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Under-19 team manager recounts harrowing experience

Under-19 team manager recounts harrowing experience

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

'After we landed at Port-of-Spain, we had to take a charter flight to Guyana, but seven of our boys were stopped as they were not vaccinated. We tried to explain to the immigration officials that India had not started their vaccination yet but they instructed us to take the next flight out of the country'. The ICC had organised the Under-19 World Cup with the help of Cricket West Indies. In a challenging time like this, the Caribbean was not the best place to organise a big event like the U-19 WC, felt Indian team manager Lobzang G. Tenzing.

Miller replaces Narine in Windies WC squad; ICC approves

Miller replaces Narine in Windies WC squad; ICC approves

Rediff.com30 Jan 2015

The ICC has approved Nikita Miller as replacement for Sunil Narine in West Indies' WC squad

Penelope, Bradley, Rintu Get Together for Oscars Luncheon

Penelope, Bradley, Rintu Get Together for Oscars Luncheon

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

The nominees for the Academy Awards enjoyed a special Oscar luncheon at the Fairmont Century Plaza in California on March 7, 20 days before the big day on March 27.

Back injury renders Gayle unfit for England ODIs

Back injury renders Gayle unfit for England ODIs

Rediff.com23 Feb 2014

West Indies opener Chris Gayle will miss the One-Day International series against England with a back problem, the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) said on Saturday.

Great new deal reached on Brexit: British PM

Great new deal reached on Brexit: British PM

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

Britain is due to leave the European Union by October 31, with Johnson racing against time to strike a deal to meet that deadline.

England ask 55 players to return for training

England ask 55 players to return for training

Rediff.com29 May 2020

The ECB statement did not say if the players would be returning for group training sessions with social distancing protocols in place. England cricketers returned to individual skill-based training last week.

World T20 2016: India and Pakistan in same group

World T20 2016: India and Pakistan in same group

Rediff.com11 Dec 2015

Arch-rivals India and Pakistan were drawn in same group for the ICC World Twenty20 2016. The two teams will face off on March 19 in Dharamsala.

Bangladesh's tour of Sri Lanka postponed due to COVID-19

Bangladesh's tour of Sri Lanka postponed due to COVID-19

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

Bangladesh was scheduled to tour Sri Lanka next month for a three-Test series.

May shift T20 WC to UAE due to COVID-19 situation: BCCI secretary Shah

May shift T20 WC to UAE due to COVID-19 situation: BCCI secretary Shah

Rediff.com26 Jun 2021

BCCI secretary Jay Shah on Saturday said the T20 World Cup may have to be shifted from India to the United Arab Emirates due to the COVID-19 situation.

WC: Ton-up Shakib takes B'desh to stunning win over WI

WC: Ton-up Shakib takes B'desh to stunning win over WI

Rediff.com17 Jun 2019

IMAGES from the match played between Bangladesh and West Indies in their ICC World Cup match in Taunton on Monday

South Africa can jump to second spot in ICC Rankings

South Africa can jump to second spot in ICC Rankings

Rediff.com24 Sep 2016

Fourth-ranked South Africa will aim to climb up to second position in the International Cricket Council One day International Team Rankings when they host world champions Australia in the five-match series from September 30.

Russian envoy thanks India for 'withstanding US pressure' on Ukraine

Russian envoy thanks India for 'withstanding US pressure' on Ukraine

Rediff.com1 Feb 2022

India abstained on the procedural vote taken in the Security Council ahead of a meeting to discuss the tense situation on the Ukraine border.

Indians' funds in Swiss banks soars by 50% to over Rs 30,000 cr

Indians' funds in Swiss banks soars by 50% to over Rs 30,000 cr

Rediff.com17 Jun 2022

Funds parked by Indian individuals and firms in Swiss banks, including through India-based branches and other financial institutions, jumped to a 14-year-high of 3.83 billion Swiss francs (over Rs 30,500 crore) in 2021 on a sharp surge in holdings via securities and similar instruments while customer deposits rose as well, annual data from Switzerland's central bank showed on Thursday.

Lack of prep before ODI World Cup has Aus skipper worried

Lack of prep before ODI World Cup has Aus skipper worried

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

'It's something the ICC will have to weigh up in whether the tournament goes ahead. Will every team in the competition have the opportunity to prepare adequately for a World Cup? There are still a few teams that have to go through the qualifying process so I'm not sure how that will pan out.'

ICC Test Rankings: Kohli continues to lead pack

ICC Test Rankings: Kohli continues to lead pack

Rediff.com24 Jul 2019

New Zealand's Kane Williamson grabbed the second spot while Cheteshwar Pujara is third on the list.

Are You Ready For Avatar 2?

Are You Ready For Avatar 2?

Rediff.com18 Jan 2022

The next 12 months will see many world cinema heavyweights unveiling exciting new films.

Cricket: England opener Roy gets suspended ban

Cricket: England opener Roy gets suspended ban

Rediff.com23 Mar 2022

Dutch cricket ventures to a new frontier in maiden New Zealand voyage

Ross Taylor eager to play again after virus-linked stoppage

Ross Taylor eager to play again after virus-linked stoppage

Rediff.com20 Jul 2020

The New Zealand team delayed winter tours to the Netherlands, Scotland, Ireland and West Indies due to the coronavirus outbreak and, like most of his team mates, Ross Taylor has been training indoors to keep up his match fitness.

World Cup: India wins, but is it good enough?

World Cup: India wins, but is it good enough?

Rediff.com6 Mar 2015

Watch Abhishek Mande and Chandresh Narayanan analyse the match on The Rediff Cricket Show.

