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Sai Kishore joins Gloucestershire for remainder of season

Sai Kishore joins Gloucestershire for remainder of season

Rediff.com9 Jul 2026

India spinner Sai Kishore has signed a six-match deal with English county side Gloucestershire for the remainder of the season.

Chahar, Sai Kishore, Chahal deliver strong performances in County cricket

Chahar, Sai Kishore, Chahal deliver strong performances in County cricket

Rediff.com5 days ago

Indian leg-spinner Rahul Chahar took 6 for 80 for Surrey against Essex in the English County Championship. Other Indian spinners, R Sai Kishore and Yuzvendra Chahal, also made significant contributions for their respective teams in different matches.

With New Zealand series in mind, BCCI to arrange County stint for pacer Auqib Nabi

With New Zealand series in mind, BCCI to arrange County stint for pacer Auqib Nabi

Rediff.com5 days ago

The BCCI is arranging short-term county cricket contracts for talented Indian pacers like Auqib Nabi to prepare them for future international tours, specifically eyeing India's Test series in New Zealand. This initiative aims to provide red-ball experience and exposure to different conditions.

Prince Harry, Meghan to move back to UK with kids: Reports

Prince Harry, Meghan to move back to UK with kids: Reports

Rediff.com20 Aug 2026

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are reportedly moving back to the UK with their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, later this month, but will continue as non-working members of the royal family. The move comes six years after they relocated to the US.

Want To Study In The UK With A Rs 9.6 Lakh Sports Scholarship?

Want To Study In The UK With A Rs 9.6 Lakh Sports Scholarship?

Rediff.com18 May 2026

The University of Gloucestershire is looking for international student-athletes for funded study and training opportunities in the UK.

Iranian drone strikes British Air Force unit in Cyprus

Iranian drone strikes British Air Force unit in Cyprus

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

Amidst rising tensions in the Middle East, an Iranian drone struck a British RAF base in Cyprus, prompting the UK to allow US defensive operations and consider evacuation plans for British citizens in the region.

Does The US Plan To Continue This War For 'One Or Two Years'?

Does The US Plan To Continue This War For 'One Or Two Years'?

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

This weekend, Donald Trump has begun to say the quiet part out loud -- that he wants to take control of Iran's oil, a formulation more in line with his robber-baron style of international relations.

Laura Equals Fastest Fifty Record In Domestic T20s

Laura Equals Fastest Fifty Record In Domestic T20s

Rediff.com28 Dec 2025

Australia's Laura Harris scripted history on Sunday as she became the second woman to smash a half-century in 15 balls in the history of T20 cricket.

Iran Rewrites Rules of War

Iran Rewrites Rules of War

Rediff.com17 Mar 2026

Iran is fighting a different war: Older, slower, and in some ways more dangerous. Iran doesn't need to shoot down an F/A-18. It only needs to make the Strait of Hormuz feel dangerous long enough for insurance markets, shipping companies, and oil futures traders to do the rest. Prem Panicker continues his must-read daily blog on the war in the Middle East.

World's 8 Most Magical Christmas Train Rides

World's 8 Most Magical Christmas Train Rides

Rediff.com19 Dec 2025

A train ride for Christmas? Why not?!

Cricket world mourns death of 'Trailblazer' Lawrence

Cricket world mourns death of 'Trailblazer' Lawrence

Rediff.com22 Jun 2025

'Trailblazer' and former England fast bowler Lawrence dies at 61

Pujara signs up with English county Gloucestershire

Pujara signs up with English county Gloucestershire

Rediff.com19 Feb 2020

The club took into consideration Pujara's ability to bat for long periods.

Murali to join Gloucestershire

Murali to join Gloucestershire

Rediff.com9 Feb 2011

Sri Lankan spin wizard Muttiah Muralitharan has been signed by English county side Gloucestershire as their overseas player for two Friends Provident Twenty20 Cup seasons.

India 'A' beat Gloucestershire

India 'A' beat Gloucestershire

Rediff.com28 Jul 2003

A 69-run victory enabled the Indians stay unbeaten on their England tour.

Pujara's Gloucestershire deal off due to COVID-19

Pujara's Gloucestershire deal off due to COVID-19

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

The county championship Division one was scheduled to start on April 12 before it was postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak.

'We are on a journey to becoming a great Australian team'

'We are on a journey to becoming a great Australian team'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

Australia finished second in the league table during the 2023-25 WTC cycle, behind South Africa, having claimed 67.54 per cent of the points on offer to them.

Green returns from injury as Aus reveal WTC Final squad

Green returns from injury as Aus reveal WTC Final squad

Rediff.com13 May 2025

Skipper Pat Cummins, who missed the tour of Sri Lanka due to the birth of his second child in February and was also ruled out of the Champions Trophy campaign with an ankle injury, will take the reins against South Africa.

How Bumrah's message boosted Green before surgery

How Bumrah's message boosted Green before surgery

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

A 'special message' from India's pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah on the eve of Cameron Green's back surgery gave the Australian all-rounder the much-needed reassurance about his decision to go under the knife.

County match ends in a tie after 1,578 runs!

County match ends in a tie after 1,578 runs!

Rediff.com4 Jul 2024

Gloucestershire and Glamorgan batted themselves to a standstill in a staggering 1,578-run County Championship Division Two match on Wednesday, with the game ending in the most improbable way of all - a tie - after Glamorgan nearly completed a world-record setting run chase.

