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Ashes rivalry? Head wants a beer with England mates

Ashes rivalry? Head wants a beer with England mates

Rediff.com31 Dec 2025

Opening batsman Travis Head hopes Australia and England will share a drink after the Ashes winds up in Sydney to revive a tradition that fell by the wayside after the 2023 series.

Mitchell Starc opens up on retirement

Mitchell Starc opens up on retirement

Rediff.com8 Jan 2026

'As I said, while you're contributing, or while you're in the best group of players, why do you have to put a cap on a guy or a girl, if you're a certain age?'

Kohli Breaks Ponting's Record!

Kohli Breaks Ponting's Record!

Rediff.com19 Jan 2026

Virat Kohli surpassed the great Ricky Ponting for most runs by a No 3 batter in ODIs.

Not bidding farewell, says Root after Sydney century

Not bidding farewell, says Root after Sydney century

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

England's Joe Root paused as he left the field to salute all four corners of the Sydney Cricket Ground on Monday after making a fine 160 in the fifth Ashes Test.

Khawaja retained for Sydney Test amid exit talk

Khawaja retained for Sydney Test amid exit talk

Rediff.com1 Jan 2026

Usman Khawaja picked as Australia announce squad for Sydney Test against England

Starc admits fatigue after Ashes heroics, hails fan support

Starc admits fatigue after Ashes heroics, hails fan support

Rediff.com8 Jan 2026

'The body is holding together, and it's a great group to be a part of.'

T20 rankings: Harmanpreet closes in on top 10, Deepti dethroned

T20 rankings: Harmanpreet closes in on top 10, Deepti dethroned

Rediff.com6 Jan 2026

Deepti Sharma lost the top spot in the bowling rankings, as her return of one for 28 in the fifth T20I was not enough to stop Australia's Annabel Sutherland's climb to the top.

Ex-Aussie cricketer Martyn survives terrifying meningitis

Ex-Aussie cricketer Martyn survives terrifying meningitis

Rediff.com17 Jan 2026

Former Australian batter Damien Martyn on Saturday returned home from hospital after recovering from an "awful" meningitis attack, which he said made him realise "how fragile life is."

Visa delay puts England spinners' T20 World Cup prep in doubt

Visa delay puts England spinners' T20 World Cup prep in doubt

Rediff.com15 Jan 2026

With Rashid and Ahmed currently unavailable, Liam Dawson is the squad's only specialist spinner, meaning Will Jacks and Jacob Bethell may be required to bowl more than initially planned.

PIX: Khawaja's Emotional Ashes Farewell

PIX: Khawaja's Emotional Ashes Farewell

Rediff.com8 Jan 2026

Usman Khawaja said he was delighted to end his Test career with a victory in the fifth and final Ashes Test against England at Sydney on Thursday.

PIX: How India Ended Mighty Australia's Reign

PIX: How India Ended Mighty Australia's Reign

Rediff.com30 Oct 2025

Jemimah Rodrigues struck a sensational century as hosts India reached the ICC Women's World Cup Final with a magical run-chase against Australia

Aus keep Playing XI under wraps ahead of SCG Test

Aus keep Playing XI under wraps ahead of SCG Test

Rediff.com3 Jan 2026

'We could play a couple of all-rounders. Could play a spinner. Could play no spinner. We'll figure it out.'

Can Harmanpreet's India repeat 2017 magic vs Australia?

Can Harmanpreet's India repeat 2017 magic vs Australia?

Rediff.com29 Oct 2025

India will search for a spark of magic reminiscent of skipper Harmanpreet Kaur's legendary knock eight years ago as they take on the mighty Australia in the World Cup semi-final on Thursday.

Aus Open: Daniil Medvedev Stuns With Epic Comeback; Aryna Sabalenka Advances

Aus Open: Daniil Medvedev Stuns With Epic Comeback; Aryna Sabalenka Advances

Rediff.com23 Jan 2026

World No 1 Aryna Sabalenka fended off a serious challenge from Anastasia Potapova to reach the fourth round of the Australian Open.

Fans fume over long queues on day one of Australian Open

Fans fume over long queues on day one of Australian Open

Rediff.com18 Jan 2026

Australian Open organizers came under fire on the Grand Slam's opening day on Sunday as frustrated fans sweated in long queues to the gates of Melbourne Park.

600 runs, 3 tons: Travis Head owns the Ashes

600 runs, 3 tons: Travis Head owns the Ashes

Rediff.com6 Jan 2026

Travis Head said he was loving life as a Test opener after recording his third century of the Ashes series to help put Australia in a strong position after day three of the fifth Test on Tuesday.

India, EU near 'mother of all deals' amid US tariff threat

India, EU near 'mother of all deals' amid US tariff threat

Rediff.com20 Jan 2026

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says India and the EU are close to a 'historic trade agreement' that could create a market of two billion people and account for almost a quarter of the global GDP.

'No one really has a clue about SCG track'

'No one really has a clue about SCG track'

Rediff.com3 Jan 2026

From afar on Saturday, the SCG track looked to have a distinct tinge of green on it as the groundsmen ran the roller over it.

'Decide your destiny': Vaughan's tells Khawaja

'Decide your destiny': Vaughan's tells Khawaja

Rediff.com31 Dec 2025

Former England captain Michael Vaughan has urged Australia's Usman Khawaja to retire on his own terms

Bondi Beach Heroes Honoured At SCG

Bondi Beach Heroes Honoured At SCG

Rediff.com4 Jan 2026

The victims of the Bondi massacre, first responders and community members were welcomed with a guard of honour from Australia and England players at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

From exile to home: Kasatkina embraces Aussie AO moment

From exile to home: Kasatkina embraces Aussie AO moment

Rediff.com17 Jan 2026

Russian-born Daria Kasatkina said she is ready to embrace the "good pressure" of a home Grand Slam when she steps onto the Melbourne Park court as an Australian citizen for the first time.

