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Brendon McCullum eases Kiwis into last 8

Brendon McCullum eases Kiwis into last 8

Rediff.com13 Mar 2011

New Zealand booked their passage in the World Cup quarter-finals from Group A after Brendon McCullum set up a 97-run victory over Canada with a chanceless century at the Wankhede stadium in Mumbai on Sunday.

How England can breathe life back into Ashes campaign

How England can breathe life back into Ashes campaign

Rediff.com15 Dec 2025

'We've just got to stand up in them certain situations, read the game slightly better (and) just have a little bit of grit and determination about you.'

Time for England to move on from failed 'Bazball': Vaughan

Time for England to move on from failed 'Bazball': Vaughan

Rediff.com7 Jan 2026

'They're all going to score because they are naturally gifted players but the real high-risk way of playing, I'm afraid it hasn't worked.'

Gill joins Kohli in unwanted captaincy record list

Gill joins Kohli in unwanted captaincy record list

Rediff.com19 Oct 2025

Shubman Gill joined an unwanted list following the loss to Australia in the first ODI at Perth, becoming the second Indian skipper after Virat Kohli and overall ninth captain to lose their first matches in all three formats as captain.

Green delivers big Ashes boost amid Aussie injury chaos

Green delivers big Ashes boost amid Aussie injury chaos

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

Reeling from injuries to captain Pat Cummins and paceman Josh Hazlewood, Australia have received a boost ahead of the first Ashes Test in Perth starting Friday, with Cameron Green telling reporters he is ready to bowl free of any restrictions.

England focus on golf, naps, beaches to lift bruised spirits

England focus on golf, naps, beaches to lift bruised spirits

Rediff.com8 Dec 2025

Having hit Western Australia's golf links before being beaten by eight wickets in Perth, England's enthusiasts will have access to a selection of championship courses to play a round before a refreshing dip in the Pacific Ocean.

England greats blast Stokes and Co after 'horror show' at Gabba

England greats blast Stokes and Co after 'horror show' at Gabba

Rediff.com7 Dec 2025

'They are up their own backsides convinced that Test cricket has changed so much that only they know anything about the modern game.'

England bring in all-rounder Jacks for second Ashes Test

England bring in all-rounder Jacks for second Ashes Test

Rediff.com2 Dec 2025

Spin-bowling all-rounder Will Jacks will replace paceman Mark Wood in an otherwise unchanged England side for the second Ashes Test against Australia in Brisbane.

Evolving England confident of tasting Ashes success Down Under

Evolving England confident of tasting Ashes success Down Under

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

Trescothick, who played in three Ashes campaigns including a triumphant 2005 series on home soil, said England's batters were also looking to be smarter on the pitch.

How a struggling McCullum became IPL's first superstar

How a struggling McCullum became IPL's first superstar

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

Brendon McCullum spoke on his 158* knock for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the opener of the inaugural Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2008

We threw everything at them: McCullum on India's grit

We threw everything at them: McCullum on India's grit

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

England head coach Brendon McCullum admitted India 'deserved' to win the fifth and final Test at The Oval as the visitors played better cricket in the closing stages.

'He is looking fit and strong, and he's buzzing as well'

'He is looking fit and strong, and he's buzzing as well'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

'We all know what he's capable of achieving in Test cricket and we hope that when the opportunity does arrive for him, he's able to recapture, and also improve on, what he's been able to do already in that form of the game.'

Will Perth Pounding Force England To Ditch Bazball Blueprint?

Will Perth Pounding Force England To Ditch Bazball Blueprint?

Rediff.com25 Nov 2025

England have not won the Ashes in Australia after losing the first Test since the 1950s but McCullum and Stokes will remain convinced they can turn the series around, just as they did against South Africa in 2022 when they won 2-1 after losing the opener at Lord's.

Fearless England Seek to Rewrite 13 Years of Ashes Misery

Fearless England Seek to Rewrite 13 Years of Ashes Misery

Rediff.com17 Nov 2025

'But I think that the manner in which they play is part of the reason why I think they've got their best chance in 15 years of regaining the Ashes Down Under, because in 2010-11 when we went down there and won, we pushed back against Australia.'

'That Was Some Knock...' Stokes In Awe Of Head Hundred

'That Was Some Knock...' Stokes In Awe Of Head Hundred

Rediff.com22 Nov 2025

England's Stokes praises Australia's Head, supports his own errant batters

Fiery Perth Deck Promises Explosive Start to the Ashes

Fiery Perth Deck Promises Explosive Start to the Ashes

Rediff.com20 Nov 2025

The Perth Stadium curator has promised the wicket will be green, fast and bouncy but Stokes offered no thoughts on whether England would attack with four quicks or pick the specialist spinner, Shoaib Bashir, in their 11.

England could have new vice-captain for Ashes

England could have new vice-captain for Ashes

Rediff.com15 Sep 2025

Harry Brook could be in contention to replace Ollie Pope as Ben Stokes' deputy when England travel to Australia this winter.

