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Rishabh Pant gets into record books on Test debut

Rishabh Pant gets into record books on Test debut

Rediff.com19 Aug 2018

Rishabh Pant became the first Indian and only the 12th player on record to hit a six as the first scoring shot of their Test career.

My God, she's beautiful: Anderson on Stuart Broad in his book

My God, she's beautiful: Anderson on Stuart Broad in his book

Rediff.com22 May 2019

Anderson revealed this in his new book, 'Bowl. Sleep. Repeat.'

Pietersen, Cook clashed on eve of fifth Ashes Test in Sydney

Pietersen, Cook clashed on eve of fifth Ashes Test in Sydney

Rediff.com17 Jan 2014

England's star batsman Kevin Pietersen clashed with his skipper Alastair Cook on the eve of the fifth Ashes Test in Sydney.

Pietersen open to England return if ECB chief Giles quits

Pietersen open to England return if ECB chief Giles quits

Rediff.com10 Oct 2014

As fanciful a scenario as it may seem but Kevin Pietersen says he could yet be open to the idea of coming out of retirement to play for England again if ECB boss Giles Clarke exits the scene.

England bowlers toil in first Ashes warm-up

England bowlers toil in first Ashes warm-up

Rediff.com31 Oct 2013

England made a poor start to their Australia tour on Thursday with their fancied bowling attack forced to toil by a second-string Western Australia Chairman's XI at Perth.

Ali astonishes: Figure out India's batsmen against the England spinner

Ali astonishes: Figure out India's batsmen against the England spinner

Rediff.com13 Aug 2014

With a tally of 19 wickets in the series so far, Moeen Ali is the second highest-wicket taker from both sides after team mate James Anderson, who has 21 dismissals to his name. Incidentally, only three spinners have taken more wickets against India outside Asia.

Why debutant Jennings had a sleepless night

Why debutant Jennings had a sleepless night

Rediff.com8 Dec 2016

For debutant Keaton Jennings, it was a dream come true just to turn out for England in a Test match and then to follow it up with a century on his debut was even more 'surreal' for the young left-hander. Jennings, who was dropped on nought, played a splendid knock of 112 in his first innings in Test cricket, lifting England to 288 for five at stumps after they had elected to bat first.

England call up uncapped Roy, pacer Bresnan for T20 against India

England call up uncapped Roy, pacer Bresnan for T20 against India

Rediff.com31 Aug 2014

England have named uncapped Surrey batsman Jason Roy in their 14-man squad for next Sunday's one-off Twenty20 international at home to India.

Barmy Army warming up for Aussies

Barmy Army warming up for Aussies

Rediff.com31 Jul 2019

Raucous Edgbaston is about as far removed from the refined surrounds of Lord's as it can get

Panesar hopes Essex move will bolster Ashes chances in Australia

Panesar hopes Essex move will bolster Ashes chances in Australia

Rediff.com20 Aug 2013

Monty Panesar is hoping a change of county will help his chances of gaining selection for England's Ashes tour to Australia later in the year.

Broad's six-wicket haul gives England victory

Broad's six-wicket haul gives England victory

Rediff.com13 Aug 2013

Stuart Broad's five-wicket burst after David Warner's counter-punched put England in sight of victory on the fourth day of the fourth Ashes Test against Australia in County Durham on Monday.

Kohli's India seek redemption on rank turner; Axar, Kuldeep set for game time

Kohli's India seek redemption on rank turner; Axar, Kuldeep set for game time

Rediff.com12 Feb 2021

It is an perfect stage for India's mercurial skipper Virat Kohli, who loves to bring his A game to the fore when the chips are down.

Rank turner on offer as India seek redemption

Rank turner on offer as India seek redemption

Rediff.com12 Feb 2021

A look at the newly-laid dark coloured Chepauk track is an indication that unlike the strip used during the first Test, this one will offer turn earlier than expected.

Broad, Anderson saddened by KP's 'bullying culture' claims

Broad, Anderson saddened by KP's 'bullying culture' claims

Rediff.com31 Oct 2014

England fast bowlers Stuart Broad and James Anderson have said that ousted batsman Kevin Pietersen's allegations of a bully culture in the dressing room has saddened and disappointed them.

