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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.'

Bazball added to Collins dictionary

Bazball added to Collins dictionary

Rediff.com1 Nov 2023

'Bazball' refers to the risk-taking style of play adopted by the England team under Test coach Brendon McCullum.

Why Abu Dhabi break, Bengaluru golf trip did England no good

Why Abu Dhabi break, Bengaluru golf trip did England no good

Rediff.com10 Mar 2024

Vaughan wants England management to take inspiration from Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola.

Stokes reveals how England were tamed by 'beasts' India

Stokes reveals how England were tamed by 'beasts' India

Rediff.com9 Mar 2024

England captain Ben Stokes on Saturday said staying true to the 'Bazball' approach did not work and conceded that India were too good in their own conditions, always finding a way to wriggle out of tight curves.

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.

Nathan Lyon slams Bazball: 'It's a load of s***!'

Nathan Lyon slams Bazball: 'It's a load of s***!'

Rediff.com25 Nov 2023

Australia's star bowler Nathan Lyon rubbished suggestions that 'Bazball', the aggressive style of cricket displayed by England's Test team, has revolutionized the game.

Stokes has changed cricket in a lot of respects: Pope

Stokes has changed cricket in a lot of respects: Pope

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

England captain Ben Stokes has changed the game of cricket in a "lot of respects", says batter Ollie Pope, as the maverick all-rounder gears up for his 100th Test appearance in a couple of days' time.

'Not arrogance but...': Root defends Bazball

'Not arrogance but...': Root defends Bazball

Rediff.com24 Feb 2024

Joe Root emphasised the importance of adapting and evolving as a batter to counter the skills of world class bowlers.

Ashes: Butcher, Taylor blame Bairstow for 'controversial dismissal'

Ashes: Butcher, Taylor blame Bairstow for 'controversial dismissal'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

Jonny Bairstow's 'controversial dismissal' on the final Day of the second Ashes Test at the Lord's has left the cricketing world divided.

How England plan to tame Rohit Sharma & Co.

How England plan to tame Rohit Sharma & Co.

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

England fast bowler Mark Wood on Tuesday said taming Rohit Sharma with judicious use of short-pitched balls will figure highly in his and the team's plans to edge past a dominant-at-home India in the upcoming five-match Test series.

KKR Vs RR: Pick Your Best Batter

KKR Vs RR: Pick Your Best Batter

Rediff.com17 Apr 2024

Buttler or Narine? Who would you vote for?

Check Out England's Schedule In India

Check Out England's Schedule In India

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

India have an enviable record at home, not having suffered a Test series defeat in the last 10 years.

'This is the Joe Root mode that win you Test matches'

'This is the Joe Root mode that win you Test matches'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

Root relies on trademark style to rescue England

England's Crawley applauds 'Bazball' revolution

England's Crawley applauds 'Bazball' revolution

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

Zak Crawley said most of his teammates have become better players since embracing the ultra-aggressive 'Bazball' approach

Spain's World Cup hero Carmona learns of father's death after final

Spain's World Cup hero Carmona learns of father's death after final

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

An RFEF spokesperson told Reuters that Carmona's father had been fighting a long illness and passed away on Friday.

Don't compare Gill to Sachin, Kohli: Kirsten

Don't compare Gill to Sachin, Kohli: Kirsten

Rediff.com3 Jun 2023

Gill had a brilliant IPL 2023 season finishing with record second highest runs in a season (890 runs) for any batter in IPL history, just behind Virat Kohli's 973 runs scored in 2016.

Ashes: 'England playing CazBall not Bazball'

Ashes: 'England playing CazBall not Bazball'

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

Legendary pacer Glenn McGrath has slammed England for playing casual cricket against Australia in the ongoing Ashes.

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.

Why Stokes's England have the edge over India

Why Stokes's England have the edge over India

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

'What I like about them is their stubbornness. If you doubt them, they'll double down on it and go even more stubborn.'

