News for 'England XI'

Will Jurel, Kuldeep Play 4th Test?

Will Jurel, Kuldeep Play 4th Test?

Rediff.com19 Jul 2025

Will Sai Sudarshan or Abhimanyu Easwaran bat at No. 3?

Siraj 10/10, Gill 10/10, Pant 10/10

Siraj 10/10, Gill 10/10, Pant 10/10

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

How the Indian players fared in the five-Test series in England.

Can Kuldeep be the solution to India's bowling woes?

Can Kuldeep be the solution to India's bowling woes?

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

With India conceding more than 600 runs for the first time since 2014, the case for including a wicket-taking spinner like Kuldeep Yadav is stronger than ever for the must-win fifth and final Test against England.

Karun's 186 steers India A to 409/3 on Day 1 vs Lions

Karun's 186 steers India A to 409/3 on Day 1 vs Lions

Rediff.com31 May 2025

Karun Nair stroked a magnificent century to power India A to 409/3 on Day 1 of the four-day unofficial Test against England Lions.

'Shubman Gill will be a mix of both Rohit and Kohli'

'Shubman Gill will be a mix of both Rohit and Kohli'

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

India's new Test captain Shubman Gill is a mix of his predecessors Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli but he will be 'very much his own man' in the middle, said Jos Buttler.

Abhimanyu Easwaran Snubbed Again

Abhimanyu Easwaran Snubbed Again

Rediff.com20 Jun 2025

Fans and experts questioned the logic behind repeatedly including Easwaran in squads without ever giving him a real opportunity

Shastri wants 'hard talk' after loss, Bhajji backs Kuldeep

Shastri wants 'hard talk' after loss, Bhajji backs Kuldeep

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

As questions swirled around dropped catches, poor captaincy calls, and a one-dimensional bowling attack, former players didn't hold back.

Lyon likely to benched for pink-ball 3rd Test at Kingston

Lyon likely to benched for pink-ball 3rd Test at Kingston

Rediff.com12 Jul 2025

The 3rd Test match in Kingston, Jamaica, will mark Australia's first day-night Test away from home and if they opt for a pace-heavy attack, Scott Boland could come into the side.

Snubbed, Sarfaraz Khan turns to Kanga League

Snubbed, Sarfaraz Khan turns to Kanga League

Rediff.com11 Aug 2025

Sarfaraz has taken an unconventional route to keep himself battle-ready - turning up in the Kanga League, a competition few modern-day Mumbai internationals participate in.

'Shut out the noise...' Sachin's advice to Gill

'Shut out the noise...' Sachin's advice to Gill

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

Shubman should focus on his decisions and not how outside world perceives him: Tendulkar

Disrespectful to India if England don't play best XI: KP

Disrespectful to India if England don't play best XI: KP

Rediff.com24 Jan 2021

The 40-year-old Pietersen said a win against India is similar to a victory against arch-rivals Australia and urged the selectors to play both Stuart Broad and James Anderson in the same XI.

Inspired by Sachin, fearless Sharafu is UAE's shining hope

Inspired by Sachin, fearless Sharafu is UAE's shining hope

Rediff.com15 Sep 2025

'Everyone wants to be the best in the country. I would like to be someone the team can depend on to win games. That is what I want to be known for.'

'Gambhir Assured My Son He Will Get His Chances'

'Gambhir Assured My Son He Will Get His Chances'

Rediff.com8 Aug 2025

'He was disturbed after not being picked for the fifth Test, he was expecting that call.'

Chappell backs 'best spinner since Warne' to play at Edgbaston

Chappell backs 'best spinner since Warne' to play at Edgbaston

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

'There is a reason why wickets often fall after a change of bowling. It forces the batter to recalibrate. That variability isn't available to Shubman Gill with his current crop'

I just want to be in the playing XI: K L Rahul

I just want to be in the playing XI: K L Rahul

Rediff.com4 Dec 2024

To K L Rahul, a decade-long journey in international cricket has felt like 25 years in which he has had to overcome 'mental challenges' of being a floater in the Indian set-up.

England's Rehan Ahmed to return home for personal reasons

England's Rehan Ahmed to return home for personal reasons

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

England on Friday replaced Ahmed with Shoaib Bashir in their playing XI for the fourth Test.

Shami To Miss First 2 Tests Vs England

Shami To Miss First 2 Tests Vs England

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

India are unlikely to rush Shami back into the playing XI as the five Test series against England could be played on turning tracks.

Spin Or Shami? India's Dilemma For Chennai T20I

Spin Or Shami? India's Dilemma For Chennai T20I

Rediff.com24 Jan 2025

The spotlight will be firmly on Mohammed Shami as the Indian team contemplates his inclusion in the playing XI.

Stokes reckons two seamers gives England good chance

Stokes reckons two seamers gives England good chance

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

England have retained old warhorse James Anderson who is seven shy of reaching the landmark 700 wickets and become the first pacer to achieve the feat.

Banned but not broken! Taylor makes resolute return

Banned but not broken! Taylor makes resolute return

Rediff.com7 Aug 2025

Veteran Zimbabwe wicketkeeper-batter Brendan Taylor on Thursday created history by making a resolute return to international cricket after a hiatus of of three-and-a-half years.

