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How India's explosive batting stunned England on Day 2

How India's explosive batting stunned England on Day 2

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

Each of India's top five batters, including debutant Devdutt Padikkal, managed 50-plus scores to power the hosts to a commanding 473-8 for a lead of 255.

Ashes: England's bold move as Tongue replaces Moeen

Ashes: England's bold move as Tongue replaces Moeen

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

Tongue is the only change to the side that lost the first Ashes Test

PHOTOS: Brilliant Bumrah, Jaiswal put India on top

PHOTOS: Brilliant Bumrah, Jaiswal put India on top

Rediff.com3 Feb 2024

Images from Day 2 of the second Test between India and England at Visakhapatnam.

500 Wickets Club Welcomes Ashwin

500 Wickets Club Welcomes Ashwin

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

He is the ninth bowler and fifth spinner to complete the feat in Tests.

Jasball Floors Bazball in Vizag

Jasball Floors Bazball in Vizag

Rediff.com3 Feb 2024

Bumrah finished with figures of 6 for 45 -- his 10th five wicket haul in Test cricket -- while also becoming the fastest Indian pacer to take 150 Test wickets.

2nd Test, PIX: Gill century leaves England chasing record target

2nd Test, PIX: Gill century leaves England chasing record target

Rediff.com4 Feb 2024

Images from Day 3 of the second Test between India and England in Visakhapatnam on Sunday.

Will England's Bazball work in India vs Ashwin-Jadeja?

Will England's Bazball work in India vs Ashwin-Jadeja?

Rediff.com4 Aug 2023

Zak Crawley said England's upcoming tour to India in January-March 2024 presents them with an 'amazing opportunity' to showcase 'Bazball'.

Who is Lando Norris?

Who is Lando Norris?

Rediff.com6 May 2024

It is doubtful there has been a more popular winner of a Formula One race in recent years than McLaren's Lando Norris, who was celebrated by everyone from Max Verstappen to Donald Trump following his victory at the Miami Grand Prix on Sunday.

Indian batting lacking zing in Kohli's absence

Indian batting lacking zing in Kohli's absence

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

The former English skipper was also critical of his side's batting while pointing out India's issues with converting great starts to big scores, saying that hitting 30s and 40s does not win a team Test matches.

England retain six World Cup players for Windies tour

England retain six World Cup players for Windies tour

Rediff.com12 Nov 2023

Jos Buttler will captain the team for the Caribbean tour, with Gus Atkinson, Harry Brook, Brydon Carse, Sam Curran and Liam Livingstone featuring in the ODI group from the showpiece event.

Hero worship is great but not at cost of another player: Ashwin

Hero worship is great but not at cost of another player: Ashwin

Rediff.com30 Mar 2024

'Fan wars should never go this ugly a route. One should remember which country these players represent -- our country. So, then what warrants a cricketer getting booed?'

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.

2nd Test: Can England chase 399?

2nd Test: Can England chase 399?

Rediff.com4 Feb 2024

England lose Duckett chasing 399 against India

Will Rohit allow Ashwin this grand gesture in his 100th Test?

Will Rohit allow Ashwin this grand gesture in his 100th Test?

Rediff.com25 Feb 2024

Gavaskar wants Ashwin to lead team out on field in Dharamsala in his 100th Test.

Rain washes out third England vs Ireland ODI

Rain washes out third England vs Ireland ODI

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

Crawley departed on 51 and Young picked up a third wicket after getting Sam Hain caught on 17, before a downpour brought a halt to the proceedings at around 1345 GMT, with England on 280/4. Play was called off just under an hour later.

Ashwin replaces Bumrah as World No 1 Test bowler!

Ashwin replaces Bumrah as World No 1 Test bowler!

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

This is Ravichandran Ashwin's sixth stint at the top of the rankings. He first became number one in December 2015.

Curran, Buttler guide England to series-levelling win vs WI

Curran, Buttler guide England to series-levelling win vs WI

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

'We did so many things right in that first game. The messages from the coaches and captain was just that. We had to come back today and put things right, which we did.'

England name unchanged team for final Ashes Test

England name unchanged team for final Ashes Test

Rediff.com26 Jul 2023

Australia retained the urn after rain washed out the final day of the fourth Test at Old Trafford, leaving England trailing 2-1 in the series.

Ranji: Rohit confident despite absence of Sachin, Zak

Ranji: Rohit confident despite absence of Sachin, Zak

Rediff.com8 Nov 2012

The absence of big names such as Sachin Tendulkar and Zaheer Khan notwithstanding, Mumbai skipper Rohit Sharma is confident that his team would prove to be quite a handful for hosts Rajasthan in their Ranji Trophy match starting in Jaipur on Friday.

Crawley leads England home to complete South African series win

Crawley leads England home to complete South African series win

Rediff.com12 Sep 2022

England started the day at 97-0 needing another 33 to win and picked them up in 27 minutes for the loss of Alex Lees for 39. Crawley finished on 69 not out, with Pope unbeaten on 11.

