News for '-county-cricket'

This England legend wants Kohli to 'suffer'

This England legend wants Kohli to 'suffer'

Rediff.com27 Mar 2018

Letting Virat Kohli play county cricket is 'nonsense', feels former England captain Bob Willis

Tendulkar's 'two regrets'

Tendulkar's 'two regrets'

Rediff.com31 May 2021

Sachin Tendulkar played 200 Tests and nearly 500 ODIs. What could be his regrets after such a fulfilling career?

Less workload with less game-time worrying, says Umesh

Less workload with less game-time worrying, says Umesh

Rediff.com18 Jan 2020

Umesh Yadav is now eyeing a lengthy stint in county cricket in order to have more miles in his legs.

Edgbaston stadium to become COVID-19 testing centre

Edgbaston stadium to become COVID-19 testing centre

Rediff.com3 Apr 2020

The NHS staff will drive in through the Edgbaston road entrance, be tested while remaining in their vehicle and exit the grounds onto Pershore Road, it added.

Pujara Has More Double Tons Than Anyone Else This Century

Pujara Has More Double Tons Than Anyone Else This Century

Rediff.com29 Apr 2022

Cheteshwar Pujara's double century on debut for Sussex was the 14th of his first class career -- the most for any cricketer since the beginning of the 21st century.

Jack Brooks apologises to Pujara for racist nickname

Jack Brooks apologises to Pujara for racist nickname

Rediff.com18 Nov 2021

Somerset seamer Jack Brooks apologised to Cheteshwar Pujara for his role in nicknaming the India Test specialist "Steve" during his time at Yorkshire.

When Sachin, 15, Played His First Senior Game

When Sachin, 15, Played His First Senior Game

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

'I remember walking up to him and telling him, "Sambhal ke khelna".'

WI coach reveals he encountered racism in England

WI coach reveals he encountered racism in England

Rediff.com22 Jun 2020

Several cricketers, including West Indian stars like Chris Gayle and Darren Sammy, have opened up about their own experiences while voicing support to the 'Black Lives Matter' movement.

Cricket: Warner motivated to win series in India

Cricket: Warner motivated to win series in India

Rediff.com12 Jan 2023

Nepal court releases rape accused cricketer Lamichhane on bail

Wasim Akram's Late Swing

Wasim Akram's Late Swing

Rediff.com16 Jan 2023

Indians will forever remember Akram as the scary phenomenon with the soft smile, the man who rattled through the Indian batting order, but was rarely as hated as Waqar or Shoaib Akhtar, observes Vaibhav Raghunandan.

Vihari set for county stint with Warwickshire after IPL snub

Vihari set for county stint with Warwickshire after IPL snub

Rediff.com6 Apr 2021

The IPL franchises may have turned him down but Team India's Test specialist Hanuma Vihari is all set to prepare for the six-match Test series in England later this year by competing for English county side Warwickshire.

It is hard to see a player like Rohit sitting out: Rahane

It is hard to see a player like Rohit sitting out: Rahane

Rediff.com26 Sep 2019

Rohit, who didn't make it to the playing XI in the two-Test series in the West Indies, could be given another opportunity to revive his Test career, with the selectors looking towards him opening the innings.

Root backs sporting tracks despite Oval defeat

Root backs sporting tracks despite Oval defeat

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

'If we're going to be the best team in the world we're going to have to play on good wickets which are flat in certain periods. We're also going to have to be able to learn to deal with the scoreboard pressure. We should also be able to deal with the pressure of spinning wicket towards the back end of the Test match.'

When Jugal Hansraj Was Paid More Than Priyanka Chopra

When Jugal Hansraj Was Paid More Than Priyanka Chopra

Rediff.com4 Mar 2023

'I wasn't getting the roles I wanted to play and the respect I thought I deserved as a senior actor, so I cut myself off from the industry for a while and moved to the US.'

Now, back spasm swells Captain Virat Kohli's woes

Now, back spasm swells Captain Virat Kohli's woes

Rediff.com3 Jan 2022

India's skipper missed out on what would have been his 99th Test on the morning of the second match of the series against South Africa in Johannesburg, adding to an intriguing drama that is unfolding around him on an almost daily basis now.

Why Pujara struggled for runs in the past three seasons...

Why Pujara struggled for runs in the past three seasons...

Rediff.com2 May 2022

Regular match practice, something Cheteshwar Pujara was not able to get due to the COVID-19 pandemic, is the reason for the India batter's consistent run in the English County Championship, reckons his father and coach Arvind Pujara.

Cricketers who broke their century drought in 2022

Cricketers who broke their century drought in 2022

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

Let us look at the batters who finally managed to hit three figures after a prolonged period of time.

'How about declaring April 24 as National Cricket Day'

'How about declaring April 24 as National Cricket Day'

Rediff.com24 Apr 2022

'There are greats, there are legends and then there is @sachin_rt.'

England, Australia fly Down Under together ahead of the Ashes

England, Australia fly Down Under together ahead of the Ashes

Rediff.com16 Nov 2021

While Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood had played down the idea that sharing the same flight would be uncomfortable, his English counterpart Mark Wood was nervous with the prospect of flying with an Australian side which has just won its first-ever T20 World Cup just ahead of the Ashes.

