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English County cricket to start on August 1: ECB

English County cricket to start on August 1: ECB

Rediff.com30 Jun 2020

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) on Monday gave the go-ahead for professional men's county cricket to start its season on August 1. The men's County Championship was initially scheduled to begin on April 12, but was delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Indian batter who has troubled Eng pacer Wood the most...

The Indian batter who has troubled Eng pacer Wood the most...

Rediff.com27 Aug 2025

Speaking about Pant, Wood highlighted the wicketkeeper-batter's fearlessness as his biggest strength.

England's Vince alleges ECB favouring IPL over PSL

England's Vince alleges ECB favouring IPL over PSL

Rediff.com21 Jan 2025

The England Cricket Board has refrained from issuing NOCs to all-format players to play in the Pakistan Super League

England spinner Shoaib Bashir concedes 38 runs in an over

England spinner Shoaib Bashir concedes 38 runs in an over

Rediff.com24 Jun 2024

The 20-year-old, playing for Worcestershire, was hit for five straight sixes by England teammate Dan Lawrence, playing for Surrey.

Siraj to play Warwickshire's last three county games

Siraj to play Warwickshire's last three county games

Rediff.com18 Aug 2022

India fast bowler Mohammed Siraj will join the English county bandwagon as he gears up to play Warwickshire's last three first-class games in September.

'Don't rush Archer': Vaughan warns

'Don't rush Archer': Vaughan warns

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

Archer played in his first first-class match in four years during Sussex's County Championship game against Durham at Chester-le-Street on Sunday and took one wicket for 32 from 18 overs.

'I always feel that I am the best'

'I always feel that I am the best'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

Arshdeep Singh is delighted to be back in Kent where he had earlier played county cricket as he looks to rediscover his red-ball rhythm ahead of the five-match Test series against England.

How a Mumbai maidan coach revived Harmer's career

How a Mumbai maidan coach revived Harmer's career

Rediff.com15 Nov 2025

How Mumbai Maidan coach Patwal's tough-love sessions gave Harmer his second wind

Venkatesh Iyer joins Lancashire for a short stint

Venkatesh Iyer joins Lancashire for a short stint

Rediff.com27 Jul 2024

India and Kolkata Knight Riders all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer on Friday joined Lancashire for a short stint

BCCI's strong stance: A lesson for English cricket?

BCCI's strong stance: A lesson for English cricket?

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

The BCCI had mandated all international players, except for seniors like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah, to play in tournaments such as Ranji and Duleep Trophy when they are not busy with national commitments, the move highlighting the board's emphasis on the role of domestic cricket.

Set for India comeback, Saini to miss July county stint

Set for India comeback, Saini to miss July county stint

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Navdeep Saini, who made a comeback to the Indian Test squad, will miss three matches for his English county side Worcestershire.

Blow for New Zealand as pacer set to miss India series

Blow for New Zealand as pacer set to miss India series

Rediff.com15 Oct 2024

New Zealand right-arm pacer Ben Sears has been ruled out of the upcoming three-Test series against India due to a knee injury.

Has Sudharsan done enough for Test debut in England?

Has Sudharsan done enough for Test debut in England?

Rediff.com3 May 2025

Gujarat Titans opener B Sai Sudharsan continued his red-hot form in the Indian Premier League to lead the Orange Cap race for IPL's top scorer and stake his claim for a Test debut in India's tour of England later this year.

Verreynne on how it felt to end South Africa's trophy drought

Verreynne on how it felt to end South Africa's trophy drought

Rediff.com14 Jun 2025

Kyle Verreynne revealed his emotions almost got the better of him before he hit the winning runs to end South Africa's wait for a global trophy.

Rahane ton keeps Leicestershire alive

Rahane ton keeps Leicestershire alive

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

When the 36-year-old Rahane came to bat, Leicestershire were 74/3 but he combined with Handscomb to keep the team's hopes of saving the game alive.

Bumrah 'has to play' India's must-win Test

Bumrah 'has to play' India's must-win Test

Rediff.com18 Jul 2025

With two Tests left, India trailing the five-match series 1-2, and Bumrah available for only one of them, Panesar feels India needs to go all out in Manchester next week.

'Lack of exposure...' Amla pinpoints SA's strong point

'Lack of exposure...' Amla pinpoints SA's strong point

Rediff.com12 Nov 2025

India, South Africa pretty close on bowling, batters will face big test in getting runs: Amla

Khaleel or Arshdeep? Who should fly to England for Tests?

Khaleel or Arshdeep? Who should fly to England for Tests?

Rediff.com2 May 2025

Both Arshdeep and Khaleel have previously featured in India's limited-overs squads.

India A stars toy with England Lions in run-fest draw

India A stars toy with England Lions in run-fest draw

Rediff.com2 Jun 2025

India A batters enjoyed their time on a placid batting track with all the top four batters helping themselves to half-centuries as the first unofficial 'Test' against England Lions ended in a draw

Pujara's ton puts Sussex on top vs Derbyshire

Pujara's ton puts Sussex on top vs Derbyshire

Rediff.com5 May 2024

India batter Cheteshwar Pujara's unbeaten 104 helped Sussex extend their first innings lead to 111 runs in their County Championship Division Two match against Derbyshire on Saturday.

