News for 'St Lucia'

Shami doubtful for Mumbai Test; Rahul fit

Shami doubtful for Mumbai Test; Rahul fit

Rediff.com7 Dec 2016

Pace bowler Mohammed Shami complained of soreness in his knee after the third Test.

2nd Test: England in strong position as New Zealand reach 96-2

2nd Test: England in strong position as New Zealand reach 96-2

Rediff.com2 Dec 2019

New Zealand head into the final day still facing a five-run deficit after England were dismissed in their first innings for 476

Pakistan wrap up West Indies' tour on winning note

Pakistan wrap up West Indies' tour on winning note

Rediff.com29 Jul 2013

Pakistan wrapped up their tour of the West Indies with an 11-run win in the second Twenty20 international in St Vincent on Sunday to complete a One-day double over the world T20 champions.

Meet the biggest earners in Caribbean Premier League

Meet the biggest earners in Caribbean Premier League

Rediff.com12 Feb 2016

The 2016 Caribbean Premier League (CPL) Player Draft was held in Barbados on Thursday, with the six franchises flexed their financial muscles to rope in their desired cricketers.

'Dhoni functioned in a quiet way, Kohli has an aggressive intent'

'Dhoni functioned in a quiet way, Kohli has an aggressive intent'

Rediff.com11 Jun 2015

Having watched Virat Kohli lead Royal Challengers Bangalore from close quarters, West Indies' T20 captain Darren Sammy feels that the dashing batsman loves to lead by example which is in contrast to his predecessor Mahendra Singh Dhoni's quiet way of functioning.

Ex-England cricketer Chris Lewis says 'wrong choices' led to jail term

Ex-England cricketer Chris Lewis says 'wrong choices' led to jail term

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

Former England all-rounder Chris Lewis wants to help prevent young cricketers making the "wrong choices" that caused him to be jailed for cocaine smuggling.

Chase century in vain as England thrash Windies

Chase century in vain as England thrash Windies

Rediff.com13 Feb 2019

England wrapped up a comprehensive 232-run victory over West Indies in the third Test in St Lucia on Tuesday after home batsman Roston Chase made a century but got little help.

3rd Test: Root century helps England build huge lead against WI

3rd Test: Root century helps England build huge lead against WI

Rediff.com12 Feb 2019

Joe Root became the first England player to score a century during the series as the visitors strengthened their stranglehold in the third Test against West Indies on Monday.

Wood takes five wickets as England put West Indies on ropes

Wood takes five wickets as England put West Indies on ropes

Rediff.com11 Feb 2019

Mark Wood picked up his first five-wicket haul to bowl England into a commanding position on the second day of the third test against West Indies on Sunday.

'Racism in real', Sammy urges ICC to act

'Racism in real', Sammy urges ICC to act

Rediff.com10 Sep 2020

'If you're able to raise awareness in the game, where every person, every human being is treated equally, regardless of the colour of their skin, I think that is the way the world should be.'

Cricket Buzz: Smith, Warner return to be pushed back due to injuries

Cricket Buzz: Smith, Warner return to be pushed back due to injuries

Rediff.com6 Feb 2019

'They're going to need to get some cricket before coming back into the squad. It's all part of the management. We'll have to wait and see'

Women's cricket: From bunk beds to five-stars

Women's cricket: From bunk beds to five-stars

Rediff.com6 Nov 2018

From bunk beds and unreserved train tickets to staying in five-star hotels and flying business class, women's cricket has undergone a 'massive' change, feels one of its biggest stars Jhulan Goswami.

Gabriel wants to forget last year's controversy and move on

Gabriel wants to forget last year's controversy and move on

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

Shannon Gabriel had copped a four-match ban for throwing 'personal abuse' at Joe Root in February 2019 during the St Lucia Test match, though his comments were never made public.

Gayle blasts Windies to victory after England collapse

Gayle blasts Windies to victory after England collapse

Rediff.com3 Mar 2019

England's batting line-up imploded in familiar fashion before Chris Gayle inspired the West Indies to a seven-wicket triumph in the fifth and final ODI international in St Lucia on Saturday to ensure the series ended drawn at 2-2.

