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Giles to apply for England coach job after Flower's resignation

Giles to apply for England coach job after Flower's resignation

Rediff.com3 Feb 2014

Former Test spin bowler Ashley Giles confirmed on Sunday that he would be "very interested" in succeeding Andy Flower as England's team director following his resignation.

Pietersen, Cook clashed on eve of fifth Ashes Test in Sydney

Pietersen, Cook clashed on eve of fifth Ashes Test in Sydney

Rediff.com17 Jan 2014

England's star batsman Kevin Pietersen clashed with his skipper Alastair Cook on the eve of the fifth Ashes Test in Sydney.

Flower slams reports of 'ultimatum' to Pietersen as 'inaccurate'

Flower slams reports of 'ultimatum' to Pietersen as 'inaccurate'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2014

England coach Andy Flower has dismissed reports that he had issued an ultimatum to the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) over misfiring star batsman Kevin Pietersen as 'totally inaccurate'.

International cricket set to return to Pakistan... on a wing and a prayer

International cricket set to return to Pakistan... on a wing and a prayer

Rediff.com22 Aug 2017

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Najam Sethi said getting security clearance had put the wheels in motion but he was praying that the situation remained steady.

Prior, Trott lose England contracts, Stokes a surprise

Prior, Trott lose England contracts, Stokes a surprise

Rediff.com12 Sep 2014

Wicketkeeper Matt Prior and struggling batsman Jonathan Trott have lost their central contacts with England, though all-rounder Ben Stokes has been rewarded despite a poor home series against India.

Gooch rubbishes Pietersen's claims, urges Cook to speak up

Gooch rubbishes Pietersen's claims, urges Cook to speak up

Rediff.com15 Oct 2014

Former England captain Graham Gooch has rubbished Kevin Pietersen's views in his controversial autobiography about former coach Andy Flower and wicketkeeper Matt Prior and also urged England players led by Alastair Cook to break their silence on the issue in a broader manner.

'I was completely broken, absolutely finished, mentally shot'

'I was completely broken, absolutely finished, mentally shot'

Rediff.com6 Oct 2014

Dumped England batsman Kevin Pietersen has slammed his former team managers for allegedly allowing a culture of 'bullying' to develop and claimed coach Andy Flower and wicketkeeper Matt Prior were behind an orchestrated campaign to oust him.

Stats: Inconsistent Kohli has not had the best year

Stats: Inconsistent Kohli has not had the best year

Rediff.com16 Nov 2017

Statistical highlights on day one of the opening Test between India and Sri Lanka at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Thursday.

Why Strauss and Pietersen had a major fallout

Why Strauss and Pietersen had a major fallout

Rediff.com5 Apr 2020

Former England captain Andrew Strauss admitted that he didn't handle Kevin Pietersen well during his time at the helm as the flamboyant batsman should have been given some space despite not exactly adhering to the team ethos. However, Strauss maintained that while he understands why IPL is necessary for players, he still doesn't agree that one should play the cash-rich T20 league at the cost of Test cricket as it would set a dangerous precedent.

Graham Gooch removed as England's batting coach

Graham Gooch removed as England's batting coach

Rediff.com1 May 2014

Graham Gooch has been sacked as England's batting coach with immediate effect, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said on Thursday, as the fallout from the Ashes drubbing continued.

Pietersen features in England's provisional T20 World Cup squad

Pietersen features in England's provisional T20 World Cup squad

Rediff.com15 Jan 2014

Kevin Pietersen's Test future may be in doubt but the mercurial batsman was named in England's provisional 30-member squad for this year's Twenty20 World Cup in Bangladesh on Wednesday.

Flower backs Cook, to discuss coaching future in Sydney

Flower backs Cook, to discuss coaching future in Sydney

Rediff.com30 Dec 2013

England team director Andy Flower has backed Alastair Cook's captaincy and will have talks with his new boss in Sydney this week about his own future in the wake of the tourists' fourth straight loss in the Ashes series.

Broad, Anderson saddened by KP's 'bullying culture' claims

Broad, Anderson saddened by KP's 'bullying culture' claims

Rediff.com31 Oct 2014

England fast bowlers Stuart Broad and James Anderson have said that ousted batsman Kevin Pietersen's allegations of a bully culture in the dressing room has saddened and disappointed them.

