News for 'The Oval'

'Don't push Bumrah towards early retirement'

'Don't push Bumrah towards early retirement'

Rediff.com17 Aug 2025

As India's pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah's workload management has become a topic of debate, former Team India opener Akash Chopra defended the pacer's selective participation in the longest format.

'He's a better bowler when there's more expectation'

'He's a better bowler when there's more expectation'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2025

At The Oval, it was Siraj who delivered a comeback spell, reducing England from a dominant position of 301/4 to 367 all out while chasing 374, bowling brilliantly and relentlessly in tandem with Prasidh Krishna.

Trump Wants To Get Close To Pakistan Because...

Trump Wants To Get Close To Pakistan Because...

Rediff.com26 Sep 2025

'Pakistan is an ally who gives the US access.' 'If we have a presence there, it puts us that much closer to China and puts our assets closer to China and Iran.'

Looking to reignite career, Vihari switches teams

Looking to reignite career, Vihari switches teams

Rediff.com26 Aug 2025

Hanuma Vihari leaves AP, joins Tripura for 2025-26 season

'One final push to make our country proud'

'One final push to make our country proud'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2025

India Head Coach Gautam Gambhir addressed the crow as Team India were hosted by the Indian High Commission in London on Monday

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.

Undeterred by criticism, Krishna sticks to team role

Undeterred by criticism, Krishna sticks to team role

Rediff.com2 Aug 2025

'If I am asked to do a certain thing, but I get criticised from outside for it, it is okay.'

'Unbelievable how Gill led India in England': Yuvraj

'Unbelievable how Gill led India in England': Yuvraj

Rediff.com14 Aug 2025

Former India batter Yuvraj Singh feels Shubman Gill's performance on the recent England tour was nothing short of unbelievable.

We threw everything at them: McCullum on India's grit

We threw everything at them: McCullum on India's grit

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

England head coach Brendon McCullum admitted India 'deserved' to win the fifth and final Test at The Oval as the visitors played better cricket in the closing stages.

Harry Brook smashes into record books

Harry Brook smashes into record books

Rediff.com3 Aug 2025

On a tense Day 4 at The Oval, the England batter blazed his way to a 98-ball century, dragging his team back into the contest and into the history books.

First to score 6,000 runs! Root sets WTC benchmark

First to score 6,000 runs! Root sets WTC benchmark

Rediff.com3 Aug 2025

Root reached the milestone during his 69th WTC appearance - a single pushed to deep backward square leg brought up yet another half-century and sealed his place in the record books.

England left frustrated by Akash Deep!

England left frustrated by Akash Deep!

Rediff.com3 Aug 2025

The 107-run partnership between Jaiswal-Akash Deep was a turning point in India's second innings.

'Be Grateful': How Rohit Convinced Jaiswal

'Be Grateful': How Rohit Convinced Jaiswal

Rediff.com7 Aug 2025

'Rohit told Yashasvi it was because of Mumbai cricket that he went on to play for India.'

Siraj's Final Act Puts India On Course For Win

Siraj's Final Act Puts India On Course For Win

Rediff.com3 Aug 2025

England still have hopes of winning this game. This prognosis is based on their fourth innings exploits over the last three years and the fact that India galloped to 321 runs in 70 overs, suggesting the wicket isn't particularly tricky. However, the big difference from Leeds in June this year, or Birmingham in 2022, is that this track still has plenty of juice.

Yuvraj, Sachin hail India's stunning Test escape

Yuvraj, Sachin hail India's stunning Test escape

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

Former World Cup winner Yuvraj Singh led the accolades, hailing the team's 'serious temperament' and singling out the standout performers who defied the odds.

Will Bumrah, Pant be seen in action at Old Trafford?

Will Bumrah, Pant be seen in action at Old Trafford?

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

India's pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah and wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant are expected to play in the fourth Test against England at Old Trafford starting from July 23.

How Siraj's tip helped Arshdeep survive Test frustration

How Siraj's tip helped Arshdeep survive Test frustration

Rediff.com30 Aug 2025

In a week's time, Arshdeep will be operating with a white ball in the Asia Cup in the UAE.

High on confidence, Akash Deep keyed on for India duty

High on confidence, Akash Deep keyed on for India duty

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

'...when they feel that they need me for any format, they would summon. My job is to perform and be ready for call ups.'

Duleep Trophy: Shreyas Iyer's big shot at India comeback!

Duleep Trophy: Shreyas Iyer's big shot at India comeback!

Rediff.com3 Sep 2025

Shreyas Iyer's 604 runs across 17 matches for Punjab Kings at a strike-rate in excess of 175 did not resonate with the selectors during the Asia Cup selection.

