News for 'Wright'

'Indian bowlers need to back batsmen during the World Cup'

'Indian bowlers need to back batsmen during the World Cup'

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

Former India coach John Wright feels the only way the current team can defend its World Cup title is by backing its exciting batting line-up with a much-improved bowling effort than what it has shown of late.

Sarah Taylor in coaching role with Sussex men's squad

Sarah Taylor in coaching role with Sussex men's squad

Rediff.com16 Mar 2021

Former England wicketkeeper Sarah Taylor has joined Sussex's men's team coaching staff for the upcoming season.

In Numbers: How India fared under Kumble

In Numbers: How India fared under Kumble

Rediff.com22 Jun 2017

How does Anil Kumble compare with the other India coaches this century?

Victoria's Secret model to star in new Peter Pan movie

Victoria's Secret model to star in new Peter Pan movie

Rediff.com28 Apr 2014

Want to know what's happening in the world of glitz and glamour? Here's the latest on stars, style, designers and everything in-between!

Did senior players scuttle Dravid's plans for Team India?

Did senior players scuttle Dravid's plans for Team India?

Rediff.com21 May 2021

'Dravid was really invested in India becoming the best team in the world.' 'Sadly, not everyone in the team had the same feeling. They would rather concentrate on being in the team.'

Remembering Anglo-Indian Courage For The Motherland

Remembering Anglo-Indian Courage For The Motherland

Rediff.com28 Oct 2022

'Anglo-Indians have played a significant role at the forefront, meeting every challenge to the security of the motherland.' A fascinating excerpt from Barry O'Brien's The Anglo-Indians: A Portrait of a Community.

IPL: Sachin Tendulkar unlikely to play in final

IPL: Sachin Tendulkar unlikely to play in final

Rediff.com25 May 2013

The Eden Gardens could be deprived of Sachin Tendulkar's batting for the second game running as Mumbai Indians coach John Wright has said the veteran cricketer is "unlikely" to play in Sunday's final against Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League.

Sitar maestro Pandit Ravi Shankar passes away

Sitar maestro Pandit Ravi Shankar passes away

Rediff.com12 Dec 2012

The sitar exponent, perhaps could be called India's musical ambassador and was responsible for making Indian classical music popular in the West.

Should Deepika do this role? VOTE!

Should Deepika do this role? VOTE!

Rediff.com31 Jul 2019

For fun's sake, Sukanya Verma puts together an ambitious, star-studded wish list of actors we'd love to see in all the key roles just in case someone decided to do a Hindi version.

Will Mumbai Indians retain these 4 stars?

Will Mumbai Indians retain these 4 stars?

Rediff.com30 Nov 2021

Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, Suryakumar Yadav and Kieron Pollard are likely to be retained.

The Batman Review

The Batman Review

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

Twists and turns, shocking revelations, explosions, chase sequences and a lot of moodiness make The Batman a riveting movie going experience, notes Aseem Chhabra.

'Opening game against Pakistan is going to be very important for India'

'Opening game against Pakistan is going to be very important for India'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2015

The Indian team may have been struggling off late in the One-dayers, but ask former India coach John Wright, and he would tell you that starting the World Cup on a winning note will act as a confidence booster for the Men in Blue.

Trump's health secy quits over plane scandal

Trump's health secy quits over plane scandal

Rediff.com30 Sep 2017

The names of two Indian-Americans -- Seema Verma and Bobby Jindal -- have emerged as possible candidates.

Want to train like Serena or Nadal?

Want to train like Serena or Nadal?

Rediff.com30 Jun 2017

The Rafael Nadal Tennis Academy, which opened last autumn on the Spanish island of Mallorca, is charging kids 56,000 euros ($62,000) a year for tennis lessons and school.

Emmys: Like Padma Lakshmi's new hair-cut?

Emmys: Like Padma Lakshmi's new hair-cut?

Rediff.com18 Sep 2017

Meet the best-dressed women at the Emmy Awards 2017.

Readers speak out!

Readers speak out!

Rediff.com26 Apr 2005

Thank you Mr. Wright! You were 'The Coach'!

Chelsea down Everton after late own goal

Chelsea down Everton after late own goal

Rediff.com9 Jan 2008

Chelsea snatched an injury-time winner and a 2-1 victory over Everton in their League Cup semi-final first leg.

PIX: Wrestler Ravi storms into final; ensures India 4th medal

PIX: Wrestler Ravi storms into final; ensures India 4th medal

Rediff.com4 Aug 2021

Ravi Dahiya became only the second Indian wrestler to qualify for the final at the Olympic Games, when he sensationally turned around the 57kg semi-final bout by pinning Kazakhstan's Nurislam Sanayev, in Tokyo.

'Ganguly made players feel they belonged'

'Ganguly made players feel they belonged'

Rediff.com1 Aug 2006

Former India coach John Wright says Sourav Ganguly gave the youngsters in the team the 'license to bite and snarl'.

'IPL Auction A Reboot for Punjab Kings'

'IPL Auction A Reboot for Punjab Kings'

Rediff.com17 Feb 2022

'At the end of the day, we also had to look at players who will figure in the playing XI.'

NZC overhauls its selection system

NZC overhauls its selection system

Rediff.com8 Jun 2011

In a major shake-up of selection system in the country, the New Zealand Cricket (NZC) on Wednesday disbanded its national selection panel and replaced it with a new post of National Selection Manager (NSM).

