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England collapse leaves first Test evenly poised on Day 1

England collapse leaves first Test evenly poised on Day 1

Rediff.com3 Jun 2022

Images from Day 1 of the first Test between England and New Zealand at Lord's on Thursday, June 2, 2022.

U-19 WC: Can this young Aussie spinner be the next Shane Warne?

U-19 WC: Can this young Aussie spinner be the next Shane Warne?

Rediff.com23 Jan 2018

Lloyd Pope produced something of a cricketing miracle on Tuesday as he took tournament record figures of eight wickets for 35 to bowl Australia into the semi-finals of the Under-19 cricket World Cup in New Zealand.

PIX: Bumrah, Jadeja send England crashing at The Oval

PIX: Bumrah, Jadeja send England crashing at The Oval

Rediff.com6 Sep 2021

Images from Day 5 of the fourth Test between England and India, at The Oval, on Sunday.

England batsmen didn't trust their defence in Motera Test, says Chappell

England batsmen didn't trust their defence in Motera Test, says Chappell

Rediff.com28 Feb 2021

India figured out England's general "ineptitude against spin" after the second Test in Chennai which created panic in the visiting team ranks, triggering a batting collapse during their loss in the pink ball third Test in Motera inside two days, former Australia captain Ian Chappell said.

Australia excited by Green potential

Australia excited by Green potential

Rediff.com11 Dec 2021

Green, who made his Test debut against India in Adelaide last December, picked up his first wicket by removing Ollie Pope on a disappointing opening day for England, before dismissing the dangerous Joe Root for 89 in the second innings.

'I don't copy anyone, but won't mind copying Kohli'

'I don't copy anyone, but won't mind copying Kohli'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2019

Ollie Pope was in awe of Kohli's batting technique

India not complacent, says Rahane

India not complacent, says Rahane

Rediff.com4 Feb 2021

England will need their batting unit to fire against India, who are eyeing a 13th consecutive Test series victory on home soil.

PHOTOS: England walk away with draw against NZ at Lord's

PHOTOS: England walk away with draw against NZ at Lord's

Rediff.com7 Jun 2021

Images from Day 5 of the 1st Test between England and New Zealand played at Lord's on Sunday.

EPL PIX: Liverpool close in on City with Everton win; Chelsea edge West Ham

EPL PIX: Liverpool close in on City with Everton win; Chelsea edge West Ham

Rediff.com24 Apr 2022

IMAGES from English Premier League matches played on Sunday.

PICS: India vs England, 4th Test, Day 1

PICS: India vs England, 4th Test, Day 1

Rediff.com4 Mar 2021

Images from Day 1 of the fourth and final Test between India and England, at the Narendra Modi stadium, in Motera, Ahmedabad, on Thursday.

India risk follow-on as England take control

India risk follow-on as England take control

Rediff.com7 Feb 2021

Rishabh Pant and Cheteshwar Pujara forged the only century-plus partnership of the innings but India still finished the day 321 behind.

PHOTOS: England on top as South Africa collapse on Day 2

PHOTOS: England on top as South Africa collapse on Day 2

Rediff.com25 Jan 2020

England proved devastating with both bat and ball on Saturday as they scored 400 runs in their first innings and then reduced sorry South Africa to 88 for six wickets at the close of play on the second day of the fourth Test at The Wanderers. Images from Day 2 of the 4th Test played between South Africa and England in Johannesburg on Saturday.

PICS: India vs England, Third Test, Day 1

PICS: India vs England, Third Test, Day 1

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

Images from Day 1 of the third Test between India and England, at the Narendra Modi stadium in Ahmedabad.

Pakistan captain Azam breaks Kohli's T20 ranking record

Pakistan captain Azam breaks Kohli's T20 ranking record

Rediff.com29 Jun 2022

Pakistan captain Babar Azam has surpassed India's Virat Kohli in becoming the world No.1 T20I batter for the longest period of time after he maintained his top spot in the latest ICC T20 batting rankings.

Joker leads BAFTA nominations

Joker leads BAFTA nominations

Rediff.com7 Jan 2020

Joaquin Phoenix-starrer Joker, one of the most controversial yet admired movies of 2019, is leading the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) nominations with 11 nods.

NBA: Paul George returns, sparks Clippers to comeback win

NBA: Paul George returns, sparks Clippers to comeback win

Rediff.com30 Mar 2022

Mavericks 128, Lakers 110

EPL PIX: United rally to beat Brighton; Spurs held

EPL PIX: United rally to beat Brighton; Spurs held

Rediff.com5 Apr 2021

Tottenham Hotspur missed the chance to move up to provisional fourth place in the Premier League after relegation-threatened Newcastle United held them to a 2-2 draw with a late equaliser from substitute Joe Willock at St James' Park on Sunday. Images from EPL matches played on Sunday.

Archer, Stokes out of England's squad for Ashes

Archer, Stokes out of England's squad for Ashes

Rediff.com10 Oct 2021

England on Sunday named their strongest available squad for the Ashes tour to Australia as all-rounders Ben Stokes and Sam Curran missed out but seamer Stuart Broad was included despite the calf injury he picked up in the Test series against India.

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.

Bairstow, Wood back in Eng squad for pink ball Test; Moeen to return home

Bairstow, Wood back in Eng squad for pink ball Test; Moeen to return home

Rediff.com16 Feb 2021

Wood was also given a break after the series in the island nation where he went wicket-less in the first Test and took three wickets in the second.

