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Ashwin raises doubts over England's 'Bazball' approach

Ashwin raises doubts over England's 'Bazball' approach

Rediff.com26 Feb 2023

Ashwin believes that England's 'Bazball' could falter on certain types of wickets.

Can England's bowlers cope without Archer, Leach?

Can England's bowlers cope without Archer, Leach?

Rediff.com15 Jun 2023

England's bowling attack will struggle to bowl out Australia in the Ashes if they prepare flat wickets

Evergreen Anderson is addicted to cricket, says Broad

Evergreen Anderson is addicted to cricket, says Broad

Rediff.com11 Jun 2023

It will be Anderson's 10th Ashes campaign and Broad said he was still champing at the bit to get going.

'Fantastic Talent' Mr Reliable comes to England's rescue once again

'Fantastic Talent' Mr Reliable comes to England's rescue once again

Rediff.com17 Jun 2023

As a traditional innings by Joe Root turned it around for England, Jonny Bairstow lauded his 'talented' teammate following Day 1's play.

'We are expecting some different stuff'

'We are expecting some different stuff'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

'One of my big strengths has been adapting on the go, understanding what they are trying to do and solving the problem out there in the middle.'

Can really stick one on them! Bullish Robinson predicts easy win

Can really stick one on them! Bullish Robinson predicts easy win

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

Ahead of the Ashes, England fast bowler Ollie Robinson was confident that the hosts could clinch a comfortable win against the visitng Australian side.

Is Joe Root England's rock or legit 'rock-star'?

Is Joe Root England's rock or legit 'rock-star'?

Rediff.com6 Jul 2022

Former skipper Root and Jonny Bairstow smashed unbeaten centuries against India to chase down 378 and win the tie.

'Impact Player Rule negatively impacts all-rounders'

'Impact Player Rule negatively impacts all-rounders'

Rediff.com19 Apr 2023

Iyer's comments highlight the changing dynamics of the game and how rules can impact team strategies and player selection.

Teen spinner Ahmed set to make history for England

Teen spinner Ahmed set to make history for England

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

The Test will be England's first in Pakistan since 2005. International teams have largely steered clear since an attack by Islamist militants on the Sri Lankan team bus in Lahore in 2009 killed six policemen and two civilians.

Lord's Test: Where there's Stokes there's hope

Lord's Test: Where there's Stokes there's hope

Rediff.com2 Jul 2023

England will require more heroics from Ben Stokes if they are to pull off an unlikely victory

'Amazing for NZ to win WTC despite limited resources'

'Amazing for NZ to win WTC despite limited resources'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2021

Williamson and Co earn high praise from former captain Brendon McCullum.

Ashes: Australia didn't even bring their 'B Game' in opener: Labuschagne

Ashes: Australia didn't even bring their 'B Game' in opener: Labuschagne

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

Marnus Labuschagne said Australia, especially the pacers, did not even bring their "B Game" in the win against England in the Ashes opener.

Why this England pacer opted out of IPL 2023

Why this England pacer opted out of IPL 2023

Rediff.com9 Mar 2023

Having been out of the longest format of the game, Chris Woakes is hoping to return to the England line-up for the Ashes.

'Chahal showed that leg-spinners are match-winners in IPL'

'Chahal showed that leg-spinners are match-winners in IPL'

Rediff.com19 Apr 2022

'You can't allow good players like Chahal to enter the game when there's pressure on. We played a good game but just made a couple of silly mistakes.'

Will Dravid seek contract renewal after World Cup?

Will Dravid seek contract renewal after World Cup?

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

His two-year contract will expire at the end of ODI World Cup but head coach Rahul Dravid's future will be followed keenly in case the Indian team lifts the coveted trophy.

Playing for Australia more important than IPL money: Starc

Playing for Australia more important than IPL money: Starc

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

Mitchell Starc keeps away from T20 leagues around the world, including the IPL, despite the handsome money on offer as he wants to be at his best playing for Australia.

KKR looking to offer hope in difficult Covid time

KKR looking to offer hope in difficult Covid time

Rediff.com27 Apr 2021

Kolkata Knight Riders head coach Brendon McCullum hopes his team plays a brand of cricket which gives people "something to look forward to in these difficult times".

What contributed to KKR's downfall in IPL 2022?

What contributed to KKR's downfall in IPL 2022?

Rediff.com10 May 2022

A testimony to KKR's problems has been the fact that 20 players have played in 12 games. There has not been a single game, where the playing XI has been retained, making the outfit look completely unsettled.

Will India-Aus adopt 'Bazball' approach in WTC Final?

Will India-Aus adopt 'Bazball' approach in WTC Final?

Rediff.com5 Jun 2023

India have recalled Ajinkya Rahane to reinforce their batting line-up, which will have to be at its best to negate the Australian attack.

Anderson eyes Test return against India

Anderson eyes Test return against India

Rediff.com29 Jun 2022

Veteran England pacer James Anderson on Wednesday said he is keeping his 'fingers crossed' for a return against India in the rescheduled fifth Test match, starting at Edgbaston on Friday.

Shubman Gill will have a terrific World Cup: Nayar

Shubman Gill will have a terrific World Cup: Nayar

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

Abhishek Nayar has seen both Shubman Gill and Rinku Singh from close quarters as the assistant coach at the Kolkata Knight Riders, and has little doubt that the duo will be at the forefront of the team's journey through the transition.

