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New Zealand vs England: How the finalists match up

New Zealand vs England: How the finalists match up

Rediff.com14 Jul 2019

Check out the head to head record between the World Cup finalists.

World Cup blog: How India's bowling can end Australia's final dream

World Cup blog: How India's bowling can end Australia's final dream

Rediff.com25 Mar 2015

A selection of musings from around the cricket World Cup

PHOTOS: Pakistan down South Africa in rain-hit match to stay alive

PHOTOS: Pakistan down South Africa in rain-hit match to stay alive

Rediff.com8 Jun 2017

Pakistan outclassed South Africa by 19 runs via the Duckworth-Lewis method in a rain-hit match in the ICC Champions Trophy match, in Birmingham, on Wednesday.

Maxwell, Stoinis out of Australia's Ashes calculations

Maxwell, Stoinis out of Australia's Ashes calculations

Rediff.com14 Jul 2019

All-rounders Glenn Maxwell and Marcus Stoinis have been excluded from a 25-player squad for an intra-Australia clash that will go a long way to deciding the makeup of Tim Paine's Ashes side.

Confident England aim to end poor recent record at Lord's

Confident England aim to end poor recent record at Lord's

Rediff.com8 Aug 2018

England captain Joe Root has said that their victory in the first Test at Birmingham last week, despite not being at their best, has energised the hosts with confidence as they prepare to take on India at Lord's, in the second Test, starting on Thursday.

Will England bring in Moeen Ali for Australia semis?

Will England bring in Moeen Ali for Australia semis?

Rediff.com10 Jul 2019

England may change their bowling combination for Thursday's ICC World Cup semi-final against Australia.

The key to England's Ashes domination revealed!

The key to England's Ashes domination revealed!

Rediff.com5 Aug 2015

Clarke, like most of the visiting batsmen, has struggled in the English conditions and is averaging 18 compared to his Test career average of almost 50.

Maiden century in England 'doesn't matter in larger picture': Kohli

Maiden century in England 'doesn't matter in larger picture': Kohli

Rediff.com4 Aug 2018

'Back in the day I used to think about playing in different conditions, different countries, but when you become captain it's about taking your team across the line.'

Here's how Steve Smith feels after Ashes...

Here's how Steve Smith feels after Ashes...

Rediff.com16 Sep 2019

Smith's tally of 774 runs from seven innings with a Bradmanesque 110-plus average in a bowler-dominated series illustrates how he single-handedly carried Australia's run-scoring burden.

Record-breaking Finn regains mojo after tiding over 'dark times'

Record-breaking Finn regains mojo after tiding over 'dark times'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2015

From outcast to hero, Steven Finn rediscovered the zing that made him England's youngest bowler to take 50 Test wickets by ripping through Australia and boost the home side's hopes of regaining the Ashes.

VOTE: Like Virat Kohli on mag cover?

VOTE: Like Virat Kohli on mag cover?

Rediff.com2 Aug 2018

Virat Kohli adorns the cover page of GQ magazine

England ready for India challenge

England ready for India challenge

Rediff.com28 Jun 2019

'Showbiz' critics waiting for England to fail: Bairstow

How failed yo-yo test sparked Shami's turnaround

How failed yo-yo test sparked Shami's turnaround

Rediff.com28 Jun 2019

'The one thing is I have improved my fitness a lot'

'Special' Babar has Virat's hunger: Flower

'Special' Babar has Virat's hunger: Flower

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

'He is very special. I believe he is going to be one of the best that Pakistan have ever produced'

Does ICC intentionally group India, Pakistan together?

Does ICC intentionally group India, Pakistan together?

Rediff.com2 Jun 2016

The International Cricket Council has admitted that it deliberately tries to put India and Pakistan in the same group at world events as it is hugely important for the success of tournaments.

ECB propose proven formula for ICC Champions Trophy 2017

ECB propose proven formula for ICC Champions Trophy 2017

Rediff.com18 Dec 2014

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) have recommended that the ICC Champions Trophy in 2017 follow the successful formula of the 2013 edition and proposed The Oval, Edgbaston and Cardiff as the venues.

Dhoni reckons consistency, crowd support can help India retain Champions Trophy

Dhoni reckons consistency, crowd support can help India retain Champions Trophy

Rediff.com1 Jun 2016

Indian limited-overs skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni has identified consistency as the key to retain the ICC Champions Trophy they had won in 2013.

Will Oz pace spearhead Starc regain his rhythm for Champions Trophy?

Will Oz pace spearhead Starc regain his rhythm for Champions Trophy?

Rediff.com29 May 2017

Refreshed Australia pace spearhead is confident of regaining his rhythm quickly for the Champions Trophy after being sidelined nearly three months with a foot injury.

PHOTOS: Champions Trophy, Pakistan vs South Africa

PHOTOS: Champions Trophy, Pakistan vs South Africa

Rediff.com11 Jun 2013

Images from the ICC Champions Trophy Group B match between Pakistan and South Africa at Edgbaston, Birmingham on Monday.

Ashes: Aus mentor Waugh has faith in bowlers

Ashes: Aus mentor Waugh has faith in bowlers

Rediff.com3 Aug 2019

'I think our bowlers' efforts were really good. If they can do the same thing tomorrow, get a couple edges first up, it could be totally different'

$4m prize for 2019 World Cup winners!

$4m prize for 2019 World Cup winners!

