News for 'Start of Ashes'

Panesar hopes Essex move will bolster Ashes chances in Australia

Panesar hopes Essex move will bolster Ashes chances in Australia

Rediff.com20 Aug 2013

Monty Panesar is hoping a change of county will help his chances of gaining selection for England's Ashes tour to Australia later in the year.

No evidence Ashes Test under fixing threat, says ICC

No evidence Ashes Test under fixing threat, says ICC

Rediff.com14 Dec 2017

The International Cricket Council is taking allegations in a British newspaper about attempts to organise spot-fixing during the third Ashes Test "extremely seriously" but do not think the match has been compromised, global cricket's governing body said on Thursday.

Jake Ball is England's fourth seamer for Ashes opener

Jake Ball is England's fourth seamer for Ashes opener

Rediff.com22 Nov 2017

Ball will be thrown into the Gabba cauldron in just his fourth test after recovering from a sprained ankle that saw him scratched from the tour match in Adelaide and rested for the final warm-up in Townsville last week, where Overton bowled.

Australia captain Cummins opts out of IPL 2023

Australia captain Cummins opts out of IPL 2023

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

Pat Cummins played the last three IPL tournaments with Kolkata Knight Riders but cut short his 2022 campaign due to a hip injury.

South Africa eye fresh start; Anderson set for milestone

South Africa eye fresh start; Anderson set for milestone

Rediff.com24 Dec 2019

The overhaul of South Africa's coaching structure has given the team a major boost as they get ready to take on England in a four-Test series which begins on Thursday, captain Faf du Plessis said. Meanwhile, veteran pacer James Anderson will be back on the frontline for England, for what will be his 150th Test.

Watson shines as Australia make positive start

Watson shines as Australia make positive start

Rediff.com31 Jul 2009

Australia made a confident start in the third Ashes Test against England as Shane Watson's unbeaten fifty lifted them to 126 for one on a rain-disrupted first day on Thursday.

How Chahal's journey as a leg-spinner started...

How Chahal's journey as a leg-spinner started...

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

'I started watching videos of Shane Warne sir, and that's where I realised what leg-spin is. He was my idol, and I wanted to be like him, bowl like him.'

'Warner's talent helped him avoid his contract getting ripped up'

'Warner's talent helped him avoid his contract getting ripped up'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

Former Australia captain Michael Clarke stated that David Warner's talent kept his contract from being "ripped up" early in his career.

Bollywood's Most Mesmerising Tawaif? VOTE!

Bollywood's Most Mesmerising Tawaif? VOTE!

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

Dazzling, dancing and decked to the hilt, courtesans in Hindi films are a breathtaking mix of shiny fantasy and flirtatious poetry to behold.

The surprise selection in Australia's Ashes squad...

The surprise selection in Australia's Ashes squad...

Rediff.com17 Nov 2017

Australia recalled wicketkeeper Tim Paine for the first time in seven years in a selection bombshell while dropping opening batsman Matt Renshaw in a surprising Ashes squad for the series against England.

Smith goes from crease to nets ahead of Ashes return

Smith goes from crease to nets ahead of Ashes return

Rediff.com31 Aug 2019

Steve Smith continued his build up for the fourth Ashes Test by heading straight to the practice nets after being dismissed in Australia's tour match against Derbyshire on Thursday.

Ashes: Spinner Crane to debut for England, Woakes ruled out

Ashes: Spinner Crane to debut for England, Woakes ruled out

Rediff.com3 Jan 2018

England leg spinner Mason Crane will make his debut in the fifth and final Ashes Test against Australia this week after all-rounder Chris Woakes was ruled out of the match by injury, captain Joe Root said on Wednesday.

Abhishek-Ash, now man and wife

Abhishek-Ash, now man and wife

Rediff.com20 Apr 2007

The stars are married.

Stokes has changed cricket in a lot of respects: Pope

Stokes has changed cricket in a lot of respects: Pope

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

England captain Ben Stokes has changed the game of cricket in a "lot of respects", says batter Ollie Pope, as the maverick all-rounder gears up for his 100th Test appearance in a couple of days' time.

Stalwarts fail again as England's Ashes on a knife-edge

Stalwarts fail again as England's Ashes on a knife-edge

Rediff.com17 Dec 2017

Australia moved within six wickets of reclaiming the Ashes at the close of a rain-hit day four of the third Ashes Test on Sunday, with England still 127 runs short of making the hosts bat again.

Ashes: Strauss, Cook dominate to revive England

Ashes: Strauss, Cook dominate to revive England

Rediff.com28 Nov 2010

Openers Andrew Strauss and Alastair Cook both posted centuries on Sunday to wipe out England's first innings deficit and give the tourists the chance of a draw in the first Ashes Test against Australia.

Watson confident of being fit for Ashes opener

Watson confident of being fit for Ashes opener

Rediff.com4 Nov 2013

Australia all-rounder Shane Watson has backed himself to be fit for the first Ashes Test in two weeks and dismissed an untimely hamstring injury as a "niggle".

US Open: Danilina, Heliovaara win mixed doubles title

US Open: Danilina, Heliovaara win mixed doubles title

Rediff.com10 Sep 2023

Kazakhstan's Danilina and Heliovaara of Finland randomly teamed up ahead when they happened to be at the sign-in table at the same time.

Ashes: The 'all-knowing' England coach could expose the Aussies

Ashes: The 'all-knowing' England coach could expose the Aussies

Rediff.com4 Jul 2015

Michael Clarke's touring side will attempt to win the urn on English soil for the first time in 14 years and Alastair Cook's hosts will try to win back the trophy following their crushing 5-0 defeat in the last series Down Under.