A Decade of Test Thrillers: Close Calls & Classics

A Decade of Test Thrillers: Close Calls & Classics

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

A look back at a few memorable showdowns in the last decade and half that had the quintessential crests and troughs of Test cricket.

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.

'It's tough to take': Stokes

'It's tough to take': Stokes

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

England captain Ben Stokes tried to focus on the positives after his team's agonising six-run loss to India in their riveting final Test at The Oval on Monday.

Rahul Targets Gavaskar's Historic SENA Records!

Rahul Targets Gavaskar's Historic SENA Records!

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

If K L Rahul scores another 32 runs in the fifth and final Test at the Oval, he will surpass Gavaskar, who amassed a record tally of 542 runs in seven innings during the tour of England in 1979.

'10/10! SUPERMEN from INDIA!'

'10/10! SUPERMEN from INDIA!'

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

'Iron body with heart of a Lion. Mohammed Siraj.'

Studying US tariff implications, hopeful of trade pact: Govt

Studying US tariff implications, hopeful of trade pact: Govt

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

The Indian government is studying the implications of US President Trump's announcement to impose tariffs on Indian goods and remains hopeful of concluding a bilateral trade agreement.

SEE: India's WTC Era Begins with Train Ride to Leeds

SEE: India's WTC Era Begins with Train Ride to Leeds

Rediff.com18 Jun 2025

On Tuesday evening, Gill led his team and support staff into West Yorkshire, travelling via a special train arranged from London.

The Search For Survivors

The Search For Survivors

Rediff.com18 Aug 2025

Glimpses from India and around the world that will make you smile and cry.

After US-Russia talks, now Zelenskyy to meet Trump on Monday

After US-Russia talks, now Zelenskyy to meet Trump on Monday

Rediff.com17 Aug 2025

In a post on X on Saturday, Zelenskyy revealed that he and Trump had held a "long and substantive" call, beginning with one-on-one talks and later including European leaders in a broader discussion, where Trump briefed him on his recent meeting with Putin.

'This isn't a young team, this is a gun team'

'This isn't a young team, this is a gun team'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2025

Karun Nair rued that he could not convert the starts he got in the recent Test series against England into big scores.

Ashwin slams Stokes: 'Karma hit instantly'

Ashwin slams Stokes: 'Karma hit instantly'

Rediff.com6 Aug 2025

Ashwin has criticised Ben Stokes for his dismissive remarks on injury substitutions

Asia Cup Final: What Changes Will India Make?

Asia Cup Final: What Changes Will India Make?

Rediff.com27 Sep 2025

This is the first-ever India vs Pakistan final across 17 editions of the Men's Asia Cup since the tournament's inception in 1984.

'Jaiswal Is A Good Player, But...'

'Jaiswal Is A Good Player, But...'

Rediff.com1 Aug 2025

'There's a bit of uncertainty and maybe a lack of confidence creeping into Jaiswal's game.'

3rd T20I: England women edge India in a thriller!

3rd T20I: England women edge India in a thriller!

Rediff.com5 Jul 2025

India's batting faltered at the death as England held their nerves to pull off a narrow five-run win in a thrilling third women's T20 International on Friday.

'If you perform overseas, people will rate you high'

'If you perform overseas, people will rate you high'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

Dhruv Jurel understands that performing in overseas conditions will push the stocks of a player up and is excited to turn out for India in the fifth and final Test against England.

WTC Final: Team India In Prep Mode At The Oval

WTC Final: Team India In Prep Mode At The Oval

Rediff.com5 Jun 2023

Glimpses of Team India's training session on Sunday.

India spared as US slaps tariffs on 20 nations amid pact talks

India spared as US slaps tariffs on 20 nations amid pact talks

Rediff.com10 Jul 2025

India has not been included in the list of countries issued tariff letters by the US, providing relief to Indian exporters as trade agreement negotiations continue. The US has issued tariff letters to about 20 countries so far.

Gill's Historic 200 Rewrites Record Books

Gill's Historic 200 Rewrites Record Books

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

Shubman Gill has not just scored a double hundred; he's rewritten the record books.

'10 wicket haul at Edgbaston very memorable': Akash Deep

'10 wicket haul at Edgbaston very memorable': Akash Deep

Rediff.com10 Aug 2025

The match-winning haul at Edgbaston holds a special place for pacer Akash Deep.

'India won with clarity, identity, purpose'

'India won with clarity, identity, purpose'

Rediff.com6 Aug 2025

England were 301/3 in pursuit of 374 when the 26-year-old Brook's dismissal triggered a collapse on the fourth day of the fifth Test in London that the home side lost by six runs on Monday. With that result, India tied the series at 2-2.

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.