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Four uncapped players in England Champions Trophy squad

Four uncapped players in England Champions Trophy squad

Rediff.com4 Apr 2013

The selectors included uncapped Yorkshire batsman Gary Ballance, Warwickshire opener Varun Chopra and seamers James Harris and Chris Wright in the squad, which will be cut to 15 players by May 5.

Boys resilient enough to carry on without Le Roux

Boys resilient enough to carry on without Le Roux

Rediff.com10 Jun 2003

Wright revealed Le Roux had shared his plans to shift his allegiance to the UCBSA in a telephonic chat on Friday.

NEVER ever BUY airline stocks for the long term

NEVER ever BUY airline stocks for the long term

Rediff.com2 May 2013

The airline business has eaten up capital over the past century like almost no other business.

Football Briefs: 'Wenger should leave Arsenal at the end of season'

Football Briefs: 'Wenger should leave Arsenal at the end of season'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2018

Former Arsenal striker Ian Wright has launched a scathing attack on the club's manager Arsene Wenger, saying he could not make a case for the Frenchman to extend his reign beyond this season.

Pune look for desperate win against CSK

Pune look for desperate win against CSK

Rediff.com29 Apr 2013

Their campaign in doldrums at the half-way stage, Pune Warriors would be desperate to change the scenario but they face a gigantic challenge when they take on table-in Pune on Tuesday.

Shivkar Talpade: First man to fly an aircraft?

Shivkar Talpade: First man to fly an aircraft?

Rediff.com14 Jan 2015

The facts remain cloaked in mystery, but the legend goes that Talpade had created a flying machine powered by mercury and solar energy, and based on ideas outlined in Vedic texts.

Rooney return from knee injury delayed

Rooney return from knee injury delayed

Rediff.com4 Jan 2013

Wayne Rooney's return for Manchester United after injury has been delayed with manager Alex Ferguson saying the striker may be sidelined for a further two weeks.

Gerrard makes 100th appearance for England

Gerrard makes 100th appearance for England

Rediff.com15 Nov 2012

Steven Gerrard became the sixth English player to play 100 times for his country when he captained his side against Sweden in their friendly international to open the Friends Arena on Wednesday.

Is Gayle the greatest T20 batsman?

Is Gayle the greatest T20 batsman?

Rediff.com20 Apr 2018

In T20 cricket Gayle, perhaps, holds the same place that Don Bradman has in Test cricket.

The top batsmen/bowlers at World T20

The top batsmen/bowlers at World T20

Rediff.com9 Oct 2012

Rajneesh Gupta presents detailed statistical analysis of the top individual performances in the tournament.

Did Fletcher deserve to stay as India coach?

Did Fletcher deserve to stay as India coach?

Rediff.com16 Mar 2013

Duncan Fletcher has the worst record in Tests among all his predecessors. Under him India also suffered the ignominy of back-to-back whitewashes in England Australia in 2011. Yet, he was given a year's extension by the BCCI.

Why Team India needs Wasim Jaffer

Why Team India needs Wasim Jaffer

Rediff.com20 Feb 2013

Sachin Tendulkar may not be able for all the overseas Tests scheduled for the next couple of years. M S Dhoni has hinted giving up the Test format. Virender Sehwag's future hangs by a thread; Gautam Gambhir is already out. Which is why, says Faisal Shariff, India will need players like Wasim Jaffer.

Why Team India needs Wasim Jaffer

Why Team India needs Wasim Jaffer

Rediff.com20 Feb 2013

Kumble named head coach of Kings XI Punjab; Walsh is talent scout

Kumble named head coach of Kings XI Punjab; Walsh is talent scout

Rediff.com11 Oct 2019

The Indian spin legend has been put in charge of "all cricket-related affairs" of the IPL team.

Cathay Pacific to exhaust its traffic rights

Cathay Pacific to exhaust its traffic rights

Rediff.com14 Oct 2012

It will start four flights a week to Hyderabad from Hong Kong in December, while its wholly-owned subsidiary Dragonair will commence a similar service to Kolkata from November.

Sri Lanka, England fined for slow over-rate

Sri Lanka, England fined for slow over-rate

Rediff.com30 Sep 2012

Sri Lanka and England, who won Saturday's Super Eight matches in World Twenty20 against their respective opponents, have been fined for maintaining a slow over-rate during the matches.

Our batting lacked discipline: Morgan

Our batting lacked discipline: Morgan

Rediff.com21 Dec 2012

England Twenty20 captain Eoin Morgan conceded that his side fell short by 10-15 runs after getting off to a blistering start in the opening Twenty20 International against India in Pune.

Who has hit the most 6s in the IPL?

Who has hit the most 6s in the IPL?

Rediff.com6 Apr 2021

A look at the various batting records in the IPL over the years.

Sri Lanka knock out defending champions England

Sri Lanka knock out defending champions England

Rediff.com1 Oct 2012

Lasith Malinga took five wickets to help Sri Lanka knock Twenty20 World Cup holders England out of the tournament with a 19-run Super Eights victory on Monday that put the hosts safely into the semi-finals.

Clinical England thrash Afghanistan by 116 runs

Clinical England thrash Afghanistan by 116 runs

Rediff.com21 Sep 2012

Defending champions England started their campaign in style, thrashing Afghanistan by 116 runs in a group league match of the ICC World Twenty20 in Colombo on Friday.

'R D Burman always preferred Rajesh Khanna to Bachchan'

'R D Burman always preferred Rajesh Khanna to Bachchan'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2012

Dr Mukesh Hariawala recounts his experience with the super-talented R D Burman when he performed an Open Heart Bypass Surgery many years ago.

