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SCG records highest-ever Day 1 crowd

SCG records highest-ever Day 1 crowd

Rediff.com3 Jan 2025

A record-breaking 47,566 spectators packed the stands on day one of the fifth India-Australia Test on Friday.

Double play run-outs: BBL eyes radical rule changes

Double play run-outs: BBL eyes radical rule changes

Rediff.com25 Jan 2025

One of the proposed changes is the 'double-play run-out' rule, which would allow fielding teams to dismiss two batters in a single delivery if both are out of their crease and the bails are removed at both ends.

Smith, Carey's unbeaten tons put Australia in control

Smith, Carey's unbeaten tons put Australia in control

Rediff.com7 Feb 2025

Smith's unbeaten 120 is his second successive hundred of the series while Carey made a career-best 139 not out hitting 22 fours and three sixes between them.

Short's injury prompts Connolly call-up

Short's injury prompts Connolly call-up

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

Young spin-bowling all-rounder Cooper Connolly will replace injured Matthew Short in the Australian squad for the knock-out stages of the ongoing Champions Trophy.

'This is a very historic moment for all Afghan women'

'This is a very historic moment for all Afghan women'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2025

Afghanistan women set to return to cricket field after four-year wait.

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.

Will WTC 2025-27 cycle see bonus points for big wins?

Will WTC 2025-27 cycle see bonus points for big wins?

Rediff.com20 Mar 2025

The ICC is considering awarding bonus points for innings victories or for a win above a certain big margin such as 100 runs.

We cannot control politics: Afghan captain Shahidi on women's cricket

We cannot control politics: Afghan captain Shahidi on women's cricket

Rediff.com25 Feb 2025

A group of British lawmakers had also reportedly urged the England cricket team to boycott the Champions Trophy fixture against Afghanistan, a request the ECB denied.

IPL: RCB not stressed about packed schedule

IPL: RCB not stressed about packed schedule

Rediff.com2 Apr 2025

RCB will have to play five games inside 13 days against MI (away), Delhi Capitals (home), Rajasthan Royals (away) and Punjab Kings (home).

Champions Trophy: SA urged to boycott Afghanistan match

Champions Trophy: SA urged to boycott Afghanistan match

Rediff.com9 Jan 2025

South Africa Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie said he supported calls for a boycott of Afghanistan in the Champions Trophy in Pakistan next month.

Like father, like son: Rocky Flintoff scores big for England

Like father, like son: Rocky Flintoff scores big for England

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

Flintoff's 16-year-old son Rocky hits maiden ton for England Lions

Aus spinner Kuhnemann's action cleared by ICC

Aus spinner Kuhnemann's action cleared by ICC

Rediff.com26 Feb 2025

Cricket Australia (CA), on its part, too said Kuhnemann is now free to continue playing international cricket.

Blow for Aus: Hazlewood likely to miss remainder of Test series

Blow for Aus: Hazlewood likely to miss remainder of Test series

Rediff.com17 Dec 2024

Josh Hazlewood, who was recalled after recovering from a side injury that ruled him out of the second Test, did not start on the ground on day four at the Gabba on Tuesday and bowled only one over before chatting to a team physio during a drinks break.

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.

Will ICC adopt a new system for Test cricket?

Will ICC adopt a new system for Test cricket?

Rediff.com6 Jan 2025

'I've been a firm believer in that if you want Test cricket to survive and be alive and thriving, I think that's the way to go.'

Griffith to groom next generation of Australian pacers

Griffith to groom next generation of Australian pacers

Rediff.com24 Jan 2025

Adam Griffith has been tasked with grooming the next generation of Australian pace bowlers for bigger assignments like Test cricket.

SEE: Cricket Australia extend Diwali greetings

SEE: Cricket Australia extend Diwali greetings

Rediff.com15 Nov 2020

On Saturday, Virat Kohli, Sachin Tendulkar, Mary Kom among others extended Diwali greetings to their fans.

Cricket Australia targets sport's inclusion at 2032 Olympics

Cricket Australia targets sport's inclusion at 2032 Olympics

Rediff.com15 Aug 2022

Cricket Australia have targeted the inclusion of the sport at the 2032 Brisbane Olympics as part of a strategic plan to expand participation and maintain the game's position at the heart of the country's sporting culture.

PIX: Rain reigns on Day 1 of Australia-India third Test

PIX: Rain reigns on Day 1 of Australia-India third Test

Rediff.com14 Dec 2024

Images from Day 1 of the third Test between Australia and India in Brisbane on Saturday.

Afghan women cricketers find hope after Taliban ban

Afghan women cricketers find hope after Taliban ban

Rediff.com31 Jan 2025

Afghanistan's exiled women cricketers will be the first beneficiaries of a new refugee fund started by the Marylebone Cricket Club, the MCC said on Friday.

Jay Shah to be felicitated by BCCI

Jay Shah to be felicitated by BCCI

Rediff.com10 Jan 2025

The cricket administrator has been at the forefront of expanding the game's imprint globally and recently met top officials of the 2032 Brisbane Olympics organising committee to discuss the sport's inclusion in the Summer Games.

