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Notorious England opener announces shock retirement

Notorious England opener announces shock retirement

Rediff.com4 Aug 2023

The 34-year-old signs off as a T20 World Cup winner after returning to the international fold to be a part of England's winning squad last year in Australia.

Ageless Anderson helps England beat South Africa by an innings

Ageless Anderson helps England beat South Africa by an innings

Rediff.com28 Aug 2022

Anderson became the leading wicket-taker among pace bowlers across all formats

Khawaja slams ICC after Australia docked WTC points

Khawaja slams ICC after Australia docked WTC points

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

Australia opener Usman Khawaja has vented his frustration after the team lost 10 World Test Championship (WTC) points for slow over-rates.

Shami All Set To Take Brands By Storm

Shami All Set To Take Brands By Storm

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

Last month, Puma roped in Shami as its brand ambassador, joining the likes of Virat Kohli and Usain Bolt on its roster.

Stokes' one-word message to Moeen prompts Ashes return

Stokes' one-word message to Moeen prompts Ashes return

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

It took a one-word message from England captain Ben Stokes for spin all-rounder Moeen Ali to come out of his Test retirement.

England players should not miss international duty to play in IPL: Atherton

England players should not miss international duty to play in IPL: Atherton

Rediff.com1 Jan 2022

The English cricketers should not miss international duty at the expense of playing in the IPL, former England captain Michael Atherton has said in the wake of the team's disastrous Ashes campaign in Australia.

Ashes: Shouldn't panic, Lyon's plans to tackle 'Bazball'

Ashes: Shouldn't panic, Lyon's plans to tackle 'Bazball'

Rediff.com15 May 2023

Ahead of the Ashes, Australian off-spinner Nathan Lyon urged his teammates to remain calm in the face of the 'Bazball' threat.

England captaincy had become unhealthy, says Root

England captaincy had become unhealthy, says Root

Rediff.com6 Jun 2022

A relieved Joe Root said the England Test captaincy had taken a toll on his personal health after he guided his side to a memorable five-wicket win against New Zealand on Sunday in his first match since relinquishing the role.

We are not cars: Stokes criticises packed schedule

We are not cars: Stokes criticises packed schedule

Rediff.com20 Jul 2022

'You can't just fill us up and we'll go out there and be ready to be fuelled up again'

England fortunes still rooted in former captain

England fortunes still rooted in former captain

Rediff.com5 Jun 2022

Root shared an unbeaten match-winning partnership of 120 for the sixth wicket with Ben Foakes

Ashes: 'Goal is to become one of the greatest...'

Ashes: 'Goal is to become one of the greatest...'

Rediff.com15 Jun 2023

With the Ashes set to get underway, Australian players reflected on the prestigious series and their aim for the upcoming tournament.

Ashes: Root, Stokes among English arrivals in Australia

Ashes: Root, Stokes among English arrivals in Australia

Rediff.com6 Nov 2021

Captain Joe Root and all-rounder Ben Stokes were among the first arrivals to touch down in Brisbane on Saturday ahead of England's Ashes series against Australia.

Time for everyone to move on and concentrate on this game: Root

Time for everyone to move on and concentrate on this game: Root

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

England batter Joe Root feels that it is time for the team to move on from Jonny Bairstow's stumping fiasco and focus on the game that lies ahead of them.

World Cup: 'We're not robots, just one loss at the start of a long tournament'

World Cup: 'We're not robots, just one loss at the start of a long tournament'

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

After a heavy nine-wicket defeat against New Zealand, England captain Jos Buttler on Thursday said players are not robots and such off days would come their way in top-flight cricket.

IPL Preview: Batters to be tested against CSK's spin trio

IPL Preview: Batters to be tested against CSK's spin trio

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

The toss is always an important factor in Chennai as chasing anything above 170 to 175 could be a risky proposition.

'England should focus on themselves...not Spirit of Cricket'

'England should focus on themselves...not Spirit of Cricket'

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

'For what I think is a pretty common non-event, it does seem like everyone has a pretty strong opinion about it.'

Untold truth behind Shami, Bumrah's incredible success

Untold truth behind Shami, Bumrah's incredible success

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

Shami has made himself undroppable with his performances against New Zealand and England.

Jack Leach Blow! England scrambles for solution ahead of Ashes

Jack Leach Blow! England scrambles for solution ahead of Ashes

Rediff.com5 Jun 2023

Leach was ruled out of the five-match series on Sunday due to a stress fracture in his back

Who is Abrar Ahmed, Pakistan's new mystery spinner?

