News for 'Yorkshire'

Sai Kishore to play for English county side Surrey

Sai Kishore to play for English county side Surrey

Rediff.com7 Jul 2025

R Sai Kishore has signed up with Surrey to play two Division One matches in the English County Championship later this month.

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.

Khaleel second Indian to quit County C'ship mid season

Khaleel second Indian to quit County C'ship mid season

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

He played just two first-class matches.

Cricket: Gough named Yorkshire's managing director

Cricket: Gough named Yorkshire's managing director

Rediff.com7 Dec 2021

Players security beefed up after lynching incident in Pakistan

Comeback man Gaikwad finds red-ball rhythm at No 4

Comeback man Gaikwad finds red-ball rhythm at No 4

Rediff.com4 Sep 2025

'I just enjoyed my time at home and then obviously trying to get into the rhythm, get into the game routines, you know, do the small things and really loved the process throughout.'

Tilak Varma dazzles on County debut

Tilak Varma dazzles on County debut

Rediff.com24 Jun 2025

Tilak Varma begins County stint with sizzling century for Hampshire against Essex

Two new faces in England squad for one-off Zimbabwe Test

Two new faces in England squad for one-off Zimbabwe Test

Rediff.com2 May 2025

England have named two uncapped players in Essex duo Sam Cook and Jordan Cox in the squad for the one-off Test match against Zimbabwe at Trent Bridge later this month.

Young Indian Stumper-Batter Set For County Stint

Young Indian Stumper-Batter Set For County Stint

Rediff.com20 Jun 2025

Indian wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan has signed a short-team deal, subject to international clearance, with Nottinghamshire to play two county matches, the club said on Friday.

All Eyes on Leeds Weather Ahead of Test

All Eyes on Leeds Weather Ahead of Test

Rediff.com20 Jun 2025

As India and England gear up for the first Test at Headingley on June 20, all eyes won't just be on the players, but on the sky.

England's secret weapon revealed for India Tests

England's secret weapon revealed for India Tests

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

Ahead of England's five-match Test series against India at home, head coach Brendon McCullum hailed young all-rounder Jacob Bethell

Yorkshire admit ex-player Rafiq was racially harassed

Yorkshire admit ex-player Rafiq was racially harassed

Rediff.com10 Sep 2021

Yorkshire launched an investigation with an independent panel in September to look into the allegations, and a summary of the findings and recommendations was published on Friday.

Yorkshire racism episode fracture our game: Joe Root

Yorkshire racism episode fracture our game: Joe Root

Rediff.com11 Nov 2021

England's Test captain Joe Root on Thursday said the "intolerable" Yorkshire racism episode has "fractured our game and torn lives apart" and pledged his support in a bid to bring about a change at his childhood club.

CSK need to plug certain loopholes, admits Dhoni

CSK need to plug certain loopholes, admits Dhoni

Rediff.com2 Aug 2025

CSK batting is sorted now because Ruturaj Gaikwad will be coming back: MS Dhoni

Pujara was victim of racism at Yorkshire

Pujara was victim of racism at Yorkshire

Rediff.com5 Dec 2020

Was called 'Steve', a racist reference to people of colour, reveals former staff

Former player unhappy with Yorkshire's racism probe

Former player unhappy with Yorkshire's racism probe

Rediff.com20 Aug 2021

The investigation was initiated in September last year to look into allegations made by the off-spinner stretching back to 2008.

Yorkshire charged by ECB after probe into racism claims

Yorkshire charged by ECB after probe into racism claims

Rediff.com16 Jun 2022

The scandal shook English cricket to its core and led to numerous changes in coaching and administrative personnel at Yorkshire.

Asian heritage cricketers insulted at Yorkshire: Rafiq tells parl committee

Asian heritage cricketers insulted at Yorkshire: Rafiq tells parl committee

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

'I felt isolated, humiliated at times. I lost my career to racism.'

Shubman Gill era begins with stunning Oval victory

Shubman Gill era begins with stunning Oval victory

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

Gill, 25, was appointed captain in May following the retirement of two great Indian batsmen and leaders in Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma.

Ex-Yorkshire player Rafiq apologises for anti-Semitic exchange

Ex-Yorkshire player Rafiq apologises for anti-Semitic exchange

Rediff.com19 Nov 2021

Former Yorkshire cricketer Azeem Rafiq apologised on Thursday for using anti-Semitic language in an exchange of messages with another cricketer from 2011.

Sunrisers Hyderabad acquire Northern Superchargers in Hundred

Sunrisers Hyderabad acquire Northern Superchargers in Hundred

Rediff.com6 Feb 2025

This is SRH's second overseas investment after owning the Sunrisers Eastern Cape in the SA20.

Akash Deep reveals how he made impact on flat wicket

Akash Deep reveals how he made impact on flat wicket

Rediff.com5 Jul 2025

I expected seam and swing in England but on tracks like these only discipline helps: Akash Deep

How Sunny Convinced Sachin To...

How Sunny Convinced Sachin To...

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

Solly Adam's persistence, coupled with Sunil Gavaskar's influence, led to Yorkshire's signing of young Sachin Tendulkar.