Ashes blame game has started in England...

Ashes blame game has started in England...

Rediff.com18 Dec 2017

Former England spinner Graeme Swann was critical of England's senior players who have done 'next to nothing' as Australia regained the Ashes in Perth on Monday.

Prior pledges to respond to KP's 'back-stabbing' claims

Prior pledges to respond to KP's 'back-stabbing' claims

Rediff.com7 Oct 2014

England wicketkeeper batsman Matt Prior has reportedly pledged to respond to former international teammate Kevin Pietersen's claims that he was back-stabbing and a bad influence on the team.

England hammer Australia by 347 runs at Lord's

England hammer Australia by 347 runs at Lord's

Rediff.com21 Jul 2013

England completed a crushing 347-run victory over Australia with a day to spare in the second Ashes Test on Sunday to take a 2-0 lead in the five-match series.

'Cook is a stubborn man but the tough call has to be made'

'Cook is a stubborn man but the tough call has to be made'

Rediff.com4 Sep 2014

Coming down heavily on Alastair Cook, former skipper Michael Vaughan has said that the "stubborn" leader must be sacked from the ODI post if he refuses to step down soon.

Ashes: England selectors left to rue questionable decisions

Ashes: England selectors left to rue questionable decisions

Rediff.com6 Aug 2019

'England were playing with nine and a half men'

Dhoni, Sehwag in all-star line-up for Cricket for Heroes charity match

Dhoni, Sehwag in all-star line-up for Cricket for Heroes charity match

Rediff.com2 Sep 2015

India ODI captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni will join compatriot Virender Sehwag and a host of other international cricketers for a charity match at the Kia Oval on September 17.

Inexperience taking its toll on England

Inexperience taking its toll on England

Rediff.com29 Nov 2016

Only Alistair Cook and Joe Root from the present English side played the 2012 series which England beat India.

Can England repeat their 2012 Test series triumph in India?

Can England repeat their 2012 Test series triumph in India?

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

He was among the key plotters of England's historic 2012 Test triumph in India and former coach Andy Flower sees no reason why an encore is not possible this year as he believes the visitors have enough 'formidable players' to challenge the upbeat hosts.

Verbal volleys before Ashes make me chuckle: Cook

Verbal volleys before Ashes make me chuckle: Cook

Rediff.com21 Nov 2017

'All the talking stops very quickly and the series becomes a normal series after the first two hours'

Swann sparks Australian collapse at Lord's

Swann sparks Australian collapse at Lord's

Rediff.com19 Jul 2013

Aggressive off-spin bowling from Graeme Swann and indifferent Australian batting allowed England to seize control of the second Ashes Test at Lord's on Friday.

Warne's Warriors too good for Sachin's Blasters in Game 2

Warne's Warriors too good for Sachin's Blasters in Game 2

Rediff.com12 Nov 2015

Andrew Symonds bagged four wickets and Saqlain Mushtaq two as Warne Warriors easily defeated Sachin Blasters by 57 runs in Game 2 of the Cricket All-Stars series in Houston on Wednesday night.

England players were 'answering call of nature', ECB not to take action

England players were 'answering call of nature', ECB not to take action

Rediff.com28 Aug 2013

England spin bowler Graeme Swann has admitted that some of the Ashes winning heroes may have urinated on The Oval pitch during late night celebrations to 'answer a call of nature' even as a regretful ECB has decided against taking any public action.

England rest Ashes stars for Australia ODIs, Morgan named captain

England rest Ashes stars for Australia ODIs, Morgan named captain

Rediff.com27 Aug 2013

England have rested Alastair Cook, James Anderson, Ian Bell, Stuart Broad and Graeme Swann for the five-match One-Day International series against Australia next month.

England name uncapped duo in squad for final Ashes Test

England name uncapped duo in squad for final Ashes Test

Rediff.com18 Aug 2013

Uncapped Test duo Simon Kerrigan and Chris Woakes have been named in England's 14-man squad for the fifth and final Ashes contest against Australia, starting at The Oval on Wednesday.

