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Buttler guides England to 23-run victory over Pakistan

Buttler guides England to 23-run victory over Pakistan

Rediff.com25 May 2024

Pakistan lost Mohammad Rizwan for a duck in the first over when Moeen Ali had him caught and his opening partner Saim Ayub holed out in the deep to leave the tourists reeling at 14-2.

Yousuf refused to play in Edgbaston: Ejaz Butt

Yousuf refused to play in Edgbaston: Ejaz Butt

Rediff.com10 Aug 2010

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Ejaz Butt has said that middle-order batsman Mohammad Yousuf had refused to play the ongoing second Test against England at Edgbaston after joining the team one day before the match.

Moeen likely to be fit for third Ashes Test

Moeen likely to be fit for third Ashes Test

Rediff.com2 Jul 2023

England off-spinner Moeen Ali should be fit to face Australia in the third Test at Headingley with his finger injury healing well.

Ashes: Bairstow replaces Ballance in England squad for Edgbaston

Ashes: Bairstow replaces Ballance in England squad for Edgbaston

Rediff.com21 Jul 2015

Batsman Jonny Bairstow will replace Yorkshire team mate Gary Ballance as England made one change to their squad for the third Ashes Test against Australia beginning next Wednesday at Edgbaston, the England Cricket Board said on Tuesday.

China's Li Na beats Sharapova in Edgbaston final

China's Li Na beats Sharapova in Edgbaston final

Rediff.com13 Jun 2010

China's Li Na proved too strong for former world number one Maria Sharapova at Edgbaston for the second year in succession on Sunday when she claimed the grasscourt title with a 7-5, 6-1 victory.

Edgbaston Test: Finn's five wickets put England on brink of victory

Edgbaston Test: Finn's five wickets put England on brink of victory

Rediff.com31 Jul 2015

Paceman Steven Finn's five-wicket haul put England on the brink of a 2-1 Ashes series lead over Australia on Thursday with the tourists facing a desperate battle to avoid a humiliating third Test defeat.

Rogers rejoins Australia but still a doubt for Edgbaston

Rogers rejoins Australia but still a doubt for Edgbaston

Rediff.com25 Jul 2015

The 37-year-old left-hander was forced to retire on 49 not out on the fourth day of Australia's 405-run second Test victory against England at Lord's, which levelled the series 1-1.

UK polls: Record 26 Indian-origin MPs elected to House of Commons

UK polls: Record 26 Indian-origin MPs elected to House of Commons

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

Navendu Mishra (Stockport) and Nadia Whittome (Nottingham East) were among the other Labour MPs re-elected with convincing majorities.

Special Edgbaston crowd can be our 12th man: Cook

Special Edgbaston crowd can be our 12th man: Cook

Rediff.com28 Jul 2015

England want to bounce back from a disastrous showing at Lord's by playing well enough to get a special Edgbaston crowd on their side in the third Ashes Test against Australia, said captain Alastair Cook.

India to begin 2018 England tour with T20Is; 1st Test at Edgbaston

India to begin 2018 England tour with T20Is; 1st Test at Edgbaston

Rediff.com5 Sep 2017

The two teams will play three Twenty20 Internationals, starting July 3 at Old Trafford, followed by three One-day Internationals and then the five Tests at the Edgbaston, the Lord's, Trent Bridge, the Rose Bowl and The Oval.

Returning Moeen, Bairstow in England's team for 1st Ashes Test

Returning Moeen, Bairstow in England's team for 1st Ashes Test

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

James Anderson, Broad and Ollie Robinson will lead the pace attack with Moeen, who retired from tests in 2021, returning to the side after Jack Leach was ruled out of the series due to a back injury.

'We were poor at Lord's but can turn it round at Edgbaston'

'We were poor at Lord's but can turn it round at Edgbaston'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2015

Struggling England batsman Ian Bell is backing himself to come good at number three in this week's third Ashes Test against Australia at Edgbaston.

IPL matches in Dharamsala to be played on newly-laid 'hybrid pitch'

IPL matches in Dharamsala to be played on newly-laid 'hybrid pitch'

Rediff.com15 Apr 2024

The picturesque Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) stadium has become the first BCCI-accredited venue to install state-of-the-art 'hybrid pitch' to host two Indian Premier League matches this season.

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.

Gill opens up on batting struggles, nets and epic ton

Gill opens up on batting struggles, nets and epic ton

Rediff.com4 Feb 2024

Important and satisfying to score runs at number 3: Shubman Gill

South Africa's painful past in World Cups!

South Africa's painful past in World Cups!

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

A look at South Africa's tormented past when they failed to get over the line at key junctures in World Cups.

Ever Seen The 'Brumbrella' In A Test?

Ever Seen The 'Brumbrella' In A Test?

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

Three fielders on the off and three on the on, all close to the stumps, designed to intimidate the batter and get him out.

Nail-biting finish expected as rain relents in Ashes

Nail-biting finish expected as rain relents in Ashes

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

The match is delicately poised after a see-saw battle on Monday with Australia on 107-3 in their second innings chasing a victory target of 281 to take a series lead.

'Look for excuses or look to get better'

'Look for excuses or look to get better'

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

Kohli Hits The Gym!

