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Sports Shorts: Portugal Open: Sania-Cara cruise into final

Sports Shorts: Portugal Open: Sania-Cara cruise into final

Rediff.com3 May 2014

Sania Mirza and her doubles partner Cara Black stormed into the finals of the Portugal Open with a 6-4, 6-3 victory over third seeded American pair of Liezel Huber and Lisa Raymond in Oeiras, Portugal.

Sports Shorts: Sania-Cara in quarter-finals of Portugal Open

Sports Shorts: Sania-Cara in quarter-finals of Portugal Open

Rediff.com30 Apr 2014

The top seeded Indo-Zimbabwean pair of Sania Mirza and Cara Black rallied from a set down to quell the challenge of Irina-Camelia Begu and Maria Irigoyen in the opening round of the WTA Portugal Open, in Oeiras, on Wednesday.

Sania-Hsieh make winning start at Brisbane International

Sania-Hsieh make winning start at Brisbane International

Rediff.com6 Jan 2015

Indian tennis star Sania Mirza began the 2015 season and her partnership with Su-Wei Hsieh with a hard fought 7-5, 6-3 win over Jarmila Gajdosova and Ajla Tomljanovic, in Brisbane on Tuesday.

Sports Shorts: Sania-Black storm into Rogers Cup semis

Sports Shorts: Sania-Black storm into Rogers Cup semis

Rediff.com9 Aug 2014

Sania Mirza and Cara Black cruised past Raquel Kops-Jones and Abigail Spears in just 52 minutes to seal a semi-final berth at the WTA Rogers Cup, in Montreal.

Why India's cricket coach must be sacked!

Why India's cricket coach must be sacked!

Rediff.com13 Mar 2014

India was beaten in the Tests and ODIs in South Africa and New Zealand. It never made it past the league stage in the Asia Cup. Rajaneesh Gupta and Harish Kotian investigate the Team India coach's three years in charge.

Of Fletcher's tips to Unadkat, CD of 'SD-248' and biryani

Of Fletcher's tips to Unadkat, CD of 'SD-248' and biryani

Rediff.com22 Aug 2013

Team India coach Duncan Feltcher is so impressed with left-arm seamer Jaydev Unadkat that he believes the Saurashtra pacer can achieve greater heights.

Fletcher flies to South Africa to attend mother's funeral

Fletcher flies to South Africa to attend mother's funeral

Rediff.com12 Jun 2013

India coach Duncan Fletcher has flown to Cape Town, South Africa to attend the funeral of his mother, who passed away earlier this week.

India's Rahil Gangjee ends long title drought in Japan

India's Rahil Gangjee ends long title drought in Japan

Rediff.com22 Apr 2018

India's Rahil Gangjee ended a 14-year title drought when he sank a decisive birdie on the final hole for a one-shot victory at the Panasonic Open

Former Zimbabwe all-rounder and coach Curran passes away

Former Zimbabwe all-rounder and coach Curran passes away

Rediff.com10 Oct 2012

According to a statement by Zimbabwe Cricket, he collapsed while jogging, but details regarding the exact cause of his death haven't been determined yet.

I am glad that India has Duncan Fletcher as coach: Dhoni

I am glad that India has Duncan Fletcher as coach: Dhoni

Rediff.com24 Mar 2013

One man who was the most relieved after India's 4-0 series win over Australia was coach Duncan Fletcher.

Charles, Bravo strike tons as Windies crush Zimbabwe

Charles, Bravo strike tons as Windies crush Zimbabwe

Rediff.com23 Feb 2013

Johnson Charles and Darren Bravo struck stylish centuries as West Indies easily beat Zimbabwe by 156 runs in the opening game of their one day series in Grenada on Friday.

Does Amit Mishra's performance in Zimbabwe merit a Test recall?

Does Amit Mishra's performance in Zimbabwe merit a Test recall?

Rediff.com29 Jul 2013

With nine wickets at 15.11 runs apiece in three matches, he has set an Indian record in a bilateral series in Zimbabwe in ODIs. Going by his stellar showing, Mishra believes it's time the selectors take note and consider him for a Test recall.

Mugabe 'fighting for life' in Singapore hospital

Mugabe 'fighting for life' in Singapore hospital

Rediff.com10 Apr 2012

Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe is reportedly fighting for his life in a Singapore hospital with an undisclosed illness.

