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PICS: Bumrah bags 4 as India's pacers demolish England

PICS: Bumrah bags 4 as India's pacers demolish England

Rediff.com4 Aug 2021

India 21 for no loss at stumps on Day 1 after bowling out England for 183 in the first Test, in Nottingham, on Wednesday.

Nehra ordered 40 omlettes to celebrate 2011 WC win

Nehra ordered 40 omlettes to celebrate 2011 WC win

Rediff.com2 Apr 2020

Ashish Nehra is not a man with too many regrets as he missed the final with a finger fracture but April 2 is a day which better half Rushma ensures that he 'better not forget'.

Rain washes out most of Day 4 in second Test

Rain washes out most of Day 4 in second Test

Rediff.com16 Aug 2020

Images from Day 4 of the second Test between England and Pakistan at the Rose Bowl, in Southampton, on Sunday.

Rohit rises to career-best eighth in ICC Test rankings

Rohit rises to career-best eighth in ICC Test rankings

Rediff.com28 Feb 2021

India opener Rohit Sharma has progressed six places to a career-best eighth position in the MRF Tyres ICC men's Test player rankings after a fine performance in the low-scoring third Test against England in Ahmedabad.

PIX: New-look England thrash Pakistan in first ODI

PIX: New-look England thrash Pakistan in first ODI

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

England's makeshift one-day international team put the COVID-19 issues that hit the previous squad behind them to bowl out Pakistan for 141 runs before cruising to a clinical nine-wicket win in the series opener in Cardiff on Thursday.

Why Pujara and Rahane were DROPPED!

Why Pujara and Rahane were DROPPED!

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

Rajneesh Gupta presents a detailed statistical analysis on the struggles of Rahane and Pujara since 2020.

Ex-captain Boycott slams England's batsmen

Ex-captain Boycott slams England's batsmen

Rediff.com9 Aug 2021

Former captain Geoffrey Boycott slammed the England batsmen for showing lack of patience and technique in the rain-hit first Test against India, which finished in a draw.

Few England players were down with illness during 4th Test, says Stokes

Few England players were down with illness during 4th Test, says Stokes

Rediff.com9 Mar 2021

England all-rounder Ben Stokes revealed that he and his teammates endured sudden weight loss during the fourth and final Test against India in Ahmedabad after a stomach illness hit the tourists before the match.

Hardik gets trolled again, this time for 'disrespectful' birthday wish for Zaheer

Hardik gets trolled again, this time for 'disrespectful' birthday wish for Zaheer

Rediff.com9 Oct 2019

Pandya's birthday wishes left fans fuming who slammed the 'Indian all-rounder' with brassy replies on his video.

India tame England to extend home record, reach WTC final

India tame England to extend home record, reach WTC final

Rediff.com6 Mar 2021

India's spin duo of Axar Patel and Ravichandran Ashwin wreaked havoc, taking all 10 wickets between them.

Stokes, Archer rested for England's tour of Sri Lanka

Stokes, Archer rested for England's tour of Sri Lanka

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

England's selectors are acutely aware of the impact on players of bio-secure bubbles and with a demanding year ahead, are making sure they protect their key performers.

Disrespectful to India if England don't play best XI: KP

Disrespectful to India if England don't play best XI: KP

Rediff.com24 Jan 2021

The 40-year-old Pietersen said a win against India is similar to a victory against arch-rivals Australia and urged the selectors to play both Stuart Broad and James Anderson in the same XI.

PIX: India down England in pink-ball Test inside 2 days

PIX: India down England in pink-ball Test inside 2 days

Rediff.com25 Feb 2021

Images from Day 2 of the third Test between India and England, at the Narendra Modi stadium, in Ahmedabad.

Silly to write off someone like Anderson, says Root

Silly to write off someone like Anderson, says Root

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

England skipper Joe Root has backed James Anderson to hit peak form again, saying on Wednesday that the pace bowler's spot in the team is not in question ahead of the second Test against Pakistan starting on Thursday.

Cricket Buzz: Bairstow axed from Test squad for NZ tour

Cricket Buzz: Bairstow axed from Test squad for NZ tour

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

'James Anderson was unavailable for selection in the Test squad as he continues his rehabilitation from a calf injury,' the ECB said in a statement.

India look to dominate England after success in Australia

India look to dominate England after success in Australia

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

India will welcome back regular skipper Virat Kohli, who missed the last three Tests in Australia to attend the birth of his daughter.

4th T20: India women down WI in rain-affected match

4th T20: India women down WI in rain-affected match

Rediff.com18 Nov 2019

India women now lead the five-match series 4-0 after sealing the series in the third game.

F1 teams monitoring Vietnam for coronavirus risks

F1 teams monitoring Vietnam for coronavirus risks

Rediff.com14 Feb 2020

Formula One teams are keeping a close eye on the health situation in Vietnam after the Chinese Grand Prix was postponed due to the coronavirus epidemic, McLaren boss Zak Brown said on Thursday. The sport is due to make its debut in the country, which borders China, on April 5 with a street race in the capital H

England recall Foakes, Jennings for Sri Lanka tour, Anderson rested

England recall Foakes, Jennings for Sri Lanka tour, Anderson rested

Rediff.com11 Feb 2020

Jonny Bairstow has been rested and injured pacer Jofra Archer was left out while spinner Moeen Ali was unavailable for Test selection.

Spinners wreak mayhem in shortest Test match since 1935!

Spinners wreak mayhem in shortest Test match since 1935!

