News for 'Sir Richards'

Rohit wins ICC ODI Cricketer of the Year Award

Rohit wins ICC ODI Cricketer of the Year Award

Rediff.com15 Jan 2020

Kohli gets 'Spirit of Cricket' gong; Stokes is ICC Cricketer of the Year.

Run-machine Kohli leads from the front

Run-machine Kohli leads from the front

Rediff.com22 Jul 2016

He became only the third Indian captain to score a century in the West Indies after Kapil Dev and Rahul Dravid.

Was getting ready to congratulate Warner, says Lara

Was getting ready to congratulate Warner, says Lara

Rediff.com2 Dec 2019

Lara said that Warner could still achieve the milestone.

Delhi Daredevils look to build on winning momentum

Delhi Daredevils look to build on winning momentum

Rediff.com22 Apr 2013

After a morale-boosting victory that snapped a six-game losing streak, Delhi Daredevils would look to build on the winning momentum and keep themselves afloat in the competition, as they take on Kings XI Punjab in their Pepsi Indian Premier League match in New Delhi on Tuesday.

Saluting Sachin: Tributes flow in from all quarters

Saluting Sachin: Tributes flow in from all quarters

Rediff.com17 Mar 2012

Australian spin legend Shane Warne pleaded for an end to the talk of Sachin Tendulkar's retirement as he joined the international chorus of appreciation for the iconic Indian cricketer who, on Friday, scripted history by completing a century of international tons.

Openers Gayle, Powell put Windies in command

Openers Gayle, Powell put Windies in command

Rediff.com28 Jul 2012

An outstanding opening stand of 254 from Chris Gayle (150) and Kieran Powell (134) helped the West Indies build a 91-run lead with four first innings wickets remaining after the third day of play in the first Test against New Zealand in Antigua on Friday. The Caribbean side was 442 for six at the close and while New Zealand will take some comfort from a good effort in the evening session, West Indies are well in charge.

Lara, Sarwan to work with West Indies batsmen before India Tests

Lara, Sarwan to work with West Indies batsmen before India Tests

Rediff.com16 Aug 2019

Lara, one of the greatest batsmen of all-time, and Sarwan, who was one the leading players of his generation from the Caribbean, will be part of the pre-series camp,

PHOTOS: Australia thrash Windies in semis, to face England in Women's World T20 final

PHOTOS: Australia thrash Windies in semis, to face England in Women's World T20 final

Rediff.com23 Nov 2018

The three-time champions Australia scored a 142 for five batting first on a slow pitch and then routed the West Indies in front of their home crowd for just 71 off 17.3 overs.

PIX: Team India shines at WICB Players' Awards Ceremony

PIX: Team India shines at WICB Players' Awards Ceremony

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

The West Indies Cricket Board and the West Indies Players Association on Tuesday, July 19, honoured the best performances by West Indian players, in both regional and international cricket in Antigua.

Clinical West Indies crush India by 103 runs

Clinical West Indies crush India by 103 runs

Rediff.com14 Jun 2011

The West Indies' bowlers produced a clinical performance, after Kieron Pollard and Lendl Simmons laid the foundation with fluent fifties, to beat India by 103 runs in the fourth One-day International, in Antigua, on Monday.

Tendulkar lone Indian in McCullum's all-time Test XI

Tendulkar lone Indian in McCullum's all-time Test XI

Rediff.com27 Jun 2016

Sachin Tendulkar is the only Indian in former New Zealand skipper Brendon McCullum's all-time cricketing eleven, which is led by West Indian great Vivian Richards.

I bowl my best when I'm not thinking: Rabada

I bowl my best when I'm not thinking: Rabada

Rediff.com6 Jun 2020

He might have landed in trouble for his on-field aggressive behaviour but South African fast bowler Kagiso Rabada says the perception that he is short-tempered is not true and it is just passion which drives him as a bowler. The 25-year-old was suspended for the series-deciding fourth and final Test against England earlier this year after collecting a fourth demerit point in a 24-month period for celebrating too close to visiting captain Joe Root after claiming his wicket in the third Test.

