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World Cup tickets for $3,000!

World Cup tickets for $3,000!

Rediff.com26 Feb 2007

Compared with the standard package of Rs 3.5 lakh per person, a tailor-made package for a family of four would cost around Rs 22 lakh for a minimum of eight nights.

Root hits unbeaten 90 as England clinch series

Root hits unbeaten 90 as England clinch series

Rediff.com6 Mar 2017

Joe Root struck an unbeaten 90 as he and Chris Woakes steered England to a four-wicket victory over West Indies in their second One-day international on Sunday.

Windies show promise in drawn England series

Windies show promise in drawn England series

Rediff.com4 May 2015

After so many false dawns, West Indies cricket fans will be wary of reading too much into Sunday's third Test win over England but in drawing the three Test series, the Caribbean side showed some significant signs of improvement.

Cricket Buzz: Windies and Bangladesh to play T20 matches in Florida

Cricket Buzz: Windies and Bangladesh to play T20 matches in Florida

Rediff.com16 May 2018

West Indies and Bangladesh will play two Twenty20 matches in Florida in August, Cricket West Indies (CWI) announced on Tuesday.

When Ponting swore at a policeman

When Ponting swore at a policeman

Rediff.com24 Oct 2007

The Australian team was busy celebrating their triumph in Barbados before a local policeman asked them to vacate the ground. In his moment of elation, Ponting ended up swearing at the officer, who took offence to it and threatened to put him and his teammates behind bars.

England recall Buttler for first Pakistan Test

England recall Buttler for first Pakistan Test

Rediff.com15 May 2018

Jos Buttler was rewarded for his good showing in the Indian Premier League with a place in England's 12-man squad for the first Test against Pakistan at Lord's, starting May 24.

Tight security for World Cup fans

Tight security for World Cup fans

Rediff.com14 Dec 2006

Cricket fans travelling to the West Indies for the 2007 World Cup will be provided with a high level of security.

The best pictures from the RAF photographic competition

The best pictures from the RAF photographic competition

Rediff.com5 Sep 2018

From Typhoons soaring over the snowy mountains of the Falkland Islands to Red Arrows flying over Buckingham Palace, the images submitted in the Royal Air Force Photographic Competition captures the heroics and skills of Britain's frontline fighters. Over 1,000 photos and 25 videos were submitted by military and civilian photographers alike across 13 categories before being whittled down by a panel of judges. Here are some of the favourites.

India bags most of World Travel Awards

India bags most of World Travel Awards

Rediff.com22 Sep 2006

India has emerged as one of the the hottest global tourist destinations in Asia bagging most of the prizes by prestigious World Travel awards.

Shabbir Ahmed's bowling action cleared

Shabbir Ahmed's bowling action cleared

Rediff.com30 Sep 2005

The Pakistan pace bowler underwent tests on his action in Perth, under the supervision of professor Bruce Elliot.

Gayle hits 80 off 46 balls as Windies bt Kiwis by 10 wkts

Gayle hits 80 off 46 balls as Windies bt Kiwis by 10 wkts

Rediff.com21 Jun 2014

Chris Gayle blasted one of the fastest half-centuries in Test cricket history to steer the West Indies to an emphatic 10-wicket victory over New Zealand in the second Test in Trinidad on Friday.

PCB nominates Zaheer Abbas for ICC presidency

PCB nominates Zaheer Abbas for ICC presidency

Rediff.com4 Jun 2015

The International Cricket Council confirmed on Thursday having received the nomination of former Pakistan captain Zaheer Abbas for presidency, saying it will now be referred to the world body's Nominations Committee for consideration.

Cook surpasses Gooch, becomes England's highest Test run-scorer

Cook surpasses Gooch, becomes England's highest Test run-scorer

Rediff.com30 May 2015

Alastair Cook is now England's leading Test match run-scorer.

Caribbean on track with World Cup preparations

Caribbean on track with World Cup preparations

Rediff.com12 Dec 2006

With just over three months to go before the start of the 2007 cricket World Cup, much of Barbados is scarred by building cranes, road detours and construction sites.

Chris Gayle Windies Cricketer of the Year

Chris Gayle Windies Cricketer of the Year

Rediff.com14 Feb 2007

while Daren Ganga walked away with the Test Player of the Year award at the WIPA 2006 awards function in Barbados on Tuesday.

Lara retained as West Indies captain

Lara retained as West Indies captain

Rediff.com15 Jul 2006

Former West Indies opening batsman Gordon Greenidge was appointed as the new convener of West Indies selectors.

T20: Super Samuels guides Windies to win over England

T20: Super Samuels guides Windies to win over England

Rediff.com10 Mar 2014

Marlon Samuels blasted an unbeaten 69 off just 46 balls to spur West Indies to an easy 27-run victory over England in their first Twenty20 international at Kensington Oval in Barbados on Sunday.

