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Bairstow, Stokes power England to series-levelling win

Bairstow, Stokes power England to series-levelling win

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

India's total never looked out of reach for England's batting lineup after Bairstow and Jason Roy set the tone for the chase with an opening stand of 110.

Trump was hit by...: FBI after its chief raises doubts

Trump was hit by...: FBI after its chief raises doubts

Rediff.com27 Jul 2024

Reacting to the FBI's statement, Trump told his supporters that he has accepted an apology from the FBI.

PICS: Stokes scintillates as Royals reign over Kings

PICS: Stokes scintillates as Royals reign over Kings

Rediff.com31 Oct 2020

Images from Friday's IPL match between Kings XI Punjab and Rajasthan Royals, in Abu Dhabi.

Will attack you inside mosques, threatens BJP MLA Nitesh Rane; booked

Will attack you inside mosques, threatens BJP MLA Nitesh Rane; booked

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

On his part, BJP Lok Sabha MP Narayan Rane, himself no stranger to controversies, got into damage control mode and sought to calm frayed nerves, saying he has chided his son over the remarks.

Jasball Floors Bazball in Vizag

Jasball Floors Bazball in Vizag

Rediff.com3 Feb 2024

Bumrah finished with figures of 6 for 45 -- his 10th five wicket haul in Test cricket -- while also becoming the fastest Indian pacer to take 150 Test wickets.

TN spiritual speaker lectures kids on karma, rebirth; faces heat

TN spiritual speaker lectures kids on karma, rebirth; faces heat

Rediff.com6 Sep 2024

State school education minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi assured that action will be taken against the speaker for his controversial speech at a government school in Chennai.

Should England consider rotating Ben Stokes?

Should England consider rotating Ben Stokes?

Rediff.com22 Jul 2020

Silverwood said Stokes will have to 'rein' him in during training as he is always looking push himself.

Stokes-Pope partnership steadies England

Stokes-Pope partnership steadies England

Rediff.com16 Jan 2020

Ben Stokes survived several scares but featured in a 76-run late afternoon partnership with Ollie Pope as England reached 224 for four wickets at close on the opening day of the third Test against South Africa on Thursday.

Turning Point: Stokes c Karthik b Cummins

Turning Point: Stokes c Karthik b Cummins

Rediff.com2 Nov 2020

The Englishman cut Cummins upishly only to see wicket-keeper Dinesh Karthik leap to his left and pull off a two finger catch, which the commentators ruled was the catch of the tournament.

Hope Stokes continues his form for Royals in IPL: Buttler

Hope Stokes continues his form for Royals in IPL: Buttler

Rediff.com27 Mar 2021

Ben Stokes' aggressive batting has an intimidating effect on the bowlers and England's stand-in captain Jos Buttler wants the premier all-rounder to carry this rampaging form for Rajasthan Royals in the upcoming Indian Premier League, starting next month.

England Ready To Stun India In Dharamsala

England Ready To Stun India In Dharamsala

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

Amidst a challenging tour of India, England finds themselves in the serene embrace of Dharamsala for the final Test.

PHOTOS: Stokes puts England in charge against Windies

PHOTOS: Stokes puts England in charge against Windies

Rediff.com18 Jul 2020

A grafting century from Dom Sibley and an increasingly belligerent one by Ben Stokes put England in control on day two of the second Test against West Indies in Manchester on Friday. Opener Sibley completed his second Test century shortly before lunch, eventually falling for 120, while Stokes cut loose after it before going for 176 as England declared on 469-9.

Ben Stokes' father battling brain cancer

Ben Stokes' father battling brain cancer

Rediff.com29 Aug 2020

Ben Stokes, who missed England's final two Test matches against Pakistan at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton earlier this month, travelled to New Zealand citing family reasons.

What makes Rashid one of the most 'wanted players by franchises'

What makes Rashid one of the most 'wanted players by franchises'

Rediff.com11 Apr 2024

Rashid Khan's commitment towards all aspects of the game make him one of the most sought-after commodities in T20 leagues across the globe, feels the legendary Sunil Gavaskar.

Ashes: Stokes key to England's fortunes

Ashes: Stokes key to England's fortunes

Rediff.com31 Jul 2019

Stokes missed the 2017-18 Ashes defeat Down Under after his involvement in a brawl outside a Bristol nightclub in September 2017 but will be a key figure for England with bat and ball and as vice-captain to Joe Root.

ICC Player of the Month for July 2024 revealed

ICC Player of the Month for July 2024 revealed

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

England seamer Gus Atkinson has been named the ICC Men's Player of the Month for July 2024 after his heroics in the Test series against West Indies.

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.

Root hails 'Mr Incredible' Stokes after Manchester masterclass

Root hails 'Mr Incredible' Stokes after Manchester masterclass

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

Ben Stokes' match haul of 254 runs and three wickets fashioned England's series-levelling victory against West Indies in the second Test on Monday, also earning him the player-of-the-match award.

Ben Stokes stands tall with political statement

Ben Stokes stands tall with political statement

Rediff.com11 May 2020

Ben Stokes was the one, who said that PM Boris Johnson gave a good address. However, one journalist took a jibe at Stokes, saying only the England cricketer ended up liking Johnson's address.

Playing up the order won't change Stokes's batting approach

Playing up the order won't change Stokes's batting approach

Rediff.com25 Mar 2021

'At No 3, potentially, I would be facing 100 balls, compared to maybe 60-70 like I normally do. I haven't looked to change too much, just might be facing a slightly different situation, especially when I'm starting off my innings.'

