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Siraj helps India snatch Oval win in final-day drama

Siraj helps India snatch Oval win in final-day drama

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

Images from Day 5 of the fifth Test between England and India at The Oval, London, on Monday.

Run-Fest! 21 centuries, 7187 runs in India-England series

Run-Fest! 21 centuries, 7187 runs in India-England series

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

The Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy saw a staggering run aggregate of 7187 runs -- the second-highest in a series in Test history.

The Oval Test: Pakistan scent victory after Younis double ton

The Oval Test: Pakistan scent victory after Younis double ton

Rediff.com13 Aug 2016

Younis Khan's superb 218 put Pakistan in a strong position before they picked up four England wickets to take complete control on the third day of the fourth and final Test at The Oval on Saturday.

Why Jaiswal loves to get scolded by Rohit!

Why Jaiswal loves to get scolded by Rohit!

Rediff.com10 Dec 2025

Rohit bhai scolding is mixed with love and indulgence: Yashasvi Jaiswal

Siraj And The Power Of Perseverance!

Siraj And The Power Of Perseverance!

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

Mohammed Siraj's match-winning spell in The Oval Test reminded us all what Test cricket -- and fast bowling -- is truly about: Discipline, endurance, and unwavering grit, says Aadharsh A V.

IPL 2026: Washington Sundar opens up on playing all formats

IPL 2026: Washington Sundar opens up on playing all formats

Rediff.com15 Apr 2026

Indian all-rounder Washington Sundar discusses the challenges and blessings of playing all formats of cricket, his fitness regime, and his goals for the future, including the ODI World Cup.

Will Jurel play as specialist batter in SA Tests?

Will Jurel play as specialist batter in SA Tests?

Rediff.com9 Nov 2025

The last time two specialist keepers played together in a Test was in 1986, when Kiran More and Chandrakant Pandit featured in the same XI, with Pandit playing as a batter.

Siraj 10/10, Gill 10/10, Pant 10/10

Siraj 10/10, Gill 10/10, Pant 10/10

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

How the Indian players fared in the five-Test series in England.

Two debutants named in India women ODI squad for Australia tour

Two debutants named in India women ODI squad for Australia tour

Rediff.com17 Jan 2026

Kamalini, Vaishnavi earn maiden ODI call-ups; Shreyanka, Fulmali return to T20I squad

No Change in Approach for Adelaide Test: McCullum

No Change in Approach for Adelaide Test: McCullum

Rediff.com14 Dec 2025

'We just need to chisel away at some of the things we haven't got quite right and make sure that we still have that conviction of what we're trying to achieve.'

The Heat is on as Gambhir under the pump

The Heat is on as Gambhir under the pump

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

For Gambhir, the Oval Test isn't just about levelling the series, it's about reaffirming his credentials as a long-term leader of this talented Indian squad.

'I'm pleased for what Gambhir has achieved with India': Kirsten

'I'm pleased for what Gambhir has achieved with India': Kirsten

Rediff.com7 Aug 2025

Former India head coach Gary Kirsten is pleased about the success Gautam Gambhir and his troops achieved in England during the recently-concluded Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy.

The Oval Test: Tons by Shafiq, Younus help Pakistan edge ahead

The Oval Test: Tons by Shafiq, Younus help Pakistan edge ahead

Rediff.com12 Aug 2016

Asad Shafiq and Younus Khan made gritty centuries to lift Pakistan to 340 for six as England's bowlers toiled in perfect batting conditions on the second day of the final Test at The Oval on Friday.

Gambhir Leads Dressing Room Celebrations!

Gambhir Leads Dressing Room Celebrations!

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

'We will NEVER SURRENDER.'

'We will surely win the fifth Test match'

'We will surely win the fifth Test match'

Rediff.com1 Aug 2025

England gained the upper hand after a rain-hit first day of the final Test, needing victory to square the series, battled to 204-6, with all their big guns dismissed cheaply.

Akash Deep joins Warne, Hadlee in THIS elite list!

Akash Deep joins Warne, Hadlee in THIS elite list!

Rediff.com2 Aug 2025

India fast bowler Akash Deep, who walked in as a night watchman in the third session on Day 2 of the fifth and final Test against England at The Oval, stole the spotlight on Day 3, producing and entertaining knock to register his maiden Test half-century.

Big blow for England as Woakes out of final Test

Big blow for England as Woakes out of final Test

Rediff.com1 Aug 2025

'A further assessment will be conducted at the conclusion of the series.'

PHOTOS: India's batting flops as England dominate Day 1 of Oval Test

PHOTOS: India's batting flops as England dominate Day 1 of Oval Test

Rediff.com16 Aug 2014

Images from day one of the fifth and final Test between England and India at the Oval, in London, on Friday.

'Just Bat, Bowl and Go Home?' Rahul Snaps at umpire

'Just Bat, Bowl and Go Home?' Rahul Snaps at umpire

Rediff.com2 Aug 2025

'What do you want us to do?': KL's heated exchange with umpire Dharamsena during Oval Test

Trump threatens to bomb Iran as Pakistan pushes for truce extension

Trump threatens to bomb Iran as Pakistan pushes for truce extension

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

US President Donald Trump threatened to bomb Iran if a deal is not reached before the ceasefire ends, while Pakistan urged both sides to extend the truce and pursue diplomacy.