South Africa not sure how to deal with 'Bazball'

South Africa not sure how to deal with 'Bazball'

Rediff.com15 Aug 2022

South Africa are not sure how they are going to deal with England's new aggressive approach to playing Test cricket with coach Mark Boucher saying on Monday they will adopt a wait-and-see attitude when the first match starts at Lord's on Wednesday.

Will England persist with 'Bazball' after defeat?

Will England persist with 'Bazball' after defeat?

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

England's audacious 'Bazball' flamboyance was trumped by some true Australian grit after five days of cut and thrust Ashes cricket.

England Prep For Crucial India Test

England Prep For Crucial India Test

Rediff.com1 Jul 2022

Having swept away New Zealand 3-0 in their last series at home, just days earlier, England are favourites to win the Test and draw the series that is level at 2-1.

IPL: KKR rope in ex-India bowling coach Arun

IPL: KKR rope in ex-India bowling coach Arun

Rediff.com14 Jan 2022

Bharat Arun was the bowling coach of the Indian team under Ravi Shastri.

Guptill surpasses Rohit to break T20I record

Guptill surpasses Rohit to break T20I record

Rediff.com28 Jul 2022

Apart from Rohit, Guptill is closely followed by former India captain Virat Kohli (3,308), Ireland's ODI skipper Paul Stirling (2,894), and Australian captain Aaron Finch, who is fifth in the list with 2,855 runs.

Brave England seal memorable victory over Pakistan

Brave England seal memorable victory over Pakistan

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

England take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.

IPL 2023: 'Very easy to lose confidence'

IPL 2023: 'Very easy to lose confidence'

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

Having registered just two wins from seven matches so far, KKR's Jason Roy said the Knights, who next face RCB, just need to keep pushing hard.

Atherton warns rivals not to copy England's 'Bazball'

Atherton warns rivals not to copy England's 'Bazball'

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

England's 3-0 series sweep in Pakistan on Tuesday is further validation of their 'Bazball' approach

NZ adopt cautious approach with this 'important asset'

NZ adopt cautious approach with this 'important asset'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2023

New Zealand paceman Kyle Jamieson is likely to play only in the opening pink ball Test against England in the two-match series as staff take a cautious approach with the recovering quick.

England seamer Wood realistic of Ashes opportunity

England seamer Wood realistic of Ashes opportunity

Rediff.com6 Mar 2023

Alongside old war horses James Anderson and Stuart Broad, Jofra Archer, Matthew Potts, Saqib Mahmood, Ollie Robinson, Sam Curran and Olly Stone are also likely to fight for a place in the team for the Ashes, which will begin with the first Test at Edgbaston on June 16.

Top Performer: Venkatesh Iyer!

Top Performer: Venkatesh Iyer!

Rediff.com17 Apr 2023

Venkatesh Iyer has smashed his way to the top of the IPL 2023 run scoring charts with 234 runs from five matches, at a strike rate of 170.

Will Ben Stokes play for CSK in IPL 2023?

Will Ben Stokes play for CSK in IPL 2023?

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

Michael Vaughan called on Stokes to forgo the IPL to boost his chances of being fully fit for the Ashes

Who Won?

Who Won?

Rediff.com14 Oct 2021

Before the IPL 2021 qualifier 2 game between the Kolkata Knight Riders and the Delhi Capitals at the Sharjah cricket stadium on Wednesday, October 13, 2021, DC's Australian star Steve Smith and KKR's Kiwi Head Coach Brendon McCullum were spotted in this strange pose.

KKR, RR in fix over Morgan, Buttler's racist tweets

KKR, RR in fix over Morgan, Buttler's racist tweets

Rediff.com10 Jun 2021

Buttler, Morgan's non-participation in remainder of IPL could save KKR, Royals the blushes

Boult, Nicholls in New Zealand squad for England Tests

Boult, Nicholls in New Zealand squad for England Tests

Rediff.com31 May 2022

Jacob Duffy, Blair Tickner, Rachin Ravindra and Hamish Rutherford were released from the initial 20 player squad.

Gayle, Harbhajan, Afridi among star-studded marquee players

Gayle, Harbhajan, Afridi among star-studded marquee players

Rediff.com17 Jun 2023

The player draft for the much-awaited Global T20 Canada 2023 was held in a hybrid-form in Mumbai.

Collingwood sure England bowlers can play rescue act

Collingwood sure England bowlers can play rescue act

Rediff.com18 Aug 2022

Former England white-ball captain Collingwood told reporters they would not worry too much about the disappointing first day.

Ton-man Root pulls out shots to reveal new avatar

Ton-man Root pulls out shots to reveal new avatar

Rediff.com25 Feb 2023

Root helped kick off England's sparkling run under Stokes by scoring a mountain of runs against New Zealand and India in the home summer.

Healy predicts the winner of India vs Australia Tests...

Healy predicts the winner of India vs Australia Tests...

Rediff.com16 Jan 2023

Former wicketkeeper Ian Healy predicted a 2-1 win for India in the four-Test series against Australia, starting in Nagpur on February 9, provided the hosts don't prepare "unreasonable wickets".