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England Fire Stokes Warning Ahead of Edgbaston Test

England Fire Stokes Warning Ahead of Edgbaston Test

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

'We all know what Stokes is capable of, but it's great to have your leader being able to grab the ball like that and showing you the way sometimes.'

PIX: Gill, bowlers help India scent victory at Edgbaston

PIX: Gill, bowlers help India scent victory at Edgbaston

Rediff.com5 Jul 2025

Images from Day 4 of the second Test between England and India at Edgbaston, in Birmingham, on Saturday.

England's Bazball faces reality check at Edgbaston

England's Bazball faces reality check at Edgbaston

Rediff.com6 Jul 2025

'If you get to the point where you can draw the game, of course, we're not stupid enough to think that you have to just win or lose.'

2025 Best Test XI: Gill, Rahul, Bumrah In

2025 Best Test XI: Gill, Rahul, Bumrah In

Rediff.com31 Dec 2025

Temba Bavuma, who led South Africa to their maiden ICC World Test Championship title and a historic 2-0 series sweep in India, also made the cut, while four Australian players were included.

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'

When an Indian fan thanked Kasprowicz for saving Test cricket!

When an Indian fan thanked Kasprowicz for saving Test cricket!

Rediff.com9 Nov 2025

Kasprowicz recalls being thanked "for saving Test cricket" for his Ashes 2005 Birmingham dismissal

'Be in love with the grind and the game will give back'

'Be in love with the grind and the game will give back'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2025

Indian captain Shubman Gill and his teammates also revelled in the win and expressed their pride and joy on social media handles.

British man charged with racially aggravated rape of Sikh student

British man charged with racially aggravated rape of Sikh student

Rediff.com29 Oct 2025

The West Midlands police said John Ashby, who is a white British man aged 32 from Stockland Green, was charged on Tuesday evening.

From Setback To Stardom: Siraj's Life Lessons

From Setback To Stardom: Siraj's Life Lessons

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

These lessons apply to every arena of life: Stay grounded, prepare diligently, seize your chance and let your results speak.

Gill confirms Bumrah's return for Lord's Test

Gill confirms Bumrah's return for Lord's Test

Rediff.com6 Jul 2025

Asked about Bumrah's availability for the next match, Gill was clear at the post-match presentation, "Definitely," he said

Root needs 202 runs to enter Test cricket's top 4!

Root needs 202 runs to enter Test cricket's top 4!

Rediff.com29 Jun 2025

In every Test match Root plays, the prolific right-hander continues chasing legends and breaking records - and more milestones could be within reach during the second Test against India at Edgbaston.

'Adjusting to the slope at Lord's will be a big challenge'

'Adjusting to the slope at Lord's will be a big challenge'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2025

Former wicketkeeper Deep Dasgupta highlighted the slope at Lord's as a significant factor, especially for the Indian players, who have never played before at this venue.

Records Smashed! Inside India's Finest Away Test Win

Records Smashed! Inside India's Finest Away Test Win

Rediff.com7 Jul 2025

Take a look at the numbers and narratives that made Edgbaston Test one for the ages.

When Dhoni made a truck driver's birthday special

When Dhoni made a truck driver's birthday special

Rediff.com5 Jul 2025

Sykes, who has been contributing to cricket operations as a volunteer at Edgbaston for more than a decade, narrated his Dhoni moment to PTI.

With Akash Around, India Didn't Miss Bumrah

With Akash Around, India Didn't Miss Bumrah

Rediff.com7 Jul 2025

Shubman Gill deservedly was the Player of the Match in the Edgbaston Test, but many Indian cricket fans will agree that Akash Deep deserved to be joint POM for his incredible 10 wickets that gave India a triumph for the ages.

2nd Test: Will Arshdeep Replace Bumrah?

2nd Test: Will Arshdeep Replace Bumrah?

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

This isn't just a Test match - it's a test of Shubman Gill's leadership, temperament, and decision-making.

Archer leaves England squad ahead of 2nd Test

Archer leaves England squad ahead of 2nd Test

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

The second Test is scheduled to begin in Birmingham from Wednesday.

Women's T20 WC: India-Pakistan Blockbuster on...

Women's T20 WC: India-Pakistan Blockbuster on...

Rediff.com18 Jun 2025

India will take on arch-rivals Pakistan in their opening match of ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 at Edgbaston on June 14.

Fans Frustrated as Karun Nair Fails to Find His Rhythm

Fans Frustrated as Karun Nair Fails to Find His Rhythm

Rediff.com6 Jul 2025

In summary, excluding the inactive innings, his recent conversion record reads rather poor with no half-centuries since his eminent legendary debut knock.

England get Moeen Ali's expertise ahead of 2nd Test

England get Moeen Ali's expertise ahead of 2nd Test

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

Head coach Brendon McCullum and spin bowling coach Jeetan Patel were seen having a long conversation with Ali.

