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'In T20Is, you don't need 100s and 50s': Rohit Sharma

'In T20Is, you don't need 100s and 50s': Rohit Sharma

Rediff.com23 Jun 2024

India have found their batting template for the T20 World Cup, skipper Rohit Sharma said after the team beat Bangladesh

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.

Australia coach hopeful of Marsh return in Super 8s

Australia coach hopeful of Marsh return in Super 8s

Rediff.com11 Jun 2024

Australia head coach Andrew McDonald said that the management is very hopeful that skipper Mitchell Marsh will bowl in the upcoming matches

Tim David adds leg spin to arsenal for Australia in T20 WC

Tim David adds leg spin to arsenal for Australia in T20 WC

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

Australia's Tim David working 'hard' on leg-spin, looking to find his 'own method'

PIX: England crush Oman, score fastest T20 WC win

PIX: England crush Oman, score fastest T20 WC win

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

Images from the T20 World Cup Group B match between Oman and England in Antigua on Friday.

Virat Kohli reminds me of myself, says Viv Richards

Virat Kohli reminds me of myself, says Viv Richards

Rediff.com25 Apr 2013

Virat Kohli on Thursday received the biggest compliment of his cricket career with West Indies batting legend Sir Vivian Richards saying the talented Indian batsman reminds him of his own batting.

SA score thrilling win over Windies, make T20 WC semis

SA score thrilling win over Windies, make T20 WC semis

Rediff.com24 Jun 2024

Images from the T20 World Cup Super Eight Group 2 match between the West Indies and South Africa, in Antigua.

Cowboys Anshu, Hadlee, Kiri

Cowboys Anshu, Hadlee, Kiri

Rediff.com24 May 2007

Reader Gulu Ezekiel sent us this picture.

Super 8: Proteas quell USA's spirited challenge

Super 8: Proteas quell USA's spirited challenge

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

'It could have been a closer game and we could have got over the line.'

Tendulkar made adjustments across all formats easily: Richards

Tendulkar made adjustments across all formats easily: Richards

Rediff.com3 Jan 2015

Legendary West Indies batsman Sir Vivian Richards is of the opinion that Sachin Tendulkar is probably one of the two batsmen in modern era who had seamless adjusted their game according to their needs across all three formats.

When Amjad Khan, Attenborough, Sanjeev Kumar got together...

When Amjad Khan, Attenborough, Sanjeev Kumar got together...

Rediff.com2 May 2016

Shatranj Ke Khilari was Satyajit Ray's first Hindi film. The Master set the Premchand story against the backdrop of the First War of Independence in 1857. Bijoya Ray, his wife, reveals fascinating glimpses behind the making of the epic in this exclusive excerpt from her memoir.

No one can come close to Tendulkar's record: Richards

No one can come close to Tendulkar's record: Richards

Rediff.com11 Dec 2010

Sachin Tendulkar's career longevity and his remarkable achievements make him a class apart, according to the legendary Sir Vivian Richards who reckons that the Indian maestro has set benchmarks that no other contemporary cricketer can come anywhere close to.

Branson's flying submarine to explore oceans' depths

Branson's flying submarine to explore oceans' depths

Rediff.com7 Apr 2011

Virgin Group chairman, adventurer and billionaire Sir Richard Branson, after having set his sights on commercial space travel through his Virgin Galactic, is now targeting the oceans' depths.

PICS: England survive Namibia scare, stay in Super 8 hunt

PICS: England survive Namibia scare, stay in Super 8 hunt

Rediff.com16 Jun 2024

Images from the T20 World Cup Group B match between England and Namibia in Antigua on Saturday.

'T20 can't survive without Test cricket'

'T20 can't survive without Test cricket'

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

New Zealand pace great Sir Richard Hadlee is very sure that T20 cricket won't be able to sustain the game if the traditional format is not taken care of.

When Amjad Khan, Attenborough, Sanjeev Kumar got together...

When Amjad Khan, Attenborough, Sanjeev Kumar got together...

Rediff.com4 Jun 2015

Shatranj Ke Khilari was Satyajit Ray's first Hindi film. The Master set the Premchand story against the backdrop of the First War of Independence in 1857. Bijoya Ray, his wife, reveals fascinating glimpses behind the making of the epic in this exclusive excerpt from her memoir.

India's first Oscar winner Bhanu Athaiya passes away

India's first Oscar winner Bhanu Athaiya passes away

Rediff.com16 Oct 2020

Athaiya, who won an Oscar for her work in the 1983 film Gandhi, passed away peacefully in her sleep, her daughter Radhika Gupta told PTI.

What Did Beckham Tell Kiara?

What Did Beckham Tell Kiara?

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

The football legend shared the VIP box with movie stars and businesspeople.

A special gift for India captain Kohli from Viv Richards's son!

A special gift for India captain Kohli from Viv Richards's son!

Rediff.com26 Jul 2016

After West Indies batting legend Vivian Richards hailed Virat Kohli's maiden double century, his son Mali Richards joined his father in praising the Indian Test skipper and gifted him a painting that captures a moment from his record innings in the first Test match in Antigua.

Imran best all-rounder of my era: Hadlee

Imran best all-rounder of my era: Hadlee

Rediff.com18 Aug 2013

Former New Zealand all-rounder Sir Richard Hadlee has voted Pakistan's Imran Khan as the best all-rounder of his era, calling him a complete package in the celebrated '80s quartet, which included himself, Kapil Dev and Ian Botham.

Photos: Sania, Sharapova sizzle at the Wimbledon party

Photos: Sania, Sharapova sizzle at the Wimbledon party

Rediff.com21 Jun 2011

It was a night to remember as tennis stars rubbed shoulders with celebrities and designers at the pre-Wimbledon party in London on Friday.

