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Mitchell Johnson fifth Australian entry in '300 wickets' club

Mitchell Johnson fifth Australian entry in '300 wickets' club

Rediff.com30 Jul 2015

When he had Jonny Bairstow (5) caught behind on the second day of the third Test at Edgbaston, the 33-year-old reached the milestone, in what is his 69th Test.

India a shadow of an average team: Boycott

India a shadow of an average team: Boycott

Rediff.com12 Aug 2011

Former England captain Geoffrey Boycott has questioned India's plummeting No 1 Test status, calling Mahendra Singh Dhoni's squad a "shadow of an average team".

Stats: Broad tops wickets tally in series

Stats: Broad tops wickets tally in series

Rediff.com11 Aug 2011

As a bowler, Stuart Broad recorded his best performance in a Test series, capturing 19 wickets at 11.73 runs apiece. His previous best tally in a Test series was 18 (ave.30.22) in the 2009 Ashes series (five Tests) against Australia.

'It's disappointing as Jimmy's record at Trent Bridge is brilliant'

'It's disappointing as Jimmy's record at Trent Bridge is brilliant'

Rediff.com1 Aug 2015

England would love to regain the Ashes in the next Test at Trent Bridge but the loss of leading bowler James Anderson to injury is a disappointment they must overcome, captain Alastair Cook said.

Maxwell, Stoinis out of Australia's Ashes calculations

Maxwell, Stoinis out of Australia's Ashes calculations

Rediff.com14 Jul 2019

All-rounders Glenn Maxwell and Marcus Stoinis have been excluded from a 25-player squad for an intra-Australia clash that will go a long way to deciding the makeup of Tim Paine's Ashes side.

Lara says he's fine, 'will be in hotel room tomorrow'

Lara says he's fine, 'will be in hotel room tomorrow'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2019

Brian Lara's countless fans heaved a huge sigh of relief after he declared on Tuesday evening "I am fine and will be back in my hotel room tomorrow" following hospitalisation in Mumbai due to chest pain.

England optimistic about Anderson's fitness

England optimistic about Anderson's fitness

Rediff.com17 Aug 2011

James Anderson, England's bowling spearhead and one of their key performers with 18 wickets (@ 24.27) from the three Tests played in the series, is likely to be fit for the final Test at The Oval, beginning Thursday.

Vihari is arranging hospital beds for COVID patients

Vihari is arranging hospital beds for COVID patients

Rediff.com14 May 2021

A lot of Indian cricketers have been doing their bit, ranging from making financial donations to helping people procure essential medical care.

6 reasons why 'Dad's Army' Australia must wield the axe

6 reasons why 'Dad's Army' Australia must wield the axe

Rediff.com9 Aug 2015

Australia railed at suggestions their team resembled a 'Dad's Army' but the evidence supplied by the first four Ashes Tests against England suggests it was not an unfair moniker.

MSD@40: Dhoni's Awesome Journey

MSD@40: Dhoni's Awesome Journey

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

As the legend turns 40, we take a look at his journey in cricket and life.

Confident England aim to end poor recent record at Lord's

Confident England aim to end poor recent record at Lord's

Rediff.com8 Aug 2018

England captain Joe Root has said that their victory in the first Test at Birmingham last week, despite not being at their best, has energised the hosts with confidence as they prepare to take on India at Lord's, in the second Test, starting on Thursday.

Tremlett out of England squad, call-up for Onions

Tremlett out of England squad, call-up for Onions

Rediff.com15 Aug 2011

Durham paceman Graham Onions has been called into the England squad as bowling cover ahead of the fourth and final test against India starting at The Oval on Thursday.

VOTE: Like Virat Kohli on mag cover?

VOTE: Like Virat Kohli on mag cover?

Rediff.com2 Aug 2018

Virat Kohli adorns the cover page of GQ magazine

'Tendulkar will score his 100th ton in England'

'Tendulkar will score his 100th ton in England'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2011

Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram feels the fourth Test at The Oval will provide Sachin Tendulkar with an ideal opportunity to reach the milestone of scoring 100 international centuries, in the ongoing four-match series against England.

England have offers from Aus, NZ to host domestic games

England have offers from Aus, NZ to host domestic games

Rediff.com25 Apr 2020

ECB's Harrison said the board was getting used to the idea of hosting cricket in empty stadiums.

Pakistan reworking plans on Cook and Root

Pakistan reworking plans on Cook and Root

Rediff.com2 Aug 2016

Pakistan have adjusted their plans for Alastair Cook and Joe Root ahead of Wednesday's third test at Edgbaston, the touring side's coach Mickey Arthur has said, adding he considers the duo as the backbone of England's batting. Root scored 254 and an unbeaten 71 while Cook made 105 and 76 not out as Pakistan were beaten by 330 runs on the fourth day of the second test at Old Trafford last week to level the four-match series at 1-1.

Mohammad Yousuf: A class apart

Mohammad Yousuf: A class apart

Rediff.com20 Aug 2010

Mohammad Yousuf celebrated his return to Test cricket with a resolute 56 against England in the third Test at the Oval.

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.

For Alastair Cook, it was worth the wait

For Alastair Cook, it was worth the wait

Rediff.com17 Aug 2011

Alastair Cook scored a hundred on debut against India in 2006; five years later, life has come a full circle for the England opener who scored a match-winning 294. Bikash Mohapatra traces his career and says it was worth the wait.

