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The Greatest Olympians!

The Greatest Olympians!

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

Let's celebrate the Olympian legends!

'My Father Made Me What I Am'

'My Father Made Me What I Am'

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

'Dharti par jo Rab hota hai, woh hai pitaah (There's a God on earth, and it's a Father).'

Quiet Welcome For World Champions

Quiet Welcome For World Champions

Rediff.com22 Nov 2023

There was no fan fare at the airport as the players quietly departed for their homes from the airport.

Abbott's all-round show seals ODI series win over WI

Abbott's all-round show seals ODI series win over WI

Rediff.com4 Feb 2024

Sean Abbott shone with bat and ball as the world champions beat West Indies by 83 runs

Warner's 'guard of honour' sets stage for epic farewell

Warner's 'guard of honour' sets stage for epic farewell

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

David Warner received a 'Guard of Honour' from Pakistan

Sydney Test: Players to pay tribute to Aus firefighters

Sydney Test: Players to pay tribute to Aus firefighters

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

Signed playing shirts from the Boxing Day Test will be auctioned online from Thursday, with all proceeds also going to the Australian Red Cross.

Bushfire crisis: Will the Sydney Test go up in smoke?

Bushfire crisis: Will the Sydney Test go up in smoke?

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

Australia has been battling hundreds of huge bushfires for several weeks with the resultant thick smoke regularly casting a pall over the country's cities.

Did Big Three ignore ICC's study to save Test cricket?

Did Big Three ignore ICC's study to save Test cricket?

Rediff.com2 Mar 2024

Hockley, when asked about the report, denied suggestions that the powerful nations were turning a blind eye to Test cricket, saying he had met Snedden during the New Zealand-Australia first Test in Wellington and conveyed to him that Australia was very much committed to help ICC ensure all the three formats flourish.

PHOTOS: Royals Harry and Meghan watch Invictus Games in Sydney

PHOTOS: Royals Harry and Meghan watch Invictus Games in Sydney

Rediff.com27 Oct 2018

The Invictus Games, founded by Harry, is an international paralympic-style event for military personnel wounded in action.

Sydney Test, Day 1: Interesting numbers

Sydney Test, Day 1: Interesting numbers

Rediff.com4 Jan 2019

Cheteshwar Pujara has now scored 3 centuries in this series, equalling Sunil Gavaskar's record.

Ola expands to Australia, begins service in Sydney

Ola expands to Australia, begins service in Sydney

Rediff.com12 Mar 2018

Uber, Ola's main competitor in Australia, currently operates in 19 cities including Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth and Canberra.

Indian men's, women's relay teams qualify for Paris Oly

Indian men's, women's relay teams qualify for Paris Oly

Rediff.com6 May 2024

India now have 19 Paris-bound track and field athletes and the list includes defending javelin throw champion Neeraj Chopra among others.

Air India suspends its pilot for allegedly shoplifting at Sydney airport

Air India suspends its pilot for allegedly shoplifting at Sydney airport

Rediff.com23 Jun 2019

Besides barring from entering premises, the order also directed Rohit Bhasin to surrender his identity card.

'Warner's talent helped him avoid his contract getting ripped up'

'Warner's talent helped him avoid his contract getting ripped up'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

Former Australia captain Michael Clarke stated that David Warner's talent kept his contract from being "ripped up" early in his career.

Australia overtake India to take top spot on WTC table

Australia overtake India to take top spot on WTC table

Rediff.com6 Jan 2024

Australia, following their eight-wicket win in the third and final Test against Pakistan at Sydney are on 56.25 percentage points and have pushed India to the second spot in the latest WTC standings issued by ICC on Saturday.

Why Watson turned down Pakistan head coach job!

Why Watson turned down Pakistan head coach job!

Rediff.com17 Mar 2024

Shane Watson turned down after the Pakistan head coach job after details of the contract were leaked to the media.

Pallavi Sharda holidays in Sydney

Pallavi Sharda holidays in Sydney

Rediff.com3 Sep 2017

Take a look at fun photographs.

Amazing images of Sydney!

Amazing images of Sydney!

Rediff.com25 Apr 2012

Sydney is the most populous city in Australia.

Amazing images of Sydney!

Amazing images of Sydney!

Rediff.com25 Apr 2012

Sydney is the most populous city in Australia.

Gunathilaka's ban lifted after legal victory; cleared for cricket return

Gunathilaka's ban lifted after legal victory; cleared for cricket return

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

The SLC said in a statement on Tuesday that an independent committee had recommended a full lifting of the ban on Gunathilaka with "due consideration to his cricketing career and its impact on the cricketing ambitions of the nation".

Vivid 2018 casts Sydney in a brand new light

Vivid 2018 casts Sydney in a brand new light

Rediff.com31 May 2018

Vivid Sydney is an annual festival that places light sculptures and installations throughout the city. More than 1 million people are expected to visit the festival this year, which takes place from 25 May to 16 June. Vivid is celebrating its 10th year with its biggest collection of light installations to date. Here are some dazzling sights from the lights festival.

