News for 'Start of Ashes'

'We Lost Both Of Them In One Week'

'We Lost Both Of Them In One Week'

Rediff.com13 Jun 2025

Arjun Patolia, 36, came from London to his ancestral village Vadiya in Amreli district to immerse Bharati's ashes in the Narmada, as per her last wish.

'Lord's win a testament to England's adaptability'

'Lord's win a testament to England's adaptability'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

England's 22-run victory against India at Lord's was a shining example of the team's ability to break free from their one-dimensional aggressive brand of cricket and adapt as per the need of the hour, pacer Brydon Carse said ahead of fourth Test starting in Manchester on Wednesday.

Why Do Ashwin, Dhoni Rate Anshul Kamboj Highly?

Why Do Ashwin, Dhoni Rate Anshul Kamboj Highly?

Rediff.com23 Jul 2025

'Kamboj, Bumrah, Siraj -- that's a serious bowling attack.'

India should continue with Karun Nair, says Ashwin

India should continue with Karun Nair, says Ashwin

Rediff.com22 Jul 2025

Karun Nair has managed only 131 runs across six innings at a below-par average of 21.83, in the first three Tests against England.

Stokes under fire! Atherton pulls no punches

Stokes under fire! Atherton pulls no punches

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

Atherton reckons that in his three years at the helm, the series against India is Stokes' sternest test of leadership qualities.

How Onam Is Making Kerala's Women Prosperous

How Onam Is Making Kerala's Women Prosperous

Rediff.com4 Sep 2025

Kudumbashree's new initiatives like onasadya, Onam kits and gift hampers are a huge hit.

Wimbledon has a new queen: Meet Iga Swiatek

Wimbledon has a new queen: Meet Iga Swiatek

Rediff.com12 Jul 2025

Iga Swiatek, who beat American 13th seed Amanda Anisimova 6-0, 6-0 in the Wimbledon final on Saturday to win her sixth Grand Slam title.

'Archer Should Not Be Playing Fifth Test'

'Archer Should Not Be Playing Fifth Test'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

As England and India gear up for the final showdown in the five-match series for the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy at The Oval, former England speedster Stuart Broad feels the hosts should make some changes to their Playing XI and rest tearaway Jofra Archer.

'That was captain Gill standing up for his team'

'That was captain Gill standing up for his team'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2025

Shubman Gill's aggressive behaviour during the Lord's Test came as a surprise to many, including former Australia captain Ricky Ponting.

Ashwin Slams Gambhir, Gill Over Oval Test Tactics

Ashwin Slams Gambhir, Gill Over Oval Test Tactics

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

Fans also took to X, calling for Head Coach Gambhir's sacking.

'I want to win away in India'

'I want to win away in India'

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

Nathan Lyon has no immediate plans of Test retirement as he yearns for one final away series win in India before calling time on his illustrious career.

SOLD OUT! India's Oct-Nov tour has CA coffers ringing

SOLD OUT! India's Oct-Nov tour has CA coffers ringing

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

Tickets for Sydney ODI, Canberra T20I of India's white-ball tour of Australia sold out: CA

Why Stokes has quit alcohol

Why Stokes has quit alcohol

Rediff.com19 May 2025

The 33-year-old Stokes had surgery on his left hamstring in December after suffering a tear during the third Test against New Zealand, which ruled him out of action for a prolonged period.

2025, 'Best Year Ever At India Box Office'

2025, 'Best Year Ever At India Box Office'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

With 17 films crossing the Rs 100 crore mark in the first six months, this year relied less on big-ticket blockbusters.

Ashwin has a serious request for Rishabh Pant

Ashwin has a serious request for Rishabh Pant

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

Bhai, tune kya batting kiya hai, kamaal ka batting kiya tune'

Australia, Windies Square Off With Eyes On Future

Australia, Windies Square Off With Eyes On Future

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

Change will be a key theme for both the West Indies and Australia in their upcoming three-Test series in the Caribbean with the visitors set to field a remodelled batting line-up and the hosts being led out for the first time by Roston Chase.

Woakes' injury adds to England's woes

Woakes' injury adds to England's woes

Rediff.com1 Aug 2025

Atkinson, who is playing his first Test of the series following a hamstring strain, said that he is "ready to push the limits" in case Woakes does not take any further part.

'Don't rush Archer': Vaughan warns

'Don't rush Archer': Vaughan warns

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

Archer played in his first first-class match in four years during Sussex's County Championship game against Durham at Chester-le-Street on Sunday and took one wicket for 32 from 18 overs.

'It's a huge honour. I still can't quite believe it'

'It's a huge honour. I still can't quite believe it'

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

Anderson said India have put together a "strong squad" for the series in England following retirements of batting greats Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma.

Gill Eyes More Glory At Lord's

Gill Eyes More Glory At Lord's

Rediff.com9 Jul 2025

The India skipper will be eyeing the great Don Bradman's 88-year-old record for most runs by a captain in a Test series.

