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Sir Cliff Richard's 70th birthday Indian treat

Sir Cliff Richard's 70th birthday Indian treat

Rediff.com14 Oct 2010

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Root surpasses Dravid, Smith with 37th Test century!

Root surpasses Dravid, Smith with 37th Test century!

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

Joe Root scored his 37th Test hundred on Friday to go past the tally of former India skipper Rahul Dravid and contemporary Steve Smith.

Omar Yaghi: The Live-Wire Nobel Laureate

Omar Yaghi: The Live-Wire Nobel Laureate

Rediff.com21 Oct 2025

'It was from him I learnt that if you gave the student the freedom to find his own path, he would be more courageous to experiment.'

Dear Ramiz Raja (sir) grace is a quality few have... you have none: Masaba

Dear Ramiz Raja (sir) grace is a quality few have... you have none: Masaba

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

Fashion designer and actor Masaba Gupta on Wednesday slammed former Pakistan cricketer Ramiz Raja for laughing at a racist comment directed towards her parents, West Indies batting great Vivian Richards and veteran actor Neena Gupta

How Impact sub Ashwani derailed Gujarat Titans...

How Impact sub Ashwani derailed Gujarat Titans...

Rediff.com31 May 2025

The left-arm quick, introduced as an Impact substitute in place of the seasoned opener Rohit Sharma, returned figures of 1 for 28 in 3.3 overs, as Mumbai Indians beat Gujarat Titans in the IPL eliminator in Mullanpur on Friday.

England's record wicket-taker Anderson to be knighted

England's record wicket-taker Anderson to be knighted

Rediff.com12 Apr 2025

James Anderson, who made his Test debut in 2003 at Lord's, retired from international duty in July last year after his 188th Test, having taken 704 wickets in a career spanning 21 years.

'Local Boy' Punishes India In Bengaluru

'Local Boy' Punishes India In Bengaluru

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

Rachin Ravindra, the rising star of New Zealand cricket, has once again showcased his exceptional talent, guiding his team to a dominant position in the first Test against India.

When Sir Vivan Richards left everyone star-struck

When Sir Vivan Richards left everyone star-struck

Rediff.com22 Apr 2013

It doesn't get bigger than this. Vivan Richards and Sachin Tendulkar at the same ground in opposite camps.

'Didn't expect clean sweep even in our wildest dreams'

'Didn't expect clean sweep even in our wildest dreams'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

Former captain Daniel Vettori termed New Zealand's 3-0 Test series win on Indian soil as his country's greatest achievement while ex-batter Ross Taylor said he did not think of a clean sweep even "in our wildest dreams".

ICC bias? Legends slam India's 'advantage'

ICC bias? Legends slam India's 'advantage'

Rediff.com2 Mar 2025

While Australia travelled to the UAE on Saturday, South Africa were slated to board a flight out of Pakistan on Sunday.

PHOTOS: When Kohli and Co met Viv Richards

PHOTOS: When Kohli and Co met Viv Richards

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

Skipper Virat Kohli says he received 'words of gold' from the legendary cricketer who visited the Indian team hotel ahead of the first cricket Test in Antigua.

Mitchell, Blundell bag NZ cricket honours

Mitchell, Blundell bag NZ cricket honours

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

Glenn Phillips was rewarded for a brilliant season for New Zealand in the shortest format of the game and was named the ANZ Men's T20I Player of the Year award, having thrilled New Zealand supporters with 740 runs at 38.94, scored a strike rate of 148.89.

Louis, Athanaze miss hundreds, but rally West Indies

Louis, Athanaze miss hundreds, but rally West Indies

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

Mikyle Louis and Alick Athanaze narrowly missed out on maiden centuries as the West Indies fought back from 25 for 2 to post 250 for 5 on Day 1 of the first Test against Bangladesh at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua, on Friday.

Tendulkar's 'two regrets'

Tendulkar's 'two regrets'

Rediff.com31 May 2021

Sachin Tendulkar played 200 Tests and nearly 500 ODIs. What could be his regrets after such a fulfilling career?

