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'I loved watching him play every day of his 123 Tests'

'I loved watching him play every day of his 123 Tests'

Rediff.com15 May 2025

Artherton's successor and former England captain Nasser Hussain believes Kohli transformed the way India plays Test format with his "aura, swagger, and passion".

Shastri Slams Decision To Rest Bumrah

Shastri Slams Decision To Rest Bumrah

Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

'You have the best fast bowler in the world and you make him sit out after seven days of rest. It is something very hard to believe.'

PIX: Rishabh Pant Walks Out To Bat Despite Fracture

PIX: Rishabh Pant Walks Out To Bat Despite Fracture

Rediff.com24 Jul 2025

Rishabh Pant walked out to bat on Day 2 despite fracturing his toe.

Root's solution for frequent ball change...

Root's solution for frequent ball change...

Rediff.com12 Jul 2025

The over rate has been a big talking point in the series and the frequent for ball change is making matters worse. Bumrah said the hot weather should be taken into account before taking action on slow over rate.

Bairstow reckons he fits the mould in Brook's white-ball squad

Bairstow reckons he fits the mould in Brook's white-ball squad

Rediff.com18 Jul 2025

Wicket-keeper Jonny Bairstow confident of England recall with T20 WC in sight.

'A captain you'd like to play for': Broad hails calm Gill

'A captain you'd like to play for': Broad hails calm Gill

Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

Broad witnessed Gill's batting prowess and rich vein of form, but he didn't hold back from praising the 25-year-old, who continues to prove himself as a captain players would want to play for.

Leeds Test: England chase 350 on final day at Headingley

Leeds Test: England chase 350 on final day at Headingley

Rediff.com24 Jun 2025

Another India lower-order collapse gave England a fighting chance of a thrilling victory in the first Test at Headingley on Monday, with the hosts 21/0 in their second innings at the close of play on day four, chasing 371 to win.

'We Need To Preserve And Protect Bumrah'

'We Need To Preserve And Protect Bumrah'

Rediff.com11 Aug 2025

'Just as Cricket Australia manages Mitchell Starc's workload to preserve him for key series and tournaments, the BCCI should ensure that our premier fast bowler is preserved for the most important contests.'

'I don't want to lose this series': Archer fires warning

'I don't want to lose this series': Archer fires warning

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

England tearaway Jofra Archer is willing to do everything in his power to secure a ticket on the plane that will fly to Australia

Happy to silence the keyboard warriors: Archer

Happy to silence the keyboard warriors: Archer

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

England pacer Jofra Archer is glad to have silenced the 'keyboard warriors' who went after him during his long rehabilitation from multiple injury setbacks.

Wood hails 'game-changer' Bumrah as he rattles England

Wood hails 'game-changer' Bumrah as he rattles England

Rediff.com22 Jun 2025

In vintage Bumrah fashion, the damage was quiet but clinical and unmistakably game-changing.

On a flat track, England's top three panicked?

On a flat track, England's top three panicked?

Rediff.com4 Jul 2025

Former cricketers Nasser Hussain and Michael Atherton lampooned England's top order for their early collapse

Pope defends batting on Day 1: 'Not abandoning Bazball'

Pope defends batting on Day 1: 'Not abandoning Bazball'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

'It felt like you had to force the ball through, which in England were are not used to -- you usually get rewards for your cuts and clips.'

Gill channels inner Kohli as tempers flare at Lord's

Gill channels inner Kohli as tempers flare at Lord's

Rediff.com13 Jul 2025

Gill clashed with England openers Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett, accusing them of deliberately wasting time.

'I Said No to Test Captaincy': Bumrah Reveals Why

'I Said No to Test Captaincy': Bumrah Reveals Why

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

Jasprit Bumrah has revealed he rejected the BCCI's offer to become India's next Test captain

Hussain, Atherton lambast 'ridiculous' England top-order

Hussain, Atherton lambast 'ridiculous' England top-order

Rediff.com4 Jul 2025

'Hussain was baffled by England's top three approach on Edgbaston's flat surface when the ball was slightly swinging.

'Umpires need to come down strongly on players'

'Umpires need to come down strongly on players'

Rediff.com13 Jul 2025

Former captain Nasser Hussain criticised the slow over rate in the third Test between India and England at Lord's.

'Reddy Or Jadeja Should Have Attacked'

'Reddy Or Jadeja Should Have Attacked'

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

'Bring the deficit down to about 60 and then take it 10 runs at a time.'

10 Wickets. One Stage. Akash Deep Has Truly Arrived

10 Wickets. One Stage. Akash Deep Has Truly Arrived

Rediff.com6 Jul 2025

Former England captain Nasser Hussain was full of praise for Akash Deep

Dropped, ignored, hopeful: Rahane's Test dream lives on

Dropped, ignored, hopeful: Rahane's Test dream lives on

Rediff.com12 Jul 2025

Ajinkya Rahane has expressed his desire to return to Test cricket for India-a format he deeply cherishes-despite receiving "no response" from the selectors.

