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Sri Lanka's Rathnayake to make Test debut in Manchester

Sri Lanka's Rathnayake to make Test debut in Manchester

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

The second match of the series will be played at Lord's, starting from August 29 and the final Test match of the series will take place at Kennington Oval on September 6.

'If Stokes texts me again I'll delete it'

'If Stokes texts me again I'll delete it'

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

Moeen has played 68 Tests, scoring over 3,000 runs and taking more than 200 wickets, as well as appearing in 129 one-day and 74 T20 internationals.

'Have to give huge amount of credit to selection panel for picking Bashir'

'Have to give huge amount of credit to selection panel for picking Bashir'

Rediff.com25 Feb 2024

Former England skipper Alastair Cook appreciated spinner Shoaib Bashir after his strong performance on the second day of the fourth Test against India at JSCA International Stadium Complex on Saturday.

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.

'Neighbour's wife' lands DK in hot water

'Neighbour's wife' lands DK in hot water

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

What did Dinesh Karthik mean when he compared bats to a neigbour's wife?

The PT Teacher Behind Two WPL Stars

The PT Teacher Behind Two WPL Stars

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

'Today when I see them talking to people from different countries confidently, I realise that education does not come from classrooms alone but from life experiences too.'

Life without cricket is unthinkable: Tendulkar

Life without cricket is unthinkable: Tendulkar

Rediff.com3 Jun 2011

Sachin Tendulkar has almost every batting record that is there to be made under his belt, but the iconic Indian cricketer says he is still not satisfied with his career. He considers satisfaction the beginning of stagnation.

It has been a while since I played well, admits Buttler

It has been a while since I played well, admits Buttler

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

Following his side's four-wicket loss to West Indies in the first ODI, England skipper Jos Buttler admitted that it has been a while since he has played well as a batter, but needs to work hard and trust that his form will be back.

Dharamsala Test: I have high expectations of myself: Root

Dharamsala Test: I have high expectations of myself: Root

Rediff.com5 Mar 2024

Ahead of the fifth and final Test match between India and England in Dharamsala, star English batter Joe Root said that he has "high expectations" from himself.

ODI World Cup: Livingstone 'dead cert' for playing XI: Morgan

ODI World Cup: Livingstone 'dead cert' for playing XI: Morgan

Rediff.com10 Sep 2023

Eoin Morgan said that all-rounder Liam Livingstone is a "dead cert" or a certain starter for England in the ICC Cricket World Cup, which will take place from October 5 in India.

SEE: Broad, Woakes among first cricketers to return to training

SEE: Broad, Woakes among first cricketers to return to training

Rediff.com21 May 2020

Stuart Broad and Chris Woakes hit the ground running at Trent Bridge (Nottingham) and Edgbaston (Birmingham) respectively.

World Cup: 'Rohit Sharma is India's real hero'

World Cup: 'Rohit Sharma is India's real hero'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

Former England captain Nasser Hussain hailed skipper Rohit Sharma as the 'real hero' for changing the culture of the Indian team.

Cricket: Warner motivated to win series in India

Cricket: Warner motivated to win series in India

Rediff.com12 Jan 2023

Nepal court releases rape accused cricketer Lamichhane on bail

You'd want a player like Stokes in a big game.. but: Hussain

You'd want a player like Stokes in a big game.. but: Hussain

Rediff.com3 Apr 2024

Former England captain Nasser Hussain believes experienced all-rounder Ben Stokes made the "right decision" to withdraw from the T20 World Cup.

World Cup: Did this DRS review cost Pakistan the match?

World Cup: Did this DRS review cost Pakistan the match?

Rediff.com27 Oct 2023

A disappointed Pakistan captain Babar Azam refused to blame the umpires despite being on the wrong side of a DRS review which proved decisive in his team's narrow one-wicket loss to South Africa.

'There will be no excuses...': Wood on England's World Cup preparations

'There will be no excuses...': Wood on England's World Cup preparations

Rediff.com30 May 2024

After rain-marred ICC T20 World Cup preparation, England pacer Mark Wood insisted that the Three Lions will make 'no excuses' and said few players are gaming to get more runouts at the Oval to boost their confidence.

World Cup 2023: What's going wrong for Australia?

World Cup 2023: What's going wrong for Australia?

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

Australia got their tactics and team selection all wrong in Thursday's World Cup defeat by South Africa, said former skipper Michael Clarke.

Manu Bhaker Meets Her Nani At Last

Manu Bhaker Meets Her Nani At Last

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

Double Olympic medalist Manu Bhaker received a hero's welcome when she arrived at her maternal grandparents' home in Jhajjar.

How England is raising the bar in cricket

How England is raising the bar in cricket

Rediff.com25 Mar 2019

England begin their World Cup campaign on May 30 against South Africa at The Oval in London.

Why this fast bowler is worried about future of Test cricket

Why this fast bowler is worried about future of Test cricket

Rediff.com22 Mar 2017

England fast bowler James Anderson is worried that Test cricket is losing popularity as attendances for the longer format are declining, with younger crowds preferring to watch Twenty20.