Ball-tampering scandal: Bancroft backtracks on claims

Ball-tampering scandal: Bancroft backtracks on claims

Rediff.com18 May 2021

'Bancroft is said to have told CA he is supportive of the investigation and satisfied with the outcome'

Kaneria makes shocking revelation about Pak players, PCB

Kaneria makes shocking revelation about Pak players, PCB

Rediff.com29 Dec 2019

'Why doesn't anyone talk about this? Why don't they speak the truth? I have played my entire cricket with utter honesty' PCB officials, Pakistan players knew the bookie involved in the 2012 English county scandal, says the banned spinner.

With 6 games left ahead of T20 World Cup, Rohit wants players to exit comfort zone

With 6 games left ahead of T20 World Cup, Rohit wants players to exit comfort zone

Rediff.com18 Sep 2022

Virat Kohli went out of his comfort zone during the Asia Cup and played a rare sweep shot and Rohit wants even the bowlers to push their limits.

Former Windies pacer Moseley dies in road accident

Former Windies pacer Moseley dies in road accident

Rediff.com7 Feb 2021

Ezra Moseley featured in two Tests against England in 1990 and also played nine ODIS between 1990 and 1991. He went to the rebel tour of South Africa back in 1982-83 and was banned.

Aussie cricketer tests positive for COVID-19

Aussie cricketer tests positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

Peter Handscomb was forced to miss his county match against Leicestershire in England after testing positive for COVID-19.

Paine 'devastated' by Pucovski blow, backs Harris to open

Paine 'devastated' by Pucovski blow, backs Harris to open

Rediff.com15 Oct 2021

Australia Test captain Tim Paine was "devastated" to hear of Will Pucovski's latest concussion but has nominated Marcus Harris to step in should the opener prove unfit for the Ashes.

Stupid to blame IPL for England's Ashes debacle: Pietersen

Stupid to blame IPL for England's Ashes debacle: Pietersen

Rediff.com21 Jan 2022

'Hardly any of the Test team players play the IPL... So how can you blame the IPL? You can't blame the IPL. It's crazy.'

Yorkshire chairman resigns over racism row

Yorkshire chairman resigns over racism row

Rediff.com5 Nov 2021

Yorkshire County Cricket Club chairman Roger Hutton has resigned with immediate effect following the club's handling of allegations of racism by former player Azeem Rafiq, the BBC reported on Friday.

India to face India A in warm-up on England tour

India to face India A in warm-up on England tour

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

The India cricket team is scheduled to tour England in August and September to play five Test matches, beginning with the opening game at Nottingham on August 4.

Why hasn't India picked any wrist spinner for WTC final?

Why hasn't India picked any wrist spinner for WTC final?

Rediff.com11 May 2021

Rahul Chahar would have added another dimension to India's attack.

Now, it is Murali Vijay vs M S K Prasad

Now, it is Murali Vijay vs M S K Prasad

Rediff.com4 Oct 2018

The under-fire chairman of the selectors has been on a clarification spree of late.

New ICC rules could deem reverse swing extinct

New ICC rules could deem reverse swing extinct

Rediff.com20 Sep 2022

With the ICC finally terming it 'run out' and removing 'unfair play' in its rule book, the de-stigmatization of running players out at non-striker's has started.

'Shreyas had big shoes to fill and will be better now'

'Shreyas had big shoes to fill and will be better now'

Rediff.com14 Mar 2022

India captain Rohit Sharma was all praise for Shreyas Iyer, saying the promising batter had big shoes to fill following the axing of Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane and grabbed the opportunity with both hands in the just-concluded Test series against Sri Lanka.

Kohli signs for Surrey, set to miss Afghanistan Test

Kohli signs for Surrey, set to miss Afghanistan Test

Rediff.com3 May 2018

India captain Virat Kohli on Thursday officially inked his deal with top English county side Surrey in his bid to prepare for the tour of England, starting in July.

Why the criticism around Rashid's inclusion is 'unnecessary'

Why the criticism around Rashid's inclusion is 'unnecessary'

Rediff.com27 Jul 2018

Ian Botham says the criticism around the inclusion of spinner Adil Rashid in the home team's squad for the first Test against India is 'unnecessary'.

English county club Lancashire targets India for growth

English county club Lancashire targets India for growth

Rediff.com19 May 2020

Lancashire County Cricket Club are aiming to win the hearts of Indian fans as they look to build on a record-breaking financial year despite the impending impact of the coronavirus pandemic. Signing Indian players would be an obvious route to popularity and although the IPL Twenty20 league has restricted Indian players from playing in T20 competitions abroad, players can still play in first-class cricket in England.

Is IPL to be blamed for India's poor showing in England?

Is IPL to be blamed for India's poor showing in England?

Rediff.com19 Aug 2014

Former England skipper Michael Vaughan feels the young Indian players must come out of the cash-rich Indian Premier League's shadow and play county cricket.

'Missing out on IPL a blessing in disguise'

'Missing out on IPL a blessing in disguise'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2021

Labuschagne has admitted that being overlooked at the IPL auction turned out to be 'blessing in disguise'

How Vihari is spending lockdown time

How Vihari is spending lockdown time

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

'Cheat meals, watching clips of 2005 Ashes, while trying to stay mentally positive and busy'

Essex players probed for match irregularities

Essex players probed for match irregularities

Rediff.com9 Apr 2010

Police are investigating allegations that two Essex county cricket players were involved in 'match irregularities'. Essex police said they are working closely with the club and the English Cricket Board.

Shastri@60: 'You won't hear one negative word out of his mouth'

Shastri@60: 'You won't hear one negative word out of his mouth'

Rediff.com27 May 2022

'He is a perennially positive guy.' 'He is generous with advice and never petty about anything.'