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Is Leeds 2002 India's Most Important Test Win?

Is Leeds 2002 India's Most Important Test Win?

Rediff.com23 Aug 2021

The Headlingley triumph marked the start of a new and important chapter in Indian cricket, with the Indians winning consistently away from home from that point onwards.

PIX: Happy Anniversary, Anushka-Virat!

PIX: Happy Anniversary, Anushka-Virat!

Rediff.com11 Dec 2018

The couple celebrate a year of marital bliss and we can't wish them a lifetime of happiness.

Ashes blame game has started in England...

Ashes blame game has started in England...

Rediff.com18 Dec 2017

Former England spinner Graeme Swann was critical of England's senior players who have done 'next to nothing' as Australia regained the Ashes in Perth on Monday.

Stokes should make instant return for England, says Hussain

Stokes should make instant return for England, says Hussain

Rediff.com15 Aug 2018

Former England captain Nasser Hussain wants all-rounder Ben Stokes to work on taking his "unassuming" character beyond the cricket field as the player looks to rebuild his reputation.

It is the first time a known fighter like Anil did not stand up: Gavaskar

It is the first time a known fighter like Anil did not stand up: Gavaskar

Rediff.com20 Jun 2017

'Sad day for Indian cricket' 'Gratitude has obviously been thrown out of the window by whoever raising 'revolt' against India's giant Kumble'

Warner to address media on Saturday over ball-tampering

Warner to address media on Saturday over ball-tampering

Rediff.com30 Mar 2018

David Warner, who has been identified as the instigator of a ball-tampering scandal that rocked the cricket world, will hold a media conference to discuss the issue on Saturday, Cricket Australia (CA) said.

'Tendulkar and Warne's Legends T20 league could be risky'

'Tendulkar and Warne's Legends T20 league could be risky'

Rediff.com16 May 2015

The Twenty20 league mooted by Indian batting legend Sachin Tendulkar and spin champion Shane Warne could be a risky proposition.

ICC unhappy as current players seek retirement to play in MCL

ICC unhappy as current players seek retirement to play in MCL

Rediff.com22 Jan 2016

With current players from three full member nations seeking no objection certificates to participate in the upcoming Masters Champions League (MCL), the ICC warned the boards against entertaining such demands and called it 'unacceptable'.

I didn't know if I was going to play cricket again: Smith

I didn't know if I was going to play cricket again: Smith

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

With the world watching, Steve Smith crafted a sublime 144 to help Australia recover from 122 for eight to 284 all out of Day 1 of the first Ashes Test.

Teammates, opponents pay rich tribute to 'special' Johnson

Teammates, opponents pay rich tribute to 'special' Johnson

Rediff.com17 Nov 2015

Indian batting icon Sachin Tendulkar paid tribute to retiring Australian pacer Mitchell Johnson on Tuesday, describing him as a special bowler.

Bring it on: Root tells aggressive Aussies

Bring it on: Root tells aggressive Aussies

Rediff.com14 Nov 2017

England were caught out by Australia's aggression during the ill-fated 2013/14 Ashes campaign but captain Joe Root says they are fully prepared for short-pitched bowling and on-field chatter when the series kicks off in Brisbane next week.

Trott insists Johnson not responsible for his early exit from Ashes tour

Trott insists Johnson not responsible for his early exit from Ashes tour

Rediff.com22 Sep 2014

England batsman Jonathan Trott has insisted that Australian fast bowler Mitchell Johnson was not the one to blame for his early exit from their Ashes tour as he criticised former English skipper Michael Vaughan's reaction to his health problems.

Delhi aim to crack CSK code for maiden IPL final berth

Delhi aim to crack CSK code for maiden IPL final berth

Rediff.com9 May 2019

It was CSK who denied Delhi a top-two spot in the league standings with a crushing 80-run win at Chepauk and the Mahendra Singh Dhoni-led side stands in their way again, only the stakes are much higher.