Prior pledges to respond to KP's 'back-stabbing' claims

Prior pledges to respond to KP's 'back-stabbing' claims

Rediff.com7 Oct 2014

England wicketkeeper batsman Matt Prior has reportedly pledged to respond to former international teammate Kevin Pietersen's claims that he was back-stabbing and a bad influence on the team.

Of Raina's impressive batting average and Dhon's cool captaincy

Of Raina's impressive batting average and Dhon's cool captaincy

Rediff.com14 Mar 2015

India finished at the heap of Pool B after beating Zimbabwe by six wickets in their final league match in Auckland on Saturday after Suresh Raina and captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni combined well to take the team across the finish line. Here are the statistical highlights of the ICC Cricket World Cup match between India and Zimbabwe.

We are looking to seize the opportunity: Trott

We are looking to seize the opportunity: Trott

Rediff.com22 Jun 2013

Claiming that England had proved a few doubters wrong with their performance in the ICC Champions Trophy, batsman Jonathan Trot said he was "excited" and the team was looking to "seize the opportunity" in the title clash against India in Birmingham on Sunday.

ICC takes diplomatic stance on Indo-Pak series

ICC takes diplomatic stance on Indo-Pak series

Rediff.com15 Sep 2017

The International Cricket Council Chief Executive (CEO) Dave Richardson has made it clear that the sport's governing body cannot force India to play bilateral matches with Pakistan.

'IPL must happen; important for Indian cricket's sake'

'IPL must happen; important for Indian cricket's sake'

Rediff.com11 Aug 2020

'Everything else runs because of the IPL, there is so much money involved so the IPL definitely needs to happen.'

Giles a strong candidate to replace Flower: ECB

Giles a strong candidate to replace Flower: ECB

Rediff.com1 Feb 2014

Limited-overs supremo Ashley Giles is a strong candidate to succeed Andy Flower as England's coach in all formats, cricket board chief Giles Clarke said on Saturday.

Stats: Bairstow is highest run-scorer in Tests this calendar year

Stats: Bairstow is highest run-scorer in Tests this calendar year

Rediff.com26 Nov 2016

Jonny Bairstow saved England the blushes after his half-century helped the team amass 268 for 8 after an early flurry of wickets.

Sri Lanka ready to play international cricket in Pakistan

Sri Lanka ready to play international cricket in Pakistan

Rediff.com10 Sep 2017

The PCB said in its statement that the match against Sri Lanka would be a continuation of the return of international cricket to Pakistan following the World XI tour to Lahore next week.

No need for England overhaul despite Ashes defeat, says Anderson

No need for England overhaul despite Ashes defeat, says Anderson

Rediff.com8 Jan 2018

Despite England's bowlers failing to take 20 wickets in any of the matches and the batsmen scoring just three centuries, one of those after the series was lost, James Anderson feels England are on the right trajectory.

'This Indian pace battery has unusual variety and depth'

'This Indian pace battery has unusual variety and depth'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2018

Former England skipper Alastair Cook feels India's pace battery has variety and depth, something that they have lacked as a touring side all these years.

Sri Lanka refuse to play in Pakistan following Lahore blast

Sri Lanka refuse to play in Pakistan following Lahore blast

Rediff.com28 Jul 2017

The Sri Lankan cricket board has turned down an invitation from the Pakistan Cricket Board to send its team to Lahore to play two T20 International matches at the start of its home series in October.

Azhar Ali's ton gives Pakistan first series win in 17 months

Azhar Ali's ton gives Pakistan first series win in 17 months

Rediff.com30 May 2015

A fine hundred by Azhar Ali helped Pakistan beat Zimbabwe by six wickets in the second One-Day International and win their first One-day series in 17 months, at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, on Friday night.

Rahul-Parthiv script opening partnership record vs England

Rahul-Parthiv script opening partnership record vs England

Rediff.com18 Dec 2016

Here are the statistical highlights from the third day's play of the fifth and final cricket Test between India and England in Chennai.

5 winning knocks... in a losing cause

5 winning knocks... in a losing cause

Rediff.com12 Feb 2015

Rediff.com takes a look at a few brilliant efforts which, unfortunately, were in a losing cause.