Rediff.com17 May 2019

Runners-up to get $ 2 million, incentives for winning each of the 45 league matches.

6 reasons why 'Dad's Army' Australia must wield the axe

6 reasons why 'Dad's Army' Australia must wield the axe

Rediff.com9 Aug 2015

Australia railed at suggestions their team resembled a 'Dad's Army' but the evidence supplied by the first four Ashes Tests against England suggests it was not an unfair moniker.

Cook backs Broad to prove there's life after Anderson

Cook backs Broad to prove there's life after Anderson

Rediff.com5 Aug 2015

Stuart Broad has been backed by captain Alastair Cook to lead the attack in the absence of James Anderson as England try to show they can win a major Test match without their all-time leading wicket-taker.

10 BEST Sports Photos of the Week!

10 BEST Sports Photos of the Week!

Rediff.com5 Aug 2015

Steve Finn helped England dominate Australia in another Ashes Test at Edgbaston on Friday to take a 2-1 series lead. A day later, there were celebrations across China as Beijing won the rights to host the 2022 Winter Olympics. And, on Sunday, Premier League club Arsenal finally won bragging rights after beating Chelsea 1-0 to clinch the Community Shield to kick-start their season on a positive note. Rediff.com has all this and a lot more action from the week gone by, snapped right here!

Australia admits: We need to talk about Michael Clarke

Australia admits: We need to talk about Michael Clarke

Rediff.com1 Aug 2015

Another insipid display by a once great cricketer as his side slumped to an embarrassing defeat to go 2-1 down in the Ashes series had Australian pundits questioning whether captain Michael Clarke was in terminal decline on Saturday.

Latest injury setback leaves England's Ben Stokes devastated

Latest injury setback leaves England's Ben Stokes devastated

Rediff.com28 Jul 2016

England all-rounder Ben Stokes has said he is "devastated" after his calf injury ruled him out of the third Test against Pakistan.

ICC approves concussion substitutes in cricket

ICC approves concussion substitutes in cricket

Rediff.com19 Jul 2019

The incoming player, who will be allowed to bat and bowl, must be deemed a "like for like" replacement approved by the match referee.

Rain puts off Pakistan-Kenya tie

Rain puts off Pakistan-Kenya tie

Rediff.com14 Sep 2004

Play never got underway in Birmingham on Tuesday and Wednesday's reserve day will now be used.

'Happy birthday to undisputed Dada of Indian cricket'

'Happy birthday to undisputed Dada of Indian cricket'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2020

India's current and former cricketers took to social media to wish one of India's greatest captains and current BCCI president Sourav Ganguly, who celebrated his 48th birthday on Wednesday.

Will England pacer Archer play against India?

Will England pacer Archer play against India?

Rediff.com29 Jun 2019

England captain Eoin Morgan is optimistic quick Jofra Archer will continue to play through a side strain.

England have offers from Aus, NZ to host domestic games

England have offers from Aus, NZ to host domestic games

Rediff.com25 Apr 2020

ECB's Harrison said the board was getting used to the idea of hosting cricket in empty stadiums.

MSD@40: Dhoni's Awesome Journey

MSD@40: Dhoni's Awesome Journey

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

As the legend turns 40, we take a look at his journey in cricket and life.

Lara says he's fine, 'will be in hotel room tomorrow'

Lara says he's fine, 'will be in hotel room tomorrow'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2019

Brian Lara's countless fans heaved a huge sigh of relief after he declared on Tuesday evening "I am fine and will be back in my hotel room tomorrow" following hospitalisation in Mumbai due to chest pain.

British hope Konta will try to stay in 'bubble' for Wimbledon

British hope Konta will try to stay in 'bubble' for Wimbledon

Rediff.com20 Jun 2017

But Konta, who is playing in the Aegon Classic at Edgbaston this week, says that she will not be embracing any of the likely hype and intends to try to prepare as normal -- inside her 'bubble'.

Stats: Captain Morgan basks in T20 glory

Stats: Captain Morgan basks in T20 glory

Rediff.com8 Sep 2014

Statistical highlights of the one-off Twenty20 international between India and England at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Sunday.

Would the Oval result been any different if...

Would the Oval result been any different if...

Rediff.com19 Jun 2017

The morning after an unexpected loss, the subdued conversation is always about would India have won had...

'Mankading' raises debate on spirit of cricket once again

'Mankading' raises debate on spirit of cricket once again

Rediff.com5 Jun 2014

Nothing tends to divide fans more than a supposed affront to the 'spirit' of cricket, the standard of conduct that sits alongside its laws to help govern the so-called gentleman's game.

What Rohit must do against Australia

What Rohit must do against Australia

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

India are scheduled to play four Tests in Australia. Nasser Hussain advised caution to Rohit Sharma at the start of the innings.

Women's T20 cricket included in 2022 Commonwealth Games

Women's T20 cricket included in 2022 Commonwealth Games

Rediff.com13 Aug 2019

Cricket's last appearance at the Games was at Kuala Lumpur in 1998, when a South African team featuring Jacques Kallis won the men's 50-over competition.

Ashes: Cummins hoping to do better at Lord's

Ashes: Cummins hoping to do better at Lord's

Rediff.com13 Aug 2019

The 26-year-old took four for 32 in England's second innings at Edgbaston as Australia romped to a 251-run victory in the first Test -- his maiden away outing in cricket's oldest international rivalry.