PIX: Bumrah takes 5 but Leeds Test evenly poised

PIX: Bumrah takes 5 but Leeds Test evenly poised

Rediff.com23 Jun 2025

India finished Day 3 on 90/2 to lead England by 96 runs at stumps in the opening Test on Sunday after England were dismissed for 465 in the first innings.

Ashwin's deal with Yorkshire called off

Ashwin's deal with Yorkshire called off

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

The club also announced the termination of contracts for its other two overseas players, South African spinner Keshav Maharaj and West Indies batsman Nicholas Pooran.

Root reiterates he didn't witness racism at Yorkshire

Root reiterates he didn't witness racism at Yorkshire

Rediff.com29 Nov 2021

England's Test captain Joe Root on Monday reiterated he did not witness racism at Yorkshire but said he is in touch with Azeem Rafiq since his former team-mate testified at a recent parliamentary hearing about the discrimination that he had faced at the club.

Flashback Friday: Tendulkar's 'special' stint at Yorkshire

Flashback Friday: Tendulkar's 'special' stint at Yorkshire

Rediff.com8 May 2020

India's batting great Sachin Tendulkar on Friday recalled his stint for English county club Yorkshire as a 19-year-old in 1992, which he says helped in gaining exposure and improved his game. Tendulkar created history by becoming Yorkshire's first overseas player.

Harry Brook named England captain after IPL ban

Harry Brook named England captain after IPL ban

Rediff.com7 Apr 2025

Harry Brook has been appointed as England's new white-ball captain, replacing Jos Buttler who stepped down after a disappointing ICC Champions Trophy campaign.

Coach Jason Gillespie to leave Yorkshire

Coach Jason Gillespie to leave Yorkshire

Rediff.com29 Aug 2016

Yorkshire coach Jason Gillespie will leave at the end of the season, the county said on Monday. "Yorkshire County Cricket Club can confirm that Jason Gillespie will leave his position as first XI coach at the end of the 2016 season," it said in a statement.

Can Gill Recreate Dada's Leeds 2002 Heroics?

Can Gill Recreate Dada's Leeds 2002 Heroics?

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

If history is anything to go by, Leeds always has room for a little magic.

How 'two lads from Yorkshire' scripted Eng's win

How 'two lads from Yorkshire' scripted Eng's win

Rediff.com5 Jul 2022

'The environment has been great and the guys are having fun in the last four weeks. There is absolute clarity when we were chasing it down and there was total belief.'

Ashwin signs up with Yorkshire for county stint

Ashwin signs up with Yorkshire for county stint

Rediff.com16 Jan 2020

It will be Ashwin's third county stint, having represented Worcestershire and Nottinghamshire in the past.

IPL PIX: MI overpower Titans; set up Punjab Kings clash in Qualifier 2

IPL PIX: MI overpower Titans; set up Punjab Kings clash in Qualifier 2

Rediff.com31 May 2025

Mumbai Indians outlasted Gujarat Titans by 20 runs in a high-scoring IPL Eliminator despite a classy effort from Sai Sudharsan.

IPL money inflow shot in the arm for county cricket

IPL money inflow shot in the arm for county cricket

Rediff.com13 Feb 2025

While GBP 50 million is earmarked for grassroots and recreational cricket, the 18 English county teams will get a share of GBP 470 million with larger pie allocated for those clubs that don't own a 'Hundred Franchise'.

Ballance's heroics helps Yorkshire qualify

Ballance's heroics helps Yorkshire qualify

Rediff.com12 Oct 2012

Images from the Champions League T20 qualifying matches. Auckland Aces and Yorkshire progress to the main draw of the tournament.

'Spoilt brat' Rashid's recall prompts Yorkshire criticism

'Spoilt brat' Rashid's recall prompts Yorkshire criticism

Rediff.com31 Jul 2018

Rashid signed a white-ball only contract with his county Yorkshire in February but said he 'was not finished' with the longest format of the game.

How racism at Yorkshire almost drove Rafiq to suicide

How racism at Yorkshire almost drove Rafiq to suicide

Rediff.com3 Sep 2020

Azeem Rafiq claimed 'institutional racism' at the club, which has not offered a response so far.

Gillespie signs with Yorkshire

Gillespie signs with Yorkshire

Rediff.com22 Nov 2005

Australia fast bowler Jason Gillespie has signed a one-year contract with Yorkshire

England pacer Mark Wood ruled out of Sri Lanka Tests

England pacer Mark Wood ruled out of Sri Lanka Tests

Rediff.com25 Aug 2024

England fast bowler Mark Wood has been ruled out of the Test series against Sri Lanka due to a thigh injury.

England, Afghanistan in battle to stay in semis race

England, Afghanistan in battle to stay in semis race

Rediff.com25 Feb 2025

Defeat will severely dent both the teams' dreams of a semi-final berth in the tournament, as South Africa and Australia have already notched two points.

Yorkshire hope to own Headingley

Yorkshire hope to own Headingley

Rediff.com2 Mar 2004