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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.

Moeen comes out of Test retirement, added to Ashes squad

Moeen comes out of Test retirement, added to Ashes squad

Rediff.com7 Jun 2023

Moeen made his Test debut in 2014 and played his last Test against India at the Oval in September 2021. He scored 2,914 runs in 64 Tests at an average of 28.29, and picked up 195 wickets with his off-spin.

'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.

England Will 'Go Hard' At India

England Will 'Go Hard' At India

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

'There are three Tests left; opportunity to score a ton of runs.'

Rajasthan aim for early wickets to counter Chennai challenge

Rajasthan aim for early wickets to counter Chennai challenge

Rediff.com19 Apr 2015

Rajasthan Royals pacer Tim Southee said that their Indian Premier League match against Chennai Super Kings will be an exciting affair.

Williamson back for under pressure NZ, says McCullum

Williamson back for under pressure NZ, says McCullum

Rediff.com10 Dec 2013

Top order batsman Kane Williamson will return to New Zealand's lineup for the second Test against West Indies on Wednesday after coming through fitness tests on his broken thumb, captain Brendon McCullum said on Tuesday.

Confident New Zealand in the groove and unchanged for England

Confident New Zealand in the groove and unchanged for England

Rediff.com19 Feb 2015

New Zealand will face England with an unchanged side in their second World Cup match.

Chappell warns: 'Bazball nonsense costing Joe Root'

Chappell warns: 'Bazball nonsense costing Joe Root'

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

Chappell urges Root to play his natural game and drop Bazball philosophy

New Zealand clear favourites for quarter-final

New Zealand clear favourites for quarter-final

Rediff.com20 Mar 2015

New Zealand's Brendon McCullum expects favouritism, underdog status and the possibility of choking under the weight of expectation to have little influence on Saturday's World Cup quarter-final against West Indies.

McCullum leads from the front as New Zealand bat India out

McCullum leads from the front as New Zealand bat India out

Rediff.com17 Feb 2014

Listless Indian bowling allowed New Zealand get off the hook. The home team rode on captain Brendon McCullum's magnificent double century to continue their remarkable fightback and take a commanding lead on the fourth day of the second Test in Wellington on Monday.

Rift in Team: Coach Gambhir's Future Hangs in the Balance

Rift in Team: Coach Gambhir's Future Hangs in the Balance

Rediff.com14 Jan 2025

Gautam Gambhir's position as India's head coach is under scrutiny following a string of disappointing results and reports of discontent within the team.

'No wonder I've got no hair'

'No wonder I've got no hair'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

Australian Off-Spinner Nathan Lyon is only the 6th player and the first bowler to play 100 consecutive Tests.

How archery, gymnastics shaped passionate flyer Phillips's success

How archery, gymnastics shaped passionate flyer Phillips's success

Rediff.com25 Mar 2025

Phillips' remarkable reach and agility on the field can be attributed to genes and his stint as a gymnast in his younger days.

Enjoy theatre of playing against India: Stokes ahead of 100th Test

Enjoy theatre of playing against India: Stokes ahead of 100th Test

Rediff.com14 Feb 2024

England captain Ben Stokes tried hard to be self-effacing on the eve of his 100th Test appearance, saying "milestones are what they are" but he is looking forward to the "theatre" that would come with playing the marquee game against a star-studded India.

'They are in danger of letting hubris be their downfall'

'They are in danger of letting hubris be their downfall'

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

'If England are not playing to win then these Ashes Tests are not that important. They are only exhibition matches. They have got it back to front. It is not about entertaining and then winning. It is about winning first.'

Is Gayle the greatest T20 batsman?

Is Gayle the greatest T20 batsman?

Rediff.com20 Apr 2018

In T20 cricket Gayle, perhaps, holds the same place that Don Bradman has in Test cricket.

NZ will be charting unknown territory in final at historical MCG

NZ will be charting unknown territory in final at historical MCG

Rediff.com27 Mar 2015

With New Zealand at the cusp of World Cup glory, former captain Martin Crowe said the Black Caps will have to dig deep into their resources if they have to beat Australia in the title clash between the trans-Tasman rivals.

IPL PHOTOS: Smith, Raina guide Chennai to convincing win over Delhi

IPL PHOTOS: Smith, Raina guide Chennai to convincing win over Delhi

Rediff.com6 May 2014

Images from Monday's IPL match between Chennai Super Kings and Delhi Daredevils, in Delhi.

We'll see how effective Chandu sir is at the end of the IPL season: Rana

We'll see how effective Chandu sir is at the end of the IPL season: Rana

Rediff.com31 Mar 2023

Kolkata Knight Riders stand-in skipper Nitish Rana said he was excited to see Chandrakant Pandit's impact on the team.

CSK has four captains, but it's Dhoni who calls the shots

CSK has four captains, but it's Dhoni who calls the shots

Rediff.com22 Apr 2014

Though Chennai Super Kings is home to four international captains this Indian Premier League, New Zealand skipper Brendon McCullum insists that Mahendra Singh Dhoni is the sole leader of the pack, saying he has lots to learn from his India counterpart in his first year with the franchise.

'How do you get out for 60 when one guy gets 40-odd?'

