News for '2nd Test'

300 Km, 4 EV Sceptics, And One XEV 9e

300 Km, 4 EV Sceptics, And One XEV 9e

Rediff.com21 Jul 2026

Rajesh Karkera takes his family of EV disbelievers on a road trip to Alibaug on the Mahindra XEV 9e and comes back as a unit singing the EV's praise. This is his account.

Gill Set To Miss Guwahati Test

Gill Set To Miss Guwahati Test

Rediff.com20 Nov 2025

Though Shubman Gill travelled with the Indian team to Guwahati on Wednesday, his injury is unlikely to heal in time ahead of the second Test, which begins on Saturday.

2nd Test: Conway, Young put NZ in charge against England

2nd Test: Conway, Young put NZ in charge against England

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

Images from Day 2 of the 2nd Test between England and New Zealand played at Edgbaston on Friday

2nd Test: Umpires disinfect ball after Sibley accidentally uses saliva

2nd Test: Umpires disinfect ball after Sibley accidentally uses saliva

Rediff.com19 Jul 2020

Gough pulled out a disinfectant wipe from his pocket and rubbed down the shiny side of the ball prior to handing it back to Bess.

2nd Test: 'Bumrah and Anderson have been brilliant'

2nd Test: 'Bumrah and Anderson have been brilliant'

Rediff.com4 Feb 2024

Former England pacer Steve Harmison loves watching the likes of Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami go about their business and thanks to their unbelievable skills, he feels India have become a formidable force in all conditions.

Pak to host 2nd Test vs B'desh without spectators

Pak to host 2nd Test vs B'desh without spectators

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

The PCB said the difficult decision had been taken due to the ongoing construction work at the venue

Messi, Bellingham and history collide in Argentina-England semi-final

Messi, Bellingham and history collide in Argentina-England semi-final

Rediff.com14 Jul 2026

Lionel Messi's Argentina take on Jude Bellingham's England in a blockbuster FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final, reviving one of football's greatest rivalries with a place in the final on the line.

Did South Africa indulge in ball-tampering in 2nd Test vs Australia?

Did South Africa indulge in ball-tampering in 2nd Test vs Australia?

Rediff.com26 Feb 2014

South Africa have dismissed ball-tampering allegations surrounding their second Test victory over Australia after opposing opener David Warner said the Proteas worked on the ball at Port Elizabeth to generate reverse swing.

2nd Test: Bangladesh in charge against New Zealand

2nd Test: Bangladesh in charge against New Zealand

Rediff.com6 Dec 2023

Mushfiqur Rahim's brain-fade moment led to his obstructing-the-field dismissal but Bangladesh took charge of the second Test against New Zealand after 15 wickets tumbled on a frenzied opening day of the contest on Wednesday.

2nd Test: Will India keep faith in Prasidh?

2nd Test: Will India keep faith in Prasidh?

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

India skipper Rohit Sharma said he is not ready to lose faith in Prasidh Krishna's ability to withstand the rigours of five-day cricket despite his lacklustre debut in the opening Test against South Africa.

PICS: Mitchell ton helps Kiwis to huge total in 2nd Test

PICS: Mitchell ton helps Kiwis to huge total in 2nd Test

Rediff.com12 Jun 2022

IMAGES from Day 2 of the 2nd Test between England and New Zealand played at Trent Bridge in Nottingham on Saturday.

Stokes's absence will be telling factor in 2nd Test: Eng coach

Stokes's absence will be telling factor in 2nd Test: Eng coach

Rediff.com6 Aug 2018

Urges others to step up in the all-rounder's absence

Australia drop squad for 2nd Ashes Test

Australia drop squad for 2nd Ashes Test

Rediff.com28 Nov 2025

Cummins has been sidelined with a lumbar stress injury since Australia swept West Indies in the Caribbean in July.

