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Chahal's county dominance: Another five-for helps Northamptonshire

Chahal's county dominance: Another five-for helps Northamptonshire

Rediff.com10 Sep 2024

Yuzvendra Chahal took five for 45 for Northamptonshire against Derbyshire in a Division two match of the English County Championship.

Injury ends Prithvi Shaw's Northamptonshire stint

Injury ends Prithvi Shaw's Northamptonshire stint

Rediff.com16 Aug 2023

The 23-year-old Shaw made a fine impression during his short stint with the Steelbacks during the One-Day Cup 2023, amassing 429 runs in four innings.

Chahal grabs 5 for 14 on Northamptonshire debut

Chahal grabs 5 for 14 on Northamptonshire debut

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

India leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal made a sensational debut for Northamptonshire Steelbacks, snapping five wickets to set up their nine-wicket win over former County side Kent Spitfires in the One-Day Cup in Canterbury

Karun Nair scores unbeaten 144 for Northamptonshire

Karun Nair scores unbeaten 144 for Northamptonshire

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

Karun Nair on Wednesday served a reminder to his prowess with an unbeaten 144 for Northamptonshire against table-toppers Surrey in a County Championship Division One contest, in London at the Oval.

Shaw set for county debut with Northamptonshire

Shaw set for county debut with Northamptonshire

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

Prithvi Shaw is all set for his maiden stint in the English county circuit with Northamptonshire.

Former Pak Great, Mushtaq Remembers Bedi, Yearns for Junagarh

Former Pak Great, Mushtaq Remembers Bedi, Yearns for Junagarh

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

'I would love to go to the place where was I born and grew up in. The nearest I came to visiting Junagarh was when I played the Dilip Sardesai benefit game in Ahmedabad.'

Karun Nair to play county cricket with Northamptonshire

Karun Nair to play county cricket with Northamptonshire

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

Nair is only the second Indian after Virender Sehwag to score a triple-hundred for India in Test cricket. He achieved the feat in December 2016, scoring an unbeaten 303 in his third Test against England in Chennai.

Prithvi Shaw announces 2024 return to Northamptonshire

Prithvi Shaw announces 2024 return to Northamptonshire

Rediff.com31 Aug 2023

Shaw's return to NCCC next year will be for both the County Championship and the One-Day Cup.

'Never Gave Up': The Story Behind Karun Nair's Comeback!

'Never Gave Up': The Story Behind Karun Nair's Comeback!

Rediff.com16 Aug 2025

Karun Nair opened up about the relentless effort he put in the last few years to make a comeback to the Indian Test team for the recently-concluded tour of England.

Chahal Reveals: Never Cheated, Had Suicidal Thoughts

Chahal Reveals: Never Cheated, Had Suicidal Thoughts

Rediff.com1 Aug 2025

Reflecting on his marriage, Yuzvendra Chahal said the growing professional commitments on both sides played a role in the eventual separation.

How Bishan Bedi saved this England player's Test career

How Bishan Bedi saved this England player's Test career

Rediff.com20 Jul 2025

Amiss recalled that Bedi, apart from himself, made both Prasanna and S Venkataraghavan bowl at him.

Can IPL cash save struggling English county clubs?

Can IPL cash save struggling English county clubs?

Rediff.com19 Jul 2025

The sale of equity in the eight franchises of The Hundred is expected to raise approximately 520 million pounds, a part of which would be shared with the county clubs.

Team India pacer set for County stint

Team India pacer set for County stint

Rediff.com28 Jun 2025

India pacer Khaleel Ahmed on Saturday signed a deal with Essex to play for the remainder of the English County Championship and the entirety of the One-Day Cup.

Why India, England players are donning black armbands

Why India, England players are donning black armbands

Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

India, England players wear black armbands to pay tribute to Wayne Larkins

Out-of-favour India opener hammers double ton for Northamptonshire

Out-of-favour India opener hammers double ton for Northamptonshire

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

Out-of-favour India opener Prithvi Shaw returned to form in style with a 153-ball 244 for Northamptonshire in England's One-Day Cup tournament against Somerset in Northampton on Wednesday.

Phil Salt's bat fails on-field test -but there's a twist

Phil Salt's bat fails on-field test -but there's a twist

Rediff.com9 Jul 2025

Phil Salt's bat, which he used in the last two years including in the Indian Premier League, was initially deemed "to have failed an on-field gauge test" but later cleared after further examination, his club said.

England Test tour: Why India have edge

England Test tour: Why India have edge

Rediff.com16 Jun 2025

The five-match Test series will take place from June 20 to August 4, with matches scheduled at Headingley (Leeds), Edgbaston (Birmingham), Lord's and The Oval (London), and Old Trafford (Manchester).

Will County Experience Come in Handy for Indians?

Will County Experience Come in Handy for Indians?

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

As Team India gear up for the much-anticipated Test series against England starting on Friday, several players in the squad will draw confidence from their county cricket experience.

India's Forgotten Triple Centurion Returns

India's Forgotten Triple Centurion Returns

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

Karun Nair never stopped believing. And now, eight years after his last Test, India's only triple-centurion since Sehwag is back - older, tougher, and hungrier than ever.

