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 Will Mondelez's Christmas cookie work?

Will Mondelez's Christmas cookie work?

Rediff.com23 Dec 2020

The company expects Bournvita Crunchy to strengthen its presence in the cookie segment.

Lowest innings totals in Test cricket

Lowest innings totals in Test cricket

Rediff.com19 Dec 2020

Here are the lowest innings totals in Test cricket:

PIX: Clinical New Zealand rout WI; rise to No 1 in Tests

PIX: Clinical New Zealand rout WI; rise to No 1 in Tests

Rediff.com14 Dec 2020

The victory put New Zealand level with Australia on 116 points at the top of the International Cricket Council Test rankings and they moved to third in the table for the World Test Championship final at Lord's next year.

2nd Test: New Zealand on brink of victory over WI

2nd Test: New Zealand on brink of victory over WI

Rediff.com13 Dec 2020

The hosts, who won the first Test in Hamilton by an innings and 134 runs, scored 460 in their first innings with Henry Nicholls notching his highest Test score of 174.

Jamieson puts NZ in control as Windies collapse

Jamieson puts NZ in control as Windies collapse

Rediff.com12 Dec 2020

Kyle Jamieson took his second five-wicket haul as New Zealand ripped through the West Indies batting lineup to leave them in dire straits on 124-8 at the close of play of the second day of the second Test at the Basin Reserve on Saturday.

NZ drop Taylor for Pakistan T20 series

NZ drop Taylor for Pakistan T20 series

Rediff.com12 Dec 2020

Veteran New Zealand batsman Ross Taylor has been dropped for the Twenty20 series against Pakistan, while Kane Williamson and Trent Boult have been recalled after they were rested for last month's series against West Indies.

2nd Test: Nicholls ton spurs Kiwi fightback vs WI

2nd Test: Nicholls ton spurs Kiwi fightback vs WI

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

The 29-year-old left-hander was on 117 with Kyle Jamieson on one at stumps at the Basin Reserve.

NZ captain Williamson out of second Windies Test

NZ captain Williamson out of second Windies Test

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson has withdrawn from the second Test against West Indies and returned home to be with his pregnant wife, coach Gary Stead said on Thursday.

Send us your favourite Christmas recipes

Send us your favourite Christmas recipes

Rediff.com9 Dec 2020

Have a special dish that you have been cooking every Christmas?

PIX: Dominant NZ register record win over Windies in first Test

PIX: Dominant NZ register record win over Windies in first Test

Rediff.com6 Dec 2020

New Zealand wrapped up a record innings and 134-run victory over West Indies before lunch on the fourth day of the first Test in Hamilton on Sunday after finally breaking a rearguard action from Jermaine Blackwood and Alzarri Joseph.

India vs New Zealand: A Report Card

India vs New Zealand: A Report Card

Rediff.com17 Jun 2021

Before they take the field for the World Test Championship final on Friday, June 18, Rajneesh Gupta takes a look at India-New Zealand Test encounters in the new century.

NZ 'keeper Seifert to replace injured Ali Khan at KKR

NZ 'keeper Seifert to replace injured Ali Khan at KKR

Rediff.com18 Oct 2020

New Zealand wicketkeeper-batsman Tim Seifert will replace injured United States fast bowler Ali Khan, whose maiden stint at the IPL ended without any game time due to a side strain sustained while playing in the Caribbean Premier League.

NZ's oldest surviving Test cricketer John Reid dies at 92

NZ's oldest surviving Test cricketer John Reid dies at 92

Rediff.com14 Oct 2020

The NZC release, however, did not specify the cause of Reid's death.

Can India get back to winning ways in Wellington?

Can India get back to winning ways in Wellington?

Rediff.com2 Feb 2019

With the three-match T20I series ahead and also the World Cup round the corner, India will have to address this weakness to ensure that their much-vaunted batting doesn't crumble on an odd day when the condition aids swing bowling in England.

'The broadest bat in the world'

'The broadest bat in the world'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2021

K N Prabhu, the doyen of cricket writers, salutes Sunil Manohar Gavaskar, who appeared for the first time in Test cricket 50 years ago today, March 6, 1971.