Kirsten ideal candidate to coach England: Atherton

Kirsten ideal candidate to coach England: Atherton

Rediff.com3 Oct 2019

British media reported that former India coach Gary Kirsten has emerged as the leading contender to take over from Australia's Trevor Bayliss.

Azhar Ali's ton gives Pakistan first series win in 17 months

Azhar Ali's ton gives Pakistan first series win in 17 months

Rediff.com30 May 2015

A fine hundred by Azhar Ali helped Pakistan beat Zimbabwe by six wickets in the second One-Day International and win their first One-day series in 17 months, at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, on Friday night.

Fletcher must have a say in selection: Dravid

Fletcher must have a say in selection: Dravid

Rediff.com13 Nov 2012

Former captain Rahul Dravid believes that Duncan Fletcher has a lot to offer in Indian cricket and said the Zimbabwean should be given more power in team selection to prosper as coach.

Six wickets for Ajantha Mendis as Lanka thrash Zimbabwe

Six wickets for Ajantha Mendis as Lanka thrash Zimbabwe

Rediff.com18 Sep 2012

Ajantha Mendis bettered his own T20 record by taking six wickets for just eight runs as Sri Lanka walloped minnows Zimbabwe by 82 runs in the opening match of the World Twenty20 tournament in Hambantota on Tuesday.

Gill smashes Gambhir's record with double ton; India 'A' close in on win

Gill smashes Gambhir's record with double ton; India 'A' close in on win

Rediff.com9 Aug 2019

Gill's impressive knock comes days after he failed to find a spot in India's tour of the West Indies.

Federer's WORST five Grand Slam defeats

Federer's WORST five Grand Slam defeats

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

A look at Roger Federer's worst five Grand Slam losses.

'Roebuck was about to be detained before suicide'

'Roebuck was about to be detained before suicide'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2011

Noted cricket columnist Peter Roebuck was about to be detained over an alleged sexual assault on a Zimbabwean Facebook friend when he committed suicide at his hotel, in Cape Town, his colleague Jim Maxwell has said.

Guptill continues to plunder runs as NZ beat SA

Guptill continues to plunder runs as NZ beat SA

Rediff.com17 Feb 2012

Martin Guptill continued his rich run of form as he scored 78 not out to help New Zealand to a six-wicket victory over South Africa in their Twenty20 international at Wellington Regional Stadium on Friday.

Fletcher needs 'more time and space', says Dravid

Fletcher needs 'more time and space', says Dravid

Rediff.com14 Oct 2011

Duncan Fletcher has not had the best of times since taking over as India cricket coach but veteran batsman Rahul Dravid says he should not be written off just yet as the Zimbabwean needs "more time and space" to produce results.

Will Fletcher's Australia jinx continue?

Will Fletcher's Australia jinx continue?

Rediff.com2 Jan 2012

Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni has a jinxed man in his corner and it's none other than coach Duncan Fletcher.

Duncan Fletcher appointed Team India coach

Duncan Fletcher appointed Team India coach

Rediff.com27 Apr 2011

Duncan Fletcher was on Wednesday appointed India's cricket coach. He replaces the highly-successful Gary Kirsten, ending weeks of suspense on who will take over the high-profile job. The 62-year-old Zimbabwean, who coached England with mixed results from 1999 to 2007, has been handed the job for two years.

Andy Flower is England's technical director of elite cricket coaching

Andy Flower is England's technical director of elite cricket coaching

Rediff.com3 Mar 2014

Andy Flower, who stepped down as head coach in January following the 5-0 Ashes rout by Australia, was appointed England's technical director of elite coaching on Monday. The Zimbabwean will incorporate working with the next generation of players and coaches with creating a leadership programme for youngsters, the England and Wales Cricket Board said.

New Zealand to host Zimbabwe, SA in 2012

New Zealand to host Zimbabwe, SA in 2012

Rediff.com24 Jun 2011

New Zealand will play their first home Test against Zimbabwe in 11 years, as well as a three-match series against South Africa, in the next southern hemisphere summer, New Zealand Cricket announced on Friday.

