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Net Session: Indian batters perfecting conventional and reverse sweeps

Net Session: Indian batters perfecting conventional and reverse sweeps

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

Indian batters are not known for their sweeping skills but they made a conscious effort to practise that shot in their opening net session ahead of the second Test against England beginning in Visakhapatnam on Friday.

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.

PIX: How 10-man India dominated Day 3 of Rajkot Test

PIX: How 10-man India dominated Day 3 of Rajkot Test

Rediff.com17 Feb 2024

Yashasvi Jaiswal smashed a rapid hundred before retiring hurt as India stretched their overall lead to 322 with eight wickets in hand to take control of the third Test.

Root Etches Name in Ashes History

Root Etches Name in Ashes History

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

Joe Root became only the third player in Ashes history to score more than 2,000 runs and bag 20 wickets.

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

PHOTOS: India outplay England in Vizag

PHOTOS: India outplay England in Vizag

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

'The wicket was good to bat on, a lot of the batters got starts but didn't convert. This win gives us a lot of confidence. Very proud of such a young squad.'

'Not arrogance but...': Root defends Bazball

'Not arrogance but...': Root defends Bazball

Rediff.com24 Feb 2024

Joe Root emphasised the importance of adapting and evolving as a batter to counter the skills of world class bowlers.

2nd Test PIX: Duckett, Pope, Brook extend England's lead over Windies

2nd Test PIX: Duckett, Pope, Brook extend England's lead over Windies

Rediff.com20 Jul 2024

Images from Day 3 of the second Test between England and the West Indies, at Trent Bridge, Nottingham, on Saturday.

How England scripted a stunning comeback win over India

How England scripted a stunning comeback win over India

Rediff.com28 Jan 2024

Ollie Pope and Tom Hartley scripted a remarkable turnaround and set up England's thrilling 28-run victory against India in the opening Test at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Sunday.

1st Test: Bowlers put England in control on Day 1 vs Sri Lanka

1st Test: Bowlers put England in control on Day 1 vs Sri Lanka

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

Sri Lanka's decision to bat first backfired when they were all out for 236 on Day 1 of the first Test.

Chappell takes a dig at Stokes' captaincy after India thrashing

Chappell takes a dig at Stokes' captaincy after India thrashing

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

Legendary Australian cricketer Ian Chappell has punched holes in England skipper Ben Stokes' aggressive leadership tactics during the just-concluded five-Test series against India, saying some of his decisions were responsible for the visitors' 1-4 series humiliation.

Ashes: England's bold move as Tongue replaces Moeen

Ashes: England's bold move as Tongue replaces Moeen

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

Tongue is the only change to the side that lost the first Ashes Test

India vs England: Mark Wood to replace Shoaib Bashir for Rajkot Test

India vs England: Mark Wood to replace Shoaib Bashir for Rajkot Test

Rediff.com14 Feb 2024

England Cricket Board (ECB) on Wednesday named the playing eleven for the third Test match against India in Rajkot, with pacer Mark Wood replacing Shoaib Bashir in the playing squad.

1st Test: Smith, Brook steer England to 23-run lead

1st Test: Smith, Brook steer England to 23-run lead

Rediff.com23 Aug 2024

Jamie Smith's unbeaten 72 propelled England to a 23-run lead over Sri Lanka on day two of the opening Test on Thursday

Dharamsala Test: Mark Wood gets the nod over Robinson

Dharamsala Test: Mark Wood gets the nod over Robinson

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

Wood has so far played two matches in the ongoing series

PHOTOS: Ashwin stars as India thump England in Dharamsala

PHOTOS: Ashwin stars as India thump England in Dharamsala

Rediff.com9 Mar 2024

Having conceded a lead of 259, England were all out for 195 in the second session on day three of the contest.

Ashwin looks back at his favourite on-field battles

Ashwin looks back at his favourite on-field battles

Rediff.com5 Mar 2024

R Ashwin is always up for a challenge and two days from his landmark 100th Test, India's premier off-spinner looked back at the on-field battles he has enjoyed in international and domestic cricket.

Our batters have lost a lot of confidence..: Harbhajan

Our batters have lost a lot of confidence..: Harbhajan

Rediff.com27 Oct 2024

India's star batters have lost a lot of confidence over the years by playing on rank turners, with their home averages taking a beating and affecting their careers adversely, feels former off-spinner Harbhajan Singh.

England retain six World Cup players for Windies tour

England retain six World Cup players for Windies tour

Rediff.com12 Nov 2023

Jos Buttler will captain the team for the Caribbean tour, with Gus Atkinson, Harry Brook, Brydon Carse, Sam Curran and Liam Livingstone featuring in the ODI group from the showpiece event.

'Khatam kar jaldi': Sarfaraz sledges Bashir

'Khatam kar jaldi': Sarfaraz sledges Bashir

Rediff.com10 Mar 2024

Sarfaraz Khan's lighthearted sledging provided fans with a delightful moment

'Casual Approach Cost Gill His Wicket'

'Casual Approach Cost Gill His Wicket'

Rediff.com2 Feb 2024

Shubman Gill once again failed to convert a decent start as he was dismissed for 34 off 46 balls on Day 1 of the second Test against England in Visakhapatnam.

