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'Somebody's wife is calling...'

'Somebody's wife is calling...'

Rediff.com12 Jul 2025

Bumrah was speaking about tackling with judgment when the funny moment took place.

PIX: Jaiswal Ton Sets Up Tantalising Day 4 At Oval

PIX: Jaiswal Ton Sets Up Tantalising Day 4 At Oval

Rediff.com3 Aug 2025

Yashasvi Jaiswal enhanced his reputation as an all-conditions opener with a gutsy hundred on a tough pitch before Washington Sundar's whirlwind fifty allowed India to set a record 374-run target for England on an absorbing Day 3 of the final Test at The Oval on Saturday.

Fraught by errors, but England seek positives

Fraught by errors, but England seek positives

Rediff.com2 Aug 2025

'We want pace on the ball, we want the ball to bounce and we want the ball to carry through so that when we're batting, we can be aggressive, we can attack, and we can put pressure back on the bowlers.'

PIX: Bumrah, Jofra shine bright on evenly poised Day 2

PIX: Bumrah, Jofra shine bright on evenly poised Day 2

Rediff.com12 Jul 2025

India's Bumrah produced a devastating spell in the morning, dismissing Ben Stokes, Joe Root and Chris Woakes before Archer struck with his third delivery to remove Yashasvi Jaiswal in his first test for four years.

'I don't want to lose out on money': Bumrah refrains from controversy

'I don't want to lose out on money': Bumrah refrains from controversy

Rediff.com12 Jul 2025

Bumrah, when quizzed about the repeated ball change, maintained a neutral tone on the matter.

PIX: Openers Put England On Top After Pant's Heroics

PIX: Openers Put England On Top After Pant's Heroics

Rediff.com24 Jul 2025

England were comfortably placed at 225 for two at stumps after bowling out India for 358 on the second day of the fourth Test in Manchester on Thursday.

Gill nearly perfect, Siraj simply fearless: Tendulkar

Gill nearly perfect, Siraj simply fearless: Tendulkar

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

Shubman Gill was extremely consistent with thought process, respected good balls: Sachin Tendulkar

England fume over controversial sub as India seal series

England fume over controversial sub as India seal series

Rediff.com1 Feb 2025

Dube was hit on the helmet by a Jamie Overton bouncer and seamer Rana replaced him despite it not being a like-for-like replacement as concussion substitute rules mandate.

Shubman Gill era begins with stunning Oval victory

Shubman Gill era begins with stunning Oval victory

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

Gill, 25, was appointed captain in May following the retirement of two great Indian batsmen and leaders in Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma.

Dhankhar Failed To Understand Modi

Dhankhar Failed To Understand Modi

Rediff.com24 Jul 2025

By getting Jagdeep Dhankhar to resign at short notice, Narendra Modi has sent a message to his own ideological clan that he brooks no one trying to get too big for their boots, observes Modi biographer Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay.

Ex cricketers doff hat to Rahul's 'masterclass'

Ex cricketers doff hat to Rahul's 'masterclass'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2025

'Watching him bat this innings is like watching the MCC coaching manual in action.'

'100 percent we can win this game'

'100 percent we can win this game'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2025

'I just think we'll find another way to do it.'

Chappell backs 'best spinner since Warne' to play at Edgbaston

Chappell backs 'best spinner since Warne' to play at Edgbaston

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

'There is a reason why wickets often fall after a change of bowling. It forces the batter to recalibrate. That variability isn't available to Shubman Gill with his current crop'

Will India Unleash Shami In Rajkot?

Will India Unleash Shami In Rajkot?

Rediff.com27 Jan 2025

Who do you think should be part of India's playing for the third T20I against England on Tuesday?

PIX: Rahul, Gill Battle Back To Keep 4th Test Alive

PIX: Rahul, Gill Battle Back To Keep 4th Test Alive

Rediff.com26 Jul 2025

Captain Shubman Gill and the ever-dependable K L Rahul gave India a glimmer of hope with resilient half-centuries after a well crafted hundred from Ben Stokes extended England's supremacy in the fourth Test in Manchester on Saturday.

2nd T20 PIX: Varma steers India to thrilling win

2nd T20 PIX: Varma steers India to thrilling win

Rediff.com25 Jan 2025

Tilak Varma smashed an unbeaten half-century to steer India to a thrilling two-wicket victory against England in Chennai on Saturday.

'What I liked about Shubman...': Rahane on what sets Gill apart

'What I liked about Shubman...': Rahane on what sets Gill apart

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

Rahane lauded Gill's temperament under pressure, especially after India had lost the opening Test.

Will County Experience Come in Handy for Indians?

Will County Experience Come in Handy for Indians?

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

As Team India gear up for the much-anticipated Test series against England starting on Friday, several players in the squad will draw confidence from their county cricket experience.

Oval Test set for explosive finish

Oval Test set for explosive finish

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

India and England players will push their tired bodies on the line with everything to play for in the fifth and final Test starting at The Oval on Thursday

Brook pips Jadeja to win ICC Player of Month Award

Brook pips Jadeja to win ICC Player of Month Award

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

England's Harry Brook bagged his second player of the month award after his exploits in New Zealand Test series,

Will Kuldeep Play Oval Test?

