News for 'Edgbaston'

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.

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.

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 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.

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'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

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.

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.

Paine wants senior batsmen to step up

Paine wants senior batsmen to step up

Rediff.com21 Aug 2019

'There aren't too many guys... that have averaged higher than Steve in Test cricket. Clearly they are huge shoes to fill and we don't put all that pressure on Marnus'

Anderson's absence gives the Aussies a psychological lift: KP

Anderson's absence gives the Aussies a psychological lift: KP

Rediff.com6 Aug 2015

England will miss the skill and energy of leading wicket-taker James Anderson in the fourth Ashes Test against Australia at Trent Bridge, former batsman Kevin Pietersen said on Wednesday.

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.

'Big occasion man', Kohli gets praise from this cricket great

'Big occasion man', Kohli gets praise from this cricket great

Rediff.com9 Aug 2018

Drawing a comparison with legends such as Brian Lara and Vivian Richards, Waugh said Kohli has shown all the traits of a great batsman.

Australia's Chris Rogers recovering after dizzy spell

Australia's Chris Rogers recovering after dizzy spell

Rediff.com21 Jul 2015

Australia opening batsman Chris Rogers is getting better after being forced to retire during the second innings of the Lord's Ashes Test on Sunday.

Captain Root to bat at No 3 in Ashes opener

Captain Root to bat at No 3 in Ashes opener

Rediff.com30 Jul 2019

Ashes debutant Joe Denly confirmed that Joe Root had phoned him this week and said he wants to bat at three, dropping Denly to fourth man in.

Dukes ball: Swing king Anderson's weapon of choice

Dukes ball: Swing king Anderson's weapon of choice

Rediff.com1 Aug 2019

368 of James Anderson's 575 Test wickets have come on home soil, where the Dukes ball has been the default during his long career.

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.

Can tell grandchildren about Ponting 'wonderball'

Can tell grandchildren about Ponting 'wonderball'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2009

Spunky England off-spinner Graeme Swann rates the ball with which he castled Ricky Ponting in the Edgbaston Test as the most satisfying delivery of his career, something he can tell his grandchildren about with considerable pride.

India's World Cup team to be picked on April 15

India's World Cup team to be picked on April 15

Rediff.com8 Apr 2019

India's 15-member squad for the ICC World Cup will be selected on April 15 in Mumbai.

Team India still in quandary over Playing XI ahead of Lord's Test

Team India still in quandary over Playing XI ahead of Lord's Test

Rediff.com8 Aug 2018

With 36 different playing XIs in as many Tests under Kohli's captaincy, the Indian line-up is begging for some consistency.

'Rohit's batting on a different planet'

'Rohit's batting on a different planet'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2019

Rohit became only the second batsman, after Sri Lanka's Kumar Sangakkara, to score four hundreds at a single World Cup

'Rohit could help India chase down targets successfully'

'Rohit could help India chase down targets successfully'

Rediff.com14 Sep 2019

Bangar tips Rohit for success at the top in Tests

Captain Kohli gives thumbs-up to new orange jersey

Captain Kohli gives thumbs-up to new orange jersey

Rediff.com29 Jun 2019

India will be donning their first ever 'away kit' for Sunday's match against England.

Why is Williamson wary of Warner?

Why is Williamson wary of Warner?

Rediff.com28 Jun 2019

A win over Australia would see the Black Caps through and represent a strong recovery from their six wicket loss to Pakistan at Edgbaston on Wednesday.

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.

Australia's Chris Rogers faces more tests

Australia's Chris Rogers faces more tests

Rediff.com23 Jul 2015

Australia remain 'hopeful' that opening batsman Chris Rogers will feature in next week's third Test at Edgbaston despite requiring further specialist treatment.

'Australia's playing with 10 players now, the no.4 has not turned up'

'Australia's playing with 10 players now, the no.4 has not turned up'

Rediff.com3 Aug 2015

Michael Clarke conceded his side's middle-order woes were down to his poor form with the bat and vowed to get among the runs in the last two Ashes Tests after Australia lost the third match to trail England 2-1.

Shades of '92 after Pakistan down New Zealand

Shades of '92 after Pakistan down New Zealand

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

'We have the belief that we will win our next two games and then look ahead'

ICC rankings: After topping ODI list, Kohli is now No 1 Test batsman

ICC rankings: After topping ODI list, Kohli is now No 1 Test batsman

Rediff.com6 Aug 2018

He is the first Indian player since Sachin Tendulkar in June 2011 to lead the rankings and ends Steve Smith's 32-month spell at the top.

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.

Pakistan's Riaz ruled out of Champions Trophy

Pakistan's Riaz ruled out of Champions Trophy

Rediff.com6 Jun 2017

Pakistan fast bowler Wahab Riaz will play no further part in the Champions Trophy after suffering an ankle problem during their defeat by arch-rivals India in their Group B clash on Sunday.

PHOTOS: India, England sweat it out in the nets before gruelling Test series

PHOTOS: India, England sweat it out in the nets before gruelling Test series

Rediff.com31 Jul 2018

Here are pictures of the two teams sweating it out at practice...

India should have only five permanent Test centres: Kohli

India should have only five permanent Test centres: Kohli

Rediff.com22 Oct 2019

The BCCI follows the rotation policy across formats but it has now more than 15 Test centres.

Champions Trophy semi-finalists Bangladesh not thinking too far ahead

Champions Trophy semi-finalists Bangladesh not thinking too far ahead

Rediff.com11 Jun 2017

'It's a tournament of the top eight teams and more challenging than the World Cup'

Pandya admits he was under pressure in Pakistan clash

Pandya admits he was under pressure in Pakistan clash

Rediff.com5 Jun 2017

Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya, who played a brilliant cameo of 20 runs off just six balls against Pakistan in their Champions Trophy encounter on Sunday, has admitted he was under pressure in the much anticipated, high octane clash against the arch-rivals.

How Kohli fared in England as batsman and captain...

How Kohli fared in England as batsman and captain...

Rediff.com12 Sep 2018

Virat the batsman wins, Virat the captain loses

Fit Khawaja, returning Pattinson to play Ashes opener

Fit Khawaja, returning Pattinson to play Ashes opener

Rediff.com31 Jul 2019

Khawaja passed a fitness Test on Monday after recovering from a hamstring injury and Langer confirmed the left-hander will bat at number three, while fast bowler Pattinson is set to feature in his first Test match since Feb. 2016.

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.

England include Archer for Ashes opener, Stokes reinstated

England include Archer for Ashes opener, Stokes reinstated

Rediff.com27 Jul 2019

Fast bowler Jofra Archer got his maiden Test call up as he was included in England's squad for the Ashes series opener against Australia.