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Cummins snubbed! Bumrah leads star-studded Test team

Cummins snubbed! Bumrah leads star-studded Test team

Rediff.com31 Dec 2024

Cricket Australia named Bumrah as the captain of its Test team of the year, which also features Yashasvi Jaiswal.

England jolted ahead of Multan Test

England jolted ahead of Multan Test

Rediff.com5 Oct 2024

'It's always frustrating to miss out. I've got some good things to focus on, so even though I'm not playing I've got a goal in mind.'

England, Afghanistan in battle to stay in semis race

England, Afghanistan in battle to stay in semis race

Rediff.com25 Feb 2025

Defeat will severely dent both the teams' dreams of a semi-final berth in the tournament, as South Africa and Australia have already notched two points.

Can England pull off an epic comeback against India?

Can England pull off an epic comeback against India?

Rediff.com27 Jan 2024

The tourists had risked a defeat inside three days after India, having built a lead of 190, reduced England to 163-5 in their second innings in the second session of the day.

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.

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.

PIX: England first team to whitewash Pakistan at home

PIX: England first team to whitewash Pakistan at home

Rediff.com20 Dec 2022

England became the first Test team to complete a 3-0 whitewash in Pakistan after they won the third and final match by eight wickets in Karachi on Tuesday.

'What kind of shot was he playing?'

'What kind of shot was he playing?'

Rediff.com26 Jan 2024

'If he wants to bat at No 3, especially on Indian tracks where spinners will cause trouble, he will have to rotate strike.'

Predictable Jadeja: Master at Home, Middling Abroad?

Predictable Jadeja: Master at Home, Middling Abroad?

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

Technique and natural pace may me Jadeja's undoing in England

England seal innings win in Anderson's farewell Test

England seal innings win in Anderson's farewell Test

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

England secured a dominant victory by an innings and 114 runs against West Indies at the Lord's on Friday

Shubman Gill has the potential to be a 'superstar': Ashwin

Shubman Gill has the potential to be a 'superstar': Ashwin

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

Shubman Gill, silenced his doubters with a noteworthy performance in the recent Test series against England.

Ashes 2023: Lyon out of Lord's Test with 'significant calf strain'

Ashes 2023: Lyon out of Lord's Test with 'significant calf strain'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

Nathan Lyon will miss the remainder of the second Test against England at Lord's after sustaining a calf strain while fielding on the second day on Thursday.

Will Indian Batters Come Good In Pune?

Will Indian Batters Come Good In Pune?

Rediff.com30 Jan 2025

Given India's batting collapses in the last two matches, key changes to the playing XI are anticipated.

Test debut turns baptism by fire for England's Hartley

Test debut turns baptism by fire for England's Hartley

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

The closest he came to tasting success was when England, believing Hartley had trapped Shubman Gill lbw, challenged the original not-out decision.

PICS: Clinical South Africa march into Champions Trophy semis

PICS: Clinical South Africa march into Champions Trophy semis

Rediff.com1 Mar 2025

The Proteas will now face the Group A runners-up in the semifinals, with India and New Zealand set to battle for Group A placings in Dubai on Sunday.

Bumrah, Jadeja, Jaiswal: 3 Indians in ICC's Test XI

Bumrah, Jadeja, Jaiswal: 3 Indians in ICC's Test XI

Rediff.com24 Jan 2025

Jasprit Bumrah, Ravindra Jadeja and Yashasvi Jaiswal have been recognised for their exceptional performances in 2024 by being named in the ICC Men's Test Team of the Year.

Ashes PHOTOS: Rain halts Australia's charge on Day 3

Ashes PHOTOS: Rain halts Australia's charge on Day 3

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

Australia's bowlers struck twice in quick succession in a devastating spell against England at Edgbaston on Sunday, before heavy rain prevented any further play.

Returning Moeen, Bairstow in England's team for 1st Ashes Test

Returning Moeen, Bairstow in England's team for 1st Ashes Test

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

James Anderson, Broad and Ollie Robinson will lead the pace attack with Moeen, who retired from tests in 2021, returning to the side after Jack Leach was ruled out of the series due to a back injury.

PIX: Root, Brook smash tons; England pile on the runs

PIX: Root, Brook smash tons; England pile on the runs

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

Joe Root and Harry Brook's centuries powered England's strong reply on Day 3 of the first Test in Multan.

How India Sealed Epic Win In Under An Hour

How India Sealed Epic Win In Under An Hour

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

Needing 7 to win, Siraj is given the ball and who better than Mr Lion Heart to script India's narrowest win in Test cricket. It takes Siraj a stinging yorker to send Atkinson's stumps flying -- the ball hitting low on the off stump.