PHOTOS: Stokes seals dramatic England victory

PHOTOS: Stokes seals dramatic England victory

Rediff.com7 Jan 2020

IMAGES from Day 5 of the 2nd Test played at Newlands in Cape Town on Tuesday.

Need to give youngsters the environment to excel: Rohit

Need to give youngsters the environment to excel: Rohit

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

The "composed" set of newcomers in the Indian team don't need frequent advice, they need just a supportive environment to excel, said skipper Rohit Sharma after the young guns played a major part in the hosts' series-sealing win over England in the fourth Test in Ranchi on Monday.

Stokes massive asset, we all know what he is capable of: Root

Stokes massive asset, we all know what he is capable of: Root

Rediff.com3 Nov 2021

England Test skipper Joe Root has said that he is absolutely thrilled with the addition of Ben Stokes in the Ashes squad as everyone knows what the all-rounder is capable of.

'One of the greatest ever T20 innings'

'One of the greatest ever T20 innings'

Rediff.com17 Apr 2024

Buttler, who initially struggled this season, rediscovered his golden touch with a batting masterclass.

Will Stokes return to inspire struggling Royals?

Will Stokes return to inspire struggling Royals?

Rediff.com10 Oct 2020

Rajasthan Royals, struggling at the penultimate spot on the points table after two wins and four straight defeats, need something special against Sunrisers Hyderabad in Sunday's IPL match in Dubai.

Stokes in foul-mouthed altercation with spectator

Stokes in foul-mouthed altercation with spectator

Rediff.com24 Jan 2020

England all-rounder Ben Stokes could face disciplinary action after a foul-mouthed row with a spectator after his dismissal in Friday's fourth Test against South Africa at The Wanderers. Stokes was shown on television exchanging insults with a middle aged man as he walked off the field after being caught cheaply for two runs in England's first innings on the opening day of the fourth Test at the Johannesburg venue, known as 'the bullring' for its often hostile atmosphere.

PIX: England's Dharamsala Diary

PIX: England's Dharamsala Diary

Rediff.com9 Mar 2024

The curtains dropped on another exciting India vs England Test series, with the visiting side falling to a crushing defeat in the final match in Dharamsala.

How Rohit, Jadeja helped India overcome early wobble

How Rohit, Jadeja helped India overcome early wobble

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

Captain Rohit Sharma and middle-order batter Ravindra Jadeja smashed defiant hundreds to drag India out of the doldrums and into a comfortable 326 for five on the opening day of the third Test against England on Thursday.

England's frustration ends as Bashir gets visa for India

England's frustration ends as Bashir gets visa for India

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

England's Pakistan-origin off-spinner Shoaib Bashir was on Wednesday granted visa to play in the five-match Test series against India, ending a "frustrating" wait for the visiting side whose captain Ben Stokes felt "devastated" by the delay.

Reject divisive tendencies based on social hierarchies: President

Reject divisive tendencies based on social hierarchies: President

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday emphasised the need to strengthen affirmative action as a tool for inclusion while urging the rejection of divisive tendencies rooted in perceived social hierarchies.

The story behind Ben Stokes' lion family tattoo

The story behind Ben Stokes' lion family tattoo

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

The huge tattoo took 28 hours to complete.

Ravindra Jadeja Joins Elite 200 Club!

Ravindra Jadeja Joins Elite 200 Club!

Rediff.com17 Feb 2024

This achievement makes him the third Indian to surpass 3000 runs and claim over 250 wickets in Tests.

Why ICC Rules Don't Permit Ashwin's Replacement

Why ICC Rules Don't Permit Ashwin's Replacement

Rediff.com17 Feb 2024

With Ashwin absent from the Rajkot Test, India is forced to field only 10 players and four specialist bowlers.

Dharamsala Test: Mark Wood gets the nod over Robinson

Dharamsala Test: Mark Wood gets the nod over Robinson

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

Wood has so far played two matches in the ongoing series

How India dominated play on Day 1

How India dominated play on Day 1

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

For the first time in a men's Test, England went into the match with a lone fast bowler in Mark Wood, opting for a spin-heavy attack instead, which included debutant Tom Hartley.

Stokes is World No 1 all-rounder in Tests

Stokes is World No 1 all-rounder in Tests

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

The left-handed batsman now has 497 points in the all-rounder rankings, while second-placed Jason Holder has 459 points.

Foakes Sparks Controversy In Ranchi

Foakes Sparks Controversy In Ranchi

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

England's sportsmanship came into question during the Ranchi Test as Ben Foakes claimed he caught Yashasvi Jaiswal that was deemed not out by the third umpire.

Stokes, Buttler back; Robinson recalled for first two India Tests

Stokes, Buttler back; Robinson recalled for first two India Tests

Rediff.com21 Jul 2021

All-rounder Ben Stokes returns to England's squad for the first two Tests against India next month after he missed the two-match series against New Zealand in June following a finger injury he sustained during the Indian Premier League earlier this year.

Stokes' series proved rollercoaster ride after father's illness

Stokes' series proved rollercoaster ride after father's illness

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

Stokes' father Ged suffered a stroke just days after arriving in the country to follow his son on tour and is still hospitalised.

Root can surpass Tendulkar, Vaughan reckons

Root can surpass Tendulkar, Vaughan reckons

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

Root is not the only England batter to have impressed Vaughan in recent times, with the exploits of young gun Harry Brook also catching the eye of the respected commentator and Ashes-winning skipper.