News for 'Worcestershire'

5-star Duffy puts NZ in control as WI collapse on Day 2

5-star Duffy puts NZ in control as WI collapse on Day 2

Rediff.com3 Dec 2025

Seamer Jacob Duffy claimed a maiden five-wicket haul to secure New Zealand a handy first innings lead and the upper hand in the opening Test against West Indies.

Duffy takes 5 as New Zealand romp to victory over Windies

Duffy takes 5 as New Zealand romp to victory over Windies

Rediff.com12 Dec 2025

Jacob Duffy took five for 38 as New Zealand's makeshift bowling attack bundled out West Indies for 128 to set up a nine-wicket victory.

Young Indian star joins county side Hampshire

Young Indian star joins county side Hampshire

Rediff.com18 Jun 2025

Young India batter Tilak Varma has signed with Hampshire to play four matches in the ongoing Rothesay County Championship between June 22 and August 1.

Can IPL cash save struggling English county clubs?

Can IPL cash save struggling English county clubs?

Rediff.com19 Jul 2025

The sale of equity in the eight franchises of The Hundred is expected to raise approximately 520 million pounds, a part of which would be shared with the county clubs.

'Surprising That Sachin Is Not Outraged'

'Surprising That Sachin Is Not Outraged'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

'The Pataudi Trophy vanished overnight -- no farewell, no tribute, just a quiet replacement.' 'If a name can be erased this easily, what faith can we place in the permanence of Tendulkar-Anderson?'

James Anderson set for T20 comeback after 11 years!

James Anderson set for T20 comeback after 11 years!

Rediff.com14 Jan 2025

England bowling great James Anderson will extend his playing career after signing a one-year contract with Lancashire for the 2025 season.

Zaheer leads Worcestershire's charge

Zaheer leads Worcestershire's charge

Rediff.com26 Apr 2006

The India discard produced an incisive spell of fast bowling to give Worcestershire with a terrific start against Somerset in a County Championship.

Ashwin to play county cricket for Worcestershire

Ashwin to play county cricket for Worcestershire

Rediff.com14 Aug 2017

Indian all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin, who has been rested for the upcoming limited-overs series against Sri Lanka, is confirmed to make his county cricket debut for Worcestershire this season.

Jayasuriya signs up for Worcestershire

Jayasuriya signs up for Worcestershire

Rediff.com26 May 2010

Veteran Sri Lankan batsman Sanath Jayasuriya has been signed up by English county side Worcestershire to be part of their forthcoming domestic Twenty20 venture.

Ashwin to return to Worcestershire after England Test series

Ashwin to return to Worcestershire after England Test series

Rediff.com23 Jul 2018

Ashwin made a massive impact on and off the field after being signed for the final four Championship matches last summer, helping the county to gain promotion to Division One.

Rising cricketer Baker passes away at 20

Rising cricketer Baker passes away at 20

Rediff.com3 May 2024

Worcestershire County Cricket Club is devastated by the sudden passing of their talented left-arm spinner, Josh Baker

England spinner Shoaib Bashir concedes 38 runs in an over

England spinner Shoaib Bashir concedes 38 runs in an over

Rediff.com24 Jun 2024

The 20-year-old, playing for Worcestershire, was hit for five straight sixes by England teammate Dan Lawrence, playing for Surrey.

Worcestershire keen on retaining Zaheer

Worcestershire keen on retaining Zaheer

Rediff.com22 Aug 2006

The English club is waiting to see if he gets picked for India for the ODI series involving Australia and the West Indies in Malaysia.

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.

Worcestershire call off deal with Nehra

Worcestershire call off deal with Nehra

Rediff.com4 Jul 2008

English county Worcestershire on Friday called off a deal with Indian paceman Ashish Nehra after he demanded more money than agreed to for joining the team in its second season.

Worcestershire sign Shoaib Akhtar

Worcestershire sign Shoaib Akhtar

Rediff.com17 Nov 2004

The second division English county club signed the Pakistan fast bowler for the 2005 season.

Recipe: Mango Slaw Chicken Burgers

Recipe: Mango Slaw Chicken Burgers

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

Who says fast food places know how to make burgers best. You can too. And well.

Hick scores 100th century for Worcestershire

Hick scores 100th century for Worcestershire

Rediff.com22 Jun 2006

Former England batsman Graeme Hick became on Thursday the first player to score 100 centuries for Worcestershire.

This batsman hit six sixes in an over and Worcestershire still lost!

This batsman hit six sixes in an over and Worcestershire still lost!

Rediff.com24 Jul 2017

The 28-year-old clobbered left-arm spinner Karl Carver six times over the rope in the 16th over to join a select group that includes Garfield Sobers, Ravi Shastri, Herschelle Gibbs, Yuvraj Singh and Lancashire's Jordan Clark, who achieved it in a second-team game against Yorkshire.

Zaheer signs up for Worcestershire

Zaheer signs up for Worcestershire

Rediff.com27 Mar 2006

Indian left-arm seamer Zaheer Khan will play for Worcestershire this season as a replacement for Australian paceman Nathan Bracken.

