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Ashwin Slams Gambhir, Gill Over Oval Test Tactics

Ashwin Slams Gambhir, Gill Over Oval Test Tactics

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

Fans also took to X, calling for Head Coach Gambhir's sacking.

Did Gill's Outburst Cost India at Lord's?

Did Gill's Outburst Cost India at Lord's?

Rediff.com18 Jul 2025

'...If Shubman Gill had that kind of a fiery side to him, we would have seen it a little earlier. You don't have to show it when you're the captain.

Is Gill Cracking Under Pressure? Manjrekar Thinks So

Is Gill Cracking Under Pressure? Manjrekar Thinks So

Rediff.com26 Jul 2025

Handed the reins of a depleted Indian side in his maiden stint as Test captain, the 24-year-old has been tasked with breaking a 17-year drought without the experience of Rohit Sharma or Virat Kohli by his side.

Bashir hails Eng legend's role in Lord's Test win

Bashir hails Eng legend's role in Lord's Test win

Rediff.com18 Aug 2025

The delivery, which Siraj played down onto the pitch in front of the crease, spun back and rattled the base of his leg stump, sparking wild celebrations in England camp.

PIX: Akash Wrecks England As India Level Series

PIX: Akash Wrecks England As India Level Series

Rediff.com6 Jul 2025

Akash Deep's 10-wicket match-haul sets up famous win for India in the second Test against England at Edgbaston.

PIX: Gill-led India depart for England, aim to end 18-year long wait

PIX: Gill-led India depart for England, aim to end 18-year long wait

Rediff.com6 Jun 2025

The series, to commence on June 20, will be played at Headingley in Leeds, Edgbaston in Birmingham, Lord's and The Oval in London, and Old Trafford in Manchester.

England penalised, India spared - but why?

England penalised, India spared - but why?

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

Former England captain Michael Vaughan slammed the International Cricket Council (ICC) for penalising only England for slow over rates during the third Test against India at the Home of Cricket, Lord's.

PIX: Gill, bowlers help India scent victory at Edgbaston

PIX: Gill, bowlers help India scent victory at Edgbaston

Rediff.com5 Jul 2025

Images from Day 4 of the second Test between England and India at Edgbaston, in Birmingham, on Saturday.

Injury-hit India face must-win battle at Old Trafford

Injury-hit India face must-win battle at Old Trafford

Rediff.com22 Jul 2025

An injury-plagued India could be forced to depart from their preferred template when they takes on a reinvigorated England in the fourth Test starting in Manchester on Wednesday.

Oval Test: All-rounder or Kuldeep? India's No 8 conundrum...

Oval Test: All-rounder or Kuldeep? India's No 8 conundrum...

Rediff.com29 Jul 2025

India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak explained the team's rationale behind playing an all-rounder at No 8 rather than fielding a specialist bowler.

Help Gill Pick India's Playing XI For Leeds Test

Help Gill Pick India's Playing XI For Leeds Test

Rediff.com18 Jun 2025

Who do you think should be part of the Indian team for the first Test against England?

Team India Energised For Edgbaston!

Team India Energised For Edgbaston!

Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

All eyes were on pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, who participated in the training session, though his availability for the match is a big doubt.

Top order lacked fight: Ganguly on Lord's loss

Top order lacked fight: Ganguly on Lord's loss

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

Ganguly said had the top-order batter applied a bit better, the result would have ben different.

'Give Gill time, he will learn from mistakes'

'Give Gill time, he will learn from mistakes'

Rediff.com26 Jul 2025

Legendary cricketer Kapil Dev on Saturday said the England series will serve as a valuable learning experience for young India skipper Shubman Gill and urged critics to give him some time to grow into the leadership role.

India can't win in Manchester without...

India can't win in Manchester without...

Rediff.com18 Jul 2025

As India gear up for the fourth Test at Old Trafford, former captain Ajinkya Rahane has raised a tactical alarm: the team's all-rounder-heavy approach might be hurting their chances.

Sidelined with broken foot but Pant in high spirits!

Sidelined with broken foot but Pant in high spirits!

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

Broken foot, unbroken in spirit: Pant gives update

PIX: When Gill's India met Manchester United players

PIX: When Gill's India met Manchester United players

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

Pictures of the meet were splashed across social media as Indian captain Shubman Gill looked like a happy chappy meeting United captain Bruno Fernandes.

Why Gill preferred Sundar over Kuldeep at Edgbaston

Why Gill preferred Sundar over Kuldeep at Edgbaston

Rediff.com7 Jul 2025

'I think the partnership between me and Washington was very important.'

'Take a chill pill': Manjrekar blasts Gambhir

'Take a chill pill': Manjrekar blasts Gambhir

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

As India head into a series-deciding fifth Test, questions over Gambhir's tactics and temperament are growing louder.

Sundar reflects on his incisive bowling at Lord's

Sundar reflects on his incisive bowling at Lord's

Rediff.com14 Jul 2025

'I had specific plans coming into this Test, and Gauti bhai (Gautam Gambhir) helped me shape and refine them in the lead-up.'

