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Warner breaks silence: Full truth on ball-tampering saga

Warner breaks silence: Full truth on ball-tampering saga

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

Warner set new standards for explosive openers in his early years in the Test game

World Cup 2023: What's going wrong for Australia?

World Cup 2023: What's going wrong for Australia?

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

Australia got their tactics and team selection all wrong in Thursday's World Cup defeat by South Africa, said former skipper Michael Clarke.

'That mace is in safe hands'

'That mace is in safe hands'

Rediff.com11 Jun 2023

Australia defeated India by 209 after the latter lost 7 wickets for the addition of just 70 runs on fifth and final day on Sunday.

Ball-tampering scandal: Could've been handled differently: Warner

Ball-tampering scandal: Could've been handled differently: Warner

Rediff.com1 Jan 2024

Ahead of his final Test match at his home arena of Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), Australian opener David Warner reflected on the 2018 ball-tampering scandal in Cape Town.

Ashes: 'Goal is to become one of the greatest...'

Ashes: 'Goal is to become one of the greatest...'

Rediff.com15 Jun 2023

With the Ashes set to get underway, Australian players reflected on the prestigious series and their aim for the upcoming tournament.

High Stakes in WPL auction to fill season gaps

High Stakes in WPL auction to fill season gaps

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

The auction will feature 56 capped and 109 uncapped players.

What's Priyanka Doing At Wimbedon?

What's Priyanka Doing At Wimbedon?

Rediff.com16 Jul 2023

Watching unseeded Marketa Vondrousova script history at Wimbledon were several tennis and movie celebrities including our very own Priyanka Chopra Jonas.

Ponting tells England's Robinson to walk the talk

Ponting tells England's Robinson to walk the talk

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

Ponting says Robinson might be better placed focusing on his own performance rather than looking back at Ashes history.

India's Unbeaten Run: Echoes of WI '75, Aus '03-07

India's Unbeaten Run: Echoes of WI '75, Aus '03-07

Rediff.com18 Nov 2023

To emulate the West Indies of 1975 and Australia of 2003 and 2007, India must channel the same indomitable spirit in the final.

'I just want to be remembered probably as an entertainer'

'I just want to be remembered probably as an entertainer'

Rediff.com6 Jan 2024

"I really love the game, but most importantly, I want to win another World Cup for Australia."

Smith, Khawaja take Aus cricket honours

Smith, Khawaja take Aus cricket honours

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

The 33-year-old has been in strong form in 50-overs cricket too and famously quipped "I'm back, baby" during an ODI against England in November after a successful technique tweak.

Australia's SWOT Analysis: Slow bowling is an issue but...

Australia's SWOT Analysis: Slow bowling is an issue but...

Rediff.com1 Oct 2023

Australia at least on paper, can't be rated ahead of India and England during this edition of the tournament.

'No wonder I've got no hair'

'No wonder I've got no hair'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

Australian Off-Spinner Nathan Lyon is only the 6th player and the first bowler to play 100 consecutive Tests.

Ollie Robinson a forgettable cricketer: Hayden

Ollie Robinson a forgettable cricketer: Hayden

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

'A fast bowler that is bowling 124 (kmph) and he's got a mouth from the south'

Global Chess League: Steve Waugh, Sania Mirza attend opening ceremony

Global Chess League: Steve Waugh, Sania Mirza attend opening ceremony

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

Dubai witnessed a historic moment as the inaugural edition of the Global Chess League was held on Thursday.

Cummins lauded for tactical captaincy

Cummins lauded for tactical captaincy

Rediff.com20 Nov 2023

'To be able to then just work through it, and you could see there definitely was a shift after the second game just from his own performance, you'd see there's a little bit of extra intensity in him after that.'

Pat Cummins reveals secret strategy to conquer India

Pat Cummins reveals secret strategy to conquer India

Rediff.com18 Nov 2023

Pat Cummins wants to experience that awesome feeling of leading a great bunch of blokes

Heartbreaking: Allan Border battling Parkinson's disease

Heartbreaking: Allan Border battling Parkinson's disease

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

Former Australia captain Border reveals he has Parkinson's disease

Pat Cummins to step down as Test captain?

Pat Cummins to step down as Test captain?

Rediff.com24 Jul 2023

Australia coach McDonald dismisses 'far-fetched' Cummins resignation talk

Australia digests 'hollow' Ashes retention in Manchester rain

Australia digests 'hollow' Ashes retention in Manchester rain

Rediff.com24 Jul 2023

Australia retained the urn after no play was possible on day five at Old Trafford due to the wet weather

Khawaja slams ICC after Australia docked WTC points

Khawaja slams ICC after Australia docked WTC points

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

Australia opener Usman Khawaja has vented his frustration after the team lost 10 World Test Championship (WTC) points for slow over-rates.