Jan to Sep VC investments down nearly 17% YoY to $6.5 billion

Jan to Sep VC investments down nearly 17% YoY to $6.5 billion

Rediff.com28 Oct 2020

Education topped the table with nearly $1.755 billion as against $379 million last year, followed by real estate which received $754 million.

Was this the turning point of Anderson's career?

Was this the turning point of Anderson's career?

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

James Anderson's ascension to the pantheon of Test bowlers when he claimed his 600th wicket on Tuesday can possibly be traced back to a prediction that current New Zealand selector Gavin Larsen made in 2008.

Can this Indian Retired XI get the better of Kohli's India?

Can this Indian Retired XI get the better of Kohli's India?

Rediff.com23 Aug 2020

Irfan Pathan, who retired from cricket in January, has suggested a charity-cum-farewell match between the retired Indian players and the current Virat Kohli-led team.

Buzz: Tom Curran pulls out of Big Bash over 'bubble' fatigue

Buzz: Tom Curran pulls out of Big Bash over 'bubble' fatigue

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

A number of top cricketers have expressed concern about being confined to biosecure bubbles for months on end to keep international schedules on track.

Arise Sir Tom! Queen knights 100-yr-old fundraising Captain

Arise Sir Tom! Queen knights 100-yr-old fundraising Captain

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

The World War II veteran earned himself a knighthood after raising some 33 million for health service charities.

New Zealand cricketers start squad training at High Performance Centre

New Zealand cricketers start squad training at High Performance Centre

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

New Zealand's top cricketers returned to squad training on Monday at the country's High Performance Centre in Lincoln after a prolonged break caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. In a statement issued on Monday, New Zealand Cricket (NZC) announced that six national camps will be conducted till September. Cricket activities in New Zealand came to a halt in late March owing to the deadly pandemic.

Australian top flight soccer to resume on Friday

Australian top flight soccer to resume on Friday

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

Football Federation Australia (FFA) confirmed on Monday that the A-League would resume on Friday after a four-month hiatus, with three Melbourne teams in quarantine at a hub in western Sydney. Australia's top flight was originally to resume on Thursday with a match between Melbourne Victory and Western United but an outbreak of COVID-19 in Melbourne forced a schedule rejig.

No more 'N-word': Scrabble players look to bar racist or homophobic slurs

No more 'N-word': Scrabble players look to bar racist or homophobic slurs

Rediff.com7 Jul 2020

Language has become a hotly debated topic after protests against racism following the death of George Floyd in US police custody on May 25, with bands, consumer brands, and buildings and roads named after slave traders renamed.

New Zealand offers to host IPL: BCCI official

New Zealand offers to host IPL: BCCI official

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

New Zealand is the latest country after the United Arab Emirates and Sri Lanka which has offered to host the Indian Premier League in case the T20 league can't be held in India due to rising cases of coronavirus. The postponement announcement of the T20 World Cup scheduled to be held in October-November in Australia, is imminent, creating a window for the 13th edition of IPL.

Brand Dhoni in 2025: Boom or bust?

Brand Dhoni in 2025: Boom or bust?

Rediff.com1 Sep 2020

Will retirement bedim the sparkle of Captain Cool, asks ad guru Sandeep Goyal?

Will NZ host ICC T20 World Cup?

Will NZ host ICC T20 World Cup?

Rediff.com16 Jun 2020

In an interaction with ANI, New Zealand Sports Minister Robertson said that the final decision is for the ICC to take, and currently, the country is preparing to host the Women's World Cup in 2021.

'Naya post, sundar dost': Kohli goofs around with Shaw, Shami

'Naya post, sundar dost': Kohli goofs around with Shaw, Shami

Rediff.com17 Feb 2020

As the three-day practice game against New Zealand XI came to an end on Sunday, India captain Virat Kohli had his fans bursting with laughter as he posted a funny picture on social media. Kohli posed along with his team mates Prithvi Shaw and Mohammed Shami as the trio were seen giving goofy expressions in the picture.

Lord's cricket ground lends support to medical staff

Lord's cricket ground lends support to medical staff

Rediff.com31 Mar 2020

As the whole world continues to grapple with the coronavirus pandemic, the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) has decided to lend its support by giving the parking space of the Lord's Cricket Ground to the medical staff. In addition to the parking space, the MCC has also decided to provide storage areas for the Wellington Hospital in the UK.

