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2nd Test PIX: England win series as Windies collapse

2nd Test PIX: England win series as Windies collapse

Rediff.com21 Jul 2024

Photos from the 2nd Test between England and West Indies at Trent Bridge on Sunday

Muslim politician forced to sell UP home after Hindu protests

Muslim politician forced to sell UP home after Hindu protests

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

The politician, Rao Nadeem, who is also a property dealer, did not attribute any reason for selling off his property.

BJP shuts up Kangana on farmers remark: 'Not authorised to speak'

BJP shuts up Kangana on farmers remark: 'Not authorised to speak'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

This came after Ranaut stoked a controversy by suggesting that the farmers' protests could have led to a Bangladesh-like situation in the country if the top leadership was not strong enough.

Stokes-Pope partnership steadies England

Stokes-Pope partnership steadies England

Rediff.com16 Jan 2020

Ben Stokes survived several scares but featured in a 76-run late afternoon partnership with Ollie Pope as England reached 224 for four wickets at close on the opening day of the third Test against South Africa on Thursday.

How Santner battled pain, soreness to deliver epic performance

How Santner battled pain, soreness to deliver epic performance

Rediff.com27 Oct 2024

Mitchell Santner played through the pain barrier as New Zealand secured their maiden series win in India going back to 1955 and the left-arm spinner said picking up wickets regularly in the second test had helped him persevere.

Quad a tool to stoke confrontation: China

Quad a tool to stoke confrontation: China

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

China, which has territorial disputes with many countries in the strategic Indo-Pacific region, has been opposing the Quad alliance since its formation.

PICS: Stokes scintillates as Royals reign over Kings

PICS: Stokes scintillates as Royals reign over Kings

Rediff.com31 Oct 2020

Images from Friday's IPL match between Kings XI Punjab and Rajasthan Royals, in Abu Dhabi.

Bairstow, Stokes power England to series-levelling win

Bairstow, Stokes power England to series-levelling win

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

India's total never looked out of reach for England's batting lineup after Bairstow and Jason Roy set the tone for the chase with an opening stand of 110.

'Woakes can be real leader of the attack': Ollie Pope

'Woakes can be real leader of the attack': Ollie Pope

Rediff.com6 Oct 2024

England's stand-in captain Ollie Pope has no doubt that Chris Woakes will expertly spearhead their pace attack in the three-test series in Pakistan beginning in Multan on Monday.

Should England consider rotating Ben Stokes?

Should England consider rotating Ben Stokes?

Rediff.com22 Jul 2020

Silverwood said Stokes will have to 'rein' him in during training as he is always looking push himself.

Turning Point: Stokes c Karthik b Cummins

Turning Point: Stokes c Karthik b Cummins

Rediff.com2 Nov 2020

The Englishman cut Cummins upishly only to see wicket-keeper Dinesh Karthik leap to his left and pull off a two finger catch, which the commentators ruled was the catch of the tournament.

Cameron Green's injury a major blow for Australia

Cameron Green's injury a major blow for Australia

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

Cameron Green will change Australia's bowling dynamics for the upcoming five-Test Border-Gavaskar Trophy and may increase spinner Nathan Lyon's workload

Cook predicts Joe Root will shatter Tendulkar's Test record

Cook predicts Joe Root will shatter Tendulkar's Test record

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

Alastair Cook backs Joe Root to surpass Sachin Tendulkar as leading run-getter in Test cricket

Ashes: Stokes key to England's fortunes

Ashes: Stokes key to England's fortunes

Rediff.com31 Jul 2019

Stokes missed the 2017-18 Ashes defeat Down Under after his involvement in a brawl outside a Bristol nightclub in September 2017 but will be a key figure for England with bat and ball and as vice-captain to Joe Root.

Root's legendary form faces India, Australia test

Root's legendary form faces India, Australia test

Rediff.com20 Oct 2024

With 10 centuries in just 54 innings over the past two and a half years, Root has gone past Sir Alastair Cook as England's highest Test run-scorer.

Hope Stokes continues his form for Royals in IPL: Buttler

Hope Stokes continues his form for Royals in IPL: Buttler

Rediff.com27 Mar 2021

Ben Stokes' aggressive batting has an intimidating effect on the bowlers and England's stand-in captain Jos Buttler wants the premier all-rounder to carry this rampaging form for Rajasthan Royals in the upcoming Indian Premier League, starting next month.

PHOTOS: Stokes puts England in charge against Windies

PHOTOS: Stokes puts England in charge against Windies

Rediff.com18 Jul 2020

A grafting century from Dom Sibley and an increasingly belligerent one by Ben Stokes put England in control on day two of the second Test against West Indies in Manchester on Friday. Opener Sibley completed his second Test century shortly before lunch, eventually falling for 120, while Stokes cut loose after it before going for 176 as England declared on 469-9.

Meet England's 12th Man: Harry Singh!

Meet England's 12th Man: Harry Singh!

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

Harry Singh's father, R P Singh Senior, played two ODIs for India in the 1980s.

Development, good governance win, lies suffer defeat: Modi on Maha win

Development, good governance win, lies suffer defeat: Modi on Maha win

Rediff.com24 Nov 2024

The Congress has tried to inflict capital punishment on true secularism, he claimed, asserting that the Waqf law has no place in the Constitution.

Ben Stokes' father battling brain cancer

Ben Stokes' father battling brain cancer

Rediff.com29 Aug 2020

Ben Stokes, who missed England's final two Test matches against Pakistan at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton earlier this month, travelled to New Zealand citing family reasons.

Will Rishabh Pant make history at IPL Auction?

Will Rishabh Pant make history at IPL Auction?

