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Ashwin Slams Gambhir, Gill Over Oval Test Tactics

Ashwin Slams Gambhir, Gill Over Oval Test Tactics

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

Fans also took to X, calling for Head Coach Gambhir's sacking.

PIX: Hand in Sling, Brave Woakes Walks Out to Bat

PIX: Hand in Sling, Brave Woakes Walks Out to Bat

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

Woakes was stranded on nought as Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna took the remaining 4 wickets in an hour's play to help India register a series-levelling 6-run win.

No surprises in England team for 2nd Test vs India

No surprises in England team for 2nd Test vs India

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

England go unchanged at Edgbaston

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!

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.

1st Test: Calm Root steers England to five-wicket win over Sri Lanka

1st Test: Calm Root steers England to five-wicket win over Sri Lanka

Rediff.com25 Aug 2024

IMAGES from the Day 4 of the 1st Test between England and Sri Lanka in Manchester on Saturday

'Not arrogance but...': Root defends Bazball

'Not arrogance but...': Root defends Bazball

Rediff.com24 Feb 2024

Joe Root emphasised the importance of adapting and evolving as a batter to counter the skills of world class bowlers.

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.

'That Was Some Knock...' Stokes In Awe Of Head Hundred

'That Was Some Knock...' Stokes In Awe Of Head Hundred

Rediff.com22 Nov 2025

England's Stokes praises Australia's Head, supports his own errant batters

Dharamsala Test: I have high expectations of myself: Root

Dharamsala Test: I have high expectations of myself: Root

Rediff.com5 Mar 2024

Ahead of the fifth and final Test match between India and England in Dharamsala, star English batter Joe Root said that he has "high expectations" from himself.

'He is an X factor player and he has shown that'

'He is an X factor player and he has shown that'

Rediff.com12 Jul 2025

'With the slope here, you always feel there is something to work with. We have to be creative and smart, and understand sometimes you do not need to exaggerate things.'

'Brook has got the shots of both Root and Pietersen'

'Brook has got the shots of both Root and Pietersen'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2024

'He can destroy an attack if he wants to, he can play a longer innings if he needs to.'

No Chinks Found In Prince Gill's Armour

No Chinks Found In Prince Gill's Armour

Rediff.com6 Jul 2025

'...he's not shown any obvious signs of dismissal and he's played stylishly.'

Starc, Stokes Masterclass On Roller-Coaster Day 1

Starc, Stokes Masterclass On Roller-Coaster Day 1

Rediff.com21 Nov 2025

Mitchell Starc and Ben Stokes set the scene for a dramatic Ashes series.

'Kohli taught me to treat opponents like enemies'

'Kohli taught me to treat opponents like enemies'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2025

Siraj, known as a workhorse due to his dedication, intensity, and ability to perform under pressure, has revealed how his approach towards the game changed after he started playing alongside Kohli.

Ashes PIX: Five-star Stokes leaves Australia in a mess

Ashes PIX: Five-star Stokes leaves Australia in a mess

Rediff.com21 Nov 2025

IMAGES from Day 1 of the 1st Ashes Test played in Perth on Friday.

Gladiator Is Excited About The Ashes!

Gladiator Is Excited About The Ashes!

Rediff.com20 Nov 2025

Expect nothing less than hostility, fire and close contests as Ben Stokes' England come armed with their Bazball philosophy to try and get the better of a depleted Australia.

England rejig batting order for Australia clash

England rejig batting order for Australia clash

Rediff.com21 Feb 2025

Jamie Smith will return from injury to keep wickets and bat at number three in England's Champions Trophy opener against Australia in Lahore on Saturday.

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.

Can India pull off a heist at The Oval?

Can India pull off a heist at The Oval?

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

'Tomorrow we can just focus on doing a good warm-up, get the boys ready to hopefully get the ball in the right area and create a little bit of excitement again.'

SEE: Fast and Fierce - Siraj, Prasidh Fuel India's Comeback

SEE: Fast and Fierce - Siraj, Prasidh Fuel India's Comeback

Rediff.com2 Aug 2025

Prasidh Krishna opened up about the bond shared within India's pace unit

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.