Zimbabwe, Worcestershire in dramatic tie

Zimbabwe, Worcestershire in dramatic tie

Rediff.com12 May 2003

Worcester paceman Kabir Ali grabbed the last two Zimbabwe wickets with the scores level\n\n

Shoaib to prove fitness at Worcestershire

Shoaib to prove fitness at Worcestershire

Rediff.com4 May 2005

After being sidelined from Pakistan's tour of West Indies, the fast bowler will have a stint with the English County.

Set for India comeback, Saini to miss July county stint

Set for India comeback, Saini to miss July county stint

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Navdeep Saini, who made a comeback to the Indian Test squad, will miss three matches for his English county side Worcestershire.

Air Fryers, Sizzling Beer, Cheese Sandwiches

Air Fryers, Sizzling Beer, Cheese Sandwiches

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

Should you buy an air fryer. Is it for you? What can you make with it?

County C'ship: Indian pace duo put up stellar show

County C'ship: Indian pace duo put up stellar show

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

The Indian pace duo of Arshdeep Singh and Navdeep Saini shone bright for Kent and Worcestershire respectively in the ongoing County Championship in the United Kingdom.

ODI World Cup: Injury blow for New Zealand as all-rounder ruled out

ODI World Cup: Injury blow for New Zealand as all-rounder ruled out

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

Ahead of the ICC ODI World Cup, New Zealand were dealt an injury blow with Michael Bracewell ruled out of the mega-event.

Ashes: England's squad for first two Tests

Ashes: England's squad for first two Tests

Rediff.com3 Jun 2023

England have named an unchanged squad for the first two Tests of the five-match Ashes series against Australia.

Cricket Australia withdraw Maxwell, Marsh from the Hundred

Cricket Australia withdraw Maxwell, Marsh from the Hundred

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

Australian all-rounders Glenn Maxwell and Mitchell Marsh have been withdrawn from the Hundred by Cricket Australia on Tuesday.

5 Yummy Dishes Made With Leftovers

5 Yummy Dishes Made With Leftovers

Rediff.com2 May 2024

What can you do with common leftovers -- bread, coconut chutney, dal, rice, rotis.

Williamson given two-week deadline for World Cup

Williamson given two-week deadline for World Cup

Rediff.com28 Aug 2023

New Zealand coach Gary Stead said he will give Kane Williamson every chance to prove his fitness over the two weeks before the World Cup.

Recipe: The JRD Club Sandwich

Recipe: The JRD Club Sandwich

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

Treat yourself to two of Chef Satish Arora's signature five-star dishes.

'He looks like he bowls quite fast'

'He looks like he bowls quite fast'

Rediff.com31 May 2023

'He is obviously a bit of a rough diamond.'

Cheteshwar Pujara on fire with third century in County season

Cheteshwar Pujara on fire with third century in County season

Rediff.com5 May 2023

Cheteshwar Pujara continued to thrive in the English County circuit

Chef Gorai's Beans On Toast, Walnut Crepes

Chef Gorai's Beans On Toast, Walnut Crepes

Rediff.com25 Apr 2022

Start your day on an upbeat note with two good-for-you recipes.

Pope, Duckett put England on verge of win over Ireland

Pope, Duckett put England on verge of win over Ireland

Rediff.com3 Jun 2023

Trailing by 352, Ireland slumped to 18-2 and reached 97-3 at stumps as Tongue took all three wickets and finished with figures of 3-27.

Pujara continues good run; hits another ton for Sussex

Pujara continues good run; hits another ton for Sussex

Rediff.com23 Apr 2022

Cheteshwar Pujara continued his good form in the English County championship with a second successive hundred for Sussex against Worcestershire but could not prevent his team from being enforced the follow-on.

Pujara to play alongside Steve Smith before WTC final

Pujara to play alongside Steve Smith before WTC final

Rediff.com1 May 2023

Cheteshwar Pujara will get a chance to sneak peek into Steve Smith's preparations ahead of the high-profile World Test Championship final, starting June 7, as the former Australian skipper gears up to play three English county games for Sussex this month.

14-year-old bet pays off! Lady luck leaves punter 'Tongue'-tied

14-year-old bet pays off! Lady luck leaves punter 'Tongue'-tied

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

One lucky punter who believed 14 years ago that Josh Tongue would one day play for England and placed a cheeky bet will win 50,000 pounds ($63,000).

Gill slams maiden county hundred for Glamorgan

Gill slams maiden county hundred for Glamorgan

Rediff.com27 Sep 2022

The 23-year-old Indian top-order batter has been in the form of his life having scored a maiden International century -- 130 -- in an ODI against Zimbabwe last month.

I feel like I'm back at 2019-20: Ben Stokes

I feel like I'm back at 2019-20: Ben Stokes

Rediff.com31 May 2023

England skipper Ben Stokes expects to deliver with both bat and ball in the upcoming Ashes.