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'No way I would go to Australia for Ashes!'

'No way I would go to Australia for Ashes!'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2021

Kevin Piertersen has urged to scrap 'ridiculous quarantine rules' ahead of Ashes, while many England players mull boycotting the five-match series.

Ashes: 'Hope McCullum is giving them the biggest hammering'

Ashes: 'Hope McCullum is giving them the biggest hammering'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

Former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen berated the England team for their performance on the first day of the second Test match of the Ashes.

'Shubman Gill should incorporate what Ollie Pope did'

'Shubman Gill should incorporate what Ollie Pope did'

Rediff.com28 Jan 2024

Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar said that India batter Shubman Gill should incorporate what Ollie Pope did using his front foot to good effect.

Root's Bowling: Game-changer England almost overlooked

Root's Bowling: Game-changer England almost overlooked

Rediff.com26 Jan 2024

Handling of part-timer Joe Root that intrigued many after the second day's play on Friday.

KP takes a dig at England selectors

KP takes a dig at England selectors

Rediff.com10 Mar 2021

'So England CAN beat India in India! How cool was that game? England selectors -- we're all available'.

PM Modi's kind words to ex-cricketer Pietersen

PM Modi's kind words to ex-cricketer Pietersen

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

He tweet was in response to Pietersen's tweet over COVID-19 vaccines.

'Probably the worst kind of bowling that I've seen for a long, long time'

'Probably the worst kind of bowling that I've seen for a long, long time'

Rediff.com15 Apr 2024

'I actually think, with Hardik Pandya, everything away from the game is affecting him so much. He's smiling too much when he does the toss. He's trying to act like he is so happy. He is not happy. I have been there. I have been in the firing line. And I can tell you now, it affects you.'

'One of the greatest stories in world sport': Cricketing world hails Jaiswal

'One of the greatest stories in world sport': Cricketing world hails Jaiswal

Rediff.com3 Feb 2024

Prolific opener Yashasvi Jaiswal scored his maiden Test double hundred in the second Test against England in Visakhapatnam on Saturday, becoming the third youngest Indian to achieve the feat in his nascent-but-remarkable career.

My 100th Test cap is for my mother: Jonny Bairstow

My 100th Test cap is for my mother: Jonny Bairstow

Rediff.com4 Mar 2024

Set to achieve a major milestone of playing his 100th Test this week, England wicketkeeper-batter Jonny Bairstow dedicated the achievement to his cancer-survivor mother who has been his driving force and kept the family together through the difficult times.

'Goddess' At CSK-RCB Game!

'Goddess' At CSK-RCB Game!

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

The fans in Bengaluru had a party time as it rained sixes and fours all evening at the M Chinnaswamy stadium.

'What kind of shot was he playing?'

'What kind of shot was he playing?'

Rediff.com26 Jan 2024

'If he wants to bat at No 3, especially on Indian tracks where spinners will cause trouble, he will have to rotate strike.'

Hardik Pandya Booed At Modi Stadium

Hardik Pandya Booed At Modi Stadium

Rediff.com25 Mar 2024

Vignettes from IPL 2024...

Should Kohli move to Delhi Capitals?

Should Kohli move to Delhi Capitals?

Rediff.com23 May 2023

While RCB were eliminated on Sunday, Gujarat topped the league with 20 points and will take on second-place Chennai Super Kings in the first play-off on Tuesday with the winner advancing directly to next Sunday's final.

'Let's not schedule international cricket around IPL'

'Let's not schedule international cricket around IPL'

Rediff.com2 Apr 2021

If the teams they represent reach the business end of the T20 league, they either have to miss the finale or skip the national duty.

Pollard 'sick and fed up' of people targetting Hardik

Pollard 'sick and fed up' of people targetting Hardik

Rediff.com15 Apr 2024

'He can bat, he can bowl, he can field. He has an X factor about him. I hope very well deep down within my heart that when he comes out on top, I'll sit back and I'll watch everyone sing his praises.'

'Play with a straight bat': How England can tackle India's spinners

'Play with a straight bat': How England can tackle India's spinners

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

'I can only advise the England batters to play with a straight bat.'

Brook replaces Roy in England's World Cup squad

Brook replaces Roy in England's World Cup squad

Rediff.com17 Sep 2023

England named batter Harry Brook at the expense of Jason Roy on Sunday in the squad for their 50-over World Cup title defence.

Shastri critical of Riyan Parag's lack of intent

Shastri critical of Riyan Parag's lack of intent

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

Shastri didn't mince words in saying that Parag's slow start changed the course of the match.

'We should remember England's gesture after 26/11 attack'

'We should remember England's gesture after 26/11 attack'

Rediff.com11 Sep 2021

Sunil Gavaskar welcomes BCCI's decision to reschedule cancelled 5th Test.

2012 series against England was turning point for me: Ashwin

2012 series against England was turning point for me: Ashwin

Rediff.com5 Mar 2024

Senior India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin on Tuesday described the Test rubber against England in 2012 as the turning point of his illustrious career as the humbling series defeat at home helped him "correct" his flaws.

