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VOTE! Will Indian Pacers Bowl England Out Soon?

VOTE! Will Indian Pacers Bowl England Out Soon?

Rediff.com3 Sep 2021

Can Jasprit Bumrah-Umesh Yadav-Mohammed Siraj-Shardul Thakur restrict England to a low total on Day 2?

Windies on verge of stunning series win over England

Windies on verge of stunning series win over England

Rediff.com27 Mar 2022

West Indies were on the brink of a stunning victory over England at stumps on day three of the series-deciding third and final Test in Grenada on Saturday.

Teenager Bellingham proves his class!

Teenager Bellingham proves his class!

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

Jude Bellingham has become one of the most sought-after signatures in football

FIFA WC: Saka takes double the spoils in England's win

FIFA WC: Saka takes double the spoils in England's win

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

We haven't played the best coming into the tournament. There was a lot of talk and speculation about our form but we showed everyone how much quality we have and what we can do," said Saka, whose last major tournament ended with him missing a penalty in the Euro 2020 final shootout.

England looking to break their woeful competitive run

England looking to break their woeful competitive run

Rediff.com19 Nov 2022

England fans, the majority of whom will be watching on sofas and in pubs back home, have rightly lauded Southgate but patience is beginning to run out.

England show they no longer rely on Kane

England show they no longer rely on Kane

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

That incredible spread of goals has been shared by Marcus Rashford (3), Bukayo Saka (3), Jude Bellingham, Raheem Sterling, Jack Grealish, Phil Foden and Jordan Henderson plus Harry Kane.

England fall short of Test win as Windies hang on for draw

England fall short of Test win as Windies hang on for draw

Rediff.com13 Mar 2022

England fell short of victory as West Indies survived for a tense draw despite a top-order collapse on the final day of the first Test in North Sound on Saturday.

India beat Wales but miss direct qualification to quarters

India beat Wales but miss direct qualification to quarters

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

India dominated all throughout but their goal-scoring woes continued for the second match in a row.

PHOTOS: NZ throw away wickets to give England hope

PHOTOS: NZ throw away wickets to give England hope

Rediff.com14 Jun 2022

New Zealand built a lead of 238 with three second innings wickets remaining on Monday heading into a delicately poised final day of the second Test against England in Nottingham.

Why some England footballers are not taking COVID jabs

Why some England footballers are not taking COVID jabs

Rediff.com9 Oct 2021

'At their age, they are more open to some of these conspiracy theories because they are reading social media more, they are perhaps more vulnerable to those sorts of views. From what I can see there is a bit of confusion around.'

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.

Bale and wife donate 500,000 pounds to hospital charity

Bale and wife donate 500,000 pounds to hospital charity

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

The Cardiff-born Bale, who plays for Real Madrid, and his wife Emma have donated the money to the charitable arm of the Cardiff and Vale University Health Board.

West Indies all-rounder Pollard retires from international cricket

West Indies all-rounder Pollard retires from international cricket

Rediff.com20 Apr 2022

West Indies white-ball captain Kieron Pollard announced his retirement from international cricket on Wednesday, calling time on a career which saw him feature more than 200 times across one-day and Twenty20 internationals.

'You want to play cricket which is not even our game...'

'You want to play cricket which is not even our game...'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2022

The Bombay High Court on Thursday said if parents can buy their children cricket gear then they can buy bottled water too.

Buttler, Moeen not in favour of running out batters at non-striker's end

Buttler, Moeen not in favour of running out batters at non-striker's end

Rediff.com29 Sep 2022

Jos Buttler and Moeen Ali said that running out a non-striker for backing too is not "their thing"

How Many Indians Have Played 100 Tests?

How Many Indians Have Played 100 Tests?

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

As Pujara gears up to play his 100th Test, here's a look at the list of the 12 cricketers who are a part of the 100 Tests club in India.

Will Asia Cup be shifted from Sri Lanka to UAE?

Will Asia Cup be shifted from Sri Lanka to UAE?

Rediff.com17 Jul 2022

The Asia Cup is "likely" to be moved out of Sri Lanka in the wake of political unrest in the island nation, SLC secretary Mohan de Silva said on Sunday, adding that the tournament could be played in the UAE.

When Stokes nearly gave up cricket...

When Stokes nearly gave up cricket...

Rediff.com23 Aug 2022

England Test captain Ben Stokes on Tuesday said he had feared he might not play again after taking an extended break from cricket last year to focus on his well-being.

PICS: India score stunning win over England in 2nd Test

PICS: India score stunning win over England in 2nd Test

Rediff.com17 Aug 2021

Images from Day 5 in the second Test between England and India, at Lord's, on Monday.

A Day of Magical Records at the Oval

A Day of Magical Records at the Oval

Rediff.com7 Sep 2021

Rajneesh Gupta lists all the important numbers from Day 5 of the 4th Test at the Oval.

Here's how rain, Ireland put England's T20 WC in peril

Here's how rain, Ireland put England's T20 WC in peril

Rediff.com26 Oct 2022

Ireland, who have already upset West Indies at the tournament, produced a disciplined bowling performance to restrict England's big hitters.

