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Ton-up Shaw powers Northants to victory

Ton-up Shaw powers Northants to victory

Rediff.com14 Aug 2023

On August 9, the Mumbai batter had made a magnificent 244 off 153 balls and that innings contained 28 boundaries and 11 sixes to guide Northamptonshire to an 87-run win over Somerset.

How Bishan Bedi saved this England player's Test career

How Bishan Bedi saved this England player's Test career

Rediff.com20 Jul 2025

Amiss recalled that Bedi, apart from himself, made both Prasanna and S Venkataraghavan bowl at him.

Fans Frustrated as Karun Nair Fails to Find His Rhythm

Fans Frustrated as Karun Nair Fails to Find His Rhythm

Rediff.com6 Jul 2025

In summary, excluding the inactive innings, his recent conversion record reads rather poor with no half-centuries since his eminent legendary debut knock.

Phil Salt's bat fails on-field test -but there's a twist

Phil Salt's bat fails on-field test -but there's a twist

Rediff.com9 Jul 2025

Phil Salt's bat, which he used in the last two years including in the Indian Premier League, was initially deemed "to have failed an on-field gauge test" but later cleared after further examination, his club said.

Another match-winning show by Chahal!

Another match-winning show by Chahal!

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

But Chahal was instrumental in breaking through Leicestershire's middle and lower order.

After 8 yrs, cricket gives Karun Nair another chance!

After 8 yrs, cricket gives Karun Nair another chance!

Rediff.com24 May 2025

After eight years, cricket gives another chance to Karun Nair

Chahal grabs 5 for 14 on Northamptonshire debut

Chahal grabs 5 for 14 on Northamptonshire debut

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

India leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal made a sensational debut for Northamptonshire Steelbacks, snapping five wickets to set up their nine-wicket win over former County side Kent Spitfires in the One-Day Cup in Canterbury

Ganguly flops as Northants face defeat

Ganguly flops as Northants face defeat

Rediff.com17 Jul 2006

Sourav Ganguly managed only two runs as Northamptonshire were reeling at 97 for six in the second innings against Surrey

Chahal's county dominance: Another five-for helps Northamptonshire

Chahal's county dominance: Another five-for helps Northamptonshire

Rediff.com10 Sep 2024

Yuzvendra Chahal took five for 45 for Northamptonshire against Derbyshire in a Division two match of the English County Championship.

Karun Nair scores unbeaten 144 for Northamptonshire

Karun Nair scores unbeaten 144 for Northamptonshire

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

Karun Nair on Wednesday served a reminder to his prowess with an unbeaten 144 for Northamptonshire against table-toppers Surrey in a County Championship Division One contest, in London at the Oval.

Injury ends Prithvi Shaw's Northamptonshire stint

Injury ends Prithvi Shaw's Northamptonshire stint

Rediff.com16 Aug 2023

The 23-year-old Shaw made a fine impression during his short stint with the Steelbacks during the One-Day Cup 2023, amassing 429 runs in four innings.

Shaw set for English county stint after Duleep Trophy

Shaw set for English county stint after Duleep Trophy

Rediff.com1 Jul 2023

Prithvi Shaw will be plying his trade for English county side Northamptonshire after finishing his Duleep Trophy engagements later this month.

Northants feast on Indian bowling

Northants feast on Indian bowling

Rediff.com7 Aug 2011

India's frontline bowlers were humiliated by Northamptonshire's openers as the home side scored 355 for seven when stumps were drawn on the final day of the two-day warm-up game on Saturday.

Mukund makes merry against Northants

Mukund makes merry against Northants

Rediff.com6 Aug 2011

A well-made hundred by Abhinav Mukund highlighted the opening day of India's tour match against Northamptonshire at the County Ground on Friday.

Ganguly takes Northants to win

Ganguly takes Northants to win

Rediff.com2 Jul 2006

The left-hander scored 44 not as Northamptonshire beat Worcestershire by nine wickets in a Twenty20 Cup match.

Northants keen on signing Ganguly

Northants keen on signing Ganguly

Rediff.com13 May 2006

The English county club are looking to utilise his aggressive batting skills in the Twenty20 competition.

Lord's relaxes dress code for Pavilion as heat rises

Lord's relaxes dress code for Pavilion as heat rises

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

Lord's relaxed its strict Pavilion dress code on Tuesday with members not required to wear jackets as temperatures soared into the mid 30s Celsius for the start of the County Championship game between Middlesex and Sussex.

Ranji Trophy: Pujara slams second ton of season; Shaw hammers century on comeback

Ranji Trophy: Pujara slams second ton of season; Shaw hammers century on comeback

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

Veteran batter Cheteshwar Pujara slammed his second hundred of the ongoing Ranji Trophy season, guiding Saurashtra to a comfortable 242 for four against Rajasthan on the opening day of their Group A match, in Jaipur on Friday.

All eyes on Sehwag, Zaheer in Northants game

All eyes on Sehwag, Zaheer in Northants game

Rediff.com5 Aug 2011

Stand-in captain Gautam Gambhir won the toss and elected to bat against Northamptonshire in their practice game at the county's ground on Friday. Opener Gambhir is leading the side even though skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni is part of the team. He may not keep wickets for entire duration, as reserve 'keeper Wriddhiman Saha is also in the team.

Chris Rushworth creates history, takes 15 wickets in a day

Chris Rushworth creates history, takes 15 wickets in a day

Rediff.com19 Sep 2014

Durham seam bowler Chris Rushworth took 15 wickets on Wednesday as Northants were bowled out twice in less than 3-1/2 hours on their way to an innings defeat.