Cricket Buzz: Windies and Bangladesh to play T20 matches in Florida

Cricket Buzz: Windies and Bangladesh to play T20 matches in Florida

Rediff.com16 May 2018

West Indies and Bangladesh will play two Twenty20 matches in Florida in August, Cricket West Indies (CWI) announced on Tuesday.

Flintoff becomes teetotaler 'to ward off depression'

Flintoff becomes teetotaler 'to ward off depression'

Rediff.com6 Jul 2015

Former England cricket captain Andrew "Freddie" Flintoff, whose image as a heavy, fun-loving drinker was sealed by his animated victory celebrations, has opened up about now being teetotal as part of his battle with depression.

Cricket Buzz: Windies captain Holder banned

Cricket Buzz: Windies captain Holder banned

Rediff.com4 Feb 2019

West Indies captain Jason Holder will miss the third and final Test against England after being banned by the International Cricket Council because of his team's slow over rate during the second match in Antigua.

Bravo brothers power Windies to win over Pakistan

Bravo brothers power Windies to win over Pakistan

Rediff.com17 Jul 2013

Half-brothers Darren and Dwayne Bravo provided the foundation for success as West Indies beat Pakistan by 37 runs on Tuesday to win the second One-Day International in Guyana and tie the five-match series.

Cricket Buzz: Guyana back to winning ways in CPL

Cricket Buzz: Guyana back to winning ways in CPL

Rediff.com20 Aug 2020

Hetmyer smacked three sixes and eight fours in his entertaining knock, helping his side chase down a modest target of 128.

3rd Test: India looking to get back to winning ways vs Windies

3rd Test: India looking to get back to winning ways vs Windies

Rediff.com9 Aug 2016

Stung by a remarkable fightback from West Indies on the final day of the rain-hit second Test, India will have to look at their bowling combinations and get back to winning ways when the third cricket Test begins in St. Lucia, on Tuesday.

Cricket Buzz: Klusener named consultant coach of Delhi Ranji team

Cricket Buzz: Klusener named consultant coach of Delhi Ranji team

Rediff.com3 Sep 2018

While former Delhi skipper Mithun Manhas will be the chief coach, Klusener's appointment is certainly the most high profile among the support staff across domestic teams.

Irani Cup: Attacking ton by Saha raises Rest's hopes of win

Irani Cup: Attacking ton by Saha raises Rest's hopes of win

Rediff.com23 Jan 2017

Wriddhiman Saha struck timely form with an attacking century and also put on a fighting, 203-run unbroken partnership with captain Cheteshwar Pujara to push Rest of India firmly towards the winning target on day four of the Irani Cup game against Gujarat on Monday.

Cricket Buzz: WI recall Bravo for first England Test

Cricket Buzz: WI recall Bravo for first England Test

Rediff.com16 Jan 2019

Bravo, 29, has not played a Test for West Indies since 2016, when his contract was suspended for a social media post criticising board president Dave Cameron.

Pietersen to skip IPL to push England recall bid?

Pietersen to skip IPL to push England recall bid?

Rediff.com14 Mar 2015

England batsman Kevin Pietersen could push his bid for an international recall by missing the Indian Premier League in favour of playing English county cricket.

Chennai among top 10 cities in the world to visit in 2015

Chennai among top 10 cities in the world to visit in 2015

Rediff.com23 Oct 2014

In the category of top 10 cities, Chennai has been ranked ninth

French Open PIX: Medvedev loses in first round; Swiatek advances

French Open PIX: Medvedev loses in first round; Swiatek advances

Rediff.com31 May 2023

Images from Day 3 of the 2023 French Open at Roland Garros in Paris on Tuesday.

Jamaica sprinters fail to fire as England rule Gold Coast relays

Jamaica sprinters fail to fire as England rule Gold Coast relays

Rediff.com14 Apr 2018

Yohan Blake had to settle for a second bronze and Elaine Thompson a single silver as Jamaica's vaunted sprinters failed to fire in the relays on the final day of athletics at the Commonwealth Games on Saturday.

All CPL players, officials, support staff COVID-19 negative

All CPL players, officials, support staff COVID-19 negative

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

Every person was tested 72 hours before they travelled in order to ensure that all members of the party were travelling virus free.