Alzarri Joseph has Bangladesh reeling on Day 3

Alzarri Joseph has Bangladesh reeling on Day 3

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

Alzarri Joseph had Bangladesh reeling, but the tourists avoided the follow-on and trail the West Indies by 181 runs with one wicket left at stumps on Day 3 of the first Test at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua, on Sunday.

Hadlee to be inducted in ICC Hall of Fame

Hadlee to be inducted in ICC Hall of Fame

Rediff.com1 Apr 2009

Legendary all-rounder Richard Hadlee will be formally inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame on the first day of third Test between India and New Zealand starting April 3 in Wellington.

Windies have Bangladesh reeling; 17 wkts fall on Day 4

Windies have Bangladesh reeling; 17 wkts fall on Day 4

Rediff.com26 Nov 2024

The West Indies are well-placed to win the first Test against Bangladesh. They needed only three wickets to complete the formalities at the end of the fourth day at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua.

Blair 'agrees' with army chief

Blair 'agrees' with army chief

Rediff.com14 Oct 2006

'Thought I was going to die': Richard Branson on horrific bike crash

'Thought I was going to die': Richard Branson on horrific bike crash

Rediff.com27 Aug 2016

Branson was cycling with his two children on the British Virgin Islands when he hit a hump in the road.

'Richard Attenborough was unassuming, he never lost his temper'

'Richard Attenborough was unassuming, he never lost his temper'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2014

Veteran theatre personality Dolly Thakore, who made her film debut as a casting director with Richard Attenborough's Gandhi, kept in touch with him till much after work on the multiple award-winning biopic was over. Distraught upon hearing the unfortunate news, the Indian thespian revisits her long and 'wonderful' association with Sir Richard Attenborough.

'Films offer you life lessons'

'Films offer you life lessons'

Rediff.com21 Feb 2024

'If someone were to ask you if you want to die tomorrow, no matter what problems you are grappling with, you would be hesitant, right?'

PIX: India collapse on Day 4; NZ need 107 to win

PIX: India collapse on Day 4; NZ need 107 to win

Rediff.com19 Oct 2024

IMAGES from Day 4 of the first Test played between India and New Zealand in Bengaluru, on Saturday.

Viv Richards fine after falling ill on pre-Test show

Viv Richards fine after falling ill on pre-Test show

Rediff.com31 Aug 2019

Sir Vivian Richards fell ill while he was on air doing a pre-game analysis ahead of the start of the second Test match between India and West Indies, in Jamaica, on Friday.

Sir Viv, the original swagstar, turns a year older

Sir Viv, the original swagstar, turns a year older

Rediff.com7 Mar 2019

Apart from Tendulkar, West Indies bowler Courtney Walsh also wished Richards and tweeted, "Happy birthday to the one and only master blaster sir Viv. Have a great one capt."

Viv Richards named Delhi Daredevils' advisor

Viv Richards named Delhi Daredevils' advisor

Rediff.com20 Apr 2013

The beleaguered Delhi Daredevils received a pep talk from legendary Sir Vivian Richards on Saturday, as the former West Indies captain joined the franchise in the role of an ambassador and advisor.

Tendulkar: The new No 10 for Dallas Cowboys!

Tendulkar: The new No 10 for Dallas Cowboys!

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

Sachin Tendulkar was presented with a No 10 jersey by Dallas Cowboys Owner Jerry Jones during a special presentation at an NFL game in Houston. Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Aaron Parsons handed Tendulkar the jersey.

Embarrassed to overtake Viv Richards' record, says Amla

Embarrassed to overtake Viv Richards' record, says Amla

Rediff.com9 Dec 2013

Star South African batsman Hashim Amla had a memorable game on Sunday. When he was on 59, he crossed the 4000-run mark in ODI, the quickest to do so in 81 matches, besting Sir Vivian Richards' mark of 88 ODIs.

'RIP Attenborough: One of the true greats of the silver screen'

'RIP Attenborough: One of the true greats of the silver screen'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2014

Celebrity tributes poured in on various social media platforms as soon as news of Sir Richard Attenborough's demise got out.