'Steyn deserves to be mentioned with reverence among greats'

'Steyn deserves to be mentioned with reverence among greats'

Rediff.com20 Feb 2015

Former Australian tear-away pacer Rodney Hogg, says why India don't have a chance to retain the World Cup.

Has India Changed Its Tibet Policy?

Has India Changed Its Tibet Policy?

Rediff.com18 May 2022

One priority for Delhi (for the new foreign secretary in particular) is to have an in-depth discussion with Dharamsala as soon as possible, suggests Claude Arpi.

World Cup Blog: Limiting most of the World Cup to pay TV is limiting audiences

World Cup Blog: Limiting most of the World Cup to pay TV is limiting audiences

Rediff.com6 Mar 2015

A selection of musings from around the cricket World Cup

Australia can wilt under pressure: Viv

Australia can wilt under pressure: Viv

Rediff.com9 Feb 2003

‘When our guys were strong, Australia did not handle that very well. Now they have learnt a hell of a lot…’ the West Indian great said.

Records galore for India in first Test vs Windies

Records galore for India in first Test vs Windies

Rediff.com26 Jul 2016

India registered their first win by innings margin in West Indies and the biggest ever outside the subcontinent.

Where's the marketing genius?

Where's the marketing genius?

Rediff.com17 Sep 2003

Laxman hits back at Clarke over IPL contracts comment

Laxman hits back at Clarke over IPL contracts comment

Rediff.com15 Apr 2020

'If you're friendly with any Indian player it doesn't mean that you are getting IPL contract'

'Virat brings in a lot of vibrancy and the future looks bright'

'Virat brings in a lot of vibrancy and the future looks bright'

Rediff.com5 Jul 2015

He has always admired Virat Kohli's batting qualities and Sir Vivian Richards feels that one should not be too critical of the Indian Test captain's on-field aggression as he possesses the "quality" to match his attitude.

Australia destroy England to win women's T20 title

Australia destroy England to win women's T20 title

Rediff.com25 Nov 2018

Ashleigh Gardner scored an unbeaten 33 as Australia beat England by eight wickets to win the Women's World Twenty20 title.

1st Test: India A grab opening day honours against WI A

1st Test: India A grab opening day honours against WI A

Rediff.com25 Jul 2019

India 'A' extended their domination of the hosts to the Tests after they opted to bat

Stagg is new UK ambassador to India

Stagg is new UK ambassador to India

Rediff.com28 Mar 2007

He will take up his new appointment in September, it was officially announced in London on Wednesday.

Antigua set to host cricket after 1 year ban

Antigua set to host cricket after 1 year ban

Rediff.com29 Apr 2010

The ICC has cleared the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua to host international cricket after it passed an inspection by the governing body following a 12-month suspension.

Dhawan, Smriti recommended for Arjuna awards

Dhawan, Smriti recommended for Arjuna awards

Rediff.com25 Apr 2018

Meanwhile, the Board has given the names of Hardik Pandya and Dinesh Karthik as India's representatives in the World XI team that will play West Indies in a charity Twenty20 match at the Lord's on May 31.

2nd ODI: SA scrape past WI after Sammy blitz

2nd ODI: SA scrape past WI after Sammy blitz

Rediff.com25 May 2010

South Africa overcame a sizzling late innings blitz by Darren Sammy to take a 2-0 lead in the One-Day International series against the West Indies on Monday.

McLaren takes five as South Africa beat Windies

McLaren takes five as South Africa beat Windies

Rediff.com20 May 2010

Seam bowler Ryan McLaren took five for 19 to lead South Africa to a 13-run win over West Indies in their Twenty20 international at the Sir Vivian Richards stadium on Wednesday.