4 things Kohli said after winning series against West Indies

4 things Kohli said after winning series against West Indies

Rediff.com14 Aug 2016

Ecstatic after clinching an unbeatable lead in the ongoing Test series against the West Indies, Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli said his team will now play with more 'positive intent' in the fourth and final Test starting August 18.

Windies: 'Not as strong as we faced 10 years ago'

Windies: 'Not as strong as we faced 10 years ago'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2016

'The batsmen need to spend a lot of time at the wicket and wait for the right opportunity to score.' 'The bowlers have to be patient and build the pressure to force the batsmen into making mistakes.'

Kohli rises to No 1 in ICC ODI rankings

Kohli rises to No 1 in ICC ODI rankings

Rediff.com13 Jun 2017

India captain Virat Kohli reclaimed the top batting spot, while Australia's pace ace Josh Hazlewood has achieved the number-one position in the bowlers' rankings for the first time in his career in the latest MRF Tyres ICC ODI Player Rankings.

ICC approves stricter sanctions for ball-tampering

ICC approves stricter sanctions for ball-tampering

Rediff.com3 Jul 2018

A player guilty of ball-tampering could now be banned for up to six Tests or 12 Oone-dayers after the International Cricket Council introduced harsher sanctions at its five-day Annual Conference in Dublin.

Worried sponsors pile pressure on West Indies

Worried sponsors pile pressure on West Indies

Rediff.com23 Oct 2014

The West Indies Cricket Board (WICB), reeling from the fallout from the team's withdrawal from the tour of India, is facing fresh pressure from its worried commercial and broadcast partners.

Tata Steel Chess: Anand seals blitz title in style

Tata Steel Chess: Anand seals blitz title in style

Rediff.com14 Nov 2018

Placed fourth after the first leg on Tuesday, the 48-year-old had a dream run on the final day to secure six wins and three draws in the nine rounds to draw level with the world No 3 American Nakamura to force a play-off.

IOC suspends Brazil's Nuzman after arrest over vote-buying allegations

IOC suspends Brazil's Nuzman after arrest over vote-buying allegations

Rediff.com7 Oct 2017

Brazil's national Olympic committee (COB) and its head Carlos Nuzman were provisionally suspended by the International Olympic Committee on Friday, a day after the 75-year-old was arrested in Rio de Janeiro in connection with a corruption investigation.

Mukesh Ambani's family in alleged black money net

Mukesh Ambani's family in alleged black money net

Rediff.com3 Jan 2020

The queries, sent in November, were mainly about Capital Investment Trust, which the I-T department said, was used for the purpose of transferring foreign funds comprising global depository receipts (GDRs) of the value of $400 million to two Indian entities - Reliance Utilities & Power (RUPL) and Reliance Port & Terminal (RPTL), owned by the Ambani family. A show-cause notice issued on March 29 to Ambani's wife Nita, and their three children.

Women's Euros PICS: Germany, Spain score big wins

Women's Euros PICS: Germany, Spain score big wins

Rediff.com9 Jul 2022

Germany's bid to win a record ninth European Championship got off to an emphatic start as they beat Denmark 4-0 in their Group B opener on Friday.

Aus Open PICS: Nadal, Zverev, Osaka, Barty cruise

Aus Open PICS: Nadal, Zverev, Osaka, Barty cruise

Rediff.com19 Jan 2022

Images from Day 3 of the 2022 Australian Open in Melbourne on Wednesday.

Former India opener Jaffer retires from all forms of cricket

Former India opener Jaffer retires from all forms of cricket

Rediff.com7 Mar 2020

The 42-year-old batsman played 31 Tests and scored 1,944 runs, at an average of 34.11. He has five hundreds and 11 fifties in the longest format, with 212 his highest score.

Cricket Buzz: Sarfraz to captain Pakistan at World Cup

Cricket Buzz: Sarfraz to captain Pakistan at World Cup

Rediff.com5 Feb 2019

Sarfraz Ahmed will continue as Pakistan captain at the World Cup in May despite serving a suspension for breaching the anti-racism code, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Ehsan Mani said on Tuesday.