News for 'Start of Ashes'

Khawaja backs under fire Warner to score big in WTC final, Ashes

Khawaja backs under fire Warner to score big in WTC final, Ashes

Rediff.com3 Jun 2023

Warner has also taken aim at his Ashes nemesis England veteran pacer Stuart Broad, implying that he will not be the force that derailed the opening batter's 2019 trip this time.

Can this fan favourite help Australia bounce back in Adelaide?

Can this fan favourite help Australia bounce back in Adelaide?

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

Australia trail 1-0 in the five-Test series against India after being thrashed in the Perth opener by 295 runs.

Here's why Edgbaston will turn 'Blue for Bob' on Day 3 of Ashes!

Here's why Edgbaston will turn 'Blue for Bob' on Day 3 of Ashes!

Rediff.com17 Jun 2023

Edgbaston Cricket Ground will turn 'Blue for Bob' on Saturday, Day 3 of the opening match of the Ashes to commemorate England's legendary cricketer.

How MI helped Rohit get into right frame of mind

How MI helped Rohit get into right frame of mind

Rediff.com21 Apr 2025

Jayawardene said showing situational awareness is imperative and Rohit was able to execute his plans well against CSK.

'A series victory in India is bigger than Ashes win'

'A series victory in India is bigger than Ashes win'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2023

The Australian team spoke about the challenges of playing in India.

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.

Chakravarthy Vs Head: Ashwin's Prediction Spot On

Chakravarthy Vs Head: Ashwin's Prediction Spot On

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

Ravichandran Ashwin's tactical foresight proved spot on as mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy dismissed the dangerous Travis Head early in India's Champions Trophy semifinal against Australia.

'Surprising That Sachin Is Not Outraged'

'Surprising That Sachin Is Not Outraged'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

'The Pataudi Trophy vanished overnight -- no farewell, no tribute, just a quiet replacement.' 'If a name can be erased this easily, what faith can we place in the permanence of Tendulkar-Anderson?'

PIX: Crawley hammers historic Ashes knock to put hosts in control

PIX: Crawley hammers historic Ashes knock to put hosts in control

Rediff.com21 Jul 2023

IMAGES from Day 2 of the fourth Ashes Test between England and Australia at Old Trafford in Manchester on Thursday.

Ashes: Moeen's absence will be decisive on Day 5

Ashes: Moeen's absence will be decisive on Day 5

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

In a setback for England, Moeen Ali was penalised for applying spray on his finger towards the end of day two.

Maharaj suffers injury setback ahead of crucial series

Maharaj suffers injury setback ahead of crucial series

Rediff.com19 Dec 2024

First choice spinner Keshav Maharaj has been ruled out of the remaining two One-Day Internationals against Pakistan and is a doubt for the crucial two-test home series against the sub-continent side that starts on Dec. 26.

Cummins wants to savour WTC final win before Ashes challenge

Cummins wants to savour WTC final win before Ashes challenge

Rediff.com11 Jun 2023

'I know we've got a big series but we can worry about that in a couple days' time. You only get a few of these moments in your career where you can sit back, acknowledge a pretty special achievement and that's one of these times.'

Winning Ashes in England high up on Smith's bucket list

Winning Ashes in England high up on Smith's bucket list

Rediff.com3 May 2023

Smith said the IPL has helped him get used to play alongside rival international players and he is eager to play alongside Cheteshwar Pujara, who has been leading Sussex this season.

It's Siraj vs Starc: Table-toppers DC and GT collide for supremacy

It's Siraj vs Starc: Table-toppers DC and GT collide for supremacy

Rediff.com18 Apr 2025

The Capitals sit pretty at the top with 10 points from six games, while the Titans trail close behind with eight from as many outings.

Clarke inducted into Australian Cricket Hall of Fame

Clarke inducted into Australian Cricket Hall of Fame

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

He reserved his best for the longest format in which he amassed 28 hundreds including a memorable 329 against India at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

Powerplay a big concern for CSK with bat and ball: Gaikwad

Powerplay a big concern for CSK with bat and ball: Gaikwad

Rediff.com5 Apr 2025

Chennai Super Kings captain Ruturaj Gaikwad expressed his concerns with his team's struggles in the Powerplay.

 World No 1 Labuschagne eyes continued domination in WTC, Ashes

World No 1 Labuschagne eyes continued domination in WTC, Ashes

Rediff.com3 Jun 2023

'It is about finding ways to score runs and contribute to the side in as many games as I can.'

Ashes: Woakes 'desperate' to be a part of England's line-up for the fourth Test

Ashes: Woakes 'desperate' to be a part of England's line-up for the fourth Test

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

England's all-rounder Chris Woakes desperately wants to be a part of the English side in the fourth Ashes Test starting from July 19 in Manchester.

Blow for Australia! Captain Cummins set to miss Champions Trophy

Blow for Australia! Captain Cummins set to miss Champions Trophy

Rediff.com5 Feb 2025

Australia captain Pat Cummins is all but ruled out of the Champions Trophy while fellow paceman Josh Hazlewood is also a doubt for the tournament.

Jack Leach Blow! England scrambles for solution ahead of Ashes

Jack Leach Blow! England scrambles for solution ahead of Ashes

Rediff.com5 Jun 2023

Leach was ruled out of the five-match series on Sunday due to a stress fracture in his back

Ashes blame game has started in England...

Ashes blame game has started in England...

Rediff.com18 Dec 2017

Former England spinner Graeme Swann was critical of England's senior players who have done 'next to nothing' as Australia regained the Ashes in Perth on Monday.