Brook says Root, not him, deserved series top honours

Brook says Root, not him, deserved series top honours

Rediff.com6 Aug 2025

Harry Brook disagreed with India coach Gautam Gambhir's decision to name him as Player of the Series, saying the honour should have gone to Joe Root

Bairstow reckons he fits the mould in Brook's white-ball squad

Bairstow reckons he fits the mould in Brook's white-ball squad

Rediff.com18 Jul 2025

Wicket-keeper Jonny Bairstow confident of England recall with T20 WC in sight.

Archer set to return as England seek lively pitch at Lord's

Archer set to return as England seek lively pitch at Lord's

Rediff.com7 Jul 2025

England have requested a pitch with 'plenty of life in it' as they look to unleash returning pacers Jofra Archer and Gus Atkinson in the third Test against India at Lord's.

McCullum pinpoints 'gamble' that backfired

McCullum pinpoints 'gamble' that backfired

Rediff.com7 Jul 2025

England were second-best in all departments in a heavy Test loss to India at Edgbaston after they misread the pitch and made the wrong decision at the toss, coach Brendon McCullum said after his team lost by 336 runs on Sunday.

England get Moeen Ali's expertise ahead of 2nd Test

England get Moeen Ali's expertise ahead of 2nd Test

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

Head coach Brendon McCullum and spin bowling coach Jeetan Patel were seen having a long conversation with Ali.

Old Teammates Gambhir, McCullum Reunite

Old Teammates Gambhir, McCullum Reunite

Rediff.com12 Feb 2025

'An outstanding leader. He's a really strong leader of men.

McMillan named WC-bound NZ Women assistant coach

McMillan named WC-bound NZ Women assistant coach

Rediff.com2 Sep 2025

McMillan appointed White Ferns' batting, fielding coach ahead of World Cup

'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

Stokes Ruled Out Of Oval Test!

Stokes Ruled Out Of Oval Test!

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

Ben Stokes was ruled out due to a shoulder muscle tear.

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.

Joe Root reveals real meaning behind 'Bazball'

Joe Root reveals real meaning behind 'Bazball'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2025

Joe Root declared that it is his time to pay back Test skipper Ben Stokes, who did so much for him while serving as his deputy during his captaincy tenure that lasted from 2017 to 2022.

'Unstoppable Things: Time. Ageing. Abhishek Sharma'

'Unstoppable Things: Time. Ageing. Abhishek Sharma'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

As India marches toward the Asia Cup final, one thing is crystal clear -- Abhishek Sharma isn't just participating in this tournament; he's redefining it.

'To have him back with us is great for the team'

'To have him back with us is great for the team'

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

England captain Ben Stokes went on to call Jofra Archer an 'incredibly gifted cricketer', irrespective of the colour of the ball in his hand.

'No Virat, No Rohit, But England Won't Have It Easy'

'No Virat, No Rohit, But England Won't Have It Easy'

Rediff.com20 Jun 2025

England skipper Ben Stokes on Thursday said the hosts don't think the absence of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and R Ashwin makes India any lesser side as their "ginormous" talent pool is enough to fill the void.

From sidekick to showstopper, Siraj reinvents himself in England

From sidekick to showstopper, Siraj reinvents himself in England

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

Mohammed Siraj produced a stellar display across five gruelling Tests to prove that he possesses both the heart and the craft to lead India's pace battery.

PIX: Sun is out and so are supporters at Headlingley

PIX: Sun is out and so are supporters at Headlingley

Rediff.com20 Jun 2025

This series begins a potentially era-defining period for Stokes and England coach Brendon McCullum, having enjoyed plenty of highs and lows over the past few years, with the Ashes series in Australia next up in the Test format, starting in November.

Injuries disrupted England's training during India ODIs: McCullum

Injuries disrupted England's training during India ODIs: McCullum

Rediff.com14 Feb 2025

Injuries in the squad prevented England from training ahead of the last two One-Day Internationals against India, coach Brendon McCullum said.

England captain Buttler steps down

England captain Buttler steps down

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

'And obviously two losses and being out of the tournament and a bit of hangover of the few tournaments before I think it probably reached the end of the road foe me and my captaincy, is a shame, I'm sad about that.'

The secret behind Abhishek Sharma's IPL explosion

The secret behind Abhishek Sharma's IPL explosion

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

Abhishek Sharma opened up about a small but meaningful habit-pulling out a chit from his pocket after scoring a century in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

What is Steyn's advice to Captain Gill

What is Steyn's advice to Captain Gill

Rediff.com15 Jun 2025

Captain Gill will be looking to get India back to their best in red ball cricket and he has 'Let you actions lead the way.'

Here is why Stokes is out of 5th Test vs India!

Here is why Stokes is out of 5th Test vs India!

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

"Came here to give myself every chance to play just as batter": Stokes after being ruled out of Oval Test

Rohit Sharma, Simply The Best In ODIs!

Rohit Sharma, Simply The Best In ODIs!

Rediff.com7 Oct 2025

Rajaneesh Gupta lists the amazing numbers that make Rohit Sharma one of the finest ODI batters of his time.

Vaughan blasts Stokes for 'bizarre' call

Vaughan blasts Stokes for 'bizarre' call

Rediff.com21 Jun 2025

Former captain Michael Vaughan is astonished by England's decision to bowl first on a dry Headingley wicket, a decision that backfired as India finished at 359 for 3 on day one of the first Test in Leeds.