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McCullum concedes prep errors after England surrender Ashes

McCullum concedes prep errors after England surrender Ashes

Rediff.com21 Dec 2025

'We haven't got everything right. I haven't got everything right as a coach and I put my hand up for that.'

'Dawson an all-round package, makes England stronger'

'Dawson an all-round package, makes England stronger'

Rediff.com24 Jul 2025

Michael Vaughan believes the inclusion of seasoned left-arm spinner Liam Dawson, who is an "all-round package", has added balance to the English team in the fourth Test against India.

'England panicked, they just needed one partnership'

'England panicked, they just needed one partnership'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

Former captain Michael Vaughan feels England panicked on the final day of the fifth Test against India in the absence of inspirational skipper Ben Stokes.

Mark Wood hints at comeback vs India

Mark Wood hints at comeback vs India

Rediff.com21 Jun 2025

Mark Wood hopes to be fit for fifth Test against India

Lord's Test: 'Neither team can complain about time-wasting'

Lord's Test: 'Neither team can complain about time-wasting'

Rediff.com13 Jul 2025

Former England captain Michael Vaughan feels Zak Crawley's time-wasting tactics at the end of the third day in the ongoing third Test was "as good a piece" he has ever seen, but said India can't complain as the visitors employed the same approach on the second day at Lord's.

'It's not something..' Root on chasing Sachin's feat

'It's not something..' Root on chasing Sachin's feat

Rediff.com26 Jul 2025

Joe Root now finds himself second only to Tendulkar in the list of all-time Test run-getters as he reflected on the Indian maestro's legacy his own journey as a youngster inspired by the Indian icon.

Vaughan blasts Stokes for 'bizarre' call

Vaughan blasts Stokes for 'bizarre' call

Rediff.com21 Jun 2025

Former captain Michael Vaughan is astonished by England's decision to bowl first on a dry Headingley wicket, a decision that backfired as India finished at 359 for 3 on day one of the first Test in Leeds.

'Don't rush Archer': Vaughan warns

'Don't rush Archer': Vaughan warns

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

Archer played in his first first-class match in four years during Sussex's County Championship game against Durham at Chester-le-Street on Sunday and took one wicket for 32 from 18 overs.

England pacer Wood urged to not lift his kids

England pacer Wood urged to not lift his kids

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

'There is nothing I can really do on my right side'

'Coldplay Can't Be Number One Every Week'

'Coldplay Can't Be Number One Every Week'

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

'For 90% of the summer we have. We have shown what a good team we can be.'

'This Indian team can be beaten again'

'This Indian team can be beaten again'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

'England lost the game because not one of their batsmen had a match-winning innings. That is what they'll look back at. Scores of 30-70 don't win Test matches...'

Ashes showdown: Stokes vows to stick with 'Bazball' style

Ashes showdown: Stokes vows to stick with 'Bazball' style

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

Stokes ruled out discarding that 'Bazball' approach in the Ashes opener at Edgbaston from Friday.

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

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

Rediff.com20 Nov 2023

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.

Bairstow runout: Stokes, Broad vent as Ashwin backs Carey

Bairstow runout: Stokes, Broad vent as Ashwin backs Carey

Rediff.com2 Jul 2023

Senior Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has backed Alex Carey's decision to run out a wandering Jonny Bairstow on the final day of the second Ashes Test.

Britain's 18-year-old Rehan ready for IPL?

Britain's 18-year-old Rehan ready for IPL?

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

'It would be great if he got picked up at the IPL. It would be awesome if he did'

We are not cars: Stokes criticises packed schedule

We are not cars: Stokes criticises packed schedule

Rediff.com20 Jul 2022

'You can't just fill us up and we'll go out there and be ready to be fuelled up again'

'Archer has been very foolish breaching protocol'

'Archer has been very foolish breaching protocol'

Rediff.com16 Jul 2020

'Although the protocols might seem very severe, they've had to put those in place to get government approval for these games to happen'

PICS: Mitchell makes a splash as New Zealand hit their stride

PICS: Mitchell makes a splash as New Zealand hit their stride

Rediff.com11 Jun 2022

IMAGES from Day 1 of the 2nd Test played between England and New Zealand at Trent Bridge on Friday.

Let there be light! ICC panel likely to discuss rules

Let there be light! ICC panel likely to discuss rules

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

Rain and bad light have combined to limit action in the second Test between England and Pakistan in Southampton, frustrating players and television viewers hoping for live cricket amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Boycott quits BBC's commentary team over COVID-19 concerns

Boycott quits BBC's commentary team over COVID-19 concerns

Rediff.com6 Jun 2020

'My contract with BBC finished end of last summer. I would loved to continue but need to be realistic & honest with myself. Covid-19 has made the decision for both of us.'

