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Bumrah is World No 1 Test bowler!

Bumrah is World No 1 Test bowler!

Rediff.com27 Nov 2024

Jasprit Bumrah, who captained India in Perth, returned with excellent match figures of 8/72 as India crushed Australia by 295 runs.

How Siraj's Mind Games Led to Labuschagne's Dismissal

How Siraj's Mind Games Led to Labuschagne's Dismissal

Rediff.com15 Dec 2024

India's mind games played a pivotal role in the dismissal of Australian batter Marnus Labuschagne.

'Bumrah's magic - the difference between the two sides'

'Bumrah's magic - the difference between the two sides'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

Former England captain Nasser Hussain hailed "magical" Jasprit Bumrah for his remarkable spell against England and felt that India pacer ended up being the difference between both sides in Vizag Test.

Root urges team not to panic after loss

Root urges team not to panic after loss

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

'There's definitely no need to panic and I think the temptation is to get a little bit tense. One of our great strengths as a side is that we never waver from what we do'

Wood replaces retired Anderson for 2nd Test vs WI

Wood replaces retired Anderson for 2nd Test vs WI

Rediff.com13 Jul 2024

The second Test begins on Thursday, with a third and final Test scheduled at Birmingham starting on July 26.

PICS: Brook's England thrash WI, snap losing streak

PICS: Brook's England thrash WI, snap losing streak

Rediff.com30 May 2025

It was the perfect start to Brook's reign as white ball captain as England recorded their second-largest win in terms of runs, second only to the 242-run thrashing of Australia in 2018.

Oval Triumph Showcases Team India's Attitude

Oval Triumph Showcases Team India's Attitude

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

What makes this team special is their ability to fight till the end, asserts veteran cricket correspondent K R Nayar. This team has announced that England's standard is not alarmingly high and, unlike in the past, they can be beaten on their home wickets, asserts veteran cricket correspondent K R Nayar.

'Coldplay Can't Be Number One Every Week'

'Coldplay Can't Be Number One Every Week'

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

'For 90% of the summer we have. We have shown what a good team we can be.'

Dubai Test: Root defiant after Pakistan make early inroads

Dubai Test: Root defiant after Pakistan make early inroads

Rediff.com23 Oct 2015

Joe Root's unbeaten half-century helped stuttering England reach 182 for three at the close on the second day of the second Test on Friday after Pakistan's seam and spin attack ran through the tourists' top order.

ODI Rankings: Two Indians hot on the heels of World No 1 Azam

ODI Rankings: Two Indians hot on the heels of World No 1 Azam

Rediff.com13 Feb 2025

With just a week to go until the start of the Champions Trophy in Pakistan and the UAE, it sets up a tight race for the premier position for batters in 50-over cricket during the eight-team tournament.

PIX: Record-breaking Pant brings out pyrotechnics

PIX: Record-breaking Pant brings out pyrotechnics

Rediff.com22 Jun 2025

Pant now has three Test centuries on English soil.

Backroom Bonding Breeds On-field Brilliance for India's Pacers

Backroom Bonding Breeds On-field Brilliance for India's Pacers

Rediff.com2 Aug 2025

'I told Jassi bhai, If I take five wickets, who should I hug?'

PICS: England have India reeling after Cook, Root show

PICS: England have India reeling after Cook, Root show

Rediff.com11 Sep 2018

India face an embarrassing defeat after Alastair Cook's fairytale farewell knock and Joe Root's classy hundred enabled England to pile more misery on the visitors on Monday, the penultimate day of the fifth Test.

PIX: Rohit's ton powers India to series win vs England

PIX: Rohit's ton powers India to series win vs England

Rediff.com9 Feb 2025

Images from the first One-Day International between India and England at the Barabati Stadium, in Cuttack, on Sunday.

England's captain Root shares his vision

England's captain Root shares his vision

Rediff.com30 Mar 2017

England's new Test captain Joe Root will seek to bolster his leadership skills with big scores and has promised to ensure the side are better prepared to defend the Ashes in Australia than they were on the previous trip.

Bazball vs Bumrah: Clash That Could Rewrite Test History

Bazball vs Bumrah: Clash That Could Rewrite Test History

Rediff.com18 Jun 2025

The five-match Test series against India at home is a massive test for England's 'Bazball' brand of cricket under skipper Ben Stokes and head coach Brendon McCullum.

Root hopes to end 'rest and rotation policy' ahead of India series

Root hopes to end 'rest and rotation policy' ahead of India series

Rediff.com1 Jul 2021

ECB rotation policy became a hot topic in world cricket when they did not travel to India with their full strength squad earlier this year

For ICC, not players, to decide on Motera pitch: Root

For ICC, not players, to decide on Motera pitch: Root

Rediff.com25 Feb 2021

England skipper Joe Root said it is up to the International Cricket Council, and not the players, to decide whether the "difficult" Motera pitch is suitable for Test cricket after his side was crushed inside two days by India in a low-scoring day-night encounter.

It's That Man Stokes Again!

It's That Man Stokes Again!

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

Ben Stokes added 91 runs with the last 3 wickets to help England post 246.

1st ODI: Root guides England to five-wicket win over SL

1st ODI: Root guides England to five-wicket win over SL

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

Root and all-rounder Moeen Ali (28) stitched together a patient 91-run partnership to steady the ship.

