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Raja Rammohun Roy's tomb restored in Bristol

Raja Rammohun Roy's tomb restored in Bristol

Rediff.com7 Aug 2008

The tomb is located in Arnos Vale Cemetery on the city outskirts. It was built in 1843 by Dwarkanath Tagore, who along with Roy founded the socio-religious reform movement Brahma Sabha (later became Brahmo Samaj). Carla Contractor, a local historian who has interacted closely with the Indian high commission and others to preserve and cherish Roy's association with Bristol, told PTI that the restoration and repair was complete.

England to play Windies, Pakistan as part of Test Championship next year

England to play Windies, Pakistan as part of Test Championship next year

Rediff.com21 Aug 2019

The competition involves the nine top-ranked Test nations competing in a league between July 2019 and April 2021, with the top two sides progressing to the final which will be held in England in June 2021.

Ola to launch services in London after Uber ban

Ola to launch services in London after Uber ban

Rediff.com27 Nov 2019

Over 50,000 licenced drivers will now be assured that they can continue to provide mobility services in London. Drivers can initiate their registration on the Ola app.

Ashes: Stokes key to England's fortunes

Ashes: Stokes key to England's fortunes

Rediff.com31 Jul 2019

Stokes missed the 2017-18 Ashes defeat Down Under after his involvement in a brawl outside a Bristol nightclub in September 2017 but will be a key figure for England with bat and ball and as vice-captain to Joe Root.

ITC is first to hike cigarette prices post budget

ITC is first to hike cigarette prices post budget

Rediff.com12 Feb 2020

While the American Club Cool Fresh Taste saw the minimum hike of 10 per cent, from Rs 200 to Rs 220 for a pack of 20 cigarettes, the price of Navy Cut Filter rose by about 16 per cent, at Rs 80 for a pack of 10 sticks. Flake Filter has become costlier by 14 per cent at Rs 80, while prices of Flake Special Filter, Flake Blue Special Filter and Wave Cool Mint rose by 20 per cent.

Ben Stokes to receive knighthood for WC final heroic?

Ben Stokes to receive knighthood for WC final heroic?

Rediff.com16 Jul 2019

England scripted history on Sunday by claiming their first-ever World Cup title. The finals will be remembered for ages as it did not have a winner after the 50-over and super over action both ended in a tie.

After washout, India desperate to get cracking in Cardiff ODI

After washout, India desperate to get cracking in Cardiff ODI

Rediff.com26 Aug 2014

Rocked by one controversy after another, India will be looking to hope that the spotlight shifts to the cricketing action as they take on an upbeat England side in the second One-Day International in Cardiff, on Wednesday.

Sri Lanka ready to face short ball challenge against Australia

Sri Lanka ready to face short ball challenge against Australia

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

Sri Lanka have so far failed to get their batting firing in the two matches they have managed to complete.

World Cup: Sri Lanka complain to ICC about pitch, hotel

World Cup: Sri Lanka complain to ICC about pitch, hotel

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

The Sri Lanka team have complained to organisers of the World Cup about the pitches rolled out for their games and are also unhappy with the quality of their accommodation.

Is Pakistan still hurting from UAE rout by Australia?

Is Pakistan still hurting from UAE rout by Australia?

Rediff.com11 Jun 2019

Pakistan captain Sarfaraz Ahmed denied his team carry any scars from their 5-0 rout by Australia in March

Bangladesh, Sri Lanka split points after match washed out

Bangladesh, Sri Lanka split points after match washed out

Rediff.com11 Jun 2019

At 13:57 local time, the umpires finally decided to officially abandon the match.

Washout could leave South Africa World Cup hopes down the drain

Washout could leave South Africa World Cup hopes down the drain

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

South Africa's hopes of a semi-final place at the Cricket World Cup appear to have been washed out along with their fixture against the West Indies at the Rose Bowl on Monday.

Bangla tigers seek resurgence against Lankan lions

Bangla tigers seek resurgence against Lankan lions

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

Bangladesh made a perfect start to their World Cup campaign, posting their highest one-day international score of 330-6 during the 21-run win over South Africa.

Warner slow off the blocks again. Here's why...

Warner slow off the blocks again. Here's why...

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

In Australia's first game in Bristol against Afghanistan, arguably the weakest bowling unit at the tournament, Warner scored an unbeaten 89 to guide his side to an easy seven-wicket win.

Wicketless Coulter-Nile not sure of spot against India

Wicketless Coulter-Nile not sure of spot against India

Rediff.com8 Jun 2019

'I'm in the team to take wickets and I've had two wicketless games, so we'll see how we go.'

Sarfaraz backs Pak to keep momentum despite rainy day

Sarfaraz backs Pak to keep momentum despite rainy day

Rediff.com8 Jun 2019

Captain Sarfaraz Ahmed is adamant that his side will pick up next week where they brilliantly left off before heavy rain held up their charge.

Pakistan, Sri Lanka split points after wash-out

Pakistan, Sri Lanka split points after wash-out

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

Pakistan and Sri Lanka were forced to split points after their World Cup match was called off due to heavy rain, which left the field unplayable, in Bristol, on Friday.

Australia prepared for the 'short stuff' from Windies

Australia prepared for the 'short stuff' from Windies

Rediff.com5 Jun 2019

Australia are prepared for some hostile short bowling from West Indies in their second game at Trent Bridge, captain Aaron Finch said on Wednesday.

