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Bumrah named ICC Player of Month for December!

Bumrah named ICC Player of Month for December!

Rediff.com14 Jan 2025

Jasprit Bumrah has been awarded the ICC Men's Player of the Month for December 2024, following his exceptional performance during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series in Australia.

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic, Alcaraz cruise; Osaka exits with injury

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic, Alcaraz cruise; Osaka exits with injury

Rediff.com17 Jan 2025

Carlos Alcaraz secured his passage into the fourth round of the Australian Open with a 6-2, 6-4, 6-7(3), 6-3 victory over Nuno Borges.

Kohli penalised for Boxing Day incident with Konstas

Kohli penalised for Boxing Day incident with Konstas

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

Virat Kohli fined 20 per cent match fees, one demerit point for his altercation with Sam Konstas

Grass, spin, and heat: MCG pitch set to test bowlers

Grass, spin, and heat: MCG pitch set to test bowlers

Rediff.com25 Dec 2024

Pat Cummins said that the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) pitch looks "nice and firm" with a "bit of grass coverage"

Teen Andreeva to meet Sabalenka in Indian Wells final

Teen Andreeva to meet Sabalenka in Indian Wells final

Rediff.com15 Mar 2025

The loss ends five-time major champion Swiatek's bid to become the first woman to win the tournament in the Southern California desert three times.

Vote! India's Best Wins Over Pakistan

Vote! India's Best Wins Over Pakistan

Rediff.com25 Feb 2025

A look at some of India's best victories over Pakistan in ICC tournaments.

Rohit's Horror Run Continues!

Rohit's Horror Run Continues!

Rediff.com6 Feb 2025

Rohit Sharma last went past the 50-run mark five months ago, when he made 52 against New Zealand during the Bengaluru Test in October.

Unseeded teen sensation stuns Ruud in Australian Open

Unseeded teen sensation stuns Ruud in Australian Open

Rediff.com15 Jan 2025

Rangy 19-year-old Mensik, the 2022 boy's singles finalist at Melbourne Park, sealed the match in style with a searing forehand winner to push the three-times Grand Slam finalist and sixth seed to the exit.

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic digs deep to show Alcaraz the door

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic digs deep to show Alcaraz the door

Rediff.com21 Jan 2025

Defeat was a blow for the 21-year-old Spaniard as the French Open and Wimbledon champion's bid to become the youngest man to complete a career Grand Slam went up in flames, and he was left to digest his third loss to Djokovic on the surface.

India-Australia Media War Explodes!

India-Australia Media War Explodes!

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

The friction started during India's arrival in Perth last month, when the Australian media criticised the visitors for holding private training sessions at the WACA.

Rohit 'Opts Out' Of 5th Test: Report

Rohit 'Opts Out' Of 5th Test: Report

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

Multiple reports indicate that captain Rohit Sharma will be 'rested' for the final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series.

Rohit faces tough decision: Drop himself for Gill?

Rohit faces tough decision: Drop himself for Gill?

Rediff.com1 Jan 2025

Rohit Sharma has certain choices to make in the best interests of the Indian team heading into the fifth and final Test against Australia.

PIX: Lyon, Boland frustrate India after Bumrah show

PIX: Lyon, Boland frustrate India after Bumrah show

Rediff.com29 Dec 2024

Images from Day 4 of the fourth Test between Australia and India at the MCG on Sunday.

Coaching comes naturally to high IQ Murray: Djokovic

Coaching comes naturally to high IQ Murray: Djokovic

Rediff.com10 Jan 2025

While forthcoming with Murray, Djokovic was in no mood to elaborate on comments that he had been fed poisoned food while in detention during the 2022 Australian Open visa saga.

'Imagine How Boring It Would Be Without Kohli'

'Imagine How Boring It Would Be Without Kohli'

Rediff.com28 Dec 2024

'Many would end their successful international careers with a 1/4 of what he's achieved.'

Sinner eyes clay and grass glory after Aus Open win

Sinner eyes clay and grass glory after Aus Open win

Rediff.com26 Jan 2025

Jannik Sinner set his sights on mastering clay and grass courts to make himself a complete player

Aus Open PIX: Fritz; Rybakina cruise; Navarro survives

Aus Open PIX: Fritz; Rybakina cruise; Navarro survives

Rediff.com14 Jan 2025

Images from Day 3 of the 2025 Australian Open in Melbourne on Tuesday.

Modern-day greats will figure it out: Rohit backs Kohli

Modern-day greats will figure it out: Rohit backs Kohli

Rediff.com24 Dec 2024

India captain Rohit Sharma has backed Virat Kohli to overcome his problems

'Momentum is with Australia, not India'

'Momentum is with Australia, not India'

Rediff.com12 Dec 2024

Australia levelled the five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy 1-1 with a 10-wicket win in the day-night Test after losing the first Test at Perth by 295 runs.

Aus Open PIX: Swiatek, Raducanu, Fritz advance

Aus Open PIX: Swiatek, Raducanu, Fritz advance

Rediff.com16 Jan 2025

Images from Day 5 of the 2025 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on Thursday.

