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Trott bids to revive Test career on South Africa tour

Trott bids to revive Test career on South Africa tour

Rediff.com3 Jan 2015

Former England batsman Jonathan Trott will continue to try to revive his Test career on his first overseas tour since leaving the Ashes in Australia with stress issues just over a year ago.

We are all grown men, we should know how to behave: Moeen tells team mates

We are all grown men, we should know how to behave: Moeen tells team mates

Rediff.com10 Dec 2017

England's cricketers must take responsibility for their actions and improve their off-field behaviour or risk turning a younger generation of players away from the game, all-rounder Moeen Ali said.

Why India could opt for seaming tracks in England Tests

Why India could opt for seaming tracks in England Tests

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

India's quality pace attack, comprising a world-class operator in Jasprit Bumrah, could prompt the hosts to prepare seamer-friendly pitches instead of the traditional sub-continental spinning tracks in their upcoming Test series against England, said opener Rory Burns.

PHOTOS: Kohli & Co. enjoying time out in UK

PHOTOS: Kohli & Co. enjoying time out in UK

Rediff.com25 Jul 2018

A two week gap between the limited overs series and the five-match Test series against England starting on August 1, has given Virat Kohli and his boys the time to travel around UK with their families, while also bond with their team mates as they mix practice with pleasure.

Can Netherlands check New Zealand's blazing start?

Can Netherlands check New Zealand's blazing start?

Rediff.com8 Oct 2023

Having already played their opening encounters in the ongoing cricket World Cup, it is time for New Zealand and the Netherlands to venture deep into the tournament as they face each other in Hyderabad on Monday.

Bangla tigers seek resurgence against Lankan lions

Bangla tigers seek resurgence against Lankan lions

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

Bangladesh made a perfect start to their World Cup campaign, posting their highest one-day international score of 330-6 during the 21-run win over South Africa.

PHOTOS: Balotelli takes Italy past England

PHOTOS: Balotelli takes Italy past England

Rediff.com15 Jun 2014

Italy opened their campaign with an emphatic 2-1 win over England in their Group D match in the Amazon city of Manaus on Saturday.

England weather security restraints

England weather security restraints

Rediff.com30 Nov 2005

Spinners make Afghanistan favourites against Holland

Spinners make Afghanistan favourites against Holland

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

Afghanistan (6 points) will not only look to secure two points against the Dutch (4 points) but also aim to win big and improve the net run-rate

'Cricket can help England overcome WC failure'

'Cricket can help England overcome WC failure'

Rediff.com5 Jul 2010

England Fast bowler Graham Onions believes that his fellow countrymen are ready to adopt the nation's cricketers as their source of pride following the fall-out from football's World Cup.

Capello tells Beckenbauer to respect England team

Capello tells Beckenbauer to respect England team

Rediff.com17 Jun 2010

England coach Fabio Capello wants German football legend Franz Beckenbauer to show his team some respect, and also criticized the Jabulani ball as the worst he has ever come across.

England fan ready to fly the flag for gay rights at World Cup

England fan ready to fly the flag for gay rights at World Cup

Rediff.com18 Jun 2018

Cunningham, an LGBT campaigner who works with England's football authorities, is one of only a handful of openly gay England fans who have made the trip to Russia where gay activists have been detained for taking part in demonstrations.

Former England pace bowler Tremlett retires

Former England pace bowler Tremlett retires

Rediff.com21 Aug 2015

Former England fast bowler Chris Tremlett retired from all forms of cricket on Friday, citing injury problems.

Hill's return boosts England

Hill's return boosts England

Rediff.com13 Nov 2003

Will England improve their record in knockout rounds?

Will England improve their record in knockout rounds?

Rediff.com30 Jun 2018

England turn focus to knockout round and the dreaded penalty shootout

Capello has taken England backwards: Beckenbauer

Capello has taken England backwards: Beckenbauer

Rediff.com15 Jun 2010

Ahead of a possible last-16 meeting between England and Germany, football legend Franz Beckenbauer also known as Der Kaiser has increased the pressure on The Three Lions by saying that their coach Fabio Capello, had taken the team backwards.

Optimistic media celebrate England's World Cup semi-final spot

Optimistic media celebrate England's World Cup semi-final spot

Rediff.com8 Jul 2018

Goals from Harry Maguire and Dele Alli gave Gareth Southgate's side a deserved 2-0 last-eight win over Sweden on Saturday, and they must now prepare to take on Croatia in three days time for a spot in the World Cup final.

Will Hardik-Rahul get a more severe punishment?

Will Hardik-Rahul get a more severe punishment?

Rediff.com7 Mar 2019

'We have referred the matter concerning Rahul and Pandya to the Ombudsman. He has just taken charge (earlier this month) and it is the only case we have referred so far. It is his domain entirely and he will take a call'

Dunga mocks England after Brazil win friendly

Dunga mocks England after Brazil win friendly

Rediff.com16 Nov 2009

Brazil coach Dunga described England as a bunch of dribbling fools after his side swamped the Three Lions 1-0 in a friendly in Doha on Saturday.

Speedster Aaron back from wilderness, Rahul included in India 'A' squad

Speedster Aaron back from wilderness, Rahul included in India 'A' squad

Rediff.com30 Jan 2019

Opener KL Rahul will be playing for India 'A' in their first unofficial Test against England Lions to be held in Wayanad from February 7-10.

England's Kane announces himself on world stage

England's Kane announces himself on world stage

Rediff.com19 Jun 2018

Kane takes to world stage as England edge past Tunisia

Beckham still keen on returning to England squad

Beckham still keen on returning to England squad

Rediff.com21 Dec 2010

Ace midfielder David Beckham has said that insists he still has a chance of making a sensational England comeback.