Stokes' Run Out Of Pant Changed Everything

Stokes' Run Out Of Pant Changed Everything

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

Dinesh Karthik and Nasser Hussain pointed to a string of missteps -- a dropped catch, a run out, a collapse -- that proved far more decisive than the final day's drama.

'They didn't deserve to lose' - Jadeja wins hearts...

'They didn't deserve to lose' - Jadeja wins hearts...

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

From Ravindra Jadeja's stoic resistance to Jofra Archer's fire and the emotional collapse of Mohammed Siraj at the end, this was a Test for the ages - one that even veteran voices like Nasser Hussain hailed as the best in recent memory.

Not Kohli... Shastri Sees Shades of This Great in Gill

Not Kohli... Shastri Sees Shades of This Great in Gill

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

Gill scored a sensational 269 in the first innings and followed it up with 161 in the second-earning comparisons to Don Bradman from Shastri himself.

'You can't be aggressive as coach': DK warns Gambhir

'You can't be aggressive as coach': DK warns Gambhir

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

Dinesh Karthik believes India head coach Gautam Gambhir is tactically 'very good', but feels man-management remains an area he would need to work on.

No Chinks Found In Prince Gill's Armour

No Chinks Found In Prince Gill's Armour

Rediff.com6 Jul 2025

'...he's not shown any obvious signs of dismissal and he's played stylishly.'

Bumrah's omission leaves pundits baffled

Bumrah's omission leaves pundits baffled

Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

As India went into the second Test against England on Wednesday without pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, former players and coaches questioned the thinking behind resting the world's best bowler when they trail 0-1 in the series.

Gill's Dilemma: Be Kohli... Or Be Himself?

Gill's Dilemma: Be Kohli... Or Be Himself?

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

Shubman Gill's early days as India's Test captain have stirred intense debate -- not just for his on-field decisions, but for a noticeable shift in persona.

Buttler on what really fired up England at Lord's

Buttler on what really fired up England at Lord's

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

Washington Sundar's bold prediction that the visitors would seal the win 'probably in the first session' turned into a haunting soundbite, as England staged a spirited comeback to snatch a 22-run victory and a 2-1 lead in the series.

BCCI slammed for Bumrah blunder

BCCI slammed for Bumrah blunder

Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

'Why let England know what's coming and what's not? Why not keep it under wraps and make them guess?'

What will India's 'perfect plan' be on Day 5?

What will India's 'perfect plan' be on Day 5?

Rediff.com14 Jul 2025

'We've got some solid batsmen in the dressing room. And yeah, it's exciting in every way.'

Can India afford to rest Bumrah?

Can India afford to rest Bumrah?

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

Ravi Shastri cautions India about resting Bumrah in second Test against England

Hussain Revisits Virat's '60 Overs Of Hell' Moment!

Hussain Revisits Virat's '60 Overs Of Hell' Moment!

Rediff.com20 Jun 2025

Hussain recalled the Lord's Test in 2021 and Virat's 'pep talk' to fire up his players on the final morning as the visitors thrashed the hosts and registered a memorable win.

Ex cricketers doff hat to Rahul's 'masterclass'

Ex cricketers doff hat to Rahul's 'masterclass'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2025

'Watching him bat this innings is like watching the MCC coaching manual in action.'

Will Bumrah Play 2nd, 3rd Tests?

Will Bumrah Play 2nd, 3rd Tests?

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

'They can't afford to go 2-0 down so you want your best bowler.'

How Many Tests Will Bumrah Play In England?

How Many Tests Will Bumrah Play In England?

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

Jasprit Bumrah is likely to play the first, second and fourth Tests.

Rahul's English Summer of Maturity and Mastery

Rahul's English Summer of Maturity and Mastery

Rediff.com9 Aug 2025

With over 500 runs, six crucial catches, the most by an Indian on the tour, Rahul led by example and lived up to his wiseman tag.

Joe Root reveals real meaning behind 'Bazball'

Joe Root reveals real meaning behind 'Bazball'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2025

Joe Root declared that it is his time to pay back Test skipper Ben Stokes, who did so much for him while serving as his deputy during his captaincy tenure that lasted from 2017 to 2022.

Rahul hurt by his Test average but unbothered by numbers

Rahul hurt by his Test average but unbothered by numbers

Rediff.com24 Jun 2025

'There was a time when I was in a quality over quantity mindset in international cricket and did not hit enough balls. Now I am back to enjoying hitting a lot of balls in the nets.'

'India are coming prepared': McCullum's big warning

'India are coming prepared': McCullum's big warning

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

England head coach Brendon McCullum believes India have arrived well-prepared and full of belief for the upcoming five-match Test series

Celtic thrash Dundee Utd to seal Scottish title in style

Celtic thrash Dundee Utd to seal Scottish title in style

Rediff.com26 Apr 2025

Celtic clinched a 13th Scottish Premiership title in 14 seasons after Saturday's 5-0 victory at Dundee United gave Brendan Rodgers's side an unassailable lead with four games to spare.