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Records Smashed! Inside India's Finest Away Test Win

Records Smashed! Inside India's Finest Away Test Win

Rediff.com7 Jul 2025

Take a look at the numbers and narratives that made Edgbaston Test one for the ages.

New era! Patidar to lead RCB in IPL 2025

New era! Patidar to lead RCB in IPL 2025

Rediff.com13 Feb 2025

IPL franchise Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Thursday named Rajat Patidar as its captain for the upcoming season starting March 21.

We wanted Flower to play on: ZCU chief

We wanted Flower to play on: ZCU chief

Rediff.com1 May 2003

Peter Chingoka denied suggestions that Flower had faced the sack over human rights protests.

PIX: England bowlers fight back after Pant, Rahul tons

PIX: England bowlers fight back after Pant, Rahul tons

Rediff.com23 Jun 2025

IMAGES from Day 4 of the 1st Test between England and India at Headingley in Leeds on Monday.

LSG Players Take Lap Of Honour

LSG Players Take Lap Of Honour

Rediff.com17 May 2023

LSG Skipper Krunal Pandya, Mohsin Khan, Nicholas Pooran, Kyle Mayers, Naveen-ul-Haq, Ravi Bishnoi, Amit Mishra, Coach Andy Flower, Fielding Coach Jonty Rhodes were spotted thanking their supporters at the ground.

I still owe Andy money: Cook

I still owe Andy money: Cook

Rediff.com25 Jan 2010

England opener Alastair Cook believes that coach Andy Flower should take the credit for making him a world class cricketer.

IPL: RCB not stressed about packed schedule

IPL: RCB not stressed about packed schedule

Rediff.com2 Apr 2025

RCB will have to play five games inside 13 days against MI (away), Delhi Capitals (home), Rajasthan Royals (away) and Punjab Kings (home).

Rohit Sharma's Test Career In Numbers

Rohit Sharma's Test Career In Numbers

Rediff.com9 May 2025

All 12 of Rohit's Test hundreds came in the winning cause for India.

Rajat Patidar reveals Kohli's role in his RCB captaincy

Rajat Patidar reveals Kohli's role in his RCB captaincy

Rediff.com13 Feb 2025

Newly-appointed Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain Rajat Patidar on Thursday said he would want to pick talisman Virat Kohli's brains to learn the nuances of leadership and stressed on the importance of "standing with players" in all circumstances.

I don't see myself anywhere other than RCB: Kohli

I don't see myself anywhere other than RCB: Kohli

Rediff.com2 Nov 2024

Kohli will be a key to RCB's success: Andy Flower

Cricket Buzz: Flower defends Cook captaincy

Cricket Buzz: Flower defends Cook captaincy

Rediff.com6 Jul 2014

Former England coach Andy Flower has launched an impassioned defence of Alastair Cook, describing the under-fire captain as a cricketer who has achieved extraordinary things for his country and still has plenty to offer.

Flower named England team director

Flower named England team director

Rediff.com15 Apr 2009

Former Zimbabwe wicketkeeper Andy Flower was handed the responsibility of trying to restore England's reputation and regain the Ashes on Wednesday after being named as the new team director. Flower was confirmed as England's head coach at a news conference at a sun-kissed Lord's after impressing the England and Wales Cricket Board hierarchy during a spell as interim coach on the difficult recent West Indies tour.

Krunal's Second Wind Makes RCB Dream

Krunal's Second Wind Makes RCB Dream

Rediff.com21 Apr 2025

Krunal Pandya might just be the X-factor RCB have long been searching for in their quest for a maiden IPL title.

'Flower, Strauss key to England success'

'Flower, Strauss key to England success'

Rediff.com8 Aug 2011

England Cricket Board's Managing Director Hugh Morris believes the team's brilliant performance against world number one India in the ongoing Test series is a result of coach Andy Flower and captain Andrew Strauss' "outstanding leadership".

Flower upset by South Africa's arrogance

Flower upset by South Africa's arrogance

Rediff.com17 Nov 2009

England cricket team coach Andy Flower has accused South Africa of being too big for their boots.

Flower in running for India coach job?

Flower in running for India coach job?

Rediff.com19 Apr 2011

England cricket coach Andy Flower is among the few who have been reportedly shortlisted by the BCCI for the India job left vacant by Gary Kirsten, prompting a worried ECB to offer the Zimbabwean a new three-year deal.

Ashes: Strauss, Flower plan secret camp

Ashes: Strauss, Flower plan secret camp

Rediff.com14 Sep 2010

England captain Andrew Strauss and coach Andy Flower will reportedly give a final chance to many youngsters to book an Ashes spot at a secret camp in Europe.

Flower warns players of IPL-related burnout

Flower warns players of IPL-related burnout

Rediff.com10 Jan 2011

England coach Andy Flower is not too keen to see his players take part in the fourth edition of the Indian Premier League, citing that the T20 meet has already added to the busy international schedule of his cricketers.

Flower is contagiously sour, infectiously dour, claims Pietersen

Flower is contagiously sour, infectiously dour, claims Pietersen

Rediff.com8 Oct 2014

Former England batsman Kevin Pietersen claims Andy Flower was a power-crazy coach, who presided over a regime of bullying and 'had it in for me' throughout his five-year reign in charge of the national side.

MCC honours Flower, Olonga

MCC honours Flower, Olonga

Rediff.com1 Oct 2003

'They sacrificed their international careers... to take a brave and principled stand against an appalling regime,' incoming MCC president Charles Fry said.

