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Just 2 Indians in history have achieved this at Lord's

Just 2 Indians in history have achieved this at Lord's

Rediff.com12 Jul 2025

KL Rahul becomes second India batter after Vengsarkar to score more than one Test ton at Lord's

'It's our destiny and goal to win the World Cup'

'It's our destiny and goal to win the World Cup'

Rediff.com22 Jun 2024

West Indies skipper Rovman Powell lauded Hope for showing his mettle after being dropped for the contest against England.

Final Countdown: India ready for date with history on Super Sunday

Final Countdown: India ready for date with history on Super Sunday

Rediff.com18 Nov 2023

Indian cricket team will not just be looking to win a third ODI global title but also look at saving the '50-over format' which has been battling identity crisis for at least five years now.

What are Sunny and Vengsarkar doing at Wankhede?

What are Sunny and Vengsarkar doing at Wankhede?

Rediff.com30 Oct 2021

Cricketing legends Sunil Gavaskar and Dilip Vengsarkar received yet another tribute in their native Mumbai when the Sunil Gavaskar Box and Dilip Vengsarkar Stand were inaugurated at the city's Wankhede stadium.

28 years ago, memories of another day at Lord's

28 years ago, memories of another day at Lord's

Rediff.com22 Jul 2014

Monday's win at Lord's was only the second time India has won a Test at the Mecca of Cricket in 82 years. A look back at when it happened for the first time...

28 years ago, memories of another day at Lord's

28 years ago, memories of another day at Lord's

Rediff.com22 Jul 2014

Monday's win at Lord's was only the second time India has won a Test at the Mecca of Cricket in 82 years. A look back at when it happened for the first time...

Fairy-tale farewell: India whitewash England in Jhulan's last waltz

Fairy-tale farewell: India whitewash England in Jhulan's last waltz

Rediff.com24 Sep 2022

India Women beat England by 16 runs in the third and final ODI to record their first clean sweep in this country.

Farewell To Cricket: Indian women gear up for memorable Lord's dance for legendary Jhulan

Farewell To Cricket: Indian women gear up for memorable Lord's dance for legendary Jhulan

Rediff.com23 Sep 2022

Call it destiny or design, Goswami's last hurrah is taking at Lord's.

Conway breaks Ganguly's 25-year-old record on debut

Conway breaks Ganguly's 25-year-old record on debut

Rediff.com3 Jun 2021

Conway remained unbeaten 136 as New Zealand finished the first day at a solid 246 for three

British PM backs culture secretary on Robinson suspension

British PM backs culture secretary on Robinson suspension

Rediff.com7 Jun 2021

'As Oliver Dowden set out, these were comments made more than a decade ago (sic) written by someone as a teenager, for which they've rightly apologised.'

PHOTOS: Topley, Moeen help England down India

PHOTOS: Topley, Moeen help England down India

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

IMAGES from the 2nd ODI played between England and India at Lord's on Thursday.

What went wrong, and right, for India in England Tests

What went wrong, and right, for India in England Tests

Rediff.com18 Aug 2014

The glaring failure of India's three middle-order batsmen, who never got even a reasonably decent start from the openers, was the main reason why India kept collapsing repeatedly, says Haresh Pandya, reviewing the team's 3-1 drubbing in the five-Test series in England.

Tendulkar junior helps England ahead of Australia clash

Tendulkar junior helps England ahead of Australia clash

Rediff.com24 Jun 2019

Arjun marked his run-up at the Lord's nets during England's practice session.

June 10, 1986: When India made History at Lord's

June 10, 1986: When India made History at Lord's

Rediff.com10 Jun 2020

India registered its first Test win at the Mecca of Cricket.

Tendulkar inspires archer Banerjee at Lord's

Tendulkar inspires archer Banerjee at Lord's

Rediff.com26 Jul 2012

Rahul Banerjee is hoping to carry forward the legacy of archery by looking to draw inspiration from his cricketing hero Sachin Tendulkar to script history at the Mecca of Cricket with a medal in archery at the Olympics.

First Look: Special coin for 2000th Test, at Lord's

First Look: Special coin for 2000th Test, at Lord's

Rediff.com19 Jul 2011

On 21st July 1884, Lord's hosted the first Test ever played. 127 years on, on the very date (21st July), the same venue, now known as the Mecca of cricket the world over, will be hosting the 2000th Test -- with England taking on India, the No.1 team in the rankings.

'Nice to get a hundred, more wkts would be fine'

'Nice to get a hundred, more wkts would be fine'

Rediff.com19 Nov 2009

On Thursday, 15 days short of his 32nd birthday, Ajit Agarkar ensured himself a perfect gift -- an unbeaten 102 against Himachal Pradesh, in the Ranji Trophy Group A match. It not only ensured his side a defendable total (after an early collapse) but also earned the all-rounder his first hundred in Mumbai colours.

Will be very special to get a 100 at Lord's: Laxman

Will be very special to get a 100 at Lord's: Laxman

Rediff.com7 Jun 2011

Stylish middle-order batsman VVS Laxman says his dream is to score a century at Lord's and help India win the match during the team's upcoming tour of England.

Support the team; we all are giving our best: Kohli

Support the team; we all are giving our best: Kohli

Rediff.com8 Aug 2018

India cricket captain Virat Kohli has called on fans to support the entire team and not focus on just one or two players.

Rajasthan Royals may play at Lord's

Rajasthan Royals may play at Lord's

Rediff.com14 May 2009

Winners of the inaugural edition of Indian Premier League, Rajasthan Royals could get a chance to play at Lord's, the mecca of cricket, if a plan set afoot by Marylebone Cricket Club, the custodian of the ground, gets the green light.

Mamata, Hasina likely to watch historic D/N Test at Eden

Mamata, Hasina likely to watch historic D/N Test at Eden

Rediff.com12 Nov 2019

Hasina will be on a one-day visit and she will watch the match for some time after ringing the Bell

Confident that our team will do well: Rahane

Confident that our team will do well: Rahane

Rediff.com27 May 2017

India's senior batsman Ajinkya Rahane is confident that if the play to their potential then they will be able to defend the Champions Trophy won in 2013.

Indian eves set for Lord's debut

Indian eves set for Lord's debut

Rediff.com8 Nov 2005

India will take on England at the Lord's cricket ground in an ODI next year

Dhoni takes 'ad break', checks Eden strip ahead of Lanka Test

Dhoni takes 'ad break', checks Eden strip ahead of Lanka Test

Rediff.com9 Nov 2017

Retired, former Test cricketer Dhoni was in the city for a commercial shoot with another former skipper Kapil Dev.

'Kohli will roam around Oxford Street shirtless if India win WC'

'Kohli will roam around Oxford Street shirtless if India win WC'

Rediff.com7 Apr 2018

Virat Kohli will not just relive that iconic act but has agreed to go one better and walk around Oxford Street shirtless, provided India win the 2019 World Cup.

Ishant bags seven wickets as India humble England at Lord's

Ishant bags seven wickets as India humble England at Lord's

Rediff.com21 Jul 2014

Ishant Sharma bagged seven wickets as India scored a thumping 95-run victory over England in the second Test at Lord's on Monday.

June 25, 1983: When 'Kapil's Devils' changed the image of Indian cricket

June 25, 1983: When 'Kapil's Devils' changed the image of Indian cricket

Rediff.com25 Jun 2015

Haresh Pandya recounts one of the biggest upsets in One-day cricket.