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England on back foot after horror Ashes start

England on back foot after horror Ashes start

Rediff.com8 Dec 2021

Joe Root's decision to bat backfired on England, who were bowled out for just 147 on a rain-hit first day.

Lord's centurion Rahul leaps 19 spots in ICC Test rankings

Lord's centurion Rahul leaps 19 spots in ICC Test rankings

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

For the West Indies, who beat Pakistan by one wicket, Jermaine Blackwood gained nine slots to reach 35th position after getting 22 and 55. All-rounder Jason Holder is up five places to 43rd and captain Kraigg Brathwaite, who missed a first-innings century by three runs, advanced 18 places to 45th.

PIX: How Root helped England nose ahead at Lord's

PIX: How Root helped England nose ahead at Lord's

Rediff.com15 Aug 2021

England were all out for 391, taking a slender 27-run first innings lead, riding on captain Joe Root's majestic knock on an entertaining day of Test cricket at Lord's.

Rohit keeps instincts at bay in 1st innings knock

Rohit keeps instincts at bay in 1st innings knock

Rediff.com13 Aug 2021

Rohit was not able to get to the three-figure mark after being sent back to the pavilion by England pacer James Anderson in the second session.

ICC Test rankings: Bumrah back in top 10; Root overtakes Kohli

ICC Test rankings: Bumrah back in top 10; Root overtakes Kohli

Rediff.com11 Aug 2021

Jasprit Bumrah has galloped 10 slots to return to the top 10 for bowlers with a match haul of 9/110 in the first Test against England at Nottingham.

PHOTOS: De Kock leads SA fightback against England

PHOTOS: De Kock leads SA fightback against England

Rediff.com26 Dec 2019

James Anderson marked his 150th Test and return to the England attack with the first-ball wicket of home opener Dean Elgar, and Sam Curran also grabbed four wickets before Quinton de Kock rallied the Proteas. Images from Day 1 of the opening Test played between South Africa and England at Centurion on Thursday.

1st Test: Anderson equals Botham record

1st Test: Anderson equals Botham record

Rediff.com24 Jan 2019

Pace bowler James Anderson equalled an Ian Botham record when he took five wickets as England dismissed West Indies for 289 in the first innings of the first Test in Barbados on Thursday.

Bess named in England squad for first Windies Test

Bess named in England squad for first Windies Test

Rediff.com4 Jul 2020

Spinner Dom Bess was named in England's 13-man squad for the first Test against West Indies and there was no place for Moeen Ali among nine reserves, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said on Saturday.All-rounder Ben Stokes will lead England in the match, which will begin at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton on Wednesday in a bio-secure environment amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Anderson takes on aggressive Aussies

Anderson takes on aggressive Aussies

Rediff.com15 Oct 2018

'They have tried too hard to be that stereotypical Australian team that are aggressive and go hard at people.'

Pietersen concerned about England pace post-Anderson, Broad

Pietersen concerned about England pace post-Anderson, Broad

Rediff.com12 May 2020

Kevin Pietersen is concerned about England's Test bowling resources when the long-serving pace duo of James Anderson and Stuart Broad call time on their careers

England rest Anderson, Broad for New Zealand ODI series

England rest Anderson, Broad for New Zealand ODI series

Rediff.com3 Jun 2015

England will rest James Anderson, Stuart Broad, Moeen Ali, Ian Bell and Gary Ballance in the five-match one-day series against New Zealand starting next Tuesday. Kent wicketkeeper Sam Billings was the only uncapped player named in the 14-man squad.

England name 13-man squad for fifth Test

England name 13-man squad for fifth Test

Rediff.com4 Sep 2005

Fast bowler James Anderson and all-rounder Paul Collingwood have been drafted into the side.

ICC Test rankings: Kohli records lowest points since Nov 2017

ICC Test rankings: Kohli records lowest points since Nov 2017

Rediff.com10 Mar 2021

Pant climbs seven places for in career-best Test rank.

