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Resistant India Defy England To Keep Series Alive

Resistant India Defy England To Keep Series Alive

Rediff.com27 Jul 2025

Earlier, after being 0-2 early in their second innings, India continued to battle on to frustrate England on day five, the tourists doing everything possible to keep the series alive on 322-4 at tea.

Manchester Utd beat Coventry on penalties, make FA Cup final

Manchester Utd beat Coventry on penalties, make FA Cup final

Rediff.com21 Apr 2024

Manchester United survived one of the most astonishing FA Cup semi-final comebacks ever to beat second-tier Coventry City on penalties after a spellbinding clash ended 3-3 after extra-time at Wembley Stadium on Sunday.

Gill Accuses England Of Violating Spirt Of The Game!

Gill Accuses England Of Violating Spirt Of The Game!

Rediff.com22 Jul 2025

England openers' delaying tactics at Lord's not within spirit of the game: Shubman Gill

'Nobody's going to take care of me': De Bruyne to skip Club World Cup

'Nobody's going to take care of me': De Bruyne to skip Club World Cup

Rediff.com20 May 2025

Kevin De Bruyne will leave Manchester City after a decade at the club having lifted six Premier League titles, as well as winning the Champions League and Club World Cup in 2023.

India won without Bumrah? Sachin has his say

India won without Bumrah? Sachin has his say

Rediff.com6 Aug 2025

'The quality of Bumrah is exceptional. What he has been able to do is just unbelievable so far'

'It's not something..' Root on chasing Sachin's feat

'It's not something..' Root on chasing Sachin's feat

Rediff.com26 Jul 2025

Joe Root now finds himself second only to Tendulkar in the list of all-time Test run-getters as he reflected on the Indian maestro's legacy his own journey as a youngster inspired by the Indian icon.

Relentless Stokes leading the way for England

Relentless Stokes leading the way for England

Rediff.com24 Jul 2025

England captain Ben Stokes broke his own record for the most overs bowled by himself during a Test series.

Boycott defends Jadeja, Sundar 'who deserved century'

Boycott defends Jadeja, Sundar 'who deserved century'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2025

Boycott defends Jadeja, Sundar for declining draw offer; slams England's bowling

How Chelsea's 'Ice-Cole' effect destroyed PSG...

How Chelsea's 'Ice-Cole' effect destroyed PSG...

Rediff.com14 Jul 2025

Cole Palmer lives up to his nickname in a scorching Club World Cup final on Sunday, scoring twice in Chelsea's 3-0 win over Paris St Germain on another broiling day at MetLife Stadium.

'Manage Siraj like Bumrah or ...'

'Manage Siraj like Bumrah or ...'

Rediff.com6 Aug 2025

'Bumrah bowled brilliantly in both the ODI and T20 World Cups. Siraj is also in the same league. To protect him from injuries'

'Lord's win a testament to England's adaptability'

'Lord's win a testament to England's adaptability'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

England's 22-run victory against India at Lord's was a shining example of the team's ability to break free from their one-dimensional aggressive brand of cricket and adapt as per the need of the hour, pacer Brydon Carse said ahead of fourth Test starting in Manchester on Wednesday.

Farokh Engineer Honoured With Stand At Old Trafford!

Farokh Engineer Honoured With Stand At Old Trafford!

Rediff.com23 Jul 2025

Former India wicketkeeper Farokh Engineer and legendary West Indies captain Clive Lloyd were on Wednesday honoured by the Lancashire County Cricket Club with stands named after them at the Old Trafford Stadium in Manchester, on the opening day of the fourth Test between India and England.

Real Madrid sign Argentine teenager on 6-year deal

Real Madrid sign Argentine teenager on 6-year deal

Rediff.com13 Jun 2025

Real Madrid have signed 17-year-old midfielder Franco Mastantuono from Argentine side River Plate on a six-year contract, the LaLiga club said on Friday.

Cristiano Ronaldo hints at Al-Nassr exit

Cristiano Ronaldo hints at Al-Nassr exit

Rediff.com27 May 2025

Cristiano Ronaldo scored, but Al Nassr lost what could be his last-ever game for the club by 3-2 to Al Fateh on Monday in the Saudi Pro League. Following the match, the football icon hinted at an exit from the Saudi club, which he joined from Manchester United in 2023.

Liverpool offer insane sum to sign 22-YO sensation!

Liverpool offer insane sum to sign 22-YO sensation!

Rediff.com13 Jun 2025

Liverpool agree 136.3 million euros fee to sign Leverkusen's Wirtz, reports say

Kuldeep benched! Gavaskar says Gill may not be in charge

Kuldeep benched! Gavaskar says Gill may not be in charge

Rediff.com27 Jul 2025

Maybe Shubman Gill didn't want Shardul Thakur , wanted Kuldeep Yadav: Sunil Gavaskar questions captain's say in XI

4th Test Takeaways: The Highs and Lows

4th Test Takeaways: The Highs and Lows

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

Led by Shubman Gill, a defiant India put on a mentally strong and technically disciplined response to keep the series alive with England 2-1 up. While there were plenty of positives to take forward, a few concerns continue to linger as the series heads to a decider at The Oval.

'Give it all or rest': Pathan's blunt message to Bumrah

'Give it all or rest': Pathan's blunt message to Bumrah

Rediff.com22 Jul 2025

Pathan expressed his admiration for Bumrah but acknowledged that he has to give his all and put in extra effort if the situation demands it.

Former Premier League champions sack manager!

Former Premier League champions sack manager!

Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

Leicester City part ways with head coach Van Nistelrooy after Premier League relegation

Confirmed! Ronaldo to stay at Al Nassr

Confirmed! Ronaldo to stay at Al Nassr

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

Cristiano Ronaldo has signed a two-year contract extension with Al Nassr, the Saudi Pro League side announced on Thursday, which will keep the Portuguese forward at the club well past his 42nd birthday.

