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We shouldn't be disappointed with bowling performance, says Pujara

We shouldn't be disappointed with bowling performance, says Pujara

Rediff.com13 Jul 2014

Indian batsman Cheteshwar Pujara said that his team's bowling performances in the first Test versus England was up to the mark and they should not be too disappointed with the 198-run world record stand for the last wicket between Joe Root and James Anderson in Nottingham.

Meet Sarvesh Agrawal, the mind behind Internshala

Meet Sarvesh Agrawal, the mind behind Internshala

Rediff.com29 Mar 2017

Sarvesh Agrawal tells Shobha Warrier about how he built a start-up "of the interns, by the interns and for the interns."

Ishant, Bhuvneshwar put India in control on Day 3

Ishant, Bhuvneshwar put India in control on Day 3

Rediff.com12 Jul 2014

Ishant Sharma's three-wicket burst and Bhuvneshwar Kumar's four wickets triggered an England collapse before Joe Root's unbeaten half-century saw them survive the third day in the first Test against India.

Indian pitches quicker than Trent Bridge wicket, says Broad

Indian pitches quicker than Trent Bridge wicket, says Broad

Rediff.com11 Jul 2014

England all-rounder Stuart Broad has ridiculed the Trent Bridge pitch, on which India amassed 457 runs, saying even the spin-friendly Indian tracks would have been faster than the wicket on offer for the first Test in Trent Bridge, Nottingham.

Murali Vijay's patience pays off!

Murali Vijay's patience pays off!

Rediff.com10 Jul 2014

Indian opener Murali Vijay was elated at scoring his maiden overseas hundred. It was also the fourth ton of his career. He said his fine effort on the opening day of the first Test against England in Nottingham was a dream come true for him.

4th ODI PHOTOS: Root, Morgan sizzle in record run chase

4th ODI PHOTOS: Root, Morgan sizzle in record run chase

Rediff.com18 Jun 2015

Classy centuries from captain Eoin Morgan and Joe Root propelled England to a seven-wicket victory over New Zealand.

'I've to be ready at No.6 as that's a crucial phase of the game'

'I've to be ready at No.6 as that's a crucial phase of the game'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2014

Mahendra Singh Dhoni has said that he is ready to bat at number six, and in doing so, dropped a big hint that his side will look to go into the first Test against England with five bowling options at Trent Bridge, Nottingham.

'England haven't won a Test in a while, would love to get back to winning ways'

'England haven't won a Test in a while, would love to get back to winning ways'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2014

England skipper Alastair Cook admitted on Tuesday that it's been long since his side won a Test and it will desperately look to change that when the five-match series against India gets underway, in Nottingham, on Wednesday.

Preview: Dhoni's Team India looking to turn new page in England

Preview: Dhoni's Team India looking to turn new page in England

Rediff.com8 Jul 2014

Devoid of experience but propped up by a confident bunch of youngsters, India will be looking to wipe off scars of the past and reverse their poor overseas record when they take on England in a five-Test series, starting in Nottingham, on Wednesday.

England will miss off-spinner Swann's genius: Pietersen

England will miss off-spinner Swann's genius: Pietersen

Rediff.com8 Jul 2014

Former England batsman Kevin Pietersen thinks the hosts could be in for a particularly tough Test series at home against India in the absence of Graeme Swann.

Can India extend England's losing run in Test cricket?

Can India extend England's losing run in Test cricket?

Rediff.com8 Jul 2014

England aim to avoid a third consecutive series defeat and ease the pressure on captain Alastair Cook when they host India in a five-Test series for the first time since 1959, starting in Nottingham on Wednesday.

Should Gambhir open in first Test? Select your Indian team

Should Gambhir open in first Test? Select your Indian team

Rediff.com8 Jul 2014

Should the experienced Gautam Gambhir open the innings in the first Test? Should India go in with all-rounder Stuart Binny to lend balance to the team? Be the selector, pick your team for the first Test.

Tendulkar played a role in my elevation to captaincy, says 'instinctive' Dhoni

Tendulkar played a role in my elevation to captaincy, says 'instinctive' Dhoni

Rediff.com7 Jul 2014

In a candid interview to bcci.tv, Dhoni, who turned 33rd on Monday, recollected the time he was made captain before the World Twenty20 in 2007, his ways of dealing with senior players, his leadership style and shouldering the responsibility of leading the team of a cricket-crazy nation.