There Will Surely Never Be Another Bishan Singh Bedi

There Will Surely Never Be Another Bishan Singh Bedi

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

One of cricket's greatest players passed into the ages on Monday. Rediff.com salutes the legend.

England quick Anderson suffers calf injury ahead of Ashes

England quick Anderson suffers calf injury ahead of Ashes

Rediff.com7 Jul 2019

Anderson, 36, left the field during a County Championship match against Durham after he felt tightness in his right calf and underwent an MRI scan on Friday which confirmed a muscle tear.

Former Zimbabwe all-rounder and coach Curran passes away

Former Zimbabwe all-rounder and coach Curran passes away

Rediff.com10 Oct 2012

According to a statement by Zimbabwe Cricket, he collapsed while jogging, but details regarding the exact cause of his death haven't been determined yet.

Rahul Dravid retires from ODIs, T20s

Rahul Dravid retires from ODIs, T20s

Rediff.com7 Aug 2011

In a shocking development on Saturday, Rahul Dravid announced his retirement from One Day Internationals and T20s after the England series. The 38-year-old made a statement to the effect shortly after India's practice game against the Northants.

Sehwag, Zaheer slog it out in wet Northamptonshire

Sehwag, Zaheer slog it out in wet Northamptonshire

Rediff.com4 Aug 2011

The Indian team woke up on Thursday morning to what was not a very pleasant sight. After days of bright sunshine, it was pouring in Northamptonshire, putting paid to hopes of having some practice ahead of Friday's tour match.

Ashes tour match: Australia labour to draw with Northamptonshire

Ashes tour match: Australia labour to draw with Northamptonshire

Rediff.com17 Aug 2015

Australia's troubled Ashes tour of England continued when they drew with county side Northamptonshire on Sunday.

BCCI forces Sehwag to skip county stint

BCCI forces Sehwag to skip county stint

Rediff.com31 Mar 2010

The BCCI has revoked the No Objection Certificate issued to star batsman Virender Sehwag and other Indian cricketers contracted to play for English counties, citing 'heavy workload' of the national team this year.

Leach 'tricks' for Worcester with first three deliveries of match

Leach 'tricks' for Worcester with first three deliveries of match

Rediff.com3 Aug 2015

Worcestershire bowler Joe Leach claimed a hat-trick with the first three balls of his side's Royal London One-Day Cup match against Northamptonshire on Sunday.

Kumble captures three for Surrey

Kumble captures three for Surrey

Rediff.com3 Aug 2006

The Indian leggie claimed 3 for 83 as Northamptonshire were restricted to 347 in the first innings on day 1 of the County match.

Ganguly, Zaheer fail

Ganguly, Zaheer fail

Rediff.com26 Jul 2006

Ganguly scored only 9 for Northants against Essex while the Indian fast bowler went wicketless in his 11-over spell while conceding 33 runs for Worcestershire against Derbyshire.

Ganguly's bad run continues

Ganguly's bad run continues

Rediff.com15 Jul 2006

Sourav Ganguly scored only six runs as Northamptonshire were reeling at 184 for six in their first innings

Zaheer gets the better of Ganguly

Zaheer gets the better of Ganguly

Rediff.com22 Jun 2006

The former India paceman returned with figures of 5-27 as Worcestershire bowled out Northants for 67 in the first innings of the County Championship Division 2 match.

Twenty20: Ganguly fails with bat; shines with ball

Twenty20: Ganguly fails with bat; shines with ball

Rediff.com6 Jul 2006

Ganguly's bowling figures read 4-0-20-2.

Ganguly leaves for Northamptonshire

Ganguly leaves for Northamptonshire

Rediff.com16 Jun 2006

The left hander will make his debut for Northants on June 25 in the C and G Trophy limited overs tie against Nottinghamshire.

Ganguly signs up for Northamptonshire

Ganguly signs up for Northamptonshire

Rediff.com25 May 2006

The former Indian captain will play in the English season for the third time.

Gillespie axed from tour game

Gillespie axed from tour game

Rediff.com20 Aug 2005

Jason Gillespie was dropped from the Australian line-up to play Northamptonshire on Saturday

Pacer Praveen Kumar joins Samajwadi Party

Pacer Praveen Kumar joins Samajwadi Party

Rediff.com11 Sep 2016

Discarded Indian pacer Praveen Kumar has joined Samajwadi Party on Sunday ahead of the upcoming Uttar Pradesh Assembly polls. Kumar, who has represented India in six Test matches and 68 ODIs, said that he met UP chief minister Akhilesh Yadav and took the decision to join his party. "I have met CM and decided to join the party. I will do whatever is possible for the party," Kumar told reporters after meeting the CM, who is also state president of SP.

Haddin to head back home for personal reasons

Haddin to head back home for personal reasons

Rediff.com12 Aug 2015

Australia wicketkeeper Brad Haddin has left the Ashes tour of England and is returning home, local media said on Wednesday.

Maharaj named in South Africa's Champions Trophy squad

Maharaj named in South Africa's Champions Trophy squad

Rediff.com19 Apr 2017

Morne Morkel makes a return to the limited-overs format after nearly 10 months, adding experience to the pace bowling group featuring Kagiso Rabada, Wayne Parnell, Chris Morris, Dwaine Pretorius and Andile Phehlukwayo.