News for 'Great Birmingham Run'

Australia pumped for England showdown

Australia pumped for England showdown

Rediff.com8 Jul 2019

The five-times World Cup winners face the tournament hosts to decide who will meet the winner of the first semi-final between India and New Zealand in Manchester on Tuesday.

Gavaskar reckons this is the reason for Kohli's success...

Gavaskar reckons this is the reason for Kohli's success...

Rediff.com11 Aug 2018

'The way he's made that adjustment, mental adjustment, that is brilliant, fantastic. And that is the reason why he was able to get big runs'

'Pakistan will lose 9 times out of 10 against India'

'Pakistan will lose 9 times out of 10 against India'

Rediff.com2 Jun 2019

Harbhajan believes India will be under more pressure to perform against Pakistan in this World Cup.

Huge demand for India vs Pakistan Champions Trophy match

Huge demand for India vs Pakistan Champions Trophy match

Rediff.com19 Oct 2016

There was large demand for India vs Pakistan, England vs Australia and the final, all of which were oversubscribed at every price band.

Laxman hails government's decision to not play with Pakistan

Laxman hails government's decision to not play with Pakistan

Rediff.com31 May 2017

Former India cricketer V V S Laxman backed the government's decision to not play a bilateral series against Pakistan, saying it is 'beyond sport at the moment'.

World Cup: England peaking at just the right time

World Cup: England peaking at just the right time

Rediff.com4 Jul 2019

England showed glimpses of their best in last two games, says Morgan

Will Indian pacers feel Bhuvi's absence? No, says Gough

Will Indian pacers feel Bhuvi's absence? No, says Gough

Rediff.com29 Jul 2018

Darren Gough feels India have enough firepower in their pace attack to cover for the absence of Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Jasprit Bumrah i

What went wrong for India on Day 4 of the 1st Test?

What went wrong for India on Day 4 of the 1st Test?

Rediff.com4 Aug 2018

Chasing 194 runs, India resumed their second innings at 110 for the loss of five wickets with Kohli and wicketkeeper Dinesh Karthik needing 84 for victory.

5 talking points from England vs India

5 talking points from England vs India

Rediff.com29 Jun 2019

England and India renew one of cricket's great rivalries at Edgbaston and, with so much on the line, it is no wonder the mercury is rising.

Surprised by lateral movement: Curran

Surprised by lateral movement: Curran

Rediff.com31 Aug 2018

Curran (78) scored his second Test half-century as England recovered from 86-6 to finish with 246 runs. The left-hander put up crucial lower-order partnerships with Moeen Ali and Stuart Broad to frustrate the Indian bowlers.

Fit Khawaja, returning Pattinson to play Ashes opener

Fit Khawaja, returning Pattinson to play Ashes opener

Rediff.com31 Jul 2019

Khawaja passed a fitness Test on Monday after recovering from a hamstring injury and Langer confirmed the left-hander will bat at number three, while fast bowler Pattinson is set to feature in his first Test match since Feb. 2016.

Cricket Buzz: SA bowler Ackermann sets T20 record

Cricket Buzz: SA bowler Ackermann sets T20 record

Rediff.com8 Aug 2019

Ackermann, 28, whose previous best figures in the format were 3-21, took six of his seven wickets in two overs, and said afterwards that could not quite believe he had broken the record.

'Congratulations to India on this significant victory'

'Congratulations to India on this significant victory'

Rediff.com5 Jun 2017

Sports Minister Vijay Goel, Amitabh Bachchan, Ranveer Singh congratulate Team India after 'scintillating all-round performance'

Dhoni has retired, so have I: Pakistan-born fan 'Chacha Chicago'

Dhoni has retired, so have I: Pakistan-born fan 'Chacha Chicago'

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

'All great players have to call time one day but his retiring makes me sad and brings back a lot of precious memories. He deserved a grand send-off but again he is beyond that'

Here's why Kohli does not believe in warm-up games

Here's why Kohli does not believe in warm-up games

Rediff.com8 Sep 2018

India captain Virat Kohli has questioned the 'utility' of pre-series tour games if the touring side is not provided with ideal conditions and opposition before a Test series starts.

'Kapil is once-in-a century cricketer, don't compare Pandya with him'

'Kapil is once-in-a century cricketer, don't compare Pandya with him'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2018

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar today rubbished comparisons between Kapil Dev and Hardik Pandya, saying the legendary all-rounder is a once-in-a century cricketer and cannot be compared to anyone.

Bangar slams Pandya, Ashwin for giving away their wicket

Bangar slams Pandya, Ashwin for giving away their wicket

Rediff.com1 Sep 2018

Bangar said India could have been in a better position had Pandya and Ashwin applied themselves a little more. India were all out for 273 on Friday in response to England's 246.

Srikkanth: Kohli brilliance needs to be backed by teammates

Srikkanth: Kohli brilliance needs to be backed by teammates

Rediff.com28 Jun 2019

The only concern for India is that the batting at the moment is slightly the Virat Kohli show.

Wimbledon PIX: Djokovic, Barty advance; Jabeur makes history

Wimbledon PIX: Djokovic, Barty advance; Jabeur makes history

Rediff.com5 Jul 2021

Images from Day 7 of the 2021 Wimbledon at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, in London, on Monday.

Stokes joins Northern Superchargers in first draft for The Hundred

Stokes joins Northern Superchargers in first draft for The Hundred

Rediff.com3 Oct 2019

The new 100-ball format tournament was launched on Thursday, with eight new city-based teams officially named and the first batch of players allocated, including England's red-ball contracted players.

