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India batters script history at Headingley

India batters script history at Headingley

Rediff.com24 Jun 2025

The Indian team also made history at Headingley in the series opener, with five centuries scored in a Test match.

Bumrah hits the nets amid selection uncertainty

Bumrah hits the nets amid selection uncertainty

Rediff.com29 Jun 2025

Amid speculations surrounding his participation in the second Test against England in Birmingham, India's pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah returned to the nets on Saturday and rolled his arms for about 30 minutes.

PIX: Gill, Jaiswal centuries power India on Day 1

PIX: Gill, Jaiswal centuries power India on Day 1

Rediff.com21 Jun 2025

Gill and Jaiswal centuries put India in control of series opener against England

Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy launch postponed

Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy launch postponed

Rediff.com16 Jun 2025

The renaming of the trophy is an ode to two living legends England pacer James Anderson and Indian batting great Sachin Tendulkar.

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.

How spirited Sudharsan made second chance count!

How spirited Sudharsan made second chance count!

Rediff.com24 Jul 2025

Sai Sudharsan was shadow batting on a covered square at Old Trafford on the eve of the fourth Test, an old habit that keeps the top-order batter mentally ready for the next opportunity that comes his way.

Bumrah Continues His Love Affair With SENA!

Bumrah Continues His Love Affair With SENA!

Rediff.com23 Jun 2025

India's pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah has continued his red-hot form, adding another fifer to his kitty to become the first Asian player ever to have 150 wickets in South Africa, England, New Zealand and Australia (SENA) nations.

Gill Roars! Joins Legends with Historic Hundred

Gill Roars! Joins Legends with Historic Hundred

Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

Shubman Gill walked out at Edgbaston with questions swirling around his captaincy - and answered them with his bat

Woakes ready to lead attack in absorbing contest at Edgbaston

Woakes ready to lead attack in absorbing contest at Edgbaston

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

'It's also a great opportunity for myself and it's good to pass on a little bit of knowledge to the younger guys who haven't played as much Test cricket. And I am also learning from them.'

Jaiswal shares record with Dada!

Jaiswal shares record with Dada!

Rediff.com20 Jun 2025

Earlier in the day, B Sai Sudharsan has etched his name in Indian cricket history by making his Test debut on June 20.

PIX: Sun is out and so are supporters at Headlingley

PIX: Sun is out and so are supporters at Headlingley

Rediff.com20 Jun 2025

This series begins a potentially era-defining period for Stokes and England coach Brendon McCullum, having enjoyed plenty of highs and lows over the past few years, with the Ashes series in Australia next up in the Test format, starting in November.

Pant no threat to this England bowler

Pant no threat to this England bowler

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

'It's exciting to be part of the game when he's at the crease'

Bumrah, Pant enter record books on Day 2 at Headingley

Bumrah, Pant enter record books on Day 2 at Headingley

Rediff.com22 Jun 2025

He has taken nine five-wicket hauls in SENA conditions.

Sudharsan Makes Statement With Gritty Half-Ton

Sudharsan Makes Statement With Gritty Half-Ton

Rediff.com24 Jul 2025

Sudharsan made the most of the 'life' and went on to score a patient 50, his maiden Test half-century.

England forced to rethink strategy ahead of Lord's Test

England forced to rethink strategy ahead of Lord's Test

Rediff.com7 Jul 2025

Besides the surface, the behaviour of the Dukes has also come under scanner with the softer ball hardly offering anything to the bowlers.

PIX: Pujara hands Sudharsan Test cap

PIX: Pujara hands Sudharsan Test cap

Rediff.com20 Jun 2025

The 317th man to play for India in Test cricket, Sudharsan was handed his Test cap by former India No 3 bat, Cheteshwar Pujara.

Dropped Catches, Lazy Fielding? Gavaskar Fumes

Dropped Catches, Lazy Fielding? Gavaskar Fumes

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

Gavaskar didn't mince words as he tore into India's sub-par work in the field, both in terms of dropped chances and overall outfielding.

Vaughan blasts Stokes for 'bizarre' call

Vaughan blasts Stokes for 'bizarre' call

Rediff.com21 Jun 2025

Former captain Michael Vaughan is astonished by England's decision to bowl first on a dry Headingley wicket, a decision that backfired as India finished at 359 for 3 on day one of the first Test in Leeds.

PIX: Gill Rewrites Record Books On Captaincy Debut!

PIX: Gill Rewrites Record Books On Captaincy Debut!

Rediff.com20 Jun 2025

Playing his 32nd Test, he showed no signs of nervousness and batted with his signature effortless ease.

Shubman Gill equals greats Bradman, Gavaskar

Shubman Gill equals greats Bradman, Gavaskar

Rediff.com27 Jul 2025

Shubman Gill etched his name in the record books after becoming only the third captain in the history of Test cricket to score four centuries in a series.