'This Indian team will make its own history': Gambhir

'This Indian team will make its own history': Gambhir

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

Managing a draw from the brink of defeat would give India a psychological edge over England in the fifth and final Test, said head coach Gautam Gambhir.

Pant rises to 6th; Bumrah remains No 1 Test bowler

Pant rises to 6th; Bumrah remains No 1 Test bowler

Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

Rishabh Pant, who hit two centuries in the Headingley Test, now trails top-ranked batter Joe Root by just 88 points.

Gill's Vest Sparks Storm: Violation of BCCI Deal?

Gill's Vest Sparks Storm: Violation of BCCI Deal?

Rediff.com6 Jul 2025

As fans celebrated his bold leadership, a black Nike vest he sported during the drinks break has triggered questions about a potential breach of BCCI's apparel deal with Adidas.

Look beyond Gill! Ashwin backs 2 seniors for hot seat

Look beyond Gill! Ashwin backs 2 seniors for hot seat

Rediff.com16 May 2025

Names of Bumrah, Jadeja should be considered for India captaincy: Ashwin

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.

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'

Gill's India ready for Lord's battle as Archer joins back

Gill's India ready for Lord's battle as Archer joins back

Rediff.com9 Jul 2025

With the series nicely poised at 1-1 going into the third Test, the narrative built around both the teams has changed significantly following India's 336-run routing of England at Edgbaston.

England in command as Root takes honours on Day 3

England in command as Root takes honours on Day 3

Rediff.com26 Jul 2025

With two days still to play, England are firm favourites to secure the win in Manchester, one that would seal victory in the five-match series with one test still to come.

Ben Stokes scripts Lord's miracle after injury

Ben Stokes scripts Lord's miracle after injury

Rediff.com14 Jul 2025

Stokes, 34, underwent a successful operation on as torn hamstring in December followed by a rigorous physical fitness programme during which he lost 10 kilograms in weight.

Woakes' injury adds to England's woes

Woakes' injury adds to England's woes

Rediff.com1 Aug 2025

Atkinson, who is playing his first Test of the series following a hamstring strain, said that he is "ready to push the limits" in case Woakes does not take any further part.

'Versatile' Karun Absorbs Pressure and Stamps His Class

'Versatile' Karun Absorbs Pressure and Stamps His Class

Rediff.com1 Aug 2025

'Look, when someone comes back into the Test side like he does after a lengthy absence, the pressure is always there, and I think he has handled that very well.'

Bumrah is back - 'They should be worried'

Bumrah is back - 'They should be worried'

Rediff.com10 Jul 2025

Varun Aaron said that the England batting unit is not going to be "very comfortable" heading into the third Test against India at Lord's

SEE: Team India's first training session in UK

SEE: Team India's first training session in UK

Rediff.com8 Jun 2025

Team India wasted no time in getting their preparations underway as they kicked off their first training session at Lord's a few hours after their arrival in London on Saturday.

Day 3 PIX: India rally with Rahul ton, but England...

Day 3 PIX: India rally with Rahul ton, but England...

Rediff.com13 Jul 2025

IMAGES from Day 3 of the third Test match, played between England and India at Lord's, London, on Saturday.

151 Off 51 balls! Finn Allen breaks Gayle's T20 Record

151 Off 51 balls! Finn Allen breaks Gayle's T20 Record

Rediff.com13 Jun 2025

San Francisco's Allen hits record 19 sixes in MLC season opener

UP man arrested for spying, travelled to Pak several times

UP man arrested for spying, travelled to Pak several times

Rediff.com19 May 2025

Shahzad was apprehended on Sunday by the STF Moradabad unit following inputs about his alleged involvement in cross-border smuggling and espionage activities for the ISI.

Run-machine Rishabh Pant on cusp of another record

Run-machine Rishabh Pant on cusp of another record

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

The swashbuckling left-hander has a solid record in England, with 808 runs in 10 Tests and 19 innings at an average of 42.52, with four centuries and two fifties. His best score is 146.

Thane engineer held in espionage case seeks bail, cites career loss

Thane engineer held in espionage case seeks bail, cites career loss

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

In his bail plea filed recently before the Thane magistrate's court, Verma pleaded innocence, contending that the allegations, even though serious, "are subject to proof beyond reasonable doubt during trial".

'We were cheated by...': Manjrekar slams Manchester weather

'We were cheated by...': Manjrekar slams Manchester weather

Rediff.com25 Jul 2025

India may have made tactical errors, but former cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar believes the bigger culprit was the weather.

PIX: It's Advantage England On Day 4 at Lord's!

PIX: It's Advantage England On Day 4 at Lord's!

Rediff.com14 Jul 2025

Washington Sundar's double strike pegged England back in the afternoon session, leaving them struggling 175/6 at tea on Day 4 of the third Test, at Lord's.