Batters To Light Up T20 World Cup

Batters To Light Up T20 World Cup

Rediff.com31 May 2024

Batters likely to set the World Cup alight with their big striking...

Ollie Robinson a forgettable cricketer: Hayden

Ollie Robinson a forgettable cricketer: Hayden

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

'A fast bowler that is bowling 124 (kmph) and he's got a mouth from the south'

Warner must score in the 2nd innings to make an impact: Ponting

Warner must score in the 2nd innings to make an impact: Ponting

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

But former Australia captain Ponting says he saw signs in both the first Edgbaston innings and Warner's knock against India in the World Test Championship Final that suggest he's close to getting back among the runs.

'People are starting to understand how good he is'

'People are starting to understand how good he is'

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

Former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting said that England batter Joe Root is fulfilling his full potential with his run over two years.

Vihari opens up on Test team silence: What's going on?

Vihari opens up on Test team silence: What's going on?

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

Hanuma Vihari is eying a Test comeback by capping off the Ranji Trophy season on a strong note.

Australia digests 'hollow' Ashes retention in Manchester rain

Australia digests 'hollow' Ashes retention in Manchester rain

Rediff.com24 Jul 2023

Australia retained the urn after no play was possible on day five at Old Trafford due to the wet weather

Stats: India's win in Edgbaston ODI, their 50th against England

Stats: India's win in Edgbaston ODI, their 50th against England

Rediff.com3 Sep 2014

Statistical highlights of the fourth ODI between India and England at Edgbaston, Birmingham.

PHOTOS: Khawaja hits ton as Australia frustrate England on Day 2

PHOTOS: Khawaja hits ton as Australia frustrate England on Day 2

Rediff.com17 Jun 2023

IMAGES from Day 2 of the opening Ashes Test played between England and Australia at Edgbaston Cricket Ground in Birmingham on Saturday.

Will England persist with 'Bazball' after defeat?

Will England persist with 'Bazball' after defeat?

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

England's audacious 'Bazball' flamboyance was trumped by some true Australian grit after five days of cut and thrust Ashes cricket.

Jack Leach Blow! England scrambles for solution ahead of Ashes

Jack Leach Blow! England scrambles for solution ahead of Ashes

Rediff.com5 Jun 2023

Leach was ruled out of the five-match series on Sunday due to a stress fracture in his back

Ashes PHOTOS: Rain halts Australia's charge on Day 3

Ashes PHOTOS: Rain halts Australia's charge on Day 3

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

Australia's bowlers struck twice in quick succession in a devastating spell against England at Edgbaston on Sunday, before heavy rain prevented any further play.

'England will get absolutely destroyed in India'

'England will get absolutely destroyed in India'

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

'The hardest place to play in the world is India.'

Recalling Moeen for Ashes was a gut feel, Stokes

Recalling Moeen for Ashes was a gut feel, Stokes

Rediff.com15 Jun 2023

While Stokes's availability comes as a welcome boost to England's bowling department, they will not be able to call upon first-choice spinner Jack Leach, who suffered a stress fracture in his back earlier this month.

Australia's selection headache: Hazlewood fit for Ashes

Australia's selection headache: Hazlewood fit for Ashes

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

Australia fast bowler Josh Hazlewood hopes to play in at least three Ashes Tests after declaring himself fit.

WTC Final: 'Smith-Head partnership was the difference'

WTC Final: 'Smith-Head partnership was the difference'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

Former Australia captain Aaron Finch believes the 285-run first innings partnership between Steve Smith and Travis Head made the difference in the World Test Championship final.

Ashes: Teenage spinner Ahmed added to England squad

Ashes: Teenage spinner Ahmed added to England squad

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

England spinner Rehan Ahmed has been added to the Ashes squad for the second Test against Australia.

What Happens When Fan Follows Kohli...

What Happens When Fan Follows Kohli...

Rediff.com30 Jun 2022

A video of Kohli has been shared from Edgbaston's Twitter handle, which shows that no matter what the corner of the world, Virat's fans always turn up to get a glimpse of him.

Ashes: Memories of 2005 return as 1st Test set for thrilling finish

Ashes: Memories of 2005 return as 1st Test set for thrilling finish

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

Rain is expected early on Tuesday before drier conditions and, with Australia requiring a further 174 runs and England needing seven wickets, a classic is brewing.

Ashes: England's bold move as Tongue replaces Moeen

Ashes: England's bold move as Tongue replaces Moeen

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

Tongue is the only change to the side that lost the first Ashes Test

Team India looking to wrap ODI series at Edgbaston

Team India looking to wrap ODI series at Edgbaston

Rediff.com1 Sep 2014

An unassailable lead in their pocket, India would look to clinch the one-day series against England by putting up another dominating display when the two sides square off in the fourth one-dayer in Birmingham on Tuesday.

On eve of Smith's 100 Test, Siddle takes a walk down memory lane

On eve of Smith's 100 Test, Siddle takes a walk down memory lane

Rediff.com6 Jul 2023

Australian pacer Peter Siddle reminisced about his famous partnership with Steve Smith in 2019 at Edgbaston against England in the Ashes series ahead of Smith's 100th Test appearance.