News for '-ashes'

'It's a huge honour. I still can't quite believe it'

'It's a huge honour. I still can't quite believe it'

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

Anderson said India have put together a "strong squad" for the series in England following retirements of batting greats Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma.

Wild party ahead? Cummins reveals Australia's Ashes plan!

Wild party ahead? Cummins reveals Australia's Ashes plan!

Rediff.com24 Jul 2023

Rain washed out the final day of the fourth Ashes Test, forcing a draw which ensured England, trailing 2-1 with one match to go, cannot win the series and leaving Australia, as holders, guaranteed to return home with the Urn.

Aus veteran Khawaja ready to mentor teenager Konstas

Aus veteran Khawaja ready to mentor teenager Konstas

Rediff.com24 Jun 2025

Konstas has been drafted in to replace Marnus Labuschagne, who opened in the World Test Championship final alongside Khawaja but failed to impress as Australia lost to South Africa by five wickets.

Did Umpiring Decide Lord's Test?

Did Umpiring Decide Lord's Test?

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

'Whenever India bowls, Reiffel feels it's not out. Whenever India bats, he feels it's out.'

South Africa's Klaasen retires from international cricket

South Africa's Klaasen retires from international cricket

Rediff.com2 Jun 2025

Heinrich Klaasen, 33, is one of the world's most destructive batters in white-ball cricket and a mainstay of the South African limited-overs side in recent years.

'I want to win away in India'

'I want to win away in India'

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

Nathan Lyon has no immediate plans of Test retirement as he yearns for one final away series win in India before calling time on his illustrious career.

Ashes PHOTOS: England secure big lead over Australia

Ashes PHOTOS: England secure big lead over Australia

Rediff.com30 Jul 2023

England batted with positive intent to take control of the final Ashes Test at The Oval on Saturday, moving on to 389-9 at the close on the third day with a 377-run lead over Australia.

First man to score Test triple ton in Aus passes away

First man to score Test triple ton in Aus passes away

Rediff.com11 May 2025

Cowper played 27 Tests for Australia between 1964 and 1968, scoring five centuries including a 12-hour 307 off 589 balls

India's new spin duo set to dismantle England

India's new spin duo set to dismantle England

Rediff.com15 Jun 2025

Kuldeep Yadav is spending more time with Ravindra Jadeja on the tour of England

Ashes: England's squad for first two Tests

Ashes: England's squad for first two Tests

Rediff.com3 Jun 2023

England have named an unchanged squad for the first two Tests of the five-match Ashes series against Australia.

Why Cook prefers Pope over Bethell for India series

Why Cook prefers Pope over Bethell for India series

Rediff.com18 Jun 2025

Former England skipper Alastair Cook backed Ollie Pope to retain the No. 3 spot in the batting line-up ahead of Jacob Bethell during the upcoming five-match Test series against India.

Ashwin has a serious request for Rishabh Pant

Ashwin has a serious request for Rishabh Pant

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

Bhai, tune kya batting kiya hai, kamaal ka batting kiya tune'

Ashes: Anderson says not retiring 'any time soon'

Ashes: Anderson says not retiring 'any time soon'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2023

James Anderson, who turns 41 on Sunday, is England's leading wicket taker in Tests with 690 dismissals.

Archer to go into the Ashes straight from IPL

Archer to go into the Ashes straight from IPL

Rediff.com1 Apr 2023

England pacer Jofra Archer will continue to prepare for the Ashes while playing in the IPL, and once the lucrative T20 tournament is over, he will straightaway get into the gruelling five-Test series against Australia, according to his country club coach.

Lyon likely to benched for pink-ball 3rd Test at Kingston

Lyon likely to benched for pink-ball 3rd Test at Kingston

Rediff.com12 Jul 2025

The 3rd Test match in Kingston, Jamaica, will mark Australia's first day-night Test away from home and if they opt for a pace-heavy attack, Scott Boland could come into the side.

The Ashes: Milestones to watch out for...

The Ashes: Milestones to watch out for...

Rediff.com15 Jun 2023

As the prestigious Ashes gets underway, here's a look at the milestones that can be achieved.

Bazball vs Bumrah: Can India stop England on Day 5?

Bazball vs Bumrah: Can India stop England on Day 5?

Rediff.com24 Jun 2025

While defending totals of 350 or more in 59 Tests, India have won 42, with their sole defeat coming against England at Edgbaston in 2022.

Ashes PHOTO: Brilliant Broad gives hosts the upperhand

Ashes PHOTO: Brilliant Broad gives hosts the upperhand

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

Images from Day 4 of the first Ashes Test between England and Australia at Edgbaston Cricket Ground in Birmingham on Monday.

Why Root is not keen to captain England again

Why Root is not keen to captain England again

Rediff.com28 Mar 2025

Former Test skipper Joe Root has ruled himself out of contention for England's white-ball captaincy, saying the ship has sailed to take over the role following Jos Buttler's resignation.

Australia's selection headache: Hazlewood fit for Ashes

Australia's selection headache: Hazlewood fit for Ashes

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

Australia fast bowler Josh Hazlewood hopes to play in at least three Ashes Tests after declaring himself fit.

