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Graeme Swann charged with drink-driving

Graeme Swann charged with drink-driving

Rediff.com19 Jul 2010

England bowler Graeme Swann has been charged with drink-driving, police said on Monday.

Graeme Swann sent home with bad back

Graeme Swann sent home with bad back

Rediff.com25 Jan 2011

England spinner Graeme Swann is returning home from Australia because of a lower back strain but should be fit for the World Cup, team coach Andy Flower said on Tuesday.

Graeme Swann retires midway through Ashes

Graeme Swann retires midway through Ashes

Rediff.com22 Dec 2013

England spinner Graeme Swann has announced his retirement from international and first-class cricket midway through the Ashes after being put to the sword by Australia's batsmen in the first three tests of the series.

Graeme Swann nearly quit cricket in 2004

Graeme Swann nearly quit cricket in 2004

Rediff.com11 Jun 2011

England off-spinner Graeme Swann has revealed that he considered giving up cricket four years after making his ODI debut against South Africa in 2000.

When Dravid made Graeme Swann feel like a school kid

When Dravid made Graeme Swann feel like a school kid

Rediff.com17 Apr 2020

Graeme Swann recalled how he once got Rahul Dravid out and it became a momentous occasion for him. Dravid played for Kent under John Wright's coaching and had a good season with the county side.

'Graeme Swann deserves the wickets he has got'

'Graeme Swann deserves the wickets he has got'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2012

England's legendary spinner Dereck Underwood has urged Graeme Swann to break his record of being country's most successful spin bowler by surpassing his wicket tally.

Graeme Swann helping group of England spinners ahead of India tour

Graeme Swann helping group of England spinners ahead of India tour

Rediff.com23 Nov 2023

Having been there and done that, Graeme Swann is now mentoring a group of young England spinners, who would feature in a 'Shadow Tour' of India next month with a couple of them in contention to make it to senior team for five-Test series, starting January 25.

Factbox: Former England spin bowler Graeme Swann

Factbox: Former England spin bowler Graeme Swann

Rediff.com22 Dec 2013

England spinner Graeme Swann announced his retirement from international and first-class cricket on Sunday midway through the five-match Ashes series, which Australia hold an unassailable 3-0 lead in.

Can pace depth end England's Ashes drought Down Under?

Can pace depth end England's Ashes drought Down Under?

Rediff.com4 Nov 2025

England 'quietly confident' heading into Ashes series, says Wood

Ashes tension rises as injuries shake Australia's pacers

Ashes tension rises as injuries shake Australia's pacers

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

Scott Boland will step up and uncapped Brendan Doggett is tipped for a high-stakes debut to try to shore up the loss of a combined 604 Test wickets of experience.

Teen seamer rattles India batters, called up to Eng squad

Teen seamer rattles India batters, called up to Eng squad

Rediff.com11 Jun 2025

Teenager Eddie Jack's call-up comes at a time when England's pace stocks are depleted with less than 10 days to go for the opening Test.

Gayle, Sehwag, Swann Dance Garba

Gayle, Sehwag, Swann Dance Garba

Rediff.com3 Oct 2022

Cricketing greats Chris Gayle, Virender Sehwag and Graeme Swann revelled in the festivities as they danced the Garba on the sidelines of the Legends League Cricket.

Swann unravels the story behind England's struggles against Indian spinners

Swann unravels the story behind England's struggles against Indian spinners

Rediff.com7 Mar 2024

England succumbed to the pressure of standing up to a world-class band of Indian spinners

'Top order holds key to England's Ashes chances'

'Top order holds key to England's Ashes chances'

Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

England have not won an Ashes Test match in Australia for nearly 15 years but their batting firepower could prove decisive in the series starting in Perth next month, according to former captain Alastair Cook.

Swann fined for using abusive language

Swann fined for using abusive language

Rediff.com12 Mar 2011

England spinner Graeme Swann has been fined 10 per cent of his match fee for using "obscene and offensive language" during his team's two-wicket loss to Bangladesh in a World Cup group match in Chittagong.

Swann, Bresnan back in England Test squad

Swann, Bresnan back in England Test squad

Rediff.com11 May 2013

Paceman Tim Bresnan and off-spinner Graeme Swann have returned from elbow surgeries to join the England squad for the first Test against New Zealand, starting at Lord's on Thursday.

'Gambhir will be brilliant as India coach'

'Gambhir will be brilliant as India coach'

Rediff.com24 May 2024

Former England cricketer Graeme Swann believes Kolkata Knight Riders team mentor Gautam Gambhir will be a 'brilliant' head coach for India.

Blackout at Barabati: Fans take over the show

Blackout at Barabati: Fans take over the show

Rediff.com9 Feb 2025

Thousands of fans switched on their phone flashlights, creating a sea of light that illuminated the stadium.

Without conflict sports would be dull: Swann on Kohli-Gambhir spat

Without conflict sports would be dull: Swann on Kohli-Gambhir spat

Rediff.com10 May 2023

Talking about Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir's conflict, former England off-spinner Graeme Swann said without conflict sports would be dull.

Swann's success could spur Harbhajan: Prince

Swann's success could spur Harbhajan: Prince

Rediff.com15 Dec 2010

English spinner Graeme Swann's success in South Africa last season could inspire Harbhajan Singh to achieve greater deeds during India's three-match Test series against the Proteas, feels batsman Ashwell Prince.

Swann reprimanded for kicking stumps

Swann reprimanded for kicking stumps

Rediff.com31 Jul 2011

England off-spinner Graeme Swann has been reprimanded for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct by kicking stumps in frustration and dislodging the bails during the second day of the second Test against India.

