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JSW Steel in the fray to acquire Tata Steel UK

JSW Steel in the fray to acquire Tata Steel UK

Rediff.com10 May 2016

JSW will pay at least Rs 4,000 crore Rs 40 billlion.

Hair resigns from ICC umpires panel

Hair resigns from ICC umpires panel

Rediff.com23 Aug 2008

Controversial Australian umpire Darrell Hair has resigned from the International Cricket Council (ICC) elite umpires panel, an ICC spokesman said on Friday.

Adani bets big on renewable energy

Adani bets big on renewable energy

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

Eyeing to become India's largest player in 2020 Adani Group plans to invest 70 per cent of its capital expenditure in clean energy and energy efficient systems.

NSW first team to qualify for Champions League T20

NSW first team to qualify for Champions League T20

Rediff.com19 Jan 2009

Australian state side New South Wales has become the first team to qualify for the Twenty20 Champions League this October after making the finals of their domestic competition in Melbourne.

NSW eyes big-hitting Pollard for Big Bash

NSW eyes big-hitting Pollard for Big Bash

Rediff.com25 Oct 2009

All-rounder Kieron Pollard's attacking brand of cricket in Champions League T20 has impressed Australian side New South Wales (NSW), who are planning to rope in the West Indian for their domestic Twenty20 event Big Bash.

Brett Lee says he lives for special moments

Brett Lee says he lives for special moments

Rediff.com24 Oct 2009

The architect of New South Wales' Champions League Twenty20 triumph says he always strives to rise to the big occasions and it was immensely satisfying to shine in Friday night's final against Trinidad & Tobago.

CL T20: NSW crush Somerset to seal semis berth

CL T20: NSW crush Somerset to seal semis berth

Rediff.com18 Oct 2009

Stuart Clark did the spadework and David Warner then set the tone of the chase as New South Wales crushed Somerset by six wickets with 8.1 overs in the Champions League Twenty20 in Hyderabad on Sunday.

Pollard's 18-ball 54 takes Trinidad past NSW

Pollard's 18-ball 54 takes Trinidad past NSW

Rediff.com17 Oct 2009

Keiren Pollard's whirlwind knock helped Trinidad and Tobago's beat New South Wales Blues by four wickets in a League B match and move a step closer towards a semi-final spot in the inaugural Champions League T20 in Hyderabad on Friday.

Eagles beat Sussex in Super Over, enter Super 8s

Eagles beat Sussex in Super Over, enter Super 8s

Rediff.com13 Oct 2009

Diamond Eagles defeated Sussex Sharks in a pulsating Super Over contest and joined New South Wales from Group B in the Super Eight stage of the Champions League Twenty20 in New Delhi on Tuesday.

Sussex, Eagles lock horns in make-or-break tie

Sussex, Eagles lock horns in make-or-break tie

Rediff.com12 Oct 2009

United in their plight and their back against the wall, Sussesx Sharks and Diamond Eagles will hurl themselves at each other's throat for a win that would open up the Super Eight door for them in the Champions League Twenty20 in New Delhi on Tuesday.

Warner signs up with Delhi Daredevils

Warner signs up with Delhi Daredevils

Rediff.com17 Dec 2008

Australian cricketers in state side New South Wales continue to be hot property in the Indian Premier League (IPL)and young opener David Warner has become the latest to take the IPL plunge, signing a two-year deal with the Delhi Daredevils. The 22-year-old hit a NSW one-day record score of 165 not out against Tasmania in a Ford Ranger Cup game last month.

Won't forget meeting with Tendulkar: Hughes

Won't forget meeting with Tendulkar: Hughes

Rediff.com16 Sep 2009

Australia opener Phillip Hughes did not share the details of his meeting with Sachin Tendulkar but said it was one interaction he would never forget.

T20 has helped me brush up skills: Lee

T20 has helped me brush up skills: Lee

Rediff.com10 Sep 2009

Twenty20 might be considered a bowler's nightmare but for Australian speedster Brett Lee it's a format which has helped him finetune his skills.

Melbourne to keep Australian Open

Melbourne to keep Australian Open

Rediff.com14 Oct 2008

Organisers of the Australian Open say they expect the tournament will remain in Melbourne despite an offer to move the grand slam event to Sydney when the current contract expires in 2016.

