News for 'WI'

'Current standard of WI cricket is very bad'

'Current standard of WI cricket is very bad'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2011

West Indies cricket is in a shambles and its fast bowlers have forgotten how to intimidate batsmen, feels legendary pacer Curtly Ambrose who does not foresee a return to past glory for the team anytime soon.

'India's future would be known after WI series'

'India's future would be known after WI series'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2011

Whether India can go on to dominate world cricket consistently would be known by its second-string side's performance against a not-so-strong West Indies in the upcoming ODI and Test series, feels batting legend Sir Vivian Richards.

Yuvraj Singh to miss ODI series against WI

Yuvraj Singh to miss ODI series against WI

Rediff.com27 May 2011

After stand-in captain Gautam Gambhir became a doubtful starter for India's upcoming tour of the West Indies with a shoulder niggle, it is learnt that Yuvraj Singh will miss out on the one-day series in the Caribbean.

5 tips for cashless India to protect online data

5 tips for cashless India to protect online data

Rediff.com8 Jan 2017

If you think nobody will ever try to breach your data online get out of your shell. NOW!

Gautam Gambhir doubtful for India's tour of WI

Gautam Gambhir doubtful for India's tour of WI

Rediff.com26 May 2011

With several senior players being rested for the West Indies tour, Team India could now be sweating over stand-in skipper Gautam Gambhir's fitness.

WI ODIs: Gambhir to lead; Sachin, Dhoni rested

WI ODIs: Gambhir to lead; Sachin, Dhoni rested

Rediff.com13 May 2011

Gautam Gambhir will lead India in the ODI and T20 series on the upcoming tour of the West Indies after regular skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni asked to be rested. Suresh Raina will be Gambhir's deputy.

Sarwan guides WI to victory over Bermuda

Sarwan guides WI to victory over Bermuda

Rediff.com22 Aug 2008

Man-of-the-match Sarwan struck five fours and a six in 58 balls as West Indies totalled 159 for four in reply to Bermuda's 158-9 at the Maple Leaf Cricket Club.

Third WI-England ODI washed out

Third WI-England ODI washed out

Rediff.com26 Apr 2004

The match was abandoned without a ball being bowled due to intermittent rain and a soaked outfield at the Queen's Park Oval.

'New approach needed to take WI cricket forward'

'New approach needed to take WI cricket forward'

Rediff.com4 May 2011

The West Indies Cricket Board is clueless about how to take the game forward in the country and its President Julian Hunte and CEO Ernerst Hilaire should resign from their posts, feels former pacer Andy Roberts.

Pollard wants end of players- WI board dispute

Pollard wants end of players- WI board dispute

Rediff.com3 May 2011

The West Indian Cricket Board (WICB) recently hit out at Chris Gayle for opting to play in the IPL at a time when the one-day series against Pakistan was on at home. Gayle, in turn, lashed out at the WICB for omitting him from the squad on ground that he was unfit.

WI finally bt Pakistan with help from rain

WI finally bt Pakistan with help from rain

Rediff.com3 May 2011

Pakistan's Mohammad Hafeez made a century but West Indies restored some of their battered pride with a rain-affected win in the fourth one-day international (ODI) in Barbados on Monday.

WI fined for slow over rate against Pakistan

WI fined for slow over rate against Pakistan

Rediff.com23 Apr 2011

West Indies have been fined for a slow over rate during Thursday's seven-run victory over Pakistan in a Twenty20 match, the International Cricket Council (ICC) said on Friday.

Indian eves sweep series against WI

Indian eves sweep series against WI

Rediff.com12 Mar 2004

Indian eves won the inaugural Ashim Trophy after thrashing the touring West Indies by a huge 170-run margin in the fifth ODI

Railways to offer faster e-ticketing, Wi-Fi in stations

Railways to offer faster e-ticketing, Wi-Fi in stations

Rediff.com8 Jul 2014

The Railway Budget on Tuesday proposed a major revamp of the passenger reservation facility by transforming it into a next generation e-ticketing system, supporting 7,200 tickets per minute and allowing 1.20 lakh users simultaneously.

Smith's debut ton earns WI draw

Smith's debut ton earns WI draw

Rediff.com6 Jan 2004

Hayden to miss rest of WI tour

Hayden to miss rest of WI tour

Rediff.com29 May 2008

Australia opening batsman Matthew Hayden will miss the remainder of the Test series against West Indies after failing to recover from an Achilles tendon injury, a team spokesman said on Wednesday.

Hayden doubtful for first Test vs WI

Hayden doubtful for first Test vs WI

Rediff.com21 May 2008

Australia opening batsman Matthew Hayden is doubtful for Thursday's opening Test against West Indies due to an Achilles injury, captain Ricky Ponting said on Tuesday. Ponting said that if Hayden fails to recover left-hander Simon Katich would open with Phil Jaques and Brad Hodge would come into the side at number five.

Jofra Archer continues to be MVP

Jofra Archer continues to be MVP

Rediff.com29 Oct 2020

Purnendu Maji and Srinivas Bhogle list IPL 2020's 50 Most Valuable Players up to Game 46.

Craig shines as New Zealand thrash WI in first Test

Craig shines as New Zealand thrash WI in first Test

Rediff.com12 Jun 2014

Off-spinner Mark Craig captured the best figures by a New Zealand bowler on debut as the visitors beat West Indies by 186 runs late on the fourth day of the first Test at Sabina Park in Kingston, Jamaica.

Edwards, Thomas replace injured duo in WI squad

Edwards, Thomas replace injured duo in WI squad

Rediff.com20 Feb 2011

Batsman Kirk Edwards and wicketkeeper batsman Devon Thomas have been drafted into the West Indies World Cup squad after Carlton Baugh and Adrian Barath were ruled out, the International Cricket Council said.