Bike-loving Dhoni ends his long test ride

Bike-loving Dhoni ends his long test ride

Rediff.com31 Dec 2014

India's most successful Test captain also presided over a dismal away record with the team winning only two of 22 Tests on foreign soil since 2011.

Zaheer wants Ishant to deliver in England

Zaheer wants Ishant to deliver in England

Rediff.com1 Jul 2014

Veteran India pacer Zaheer Khan said that it is time Ishant Sharma should step up and spearhead the Indian bowling attack during the upcoming five-Test series against England, starting in Nottingham on July 9.

Dravid to mentor Indian batsmen on Dhoni's request

Dravid to mentor Indian batsmen on Dhoni's request

Rediff.com30 Jun 2014

Former captain Rahul Dravid will have a few sessions with the Indian batsmen ahead of their first Test against England starting at Nottingham on July 9, although he has not been appointed in any capacity, BCCI secretary Sanjay Patel said on Sunday.

Finishing games at first opportunity will be crucial in England: Dhoni

Finishing games at first opportunity will be crucial in England: Dhoni

Rediff.com21 Jun 2014

India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni on Saturday said that finishing games at first opportunity will be crucial for his side against a strong team like England during the upcoming five-match Test series.

Out on 99, 100 in next innings!

Out on 99, 100 in next innings!

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

How often do we see a batsman get out on 99 and score a hundred in his next innings in Test cricket? Murali Vijay is only the eighth batsman (on the ninth occasion) to do so. Rajneesh Gupta provides the details.

Warner does a Bradman: Second Aussie to hit tons in each innings vs India

Warner does a Bradman: Second Aussie to hit tons in each innings vs India

Rediff.com12 Dec 2014

David Warner punished a wasteful India with his second century as Australia seized control of the first Test at close of play on Day 4. The left-hander, who scored an emotional 145 in the first innings, added another 102 to help fire Australia to a 363-run lead at a sun-drenched Adelaide Oval on Friday. In the course of the day's play several milestones were set. Check them out.

Wimbledon the richest Grand Slam but prize money rises slow

Wimbledon the richest Grand Slam but prize money rises slow

Rediff.com28 Apr 2015

All England Club officials on Tuesday announced a seven percent overall rise, down from 10.5 percent last year, meaning overall prize money has surged by an eye-popping 152 percent since 2011 to 26.75 million pounds.

Champions League Preview: Shoestring Swedes hope to upset mighty Madrid

Champions League Preview: Shoestring Swedes hope to upset mighty Madrid

Rediff.com29 Sep 2015

When Swedish champions Malmo take on mighty Real Madrid on Wednesday they do so knowing they would probably have to sell their entire squad just to be able to afford a single player from the bench of the Spanish giants.

Stats: The most successful chases by India against any opponent

Stats: The most successful chases by India against any opponent

Rediff.com7 Nov 2014

Statistical highlights of the second ODI between India and Sri Lanka in Motera.

Can a T20 league salvage English cricket?

Can a T20 league salvage English cricket?

Rediff.com20 Apr 2015

Former England paceman Mathew Hoggard urges England cricket to have shift in mindset

Gerrard's tears 'were for Hillsborough 96'

Gerrard's tears 'were for Hillsborough 96'

Rediff.com15 Apr 2014

Liverpool are close to a first league title since 1990 but Steven Gerrard's tears after Sunday's win over Manchester City were a mix of joy and sadness, the 3-2 triumph coming close to the anniversary of one of English football's darkest days.

96 seats left empty as Wembley remembers Hillsborough tragedy

96 seats left empty as Wembley remembers Hillsborough tragedy

Rediff.com12 Apr 2014

Ninety-six seats were left empty and draped with Liverpool scarves at the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley Stadium on Saturday as English soccer paused to remember the Hillsborough tragedy that took place 25 years ago this weekend.

Seventh successive win lifts Everton into top four

Seventh successive win lifts Everton into top four

Rediff.com12 Apr 2014

Everton won 1-0 at bottom club Sunderland to leapfrog Arsenal into fourth place in the Premier League on Saturday and the battle at the other end of the table intensified with wins for three clubs in danger of relegation.

