News for 'Yorkshire'

Sikh wins racism case against UK police

Sikh wins racism case against UK police

Rediff.com26 Feb 2008

A Sikh policeman in Britain has won a racial discrimination case against the Greater Manchester Police that rejected 12 applications from him to join it.

Sheffield United to sue West Ham

Sheffield United to sue West Ham

Rediff.com17 Aug 2007

Sheffield United will sue West Ham United for the cost of relegation from the English Premier League last season, the Yorkshire club said on Thursday.

Five talking points from the Premier League weekend

Five talking points from the Premier League weekend

Rediff.com29 Apr 2019

Talking points from this weekend's Premier League action as top two Manchester City and Liverpool both won with City remaining a point clear with two games remaining.

Spotted: Wasim Jaffer in Bradford

Spotted: Wasim Jaffer in Bradford

Rediff.com30 Nov 2007

Reader Umesh Babu sent us a photograph with Indian opener Wasim Jaffer.

Travel scams to avoid

Travel scams to avoid

Rediff.com18 Aug 2008

Being caught up in a travel scam is enough to ruin a trip. We identify nine travel scams that you should avoid, from hidden resort fees to counterfeit merchandise to identity theft.

Mayweather's new love and Pacquiao's king size entourage

Mayweather's new love and Pacquiao's king size entourage

Rediff.com30 Apr 2015

Love is in the air for US boxing champion Floyd Mayweather, who will soon going to have one-on-one with Manny Pacquiao.

Bronze statue of umpire Bird planned

Bronze statue of umpire Bird planned

Rediff.com15 Feb 2008

A bronze statue of English umpire Harold "Dickie" Bird will be unveiled in his Yorkshire home town of Barnsley this year with replicas in Melbourne and a site in India.

'Arjun Tendulkar can be a match-winning bowler'

'Arjun Tendulkar can be a match-winning bowler'

Rediff.com13 May 2020

'I believe Bumrah, Ishant, Shami, Umesh, all four can play in the playing XI.'

'SADS strikes suddenly but fatally'

'SADS strikes suddenly but fatally'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2007

Sudden Adult Death Syndrome, a little known condition which kills healthy persons with no history of heart ailments, is on the rise.

EPL PIX: Zaha double earns Palace shock win at Man Utd

EPL PIX: Zaha double earns Palace shock win at Man Utd

Rediff.com20 Sep 2020

Rodriguez whipped Everton in front from the edge of the box, and Michael Keane and Calvert-Lewin ensured it was two wins from two in the Premier League so far this season.

Meet the World Cup players

Meet the World Cup players

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

Rajneesh Gupta profiles the cricketers playing the World Cup 2019.

Viv is my hero, says Tendulkar

Viv is my hero, says Tendulkar

Rediff.com28 Nov 2007

"I had played against him only at the county level. He was then playing for Glamorgan and me for Yorkshire. He is my hero and playing against him is a special moment in my life. I cherish that", said Tendulkar.

Wish Shilpa Shetty

Wish Shilpa Shetty

Rediff.com8 Jun 2007

Wish Shilpa Shetty on 32nd birthday

Ian Botham backs Flintoff

Ian Botham backs Flintoff

Rediff.com11 May 2007

The England great believes Andrew Flintoff should step in as skipper if Michael Vaughan fails to make the first Test against West Indies.

England name unchanged squad for second Ashes test at Lord's

England name unchanged squad for second Ashes test at Lord's

Rediff.com12 Jul 2015

England have named an unchanged 13-man squad for the second Ashes Test at Lord's next week having thrashed Australia by 169 runs in Cardiff on Saturday to take a 1-0 series lead, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said on Sunday.

Bachchan on SRK, IIFA & Ash

Bachchan on SRK, IIFA & Ash

Rediff.com5 Apr 2007

Amitabh Bachchan was at London's Madame Tussauds to announce the IIFA 2007 nominations.

2nd Test, Day 2: England batsmen share load, keep Pakistan under pressure

2nd Test, Day 2: England batsmen share load, keep Pakistan under pressure

Rediff.com3 Jun 2018

But nightwatchman Dominic Bess (40 not out) and Dawid Malan (27 not out) saw out the session to take England to 199 for three in reply to Pakistan's first-innings total of 174.

Ben Kingsley: My mother refused to acknowledge my knighthood

Ben Kingsley: My mother refused to acknowledge my knighthood

Rediff.com10 Sep 2014

The veteran actor talks candidly about his mother.

Shopping with Karan Johar, Dino Morea

Shopping with Karan Johar, Dino Morea

Rediff.com11 Jun 2007

Reader Shelly Mathew sends us some pictures.