Shorts: Paris marathon cancelled as COVID-19 surge in France

Shorts: Paris marathon cancelled as COVID-19 surge in France

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

Rugby: Blues players sent home due to COVID-19 lockdown, still hoping to play last game.

Former NZ cricketer gets emotional after raising money to return home

Former NZ cricketer gets emotional after raising money to return home

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

New Zealand pacer Iain O'Brien who now lives in the UK, was in New Zealand to deal with his mental health issues but his month-long trip was disrupted after countries went into a lockdown mode and borders were closed to control the rapidly-spreading coronavirus. After three of his flights were cancelled, O'Brien decided to seek donations to arrange the money for his ticket.

Team confident of playing good cricket in Wellington Test: Dhawan

Team confident of playing good cricket in Wellington Test: Dhawan

Rediff.com13 Feb 2014

India opening batsman Shikhar Dhawan says the current Test squad will only get better with time as they gain in experience, adding the New Zealand tour is another learning curve for them.

'Kohli never crosses line between aggression and misbehaviour'

'Kohli never crosses line between aggression and misbehaviour'

Rediff.com2 Mar 2020

Virat Kohli is going through a rare lean phase in his career, but Sharma is unperturbed and feels that the Indian captain will bounce back.

'India lacked discipline, did not even compete in NZ Tests'

'India lacked discipline, did not even compete in NZ Tests'

Rediff.com2 Mar 2020

Former India cricketers, including Bishan Singh Bedi, VVS Laxman and Sanjay Manjrekar, questioned the Virat Kohli-led team's tactics after it was humbled 0-2 in the Test series in New Zealand.

'Would have been more challenging had India scored 50 more runs'

'Would have been more challenging had India scored 50 more runs'

Rediff.com2 Mar 2020

Skipper Kane Williamson says New Zealand's victory in the second Test well inside three days is not a fair reflection of how competitive the match was, and

The man who sent India crashing to defeat in New Zealand

The man who sent India crashing to defeat in New Zealand

Rediff.com2 Mar 2020

New Zealand's towering new all-rounder Kyle Jamieson provided a second consecutive match-winning performance in the second Test against India at Hagley Oval on Monday as the home side clinched a 2-0 series win. He took Player of the Series honours after taking 5-45 in India's first innings followed by 49 batting at number nine as India's pace bowlers fought back on a green pitch offering extravagant movement off the seam.

Captain Kohli on what went wrong for India in New Zealand

Captain Kohli on what went wrong for India in New Zealand

Rediff.com2 Mar 2020

"No excuses," said Indian captain Virat Kohli after yet another batting capitulation led to his team's 0-2 series defeat at the hands of New Zealand, in Christchurch, on Monday. A forthright Kohli admitted that his batsmen let the team down after the bowlers brought them back into the game on the second day of the second and final Test match.

Kyle Jamieson highlights Indian batting mistakes

Kyle Jamieson highlights Indian batting mistakes

Rediff.com29 Feb 2020

Indian batsmen showed intent but their reckless shot selection took them only as far as 242 on an eventful opening day of the second Test against New Zealand. Kyle Jamieson in an inspired post-tea spell blew away the middle and lower-order to finish with his maiden five-wicket haul in only his second Test.

99-yr-old war veteran in UK raises 13 mn with garden walk

99-yr-old war veteran in UK raises 13 mn with garden walk

Rediff.com17 Apr 2020

Captain Tom Moore had resolved to complete 100, 25m laps before he turned 100 at the end of April. The 99-year-old, who has captured the imagination of the public with his heroics, finished the last few steps of his 2,530-yard walk at his home in the village of Marston Moretaine in Bedfordshire with a beaming smile.

Ankle injury could keep Ishant out of 2nd Test

Ankle injury could keep Ishant out of 2nd Test

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

The Indian team's worries ahead of the second Test against New Zealand increased after senior-most pacer Ishant Sharma skipped Friday's practice session due to pain in his right ankle, making him a doubtful starter for the game.

Losses hurt but we learn from them: Shastri

Losses hurt but we learn from them: Shastri

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

The sour taste of a 10-wicket loss to New Zealand in the first Test was a good lesson for India's cricketers and there is no doubt they will be far more competitive in the second in Christchurch, coach Ravi Shastri said.