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'Bairstow being rested for start of India series makes no sense'

The national selectors have rested Bairstow, Sam Curran, and Mark Wood for the first two Tests in India.

'India put IPL before Test cricket'

'The arrival of India to complete a Test series that should have ended at Old Trafford last summer is a reminder of how they let down the paying public and Test cricket'

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

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.

Shakib ban reactions: 'No sympathy for him'

Former England skipper Michael Vaughan has criticised Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan

VOTE! Should Kohli Be Dropped From T20 WC Team?

Will Virat Kohli be among the Indian cricketers picked for the T20 World Cup in Australia this October-November?

'Great to see 'pure player' Williamson have an impact'

Former England skipper Michael Vaughan on Sunday said it was great to see New Zealand captain Kane Williamson have an impact in the ongoing T20 World Cup final against Australia.

Is IPL to be blamed for India's poor showing in England?

Former England skipper Michael Vaughan feels the young Indian players must come out of the cash-rich Indian Premier League's shadow and play county cricket.

'ECB must consider taking captaincy away from Cook'

Michael Vaughan has slammed England captain Alastair Cook's "poor tactics" in the ongoing Lord's Test against India and called for the ECB to consider taking the captaincy away from him.

'Cook is a stubborn man but the tough call has to be made'

Coming down heavily on Alastair Cook, former skipper Michael Vaughan has said that the "stubborn" leader must be sacked from the ODI post if he refuses to step down soon.

'IPL's 'Impact Player' rule will hold back development of Indian all-rounders'

India skipper Rohit Sharma is "not a big fan" of the IPL's 'Impact Player' rule as he feels it is hurting the country's all-rounders by not allowing cricketers like Washington Sundar and Shivam Dube to showcase their bowling prowess.

Former players laud 'inspirational Dhoni'

Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who received brickbats just a few months ago after the England series disaster, was showered with accolades from former players after his career-best knock of unbeaten 206 in the first Test against Australia in Chennai.

An Iftar At Lord's

In an effort to inculcate and promote diversity, the England Cricket Board hosted an Iftar party in the iconic Long Room at the Lord's cricket ground.

Former England captains 'embarrassed' by Root & Co

'They're a group of players that pride themselves on competing and they've just not managed to find any kind of consistency or skill'

'India have been the team of the tournament so far'

Former England captain Michael Vaughan feels that current Indian ODI team that will be playing in the Champions Trophy is "better" than the one which won the World Cup two years back in 2011.

Vaughan suggests England need Cook's batsmanship more than captaincy

'He has to sit down and ask himself is he the man to energise this England side for seven Test matches in the summer'

Vaughan misses tour game

The England captain will sit out of the three-day tour match against Board President's XI due to recurrence of a knee injury

Team India's 'defensive' body language questioned

Michael Vaughan said that India's body language was 'defensive' and bowling ordinary while praising Australia for their 'outstanding' performance

India Have Never Lost After 100+ Lead!

India after taking a 100+ run lead at the end of the first innings in a Home Test: Instances: 106. Won: 70. Drawn: 35. Lost: 1 (vs England, Hyderabad 2024).

What England needs to do to retain Ashes

Former England cricket captain Michael Vaughan thinks that there are only two small things that need to be sorted out if England are to contemplate retaining the Ashes urn won last year improved batting and better bowling.

No red ball in my bag at the minute, says Jos Buttler

England's new white-ball captain Jos Buttler has downplayed the prospect of becoming an opener for the Test team after he was touted for the role by ex-Sri Lanka skipper Kumar Sangakkara.

'Tendulkar leaves mark of true greatness on the game'

Comparing Sachin Tendulkar's 100 international centuries to Sir Donald Bradman's Test average of 99.94, former England captain Michael Vaughan said only "true greats in sport set an unreachable benchmark".

England squad: Pen sketches

Headingley, Kohli's 2nd Innings Defeat

Rajneesh Gupta presents all the interesting numbers from Day 4 of the India-England Test at Leeds.

Ian Botham backs Flintoff

The England great believes Andrew Flintoff should step in as skipper if Michael Vaughan fails to make the first Test against West Indies.

'Chaotic swinging but there was a bit of planning'

Glenn Maxwell's outrageous double-century to beat Afghanistan at the World Cup was quickly hailed as the greatest ODI innings of all-time.

Is Shubman Gill the next big thing in Test cricket?

Vaughan said one can argue but for him, the India opener is the next big thing in the longest format of the game.

Ponting's solution for doubtful catches

'James Anderson can surpass Ian Botham's record'

Former England captain Michael Vaughan has predicted pacer James Anderson will surpass Sir Ian Botham's record to become the country's leading Test wicket-taker.

BEST Sports Photos of the Week!

From Serena's pumping fists to a Shane Warne and Michael Vaughan on the golf course, Rediff.com's got it all snapped right here.

Cricketers, past and present, mourn legendary Richie Benaud's passing

Social micro-blogging website, Twitter, was flooded with messages and tributes for Australia skipper and class commentator Richie Benaud who died on Thursday. Here is a compilation of tweets celebrating the 'Voice of cricket'.

SEE: What Jadeja is up to in the lockdown

India's star all-rounder is spending time with his horses at his farmhouse.

Flintoff might lead in first Test

Trescothick has flown back home while Vaughan is nursing a sore knee.

England must learn from Pietersen

'England could dethrone India as top Test team'

Former England captain Michael Vaughan believes that Andrew Strauss-led side's crushing win over Australia in the second Ashes Test is the testimony of the fact that the team could well go on to replace India as the number one Test side in the world.

England must rekindle Ashes form to save series

Michael Vaughan and the England team need to reproduce the form displayed during the Ashes to beat Pakistan in the final Test.

'Not right to play both Anderson-Broad in Tests'

The days of James Anderson and Stuart Broad spearheading England's fast bowling attack are over, according to former captain Michael Vaughan.

'Never met a more enthusiastic captain than Kohli'

'Dhoni knew how to get the best out of people.'

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

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.

World Cup: Champs Australia underline big-match credentials with stunning India takedown

India dominate the business side of global cricket by virtually every metric but Australia showed commercial clout counts for little when teams battle on the game's biggest stage.

Will Langer continue as Australia coach?

Appointed in the wake of the ball-tampering scandal in South Africa in 2018, Justin Langer has held his position since, but his contract expires mid-year.