Aus Open PIX: Sinner ousts home hope; Djokovic, Swiatek cruise

Aus Open PIX: Sinner ousts home hope; Djokovic, Swiatek cruise

Rediff.com22 Jan 2026

IMAGES from the Australian Open matches played at Melbourne Park in Melbourne on Thursday.

When Will RoKo Return To Action?

When Will RoKo Return To Action?

Rediff.com19 Jan 2026

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are expected to return to international duties in June when India host Afghanistan for a three-match ODI series.

Steve Waugh: 'Europe is the last frontier of cricket'

Steve Waugh: 'Europe is the last frontier of cricket'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2026

Cricket legend Steve Waugh believes the European T20 Premier League can unlock new talent and expand cricket's footprint across Europe.

Pakistan pacer faces questions over his action in BBL!

Pakistan pacer faces questions over his action in BBL!

Rediff.com10 Jan 2026

Pakistan pacer Zaman Khan comes under scrutiny over his bowling action in BBL

What If Rain Washes Out the India-Australia Semis?

What If Rain Washes Out the India-Australia Semis?

Rediff.com30 Oct 2025

With rain forecast for match day, the question looms large: could the World Cup final lineup be decided by the clouds?

ICC ODI Rankings: Kohli dethrones Rohit to become No 1

ICC ODI Rankings: Kohli dethrones Rohit to become No 1

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

Virat Kohli has reclaimed the top spot in the ICC ODI batting rankings for the first time in five years.

Ashes: 'It's unreal. I dreamt of this as a kid'

Ashes: 'It's unreal. I dreamt of this as a kid'

Rediff.com26 Dec 2025

Australia pacer Michael Neser found day one of his maiden Boxing Day Test a dream come true.

New cycling event fuels India's 2036 Olympic medal hopes

New cycling event fuels India's 2036 Olympic medal hopes

Rediff.com18 Jan 2026

Spread across 437 kilometres and four stages, the Pune Grand Tour, starting on Monday, will feature around 170 riders from 35 countries, including 12 locals.

Starc, Ali close in on Bumrah's No 1 ranking in Tests!

Starc, Ali close in on Bumrah's No 1 ranking in Tests!

Rediff.com1 Jan 2026

Mitchell Starc, who picked up 26 wickets in four matches with an average of 17.42, has moved one rung up to share the second spot with Pakistan spinner Noman Ali.

'Damien is progressing well'

'Damien is progressing well'

Rediff.com4 Jan 2026

Hospitalised Australian cricketer Damien Martyn progressing well: Report

Khawaja set for emotional SCG farewell

Khawaja set for emotional SCG farewell

Rediff.com2 Jan 2026

Triumphant Australia will bid farewell to Usman Khawaja as England look to recover another few scraps of pride when the Ashes series comes to a conclusion with the fifth Test in Sydney from Sunday.

'I am hopeful Shaheen Afridi will play T20 World Cup'

'I am hopeful Shaheen Afridi will play T20 World Cup'

Rediff.com7 Jan 2026

Shaheen Shah Afridi's availability could be crucial for the team's chances in the upcoming T20 World Cup.

Aus Open PIX: Alcaraz, Sabalenka, Zverev move into quarters

Aus Open PIX: Alcaraz, Sabalenka, Zverev move into quarters

Rediff.com25 Jan 2026

IMAGES from all the action on Day 8 of the Australian Open in Melbourne on Sunday.

Not pitch-perfect: Italy carry cricket hopes of soccer nation

Not pitch-perfect: Italy carry cricket hopes of soccer nation

Rediff.com9 Jan 2026

Italy are gearing up for their Twenty20 World Cup debut, hoping a strong showing next month will help the sport break into popular culture in a soccer-obsessed nation that does not have a natural cricket pitch.

'Right people to...' Stokes backs McCullum to stay on

'Right people to...' Stokes backs McCullum to stay on

Rediff.com2 Jan 2026

Both Stokes and McCullum are contracted until 2027 and have publicly expressed their desire to stay on beyond the current tour.

Why India, Australia players are donning black armbands

Why India, Australia players are donning black armbands

Rediff.com30 Oct 2025

After the incident, Austin was put on ventilator but he succumbed to his injury, which revoked the memories of Australian cricketer Phil Hughes' tragic death in 2014.

Rape accused Punjab AAP MLA Pathanmajra flees to Australia

Rape accused Punjab AAP MLA Pathanmajra flees to Australia

Rediff.com9 Nov 2025

Pathanmajra appeared in the video interview on Friday with an Australia-based Punjabi web channel in which he claimed that he would "return home only after securing bail".

Shreyas Iyer named Mumbai captain for Vijay Hazare

Shreyas Iyer named Mumbai captain for Vijay Hazare

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

If Iyer is cleared for international duty, Mumbai will need to appoint a new captain for the Vijay Hazare Trophy knockouts, which begin on January 12.

Fans Swarm Virat Kohli At Vadodara Airport

Fans Swarm Virat Kohli At Vadodara Airport

Rediff.com8 Jan 2026

He was greeted with chants of 'Kohli, Kohli' with fans jostling for selfies and handshakes, as Kohli struggled to make his way through the crowd to his car.