Why Australia captain Smith is unhappy with his team despite victory

Why Australia captain Smith is unhappy with his team despite victory

Rediff.com27 Jun 2016

Australia, the World's No. 1 One-Day International side, need to work on a number of aspects to improve ahead of next year's ICC Champions Trophy, captain Steve Smith said after they won a triangular series win in the West Indies.

Zimbabwe lose tour match

Zimbabwe lose tour match

Rediff.com4 May 2006

Hinds' unbeaten 117 earned a five-wicket victory for the University of the West Indies Vice-Chancellor's XI.

BCCI calls off Zimbabwe tour: report

BCCI calls off Zimbabwe tour: report

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has reportedly called off the proposed tour to Zimbabwe citing broadcasting issues and fatigue factors.

Axar rises to 13th in ODI rankings, Narine still top

Axar rises to 13th in ODI rankings, Narine still top

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

India's left-arm spinner Axar Patel jumped 20 places to his career-best ranking of 13 in the International Cricket Council's Rankings for ODI bowlers while Jasprit Bumrah and Dhawal Kulkarni also made progress after conclusion of the three-match series against Zimbabwe.

Kapur, Ghei disappoint

Kapur, Ghei disappoint

Rediff.com16 Sep 2006

The Indian duo finished in joint-third place in the World Cup qualifier, which was won by Singapore's Mardan Mamat and Lam Chih Bing.

Kumble-Kohli communication had stopped six months ago?

Kumble-Kohli communication had stopped six months ago?

Rediff.com21 Jun 2017

Another important thing that has come out in the open was that the Chief Advisory Committee, comprising Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly and VVS Laxman, also didn't straightaway give the green light to Kumble's extension.

Harpreet scores knock-out

Harpreet scores knock-out

Rediff.com23 Mar 2006

The Indian pugilist needed only 35 seconds to beat Anderson Fitzgerald Emmanual of Barbados in the heavyweight semi-final.

Nine Indian boxers reach semis

Nine Indian boxers reach semis

Rediff.com18 Aug 2005

Nine Indians, including National Champion A L Lakra have made it to the semi-finals of the Commonwealth Boxing championship at Glasgow, Scotland.

Read renews Test bid with hundred

Read renews Test bid with hundred

Rediff.com8 Jul 2006

Former England wicketkeeper Chris Read was unbeaten on 120 as England 'A' scored 530 for 9 in their first innings against Pakistan.

Windies training camp delayed

Windies training camp delayed

Rediff.com30 Nov 2004

A contract dispute delayed the start of a three-week training camp in Barbados for the squad to tour Australia early next year.

Tata Sky beats cricket blues

Tata Sky beats cricket blues

Rediff.com9 Apr 2007

India may be out of the World Cup, but some cricket fans are willing to pay a whopping Rs 29,100 to buy two seats for the final match.

PCB fails to discipline players

PCB fails to discipline players

Rediff.com31 May 2005

The Pakistan Cricket Board let off Inzamam-ul-Haq, Shahid Afridi and stand-in skipper Younis Khan with a warning for a dressing-room argument

Shabbir may play despite bowling action report

Shabbir may play despite bowling action report

Rediff.com31 May 2005

The Pakistan fast bowler is likely to play despite his bowling action being reported for a third time by match officials.

Shabbir reported for suspect action

Shabbir reported for suspect action

Rediff.com30 May 2005

Langeveldt, Ntini fined

Langeveldt, Ntini fined

Rediff.com13 May 2005

The ICC found the two South Africa bowlers guilty of "excessive appealing" during the third ODI against West Indies.

Cricket Buzz: Why Vidarbha-ROI Irani Cup game was called off

Cricket Buzz: Why Vidarbha-ROI Irani Cup game was called off

Rediff.com17 Feb 2019

The decision left everyone wondering if the on-field umpires faltered in calling off the game, but the Vidarbha player, said nothing like that had happened.

Medals tally: 2014 Commonwealth Games

Medals tally: 2014 Commonwealth Games

Rediff.com3 Aug 2014

The medal table of the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

8 Caribbean venues to host World Cup 2007

8 Caribbean venues to host World Cup 2007

Rediff.com6 Jul 2004

The USA, which was looking to host some of the matches, will miss out.

PM steps in over Windies contract row

PM steps in over Windies contract row

Rediff.com1 Dec 2004

Grenadian Prime Minister has intervened in a bid to end a contract dispute between WICB and the players.

Lara tops Test rankings

Lara tops Test rankings

Rediff.com2 Jun 2005

A blistering century against Pakistan in the first Test in Barbados has propelled Brian Lara to the top of the ICC Test batting rankings.

Younis, Inzamam, Afridi clash

Younis, Inzamam, Afridi clash

Rediff.com29 May 2005

Reports said the trio got into an argument on the first day of the West Indies Test after Afridi expressed indignation at being asked to open the innings by Younis.

WI look to Lara for inspiration

WI look to Lara for inspiration

Rediff.com23 May 2005

West Indies recalled ace batsman Brian Lara for the two-Test series against Pakistan

Haynes will make it on time

Haynes will make it on time

Rediff.com18 May 2005