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Gayle to lead Windies in Zimbabwe

Gayle to lead Windies in Zimbabwe

Rediff.com19 Nov 2007

Chris Gayle will captain the West Indies for their five one-day matches on their tour of Zimbabwe this month.

Former India cricketer Deepak Shodhan passes away

Former India cricketer Deepak Shodhan passes away

Rediff.com16 May 2016

Deepak Shodhan, who was the first Indian to score a hundred on Test debut against Pakistan at Eden Gardens, has died aged 87.

Pakistan discuss coaching post with Whatmore

Pakistan discuss coaching post with Whatmore

Rediff.com10 May 2007

Pakistan are talking to Bangladesh coach Dav Whatmore about their national coaching post left vacant following Bob Woolmer's death at the World Cup.

Kamala Harris enters US presidential race

Kamala Harris enters US presidential race

Rediff.com21 Jan 2019

In a video, announcing her candidacy for the office, Harris said, "Justice. Decency. Equality. Freedom. Democracy. These aren't just words. They're the values we as Americans cherish. And they're all on the line now. The future of our country depends on you and millions of others lifting our voices to fight for our American values. That's why I'm running for president of the United States."

Muhammad Ali's son detained at Florida airport for his 'Arabic-sounding name'

Muhammad Ali's son detained at Florida airport for his 'Arabic-sounding name'

Rediff.com25 Feb 2017

He was badgered for two straight hours, where he was repeatedly asked 'Where did you get your name from?' and 'Are you Muslim?'

The hottest holiday destinations

The hottest holiday destinations

Rediff.com26 May 2006

Be it Goa or Mauritius, the backwaters or snow-clad mountains, adventure sports or treks -- tell us YOUR all-time favourite holiday/getaway destination.

Sebrle wins elusive decathlon title

Sebrle wins elusive decathlon title

Rediff.com1 Sep 2007

Roman Sebrle of the Czech Republic confirmed his reputation as the best all-round athlete by winning the decathlon at the world championships on Saturday.

Gay storms to sprint treble in US gold rush

Gay storms to sprint treble in US gold rush

Rediff.com1 Sep 2007

Tyson Gay tore up the track to complete a rare sprint treble at the world championships on Saturday and help the United States to the 4x100m relay crown.

Gay on course for sprint double

Gay on course for sprint double

Rediff.com29 Aug 2007

The American stayed on course for a world championship sprint double by qualifying fastest for the 200 metres final.

Gay crushes Powell to win world 100m title

Gay crushes Powell to win world 100m title

Rediff.com26 Aug 2007

American Tyson Gay surged past Jamaica's Asafa Powell to win gold in the men's 100 meters at the world championships.

Injured Gayle hopes to be fit for India Tests

Injured Gayle hopes to be fit for India Tests

Rediff.com30 Sep 2014

West Indies' swashbuckling opener Chris Gayle is hoping to be fit in time for the Test series against India starting on October 30.

Defar sets 5,000m record

Defar sets 5,000m record

Rediff.com16 Jun 2007

Ethiopia's Meseret Defar smashed her own 5,000 metres world record by nearly eight seconds and Jamaica's Asafa Powell cruised to a sub-10-second victory in the men's 100 at a Golden League meeting on Friday.

Lara apologises to WICB

Lara apologises to WICB

Rediff.com3 Aug 2006

Brian Lara apologised to the West Indies Cricket Board for his public outburst after the Test series loss to India.

Hot curves ahead: Miss Universe 2016 hopefuls

Hot curves ahead: Miss Universe 2016 hopefuls

Rediff.com27 Jan 2017

We're back... Round Two of the line up of Miss Universe 2016 contestants.

WICB to probe Lara's comments

WICB to probe Lara's comments

Rediff.com17 Jul 2006

Brian Lara faces a probe for criticising selection policies and pitch conditions during the Test series against India

India score maiden Test win in South Africa

India score maiden Test win in South Africa

Rediff.com18 Dec 2006

India cantered to a historic 123-run victory over South Africa in the first Test.

Modi extends $150m credit to Caribbean nations

Modi extends $150m credit to Caribbean nations

Rediff.com26 Sep 2019

Modi announced a USD 14-million grant for community development projects in the Caricom and another USD 150 million line of credit for solar, renewable energy and climate- change related projects, a statement released by the Ministry of External Affairs said.

Injuries won't affect team: Dravid

Injuries won't affect team: Dravid

Rediff.com17 May 2006

The Indian captain said his side has enough talent to cushion the loss of Ramesh Powar and S Sreesanth for the first ODI.

Windies series live on All India Radio

Windies series live on All India Radio

Rediff.com10 May 2006

The state broadcaster has acquired the radio rights of the five ODIs and four Tests.

Botched relay adds to Schippers' Rio misery

Botched relay adds to Schippers' Rio misery

Rediff.com19 Aug 2016

Dafne Schippers' Olympic disappointment turned into a nightmare as she took responsibility for a botched relay handover that cost her a chance for redemption at the Rio Games.