Online threat sent to Aus spinner Agar's partner: PCB

Online threat sent to Aus spinner Agar's partner: PCB

Rediff.com28 Feb 2022

When New Zealand toured Pakistan last September threats were sent out to the team social media handle.

Some Qatar hotels won't accept same-sex couples despite FIFA promises

Some Qatar hotels won't accept same-sex couples despite FIFA promises

Rediff.com13 May 2022

Homosexuality is illegal in Qatar

EPL PIX: Wins for Leicester, Palace; West Ham held

EPL PIX: Wins for Leicester, Palace; West Ham held

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

Newcastle's worries deepened as they now remain at 19th in the table.

PICS: Thakur, Bumrah rally India after batsmen fail

PICS: Thakur, Bumrah rally India after batsmen fail

Rediff.com2 Sep 2021

Images from Day 1 of the fourth Test between England and India, at The Oval, on Thursday.

CWG Hockey: Harmanpreet's hat-trick powers India to victory

CWG Hockey: Harmanpreet's hat-trick powers India to victory

Rediff.com4 Aug 2022

Vice-captain Harmanpreet Singh slammed a hat-trick as the Indian men's hockey team beat Wales 4-1 in its final Pool B match to qualify for the semi-finals of the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham on Thursday.

Giroud puts France within striking distance of WC trophy

Giroud puts France within striking distance of WC trophy

Rediff.com11 Dec 2022

"It feels like a missed chance because I felt the performances were really good and the focus and the hunger was good every single day," said England midfielder Jordan Henderson.

IPL auction 2022: Top buys on Day 2

IPL auction 2022: Top buys on Day 2

Rediff.com13 Feb 2022

The 2nd and final day of the IPL mega auction was just as dramatic if not more than Day 1 with Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians getting in the thick of the action.

Why Ashwin switched his TV off while watching an ODI

Why Ashwin switched his TV off while watching an ODI

Rediff.com13 Jul 2022

'I think ODI cricket needs to find its relevance'

No spectators for Virat Kohli's 100th Test in Mohali

No spectators for Virat Kohli's 100th Test in Mohali

Rediff.com26 Feb 2022

The decision to play the match behind closed doors was taken in the wake of rising COVID-19 cases in and around Mohali and also taking into account that most of the Indian players will be linking up with their respective IPL squads just after the end of the second Test in a bubble-to bubble transfer.

PHOTOS: England storm back to beat Australia in thriller

PHOTOS: England storm back to beat Australia in thriller

Rediff.com5 Sep 2020

England produced a brilliant comeback to beat Australia by two runs on the final ball of their first T20 international in Southampton on Friday after the visitors looked to be cruising to victory in their first competitive match for six months.

What France, Argentina must do if final goes to penalties

What France, Argentina must do if final goes to penalties

Rediff.com17 Dec 2022

Didier Deschamps of France and Argentina's Lionel Scaloni should avoid the temptation to throw on a 'penalty specialist'

Cummins plays down hip niggle

Cummins plays down hip niggle

Rediff.com15 Jun 2022

Cummins said the injury was "nothing major at all."

SEE: Unseen visuals from the dressing room after 4th Test win

SEE: Unseen visuals from the dressing room after 4th Test win

Rediff.com7 Sep 2021

Man of the match Rohit Sharma, a much improved Umesh Yadav and Shardul Thakur spoke about the victory.

Hard to digest: Harmanpreet on India's CWG final loss

Hard to digest: Harmanpreet on India's CWG final loss

Rediff.com10 Aug 2022

India suffered an embarrassing 0-7 drubbing at the hands of defending champions Australia to settle for a silver medal

England coach Collingwood hails 'world-class' Pant

England coach Collingwood hails 'world-class' Pant

Rediff.com2 Jul 2022

Rishabh Pant's stunning knock of 146 may have put them on the back-foot, but England's assistant coach Paul Collingwood said the home team is not "scared" and will fight back in the rescheduled fifth Test in Birmingham.

No! No! No! That Can't Be...

No! No! No! That Can't Be...

Rediff.com1 Sep 2021

Throughout his playing career, we got used to the Sultan of Swing coming in to bowl his deadly zingers, his long hair swerving in the wind.

T20 World Cup PICS: Sri Lanka too good for Ireland

T20 World Cup PICS: Sri Lanka too good for Ireland

Rediff.com23 Oct 2022

Images from the T20 World Cup match between Sri Lanka and Ireland, in Hobart, on Sunday.

PIX: Ronaldo powers Portugal to win; Wales qualify for WC

PIX: Ronaldo powers Portugal to win; Wales qualify for WC

Rediff.com6 Jun 2022

Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Portugal swept to an emphatic 4-0 victory over Switzerland in their UEFA Nations League clash at the Estadio Jose Alvalade in Lisbon on Sunday.

Zimbabwe start their T20 WC campaign with win against Ireland

Zimbabwe start their T20 WC campaign with win against Ireland

Rediff.com17 Oct 2022

Sikandar Raza powered Zimbabwe to a 31-run win over Ireland