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Bethell, 21, set to become England's youngest captain

Bethell, 21, set to become England's youngest captain

Rediff.com15 Aug 2025

Jacob Bethell has represented England in 29 matches across all formats and will lead the team in the absence of the regular Test players.

PIX: England snatch stunning win over Australia at MCG

PIX: England snatch stunning win over Australia at MCG

Rediff.com27 Dec 2025

The hosts lost six wickets in the first session for 94 runs after resuming on four for no loss on Day 2 of the fourth Ashes Test in Melbourne.

Golden Globes 2026: Jessie, Rose, Wagner, Timothee Win

Golden Globes 2026: Jessie, Rose, Wagner, Timothee Win

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

Here's a quick look at all the winners of the 83rd edition of the Golden Globes.

Stokes returns to lead England in Ashes!

Stokes returns to lead England in Ashes!

Rediff.com23 Sep 2025

England on Tuesday named a 16-man squad for the Ashes series starting in Australia in November with Ben Stokes, who is currently nursing a shoulder injury, set to return to lead the side.

Boxing Day Test Mayhem: 20 Wickets Fall on Day 1

Boxing Day Test Mayhem: 20 Wickets Fall on Day 1

Rediff.com26 Dec 2025

Australia finished marginally on top at the end of a chaotic opening day of the fourth Ashes Test after an extraordinary 20 wickets fell in front of a record crowd at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday.

Biggest ODI win! England rout South Africa by 342 runs

Biggest ODI win! England rout South Africa by 342 runs

Rediff.com7 Sep 2025

A rampaging England thrashed South Africa by 342 runs in the third and final ODI in Southampton on Sunday to register the biggest victory in men's One-Day Internationals.

England's woes continue as NZ complete ODI sweep

England's woes continue as NZ complete ODI sweep

Rediff.com1 Nov 2025

Daryl Mitchell's runs had steered the hosts to their victories in Tauranga and Hamilton and when he departed for 44 to leave his team still 27 runs from their target on 196-8, the English scented an unlikely victory.

England spring a surprise: Jamie Overton recalled for Oval Test

England spring a surprise: Jamie Overton recalled for Oval Test

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

All-rounder Jamie Overton, who played the only Test match of his career back in 2022, has been recalled to the 15-member England squad

'We are in for a cracker'

'We are in for a cracker'

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

In mounting tension, Jamie Smith and Jamie Overton struggled to get bat on ball, surviving several frenzied appeals before the umpires decided it was too dark to continue.

How India got inside England's head

How India got inside England's head

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

Sanjay Bangar felt a wicket could fall at any moment due to the pressure applied by Indian seamers on the England batters

Woakes returns as England name XI for series opener

Woakes returns as England name XI for series opener

Rediff.com18 Jun 2025

England on Wednesday announced their playing XI for the opening Test of the five-match series against India, which will kickstart at Headingley on Friday.

Archer defined by injuries but ready to move on as Ashes beckon

Archer defined by injuries but ready to move on as Ashes beckon

Rediff.com4 Oct 2025

Since going missing from red-ball action in 2021, the 30-year-old endured a period during which injuries constantly plagued him, especially a recurring stress fracture in his right elbow.

200 and Roaring! Siraj Hits Major Milestone

200 and Roaring! Siraj Hits Major Milestone

Rediff.com1 Aug 2025

Siraj has now taken 202 wickets in 101 international matches at an average of 29.06 and an economy of 4.11.

England name 14-member squad for first Test vs India

England name 14-member squad for first Test vs India

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

Jamie Overton returns to the Test line-up for the first time since earning his sole cap against New Zealand at Headingley in June 2022.

'Borders on arrogance': Botham slams England's Ashes build-up

'Borders on arrogance': Botham slams England's Ashes build-up

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

'I'm worried. We're going to wander in and have a little game with the 'A' team. (It will be) 'Alright mate, how are you? Good on ya' and we're going to go and perform?'

India beware! England get Archer boost for 2nd Test

India beware! England get Archer boost for 2nd Test

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

Archer, who has taken 42 wickets in 13 Tests, made his first appearance in a first-class match in four years on Sunday in the County Championship with Sussex.

Head Coach deconstructs SA's 'embarrassing performance'

Head Coach deconstructs SA's 'embarrassing performance'

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

South Africa's two heaviest defeats have transpired when they fielded first and were accompanied by a lack of discipline as well as dropped chances.

PIX: Weather ensures thrilling fifth-day Oval finish!

PIX: Weather ensures thrilling fifth-day Oval finish!

Rediff.com3 Aug 2025

England had moved to within 35 runs of securing a famous victory over India when bad light and torrential rain ended an extraordinary fourth day of the final Test at The Oval on Sunday.

Siraj, Krishna and A Crucial Bowling Partnership

Siraj, Krishna and A Crucial Bowling Partnership

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

'Siraj gives everything for India, and it is credit to him for that, the way he approaches cricket.'

Here is why Stokes is out of 5th Test vs India!

Here is why Stokes is out of 5th Test vs India!

