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India vs England: Tags like 'favourites' or 'underdogs' don't matter

India vs England: Tags like 'favourites' or 'underdogs' don't matter

Rediff.com28 Jun 2019

England will compete against India, who are the only unbeaten team in the ongoing premier tournament so far, at Edgbaston on June 30.

England's injured Stone ruled out of second Ashes Test

England's injured Stone ruled out of second Ashes Test

Rediff.com7 Aug 2019

Warwickshire bowler Stone is suffering with a lower back strain, his club said on Wednesday.

Windies must draw on Headingley spirit, says Simmons

Windies must draw on Headingley spirit, says Simmons

Rediff.com4 Jul 2020

West Indies coach Phil Simmons says his side cannot afford the batting debacles that have often undermined their tours of England when the series starts behind closed doors next week. The first of three Tests begins at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton next Wednesday and Simmons says making sure they are mentally ready is the most important task.

PIX: 'Queen' spotted celebrating England's World Cup win

PIX: 'Queen' spotted celebrating England's World Cup win

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

Fan dressed up as Queen Elizabeth was spotted with a replica trophy on Day 2 of the first Ashes Test

'One of the all-time Outstanding Test Innings'

'One of the all-time Outstanding Test Innings'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

Cricketing fraternity, on Thursday, applauded Australia batsman Steven Smith for hitting a century against England, on Day 1 of the first Ashes Test at Edgbaston, on Thursday.

Cricket Buzz: MCC backs neutral Test umpires

Cricket Buzz: MCC backs neutral Test umpires

Rediff.com13 Aug 2019

As many as 10 decisions by rookie West Indian umpire Joel Wilson and Pakistan's Aleem Dar were overturned by the Decision Review System during last week's Edgbaston Test. There were at least five more errors that went unreviewed.

Stuart Broad shares new Ashes jersey look

Stuart Broad shares new Ashes jersey look

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

Broad posted his picture on Instagram, saying the Test match will be glorious at Lord's.

England rout India to claim No. 1 ranking

England rout India to claim No. 1 ranking

Rediff.com13 Aug 2011

A spineless India surrendered their No 1 status to a ruthless England as they slumped to an innings and 242-runs defeat, allowing the hosts clinch the completely lop-sided four-match series by taking a 3-0 lead at Edgbaston.

'Spoilt brat' Rashid's recall prompts Yorkshire criticism

'Spoilt brat' Rashid's recall prompts Yorkshire criticism

Rediff.com31 Jul 2018

Rashid signed a white-ball only contract with his county Yorkshire in February but said he 'was not finished' with the longest format of the game.

England rule as Cook feasts on India's bowling

England rule as Cook feasts on India's bowling

Rediff.com11 Aug 2011

Alastair Cook was unbeaten on 182, as England, replying to India's first innings of 224, ended Day 2 in the third Test on 456-3.

PIX: Rampant England end Aus title defence to enter final

PIX: Rampant England end Aus title defence to enter final

Rediff.com11 Jul 2019

Images from the World Cup second semi-final between England and Australia in Birmingham, on Thursday.

Pacers, Strauss put England on top

Pacers, Strauss put England on top

Rediff.com10 Aug 2011

Skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni marked his return to form with a blistering counterattack before India were bundled out for 224 in their first innings to give England early control in the third Test. In reply, England were 84 for no loss at close.

Azhar Ali's hundred gives Pakistan control of third England Test

Azhar Ali's hundred gives Pakistan control of third England Test

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

Azhar Ali's patient century lifted Pakistan to 257 for three and a dominant position on the second day of the third Test against England at Edgbaston on Thursday. Replying to the home team's 297 all out, Azhar shared a second-wicket partnership of 181 with Sami Aslam on the way to an excellent knock of 139 as England endured a frustrating day in the field.

Run-machine Rohit shines again for India

Run-machine Rohit shines again for India

Rediff.com2 Jul 2019

Rohit Sharma's 104 at Edgbaston helped India to secure the win they needed to guarantee a place in the semi-finals of the ICC World Cup.

'Bangla Test': Middle-order form India's major concern

'Bangla Test': Middle-order form India's major concern

Rediff.com1 Jul 2019

Changes on cards as no end to India's middle-order woes

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.

Mishra blames no-balls on 'trying too hard'

Mishra blames no-balls on 'trying too hard'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2011

India leg spinner Amit Mishra bowled a whopping eight no-balls on the second day of the third Test, eventually ending up with nine from England's first innings.

Cook, Strauss have recorded 13 century stands

Cook, Strauss have recorded 13 century stands

Rediff.com12 Aug 2011

Alastair Cook (182 not out off 339 balls) posted his best knock against India, surpassing the 104 not out at Nagpur in 2005-06.

Gambhir dissects the Indian catastrophe in England

Gambhir dissects the Indian catastrophe in England

Rediff.com12 Aug 2011

England's total dominance on Day Two of the third Test left India with little chance of even salvaging a draw at Edgbaston and Gambhir dwells on the problem. Bikash Mohapatra reports from Edgbaston.

