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Ajmal to play against Kenya before biomechanics test

Ajmal to play against Kenya before biomechanics test

Rediff.com11 Dec 2014

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has decided that suspended off-spinner, Saeed Ajmal should play two One-day games against Kenya this month before he goes for his final biomechanics test in Chennai.

Dope-tainted Kenya could be banned from Rio Olympics

Dope-tainted Kenya could be banned from Rio Olympics

Rediff.com18 Feb 2016

IAAF chief Sebastian Coe has reportedly made the comment because Kenya, which topped the medals table at the 2015 world championships in Beijing, has had more than 40 athletes banned for doping in the past three years

Obama's win will boost Kenya's image: Modi

Obama's win will boost Kenya's image: Modi

Rediff.com24 Nov 2008

Modi, who toured Kenya and Uganda from November 17 to 19, said at a meeting: "Each and every Kenyan feels Obama belongs to them. This simple feeling can generate tremendous energy to the Kenya society to work even harder, boost conference services and the country's political image. The feeling of being Kenyan now has a high value and can change the country."

Kenya says undecided over Olympics threat posed by Zika virus

Kenya says undecided over Olympics threat posed by Zika virus

Rediff.com9 Feb 2016

Sports authorities across the world are scrambling to find out more about the mosquito-borne virus as they make plans for the games in August.

The incredibly rare 'Elephant Queen' in Kenya

The incredibly rare 'Elephant Queen' in Kenya

Rediff.com19 Mar 2019

"If I hadn't looked upon her with my own eyes, I might not have believed that such an elephant could exist in our world."

Kenya's Kenneth Mungara wins Mumbai marathon

Kenya's Kenneth Mungara wins Mumbai marathon

Rediff.com18 Jan 2009

Kenya's Kenneth Mungara won the Mumbai marathon in a record time of 2 hours 11 minutes and 59 seconds on Sunday morning. His timing eclipsed countryman Daniel Rono's time of 2: 12.03 seconds, set in the 2006 edition of the event. David Tarun, also of Kenya, finished second in 2:12.02 seconds, while 2007 and 2008 winner John Kelai placed third with a timing of 2: 12.03 seconds.

Kenya to bid for 2016 Olympic Games

Kenya to bid for 2016 Olympic Games

Rediff.com13 Jan 2005

International Olympic Committee president Jacques Rogge pledged to help Kenya prepare the bid.

Kenya coach Baptiste quits after poor World Cup

Kenya coach Baptiste quits after poor World Cup

Rediff.com19 Apr 2011

Kenya coach Eldine Baptiste has parted ways with the team less than a month after the African nation's worst ever performance in the World Cup.

Stats highlights: New Zealand vs Kenya

Stats highlights: New Zealand vs Kenya

Rediff.com13 Sep 2007

New Zealand's nine-wicket win is their second biggest in Twenty20 internationals.

New Zealander Hesson named Kenya cricket coach

New Zealander Hesson named Kenya cricket coach

Rediff.com19 Jul 2011

Kenya have named New Zealander Mike Hesson as their new national cricket coach, officials said on Tuesday. The 36-year-old has been involved in coaching New Zealand 'A' and 'Emerging Players' sides since 2005 as well as assisting the main New Zealand team as a specialist batting coach.

Afridi high-five as Pak drub Kenya

Afridi high-five as Pak drub Kenya

Rediff.com23 Feb 2011

Shahidi Afridi claimed five wickets as Pakistan opened their World Cup campaign with a thumping 205-run victory over Kenya.

Kenya's Kipchoge triumphs in men's marathon

Kenya's Kipchoge triumphs in men's marathon

Rediff.com21 Aug 2016

Kenya's Eliud Kipchoge won the men's Olympic marathon with a dominating performance, running alone into the Sambadrome and finishing in two hours, eight minutes and 44 seconds.

Kenya's Chumba wins slow Chicago Marathon

Kenya's Chumba wins slow Chicago Marathon

Rediff.com12 Oct 2015

Kenyan Dickson Chumba pulled away from compatriot Sammy Kitwara and comfortably won a slow Chicago Marathon in a sweep for the African nation on Sunday.

Marathon world record holder Kiptum dies in car crash

Marathon world record holder Kiptum dies in car crash

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

According to the Nation newspaper, Kiptum was driving his Rwandan coach and a woman in a car near the Rift Valley village where he was born when the accident occurred.

Rain puts off Pakistan-Kenya tie

Rain puts off Pakistan-Kenya tie

Rediff.com14 Sep 2004

Play never got underway in Birmingham on Tuesday and Wednesday's reserve day will now be used.

PIX: Duplantis breaks own pole vault World record

PIX: Duplantis breaks own pole vault World record

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

Images from the Track and Field action at the Parish Olympics on Monday.

Images: Kenya go down fighting to Aus

Images: Kenya go down fighting to Aus

Rediff.com13 Mar 2011

Images from the World Cup match between Australia and Kenya, at the Chinnaswamy stadium, in Bangalore, on Sunday.

Silly Point: Will Sri Lanka butcher Kenya?

Silly Point: Will Sri Lanka butcher Kenya?

Rediff.com1 Mar 2011

After Kenya stunned the Lankans in the 2003 World Cup, the Island nation would be keen to get their revenge and send a message to their oppostion. Rediff staffers Manu Shankar and Abhishek Mande lists out reasons on why Kenya stands no chance of repeating their 2003 heroics.

Toor flops in Shot Put; Chaudhary, Dhyani in 5000m

Toor flops in Shot Put; Chaudhary, Dhyani in 5000m

Rediff.com3 Aug 2024

Two-time Asian Games gold medallist Tajinderpal Toor could only manage a best effort of 18.05 metres on his first attempt and finished 15th in Group A qualifying in the men's Shot Put at the Olympics in Paris on Friday.

