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Cummins lauds squad depth as Australia retain the Ashes

Cummins lauds squad depth as Australia retain the Ashes

Rediff.com21 Dec 2025

'I think it's a huge credit to (head coach) Andrew McDonald, the coaching staff and the medical staff that we feel like we've got a big squad that we can draw on.'

England beat India in rain-marred 2nd WODI

England beat India in rain-marred 2nd WODI

Rediff.com20 Jul 2025

England beat India by eight wickets in rain-affected 2nd women''s ODI to level series 1-1

Struggling Gill told to imitate Kohli's T20 blueprint

Struggling Gill told to imitate Kohli's T20 blueprint

Rediff.com15 Dec 2025

Former India wicketkeeper-batter Deep Dasgupta feels that India's T20I vice-captain Shubham Gill, who is currently struggling to get going in the shortest format, has to play a similar role what Virat Kohli did for so long by consistently holding on to one end.

England captain Knight volunteers to fight COVID-19

England captain Knight volunteers to fight COVID-19

Rediff.com29 Mar 2020

Knight, who returned from Australia after leading England to the semi-finals of the Women's T20 World Cup recently, is now living under the UK's lockdown rules.

PIX: England roar back to set up thrilling finale at Lord's

PIX: England roar back to set up thrilling finale at Lord's

Rediff.com14 Jul 2025

Fired-up England reduced India to 58/4 chasing 193 for victory in a highly-charged final session on day four on Sunday as a gripping third Test at Lord's.

Reason Behind India, England's Black Armbands

Reason Behind India, England's Black Armbands

Rediff.com20 Jun 2025

India and England came together to honour the victims of the tragic Ahmedabad air disaster, paying tribute with a minute's silence and black armbands in a show of shared grief and solidarity.

England captain Morgan victim of attempted blackmail

England captain Morgan victim of attempted blackmail

Rediff.com22 Jan 2015

England's World Cup captain Eoin Morgan has been victim of an attempted blackmail over a former relationship, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said on Thursday.

What Made Joe Root Lose His Cool?

What Made Joe Root Lose His Cool?

Rediff.com1 Aug 2025

Joe Root was at the center of an unexpected on-field spat with India's Prasidh Krishna, as tempers flared during a high-stakes second day at The Oval.

England captain Cook wants more pace and bounce in Lord's pitch

England captain Cook wants more pace and bounce in Lord's pitch

Rediff.com14 Jul 2014

England captain Alastair Cook said that the pitch in the opening Test in Nottingham, which finished in a draw, was more suited to India and has called for more pace and bounce in the pitch to be used in the second Test at Lord's.

Nightmare start for new England captain

Nightmare start for new England captain

Rediff.com8 Feb 2009

Andrew Strauss's first game in full-time charge of England began in the worst imaginable manner, a shock defeat by West Indies by an innings and 23 runs in Kingston on Saturday leaving the captain disconsolate. England's batting wilted to 51 all out in the Sabina Park heat against outstanding pace bowling from the five-wicket Jerome Taylor, leaving the tourists 1-0 down after the first of four Tests.

PICS: Brook's England thrash WI, snap losing streak

PICS: Brook's England thrash WI, snap losing streak

Rediff.com30 May 2025

It was the perfect start to Brook's reign as white ball captain as England recorded their second-largest win in terms of runs, second only to the 242-run thrashing of Australia in 2018.

Perform Or Perish! Gill Under Fire In Chilly Dharamsala

Perform Or Perish! Gill Under Fire In Chilly Dharamsala

Rediff.com13 Dec 2025

The controversial decision to select Shubman Gill in place of a well-settled Sanju Samson as the opener has backfired for the Indian team so far.

Why New Zealand left out Kane Williamson for West Indies ODIs

Why New Zealand left out Kane Williamson for West Indies ODIs

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

Kane Williamson has decided to skip the three-match ODI series to focus on the Test series against the West Indies next month.

Year of the Woman: How India's Sportswomen Owned 2025

Year of the Woman: How India's Sportswomen Owned 2025

Rediff.com30 Dec 2025

They weren't up for a windfall even after the trophy but life was certain to get a lot better as some sponsors and state governments stepped up to lift them financially.

Suryavanshi's 45 in vain as England edge India in thriller

Suryavanshi's 45 in vain as England edge India in thriller

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

Riding on captain Thomas Rew's brilliant century, England scraped through with a narrow one-wicket win over India in the second Youth ODI to level the five-match series 1-1, in Northampton, on Monday.

PICS: Pandya goes ballistic before India pocket series

PICS: Pandya goes ballistic before India pocket series

Rediff.com20 Dec 2025

Samson tried to whip Donovan Ferreira down the ground but the ball hit umpire Rohan Pandit on the shin and he required medical assistance before he was able to continue.

New Zealand recall Williamson for West Indies Tests

New Zealand recall Williamson for West Indies Tests

Rediff.com24 Nov 2025

Kane Williamson was included in the New Zealand squad for December's three-Test series against West Indies.

Rohit back as World No 1 batter in ODIs

Rohit back as World No 1 batter in ODIs

Rediff.com27 Nov 2025

Rohit Sharma has returned to the No. 1 spot in the latest ICC ODI batting rankings ahead of the upcoming three-match ODI series against South Africa.

PHOTOS: Senegal shock for Kane's England

PHOTOS: Senegal shock for Kane's England

Rediff.com11 Jun 2025

Senegal become first African team to beat England with 3-1 win in friendly

Starc to take extra load in absence of fellow pacers

Starc to take extra load in absence of fellow pacers

Rediff.com19 Nov 2025

Starc further commented that Doggett could handle the pressure of the Ashes series, as he seemed to be the third pacer in Australia's attack.