Will Kuldeep Play Oval Test?

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

Who do you think should be part of the Indian team for the fifth Test against England?

India's two big worries despite series win!

India's two big worries despite series win!

Rediff.com1 Feb 2025

The series already in their pocket, India will look to address their batting woes against an England team gunning for revenge after feeling hard-done by a debatable concussion substitute when the two teams clash in the fifth and final T20 International in Mumbai on Sunday.

Rahul in awe of Pant: 'I dream of playing shots like him'

Rahul in awe of Pant: 'I dream of playing shots like him'

Rediff.com13 Jul 2025

India's experienced opener KL Rahul expressed admiration for vice-captain Rishabh Pant and his dream to replicate the dynamic southpaw's play style following their record-breaking exploits on Day 3 of the third Test against England at Lord's.

Root returns! England ring changes for India Tour, Champions Trophy

Root returns! England ring changes for India Tour, Champions Trophy

Rediff.com22 Dec 2024

Joe Root returned to England's one-day international squad for the first time since their ill-fated World Cup title defence in November

Abhishek engineers India's quickest chase in...

Abhishek engineers India's quickest chase in...

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

With his repertoire of shots, he reeled away five fours and a whopping eight maximums while striking at 232.35.

PIX: Rohit's ton powers India to series win vs England

PIX: Rohit's ton powers India to series win vs England

Rediff.com9 Feb 2025

Images from the first One-Day International between India and England at the Barabati Stadium, in Cuttack, on Sunday.

'Pant is aggressive, but doesn't mean he can't play defensive'

'Pant is aggressive, but doesn't mean he can't play defensive'

Rediff.com22 Jun 2025

Conceding that India could not get the first innings score they were looking in the first Test against England, batting coach Sitanshu Kotak felt Rishabh Pant's stroke-filled 134 was different from his usual aggressive knock.

England rejig batting order for Australia clash

England rejig batting order for Australia clash

Rediff.com21 Feb 2025

Jamie Smith will return from injury to keep wickets and bat at number three in England's Champions Trophy opener against Australia in Lahore on Saturday.

Mandhana's century powers India to series victory

Mandhana's century powers India to series victory

Rediff.com29 Oct 2024

Smriti Mandhana finally played a knock befitting her calibre as India defeated New Zealand by six wickets in the deciding game to seal the three-match Women's ODI series 2-1 in Ahmedabad on Tuesday.

How dominant India crushed England in opener

How dominant India crushed England in opener

Rediff.com22 Jan 2025

The left-hander clobbered eight sixes and five fours in his scintillating 79 off 34 balls as India chased down a modest 133-run target in 12.5 overs.

Rohit fires, Kohli next? Can India crush England 3-0?

Rohit fires, Kohli next? Can India crush England 3-0?

Rediff.com11 Feb 2025

Virat Kohli's form in focus as India eye ODI clean-sweep over England

1st T20I PIX: India make short work of England in Kolkata

1st T20I PIX: India make short work of England in Kolkata

Rediff.com22 Jan 2025

IMAGES from the 1st T20I played between India and England at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Wednesday.

Why Did Manoj Sinha Accept Blame For Pahalgam Massacre?

Why Did Manoj Sinha Accept Blame For Pahalgam Massacre?

Rediff.com23 Jul 2025

The delayed timing of J&K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha's admission has more to do with deflecting the thrust of the Opposition attack on the prime minister and Union home minister during the monsoon session of Parliament, points out Mohammad Sayeed Malik, the distinguished commentator on Kashmir affairs.

Gill's century powers India to ODI series sweep vs England

Gill's century powers India to ODI series sweep vs England

Rediff.com12 Feb 2025

Shubman Gill's fluent century and a clinical performance from their bowlers helped India trounce England by 142 runs in the third and final ODI on Wednesday, to complete a 3-0 series sweep.

PIX: India's massive morale boost ahead of Champions Trophy

PIX: India's massive morale boost ahead of Champions Trophy

Rediff.com12 Feb 2025

'Whatever was thrown at us, we responded pretty well throughout the series.'

1st ODI PIX: Gill, Iyer, Axar power India to easy victory

1st ODI PIX: Gill, Iyer, Axar power India to easy victory

Rediff.com6 Feb 2025

Images from the first One-Day International between India and England in Nagpur, on Thursday.

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.

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: India outclass England, seal five-match T20I series

PIX: India outclass England, seal five-match T20I series

Rediff.com31 Jan 2025

Images from the fourth T20 International between India and England in Pune on Friday.

Two new faces in England squad for one-off Zimbabwe Test

Two new faces in England squad for one-off Zimbabwe Test

Rediff.com2 May 2025

England have named two uncapped players in Essex duo Sam Cook and Jordan Cox in the squad for the one-off Test match against Zimbabwe at Trent Bridge later this month.