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Here's what is hurting South African cricket

Here's what is hurting South African cricket

Rediff.com22 Oct 2019

Faf du Plessis pointed out that they were missing out on their best players due to the Kolpak deal.

Canada worried over South Asians' health

Canada worried over South Asians' health

Rediff.com14 May 2010

In British Columbia, 25 percent of the population comprises visible minorities, most of them Indians and Chinese. Falcon is from Surrey, which has a large concentration of South Asians, and knows about the problems firsthand from his interactions with South Asian colleagues and friends.

18-year-old man charged with London tube terror attack

18-year-old man charged with London tube terror attack

Rediff.com22 Sep 2017

Ahmed Hassan, believed to be of Middle Eastern origin, was named by Scotland Yard as officers produced him before Westminster Magistrates' Court.

Dosanjh finds Facebook threats sinister

Dosanjh finds Facebook threats sinister

Rediff.com5 May 2010

A little over a week after he was warned away from the Surrey Baisakhi parade, Liberal lawmaker Ujjal Dosanjh received more threats. This time they were posted on Facebook with messages calling him 'a Sikh traitor' and posts like 'someone shoot him ASAP.'

'Ontario needs Sikh community united'

'Ontario needs Sikh community united'

Rediff.com4 May 2010

The Sikh community left behind the clouds cast by infighting in gurudwaras and extremism for the Baisakhi parade in Toronto, April 25.

Handscomb roped in as cover for injured Finch

Handscomb roped in as cover for injured Finch

Rediff.com15 Sep 2017

Finch was rested from Australia's lone warm-up match against Board President's XI on Tuesday due to the right calf injury, which he first suffered playing for Surrey in England six weeks ago.

'Kevin Pietersen 355 not out'; 'Retired .. Hurt'

'Kevin Pietersen 355 not out'; 'Retired .. Hurt'

Rediff.com13 May 2015

From the English media to social networking websites, 'devastated' Kevin Pietersen found support from all quarters.

Will Pietersen & co apologise for urinating on Oval pitch?

Will Pietersen & co apologise for urinating on Oval pitch?

Rediff.com27 Aug 2013

An investigation has been launched into reports that three top England players allegedly urinated on the pitch at The Oval, in London, hours after the fifth and final Ashes Test ended on Sunday.

Pietersen apologises for Twitter outburst

Pietersen apologises for Twitter outburst

Rediff.com2 Sep 2010

Kevin Pietersen has apologised for his online outburst after being dropped by England for the first time in his career.

Canada: Sikh woman held for role in double murder

Canada: Sikh woman held for role in double murder

Rediff.com8 Apr 2010

According to police, Amarjit Kaur Lally planned to kill two individuals by hiring a hit man at Delta city in British Columbia.

Devon Smith ton helps WI 'A' draw with India 'A'

Devon Smith ton helps WI 'A' draw with India 'A'

Rediff.com21 Jun 2010

India 'A bowlers found it tough to contain the West Indies 'A' batsmen and the Caribbean men rode on skipper Devon Smith's resolute hundred to force a draw in the four-day match between the two sides in Surrey.

Canada hold India in second hockey Test

Canada hold India in second hockey Test

Rediff.com18 Jun 2010

Indian eves squandered a one goal lead to play out a 1-1 draw against Canada in their second game of the four-match Hockey Test series at Tamanawis Park, Surrey.

India beat Canada in women's hockey series opener

India beat Canada in women's hockey series opener

Rediff.com16 Jun 2010

The Indian women's hockey team got off to a winning start in the four-Test series against Canada, beating the hosts 3-2 in the first match at Tamanawis Park, Surrey, on Wednesday.

England omit Harmison, Panesar, Bopara

England omit Harmison, Panesar, Bopara

Rediff.com8 Oct 2009

Fast bowler Steve Harmison, left-arm spinner Monty Panesar and batsman Ravi Bopara were left out of the England squad named on Thursday for the tour of South Africa. Kevin Pietersen was included in the 16-man Test squad despite still recovering from the Achilles tendon operation which sidelined him for part of the Ashes series victory over Australia.