England will miss off-spinner Swann's genius: Pietersen

England will miss off-spinner Swann's genius: Pietersen

Rediff.com8 Jul 2014

Former England batsman Kevin Pietersen thinks the hosts could be in for a particularly tough Test series at home against India in the absence of Graeme Swann.

Swann has X-ray after injury scare

Swann has X-ray after injury scare

Rediff.com29 Jul 2011

England suffered an injury scare when off-spinner Graeme Swann had to taken for a precautionary x-ray after he was hit on the left hand by a Praveen Kumar snorter during the home team's first innings in the second cricket Test against India in Nottingham.

Swann, Broad guide England to victory

Swann, Broad guide England to victory

Rediff.com8 Oct 2007

England beat Sri Lanka by two wickets in the third ODI to go 2-1 up in the series.

Swann on song after skittling Aussies

Swann on song after skittling Aussies

Rediff.com7 Dec 2010

Spinner Graeme Swann enjoyed befuddling Australia's batsmen on Tuesday to help England post their first away Ashes victory in seven years, but found his captain proved far more difficult to penetrate.

Pietersen was an awful skipper: Swann

Pietersen was an awful skipper: Swann

Rediff.com11 Oct 2011

England off-spinner Graeme Swann has criticised the manner in which Kevin Pietersen led the side during his stint as England captain.

Swann seeks swift return from elbow surgery

Swann seeks swift return from elbow surgery

Rediff.com6 Mar 2013

Graeme Swann's troublesome right elbow may have forced him out of the Test series against New Zealand but the England spinner has been told the required surgery is "relatively simple" and is eyeing a May return.

Anderson, Swann are like McGrath-Warne combo: Saker

Anderson, Swann are like McGrath-Warne combo: Saker

Rediff.com30 May 2012

Australian bowling coach David Saker has compared England paceman James Anderson and spinner Graeme Swann to legendary Glenn McGrath and Shane Warne.

Swann and Broad leave South Africa reeling

Swann and Broad leave South Africa reeling

Rediff.com29 Dec 2009

Graeme Swann and Stuart Broad ripped through South Africa's top order to put England on the brink of victory on the fourth day of the second Test on Tuesday.

Swann leads England's fightback against Pakistan

Swann leads England's fightback against Pakistan

Rediff.com19 Aug 2010

Graeme Swann kept England in contention in the third Test against Pakistan at the Oval on Thursday by capturing his 100th Test wicket during a day of attritional but invariably absorbing cricket.

England bowler Swann has successful elbow operation

England bowler Swann has successful elbow operation

Rediff.com15 Mar 2013

England off-spinner Graeme Swann has had successful surgery on his troublesome right elbow and will now start a rehabilitation programme, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said in a statement on Thursday.

I follow Graeme Swann; I am inspired by him: Rasool

I follow Graeme Swann; I am inspired by him: Rasool

Rediff.com4 Sep 2013

The 24-year-old Jammu and Kashmir all-rounder talks about his journey, his selection and areas he needs to improve on as a cricketer.

We must play better against spin: Swann

We must play better against spin: Swann

Rediff.com14 Nov 2012

Off spinner Graeme Swann has conceded England batsmen must play spin better than they did against Sri Lanka and Pakistan if they want to win the Test series against India at their home turf.

Why was Riyan Parag Forced to Change Bat Mid-Match?

Why was Riyan Parag Forced to Change Bat Mid-Match?

Rediff.com17 Apr 2025

When the umpires conducted the routine check on Parag's bat, it was found to be non-compliant. As a result, he was asked to switch to a different bat before resuming his innings.

Swann dedicates India series win to London Zoo!

Swann dedicates India series win to London Zoo!

Rediff.com12 Sep 2011

Athletes dedicating wins to their families, friends and even pets is quite common but flamboyant England off-spinner Graeme Swann has dedicated the ODI series triumph over India to the London Zoo because he happened to have a good time there.

No witch-hunt against Cook, says 'friend' Swann

No witch-hunt against Cook, says 'friend' Swann

Rediff.com29 Aug 2014

Insisting that he is not conducting a witch-hunt against the England skipper, Graeme Swann today said One-day captaincy is a "poisoned chalice" for Alastair Cook.

Swann spell puts England in command

Swann spell puts England in command

Rediff.com12 Dec 2008

Debutant off-spinner Graeme Swann grabbed two wickets in his first over in Test cricket as England reduced India to 155 for 6 at stumps on Day 2 of the first Test.

Swann too reluctant to tour India

Swann too reluctant to tour India

Rediff.com1 Dec 2008

After Steve Harmison and Andrew Flintoff, England spinner Graeme Swann too has developed cold feet and is reluctant to tour India following the terror strikes in Mumbai. Swann said though he has full faith on security adviser Reg Dickason, who is yet to give a go-ahead to the tour, he is not particularly keen on returning to India for the two-match Test series.

Swann is fifth off-spinner to claim 200 Test wickets

Swann is fifth off-spinner to claim 200 Test wickets

Rediff.com24 Nov 2012

Graeme Swann completed 200 wickets in Test cricket on Saturday when he trapped Harbhajan Singh LBW. Swann became the 14th Englishman and 60th bowler overall to accomplish this feat. Rajneesh Gupta presents a list of the highest wicket-taking off-spinners in Test cricket and lists bowlers who took the least time to get to the 200-wicket mark.

KP and Swann are still friends, insists Flower

KP and Swann are still friends, insists Flower

Rediff.com16 Oct 2011

Graeme Swann's criticism of Kevin Pietersen in his autobiography has not affected their friendship, insisted England coach Andy Flower but conceded that he would have wanted the off-spinner to wait till retirement before writing such a book.