Recognise these guys in the pic?

Recognise these guys in the pic?

Rediff.com14 Jun 2020

The photograph is from 2005, from the ICC World XI's tour of Australia.

IPL 2024: What's Going Wrong For RCB?

IPL 2024: What's Going Wrong For RCB?

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

Once again, RCB are looking on course to finish without a trophy after losing six out of their first seven games.

Pietersen reaches out to India on coronavirus awareness in Hindi

Pietersen reaches out to India on coronavirus awareness in Hindi

Rediff.com20 Mar 2020

Former England captain Kevin Pietersen took to Twitter to say "Greetings India. Everyone is united in the fight against coronavirus and that everyone should listen to their government's instructions and stay at home for a few days. This is time to be smart."

KP shares Dravid's email to help Sibley, Crawley tackle spin

KP shares Dravid's email to help Sibley, Crawley tackle spin

Rediff.com23 Jan 2021

When Pietersen was struggling against spinners and the batsman opted to reach out to Dravid for some advice.

Paine says Ashes going ahead, with or without Root

Paine says Ashes going ahead, with or without Root

Rediff.com1 Oct 2021

Cricket Australia is negotiating with authorities and England's board over travel conditions and whether players' families can come.

Dhoni, Mithali, Jhulan receive MCC life membership

Dhoni, Mithali, Jhulan receive MCC life membership

Rediff.com5 Apr 2023

The club's cricket committee considers the nomination of players for life membership as recognition to the 'outstanding international careers for some of the greats of the game'.

'Experience of playing against India was incredible'

'Experience of playing against India was incredible'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

South African pacer Nandre Burger said on Tuesday that the experience of playing against India in the recently-concluded all-format home series was incredible and he learnt a lot during the course of it.

How Dravid's advice changed Pietersen's world

How Dravid's advice changed Pietersen's world

Rediff.com2 Aug 2020

During his 10 years as an England player, from 2004 to 2014, Pietersen was one of the world's most explosive batsmen -- particularly in limited-overs cricket.

Kohli is mentally overcooked: Ravi Shastri

Kohli is mentally overcooked: Ravi Shastri

Rediff.com20 Apr 2022

Kevin Pietersen said Kohli "is going to find it very hard to continue delivering now as his brain is completely fried".

Pietersen returns to English cricket with Surrey

Pietersen returns to English cricket with Surrey

Rediff.com25 Mar 2015

Former England captain Kevin Pietersen, bidding to return to the international scene after being sacked last year, will be available for all forms of cricket, starting with Surrey's opening county championship fixture on April 19.

Pietersen terms CSA crisis 'catastrophic', 'horror show'

Pietersen terms CSA crisis 'catastrophic', 'horror show'

Rediff.com11 Sep 2020

Taking to Twitter, the South African-born Pietersen wrote, "Goodness me! What's happening to cricket in SA is catastrophic."

Seen Ajinkya Rahane 2.0?

Seen Ajinkya Rahane 2.0?

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

'Jinx Rahane has just played one of the greatest shots I've ever seen.'

When KP was mistaken for alleged match-fixer Alviro Petersen

When KP was mistaken for alleged match-fixer Alviro Petersen

Rediff.com14 Nov 2016

Former England batsman Kevin Pietersen has expressed unhappiness after his photograph was attached to a newspaper article regarding the sensational match-fixing news about Alviro Petersen.

KP tweets in Hindi, prays for India

KP tweets in Hindi, prays for India

Rediff.com11 May 2021

'I may have left Indian shores, but I am still thinking about a country that has showered me with lots of love and affection.'

I'll try and take him on: Brook ready for Lyon

I'll try and take him on: Brook ready for Lyon

Rediff.com15 Jun 2023

Lyon finished the last cycle of the World Test Championship in 2021-23 as its leading wicket-taker with 88 scalps, but Brook in undeterred.

When England Stunned India!

When England Stunned India!

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

Ben Stokes and his team-mates have their task cut out as they look to emulate Alastair Cook-led England's historic India series win in 2012.

KP Picks This Team To Win IPL 2021

KP Picks This Team To Win IPL 2021

Rediff.com24 Sep 2021

Kevin Pietersen predicts the in-form Delhi Capitals to win this year's Indian Premier League.

Satark Rahein': KP warns Team India!

Satark Rahein': KP warns Team India!

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

Virat Kohli's India will take on Joe Root's England in a four Test series, starting February 5, to be played inside a bio-bubble in Chennai and Ahmedabad.

Controversy after Pietersen picked to deliver Pataudi Lecture

Controversy after Pietersen picked to deliver Pataudi Lecture

Rediff.com18 May 2018

BCCI acting secretary Amitabh Chaudhary is livid with GM (Cricket Operations) Saba Karim for ignoring the names of Indian stalwarts of yesteryears.

Petersen reminds Shastri of Gundappa Viswanath

Petersen reminds Shastri of Gundappa Viswanath

Rediff.com15 Jan 2022

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri lavished rich praise on Keegan Petersen, saying the South African batter is great world player in the making.