are in the race to secure two qualifying spots