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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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

India to tour Zimbabwe in June for limited-overs series

India to tour Zimbabwe in June for limited-overs series

Rediff.com3 May 2016

Zimbabwe will host India for three one-day internationals and three Twenty20 matches in June, the country's cricket board said on Tuesday.

'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.'

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.

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'.

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.

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.

Kohli, Rohit maintain top spots in ODIs

Kohli, Rohit maintain top spots in ODIs

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

India captain Virat Kohli and his deputy Rohit Sharma maintained their supremacy at the top of the ICC ODI rankings for batsmen, occupying the first and second spots respectively in the latest list released on Wednesday.

'F1 season likely to hit glitch after July take off'

'F1 season likely to hit glitch after July take off'

Rediff.com5 May 2020

'If we want to go to Asia, or America, I think it's going to be when we get on planes and have to fly overseas where I think the risk will start to potentially get greater.'

PHOTOS: Anderson picks five as Pakistan follow-on

PHOTOS: Anderson picks five as Pakistan follow-on

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

James Anderson claimed his fifth wicket as England enforced the follow-on against Pakistan on the third day of the third and final Test at the Rose Bowl on Sunday, despite a battling century by visiting skipper Azhar Ali.

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.

England fightback with Root, Burns hundreds

England fightback with Root, Burns hundreds

Rediff.com1 Dec 2019

Joe Root ended a poor run of form when he scored his 17th Test century and led England to 269-5 before rain ended play early on the third day of the second Test against New Zealand, at Seddon Park in Hamilton, on Sunday.

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'

We are very much alive in the series, says Root

We are very much alive in the series, says Root

Rediff.com16 Feb 2021

Despite the chastening defeat, Root said they were still in the series.

Key players to watch out in India-England Test series

Key players to watch out in India-England Test series

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

Six players to watch when India host England in a four-match Test series which begins on Feb. 5

'Kohli taking charge from Rahane an interesting story'

'Kohli taking charge from Rahane an interesting story'

Rediff.com2 Feb 2021

'I think there's going to be a very interesting story that's going to run through this series -- Kohli comes back as captain after Ajinkya Rahane was so good in Australia'

India's World Cup team to be picked on April 15

India's World Cup team to be picked on April 15

Rediff.com8 Apr 2019

India's 15-member squad for the ICC World Cup will be selected on April 15 in Mumbai.

Tests return with Stokes and Holder head-to-head

Tests return with Stokes and Holder head-to-head

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

It will also be a milestone in the career of England's talisman Ben Stokes as he captains the side for the first time.

What Deepika-Ranveer have in common with Zaheer-Sagarika

What Deepika-Ranveer have in common with Zaheer-Sagarika

Rediff.com14 Nov 2018

It's got nothing to do with showbiz!

Fit-again Anderson picked for SA tour

Fit-again Anderson picked for SA tour

Rediff.com7 Dec 2019

The four-match series will mark England's first away games in the ICC World Test Championship.

Pitch was good, batting was not: Kohli

Pitch was good, batting was not: Kohli

Rediff.com25 Feb 2021

India captain Virat Kohli said poor batting and not the pitch was responsible for the day-night third Test against England winding up inside two days, and described the performance of batsmen on both sides as "bizarre".

PHOTOS: Sibley-Stokes fightback for England after rocky start

PHOTOS: Sibley-Stokes fightback for England after rocky start

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

IMAGES from Day 1 of the 2nd Test played between England and West Indies at Old Trafford in Manchester on Thursday.

Murray victory overshadowed by father-in-law's collapse

Murray victory overshadowed by father-in-law's collapse

Rediff.com23 Jan 2016

Andy Murray moved into the fourth round of the Australian Open in surreal circumstances on Saturday, completing a 6-2, 3-6, 6-2, 6-2 victory over Joao Sousa after his father-in-law had collapsed ill a few hundred metres away.

Pakistan bid to burst England's bubble

Pakistan bid to burst England's bubble

Rediff.com30 Jun 2020

Pakistan left England with their heads held high after their last two tours, drawing both, most recently under Misbah in 2018.

Why India could opt for seaming tracks in England Tests

Why India could opt for seaming tracks in England Tests

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

India's quality pace attack, comprising a world-class operator in Jasprit Bumrah, could prompt the hosts to prepare seamer-friendly pitches instead of the traditional sub-continental spinning tracks in their upcoming Test series against England, said opener Rory Burns.

McLaren's Alonso to retire from F1 at end of season

McLaren's Alonso to retire from F1 at end of season

Rediff.com14 Aug 2018

His storied career has included 32 wins, 22 pole positions and 97 podiums so far.

PIX: Axar, Ashwin bowl India to big win in 4th Test

PIX: Axar, Ashwin bowl India to big win in 4th Test

Rediff.com6 Mar 2021

Images from Day 3 of the fourth Test between India and England, at the Narendra Modi stadium, in Motera, Ahmedabad.

Smith set to replace 'injured' Finch as Australia T20 skipper

Smith set to replace 'injured' Finch as Australia T20 skipper

Rediff.com8 Feb 2016

Aaron Finch is to be dumped as Australia's captain in the shortest form of the game and replaced by Test skipper Steve Smith just a month before the start of the World Twenty20.

Spotted: Ranbir Kapoor in New York

Spotted: Ranbir Kapoor in New York

Rediff.com5 Jan 2012

Reader Zak has sent us a photograph.

PIX: England set South Africa improbable target of 466 to win

PIX: England set South Africa improbable target of 466 to win

Rediff.com26 Jan 2020

Images from Day 3 of the 4th Test played between South Africa and England in Johannesburg on Sunday.

Pitlane tales: Daruvala finishes creditable fourth in Formula 2

Pitlane tales: Daruvala finishes creditable fourth in Formula 2

Rediff.com2 Aug 2020

Dan Ticktum, who is also into his maiden Formula 2 season like Daruvala, won the race from pole position with another rookie, Christian Lundgaard, finishing second. Louis Deletraz was third.