Douglas Stuart's Shuggie Bain wins 2020 Booker, Avni Doshi misses out

Douglas Stuart's Shuggie Bain wins 2020 Booker, Avni Doshi misses out

Rediff.com20 Nov 2020

Dubai-based Indian-origin writer Doshi, who was shortlisted among the final six authors for her debut novel Burnt Sugar, lost out on the top prize.

England secure coach Flower's future with new deal

England secure coach Flower's future with new deal

Rediff.com3 May 2011

English cricket officials secured the continuing presence of national coach Andy Flower after the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced on Tuesday they had agreed a new contract with the Zimbabwean.

Meet Duncan Fletcher, Team India's new coach

Meet Duncan Fletcher, Team India's new coach

Rediff.com28 Apr 2011

A methodical coach, with excellent one-on-one skills, the Zimbabwean is the ideal replacement for Gary Kirsten.

Zimbabwe beat Bangladesh by four wickets

Zimbabwe beat Bangladesh by four wickets

Rediff.com12 Aug 2011

Brian Vitori became the first Zimbabwean to take five wickets on his One-day International debut as the home side beat Bangladesh by four wickets in the first of five ODIs at Harare Sports Club.

Flower in running for India coach job?

Flower in running for India coach job?

Rediff.com19 Apr 2011

England cricket coach Andy Flower is among the few who have been reportedly shortlisted by the BCCI for the India job left vacant by Gary Kirsten, prompting a worried ECB to offer the Zimbabwean a new three-year deal.

Fletcher becomes first coach with 100 Tests

Fletcher becomes first coach with 100 Tests

Rediff.com21 Jul 2011

Duncan Fletcher etched his name into the record books by becoming the first cricket coach to complete a century of matches at the helm of affairs of a national team during the first Test between India and England at Lord's.

Paes-Black out of Wimbledon mixed doubles

Paes-Black out of Wimbledon mixed doubles

Rediff.com2 Jul 2011

Leander Paes and Cara Black bowed out of the Wimbledon mixed doubles event after suffering a straight set defeat in the quarter-finals against Daniel Nestor and Yung-Jan Chan.

Resolute Zim give in to Aus pace

Resolute Zim give in to Aus pace

Rediff.com21 Feb 2011

Images from the World Cup match between Australia and Zimbabwe, in Ahmedabad on Monday.

Taylor, Ervine help Zimbabwe upset India

Taylor, Ervine help Zimbabwe upset India

Rediff.com28 May 2010

Brendan Taylor and Craig Ervine gave Zimbabwe a morale-boosting six-wicket win over India in the first match of the triangular ODI series at Bulawayo on Friday.

Zisco to propel Essar Steel into 20-mn-tonne club

Zisco to propel Essar Steel into 20-mn-tonne club

Rediff.com16 May 2011

According to data available on the website of World Steel Organisation, only eight steelmakers produced over 20 million tonne (mt) steel in 2009 with ArcelorMittal, leading at 77.5 mt.

Zimbabwe beat Netherlands, stay in hunt for main draw

Zimbabwe beat Netherlands, stay in hunt for main draw

Rediff.com19 Mar 2014

Zimbabwe kept themselves in contention for a spot in the main draw of the ICC World Twenty20 Championships, beating Netherlands by five wickets in a Group B qualifying match in Sylhet on Wednesday.

Sania's women's doubles run at Australian Open over

Sania's women's doubles run at Australian Open over

Rediff.com21 Jan 2014

Indian tennis ace Sania Mirza and her Zimbabwean partner Cara Black were halted in their stride by the world No 1 Italian pair of Sara Errani and Roberta Vinci in the women's doubles quarter-finals at the Australian Open in Mlebourne on Tuesday. The sixth seeds lost 2-6, 6-3, 4-6.

Former Zimbabwe captain Streak gets 8-year ban for corruption

Former Zimbabwe captain Streak gets 8-year ban for corruption

Rediff.com15 Apr 2021

Streak gave inside info to suspected bookie during IPL coaching stint.

For me I think the longevity is important: Leander Paes

For me I think the longevity is important: Leander Paes

Rediff.com6 Jul 2010

In an exclusive interview with Aseem Chhabra, Leander Paes reveals his delight at completing a dozen Grand Slams and also what keeps him going.