Inside the Papal summer residence

Inside the Papal summer residence

Rediff.com24 Oct 2016

The Vatican announced on Friday that the lavish palace of Castel Gandolfo will now be open to the public for visits.

PICS: India thrash England inside four days in 2nd Test

PICS: India thrash England inside four days in 2nd Test

Rediff.com16 Feb 2021

Images from Day 4 of the second Test between India and England, at the M A Chidambaram stadium, in Chennai.

PIX: Brentford thrash Manchester Utd; Champs City cruise

PIX: Brentford thrash Manchester Utd; Champs City cruise

Rediff.com14 Aug 2022

A summary of Saturday's action in the Premier League.

Sardar Patel would've liberated Goa earlier: Modi

Sardar Patel would've liberated Goa earlier: Modi

Rediff.com19 Dec 2021

He also said that although India got independence much before Goa became free, people of the country could not enjoy at that time as they felt uneasy thinking that one part was the country was still under foreign rule.

PICS: Milestone man Lyon spins Australia to victory

PICS: Milestone man Lyon spins Australia to victory

Rediff.com11 Dec 2021

Nathan Lyon captured a long-awaited 400th Test wicket and spun Australia to the brink of a comprehensive victory in the first Ashes Test in Brisbane on Saturday as England lost eight wickets in a stunning morning collapse on Day 4.

EPL PICS: City ease past Fulham; Everton eke out draw at Burnley

EPL PICS: City ease past Fulham; Everton eke out draw at Burnley

Rediff.com5 Dec 2020

IMAGES from the Premier League matches played on Saturday.

Focus on Rahane, Bumrah as India eye history at Old Trafford

Focus on Rahane, Bumrah as India eye history at Old Trafford

Rediff.com9 Sep 2021

Jasprit Bumrah will have to squeeze every ounce of energy from his already overworked body, while Ajinkya Rahane will hope to get one final chance to save his international career when India take on England in the fifth and final Test, chasing a historic series win, in Manchester on Friday.

EPL PIX: Fabinho strike earns Liverpool battling win

EPL PIX: Fabinho strike earns Liverpool battling win

Rediff.com13 Feb 2022

Fabinho's first-half goal earned Liverpool a 1-0 win at Burnley

Triathlon champ, now a healthcare worker, baptized at Easter

Triathlon champ, now a healthcare worker, baptized at Easter

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

Vanek, who won the 2014 Triathlon World Cup, joined the emergency services last November and now works day and night, dressed in personal protective gear and mask, resuscitating people if needed and administering coronavirus tests.

Empty churches, online masses mark Easter Sunday amid COVID-19 scare

Empty churches, online masses mark Easter Sunday amid COVID-19 scare

Rediff.com12 Apr 2020

Unprecedented scenes of empty churches emerged from Italy and other countries of the world, as religious leaders found creative ways to address parishioners marking the holiday weekend from the confines of their homes.

Oscars 2020: Who will win and who won't

Oscars 2020: Who will win and who won't

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

Aseem Chhabra and Sukanya Verma send in their predictions for the top Oscar awards.

EPL PIX: Arsenal rally to beat West Ham; Spurs held

EPL PIX: Arsenal rally to beat West Ham; Spurs held

Rediff.com27 Dec 2022

A round-up of the action in the English Premier League on Monday.

PIX: Crawley's maiden ton lifts England in third Test

PIX: Crawley's maiden ton lifts England in third Test

Rediff.com22 Aug 2020

Images from the opening day of the third and final Test between England and Pakistan in Southampton, on Friday.

Buttler, Leach added to England squad for final India Test

Buttler, Leach added to England squad for final India Test

Rediff.com7 Sep 2021

England have added wicketkeeper Jos Buttler and spinner Jack Leach to their squad for the fifth Test against India at Old Trafford, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said on Tuesday.

Ponting slams England batters after 'inexcusable' collapse

Ponting slams England batters after 'inexcusable' collapse

Rediff.com27 Dec 2021

Ponting slammed England skipper Joe Root, Stokes and Jos Buttler for the manner of their dismissals

EPL PIX: Man City fight back to draw, keep title race alive

EPL PIX: Man City fight back to draw, keep title race alive

Rediff.com15 May 2022

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Sunday night

PIX: Church in honor of Maradona opens in Mexico

PIX: Church in honor of Maradona opens in Mexico

Rediff.com16 Jul 2021

The Maradonian religion has spread to several countries around the world and has more half a million followers.

Bumrah's India ready to face aggressive, improved England

Bumrah's India ready to face aggressive, improved England

Rediff.com30 Jun 2022

Team combination a worry for India

Lyon the 'GOAT' bags 400th wkt after 'some hard toil'

Lyon the 'GOAT' bags 400th wkt after 'some hard toil'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2021

It took nearly a year longer than Australia hoped but Nathan Lyon ended his agonising wait for a 400th Test victim in style on Saturday during a match-winning four-wicket haul that sent England crashing to a stinging Ashes defeat at the Gabba.

2nd Test: England in strong position as New Zealand reach 96-2

2nd Test: England in strong position as New Zealand reach 96-2

Rediff.com2 Dec 2019

New Zealand head into the final day still facing a five-run deficit after England were dismissed in their first innings for 476