News for '-brendon-mccullum'

A night of firsts in IPL history!

A night of firsts in IPL history!

Rediff.com17 Apr 2024

Centuries were struck, boundaries cleared, and history rewritten.

Russell backs KKR coach despite 'militant' label

Russell backs KKR coach despite 'militant' label

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

Pandit, who is known as a disciplinarian, had taken over as KKR coach ahead of IPL 2022 after Brendon McCullum accepted England's head coach job.

Team India register biggest Test win ever in terms of runs!

Team India register biggest Test win ever in terms of runs!

Rediff.com18 Feb 2024

Team India registered their biggest winning margin in the history of Test cricket during the third Test against England at Rajkot on Sunday.

Is Bashir the next Ashwin? Michael Vaughan thinks so!

Is Bashir the next Ashwin? Michael Vaughan thinks so!

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

Michael Vaughan feels England have discovered a 'world-class superstar' in young off-spinner Shoaib Bashir

Why McCullum is sweating over Buttler's fitness

Why McCullum is sweating over Buttler's fitness

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

'Hopefully, he will be back from his injuries soon. The priority will be the Champions Trophy, so we are going to make sure he is ready for that.'

Stokes: 'Bazball' philosophy changed cricket forever

Stokes: 'Bazball' philosophy changed cricket forever

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

England's highly aggressive 'Bazball' approach to Test cricket did not secure the 2023 home Ashes against their arch rivals, Australia.

Visa issues delay England spinner Bashir's arrival in India

Visa issues delay England spinner Bashir's arrival in India

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

Shoaib Bashir, who is of Pakistani heritage, is one of three uncapped players named in the England squad for the Test series in India.

My place in the team is not a given: Anderson

My place in the team is not a given: Anderson

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

James Anderson says he still has to show he deserves his spot in the England Test squad ahead of the home summer but the 41-year-old seamer believes he is in the "best shape" of his life.

Even if we go down against India, it will be in style we want to: McCullum

Even if we go down against India, it will be in style we want to: McCullum

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

'Bazball' has changed the dynamics of England's batting approach in Test cricket and their Kiwi coach Brendon McCullum is very clear that irrespective of outcome, his team won't deviate from its aggressive tactics against India in the five-Test series, where most tracks will offer substantial turn.

Hussain tells England, 'look at your game and improve'

Hussain tells England, 'look at your game and improve'

Rediff.com10 Mar 2024

'Look at the opposition. Like in anything in life, try and learn. Why did we collapse? Why Crawley keeps getting starts and keeps getting out? Ben Duckett, got a brilliant 150, gave a charge when the ball was too new.'

McCullum vows! England to unleash more fury in Ashes

McCullum vows! England to unleash more fury in Ashes

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

England's style validated despite defeat to Australia, says McCullum

When Kohli apologised, Zak told him, 'you've ended my career': Ishant

When Kohli apologised, Zak told him, 'you've ended my career': Ishant

Rediff.com26 Jul 2023

Indian bowler Ishant Sharma revealed that the Indian batter Virat Kohli's dropped catch was the reason why India's former pacer Zaheer Khan could not play 100 Test matches for India.

'Measured aggression': How England can upset India in Tests

'Measured aggression': How England can upset India in Tests

Rediff.com18 Jan 2024

Former pacer Steven Finn urged England to take a cue from Alastair Cook and Kevin Pietersen's centuries in their 10-wicket win in the 2012 Mumbai Test.

Vaughan says England under Stokes capable of winning Ashes next year

Vaughan says England under Stokes capable of winning Ashes next year

Rediff.com13 Sep 2022

'England can regain the urn next summer'

McCullum appointed head coach of England Test team

McCullum appointed head coach of England Test team

Rediff.com12 May 2022

McCullum replaced Chris Silverwood who left the role in February

K L Rahul Won't....Dravid's Reveal

K L Rahul Won't....Dravid's Reveal

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

'Rahul will not be the 'keeper during this series. We will go with another 'keeping option considering the five matches and the weather,' Rahul Dravid reasoned ahead of the opening Test in Hyderabad.

Gavaskar backs 'Viratball' to outshine 'Bazball'

Gavaskar backs 'Viratball' to outshine 'Bazball'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2024

Sunil Gavaskar has backed 'Viratball' to counter England's much talked about 'Bazball'

Take A Shot At Our IPL Quiz!

Take A Shot At Our IPL Quiz!

Rediff.com8 Apr 2024

Calling all cricket lovers to take a crack at our latest IPL quiz.

Cricket legend slams Bazball! 'They've gone too far'

Cricket legend slams Bazball! 'They've gone too far'

Rediff.com6 Apr 2024

Bazball is fine, but England Test team needs common sense: Boycott

England Ready To Stun India In Dharamsala

England Ready To Stun India In Dharamsala

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

Amidst a challenging tour of India, England finds themselves in the serene embrace of Dharamsala for the final Test.