'No Pant in the WC squad! India must be bonkers'

'No Pant in the WC squad! India must be bonkers'

Rediff.com15 Apr 2019

Dinesh Karthik pipped Pant in the fight for the second wicketkeeper's slot in India's 15-strong squad for the World Cup

Captain Cook's sorry England form could end in his demise

Captain Cook's sorry England form could end in his demise

Rediff.com16 Apr 2015

If Alastair Cook does not sort out his batting problems during the series against West Indies, the England captain's Test future looks rather bleak, former batsman Nasser Hussain said.

All hopes on Anderson as England batting found wanting

All hopes on Anderson as England batting found wanting

Rediff.com30 Jul 2019

Battle commences at Edgbaston on Thursday and the last time Australia won there was the opening match of the 2001 series which they ended up dominating 4-1.

INTERESTING numbers from Colombo Test, Day 1

INTERESTING numbers from Colombo Test, Day 1

Rediff.com3 Aug 2017

Cheteshwar Pujara set a few records during his unbeaten ton.

2nd Test: South Africa crush England to level series

2nd Test: South Africa crush England to level series

Rediff.com17 Jul 2017

South Africa took full advantage of an abject England batting display on Monday to complete an easy 340-run win in the second Test to level the series 1-1 with two games left to play.

'Good people make mistakes'

'Good people make mistakes'

Rediff.com29 Mar 2018

How the world reacted to Smith, Bancroft and Lehmann

Captain Morgan behind England's World Cup renaissance

Captain Morgan behind England's World Cup renaissance

Rediff.com12 Jul 2019

'He is great to have as a captain -- he just keeps everything simple and doesn't change his emotions too much, which in the heat of the battle, (helps) to keep your mind clear'

Former England batsman Pietersen calls time on playing career

Former England batsman Pietersen calls time on playing career

Rediff.com17 Mar 2018

Former England batsman Kevin Pietersen appeared to have brought the curtain down on his cricket playing career on Saturday, announcing his decision to step away from the game in a series of messages on social media.

Will captaining England drive Root forward?

Will captaining England drive Root forward?

Rediff.com30 Jun 2017

Joe Root does not admit to being a natural leader but England's new Test captain says the time spent as Alastair Cook's understudy has groomed him for the responsibility.

Giles a strong candidate to replace Flower: ECB

Giles a strong candidate to replace Flower: ECB

Rediff.com1 Feb 2014

Limited-overs supremo Ashley Giles is a strong candidate to succeed Andy Flower as England's coach in all formats, cricket board chief Giles Clarke said on Saturday.

The similarities and differences between Kohli and Tendulkar

The similarities and differences between Kohli and Tendulkar

Rediff.com18 Jan 2019

India's head coach Ravi Shastri says the two batting greats have a lot in common and even went on to compare Kohli with Viv Richards

Langer rates Smith above Kohli after Old Trafford win

Langer rates Smith above Kohli after Old Trafford win

Rediff.com9 Sep 2019

'I thought Virat Kohli was the best batsman I've ever seen because of the way he plays in all forms, but Steve Smith... that's another level.'

Jos Buttler is England's dangerman: Ponting

Jos Buttler is England's dangerman: Ponting

Rediff.com22 May 2019

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has handpicked Jos Buttler as the dangerman for the hosts in the showpiece, stating May 30.

An amazing clean sweep for India

An amazing clean sweep for India

Rediff.com3 Sep 2019

It is the first time that India have made a clean sweep in a Test series in the West Indies.

Root wants focus on England's cricket, not culture

Root wants focus on England's cricket, not culture

Rediff.com13 Dec 2017

England captain Joe Root sought to draw a line under the litany of off-field incidents that have dogged the team throughout the Ashes on Wednesday, even as a senior player admitted they would continue to haunt the side during the third Test in Perth.

