News for '-adelaide'

Clarke FUMES after McSweeney dropped

Clarke FUMES after McSweeney dropped

Rediff.com20 Dec 2024

Michael Clarke feels the Australian selectors have erred by dropping Nathan McSweeney mid-series against India

Travis Head in doubt for Boxing Day showdown?

Travis Head in doubt for Boxing Day showdown?

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

Travis Head was a notable absentee in Australia's net session on Monday

Andreescu battles to comeback win over Muguruza in Adelaide

Andreescu battles to comeback win over Muguruza in Adelaide

Rediff.com1 Jan 2023

Andreescu back from the brink to down Muguruza

The Stumps Show Day 4: India Routs Australia

The Stumps Show Day 4: India Routs Australia

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

Here's Prem Panicker's unique take on all the action from the fourth day of the 2024-2025 Border Gavaskar series.

PIX: Australia have India tottering after Head hundred

PIX: Australia have India tottering after Head hundred

Rediff.com7 Dec 2024

Images from Day 2 of the 'Pink-ball' second Test between Australia and India in Adelaide on Saturday.

Starc pleased with proceedings on Day 1

Starc pleased with proceedings on Day 1

Rediff.com6 Dec 2024

Starc was the standout performer on a lively Adelaide pitch, returning excellent figures of 6/48 to dismiss India for a mere 180 runs.

Sensational Siraj Rocks Hyderabad!

Sensational Siraj Rocks Hyderabad!

Rediff.com7 Apr 2025

Mohammed Siraj lit up the Rajiv Gandhi international stadium, his domestic home ground, with a sensational spell of 4/17.

All about Australian Open champion Madison Keys

All about Australian Open champion Madison Keys

Rediff.com25 Jan 2025

Madison Keys is the second-oldest woman to claim her first Australian Open singles title in the Open era.

'Rohit deserved more respect and faith from the management'

'Rohit deserved more respect and faith from the management'

Rediff.com3 Jan 2025

Rohit Sharma's decision to 'opt out' of the ongoing fifth and final Test against Australia was bizarre as it sends wrong signals, said former opener Navjot Singh Sidhu.

'Respect the game': Ex-Australia captain slams Siraj

'Respect the game': Ex-Australia captain slams Siraj

Rediff.com10 Dec 2024

Mohammed Siraj charges down the wicket towards his teammates, without checking the umpire's decision when he thinks that he has got a batter out, said former Australia captain Mark Taylor.

'Australia is a harshly treated team at times'

'Australia is a harshly treated team at times'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2024

'They have won everything but the Border-Gavaskar Trophy and they know that, they've spoken about that, this is the one they want to tick off.'

'A Man For The Future'

'A Man For The Future'

Rediff.com3 Dec 2024

'He showed an awareness of what was required, which belied the fact that he was making his Test debut.'

Is less more? Will Smith follow 'Mr. Cricket's' advice?

Is less more? Will Smith follow 'Mr. Cricket's' advice?

Rediff.com13 Dec 2024

Smith took a leaf out of Hussey's book and did not train on the day before the Adelaide Test, hoping to be fresh for a big score.

When Shastri Sang Hindi Songs...

When Shastri Sang Hindi Songs...

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

'We were not thinking about a series win because we were just bowled out for 36.' 'The mood in the dressing room was a bit down. Ravi Bhai organised a team dinner. He arranged for karaoke, he started singing. He sang old Hindi songs. Everybody joined in.'

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.

Kohli addresses team in nets; Rohit works on batting

Kohli addresses team in nets; Rohit works on batting

Rediff.com12 Dec 2024

The youngsters in the side couldn't have got a better mentor than 'King' Kohli himself to guide them with his words of wisdom.

Australia's top order in crisis: Can they bounce back?

Australia's top order in crisis: Can they bounce back?

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

The entire Australian top-order that is feeling the "pressure" despite the series-levelling win in Adelaide

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

Why Ian Chappell was asked to leave Adelaide Oval

Why Ian Chappell was asked to leave Adelaide Oval

Rediff.com19 Dec 2020

Chappell is a Sydney Northern Beaches resident, which has witnessed a fresh COVID-19 outbreak in the past few days.

PIX: Cummins bags 5 as Australia rout India to level series

PIX: Cummins bags 5 as Australia rout India to level series

Rediff.com8 Dec 2024

Pat Cummins took five wickets as Australia maintained their unblemished record in 'Pink-ball' Tests with a thumping 10-wicket victory over India in the second Test in Adelaide on Sunday to level the five-match series 1-1 in just two-and-a-half days.