Not interested in role of England team director: Kirsten

Not interested in role of England team director: Kirsten

Rediff.com3 Feb 2014

Former India coach Gary Kirsten says he is flattered that people are thinking about me, but the amount of time spent away from home prevents him from taking up the job.

Pietersen named in England's 'provisional' World Cup squad

Pietersen named in England's 'provisional' World Cup squad

Rediff.com16 Jan 2014

Kevin Pietersen's test future may be in doubt but the mercurial batsman was hailed as a "million pound asset" when named in England's provisional 30-member squad for this year's Twenty20 World Cup in Bangladesh on Wednesday.

I'd like to hug Strauss and patch up: Pietersen

I'd like to hug Strauss and patch up: Pietersen

Rediff.com10 Oct 2014

Kevin Pietersen wants to hug Andrew Strauss and resolve his differences with his former captain, the controversial ex-England batsman said on Thursday.

England's Bopara was under ICC's radar for match-fixing

England's Bopara was under ICC's radar for match-fixing

Rediff.com26 Oct 2013

England's Indian-origin cricketer Ravi Bopara was investigated by the International Cricket Council's Anti-Corruption and Security Unit after an inquiry into this year's Bangladesh Premier League.

England players were 'answering call of nature', ECB not to take action

England players were 'answering call of nature', ECB not to take action

Rediff.com28 Aug 2013

England spin bowler Graeme Swann has admitted that some of the Ashes winning heroes may have urinated on The Oval pitch during late night celebrations to 'answer a call of nature' even as a regretful ECB has decided against taking any public action.

England name uncapped duo in squad for final Ashes Test

England name uncapped duo in squad for final Ashes Test

Rediff.com18 Aug 2013

Uncapped Test duo Simon Kerrigan and Chris Woakes have been named in England's 14-man squad for the fifth and final Ashes contest against Australia, starting at The Oval on Wednesday.

Ashes postmortem: Time up for Cook, Anderson and Broad?

Ashes postmortem: Time up for Cook, Anderson and Broad?

Rediff.com19 Dec 2017

England will have to make some tough decisions about the futures of some of their most decorated senior players after they were ruthlessly exposed by Australia in a 15-day Ashes capitulation.

Pietersen to skip IPL to push England recall bid?

Pietersen to skip IPL to push England recall bid?

Rediff.com14 Mar 2015

England batsman Kevin Pietersen could push his bid for an international recall by missing the Indian Premier League in favour of playing English county cricket.

Stats: Only the 10th instance of three visiting centurions

Stats: Only the 10th instance of three visiting centurions

Rediff.com10 Nov 2016

# England (537) have recorded their third highest total vs India in Tests in India - the top two being 652 for seven wickets declared at Chennai in January 1985 and 559 for eight wickets declared at Kanpur in February 1964. # Moeen Ali has recorded his fourth century in Tests - his first against India - his first three were two vs Sri Lanka and one vs Pakistan. His outstanding 117 vs India is his first century in 21 innings (12 Tests) away from home.

Stats Pack: Virat Kohli's 'Duck Tales'

Stats Pack: Virat Kohli's 'Duck Tales'

Rediff.com24 Feb 2017

Rajneesh Gupta presents some interesting numbers from Day 2 of Pune Test.

BCCI has not held talks with Flower: Sanjay Patel

BCCI has not held talks with Flower: Sanjay Patel

Rediff.com21 Feb 2014

The Board of Control for Cricket in India rubbished a report that it had held discussions with former England coach Andy Flower about taking over as the chief coach of the Indian team in place of incumbent Duncan Fletcher following the country's dismal show in South Africa and New Zealand.

Pietersen accuses scribe of reporting 'complete and utter lies'

Pietersen accuses scribe of reporting 'complete and utter lies'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2014

England batsman Kevin Pietersen has reportedly slammed reports that team director and head coach Andy Flower was so fed up with the enigmatic batsman's attitude that he had issued a 'KP or him' ultimatum to selectors.

Test cricket will always be at the very top: Tendulkar

Test cricket will always be at the very top: Tendulkar

Rediff.com7 Nov 2014

Even as he acknowledged that the shortest format of the game has helped players to innovate with their technique, Sachin Tendulkar insisted that Test cricket will reign despite the rising popularity of Twenty20.