Viv Richards, Richie thank PM Modi for COVID-19 vaccines

Viv Richards, Richie thank PM Modi for COVID-19 vaccines

Rediff.com14 Mar 2021

Antigua and Barbuda received 1,75,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccines out of which 40,000 were donated to the country under the 'Vaccine Maitri' initiative.

Sachin is still a class act: Viv Richards

Sachin is still a class act: Viv Richards

Rediff.com26 Apr 2013

Sachin Tendulkar's prolonged form slump may have raised questions on his retirement but West Indies batting legend Sir Vivian Richards reckons the veteran batsman is still a 'class act' and should not be pressured into calling time on his career.

Viv Richards joins Melbourne Stars as mentor

Viv Richards joins Melbourne Stars as mentor

Rediff.com17 Nov 2012

Batting legend Sir Viv Richards of the West Indies has been singed up by the Melbourne Stars as a mentor for the team during the second edition of the KFC Twenty20 Big Bash League.

Meet the 3rd Indian-origin woman to go to space

Meet the 3rd Indian-origin woman to go to space

Rediff.com10 Jul 2021

She will become the third Indian-origin woman to fly into space after Kalpana Chawla and Sunita Williams.

Sehwag is most destructive batsman now: Richards

Sehwag is most destructive batsman now: Richards

Rediff.com9 Dec 2010

He was regarded as the world's most destructive batsman in his heydays but legendary West Indian Sir Vivian Richards feels Virender Sehwag holds that reputation in modern cricket and India's chances in the 2011 World Cup will largely depend on the right-hander's form.

Here's what Viv Richards has to say about Kohli's innings

Here's what Viv Richards has to say about Kohli's innings

Rediff.com23 Jul 2016

West Indian legend Vivian Richards has heaped praise on Indian Test skipper Virat Kohli, describing his maiden double hundred on the second day of the opening Test as 'magnificent' and 'classy'.

Richards, Kapil relive 1983 World Cup final

Richards, Kapil relive 1983 World Cup final

Rediff.com9 Dec 2010

Arjuna Ranatunga recollected having started mind games even before the start of the 1996 World Cup.

Pakistan keen to appoint Viv Richards as mentor

Pakistan keen to appoint Viv Richards as mentor

Rediff.com19 Feb 2016

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is holding negotiations with legendary West Indian batsman Sir Vivian Richards to appoint him as mentor of the national team for the forthcoming Asia Cup and ICC World T20 in Bangladesh and India. A highly placed source in the Board confirmed to PTI that talks were being held with Richards as the PCB was keen to have him on board as mentor for the two premier T20 events. "Yes the board is very impressed with the way Richards has worked as mentor with the Quetta Gladiators team in the Pakistan Super League and also want him to mentor the Pakistan squad in the Asia Cup and World T20," the source said. He said one obstacle in the appointment of Richards as mentor was that he had some media commitments in the ICC World T20. "They are trying to find a solution because the Board is keen Richards should mentor the Pakistan team but he has not agreed to anything as yet," the source said. Richards himself this week expressed interest in any assignment with Pakistan cricket.

Viv Richards, Neena together at Masaba's show

Viv Richards, Neena together at Masaba's show

Rediff.com12 Mar 2011

Sir Vivian Richards and Neena Gupta were spotted together at the Lakme Fashion Week in Mumbai.

Zampa joins elite company in T20 World Cup history

Zampa joins elite company in T20 World Cup history

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

Adam Zampa surpassed pacer Mitchell Starc to become the country's leading wicket-taker in ICC T20 World Cup history.

T20 World Cup: Lara's big advice for India coach Dravid

T20 World Cup: Lara's big advice for India coach Dravid

Rediff.com7 May 2024

Rahul Dravid will need a specific plan to get the best out of superstars Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in the T20 World Cup, said Brian Lara.

Big boost for US cricket: Tendulkar joins NCL ownership

Big boost for US cricket: Tendulkar joins NCL ownership

Rediff.com6 Oct 2024

Sachin Tendulkar has joined America's National Cricket League (NCL) ownership group, a move that is expected to give a big boost to the sport in the United States.