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Why Manjrekar blocked Vaughan on Twitter

Why Manjrekar blocked Vaughan on Twitter

Rediff.com9 Jul 2019

Former England captain Michael Vaughan was on Tuesday after being blocked by ex-Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar on Twitter following a verbal spat over the selection of Ravindra Jadeja.

England's non-declaration in Chennai surprises pundits

England's non-declaration in Chennai surprises pundits

Rediff.com8 Feb 2021

Instead of enforcing the follow-on, however, England captain Joe Root decided to set India a target in the first match of the four-Test series

Bopara should stop worshipping Sachin: Vaughan

Bopara should stop worshipping Sachin: Vaughan

Rediff.com12 Aug 2011

Former England skipper Michael Vaughan feels Ravi Bopara should stop idolising Indian batting icon Sachin Tendulkar as Test cricketers should not "worship" opponents while their teams battle it out on the field.

'Bell run-out row affected India more than England'

'Bell run-out row affected India more than England'

Rediff.com1 Aug 2011

Former England captain Michael Vaughan believes that Ian Bell knew he had "messed up" during his controversial run out in the second Test against India but gave the impression of not really knowing what all the fuss was about to get a reprieve from the visiting side.

Laxman accused of applying vaseline on bat

Laxman accused of applying vaseline on bat

Rediff.com31 Jul 2011

It was jelly beans four years ago and it is Vaseline this time as a controversy erupted in the second India-England Test here when VVS Laxman was accused of using it on his bat to manipulate the Hot-Spot technology in the Decision Review System.

'We are bracing for an Indian backlash'

'We are bracing for an Indian backlash'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2011

With Team India's recent record of coming back strong after an opening defeat, England captain Andrew Strauss will not let his guard down in the second Test, beginning Friday.

Vaughan praises Dhoni's positive approach

Vaughan praises Dhoni's positive approach

Rediff.com16 Jul 2011

He does not quite know which way the series will go but former England skipper Michael Vaughan is quite sure that Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni would be pushing more aggressively for a win than his "defensive" rival Andrew Strauss in the Tests starting July 21.

Why Vaughan is against banning bouncers for U-18 players

Why Vaughan is against banning bouncers for U-18 players

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

However, Vaughan did not find any merit in the suggestion.

IPL in September? Vaughan calls for shorter edition

IPL in September? Vaughan calls for shorter edition

Rediff.com2 Apr 2020

Former England captain Michael Vaughan feels a shortened five-week Indian Premier League leading up to the ICC World T20 in October and November could be a feasible solution if the current situation, in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic, is brought under control by then.

Warne claims England 'cocky' about retaining Ashes

Warne claims England 'cocky' about retaining Ashes

Rediff.com4 Nov 2010

Australian spin great Shane Warne believes England are getting far too 'cocky' about their chances of retaining the Ashes this summer Down Under and has cautioned them not to become complacent in their fight against the arch-rivals.

Ashes defeat will end Ponting's reign: Vaughan

Ashes defeat will end Ponting's reign: Vaughan

Rediff.com4 Nov 2010

Former England cricket captain Michael Vaughan believes Australia captain Ricky Ponting will lose his job if he fails to secure an Ashes victory this winter.

Why Archer will always find a place in Vaughan's team

Why Archer will always find a place in Vaughan's team

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

'But when you get that click, that six or seven overs where everything is in sync and you see the ball flying down at 90mph-plus causing chaos, that's why you put Jofra Archer in your team.'

Video evidence: Did Sanga cheat at the toss?

Video evidence: Did Sanga cheat at the toss?

Rediff.com2 Apr 2011

Video evidence of the toss

Vaughan believes Strauss could quit ODIs

Vaughan believes Strauss could quit ODIs

Rediff.com28 Mar 2011

England cricket captain Andrew Strauss is set to quit one-day cricket in the wake of the team's quarter-final exit from the World Cup, ex-skipper Michael Vaughan has claimed.

Should Virat Kohli open for Team India in T20s?

Should Virat Kohli open for Team India in T20s?

Rediff.com21 Mar 2021

Gavaskar also wants Kohli to continue batting as an opener as the team needs their best batsman 'to bat as many overs' as he can.

Vaughan asks ECB to stop opposing BCCI

Vaughan asks ECB to stop opposing BCCI

Rediff.com12 Feb 2010

Former captain Michael Vaughan on Friday lashed out at the "arrogant" England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) for its stubborn resistance to the BCCI and advised them to "embrace" Champions League, calling the Twenty20 event as an "education" for the young British players.

'England could dethrone India as top Test team'

'England could dethrone India as top Test team'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2010

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.

Vaughan blasts 'cocky' Proteas

Vaughan blasts 'cocky' Proteas

Rediff.com2 Dec 2009

Former England captain Michael Vaughan has warned South Africa to abstain from its "cocky jibes", saying that they will backfire against the visitors.

Legendary West Indian commentator Tony Cozier dies at 75

Legendary West Indian commentator Tony Cozier dies at 75

Rediff.com11 May 2016

Legendary West Indian commentator Tony Cozier has passed away at the age of 75. Cozier had been admitted in a hospital in Barbados and was said to be in a critical condition. Winston Anthony Cozier was born in July 1940 in Barbados. An icon in international cricket commentary, Cozier was widely regarded as the voice of West Indian cricket. Deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Tony Cozier today," the ICC said on Twitter. "One of the truly great voices of cricket. A huge loss for the cricket community." Although he never played international cricket, Cozier opened the batting for two local Barbados clubs Wanderers and Carlton.

