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Shoaib Akhtar refused entry to UK

Shoaib Akhtar refused entry to UK

Rediff.com4 Sep 2008

Surrey-bound Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar was on Thursday sent back home by British immigration officials after he landed at Heathrow airport without a valid working visa.

Kohli and Root have something in common...

Kohli and Root have something in common...

Rediff.com8 Sep 2018

India, England cricket teams unite to unveil Khadi poppy in UK

Kevin Pietersen 'arrested'!

Kevin Pietersen 'arrested'!

Rediff.com28 Mar 2015

Former England captain Kevin Pietersen jokingly posed with police officers after a night out with friends.

'This could be the start of a new Harbhajan Singh'

'This could be the start of a new Harbhajan Singh'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2007

'You must tell yourself that this is not the end of the road and keep motivating yourself to do well,' the off-spinner tells Harish Kotian.

Should India include Ashwin for 2nd Test?

Should India include Ashwin for 2nd Test?

Rediff.com9 Aug 2021

Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI in the second Test against England?

Royal London Cup One Day: Pujara smashes career-best 174 for Sussex

Royal London Cup One Day: Pujara smashes career-best 174 for Sussex

Rediff.com14 Aug 2022

On Sunday, Sussex batted first on a small county ground at Hove, and were 9/2 inside first four overs when Tom Clark (104 off 106 balls) and Pujara joined forces to add 205 runs for the third wicket.

Racking up the runs could result in Pietersen return: Stewart

Racking up the runs could result in Pietersen return: Stewart

Rediff.com10 Apr 2015

Scoring hundreds and doubles hundreds could force the England selectors into recalling controversial batsman Kevin Pietersen, Surrey director of cricket Alec Stewart told Reuters on Thursday.

Trescothick named England's batting coach

Trescothick named England's batting coach

Rediff.com1 Mar 2021

The three roles attracted a high calibre of applicants and were subject to a rigorous recruitment process. As part of the move, Lewis will vacate his role as Young Lions head coach, and this role will be reconfigured into an Elite Pathway Coach role.

Postponed IPL 2021 should be held in UK in September, says Pietersen

Postponed IPL 2021 should be held in UK in September, says Pietersen

Rediff.com8 May 2021

Kevin Pietersen feels moving the IPL to UK would be the best decision as there is a window in September just after England host India in a five-match Test series that concludes on September 14.

Uncapped Ansari injured hours after England call-up

Uncapped Ansari injured hours after England call-up

Rediff.com16 Sep 2015

The left-armer, who injured his bowling hand in a CountyChampionship match against Lancashire, was the third spinner in the 16-man team alongside Moeen Ali and Adil Rashid.

'I will do anything to get that England cap back on my head'

'I will do anything to get that England cap back on my head'

Rediff.com25 Mar 2015

Star batsman Kevin Pietersen says he has no issues playing under England Test captain Alastair Cook and coach Peter Moores as he prepares for a national recall by resuming county cricket at Surrey.

Swann expects Indian wrist spinners to shine in England

Swann expects Indian wrist spinners to shine in England

Rediff.com17 May 2018

'The trick is that in England you've to get people on the front foot, because the wicket's slightly slow, so as soon as you're slightly short, you get murdered around the ground. Why Yasir did really well for Pakistan is that he bowled quick leg spin...didn't allow batsmen to go on the backfoot'

Napier hits 16 sixes to equal world record

Napier hits 16 sixes to equal world record

Rediff.com20 May 2011

Essex all-rounder Graham Napier equalled the record for the number of sixes in a first-class ininngs when he struck 16 in a county match against Surrey on Thursday.

UK PM says no fans will be allowed at sports pilot events

UK PM says no fans will be allowed at sports pilot events

Rediff.com31 Jul 2020

The announcement means no fans will be allowed from Saturday at the horse racing in Goodwood as well as the Crucible Theatre for the World Snooker Championships.

England spinner Ansari announces shock retirement at 25

England spinner Ansari announces shock retirement at 25

Rediff.com26 Apr 2017

The 25-year-old, who represents Surrey in English county cricket, said he wants to pursue other opportunities and is contemplating a career in law.

IPL proposes matches at Lord's, Oval

IPL proposes matches at Lord's, Oval

Rediff.com30 Mar 2008

MCC and Surrey are mulling over a proposal by IPL organisers to hold exhibition matches at the Lord's and Oval.

Disappointing first day for Kumble

Disappointing first day for Kumble

Rediff.com20 Jul 2006

Surrey's Indian spinner picked one wicket for 100 runs as Somerset scored 442 for 2 on Day 1 of the County match.

Harbhajan called for throwing

Harbhajan called for throwing

Rediff.com6 Jun 2005

'They may have been trying to get me along to the England camp but...'

'They may have been trying to get me along to the England camp but...'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2015

Australia batsman Steven Smith revealed English county side Surrey once tried to push him into the country's national set-up by virtue of his mother's British heritage.

ECB chairman opens door to Pietersen return

ECB chairman opens door to Pietersen return

Rediff.com1 Mar 2015

Incoming England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) chairman Colin Graves has given Kevin Pietersen a glimmer of hope that he may yet be able to resurrect his England career.

