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Have you heard of double standards? Ashwin mocks Stokes

Have you heard of double standards? Ashwin mocks Stokes

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

Ashwin, speaking on his YouTube channel, lashed out at England's actions and Stokes' apparent frustration.

Big Shoes to Fill! Who'll Take Kohli's Legacy Forward?

Big Shoes to Fill! Who'll Take Kohli's Legacy Forward?

Rediff.com12 May 2025

Kohli follows Rohit into retirement: Can Next Gen stars emulate India's batting luminaries?

Six ex-Yorkshire players sanctioned for using racist language

Six ex-Yorkshire players sanctioned for using racist language

Rediff.com26 May 2023

Six former Yorkshire players have been sanctioned for the alleged use of racist and discriminatory language.

Hoggard 'extremely doubtful' for first Test

Hoggard 'extremely doubtful' for first Test

Rediff.com18 Jul 2007

The fast bowler is down with back spasms and likely to miss the first Test between India and England.

Hoggard ruled out of second Test

Hoggard ruled out of second Test

Rediff.com24 Jul 2007

The pacer is still to recover fully from a back injury ahead of the Nottingham Test on Friday.

Most runs in an over in Tests

Most runs in an over in Tests

Rediff.com21 Aug 2004

Former England pacer Hoggard to retire

Former England pacer Hoggard to retire

Rediff.com11 Sep 2013

Matthew Hoggard, who was part of England's memorable Ashes winning side in 2005, represented his country in 67 Tests and 26 One-Day Internationals between 2000 and 2008.

Asian heritage cricketers insulted at Yorkshire: Rafiq tells parl committee

Asian heritage cricketers insulted at Yorkshire: Rafiq tells parl committee

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

'I felt isolated, humiliated at times. I lost my career to racism.'

England bowlers impress in tour game

England bowlers impress in tour game

Rediff.com26 Feb 2008

England's bowlers struck an early psychological blow ahead of next month's series against New Zealand when they ripped through a near-test strength batting line-up in a practice match on Tuesday.

Anderson keeps feet on the ground

Anderson keeps feet on the ground

Rediff.com14 Aug 2008

The England pace bowler believes increased competition for places prevents him from taking his place for granted.

Jayasuriya to play in Hong Kong Sixes

Jayasuriya to play in Hong Kong Sixes

Rediff.com24 Oct 2008

Sri Lankan swashbuckler Sanath Jayasuriya will join the likes of Shivnarine Chanderpaul, Justin Langer, Stephen Fleming and Matthew Hoggard in the All-Stars team for next month's Hong Kong Cricket Sixes tournament.

Troy Cooley to be NCA's new fast bowling coach

Troy Cooley to be NCA's new fast bowling coach

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

Troy Cooley is considered one of the best fast bowling coaches in world cricket. His moment of glory came as England's bowling coach during the historic 2005 Ashes, when the home team's fast bowlers were a nightmare for the Aussie batters.

England name provisional World Cup squad

England name provisional World Cup squad

Rediff.com13 Jan 2007

England have named a provisional 30-man squad for the 2007 World Cup in the West Indies.

Hoggard upset by England treatment

Hoggard upset by England treatment

Rediff.com20 Apr 2009

Matthew Hoggard has written off his chances of returning to England's squad for this year's Ashes series against Australia. In his autoboigraphy, the former England fast bowler, dropped after the New Zealand series in 2008, talks about his breakdown, the depression suffered by his wife Sarah and the ECB's 'staggering lack of interest' in his welfare.

Cooley tips Australia's pacemen

Cooley tips Australia's pacemen

Rediff.com17 Aug 2006

Fast bowling coach Troy Cooley says Australia have the superior pacemen going into this year's Ashes series.

England win toss, elect to bat

England win toss, elect to bat

Rediff.com19 Jul 2007

India went into the first Test with one spinner in Anil Kumble, while Yuvraj Singh lost the battle for a No 6 or 7 slot to VVS Laxman and M S Dhoni.

India favourites against depleted England

India favourites against depleted England

Rediff.com18 Jul 2007

England have been weakened by the absence of strike bowler Steve Harmison and, possibly, Matthew Hoggard too, and the Indian batsmen will be hoping to make hay in the first Test.

Dropping Harmison, Hoggard helped Vaughan

Dropping Harmison, Hoggard helped Vaughan

Rediff.com17 Mar 2008

A "gut feeling" choice made by Michael Vaughan to drop his bowling spearheads Steve Harmison and Matthew Hoggard paid enormous dividends for the England captain during the second Test win against New Zealand.

Bell keen for senior role under Pietersen

Bell keen for senior role under Pietersen

Rediff.com15 Aug 2008

Ian Bell is ready to support England captain Kevin Pietersen by taking on added responsibility as one of the more senior players in the team, the batsman said. Bell, a veteran of 43 Tests, told Reuters that after the exit of experienced players such as Marcus Trescothick, Ashley Giles and Matthew Hoggard it was time for him to be recognised as an elder statesman.