Stokes set to play cricket in New Zealand with an eye on Ashes

Stokes set to play cricket in New Zealand with an eye on Ashes

Rediff.com28 Nov 2017

Suspended all-rounder Ben Stokes has left England on a trip to visit family in New Zealand and will not be joining the Ashes squad, the England and Wales Cricket Board said.

Cricket Buzz: Bangladesh's Kazi gets 2-year ban for doping violation

Cricket Buzz: Bangladesh's Kazi gets 2-year ban for doping violation

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

Young Bangladesh pacer Kazi Anik Islam has been handed a two-year ban by the Bangladesh Cricket Board for failing a dope test in 2018. Kazi, who was Bangladesh's leading wicket-taker in the 2018 Under-19 World Cup, tested positive for Methamphetamine, a prohibited substance, during a National Cricket League game in the same year. The 21-year-old admitted to the offence.

Windies pave way for Pollard to return for World Cup

Windies pave way for Pollard to return for World Cup

Rediff.com12 Apr 2019

West Indies appointed Floyd Reifer as their new interim head coach on Thursday, replacing Richard Pybus as part of a series of administrative changes less than two months before the World Cup.

Wood takes five wickets as England put West Indies on ropes

Wood takes five wickets as England put West Indies on ropes

Rediff.com11 Feb 2019

Mark Wood picked up his first five-wicket haul to bowl England into a commanding position on the second day of the third test against West Indies on Sunday.

Cricket Buzz: Here's Ponting's favourites for World Cup

Cricket Buzz: Here's Ponting's favourites for World Cup

Rediff.com10 Feb 2019

Ponting shrugged off Australia's injury worries and the idea of there being risk in rushing Smith and Warner into the team.

Iyer, Nair to lead India A teams in UK

Iyer, Nair to lead India A teams in UK

Rediff.com8 May 2018

The two squads comprise a host of players, who have performed consistently for their state teams and IPL franchises over the past couple of seasons.

Babar: Afridi's injury shifted the match

Babar: Afridi's injury shifted the match

Rediff.com13 Nov 2022

"We played a lot of dot balls because our set batsmen got out and it was not easy for a new batter coming in. They needed two to three balls to settle and that forced us onto the back foot,"

Imran, PM Sharif shower praise on 'brave' Pakistan

Imran, PM Sharif shower praise on 'brave' Pakistan

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

Pakistan, at the same MCG 30 years ago, had beaten England in the final of the 50-overs world Cup under Khan's inspiring leadership.

Former Zimbabwe captain Heath Streak passes away

Former Zimbabwe captain Heath Streak passes away

Rediff.com3 Sep 2023

Former Zimbabwe captain Heath Streak died on Sunday at the age of 49.

Southgate 'proud' of his team despite crashing out

Southgate 'proud' of his team despite crashing out

Rediff.com11 Dec 2022

'We've had consistent performances over three tournaments. Tonight is the best we've played against a major nation since I've been in charge, but we have fallen short. In the end, the scoreline is what matters.'

For 20 years, football wasn't coming home for England boss Southgate

For 20 years, football wasn't coming home for England boss Southgate

Rediff.com11 Jul 2018

"Football's Coming Home is a song I couldn't even listen to for 20 years, frankly. So for me it has a slightly different feel," Southgate told reporters

3rd Test: Rashid and Stokes wreck Sri Lanka, England in charge

3rd Test: Rashid and Stokes wreck Sri Lanka, England in charge

Rediff.com24 Nov 2018

Adil Rashid and Ben Stokes scripted a spectacular turnaround to earn England a handy first-innings lead after skittling out Sri Lanka for 240 on day two of the third and final Test on Saturday.

Mumbai teen smashes world record!

Mumbai teen smashes world record!

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

At 17 years, 292 days, Yashasvi Jaiswal became the youngest player ever to score a double hundred in men's List A cricket, points out Rajneesh Gupta.

Determined Shreyas vows to return 'in no time'

Determined Shreyas vows to return 'in no time'

Rediff.com8 Apr 2021

Iyer injured his shoulder while fielding during the ODI series against England last month.

Pak pacer Junaid Khan furious over rumours of England switch

Pak pacer Junaid Khan furious over rumours of England switch

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

Left-arm pacer Junaid Khan on Wednesday shrugged off rumours about him considering options regarding switching to England cricket team after being repeatedly ignored by Pakistan selectors. The reports stated that Junaid is looking to permanently settle in England and gradually represent The Three Lions in international cricket. The left-arm pacer admitted that he was immensely disappointed for not being selected for Pakistan's upcoming England tour.

England's first World Cup semi-final since 1990 attracts few fans

England's first World Cup semi-final since 1990 attracts few fans

Rediff.com11 Jul 2018

With their own bitter memories of past semi-final defeats in the soccer tournament, England and Croatia will be competing for a spot in Sunday's final against France.

Hockey WC semis: Belgium demolish England; Dutch edge past Australia

Hockey WC semis: Belgium demolish England; Dutch edge past Australia

Rediff.com15 Dec 2018

Olympic silver medallist Belgium created history by making their maiden appearance in the men's hockey World Cup summit clash, thrashing England 6-0 in a lopsided first semi-final.

PHOTOS: Ashwin, Jadeja and Jayant leave England reeling

PHOTOS: Ashwin, Jadeja and Jayant leave England reeling

Rediff.com28 Nov 2016

Ravindra Jadeja struck a career-best 70 not out as he and his lower order colleagues earned India a substantial 71-run first innings lead by lunch on the third day of the third Test against England on Monday. - Scorecard: The hosts were 354 for seven at the break with Jayant Yadav batting on 26, the pair having already amassed 53 runs for their flourishing eighth-wicket partnership.