I would pay money to watch Tendulkar bat: Viv Richards

I would pay money to watch Tendulkar bat: Viv Richards

Rediff.com1 Feb 2015

He had redefined ODI batting almost three decades back but Sir Vivian Richards' favourite ODI batsman is none other than the legendary Sachin Tendulkar.

From Mumbai's maidans to India squad- Sarfaraz's rise

From Mumbai's maidans to India squad- Sarfaraz's rise

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

After Test call-up, Sarfaraz Khan hopes to join league of legends Richards, Kohli, Miandad

Mott downplays Hazlewood's 'knock out England' talk

Mott downplays Hazlewood's 'knock out England' talk

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

England coach hopes Josh Hazlewood's comments were tongue in cheek

Thirty Glorious Years Of Attenborough's Gandhi

Thirty Glorious Years Of Attenborough's Gandhi

Rediff.com30 Nov 2012

Rediff.com celebrates the epic, which was released 30 years ago on November 30, 1982.

Cricket isn't a gentleman's game: Richards

Cricket isn't a gentleman's game: Richards

Rediff.com15 Nov 2009

West Indian legend Sir Vivian Richards, who refused to wear a helmet in his playing days, has asked the modern day batsmen to throw away their "suits of armour" and face the full hostility of bouncers.

New British high commissioner to India appointed

New British high commissioner to India appointed

Rediff.com9 May 2011

Bevan, who will take up his appointment in November 2011, has studied Social Anthropology at Sussex University before joining the Foreign Office in 1982 and has served in a number of bilateral and multilateral missions overseas.

Richards paints grim picture for Windies

Richards paints grim picture for Windies

Rediff.com4 Jun 2005

'I think we've lost our way big time,' said the former West Indies skipper.

Hoping to be fit and ready within the week: Williamson

Hoping to be fit and ready within the week: Williamson

Rediff.com16 Apr 2021

The 30-year-old Williamson, a vital cog in SRH's middle order, suffered a small tear in his left elbow tendon and was ruled out of the home ODI series against Bangladesh in March ahead of the IPL.

'Ponting could be Australia's answer to Dravid'

'Ponting could be Australia's answer to Dravid'

Rediff.com7 Dec 2011

Former players, including Australia's ex-captain Allan Border, have thrown their weight behind the embattled Ricky Ponting with one of them saying that the senior batsman is capable of emulating Indian Rahul Dravid's return to form after a prolonged lean patch.

T20 WC PIX: India overpower B'desh; close in on semis

T20 WC PIX: India overpower B'desh; close in on semis

Rediff.com22 Jun 2024

Images from the T20 World Cup Super 8 Group 1 match between India and Bangladesh in Antigua, on Saturday.

Cummins 'tricks' as Australia beat Bangladesh amid rain

Cummins 'tricks' as Australia beat Bangladesh amid rain

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

Pat Cummins registered the first hat-trick of the 2024 T20 World Cup as Australia restricted Bangladesh to 140 for 8 in the Super Eight match at the Sir Vivian Richards stadium, in Antigua, on Friday.

Dyslexic. High school dropout. Billionaire.

Dyslexic. High school dropout. Billionaire.

Rediff.com1 Nov 2017

Your weekly shot of wisdom from super achievers.

ICC betraying cricket to protect India: Hadlee

ICC betraying cricket to protect India: Hadlee

Rediff.com18 Aug 2009

Legendary New Zealand all-rounder Sir Richard Hadlee has hit out at the International Cricket Council (ICC) for "betraying the game of cricket" by protecting the interest of India, who are the largest generator of revenue, ahead of the sport itself. Hadlee was particularly worried for the future of Test cricket, saying the growth of Twenty20 and the huge financial lures for players from the cash-rich Indian Premier League means the ICC needs to exercise its authority.

UK extends invitation to Mamata

UK extends invitation to Mamata

Rediff.com4 Mar 2010

The invitation was extended by Sir Richard Stagg when he called on Mamata Banerjee at the Rail Bhawan on Thursday.

Clear evidence of Pak links: UK envoy

Clear evidence of Pak links: UK envoy

Rediff.com12 Dec 2008

Britan on Friday said there is clear evidence that the Mumbai terror attacks have links to Pakistan-based outfits. Islamabad has been asked to take effective and appropriate measures against the organisations, British High Commissioner to India Sir Richard Stagg said in Chennai. "We take the view that there is clear evidence that the attacks in Mumbai have links to organisations in Pakistan and we have been urging the Govt of Pakistan to take effective measures," he said.

T20 WC: What England need to do to qualify for Super 8

T20 WC: What England need to do to qualify for Super 8

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

England will need to defeat Namibia in their last league match and hope that Scotland lose to Australia.

Now, a panic button to overcome fear of flying

Now, a panic button to overcome fear of flying

Rediff.com4 Nov 2009

Scared of flying? Just press the fear button on your iPhone if you are flying with Virgin Atlantic airline. The long-haul airline has launched an iPhone application, or app, that features a panic button aimed at anxious flyers. The app is based on the airline's 'Flying Without Fear' course, which claims to have a 98 per cent success rate and it was developed in partnership with Mental Workout, a software company which specialises in stress relief.

ICC T20 WC: India to lock horns with Pakistan on June 9

ICC T20 WC: India to lock horns with Pakistan on June 9

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

Hosts USA will face Canada in the opening match on June 1, the ICC announced.

Virgin targets Indian mythology

Virgin targets Indian mythology

Rediff.com9 Feb 2006