Ashes rivalry? Head wants a beer with England mates

Ashes rivalry? Head wants a beer with England mates

Rediff.com31 Dec 2025

Opening batsman Travis Head hopes Australia and England will share a drink after the Ashes winds up in Sydney to revive a tradition that fell by the wayside after the 2023 series.

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.

England set Australia 546 to win Oval Test

England set Australia 546 to win Oval Test

Rediff.com22 Aug 2009

England declared on 373 for nine wickets in their second innings on the third day of the fifth Ashes Test against Australia at the Oval on Saturday.

Pink-Ball Test: Aus Crush England by 8 Wkts to Take 2-0 Lead

Pink-Ball Test: Aus Crush England by 8 Wkts to Take 2-0 Lead

Rediff.com7 Dec 2025

Australia stormed to an eight-wicket victory in the second Ashes Test on Sunday to take a 2-0 series lead as England succumbed on day four to a pace blitz from unlikely hero Michael Neser.

Siraj nominated for ICC Player of the Month award

Siraj nominated for ICC Player of the Month award

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

Mohammed Siraj's burst on the final day of the Test series against England helped India win in dramatic fashion to level the five-match series at 2-2.

When an Indian fan thanked Kasprowicz for saving Test cricket!

When an Indian fan thanked Kasprowicz for saving Test cricket!

Rediff.com9 Nov 2025

Kasprowicz recalls being thanked "for saving Test cricket" for his Ashes 2005 Birmingham dismissal

Ashes 3rd Test: Head's Adelaide ton puts England on the brink

Ashes 3rd Test: Head's Adelaide ton puts England on the brink

Rediff.com19 Dec 2025

Travis Head proved England's nemesis once again as he scored his second century of the Ashes to carry Australia toward a seemingly inevitable series triumph on day three at Adelaide Oval on Friday.

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

Pant ready for final audition before South Africa Tests

Pant ready for final audition before South Africa Tests

Rediff.com5 Nov 2025

India A skipper Rishabh Pant will look to build on the gains from the first match, while the likes of Mohammed Siraj and Kuldeep Yadav will aim for crucial red-ball game time in the second four-day match against a Temba Bavuma-led South Africa A in Bengaluru from Thursday.

Blow for India! Rishabh Pant set to miss West Indies Tests

Blow for India! Rishabh Pant set to miss West Indies Tests

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

Rishabh Pant is yet to recover from the injury suffered during the fourth Test against England in Manchester in July.

'Gambhir gave us a lot of encouragement and support'

'Gambhir gave us a lot of encouragement and support'

Rediff.com15 Aug 2025

Karun Nair was all praise for India head coach Gautam Gambhir for giving the players a "lot of encouragement and support" during the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy.

'Tough to understand...' KP slams feeble Stokes & Co

'Tough to understand...' KP slams feeble Stokes & Co

Rediff.com21 Dec 2025

Kevin Pietersen criticises England after their Ashes loss in Adelaide

From Setback To Stardom: Siraj's Life Lessons

From Setback To Stardom: Siraj's Life Lessons

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

These lessons apply to every arena of life: Stay grounded, prepare diligently, seize your chance and let your results speak.

'Siraj wanted us to keep believing': Akash Deep

'Siraj wanted us to keep believing': Akash Deep

Rediff.com10 Aug 2025

Mohammed Siraj was a tireless workhorse in England, playing all five Tests, as he sent down as many as 185.3 overs in the series while picking up a series high of 23 wickets.

NZ storm past West Indies, jump to No 2 in WTC table

NZ storm past West Indies, jump to No 2 in WTC table

Rediff.com22 Dec 2025

Fast bowler Jacob Duffy and spinner Ajaz Patel routed West Indies as New Zealand won the third and final Test by 323 runs to complete a 2-0 series victory

'Damien is progressing well'

'Damien is progressing well'

Rediff.com4 Jan 2026

Hospitalised Australian cricketer Damien Martyn progressing well: Report

P Sara Oval Test: Prasad earns Sri Lanka lead over West Indies

P Sara Oval Test: Prasad earns Sri Lanka lead over West Indies

Rediff.com23 Oct 2015

Fast bowler Dhammika Prasad picked up four wickets as hosts Sri Lanka bundled out West Indies for 163 to take a first-innings lead on the second day of the second and final Test at the P Sara Oval on Friday.

Lyon ready to roar in Adelaide

Lyon ready to roar in Adelaide

Rediff.com15 Dec 2025

Lyon's lack of recent action has left him stalled on 562 wickets, one shy of Glenn McGrath's tally in the list of most prolific Australian test wicket-takers.

Gavaskar: Siraj has debunked this business of workload

Gavaskar: Siraj has debunked this business of workload

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

'When you are playing for your country, forget the aches and the pains. On the border, do you think that the jawans are complaining about cold.'

'Kuldeep should've played 2-3 Tests'

'Kuldeep should've played 2-3 Tests'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

Former captain Sourav Ganguly on Thursday said India may have missed a trick by not playing Kuldeep Yadav at Lord's and Manchester, as quality spinners come to the fore on the last two days of a Test match.