Ashes: 'These decisions aren't just a rash thought'

Ashes: 'These decisions aren't just a rash thought'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

England will not change their attacking philosophy in the second Ashes Test against Australia at Lord's this week.

The Englishmen Who Want To Win In India

The Englishmen Who Want To Win In India

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

The last time England toured India, back in early 2021, Joe Root's team went back home beaten and bruised 3-1.

4th Test PIX: India down England by 5 wkts; seal series 3-1

4th Test PIX: India down England by 5 wkts; seal series 3-1

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

Images from Day 4 of the fourth Test between India and England in Ranchi on Monday, February 26.

Stokes' Masterstroke: How England's inexperienced spinners silenced doubters

Stokes' Masterstroke: How England's inexperienced spinners silenced doubters

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

Spinners selected gives us best opportunity to beat India: Ben Stokes

Women's World Cup Final Rewrites History

Women's World Cup Final Rewrites History

Rediff.com20 Aug 2023

Spain defeat England in final of record-breaking Women's World Cup

England should ensure Stokes's readiness for India Tests: Harmison

England should ensure Stokes's readiness for India Tests: Harmison

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

I am amazed Ben Stokes is still in the country, I don't see any point in him being there, said former England bowler Steve Harmison who added that England need to consider rehab time post surgery, if Stokes has to play the Test series vs India.

Stokes' Witty Response To 'Crybabies'

Stokes' Witty Response To 'Crybabies'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

Ben Stokes came up with a witty response after an Australian newspaper ridiculed him following the controversy over Jonny Bairstow's dismissal in the Lord's Test.

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.

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

England's Bazball Vs India's Jam-ball

England's Bazball Vs India's Jam-ball

Rediff.com24 Jul 2023

On Sunday, India became the fastest team to score 100 runs in Test cricket, achieving this milestone in a mere 12.2 overs during their second innings against the West Indies in the second Test at Trinidad.

With Leach out, will Mooen make England comeback for Ashes?

With Leach out, will Mooen make England comeback for Ashes?

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

England are seeking a replacement for Leach, whose injury was the latest setback to their bowling department in the build-up to the series, with fast bowler Jofra Archer also ruled out due to an elbow injury.

'Virat Kohli grew up with cricket in his blood': AB de Villiers

'Virat Kohli grew up with cricket in his blood': AB de Villiers

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

AB de Villiers isn't one bit surprised at the possibility of his good mate Virat Kohli playing in this year's T20 World Cup.

Ashes showdown: Stokes vows to stick with 'Bazball' style

Ashes showdown: Stokes vows to stick with 'Bazball' style

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

Stokes ruled out discarding that 'Bazball' approach in the Ashes opener at Edgbaston from Friday.

McCullum appointed head coach of England Test team

McCullum appointed head coach of England Test team

Rediff.com12 May 2022

McCullum replaced Chris Silverwood who left the role in February

India vs England promises thrills, turners, and drama!

India vs England promises thrills, turners, and drama!

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

Can the subcontinent giants maintain their 12-year invincibility?

Who Will Replace Jadeja, Rahul?

Who Will Replace Jadeja, Rahul?

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for the second Test against England?

If Australia win World Cup, this is how PM Albanese wants to celebrate!

If Australia win World Cup, this is how PM Albanese wants to celebrate!

Rediff.com14 Aug 2023

Australia Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Monday backed calls for a public holiday if its team win the Women's World Cup.

'I am here to make you uncomfortable'

'I am here to make you uncomfortable'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

'Playing for India was my dream and when I get tired, I always remind myself of this. That's where the smile is from.'

'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.

'Naive to think players will turn down T20 league money'

'Naive to think players will turn down T20 league money'

Rediff.com13 May 2023

England's Test team coach Brendon McCullum feels the cricketing landscape is changing quickly and the time is not far when several players will choose big money in T20 leagues across the world over playing for their respective countries.

What's Making These Models Laugh?

What's Making These Models Laugh?

Rediff.com12 May 2022

These behind-the-scenes photos are more interesting than anything you'll see on the ramp.