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Stokes, Root forced Nadeem to alter his plans

Stokes, Root forced Nadeem to alter his plans

Rediff.com6 Feb 2021

Nadeem has bowled six no balls in the Test so far and has admitted that he is having some technical difficulties.

PIX: Rahul ton puts 3rd Test on knife-edge!

PIX: Rahul ton puts 3rd Test on knife-edge!

Rediff.com12 Jul 2025

India equal England's first-innings score of 387 with Test in balance

2nd Test, Day 1: Centurions Cook and Root keep England on top vs Pakistan

2nd Test, Day 1: Centurions Cook and Root keep England on top vs Pakistan

Rediff.com23 Jul 2016

Alastair Cook and Joe Root made centuries to lift England to a commanding 314 for four at the close on the first day of the second test against Pakistan on Friday.

Root savours heat of battle with aggressive Australia

Root savours heat of battle with aggressive Australia

Rediff.com8 Dec 2013

Thrown into Jonathan Trott's vacant number three position, Joe Root led from the front to restore some pride for a wounded England on day four of the second Ashes test on Sunday, savouring a war of words with Australia's frustrated fielders.

Bashir hails Eng legend's role in Lord's Test win

Bashir hails Eng legend's role in Lord's Test win

Rediff.com18 Aug 2025

The delivery, which Siraj played down onto the pitch in front of the crease, spun back and rattled the base of his leg stump, sparking wild celebrations in England camp.

Will captaining England drive Root forward?

Will captaining England drive Root forward?

Rediff.com30 Jun 2017

Joe Root does not admit to being a natural leader but England's new Test captain says the time spent as Alastair Cook's understudy has groomed him for the responsibility.

Ex-Windies star Bishop defends suspended Gabriel over Root remarks

Ex-Windies star Bishop defends suspended Gabriel over Root remarks

Rediff.com15 Feb 2019

Bishop defends suspended Gabriel, says education a better option

Kamindu Mendis Joins Bradman, Headley

Kamindu Mendis Joins Bradman, Headley

Rediff.com28 Sep 2024

The 25 year old from Galle is the joint third fastest to reach five Test centuries, joining legends like Don Bradman and George Headley, who also scored five hundreds in 13 innings.

Gill nearly perfect, Siraj simply fearless: Tendulkar

Gill nearly perfect, Siraj simply fearless: Tendulkar

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

Shubman Gill was extremely consistent with thought process, respected good balls: Sachin Tendulkar

PIX: How 10-man India dominated Day 3 of Rajkot Test

PIX: How 10-man India dominated Day 3 of Rajkot Test

Rediff.com17 Feb 2024

Yashasvi Jaiswal smashed a rapid hundred before retiring hurt as India stretched their overall lead to 322 with eight wickets in hand to take control of the third Test.

Root hails England fight, worries about Smith

Root hails England fight, worries about Smith

Rediff.com30 Dec 2017

The fourth Test ended in a draw late on day five, with home captain Smith's unbeaten 102 saving Australia and doling out another portion of frustration for England's bowlers, who toiled fruitlessly on a flat Melbourne Cricket Ground strip.

India's Narrowest Test Win Ever!

India's Narrowest Test Win Ever!

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

A look at India's narrowest victories by run margin -- games that tested nerves, showcased grit, and etched unforgettable drama into Test history.

Australia batsman Warner says sorry for Root attack

Australia batsman Warner says sorry for Root attack

Rediff.com13 Jun 2013

Australia batsman David Warner issued an apology for getting involved in a late night bar-room fracas with young England player Joe Root.

Root hits unbeaten 90 as England clinch series

Root hits unbeaten 90 as England clinch series

Rediff.com6 Mar 2017

Joe Root struck an unbeaten 90 as he and Chris Woakes steered England to a four-wicket victory over West Indies in their second One-day international on Sunday.

Chase Master Kohli's Record Blitz

Chase Master Kohli's Record Blitz

Rediff.com5 Mar 2025

Virat Kohli surpassed Shikhar Dhawan to become India's highest run-scorer in Champions Trophy history.

Atkinson, Smith to make Test debut for England

Atkinson, Smith to make Test debut for England

Rediff.com8 Jul 2024

Fast bowler Gus Atkinson and wicketkeeper Jamie Smith will make their red-ball debuts for England in the first of the three-match home series

Root dismisses Warner's 'ridiculous' excuse over 2013 punch

Root dismisses Warner's 'ridiculous' excuse over 2013 punch

Rediff.com6 Jul 2015

Ahead of Wednesday's first Ashes Test in Cardiff, Root expressed his disappointment by posting two messages on Twitter.

Root reminds England importance of 'vital first 20 balls'

Root reminds England importance of 'vital first 20 balls'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2021

'It's not necessarily just been that one moment and the lights, or that twilight period. It's sometimes been right at the start of the game... later on in day four, these strange passages of play have happened.'

Root records 1000 Test runs for second successive year

Root records 1000 Test runs for second successive year

Rediff.com9 Nov 2016

Riding on Joe Root's ton and Moeen Ali's half century (99 batting), England made most of the favourable conditions to finish Day 1 on 311/4. Here are the statistical highlights from Day 1 of the 1st Test in Rajkot on Wednesday.