Australian cricketers not under IPL investigation

Australian cricketers not under IPL investigation

Rediff.com14 Sep 2010

Cricket Australia (CA) has disputed reports that two Australian players were under investigation for corruption in last year's Indian Premier League (IPL).

Why ICC reduced fines for slow over-rates in Tests

Why ICC reduced fines for slow over-rates in Tests

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

Usman Khawaja said it was "really frustrating" for players to lose their match fees despite delivering entertaining matches.

Langer appointed as head coach of Lucknow Super Giants; Flower departs

Langer appointed as head coach of Lucknow Super Giants; Flower departs

Rediff.com15 Jul 2023

Flower had joined the Australian camp as consultant ahead of the World Test Championship final against India last month.

Aus coach backs Smith, Labuschagne to fire in second Test

Aus coach backs Smith, Labuschagne to fire in second Test

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

'We've got some areas we can improve, there's some growth within the team and there's two obvious ones.'

Australia hails Cummins in 'rope-a-dope' win over England

Australia hails Cummins in 'rope-a-dope' win over England

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

Australian media hailed Pat Cummins' batting heroics as the final blow of a "rope-a-dope" strategy that delivered a thrilling two-wicket win over England

ODI World Cup: Kohli, Babar in Sthalekar's first five for dream XI

ODI World Cup: Kohli, Babar in Sthalekar's first five for dream XI

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

Two-time World Cup winner and ICC Hall of Famer Lisa Sthalekar has revealed the first five players she would select if choosing a dream ODI XI with the World Cup 2023 just a month away.

ODI World Cup: 'Warner and Head will be Australia's key openers'

ODI World Cup: 'Warner and Head will be Australia's key openers'

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

Former Australia cricketer Matthew Hayden feels that David Warner and Travis Head are the ideal duo to open for Australia at the upcoming ICC ODI World Cup which is set to begin on October 5.

'Australia needs overhaul after T20 World Cup failure'

'Australia needs overhaul after T20 World Cup failure'

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

Australia selectors have always been ruthless when it comes to shaking up squads for major tournaments and the Twenty20 side is primed for an overhaul following their exit from the World Cup on home soil, former opener Matthew Hayden said.

CA chief Henderson to quit, Baird to replace him next year

CA chief Henderson to quit, Baird to replace him next year

Rediff.com11 Dec 2022

Current Board member Baird has received the unanimous endorsement from fellow CA directors and state chairs to take up the charge next February, making him the fourth chair in less than 18 months.

Shardul Thakur equals Bradman's record!

Shardul Thakur equals Bradman's record!

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

Only two batters have managed to achieve this unique record before him.

Cricket Australia apologises to survivors of child sexual abuse

Cricket Australia apologises to survivors of child sexual abuse

Rediff.com3 Oct 2022

Australia's cricket board has apologised to survivors of child sexual abuse who were involved in the sport and called on its members to join a national redress scheme.

Pat Cummins' mother passes away: Aus players pay homage

Pat Cummins' mother passes away: Aus players pay homage

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

The Australian players paid homage to Pat Cummins's mother who passed away on Thursday.

SCG Honours Sachin@50

SCG Honours Sachin@50

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

The Sydney Cricket Ground honoured batting greats Sachin Tendulkar and Brian Lara by having a set of gates named in their honour at the SCG.

Handshakes. Hugs. Some Laughs...

Handshakes. Hugs. Some Laughs...

Rediff.com15 Mar 2023

When the final Test at the Narendra Modi stadium ended in a draw on Monday evening, there was bon homie, with gifts like cricket bats and jerseys being passed around.

WPL: Mumbai Indians commence training

WPL: Mumbai Indians commence training

Rediff.com25 Feb 2023

Deepti Sharma named UP Warriorz vice-captain in WPL

Ashes: Australia didn't even bring their 'B Game' in opener: Labuschagne

Ashes: Australia didn't even bring their 'B Game' in opener: Labuschagne

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

Marnus Labuschagne said Australia, especially the pacers, did not even bring their "B Game" in the win against England in the Ashes opener.

Langer hits out at 'bull**** politics' in Cricket Australia

Langer hits out at 'bull**** politics' in Cricket Australia

Rediff.com26 May 2022

The day after quitting his job, Langer had a heated conversation with Freudenstein.

SEE: Australian dressing room shenanigans

SEE: Australian dressing room shenanigans

Rediff.com15 Nov 2021

The Australian cricket team were chuffed to bits after winning their maiden T20 World Cup title. Here's how they celebrated...

Australia host SA with 'sandpaper-gate' wound yet to heal

Australia host SA with 'sandpaper-gate' wound yet to heal

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

The report into the investigation has not been made publicly available, with CA citing confidentiality, and the information vacuum has been filled by speculation and innuendo as the years rolled on.