Captain Gill 'ready to embrace challenge' as India turn a new leaf

Captain Gill 'ready to embrace challenge' as India turn a new leaf

Rediff.com20 Jun 2025

'It is an immense honour, a responsibility I couldn't have imagined.'

Bumrah Needs Rest, But What About Siraj?

Bumrah Needs Rest, But What About Siraj?

Rediff.com28 Jun 2025

As India look to bounce back from the crushing defeat in the series opener against England in Leeds, pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah's availability for the second Test in Edgbaston, scheduled to begin on July 2, has been a hot topic of discussion.

Ravindra Jadeja Shares 'Good Vibes' From London

Ravindra Jadeja Shares 'Good Vibes' From London

Rediff.com8 Jun 2025

India's star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja enjoyed a leisurely stroll through his favourite city, London.

Cricket world mourns death of 'Trailblazer' Lawrence

Cricket world mourns death of 'Trailblazer' Lawrence

Rediff.com22 Jun 2025

'Trailblazer' and former England fast bowler Lawrence dies at 61

Gill is ready to replace the aging Fab Four

Gill is ready to replace the aging Fab Four

Rediff.com9 Jul 2025

The 55-year-old Ramprakash, who played 52 Tests between 1991 and 2002, said instead of captaincy affecting Gill's performance, it has made him more focussed.

India gamble on spin to bounce back in Birmingham

India gamble on spin to bounce back in Birmingham

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

India will ponder whether they want to include Washington Sundar, who is quite handy with the bat or Kuldeep Yadav, who is a much better wicket-taking option.

Historic! Rishabh Pant first wicketkeeper in Tests to ...

Historic! Rishabh Pant first wicketkeeper in Tests to ...

Rediff.com24 Jul 2025

Rishabh Pant is the first-ever wicketkeeper-batter in the history of Test cricket to score 1,000-plus in an away country.

Another massive blow for Team India ahead of 4th Test

Another massive blow for Team India ahead of 4th Test

Rediff.com20 Jul 2025

Reddy took Thakur's place in Birmingham after the first Test

Can Arsenal, City, Chelsea topple Liverpool?

Can Arsenal, City, Chelsea topple Liverpool?

Rediff.com11 Aug 2025

Winning back-to-back titles for the first time since 1984 is likely to prove a rather more arduous challenge for Liverpool.

When Bumrah Slammed Broad For 29 Runs

When Bumrah Slammed Broad For 29 Runs

Rediff.com20 Jun 2025

Sachin Tendulkar has scored the most runs by an Indian in England. Virat Kohli holds the record for most wins by an Indian captain in England.

Undeterred by criticism, Krishna sticks to team role

Undeterred by criticism, Krishna sticks to team role

Rediff.com2 Aug 2025

'If I am asked to do a certain thing, but I get criticised from outside for it, it is okay.'

Butter-fingered Jaiswal Creates Unwanted Record!

Butter-fingered Jaiswal Creates Unwanted Record!

Rediff.com24 Jun 2025

As Indian bowlers' desperate search for a breakthrough continued on Day 5 of the first Test against England in Leeds, poor show by fielders added to their woes.

Manjrekar's pick for No 3 at Old Trafford is...

Manjrekar's pick for No 3 at Old Trafford is...

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

Sai Sudharsan made his Test debut in the series opener against England, where he played at No. 3 while skipper Shubman Gill batted at No. 4.

Gill & Co. look to crack Dukes code in Birmingham

Gill & Co. look to crack Dukes code in Birmingham

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

From 2018 to 2025: Gill hopes to take measure of Dukes balls' changing behaviour

'Pant has own computer, only he knows how it works!'

'Pant has own computer, only he knows how it works!'

Rediff.com22 Jun 2025

Pant plays the numbers game beautifully, has his own computer: Shastri

'Bumrah should ideally play when the series is alive'

'Bumrah should ideally play when the series is alive'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

Will Jasprit Bumrah be ready to play the second Test at Edgbaston? That is the biggest question confronting the Indian team management as the visitors look to draw parity against England after losing the series opener from a commanding position at Leeds.

Can India win series in England?

Can India win series in England?

Rediff.com16 Jun 2025

While former Australian opener Matthew Hayden reckons series will go India's way, two former India players believe otherwise.

Just 2 Indians in history have achieved this at Lord's

Just 2 Indians in history have achieved this at Lord's

Rediff.com12 Jul 2025

KL Rahul becomes second India batter after Vengsarkar to score more than one Test ton at Lord's

Blockbuster final day awaits but India slightly worried

Blockbuster final day awaits but India slightly worried

Rediff.com24 Jun 2025

'Ideally we would have wanted about 40 runs more'.

What Are The Spin Twins Up To In London?

What Are The Spin Twins Up To In London?

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

Ravindra Jadeja and Kuldeep Yada soaked up London's charm as they strolled through parks and enjoyed coffee at cozy cafes.