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'Bumrah's magic - the difference between the two sides'

'Bumrah's magic - the difference between the two sides'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

Former England captain Nasser Hussain hailed "magical" Jasprit Bumrah for his remarkable spell against England and felt that India pacer ended up being the difference between both sides in Vizag Test.

Why Ponting Was Texting Pant

Why Ponting Was Texting Pant

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

'I was travelling with Ricky a lot during the Ashes, and he was texting Rishabh, and Rishabh was in the gym, and he was getting updates.'

EPL PICS: Liverpool fight back to go four points clear

EPL PICS: Liverpool fight back to go four points clear

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

IMAGES from the Premier League match played between Liverpool and Luton at Anfield on Wednesday

'Kohli's absence is a blow for India; blow for world cricket'

'Kohli's absence is a blow for India; blow for world cricket'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

'The game needs to look after the likes of Virat Kohli as well.'

England's Topley out of World Cup with injury

England's Topley out of World Cup with injury

Rediff.com22 Oct 2023

England fast bowler Reece Topley has been ruled out of the rest of the World Cup after fracturing his left index finger in their 229-run defeat by South Africa.

Indian batting lacking zing in Kohli's absence

Indian batting lacking zing in Kohli's absence

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

The former English skipper was also critical of his side's batting while pointing out India's issues with converting great starts to big scores, saying that hitting 30s and 40s does not win a team Test matches.

'I heard many doubts about my career'

'I heard many doubts about my career'

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

'There were questions about whether I'd ever make a comeback.'

It has been a while since I played well, admits Buttler

It has been a while since I played well, admits Buttler

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

Following his side's four-wicket loss to West Indies in the first ODI, England skipper Jos Buttler admitted that it has been a while since he has played well as a batter, but needs to work hard and trust that his form will be back.

Hussain tells England, 'look at your game and improve'

Hussain tells England, 'look at your game and improve'

Rediff.com10 Mar 2024

'Look at the opposition. Like in anything in life, try and learn. Why did we collapse? Why Crawley keeps getting starts and keeps getting out? Ben Duckett, got a brilliant 150, gave a charge when the ball was too new.'

Soccer PIX: Willian stars in Fulham win; Girona held

Soccer PIX: Willian stars in Fulham win; Girona held

Rediff.com28 Nov 2023

All the action from soccer matches played in Europe on Monday.

Ten Hag still hopeful of Man United's Champions League spot

Ten Hag still hopeful of Man United's Champions League spot

Rediff.com4 Mar 2024

Manchester United have lost 11 of their 27 league matches this campaign, two more than all of last season. The two previous seasons with 12 league losses (2013-14 and 2021-22) led to managerial changes.

Why India won the series sans big stars

Why India won the series sans big stars

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

'England were really good today and they put up as much of a fight as they could. But obviously -- like with any Test series and any Test match -- you look at key areas where you let the game slip.'

EPL PIX: Wolves Stun Chelsea

EPL PIX: Wolves Stun Chelsea

Rediff.com24 Dec 2023

Wolves, who are unbeaten at home in the league since September, moved up to 11th with 22 points

Ashes 2023: Lyon out of Lord's Test with 'significant calf strain'

Ashes 2023: Lyon out of Lord's Test with 'significant calf strain'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

Nathan Lyon will miss the remainder of the second Test against England at Lord's after sustaining a calf strain while fielding on the second day on Thursday.

'If Stokes texts me again I'll delete it'

'If Stokes texts me again I'll delete it'

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

Moeen has played 68 Tests, scoring over 3,000 runs and taking more than 200 wickets, as well as appearing in 129 one-day and 74 T20 internationals.

Root dissects how astute Ashwin operates

Root dissects how astute Ashwin operates

Rediff.com4 Mar 2024

'...you will have to be really wary of different threats that he poses and make sure that you have very good skill sets to counter (him) and be on top of him.'

Here's why Edgbaston will turn 'Blue for Bob' on Day 3 of Ashes!

Here's why Edgbaston will turn 'Blue for Bob' on Day 3 of Ashes!

Rediff.com17 Jun 2023

Edgbaston Cricket Ground will turn 'Blue for Bob' on Saturday, Day 3 of the opening match of the Ashes to commemorate England's legendary cricketer.

Livingstone fires back: 'No dressing room drama'

Livingstone fires back: 'No dressing room drama'

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

Morgan sensed something unsettling within the team and felt that could be the cause of the side's shambolic run.

'We had been told to not say anything to this bloke'

'We had been told to not say anything to this bloke'

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

Swann said he benefitted from legendary Shane Warne's advice on how to play on spin-friendly Indian wickets.

Spin a major factor but England must not overthink: Bairstow

Spin a major factor but England must not overthink: Bairstow

Rediff.com6 Jan 2024

'Look, I'm sure the pitches will turn: it's whether or not they'll turn from day one, which potentially negates a bit of their strength in their seam attack. We know how strong they are.'