Mahela Jayawardene: Lanka must believe in themselves and play better

Mahela Jayawardene: Lanka must believe in themselves and play better

Rediff.com5 Jun 2019

Sri Lanka could have batted better, says Mahela Jayawardene

What cost Afghanistan victory against Sri Lanka

What cost Afghanistan victory against Sri Lanka

Rediff.com5 Jun 2019

Afghanistan gave away 35 extras, which proved to be Sri Lanka's second top scorer

England's Archer, Roy fined for misconduct

England's Archer, Roy fined for misconduct

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

Pakistan captain Sarfaraz Ahmed was also fined 20% of his match fee for a slow over-rate offence while his team mates saw their match fees reduced by 10% each after the side was ruled to be one over short of their target.

'English crowds stupid to boo Warner'

'English crowds stupid to boo Warner'

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

'They will learn very smartly that they are dealing with someone who has got the powers of concentration and his willpower, it's no different from a Steve Waugh or a Nick Faldo. That's exactly what will happen here'

Football focus: Rudiger's racism investigation closed

Football focus: Rudiger's racism investigation closed

Rediff.com7 Jan 2020

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Australia to give Windies taste of own medicine: Coulter-Nile

Australia to give Windies taste of own medicine: Coulter-Nile

Rediff.com2 Jun 2019

The West Indies used plenty of short-pitched deliveries to dismantle Pakistan in their Cricket World Cup opener, but the Caribbean batsmen will get a taste of their own medicine when they face champions Australia, fast bowler Nathan Coulter-Nile has said.

Timid Warner still proves himself a World Cup match-winner

Timid Warner still proves himself a World Cup match-winner

Rediff.com2 Jun 2019

Australia's David Warner showed little of his menacing hitting and brash in-your-face approach as he made his return to the international arena at the World Cup on Saturday. But he has evidently lost none of his match-winning form.

Warner will play in World Cup opener: Finch

Warner will play in World Cup opener: Finch

Rediff.com31 May 2019

Australia are still pondering over their final selection for the game at Bristol.

Should Australia start with early spin in World Cup?

Should Australia start with early spin in World Cup?

Rediff.com31 May 2019

Australia will play their first match against Afghanistan on June 1 at Bristol.

Amir is fit for Pakistan's opener vs Windies, says Sarfaraz

Amir is fit for Pakistan's opener vs Windies, says Sarfaraz

Rediff.com30 May 2019

The fast bowler missed the 2011 and 2015 World Cups as a result of a five-year ban for match-fixing.

Afghanistan: From underdogs to contenders

Afghanistan: From underdogs to contenders

Rediff.com28 May 2019

Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman and Mohammad Nabi are a spin-bowling unit the equal of any in the world

World Cup: 'Australia's form is no fluke'

World Cup: 'Australia's form is no fluke'

Rediff.com28 May 2019

Australia concluded their World Cup preparation on an emphatic note

Australia too good for SL in final WC warm-up

Australia too good for SL in final WC warm-up

Rediff.com27 May 2019

Australia concluded their World Cup preparation on an emphatic note, beating a struggling Sri Lanka by five wickets in their final warm-up game, in Southampton, on Monday. Usman Khawaja, who opened alongside skipper Aaron Finch in place of a rested David Warner, anchored the chase with 89 off 105 balls.

WC Warm-Up: Rain washes out games between Pak-Bangladesh, SA-WI

WC Warm-Up: Rain washes out games between Pak-Bangladesh, SA-WI

Rediff.com26 May 2019

While the Pakistan-Bangladesh match in Cardiff was abandoned without a ball being bowled, the tie between South Africa and West Indies saw very little action.

Warm-up win over India means little for Kiwis

Warm-up win over India means little for Kiwis

Rediff.com26 May 2019

New Zealand moved to temper expectations ahead of the Cricket World Cup after their six-wicket victory over India in the warm-up match on Saturday, with conditions likely to be more conducive to batting during the tournament.

What went wrong for India against New Zealand

What went wrong for India against New Zealand

Rediff.com26 May 2019

New Zealand comfortably beat India by six wickets in a World Cup warm-up match at The Oval in London on Saturday after restricting the Virat Kohli-led side to 179.

Plucky Afghanistan stun Pakistan in World Cup warm-up

Plucky Afghanistan stun Pakistan in World Cup warm-up

Rediff.com24 May 2019

Afghanistan batsman Hashmatullah Shahidi hit an unbeaten 74 as the World Cup underdogs stunned former champions Pakistan to win by three wickets with two balls to spare in a thrilling warm-up match in Bristol on Friday.

Spin the key for Australia at World Cup, says Ponting

Spin the key for Australia at World Cup, says Ponting

Rediff.com23 May 2019

Former skipper Ricky Ponting believes defending champion Australia's ability to bowl and play spin will define their success in the upcoming 2019 World Cup.

World Cup: Australia's Khawaja given all clear after head knock

World Cup: Australia's Khawaja given all clear after head knock

Rediff.com23 May 2019

The left-hander underwent scans on his jaw after being struck by an Andre Russell bouncer in the second over of Australia's innings

Aurobindo to sell Bristol AIDS drugs

Aurobindo to sell Bristol AIDS drugs

Rediff.com18 Mar 2006

Aurobindo Pharma has received licences from Bristol Myers Squibb Co to market two anti-AIDS drugs in 49 countries.

Why Australia are the team to watch out for at World Cup

Why Australia are the team to watch out for at World Cup

Rediff.com20 May 2019

Former Australia captain Steve Waugh believes that the return of Steve Smith Smith and David Warner will make opponents wary of the country's team at the upcoming ICC World Cup.

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