Aus veteran Khawaja ready to mentor teenager Konstas

Aus veteran Khawaja ready to mentor teenager Konstas

Rediff.com24 Jun 2025

Konstas has been drafted in to replace Marnus Labuschagne, who opened in the World Test Championship final alongside Khawaja but failed to impress as Australia lost to South Africa by five wickets.

Boycott warns Crawley, Pope from overconfidence ahead of India Tests

Boycott warns Crawley, Pope from overconfidence ahead of India Tests

Rediff.com28 May 2025

'We cannot say suddenly that Crawley and Pope have solved the technical and mental issues that have dogged their careers because the Zimbabwe bowling was so average.'

Ashes fate uncertain for Warner

Ashes fate uncertain for Warner

Rediff.com6 Apr 2023

Warner has struggled for runs in recent Tests, making a total of 26 in three innings in the recent tour of India before returning home injured.

From Rs 600 To $300: Varun Chakravathy's Wild Journey

From Rs 600 To $300: Varun Chakravathy's Wild Journey

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

'After I am done with cricket, my first goal is to direct a movie.'

Why Cook prefers Pope over Bethell for India series

Why Cook prefers Pope over Bethell for India series

Rediff.com18 Jun 2025

Former England skipper Alastair Cook backed Ollie Pope to retain the No. 3 spot in the batting line-up ahead of Jacob Bethell during the upcoming five-match Test series against India.

England stars under fire! McCullum calls for humility

England stars under fire! McCullum calls for humility

Rediff.com21 May 2025

England head coach Brendon McCullum feels his players have lacked humility in their recent public utterances and he would like to see them win back respect from fans ahead of the tough home series against India and the Ashes later this year.

India First Team To Lose Test Despite 5 Centuries

India First Team To Lose Test Despite 5 Centuries

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

A superb century from Ben Duckett helped steer England to a sensational five-wicket win in the first Test against India after a thrilling day five on Tuesday.

Injured Stokes likely to miss India series at home

Injured Stokes likely to miss India series at home

Rediff.com1 Apr 2025

England skipper Ben Stokes and right-arm seamer Brydon Carse are unlikely to feature in the upcoming Test series against India and the Ashes as they are still recovering from injuries.

'Virat, Rohit massive losses, but India have...'

'Virat, Rohit massive losses, but India have...'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2025

England pacer Brydon Carse is expecting the transitioning Indian team to put up a strong fight in the five-match Test series despite the recent retirement of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, thanks to their "huge depth".

The Great Escape! Jadeja, Sundar pull off dramatic draw in Manchester

The Great Escape! Jadeja, Sundar pull off dramatic draw in Manchester

Rediff.com27 Jul 2025

Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar struck unbeaten centuries as India staged a superb fightback on the final day to draw the fourth Test against England.

Hazlewood given all clear for WTC Final, Ashes

Hazlewood given all clear for WTC Final, Ashes

Rediff.com22 May 2023

Hazlewood returned to Australia after reporting "minor side soreness" following his most recent IPL match for RCB

Lyon likely to benched for pink-ball 3rd Test at Kingston

Lyon likely to benched for pink-ball 3rd Test at Kingston

Rediff.com12 Jul 2025

The 3rd Test match in Kingston, Jamaica, will mark Australia's first day-night Test away from home and if they opt for a pace-heavy attack, Scott Boland could come into the side.

Australia's bold prediction: Warner set to dominate Ashes

Australia's bold prediction: Warner set to dominate Ashes

Rediff.com24 May 2023

David Warner will have a big Ashes and have backed him to deliver at the top of the order.

'I expect India to win at Lord's and go 2-1 up'

'I expect India to win at Lord's and go 2-1 up'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2025

It was crucial for Shubman Gill to score truckload of runs to call the shots as skipper, former India batter Dilip Vengsarkar said in Mumbai on Wednesday.

Can Australia complete WTC-Ashes double?

Can Australia complete WTC-Ashes double?

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

'That's great for our team and in a way Ashes are bloody hard to win. It's not going to be easy but if we were to win it, that is legacy defining stuff.'

Australia digests 'hollow' Ashes retention in Manchester rain

Australia digests 'hollow' Ashes retention in Manchester rain

Rediff.com24 Jul 2023

Australia retained the urn after no play was possible on day five at Old Trafford due to the wet weather

'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.

'Gill has just become captain, it's a honeymoon period'

'Gill has just become captain, it's a honeymoon period'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

Shubman Gill is enjoying a 'honeymoon period' as India's Test captain but there will be more pressure on him in the days to come, feels former India skipper Sourav Ganguly.

Australia set to rejig top order after WTC humiliation

Australia set to rejig top order after WTC humiliation

Rediff.com15 Jun 2025

Australia head coach Andrew McDonald hinted at a rejig in the top order after misfiring in the World Test Championship final defence against South Africa at Lord's.

Returning Moeen, Bairstow in England's team for 1st Ashes Test

Returning Moeen, Bairstow in England's team for 1st Ashes Test

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

James Anderson, Broad and Ollie Robinson will lead the pace attack with Moeen, who retired from tests in 2021, returning to the side after Jack Leach was ruled out of the series due to a back injury.