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PHOTOS: Sehwag steers MCC to victory with 88-ball hundred

PHOTOS: Sehwag steers MCC to victory with 88-ball hundred

Rediff.com26 Mar 2014

Former India opener Virender Sehwag scored a scintillating 88-ball hundred to steer MCC past Durham in the English county season curtain raiser in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday.

Former player unhappy with Yorkshire's racism probe

Former player unhappy with Yorkshire's racism probe

Rediff.com20 Aug 2021

The investigation was initiated in September last year to look into allegations made by the off-spinner stretching back to 2008.

New rotational policy hurting England: Cook

New rotational policy hurting England: Cook

Rediff.com22 Jun 2021

England have lost the away series in India 1-3 before suffering a 1-0 defeat against New Zealand earlier this month.

One held for Indian student's murder in US

One held for Indian student's murder in US

Rediff.com24 Jan 2008

In an apparent breakthrough in the killing of Indian student Abhijit Mahato, the police have arrested a young suspect and charged him with murder and robbery.

Harbhajan impresses for Surrey

Harbhajan impresses for Surrey

Rediff.com9 Jul 2007

The Indian off-spinner took three wickets to help bundle out Durham for 191 in the first innings of their County Championship match.

Fidel Edwards fined 15 per cent of match fee

Fidel Edwards fined 15 per cent of match fee

Rediff.com20 Jun 2007

The West Indies bowler was found guilty of using inappropriate language by Match Referee Alan Hurst during the fourth Test against England.

Kohli rates Oval bowling show among Top 3 in his reign

Kohli rates Oval bowling show among Top 3 in his reign

Rediff.com6 Sep 2021

A proud Virat Kohli rated his team's bowling performance in the fourth Test among the top-three during his captaincy stint, extolling his players' strong character as India scored a superb 157-run victory over England after conceding a huge 99-run lead.

Canadian police department appoints Hindu chaplain

Canadian police department appoints Hindu chaplain

Rediff.com9 Apr 2007

Pandit Damodar Sharma recently became the first ever Hindu chaplain to work for the Durham Regional Police (Ontario, Canada), or for any police department in Ontario.

Jon Lewis named Bangladesh batting coach

Jon Lewis named Bangladesh batting coach

Rediff.com6 Jan 2021

The 50-year-old Englishman, who had served as batting coach of Sri Lanka cricket team, will step in the shoes of Neil McKenzie, who stepped down last August citing family reasons.

PHOTOS: England win Ashes outright after fourth Test triumph

PHOTOS: England win Ashes outright after fourth Test triumph

Rediff.com13 Aug 2013

Images from Day 4 of the fourth Ashes Test between England and Australia in Durham, on Monday.

Jennings, Dawson added to England squad as replacements

Jennings, Dawson added to England squad as replacements

Rediff.com30 Nov 2016

England have added opening batsman Keaton Jennings and spinner Liam Dawson to their squad for the final two Tests in India as replacements for the injured Haseeb Hameed and Zafar Ansari. South Africa-born left-hander Jennings comes in for teenager Hameed, who broke his little finger during England's defeat in the third Test in Mohali and will return home to undergo surgery.

PHOTOS: England win Ashes outright after fourth Test triumph

PHOTOS: England win Ashes outright after fourth Test triumph

Rediff.com13 Aug 2013

Images from Day 4 of the fourth Ashes Test between England and Australia in Durham, on Monday.

Ashes PHOTOS: Ian Bell's hundred rallies England after Harris strikes

Ashes PHOTOS: Ian Bell's hundred rallies England after Harris strikes

Rediff.com12 Aug 2013

Images from the 3rd day's play of the fourth Ashes Test played in Chester-le-Street, Durham County, on Sunday.

India funds lost $1 bn in 3 weeks

India funds lost $1 bn in 3 weeks

Rediff.com15 Jun 2006

India funds have seen almost $1 billion of outflows in the last three weeks, says Brad Durham, MD, EPFR.

Stokes' series proved rollercoaster ride after father's illness

Stokes' series proved rollercoaster ride after father's illness

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

Stokes' father Ged suffered a stroke just days after arriving in the country to follow his son on tour and is still hospitalised.

Kaneria mocks PCB after Akmal's ban halved

Kaneria mocks PCB after Akmal's ban halved

Rediff.com30 Jul 2020

Mohammad Amir, Mohammad Asif and Salman Butt, who too were found guilty of spot-fixing like Kaneria, have been allowed back into the PCB fold.

Mongia cracks 164 for Leicestershire

Mongia cracks 164 for Leicestershire

Rediff.com15 Aug 2005

Dinesh Mongia blasted his way to 164 off 191 balls, studded with 26 fours and three sixes in a County Championship match.

Mixed fortunes for Indians in county

Mixed fortunes for Indians in county

Rediff.com27 Jun 2005

In the Twenty20 Cup, Sourav Ganguly and Harbhajan Singh ended on the losing side, while Dinesh Mongia and Irfan Pathan finished as winners.

Former England bowler Harmison hangs his boots

Former England bowler Harmison hangs his boots

Rediff.com6 Oct 2013

Former England fast bowler Stephen Harmison announced his retirement from cricket on Sunday.

Jones did not breach Code of Conduct

Jones did not breach Code of Conduct

Rediff.com7 Jun 2005

The England player was cleared of charges, relating to the dismissal of Nafees Iqbal, when it was alleged that Jones took "the ball on the bounce".

