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Why Bumrah Is Being Hounded

Why Bumrah Is Being Hounded

Rediff.com11 Aug 2025

The matter of Bumrah's availability for the series should have been a highly-guarded secret. That it was bandied about all through suggests the matter was deliberately placed in the public domain. This has become the basis of the hounding of Bumrah, by some former players and fans, asserts Rohit Mahajan.

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

We Never Give Up: Gill

We Never Give Up: Gill

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

'Siraj is a captain's dream. Gave it his all every ball and every spell he bowled.'

'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.'

'We are in for a cracker'

'We are in for a cracker'

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

In mounting tension, Jamie Smith and Jamie Overton struggled to get bat on ball, surviving several frenzied appeals before the umpires decided it was too dark to continue.

2-2 a fair reflection of cracking series: McCullum

2-2 a fair reflection of cracking series: McCullum

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

"That is the best five-match Test series I have ever been a part of and witnessed," says England head coach McCullum.

Trump Rules Out Trade Talks With India

Trump Rules Out Trade Talks With India

Rediff.com8 Aug 2025

United States President Donald Trump has said there will be no trade negotiations with India until a dispute over tariffs is resolved, following his administration's decision to double tariffs on Indian imports.

Siraj overtakes Bhuvneshwar, targets Bumrah's record

Siraj overtakes Bhuvneshwar, targets Bumrah's record

Rediff.com3 Aug 2025

Mohammed Siraj added another milestone to his growing Test resum by becoming only the second Indian bowler to take 20 or more wickets in a Test series in England

'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.

August 14, 1990: Why 1st Century Is Special For Tendulkar

August 14, 1990: Why 1st Century Is Special For Tendulkar

Rediff.com14 Aug 2025

It was exactly 35 years ago -- on August 14, 1990 -- that a 17-year-old Sachin Tendulkar scored the first of his 100 international centuries.

Boycott defends Jadeja, Sundar 'who deserved century'

Boycott defends Jadeja, Sundar 'who deserved century'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2025

Boycott defends Jadeja, Sundar for declining draw offer; slams England's bowling

Fraught by errors, but England seek positives

Fraught by errors, but England seek positives

Rediff.com2 Aug 2025

'We want pace on the ball, we want the ball to bounce and we want the ball to carry through so that when we're batting, we can be aggressive, we can attack, and we can put pressure back on the bowlers.'

Ashwin slams selectors: 'Unfair' to drop Iyer, Jaiswal

Ashwin slams selectors: 'Unfair' to drop Iyer, Jaiswal

Rediff.com19 Aug 2025

Ravichandran Ashwin on Tuesday expressed disappointment over Shreyas Iyer's exclusion from the Asia Cup squad

Gill eclipses Gavaskar's long-standing record!

Gill eclipses Gavaskar's long-standing record!

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

Firmly establishing his credentials in the longest format of the game, India skipper Shubman Gill on Thursday reached a significant milestone, surpassing the legendary Sunil Gavaskar's 47-year-old record for most runs by an Indian captain in a Test series.

Looking to reignite career, Vihari switches teams

Looking to reignite career, Vihari switches teams

Rediff.com26 Aug 2025

Hanuma Vihari leaves AP, joins Tripura for 2025-26 season

Asia Cup Final: What Changes Will India Make?

Asia Cup Final: What Changes Will India Make?

Rediff.com27 Sep 2025

This is the first-ever India vs Pakistan final across 17 editions of the Men's Asia Cup since the tournament's inception in 1984.

Surrey post 820/9 vs Durham to break 126-yr-old record

Surrey post 820/9 vs Durham to break 126-yr-old record

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

Surrey broke a 126-year-old club record when they posted their highest total in a county cricket match on Monday, declaring their first innings at 820/9 against Durham.

Rishabh Pant out of fifth Test due to fracture in right foot: BCCI

Rishabh Pant out of fifth Test due to fracture in right foot: BCCI

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

Rishabh Pant fractured a toe in his right foot after he missed the reverse sweep off England pacer Chris Woakes on the opening day of the fourth Test on Wednesday.

'Don't push Bumrah towards early retirement'

'Don't push Bumrah towards early retirement'

Rediff.com17 Aug 2025

As India's pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah's workload management has become a topic of debate, former Team India opener Akash Chopra defended the pacer's selective participation in the longest format.

From Boys To Men: India's Brave English Summer

From Boys To Men: India's Brave English Summer

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

Here are the crunch moments that were series-defining and the contributions of the players who came of age during the English summer.

'Weighed risk & reward...' Stokes on missing 5th Test

'Weighed risk & reward...' Stokes on missing 5th Test

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

Stokes, the leading wicket-taker of the series with 17 scalps, will be a mere spectator at The Oval, robbing the series finale of his charismatic on-field presence.