'Don't rush Archer': Vaughan warns

'Don't rush Archer': Vaughan warns

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

Archer played in his first first-class match in four years during Sussex's County Championship game against Durham at Chester-le-Street on Sunday and took one wicket for 32 from 18 overs.

Ashes: England's bold move as Tongue replaces Moeen

Ashes: England's bold move as Tongue replaces Moeen

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

Tongue is the only change to the side that lost the first Ashes Test

Why Stokes has quit alcohol

Why Stokes has quit alcohol

Rediff.com19 May 2025

The 33-year-old Stokes had surgery on his left hamstring in December after suffering a tear during the third Test against New Zealand, which ruled him out of action for a prolonged period.

'I expect India to win at Lord's and go 2-1 up'

'I expect India to win at Lord's and go 2-1 up'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2025

It was crucial for Shubman Gill to score truckload of runs to call the shots as skipper, former India batter Dilip Vengsarkar said in Mumbai on Wednesday.

'Weighed risk & reward...' Stokes on missing 5th Test

'Weighed risk & reward...' Stokes on missing 5th Test

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

Stokes, the leading wicket-taker of the series with 17 scalps, will be a mere spectator at The Oval, robbing the series finale of his charismatic on-field presence.

Moody backs Aussies to crush South Africa at Lord's

Moody backs Aussies to crush South Africa at Lord's

Rediff.com7 Jun 2025

Australia is on the cusp of scripting another milestone. If the Baggy Greens trounce the Proteas, they will become the first team to defend the WTC mace successfully.

England stars under fire! McCullum calls for humility

England stars under fire! McCullum calls for humility

Rediff.com21 May 2025

England head coach Brendon McCullum feels his players have lacked humility in their recent public utterances and he would like to see them win back respect from fans ahead of the tough home series against India and the Ashes later this year.

Ashes: Headingley Test to have tightened security

Ashes: Headingley Test to have tightened security

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

The Times newspaper reported Yorkshire have hired a team of "sprinter stewards" to prevent protesters from breaching initial perimeter security.

'India has a strong squad': Anderson warns England

'India has a strong squad': Anderson warns England

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

Pace great James Anderson believes the new-look Indian team will prove to be a strong opposition for England in the upcoming five-Test series.

Will England's 'bazball' approach work against India?

Will England's 'bazball' approach work against India?

Rediff.com18 Jun 2025

The five-match Test series against India at home will be a massive Test for England's 'Bazball' brand of cricket under skipper Ben Stokes and head coach Brendon McCullum.

Vadodara bridge collapse: One still missing, toll rises to 20

Vadodara bridge collapse: One still missing, toll rises to 20

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

The death toll in the Mahisagar river bridge collapse in Gujarat's Vadodara district climbed to 19 on Friday after one of the injured persons succumbed to injuries at a hospital, officials said.

The Great Escape! Jadeja, Sundar pull off dramatic draw in Manchester

The Great Escape! Jadeja, Sundar pull off dramatic draw in Manchester

Rediff.com27 Jul 2025

Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar struck unbeaten centuries as India staged a superb fightback on the final day to draw the fourth Test against England.

Ashes PIX: England on course for victory!

Ashes PIX: England on course for victory!

Rediff.com9 Jul 2023

England, chasing 251 to win the must-win third Ashes Test, closed the rain-delayed day three on 27/0.

'India are coming prepared': McCullum's big warning

'India are coming prepared': McCullum's big warning

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

England head coach Brendon McCullum believes India have arrived well-prepared and full of belief for the upcoming five-match Test series

Australia urged to split Warner-Khawaja pairing for Ashes

Australia urged to split Warner-Khawaja pairing for Ashes

Rediff.com9 May 2023

Former England captain Vaughan said Australia should consider having Mitchell Marsh open with Khawaja.

'The Best Test Innings By A South African'

'The Best Test Innings By A South African'

Rediff.com14 Jun 2025

Former England captain Kevin Pietersen on Saturday rated Protea opener Aiden Markram's measured hundred against Australia in the World Test Championship final as the "best innings" by a South African batter in Test matches.

'I Apologised To Sreesanth 200 Times'

'I Apologised To Sreesanth 200 Times'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2025

'What hurt me was when I met his daughter and I was talking to her with a lot of love and she said, "I don't want to talk to you. You hit my father".'

Returning Moeen, Bairstow in England's team for 1st Ashes Test

Returning Moeen, Bairstow in England's team for 1st Ashes Test

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

James Anderson, Broad and Ollie Robinson will lead the pace attack with Moeen, who retired from tests in 2021, returning to the side after Jack Leach was ruled out of the series due to a back injury.

'I will say one thing -- don't panic and change drastically'

'I will say one thing -- don't panic and change drastically'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

'This England team has openly advertised that they will go for the target whatever may be the target. So as a batting line-up, we've to keep in mind that we have to give them less time but give a bigger target.'

'Flat, fast' wickets on Stokes' wishlist for Ashes showdown

'Flat, fast' wickets on Stokes' wishlist for Ashes showdown

Rediff.com12 Apr 2023

Ben Stokes wants to bombard Australia with express pace, while also banking on typically seaming home conditions, when the arch-rivals clash during the Ashes later this year.