Who is Abrar Ahmed, Pakistan's new mystery spinner?

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

The 24-year-old took the wicket of all the top seven England batters, finishing with figures of 7/114.

'He looks like he bowls quite fast'

'He looks like he bowls quite fast'

Rediff.com31 May 2023

'He is obviously a bit of a rough diamond.'

Can India conquer England's 'Bazball' storm in 2nd Test?

Can India conquer England's 'Bazball' storm in 2nd Test?

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

Hurt India eye sweeping changes in approach against England's 'Bazball' in second Test

'England have sounded alarm bells with New Zealand whitewash'

'England have sounded alarm bells with New Zealand whitewash'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2022

England coach Brendon McCullum said his side's aggressive performances in their 3-0 series win over New Zealand set the alarm bells ringing around world cricket and that there would be no change of approach against India in their rearranged Test.

No Sponsors? Navgire Salutes Thaala

No Sponsors? Navgire Salutes Thaala

Rediff.com6 Mar 2023

While Kiran Navgire's batting set up the win, her bat became a talking point.

Edgbaston pitch was kryptonite for me: Anderson

Edgbaston pitch was kryptonite for me: Anderson

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

'If all the pitches are like that I'm done in the Ashes series.'

Ponting's shock admission: Offered England coaching role

Ponting's shock admission: Offered England coaching role

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Ponting said he was approached by Rob Key, who was then appointed as the English Cricket Board's new director of men's cricket.

T20 WC semis: England bowlers look to stifle India

T20 WC semis: England bowlers look to stifle India

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

The bowling of Sam Curran and Wood, with support from Chris Woakes and Ben Stokes, has carried England through.

PIX: England crowned T20 World champions

PIX: England crowned T20 World champions

Rediff.com13 Nov 2022

IMAGES from the T20 World Cup Final played between Pakistan and England in Melbourne on Sunday.

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.

PIX: Australia battle from the brink to win first Ashes Test

PIX: Australia battle from the brink to win first Ashes Test

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

Images from Day 5 of the first Ashes Test between England and Australia at Edgbaston Cricket Ground in Birmingham on Tuesday.

2nd Test, PIX: Gill century leaves England chasing record target

2nd Test, PIX: Gill century leaves England chasing record target

Rediff.com4 Feb 2024

Images from Day 3 of the second Test between India and England in Visakhapatnam on Sunday.

Stokes succeeds Root as England's Test captain

Stokes succeeds Root as England's Test captain

Rediff.com28 Apr 2022

'I am delighted that he has accepted, and he is ready for the added responsibility and the honour'

Who Will Replace Bumrah in Ranchi Test?

Who Will Replace Bumrah in Ranchi Test?

Rediff.com21 Feb 2024

Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for the fourth Test against England?

Stokes ruled out for three months with fractured finger

Stokes ruled out for three months with fractured finger

Rediff.com16 Apr 2021

England all-rounder Ben Stokes will be sidelined for about three months after fracturing his finger while playing for Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League, the England and Wales Cricket Board said on Friday.

IPL 2024: Full list of released, retained and traded players

IPL 2024: Full list of released, retained and traded players

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

Full list of players released, retained and traded by all ten teams in the IPL.

England shaping up in the image of Stokes, says coach McCullum

England shaping up in the image of Stokes, says coach McCullum

Rediff.com20 Dec 2022

'He wants to do something significant and leave a legacy and impact on Test cricket and he is getting there.'

MCC takes action: Suspends 3 members over altercations

MCC takes action: Suspends 3 members over altercations

Rediff.com3 Jul 2023

MCC suspends 3 members after Lord's Long Room incident with Australian players

Who Will Replace Jadeja, Rahul?

Who Will Replace Jadeja, Rahul?

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for the second Test against England?

Bairstow runout: Stokes, Broad vent as Ashwin backs Carey

Bairstow runout: Stokes, Broad vent as Ashwin backs Carey

Rediff.com2 Jul 2023

Senior Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has backed Alex Carey's decision to run out a wandering Jonny Bairstow on the final day of the second Ashes Test.

I'd do it again and again, says brave Lyon after one-legged cameo

I'd do it again and again, says brave Lyon after one-legged cameo

Rediff.com2 Jul 2023

Lyon surprised virtually everyone in the ground when he hobbled out to bat at number 11

Why cricketers must be guarded in what they say...

Why cricketers must be guarded in what they say...

Rediff.com2 Feb 2023

Strauss said that with players of different nationalities and races now sharing dressing rooms more than ever, cricketers will have to be more guarded in what they say and do.