India vs England: Mark Wood to replace Shoaib Bashir for Rajkot Test

India vs England: Mark Wood to replace Shoaib Bashir for Rajkot Test

Rediff.com14 Feb 2024

England Cricket Board (ECB) on Wednesday named the playing eleven for the third Test match against India in Rajkot, with pacer Mark Wood replacing Shoaib Bashir in the playing squad.

PIX: New-look England thrash Pakistan in first ODI

PIX: New-look England thrash Pakistan in first ODI

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

England's makeshift one-day international team put the COVID-19 issues that hit the previous squad behind them to bowl out Pakistan for 141 runs before cruising to a clinical nine-wicket win in the series opener in Cardiff on Thursday.

Who Will Kohli Replace In Cuttack ODI?

Who Will Kohli Replace In Cuttack ODI?

Rediff.com8 Feb 2025

Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for the second ODI against England on Sunday?

Will India Pick 3 Spinners Vs Bangladesh?

Will India Pick 3 Spinners Vs Bangladesh?

Rediff.com19 Feb 2025

Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for their first Champions Trophy match against Bangladesh on Thursday?

Bhajji backs inclusion of two spinners at Leeds

Bhajji backs inclusion of two spinners at Leeds

Rediff.com16 Jun 2025

Drawing on his own experience, Harbhajan recalled India's bold decision to field two spinners at Headingley in 2002, when he and Anil Kumble bagged 11 wickets between them on a green top.

Bairstow, Borthwick give England thumping victory

Bairstow, Borthwick give England thumping victory

Rediff.com11 Oct 2011

Jonny Bairstow slammed an unbeaten century and Scott Borthwick claimed five wickets for 31 runs, as an England XI beat Hyderabad XI by 253 runs in their second 50-over warm-up match in Hyderabad on Tuesday.

RCB's top performer benched: Tactical move or trouble?

RCB's top performer benched: Tactical move or trouble?

Rediff.com3 May 2025

Hazlewood, who was snapped up for a hefty Rs 12.50 crore at the auction, has been a cornerstone of RCB's bowling attack this season, claiming 18 wickets in just 10 matches.

Morne Morkel's big warning to Nitish Reddy

Morne Morkel's big warning to Nitish Reddy

Rediff.com11 Jun 2025

Reddy bowled 26.5 overs in the two 'Tests' against England Lions and Morkel has 'challenged' his ward to bowl more.

Australia PM's XI beat England

Australia PM's XI beat England

Rediff.com10 Dec 2002

Former Australia Test batsman Mark Waugh smashed a quick 42 in a four-wicket victory.

Pakistan-England Test to proceed as scheduled

Pakistan-England Test to proceed as scheduled

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

England indicated that they're in a position to field a playing XI in Rawalpindi against Pakistan in the opening Test.

Rohit's Horror Run Continues!

Rohit's Horror Run Continues!

Rediff.com6 Feb 2025

Rohit Sharma last went past the 50-run mark five months ago, when he made 52 against New Zealand during the Bengaluru Test in October.

Will Indian Batters Come Good In Pune?

Will Indian Batters Come Good In Pune?

Rediff.com30 Jan 2025

Given India's batting collapses in the last two matches, key changes to the playing XI are anticipated.

England Lions beat Mumbai XI

England Lions beat Mumbai XI

Rediff.com31 Jan 2008

The tourists won the three-day match, ahead of their Duleep Trophy campaign, by 30 runs, at the Brabourne stadium in Mumbai, on Thursday.

Has Shami Played His Last Test Match?

Has Shami Played His Last Test Match?

Rediff.com24 May 2025

Mohammed Shami's possible omission from the Indian Test squad for the England tour was doing the rounds for past one week but the eternal optimist would have loved to believe that those artistic wrists would be at work in the Old Blighty.

Rohit announces Test retirement with immediate effect

Rohit announces Test retirement with immediate effect

Rediff.com7 May 2025

But Rohit's deplorable form in red-ball in red-ball cricket may have forced this decision.

World Cup 2023: India's XI Stunners!

World Cup 2023: India's XI Stunners!

Rediff.com23 Nov 2023

The collective brilliance of the Indian XI in the 2023 World Cup makes a compelling case for each player to be considered for inclusion in every World XI.

'I had no clue...' Karun recalls dark days after snub

'I had no clue...' Karun recalls dark days after snub

Rediff.com16 Jun 2025

His Bradmanesque sequence of scores in domestic cricket in recent years have mingled with the most testing time of his career, but Karun Nair picks the "end of 2022" as the toughest he has had to endure, describing it as "quite a dark place."

Bell smashes 187 as England beat Aus PM's XI

Bell smashes 187 as England beat Aus PM's XI

Rediff.com14 Jan 2015

Opener Ian Bell plundered 187 off 145 balls and Stuart Broad captured four wickets as England crushed the Australian Prime Minister's XI by 60 runs in Canberra on Wednesday. Bell starred in England's imposing 391 for six to set the PM's eleven a run-chase of almost eight runs an over at Manuka Oval.

'Shami is completely fit'

'Shami is completely fit'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2025

Kotak unaware of status of Bumrah's fitness

1st ODI: Will India Play This XI?

1st ODI: Will India Play This XI?

Rediff.com22 Jul 2022

Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for Friday's opening ODI against the West Indies?