Trolls Feast on Rohit's Toss Miscalculation

Trolls Feast on Rohit's Toss Miscalculation

Rediff.com14 Dec 2024

Despite the overcast conditions seemingly favouring the bowlers, the decision proved to be a gamble that didn't pay off immediately.

Owen's fastest ton powers Hurricanes to 1st BBL title

Owen's fastest ton powers Hurricanes to 1st BBL title

Rediff.com27 Jan 2025

Mitch Owen blasted the Big Bash League's equal-fastest hundred on Monday to deliver Hobart Hurricanes their first T20 title

Will Smith be fit in time for SL tour?

Will Smith be fit in time for SL tour?

Rediff.com20 Jan 2025

If Smith is ruled out, then the left-hand batter Travis Head will lead the squad as he is the vice-captain of the side.

Former skipper Belinda Clark among favourites to head CA

Former skipper Belinda Clark among favourites to head CA

Rediff.com20 Oct 2024

CA boss Nick Hockley to step down

Australia test Champions Trophy hopefuls in Sri Lanka

Australia test Champions Trophy hopefuls in Sri Lanka

Rediff.com11 Feb 2025

Australia's Champions Trophy roster will have a different look to the peerless squad that took a record-extending sixth World Cup title at the 2023 tournament in India.

Cricket Australia says to continue with tour of Sri Lanka

Cricket Australia says to continue with tour of Sri Lanka

Rediff.com12 May 2022

Cricket Australia continues to monitor the situation in Sri Lanka but has no plans to change the schedule of the upcoming tour of the island state despite continued violence, the governing body said on Thursday.

Cricket Australia faces cash crisis amid coronavirus

Cricket Australia faces cash crisis amid coronavirus

Rediff.com18 Apr 2020

Cricket Australia Chief Executive Kevin Roberts has told staff that the governing body faces a financial crisis and would not have been able to pay its bills at the end of August without layoffs, local media reported on Saturday. Cricket Australia announced plans to lay off almost 80% of staff on Thursday, putting them on 20% pay until June 30 when it is hopes more will be known about how long government curbs put in place to control the coronavirus will last.

ICC chief Shah meets Brisbane 2032 officials; eyes cricket's Olympics future

ICC chief Shah meets Brisbane 2032 officials; eyes cricket's Olympics future

Rediff.com12 Dec 2024

Jay Shah met with top officials of the 2032 Brisbane Olympics organising committee to discuss the sport's potential inclusion in the Summer Games on Thursday.

Big development coming in from ICC ahead of Champions Trophy...

Big development coming in from ICC ahead of Champions Trophy...

Rediff.com28 Jan 2025

The ICC Board will now begin the process to identify Allardice's successor.

Australia's players don black armbands in memory of Hughes, Redpath

Australia's players don black armbands in memory of Hughes, Redpath

Rediff.com6 Dec 2024

Australia's players wore black armbands during the second Pink-ball Test against India in Adelaide on Friday in memory of former cricketers Phillip Hughes and Ian Redpath.

Clarke inducted into Australian Cricket Hall of Fame

Clarke inducted into Australian Cricket Hall of Fame

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

He reserved his best for the longest format in which he amassed 28 hundreds including a memorable 329 against India at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

Players welcome Cricket Australia financial 'reset'

Players welcome Cricket Australia financial 'reset'

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

Cricket Australia said in a statement on Monday that they had "agreed a way forward on Australian cricket's response to COVID-19" with the union.

Blow for Australia! Injured Hazlewood out of second Test

Blow for Australia! Injured Hazlewood out of second Test

Rediff.com30 Nov 2024

Australia fast bowler Josh Hazlewood has been ruled out of the second Test against India in Adelaide with a low grade side injury.

'Opening one of the toughest jobs in cricket'

'Opening one of the toughest jobs in cricket'

Rediff.com7 Jan 2025

Matt Renshaw feels he figures way down in the Australian selection pecking order for the opener's slot.

MCG records highest attendance ever!

MCG records highest attendance ever!

Rediff.com30 Dec 2024

The all-time attendance record at the Melbourne Cricket Ground was smashed on Monday when the total attendance for the fourth Test touched an unprecedented 350,700.

'Kohli has accepted the charge; taken responsibility'

'Kohli has accepted the charge; taken responsibility'

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

Cricket Australia CEO Nick Hockley said there is no place for physical contact on the cricket field, following the face-off between Virat Kohli and Australia's debutant Sam Konstas.

Sandpapergate haunts Steve Smith?

Sandpapergate haunts Steve Smith?

Rediff.com10 Jan 2025

Steve Smith is not getting unduly bothered by people's opinion over his role in the 'sandpapergate' episode

Australia wicketkeeper Wade quits international cricket

Australia wicketkeeper Wade quits international cricket

Rediff.com29 Oct 2024

Australian wicketkeeper-batsmen Matthew Wade announced his retirement from international cricket and a move into coaching on Tuesday.

Media pan Cricket Australia's motives after Paine quits

Media pan Cricket Australia's motives after Paine quits

Rediff.com20 Nov 2021

Paine stood down after Melbourne's Herald Sun newspaper published alleged text message exchanges between him and an ex-Cricket Tasmania employee, claiming the co-worker had complained that he had sent an unsolicited picture of his genitals.