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

Our goal is to be number one in the world: Strauss

Our goal is to be number one in the world: Strauss

Rediff.com24 Aug 2009

The Ashes urn regained from Australia, England captain Andrew Strauss now wants his teammates to become more consistent and use the triumph as a "stepping stone" to become the world's number one Test side.

It's on par with Vaughan bowling Sachin: Flintoff

It's on par with Vaughan bowling Sachin: Flintoff

Rediff.com4 Aug 2009

England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff has compared his teammate Graeme Swann's scorching off-break that rocked Australian skipper Ricky Ponting's woods in the Edgbaston Test with Michael Vaughan's magic ball that dismissed Sachin Tendulkar in the 2002 Trent Bridge Test.

Talk about players not pitches: Rohit to experts

Talk about players not pitches: Rohit to experts

Rediff.com21 Feb 2021

The second Test pitch led to some sort of criticism from former players like Michael Vaughan and Mark Waugh and the duo termed the pitch as 'sub-standard'.

Test players to have numbered jerseys: Kohli 18

Test players to have numbered jerseys: Kohli 18

Rediff.com22 Mar 2019

Virat Kohli will soon be seen wearing No 18 on his white flannels as the ICC has allowed Test-playing nations to have the players sport their names and numbers on their jerseys.

'Flintoff may need artificial knee'

'Flintoff may need artificial knee'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2009

England's hero at Lord's, Andrew Flintoff, could end up needing artificial knee if he is not managed with care, feels a leading knee surgeon.

What England needs to do to retain Ashes

What England needs to do to retain Ashes

Rediff.com29 Jan 2010

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.

The good life of Shane Warne

The good life of Shane Warne

Rediff.com22 Jul 2015

The cricketer-turned-commentator Shane Warne knows how to live life to the fullest.

England were lucky in ball-tampering row: Vaughan

England were lucky in ball-tampering row: Vaughan

Rediff.com7 Jan 2010

England were lucky to escape unpunished from a ball-tampering controversy in their third Test against South Africa, according to former captain Michael Vaughan.

'Reverse swing master, GOAT Anderson like fine wine'

'Reverse swing master, GOAT Anderson like fine wine'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2021

"It reminded me a little bit of Flintoff in 2005 and the impact of that over to Ponting and Langer, but in the context of this game it was huge," Root said.

Vaughan doubtful for first Windies Test

Vaughan doubtful for first Windies Test

Rediff.com4 May 2007

England's captain broke his finger while batting for Yorkshire against Hampshire on Thursday.

Fletcher wants Vaughan at three

Fletcher wants Vaughan at three

Rediff.com12 Mar 2009

Former captain Michael Vaughan should be recalled to solve England's batting problem at number three in the order for the Ashes series against Australia later this year, former coach Duncan Fletcher said Thursday.

Ashes tour was like a 'booze cruise' says Flintoff

Ashes tour was like a 'booze cruise' says Flintoff

Rediff.com21 Sep 2009

Andrew Flintoff has described the 2006/07 Ashes tour of Australia, when England were thrashed 5-0, as being like a "booze cruise."

Pietersen can be world's best, says Vaughan

Pietersen can be world's best, says Vaughan

Rediff.com30 Jan 2009

Kevin Pietersen can shrug off the disappointment of losing the England captaincy by becoming the world's number one test batsman, Michael Vaughan said on Friday.

Poll: Should Rohit lead India in T20Is?

Poll: Should Rohit lead India in T20Is?

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

'It would be a shame if he is not made the white-ball captain after this. Because there's nothing more Rohit Sharma can do.'

KP threatens to resign over Vaughan's non-inclusio

KP threatens to resign over Vaughan's non-inclusio

Rediff.com1 Jan 2009

England cricket could find itself in the doldrums with a report claiming that captain Kevin Pietersen is threatening to resign over the non-inclusion of former skipper Michael Vaughan in the squad for this month's tour of the West Indies.

'Distraught' Anderson apologised to team mates

'Distraught' Anderson apologised to team mates

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

A "distraught" James Anderson apologised to his England team mates after pulling up injured on day one of the opening Ashes Test against Australia, fellow quick Stuart Broad revealed.

Vaughan has no problems being a spectator

Vaughan has no problems being a spectator

Rediff.com9 Jul 2009

Recently retired England cricketer Michael Vaughan watches from a balcony during the first Ashes Test at Cardiff, Wales, on Wednesday.

Vaughan: A good batsman, a great captain

Vaughan: A good batsman, a great captain

Rediff.com1 Jul 2009

Michael Vaughan touched greatness as an opening batsman then scaled the heights as England captain before a chronic knee injury hastened his premature retirement.

Vaughan fuels retirement speculation

Vaughan fuels retirement speculation

Rediff.com29 Jun 2009

Former England captain Michael Vaughan will attend a news conference on Tuesday, the England and Wales Cricket Board said in a statement on Sunday.