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England's Ashes top-scorer Root rested for ODIs vs world champs Australia

England's Ashes top-scorer Root rested for ODIs vs world champs Australia

Rediff.com25 Aug 2015

The T20I and ODI squads, captained by Eoin Morgan, feature five players, Moeen, Jos Buttler, Steven Finn, Ben Stokes and Mark Wood, who were involved in the Ashes.

Euro 2020: 5 scintillating strikes of League Round 2

Euro 2020: 5 scintillating strikes of League Round 2

Rediff.com20 Jun 2021

With the teams having played their second matches in the league stage in Euro 2020, at the conclusion of the Spain-Poland match in Group E on Saturday, here's a look at the best goals from those matches.

Liverpool add to their purchases with the signing of goalkeeper Bogdan

Liverpool add to their purchases with the signing of goalkeeper Bogdan

Rediff.com12 Jun 2015

Liverpool have signed Bolton Wanderers goalkeeper Adam Bogdan on a free transfer, the Premier League club said on Friday.

PHOTOS: England shoot out Sri Lanka for 91 after Bairstow century

PHOTOS: England shoot out Sri Lanka for 91 after Bairstow century

Rediff.com21 May 2016

England took charge of the first Test after James Anderson and Stuart Broad took nine wickets between them in favourable conditions for seam bowling to shoot out Sri Lanka for 91 after Jonny Bairstow's excellent knock at Headingley on Friday.

Recovering Stokes named in England squad for India ODIs

Recovering Stokes named in England squad for India ODIs

Rediff.com29 Jun 2018

Ben Stokes has been named in England's 14-man squad for the three one-day internationals (ODIs) against India next month, with the all-rounder on the mend from a hamstring injury.

Select Team: Should India make changes for 4th Test?

Select Team: Should India make changes for 4th Test?

Rediff.com27 Aug 2018

Will Captain Virat Kohli continue to change the team for the 39th game in a row?

Seven losses in eight Tests but Du Plesssis undeterred

Seven losses in eight Tests but Du Plesssis undeterred

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

Speculation of him stepping down have been rife but the South African captain has no such plans. 'From a runs point of view, I'm not up to a level where I should be but I've still got a huge role to play as captain to try and make sure I lift these guys up to fight to win the next Test'.

EPL: Chelsea, Watford make it three wins in a row

EPL: Chelsea, Watford make it three wins in a row

Rediff.com26 Aug 2018

Chelsea kept up their 100 percent start to the English Premier League season by snatching a 2-1 win at a stubborn Newcastle United on Sunday, grabbing victory thanks to a late own goal by DeAndre Yedlin.

1st ODI PIX: Australia ease to victory over England

1st ODI PIX: Australia ease to victory over England

Rediff.com12 Sep 2020

Images from the first ODI between England and Australia, at Old Trafford in Manchester, on Friday

Roy's ton steers England to ODI series win over Pakistan

Roy's ton steers England to ODI series win over Pakistan

Rediff.com18 May 2019

England's Jason Roy hit a superb century and Ben Stokes carried them home as they beat Pakistan by three wickets at Trent Bridge on Friday, surviving a middle-order wobble to take an unassailable 3-0 lead in the series.

India set England daunting target after another Kohli ton

India set England daunting target after another Kohli ton

Rediff.com21 Aug 2018

Skipper Virat Kohli scored his 23rd Test century as a dominant India took giant strides towards victory in the third Test against England.

Rain continues to disrupt first NZ-England Test

Rain continues to disrupt first NZ-England Test

Rediff.com24 Mar 2018

Rain wiped out virtually the entire third day's play in the first Test between New Zealand and England with only 17 balls bowled in Auckland on Saturday as the hosts padded their lead to 175 runs.

The problems of England and its cricket team

The problems of England and its cricket team

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

England lost the series-opener by four wickets with Jermaine Blackwood leading West Indies to a memorable victory.

Ashes PHOTOS: Australia on brink of victory

Ashes PHOTOS: Australia on brink of victory

Rediff.com22 Aug 2015

Australia reduced England to 203 for six to move to the brink of a consolation victory on the third day of the final Ashes Test at The Oval on Saturday.

