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Archer misses second Test after protocol breach

Archer misses second Test after protocol breach

Rediff.com16 Jul 2020

The ECB did not specify the nature of the breach but said the West Indies team were satisfied with the measures taken.

England call up Plunkett and Footitt for fourth Test

England call up Plunkett and Footitt for fourth Test

Rediff.com1 Aug 2015

England have added two pace bowlers to their 14-man squad for the fourth Test against Australia starting at Trent Bridge on Thursday as possible replacements for the injured James Anderson.

PIX: England edge Kiwis in Super Over to win World Cup

PIX: England edge Kiwis in Super Over to win World Cup

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

Images from the World Cup final between England and New Zealand, at Lord's on Sunday.

Ashes PIX: Bairstow century leads England's fightback

Ashes PIX: Bairstow century leads England's fightback

Rediff.com7 Jan 2022

Johnny Bairstow scored England's first century of the series as the tourists staged a fightback after a torrid start to the third day of the fourth Ashes Test on Friday, but Australia remained in command with a lead of 158 at the close of play.

Root hopes to end 'rest and rotation policy' ahead of India series

Root hopes to end 'rest and rotation policy' ahead of India series

Rediff.com1 Jul 2021

ECB rotation policy became a hot topic in world cricket when they did not travel to India with their full strength squad earlier this year

Injured Stokes out of India T20 series

Injured Stokes out of India T20 series

Rediff.com19 Jun 2018

England all-rounder Ben Stokes has been left out the Twenty20 squad to face Australia and India due to injury, the England and Wales Cricket Board said.

Scotland secure historic win over England

Scotland secure historic win over England

Rediff.com10 Jun 2018

Scotland's cricketers pulled off the greatest victory in their history to beat England for the first time amid scenes of disbelief and jubilation at Edinburgh's tiny Grange ground on Sunday.

Mooen Ali enjoying himself, his game and challenges

Mooen Ali enjoying himself, his game and challenges

Rediff.com16 Aug 2021

England all-rounder Moeen Ali is relishing every bit of his Test return in the ongoing second match of the series against India at Lord's. At this stage of his career he just wants to take it easy and enjoy the game.

England's rotation policy baffles cricket pundits

England's rotation policy baffles cricket pundits

Rediff.com17 Feb 2021

Former captain Michael Vaughan questioned if England are giving priority to Test cricket.

Sri Lanka face steely England as they fight to survive

Sri Lanka face steely England as they fight to survive

Rediff.com20 Jun 2019

With just one win, Sri Lanka are currently at the sixth spot with four points and will have to win rest of their four matches to stay in contention for the semi-final.

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.

Southee shines as NZ extend lead to 165 on Day 4

Southee shines as NZ extend lead to 165 on Day 4

Rediff.com6 Jun 2021

Images from Day 4 of the first Test between England and New Zealand at Lord's in London on Saturday.

PIX: Conway hits ton on debut at Lord's; breaks Ganguly's record

PIX: Conway hits ton on debut at Lord's; breaks Ganguly's record

Rediff.com3 Jun 2021

New Zealand debutant Devon Conway crafted a century on the opening day of the first Test against England on Wednesday, with his unbeaten knock of 136 leading the visitors to 246-3 at stumps at Lord's.

PIX: Cummins shines as England crumble on rain-hit day

PIX: Cummins shines as England crumble on rain-hit day

Rediff.com8 Dec 2021

Pat Cummins took a five-wicket haul in a dream start to his Australia captaincy as England were skittled for 147 by tea at the Gabba before rain brought the opening day of the Ashes to an early close.

Broad 'considered retirement' after Southampton snub

Broad 'considered retirement' after Southampton snub

Rediff.com2 Aug 2020

'Were there thoughts of retirement going round my head? One hundred per cent. Because I was so down'

Worked on T20 bowling, WC kind of my main goal: Cummins

Worked on T20 bowling, WC kind of my main goal: Cummins

Rediff.com29 Oct 2021

Australia pace spearhead Pat Cummins on Friday said he is glad that the effort he put into his T20 bowling in the last four-five months is giving him the desired results in the ongoing World Cup, which has been his "main goal" for a while.

'Kohli sets the bar, he wants to be the best'

'Kohli sets the bar, he wants to be the best'

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

Dinesh Karthik believes the one big thing which sets Virat Kohli apart from the rest is his desire to be 'the best in the business'.

Wood takes five wickets as England put West Indies on ropes

Wood takes five wickets as England put West Indies on ropes

Rediff.com11 Feb 2019

Mark Wood picked up his first five-wicket haul to bowl England into a commanding position on the second day of the third test against West Indies on Sunday.

Former captains assess England's 4th Test no show

Former captains assess England's 4th Test no show

Rediff.com7 Sep 2021

'England do not make enough runs when it is flat and played poor strokes through lapses in concentration.'

T20 WC warm-up: Hardik's arm, batting order to be tested vs Eng

T20 WC warm-up: Hardik's arm, batting order to be tested vs Eng

Rediff.com17 Oct 2021

Against England on Monday and then Wednesday's game versus Australia, the Indian team management would look to give the players who are still not automatic choices in the playing XI, more overs to bat or bowl to get a better idea about their current form.

PHOTOS: India vs England, 3rd ODI

PHOTOS: India vs England, 3rd ODI

Rediff.com28 Mar 2021

Images from the third One-Day International between India and England, in Pune, on Sunday.

