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Bashir hails Eng legend's role in Lord's Test win

Bashir hails Eng legend's role in Lord's Test win

Rediff.com18 Aug 2025

The delivery, which Siraj played down onto the pitch in front of the crease, spun back and rattled the base of his leg stump, sparking wild celebrations in England camp.

Superstar Stokesy ready for India Challenge

Superstar Stokesy ready for India Challenge

Rediff.com24 Jan 2021

'See you soon India,' the world's best all-rounder wrote.

Test debut turns baptism by fire for England's Hartley

Test debut turns baptism by fire for England's Hartley

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

The closest he came to tasting success was when England, believing Hartley had trapped Shubman Gill lbw, challenged the original not-out decision.

ICC Player of the Month for July 2024 revealed

ICC Player of the Month for July 2024 revealed

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

England seamer Gus Atkinson has been named the ICC Men's Player of the Month for July 2024 after his heroics in the Test series against West Indies.

We're going to bowl India out tomorrow, says Bashir

We're going to bowl India out tomorrow, says Bashir

Rediff.com25 Feb 2024

'It was quite emotional as well, actually -- I lost my two grand dads about a year and a half ago and they used to just sit and watch Test cricket all the time. Their wish was to see me out on the TV, I know they're supporting me from up above.'

ODI Retirement: How Stokes Fooled The Media

ODI Retirement: How Stokes Fooled The Media

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

'I knew that I'd be playing in these games and potentially in the World Cup.'

'Most competitive bloke I've played against'

'Most competitive bloke I've played against'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2023

'Innings of the highest quality, but Australia is too good at the moment', Kohli tweeted.

'Dhoni a special player and a special captain'

'Dhoni a special player and a special captain'

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

Moeen Ali said Chennai Super Kings will always have an edge over their opponents because of the unpredictable strategies of their captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni.

'Sarfaraz Khan showed a lot of courage to play'

'Sarfaraz Khan showed a lot of courage to play'

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

England assistant coach Paul Collingwood on Thursday heaped praise on debutant Sarfaraz Khan, whose aggressive 62 allowed India to score 326 for five on day one of the third Test.

World Cup: 'England lacking confidence, must get on the front foot'

World Cup: 'England lacking confidence, must get on the front foot'

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

England cannot be faulted for effort at the World Cup but the team are lacking confidence and must start imposing themselves on the opposition, coach Matthew Mott said.

Stokes' magical ball that stunned Rohit Sharma

Stokes' magical ball that stunned Rohit Sharma

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

England captain bowled a peach of a delivery, his first in competitive cricket in past nine months, to remove Rohit

All that work in Abu Dhabi allowed us to come back from that big deficit: Pope

All that work in Abu Dhabi allowed us to come back from that big deficit: Pope

Rediff.com28 Jan 2024

Ollie Pope, whose sensational 196 formed the core of England's 28-run win over India in the first Test in Hyderabad, said on Sunday that he practiced those sweeps and reverse sweeps extensively before arriving on these shores.

Indian women thump England adopting a style of their own

Indian women thump England adopting a style of their own

Rediff.com16 Dec 2023

'It's the confidence they carry because England is a strong side. They (India) just got a taste of what Test cricket is all about.'

'Jaiswal a superstar in the making'

'Jaiswal a superstar in the making'

Rediff.com17 Feb 2024

Ben Duckett said England deserves credit for inspiring players in the opposition camp to bat aggressively in Test cricket.

Ashes: Anderson says not retiring 'any time soon'

Ashes: Anderson says not retiring 'any time soon'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2023

James Anderson, who turns 41 on Sunday, is England's leading wicket taker in Tests with 690 dismissals.

Ashes: Australia keen to learn from 2019 and 'finish the job'

Ashes: Australia keen to learn from 2019 and 'finish the job'

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

'A year ago, if you told me we were coming here I would have been very confident, they were struggling a fair bit, the batting looked like they weren't really sure how to go about it.'

Stokes gave us a few heart-stopping moments: Cummins

Stokes gave us a few heart-stopping moments: Cummins

Rediff.com2 Jul 2023

Australia captain Pat Cummins admitted his team had endured an uncomfortable time before winning the second Ashes Test against England at Lord's.

Evergreen Anderson is addicted to cricket, says Broad

Evergreen Anderson is addicted to cricket, says Broad

Rediff.com11 Jun 2023

It will be Anderson's 10th Ashes campaign and Broad said he was still champing at the bit to get going.

Can really stick one on them! Bullish Robinson predicts easy win

Can really stick one on them! Bullish Robinson predicts easy win

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

Ahead of the Ashes, England fast bowler Ollie Robinson was confident that the hosts could clinch a comfortable win against the visitng Australian side.

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.

The Englishmen Who Want To Win In India

The Englishmen Who Want To Win In India

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

The last time England toured India, back in early 2021, Joe Root's team went back home beaten and bruised 3-1.

Half-fit Stokes a cause for concern for CSK?

Half-fit Stokes a cause for concern for CSK?