Kohli should replace Dhoni as Test captain, says Azhar

Kohli should replace Dhoni as Test captain, says Azhar

Rediff.com1 Oct 2014

Former captain Mohammad Azharuddin believes it is time the Board of Control for Cricket in India starts thinking about a new captain for the Test team following its disastrous showing overseas in the last couple of years.

PHOTOS: South Africa's Van Niekerk stuns champions to win 400m

PHOTOS: South Africa's Van Niekerk stuns champions to win 400m

Rediff.com26 Aug 2015

Wayde van Niekerk ran the fastest 400 metres since 2007 to become the first South African to win a World Championship sprint title on Wednesday.

League Cup: Lampard strikes twice in City's magnificent seven

League Cup: Lampard strikes twice in City's magnificent seven

Rediff.com25 Sep 2014

Frank Lampard and Edin Dzeko scored twice as holders Manchester City sailed into the English League Cup fourth round with a crushing 7-0 win over Sheffield Wednesday and Chelsea beat Bolton Wanderers 2-1 on Wednesday.

Liverpool to mark Hillsborough anniversary with commemorative scarves

Liverpool to mark Hillsborough anniversary with commemorative scarves

Rediff.com18 Mar 2014

Liverpool are calling on football fans from around the world to show their support for the 25th anniversary of the Hillsborough disaster by sending in club scarves.

Cricket Australia changes rules to lure back 'overseas' players

Cricket Australia changes rules to lure back 'overseas' players

Rediff.com16 Aug 2013

Sydney-born Robson, 24, is the leading run-scorer in the English County Championship this season with Middlesex and the focus of an 'Ashes-themed tug of war'.

Clough guides Sheffield United to FA Cup semis

Clough guides Sheffield United to FA Cup semis

Rediff.com9 Mar 2014

English third-tier club Sheffield United kept alive their FA Cup dream on Sunday when two goals in as many minutes gave them a 2-0 victory over Charlton Athletic and a place in the semi-finals.

'Peaceful' Shaun Tait is engaged to Mumbai model Mashoom Singha

'Peaceful' Shaun Tait is engaged to Mumbai model Mashoom Singha

Rediff.com12 Aug 2013

Australian bowler Shaun Tait was bowled over by Indian beauty Mashoom Singha.

Australia sink to 10th lowest Ashes total, 39th overall in Tests

Australia sink to 10th lowest Ashes total, 39th overall in Tests

Rediff.com6 Aug 2015

Check out the lowest totals in Ashes history after England bowled Australia out for 60 in the fourth Test at Trent Bridge on Thursday.

Ashwin reveals secret of his success in ODIs

Ashwin reveals secret of his success in ODIs

Rediff.com1 Sep 2014

Ravichandran Ashwin's showing in the shorter versions of cricket have been comparatively better than that in Tests. The Tamil Nadu spinner attributes it to the time spent in the nets with his personal coach.

Team India looking to wrap ODI series at Edgbaston

Team India looking to wrap ODI series at Edgbaston

Rediff.com1 Sep 2014

An unassailable lead in their pocket, India would look to clinch the one-day series against England by putting up another dominating display when the two sides square off in the fourth one-dayer in Birmingham on Tuesday.

'India is giving England a lesson in how to play one-day cricket'

'India is giving England a lesson in how to play one-day cricket'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2014

Exasperated at England's consecutive defeats, former captain Alec Stewart said the hosts must learn from India how to play One Day cricket.

FA CUP: Arsenal to face Everton after beating Liverpool

FA CUP: Arsenal to face Everton after beating Liverpool

Rediff.com16 Feb 2014

Arsenal sent Liverpool crashing out of the FA Cup, avenging last weekend's rout at Anfield, when they beat Brendan Rodgers's high-flyers 2-1 in a full-bloodied fifth round tie at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday.

FA Cup: Manchester City find scoring touch to beat Chelsea 2-0

FA Cup: Manchester City find scoring touch to beat Chelsea 2-0

Rediff.com16 Feb 2014

Manchester City rediscovered their swagger to beat Chelsea 2-0 and move into the quarter-finals of the FA Cup on Saturday, Manuel Pellegrini winning the battle of tactical wits against Jose Mourinho.

Cowan, Starc dropped for Lord's Test

Cowan, Starc dropped for Lord's Test

Rediff.com18 Jul 2013

Usman Khawaja and Ryan Harris have been roped in the Australian squad for the second Ashes Test at Lord's. The duo will replace Ed Cowan and Mitchell Starc.