News for 'English County Championship'

Will Overtons Be First Twins To Play A Test For England?

Will Overtons Be First Twins To Play A Test For England?

Rediff.com17 Jun 2022

Pace bowler Jamie Overton earned his maiden international call-up as he joined his twin Craig in the England squad for the third Test against New Zealand, starting at Headingley at Leeds from June 23.

'WTC O'Clock' For Captain Rohit

'WTC O'Clock' For Captain Rohit

Rediff.com31 May 2023

Captain Rohit Sharma wasted no time as he joined the team's training session on Tuesday ahead of the World Test Championship final against Australia next week.

PIX: Gill-led India depart for England, aim to end 18-year long wait

PIX: Gill-led India depart for England, aim to end 18-year long wait

Rediff.com6 Jun 2025

The series, to commence on June 20, will be played at Headingley in Leeds, Edgbaston in Birmingham, Lord's and The Oval in London, and Old Trafford in Manchester.

Ball-tampering scandal: Bancroft backtracks on claims

Ball-tampering scandal: Bancroft backtracks on claims

Rediff.com18 May 2021

'Bancroft is said to have told CA he is supportive of the investigation and satisfied with the outcome'

Pujara out for a duck in second innings for Derbyshire

Pujara out for a duck in second innings for Derbyshire

Rediff.com11 Sep 2014

India's Test specialist Cheteshwar Pujara's county debut turned into a nightmare as he got out without scoring in Derbyshire's second innings in their bid to chase down a tricky target of 261 against Glamorgan in the second division match of English County Championship in Cardiff, on Thursday.

SA great Hashim Amla retires from all forms of cricket

SA great Hashim Amla retires from all forms of cricket

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

South Africa's legendary batter Hashim Amla has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket, bringing curtains down on an illustrious career spanning two decades.

Lyon says Australia not taking Proteas lightly

Lyon says Australia not taking Proteas lightly

Rediff.com7 Jun 2025

''South Africa have got some world class batters and obviously they've got some unbelievable bowlers there as well so it's going to be a good challenge and obviously it's a one-off Test match.'

Meet India's new spinner

Meet India's new spinner

Rediff.com14 Jul 2022

On Wednesday, July 13, Cheteshwar Pujara rolled over his arm and bowled some leg-spin for Sussex.

Australia's Mitchell Marsh to undergo ankle surgery

Australia's Mitchell Marsh to undergo ankle surgery

Rediff.com4 Apr 2018

Mitchell Marsh will miss the start of the English county season with Surrey as he needs an ankle surgery which also makes him a doubt for the national team's next Test assignment against Pakistan.

Gautam Gambhir to rejoin Essex today

Gautam Gambhir to rejoin Essex today

Rediff.com10 Sep 2013

Indian batsman Gautam Gambhir will re-join Essex cricket team on Tuesday to play the remainder of his maiden English county season after he returned home for a brief period due to family issues.

Ton-up Pujara's English love-affair continues

Ton-up Pujara's English love-affair continues

Rediff.com13 Aug 2023

Cheteshwar Pujara's love affair with the English summer continued as he scored his second List A ton in three games.

Surrey sell stake: Why they chose Mumbai Indians...

Surrey sell stake: Why they chose Mumbai Indians...

Rediff.com11 Feb 2025

Surrey confirm deal with Reliance, keep majority stake in Oval Invincibles

Surrey teen Sibley youngest double-centurion in County Cricket

Surrey teen Sibley youngest double-centurion in County Cricket

Rediff.com27 Sep 2013

A teenaged English cricketer has made it to the record books by becoming the youngest player to score a double century in the history of England's County Championship.

He'll be terrific: Ponting picks Australia's playing XI for WTC final

He'll be terrific: Ponting picks Australia's playing XI for WTC final

Rediff.com26 May 2023

Ahead of the WTC final between India and Australia, Ricky Ponting picked Australia's playing XI.

Rahane to play for Leicestershire after West Indies tour

Rahane to play for Leicestershire after West Indies tour

Rediff.com18 Jun 2023

Ajinkya Rahane will be plying his trade for the English county side Leicestershire in Division 2, after the two-Test series against the West Indies next month.

Boycott warns Crawley, Pope from overconfidence ahead of India Tests

Boycott warns Crawley, Pope from overconfidence ahead of India Tests

Rediff.com28 May 2025

'We cannot say suddenly that Crawley and Pope have solved the technical and mental issues that have dogged their careers because the Zimbabwe bowling was so average.'

'Double' Boost For Pujara's Australian Hopes

'Double' Boost For Pujara's Australian Hopes

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

K L Rahul's indifferent form could throw Cheteshwar Pujara a lifeline for the tour of Australia, where he enjoys a great record.

Successful coach Law to leave West Indies for Middlesex

Successful coach Law to leave West Indies for Middlesex

Rediff.com25 Sep 2018

Law, who took charge of West Indies in February 2017, leaves after guiding the Test team to series wins against Zimbabwe and Bangladesh and the one day team to qualification for the 2019 World Cup.

Pietersen returns to English cricket with Surrey

Pietersen returns to English cricket with Surrey

Rediff.com25 Mar 2015

Former England captain Kevin Pietersen, bidding to return to the international scene after being sacked last year, will be available for all forms of cricket, starting with Surrey's opening county championship fixture on April 19.

Expect fireworks from Maxwell in county cricket

Expect fireworks from Maxwell in county cricket

Rediff.com24 Apr 2015

Snubbed Maxwell eyes county cricket to fuel Test bid.

