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Khawaja, Labuschagne create new Ashes record

Khawaja, Labuschagne create new Ashes record

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

Australian batters Usman Khawaja and Marnus Labuschange entered record books for the slow pace of their batting during the fifth and final Ashes Test against England at The Oval.

Injured Stokes likely to miss India series at home

Injured Stokes likely to miss India series at home

Rediff.com1 Apr 2025

England skipper Ben Stokes and right-arm seamer Brydon Carse are unlikely to feature in the upcoming Test series against India and the Ashes as they are still recovering from injuries.

Australia mourns death of Test opener Stackpole

Australia mourns death of Test opener Stackpole

Rediff.com23 Apr 2025

An aggressive shot-maker with a love for hooking fast bowlers, Stackpole topped the runs list during Australia's successful tour of India in 1969 - the nation's last series win in the subcontinent until 2004.

'I Am Dying For My Country'

'I Am Dying For My Country'

Rediff.com14 Apr 2025

It took Udham Singh 21 years to avenge the massacre of Jallianwala Bagh. And 34 years for his remains to return to India after execution in a British prison.

Ashes Series Intrudes Into Vilnius Summit

Ashes Series Intrudes Into Vilnius Summit

Rediff.com12 Jul 2023

The Ashes rivalry between the Australian and English cricket teams escalated to new levels, with the prime ministers of both countries jumping into the fray, again.

Ashes fate uncertain for Warner

Ashes fate uncertain for Warner

Rediff.com6 Apr 2023

Warner has struggled for runs in recent Tests, making a total of 26 in three innings in the recent tour of India before returning home injured.

Why Indian Tennis Is In A Slump

Why Indian Tennis Is In A Slump

Rediff.com7 Jun 2025

'We were the best team in Asia at one point. Today, we are barely in the reckoning for the Davis Cup.' 'Players now, especially this decade, lack perseverance.'

Fit-again Anderson ready for Ashes

Fit-again Anderson ready for Ashes

Rediff.com25 May 2023

He is unlikely to play in the one-off Test against Ireland before the Ashes after the uncapped Josh Tongue was added to the squad.

England's record wicket-taker Anderson to be knighted

England's record wicket-taker Anderson to be knighted

Rediff.com12 Apr 2025

James Anderson, who made his Test debut in 2003 at Lord's, retired from international duty in July last year after his 188th Test, having taken 704 wickets in a career spanning 21 years.

'Everything I Have Ever Loved Is In The Water'

'Everything I Have Ever Loved Is In The Water'

Rediff.com13 Feb 2025

The only family Meghana lived with after losing her parents and brother in the tsunami was her dog, Alex. When Alex died after 13 years, she took her ashes to where her own family lay under the ocean. "I wanted her to join the rest of my family and that is one of the best things I have done."

Virat's energy and Rohit's composure will be missed: Ashwin

Virat's energy and Rohit's composure will be missed: Ashwin

Rediff.com13 May 2025

'This will be a testing time for Indian cricket. And I'd say this truly marks the beginning of the Gautam Gambhir era.'

Rain breaks home hearts as Australia retain Ashes

Rain breaks home hearts as Australia retain Ashes

Rediff.com23 Jul 2023

Australia retained the Ashes after the fourth Test at Old Trafford was drawn on Sunday with no play possible on day five due to rain, leaving England trailing 2-1 in the series with one match to play.

Rashmika's Holi Dance With Salman

Rashmika's Holi Dance With Salman

Rediff.com12 Mar 2025

Rashmika Mandanna gets us in the mood for Holi with her new song Bam Bam Bhole in Sikandar.

Don't target Muslims: Wife of Navy officer killed in Pahalgam

Don't target Muslims: Wife of Navy officer killed in Pahalgam

Rediff.com1 May 2025

"We don't want people going after Muslims and Kashmiris," Himanshi Narwal said on Thursday, stoic and firm as she mourned her husband, Naval officer Lieutenant Vinay Narwal, who was gunned down in Pahalgam just 10 days ago. He would have been 27 on Thursday.

'Surprising That Sachin Is Not Outraged'

'Surprising That Sachin Is Not Outraged'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

'The Pataudi Trophy vanished overnight -- no farewell, no tribute, just a quiet replacement.' 'If a name can be erased this easily, what faith can we place in the permanence of Tendulkar-Anderson?'

Root Etches Name in Ashes History

Root Etches Name in Ashes History

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

Joe Root became only the third player in Ashes history to score more than 2,000 runs and bag 20 wickets.

Can Australia complete WTC-Ashes double?

Can Australia complete WTC-Ashes double?

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

'That's great for our team and in a way Ashes are bloody hard to win. It's not going to be easy but if we were to win it, that is legacy defining stuff.'

Ashes: Smith shatters these records

Ashes: Smith shatters these records

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

Australian batter Steve Smith with his unbeaten knock of 85n.o off 149 took him past many records on the first day of the second Test match of the Ashes 2023 series against England.

10 Times Bollywood Bhool Chuk Maaf

10 Times Bollywood Bhool Chuk Maaf

Rediff.com26 May 2025

Bhool Chuk Maaf released last Friday, we decided to look at 10 instances of tinsel town's famous folks burying the hatchet.