Review: Hanna keeps you hooked

Review: Hanna keeps you hooked

Rediff.com3 Jun 2011

The film is a classic fairytale that goes on as a spy-action odyssey.

New Zealand coach optimistic despite team's poor form

New Zealand coach optimistic despite team's poor form

Rediff.com8 Feb 2011

Recent results suggest coach John Wright is being overly optimistic about his New Zealand side's chances at the cricket World Cup when he talks about reaching the quarter-finals.

Wenger hails Arsenal's new goal king Henry

Wenger hails Arsenal's new goal king Henry

Rediff.com19 Oct 2005

The Arsenal manager paid a warm tribute to Thierry Henry after the French striker dethroned Ian Wright as the club's record scorer.

'I hope Sachin gets fit to play IPL final'

'I hope Sachin gets fit to play IPL final'

Rediff.com24 Apr 2010

Former India coach John Wright wished iconic batsman Sachin Tendulkar happy birthday and also hoped timely recovery from his finger injury before the Indian Premier League final on Sunday.

Pataudi supports foreign coach

Pataudi supports foreign coach

Rediff.com8 Mar 2005

Highest Paid TV stars Priyanka, Sofia laugh all the way to the bank!

Highest Paid TV stars Priyanka, Sofia laugh all the way to the bank!

Rediff.com28 Sep 2017

Meet Hollywood's golden girls!

Singling out the losing cause

Singling out the losing cause

Rediff.com13 Apr 2005

Arteta rebuilds as Arsenal fans long for Champions League return

Arteta rebuilds as Arsenal fans long for Champions League return

Rediff.com9 Sep 2020

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta continues rebuilding the side around goal machine Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and younger talents like Bukayo Saka.

Reliance buys British battery firm for 100 mn

Reliance buys British battery firm for 100 mn

Rediff.com31 Dec 2021

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries Ltd on Friday announced the buyout of British battery maker Faradion Ltd for an enterprise value of 100 million, as the oil-to-retail conglomerate continued with the acquisition of end-to-end technology for its multi-billion-dollar clean energy portfolio. Reliance New Energy Solar Ltd (RNESL), a unit of the nation's most valuable company, signed definitive agreements to acquire 100 per cent shareholding in Faradion for an enterprise value of 100 million and will invest an additional 25 million as growth capital to accelerate the commercial roll-out, the company said in a statement. Based out of Sheffield and Oxford in the UK and with its patented sodium-ion battery technology, Faradion is one of the leading global battery technology companies.

How IPL has contributed to growth of New Zealand cricket

How IPL has contributed to growth of New Zealand cricket

Rediff.com15 Feb 2020

The decision to create a separate window for IPL has played a massive role in qualitative growth of New Zealand cricketers, believes former seamer and current national selector Gavin Larsen. Another practical reason of having an IPL window is fear of attrition, considering that the cricketing talent pool in a country like New Zealand would be limited with a population of barely 5 million.

Ponting appointed Mumbai Indians head coach for IPL Season 8

Ponting appointed Mumbai Indians head coach for IPL Season 8

Rediff.com10 Dec 2014

After spending two seasons with the team as player, Australia's two-time World Cup-winning captain Ricky Ponting will take over as head coach of Mumbai Indians for the eighth season of the Indian Premier League. He will replace John Wright, who was the team's coach for Season 6 and 7.

Ileana to rub shoulders with Dakota Johnson!

Ileana to rub shoulders with Dakota Johnson!

Rediff.com20 Nov 2018

The actresses are on the jury of the Marrakech Film Festival!

Ganguly to captain KKR in 2010?

Ganguly to captain KKR in 2010?

Rediff.com25 Jul 2009

Sourav Ganguly is almost certain to be reinstated as captain while John Wright is likely to take over as coach of Kolkata Knight Riders in the third edition of the Indian Premier League in 2010, team sources said on Saturday.

'India will definitely miss Tendulkar in T20 WC'

'India will definitely miss Tendulkar in T20 WC'

Rediff.com17 Apr 2010

Given the form he is in, India would definitely miss Sachin Tendulkar's services in the upcoming Twenty20 World Cup to be staged in the West Indies from April 30-May 16, reckons former India coach John Wright.

How injured Bajrang beat odds to claim Olympic medal

How injured Bajrang beat odds to claim Olympic medal

Rediff.com8 Aug 2021

'I could not do mat training for nearly 25 days. I was not able to run as well after the injury. Before a tournament like Olympics even missing one day's training is not good.'

IPL 8 Squads: Mumbai Indians

IPL 8 Squads: Mumbai Indians

Rediff.com1 Apr 2015

Check out the Mumbai Indians squad for the eighth edition of the Indian Premier League.

The BEST International Films of 2021

The BEST International Films of 2021

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

Aseem Chhabra lists his favourite films, most of them shown at international film festivals held virtually (Berlinale and Rotterdam), hybrid (Toronto) or physical (Cannes and Venice).

Review: Ant-Man is little-league fun

Review: Ant-Man is little-league fun

Rediff.com24 Jul 2015

Ant-Man is a pretty watchable light movie, but ah, it could have been a Wright movie., says Raja Sen.