Rediff.com26 Feb 2021

'I don't think I have ever been a part of such a Test match where things have happened so quickly.'

Zaheer named Delhi Daredevils captain for IPL 9

Zaheer named Delhi Daredevils captain for IPL 9

Rediff.com28 Mar 2016

Delhi Daredevils on Monday announced that Zaheer Khan has been appointed captain of the franchise for the forthcoming ninth edition of the Indian Premier League.

New rotational policy hurting England: Cook

New rotational policy hurting England: Cook

Rediff.com22 Jun 2021

England have lost the away series in India 1-3 before suffering a 1-0 defeat against New Zealand earlier this month.

With Archer out, will Anderson play 2nd Test?

With Archer out, will Anderson play 2nd Test?

Rediff.com12 Feb 2021

Who do you think should be part of England's playing XI for the first Test?

COVID-19: India's tour of Zimbabwe called off

COVID-19: India's tour of Zimbabwe called off

Rediff.com12 Jun 2020

On Thursday, Sri Lanka Cricket announced that India's limited overs tour in June-July was postponed indefinitely.

I just played my natural game, says Rishabh Pant

I just played my natural game, says Rishabh Pant

Rediff.com4 May 2016

Delhi Daredevils batsman Rishabh Pant, who made his maiden IPL half century against Gujarat Lions in his first match as an opener, said he just looked to play his natural game.

Wood-Archer combine could keep Broad out of first Test vs Windies

Wood-Archer combine could keep Broad out of first Test vs Windies

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

However, with six back-to-back Tests against the Windies and Pakistan, the rotation policy could be used to keep the paces fresh.

Can Root's England be the world's best Test side?

Can Root's England be the world's best Test side?

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

England's hard-earned Test series wins over the summer with a blend of youth and experience show the side's drive to be the number one team in the world, according to captain Joe Root. England beat the West Indies 2-1 and Pakistan 1-0 in a rain-hit series which, coupled with their success in South Africa at the start of the year, continue an upward trajectory with new players in the team.

PIX: 3rd Test drawn, Eng win series after Anderson milestone

PIX: 3rd Test drawn, Eng win series after Anderson milestone

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

IMAGES from Day 5 of the 3rd and final Test played between England and Pakistan played at the Rose Bowl on Tuesday.

SA has faith in COVID-19 protocols despite 'negative' England

SA has faith in COVID-19 protocols despite 'negative' England

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

The ECB said in a joint statement with CSA on Monday that the decision to postpone the tour was over concerns about the 'physical and mental wellbeing' of the touring party.

Holder makes big strides in ICC rankings

Holder makes big strides in ICC rankings

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

The competition at the top promises to gain momentum as World No 2 Ben Stokes has also made huge gains to attain a career-best tally of 431 points, narrowing the lead from 66 to 54 points.

'I am happy to be part of one of India's greatest wins'

'I am happy to be part of one of India's greatest wins'

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

'As I was walking out to bat after Tendulkar's wicket, I could see people leaving the stands.' 'From that situation to win the game, it is something I will cherish forever.'

2nd Test: Ashwin likely to replace injured Shardul

2nd Test: Ashwin likely to replace injured Shardul

Rediff.com11 Aug 2021

Ravichandran Ashwin, who was left out of the first Test, is back in the mix as Shardul Thakur seems to have done his hamstring some damage during the training session at Lord's on Monday.

Chappell on why India start as favourites against England

Chappell on why India start as favourites against England

Rediff.com31 Jan 2021

Former Australia captain Ian Chappell reckons India will start as favourites in the Test series against England owing to a quality pace attack with plenty of depth and a top order that is more consistent than the visitors'.

US keen to participate in all 100 Smart City projects

US keen to participate in all 100 Smart City projects

Rediff.com9 Feb 2016

On Monday, the US delegation met Urban Development Minister Venkaiah Naidu.

Clijsters sets sights on 2020 comeback after seven-year absence

Clijsters sets sights on 2020 comeback after seven-year absence

Rediff.com12 Sep 2019

The decision marks Clijsters' second return to the sport after first retiring in 2007.

We expected Motera wicket to hold up little longer than it did: Silverwood

We expected Motera wicket to hold up little longer than it did: Silverwood

Rediff.com26 Feb 2021

The Motera pitch came in for sharp criticism from some former players after England were bowled out for 112 and 81 in the two innings as India crushed them by 10 wickets to grab a 2-1 lead

'This unfit pitch was no advert for Test cricket - India should be docked WTC points'

'This unfit pitch was no advert for Test cricket - India should be docked WTC points'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2021

England on Thursday suffered an embarrassing 10-wicket defeat in the third Test against India on a spin-friendly Motera track to go down 1-2 in the four-match series and the result garnered varied reactions from the British media.

FIA approves F1's cost-saving package and budget cap reduction

FIA approves F1's cost-saving package and budget cap reduction

Rediff.com28 May 2020

The measures, rubber-stamped by the FIA's World Motor Sport Council by an online vote, aim to create a more level playing field for the 10 teams and a more sustainable future.

Why England are favourites in pink ball Test

Why England are favourites in pink ball Test

Rediff.com21 Feb 2021

'I expect a bit more seam in this game and for the seamers to have more of a chance than perhaps they did in the last couple of Tests'

When sports stars got hitched...

When sports stars got hitched...

Rediff.com28 Dec 2017

Virushka's wedding was, of course, the biggest Indiansports shaadi of the year, but other athletes too tied the knot this year.