150 not out! MCG to host landmark day-night Test in 2027

150 not out! MCG to host landmark day-night Test in 2027

Rediff.com11 Mar 2025

Australia and England will play a day-night Test at MCG to mark the 150th anniversary of the first Test match between them.

What Australia needs to be a truly great Test team...

What Australia needs to be a truly great Test team...

Rediff.com3 Feb 2025

Australia's success has been compared with some of the nation's great Test teams led by Steve Waugh and Ricky Ponting.

Australia's bold prediction: Warner set to dominate Ashes

Australia's bold prediction: Warner set to dominate Ashes

Rediff.com24 May 2023

David Warner will have a big Ashes and have backed him to deliver at the top of the order.

Jadeja Reunites with Ashwin

Jadeja Reunites with Ashwin

Rediff.com14 Mar 2025

Jadeja was keen to reconnect with longtime teammate and bowling partner, Ravichandran Ashwin.

England go unchanged for fourth Ashes Test

England go unchanged for fourth Ashes Test

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

England must win the fourth Test in Manchester to keep the series alive ahead of the fifth Test at the Oval in London.

Jaclyn-Chandhan's Texas-Nellore Love Story

Jaclyn-Chandhan's Texas-Nellore Love Story

Rediff.com11 Apr 2025

14,845 kilometres. That's the distance that separates Nellore and Texas. But it could not separate Jaclyn Forero and Chandhan Singh Rajput.

Hazlewood given all clear for WTC Final, Ashes

Hazlewood given all clear for WTC Final, Ashes

Rediff.com22 May 2023

Hazlewood returned to Australia after reporting "minor side soreness" following his most recent IPL match for RCB

Australia digests 'hollow' Ashes retention in Manchester rain

Australia digests 'hollow' Ashes retention in Manchester rain

Rediff.com24 Jul 2023

Australia retained the urn after no play was possible on day five at Old Trafford due to the wet weather

What's Trump Up To This Time?

What's Trump Up To This Time?

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

This year's Rose Monday Parade on March 3, 2025 attracted thousands of spectators to the streets of Dusseldorf.

Ashes: 'Twenty two years is a long time'

Ashes: 'Twenty two years is a long time'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

Australia is looking to chase down their first overseas Ashes victory since 2001 by breaking the record for the second-largest successful fourth innings chase in Ashes history on Day 5 of the fifth Ashes Test.

Why Cong didn't attend Manmohan Singh's 'Asthi Visarjan'

Why Cong didn't attend Manmohan Singh's 'Asthi Visarjan'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2024

The Congress party on Monday defended its decision not to accompany the family of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh during the immersion of his ashes in the Yamuna, stating it was to ensure their privacy. Congress leader Pawan Khera said senior leaders did not accompany the family to gather and immerse the ashes of Dr Singh "out of our deference to the privacy of the family."

Why CSK benched Ashwin for LSG outing...

Why CSK benched Ashwin for LSG outing...

Rediff.com15 Apr 2025

38-year-old off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, who was bought back to Chepauk for a whopping sum of Rs 9.75 crore, is at the receiving end of criticism from fans and former cricketers after underwhelming performances in the 18th edition of the cash-rich T20 league.

'Black magic': Elderly man beheaded, torso burnt in Holika fire

'Black magic': Elderly man beheaded, torso burnt in Holika fire

Rediff.com29 Mar 2025

The deceased has been identified as Yugual Yadav (65), he said. Police have arrested four persons, including a relative of a 'tantric' in connection with the incident, the officer said on Friday, adding that the tantric is absconding.

Ashes: Nasser Hussain picks Moeen Ali's replacement

Ashes: Nasser Hussain picks Moeen Ali's replacement

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

Nasser Hussain believes England should replace Moeen Ali with either speedster Mark Wood or Chris Woakes.

Ashes showdown: Stokes vows to stick with 'Bazball' style

Ashes showdown: Stokes vows to stick with 'Bazball' style

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

Stokes ruled out discarding that 'Bazball' approach in the Ashes opener at Edgbaston from Friday.

Dr Singh's Asthi Visarjan

Dr Singh's Asthi Visarjan

Rediff.com30 Dec 2024

Dr Manmohan Singh's ashes were immersed in the Yamuna river near the Majnu ka Tila gurdwara by members of his family following Sikh rituals.

How MI helped Rohit get into right frame of mind

How MI helped Rohit get into right frame of mind

Rediff.com21 Apr 2025

Jayawardene said showing situational awareness is imperative and Rohit was able to execute his plans well against CSK.

Marsh still in Australia's Test plans

Marsh still in Australia's Test plans

Rediff.com1 Apr 2025

Marsh was nonetheless retained in Australia's list of contracted players released on Tuesday for the 2025/26 season in an endorsement by selectors.

Ashes PIX: England frustrated as Australia's tailenders stand strong

Ashes PIX: England frustrated as Australia's tailenders stand strong

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

IMAGES from Day 1 of the fourth Ashes Test between England and Australia at Old Trafford in Manchester on Wednesday.

'England looking to burst Smith's bubble in Ashes'

'England looking to burst Smith's bubble in Ashes'

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

Smith will look to reprise his performance from the 2019 Ashes series in England, where he amassed 774 runs in his four Tests

England make three changes for third Ashes Test

England make three changes for third Ashes Test

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

In the absence of the injured Ollie Pope, big-hitting Harry Brook has been promoted to No 3 in what is a must-win Test for the hosts.