County stint will help Kohli prepare for England tour, says Kapil

County stint will help Kohli prepare for England tour, says Kapil

Rediff.com7 Mar 2018

India captain Virat Kohli would benefit from a stint in the county championship before this year's Test series against England, former skipper Kapil Dev said.

Younis Khan avoids punishment

Younis Khan avoids punishment

Rediff.com29 May 2007

Pakistan batsman Younis Khan has avoided disciplinary action for refusing to accept the captaincy of the national side and for opting to play for English country Yorkshire instead of his country.

Should India include Kuldeep for the first Test?

Should India include Kuldeep for the first Test?

Rediff.com26 Jul 2018

Please help Messrs Kohli and Shastri pick India's side for the Edgbaston Test.

4 held in connection with London blasts

4 held in connection with London blasts

Rediff.com9 May 2007

They were held on suspicion of commission, preparation, or instigation of acts of terrorism under the Terrorism Act, 2000.

3 charged with helping 7/7 bombers

3 charged with helping 7/7 bombers

Rediff.com6 Apr 2007

All those charged on Thursday were from the same area of West Yorkshire, England, as three of the four bombers.

Bresnan hits ton as India wilt

Bresnan hits ton as India wilt

Rediff.com13 Jul 2007

England Lions finished the opening day of the three-day tour match on a commanding 379 for 8 against India at Chelmsford on Friday.

Tony Blair in Shekhar Kapur's next

Tony Blair in Shekhar Kapur's next

Rediff.com11 Jun 2007

The 54-year-old stars in Global Cool, with actress Sienna Miller.

England select injured Hoggard

England select injured Hoggard

Rediff.com9 Jul 2006

Matthew Hoggard was named in the England squad for the first Test against Pakistan despite a hand injury.

England squad: Pen sketches

England squad: Pen sketches

Rediff.com28 Feb 2006

Five talking points from the English Premier League

Five talking points from the English Premier League

Rediff.com1 Apr 2019

A last-minute own goal gave Liverpool a 2-1 win over Tottenham Hotspur to keep them top of the Premier League but Manchester City stayed two points behind having won at Fulham. Huddersfield Town were relegated after their defeat by Crystal Palace.

Vaughan to see knee specialist

Vaughan to see knee specialist

Rediff.com28 Jun 2006

England's captain will be referred to a specialist on Thursday for further assessment of his injured right knee.

England recall Panesar for Ashes Tests in Australia

England recall Panesar for Ashes Tests in Australia

Rediff.com23 Sep 2013

England recalled troubled left-arm spinner Monty Panesar on Monday and named three uncapped players in a 17-man squad for the return Ashes series in Australia that starts in November.

Bairstow ton propels England to easy ODI win over Windies

Bairstow ton propels England to easy ODI win over Windies

Rediff.com20 Sep 2017

They made a fast start to their innings with Chris Gayle, dropped by Joe Root in the first over, thumping three huge sixes as the visitors reached 45 without loss after five overs.

Vaughan rubbishes retirement reports

Vaughan rubbishes retirement reports

Rediff.com15 Mar 2006

"It's nonsense. I hope to play for a long time yet," the England skipper said.

Mohali track will be hard for bowlers: Hoggard

Mohali track will be hard for bowlers: Hoggard

Rediff.com8 Mar 2006

England's in-form bowler said it would not be necessary to adjust his line for left-hander Yuvraj Singh, who missed the drawn first Test.

Injured Vaughan inspired by McGrath and Warne

Injured Vaughan inspired by McGrath and Warne

Rediff.com28 Feb 2006

England captain Michael Vaughan is confident of making a comeback from the knee injury which forced him out of the Test series.

Ten cricket ducks on a wet day

Ten cricket ducks on a wet day

Rediff.com26 Jul 2006

Ten players of Goldsborough Second XI were bowled out for naught by Dishforth in North Yorkskire.

Soccer Extras: Barca's Rakitic unmoved by transfer rumours

Soccer Extras: Barca's Rakitic unmoved by transfer rumours

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

London blasts: Police arrest 1

London blasts: Police arrest 1

Rediff.com12 Jul 2005

'Fiery Fred' dies at 75

'Fiery Fred' dies at 75

Rediff.com1 Jul 2006

Former England paceman Fred Trueman, first bowler to take 300 Test wickets, has died at the age of 75

Ton-up Clarke in smashing form before Ashes opener

Ton-up Clarke in smashing form before Ashes opener

Rediff.com5 Jul 2013

Australia captain Michael Clarke fired an Ashes warning to England before next week's first Test, smashing a 98-ball 124 on the penultimate day of their final warm-up game against Worcestershire on Thursday.