Sachin Tendulkar 2.0? Chappell Hails Harry Brook

Sachin Tendulkar 2.0? Chappell Hails Harry Brook

Rediff.com11 Jan 2025

Greg Chappell hails Harry Brook, compares him to Sachin Tendulkar in an ode to England's bright future

Ashes: Couldn't watch the last 20 runs being scored: Stokes

Ashes: Couldn't watch the last 20 runs being scored: Stokes

Rediff.com9 Jul 2023

England's exhilarating run chase to battle back into the Ashes series was even too much for captain Ben Stokes!

SRH Vs RR: Who Played The Best Knock? Vote!

SRH Vs RR: Who Played The Best Knock? Vote!

Rediff.com24 Mar 2025

Ishan Kishan made a dream start at his new IPL franchise Sunrisers Hyderabad with a match-winning century against Rajasthan Royals.

Ashes PIX: Smith, Head give Australia upperhand on Day 1

Ashes PIX: Smith, Head give Australia upperhand on Day 1

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

Steve Smith scored an unbeaten 85 to guide Australia to 339/5 as England wasted favourable bowling conditions on the first day of the second Ashes Test.

History in Minutes: Who Betrayed Chandra Shekhar Azad?

History in Minutes: Who Betrayed Chandra Shekhar Azad?

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

On the 94th anniversary of the revolutionary giant's martyrdom, Utkarsh Mishra revisits the events of February 27, 1931.

Ashes: 'These decisions aren't just a rash thought'

Ashes: 'These decisions aren't just a rash thought'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

England will not change their attacking philosophy in the second Ashes Test against Australia at Lord's this week.

Boon, Silverwood to miss fourth Ashes Test

Boon, Silverwood to miss fourth Ashes Test

Rediff.com30 Dec 2021

The fourth Test is due to start next Tuesday with Australia having already retained the Ashes, leading the series 3-0 with two matches to play.

India revels in Holi, Friday prayers held peacefully

India revels in Holi, Friday prayers held peacefully

Rediff.com14 Mar 2025

Holi was celebrated with pomp and splendor across India on Friday, with people soaking in the festivities by smearing 'gulaal' on each other and exchanging greetings and sweets. Homes and streets wore a colourful look as the revellers splashed colours and feasted on traditional delicacies. Public transport did not ply in the morning in most major cities while metro services started functioning from noon. As Holi coincided with the second Friday prayers during the holy Islamic month of Ramzan, security -- including increased patrolling and picketing -- was beefed up in several states. In Delhi, more than 25,000 security personnel were deployed. Police closely monitored about 300 sensitive areas with CCTV cameras and drones.

Defeated, jailed: Chandrababu Naidu rises from the ashes

Defeated, jailed: Chandrababu Naidu rises from the ashes

Rediff.com4 Jun 2024

Five years after suffering a humiliating defeat at the hands of a much younger Jagan Mohan Reddy, Telugu Desam Party supremo N Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday was on course to lead his party towards a landslide victory in the Andhra Pradesh assembly polls, with allies Bharatiya Janata Party and Janasena Party (JNP) in tow.

'India can win Champions Trophy despite Bumrah's absence'

'India can win Champions Trophy despite Bumrah's absence'

Rediff.com18 Feb 2025

Former India opener Shikhar Dhawan believes India has a strong chance to win the Champions Trophy despite the absence of Jasprit Bumrah.

CA 'grateful to the BCCI'

CA 'grateful to the BCCI'

Rediff.com29 Dec 2024

'This Border-Gavaskar Trophy (series) has had the biggest Boxing Day crowd ever passing the Ashes and the series is so delicately poised now, it is living up to every hype.'

'I Am Tired Of Seeing Dead Bodies'

'I Am Tired Of Seeing Dead Bodies'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2025

'Many of them are mutilated beyond recognition. Every day an encounter takes place.' 'Bastar has been burnt to ash.'

'Deserve respect': Captain Rohit hails India's ICC dominance

'Deserve respect': Captain Rohit hails India's ICC dominance

Rediff.com29 Mar 2025

In their last three ICC limited-overs tournaments, India have lost only one out of 24 matches, with the defeat coming against Australia in the 2023 ODI World Cup final in Ahmedabad.

Ashes: Will Australia retain Warner for Old Trafford Test?

Ashes: Will Australia retain Warner for Old Trafford Test?

Rediff.com16 Jul 2023

David Warner's place in the side remains a matter of speculation after his twin failure in Leeds.

'People are starting to understand how good he is'

'People are starting to understand how good he is'

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

Former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting said that England batter Joe Root is fulfilling his full potential with his run over two years.

Ashes not in jeopardy despite multiple COVID-19 cases

Ashes not in jeopardy despite multiple COVID-19 cases

Rediff.com27 Dec 2021

Cricket Australia boss Nick Hockley rejected the idea of making changes to the remaining Ashes schedule.

Starc strike delivers Harmison moment in Ashes opener

Starc strike delivers Harmison moment in Ashes opener

Rediff.com8 Dec 2021

Mitchell Starc's first ball of the match was as good as Steve Harmison's was poor, a full yorker which went behind the legs of hapless England opener Rory Burns and swung into the base of his stumps

England make poor start to Ashes tour

England make poor start to Ashes tour

Rediff.com10 Nov 2006

They conceded 347 runs from just 50 overs against the Prime Minister's XI.

Ashes PIX: Starc, Cummins put Australia on brink of victory

Ashes PIX: Starc, Cummins put Australia on brink of victory

Rediff.com2 Jul 2023

Australia's pacemen Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins ripped out England's top order with a masterclass of textbook bowling to put their side in sight of a 2-0 Ashes lead on Saturday.