PIX: Manchester City sink Chelsea to make FA Cup final

PIX: Manchester City sink Chelsea to make FA Cup final

Rediff.com21 Apr 2024

Holders Manchester City beat Chelsea 1-0 with a late Bernardo Silva goal on Saturday to reach the FA Cup final after an absorbing end-to-end Wembley semi-final left the exhausted winners still chasing a domestic double.

Hojlund's stoppage-time stunner spares United's blushes

Hojlund's stoppage-time stunner spares United's blushes

Rediff.com27 Apr 2025

Rasmus Hojlund scored an equaliser deep into stoppage time as Manchester United salvaged a 1-1 away draw at 10-man Bournemouth in the Premier League on Sunday.

'I don't want to lose this series': Archer fires warning

'I don't want to lose this series': Archer fires warning

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

England tearaway Jofra Archer is willing to do everything in his power to secure a ticket on the plane that will fly to Australia

Jadeja's English summer: A tale of records and resolve

Jadeja's English summer: A tale of records and resolve

Rediff.com11 Aug 2025

Ravindra Jadeja continued his renaissance as a batter, delivering his best-ever outing during the recent Test series in England and joining a list of legends

'It Turned Into A Lot Of Abuse...'

'It Turned Into A Lot Of Abuse...'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2025

After hundreds upon hundreds of runs on flat tracks in the ongoing series so far, it took the green top at The Oval to finally produce the best day of the Indian summer, on the fifth and last Friday of the Test series.

Manchester City charged for player conduct

Manchester City charged for player conduct

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

'It's alleged that, during the 94th minute of the fixture, the club failed to ensure their players do not behave in way which is improper.'

England V India 2025 Will Be Talked About For Years

England V India 2025 Will Be Talked About For Years

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

Across five fiercely contested Tests, more than 7,000 runs were scored, including a record-equalling 21 individual centuries. Every match stretched into a gripping fifth day. The sun shone, the stands were full, and the cricket -- emotional, enthralling, and endlessly unpredictable -- captured imaginations around the world.

Is Jaiswal next Kohli?

Is Jaiswal next Kohli?

Rediff.com6 Aug 2025

Yashasvi Jaiswal continued his meteoric rise in international cricket with yet another outstanding overseas tour

Patel Lauds India's Grit, Questions England's Spirit-of-Cricket Claims

Patel Lauds India's Grit, Questions England's Spirit-of-Cricket Claims

Rediff.com29 Jul 2025

The former India wicketkeeper believes the game still had some cricket left in it and that India had earned the right to continue batting.

'We'll match their aggression': Stokes warns India

'We'll match their aggression': Stokes warns India

Rediff.com22 Jul 2025

Stokes admitted that the aggression from the Indian players added some adrenalin into his side.

'One final push to make our country proud'

'One final push to make our country proud'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2025

India Head Coach Gautam Gambhir addressed the crow as Team India were hosted by the Indian High Commission in London on Monday

Morkel defends India pacers: 5 Tests after IPL a 'real test'

Morkel defends India pacers: 5 Tests after IPL a 'real test'

Rediff.com26 Jul 2025

India bowling coach Morne Morkel says managing the workload of fast bowlers in a five-Test series can be an issue right after an IPL season.

'Play both or ...': Kumble's blunt message to Bumrah

'Play both or ...': Kumble's blunt message to Bumrah

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

Kumble suggested that Bumrah could manage his workload by skipping India's upcoming home series instead.

India's Tea Giant Just Got British Roots

India's Tea Giant Just Got British Roots

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

For Luxmi, the Brew Tea deal ticks key boxes in its strategy, mainly, focusing on quality and branding.

'Levelling series would be great achievement'

'Levelling series would be great achievement'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

India skipper Shubman Gill on Wednesday said that levelling the five-match Test series in England would be a "great achievement" and he would return from his first assignment as captain a lot wiser.

Why Bumrah Is Being Hounded

Why Bumrah Is Being Hounded

Rediff.com11 Aug 2025

The matter of Bumrah's availability for the series should have been a highly-guarded secret. That it was bandied about all through suggests the matter was deliberately placed in the public domain. This has become the basis of the hounding of Bumrah, by some former players and fans, asserts Rohit Mahajan.

Why Kuldeep can't play yet... Morkel explains the snub

Why Kuldeep can't play yet... Morkel explains the snub

Rediff.com26 Jul 2025

Calling Kuldeep a world-class spinner, Morkel said India are trying to fit the wily operator into the side. He can now only play the last Test at The Oval from July 31.

Club World Cup final: PSG, Chelsea set for battle royal

Club World Cup final: PSG, Chelsea set for battle royal

Rediff.com13 Jul 2025

The French and English sides, two of European football's most powerful and richest clubs, will compete for the honour of being the first champions of FIFA's expanded competition, created with the promise of revolutionising club football and as a glittering curtain-raiser for the 2026 World Cup in North America.

'They didn't deserve to lose' - Jadeja wins hearts...

'They didn't deserve to lose' - Jadeja wins hearts...

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

From Ravindra Jadeja's stoic resistance to Jofra Archer's fire and the emotional collapse of Mohammed Siraj at the end, this was a Test for the ages - one that even veteran voices like Nasser Hussain hailed as the best in recent memory.

Can Kuldeep be the solution to India's bowling woes?

Can Kuldeep be the solution to India's bowling woes?

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

With India conceding more than 600 runs for the first time since 2014, the case for including a wicket-taking spinner like Kuldeep Yadav is stronger than ever for the must-win fifth and final Test against England.