Behind every successful captain is his wife?

Behind every successful captain is his wife?

Rediff.com18 Aug 2014

Relishing a dramatic turnaround of fortunes in the series against India, England captain Alastair Cook has said it was his wife who convinced him not to give up captaincy when his team was on a losing streak.

Select County XI for warm-up game against India: ECB

Select County XI for warm-up game against India: ECB

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) is working on COVID-19 protocols to organise a warm-up game for the touring Indian team against 'Combined Counties' side in the third week of July as a tune-up for the first Test in Nottingham, starting on August 4.

ICC pays tribute to Martin-Jenkins

ICC pays tribute to Martin-Jenkins

Rediff.com1 Jan 2013

The International Cricket Council mourned the passing of cricket commentator and former president of the MCC Christopher Martin-Jenkins, who died of cancer at the age of 67 on Tuesday.

BBC apologises for Boycott's four-letter rant

BBC apologises for Boycott's four-letter rant

Rediff.com30 Nov 2009

Cricketer-turned-commentator Geoffrey Boycott kicked up a storm with an on-air four-letter rant during the third England-South Africa ODI, prompting the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) to apologise for the indiscretion.

Maiden century in England 'doesn't matter in larger picture': Kohli

Maiden century in England 'doesn't matter in larger picture': Kohli

Rediff.com4 Aug 2018

'Back in the day I used to think about playing in different conditions, different countries, but when you become captain it's about taking your team across the line.'

Flintoff eyes England coaching job in future

Flintoff eyes England coaching job in future

Rediff.com6 Sep 2019

Andrew Flintoff, who retired from all forms of cricket in 2010, said he is serious about becoming England's coach one day.

India needs to pick Ravi Ashwin for the next Test: Vaughan

India needs to pick Ravi Ashwin for the next Test: Vaughan

Rediff.com29 Aug 2021

Mohammed Shami's unbeaten half century at Lord's gave India a "false sense of security about their tail" and they cannot have "four rabbits from 8-11", said former England captain Michael Vaughan after the visitors suffered an innings defeat in the third Test.

Morgan sees South Africa rout as timely lesson for England

Morgan sees South Africa rout as timely lesson for England

Rediff.com30 May 2017

England's top order crumbled to 20 for six wickets in five overs as they were dismissed for a modest total of 153 before the Proteas cruised to a seven-wicket victory for a consolation triumph after the hosts won the first two matches of the series.

The batsman who is Satya Nadella's hero

The batsman who is Satya Nadella's hero

Rediff.com3 Mar 2020

'On the ground, Jai would never swipe or slog or do anything ugly with a cricket bat.' A Joseph Antony salutes the memory of M L Jaisimha, one of the most stylish batsmen to play cricket for India.

Gavaskar disappointed by Kohli's send-off to Stokes

Gavaskar disappointed by Kohli's send-off to Stokes

Rediff.com29 Nov 2016

Expressing his displeasure over Virat Kohli's behaviour, legendary Indian batsman Sunil Gavaskar has slammed the Indian skipper for engaging in war of words with Ben Stokes after the England all-rounder's dismissal on Day One of the ongoing third Test in Mohali. The incident took place during the 44th over in the post lunch session on the opening day when Stokes, who had played the spinners well till that point, was foxed by all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja and stumped by Parthiv Patel.

'England collapse vs Ireland embarrassing'

'England collapse vs Ireland embarrassing'

Rediff.com25 Jul 2019

In their first Test match in a summer dominated by the one-day World Cup, England could not even muster three figures against a nation playing its third Test match ever.

This visually impaired fan loves cricket from stadium

This visually impaired fan loves cricket from stadium

Rediff.com23 Feb 2020

Allan Jones is visually challenged since birth but he still turns up to take his designated seat whenever there is a Test match at the Basin Reverse.

Kohli backs Root to take over from Cook as England Test captain

Kohli backs Root to take over from Cook as England Test captain

Rediff.com15 Dec 2016

Incumbent Alastair Cook has admitted to having 'questions' about his role as Test captain following England's series loss in India with a match to spare and batting mainstay Root is perceived as a natural heir to the job.

'God of Commentary' prepares to say goodbye

'God of Commentary' prepares to say goodbye

Rediff.com5 Jul 2017

Henry Blofeld, who charmed the cricket world for more than 40 years, bids farewell to the microphone come September. Haresh Pandya salutes the Master.