One team I always want to beat is RCB: Gambhir

One team I always want to beat is RCB: Gambhir

Rediff.com29 Mar 2024

With Gautam Gambhir and Virat Kohli set to clash, the KKR mentor opened up about his dislike for the RCB team.

Flamboyant England look to take sheen off India's home record

Flamboyant England look to take sheen off India's home record

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

India's bid to win a 17th consecutive home Test series, however, hinges on the success of their three-pronged spin attack comprising Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel.

Flintoff in England's backroom staff for T20 WC; possible candidacy for head coach job?

Flintoff in England's backroom staff for T20 WC; possible candidacy for head coach job?

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

Andrew Flintoff has been added to England's backroom staff for the upcoming T20 World Cup, and ECB managing director Rob Key viewed it as a portend to the former all-rounder's potential candidacy to the team's head coach role.

Bairstow's last chance? McCullum speaks out on selection dilemma

Bairstow's last chance? McCullum speaks out on selection dilemma

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

Bairstow's highest score in the series so far was 37, posted in the opener in Hyderabad

Ashes: Butcher, Taylor blame Bairstow for 'controversial dismissal'

Ashes: Butcher, Taylor blame Bairstow for 'controversial dismissal'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

Jonny Bairstow's 'controversial dismissal' on the final Day of the second Ashes Test at the Lord's has left the cricketing world divided.

ICC Player of the Month for July 2024 revealed

ICC Player of the Month for July 2024 revealed

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

England seamer Gus Atkinson has been named the ICC Men's Player of the Month for July 2024 after his heroics in the Test series against West Indies.

We got more timid as the series went on: McCullum

We got more timid as the series went on: McCullum

Rediff.com10 Mar 2024

After the end of the fifth and final Test match against India in Dharamsala, England head coach Brendon McCullum said that the visitors were more "timid" as the series went on.

Ben Stokes fires back: Are England set for a 5-0 drubbing?

Ben Stokes fires back: Are England set for a 5-0 drubbing?

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

Ben Stokes responded to former cricketer Steve Harmison's criticism of England's preparation for the upcoming Test series against India.

Under-fire Bairstow nears landmark, McCullum shows faith in batter

Under-fire Bairstow nears landmark, McCullum shows faith in batter

Rediff.com28 Feb 2024

Despite losing the series, McCullum maintains positive outlook.

Greyhound Stokes good to go for India Tests: McCullum

Greyhound Stokes good to go for India Tests: McCullum

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

England captain Ben Stokes underwent surgery in November for his long-standing left-knee problem.

'India doesn't need different coaches for Tests and limited overs cricket'

'India doesn't need different coaches for Tests and limited overs cricket'

Rediff.com23 May 2024

A team like India, which doesn't have players competing round the year in T20 leagues across the globe, doesn't need two separate coaches for the limited overs and Test format, feels former England spinner Graeme Swann.

Will England's Bazball work against India's spinners?

Will England's Bazball work against India's spinners?

Rediff.com20 Jan 2024

Since embracing Bazball, England are yet to lose a Test series, while India remain unbeaten at home since 2012-13.

Five IPL teams gunning for stake in London Spirit

Five IPL teams gunning for stake in London Spirit

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

London Spirit is the Lord's based team participating in England's domestic cricket tournament, The Hundred.

Ponting reveals Delhi Capitals want an Indian at helm

Ponting reveals Delhi Capitals want an Indian at helm

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

Ponting was approached for taking over England's Test side but New Zealand's Brendon McCullum eventually took up the role.

Botham declares 'Bazball' as the saviour of Tests

Botham declares 'Bazball' as the saviour of Tests

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

Ian Botham feels that England's ultra-aggressive 'Bazball' approach under Ben Stokes has infused new life into Test cricket.

Here's what surprised McCullum the most...

Here's what surprised McCullum the most...

Rediff.com13 Sep 2022

Since McCullum took over, England have won six out of their seven Tests

Root needn't break Sachin's record to be a great: Bell

Root needn't break Sachin's record to be a great: Bell

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

Himself known for his delightful cover drivers, Bell thinks Virat Kohli plays his favourite shot the best among his peers.

IPL 2022: When the two Kiwi coaches met...

IPL 2022: When the two Kiwi coaches met...

Rediff.com26 Mar 2022

Fleming is the head coach of CSK, while his compatriot Brendon McCullum manages KKR.

Ashes: 'England playing CazBall not Bazball'

Ashes: 'England playing CazBall not Bazball'

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

Legendary pacer Glenn McGrath has slammed England for playing casual cricket against Australia in the ongoing Ashes.

Meet the Top 10 Cricketers of 2024

Meet the Top 10 Cricketers of 2024

Rediff.com1 Jan 2025

2024 saw some of the most competitive and captivating cricket being played on the field.