Gambhir fails again; out for nought against Gloucestershire

Gambhir fails again; out for nought against Gloucestershire

Rediff.com28 Aug 2013

India discard Gautam Gambhir's woeful county stint continued after he failed for the fourth time while turning up for Essex, this time in a first-class match against Gloucestershire, in Bristol, on Wednesday.

Pujara's ton puts Sussex on top vs Derbyshire

Pujara's ton puts Sussex on top vs Derbyshire

Rediff.com5 May 2024

India batter Cheteshwar Pujara's unbeaten 104 helped Sussex extend their first innings lead to 111 runs in their County Championship Division Two match against Derbyshire on Saturday.

Shaw set for county debut with Northamptonshire

Shaw set for county debut with Northamptonshire

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

Prithvi Shaw is all set for his maiden stint in the English county circuit with Northamptonshire.

Pacer Sid Kaul to make County Championship debut

Pacer Sid Kaul to make County Championship debut

Rediff.com8 May 2024

Northampton head coach John Sadler was excited to sign an experienced campaigner like Kaul.

Legendary South African all-rounder Mike Procter dies aged 77

Legendary South African all-rounder Mike Procter dies aged 77

Rediff.com18 Feb 2024

Cricket South Africa (CSA) on Sunday mourned the death of one of country's finest all-rounders Mike Procter.

Rain washes out third England vs Ireland ODI

Rain washes out third England vs Ireland ODI

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

Crawley departed on 51 and Young picked up a third wicket after getting Sam Hain caught on 17, before a downpour brought a halt to the proceedings at around 1345 GMT, with England on 280/4. Play was called off just under an hour later.

Rafiq racism case: Yorkshire punished for 'extremely serious' misconduct

Rafiq racism case: Yorkshire punished for 'extremely serious' misconduct

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

Yorkshire have been fined 400,000 pounds and handed a 48-point deduction in the County Championship by the Cricket Discipline Commission over their handling of racism allegations made by Azeem Rafiq.

Umesh Yadav signs for Essex

Umesh Yadav signs for Essex

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

Indian pacer Umesh Yadav has signed with Division One English County side Essex for the remainder of the 2023 championship.

Williamson given two-week deadline for World Cup

Williamson given two-week deadline for World Cup

Rediff.com28 Aug 2023

New Zealand coach Gary Stead said he will give Kane Williamson every chance to prove his fitness over the two weeks before the World Cup.

Injury ends Umesh's stint in English county cricket

Injury ends Umesh's stint in English county cricket

Rediff.com17 Sep 2022

India pacer Umesh Yadav is rehabilitating at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru after suffering a thigh muscle injury while playing for English country side Middlesex against Gloucestershire last month.

Will Pakistan lose Naseem Shah before the World Cup?

Will Pakistan lose Naseem Shah before the World Cup?

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

Uncertainty shrouds Naseem Shah's availability for Pakistan's World Cup opening matches

Cheteshwar Pujara on fire with third century in County season

Cheteshwar Pujara on fire with third century in County season

Rediff.com5 May 2023

Cheteshwar Pujara continued to thrive in the English County circuit

Set for India comeback, Saini to miss July county stint

Set for India comeback, Saini to miss July county stint

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Navdeep Saini, who made a comeback to the Indian Test squad, will miss three matches for his English county side Worcestershire.

English county match abandoned after player tests positive for COVID-19

English county match abandoned after player tests positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com7 Sep 2020

The four-day cricket match between English county sides Northamptonshire and Gloucestershire on Sunday was abandoned on the opening day after a player tested positive for COVID-19.

Washington Sundar nearing full fitness, set to play for Lancashire

Washington Sundar nearing full fitness, set to play for Lancashire

Rediff.com22 Jun 2022

India all-rounder Washington Sundar could make his debut in English county cricket this season, for Lancashire.

Pujara to play alongside Steve Smith before WTC final

Pujara to play alongside Steve Smith before WTC final

Rediff.com1 May 2023

Cheteshwar Pujara will get a chance to sneak peek into Steve Smith's preparations ahead of the high-profile World Test Championship final, starting June 7, as the former Australian skipper gears up to play three English county games for Sussex this month.

Varun-Janhvi go Bawaal in Poland!

Varun-Janhvi go Bawaal in Poland!

Rediff.com18 Jul 2022

Don't you love going on a holiday? Bollywood stars love it too!

Lord's relaxes dress code for Pavilion as heat rises

Lord's relaxes dress code for Pavilion as heat rises

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

Lord's relaxed its strict Pavilion dress code on Tuesday with members not required to wear jackets as temperatures soared into the mid 30s Celsius for the start of the County Championship game between Middlesex and Sussex.

Hameed, Bracey in County Select XI for India warm-up tie

Hameed, Bracey in County Select XI for India warm-up tie

Rediff.com15 Jul 2021

Warwickshire captain Will Rhodes will lead the County Select XI to play India at the Emirates Riverside in Durham.

Rohit, Kohli, Pant may miss Ireland T20I series

Rohit, Kohli, Pant may miss Ireland T20I series

Rediff.com2 Mar 2022

A second-string Indian team will play against Ireland in two T20 Internationals in Malahide on June 26 and June 28.

Ashwin to play for Surrey against Somerset

Ashwin to play for Surrey against Somerset

Rediff.com11 Jul 2021

India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin on Saturday was added to Surrey's squad for the County Championship fixture against Somerset, starting on July 11 at the Oval in London.