3rd Ashes Test: Anderson left out as England go unchanged

3rd Ashes Test: Anderson left out as England go unchanged

Rediff.com19 Aug 2019

Anderson, who is recuperating from a right calf injury, will feature against Leicestershire in a three-day friendly match starting on Tuesday.

PIX: Anderson leads England's fightback on rain-hit day

PIX: Anderson leads England's fightback on rain-hit day

Rediff.com5 Aug 2021

Images from Day 2 in the first Test between England and India, at Trent Bridge, Nottingham, on Thursday.

Kohli's India brace for tough English Test

Kohli's India brace for tough English Test

Rediff.com3 Aug 2021

India's captain Virat Kohli will have to think overtime about the balance of his squad, with a long tail, often bushy with runs, and just two openers -- one untested (Rohit Sharma) but very capable and another supremely talented (KL Rahul) but highly reluctant starter.

Ashes: Will England end 31-year Brisbane wait?

Ashes: Will England end 31-year Brisbane wait?

Rediff.com1 Nov 2017

A draw at the Gabba was enough for England to launch a successful Ashes tour of 2010-11, but James Anderson wants to go one better to silence the home crowd.

Feels like fans have been 'robbed', says Root

Feels like fans have been 'robbed', says Root

Rediff.com26 Feb 2021

England skipper Joe Root said he feels like the spectators have almost been "robbed" as they came to watch to the stadium to watch Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma face the likes of James Anderson and Stuart Broad but instead watching him taking wickets.

England's Wood ruled out of Ashes series through injury

England's Wood ruled out of Ashes series through injury

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

Wood had knee surgery this week to clear up excess cartilage.

'England will sweep Pakistan 3-0 despite Stokes absence'

'England will sweep Pakistan 3-0 despite Stokes absence'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

Former England captain Michael Vaughan predicted the hosts will sweep the three-Test series against Pakistan despite the absence of talismanic all-rounder Ben Stokes for the last two matches. Stokes was part of the England team which pulled off a thrilling three-wicket victory in the series opener at Old Trafford but is now missing for family reasons.

How Anderson is planning to prepare for Ashes

How Anderson is planning to prepare for Ashes

Rediff.com29 Mar 2017

England pace spearhead James Anderson is hoping his body can withstand the rigours of the English Test summer before he shifts his focus to the side's defence of the Ashes in Australia later this year.

Here's how England will line up for Lord's Test

Here's how England will line up for Lord's Test

Rediff.com8 Aug 2018

England captain Joe Root confirmed that rookie batsman Ollie Pope will make his debut against India in the second Test starting at Lord's on Thursday.

Kohli, Ashwin, Mithali in fray for ICC Player of the Decade

Kohli, Ashwin, Mithali in fray for ICC Player of the Decade

Rediff.com24 Nov 2020

For ICC Women's Player of the Decade, Ellyse Perry (Australia), Meg Lanning (Australia), Suzie Bates (New Zealand), Stafanie Taylor (West Indies), Mithali Raj (India), Sarah Taylor (England) have been nominated.

ICC Test Rankings: Kohli continues to lead pack

ICC Test Rankings: Kohli continues to lead pack

Rediff.com24 Jul 2019

New Zealand's Kane Williamson grabbed the second spot while Cheteshwar Pujara is third on the list.

PIX: Labuschagne and Smith put Australia in control

PIX: Labuschagne and Smith put Australia in control

Rediff.com17 Dec 2021

Australia declared their first innings on 473/9 and then reduced England to 17/2 after a near-flawless evening session to take charge of the day-night second Ashes Test on Friday.

England are expecting the final Test to go ahead: Buttler

England are expecting the final Test to go ahead: Buttler

Rediff.com9 Sep 2021

England vice-captain Jos Buttler on Thursday said he expects the fifth and final Test against India to proceed as scheduled despite a fresh COVID-19 case in the visiting camp.