It's all about mind over matter for de Kock and South Africa

It's all about mind over matter for de Kock and South Africa

Rediff.com18 Jun 2019

South Africa's attitude, rather than any change in tactics, will determine how well they do at the World Cup, says Quinton de Kock.

Virat Kohli on top of the World!

Virat Kohli on top of the World!

Rediff.com5 Aug 2018

Virat Kohli achieved another personal milestone by becoming the seventh India batsman and first since Sachin Tendulkar in June 2011, to top the MRF Tyres ICC Player Rankings for Test Batsmen.

Beating India will close a few mouths: Stokes

Beating India will close a few mouths: Stokes

Rediff.com4 Aug 2018

Talking about Kohli's wicket, Stokes said: "Kohli played a brilliant knock in the first innings, but with the ball swinging he was trying to move across to play for that inswinger but actually the one that I was trying to swing away, he maybe leant over and missed one for a change."

Ian Bell retires from professional cricket

Ian Bell retires from professional cricket

Rediff.com5 Sep 2020

The batsman said that he would be playing his final red-ball game Warwickshire on Sunday, and his last T20 match for the county will be played next week.

We will be striving to win the series 4-0: Broad

We will be striving to win the series 4-0: Broad

Rediff.com15 Aug 2011

Having replaced India as the No 1 Test side in the world after going up 3-0 in the four-match rubber, England pacer Stuart Broad said his team will strive to inflict complete whitewash on MS Dhoni's men.

ICC Test Rankings: Smith overtakes Pujara

ICC Test Rankings: Smith overtakes Pujara

Rediff.com6 Aug 2019

Steve Smith overtook India's Cheteshwar Pujara to grab the No 3 spot in the ICC rankings

Tendulkar hails Smith's sensational comeback

Tendulkar hails Smith's sensational comeback

Rediff.com5 Aug 2019

The legendary Sachin Tendulkar lauded Australia's Steve Smith on making a remarkable comeback to Test cricket.

Thumbs up or down for numbers and names on Test whites?

Thumbs up or down for numbers and names on Test whites?

Rediff.com3 Aug 2019

The identification on the Test jersey is an initiative by the ICC to help fans connect with the players.

'Distraught' Anderson apologised to team mates

'Distraught' Anderson apologised to team mates

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

A "distraught" James Anderson apologised to his England team mates after pulling up injured on day one of the opening Ashes Test against Australia, fellow quick Stuart Broad revealed.

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.

Ind vs Pak: Rain breaks proved to be the turning point

Ind vs Pak: Rain breaks proved to be the turning point

Rediff.com16 Jun 2013

The Group B encounter between India and Pakistan at Edgbaston saw quite a few rain breaks, which eventually resulted in the match being a reduced affair.

Pick the Indian team for the Pakistan game

Pick the Indian team for the Pakistan game

Rediff.com1 Jun 2017

Do you think India should play five bowlers?

Stokes's absence will be telling factor in 2nd Test: Eng coach

Stokes's absence will be telling factor in 2nd Test: Eng coach

Rediff.com6 Aug 2018

Urges others to step up in the all-rounder's absence

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.

On home turf, Broad becomes a 'Trent-setter', gets to 300 wickets

On home turf, Broad becomes a 'Trent-setter', gets to 300 wickets

Rediff.com6 Aug 2015

Asked to lead the England attack in the fourth Ashes Test at Trent Bridge, in the absence of spearhead James Anderson, Stuart Broad became only the fifth English bowler to reach the 300 Test wickets milestone.

England's Roy ruled out of Australia clash at Lord's

England's Roy ruled out of Australia clash at Lord's

Rediff.com24 Jun 2019

Roy, who smashed 153 against Bangladesh earlier in the tournament, was injured in the win over West Indies 10 days ago

Will India play five bowlers or extra batsman?

Will India play five bowlers or extra batsman?

Rediff.com7 Aug 2018

Playing an extra batsman in the second Test against England will be a 'conservative move' with the Lord's pitch looking more bowler-friendly than Edgbaston, feels India bowling coach Bharat Arun.

England retain Cook for third Test

England retain Cook for third Test

Rediff.com16 Aug 2010

England have retained out-of-form opener Alastair Cook, who has hit only 100 runs in his last seven Test innings, for the third Test against Pakistan at the Oval.

Should India include Kuldeep for the first Test?

Should India include Kuldeep for the first Test?

Rediff.com26 Jul 2018

Please help Messrs Kohli and Shastri pick India's side for the Edgbaston Test.

NZ call-up three uncapped players for England Test tour

NZ call-up three uncapped players for England Test tour

Rediff.com8 Apr 2021

The squad will then be trimmed to 15 for the ICC World Test Championship final against India at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton starting on June 18, as per ICC regulations.

Anderson ruled out for rest of Ashes, Overton recalled

Anderson ruled out for rest of Ashes, Overton recalled

Rediff.com30 Aug 2019

England fast bowler James Anderson has been ruled out for the rest of the Ashes series against Australia due to a niggling calf injury.