Rohit Hits The Nets On Arrival In Perth

Rohit Hits The Nets On Arrival In Perth

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

India captain Rohit Sharma will play the two-day 'Pink Ball' Day/Night practice game in Canberra, starting November 30.

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.

How Siraj's Mind Games Led to Labuschagne's Dismissal

How Siraj's Mind Games Led to Labuschagne's Dismissal

Rediff.com15 Dec 2024

India's mind games played a pivotal role in the dismissal of Australian batter Marnus Labuschagne.

Too early to judge Gambhir as coach, says Jadeja

Too early to judge Gambhir as coach, says Jadeja

Rediff.com30 Nov 2024

Former India batter Ajay Jadeja defended head coach Gautam Gambhir from the criticism he has received following the 0-3 drubbing against New Zealand.

Ashwin opens about farewell Test

Ashwin opens about farewell Test

Rediff.com15 Jan 2025

'I want to play more cricket. Where is the place? Obviously not in the Indian dressing room but from somewhere else. I want to be honest with the game.'

Matt Short eager to lead Australia

Matt Short eager to lead Australia

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

Matt Short will have a role in Australia's leadership group during the Twenty20 series against Pakistan and has put his hand up to stand in as captain

Should Rohit Step Down As Captain?

Should Rohit Step Down As Captain?

Rediff.com8 Dec 2024

Rohit Sharma's decision-making has come under intense scrutiny, especially after the team's failure to contain Australia's innings in the first session of Day 2.

Smith set to conquer 'unpredictable' Pink Ball Test

Smith set to conquer 'unpredictable' Pink Ball Test

Rediff.com2 Dec 2024

Australian batter Steve Smith is "focussed" on taking them all head on in the game beginning in Adelaide on Friday.

Record crowds! India vs Aus is cricket's new showdown

Record crowds! India vs Aus is cricket's new showdown

Rediff.com6 Jan 2025

"One stat stands out: 375,000 people coming through the gates in that Melbourne Test match, beating the record set 90 years ago of 350,000," Shastri said.

Why Rohit might be better off batting at No. 6

Why Rohit might be better off batting at No. 6

Rediff.com9 Dec 2024

Rohit Sharma may just avoid being swayed by the proverbial outside noise and stick to the number six slot for at least the third Test against Australia, starting this weekend.

The way we responded was great: Bumrah

The way we responded was great: Bumrah

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

After being bundled out for 150 in their first innings, India staged a sensational fightback to humble Australia by 295 runs in the first Test in Perth on Monday

PIX: Australia have India tottering after Smith century

PIX: Australia have India tottering after Smith century

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

Images from Day 2 of the fourth Test between Australia and India at the MCG on Friday.

Blow for Australia! Cummins' Champions Trophy in jeopardy

Blow for Australia! Cummins' Champions Trophy in jeopardy

Rediff.com9 Jan 2025

An injury concern looms over Australian skipper Pat Cummins ahead of next month's Champions Trophy with the pacer set to undergo a scan

PIX: Six-star Starc puts Australia on top on Day 1

PIX: Six-star Starc puts Australia on top on Day 1

Rediff.com6 Dec 2024

Images from Day 1 of the 'Pink-ball' second Test between Australia and India in Adelaide on Friday.

'Dus saal ho gaye yaar'

'Dus saal ho gaye yaar'

Rediff.com2 Dec 2024

'The wait of a decade finally ends. A fan waited for 10 years to get a @ImRo45 autograph and yesterday was his lucky day.'

Who did Travis Head cradle his bat for?

Who did Travis Head cradle his bat for?

Rediff.com7 Dec 2024

Travis Head's blistering century powered Australia's innings on Day 2 of the second Test against India

Australian Open: Serena, Osaka to join top men in Adelaide

Australian Open: Serena, Osaka to join top men in Adelaide

Rediff.com9 Jan 2021

Serena Williams and Naomi Osaka will join Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic in playing a pre-Australian Open warm-up exhibition

Is This Why Ashwin Retired?

Is This Why Ashwin Retired?

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

'I do not think we have heard the last of that yet.'

Why Ashwin was picked over Sundar, Jadeja

Why Ashwin was picked over Sundar, Jadeja

Rediff.com6 Dec 2024

'I guess the thinking going into the last Test, we wanted to strengthen the batting'

Gabba washout: Spectators to get full refunds

Gabba washout: Spectators to get full refunds

Rediff.com14 Dec 2024

Cricket Australia was just 10 balls away from potentially saving itself more than Australian 1 million in refunds.