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

"Came here to give myself every chance to play just as batter": Stokes after being ruled out of Oval Test

England's secret weapon revealed for India Tests

England's secret weapon revealed for India Tests

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

Ahead of England's five-match Test series against India at home, head coach Brendon McCullum hailed young all-rounder Jacob Bethell

Buttler named in England squads for WI series

Buttler named in England squads for WI series

Rediff.com14 May 2025

British media reports said all 10 English players involved with the IPL will hold a meeting with the Professional Cricketers' Association over security arrangements for a potential return to India.

PIX: Siraj, Jaiswal lead India's charge on Day 2

PIX: Siraj, Jaiswal lead India's charge on Day 2

Rediff.com2 Aug 2025

India roared back into contention on an exhilarating day two of the fifth and final Test at The Oval on Friday as their seamers restricted England to a 23-run lead.

England bring back veteran spinner for 4th India Test

England bring back veteran spinner for 4th India Test

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

Left-arm spinner Liam Dawson returned to England Test set up after a gap of eight years, replacing injured Shoaib Bashir in the squad for the fourth Test against India.

Siraj pays tribute to Thorpe, then crashes England's party

Siraj pays tribute to Thorpe, then crashes England's party

Rediff.com2 Aug 2025

Siraj now has 203 international wickets in 101 matches, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar, who had 201 wickets in his career.

PIX: Rain halts England charge, India live another day

PIX: Rain halts England charge, India live another day

Rediff.com3 Aug 2025

Images from Day 4 of the fifth Test between England and India at The Oval, London, on Sunday.

Ton-up Root helps England to down WI, claim ODI series

Ton-up Root helps England to down WI, claim ODI series

Rediff.com2 Jun 2025

Root surpassed 7000 runs in ODIs and also went past Eoin Morgan to become England's leading ODI run-scorer.

Siraj Scripts India's Great Escape

Siraj Scripts India's Great Escape

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

'Mohammed Siraj and the passion of the Indian boys was too strong and ultimately they deserve to win this Test match.'

'Archer Should Not Be Playing Fifth Test'

'Archer Should Not Be Playing Fifth Test'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

As England and India gear up for the final showdown in the five-match series for the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy at The Oval, former England speedster Stuart Broad feels the hosts should make some changes to their Playing XI and rest tearaway Jofra Archer.

Who's Ahead? It's Too Close To Call

Who's Ahead? It's Too Close To Call

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

Drama in the most dramatic of series isn't over yet!

Root returns! England ring changes for India Tour, Champions Trophy

Root returns! England ring changes for India Tour, Champions Trophy

Rediff.com22 Dec 2024

Joe Root returned to England's one-day international squad for the first time since their ill-fated World Cup title defence in November

PHOTOS: Jaiswal fights on, India end Day 2 on top

PHOTOS: Jaiswal fights on, India end Day 2 on top

Rediff.com2 Aug 2025

Images from Day 2 of the fifth Test between England and India at The Oval, London, on Friday.

Bethell handed England Test debut vs New Zealand

Bethell handed England Test debut vs New Zealand

Rediff.com26 Nov 2024

England's Jacob Bethell will bat at number three for the first time in first-class cricket when he makes his Test debut against New Zealand at Christchurch's Hagley Oval on Thursday.

Natural Leader, Siraj Basking in the Recognition

Natural Leader, Siraj Basking in the Recognition

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

'He leads a lot of actions. And in this series so far, he's done it with the ball at times that we've needed somebody to put his hand up and create something.'

15 Wickets, 342 Runs: One Wild Day

15 Wickets, 342 Runs: One Wild Day

Rediff.com2 Aug 2025

Siraj was the day's hero and India have pulled ahead, but England are not out of the contest by any stretch of imagination.

PICS: Brook's England thrash WI, snap losing streak

PICS: Brook's England thrash WI, snap losing streak

Rediff.com30 May 2025

It was the perfect start to Brook's reign as white ball captain as England recorded their second-largest win in terms of runs, second only to the 242-run thrashing of Australia in 2018.

Oval Test set for explosive finish

Oval Test set for explosive finish

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

India and England players will push their tired bodies on the line with everything to play for in the fifth and final Test starting at The Oval on Thursday

England V India 2025 Will Be Talked About For Years

England V India 2025 Will Be Talked About For Years

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

Across five fiercely contested Tests, more than 7,000 runs were scored, including a record-equalling 21 individual centuries. Every match stretched into a gripping fifth day. The sun shone, the stands were full, and the cricket -- emotional, enthralling, and endlessly unpredictable -- captured imaginations around the world.

3 Centuries! England Pummel Zimbabwe On Day 1

3 Centuries! England Pummel Zimbabwe On Day 1

Rediff.com22 May 2025

Ben Duckett, Zak Crawley and Ollie Pope scored centuries to take England to a massive 498/3 at the close on the first day of their one-off Test against Zimbabwe.

Gill's India ready for Lord's battle as Archer joins back

Gill's India ready for Lord's battle as Archer joins back

Rediff.com9 Jul 2025

With the series nicely poised at 1-1 going into the third Test, the narrative built around both the teams has changed significantly following India's 336-run routing of England at Edgbaston.