Hoggard has points to prove to selectors

Hoggard has points to prove to selectors

Rediff.com13 May 2008

Matthew Hoggard has points to prove to both the selectors and the England batsmen if he makes the starting XI for Thursday's opening Test against New Zealand at Lord's. Hoggard, the fulcrum of the England pace attack since the turn of the century, was jettisoned along with Steve Harmison when his team unexpectedly lost to the Kiwis in Hamilton this year.

England go for tried and tested against NZ

England go for tried and tested against NZ

Rediff.com12 May 2008

England's selectors kept faith with the players who beat New Zealand earlier this year by naming an unchanged team, plus fast bowler Matthew Hoggard, in a 12-man squad against the same opposition for this week's first Test. The selectors chose the team which came back from 1-0 down to win the series in New Zealand 2-1 in March.

England select injured Hoggard

England select injured Hoggard

Rediff.com9 Jul 2006

Matthew Hoggard was named in the England squad for the first Test against Pakistan despite a hand injury.

Vaughan back to lead England

Vaughan back to lead England

Rediff.com23 May 2007

Michael Vaughan returned to the England team when the squad for the second Test against West Indies at Headingley.

Vaughan back to lead England in second Test

Vaughan back to lead England in second Test

Rediff.com22 May 2007

Vaughan has recovered from a broken finger that kept him out of the first Test at Lord's that ended in a draw on Monday.

Injured England players face assessments

Injured England players face assessments

Rediff.com22 May 2007

Injured England players Michael Vaughan, Andrew Flintoff and Matthew Hoggard will have their fitness assessed on Tuesday before the squad for Friday's second Test against West Indies is named.

England drop Harmison, Hoggard

England drop Harmison, Hoggard

Rediff.com12 Mar 2008

England have dropped experienced fast bowlers Steve Harmison and Matthew Hoggard for the second test against New Zealand starting on Thursday.

England unhappy with Mumbai fans

England unhappy with Mumbai fans

Rediff.com20 Mar 2006

Hoggard in England squad for final Sri Lanka Test

Hoggard in England squad for final Sri Lanka Test

Rediff.com17 Dec 2007

England fast bowler Matthew Hoggard was included in a 12-man squad for the third and final Test against Sri Lanka, starting in Galle on Tuesday. Fast bowler Stuart Broad, who made his debut in the drawn second Test, was left out to accommodate the possible return of oggard, who missed the second Test with a back injury.

Sri Lanka win first Test

Sri Lanka win first Test

Rediff.com5 Dec 2007

Spinner Muttiah Muralitharan claimed a match haul of 9-140 to propel Sri Lanka to an 88-run victory in the first Test against England on Wednesday.

Hoggard, Panesar bowl out Sri Lanka for 188

Hoggard, Panesar bowl out Sri Lanka for 188

Rediff.com1 Dec 2007

Matthew Hoggard (4 for 29) and Monty Panesar (3 for 46) shared seven wickets as Sri Lanka were bowled out for 188 on first day of the first Test against England on Saturday. In reply, England were 49 for 1 at stumps.

Hoggard puts brakes on Australia

Hoggard puts brakes on Australia

Rediff.com3 Dec 2006

Matthew Hoggard took four wickets to reduce Australia to 312 for five on Day 3 of the Ashes Test.

'Pak, Australia series are crucial for my career'

'Pak, Australia series are crucial for my career'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2007

India's Test opener Wasim Jaffer says, if given the opportunity, he would certainly like to prove his worth in the shorter version of the game as well.

Hoggard, Pakistan team fined

Hoggard, Pakistan team fined

Rediff.com17 Nov 2005

England fast bowler Matthew Hoggard was reported for excessive appealing as he celebrated the dismissal of Pakistan opening batsman Salman Butt.

Hoggard injury scare for England

Hoggard injury scare for England

Rediff.com13 Sep 2006

England medium fast bowler Matthew Hoggard was pulled out of Yorkshire's county championship match against Nottinghamshire on Wednesday because of a side injury.

Injured Hoggard out of first India Test

Injured Hoggard out of first India Test

Rediff.com19 Jul 2007

"After almost three years without missing a Test match, I've now picked up three irritating niggles in the space of seven months and the back spasm that has ruled me out of the Lord's Test is the most annoying of all," Hoggard told The Times.

Hoggard rues lack of effort in one-dayers

Hoggard rues lack of effort in one-dayers

Rediff.com7 Apr 2006

The seamer said England could have been right in the One-Day International series against India with a little bit more application and thought from its players.

Solanki to lead England in Jaipur

Solanki to lead England in Jaipur

Rediff.com24 Mar 2006

He will stand-in for Andrew Flintoff, who went home after the Test series to see his newborn son

Mohali track will be hard for bowlers: Hoggard

Mohali track will be hard for bowlers: Hoggard

Rediff.com8 Mar 2006

England's in-form bowler said it would not be necessary to adjust his line for left-hander Yuvraj Singh, who missed the drawn first Test.

Sehwag down to 10th in ICC Test rankings

Sehwag down to 10th in ICC Test rankings

Rediff.com6 Mar 2006

Skipper Rahul Dravid is the highest ranked Indian in sixth place in the ICC Test rankings.