India thump Afghanistan by innings and 300 runs in Mullanpur

India thump Afghanistan by innings and 300 runs in Mullanpur

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

Manav Suthar made a sensational Test debut, claiming a six-wicket haul against Afghanistan in the first innings before Washington Sundar took four wickets in their 2nd innings, as India outplayed Afghanistan by an innings and 300 runs on day 3 of the one-off Test.

2nd Test: Windies collapse after Brathwaite, Samuels tons

2nd Test: Windies collapse after Brathwaite, Samuels tons

Rediff.com29 Dec 2014

A spectacular collapse has raised the prospect of a nervous finale for a brittle West Indies after they finished on 275 for nine on day four of the second Test against South Africa on Monday.

IFL: Sreenidi Deccan FC draw with Shillong to go top; Rajasthan in 2nd spot

IFL: Sreenidi Deccan FC draw with Shillong to go top; Rajasthan in 2nd spot

Rediff.com2 Apr 2026

Naoba Meitei and Amadou Soukouna score in the second half as Rajasthan United beat Chanmari FC 2-0 to move top of the Indian Football League table.

Back Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, he's a 20-year investment, says Sivaramakrishnan

Back Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, he's a 20-year investment, says Sivaramakrishnan

Rediff.com5 Jul 2026

At 15, a talent like Vaibhav Sooryavanshi should play right through the year without being rested as it would help him learn from mistakes while gaining invaluable experience in all conditions, former India spinner L Sivaramakrishnan said on Sunday.

2nd Test: Brathwaite 99 not out as Windies close on 287-7

2nd Test: Brathwaite 99 not out as Windies close on 287-7

Rediff.com30 Mar 2021

Sri Lanka opening bowler Suranga Lakmal made early inroads, taking the wickets of John Campbell (5) and Nkrumah Bonner (0) in the morning session and piling on the pressure with six successive maidens.

2nd Test: NZ edge Bangladesh to level series

2nd Test: NZ edge Bangladesh to level series

Rediff.com9 Dec 2023

Bangladesh had resumed on their overnight score of 38-2 but lost wickets cheaply in the morning as spinners Patel (6-57) and Santner (3-51) took advantage of the turn on offer to heap pressure on the batsmen.

SEE: 'We definitely want to win this Test and the series'

SEE: 'We definitely want to win this Test and the series'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

Intent-driven Shubman Gill shines on Day 1 in Birmingham

2nd Test PIX: India bounce back to level series

2nd Test PIX: India bounce back to level series

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

Images from Day 4 of the second Test between India and England in Visakhapatnam on Monday.

2nd Test: Karunaratne, Fernando help Sri Lanka rally on Day 2

2nd Test: Karunaratne, Fernando help Sri Lanka rally on Day 2

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

Fernando took his first-ever Test five-wicket haul as Sri Lanka dismissed South Africa for 302 in their first innings, restricting the hosts to a 145-run lead, while Karunaratne scored an unbeaten 91 in the tourists' second innings.

Will Ravindra Jadeja miss out on the 2nd Test?

Will Ravindra Jadeja miss out on the 2nd Test?

Rediff.com28 Jan 2024

England skipper Ben Stokes' direct hit to dismiss Ravindra Jadeja wasn't just the turning point of the first Test but could also be one that decides the course of the series as India's No 1 all-rounder across formats was seen struggling with a hamstring niggle.

Will Cummins be fit for 2nd Ashes Test?

Will Cummins be fit for 2nd Ashes Test?

Rediff.com22 Nov 2025

'It's on track and pulling up pretty well. (I'm) half a chance for the next game.'

Rabada confident as SA gear up for India Test challenge

Rabada confident as SA gear up for India Test challenge

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

South Africa's experienced pacer Kagiso Rabada said their young team are ready for the challenge.

2nd Test, Day 1: SL bundle out Pakistan for 191

2nd Test, Day 1: SL bundle out Pakistan for 191

Rediff.com19 Dec 2019

Sri Lanka ended the day at the score of 64/3, still trailing the hosts by 127 runs.

