News for 'Start of Ashes'

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

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.

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.

'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?'

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.

'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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Australia pacer Hazlewood to miss second Ashes Test

Australia pacer Hazlewood to miss second Ashes Test

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

Australia fast bowler Josh Hazlewood will miss the second Ashes Test in Adelaide with a side injury, Cricket Australia said on Monday.

Ashes: Stokes trains along with rest of the England

Ashes: Stokes trains along with rest of the England

Rediff.com11 Nov 2021

Ben Stokes joined the England squad for a training session for the first time after his six-month lay off from cricket at the Metrico stadium in the Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia on Thursday.

Australia eyeing Ashes whitewash, says Lyon

Australia eyeing Ashes whitewash, says Lyon

Rediff.com2 Jan 2022

Australia will press for an Ashes series whitewash against England to boost their chances of making the final of the 2021-23 World Test Championship (WTC), spin spearhead Nathan Lyon said on Sunday.

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.

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.'

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.

'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.

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.

England to start 2013 Ashes defence at Trent Bridge

England to start 2013 Ashes defence at Trent Bridge

Rediff.com1 Jun 2012

England will start their defence of the Ashes against Australia at Trent Bridge in July next year with Durham hosting a Test in the series for the first time.

'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.

'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.'

Ashes: Butcher, Taylor blame Bairstow for 'controversial dismissal'

Ashes: Butcher, Taylor blame Bairstow for 'controversial dismissal'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

Jonny Bairstow's 'controversial dismissal' on the final Day of the second Ashes Test at the Lord's has left the cricketing world divided.

Vaughan says England under Stokes capable of winning Ashes next year

Vaughan says England under Stokes capable of winning Ashes next year

Rediff.com13 Sep 2022

'England can regain the urn next summer'

The best leaders always made me feel empowered: Cummins

The best leaders always made me feel empowered: Cummins

Rediff.com18 Feb 2025

The book also touches upon decision-making in leadership positions across various walks of life.

'Indian cricket has depth to fill Rohit, Kohli's void'

'Indian cricket has depth to fill Rohit, Kohli's void'

Rediff.com31 Dec 2024

Indian cricket has produced a generational superstar in Yashasvi Jaiswal and will remain in good health even when Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma decide to call time on their careers, said former Australia World Cup winner Darren Lehmann.

Ashwin slams 'superstar culture' in Indian cricket

Ashwin slams 'superstar culture' in Indian cricket

Rediff.com15 Feb 2025

Former India spinner R Ashwin has called for a shift away from the superstar culture prevalent in Indian cricket, urging for a more grounded approach.

After 40 yrs, Bhopal gas waste to be shifted for disposal

After 40 yrs, Bhopal gas waste to be shifted for disposal

Rediff.com30 Dec 2024

The work to remove 377 metric tonnes of hazardous waste from the now-defunct Union Carbide factory in Bhopal has begun. The waste will be transported to an incineration site in Pithampur near Indore, around 250 km from Bhopal. The move comes after the Madhya Pradesh High Court ordered the authorities to clear the site, 40 years after the deadly gas leak that killed thousands and left hundreds of thousands with health problems.

New coach may not be appointed before the start of the Ashes: Strauss

New coach may not be appointed before the start of the Ashes: Strauss

Rediff.com22 May 2015

The new director of England and Wales Cricket Board( ECB), Andrew Strauss, has said that the new coach may not be appointed before the start of the Ashes in July.

Adelaide dismisses Perth Ashes Test swap proposal

Adelaide dismisses Perth Ashes Test swap proposal

Rediff.com6 Dec 2021

Cricket Australia are expected to announce over the next few days that the fifth Test, scheduled for Jan. 14-18 at Perth Stadium, will be switched to another city because of Western Australia's hard line on quarantine.

Anderson fit but rested for first Ashes Test: Buttler

Anderson fit but rested for first Ashes Test: Buttler

Rediff.com7 Dec 2021

England paceman James Anderson will be rested for the first Ashes Test against Australia but he is fit to play, wicketkeeper Jos Buttler said.

'Kohli needs to pick himself up, he's still the best'

'Kohli needs to pick himself up, he's still the best'

Rediff.com11 Feb 2025

Former West Indies batsman Chris Gayle has come out in support of Virat Kohli, who has been struggling for runs in recent times, saying the Indian batter is still the "best player in the world". Gayle said that Kohli's current form is just a "patch" and that the Indian captain will "pick himself up" and come back stronger.

CA expect boost in revenue as India series beckons

CA expect boost in revenue as India series beckons

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

At the grassroots level, CA reported an increase in registered participation in community cricket from 627,793 to 661,161, although there was a 3% drop in the number of junior cricketers.

Hazlewood to miss Scotland T20Is with calf injury

Hazlewood to miss Scotland T20Is with calf injury

Rediff.com24 Aug 2024

Hazlewood has been replaced in the squad by Riley Meredith

England, Australia fly Down Under together ahead of the Ashes

England, Australia fly Down Under together ahead of the Ashes

Rediff.com16 Nov 2021

While Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood had played down the idea that sharing the same flight would be uncomfortable, his English counterpart Mark Wood was nervous with the prospect of flying with an Australian side which has just won its first-ever T20 World Cup just ahead of the Ashes.

Union Carbide waste incineration begins on trial basis in MP

Union Carbide waste incineration begins on trial basis in MP

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

The trial incineration of 10 tonnes of waste from the Union Carbide plant in Bhopal, responsible for the 1984 gas tragedy, began on Friday afternoon in Pithampur, Madhya Pradesh. The process, ordered by the Madhya Pradesh High Court, is expected to take 72 hours to complete. The waste includes soil, reactor residues, pesticide residues, and other materials. The State Pollution Control Board says the chemicals in the waste have become "almost negligible" and there is no presence of methyl isocyanate gas. The incineration process is being monitored by the Pollution Control Board and broadcast live.

Ashes skippers want good starts not Harmison howlers

Ashes skippers want good starts not Harmison howlers

Rediff.com24 Nov 2010

Australia's Ricky Ponting and England's Andrew Strauss talk of the importance of the first hour and the first delivery of the Ashes.

WPL: Gujarat Giants eye redemption against UP Warriorz

WPL: Gujarat Giants eye redemption against UP Warriorz

Rediff.com15 Feb 2025

The Gujarat Giants will be hoping to improve their bowling and fielding after a disappointing defeat in their Women's Premier League season opener. They will face the UP Warriorz, led by Deepti Sharma, who will be looking to capitalize on their strong spin bowling attack. The match will be a crucial one for both teams as they seek to make their mark in the tournament.

2-tier Test format before India's tour of England?

2-tier Test format before India's tour of England?

Rediff.com2 Feb 2025

The push for a two-tier system gained traction following Australia's blockbuster series against India, which set attendance records.