Gambhir Blames Sarfaraz For Dressing Room Leaks

Gambhir Blames Sarfaraz For Dressing Room Leaks

Rediff.com15 Jan 2025

While Gautam Gambhir's anger at the leaks is understandable, blaming Sarfaraz Khan without concrete proof seems premature and unnecessary.

Sinner's CAS hearing to start on April 16

Sinner's CAS hearing to start on April 16

Rediff.com10 Jan 2025

The World No 1 faces the possibility of being banned for up to two years.

He's mad: Smith lauds Konstas' 'bubbling energy'

He's mad: Smith lauds Konstas' 'bubbling energy'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2024

Konstas made his presence felt even while fielding, constantly talking to Indian batters from the cordon or close-in positions.

Nitish's Dad Touches Gavaskar's Feet

Nitish's Dad Touches Gavaskar's Feet

Rediff.com29 Dec 2024

'I am really very proud of my son. He made our family very proud.'

Spirit of Ukraine: Svitolina dedicates win to her nation

Spirit of Ukraine: Svitolina dedicates win to her nation

Rediff.com20 Jan 2025

Svitolina wants to give Ukraine a 'little light' after reaching quarter-finals

'I haven't done anything wrong'

'I haven't done anything wrong'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2025

Sinner unclear about CAS case ahead of Australian Open defence

Injury scare for Rahul

Injury scare for Rahul

Rediff.com21 Dec 2024

In a video that surfaced on social media, Rahul was seen holding the right hand while receiving treatment.

Aus Open PIX: Sabalenka, Gauff through to last 8

Aus Open PIX: Sabalenka, Gauff through to last 8

Rediff.com19 Jan 2025

Images from Day 8 of the Australian Open at Melbourne Park on Sunday.

Mumbai's Kotian to fill Ashwin's shoes in Australia

Mumbai's Kotian to fill Ashwin's shoes in Australia

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

Kotian has fond memories of the Melbourne Cricket Ground where he scored 44 batting at No. 8 for India A and looked the part.

Will New Haircut Change Kohli's Luck?

Will New Haircut Change Kohli's Luck?

Rediff.com21 Dec 2024

Celebrity hairstylist Jordan Tabakman shared a video of the new look, captioning it 'THE KING'S NEW CROWN.'

Andreeva's recipe for Aus Open glory: Chicken and Rice!

Andreeva's recipe for Aus Open glory: Chicken and Rice!

Rediff.com12 Jan 2025

The Russian teenager hopes her choice of chicken and rice with parmesan cheese on top can fuel her to glory at the Australian Open.

Aus Open: Heliovaara, Patten win men's doubles title

Aus Open: Heliovaara, Patten win men's doubles title

Rediff.com25 Jan 2025

Finland's Harri Heliovaara and Briton Henry Patten fought back from a set down to win the Australian Open men's doubles title on Sunday.

Bumrah 'nightmare' comes to haunt Marsh in backyard

Bumrah 'nightmare' comes to haunt Marsh in backyard

Rediff.com3 Feb 2025

Marsh, cracked up the audience, including the great Allan Border, at the Australian Cricket Awards 2025 on Sunday night in Melbourne, with a hilarious anecdote.

Australian Open: Hady Habib Creates History

Australian Open: Hady Habib Creates History

Rediff.com13 Jan 2025

Hady Habib is the first man representing Lebanon to win a singles main draw match at a Grand Slam in the professional era.

Aus Open PX: Rain wreaks havoc on opening day

Aus Open PX: Rain wreaks havoc on opening day

Rediff.com12 Jan 2025

Five singles matches were cancelled as persistent rain washed out a large chunk of play on the opening day of the Australian Open on Sunday, disappointing the large crowds that flocked to Melbourne Park.

'I would have kept him in the mix'

'I would have kept him in the mix'

Rediff.com7 Jan 2025

I was really surprised when he wasn't flown out even halfway through the series, two Test matches in.'

Sachin calls Reddy's ton a 'knock to remember'

Sachin calls Reddy's ton a 'knock to remember'

Rediff.com28 Dec 2024

Sachin Tendulkar praised Nitish Kumar Reddy for his brilliant unbeaten 105 against Australia in the fourth Test

'McSweeney's debut vs Bumrah the toughest in 10 Years'

'McSweeney's debut vs Bumrah the toughest in 10 Years'

Rediff.com22 Dec 2024

McSweeney was dismissed by Bumrah four times across six innings and the Australia selectors have replaced him with teenage sensation Sam Konstas for the Melbourne and Sydney Test.

Warner urges Aussie stars to 'be brave' like Konstas

Warner urges Aussie stars to 'be brave' like Konstas

Rediff.com31 Dec 2024

Lavishing praise on young Sam Konstas, former opener David Warner has urged Australia's senior players to adopt a similar aggressive approach when facing Indian pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah

PIX: Aus thump India at MCG, take 2-1 lead

PIX: Aus thump India at MCG, take 2-1 lead

Rediff.com30 Dec 2024

Images from Day 5 in the fourth Test between Australia and India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Monday.