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It's make or break for Mumbai as they face KKR at home

It's make or break for Mumbai as they face KKR at home

Rediff.com14 May 2015

Mumbai Indians have a 10-5 record against KKR. Can they maintain the advantage?

Pakistan debutant Babar sparkles with bat and ball

Pakistan debutant Babar sparkles with bat and ball

Rediff.com28 Jul 2013

Thirty-four-year debutant Zulfiqar Babar took three key wickets then struck a six off the final ball of the match to give Pakistan a two wicket victory over West Indies in the first Twenty20 international on Saturday.

Beyonce, Jay-Z welcome baby girl Ivy Blue Carter

Beyonce, Jay-Z welcome baby girl Ivy Blue Carter

Rediff.com9 Jan 2012

The pop diva and her rapper husband Jay Z welcomed their first child on January 7 in a New York hospital.

'We preferred RP over Munaf because of his swing'

'We preferred RP over Munaf because of his swing'

Rediff.com21 Aug 2011

India's bowling coach Eric Simmons defended RP Singh's inclusion in the playing eleven for the ongoing fourth and final Test against England, saying he was preferred over Munaf Patel because of his ability to swin the bowl.

Cricket Buzz: NZ name spin quartet for Sri Lanka tour

Cricket Buzz: NZ name spin quartet for Sri Lanka tour

Rediff.com29 Jul 2019

With this win, Australia have now gained a 12-2 lead in the series. The team had already secured the Ashes in the first T20I.

IPL PHOTOS: Punjab edge past Mumbai to keep play-off hopes alive

IPL PHOTOS: Punjab edge past Mumbai to keep play-off hopes alive

Rediff.com12 May 2017

Wriddhiman Saha smashed a 55-ball 93 before the Kings XI Punjab pacers bowled an excellent spell in the death overs to help the visitors edge past Mumbai Indians by seven runs in a thrilling finish, in the Indian Premier League, in Mumbai, on Thursday.

Sixers take Fultz with top pick of youthful NBA Draft

Sixers take Fultz with top pick of youthful NBA Draft

Rediff.com23 Jun 2017

The first seven picks of the draft entered as college freshman and 18-year-old Frenchman Frank Ntilikina was taken by the New York Knicks with the eighth choice.

Sammy inspires West Indies to T20 series win over England

Sammy inspires West Indies to T20 series win over England

Rediff.com12 Mar 2014

West Indies cruised to a five-wicket win over England in the second Twenty20 at the Kensington Oval in Barbados on Tuesday to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.

OVL to buy Anadarko's 10% stake in Mozambique gas field

OVL to buy Anadarko's 10% stake in Mozambique gas field

Rediff.com26 Aug 2013

OVL, along with Oil India Ltd, had in June agreed to buy Videocon Group's 10 per cent in the same block for $2.48 billion.

WI make slow start in response to India's 246

WI make slow start in response to India's 246

Rediff.com21 Jun 2011

India were bowled out for 246 in their first innings on the opening day of the first cricket Test against the West Indies in Kingston on Monday. At stumps on day one, the home team had scored 34 for one in reply.

We have gelled well as a team: Raina

We have gelled well as a team: Raina

Rediff.com12 Jun 2011

Stand-in captain Suresh Raina is happy that the new-look Indian team that got very little time to prepare for the West Indies series have produced results.

Root wary of Windies' bowling depth

Root wary of Windies' bowling depth

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

Root said England could not afford to lower their guard against an attack which featured three bowlers -- Jason Holder, Kemar Roach and Shannon Gabriel -- who are among the top 20 in official Test rankings.

Kohli didn't influence Shastri's selection, says Kapil

Kohli didn't influence Shastri's selection, says Kapil

Rediff.com16 Aug 2019

'We didn't ask anyone for their views, because there was no scope for it'

Tanvir helps Pak wrest initiative from Windies

Tanvir helps Pak wrest initiative from Windies

Rediff.com22 May 2011

Tanvir Ahmed scored a maiden 50 and then took a wicket in his first over as Pakistan wrested back the initiative from West Indies on the second day of the second Test on Saturday.