No respite for Shakib

No respite for Shakib

Rediff.com12 Jan 2025

Shakib's bowling suspension by ECB to continue

A proposal to have India's IPL stars in The Hundred!

A proposal to have India's IPL stars in The Hundred!

Rediff.com23 Apr 2025

ECB should offer BCCI minority ownership in Hundred to attract Indian players: Lancashire CEO

West Ham, Leeds, Sunderland knocked out of League Cup

West Ham, Leeds, Sunderland knocked out of League Cup

Rediff.com27 Aug 2025

Substitute Jorgen Strand Larsen scored twice in two minutes as Wolverhampton Wanderers beat fellow Premier League strugglers West Ham United 3-2 to reach the third round of the League Cup on Tuesday.

County stint will keep me in good stead for England Test: Pujara

County stint will keep me in good stead for England Test: Pujara

Rediff.com23 May 2022

Cheteshwar Pujara said his stint for Surrey will hold him in good stead when India takes on England in the one-off Test in July.

Former Yorkshire chairman Graves apologises for racism

Former Yorkshire chairman Graves apologises for racism

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

Former Yorkshire County Cricket Club chairman Colin Graves apologised to anyone who suffered racism at the club.

Chahal grabs 5 for 14 on Northamptonshire debut

Chahal grabs 5 for 14 on Northamptonshire debut

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

India leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal made a sensational debut for Northamptonshire Steelbacks, snapping five wickets to set up their nine-wicket win over former County side Kent Spitfires in the One-Day Cup in Canterbury

Pujara's Sussex stint ends as club retains Hughes

Pujara's Sussex stint ends as club retains Hughes

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

Sussex relieves Pujara after signing Daniel Hughes for 2025 season

After IPL snub Pujara returns to English county cricket

After IPL snub Pujara returns to English county cricket

Rediff.com30 Jan 2018

India test batsman Cheteshwar Pujara has signed for a second stint with English county Yorkshire to prepare for his national side's tour of the country later this year.

'You definitely left a mark on me before retirement'

'You definitely left a mark on me before retirement'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2025

Rishabh Pant posted a heartfelt message for Chris Woakes, who had left him with a severe injury during the fifth Test in Manchester early this year.

Vijay ton leads Essex to victory in dream County debut

Vijay ton leads Essex to victory in dream County debut

Rediff.com13 Sep 2018

Vijay scored exactly 100 from 181 balls and shared a second-wicket stand of 204 with Tom Westley, who finished with an unbeaten 110. Set 282 to win, the visitors reached their target just before lunch to complete a convincing win.

Gambhir to play for English county side Essex Eagles

Gambhir to play for English county side Essex Eagles

Rediff.com15 Aug 2013

In his bid to make a comeback into the Indian team, senior opener Gautam Gambhir will be plying his trade for the English county side Essex for the remainder of the English domestic season representing them in first-class as well as Pro-40 matches.

'Stint in county cricket will give Cheteshwar valuable experience'

'Stint in county cricket will give Cheteshwar valuable experience'

Rediff.com22 Aug 2014

Arvind Pujara, Cheteshwar Pujara's father, believes his son and Virat Kohli will bounce back.

Injury ends Umesh's stint in English county cricket

Injury ends Umesh's stint in English county cricket

Rediff.com17 Sep 2022

India pacer Umesh Yadav is rehabilitating at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru after suffering a thigh muscle injury while playing for English country side Middlesex against Gloucestershire last month.

ECB suspends Bangladesh's Shakib for 'illegal bowling'

ECB suspends Bangladesh's Shakib for 'illegal bowling'

Rediff.com14 Dec 2024

Shakib, who is considered the greatest cricketer Bangladesh has produced, could not be immediately reached for comment.

Birthday boy Harbhajan Singh signs for County side Essex

Birthday boy Harbhajan Singh signs for County side Essex

Rediff.com3 Jul 2012

Indian off-spinner Harbhajan Singh has signed a deal with the Essex County side to play in the second half of the English domestic season, the club said on Tuesday.

Rahane pulls out of county stint

Rahane pulls out of county stint

Rediff.com30 Jul 2023

Australian Peter Handscomb will replace Rahane. Handscomb has extended his stay with the Foxes to feature in next month's Metro Bank One Day Cup.

Another cricket club exposed for racism in England

Another cricket club exposed for racism in England

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

Essex have been fined 100,000 pounds ($132,190) after admitting to a charge of racism at the county club which they failed to address between 2001 and 2010, England's Cricket Regulator said on Wednesday.

Rain spoils County matches

Rain spoils County matches

Rediff.com27 Jul 2003

Mohammad Kaif made a breezy 31 in Derbyshire's first innings but was out for 7 in the second, against Durham.

Harbhajan goes wicketless in county match

Harbhajan goes wicketless in county match

Rediff.com20 Jul 2012

Off-spinner Harbhajan Singh, who was included in India's 30-member probables for the upcoming Twenty20 World Cup, bowled an economical spell though without a wicket till tea on the first day of his side Essex's County Championship Division Two match against Hampshire at Chelmsford.

Jaydev Unadkat to play for Sussex

Jaydev Unadkat to play for Sussex

Rediff.com17 Aug 2023

Left-arm India seamer Jaydev Unadkat will join his Saurashtra teammate Cheteshwar Pujara at Sussex for three games in the County Championship in September.