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India set records at the Oval

India set records at the Oval

Rediff.com10 Aug 2007

India's first innings total of 664 in the Oval Test is the fourth highest total in Test cricket against all opponents.

Mark Wood hints at comeback vs India

Mark Wood hints at comeback vs India

Rediff.com21 Jun 2025

Mark Wood hopes to be fit for fifth Test against India

'Pain is just an emotion': Stokes refuses to back down

'Pain is just an emotion': Stokes refuses to back down

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

Stokes took his first five-wicket haul for eight years in India's first innings, an impressive feat given his recent injury issues.

'Play both or ...': Kumble's blunt message to Bumrah

'Play both or ...': Kumble's blunt message to Bumrah

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

Kumble suggested that Bumrah could manage his workload by skipping India's upcoming home series instead.

'This Indian team will make its own history': Gambhir

'This Indian team will make its own history': Gambhir

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

Managing a draw from the brink of defeat would give India a psychological edge over England in the fifth and final Test, said head coach Gautam Gambhir.

'We Need To Preserve And Protect Bumrah'

'We Need To Preserve And Protect Bumrah'

Rediff.com11 Aug 2025

'Just as Cricket Australia manages Mitchell Starc's workload to preserve him for key series and tournaments, the BCCI should ensure that our premier fast bowler is preserved for the most important contests.'

Gill Eyes More Glory At Lord's

Gill Eyes More Glory At Lord's

Rediff.com9 Jul 2025

The India skipper will be eyeing the great Don Bradman's 88-year-old record for most runs by a captain in a Test series.

Steyn Questions Jadeja, Sundar's Milestone Chase

Steyn Questions Jadeja, Sundar's Milestone Chase

Rediff.com29 Jul 2025

Steyn, however, argued that once the draw had been secured, personal milestones should have been secondary to the spirit of the game.

2nd Test: Expect a rejig in batting order with Rohit's return

2nd Test: Expect a rejig in batting order with Rohit's return

Rediff.com26 Nov 2024

Rohit's numbers with the willow has been a bit underwhelming during the five home Tests but those were played on difficult tracks.

With Pant Out, India's Next Wicketkeeping Star Is Ready?

With Pant Out, India's Next Wicketkeeping Star Is Ready?

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

The 24-year-old Jurel stepped in as keeper twice during the series - once after Pant took a blow to his finger in the third Test at Lord's, and again in the Manchester Test when Pant sustained a foot injury that ruled him out.

SEE: Gambhir offers prayers at Maa Kamakhya temple

SEE: Gambhir offers prayers at Maa Kamakhya temple

Rediff.com26 May 2025

The Kamakhya temple, located at a distance of 7 km from Guwahati, is one of the biggest Shakti shrines in the country. It is situated on the Nilachal hills.

Gavaskar gets emotional seeing his statue at Wankhede!

Gavaskar gets emotional seeing his statue at Wankhede!

Rediff.com23 Aug 2025

Legendary Sunil Gavaskar on Saturday said he was at a loss for words and overwhelmed after his statue was unveiled during the inauguration of the MCA Sharad Pawar Cricket Museum at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

Akash Strikes, Duckett Falls, Drama Unfolds

Akash Strikes, Duckett Falls, Drama Unfolds

Rediff.com2 Aug 2025

'There's probably no need to sort of walk him off in that fashion'

Lord's to host 2025 World Test Championship Final

Lord's to host 2025 World Test Championship Final

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

The 2025 World Test Championship (WTC) final will be played at the iconic Lord's cricket ground from June 11 to 15 next year.

Here's what Oval curator Fortis promises for the WTC Final

Here's what Oval curator Fortis promises for the WTC Final

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

The head groundsman of the Oval promised a bouncy pitch for the WTC Final between India and Australia.

Why India holds edge over Australia in WTC final at The Oval

Why India holds edge over Australia in WTC final at The Oval

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

Australia finished the 2021-23 WTC cycle on top of the table, their only loss being the 2-1 away defeat to India earlier this year.

Day 1 of Australia vs India Boxing Day Test sold out

Day 1 of Australia vs India Boxing Day Test sold out

Rediff.com10 Dec 2024

The tickets for the opening day of the fourth Test of the between India and Australia at MCG have been sold out.

'Body's all good': Marsh declares himself fit for Adelaide Test

'Body's all good': Marsh declares himself fit for Adelaide Test

Rediff.com2 Dec 2024

Mitchell Marsh has allayed concerns about his injury, declaring himself "good to go" for the pink ball second Test against India, which begins in Adelaide on December 6.

Oval fiasco is history: Doctrove

Oval fiasco is history: Doctrove

Rediff.com15 Nov 2006

Doctrove is scheduled to officiate in the ODI series between hosts South Africa and India starting on Sunday.

SEE: Team India's first training session in UK

SEE: Team India's first training session in UK

Rediff.com8 Jun 2025

Team India wasted no time in getting their preparations underway as they kicked off their first training session at Lord's a few hours after their arrival in London on Saturday.