Reliance forays into Kenya realty market

Reliance forays into Kenya realty market

Rediff.com4 Aug 2013

Out of the ten prime plots purchased by this joint venture, Delta Corp East Africa Limited (in which RIL holds 58.8 per cent stake) has completed construction of at least one low-cost residential complex

Delhi To Kenya: Inspiring Tiranga Images

Delhi To Kenya: Inspiring Tiranga Images

Rediff.com14 Aug 2022

Readers tell us how they will celebrate the Tiranga this 75th Independence Day.

Hero begins African safari; starts operations in Kenya

Hero begins African safari; starts operations in Kenya

Rediff.com5 Jul 2013

The company's operations are slated to commence in Burkina Faso and Ivory Coast next week.

'How is this possible?' Hassan completes gruelling Paris run with marathon gold

'How is this possible?' Hassan completes gruelling Paris run with marathon gold

Rediff.com11 Aug 2024

Netherlands' Hassan grinds out thrilling marathon gold in sprint finish

Modi named Kenya captain

Modi named Kenya captain

Rediff.com1 Oct 2004

The left-hander was named the new captain of Kenya as selectors were forced to name a second string squad because of a boycott by the nation's top cricketers.

Bhandari sends Kenya crashing

Bhandari sends Kenya crashing

Rediff.com14 Aug 2004

India 'A' won the tri-series match by 10 wickets.

Kenya's top runners urge fans to keep faith amid doping row

Kenya's top runners urge fans to keep faith amid doping row

Rediff.com5 Aug 2015

Kenya's top runners have urged athletics fans and sports enthusiasts across the world to keep faith in them, despite media allegations of widespread doping in the east African nation famed for its top-class runners.

Kenya must speed up reforms: ICC

Kenya must speed up reforms: ICC

Rediff.com6 Apr 2004

Kenya needed to improve in a number of areas before making the jump from one-day internationals to Test cricket, the ICC said.

Sri Lanka thrash Kenya

Sri Lanka thrash Kenya

Rediff.com6 Apr 2003

Kumar Sangakkara thumped his second successive century to set up the Lankan victory.

Kenya face struggle for Test status

Kenya face struggle for Test status

Rediff.com19 Jun 2003

Pointing to Bangladesh, new ICC chief Mani said the step-up from the ODIs to Test cricket is huge and difficult.

Images: Hat-trick man Malinga destroys Kenya with yorkers

Images: Hat-trick man Malinga destroys Kenya with yorkers

Rediff.com1 Mar 2011

Images from the World Cup match between Kenya and Sri Lanka played in Colombo on Tuesday.

Images: Afridi bamboozles Kenya to romp to big win

Images: Afridi bamboozles Kenya to romp to big win

Rediff.com23 Feb 2011

Images from the Woorld Cup match between Pakistan and Kenya, played in Hambantota, Sri Lanka, on Wednesday.

Airtel, RCom, eye 51% stake in Telkom Kenya

Airtel, RCom, eye 51% stake in Telkom Kenya

Rediff.com8 Aug 2007

Telkom Kenya has a monopoly on landline services in the country. If an Indian company wins the bid, it will enable the company to enter the country's telecom market, according to news reports in international press.

Violence in Kenya: A plague in paradise

Violence in Kenya: A plague in paradise

Rediff.com10 Jan 2008

Indians are constant targets of violence not because of any particular anti-Indian feeling, but because they are the richer of the species. They have bigger homes and more wealth for the looters and the thieves. Kenyans, who serve in these homes, are witnesses to conspicuous consumption by the Indians. Many homes resemble Hindi movie sets the Kenyans watch with envy every day.

Sable finishes 11th in men's 3000m steeplechase final

Sable finishes 11th in men's 3000m steeplechase final

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

29-year-old Avinash Sable clocked 8 minutes 14.18 seconds after leading briefly in a dramatic race.

Indians in violence-hit Kenya safe: Government

Indians in violence-hit Kenya safe: Government

Rediff.com2 Jan 2008

All Indians in Kenya are safe but some of their shops have been looted in the widespread violence that has rocked the African nation. Tens of thousands of people have been forced to flee their homes amid brutal post-election violence in Kenya that has claimed over 300 lives and threatens to descend into full-scale tribal conflict. The Centre is monitoring the situation in Kenya, which hosts about 75,000 Indians.

Rishabh Pant nominated for Laureus World Sports Awards

Rishabh Pant nominated for Laureus World Sports Awards

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

Rishabh Pant has been nominated for the prestigious Laureus World Comeback of the Year Award.

Nageeye steals the show in NYC marathon

Nageeye steals the show in NYC marathon

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

Dutchman Abdi Nageeye survived a tense battle through the final mile to win the New York City Marathon in two hours seven minutes and 39 seconds on Sunday

Pay row with Kenya World Cup players settled

Pay row with Kenya World Cup players settled

Rediff.com16 Feb 2007

Kenya captain Steve Tikolo said on Friday the players held a meeting with Cricket Kenya officials on Thursday where the dispute which threatened World Cup preparations was resolved.

Like Rakul's Vibe?

Like Rakul's Vibe?

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

Preity in Paris... Swastika in Boston... Tillotama in Kenya...

Kenya's Wanjiru triumphs in marathon

Kenya's Wanjiru triumphs in marathon

Rediff.com24 Aug 2008

Kenya's Sammy Wanjiru led an African sweep of medals on the final day of the Olympics on Sunday to give his country its first Olympic marathon title.