New Zealand appoint Hesson as new head coach

New Zealand appoint Hesson as new head coach

Rediff.com20 Jul 2012

New Zealand Cricket (NZC) has appointed Mike Hesson as head coach of their cricket team until the end of the 2015 World Cup, the governing body said on Friday.

22,000 H-1B applications filed in first four days

22,000 H-1B applications filed in first four days

Rediff.com6 Apr 2012

The US Citizenship and Immigration Services has received about 22,000 petitions for the much sought after H-1B work visas in the first four days after it started accepting applications on April 2, officials said.

US to honor Prajwala founder

US to honor Prajwala founder

Rediff.com2 Feb 2011

Founder and president of Prajwala Sunitha Krishnan has been named a recipient of John Jay Justice award

FA Cup: QPR survive MK Dons scare, meet Chelsea next

FA Cup: QPR survive MK Dons scare, meet Chelsea next

Rediff.com18 Jan 2012

Danny Gabbidon headed in the winner as Queens Park Rangers weathered a spirited performance from third tier MK Dons to win 1-0 in their FA Cup third round replay on Tuesday and give new manager Mark Hughes his first victory.

'Men in our country have not grown up'

'Men in our country have not grown up'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2021

'All the guys in this country were stuck in the 'alpha' for the longest time.' 'They were told not to cry, be the man in the house.' 'I wanted to touch upon that vulnerability and innocence that is still alive in men.'

'I was fighting with myself, always thinking of improving my game'

'I was fighting with myself, always thinking of improving my game'

Rediff.com5 Jun 2020

'Dhoni was the captain and everyone else was battling for the second wicket-keeper's slot.' 'I was fighting with myself, always thinking of improving my game, getting better personally, not comparing myself with anyone else.'

How England's young lions match up with the heroes of 1990

How England's young lions match up with the heroes of 1990

Rediff.com11 Jul 2018

England's World Cup 2018 team, and remarkable similarities emerge between the XI expected to start the semi-final against Croatia

How good a coach is Ravi Shastri?

How good a coach is Ravi Shastri?

Rediff.com10 Sep 2018

How does India's current national coach Ravi Shastri compare with the other men who have coached the Indian cricket team this century?

Harry Potter's girlfriend flaunts her sexy side

Harry Potter's girlfriend flaunts her sexy side

Rediff.com20 Jun 2011

Get your lowdown on what's going on in the world of Hollywood, right here!

Sammy inspires West Indies to T20 series win over England

Sammy inspires West Indies to T20 series win over England

Rediff.com12 Mar 2014

West Indies cruised to a five-wicket win over England in the second Twenty20 at the Kensington Oval in Barbados on Tuesday to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.

England rest Ashes stars for Australia ODIs, Morgan named captain

England rest Ashes stars for Australia ODIs, Morgan named captain

Rediff.com27 Aug 2013

England have rested Alastair Cook, James Anderson, Ian Bell, Stuart Broad and Graeme Swann for the five-match One-Day International series against Australia next month.

Allan Donald to join NZ as bowling consultant

Allan Donald to join NZ as bowling consultant

Rediff.com17 Jan 2011

Former South Africa fast bowler Allan Donald has accepted a temporary position as bowling consultant to the New Zealand national team under recently appointed head coach John Wright.

Kirsten South Africa's next coach?

Kirsten South Africa's next coach?

Rediff.com29 Mar 2011

The possibility of Gary Kirsten being appointed as Coorie van Zyl's successor gained momentum after Cricket South Africa chief executive Gerald Majola stated that some of the possible candidates it wants to consider are still involved in the World Cup.

Anil Kumble: Odds stacked against Kiwis in Colombo

Anil Kumble: Odds stacked against Kiwis in Colombo

Rediff.com28 Mar 2011

Former India captain Anil Kumble says New Zealand's coach John Wright has his heart on his sleeve and is ensuring his team fights till the last ball.

Singing upside down, and breaking Guinness record

Singing upside down, and breaking Guinness record

Rediff.com16 Mar 2011

Former Indian Idol winner Sourabhee take up a challenge to sing upside down.

FA request newspaper to give 'unfettered disclosure' of evidence

FA request newspaper to give 'unfettered disclosure' of evidence

Rediff.com30 Sep 2016

The Football Association (FA) have urged the Daily Telegraph to provide "full and unfettered disclosure of all available material" following allegations of corruption by the newspaper.

'Vaccine shortage can't be blamed on Adar Poonawalla'

'Vaccine shortage can't be blamed on Adar Poonawalla'

Rediff.com16 Aug 2021

'It was unfair to expect him to continue to keep on supplying vaccines without being given a firm commitment or a financial grant of any sort.'

Brazil thrash Australia 4-0 in Confederations warm-up

Brazil thrash Australia 4-0 in Confederations warm-up

Rediff.com13 Jun 2017

Australia got off to a terrible start when centre back Bailey Wright gave away possession with the second pass of the game, allowing Diego Souza to hammer home a low shot to groans from most of the 49,000 fans at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

Kiwis look to regain confidence in opener vs Kenya

Kiwis look to regain confidence in opener vs Kenya

Rediff.com19 Feb 2011

Despite being low on confidence after a spree of losses in the run-up to the World Cup, New Zealand are unlikely to face any real threat from minnows Kenya when the two teams clash in their opening Group 'A' league match in Chennai on Sunday.