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England draw third Test; India win series

England draw third Test; India win series

Rediff.com13 Aug 2007

Kevin Pietersen scored a century as England denied India victory in the third and final Test.

Pietersen powers England past Windies

Pietersen powers England past Windies

Rediff.com29 Oct 2006

England scored a face-saving three-wicket victory in their concluding match of the Champions Trophy.

Matt Prior defends verbal volleys

Matt Prior defends verbal volleys

Rediff.com30 Jul 2007

The visitors finished the day 240 runs ahead with England needing to bat for most of the remaining two days if they are to save the match and prevent a 1-0 deficit in the three-match series.

Dravid ideal candidate to coach youngsters: Pietersen

Dravid ideal candidate to coach youngsters: Pietersen

Rediff.com7 Jun 2015

BCCI's decision to appoint Rahul Dravid as India A and under-19 cricket coach is being lauded not just in the country but also far away in England where maverick batsman Kevin Pietersen has termed it an "absolutely brilliant" move.

Gilchrist claims 350 ODI catches

Gilchrist claims 350 ODI catches

Rediff.com21 Oct 2006

Gilchrist, 34, the leading one-day stumper, caught Kevin Pietersen off left-arm paceman Mitchell Johnson for one run to reach the milestone.

Pietersen's book has tarnished English cricket, says Cook

Pietersen's book has tarnished English cricket, says Cook

Rediff.com11 Oct 2014

Denying Kevin Pietersen's claims that a bullying culture had flourished in the England dressing room in recent years, captain Alastair Cook says the maverick cricketer's controversial autobiography has "tarnished" one of the most successful eras for the national team.

Pietersen century rescues England

Pietersen century rescues England

Rediff.com22 Mar 2008

Kevin Pietersen scored a fine century as England ended Day 1 in the third Test against New Zealand on 240 for 7. New Zealand debutant pace bowler Tim Southee had made a dream start, taking two wickets in his first spell as England slumped to 58 for four at lunch and 150 for six at tea.

'Morgan a pioneer in white-ball cricket for England'

'Morgan a pioneer in white-ball cricket for England'

Rediff.com17 Mar 2021

Morgan became the first England player and fourth overall to make 100 appearances in T20 cricket.

I'm not good at Twenty20: Pietersen

I'm not good at Twenty20: Pietersen

Rediff.com30 May 2009

The most expensive Indian Premier League player and flamboyant England batsman Kevin Pietersen has confessed he is not good at playing the hugely popular Twenty20 format but vowed to make amends during the ICC World Twenty20, beginning next week. Pietersen disclosed he has developed new theories to suit his batting to the quickest format of the game.

New Zealand spinners make England toil

New Zealand spinners make England toil

Rediff.com7 Mar 2008

England crawled to 286 for 6 at the close on the third day of the first Test. They trail their hosts by 184 runs with two days to play.

Strauss, Pietersen guide England to narrow lead

Strauss, Pietersen guide England to narrow lead

Rediff.com29 Feb 2008

Andrew Strauss and Kevin Pietersen both scored half centuries to inch England into a slight second-innings lead against a New Zealand Selection XI on the second day of their tour match in Dunedin on Friday. Strauss, who was dropped from the England side and took up a short-term contract with New Zealand first-class side Northern Districts to play himself back into form, was 55 not out with his team 155 for three when bad light forced players off the field.

Dhoni retains 4th place in ICC rankings

Dhoni retains 4th place in ICC rankings

Rediff.com12 Jun 2007

The India wicketkeeper trails third-placed Michael Hussey of Australia by 10 points in the ICC Player Rankings for ODI batsmen.

Pietersen relieved to beat his 158 hoodoo

Pietersen relieved to beat his 158 hoodoo

Rediff.com27 May 2007

Test cricket's number three-ranked batsman had scored 158 three times previously, twice against world champions Australia and once against Sri Lanka.

Vaughan in dream comeback

Vaughan in dream comeback

Rediff.com26 May 2007

England captain Michael Vaughan, playing his first test in 18 months, described his comeback century on Friday as one of the best moments of his career.

England beat New Zealand by 32 runs

England beat New Zealand by 32 runs

Rediff.com5 Feb 2008

England continued their perfect start to their tour of New Zealand by beating the Kiwis by 32 runs in their first Twenty20 international at Eden Park in Auckland on Tuesday. England, who opened their two-month tour with back-to-back wins over Canterbury last weekend, compiled an impressive total of 184 for eight from their 20 overs. New Zealand could only manage 152 in reply despite a gallant 61 from their big all-rounder Jacon Oram.

Gooch rubbishes Pietersen's claims, urges Cook to speak up

Gooch rubbishes Pietersen's claims, urges Cook to speak up

Rediff.com15 Oct 2014

Former England captain Graham Gooch has rubbished Kevin Pietersen's views in his controversial autobiography about former coach Andy Flower and wicketkeeper Matt Prior and also urged England players led by Alastair Cook to break their silence on the issue in a broader manner.