India and NZ games are 'quarter-finals' for us: Root

India and NZ games are 'quarter-finals' for us: Root

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

'I personally think we've got to be very calm about how we approach the next couple of games. The games themselves might get quite emotional, especially the atmosphere at Edgbaston against India'

2nd Ashes Test, PHOTOS: Root keeps England in chase after Anderson fifer

2nd Ashes Test, PHOTOS: Root keeps England in chase after Anderson fifer

Rediff.com5 Dec 2017

IMAGES from Day 4 of the 2nd Ashes Test played at the Adelaide Oval in Adelaide on Tuesday

Root expects England to cash in on good start

Root expects England to cash in on good start

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

'We have got to look and try and get as many as we can -- 600-700 if we can, really trying to make the most of the first innings.'

Bat me where you want, Root tells England

Bat me where you want, Root tells England

Rediff.com1 Dec 2013

Joe Root is willing to bat anywhere in the order to help England claw their way back from a 1-0 deficit in the Ashes series against Australia, the youngster said on Sunday.

Forget team-meets, England's success brews over coffee

Forget team-meets, England's success brews over coffee

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

We don't do team meetings anymore: Joe Root on 'Bazball' culture

Shastri believes Kohli and Smith will bounce back in style

Shastri believes Kohli and Smith will bounce back in style

Rediff.com25 Dec 2024

Virat Kohli and Steve Smith will be "dangerous" and "hungry" for runs in the remaining two Tests

'I loved watching him play every day of his 123 Tests'

'I loved watching him play every day of his 123 Tests'

Rediff.com15 May 2025

Artherton's successor and former England captain Nasser Hussain believes Kohli transformed the way India plays Test format with his "aura, swagger, and passion".

Bring it on: Root tells aggressive Aussies

Bring it on: Root tells aggressive Aussies

Rediff.com14 Nov 2017

England were caught out by Australia's aggression during the ill-fated 2013/14 Ashes campaign but captain Joe Root says they are fully prepared for short-pitched bowling and on-field chatter when the series kicks off in Brisbane next week.

Bumrah's INCREDIBLE year earns ICC Test Cricketer Honour

Bumrah's INCREDIBLE year earns ICC Test Cricketer Honour

Rediff.com27 Jan 2025

Jasprit Bumrah was on Monday named ICC men's Test Cricketer of the Year for excelling in both home and away conditions

PHOTOS: Jaiswal fights on, India end Day 2 on top

PHOTOS: Jaiswal fights on, India end Day 2 on top

Rediff.com2 Aug 2025

Images from Day 2 of the fifth Test between England and India at The Oval, London, on Friday.

Why England's batting star Root won't play in IPL this year

Why England's batting star Root won't play in IPL this year

Rediff.com17 Jan 2017

England batsman Joe Root will not be available to play in the lucrative Indian Premier League (IPL) this year as he is eager to spend time at home with his newborn son.

England got it wrong and must learn quickly: Root

England got it wrong and must learn quickly: Root

Rediff.com27 May 2018

England captain Joe Root admitted his team had been comprehensively outplayed by an inexperienced Pakistan side in their nine-wicket loss to the tourists in the first Test at Lord's.

England's Archer ready to play but Stokes might not bowl, says Root

England's Archer ready to play but Stokes might not bowl, says Root

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

Joe Root said that while Ben Stokes would play, he might not be able to contribute much with the ball.

2nd Test, Day 1: Centurions Cook and Root keep England on top vs Pakistan

2nd Test, Day 1: Centurions Cook and Root keep England on top vs Pakistan

Rediff.com23 Jul 2016

Alastair Cook and Joe Root made centuries to lift England to a commanding 314 for four at the close on the first day of the second test against Pakistan on Friday.

Root savours heat of battle with aggressive Australia

Root savours heat of battle with aggressive Australia

Rediff.com8 Dec 2013

Thrown into Jonathan Trott's vacant number three position, Joe Root led from the front to restore some pride for a wounded England on day four of the second Ashes test on Sunday, savouring a war of words with Australia's frustrated fielders.

Stokes, Root forced Nadeem to alter his plans

Stokes, Root forced Nadeem to alter his plans

Rediff.com6 Feb 2021

Nadeem has bowled six no balls in the Test so far and has admitted that he is having some technical difficulties.

Will captaining England drive Root forward?

Will captaining England drive Root forward?

Rediff.com30 Jun 2017

Joe Root does not admit to being a natural leader but England's new Test captain says the time spent as Alastair Cook's understudy has groomed him for the responsibility.

Ex-Windies star Bishop defends suspended Gabriel over Root remarks

Ex-Windies star Bishop defends suspended Gabriel over Root remarks

Rediff.com15 Feb 2019

Bishop defends suspended Gabriel, says education a better option

'Fantastic Talent' Mr Reliable comes to England's rescue once again

'Fantastic Talent' Mr Reliable comes to England's rescue once again

Rediff.com17 Jun 2023

As a traditional innings by Joe Root turned it around for England, Jonny Bairstow lauded his 'talented' teammate following Day 1's play.

3 Centuries! England Pummel Zimbabwe On Day 1

3 Centuries! England Pummel Zimbabwe On Day 1

Rediff.com22 May 2025

Ben Duckett, Zak Crawley and Ollie Pope scored centuries to take England to a massive 498/3 at the close on the first day of their one-off Test against Zimbabwe.