PHOTOS: Kohli's century deflates England on Day 3

PHOTOS: Kohli's century deflates England on Day 3

Rediff.com21 Aug 2018

England will have to set a record for the highest successful fourth-innings chase if they are to win the third Test against India after the dominant tourists declared at 352 for seven with Virat Kohli making 103.

Ashes: With Anderson fit, Wood expects to get the axe

Ashes: With Anderson fit, Wood expects to get the axe

Rediff.com19 Aug 2015

Fast bowler Mark Wood, who took the final wicket in the fourth Test to seal England's Ashes triumph, expects to be dropped for the fifth and final match against Australia at The Oval on Thursday.

ICC says England-Australia game ended incorrectly

ICC says England-Australia game ended incorrectly

Rediff.com15 Feb 2015

ICC acknowledged that the match between Australia and England ended 'incorrectly'.

Hungry England won't rest on their laurels, Hussain warns Team India

Hungry England won't rest on their laurels, Hussain warns Team India

Rediff.com13 Aug 2018

Former England captain Nasser Hussain, criticised the lack of fight from India in the second Test at Lord's while urging the beleaguered visitors to dig deep.

IN PIX: India's tame surrender at Lord's

IN PIX: India's tame surrender at Lord's

Rediff.com12 Aug 2018

England pace bowler Stuart Broad swept aside the India middle order batting in an inspired spell on Sunday to propel his team to a crushing innings and 159 runs victory on the fourth day of the second Test at Lord's.

Root is World No 1 Test batsman; Kohli drops to 6th

Root is World No 1 Test batsman; Kohli drops to 6th

Rediff.com1 Sep 2021

Rohit Sharma has overtaken captain Virat Kohli to become the top-ranked Test batsman from India.

ECB hit back over Anderson misconduct allegation

ECB hit back over Anderson misconduct allegation

Rediff.com16 Jul 2014

England will contest misconduct accusations against bowler James Anderson made by India, the England and Wales Cricket Board said on Tuesday.

Sachin's ODI double ton: Umpire afraid to give him out

Sachin's ODI double ton: Umpire afraid to give him out

Rediff.com17 May 2020

'If I gave him out, I won't make it back'

England name unchanged squad for second Ashes test at Lord's

England name unchanged squad for second Ashes test at Lord's

Rediff.com12 Jul 2015

England have named an unchanged 13-man squad for the second Ashes Test at Lord's next week having thrashed Australia by 169 runs in Cardiff on Saturday to take a 1-0 series lead, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said on Sunday.

Why England should rotate pacers Archer and Wood

Why England should rotate pacers Archer and Wood

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

England should not be overly reliant on express pace in the next two Tests against West Indies and must consider alternating Jofra Archer and Mark Wood, former quick Darren Gough said. England opted for the express speed of Archer and Wood and the experience of James Anderson in Southampton but lost by four wickets in the series opener.

Rishabh Pant insists batting first was a team decision

Rishabh Pant insists batting first was a team decision

Rediff.com26 Aug 2021

India's wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant has backed his skipper Virat Kohli's decision to bat first while admitting that the wicket was "soft" in the morning as the visitors were bowled out for 78 against England on the opening day of the third Test here on Wednesday.

What makes Ashwin so good...

What makes Ashwin so good...

Rediff.com8 Feb 2021

Ashwin ended with nine wickets in the ongoing first Test, including 6 for 61

Anderson, Lampard get OBE in Queen's birthday honours

Anderson, Lampard get OBE in Queen's birthday honours

Rediff.com13 Jun 2015

English cricket's leading Test wicket-taker James Anderson and former England football midfielder Frank Lampard were given the OBE.

2nd Test: Mathews shows the way for smarter Sri Lanka

2nd Test: Mathews shows the way for smarter Sri Lanka

Rediff.com22 Jan 2021

Fiery home opener Kusal Perera had a wild swing at a delivery outside off stump and was caught by Joe Root high above his head at first slip for 6.