News for 'obrien'

Gutsy Ireland upset former champions West Indies

Gutsy Ireland upset former champions West Indies

Rediff.com16 Feb 2015

Ireland shocked former champions West Indies by four wickets in a Pool B match in the ICC World Cup at Saxton Field in Nelson.

On surprise Afghan visit, Trump announces resumption of peace talks

On surprise Afghan visit, Trump announces resumption of peace talks

Rediff.com30 Nov 2019

Trump had a hastily-arranged bilateral meeting with Afghan President Ashraf Ghani

Tennis roundup: Federer takes a step closer to 10th Halle crown

Tennis roundup: Federer takes a step closer to 10th Halle crown

Rediff.com22 Jun 2019

The Swiss great is looking to win a 102nd tour-level trophy and move closer to Jimmy Connors' record of 109.

Wimbledon PICS: Anderson shocks Federer; Djokovic in semis for 8th time

Wimbledon PICS: Anderson shocks Federer; Djokovic in semis for 8th time

Rediff.com11 Jul 2018

The eight seeded South African fought back after losing the first two sets to defeat the Swiss ace 2-6, 6-7(5), 7-5, 6-4, 13-11.

Can Murray end Djokovic's 'golden slam' dream?

Can Murray end Djokovic's 'golden slam' dream?

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

Andy Murray has what it takes to ruin Novak Djokovic's dreams of sweeping to a 'golden slam', coach Ivan Lendl has said as the Scot prepares for another tilt at the Wimbledon title.

Privilege motion against Sushma for 'misleading information'

Privilege motion against Sushma for 'misleading information'

Rediff.com4 Aug 2017

The motions were moved over misinformation on PM Modi's Lahore visit and the Bandung Conference.

ATP Finals: Federer opens with win over American Sock

ATP Finals: Federer opens with win over American Sock

Rediff.com12 Nov 2017

The 36-year-old was given a thorough workout by Sock although had he been a little more clinical the scoreline would have been more heavily-weighted in his favour.

Too much Sweet nothings! Now, take a look at World Cup's worst XI

Too much Sweet nothings! Now, take a look at World Cup's worst XI

Rediff.com2 Apr 2015

A New Zealand-based website begged to differ and have released the worst team of the just concluded cricket World Cup, with Eoin Morgan as the captain of the underachieving players.

Bond guides New Zealand to victory

Bond guides New Zealand to victory

Rediff.com28 Nov 2009

Riding on comeback star Shane Bond's brilliant match figures of eight for 153, New Zealand defeated Pakistan by 32 runs in the first Test in Dunedin on Saturday.

Cook ends long wait for Test hundred

Cook ends long wait for Test hundred

Rediff.com2 May 2015

England captain Alastair Cook scored his first Test century in almost two years but lost his wicket in the final over of the day as the tourists ended the first day of the third Test against the West Indies on 240 for seven.

Would you pay to see Sachin, 46, bat today?

Would you pay to see Sachin, 46, bat today?

Rediff.com7 Nov 2019

'Can Tendulkar recreate the magic of his youth?', asks advertising guru Sandeep Goyal.

Day 3, PHOTOS: England's Joe, the Root of Windies' troubles

Day 3, PHOTOS: England's Joe, the Root of Windies' troubles

Rediff.com24 Apr 2015

Captain Cook also hits form, strikes 125-run opening partnership with Trott -- England's first century opening stand since March 2013.

Colombians bring salsa spirit to staid Saransk

Colombians bring salsa spirit to staid Saransk

Rediff.com19 Jun 2018

Colombian soccer supporters brought a wave of tropical exuberance to the stolid citizens of Saransk

Ireland romp into Super Eights

Ireland romp into Super Eights

Rediff.com9 Jun 2009

O'Brien brothers Niall and Kevin's scintillating knocks gave Ireland a six-wicket victory over Bangladesh and a berth in the Super Eight stage of the World Twenty20 championship, at Trent Bridge, in Nottingham, on Monday. Ireland, chasing 138 to win, attained the target with 10 balls to spare.

1st Test: Bad light robs England of chance of win vs Pakistan

1st Test: Bad light robs England of chance of win vs Pakistan

Rediff.com17 Oct 2015

England had resumed on 569-8, with Adil Rashid and Stuart Broad at the crease as the tourists sought to build a defendable lead before putting Pakistan into bat.