Flower talks up rock-solid Strauss

Flower talks up rock-solid Strauss

Rediff.com20 May 2009

England coach Andy Flower was keen to praise his captain Andrew Strauss as thoughts turned to the Ashes series against Australia. Strauss led England to an emphatic series victory over West Indies on Monday, their last Test cricket before the battle with Ricky Ponting's Australians begins in July.

Two Andys improved England results: Prior

Two Andys improved England results: Prior

Rediff.com3 Dec 2009

England wicket keeper Matt Prior has said that teams spirit has improved massively since skipper Andrew Strauss and coach Andy Flower assumed charge.

Tendulkar's net practice with Panesar irks Flower

Tendulkar's net practice with Panesar irks Flower

Rediff.com27 Jul 2011

England cricket coach Andy Flower has asked Monty Panesar to stop giving net practice to Indian batting icon Sachin Tendulkar, saying it was "naive" on the part of the spinner to help a rival player.

Strauss, Flower receive OBEs for Ashes win

Strauss, Flower receive OBEs for Ashes win

Rediff.com5 Oct 2011

England skipper Andrew Strauss and coach Andy Flower received OBEs at Windsor Castle for guiding the team to Ashes victory in Australia.

Proteas too big for their boots: Flower

Proteas too big for their boots: Flower

Rediff.com18 Nov 2009

England cricket team coach Andy Flower has accused South Africa of being too big for their boots.

Call off Pakistan tour: England coach Flower

Call off Pakistan tour: England coach Flower

Rediff.com19 Sep 2010

Bewildered after the latest match-fixing allegations against Pakistan's cricketers, England coach Andy Flower and former captain Alec Stewart have demanded that the series between the two sides be immediately called off.

LSG appoint Zaheer Khan as mentor

LSG appoint Zaheer Khan as mentor

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

Zaheer Khan returns to the IPL fold after two years, having been associated with five-time champions Mumbai Indians from 2018-2022.

KP and Swann are still friends, insists Flower

KP and Swann are still friends, insists Flower

Rediff.com16 Oct 2011

Graeme Swann's criticism of Kevin Pietersen in his autobiography has not affected their friendship, insisted England coach Andy Flower but conceded that he would have wanted the off-spinner to wait till retirement before writing such a book.

Flower, Pietersen crucial to England's success: Lee

Flower, Pietersen crucial to England's success: Lee

Rediff.com15 Jan 2014

Australian pace legend Brett Lee has reportedly backed England coach Andy Flower and batsman Kevin Pietersen, saying both are crucial for the nation's success.

We can manage without Flintoff: Flower

We can manage without Flintoff: Flower

Rediff.com22 Jul 2009

Andy Flower says England can rely on its fast bowling department to do the job in the remaining Ashes Tests if star performer Andrew Flintoff goes on to miss the series due to injury.

Anderson will be fit for Ashes opener: Flower

Anderson will be fit for Ashes opener: Flower

Rediff.com26 Oct 2010

England coach Andy Flower has said that fast bowler James Anderson is winning his battle to be fit for next month's opening Ashes Test against Australia.

IPL 2025: Samson leads RR's core group retention

IPL 2025: Samson leads RR's core group retention

Rediff.com31 Oct 2024

The Rajasthan Royals have retained their core group of players, including captain Sanju Samson, as they look to build on their recent success.

Lack of lbw DRS may hurt England: Flower

Lack of lbw DRS may hurt England: Flower

Rediff.com27 Jul 2011

England cricket coach Andy Flower feels India's decision to disallow TV reviews of lbw decisions in the ongoing Test series could hamper England's chances of achieving the world number one ranking.

RCB rest faith in rejigged squad for success in IPL 2025

RCB rest faith in rejigged squad for success in IPL 2025

Rediff.com4 Feb 2025

'The more number of times you reach the playoffs, the probability of winning the championship is quite near.'

England coach Flower unhappy with review system

England coach Flower unhappy with review system

Rediff.com23 Dec 2009

England coach Andy Flower on Tuesday expressed his unhappiness with the umpire's decision review system (UDRS) being trialled in the Test series with South Africa. England lost seven of their own reviewed decisions in the drawn first Test at Centurion and all-rounder Stuart Broad was seen remonstrating with the on-field umpires after being given out leg before wicket following a South Africa referral.

Flower confident of Pietersen's return

Flower confident of Pietersen's return

Rediff.com3 Sep 2009

Coach Andy Flower is confident of a boost in England's batting line-up with the return of Kevin Pietersen for the tour of South Africa in November, but has raised doubts over the comeback of Andrew Flintoff into the national team.

Flower to step down as England coach after return Ashes series

Flower to step down as England coach after return Ashes series

Rediff.com25 Aug 2013

England team director Andy Flower will reportedly step down from his post after the end of the return Ashes series starting in November in Australia.

KP impresses Flower, set to be offered full contract

KP impresses Flower, set to be offered full contract

Rediff.com19 Dec 2012

Kevin Pietersen is set to be offered a full central contract by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) after team director Andy Flower was impressed by the right-hander's on and off-field behaviour and contribution in the historic Test series win in India.

Ambani's masterstroke: Bumrah-Boult duo back for MI

Ambani's masterstroke: Bumrah-Boult duo back for MI

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

Mumbai Indians owner Akash Ambani on Monday expressed his delight after succeeding in his plans to pair the peerless Jasprit Bumrah with New Zealand pace great Trent Boult for the 2025 IPL.