Did not give Pietersen any guarantees, says ECB chairman Graves

Did not give Pietersen any guarantees, says ECB chairman Graves

Rediff.com15 May 2015

New England and Wales Cricket Board chairman Colin Graves says he did not give Kevin Pietersen any guarantees about being recalled by England this year.

Ganguly's bad run continues

Ganguly's bad run continues

Rediff.com15 Jul 2006

Sourav Ganguly scored only six runs as Northamptonshire were reeling at 184 for six in their first innings

WATCH: Virat Kohli's 'April Fool' prank

WATCH: Virat Kohli's 'April Fool' prank

Rediff.com1 Apr 2018

Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli knows how to engage his fans.

Pathan scores fine 68

Pathan scores fine 68

Rediff.com9 Jun 2005

The Indian's invaluable knock guided Middlesex to an imposing 437 against Surrey in the first innings.

Here's what is hurting South African cricket

Here's what is hurting South African cricket

Rediff.com22 Oct 2019

Faf du Plessis pointed out that they were missing out on their best players due to the Kolpak deal.

Britain to trial return of fans to sports events

Britain to trial return of fans to sports events

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

Elite sport in Britain returned without fans last month after being shut down for three months due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Experience can fill Smith-shaped void for South Africa

Experience can fill Smith-shaped void for South Africa

Rediff.com4 Apr 2014

Graeme Smith believes South Africa are in safe hands, despite his retirement as captain and the recent departures of coach Gary Kirsten and all rounder Jacques Kallis, because the squad are still brimming with experience.

Fit Graeme Smith ready for Pakistan 'desert' challenge

Fit Graeme Smith ready for Pakistan 'desert' challenge

Rediff.com4 Oct 2013

South African Test captain Graeme Smith has reportedly completed his first competitive outing since May in a warm-up match between Indian side Madhya Pradesh and Proteas domestic side Cape Cobras at Newlands.

Fit Pietersen likely to return for Ashes

Fit Pietersen likely to return for Ashes

Rediff.com17 Jun 2013

England batsman Kevin Pietersen who has not played since March, owing to knee injury, has confirmed that he will be returning to the team and aim for the Ashes series.

Pathan has shoulder injury: Middlesex

Pathan has shoulder injury: Middlesex

Rediff.com12 Jun 2005

The Indian all-rounder might not play for English County Middlesex next week.

Ponting makes century in final first-class game

Ponting makes century in final first-class game

Rediff.com12 Jul 2013

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting made an unbeaten 169 in his final match for English county Surrey to ensure he ended his first-class career with a bang on Thursday.

Six ducks as Lancs dismiss Essex for 20

Six ducks as Lancs dismiss Essex for 20

Rediff.com15 Jun 2013

Six batsmen made ducks as visiting Lancashire bowled Essex out for 20 in a second division game at Chelmsford on Friday, their lowest score in a first-class fixture. It was also the lowest score in county cricket since Essex skittled Surrey for 14 at the same ground in 1983.

IPL could resume on either side of T20 WC: RR owner

IPL could resume on either side of T20 WC: RR owner

Rediff.com13 May 2021

'The calendars are incredibly packed, and particularly this year after COVID, Boards from around the world and trying to get as many competitions and as many Test matches in as possible'

Full strength England for Oval Test despite series win

Full strength England for Oval Test despite series win

Rediff.com4 Sep 2018

England named all-rounder Chris Woakes and batsman Ollie Pope on Tuesday in their squad for the final Test against India which will be Alastair Cook's last international appearance.

Sehwag finding his feet, finally

Sehwag finding his feet, finally

Rediff.com17 May 2003

The explosive opener unleashed some fine strokes in a four-day match against Surrey at the Oval before rain stopped play.

Should Kevin Pietersen be given another chance?

Should Kevin Pietersen be given another chance?

Rediff.com12 May 2015

Kevin Pietersen will not be recalled by England despite scoring an unbeaten 326 for Surrey.

Pietersen smashes triple ton to boost England recall hopes

Pietersen smashes triple ton to boost England recall hopes

Rediff.com11 May 2015

Kevin Pietersen hit a superb triple century, a career-best, for Surrey on Monday to offer a reminder of his talents ahead of new England cricket director Andrew Strauss' first news conference.

Senanayake to replace Saeed Ajmal at Worcestershire

Senanayake to replace Saeed Ajmal at Worcestershire

Rediff.com4 Apr 2015

Sri Lankan off-spinner Sachithra Senanayake has signed up with English county team Worcestershire, replacing Pakistan's Saeed Ajmal for the upcoming season.

Is Pietersen in line for Ashes recall?

Is Pietersen in line for Ashes recall?

Rediff.com17 Apr 2015

KP has been raking up big runs in county cricket, and, Australian captain Clarke has a sneaking suspicion that the England batsman could make the squad for the Ashes

Mayank set to open in warm-up match; Rahul to keep

Mayank set to open in warm-up match; Rahul to keep

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

Mayank Agarwal's fight to reclaim his place in Indian Test eleven starts on Tuesday when he walks out to open in a three-day game against County Select XI, starting in Durham on Tuesday as best friend KL Rahul gears up to keep wickets in Rishabh Pant's absence.