England recall Buttler for first Pakistan Test

England recall Buttler for first Pakistan Test

Rediff.com15 May 2018

Jos Buttler was rewarded for his good showing in the Indian Premier League with a place in England's 12-man squad for the first Test against Pakistan at Lord's, starting May 24.

Akhtar alleges Kaneria was mistreated for being Hindu

Akhtar alleges Kaneria was mistreated for being Hindu

Rediff.com26 Dec 2019

The banned spinner supports Akhtar's claims and says he will reveal the names of players who discriminated against him.

Akhtar's batting suprises PCB

Akhtar's batting suprises PCB

Rediff.com16 May 2004

PCB chairman Shaharyar Khan expressed surprise that the fast bowler began playing so early in the English County Championship despite claims of injury.

Sunderland's Johnson charged with under-age sex offences

Sunderland's Johnson charged with under-age sex offences

Rediff.com23 Apr 2015

Sunderland and England midfielder Adam Johnson has been charged with four offences concerning sex with an under-age girl, a prosecutor said on Thursday.

5 talking points as New Zealand, England go for WC glory

5 talking points as New Zealand, England go for WC glory

Rediff.com14 Jul 2019

History is going to be made on Sunday, regardless of the result in the ICC Men's Cricket Word Cup final at Lord's. Neither England nor New Zealand have ever tasted victory on the big stage before so there will be a new name on the trophy tonight.

Drooping umpiring standards alarming: Taufel

Drooping umpiring standards alarming: Taufel

Rediff.com12 Aug 2013

ICC Umpire Performance and Training Manager Simon Taufel has said that the current structure of cricket's Panel of Elite Umpires is in need of urgent review after the fourth Ashes Test at Durham was also hit by controversy surrounding umpiring decisions.

Pak want Shoaib for Bangladesh series

Pak want Shoaib for Bangladesh series

Rediff.com1 Aug 2003

The PCB has written to Durham to release the fast bowler from his contract.

Shoaib to consult specialist on rib injury

Shoaib to consult specialist on rib injury

Rediff.com18 May 2004

The Pakistan pace ace, who is playing for Durham, said he still has pain in his side muscles due to the rib cage stress.

Brett Lee rates these cricketers highly...

Brett Lee rates these cricketers highly...

Rediff.com26 May 2020

Tendulkar has the most runs in the longest format of the game, with 15,921 runs. Along the way, Tendulkar scored 51 Test centuries, most by any player.

Rain spoils County matches

Rain spoils County matches

Rediff.com27 Jul 2003

Mohammad Kaif made a breezy 31 in Derbyshire's first innings but was out for 7 in the second, against Durham.

Lara admitted to Mumbai hospital following chest pain

Lara admitted to Mumbai hospital following chest pain

Rediff.com25 Jun 2019

West Indies legend Brian Lara has been admitted to Global Hospital in Mumbai after he complained of chest pain.

Ashes PHOTOS: Rogers hits maiden Test ton to put Australia on top

Ashes PHOTOS: Rogers hits maiden Test ton to put Australia on top

Rediff.com10 Aug 2013

Images from Day 2 of the fourth Ashes Test between England and Australia, in Durham, on Saturday.

England draft in Bairstow as cover for Buttler

England draft in Bairstow as cover for Buttler

Rediff.com19 Jun 2015

Yorkshire wicketkeeper-batsman Jonny Bairstow has been called up to England's squad for the fifth one-day international with New Zealand on Saturday after Jos Buttler split the webbing on his left hand in practice.

'India should start preparing for a large earthquake in Uttarakhand'

'India should start preparing for a large earthquake in Uttarakhand'

Rediff.com2 Jul 2013

'The difficulty of coordinating the response in Uttarakhand suggests that the country is ill-equipped to deal with a large earthquake in a mountainous area. The effects would be many times worse,' warns Dave Petley, expert on landslides

Sri Lanka paceman Eranga reported for suspect action

Sri Lanka paceman Eranga reported for suspect action

Rediff.com31 May 2016

Sri Lanka fast bowler Shaminda Eranga has been reported for a suspect action during the second Test defeat against England in Durham, the International Cricket Council (ICC) said on Tuesday.

England and Australia still back DRS, says ICC

England and Australia still back DRS, says ICC

Rediff.com8 Aug 2013

England and Australia still back the use of the Decision Review System (DRS) for the last two Tests of the Ashes series despite a string of controversies in the opening three games.

Ashes hero Stokes gets EPL offer!

Ashes hero Stokes gets EPL offer!

Rediff.com26 Aug 2019

Newcastle coach Bruce offers the England all-rounder centre-half role

Das puts India 'A' in command

Das puts India 'A' in command

Rediff.com28 Jun 2003

He scored 125 as India 'A' ended day 1 of the four-day match against Durham on 275 for three.

Police to open new inquiry in Hillsborough soccer disaster

Police to open new inquiry in Hillsborough soccer disaster

Rediff.com19 Dec 2012

Britain ordered a new investigation into the deaths of 96 soccer fans in the 1989 Hillsborough stadium disaster on Wednesday, three months after an independent report suggested the police had tried to cover up their mishandling of the tragedy.

'Alastair Cook's captaincy has been excellent'

'Alastair Cook's captaincy has been excellent'

Rediff.com14 Aug 2013

England coach Andy Flower is not willing to experiment with his line-up too much for next week's final Ashes Test against Australia even though the hosts have already wrapped up the five-match series 3-0.