Butler stands by Morgan amidst criticisms on pull out

Butler stands by Morgan amidst criticisms on pull out

Rediff.com13 Sep 2016

Eoin Morgan is very much still the captain of the England one-day international cricket team says the man who stepped in to replace him for the tour of Bangladesh Jos Buttler. Morgan and batsman Alex Hales both decided not to go on the tour as they were concerned, despite reassurances from team security chief Reg Dickason after he came back from a fact finding trip, over their safety.

Reactions: 'Dhoni lucky to get away with just a small fine'

Reactions: 'Dhoni lucky to get away with just a small fine'

Rediff.com12 Apr 2019

Mahendra Singh Dhoni's uncharacteristic outburst against a controversial umpiring decision led to the Chennai Super Kings captain being fined 50 percent of his match fee in Thursday night's Indian Premier League match in Jaipur.

'Disgraceful' ECB should 'hang heads in shame'

'Disgraceful' ECB should 'hang heads in shame'

Rediff.com10 May 2015

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) should "hang their heads in shame" over their sacking of coach Peter Moores, according to former captain Alec Stewart.

When sledging backfired...

When sledging backfired...

Rediff.com8 May 2020

Rajneesh Gupta picks instances of sledging which backfired spectacularly and the players had to pay dearly for their misadventures.

IPL sidelights: What scares flamboyant Pant?

IPL sidelights: What scares flamboyant Pant?

Rediff.com23 Mar 2019

Vaughan predicts orange and purple cap winners at IPL 2019

Criticism of team, captain Smith just 'bizarre', says Warner

Criticism of team, captain Smith just 'bizarre', says Warner

Rediff.com24 Dec 2016

Australia vice-captain David Warner found it "bizarre" that pundits and fans continue to criticise the team despite winning their last two Test matches after a run of five losses.

Will India land the knock-out punch on England?

Will India land the knock-out punch on England?

Rediff.com29 Jun 2019

A ruthless India, sporting its new flaming orange and blue colours, will be eyeing pole position with a solid knock-out punch on an already disintegrated England in Sunday's high-profile World Cup encounter. With an unbeaten record in six encounters so far, Virat Kohli's men are all but through to the semi-finals with 11 points, but victory over England will tighten their grip at the top and, in the process, oust the world's No 1 ODI team from the global event.

Time to give this baggy green warrior his due

Time to give this baggy green warrior his due

Rediff.com16 Jun 2019

Less than three months ago, Aaron Finch, alarmingly down on form and confidence, actually feared he might not be chosen for the Australian squad that he was due to lead. Now, he's atop the scoring charts at the World Cup.

PIX: Axar, Ashwin bowl India to big win in 4th Test

PIX: Axar, Ashwin bowl India to big win in 4th Test

Rediff.com6 Mar 2021

Images from Day 3 of the fourth Test between India and England, at the Narendra Modi stadium, in Motera, Ahmedabad.

Ball-tampering row: 'It's disgraceful; this is blatant cheating!'

Ball-tampering row: 'It's disgraceful; this is blatant cheating!'

Rediff.com25 Mar 2018

Opening batsman Cameron Bancroft, the most junior member in the side at 25, was tasked with implementing the plan and was duly caught on camera using the tape.

Pallekele ODI: England's Woakes dazzles before play is abandoned

Pallekele ODI: England's Woakes dazzles before play is abandoned

Rediff.com10 Dec 2014

England will return on Thursday to chase down a 240-run victory target and stay alive in the seven-match contest against Sri Lanka after rain forced play to be suspended in the fifth one-day international in Pallekele on Wednesday.

Archer's fiery spell reminds Ponting of 2005 Ashes

Archer's fiery spell reminds Ponting of 2005 Ashes

Rediff.com18 Aug 2019

Ponting compared the spell with the one England's Steve Harmison bowled during the famous 2005 Ashes series, in which he hit Australian openers Matthew Hayden and Justin Langer before leaving the former skipper with a bloodied cheek.