Border-Gavaskar series opener to be held in Perth

Border-Gavaskar series opener to be held in Perth

Rediff.com26 Mar 2024

The blockbuster five-match Test series between India and Australia will get underway at Perth's Optus Stadium on November 22, the venue replacing Adelaide Oval as the national cricket board's preferred choice for the season opener.

'Don't think anyone has the right to choose farewell Tests'

'Don't think anyone has the right to choose farewell Tests'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

Former Australian cricketer Simon O'Donnell is not in favour of opening batter David Warner getting a farewell Test, saying no one should have the right to pick and choose the venue and date of his choice.

AUS vs PAK: Warner out for 34 in farewell Test as rain disrupts play

AUS vs PAK: Warner out for 34 in farewell Test as rain disrupts play

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

David Warner made 34 in what is likely to be his penultimate innings in the long form of cricket as Australia reached 116 for two on the rain-disrupted second day of the third Test against Pakistan on Thursday.

Steve Smith breaks silence: No Test retirement plans

Steve Smith breaks silence: No Test retirement plans

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

Steve Smith's manager debunks former Australian captain's retirement talks

David Warner bids adieu, what's next?

David Warner bids adieu, what's next?

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

I'm well and truly done: David Warner

'Warner doesn't want a swansong, he thinks...'

'Warner doesn't want a swansong, he thinks...'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

Erskine hit back at Johnson, stating that his questioning Warner's selection isn't logical.

Warner in Australia's squad for first Pakistan Test

Warner in Australia's squad for first Pakistan Test

Rediff.com3 Dec 2023

Australia opener David Warner looks likely to get the Test farewell of his choice after being named in the 14-man squad for the opening clash in the three-match series against Pakistan on Sunday.

Questions going into Sydney Test: Where will Rohit bat?

Questions going into Sydney Test: Where will Rohit bat?

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

The circumstances in which he has arrived in Australia don't make Rohit a certain starter at the top of the order.

Equestrian: Agarwalla wins Paris Olympics quota

Equestrian: Agarwalla wins Paris Olympics quota

Rediff.com19 Feb 2024

Anush Agarwalla was allotted the quota on the basis of his performance in four FEI events.

Air India-Vistara merger gets conditional nod from Singapore

Air India-Vistara merger gets conditional nod from Singapore

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

Singapore's competition regulator CCCS on Tuesday said it has given conditional approval for the proposed merger of Air India and Vistara, more than a year after the announcement of the deal. This was one of the key approvals required for the transaction. The merger of Vistara with Air India under a deal, wherein Singapore Airlines will acquire a 25.1 per cent stake in Air India, was announced in November 2022. Vistara is a joint venture between Singapore Airlines and Tata Group.

Infosys employee among Sydney siege hostages

Infosys employee among Sydney siege hostages

Rediff.com15 Dec 2014

An Infosys employee is among those being held hostage by an unidentified armed man who stormed a downtown cafe in Sydney, the IT major said on Monday.

Woman killed in knife attack in Sydney

Woman killed in knife attack in Sydney

Rediff.com13 Aug 2019

Australian TV channels showed the man, in his 20s or 30s, running through the King Street with a large kitchen knife yelling "Allahu Akbar" .

Sydney ODI: The turning point

Sydney ODI: The turning point

Rediff.com13 Jan 2019

Jhye Richardson said Australia were lucky to get Mahendra Singh Dhoni out with a dubious call.

'Is Cricket Australia serious?' Johnson lashes out at CA

'Is Cricket Australia serious?' Johnson lashes out at CA

Rediff.com23 Dec 2023

Former pacer Mitchell Johnson took a dig at Cricket Australia (CA) for inviting him to an award night just weeks after the governing body cancelled his speaking engagements.

Misbah to lead Pakistan in Sydney Test

Misbah to lead Pakistan in Sydney Test

Rediff.com2 Jan 2017

Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq, who had hinted at calling it quits after his side's crushing defeat by an innings and 18 runs in the second Test against Australia in Melbourne, will play in the third and final Test in Sydney and will lead the team, an official confirmed on Sunday.

Waiting for Hit-Man Show: Rohit and India ready to change Sydney script

Waiting for Hit-Man Show: Rohit and India ready to change Sydney script

Rediff.com6 Jan 2021

If Rahane's side can go 2-1 up and ensure the retention of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, it will be one of the finest hours in the history of Indian cricket

Smith pushes for rule reform, urges intervention

Smith pushes for rule reform, urges intervention

Rediff.com29 Feb 2024

Australian batting star Steve Smith has said that the cricketing authorities should urgently address the issue of pacers persistently bowling bouncers to a leg side field, as it restricts a batter's ability to hit the ball "anywhere in front of the wicket".

Sydney skywriting says 'STOP F1' amid coronavirus fears

Sydney skywriting says 'STOP F1' amid coronavirus fears

Rediff.com11 Mar 2020

Photographs of the skywriting were widely shared online but it was unclear who was responsible for them. But the Australian Grand Prix authorities were adamant that Albert Park would welcome thousands of motor sport fans from Thursday when practice sessions and qualifying commence for lower-profile touring car series.

Warner's last Test XI locked in; can Pakistan spoil the party?

Warner's last Test XI locked in; can Pakistan spoil the party?

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

Australia out for Pakistan sweep in David Warner Week