Pakistan spinners rip through West Indies

Pakistan spinners rip through West Indies

Rediff.com13 May 2011

Saeed Ajmal captured four wickets on Thursday as Pakistan's spinners combined to reduce West Indies to 209 for nine at the close of the opening day of the first Test.

2nd T20 PHOTOS: Rain denies India chance to level series vs WI

2nd T20 PHOTOS: Rain denies India chance to level series vs WI

Rediff.com29 Aug 2016

Leaving behind the bashing they suffered in the opening match, Indian bowlers bowled with supreme control to bundle out West Indies for 143 in the second and final Twenty20 international in Florida on Sunday. Leg spinner Amit Mishra (3/24) provided the opening breakthrough by dismissing Johnson Charles (43) and R Ashwin then combined with paceman Jasprit Bumrah to tighten the noose around the West Indies with regular strikes.

Team India get down to business in Guwahati

Team India get down to business in Guwahati

Rediff.com26 Nov 2010

new look Team India under Gautam Gambhir on Friday had a light practice session immediately after reaching Guwahati in the afternoon, while the New Zealanders opted to unwind at their team hotel ahead of the first One-Day International, on Sunday.

CLT20: Chennai Super Kings edge Perth, inch close to semi-finals

CLT20: Chennai Super Kings edge Perth, inch close to semi-finals

Rediff.com27 Sep 2014

A disciplined Chennai Super Kings produced an all-round effort to defeat Perth Scorchers by 13 runs in Bangalore and brighten their hopes of earning a semi-final berth in the Champions League Twenty20.

Half of American kids close to poverty line

Half of American kids close to poverty line

Rediff.com3 Mar 2016

The number of poor children in the US grew by 18 per cent from 2008 to 2014, and the number of children living in low-income households grew by 10 per cent.

PIX: Windies win but Gayle fails in World Cup swansong

PIX: Windies win but Gayle fails in World Cup swansong

Rediff.com4 Jul 2019

West Indies won the battle of the ICC World Cup's basement dwellers, beating Afghanistan by 23 runs in their final group match at Headingley on Thursday.

BAFTA 2015: Grand Budapest, Boyhood win bigq

BAFTA 2015: Grand Budapest, Boyhood win bigq

Rediff.com9 Feb 2015

All the fashion and winners' news from the recently concluded awards show, right here!

Shastri wins 'close race' to continue as head coach of men's cricket team

Shastri wins 'close race' to continue as head coach of men's cricket team

Rediff.com16 Aug 2019

Ravi Shastri was reappointed as the India head coach, the BCCI's Cricket Advisory Committee announced on Friday.

Big-hitting Gayle recalled in WI squad for lone T20 vs India

Big-hitting Gayle recalled in WI squad for lone T20 vs India

Rediff.com5 Jul 2017

He returns to international cricket after 15 months on the sidelines

Staying together in tough times key to Mumbai's success: Tendulkar

Staying together in tough times key to Mumbai's success: Tendulkar

Rediff.com25 May 2015

An elated Mumbai Indians' mentor Sachin Tendulkar said that staying together in adverse situation has been key ingredient to their franchise's success in the Indian Premier League cricket tournament.

MI unaffected by change in venue, we can play anywhere, says Parthiv

MI unaffected by change in venue, we can play anywhere, says Parthiv

Rediff.com15 Apr 2016

Defending IPL champions Mumbai Indians have been hit hard by the Bombay High Court decision to shift all their home games out of the Wankhede Stadium, but the side were focused only on the game, according to wicket-keeper Parthiv Patel.

Mumbai's play-off hopes alive after narrow win over KKR

Mumbai's play-off hopes alive after narrow win over KKR

Rediff.com15 May 2015

Youngster Hardik Pandya blasted an unbeaten half-century to help Mumbai Indians edge past Kolkata Knight Riders and boost their hopes of making it to the play-offs in the Indian Premier League in Mumbai, on Thursday.