Rajpal's hat-trick helps India win tour opener

Rajpal's hat-trick helps India win tour opener

Rediff.com14 Feb 2009

The Indian hockey team started its tour of Australia and New Zealand on a convincing note, drubbing a combined Queensland and New South Wales state team 8-1 in the opening encounter, thanks to winger Rajpal Singh's brilliant hat-trick, in Brisbane on Saturday.

Aus pick Phillip Hughes to replace Hayden

Aus pick Phillip Hughes to replace Hayden

Rediff.com5 Feb 2009

Twenty-year-old Phillip Hughes will replace retired opener Matthew Hayden in Australia's squad for the three-Test tour of South Africa. The squad includes three other uncapped players in fast bowler Ben Hilfenhaus, batsman Marcus North and 36-year-old leg-spinner Bryce McGain.

Clark ruled of South Africa tour

Clark ruled of South Africa tour

Rediff.com29 Jan 2009

Pacer Stuart Clarke was on Thursday ruled of Australia's Test tour to South Africa after he failed to recover from an elbow injury. Cricket Australia's National Selection Panel (NSP) said it would like to give further time to Clark, who underwent surgery six weeks ago to remove bone spurs from his right elbow, to recover from his injury and therefore he will not be considered for selection for the upcoming Test tour of South Africa.

NSW approach Afridi for Sheffield Shield

NSW approach Afridi for Sheffield Shield

Rediff.com24 Jun 2009

Flamboyant all-rounder Shahid Afridi who guided Pakistan to glory in the Twenty20 World Cup in England may soon receive an offer to play in Sheffield Shield for the Australian domestic side New South Wales.

Corus axes 3,500 jobs

Corus axes 3,500 jobs

Rediff.com27 Jan 2009

Corus currently employs about 42,000 people and a little over half of them are stationed in the United Kingdom. A company spokesperson told Business Standard that jobs will be cut in three plants - 1,100 in South Wales, 1,400 in the United Kingdom and another 1,000 in Holland.

Justin Langer is back, this time as captain

Justin Langer is back, this time as captain

Rediff.com20 Jan 2009

Former Australian opener Justin Langer will lead the Prime Minister XI against New Zealand in a one-day cricket match at Manuka Oval in Canberra on January 29.

Brett Lee to miss Sydney Test

Brett Lee to miss Sydney Test

Rediff.com28 Dec 2008

Struggling Australian pace spearhead Brett Lee is almost certain to miss out the third Test against South Africa starting on Saturday in Sydney due to a foot injury, team Physio Alex Kountouris said.

Mobile phones won't cause you cancer

Mobile phones won't cause you cancer

Rediff.com4 Feb 2008

The report was compiled by Australian cancer specialist Professor Brendan Stewart at the University of New South Wales and has been published in the academic journal Mutation Research Reviews.

Bradman's 452 bat to go under the hammer

Bradman's 452 bat to go under the hammer

Rediff.com8 Dec 2008

The cricket bat Australia's Don Bradman used to make his highest first-class score is up for sale. The bat with which Bradman scored 452 not out for New South Wales against Queensland in 1930 will be auctioned in Melbourne next week.

I can learn a lot from Ashwin, says Lyon

I can learn a lot from Ashwin, says Lyon

Rediff.com21 Feb 2017

Nathan Lyon revealed that he has been analysing ace off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin to improve his own bowling.

Hazelwood debut rings in change for Aus bowling attack

Hazelwood debut rings in change for Aus bowling attack

Rediff.com16 Dec 2014

Captain Steven Smith is looking forward to Hazlewood making full use of the 'traditionally fast and bouncy Gabba wicket'.

TCS to collaborate with Australia's TAFE

TCS to collaborate with Australia's TAFE

Rediff.com13 Dec 2007

The alliance would be a first for both parties, and comes after the Premier of Australia's New South Wales state, Morris Iemma, visited India recently. Ramadorai said he and other senior executives had fruitful discussions with Iemma, who led a delegation of 70.

Sydney may bid for Australian Open

Sydney may bid for Australian Open

Rediff.com11 Oct 2008

Australia is facing a tug of war over the site of the Australian Open after politicians in Sydney announced plans to build a multi-million dollar facility to attract the tournament, local media reported on Saturday.