Gambhir era begins with 'Surya Uday' in T20s

Gambhir era begins with 'Surya Uday' in T20s

Rediff.com18 Jul 2024

The firebrand Gautam Gambhir announced his arrival as India's head coach by successfully ensuring the ascension of Suryakumar Yadav as the new T20 captain in place of Hardik Pandya

'Many Indian cricketers want to play in The Hundred and other leagues'

'Many Indian cricketers want to play in The Hundred and other leagues'

Rediff.com2 Apr 2021

The Hundred is a franchise-based 100-ball cricket event that was supposed to start last year in England

Root dissects how astute Ashwin operates

Root dissects how astute Ashwin operates

Rediff.com4 Mar 2024

'...you will have to be really wary of different threats that he poses and make sure that you have very good skill sets to counter (him) and be on top of him.'

IPL has made Stokes a better cricketer: Botham

IPL has made Stokes a better cricketer: Botham

Rediff.com29 May 2017

English cricket legend Ian Botham said all-rounder Ben Stokes' stint in the recently-concluded tenth edition of the Indian Premier League has turned him into a mature player.

Decoding The SKY Scoop!

Decoding The SKY Scoop!

Rediff.com7 Nov 2022

Suryakumar Yadav peppered the Zimbabwe bowlers across the MCG on Sunday, once again leaving his mark on the T20 World Cup with a sensational 61 not out from 25 balls.

Ben Stokes to 'think hard' about future in ODIs

Ben Stokes to 'think hard' about future in ODIs

Rediff.com12 Nov 2023

After England completed a disappointing World Cup campaign with a victory over Pakistan, all-rounder Ben Stokes confessed that he will have to think long and hard about continuing to play One-Day International cricket for England.

Nasser Hussain predicts: India to strike back harder

Nasser Hussain predicts: India to strike back harder

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

With three matches still to be played, India will back themselves to clinch the series.

Indian batting lacking zing in Kohli's absence

Indian batting lacking zing in Kohli's absence

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

The former English skipper was also critical of his side's batting while pointing out India's issues with converting great starts to big scores, saying that hitting 30s and 40s does not win a team Test matches.

Root's 33rd Test ton puts England in command vs Sri Lanka

Root's 33rd Test ton puts England in command vs Sri Lanka

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

IMAGES from Day 1 of the second Test between England and Sri Lanka, at Lord's, on Thursday.

'Stokes is once-in-a-generation player, England will miss him'

'Stokes is once-in-a-generation player, England will miss him'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2022

England's white-ball captain Jos Buttler described Ben Stokes as a 'once-in-a-generation player', while his predecessor Eoin Morgan hailed him as a 'true leader'.

'Bumrah ripped heart out of the England batting line-up'

'Bumrah ripped heart out of the England batting line-up'

Rediff.com4 Feb 2024

England batting legend Alastair Cook lauded star Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah for his magnificent six-wicket haul in the second Test against Three Lions, saying that he changed the course of the game single-handedly and "ripped the heart out of England batting line-up".

Terrible atmosphere to play cricket with India: Pak PM

Terrible atmosphere to play cricket with India: Pak PM

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

Imran Khan, who is also the patron-in-chief of the country's cricket board, said it will not be conducive to play bilateral cricket at present.

Kohli has no qualms playing second fiddle to SKY

Kohli has no qualms playing second fiddle to SKY

Rediff.com22 Oct 2022

'It's a great space to be while batting out there in the middle with SKY'

BCCI blasted: Venue choice for Afghanistan-NZ Test slammed

BCCI blasted: Venue choice for Afghanistan-NZ Test slammed

Rediff.com10 Sep 2024

For the second successive day, not a single ball could be bowled at the Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports complex in Greater Noida putting the venue under scanner and making it an international embarrassment.

England should ensure Stokes's readiness for India Tests: Harmison

England should ensure Stokes's readiness for India Tests: Harmison

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

I am amazed Ben Stokes is still in the country, I don't see any point in him being there, said former England bowler Steve Harmison who added that England need to consider rehab time post surgery, if Stokes has to play the Test series vs India.

Holding to hang up broadcasting mic next year

Holding to hang up broadcasting mic next year

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

West Indies bowling legend says age is catching up with him and he can't go beyond 2021.

Ashes: 'Why can't we just play until...' questions Joe Root

Ashes: 'Why can't we just play until...' questions Joe Root

Rediff.com24 Jul 2023

England batter Joe Root advocated for more flexibility in playing regulations and questioned for stopping the game early in the evening.

Strauss wants Pope to focus on Test cricket

Strauss wants Pope to focus on Test cricket

Rediff.com25 Jul 2020

Pope, who made his Test debut against India in 2018, is yet to play white-ball cricket for England and Strauss feels although the youngster will fare well in the limited overs format, he should focus on Test cricket for the time being.

SKY could captain India in Australia T20s

SKY could captain India in Australia T20s

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

Injured T20I captain Hardik Pandya is unlikely to be available for India's upcoming five-match series against Australia, starting November 23. The star all-rounder will require more time to recover from his left-ankle ligament tear.

Sachin's ODI double ton: Umpire afraid to give him out

Sachin's ODI double ton: Umpire afraid to give him out

Rediff.com17 May 2020

'If I gave him out, I won't make it back'