What should India do with Dhoni?

What should India do with Dhoni?

Rediff.com5 Jul 2019

The biggest challenge before Virat Kohli and Ravi Shastri ahead of the semi-final will be how best to utilise Mahendra Singh Dhoni.

Practise match leaves India with plenty to ponder

Practise match leaves India with plenty to ponder

Rediff.com27 Jul 2018

ndia failed to bowl out county side Essex in 94 overs before Shikhar Dhawan and Cheteshwar Pujara suffered another batting failure

Vettori: Williamson is New Zealand's greatest ODI player

Vettori: Williamson is New Zealand's greatest ODI player

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

What differentiates Kane Wiliamson from a lot of batsmen in this day and age is his sole focus is winning the game and he tailors his batting towards that, writes former New Zealand captain in his column.

Our shot selection could have been better: Kohli

Our shot selection could have been better: Kohli

Rediff.com4 Aug 2018

India captain Virat Kohli rued the lack of application and poor shot selection by his batsmen after their meek surrender paved the way for an England victory in the opening Test, in Birmingham.

Kohli on the top reasons why India lost

Kohli on the top reasons why India lost

Rediff.com1 Jul 2019

We were not clinical with bat, failed to accelerate: Kohli

Farah wins his farewell track race in Britain

Farah wins his farewell track race in Britain

Rediff.com20 Aug 2017

Mo Farah brought down the curtain on his peerless track career in Britain by winning his farewell race on home soil on an emotional afternoon at the Birmingham Grand Prix Diamond League meeting on Sunday.

The cricketers who stole the show in 2019

The cricketers who stole the show in 2019

Rediff.com25 Dec 2019

Explosive all-rounder Ben Stokes and relentless run accumulator Steve Smith could not be more different in their approaches to the game but both roared back from personally adversity to bestride an extraordinary cricketing year. Virat Kohli and his men top the confused and confusing World Test Championship table with seven wins in as many matches, including their first pink-ball Test against Bangladesh last month. That victory marked their 12th consecutive Test series win at home.

Shades of '92 after Pakistan down New Zealand

Shades of '92 after Pakistan down New Zealand

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

'We have the belief that we will win our next two games and then look ahead'

Not being favourites could work for South Africa: Wessels

Not being favourites could work for South Africa: Wessels

Rediff.com21 May 2019

South Africa will dearly miss AB de Villiers in the World Cup. De Villiers announced a shock retirement from international cricket last year.

Bring on India, says Bangladesh coach Joshi

Bring on India, says Bangladesh coach Joshi

Rediff.com25 Jun 2019

Sunil Joshi is backing Bangladesh's spin bowlers, led by the in-form Shakib Al Hasan, to hold their own against India when their World Cup campaign continues next week.

NZ call-up three uncapped players for England Test tour

NZ call-up three uncapped players for England Test tour

Rediff.com8 Apr 2021

The squad will then be trimmed to 15 for the ICC World Test Championship final against India at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton starting on June 18, as per ICC regulations.

Hales, Roy power England to crushing win against Sri Lanka

Hales, Roy power England to crushing win against Sri Lanka

Rediff.com25 Jun 2016

An England record opening partnership of 256 between Alex Hales and Jason Roy led their side to a crushing 10-wicket win over Sri Lanka in the second one-day international.

Dale Steyn will put his money on England against India

Dale Steyn will put his money on England against India

Rediff.com26 Jul 2018

'The advantage probably lies with England, obviously being at home and with such a long tour.'

Could Bolt reverse retirement decision?

Could Bolt reverse retirement decision?

Rediff.com28 Jul 2017

The great Jamaican, who has won eight Olympic and 11 world championship gold medals, is planning to quit the track after competing in the 100m and 4x100m relay in the global event in London.

How 'Mankaded' came into being

How 'Mankaded' came into being

Rediff.com26 Mar 2019

When Vinoo Mankad ran out Bill Brown, he created cricketing history -- and eternal controversy.

Despite the doubters, Mo Farah bows out as the best

Despite the doubters, Mo Farah bows out as the best

Rediff.com1 Aug 2017

Whether or not he triumphs at the world championships in London, Mo Farah will depart as undoubtedly Britain's greatest track and field athlete and right in the mix for the title of the country's greatest performer in any sport.

Clarke says pub brawl had an impact on his leadership

Clarke says pub brawl had an impact on his leadership

Rediff.com17 Jun 2013

Down with a recurrent back injury, Australia's regular skipper Michael Clarke said the actions of David Warner and other teammates in Birmingham had an "impact on his leadership".

Soccer PIX: Hazard ends drought; Inter coach Conte gets red

Soccer PIX: Hazard ends drought; Inter coach Conte gets red

Rediff.com24 Jan 2021

Former Real youth player Joselu pulled a goal back for Alaves in the 59th minute, powering in a header from a free kick, but Benzema rounded off the victory for second-placed Real with an exquisite solo run and goal in the 70th minute.

EPL: Manchester United fight back again to sink Blades

EPL: Manchester United fight back again to sink Blades

Rediff.com18 Dec 2020

Marcus Rashford scored twice as Manchester United extended their 100 percent record on the road, coming from behind again to win 3-2 at the English Premier League's bottom club Sheffield United on Thursday.

EPL PIX: Five-star Man City rout Norwich; Liverpool cruise

EPL PIX: Five-star Man City rout Norwich; Liverpool cruise

Rediff.com22 Aug 2021

Images from the English Premier League matches on Saturday.