Ashes to Ashes, cricket's oldest rivalry endures

Ashes to Ashes, cricket's oldest rivalry endures

Rediff.com14 Nov 2025

While ever more hostage to Twenty20's global carve-up, cricket will take a breath from next week to indulge its most time-honoured rivalry as Australia and England battle in the Ashes.

Root breaks Vaughan's record

Root breaks Vaughan's record

Rediff.com10 Dec 2021

The only other batter, who came close to breaking Vaughan's record for England was Jonny Bairstow when he scored 1,470 runs in 2016.

How Gill put India in command of Edgbaston Test

How Gill put India in command of Edgbaston Test

Rediff.com5 Jul 2025

After India captain Shubman Gill had scored another masterful century at Edgbaston, India fast bowlers Akash Deep and Mohammed Siraj blew away England's top order.

India defend selection strategy

India defend selection strategy

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

'Yeah, 100 per cent. That's a good question, and I think that's something we'll obviously reflect on after the tour, the things we could have done better.'

Siraj Leads India to Thrilling Series-Levelling Victory

Siraj Leads India to Thrilling Series-Levelling Victory

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

Siraj dismissed Jamie Smith and Jamie Overton before bowling Gus Atkinson to end the match.

'Virat, The Nation Needs You!'

'Virat, The Nation Needs You!'

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

'I've been missing @imVkohli a few times during this series, but never as much as in this Test match.'

PHOTOS: Root ton brings Eng back from brink on Day 1

PHOTOS: Root ton brings Eng back from brink on Day 1

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

IMAGES from Day 1 of the 4th Test played between India and England in Ranchi on Friday.

PIX: It's Advantage England On Day 4 at Lord's!

PIX: It's Advantage England On Day 4 at Lord's!

Rediff.com14 Jul 2025

Washington Sundar's double strike pegged England back in the afternoon session, leaving them struggling 175/6 at tea on Day 4 of the third Test, at Lord's.

Series In Numbers: The Gill Effect & England's Woes

Series In Numbers: The Gill Effect & England's Woes

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

India made 3,809 runs in this series, which is the most ever scored by a team in a five Test series.

'Why are you captain?' Ponting slams Root

'Why are you captain?' Ponting slams Root

Rediff.com21 Dec 2021

Former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting has questioned Joe Root's comments about England's bowlers during the Ashes and said that as captain of the touring side the onus is on him to make changes when needed.

'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?'

Root now 10th highest run-scorer in Test cricket

Root now 10th highest run-scorer in Test cricket

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

Border scored 11,174 runs in 156 Tests at an average of 50.56, with 27 centuries and 63 fifties in the format, and a of 205.

Is India playing it too safe with Bumrah?

Is India playing it too safe with Bumrah?

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

Irfan Pathan criticised believes controlling restricting the number of overs sent down by pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah during the Lord's Test proved crucial.

PIX: England roar back to set up thrilling finale at Lord's

PIX: England roar back to set up thrilling finale at Lord's

Rediff.com14 Jul 2025

Fired-up England reduced India to 58/4 chasing 193 for victory in a highly-charged final session on day four on Sunday as a gripping third Test at Lord's.

Pink-Ball Test: Australia take lead over fumbling England

Pink-Ball Test: Australia take lead over fumbling England

Rediff.com5 Dec 2025

Australia dominated day two of the second Ashes Test on Friday with a punishing batting assault on a lifeless Gabba pitch as England fumbled their chances in the field.

Ashwin, Root, Khawaja battle for Test cricketer of the year title

Ashwin, Root, Khawaja battle for Test cricketer of the year title

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

Star off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin is in contention for the prestigious title of Test Cricketer of the Year

How serious is Ben Stokes' injury?

How serious is Ben Stokes' injury?

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

Ben Stokes seemed to be struggling with problem with his groin on his right side late on the opening day.

Beyond Bumrah: New Indian Pace Heroes Emerge in England

Beyond Bumrah: New Indian Pace Heroes Emerge in England

Rediff.com9 Aug 2025

Siraj, Krishna, Akash Shine as India's Pace Future Takes Shape