Hutton, Hobbs and Laker inducted into Hall of Fame

Hutton, Hobbs and Laker inducted into Hall of Fame

Rediff.com24 Aug 2009

Three England legends -- Len Hutton, Jack Hobbs and Jim Laker -- were on Sunday inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame in London.

'Canada should apologise for Komagata Maru'

'Canada should apologise for Komagata Maru'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2009

Professor Ranta Ghosh of McGill University believes the Canadian government should offer a formal apology in Parliament for the Komagata Maru incident.

Alec who was too smart for the Don

Alec who was too smart for the Don

Rediff.com6 Apr 2010

Alec Bedser, who died aged 91 on Sunday, was once hailed by the great Australian batsman Don Bradman as the finest bowler he had faced of his type. The former England and Surrey seamer enjoyed a glittering playing career that spanned 21 years and brought 236 wickets in 51 Test matches.

Former England bowler Bedser dies

Former England bowler Bedser dies

Rediff.com5 Apr 2010

Former England bowler Alec Bedser, who took 236 wickets in a glittering England Test career, has died aged 91.

Is Roy perfect man to stall Eng's opening conundrum?

Is Roy perfect man to stall Eng's opening conundrum?

Rediff.com30 Jul 2019

When Roy teamed up with Rory Burns against Ireland last week, they were England's eighth different opening partnership in the past three years and the 16th since Andrew Strauss retired in 2012.

Sarcastic Pietersen gets cheeky about England future

Sarcastic Pietersen gets cheeky about England future

Rediff.com13 May 2015

On Wednesday morning, Pietersen, in a sarcastic mood made a snide comment on Twitter.

Had no idea I had taken a hat-trick: Curran

Had no idea I had taken a hat-trick: Curran

Rediff.com2 Apr 2019

The left-arm medium pacer's hat-trick, which was the first of this edition of the IPL, helped Kings XI Punjab script an exciting 14-run win over Delhi Capitals on Monday.

Kohli says 'commercial aspect hurting quality of cricket' but defends IPL

Kohli says 'commercial aspect hurting quality of cricket' but defends IPL

Rediff.com29 Aug 2018

'Honestly, I don't want to be a testing sort of a cricketer for any new format. I don't want to be someone who's going to be part of that World XI who comes and launches the 100-ball format'

Clarke finds excuses for Ashes loss

Clarke finds excuses for Ashes loss

Rediff.com5 Sep 2009

Australia's acting skipper Michael Clarke blamed lack of access to the facilities at Oval for their drubbing in the fifth Ashes Test and a consequent series loss.

Senanayake to replace Saeed Ajmal at Worcestershire

Senanayake to replace Saeed Ajmal at Worcestershire

Rediff.com4 Apr 2015

Sri Lankan off-spinner Sachithra Senanayake has signed up with English county team Worcestershire, replacing Pakistan's Saeed Ajmal for the upcoming season.

Canada: Indian community's gang violence problem

Canada: Indian community's gang violence problem

Rediff.com17 Mar 2009

With gang violence skyrocketing in Vancouver, Surrey and Toronto, the federal government is introducing two bills in the House of Commons: The first is to amend the Criminal Code to target organized crime; the second is to focus on illicit drugs.

Is Kohli right to skip Afghanistan Test and play county cricket?

Is Kohli right to skip Afghanistan Test and play county cricket?

Rediff.com11 May 2018

Former India skipper Dilip Vengsakar supported Virat Kohli's decision to prefer a stint in English county cricket over next month's one-off Test against Afghanistan to prepare for the challenging tour of England.

Finch's fitness key to Australia's fortunes

Finch's fitness key to Australia's fortunes

Rediff.com23 Sep 2017

'He brings a lot of aggression at the top of the batting order. It was good to see him practising hard, and hopefully he will be fit for the game tomorrow'

England pick uncapped Ansari in spin strong squad for Pakistan Tests in UAE

England pick uncapped Ansari in spin strong squad for Pakistan Tests in UAE

Rediff.com15 Sep 2015

Uncapped Surrey all-rounder Zafar Ansari was named in England's squad on Tuesday for the forthcoming three Test series against Pakistan in the United Arab Emirates.