'Sluggish' Bolt does enough to win 100m heats

'Sluggish' Bolt does enough to win 100m heats

Rediff.com13 Aug 2016

Jamaican sprint star Usain Bolt won his 100metres heat after what he called a "sluggish" start on Saturday, but looked pained after the race as he prepared to fend off the challenge of American Jason Gatlin for the Olympic crown.

India@UNGA: PM to deliver 9 key speeches

India@UNGA: PM to deliver 9 key speeches

Rediff.com20 Sep 2019

Modi, who will be addressing the General Debate for the first time in five years, has a packed bilateral and multilateral agenda beginning September 23 till September 27.

Evolution of the men's 100 meters world record

Evolution of the men's 100 meters world record

Rediff.com17 Aug 2008

Some of the fastest men to run the 100 metres in under ten seconds.

Nine nude cricketers arrested

Nine nude cricketers arrested

Rediff.com17 Feb 2004

Zimbabwean police arrested nine players for dancing nude in the rain in the middle of the cricket ground in the northwestern town of Hwange.

World swimming: Hungarian Hosszu wins fourth gold, sets record

World swimming: Hungarian Hosszu wins fourth gold, sets record

Rediff.com7 Dec 2014

Hungary's Katinka Hosszu won her fourth gold medal of the event, and broke the world record, in the 200 metres individual medley at the world short-course swimming championships.

'Ishant can improve if he consistently works harder at the nets'

'Ishant can improve if he consistently works harder at the nets'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2015

West Indies pace legend Courtney Walsh feels that Indian speedster Ishant Sharma needs to work harder in the nets in order to iron out his flaws and achieve consistency.

Yasir spins Pakistan to victory over Windies

Yasir spins Pakistan to victory over Windies

Rediff.com26 Apr 2017

Yasir Shah proved Pakistan's match-winner as they ended a six-Test losing streak to beat West Indies by seven wickets in the first Test in Jamaica on Tuesday.

Younis Khan becomes first Pakistani and oldest to score 10000 Test runs

Younis Khan becomes first Pakistani and oldest to score 10000 Test runs

Rediff.com24 Apr 2017

Veteran batsman Younis Khan has become the first Pakistani cricketer to complete 10,000 runs in Test cricket as his team reached reach 201-4 in reply to West Indies' 286-10 on the third day of the rain-affected first Test at SabinaPark in Kingston, Jamaica, on Sunday.

He's a character, he's funny, he's loveable: Gatlin on Bolt

He's a character, he's funny, he's loveable: Gatlin on Bolt

Rediff.com6 Aug 2017

Reaction to Gatlin's win and Bolt's surprise defeat:

World Athletics PHOTOS: Jamaican Williams stuns favourites to take hurdles gold

World Athletics PHOTOS: Jamaican Williams stuns favourites to take hurdles gold

Rediff.com28 Aug 2015

Hansle Parchment of Jamaica was second in 13.03 and Olympic champion and world record holder Aries Merritt claimed bronze in 13.04 seconds.

India in a tight corner

India in a tight corner

Rediff.com1 Jul 2006

India elect to bat in fourth Test

India elect to bat in fourth Test

Rediff.com30 Jun 2006

Both teams retained the eleven that played in the drawn third Test at St Kitts.

Taylor's five-wicket feat inspired by Walsh

Taylor's five-wicket feat inspired by Walsh

Rediff.com20 Nov 2006

West Indies fast bowler Jerome Taylor, who took his second five wicket haul in Pakistan on Monday, says he draws his inspiration from paceman Courtney Walsh.

Sehwag is in good form: Dravid

Sehwag is in good form: Dravid

Rediff.com22 May 2006

"I think he (Sehwag) is in good form, he has been batting well at the nets. We are not very worried," Dravid said.

India are set 199 to win 2nd ODI

India are set 199 to win 2nd ODI

Rediff.com21 May 2006

Ramnaresh Sarwan's unbeaten 98 lifted the West Indies from a precarious position in the second ODI.

India elect to field

India elect to field

Rediff.com20 May 2006

India included Ramesh Powar in place of Rudra Pratap Singh for the second ODI.

Powar out of first two ODIs

Powar out of first two ODIs

Rediff.com17 May 2006

The off-spinner twisted his ankle during practice in Montego Bay (Jamaica) on Monday.

Kemp earns Test recall for Australia tour

Kemp earns Test recall for Australia tour

Rediff.com26 Nov 2005

The South African all rounder played the last of his three Tests against the West Indies in Jamaica in April 2001.

World's fastest man Bolt loses opening race of season

World's fastest man Bolt loses opening race of season

Rediff.com1 Mar 2015

The Jamaican world record holder could not make up a 10 metre deficit on a University of Technology team, which won in 38.23 seconds.