2nd Test: Root notches another ton as Embuldeniya has Eng in a spin

2nd Test: Root notches another ton as Embuldeniya has Eng in a spin

Rediff.com24 Jan 2021

England resumed the day on 98 for two having lost their openers cheaply for the third time in as many innings this series.

Smith, Brook slam tons but Siraj gives India big lead

Smith, Brook slam tons but Siraj gives India big lead

Rediff.com5 Jul 2025

India finished day three of the second Test on 64/1 to lead England by 244 runs after they dismissed the hosts for 407 in the first innings at Edgbaston on Friday.

Clamour to ban umpire's call grows after Root decision

Clamour to ban umpire's call grows after Root decision

Rediff.com16 Feb 2021

'I've had enough of umpire's call. Let's just ban umpire's call.'

'Hopefully, the selectors learn to value Kuldeep's wicket-taking capability more'

'Hopefully, the selectors learn to value Kuldeep's wicket-taking capability more'

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

Former Australia skipper Ian Chappell feels England under Ben Stokes will give India tough competition.

New Zealand crush England for consolation win in Hamilton

New Zealand crush England for consolation win in Hamilton

Rediff.com17 Dec 2024

New Zealand romped to victory by 423 runs after dismissing England for 234 on the fourth day of the third Test in Hamilton on Tuesday to claim a consolation victory and send Tim Southee out a winner in his final match.

Former England captains 'embarrassed' by Root & Co

Former England captains 'embarrassed' by Root & Co

Rediff.com28 Dec 2021

'They're a group of players that pride themselves on competing and they've just not managed to find any kind of consistency or skill'

How Gill answered critics with a gritty century

How Gill answered critics with a gritty century

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

Shubman Gill played a masterful captain's knock with his second century of the series on the opening day of the second Test

Day-night Test PIX: Centurions Root, Cook take centre stage on Day 1

Day-night Test PIX: Centurions Root, Cook take centre stage on Day 1

Rediff.com18 Aug 2017

Captain Root mastered the pink ball to make 136 and Cook was unbeaten on 153 at the close as England recovered strongly from a perilous 39 for two to take control of the game at Edgbaston.

4th Test: Root urges England to salvage some pride

4th Test: Root urges England to salvage some pride

Rediff.com3 Mar 2021

'For us to come away with a drawn series would be a really good achievement'

2nd Test PIX: India bounce back to level series

2nd Test PIX: India bounce back to level series

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

Images from Day 4 of the second Test between India and England in Visakhapatnam on Monday.

Stokes vs Bumrah and the workload management myth

Stokes vs Bumrah and the workload management myth

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

'What a player he is. He bowls, bats and executes a crucial run out of Rishabh Pant but there is no talk of workload management. But with India it is not like that.'

Rohit's Dig At Jadeja's No-Balls

Rohit's Dig At Jadeja's No-Balls

Rediff.com17 Feb 2024

Rohit remarked that Jadeja rarely bowls this many no-balls in the IPL.

Brook Goes Level With Tendulkar

Brook Goes Level With Tendulkar

Rediff.com12 Dec 2024

Harry Brook matched the legendary Sachin Tendulkar's career-high of 898 rating points in the ICC Test batting rankings.

England's costly drops spread like a virus: Hussain

England's costly drops spread like a virus: Hussain

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

England struggled with dropped catches, including those behind the stumps by Jonny Bairstow

Ben Stokes' World Cup fate hangs by a thread

Ben Stokes' World Cup fate hangs by a thread

Rediff.com14 Oct 2023

Joe Root on Saturday said Ben Stokes was recovering well from his injury

PIX: West Indies have England reeling in final Test

PIX: West Indies have England reeling in final Test

Rediff.com27 Jul 2024

PHOTOS from Day 1 of the third and final Test between England and the West Indies at Edgbaston on Friday.

'People are starting to understand how good he is'

'People are starting to understand how good he is'

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

Former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting said that England batter Joe Root is fulfilling his full potential with his run over two years.

Varma, Chakravarthy climb in ICC T20I Rankings

Varma, Chakravarthy climb in ICC T20I Rankings

Rediff.com29 Jan 2025

Varma's current rating of 832 points is the fourth-highest ever achieved by an Indian batter in T20I history, behind only Suryakumar Yadav, Virat Kohli, and KL Rahul.

'A tough day but it is an opportunity to learn for us'

'A tough day but it is an opportunity to learn for us'

Rediff.com26 Jan 2024

Patel lauded Joe Root for supporting the three main spinners with a fine spell.

PIX: Openers Put England On Top After Pant's Heroics

PIX: Openers Put England On Top After Pant's Heroics

Rediff.com24 Jul 2025

England were comfortably placed at 225 for two at stumps after bowling out India for 358 on the second day of the fourth Test in Manchester on Thursday.

PIX: Plucky Pant Etches His Name In Cricket Folklore!

PIX: Plucky Pant Etches His Name In Cricket Folklore!

Rediff.com24 Jul 2025

Pain, Punt and Pant: Keeper of India's fortune fights back with broken foot