Sehwag to play for Northamptonshire

Sehwag to play for Northamptonshire

Rediff.com13 Mar 2010

Flamboyant India opener Virender Sehwag has signed a deal with English county Northamptonshire to play in the Twenty20 championship this summer.

Run-machine Pujara rejoins Nottinghamshire

Run-machine Pujara rejoins Nottinghamshire

Rediff.com23 Aug 2017

He featured in four games earlier in the summer, scoring 223 runs at an average of 44.6, including 112 in the victory over Gloucestershire in May.

Hampshire sign India Test star Ajinkya Rahane

Hampshire sign India Test star Ajinkya Rahane

Rediff.com25 Apr 2019

Ajinkya Rahane has signed for Hampshire in the English County Championship. He will feature in matches throughout May, June and the start of July, subject to visa clearance. He becomes the first overseas player from India to sign for the county.

From IPL to WTC Final: Gill's confidence soars, but challenges await

From IPL to WTC Final: Gill's confidence soars, but challenges await

Rediff.com5 Jun 2023

Gill said his team has learnt plenty from the disappointing defeat against the Kiwis.

Yorkshire fans boo umpires after Cheteshwar Pujara dismissal

Yorkshire fans boo umpires after Cheteshwar Pujara dismissal

Rediff.com28 Apr 2015

India's Test specialist Cheteshwar Pujara's contentious dismissal in an English County Championship match between Yorkshire and Warwickshire created a mini-controversy as some of the home team fans booed the umpires at the end of the day's play.

'This is Washington Sundar's moment to shine'

'This is Washington Sundar's moment to shine'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2025

The retirement of Ravichandran Ashwin has opened the door for other spin all-rounders to step up, and Vidyut is confident that Washington Sundar could be the one to watch.

This England legend wants Kohli to 'suffer'

This England legend wants Kohli to 'suffer'

Rediff.com27 Mar 2018

Letting Virat Kohli play county cricket is 'nonsense', feels former England captain Bob Willis

India's first-ever hybrid pitch unveiled in Dharamsala

India's first-ever hybrid pitch unveiled in Dharamsala

Rediff.com6 May 2024

'Yes, the playing conditions still vary over time. But you're still in control of what sort of works for you on a pitch. So, you might play on a new hybrid pitch for one game.'

Karthik brought in for injured Saha for Afghanistan Test

Karthik brought in for injured Saha for Afghanistan Test

Rediff.com2 Jun 2018

The 33-year-old wicketkeeper injured his right thumb while playing for Sunrisers Hyderabad against Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League playoffs on May 25.

Jack Leach Blow! England scrambles for solution ahead of Ashes

Jack Leach Blow! England scrambles for solution ahead of Ashes

Rediff.com5 Jun 2023

Leach was ruled out of the five-match series on Sunday due to a stress fracture in his back

IPL matches in Dharamsala to be played on newly-laid 'hybrid pitch'

IPL matches in Dharamsala to be played on newly-laid 'hybrid pitch'

Rediff.com15 Apr 2024

The picturesque Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) stadium has become the first BCCI-accredited venue to install state-of-the-art 'hybrid pitch' to host two Indian Premier League matches this season.

How Pujara plans to prepare for England tour

How Pujara plans to prepare for England tour

Rediff.com21 Feb 2018

Cheteshwar Pujara will be starting his 'homework' for India's 'English Test'.

Maxwell likely to skip India ODIs ahead of World Cup

Maxwell likely to skip India ODIs ahead of World Cup

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

While Maxwell is still harbouring aspirations of making a fleeting appearance during Australia's ODI series in India later this month, the 34-year-old maintains being fit for the World Cup is his primary focus.

Why Pujara struggled for runs in the past three seasons...

Why Pujara struggled for runs in the past three seasons...

Rediff.com2 May 2022

Regular match practice, something Cheteshwar Pujara was not able to get due to the COVID-19 pandemic, is the reason for the India batter's consistent run in the English County Championship, reckons his father and coach Arvind Pujara.

Dizzy sends Boof reeling over Australia coaching link

Dizzy sends Boof reeling over Australia coaching link

Rediff.com1 Jun 2016

Former Australia fast bowler Jason Gillespie has made it clear that he is not interested in replacing Craig McDermott as bowling coach of the Australia Test side.

WTC final: Rahane back; SKY and Kuldeep dropped

WTC final: Rahane back; SKY and Kuldeep dropped

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

Rahane's comeback after 15 months was on predictable lines

England spinner Hartley ready to rattle India's batters

England spinner Hartley ready to rattle India's batters

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

Uncapped young spinner Tom Hartley feels England have taken a 'bit of a punt' by picking him for the Test tour of India.

Former Windies legend Marshall forgotten in homeland

Former Windies legend Marshall forgotten in homeland

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

West Indies cricketing legend Malcolm Marshall's final resting place in Barbados is a sorry sight, sparking concerns about his legacy.

Umran picked for SA T20Is; Pujara back in Tests

Umran picked for SA T20Is; Pujara back in Tests

Rediff.com22 May 2022

Cheteshwar Pujara has made a comeback to India's Test team while youngsters Umran Malik and Arshdeep Singh have received an India call-up as the selection committee on Sunday named the squad for the five-match T20I series against South African in June and the one-off Test against England in July.

I'm always in contention: Shardul eyes India comeback

I'm always in contention: Shardul eyes India comeback

Rediff.com10 Feb 2025

Shardul Thakur remains optimistic about his India chances following yet another stellar performance for Mumbai in the Ranji Trophy.