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1st Test: Will Aussies Field 2 Spinners?

1st Test: Will Aussies Field 2 Spinners?

Rediff.com2 Feb 2023

Alongside the experienced Nathan Lyon could play rookie Todd Murphy, who is yet to play an international match.

75 may not be too many, but there's a chance: Pujara

75 may not be too many, but there's a chance: Pujara

Rediff.com2 Mar 2023

Though India have just 75 to defend, Cheteshwar Pujara said there's still a chance for India deny Australia a win in the third Test.

How Kohli put India in charge vs Australia

How Kohli put India in charge vs Australia

Rediff.com12 Mar 2023

India are chasing a victory in Ahmedabad to confirm their place in the final of the World Test Championship against Australia in June.

'Class' Ashwin overtakes Kumble

'Class' Ashwin overtakes Kumble

Rediff.com11 Mar 2023

Ravichandran Ashwin becomes leading wicket-taker in Border-Gavaskar Trophy history

8 French airports evacuated after bomb threat, to resume ops soon

8 French airports evacuated after bomb threat, to resume ops soon

Rediff.com19 Oct 2023

Beauvais airport near Paris said that it was evacuated "following an anonymous threat received by several French hubs."

Jadeja's 'awesome tips' for Australia's Kuhnemann!

Jadeja's 'awesome tips' for Australia's Kuhnemann!

Rediff.com15 Mar 2023

Australia's left-arm spinner Matthew Kuhnemann said he has received 'some awesome tips' about his craft from star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja.

India are going to really miss Rishabh Pant: Ian Chappell

India are going to really miss Rishabh Pant: Ian Chappell

Rediff.com7 Feb 2023

Ian Chappell feels that Ravichandran Ashwin will certainly be the biggest threat but the Australia batters need to be proactive against him.

Shubman Gill's reign at top short-lived; replaced by Babar Azam

Shubman Gill's reign at top short-lived; replaced by Babar Azam

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

India opener Shubman Gill's reign at the top of the ODI batters' list was short-lived as he was replaced by former Pakistani skipper Babar Azam in the ICC Player Rankings issued on Wednesday.

Pink ball Test: West Indies script shock win over Australia

Pink ball Test: West Indies script shock win over Australia

Rediff.com28 Jan 2024

Shamar Joseph took 7 wickets to lead the Windies to a big win

What Went Wrong For India In Indore Test

What Went Wrong For India In Indore Test

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

Poor batting was at the heart of the debacle.

Breaking 28-year jinx: Can Pakistan triumph in Australia?

Breaking 28-year jinx: Can Pakistan triumph in Australia?

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

The last time Pakistan won a Test Down Under was in late 1995 when nearly half of the current side were not even born

Cummins joins elite club as Aus close out successful year in style

Cummins joins elite club as Aus close out successful year in style

Rediff.com30 Dec 2023

Cummins's career haul is particularly noteworthy for a player who started his Test career aged 18, but spent more than five years out of the team due to a succession of injuries.

Champions League: Torres ruled out of Lyon clash

Champions League: Torres ruled out of Lyon clash

Rediff.com19 Oct 2009

Liverpool will be without striker Fernando Torres for Tuesday's Champions League clash with Olympique Lyon at Anfield but midfielder Steven Gerrard is expected to be fit, manager Rafael Benitez said on Monday.

Adelaide Test: Australia in sight of victory after Head, Hazlewood star

Adelaide Test: Australia in sight of victory after Head, Hazlewood star

Rediff.com18 Jan 2024

After Australia resumed on 59-2, West Indies made frequent inroads to stay in the contest.

'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.

Absolute disgrace: Tim Paine slams SCG pitch

Absolute disgrace: Tim Paine slams SCG pitch

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

Former Australia Test skipper Tim Paine labelled the SCG pitch as an "absolute disgrace" which was produced for the Sheffield Shield match between New South Wales and Tasmania.

Inter go 10 clear, Lyon knocked off top

Inter go 10 clear, Lyon knocked off top

Rediff.com13 Apr 2009

Inter Milan went 10 points clear in Serie A, while French champions Olympique Lyon were knocked off the top of the Ligue 1 table by Olympique Marseille.

PIX: King Kohli reigns supreme!

PIX: King Kohli reigns supreme!

Rediff.com12 Mar 2023

Fascinating glimpses from Day 4 of the fourth and final Test between India and Australia at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

Bumrah, Kohli, Rohit move up the ICC Test rankings

Bumrah, Kohli, Rohit move up the ICC Test rankings

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

In the ODI rankings, Sri Lanka's two ODI matches at home against Zimbabwe =saw a number of movers, most notably on the bowling side through spinner Maheesh Theekshana, who moved to a career high rating (634) and rank (11th) with four wickets across the matches.

Will England persist with 'Bazball' after defeat?

Will England persist with 'Bazball' after defeat?

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

England's audacious 'Bazball' flamboyance was trumped by some true Australian grit after five days of cut and thrust Ashes cricket.

Barca look to regain focus for Lyon visit

Barca look to regain focus for Lyon visit

Rediff.com24 Feb 2009

Barcelona believe they can quickly regain their momentum after two indifferent league performances when they face Olympique Lyon in their Champions League last 16 first-leg clash at the Stade Gerland on Tuesday. Primera Liga leaders Barca lost 2-1 against Espanyol on Saturday, only their second defeat of the campaign. This followed a draw last week with Real Betis.