Rabada tops MVP list but Rahul not far behind

Rabada tops MVP list but Rahul not far behind

Rediff.com19 Oct 2020

Purnendu Maji and Srinivas Bhogle list IPL 2020's 50 Most Valuable Players up to Game 34.

Sunny joins Bangladesh squad for final two WI ODIs

Sunny joins Bangladesh squad for final two WI ODIs

Rediff.com7 Dec 2012

Bangladesh bolstered their spin attack for the final two One-Day Internationals against West Indies by calling up left-armer Elias Sunny on Thursday.

Soon, robots will make train journeys safer

Soon, robots will make train journeys safer

Rediff.com26 Dec 2018

With the help of USTAAD, engineers can easily see and examine areas which are hard to see and hard to approach such as cramped or narrow spaces between under-gear parts

WI offie Shillingford barred due to suspect action

WI offie Shillingford barred due to suspect action

Rediff.com21 Dec 2010

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday confirmed that an independent test had found the bowling action of the West Indies off-spinner Shane Shillingford to be illegal.

Rain disrupts second day in SL-WI Test

Rain disrupts second day in SL-WI Test

Rediff.com2 Dec 2010

Sri Lanka grabbed two West Indies wickets in the afternoon session before rain washed out play for the rest of the second day in the third and final Test at Pallakele on Thursday.

Atapattu retains captaincy for WI tour

Atapattu retains captaincy for WI tour

Rediff.com27 May 2003

Atapattu has kept the job despite Sri Lanka's failure this month to qualify for a home tri-series final for the first time.

World Cup 2019: Rohit Sharma Most Valuable Player

World Cup 2019: Rohit Sharma Most Valuable Player

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji identify the Most Valuable Players at World Cup 2019.

Aus win second Test against WI

Aus win second Test against WI

Rediff.com24 Apr 2003

WI cricket on the rise but is there reason for optimism?

WI cricket on the rise but is there reason for optimism?

Rediff.com7 May 2015

West Indies coach Phil Simmons believes their third Test win over England can be the foundation for better things for Caribbean cricket, but warns next month's Tests against Australia represent a sterner examination of his team.

Australia win first Test against WI

Australia win first Test against WI

Rediff.com14 Apr 2003

The Aussies cruised to a 9-wkt victory as Justin Langer (78) and Ricky Ponting (42) played superbly to ensure there were no alarms.

'WI don't know how to rotate strike against spinners'

'WI don't know how to rotate strike against spinners'

Rediff.com22 Mar 2014

India's Suresh Raina says that most of the top-order West Indies batsmen prefer playing big shots rather than rotating strike against spinners, an area which he feels can be exploited by Amit Mishra and Co when the two teams square off in the ICC World T20 on Sunday.

Vengeful PCB to cancel 'A' team's series against WI

Vengeful PCB to cancel 'A' team's series against WI

Rediff.com12 Oct 2012

The Pakistan Cricket Board has decided to cancel its 'A' team's series against the West Indies after the Caribbean side refused to tour Pakistan due to of security concerns and offered to play in the United Arab Emirates.

Narine brings quality to the side: WI skipper Sammy

Narine brings quality to the side: WI skipper Sammy

Rediff.com25 Sep 2012

West Indies skipper Darren Sammy was all praise for his bowlers, especially Sunil Narine, saying the mystery off-spinner brings "quality to the side".

Australia on look out for ascendance against aggressive WI

Australia on look out for ascendance against aggressive WI

Rediff.com21 Sep 2012

Having registered a comprehensive win in their World Twenty20 opener, Australia would aim to seal a Super Eight berth when they take on the flamboyant West Indies in a Group B encounter at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Saturday.

Why shale holdings of RIL, GAIL are under pressure

Why shale holdings of RIL, GAIL are under pressure

Rediff.com25 Apr 2020

American refiners closed some of their production, leading to futures trade benchmarked to the West Texas Intermediate going negative.

Smith's 21st Test ton leaves WI reeling

Smith's 21st Test ton leaves WI reeling

Rediff.com19 Jun 2010

Captain Graeme Smith cracked his 21st Test century to put South Africa in complete control on the first day of the second Test against West Indies on Friday.

Stats highlights: WI vs Eng, World T20

Stats highlights: WI vs Eng, World T20

Rediff.com4 May 2010

# Michael Lumb and Craig Kieswetter were making their T20 debut. A total of 50 players have now represented England in T20s.

Number crunching: McCullum belts fastest ever Test century

Number crunching: McCullum belts fastest ever Test century

Rediff.com21 Feb 2016

Brendon McCullum - playing his last Test match- produced a sensational display of stroke-play, blasting to the fastest hundred in Test cricket history. McCullum took 54 balls to reach the three-figure mark, two less than the previous record. Viv Richards and Misbah-ul-Haq held the previous record with 56-ball hundreds. In terms of time taken, McCullum's hundred in 78 minutes is the joint fourth fastest in Test cricket. Statistician Rajneesh Gupta glances at the records of the fastest hundreds in Test cricket:

BSNL starts India's first internet phone service

BSNL starts India's first internet phone service

Rediff.com11 Jul 2018

Now BSNL customers will be able to make calls using the company's mobile app 'Wings' to any phone number in the country.

Google turns 18, unveils products designed for India

Google turns 18, unveils products designed for India

Rediff.com27 Sep 2016

Google announced a new Wi-Fi platform called Google Station, a video app called 'YouTube Go' and an offline feature for Chrome web browser and faster loading in Google Play on 2G network