No surprises in England team for 2nd Test vs India

No surprises in England team for 2nd Test vs India

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

England go unchanged at Edgbaston

Akash Deep breaks 38-year record in England

Akash Deep breaks 38-year record in England

Rediff.com7 Jul 2025

His combined figures of 10 for 187 bettered Chetan Sharma's 10 for 188 - a mark set back in 1986.

Run-machine Rishabh Pant on cusp of another record

Run-machine Rishabh Pant on cusp of another record

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

The swashbuckling left-hander has a solid record in England, with 808 runs in 10 Tests and 19 innings at an average of 42.52, with four centuries and two fifties. His best score is 146.

Why UK police asked Team India players to stay indoors

Why UK police asked Team India players to stay indoors

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

Indian cricketers asked to stay indoors after suspicious packet found in heart of Birmingham

Gill shares Sachin's advice that changed his game!

Gill shares Sachin's advice that changed his game!

Rediff.com2 Oct 2025

Showing an insatiable hunger to learn and succeed, Shubman Gill turned to senior players and former greats for insights, embodying the ethos of a student of the game.

WCL 2025: India boycott semifinal against Pakistan!

WCL 2025: India boycott semifinal against Pakistan!

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

India have refused to play against arch-rivals Pakistan in the semifinals of the World Championship of Legends in Birmingham on Thursday, citing the nation's stand against any bilateral sporting ties with the neighbouring country after the gruesome Pahalagam terror attack.

All eyes on India's 'lethal weapon' at Lord's

All eyes on India's 'lethal weapon' at Lord's

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

Coming off a commanding 336-run win at Edgbaston, Team India not only ended their winless streak at the historic venue, but also levelled the five-match series 1-1 in stunning fashion thanks to Shubman Gill's twin hundreds and a rousing spell from pacer Akash Deep.

'Gill, a carbon copy of Kohli'

'Gill, a carbon copy of Kohli'

Rediff.com6 Jul 2025

Former England batter Jonathan Trott feels privileged to have watched current India captain Shubman Gill's double hundred and the second innings century in the Edgbaston Test which had shades of another genius Virat Kohli.

'We let it slip': Stokes admits England blew it

'We let it slip': Stokes admits England blew it

Rediff.com7 Jul 2025

Ben Stokes acknowledged that missed opportunities early in the match allowed India to take firm control of the second Test at Edgbaston

Why India left out Jasprit Bumrah

Why India left out Jasprit Bumrah

Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

Jasprit Bumrah was rested from the second Test at Edgbaston, as part of his workload management.

'He is very close to getting a game'

'He is very close to getting a game'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

'Nitish is our premium batting all-rounder at the moment. So I would say it's a very good chance to play this Test.'

'Pressure? Handled. History? Made'

'Pressure? Handled. History? Made'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2025

Sachin Tendulkar was effusive in his praise for Akash Deep after India's thumping 336-run win at Edgbaston

Can Siraj prop India with a fifer at The Oval?

Can Siraj prop India with a fifer at The Oval?

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

The 31-year-old Hyderabad pacer was instrumental in India's victory in the second Test at Edgbaston, where he blew away the English team with a fiery spell of 6/70.

Hussain, Atherton lambast 'ridiculous' England top-order

Hussain, Atherton lambast 'ridiculous' England top-order

Rediff.com4 Jul 2025

'Hussain was baffled by England's top three approach on Edgbaston's flat surface when the ball was slightly swinging.

Can India Breach Fortress Birmingham?

Can India Breach Fortress Birmingham?

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

India are yet to win a Test in Birmingham in nearly six decades -- boasting of a dismal record of seven losses and one draw in eight attempts.

Birthday boy Gill gears up for Asia Cup challenge

Birthday boy Gill gears up for Asia Cup challenge

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

He has since matured into a complete three-format player: 2,647 runs in 37 Tests at 41.35, 2,775 runs in 55 ODIs at a Bradmanesque 59.04, and 578 runs in 21 T20Is.

Bashir hails Eng legend's role in Lord's Test win

Bashir hails Eng legend's role in Lord's Test win

Rediff.com18 Aug 2025

The delivery, which Siraj played down onto the pitch in front of the crease, spun back and rattled the base of his leg stump, sparking wild celebrations in England camp.

Not Kohli... Shastri Sees Shades of This Great in Gill

Not Kohli... Shastri Sees Shades of This Great in Gill

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

Gill scored a sensational 269 in the first innings and followed it up with 161 in the second-earning comparisons to Don Bradman from Shastri himself.

No Chinks Found In Prince Gill's Armour

No Chinks Found In Prince Gill's Armour

Rediff.com6 Jul 2025

'...he's not shown any obvious signs of dismissal and he's played stylishly.'

Gill's father 'proud' after double ton but...

Gill's father 'proud' after double ton but...

Rediff.com4 Jul 2025

'Hopefully, we can finish this match on a great note.'