ICC Rankings: India move up to 3rd place

ICC Rankings: India move up to 3rd place

Rediff.com1 May 2017

India gained five points to move up to third place with South Africa maintaining its pole position in the latest International Cricket Council ODI team rankings.

Holder, Carter take Windies into World Cup quarter-finals

Holder, Carter take Windies into World Cup quarter-finals

Rediff.com15 Mar 2015

Johnson Charles and Jonathan Carter scored half centuries as West Indies kept alive their hopes of securing a World Cup quarter-finals berth with a six-wicket victory over United Arab Emirates at McLean Park in Napier on Sunday.

US wants to host T20 World Cup

US wants to host T20 World Cup

Rediff.com10 Jun 2020

The US gained one-day international status at the beginning of 2019 and beat Scotland in December. Higgins is eyeing Test status within the next decade.

James Taylor to skipper England in ODIs

James Taylor to skipper England in ODIs

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

England batsman James Taylor concedes it was "massively disappointing" to be left out of the squad for the ongoing tour of West Indies but the blow has been softened by news he will captain the side in a one-day match against Ireland next week.

Here's why Dhoni missed third ODI against NZ

Here's why Dhoni missed third ODI against NZ

Rediff.com28 Jan 2019

Dhoni was forced to skip the third ODI against New Zealand due to a hamstring strain

I would love to carry on as long as possible: Gayle

I would love to carry on as long as possible: Gayle

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

Chris Gayle was not part of the West Indies team for the India tour last December, having opted out to use the time to 'reflect' on his future in international cricket.

Around the wicket: India v Pakistan watched by a billion people

Around the wicket: India v Pakistan watched by a billion people

Rediff.com16 Feb 2015

Blog posts around the cricket from around the globe

India play Australia, Afghanistan in World Cup warm-up games

India play Australia, Afghanistan in World Cup warm-up games

Rediff.com1 Dec 2014

World champions India will clash against hosts Australia in their first warm-up match of the ICC World Cup 2015 in Adelaide on February 8 before they take on minnows Afghanistan at the same venue two days later.

Don't Miss! The Rediff Cricket Show

Don't Miss! The Rediff Cricket Show

Rediff.com10 Mar 2015

This, we thought, was the perfect time to bring you the Rediff Cricket Chat, a show hosted by cricket fans for cricket fans.

Savita's death: India calls Irish envoy, conveys angst

Savita's death: India calls Irish envoy, conveys angst

Rediff.com16 Nov 2012

India on Friday summoned the Irish ambassador to convey its "concern and angst" over the untimely and tragic death of an Indian dentist in Ireland after doctors allegedly refused to terminate her 17-week-long pregnancy on the ground that it was a "Catholic country".

Team India's 2018-19 schedule: Focus on ODIs as World Cup looms

Team India's 2018-19 schedule: Focus on ODIs as World Cup looms

Rediff.com17 Feb 2018

With an eye on next year's ICC World Cup, the Indian cricket team will play around 30 ODIs and an estimated 63 international games across formats in the 2018-19 season.

Schedule: ICC World Twenty20

Schedule: ICC World Twenty20

Rediff.com23 Apr 2010

Complete schedule of the ICC World Twenty20 Championship, beginning in West Indies on April 30.

Arjun Tendulkar, Sreesanth register for IPL auction

Arjun Tendulkar, Sreesanth register for IPL auction

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

The player registration deadline closed on Thursday and the list comprises 207 international players including 21 capped Indians.

COVID-19: Women's ODI, men's U-19 World Cup qualifiers postponed

COVID-19: Women's ODI, men's U-19 World Cup qualifiers postponed

Rediff.com12 May 2020

The start of the journey to the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2022 was scheduled to begin with the European Regional Qualifier in Denmark between July 24 and 30. The ICC will consult participating members to figure when these events can be staged.

Football Roundup: Belgium raids top soccer clubs over fraud, match-fixing

Football Roundup: Belgium raids top soccer clubs over fraud, match-fixing

Rediff.com10 Oct 2018

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Wood gets England recall for Champions Trophy

Wood gets England recall for Champions Trophy

Rediff.com25 Apr 2017

Wood, who has 11 one-day international caps but missed the winter tour of India, is joined by fellow paceman Liam Plunkett who is yet to play for Yorkshire this season because of a calf injury.

England qualify for Super Eights following washout

England qualify for Super Eights following washout

Rediff.com5 May 2010

England entered the Super Eight stage of the Twenty20 World Cup after heavy downpour washed out their crucial Group D match against Ireland in Providence, Guyana on Tuesday.

Check out the 2015 Cricket World Cup schedule

Check out the 2015 Cricket World Cup schedule

Rediff.com31 Jul 2013

The 2015 cricket World Cup, to be jointly hosted by New Zealand and Australia, will be held from February 14 to March 29. Forty-nine matches over 44 days will be held across 14 cities in the two countries.

South Africa's core strength stems from quality bench

South Africa's core strength stems from quality bench

Rediff.com2 Mar 2015

For the Proteas, the emphasis is on all 15 players instead of 11.

Associates have justified World Cup spot: Irish skipper

Associates have justified World Cup spot: Irish skipper

Rediff.com14 Mar 2015

Even if Ireland fail to make the quarter-finals of the cricket World Cup they and the other associate members have shown enough promise to warrant inclusion in future tournaments, skipper William Porterfield said on Saturday.

Fancy dressing, pretty faces add colour to vibrant World Cup

Fancy dressing, pretty faces add colour to vibrant World Cup

Rediff.com20 Feb 2015

Check out the 10 Best pictures of fans in week one of the 2015 ICC World Cup