Fixing-tainted spinner makes Pak Test debut

Fixing-tainted spinner makes Pak Test debut

Rediff.com20 Oct 2025

Afridi's selection means that the team management has opted to play two left-arm spinners in the second Test as he will pair with Noman Ali, who is already established and also picked up a 10-wicket haul in Pakistan's 94-run win in the first game in Lahore.

Labuschagne says he is fit for 2nd Test

Labuschagne says he is fit for 2nd Test

Rediff.com18 Dec 2023

'It's going to have take something pretty serious to have me miss a game.'

Can India conquer England's 'Bazball' storm in 2nd Test?

Can India conquer England's 'Bazball' storm in 2nd Test?

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

Hurt India eye sweeping changes in approach against England's 'Bazball' in second Test

2nd Test: New Zealand hold slender lead over Australia

2nd Test: New Zealand hold slender lead over Australia

Rediff.com9 Mar 2024

Australia skipper Pat Cummins bowled Kane Williamson in the final hour of play on the second day of the second Test in Christchurch on Saturday, just as the master batsman threatened an innings that would put New Zealand on top.

SA pacer Coetzee to miss 2nd Test with injury

SA pacer Coetzee to miss 2nd Test with injury

Rediff.com30 Dec 2023

No replacement has been named.

When Raakh Reminded Me Of Horrific College Memory

When Raakh Reminded Me Of Horrific College Memory

Rediff.com29 Jun 2026

Ramesh is not in our class group photo. He had already vanished from school by the time it was taken. We didn't know why then. A few weeks later, we did, recalls Binu Alex.

Khawaja doubtful for 2nd Test ater blow to jaw

Khawaja doubtful for 2nd Test ater blow to jaw

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

The 37-year-old spat blood and was feeling his jaw before leaving the ground.

2nd Test: Joe Root hits record-breaking 34th Test century for England

2nd Test: Joe Root hits record-breaking 34th Test century for England

Rediff.com1 Sep 2024

IMAGES from Day 3 of the second Test between England and Sri Lanka, at Lord's, on Saturday.

2nd Test: Spinners put India in control despite de Villiers defiance

2nd Test: Spinners put India in control despite de Villiers defiance

Rediff.com14 Nov 2015

AB de Villiers' masterly 85 in his 100th test could not gloss over South Africa's spin frailty as India took charge of the second Test after dominating the opening day at Bengaluru's M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Saturday.

2nd Test: Pakistan reclaim advantage after Lyon wreaks havoc

2nd Test: Pakistan reclaim advantage after Lyon wreaks havoc

Rediff.com16 Oct 2018

The tourists were left on 20-2 after seven overs going into the second day.

Stone replaces Wood in England team for 2nd Test vs Sri Lanka

Stone replaces Wood in England team for 2nd Test vs Sri Lanka

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

Wood injured his thigh during the first Test and has been ruled out for the rest of the series.

2nd Test PIX: Duckett, Pope, Brook extend England's lead over Windies

2nd Test PIX: Duckett, Pope, Brook extend England's lead over Windies

Rediff.com20 Jul 2024

Images from Day 3 of the second Test between England and the West Indies, at Trent Bridge, Nottingham, on Saturday.

2nd Test: Mindset, technical changes imperative for India batters

2nd Test: Mindset, technical changes imperative for India batters

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

After England tore the prediction books for an epochal 28-run victory in Hyderabad in the first Test, India now find themselves in a tight space, mentally and technically, ahead of the second match starting in four days in Visakhapatnam.

Ashish Purti's hat-trick powers India to men's Under-18 Asia Cup hockey crown

Ashish Purti's hat-trick powers India to men's Under-18 Asia Cup hockey crown

Rediff.com7 Jun 2026

India's men's Under-18 hockey team defeated hosts Japan 4-1 in the final to win the Asia Cup title, with Ashish Purti scoring a hat-trick. Captain Ketan Kushwaha also scored, while Hockey India announced cash awards for the gold-winning men's team and the bronze-winning women's U-18 team.