Who Can Be India's Best Test No. 3? Pujara Names Two

Who Can Be India's Best Test No. 3? Pujara Names Two

Rediff.com28 Aug 2025

Having bid adieu to his stellar Test career a content man, Indian Test batting great Cheteshwar Pujara wouldn't mind a coaching stint or a role at the BCCI's Centre of Excellence in the next stage of his cricketing journey.

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.

'Jaiswal a superstar in the making'

'Jaiswal a superstar in the making'

Rediff.com17 Feb 2024

Ben Duckett said England deserves credit for inspiring players in the opposition camp to bat aggressively in Test cricket.

Expensive Rana gets Manjrekar's vote of confidence

Expensive Rana gets Manjrekar's vote of confidence

Rediff.com7 Feb 2025

'This format is difficult. You get 10 overs, and you have to play different roles in different phases.'

England name unchanged team for final Ashes Test

England name unchanged team for final Ashes Test

Rediff.com26 Jul 2023

Australia retained the urn after rain washed out the final day of the fourth Test at Old Trafford, leaving England trailing 2-1 in the series.

Jaiswal outdoes Sehwag, creates Test history

Jaiswal outdoes Sehwag, creates Test history

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

Young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal stole the show with a blistering half-century, surpassing the legendary Virender Sehwag's record for the fastest Test fifty by an Indian batter.

Several England players affected by virus in Pakistan

Several England players affected by virus in Pakistan

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

Several England players, including skipper Ben Stokes, have been affected by a virus on the eve of their opening Test against Pakistan in Rawalpindi, senior batsman Joe Root said on Wednesday.

Root's dismissal the turning point on Day 3, says Siraj

Root's dismissal the turning point on Day 3, says Siraj

Rediff.com17 Feb 2024

Following Joe Root's shocking dismissal, England, after being well-placed on 224/2, lost their last eight wickets for 95 runs to be bowled out for 319

1st Test: Brook ton revives England on Day 2

1st Test: Brook ton revives England on Day 2

Rediff.com29 Nov 2024

Brook's innings was by no means chanceless -- Tom Latham and Tim Southee both missed one good chance to take a thick edge in the slips -- but he rode his luck to bring up his 10th Test half century with a six.

South Africa look to seal semis slot; England consolation win

South Africa look to seal semis slot; England consolation win

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

As the battle for semi-final berths intensifies in Group B, top-ranked South Africa will aim to assert their dominance and secure a spot in the final four when they face a struggling England in a high-stakes Champions Trophy clash in Karachi on Saturday.

1st Test PIX: Blundell revives New Zealand with brilliant ton

1st Test PIX: Blundell revives New Zealand with brilliant ton

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

After England dominated the proceedings on Day 1 of the first Test at the Bay Oval, Tom Blundell struck a century to revive New Zealand's chances.

Dream debut: Akash's nerves of steel, Bumrah's advice

Dream debut: Akash's nerves of steel, Bumrah's advice

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

Akash ran riot in the opening session of Day 1 by removing England's top order to put India in a strong position early in the game.

'Loving this from New India! No fear cricket'

'Loving this from New India! No fear cricket'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

'By God's grace, I was successful. I'm still 7 on 10, still more work to do.'

Buttler replaces Duckett as England make changes for Mohali Test

Buttler replaces Duckett as England make changes for Mohali Test

Rediff.com25 Nov 2016

Limited overs specialist Jos Buttler will replace the struggling Ben Duckett in a rejigged England batting line-up, skipper Alastair Cook confirmed ahead of his team's third Test against India beginning on Saturday.

How Kuldeep, Ashwin sent England crashing on Day 1

How Kuldeep, Ashwin sent England crashing on Day 1

Rediff.com7 Mar 2024

Kuldeep Yadav wrecked England's top order and fellow spinner Ravichandran Ashwin polished off the tail to bundle out England in just over two sessions.

Gill Accuses England Of Violating Spirt Of The Game!

Gill Accuses England Of Violating Spirt Of The Game!

Rediff.com22 Jul 2025

England openers' delaying tactics at Lord's not within spirit of the game: Shubman Gill

England call up teenager Hameed, Batty for Bangladesh tour

England call up teenager Hameed, Batty for Bangladesh tour

Rediff.com16 Sep 2016

Teenaged opening batsman Haseeb Hameed was one of the three uncapped players named on Friday for England's forthcoming tour to Bangladesh.

PIX: Pakistan dominate England with strong batting display

PIX: Pakistan dominate England with strong batting display

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

Saud Shakeel missed out on a hundred but Salman Agha smashed a brisk 79 not out to propel Pakistan to a commanding 515 for eight at tea on the second day of the contest on Tuesday.

No lack of effort: Buttler defends England's training approach

No lack of effort: Buttler defends England's training approach

Rediff.com13 Feb 2025

England captain Jos Buttler defended his team's training schedule during their white-ball tour of India.

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