PIX: Kohli meets Queen Elizabeth, Prince Harry

PIX: Kohli meets Queen Elizabeth, Prince Harry

Rediff.com30 May 2019

India captain Virat Kohli along with the other nine skippers of the participating teams at the ICC World Cup on Wednesday met Queen Elizabeth and Prince Harry at Buckingham Palace in London.

Showman Gayle still swaggers in universe of his own

Showman Gayle still swaggers in universe of his own

Rediff.com15 Jun 2019

Having seen the 'Universe Boss' boss around from Ahmedabad to Port-of-Spain, and from the Oval to St George's, over nearly two decades, fans came in their thousands to Southampton amid some trepidation and much anticipation to watch Christopher Henry Gayle strut his unique stuff against England fo

Hawkers' eviction uncovers a piece of Mumbai history

Hawkers' eviction uncovers a piece of Mumbai history

Rediff.com8 Nov 2017

Unaware of the historical marker outside Bandra railway station, hawkers used it to display their wares, reports Anil Singh.

Windies greats in ICC Hall of Fame

Windies greats in ICC Hall of Fame

Rediff.com17 Feb 2009

The International Cricket Council and the Federation of International Cricketers' Associations acknowledged the services to cricket of Antigua and Barbuda legends Sir Vivian Richards and Andy Roberts and Jamaica fast bowling hero Michael Holding on Monday by inducting them into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame. The former players were presented with their Hall of Fame caps by West Indies Cricket Board President Dr Julian Hunte.

2nd ODI: India women beat West Indies

2nd ODI: India women beat West Indies

Rediff.com4 Nov 2019

India in their allotted 50-overs posted a target of 192 for the hosts. West Indies got off to a bad start

Punia's 75 in vain; WI win thriller against India

Punia's 75 in vain; WI win thriller against India

Rediff.com2 Nov 2019

Taylor's all-round show helps West Indies claim one-run win over India

Don't let statistics ruin the story of cricket

Don't let statistics ruin the story of cricket

Rediff.com30 Mar 2017

Nostalgia and anecdotes, given to us by cricket's great writers, do much greater justice to the game.

Second West Indies v England Test abandoned

Second West Indies v England Test abandoned

Rediff.com14 Feb 2009

The second Test between West Indies and England was embarrassingly abandoned after 10 balls on Friday because of the state of the outfield at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium. Match referee Alan Hurst told a news conference play would resume, officially as the third Test of what will now be a five-Test series, on Sunday at the Antigua Recreation Ground -- the island's old Test venue.

Frustration at Antigua Test match farce

Frustration at Antigua Test match farce

Rediff.com14 Feb 2009

Players, officials and fans were left bemused and angered by the abandonment of the second Test between West Indies and England on Friday after the pitch at the Sir Viv Richards Stadium proved unplayable. Sandy and loose run-ups were judged too dangerous for the bowlers and the match was abandoned after just 10 balls.

South Africa pip West Indies by a run

South Africa pip West Indies by a run

Rediff.com21 May 2010

South Africa beat West Indies by one run to win their two-match Twenty20 series 2-0 after an exciting final over.

WADA says IOC should consider ban on Russian athletes in Rio

WADA says IOC should consider ban on Russian athletes in Rio

Rediff.com18 Jul 2016

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) on Monday recommended that the IOC and International Paralympic Committee should consider banning all athletes entered by the Russian Olympic Committee for next month's Rio Olympics.

Pogba admits being Arsenal fan while growing up

Pogba admits being Arsenal fan while growing up

Rediff.com15 Apr 2020

Pogba also said he is no longer bothered by criticism from soccer pundits because he has grown used to it.

Strauss gets another bitter pill to swallow

Strauss gets another bitter pill to swallow

Rediff.com20 Feb 2009

England captain Andrew Strauss, in charge of his first tour, is learning the lessons of captaincy the hard way after suffering two hard-to-take results against West Indies in his opening Tests.