'Don't understand exclusion of Bumrah, Kuldeep'

'Don't understand exclusion of Bumrah, Kuldeep'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2025

'When you play two spinners surely the way for beating them, you get runs on the board and hope the pitch deteriorates.'

Maturity, Consistency At Forefront of Rahul's Dominance

Maturity, Consistency At Forefront of Rahul's Dominance

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

Former England cricketer Nasser Hussain also praised Rahul's methodical approach to batting.

The Great Escape! Jadeja, Sundar pull off dramatic draw in Manchester

The Great Escape! Jadeja, Sundar pull off dramatic draw in Manchester

Rediff.com27 Jul 2025

Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar struck unbeaten centuries as India staged a superb fightback on the final day to draw the fourth Test against England.

Boland dropped! Hazlewood returns for Gabba Test

Boland dropped! Hazlewood returns for Gabba Test

Rediff.com13 Dec 2024

Hazlewood's inclusion is the only change to the home side who will look to take a 2-1 lead in the five-Test series.

Sidelined with broken foot but Pant in high spirits!

Sidelined with broken foot but Pant in high spirits!

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

Broken foot, unbroken in spirit: Pant gives update

'Haven't seen her': KL Rahul's fatherhood struggle

'Haven't seen her': KL Rahul's fatherhood struggle

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

KL Rahul got emotional during a heartfelt on-air conversation with former teammate Cheteshwar Pujara, as he opened up about embracing fatherhood and the pain of being away from his newborn daughter, Evaarah, while on national duty.

'The Indian team is in good hands'

'The Indian team is in good hands'

Rediff.com3 Aug 2025

'The captain's an outstanding player. I think his technique is superb. His concentration and his temperament over this series has been brilliant.'

Odisha Recipe: Shristi's Chhena Gaja

Odisha Recipe: Shristi's Chhena Gaja

Rediff.com1 Aug 2025

A soft, juicy mithai, totally delicious, that 'hails' from the eastern part of India, especially Odisha.

Bethell handed England Test debut vs New Zealand

Bethell handed England Test debut vs New Zealand

Rediff.com26 Nov 2024

England's Jacob Bethell will bat at number three for the first time in first-class cricket when he makes his Test debut against New Zealand at Christchurch's Hagley Oval on Thursday.

Injured Kane Williamson to miss third Test against India

Injured Kane Williamson to miss third Test against India

Rediff.com29 Oct 2024

Kane Williamson will miss the third Test against India starting in Mumbai on Friday in the hope that his groin strain clears up in time to face England next month.

Onus on Gill-led India to set new benchmarks for future

Onus on Gill-led India to set new benchmarks for future

Rediff.com29 May 2025

'With a young and dynamic squad, this tour represents a significant turning point for Indian cricket.'

'Young India hold an advantage over England'

'Young India hold an advantage over England'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2025

"We will have an advantage...": BCCI VP Shukla on India's new-look squad for England tour

How Rohit's message spurred Jaiswal to century!

How Rohit's message spurred Jaiswal to century!

Rediff.com3 Aug 2025

'The wicket was a little spicy, so I was having a lot of fun batting.'

Unadkat Reveals Pujara's Fun Side: FIFA Battles, Silly Fights

Unadkat Reveals Pujara's Fun Side: FIFA Battles, Silly Fights

Rediff.com25 Aug 2025

Cheteshwar Pujara's retirement from Indian cricket on Sunday prompted an outpouring of tributes, none more heartfelt than Jaydev Unadkat's.

Syed Abid Ali: A Panther On The Field

Syed Abid Ali: A Panther On The Field

Rediff.com17 Mar 2025

Abid Ali's contributions to Indian cricket remain etched in history. His spirit, sportsmanship, and selfless play defined an era, and his legacy will endure in the annals of the game.

Mulder declares on 367, turns down chance to chase Lara's 400

Mulder declares on 367, turns down chance to chase Lara's 400

Rediff.com7 Jul 2025

Wiaan Mulder was 34 runs shy of a record for the most runs in a Test innings when he declared South Africa's first innings on 626/5 at lunch on the second day of the second Test against Zimbabwe.

3rd Test: South Africa staring down the barrel at The Oval

3rd Test: South Africa staring down the barrel at The Oval

Rediff.com30 Jul 2017

Earlier, South Africa England swung the bat to declare on 313-8 at tea on the fourth day, a taking huge lead of 491 runs.

Why England to continue hosting WTC finals

Why England to continue hosting WTC finals

Rediff.com20 Jul 2025

'We are absolutely delighted that England and Wales has been chosen to host the next three ICC World Test Championship Finals.'

1st Test: Brook ton revives England on Day 2

1st Test: Brook ton revives England on Day 2

Rediff.com29 Nov 2024

Brook's innings was by no means chanceless -- Tom Latham and Tim Southee both missed one good chance to take a thick edge in the slips -- but he rode his luck to bring up his 10th Test half century with a six.

Will India host 2027 WTC final?

Will India host 2027 WTC final?

Rediff.com9 May 2025

The relations between India and Pakistan could be a potential spoiler if both the teams enter the final, but that is a situation which will be dealt with at that point of time.