'It's India's worst performance since 2003'

'It's India's worst performance since 2003'

Rediff.com14 Aug 2011

Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram feels that the ongoing series against England is India's worst performance in Test cricket ever since he quit the game in 2003.

Support the team; we all are giving our best: Kohli

Support the team; we all are giving our best: Kohli

Rediff.com8 Aug 2018

India cricket captain Virat Kohli has called on fans to support the entire team and not focus on just one or two players.

'India played like Bangladesh at Trent Bridge'

'India played like Bangladesh at Trent Bridge'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2011

India played like Bangaldesh in the just-concluded Trent Bridge Test, said former England captain Goeffrey Boycott, who feels the visitors reign at the top of the Test rankings are numbered.

'India played like Bangladesh at Trent Bridge'

'India played like Bangladesh at Trent Bridge'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2011

India played like Bangaldesh in the just-concluded Trent Bridge Test, said former England captain Goeffrey Boycott, who feels the visitors reign at the top of the Test rankings are numbered.

Rajneesh's Believe It Or Not in Cricket!

Rajneesh's Believe It Or Not in Cricket!

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

Rajneesh Gupta lists some amazing coincidences in cricket -- a feature guaranteed to amuse you in these anxious times.

Vibrant England find perfect blend to win Ashes

Vibrant England find perfect blend to win Ashes

Rediff.com8 Aug 2015

England's comprehensive Ashes victory over Australia was built on a purposeful and well-drilled team that combined the perfect blend of youth and experience.

Ishant Sharma fined for breaching ICC Code of Conduct

Ishant Sharma fined for breaching ICC Code of Conduct

Rediff.com4 Aug 2018

The incident happened during the first session's play on Friday when Sharma celebrated the dismissal of Dawid Malan in close proximity to him, an action which in the view of the match officials had the potential to provoke an aggressive reaction from the departing batsman.

World Cricket Calendar 2009

World Cricket Calendar 2009

Rediff.com10 Sep 2009

Upcoming fixtures of international matches.

Booing Warner, Smith can backfire for England: Anderson

Booing Warner, Smith can backfire for England: Anderson

Rediff.com16 Jun 2019

The pair will face England in their World Cup match at Lord's on June 25 and are also likely to endure hostile reception during the Ashes, which begins at Edgbaston on August 1.

UK PM says no fans will be allowed at sports pilot events

UK PM says no fans will be allowed at sports pilot events

Rediff.com31 Jul 2020

The announcement means no fans will be allowed from Saturday at the horse racing in Goodwood as well as the Crucible Theatre for the World Snooker Championships.

2009 World Cricket Calendar

2009 World Cricket Calendar

Rediff.com24 Jul 2009

Complete calendar and links to match reports of current and forthcoming cricket matches.

Jadeja becomes proud father of a baby girl

Jadeja becomes proud father of a baby girl

Rediff.com8 Jun 2017

Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja and his wife Reeva Solanki, who were expecting their first child, are now proud parents of a baby girl.

Can India salvage lost pride at The Oval?

Can India salvage lost pride at The Oval?

Rediff.com18 Aug 2011

India goes into the fourth Test against England on a track that is batsman-friendly, swing-less, as compared to other English grounds, and will assist spinners as the game progresses, says Bikash Mohapatra.

We have worked very hard for the No 1 spot: Strauss

We have worked very hard for the No 1 spot: Strauss

Rediff.com14 Aug 2011

Coming into the series, Andrew Strauss's men needed to beat India by a margin of two or more Tests to usurp the No.1 ICC Test ranking from India.

India's biggest defeats by an innings margin

India's biggest defeats by an innings margin

Rediff.com14 Aug 2011

The innings and 336 runs defeat against the West Indies in 1958 remains India's worst in Test cricket.

Rain holds up England after Cook makes 243

Rain holds up England after Cook makes 243

Rediff.com19 Aug 2017

Rain held up England's progress after Alastair Cook scored a superb 243 on the second day of the first Test against West Indies at Edgbaston on Friday.

Murali Vijay to play for Essex in English County

Murali Vijay to play for Essex in English County

Rediff.com8 Sep 2018

Murali Vijay will be playing three matches for Essex in the final phase of the division one of English County Championship, the BCCI announced on Saturday.

Lord's recommended to stage 2019 World Cup final

Lord's recommended to stage 2019 World Cup final

Rediff.com18 Dec 2014

The hallowed ground, which staged the World Cup final in 1975, 1979, 1983 and 1999, has also been put forward to host the women's World Cup final in 2017.

India has an accomplished bowling attack: Zaheer

India has an accomplished bowling attack: Zaheer

Rediff.com22 Jul 2018

'I believe whichever bowlers will play -- like Umesh (Yadav) is doing well, Ishant (Sharma) is a senior bowler and has to take more lead (role) and Mohammed Shami has a good record - I believe their (Bhuvi and Bumrah's) absence will be felt, but still India's bench strength is very strong'

Ashes: England selectors left to rue questionable decisions

Ashes: England selectors left to rue questionable decisions

Rediff.com6 Aug 2019

'England were playing with nine and a half men'

Border hails Ponting as 'best since Bradman'

Border hails Ponting as 'best since Bradman'

Rediff.com4 Aug 2009

Ricky Ponting has been lauded as the best Australian batsmen since Don Bradman after breaking Allan Border's national Test aggregrate in the third Ashes Test at Edgbaston.