'You can call him a lionheart or an energizer bunny'

'You can call him a lionheart or an energizer bunny'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2025

Siraj, who now leads the wicket-takers' chart in the series with 18 scalps, showcased his control and Aaron particularly highlighted the use of his signature delivery.

'He's a better bowler when there's more expectation'

'He's a better bowler when there's more expectation'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2025

At The Oval, it was Siraj who delivered a comeback spell, reducing England from a dominant position of 301/4 to 367 all out while chasing 374, bowling brilliantly and relentlessly in tandem with Prasidh Krishna.

Will Bumrah play 5th Test? Here's what Gambhir said...

Will Bumrah play 5th Test? Here's what Gambhir said...

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

India head coach Gautam Gambhir hinted pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah could play in the must-win fifth and final Test against England.

Duleep Trophy: Shreyas Iyer's big shot at India comeback!

Duleep Trophy: Shreyas Iyer's big shot at India comeback!

Rediff.com3 Sep 2025

Shreyas Iyer's 604 runs across 17 matches for Punjab Kings at a strike-rate in excess of 175 did not resonate with the selectors during the Asia Cup selection.

Gill's Brain-Fade, Rahul's Error Blight India

Gill's Brain-Fade, Rahul's Error Blight India

Rediff.com1 Aug 2025

Even as the conditions changed, bright sunshine alternating with gloom, the Indian batters gritted their teeth and fought it out.

How Siraj's tip helped Arshdeep survive Test frustration

How Siraj's tip helped Arshdeep survive Test frustration

Rediff.com30 Aug 2025

In a week's time, Arshdeep will be operating with a white ball in the Asia Cup in the UAE.

'Unbelievable how Gill led India in England': Yuvraj

'Unbelievable how Gill led India in England': Yuvraj

Rediff.com14 Aug 2025

Former India batter Yuvraj Singh feels Shubman Gill's performance on the recent England tour was nothing short of unbelievable.

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.'

We threw everything at them: McCullum on India's grit

We threw everything at them: McCullum on India's grit

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

England head coach Brendon McCullum admitted India 'deserved' to win the fifth and final Test at The Oval as the visitors played better cricket in the closing stages.

'One final push to make our country proud'

'One final push to make our country proud'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2025

India Head Coach Gautam Gambhir addressed the crow as Team India were hosted by the Indian High Commission in London on Monday

Women's T20 WC: India-Pakistan Blockbuster on...

Women's T20 WC: India-Pakistan Blockbuster on...

Rediff.com18 Jun 2025

India will take on arch-rivals Pakistan in their opening match of ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 at Edgbaston on June 14.

'Be Grateful': How Rohit Convinced Jaiswal

'Be Grateful': How Rohit Convinced Jaiswal

Rediff.com7 Aug 2025

'Rohit told Yashasvi it was because of Mumbai cricket that he went on to play for India.'

The Search For Survivors

The Search For Survivors

Rediff.com18 Aug 2025

Glimpses from India and around the world that will make you smile and cry.

Harry Brook smashes into record books

Harry Brook smashes into record books

Rediff.com3 Aug 2025

On a tense Day 4 at The Oval, the England batter blazed his way to a 98-ball century, dragging his team back into the contest and into the history books.

First to score 6,000 runs! Root sets WTC benchmark

First to score 6,000 runs! Root sets WTC benchmark

Rediff.com3 Aug 2025

Root reached the milestone during his 69th WTC appearance - a single pushed to deep backward square leg brought up yet another half-century and sealed his place in the record books.

High on confidence, Akash Deep keyed on for India duty

High on confidence, Akash Deep keyed on for India duty

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

'...when they feel that they need me for any format, they would summon. My job is to perform and be ready for call ups.'

England left frustrated by Akash Deep!

England left frustrated by Akash Deep!

Rediff.com3 Aug 2025

The 107-run partnership between Jaiswal-Akash Deep was a turning point in India's second innings.

After US-Russia talks, now Zelenskyy to meet Trump on Monday

After US-Russia talks, now Zelenskyy to meet Trump on Monday

Rediff.com17 Aug 2025

In a post on X on Saturday, Zelenskyy revealed that he and Trump had held a "long and substantive" call, beginning with one-on-one talks and later including European leaders in a broader discussion, where Trump briefed him on his recent meeting with Putin.

Siraj's Final Act Puts India On Course For Win

Siraj's Final Act Puts India On Course For Win

Rediff.com3 Aug 2025

England still have hopes of winning this game. This prognosis is based on their fourth innings exploits over the last three years and the fact that India galloped to 321 runs in 70 overs, suggesting the wicket isn't particularly tricky. However, the big difference from Leeds in June this year, or Birmingham in 2022, is that this track still has plenty of juice.