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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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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!

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.

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.

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.

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...

'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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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 I saw at Edgbaston was a joke, a total embarrassment'

'What I saw at Edgbaston was a joke, a total embarrassment'

Rediff.com3 Sep 2014

Angry and sad at the way England have been outplayed in the ongoing ODI series against India, former captain Ian Botham and retired spinner Graeme Swann said the performance of the side led by Alastair Cook is nothing short of an "embarrassment".

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.

'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.'

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

Fan arrested after racism allegations at England-India Test

Fan arrested after racism allegations at England-India Test

Rediff.com9 Jul 2022

Birmingham Police said they arrested a man on Friday after allegations of racist behaviour during England's Test against India at Edgbaston came to light earlier this week.

Stokes will be well looked after at CSK: McCullum

Stokes will be well looked after at CSK: McCullum

Rediff.com2 Mar 2023

'He sees the big picture in everything, so I've no concerns that the skipper will be totally looked after. And I also believe that the Ashes is the script that the skipper is waiting to write, so he'll be sweet.'

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.

England seamer Wood realistic of Ashes opportunity

England seamer Wood realistic of Ashes opportunity

Rediff.com6 Mar 2023

Alongside old war horses James Anderson and Stuart Broad, Jofra Archer, Matthew Potts, Saqib Mahmood, Ollie Robinson, Sam Curran and Olly Stone are also likely to fight for a place in the team for the Ashes, which will begin with the first Test at Edgbaston on June 16.

'Fantastic Talent' Mr Reliable comes to England's rescue once again

'Fantastic Talent' Mr Reliable comes to England's rescue once again

Rediff.com17 Jun 2023

As a traditional innings by Joe Root turned it around for England, Jonny Bairstow lauded his 'talented' teammate following Day 1's play.

'We are expecting some different stuff'

'We are expecting some different stuff'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

'One of my big strengths has been adapting on the go, understanding what they are trying to do and solving the problem out there in the middle.'

'Ashes will be done and dusted if Australia win Lord's Test'

'Ashes will be done and dusted if Australia win Lord's Test'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2023

Pat Cummins could win the Ashes in England if Australia emerge victorious in the second Test, feels pace legend Glenn McGrath.

Ashes: England's squad for first two Tests

Ashes: England's squad for first two Tests

Rediff.com3 Jun 2023

England have named an unchanged squad for the first two Tests of the five-match Ashes series against Australia.

Bumrah to lead India in rescheduled Test vs Eng

Bumrah to lead India in rescheduled Test vs Eng

Rediff.com30 Jun 2022

Rohit tested positive during a warm-up match in Leicester last week.

Ashes: Australia didn't even bring their 'B Game' in opener: Labuschagne

Ashes: Australia didn't even bring their 'B Game' in opener: Labuschagne

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

Marnus Labuschagne said Australia, especially the pacers, did not even bring their "B Game" in the win against England in the Ashes opener.

Mayank Flies To England; May Replace Rohit

Mayank Flies To England; May Replace Rohit

Rediff.com27 Jun 2022

Mayank is all set to link up with the Indian team which has been training for the much-anticipated series decider against England, which will get underway from July 1 at Edgbaston in Birmingham.