Thushara, Murali have Kiwis in a spot

Thushara, Murali have Kiwis in a spot

Rediff.com20 Aug 2009

Left-arm seamer Thilan Thushara and off-spinner Muttiah Muralitharan shared six wickets to leave New Zealand struggling on 281 for eight on the third day of the first Test on Thursday.

'Entire nation speaks in one voice': All-party resolution on Pulwama

'Entire nation speaks in one voice': All-party resolution on Pulwama

Rediff.com16 Feb 2019

"Today, we stand united in solidarity with our security forces in fighting terrorism and in defending the unity and integrity of India."

If SA have De Villiers, Ireland also have a player with the X-factor!

If SA have De Villiers, Ireland also have a player with the X-factor!

Rediff.com2 Mar 2015

Irish captain William Porterfield not getting pressured by the daring batting of De Villiers

NZ elect to bat in fourth ODI

NZ elect to bat in fourth ODI

Rediff.com11 Mar 2009

New Zealand captain Daniel Vettori won the toss and elected to bat in the fourth One-Day International in Hamilton on Wednesday. The Indian team effected two changes in the squad, bringing in Rohit Sharma for the injured Sachin Tendulkar and replacing Munaf Patel with a fit-again Ishant Sharma.

Opposition calls the Budget 'anti-poor, anti-middle class'

Opposition calls the Budget 'anti-poor, anti-middle class'

Rediff.com28 Feb 2015

Opposition calls the Budget 'hollow and plain'.

WTF News! It's Weird, True and Funny

WTF News! It's Weird, True and Funny

Rediff.com14 Aug 2015

Here's your weekly digest of the craziest stories from around the world.

NZ names two new faces for Oz series

NZ names two new faces for Oz series

Rediff.com22 Jan 2009

New Zealand have named two new faces in their 14-man squad to play Australia in the Chappell-Hadlee one-day series starting next month.

Anderson faces another epic battle... to get fit for final

Anderson faces another epic battle... to get fit for final

Rediff.com14 Jul 2018

"He's got a tough task ahead of him," summed up John Isner

'I deserve to be in the semi-finals; I don't want to stop here'

'I deserve to be in the semi-finals; I don't want to stop here'

Rediff.com12 Jul 2018

Novak Djokovic felt he was a different player to the Wimbledon winner of old but comparisons were inevitable on Wednesday as the Serb rolled into the semi-finals for the first time since 2015.

Numbers game - 2nd Test, Day 4

Numbers game - 2nd Test, Day 4

Rediff.com29 Mar 2009

The six off Iain O'Brien was 50th for Sachin Tendulkar in Test cricket. He became the fourth Indian after Virender Sehwag (65), Kapil Dev (61) and Sourav Ganguly (57) to do so.

Katich holds fort as Australia struggle on Day 2

Katich holds fort as Australia struggle on Day 2

Rediff.com21 Nov 2008

Simon Katich stayed unbeaten on a well made 67 even though he felt short of partners during Australia's second innings in the first Test against New Zealand at Brisbane on Friday. Australian batsmen struggled to stay at the wicket for long as they ended day two at a score of 131 for the loss of six wickets, scoring at an average of 3.44 runs per over.

Kiwis retain squad for second Test

Kiwis retain squad for second Test

Rediff.com23 Mar 2009

The New Zealand selectors on Monday retained almost the same side for the second Test against India which suffered a humiliating 10-wicket mauling in the first Test in Hamilton. Brent Arnel is the only one to be omitted from the squad as the fast bowler, who was released to play in the domestic competition, has been laid low by a side strain.

3rd ODI: NZ elect to bowl vs India

3rd ODI: NZ elect to bowl vs India

Rediff.com8 Mar 2009

New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum won the toss and elected to field in the third one-day international against India at Lancaster Park, Christchurch on Sunday. McCullum has replaced regular captain Daniel Vettori, who has left the team to be present at the birth of his first child in Auckland.