Ashes PICS: Brilliant Root ton puts England in command on Day 1

Ashes PICS: Brilliant Root ton puts England in command on Day 1

Rediff.com17 Jun 2023

IMAGES from Day 1 of the opening Ashes Test played between England and Australia at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Friday.

It's That Man Stokes Again!

It's That Man Stokes Again!

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

Ben Stokes added 91 runs with the last 3 wickets to help England post 246.

Returning Moeen, Bairstow in England's team for 1st Ashes Test

Returning Moeen, Bairstow in England's team for 1st Ashes Test

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

James Anderson, Broad and Ollie Robinson will lead the pace attack with Moeen, who retired from tests in 2021, returning to the side after Jack Leach was ruled out of the series due to a back injury.

Ashes: England recall Anderson for must-win fourth Test

Ashes: England recall Anderson for must-win fourth Test

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

Fast bowler James Anderson replacing Ollie Robinson in the side that won at Headingley.

'Bazball' could cost England victory in India?

'Bazball' could cost England victory in India?

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

England had taken a 1-0 lead in the five-match series in India but Ben Stokes and his men let the hosts draw parity in the second Test as all their batters were unable to get big scores.

Windies secure historic win over England

Windies secure historic win over England

Rediff.com10 Dec 2023

Keacy Carty hit a half-century and Matthew Forde took three wickets as West Indies claimed a four-wicket win in the rain-affected third one-day international on Saturday to clinch their first home ODI series victory over England since 1998.

PHOTOS: Spinners take India to brink of victory in Ranchi

PHOTOS: Spinners take India to brink of victory in Ranchi

Rediff.com25 Feb 2024

Chasing 192 for a victory that would fetch them an unassailable 3-1 lead in the five-match series, India cruised to 40 for no loss at stumps on day three.

'Won't complain if pitches in India spin from ball one'

'Won't complain if pitches in India spin from ball one'

Rediff.com14 Jan 2024

England's Ollie Pope, who has scored 2136 runs from 38 Tests since his debut in 2018, does not mind low-scoring Test matches in India.

Stokes reveals how England were tamed by 'beasts' India

Stokes reveals how England were tamed by 'beasts' India

Rediff.com9 Mar 2024

England captain Ben Stokes on Saturday said staying true to the 'Bazball' approach did not work and conceded that India were too good in their own conditions, always finding a way to wriggle out of tight curves.

Kuldeep's touching act for Ashwin's 100th Test

Kuldeep's touching act for Ashwin's 100th Test

Rediff.com7 Mar 2024

Considering Ashwin is playing his 100th Test, Kuldeep wanted him to keep the ball and his more experienced wanted the other way round.

Flamboyant England look to take sheen off India's home record

Flamboyant England look to take sheen off India's home record

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

India's bid to win a 17th consecutive home Test series, however, hinges on the success of their three-pronged spin attack comprising Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel.

1st ODI: Sensational Hope seals Windies win against England

1st ODI: Sensational Hope seals Windies win against England

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

Shai Hope powered West Indies to a thrilling four-wicket victory over England

3rd Test: Crawley, Lees propel England towards victory

3rd Test: Crawley, Lees propel England towards victory

Rediff.com12 Sep 2022

Victory for England would see them take the series, which is poised at 1-1.

Ashwin vs Bairstow: Clash of centurions in Dharamsala

Ashwin vs Bairstow: Clash of centurions in Dharamsala

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

India will be looking for another favorable result to extend their lead in the World Test Championships standings.

Ashes PIX: Australia in driver's seat as Brook misses century

Ashes PIX: Australia in driver's seat as Brook misses century

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

Images from Day 1 of the fifth and final Ashes Test between England and Australia at The Oval in London on Thursday.

The Englishmen Who Want To Win In India

The Englishmen Who Want To Win In India

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

The last time England toured India, back in early 2021, Joe Root's team went back home beaten and bruised 3-1.

Vaughan wants England to adopt Man City manager Guardiola's approach

Vaughan wants England to adopt Man City manager Guardiola's approach

Rediff.com3 Mar 2024

For Michael Vaughan, Pep Guardiola is the best sporting leader in the last 15 years and the former England skipper won't mind if Ben Stokes employs Manchester City manager's approach of never allowing players to take their places for granted.

3rd Test PHOTOS: India crush England in epic 434-runs victory

3rd Test PHOTOS: India crush England in epic 434-runs victory

Rediff.com18 Feb 2024

Images from Day 4 of the third Test between India and England at the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot on Sunday

After scaling Mount 500, will Ashwin hunt Kumble's record?

After scaling Mount 500, will Ashwin hunt Kumble's record?

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

R Ashwin is a content man after becoming only the second Indian to take 500 Test wickets and has no interest in chasing Anil Kumble's national record of 619 scalps.

Pat Cummins to step down as Test captain?

Pat Cummins to step down as Test captain?

Rediff.com24 Jul 2023

Australia coach McDonald dismisses 'far-fetched' Cummins resignation talk