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

The bids on Rishabh Pant could well soar like his audacious no-look six in the ongoing Perth Test, as he seems poised to become the highest paid player among the 577 who will go under the hammer at the two-day IPL mega auction, starting in Jeddah on Sunday.

Root hails 'Mr Incredible' Stokes after Manchester masterclass

Root hails 'Mr Incredible' Stokes after Manchester masterclass

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

Ben Stokes' match haul of 254 runs and three wickets fashioned England's series-levelling victory against West Indies in the second Test on Monday, also earning him the player-of-the-match award.

PHOTOS: Stokes seals dramatic England victory

PHOTOS: Stokes seals dramatic England victory

Rediff.com7 Jan 2020

IMAGES from Day 5 of the 2nd Test played at Newlands in Cape Town on Tuesday.

Ben Stokes stands tall with political statement

Ben Stokes stands tall with political statement

Rediff.com11 May 2020

Ben Stokes was the one, who said that PM Boris Johnson gave a good address. However, one journalist took a jibe at Stokes, saying only the England cricketer ended up liking Johnson's address.

Wood replaces retired Anderson for 2nd Test vs WI

Wood replaces retired Anderson for 2nd Test vs WI

Rediff.com13 Jul 2024

The second Test begins on Thursday, with a third and final Test scheduled at Birmingham starting on July 26.

PIX: Sajid Khan's heroics save the day for Pakistan

PIX: Sajid Khan's heroics save the day for Pakistan

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

IMAGES from Day 2 of the second Test played between Pakistan and England in Multan on Wednesday.

Stokes in foul-mouthed altercation with spectator

Stokes in foul-mouthed altercation with spectator

Rediff.com24 Jan 2020

England all-rounder Ben Stokes could face disciplinary action after a foul-mouthed row with a spectator after his dismissal in Friday's fourth Test against South Africa at The Wanderers. Stokes was shown on television exchanging insults with a middle aged man as he walked off the field after being caught cheaply for two runs in England's first innings on the opening day of the fourth Test at the Johannesburg venue, known as 'the bullring' for its often hostile atmosphere.

Did Stokes Like Jalebi Fafda?

Did Stokes Like Jalebi Fafda?

Rediff.com31 Mar 2023

Jalebi-Fafda was ordered in the CSK dressing room and Dhoni was seen explaining the Gujarati snack to the coaching staff and foreign players.

Will Stokes return to inspire struggling Royals?

Will Stokes return to inspire struggling Royals?

Rediff.com10 Oct 2020

Rajasthan Royals, struggling at the penultimate spot on the points table after two wins and four straight defeats, need something special against Sunrisers Hyderabad in Sunday's IPL match in Dubai.

Playing up the order won't change Stokes's batting approach

Playing up the order won't change Stokes's batting approach

Rediff.com25 Mar 2021

'At No 3, potentially, I would be facing 100 balls, compared to maybe 60-70 like I normally do. I haven't looked to change too much, just might be facing a slightly different situation, especially when I'm starting off my innings.'

The story behind Ben Stokes' lion family tattoo

The story behind Ben Stokes' lion family tattoo

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

The huge tattoo took 28 hours to complete.

Archer, Stokes out of England's squad for Ashes

Archer, Stokes out of England's squad for Ashes

Rediff.com10 Oct 2021

England on Sunday named their strongest available squad for the Ashes tour to Australia as all-rounders Ben Stokes and Sam Curran missed out but seamer Stuart Broad was included despite the calf injury he picked up in the Test series against India.

Pope hails England players but sympathises with Pak

Pope hails England players but sympathises with Pak

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

'We felt like we had a lot of different wicket-taking opportunities. The odd ball was staying low, we got the ball reversing a little bit, and got the odd ball to spin as well. It's never an easy position.'

EPL PIX: Chelsea stage comeback win; Arsenal drop points in title chase

EPL PIX: Chelsea stage comeback win; Arsenal drop points in title chase

Rediff.com9 Dec 2024

Arsenal were held to a 1-1 Premier League draw by London rivals Fulham on a grey wet Sunday at Craven Cottage as Raul Jimenez scored early for the hosts and William Saliba equalised for the visitors at the start of the second half.

Stokes' series proved rollercoaster ride after father's illness

Stokes' series proved rollercoaster ride after father's illness

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

Stokes' father Ged suffered a stroke just days after arriving in the country to follow his son on tour and is still hospitalised.

Superb Stokes completes his road to redemption

Superb Stokes completes his road to redemption

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

To do this on the biggest stage, three years on from that Kolkata classic when Carlos Brathwaite shattered his dreams, is a mark of the man.

Stokes reveals Rohit and Virat's abusive connection!

Stokes reveals Rohit and Virat's abusive connection!

Rediff.com5 Oct 2019

"This time it's Rohit, not Virat....if you know you know," Stokes tweeted.

Cong lodges complaints with EC against Modi, Shah

Cong lodges complaints with EC against Modi, Shah

Rediff.com14 Nov 2024

The Congress has lodged complaints with the Election Commission against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah, accusing them of making 'false, divisive, malicious and slanderous' statements during their recent election campaign.

Stokes is World No 1 all-rounder in Tests

Stokes is World No 1 all-rounder in Tests

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

The left-handed batsman now has 497 points in the all-rounder rankings, while second-placed Jason Holder has 459 points.

Iranian hackers tried to send Trump campaign info to Biden aides: FBI

Iranian hackers tried to send Trump campaign info to Biden aides: FBI

Rediff.com19 Sep 2024

Iranian hackers shared unsolicited information they had stolen from former United States President Donald Trump's presidential campaign with people who were associated with President Joe Biden's campaign over the summer, CNN reported, citing federal law enforcement officials.