EPL PIX: United go up to sixth; Brighton down Sheffield

EPL PIX: United go up to sixth; Brighton down Sheffield

Rediff.com19 Feb 2024

IMAGES from the Premier League matches played in England on Sunday.

World Cup: 'Rohit Sharma is India's real hero'

World Cup: 'Rohit Sharma is India's real hero'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

Former England captain Nasser Hussain hailed skipper Rohit Sharma as the 'real hero' for changing the culture of the Indian team.

Ben Stokes to 'think hard' about future in ODIs

Ben Stokes to 'think hard' about future in ODIs

Rediff.com12 Nov 2023

After England completed a disappointing World Cup campaign with a victory over Pakistan, all-rounder Ben Stokes confessed that he will have to think long and hard about continuing to play One-Day International cricket for England.

City's treble-winning hero heads to Barcelona for free!

City's treble-winning hero heads to Barcelona for free!

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

Barcelona to sign Gundogan on free transfer from Man City

ODI World Cup: Livingstone 'dead cert' for playing XI: Morgan

ODI World Cup: Livingstone 'dead cert' for playing XI: Morgan

Rediff.com10 Sep 2023

Eoin Morgan said that all-rounder Liam Livingstone is a "dead cert" or a certain starter for England in the ICC Cricket World Cup, which will take place from October 5 in India.

World Cup: 'Incredibly tough challenge to win in India'

World Cup: 'Incredibly tough challenge to win in India'

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

Chris Woakes said England are capable of delivering a knockout blow on India in the World Cup.

England's costly drops spread like a virus: Hussain

England's costly drops spread like a virus: Hussain

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

England struggled with dropped catches, including those behind the stumps by Jonny Bairstow

Why Stokes's England have the edge over India

Why Stokes's England have the edge over India

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

'What I like about them is their stubbornness. If you doubt them, they'll double down on it and go even more stubborn.'

Champions League last-16: Inter down Atletico; Record for de Jong

Champions League last-16: Inter down Atletico; Record for de Jong

Rediff.com21 Feb 2024

IMAGES from the UEFA Champions League last 16 matches played on Tuesday

World Cup 2023: What's going wrong for Australia?

World Cup 2023: What's going wrong for Australia?

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

Australia got their tactics and team selection all wrong in Thursday's World Cup defeat by South Africa, said former skipper Michael Clarke.

England should ensure Stokes's readiness for India Tests: Harmison

England should ensure Stokes's readiness for India Tests: Harmison

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

I am amazed Ben Stokes is still in the country, I don't see any point in him being there, said former England bowler Steve Harmison who added that England need to consider rehab time post surgery, if Stokes has to play the Test series vs India.

PHOTOS: Man United hold Liverpool in drab affair at Anfield

PHOTOS: Man United hold Liverpool in drab affair at Anfield

Rediff.com18 Dec 2023

'The boys will be pleased not to lose but also definitely not happy we didn't win.'

New Zealand stun England to keep T20 series alive

New Zealand stun England to keep T20 series alive

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

New Zealand steam roll England in third T20I

PIX: Chelsea rally to beat Palace; Juventus lose

PIX: Chelsea rally to beat Palace; Juventus lose

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

Chelsea came from behind to beat Crystal Palace 3-1 thanks to added time goals from Conor Gallagher and Enzo Fernandez.

PIX: Liverpool return to the top; Haaland marks return in style

PIX: Liverpool return to the top; Haaland marks return in style

Rediff.com10 Feb 2024

Liverpool reclaimed top spot in the Premier League with a 3-1 win over Burnley at Anfield on Saturday, but they were made to battle hard by a brave visiting side.

EPL PIX: Brighton score late winner to down Manchester United

EPL PIX: Brighton score late winner to down Manchester United

Rediff.com5 May 2023

IMAGES from the Premier League match played between Brighton & Hove Albion and Manchester United on Thursday.

EPL likely to grant Ramadan break for fasting players

EPL likely to grant Ramadan break for fasting players

Rediff.com21 Mar 2023

In 2021, a match between Leicester City and Crystal Palace was halted by referee Graham Scott after half an hour so Wesley Fofana and Cheikhou Kouyate could break their fast after sunset.

Learn from Babar, Williamson, Batters Told

Learn from Babar, Williamson, Batters Told

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

'The Indian top order should observe Babar and Kane to understand how to handle pacers when the ball is moving around. Both of them possess exceptional skills in playing late.'

Stuart Broad shocks cricket world with retirement announcement

Stuart Broad shocks cricket world with retirement announcement

Rediff.com30 Jul 2023

England fast bowler Stuart Broad will retire from cricket at the end of the Ashes series against Australia, he said after the third day of the final Test on Saturday.

Lazio's Immobile under observation after car crash

Lazio's Immobile under observation after car crash

Rediff.com16 Apr 2023

Sky Sport Italy said Immobile was travelling with his two daughters in the car, with the 33-year-old forward telling police that the tram allegedly ran a red light.