Flower to step down as England coach after return Ashes series

Flower to step down as England coach after return Ashes series

Rediff.com25 Aug 2013

England team director Andy Flower will reportedly step down from his post after the end of the return Ashes series starting in November in Australia.

'You belong here, enjoy your time here'

'You belong here, enjoy your time here'

Rediff.com15 Jul 2023

'The results speak for themselves, they have been doing it for a while. There isn't much to tell them, it is about giving them the freedom to express. The experience these guys have on pitches like this is always a luxury.'

'Bazball' perfectly suits England opener Duckett

'Bazball' perfectly suits England opener Duckett

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

Duckett fell during a wild hour in the middle of the afternoon when Australia seemed to bowl nothing but short aggressive balls and England seemed to do nothing but swing hard at every one of them.

'Measured aggression': How England can upset India in Tests

'Measured aggression': How England can upset India in Tests

Rediff.com18 Jan 2024

Former pacer Steven Finn urged England to take a cue from Alastair Cook and Kevin Pietersen's centuries in their 10-wicket win in the 2012 Mumbai Test.

What's Priyanka Doing At Wimbedon?

What's Priyanka Doing At Wimbedon?

Rediff.com16 Jul 2023

Watching unseeded Marketa Vondrousova script history at Wimbledon were several tennis and movie celebrities including our very own Priyanka Chopra Jonas.

Australia deals final blow to England's WC hopes

Australia deals final blow to England's WC hopes

Rediff.com5 Nov 2023

England's stuttering title defence at the 50-overs World Cup eventually crumbled on Saturday

Ashes batsmen can expect another bumpy ride in Adelaide

Ashes batsmen can expect another bumpy ride in Adelaide

Rediff.com27 Nov 2013

The Adelaide Oval curator will seek to juice up what has traditionally been a docile pitch for the second Ashes Test between Australia and England next week, meaning batsmen may be in for a torrid opening.

'Mamata contained Sandeshkhali situation well in time before BJP...'

'Mamata contained Sandeshkhali situation well in time before BJP...'

Rediff.com3 Apr 2024

'One Sandeshkhali won't turn around women's perception of Mamata Banerjee in this state'

England's Anderson ruled out of final Ashes Test

England's Anderson ruled out of final Ashes Test

Rediff.com19 Aug 2015

England fast bowler James Anderson will not play in the final Ashes test against Australia at The Oval due to a side strain, captain Alastair Cook said on Wednesday.

Where India lost the plot in WTC final...

Where India lost the plot in WTC final...

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

The truth of the matter is that India lost their second successive WTC final on day two of this encounter when they collapsed to 71/4 in response to Australia's first-innings total of 469.

PHOTOS: Australia reclaim Ashes with innings and 41-run win at WACA

PHOTOS: Australia reclaim Ashes with innings and 41-run win at WACA

Rediff.com18 Dec 2017

Images from Day 5 of the 3rd Ashes Test played at the WACA in Perth on Monday

Aus Clarke to hang his boots after final Ashes Test

Aus Clarke to hang his boots after final Ashes Test

Rediff.com8 Aug 2015

"The Test at the Oval will be my last," Clarke said in an interview to Sky Sports after the match.

Pietersen retained as England recall trio to Ashes squad

Pietersen retained as England recall trio to Ashes squad

Rediff.com28 Jul 2013

Kevin Pietersen was included in a 14-man squad for next week's third Ashes Test against Australia at Old Trafford despite concerns over his calf injury, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced on Sunday.

PHOTOS: Khawaja hits ton as Australia frustrate England on Day 2

PHOTOS: Khawaja hits ton as Australia frustrate England on Day 2

Rediff.com17 Jun 2023

IMAGES from Day 2 of the opening Ashes Test played between England and Australia at Edgbaston Cricket Ground in Birmingham on Saturday.

Australia opener Rogers to quit Test cricket after Ashes

Australia opener Rogers to quit Test cricket after Ashes

Rediff.com18 Aug 2015

'People tell me you know when you know and I felt like this is the right time'

Why Ashwin-Jadeja struggled in the second innings

Why Ashwin-Jadeja struggled in the second innings

Rediff.com28 Jan 2024

Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja are India's stormtroopers at home, tossing over opponents like pioneer dolls and their numbers validate their supremacy too.

'Lacking red-ball exposure, India banking on Mazumdar's experience'

'Lacking red-ball exposure, India banking on Mazumdar's experience'

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

With the Indian women's team lacking enough red-ball exposure, vice-captain Smriti Mandhana said her young teammates are picking the brains of new head coach Amol Muzumdar.

Australia's WTC Final squad revealed: Hazlewood makes the cut

Australia's WTC Final squad revealed: Hazlewood makes the cut

Rediff.com29 May 2023

Hazlewood makes the cut as Australia confirm WTC final squad

No changes in India's playing XI vs Bangladesh!

No changes in India's playing XI vs Bangladesh!

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

Mhambrey said the team has taken tough decision to bench players of the caliber of Shami, Suryakumar and Ravichandran Ashwin

Pak refugee backed to lead Aus spin for Ashes

Pak refugee backed to lead Aus spin for Ashes

Rediff.com28 Feb 2013

Former South African tweaker Johan Botha believes Pakistan refugee spinner Fawad Ahmed is the missing link in Australia's plot to regain the Ashes and No.1 Test ranking.

A training day for the Englishmen ahead of the Ashes

A training day for the Englishmen ahead of the Ashes

Rediff.com7 Jul 2009

England host Australia in the first Ashes test starting on Wednesday without any of the obvious benefits of home advantage in a new venue with a relaid outfield.