Paris Olympic 2024 Games Schedule

Paris Olympic 2024 Games Schedule

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

With a jam-packed schedule brimming with both legendary athletes and captivating storylines, Paris 2024 promises unforgettable moments.

Boxing Day Test PIX: Australia thrash SA by innings and 182 runs to seal series

Boxing Day Test PIX: Australia thrash SA by innings and 182 runs to seal series

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

Images from Day 4 of the second Test between Australia and South Africa at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Thursday.

Man United see off Inter, Barcelona maul Lyon

Man United see off Inter, Barcelona maul Lyon

Rediff.com12 Mar 2009

Holders Manchester United soothed a painful old wound for Alex Ferguson by knocking Inter Milan out of the Champions League on Wednesday, as Barcelona mauled Olympique Lyon 5-2 in a thrilling return to form. Arsenal made it four English teams in the quarter-finals for the second successive year, their youngsters showing great composure to see them home 7-6 on penalties away to AS Roma.

Starc, Lyon rested for T20s against India

Starc, Lyon rested for T20s against India

Rediff.com8 Nov 2018

Australia meet South Africa in a one-off T20 match on the Gold Coast on November 17, before three T20s against India starting in Brisbane on November 21.

Pujara Flashes The Thumbs Up

Pujara Flashes The Thumbs Up

Rediff.com20 Feb 2023

Glimpses from Day 3 of the second Test between India and Australia at the Arun Jaitley stadium in Delhi, February 19, 2023.

Smith to assume new role as Australia's Test opener

Smith to assume new role as Australia's Test opener

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

Apart from Renshaw's inclusion in place of Warner, there are no changes to the squad which beat Pakistan by eight wickets in the third and final test to sweep the series 3-0 last week.

French Ligue 1: Unstoppable PSG crush Lyon 5-1 to go 17 points clear

French Ligue 1: Unstoppable PSG crush Lyon 5-1 to go 17 points clear

Rediff.com14 Dec 2015

Paris St Germain continued their irrepressible march towards a fourth consecutive Ligue 1 title with a 5-1 home win against Olympique Lyonnais to move 17 points clear at the top.

Starc nears Lillee's tally: 'It's cool, humbling, means I am old!'

Starc nears Lillee's tally: 'It's cool, humbling, means I am old!'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

As he gears up to surpass legendary Dennis Lillee in the tally of Test wicket-takers for Australia, pacer Mitchell Starc opened up on strong words from his former head coach Tim Nielsen that paved way for his durability and said that it would be humbling to surpass the Aussie icon in wicket-taking charts.

Aus teammates enjoy Green's transformation

Aus teammates enjoy Green's transformation

Rediff.com5 Jun 2023

'He's (Green) such a legend, he's such a nice guy. You only want the best for him, so I really enjoyed it.'

Wanted a few guys to stand up but it didn't happen: Rohit

Wanted a few guys to stand up but it didn't happen: Rohit

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

India captain Rohit Sharma on Friday said his team was not brave and lacked application in the third Test against Australia in Indore.

PIX: Rizwan, Jamal power Pakistan to 313 on Day 1

PIX: Rizwan, Jamal power Pakistan to 313 on Day 1

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

Pakistan showcased resilience with Rizwan contributing a powerful 88 runs

Was a bit underdone for the WTC final: Hazlewood

Was a bit underdone for the WTC final: Hazlewood

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

Australian bowler Josh Hazlewood who missed the third Ashes Test and is set to return to the side in the fourth Test match against Australia, said that he was underprepared for the World Test Championship (WTC) final.

Warner set for Sydney farewell as Aus unchanged for 3rd Test

Warner set for Sydney farewell as Aus unchanged for 3rd Test

Rediff.com31 Dec 2023

Sydneysider Warner went into the current series with question marks over his form due to a lack of test runs, but a rapidfire 164 in the first innings of the opening test in Perth erased any doubts over his position in the team.

Ashes PICS: Brilliant Root ton puts England in command on Day 1

Ashes PICS: Brilliant Root ton puts England in command on Day 1

Rediff.com17 Jun 2023

IMAGES from Day 1 of the opening Ashes Test played between England and Australia at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Friday.

Agony for Gourcuff as Lyon lose to dad's Lorient

Agony for Gourcuff as Lyon lose to dad's Lorient

Rediff.com29 Aug 2010

New signing Yoann Gourcuff made an unhappy debut when Olympique Lyon slumped to a 2-0 defeat at Lorient in Ligue 1 on Saturday.

Chamakh header gives Bordeaux 1-0 win at Lyon

Chamakh header gives Bordeaux 1-0 win at Lyon

Rediff.com14 Dec 2009

Marouane Chamakh struck late to give Ligue 1 leaders Girondins Bordeaux a 1-0 win at Olympique Lyon on Sunday that put their title rivals eight points behind.

Australia have plenty of options in spin department: Cummins

Australia have plenty of options in spin department: Cummins

Rediff.com4 Feb 2023

Australia captain Pat Cummins said his team is not fretting over its spin combination as it has enough options to support veteran off-spinner Nathan Lyon in the four-Test series against India.