Older model helmet did Hughes in, claims manufacturer

Older model helmet did Hughes in, claims manufacturer

Rediff.com26 Nov 2014

Australia cricketer Phillip Hughes was wearing an older model helmet when he suffered a serious head injury on Tuesday and the latest version released about a year ago might have offered better protection, the equipment manufacturer has said.

Sandeep sizzles, India win 7-0

Sandeep sizzles, India win 7-0

Rediff.com15 Feb 2009

Skipper Sandeep Singh pumped in three penalty corners as India whitewashed the Queensland-New South Wales State combine 7-0 in the second outing of their Australia-New Zealand tour at the State Hockey Centre in Brisbane on Sunday.

Australia: Inquiry panel not to interview Haneef

Australia: Inquiry panel not to interview Haneef

Rediff.com1 Sep 2008

The public inquiry panel probing the botched handling of the Mohamed Haneef case on Monday said it will not interview him as it was satisfied with the submission provided by the lawyers of the Indian medic who was wrongly accused of terrorism in Australia.

Stuart Clark doubtful for SA tour

Stuart Clark doubtful for SA tour

Rediff.com28 Jan 2009

Australia fast bowler Stuart Clark could be ruled out of the return tour of South Africa after failing to recover from his elbow injury, a newspaper report claimed on Wednesday.

Neil Maxwell is Team Mohali CEO

Neil Maxwell is Team Mohali CEO

Rediff.com18 Mar 2008

Neil Maxwell has been named Chief Executive Officer of the Indian Premier League's Team Mohali. The former Australia 'A' player will oversee the team's operations and work towards building a brand for it. He is actively involved in cricket since the last 22 years. As an all rounder, he played for Australia 'A' and represented New South Wales and Victoria state teams for several years.

'Ban double-sided bats'

'Ban double-sided bats'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2009

Former players are divided in their opinion on the use of double-sided bat with the likes of Doug Walters and Ian Davis calling for a complete ban on the innovation. Former player John Benaud, however, has voted in favour of the bat after hard-hitter David Warner of New South Wales tested it against South Australia in a domestic Twenty20 match last week.

Australia to celebrate 1958-59 Ashes winners

Australia to celebrate 1958-59 Ashes winners

Rediff.com2 Jan 2009

Australian cricket will celebrate the 50th anniversary of its 1958-59 Ashes success at a lunch on the opening day of the third and final Test against South Africa at the SCG in Sydney on Saturday. The nine surviving members of the victorious 1958-59 team will be special guests of Cricket Australia, Cricket New South Wales and the Sydney Cricket Ground Trust 50 years after helping Australia to an unexpected 4-0 Ashes series victory.

Aus not to reveal evidence in Haneef probe

Aus not to reveal evidence in Haneef probe

Rediff.com28 Jul 2008

The truth behind the bungled case of Indian doctor Mohammad Haneef, wrongly accused on terror charges in Australia, may never come to light as the head of a government-ordered inquiry said on Monday that much of the sensitive evidence before it cannot be made public as it could harm diplomatic ties with the United Kingdom.

England beware: He is fit and ready for Ashes!

England beware: He is fit and ready for Ashes!

Rediff.com10 Nov 2017

Australia fast bowler Josh Hazlewood says he is fit and ready for the Ashes series against England after taking six wickets and coming through a Sheffield Shield match unscathed.

Legendary umpire recalls how he survived 2009 Lahore attack

Legendary umpire recalls how he survived 2009 Lahore attack

Rediff.com25 Nov 2019

Just as they were about a kilometre away from the stadium, Taufel says, he heard something that sounded like firecrackers.

Gilchrist rested ahead of India series

Gilchrist rested ahead of India series

Rediff.com17 Dec 2007

The Australian vice-captain has been ordered to miss the third ODI against New Zealand to save himself for the upcoming Test series against India.

Bancroft defends ball-tampering interview, says no Warner rift

Bancroft defends ball-tampering interview, says no Warner rift

Rediff.com24 Feb 2019

Two months on from the interview, Bancroft said he had been in touch with Warner, and that all three banned players had supported each other through their "journey".

Smith shrugs off Pooran's light ball-tampering ban

Smith shrugs off Pooran's light ball-tampering ban

Rediff.com18 Nov 2019

'Everyone is different, every board is different, and the way they deal with certain issues'