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

According to ESPNCricinfo, Stokes, who has played for Rajasthan Royals and Rising Pune Supergiant in the past, will likely play as a specialist batter initially to manage his knee injury, for which he has been administered cortisone shots -- an anti-inflammation injection.

England seamer Wood realistic of Ashes opportunity

England seamer Wood realistic of Ashes opportunity

Rediff.com6 Mar 2023

Alongside old war horses James Anderson and Stuart Broad, Jofra Archer, Matthew Potts, Saqib Mahmood, Ollie Robinson, Sam Curran and Olly Stone are also likely to fight for a place in the team for the Ashes, which will begin with the first Test at Edgbaston on June 16.

England shaping up in the image of Stokes, says coach McCullum

England shaping up in the image of Stokes, says coach McCullum

Rediff.com20 Dec 2022

'He wants to do something significant and leave a legacy and impact on Test cricket and he is getting there.'

How Curran, Stokes scripted England's WC win

How Curran, Stokes scripted England's WC win

Rediff.com13 Nov 2022

Stokes brought his first half-century in T20I cricket with a four in 47 balls while levelling the scores. He (unbeaten at 52* off 49 balls) then brought up the winning runs, with Liam Livingstone at 1* and England finished the innings at 138/5 in 19 overs.

World No 1 Holder says 'don't get as much credit as I deserve'

World No 1 Holder says 'don't get as much credit as I deserve'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2020

'I don't get caught up with it, to be honest. Journalists are there to write their stories, I am merely here to play cricket. It's always a good battle on the field when you face competitors like Stokesy, face competitors around the world'

Smith hails Stokes's return in IPL

Smith hails Stokes's return in IPL

Rediff.com12 Oct 2020

Ben Stokes played his first IPL match this season in Rajasthan Royals' win over SunRisers Hyderabad on Sunday.

Dhawan all praise for Delhi pace duo Rabada, Nortje

Dhawan all praise for Delhi pace duo Rabada, Nortje

Rediff.com15 Oct 2020

Courtesy of an incredible death overs performance by their pace attack, Delhi Capitals outclassed Rajasthan Royals by 13 runs, in the IPL match, in Dubai, on Wednesday.

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.

McCullum backs Stokes over ODI retirement

McCullum backs Stokes over ODI retirement

Rediff.com22 Jul 2022

'I don't know if it's symbolic of where the game itself is at around the globe, but I see it as an absolute positive to be honest.'

Top 10 Picks At IPL 2023 Auction

Top 10 Picks At IPL 2023 Auction

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

It is that time of the year when cricketers from around the world wait with bathed breath as their names come up at the Indian Premier League auction.

IPL: Stokes on his way to join Rajasthan Royals

IPL: Stokes on his way to join Rajasthan Royals

Rediff.com3 Oct 2020

Rajasthan Royals received a huge boost with premier all-rounder Ben Stokes on his way to join the team in the United Arab Emirates in the ongoing Indian Premier League.

SEE: The winning mood in Royals camp

SEE: The winning mood in Royals camp

Rediff.com26 Oct 2020

Captain Steve Smith congratulated his team for their splendid showing against the Mumbai Indians.

Windies skipper heaps praise on his team

Windies skipper heaps praise on his team

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

The famous win on Sunday was West Indies' first in the opening Test of an away series in almost 13 years. Jason Holder led from the front, taking a career-best six wicket-haul in the first innings.

Tewatia knew he 'could win it' for the Royals

Tewatia knew he 'could win it' for the Royals

Rediff.com11 Oct 2020

Rajasthan Royals batsman Rahul Tewatia says he knew he had the self-belief to pull off victory against SunRisers Hyderabad.

Nowhere near guys like Kohli, says England's Malan

Nowhere near guys like Kohli, says England's Malan

Rediff.com9 Sep 2020

England batsman Dawid Malan is not a sure starter despite averaging close to 50 in T20Is and says he can only be compared to guys like Virat Kohli if he played at least 50 games.

Broad 'considered retirement' after Southampton snub

Broad 'considered retirement' after Southampton snub

Rediff.com2 Aug 2020

'Were there thoughts of retirement going round my head? One hundred per cent. Because I was so down'

Broad 'frustrated, angry, gutted' after being dropped from playing XI

Broad 'frustrated, angry, gutted' after being dropped from playing XI

Rediff.com10 Jul 2020

England's decision to go with James Anderson, Jofra Archer and Mark Wood for the first Test in Southampton snapped Stuart Broad's run of 51 consecutive home Tests.

Tom Curran will not show all his tricks in IPL

Tom Curran will not show all his tricks in IPL

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

Tom Curran says he will not be showing all his tricks during the upcoming IPL keeping in mind the T20 World Cup that begins in Australia in October.

Rajasthan Royals 'not sure' about Stokes' availability for IPL

Rajasthan Royals 'not sure' about Stokes' availability for IPL

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

Rajasthan Royals head coach Andrew McDonald says the franchise is "not sure" about the availability of star all-rounder Ben Stokes in the upcoming IPL as he is tending to his ailing father in New Zealand.