'How do you get out for 60 when one guy gets 40-odd?'

Rediff.com1 Apr 2014

New Zealand will return home for some serious soul searching and to discuss how they can finally win a limited-overs competition or next year's World Cup could end the same way as so many others, said captain Brendon McCullum.

'England have sounded alarm bells with New Zealand whitewash'

'England have sounded alarm bells with New Zealand whitewash'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2022

England coach Brendon McCullum said his side's aggressive performances in their 3-0 series win over New Zealand set the alarm bells ringing around world cricket and that there would be no change of approach against India in their rearranged Test.

Why cricketers must be guarded in what they say...

Why cricketers must be guarded in what they say...

Rediff.com2 Feb 2023

Strauss said that with players of different nationalities and races now sharing dressing rooms more than ever, cricketers will have to be more guarded in what they say and do.

'I'll certainly remember the innings for rest of my life'

'I'll certainly remember the innings for rest of my life'

Rediff.com19 Feb 2014

He became the first New Zealand batsman to score a triple hundred and skipper Brendon McCullum has admitted that the epic innings will be etched in his memory for the rest of his life.

We weathered the storm, says proud Watling

We weathered the storm, says proud Watling

Rediff.com17 Feb 2014

The cricketing cliche of taking each ball on its merit and then switching off to deal with the next was never more appropriate on Monday as Brendon McCullum and BJ Watling batted New Zealand into a strong position in the second Test against India.

'Kiwis will settle for nothing less than victory'

'Kiwis will settle for nothing less than victory'

Rediff.com13 Feb 2014

'With this wicket, the best method of attack against the Indian side is to roll out another seamer'

IN PHOTOS: India vs New Zealand, Auckland Test (Day 1)

IN PHOTOS: India vs New Zealand, Auckland Test (Day 1)

Rediff.com6 Feb 2014

Images from Day 1 of the first Test between India and New Zealand, at Auckland, on Thursday.

When Virat, Rohit Had A Ball...

When Virat, Rohit Had A Ball...

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

The big talking point of the evening was batting mainstays Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma having a rare go with the ball against the Dutch.

I owe few dinners to McCullum and KKR staff for that auction bid, says Cummins

I owe few dinners to McCullum and KKR staff for that auction bid, says Cummins

Rediff.com9 May 2020

Pat Cummins was slated to don KKR jersey again in the IPL this year but the tournament originally scheduled from March 29 has been postponed due to COVID-19 pandemic.

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.

Oval T20: New Zealand edge England in a thriller

Oval T20: New Zealand edge England in a thriller

Rediff.com26 Jun 2013

New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum led from the front on Tuesday to help the Black Caps defeat England by five runs in an high-scoring Twenty20 international at the Oval on Tuesday.

Champions Trophy Images: England vs New Zealand

Champions Trophy Images: England vs New Zealand

Rediff.com30 Sep 2009

Images from Tuesday's Champions Trophy match between Engand and New Zealand at the Wanderers.

Harbhajan highlights PBKS' over-reliance on Dhawan

Harbhajan highlights PBKS' over-reliance on Dhawan

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

Dhawan has scored bulk of the runs, amassing 233 in four innings with 99 not out being the highest as PBKS managed two wins and two losses under his captaincy so far.

Are KKR's Overseas Players Unhappy?

Are KKR's Overseas Players Unhappy?

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

Chandrakant Pandit 'liked to do things a certain way and that didn't sit well with certain players. It caused a little bit of tension in the changing room.'

IPL 8 Squads: Chennai Super Kings

IPL 8 Squads: Chennai Super Kings

Rediff.com1 Apr 2015

Check out the Chennai Super Kings squad for the eighth edition of the Indian Premier League.

NZ seek consistency, unchanged for second England Test

NZ seek consistency, unchanged for second England Test

Rediff.com13 Mar 2013

New Zealand will stick with the same team that drew the first Test against England and are likely to ask the tourists to bat in the second Test if they win the toss, captain Brendon McCullum said on Wednesday.

'India doesn't need different coaches for Tests and limited overs cricket'

'India doesn't need different coaches for Tests and limited overs cricket'

Rediff.com23 May 2024

A team like India, which doesn't have players competing round the year in T20 leagues across the globe, doesn't need two separate coaches for the limited overs and Test format, feels former England spinner Graeme Swann.

Vettori's ton puts New Zealand in command

Vettori's ton puts New Zealand in command

Rediff.com12 Dec 2009

Skipper Daniel Vettori and wicketkeeper Brendon McCullum rescued New Zealand with a blazing 176-run partnership on the second day of the third Test against Pakistan.

'Team should forget Taylor row, focus on SA series'

'Team should forget Taylor row, focus on SA series'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2012

New Zealand will not be distracted by the axing of former captain Ross Taylor ahead of their cricket tour of South Africa, new skipper Brendon McCullum said on Friday.

'No involvement in Taylor's removal from captaincy'

'No involvement in Taylor's removal from captaincy'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2012

Newly-appointed New Zealand cricket captain Brendon McCullum bristled at suggestions he had a hand in removing predecessor Ross Taylor and dismissed talk of a rift as 'media hype' on Saturday.