India win Canada hockey series 6-0

India win Canada hockey series 6-0

Rediff.com25 Oct 2009

India rounded off their impressive tour of Canada with a 3-2 victory over the home side in their final game to win the seven-match hockey Test series 6-0, at Tamanawis Park, Surrey, Canada. India, who led 2-1 at half-time, scored through Prabhjot Singh (21st minute), Gurwinder Chandi (31st) and Tushar Khandker (49th). Wayne Fernandes flicked home twice for Canada, in the 26th and 46th minutes. One match in the series was drawn.

Shivendra helps India maul Canada 3-1

Shivendra helps India maul Canada 3-1

Rediff.com23 Oct 2009

Shivendra Singh scored twice as India defeated Canada 3-1 to further extend their lead to 5-0 in the seven-match hockey Test series at Tamanawis Park in Surrey, Canada, on Friday.

Sandeep Singh scores twice as India rout Canada

Sandeep Singh scores twice as India rout Canada

Rediff.com19 Oct 2009

Sandeep Singh continued his rampaging form to score twice as India beat Canada 3-1 to take take an unassailable 4-0 lead in the seven-match hockey Test series at Tamanawis Park, Surrey, Canada, on Sunday.

India down Canada to seal series

India down Canada to seal series

Rediff.com17 Oct 2009

Continuing their stupendous run, India scored a comfortable 2-0 win against Canada in the fourth Test and secured an unassailable 3-0 lead in the seven-match series at Tamanawis Par in Surrey on Saturday. Vikram Pillay scored from a penalty stroke in the 22nd minute while Rajpal Singh shot home in the 38th minute to script India's victory.

2007 England tour was highlight of my career: Karthik

2007 England tour was highlight of my career: Karthik

Rediff.com28 Jul 2018

Karthik, who made his Test comeback against Afghanistan in June, will have big responsibility of filling up for one of India's finest wicketkeeper Wriddhiman Saha, who is set to undergo shoulder surgery.

This cricketer opts for county cricket over IPL

This cricketer opts for county cricket over IPL

Rediff.com1 Jan 2018

Australian all-rounder Mitchell Marsh has decided to skip the cash-rich Indian Premier League and play for English county side Surrey next season to improve his game in the longer format.

PHOTOS: Archer's six gives England advantage

PHOTOS: Archer's six gives England advantage

Rediff.com13 Sep 2019

Jofra Archer took six wickets as England's bowlers gave their side a handy lead on the second day of the final Ashes Test, reducing Australia to 225 all out in reply to their own first innings score of 294.

Shilpa Shetty to star in EastEnders?

Shilpa Shetty to star in EastEnders?

Rediff.com30 Mar 2009

The 32-year-old actress is said to be in talks with the producers of the hit BBC series, where she's likely to play a member of a new Asian family about to move into Albert Square, reports The Daily Express.

Blackberry mulls a germ-free smartphone

Blackberry mulls a germ-free smartphone

Rediff.com26 Jun 2015

BlackBerry is planning to develop a bacteria-free phone, specifically for use in hospitals.

Portrayal of Indira's killers: Organizers flayed

Portrayal of Indira's killers: Organizers flayed

Rediff.com18 Apr 2008

According to a report in the Vancouver Sun, a day before the parade, Sudager Singh Sandhu, president of the organizing temple Dasmesh Darbar, had stated that 'no banned organizations would be allowed in the parade and that there would be 'no pictures depicting violence or the outcome of violence'.

Komagata Maru: Canadian PM apologises

Komagata Maru: Canadian PM apologises

Rediff.com4 Aug 2008

Canada's Premier Stephen Harper has apologized for the infamous Komagata Maru ship incident of 1914 in which over three hundred Indians, mostly Sikhs, seeking a better life were refused entry into the country.

Nel announces international retirement

Nel announces international retirement

Rediff.com26 Mar 2009

South Africa fast bowler Andre Nel announced his retirement from international cricket on Wednesday. He played in 36 Tests, taking 123 wickets at an average of 31.86, and 79 one-day internationals where he captured 106 wickets at an average of 27.68. He has signed a three-year deal with English county side Surrey.