Test captaincy just too much for me to handle: De Kock

Test captaincy just too much for me to handle: De Kock

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

South Africa's limited over skipper Quinton de Kock didn't want Test captaincy as "extra pressure" of leading the team in traditional format would have been "too much stress". The 27-year-old had replaced Faf du Plessis as ODI skipper in January this year with South Africa's director of cricket Graeme Smith announcing in April that De Kock would not be elevated to Test captaincy.

10 India facts that will blow your mind

10 India facts that will blow your mind

Rediff.com6 Jun 2014

Which Indian leader was featured in Vogue way back in 1964?

PHOTOS: South Africa gain slight edge in see-saw contest

PHOTOS: South Africa gain slight edge in see-saw contest

Rediff.com27 Dec 2019

South Africa bowled England out for 181 in their first innings and had built up a significant 175-run lead by the close of play on the second day of the first Test at Centurion Park on Friday. Images from Day 2 of the first Test between South Africa and England at Supersport Park in Centurion on Friday.

World T20: 'Mithali, Mandhana and Harmanpreet could make big impact'

World T20: 'Mithali, Mandhana and Harmanpreet could make big impact'

Rediff.com31 Oct 2018

'Harmanpreet Kaur will lead India for the first time in a global event and I think she is up for the challenge both as a captain and as a player'

South Africa v Australia series will be Morkel's last

South Africa v Australia series will be Morkel's last

Rediff.com26 Feb 2018

South Africa fast bowler Morne Morkel will retire from all formats of international cricket after the four-match home Test series against Australia

Can England repeat their 2012 Test series triumph in India?

Can England repeat their 2012 Test series triumph in India?

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

He was among the key plotters of England's historic 2012 Test triumph in India and former coach Andy Flower sees no reason why an encore is not possible this year as he believes the visitors have enough 'formidable players' to challenge the upbeat hosts.

England bring in Overton for fourth Ashes Test

England bring in Overton for fourth Ashes Test

Rediff.com3 Sep 2019

Captain Joe Root said conditions at Old Trafford should suit the 6 foot five tall Craig Overton.

Euro 2020: Five scintillating strikes of Round 3

Euro 2020: Five scintillating strikes of Round 3

Rediff.com24 Jun 2021

Rediff.com looks at the five best goals from the concluding round in the league stage.

PIX: Cavani, Greenwood rally Man Utd past Tottenham

PIX: Cavani, Greenwood rally Man Utd past Tottenham

Rediff.com11 Apr 2021

Images from Sunday's action in the Premier League.

Classmates remember Satya Nadella as 'humble', 'ever willing to help'

Classmates remember Satya Nadella as 'humble', 'ever willing to help'

Rediff.com4 Feb 2014

Vicky Nanjappa speaks to the new Microsoft CEO's classmates in Manipal and Hyderabad to discover an inquisitive student who still attends the school reunion.

PHOTOS: Mithali, Shikha star as India beat SA by 54 runs to win T20I series 3-1

PHOTOS: Mithali, Shikha star as India beat SA by 54 runs to win T20I series 3-1

Rediff.com24 Feb 2018

Earlier, Mithali Raj scored 62 off 50 balls while teenager Jemimah Rodrigues smashed 44 off 34 balls as Indian women scored a competitive 166 for 4 in 20 overs against South Africa in the fifth and final T20 International, in Cape Town on Saturday.

Kiwi captain McCullum not taking England lightly

Kiwi captain McCullum not taking England lightly

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

Eoin Morgan calls for England to make a 'fresh start' after dismal World Cup

BEST Sports Photos of the Week

BEST Sports Photos of the Week

Rediff.com1 Apr 2019

Rediff.com encapsulates all the sporting action from the past week in this eye-catching photo feature.

Victoria's Secret model to star in new Peter Pan movie

Victoria's Secret model to star in new Peter Pan movie

Rediff.com28 Apr 2014

Want to know what's happening in the world of glitz and glamour? Here's the latest on stars, style, designers and everything in-between!