Cricket Buzz: Former England captain Vaughan steps up attack on Broad

Cricket Buzz: Former England captain Vaughan steps up attack on Broad

Rediff.com2 Jun 2018

Broad, who has taken 414 Test wickets at an average of 29 since making his debut in 2007, responded by saying the criticism "lacked logic" and claimed that Vaughan had not "got much insight into the changing room".

'Kohli-Rohit absence will be a massive boost for England'

'Kohli-Rohit absence will be a massive boost for England'

Rediff.com13 May 2025

Moeen called Kohli a "pioneer" in Test cricket, adding that his crowd-pulling ability was only second to Sachin Tendulkar.

A New Low For India In Tests!

A New Low For India In Tests!

Rediff.com26 Nov 2025

This is the first time in nearly seven decades that India have suffered two successive series whitewashes at home.

Bennett's ton not enough as England takes control

Bennett's ton not enough as England takes control

Rediff.com23 May 2025

England were closing in on a crushing victory over Zimbabwe at the close on the second day of the one-off Test on Friday, despite opener Brian Bennett scoring the fastest Test century for the African side.

Pant battles pain to equal Sehwag's record!

Pant battles pain to equal Sehwag's record!

Rediff.com24 Jul 2025

Pant equals Sehwag's six-hitting record, surpasses Rohit Sharma in WTC Test runs

'Rohit allowed me to express myself'

'Rohit allowed me to express myself'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2025

Traded to Mumbai Indians from Lucknow Super Giants for Rs 2 crore (Rs 20 million) ahead of IPL 2026, Indian pacer Shardul Thakur says former captain Rohit Sharma allowed him to express himself.

England name 14-member squad for first Test vs India

England name 14-member squad for first Test vs India

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

Jamie Overton returns to the Test line-up for the first time since earning his sole cap against New Zealand at Headingley in June 2022.

'Keep it simple': Ponting's big advice for Green

'Keep it simple': Ponting's big advice for Green

Rediff.com24 Dec 2025

The legendary Ricky Pointing has advised Australia all-rounder Cameron Green to keep things simple and not over analyse or tinker with his game in order to find the right approach in Tests.

'In November, Travis Head cooks. He completely cooked it'

'In November, Travis Head cooks. He completely cooked it'

Rediff.com23 Nov 2025

Ravichandran Ashwin hails Travis Head after his 69-ball century, the second-fastest in Ashes history, helped Australia easily chase down 205 runs on Day 2 of first Ashes Test.

'Hard as Ponting': Brett Lee in awe of Shubman Gill

'Hard as Ponting': Brett Lee in awe of Shubman Gill

Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

Brett Lee compared Gill's captaincy style to that of Australian legends Ricky Ponting and Steve Waugh, highlighting his ability to command respect and stand firm in challenging moments.

Two-down England rally; oust Sweden in Euro QF shoot-out

Two-down England rally; oust Sweden in Euro QF shoot-out

Rediff.com18 Jul 2025

Images from the women's Euro 2025 quarter-final between Sweden and England at Stadion Letzigrund, Zurich, Switzerland, on Thursday.

'If You Want Wickets That Turn From Day 1...'

'If You Want Wickets That Turn From Day 1...'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2025

'When you are playing on spin-friendly pitches, you need to prepare differently.'

Kaur, Kranti shine as India seal ODI series vs England

Kaur, Kranti shine as India seal ODI series vs England

Rediff.com23 Jul 2025

A superb 84-ball 102 from skipper Harmanpreet Kaur and a splendid 6-52 from young pacer Kranti Goud helped India Women steer to a sensational 13-run win in the final ODI against England to clinch the three-match series 2-1 at Chester-le-Street, Durham, on Tuesday.

Why Root feels Stokes is back to his best

Why Root feels Stokes is back to his best

Rediff.com17 Jul 2025

Ben Stokes' lengthy bowling spells against India in the third Test shows the England all-rounder has full confidence in his body after coming through injury layoffs, batter Joe Root said.

Why Root feels Stokes is back to his best

Why Root feels Stokes is back to his best

Rediff.com17 Jul 2025

Ben Stokes' lengthy bowling spells against India in the third Test shows the England all-rounder has full confidence in his body after coming through injury layoffs, batter Joe Root said.

Chakravarthy's magic in vain as India lose to England

Chakravarthy's magic in vain as India lose to England

Rediff.com28 Jan 2025

England secured a 26-run victory over India in the third T20I in Rajkot on Tuesday to stay alive in the five-match series.

'Pain is just an emotion': Stokes refuses to back down

'Pain is just an emotion': Stokes refuses to back down

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

Stokes took his first five-wicket haul for eight years in India's first innings, an impressive feat given his recent injury issues.

'A different man now': Khawaja on fiery McCullum

'A different man now': Khawaja on fiery McCullum

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

Australia batter Usman Khawaja's first run-in with Brendon McCullum, during the 2011 Test series between Australia and New Zealand, was far from pleasant, as per Fox Cricket.

Should Tests allow injury subs?

Should Tests allow injury subs?

Rediff.com3 Sep 2025

Miachel Vaughan pushes for injury subs after Pant, Lyon Cases

PIX: Hardik stars as India whip South Africa to win T20I series

PIX: Hardik stars as India whip South Africa to win T20I series

Rediff.com19 Dec 2025

Images from the fifth T20 International between India and South Africa, in Ahmedabad, on Friday.