UP farmer's son elected mayor of UK's Wellingborough

UP farmer's son elected mayor of UK's Wellingborough

Rediff.com17 May 2025

News of his election brought much cheer among his friends and family back in Mirzapur.

How Lamb played hand in Tendulkar's maiden Test ton

How Lamb played hand in Tendulkar's maiden Test ton

Rediff.com29 Jun 2025

Speaking to PTI, Lamb also spoke passionately about his playing days with Kapil Dev in County cricket and why he rates Sachin Tendulkar over Sunil Gavaskar and Virat Kohli.

'Shut out the noise...' Sachin's advice to Gill

'Shut out the noise...' Sachin's advice to Gill

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

Shubman should focus on his decisions and not how outside world perceives him: Tendulkar

Karun's 186 steers India A to 409/3 on Day 1 vs Lions

Karun's 186 steers India A to 409/3 on Day 1 vs Lions

Rediff.com31 May 2025

Karun Nair stroked a magnificent century to power India A to 409/3 on Day 1 of the four-day unofficial Test against England Lions.

After 8 yrs, cricket gives Karun Nair another chance!

After 8 yrs, cricket gives Karun Nair another chance!

Rediff.com24 May 2025

After eight years, cricket gives another chance to Karun Nair

Can Test Reboot Win England Series?

Can Test Reboot Win England Series?

Rediff.com25 May 2025

All eyes will be on Captain Shubman Gill and Coach Gautam Gambhir to lead the Indian Test team into a bold new era.

Another match-winning show by Chahal!

Another match-winning show by Chahal!

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

But Chahal was instrumental in breaking through Leicestershire's middle and lower order.

The man behind Ishant Sharma's revival

The man behind Ishant Sharma's revival

Rediff.com25 Apr 2025

Steffan Jones, who got Ishant 'back to speed', is changing grammar of old-school coaching

Yuzi On Fire In County Cricket

Yuzi On Fire In County Cricket

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

On his English county cricket debut, the leg-spinner recorded his career-best match figures of 9 for 99 to help Northamptonshire beat Derbyshire.

Chahal-Shaw Bond In Britain

Chahal-Shaw Bond In Britain

Rediff.com19 Aug 2024

Chahal and Shaw attended the English Premier League season opener between Manchester United and Fulham at Old Trafford on Friday.

Sudharsan, Shaw struggle in English county cricket

Sudharsan, Shaw struggle in English county cricket

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

Sai Sudharsan and Prithvi Shaw failed to get big scores in their English county games for Surrey and Northamptonshire respectively.

Sehwag to play for Northamptonshire

Sehwag to play for Northamptonshire

Rediff.com13 Mar 2010

Flamboyant India opener Virender Sehwag has signed a deal with English county Northamptonshire to play in the Twenty20 championship this summer.

EPL Amazes Chahars, Yuzi, Shaw

EPL Amazes Chahars, Yuzi, Shaw

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

Deepak Chahar and his wife Jaya enjoyed their first-ever live English Premier League match as Arsenal faced Wolves at the Emirates stadium.

Ganguly slams 73 for Northamptonshire

Ganguly slams 73 for Northamptonshire

Rediff.com4 Jul 2006

His 51-ball blitzkrieg of 73 powered Northamptonshire to an 11-run victory over Worcestershire in the Twenty20 Cup match.

Ganguly set to join Northamptonshire

Ganguly set to join Northamptonshire

Rediff.com18 May 2006

The deposed India captain is due to arrive in Britain on June 15 ahead of his five-week stint in county cricket.

Nair dreams of India comeback with feet firmly rooted in reality

Nair dreams of India comeback with feet firmly rooted in reality

Rediff.com17 Jan 2025

'It was a tough situation to be in. Emotionally, mentally. But yeah, it really taught me a lot of things about myself as a person and about my cricket. So, I am really grateful for those learnings.'

Nair not thinking of future, but gets Bhajji's vote of confidence

Nair not thinking of future, but gets Bhajji's vote of confidence

Rediff.com15 Jan 2025

'Never understood how he was dropped after a triple century.'

Pacer Sid Kaul to make County Championship debut

Pacer Sid Kaul to make County Championship debut

Rediff.com8 May 2024

Northampton head coach John Sadler was excited to sign an experienced campaigner like Kaul.

Will hybrid pitches become a hit in India?

Will hybrid pitches become a hit in India?

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

Hybrid pitches give up to three times the amount of play on the same pitch as compared to the regular pitches.

Ganguly leaves for Northamptonshire

Ganguly leaves for Northamptonshire

Rediff.com16 Jun 2006

The left hander will make his debut for Northants on June 25 in the C and G Trophy limited overs tie against Nottinghamshire.

Nair's domestic success sparks India Test recall hopes

Nair's domestic success sparks India Test recall hopes

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

It has been seven years since Karun has played a match for India but he has shown a bit of old fire in the last year or so, garnering runs for Vidarbha and for Northamptonshire in English county cricket.