Broad 'frustrated, angry, gutted' after being dropped from playing XI

Broad 'frustrated, angry, gutted' after being dropped from playing XI

Rediff.com10 Jul 2020

England's decision to go with James Anderson, Jofra Archer and Mark Wood for the first Test in Southampton snapped Stuart Broad's run of 51 consecutive home Tests.

Root tells stand-in skipper Stokes 'Do it your way'

Root tells stand-in skipper Stokes 'Do it your way'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2020

Ben Stokes' first big decision as captain will be to name his team along with coach Chris Silverwood and there are tricky choices to be made with his bowling attack.

PIX: Thakur, Bhuvi fashion ODI series win over England

PIX: Thakur, Bhuvi fashion ODI series win over England

Rediff.com28 Mar 2021

England's chase of 330 appeared all but over when they were reduced to 257-8 in the 40th over but Sam Curran and Mark Wood, who scored 14, kept the side in the hunt with a stubborn 60-run stand for the ninth wicket.

Should Pant or Surya replace Shreyas?

Should Pant or Surya replace Shreyas?

Rediff.com25 Mar 2021

Who would you pick for Friday's second One-Day International against England?

Williamson back as No.1 in Test rankings; Kohli 4th

Williamson back as No.1 in Test rankings; Kohli 4th

Rediff.com30 Jun 2021

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson has reclaimed the No.1 position in the MRF Tyres ICC Men's Test Player Rankings after leading his side to the ICC World Test Championship title in Southampton last week.

Turning Point: Rohit's attack stuns England!

Turning Point: Rohit's attack stuns England!

Rediff.com21 Mar 2021

Rohit Sharma stroked an entertaining 64 from 34 balls, having hit five sixes and four fours, to power India to victory in the fifth T20I.

Tension in our second innings helped us: Kohli

Tension in our second innings helped us: Kohli

Rediff.com17 Aug 2021

An altercation between England's players and tail-enders Mohammed Shami and Jasprit Bumrah spurred India during the 60 available overs on the final day of the second Test, according to captain Virat Kohli. The visitors eventually got the job done in 51.5 overs as their pacers producing a high quality show to dismiss England for 120.

Stokes, Archer rested for England's tour of Sri Lanka

Stokes, Archer rested for England's tour of Sri Lanka

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

England's selectors are acutely aware of the impact on players of bio-secure bubbles and with a demanding year ahead, are making sure they protect their key performers.

Disrespectful to India if England don't play best XI: KP

Disrespectful to India if England don't play best XI: KP

Rediff.com24 Jan 2021

The 40-year-old Pietersen said a win against India is similar to a victory against arch-rivals Australia and urged the selectors to play both Stuart Broad and James Anderson in the same XI.

Meet 2019 World Cup's leading wicket-taker

Meet 2019 World Cup's leading wicket-taker

Rediff.com26 Jun 2019

Starc took his tally to 19 wickets in the tournament so far.

Silly to write off someone like Anderson, says Root

Silly to write off someone like Anderson, says Root

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

England skipper Joe Root has backed James Anderson to hit peak form again, saying on Wednesday that the pace bowler's spot in the team is not in question ahead of the second Test against Pakistan starting on Thursday.

Star Performer: Sam Curran takes game to the wire

Star Performer: Sam Curran takes game to the wire

Rediff.com29 Mar 2021

Sam Curran paced his innings beautifully, playing both spin and pace with ease. He was poised all through his innings and not once did he allow his focus to waver.

Top Performer: What a sensational debut!

Top Performer: What a sensational debut!

Rediff.com24 Mar 2021

Krunal Pandya smashed the fastest half-centuryr by a debutant in ODIs to power India to victory in the first ODI against England.

Anderson hoping to partner Broad in search of series win

Anderson hoping to partner Broad in search of series win

Rediff.com22 Jul 2020

England's most successful bowler James Anderson feels he and Stuart Broad should be paired together to lead the bid for a series win in the decisive Test against the West Indies. The hosts are spoilt for choice ahead of Friday's start of the third Test at Old Trafford with Anderson, Jofra Archer and Mark Wood all looking to return to the team.

Southampton Test erased swing doubts, says ball-maker Dukes

Southampton Test erased swing doubts, says ball-maker Dukes

Rediff.com15 Jul 2020

The ball moved enough in last week's Southampton Test between England and West Indies to erase any lingering doubt about swing bowling under cricket's COVID-19 protocols, manufacturer of the Dukes ball said.

Here's how England should manage Archer's workload

Here's how England should manage Archer's workload

Rediff.com11 Feb 2020

England coach Chris Silverwood said England may need to consider using the Barbadian-born quick in short bursts.

England recall Foakes, Jennings for Sri Lanka tour, Anderson rested

England recall Foakes, Jennings for Sri Lanka tour, Anderson rested

Rediff.com11 Feb 2020

Jonny Bairstow has been rested and injured pacer Jofra Archer was left out while spinner Moeen Ali was unavailable for Test selection.

India look to dominate England after success in Australia

India look to dominate England after success in Australia

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

India will welcome back regular skipper Virat Kohli, who missed the last three Tests in Australia to attend the birth of his daughter.

Bowlers using back sweat instead of saliva to shine ball

Bowlers using back sweat instead of saliva to shine ball

Rediff.com10 Jul 2020

England fast bowler Mark Wood said on Thursday that players are using 'back sweat' rather than saliva to try and shine the ball in the first Test against West Indies at the Ageas Bowl. Strict health protocols are in place for the return of international cricket after a 117-day stoppage caused by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, including a ban on saliva.