England stamps Ashes triumph

England stamps Ashes triumph

Rediff.com6 Oct 2005

English Royal Mail unveiled designs for a range of stamps celebrating England's Ashes series victory

Stamps to celebrate Ashes win

Stamps to celebrate Ashes win

Rediff.com29 Sep 2005

The English cricketers will be the first living people outside the Royal Family to have their likenesses clearly identifiable on British stamps.

Spotted: Pietersen and Gibbs

Spotted: Pietersen and Gibbs

Rediff.com4 May 2007

Reader Kunal Goklany sent us these pictures from the West Indies.

Ashes will be tough but that's not to say England can't beat Australia: KP

Ashes will be tough but that's not to say England can't beat Australia: KP

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

Former captain Kevin Pietersen believes the form of three players will be key to England's hopes of beating Australia to regain the Ashes in their Test series starting in Cardiff on Wednesday.

Will Pietersen & co apologise for urinating on Oval pitch?

Will Pietersen & co apologise for urinating on Oval pitch?

Rediff.com27 Aug 2013

An investigation has been launched into reports that three top England players allegedly urinated on the pitch at The Oval, in London, hours after the fifth and final Ashes Test ended on Sunday.

Solanki called up to England one-day squad

Solanki called up to England one-day squad

Rediff.com27 Jun 2006

The Worcestershire batsman has been called for the fourth international against Sri Lanka at Old Trafford on Wednesday.

WTC final: Another washed out day diminishes result hopes

WTC final: Another washed out day diminishes result hopes

Rediff.com21 Jun 2021

Rain washed out an entire day's play for the second time in the ICC World Test Championship final in Southampton on Monday, diminishing hopes of a result in the India vs New Zealand contest.

England cruise to five-wicket win in warm-up

England cruise to five-wicket win in warm-up

Rediff.com27 Nov 2007

England were set a victory target of 246 after bowling out Sri Lanka Cricket President's XI for just 81 and chased down the target in 61 overs.

Cook top scores as batsmen enjoy workout

Cook top scores as batsmen enjoy workout

Rediff.com22 Nov 2007

England opener Alastair Cook top-scored with 63 as the tourists three-day practice game against a Sri Lanka Board President's XI petered out into a draw on Thursday.

England win toss, elect to bat

England win toss, elect to bat

Rediff.com6 Apr 2006

England included Kevin Pietersen, Mathew Hoggard and Gareth Batty in place of Owais Shah, Lian Plunkett and Sajid Mohammed for the fourth ODI.

England dig in after McGrath's double strike

England dig in after McGrath's double strike

Rediff.com2 Jan 2007

England were 234 for four at close on the opening day of the final Test.

Ashes aura not blurred by Mohali defeat: Pietersen

Ashes aura not blurred by Mohali defeat: Pietersen

Rediff.com15 Mar 2006

"Here we are missing four key players and still have done well against India," the swashbuckling batsman added.

Lee fined for excessive appeal

Lee fined for excessive appeal

Rediff.com4 Dec 2006

The Australian fast bowler was fined a quarter of his match fee for an excessive appeal in the second Ashes Test against England.

Lee reported for excessive appealing

Lee reported for excessive appealing

Rediff.com3 Dec 2006

Australia fast bowler Brett Lee was reported for excessive appealing in the second Ashes Test.

Highlights: England vs Australia, Day 2

Highlights: England vs Australia, Day 2

Rediff.com2 Dec 2006

England declared their first innings on 551-6.

England stall Australia's victory march

England stall Australia's victory march

Rediff.com26 Nov 2006

Kevin Pietersen was unbeaten on 92 as England ended day 4 on 293 for 5 in their second innings of the first Ashes Test.

Captains agree the best team won the series

Captains agree the best team won the series

Rediff.com14 Aug 2007

India deserved their 1-0 series win against England after the third Test ended in a draw at The Oval on Monday, captains Michael Vaughan and Rahul Dravid said.

Pietersen plays down confrontation with Kumble

Pietersen plays down confrontation with Kumble

Rediff.com14 Aug 2007

Kevin Pietersen played down the spat he and India spinner Anil Kumble had on the final day of the third Test at The Oval on Monday and suggested it was because the bowler was just intent on a victory.

Harbhajan claims 200 ODI wickets

Harbhajan claims 200 ODI wickets

Rediff.com20 Nov 2008

Off-spinner Harbhajan Singh on Thursday became the sixth Indian and 30th in the world to take 200 wickets in one-day internationals when he removed Owais Shah of England in the third one-dayer in Kanpur.

Zaheer reveals England's 'insulting' tactics

Zaheer reveals England's 'insulting' tactics

Rediff.com31 Jul 2007

India's pace bowling sensation Zaheer Khan on Monday revealed why he got upset while batting and walked towards Kevin Pietersen and pointed his bat at him on Day 3 of the second Test at Trent Bridge.

England face selection problems

England face selection problems

Rediff.com29 Jan 2005

Pietersen concentrating on the simple things

Pietersen concentrating on the simple things

Rediff.com11 Jul 2007

The England batsman is thrilled with his current success, but in no mood to rest on his laurels.