'Stokes fit and ready to fire for England'

'Stokes fit and ready to fire for England'

Rediff.com24 May 2018

Ben Stokes' return to full fitness is a boost for England

EPL: City outclass Chelsea; Leicester move up to third

EPL: City outclass Chelsea; Leicester move up to third

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

Manchester City shook off the impact of a COVID outbreak in their ranks to outclass Chelsea 3-1 at Stamford Bridge

EPL PHOTOS: Lowly Newcastle stun resurgent Liverpool

EPL PHOTOS: Lowly Newcastle stun resurgent Liverpool

Rediff.com7 Dec 2015

Juergen Klopp's side remain seventh, six points behind the Champions League places, after only their second defeat in the 12 games since the German took over in October

Fans prefer Tests over One-day cricket, shows MCC survey

Fans prefer Tests over One-day cricket, shows MCC survey

Rediff.com10 Mar 2019

'Overwhelmingly, Test cricket came out as the format that interests fans the most, regardless of country supported or age'

Sourav Ganguly opens up on Dhoni's future

Sourav Ganguly opens up on Dhoni's future

Rediff.com28 Dec 2019

Sourav Ganguly said Mahendra Singh Dhoni has 'surely' communicated his future plans to India captain Virat Kohli and selectors.

Archer escapes bowling ban in beamer row

Archer escapes bowling ban in beamer row

Rediff.com28 Dec 2019

England paceman Jofra Archer escaped being banned from bowling for the rest of the first Test against South Africa after delivering two successive beamers late in the twilight at the end of a frustrating day for his team on Friday. Archer bowled two full tosses at South Africa nightwatchman Anrich Nortje in the penultimate over of the day which were both no-balled by umpire Paul Reiffel, only for his decision on the second no-ball to be rescinded.

League Cup: Sunderland win; Burnley, Middlesbrough sent packing

League Cup: Sunderland win; Burnley, Middlesbrough sent packing

Rediff.com25 Aug 2016

Premier League teams Burnley and Middlesbrough were knocked out of the English Cup by lower-league teams in the second round on Wednesday.

England cricketer Moeen Ali detained at Birmingham airport

England cricketer Moeen Ali detained at Birmingham airport

Rediff.com10 Apr 2016

In a shocking incident, England cricketer Moeen Ali was on Saturday stopped at the Birmingham airport for close to 40 minutes. Ali was on his way to join the rest of the Worcestershire side for the opening game of the 2016 County Championship. The England all-rounder was clearly angry with the treatment meted out to him and took to Twitter to voice his sentiments. "Have never been stopped at the airport when travelling with a team in uniform, but travel alone and get stopped for 40 minutes!! Joke," Ali tweeted.

Why aren't Dhoni, Dhawan playing domestic cricket? Asks Gavaskar

Why aren't Dhoni, Dhawan playing domestic cricket? Asks Gavaskar

Rediff.com4 Dec 2018

Sunil Gavaskar has questioned the Board of Control for Cricket in India for allowing the likes of Shikhar Dhawan and Mahendra Singh Dhoni to skip domestic cricket

Ashwin on the new normal in a post COVID-19 world

Ashwin on the new normal in a post COVID-19 world

Rediff.com20 May 2020

'We are locked down as there is hope that we will return to some normalcy, we are all confined to our homes, we all have hope in future, we will have to anticipate what is coming ahead of us, we will be required to be mentally switched on as anything can happen.'

Time to launch women's IPL?

Time to launch women's IPL?

Rediff.com26 Jul 2017

'Women's cricket just had a huge boost with the way our team performed in the World Cup.' 'Why not take advantage and lay the groundwork to launch a women's IPL?'

You can be sacked for swearing: Goalkeeper axed in Malaysia

You can be sacked for swearing: Goalkeeper axed in Malaysia

Rediff.com17 Apr 2015

Malaysian champions Johor Darul Ta'zim have sacked goalkeeper Mohd Anis Faron Ahmad for swearing at a policeman.