Buttler, Mills return to Kiwis ODI squad

Buttler, Mills return to Kiwis ODI squad

Rediff.com28 Feb 2009

Fast bowler Ian Buttler's impressive showing in the just-concluded Twenty20 internationals earned him a place in New Zealand's One-day team, after a hiatus of five years, for the first three games of the five-match series against India, starting March 3. Apart from Buttler, Kyle Mills also made a comeback to the ODI squad after a two-week injury lay-off to augment an already lethal Kiwi pace battery, led by Iain O'Brien, Butler and Tim Southee.

Record fifth-wicket stand boosts Bangladesh

Record fifth-wicket stand boosts Bangladesh

Rediff.com18 Oct 2008

Mehrab Hossain and Mushfiqur Rahim shared a record fifth-wicket stand for Bangladesh who reached 183 runs for four at the close on the opening day of the first Test against New Zealand on Friday. Mehrab (79) and Rahim (59) produced an unbroken stand of 139, surpassing the previous best fifth-wicket partnership of 126 made against Sri Lanka in 2001 in Colombo.

EPL PHOTOS: Man City suffer blow to title hopes with Norwich stalemate

EPL PHOTOS: Man City suffer blow to title hopes with Norwich stalemate

Rediff.com13 Mar 2016

ManchesterCity's hopes of regaining the Premier League title suffered a potentially grievous blow on Saturday as they were held to a goalless draw by struggling NorwichCity at Carrow Road.

Spinners give Pakistan 2-0 series win over England

Spinners give Pakistan 2-0 series win over England

Rediff.com5 Nov 2015

Pakistan's spinners handed their team a 2-0 series victory after ripping through England's batting line-up on the fifth day of the third and final Test at Sharjah on Thursday.

'Mamata will act as a catalyst to remove BJP'

'Mamata will act as a catalyst to remove BJP'

Rediff.com17 Feb 2018

'We will have a big say in Delhi in 2018 or 2019 (whenever the elections are) in the Lok Sabha.'

Tennis: Murray's comeback ends in defeat; Federer cruises

Tennis: Murray's comeback ends in defeat; Federer cruises

Rediff.com20 Jun 2018

Former world number one Andy Murray's comeback from a year-long injury layoff was ended by Nick Kyrgios at Queen's Club on Tuesday but only after the Briton produced a typically dogged display of resistance.

TMC targets Amit Shah, says he is named in Sahara diary

TMC targets Amit Shah, says he is named in Sahara diary

Rediff.com1 Dec 2014

The Trinamool Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday targetted each other in Parliament, leading to clashes and walkouts. The TMC displayed in both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha the copies of some red diary, allegedly recovered from Sahara group chief Subrata Roy, and claimed that it contained the name of a BJP leader.

New Zealand name rookie Thompson in Twenty20 squad

New Zealand name rookie Thompson in Twenty20 squad

Rediff.com19 Dec 2008

All-rounder Ewen Thompson was the only new face named in New Zealand's 13-man squad for two Twenty20 matches against the West Indies this month. Thompson, 29, has taken 16 wickets at an average of 17 and an economy rate of 6.97 playing for Central Districts.

PHOTOS: Warriors rout Cavaliers to win second straight NBA title

PHOTOS: Warriors rout Cavaliers to win second straight NBA title

Rediff.com9 Jun 2018

The fourth consecutive NBA Finals matchup between the two rivals proved to be the most lopsided as the Warriors won the latest best-of-seven series in four games.

This one I'll always remember, promises forgetful Serena

This one I'll always remember, promises forgetful Serena

Rediff.com10 Jul 2016

Serena Williams' memory is not as powerful as her first serve these days, although with so many achievements to recall it would be churlish to hold that against the American great.

Kiwis complain of crowd abuse at Gabba

Kiwis complain of crowd abuse at Gabba

Rediff.com26 Nov 2008

New Zealand cricketers said they were victim of crowd abuse during the first Test against Australia at the Gabba, where they were called "faggots".

Wimbledon: Federer stunned; Raonic, Murray to clash in final

Wimbledon: Federer stunned; Raonic, Murray to clash in final

Rediff.com9 Jul 2016

Canadian Milos Raonic recovered to upset seven-times champion Roger Federer 6-3 6-7(3) 4-6 7-5 6-3 at Wimbledon to reach his first grand slam final on Friday. The sixth seed will meet the winner of the second semi-final between Britain's 2013 champion Andy Murray and Czech 10th seed Tomas Berdych, runner-up in 2010, in Sunday's showpiece match.