No assurances over ODI captaincy: Alastair Cook

No assurances over ODI captaincy: Alastair Cook

Rediff.com6 Sep 2014

Under-fire Alastair Cook has been given no assurances about his future as England's One-day International (ODI) captain but the stout opener is determined to lead the team in next year's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.

All hopes on Anderson as England batting found wanting

All hopes on Anderson as England batting found wanting

Rediff.com30 Jul 2019

Battle commences at Edgbaston on Thursday and the last time Australia won there was the opening match of the 2001 series which they ended up dominating 4-1.

Saqlain eyeing full-time spin coach role with England

Saqlain eyeing full-time spin coach role with England

Rediff.com26 Nov 2016

Former Pakistan Test cricketer Saqlain Mushtaq has called on the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) to appoint a full-time spin bowling coach before expressing his desire to fill in the position. The Pakistan off-spinner is currently assisting the England team on a brief consultancy basis, having joined the squad after the two Tests in Bangladesh.

Ashes-bound Clarke set to prove doubting Gillespie wrong

Ashes-bound Clarke set to prove doubting Gillespie wrong

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

Clarke hopeful of Australia finding right mix between youth and experience after the team was described as a "Dad's Army" by former fast bowler and present Yorkshire coach, Jason Gillespie.

England lose another brick in wall as Trott quits

England lose another brick in wall as Trott quits

Rediff.com5 May 2015

Jonathan Trott followed Graeme Swann, Kevin Pietersen and Matt Prior into the international wilderness on Monday to leave England desperately short of experience ahead of this year's Ashes series against Australia.

'Ashwin, Yasir or Lyon don't have enough variations to survive in ODIs'

'Ashwin, Yasir or Lyon don't have enough variations to survive in ODIs'

Rediff.com7 May 2020

Former Pakistan leg-spinner Mushtaq Ahmed feels the categorisation of Test and limited overs spinners is the need of the hour. According to Mushtaq, skill-wise, Lyon and Ashwin are on par with greats like Saqlain Mushtaq and Muttiah Muralitharan but not best suited for the one-day game.

Swann calls Pietersen 'childish' for taking dig at Prior

Swann calls Pietersen 'childish' for taking dig at Prior

Rediff.com1 Mar 2014

Graeme Swann called former England teammate Kevin Pietersen 'childish' after the South African-born batsman replied to a verbal attack from Matt Prior by suggesting the wicketkeeper would find it hard to win a test recall.

Swann expects Indian wrist spinners to shine in England

Swann expects Indian wrist spinners to shine in England

Rediff.com17 May 2018

'The trick is that in England you've to get people on the front foot, because the wicket's slightly slow, so as soon as you're slightly short, you get murdered around the ground. Why Yasir did really well for Pakistan is that he bowled quick leg spin...didn't allow batsmen to go on the backfoot'

PHOTOS: What a thrilling end to All-Stars series!

PHOTOS: What a thrilling end to All-Stars series!

Rediff.com15 Nov 2015

Sachin's Blasters suffered their third successive defeat against Warne's Warriors, going down by four wickets in a last-over thriller, to lose the Cricket All-Stars T20 Series 0-3 at the Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.

England rest Anderson, Pietersen and Swann for limited overs series

England rest Anderson, Pietersen and Swann for limited overs series

Rediff.com10 Dec 2013

England have rested batsman Kevin Pietersen and bowling pair Graeme Swann and James Anderson from their limited-overs squads for the series in Australia starting next month.

Pietersen fit, Carberry set for Ashes debut

Pietersen fit, Carberry set for Ashes debut

Rediff.com13 Nov 2013

England opener Michael Carberry looks set to make his Ashes debut next week after being included in the team to face an Invitational XI in a warm-up match at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Wednesday.

India series defeat exposes England's spin woes

India series defeat exposes England's spin woes

Rediff.com21 Dec 2016

England's humiliating series defeat in India painfully exposed an alarming paucity in the side's slow bowling options and drove home the fact they will continue to struggle in South Asia until they unearth some world class spinners. Retired off-spinner Graeme Swann had bemoaned England's indifferent approach towards slow bowling before the five-match series started and his fears were confirmed after the touring side were handed a 4-0 drubbing.