How Rohit, Jadeja helped India overcome early wobble

How Rohit, Jadeja helped India overcome early wobble

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

Captain Rohit Sharma and middle-order batter Ravindra Jadeja smashed defiant hundreds to drag India out of the doldrums and into a comfortable 326 for five on the opening day of the third Test against England on Thursday.

PICS: Atkinson takes fifer as England crush SL, bag series

PICS: Atkinson takes fifer as England crush SL, bag series

Rediff.com1 Sep 2024

IMAGES from Day 4 of the 2nd Test between England and Sri Lanka, at Lord's, on Sunday.

Kohli, Jadeja Set For Test Landmarks!

Kohli, Jadeja Set For Test Landmarks!

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja are set for important milestones during the coming series against Bangladesh.

Ponting's advice for struggling Kohli, Smith

Ponting's advice for struggling Kohli, Smith

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

Ricky Ponting advised star batters Virat Kohli and Steve Smith to stop trying hard to rediscover their best and pushing themselves too hard and just focus on watching the ball and scoring runs.

2nd Test: Sri Lanka collapse after Atkinson century

2nd Test: Sri Lanka collapse after Atkinson century

Rediff.com31 Aug 2024

Gus Atkinson scored a superb maiden century as England's lower order collected quick runs against a ragged Sri Lanka bowling attack to post 427

How the Rahul-Jadeja combo put England on back foot

How the Rahul-Jadeja combo put England on back foot

Rediff.com26 Jan 2024

India, who have not lost a Test series at home since 2012, finished day two on a commanding 421-7 in their robust reply to England's middling 246 in the first innings.

Hero worship is great but not at cost of another player: Ashwin

Hero worship is great but not at cost of another player: Ashwin

Rediff.com30 Mar 2024

'Fan wars should never go this ugly a route. One should remember which country these players represent -- our country. So, then what warrants a cricketer getting booed?'

England's costly drops spread like a virus: Hussain

England's costly drops spread like a virus: Hussain

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

England struggled with dropped catches, including those behind the stumps by Jonny Bairstow

Root now 10th highest run-scorer in Test cricket

Root now 10th highest run-scorer in Test cricket

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

Border scored 11,174 runs in 156 Tests at an average of 50.56, with 27 centuries and 63 fifties in the format, and a of 205.

2nd Test PHOTOS: Hodge, Athanaze lead Windies revival

2nd Test PHOTOS: Hodge, Athanaze lead Windies revival

Rediff.com20 Jul 2024

Images from Day 2 of the second Test between England and the West Indies, at Trent Bridge, Nottingham, on Friday.

Why Chahal MUST WATCH This Video

Why Chahal MUST WATCH This Video

Rediff.com6 Apr 2023

Jos Buttler and his England team-mate Joe Root, who are part of the Rajasthan Royals team, had a candid chat this week.

4th Test PIX: India down England by 5 wkts; seal series 3-1

4th Test PIX: India down England by 5 wkts; seal series 3-1

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

Images from Day 4 of the fourth Test between India and England in Ranchi on Monday, February 26.

India are missing Kohli, rues Manjrekar on air

India are missing Kohli, rues Manjrekar on air

Rediff.com24 Feb 2024

India is staring down the barrel on Day 2 of the fourth Test against England in Ranchi. Not only the team, but even former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar was also forced to admit on air that the hosts are missing the services of Virat Kohli.

4th Test PIX: Bashir leaves India in a mess on Day 2

4th Test PIX: Bashir leaves India in a mess on Day 2

Rediff.com24 Feb 2024

Images from Day 2 of the fourth Test between India and England in Rajkot on Saturday, February 24.

Ben Stokes' World Cup fate hangs by a thread

Ben Stokes' World Cup fate hangs by a thread

Rediff.com14 Oct 2023

Joe Root on Saturday said Ben Stokes was recovering well from his injury

Ashes PICS: Brilliant Root ton puts England in command on Day 1

Ashes PICS: Brilliant Root ton puts England in command on Day 1

Rediff.com17 Jun 2023

IMAGES from Day 1 of the opening Ashes Test played between England and Australia at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Friday.

India look to maintain stranglehold over England in Ranchi

India look to maintain stranglehold over England in Ranchi

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

For the 'Bazball' inspired England, the win in Hyderabad has become a distant memory and a repeat of 2021 looks likely when India bounced back to win the four-Test series 3-1.

England Will 'Go Hard' At India

England Will 'Go Hard' At India

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

'There are three Tests left; opportunity to score a ton of runs.'

2nd Test PIX: England win series as Windies collapse

2nd Test PIX: England win series as Windies collapse

Rediff.com21 Jul 2024

Photos from the 2nd Test between England and West Indies at Trent Bridge on Sunday