England win second ODI, level series with West Indies

England win second ODI, level series with West Indies

Rediff.com3 Mar 2014

Ravi Bopara and captain Stuart Broad put on 58 unbroken runs to guide England to a nerve-jangling, three-wicket victory over the West Indies in the second One-day international in North Sound, Antigua, on Sunday. Bopara, 38 not out, and Broad, 28 not out, combined in a patient stand for the eighth wicket as England reached 163 for seven in 44.5 overs, in reply to the West Indies total of 159 all out at the Vivian Richards Cricket Ground.

Oscars 2015: Jennifer Aniston, Emma Stone on the red carpet

Oscars 2015: Jennifer Aniston, Emma Stone on the red carpet

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

A look at the glamourous pictures.

Hamilton ODI: West Indies thrash New Zealand to square series

Hamilton ODI: West Indies thrash New Zealand to square series

Rediff.com8 Jan 2014

West Indies thrashed New Zealand by 203 runs in the fifth and final one-day international at Seddon Park, Hamilton on Wednesday to draw the series 2-2.

Confident Ireland looking to pick points in every game

Confident Ireland looking to pick points in every game

Rediff.com16 Feb 2015

"Personally I hate the term upsets from minnows or associates," Porterfield told reporters in Nelson. "I don't see it as an upset.

New Zealand beat Windies in rain-hit 4th ODI

New Zealand beat Windies in rain-hit 4th ODI

Rediff.com4 Jan 2014

New Zealand won a rain-affected fourth One-day International by 58 runs on Saturday to take a 2-1 lead over the West Indies in their five-match series.

Windies hand champs India a drubbing

Windies hand champs India a drubbing

Rediff.com13 Jun 2009

Dwayne Bravo scored 66 from 36 deliveries as the West Indies beat defending champions India by seven wickets in the Super Eights of the World Twenty20 at Lord's on Friday.

England close in on series victory

England close in on series victory

Rediff.com17 May 2009

England closed in on a series victory over West Indies after taking complete control on the third day of the second Test on Saturday. The hosts declared their first innings on 569 for six before paceman James Anderson dismissed Devon Smith, Chris Gayle and Lendl Simmons as West Indies limped to 94 for three in reply.

Windies axe Sammy, name Brathwaite new captain for India T20 series

Windies axe Sammy, name Brathwaite new captain for India T20 series

Rediff.com9 Aug 2016

West Indies have axed two-time World Twenty20 winning captain Darren Sammy and put fellow all-rounder Carlos Brathwaite in charge for two matches against India this month in Florida.

Know your IPL Team: Mumbai Indians

Know your IPL Team: Mumbai Indians

Rediff.com23 Mar 2019

Rajneesh Gupta presents statistical summary of Mumbai Indians and much more.

Rayudu's blast helps Mumbai down Rajasthan

Rayudu's blast helps Mumbai down Rajasthan

Rediff.com2 May 2015

Ambati Rayudu blasted a quickfire half-century to help Mumbai Indians overcome Rajasthan Royals by eight runs in their Indian Premier League match at the Wankhede stadium in Mumbai, on Friday.

'Chennai's IPL final losses is not because of the mental aspect'

'Chennai's IPL final losses is not because of the mental aspect'

Rediff.com25 May 2015

Chennai Super Kings coach Stephen Fleming has pointed out that six final appearances from the eight seasons speak of his side's consistency, and their loss to Mumbai Indians in the final of the Indian Premier League is not down to the mind.

Anderson, Bresnan help England crush WI

Anderson, Bresnan help England crush WI

Rediff.com18 May 2009

Seamers James Anderson and Tim Bresnan ripped through the West Indies batting order to lead England to victory by an innings and 83 runs in the second Test on Monday.

England scent victory as West Indies wilt

England scent victory as West Indies wilt

Rediff.com18 May 2009

England look set to win the second Test after reducing the West Indies to 115 for 3 in their second innings at close on the fourth day on Sunday. West Indies, who were asked to follow-on, trail by 144 runs with seven wickets remaining and England should wrap up a 2-0 series victory on Monday.

Injured Pollard out of West Indies squad for World T20

Injured Pollard out of West Indies squad for World T20

Rediff.com19 Feb 2014

Defending champions West Indies will be without Kieron Pollard for next month's World Twenty20 in Bangladesh after the big-hitting all-rounder failed to recover from a knee injury.