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'They are a scary proposition'

'They are a scary proposition'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

Having captained Reddy in the IPL for Sunrisers Hyderabad, Cummins is pretty impressed with the Andhra all-rounder's seam-up bowling.

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

Sigh, Kohli's Flop Show Continues

Sigh, Kohli's Flop Show Continues

Rediff.com3 Jan 2025

Virat Kohli's subdued 17 off 69 balls extended his lean patch in the series.

'Change of stance': Gavaskar on how Kohli rediscovered his form

'Change of stance': Gavaskar on how Kohli rediscovered his form

Rediff.com27 Nov 2024

Sunil Gavaskar feels a subtle adjustment to his batting stance in the second innings of the Perth Test helped Virat Kohli rediscover his batting form.

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.

'I really enjoy watching Virat Kohli'

'I really enjoy watching Virat Kohli'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2024

Legendary all-rounder Mohinder Amarnath said he admires Virat Kohli for the passion he brings on to the cricket field.

Australia call up uncapped Webster for India series

Australia call up uncapped Webster for India series

Rediff.com28 Nov 2024

Australia are already without another regular all-rounder in Cameron Green, who was ruled out of the India series after opting to have surgery on a stress fracture in his lumbar spine.

Bumrah made Aussie top-order batters look silly: Ponting

Bumrah made Aussie top-order batters look silly: Ponting

Rediff.com5 Jan 2025

Bumrah finished as the leading wicket-taker with an incredible tally though India lost the series 1-3 after the six-wicket defeat in the fifth Test at the SCG

Kohli is trying a bit too hard: Kumble

Kohli is trying a bit too hard: Kumble

Rediff.com21 Feb 2025

Former India captain and coach Anil Kumble believes Virat Kohli is putting too much pressure on himself in his bid to regain form.

BCCI to discuss Kohli and Rohit's future

BCCI to discuss Kohli and Rohit's future

Rediff.com11 Jan 2025

The back-to-back series defeats against New Zealand (home) and Australia (away) and the diminishing returns with the bat have put Kohli and Rohit under scanner.

McSweeney a good fit for opener Khawaja, reckons Warner

McSweeney a good fit for opener Khawaja, reckons Warner

Rediff.com20 Nov 2024

'I think he's got the technique, he's got the patience to partner up with Uzzy (Khawaja) to allow himself to score big.'

Sachin Tendulkar 2.0? Chappell Hails Harry Brook

Sachin Tendulkar 2.0? Chappell Hails Harry Brook

Rediff.com11 Jan 2025

Greg Chappell hails Harry Brook, compares him to Sachin Tendulkar in an ode to England's bright future

'I saw my father cry': Reddy's heartbreaking journey to Test debut

'I saw my father cry': Reddy's heartbreaking journey to Test debut

Rediff.com6 Dec 2024

"To be honest, I was not serious when I was young," he said in a video released by the BCCI on Thursday.

Smith suffers blow on thumb ahead of Adelaide Test

Smith suffers blow on thumb ahead of Adelaide Test

Rediff.com3 Dec 2024

Steve Smith was facing throwdowns from team-mate Marnus Labuschagne in the nets when the ball struck his right thumb.

'Picking pink ball from the hand is tricky'

'Picking pink ball from the hand is tricky'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2024

K L Rahul has figured out that the pink Kookaburra comes at a quicker pace, hits the hands harder while fielding and picking it from the bowler's hand is pretty tricky.

Cummins warns Indian batters of bouncers at Gabba

Cummins warns Indian batters of bouncers at Gabba

Rediff.com13 Dec 2024

Pat Cummins has promised to inundate Indian batters with bouncers at "some point" of the third Test

Rahul, Jurel get last-minute call-up for Australia A tour

Rahul, Jurel get last-minute call-up for Australia A tour

Rediff.com3 Nov 2024

Senior batter KL Rahul and reserve keeper Dhruv Jurel will be flying to Australia for the second 'unofficial Test' between India A and Australia A starting November 7

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.

Rattled India target rare three-peat in Australia

Rattled India target rare three-peat in Australia

Rediff.com20 Nov 2024

Australia's mouthwatering clash with India sees the two behemoths of the modern game go head-to-head in five tests over six weeks with the tourists eyeing a third straight series triumph Down Under.

Nitish, Jurel Explore Australia

Nitish, Jurel Explore Australia

Rediff.com15 Nov 2024

As the team prepares for the Test series, it's clear they're making the most of both their training and the local sights.

Fans Climb Trees To See Kohli Practice

Fans Climb Trees To See Kohli Practice

Rediff.com14 Nov 2024

Despite tight security measures, dedicated supporters climbed trees and brought ladders to catch a glimpse of Virat Kohli during his practice session.

Jadeja's Return: A Wise Move by India?

Jadeja's Return: A Wise Move by India?

Rediff.com14 Dec 2024

Jadeja's return along with Akash Deep replacing Harshit Rana, is seen as a bold move that could either turn the series around or backfire spectacularly.

Kumble Disowns 'Disgraceful Captaincy' Comment

Kumble Disowns 'Disgraceful Captaincy' Comment

Rediff.com18 Dec 2024

'I want to categorically deny any association with these accounts and their content. The statements being circulated are not my views and do not reflect my opinions in any way.'

How Rahul intends to make way back into Indian T20 team

How Rahul intends to make way back into Indian T20 team

Rediff.com15 Nov 2024

Since 2022, he has scored 514 runs in Tests from 12 matches (21 innings) at an average of 25.7, having registered three half-centuries and a century.

PIX: Kohli sparks injury concern as India hit the nets

PIX: Kohli sparks injury concern as India hit the nets

Rediff.com3 Dec 2024

Virat received medical attention for a possible knee niggle.

Why Marsh gets nervous to field at gully

Why Marsh gets nervous to field at gully

Rediff.com16 Dec 2024

'Hopefully the weather holds off, and then tomorrow it's just about coming in, having a crack, and see where we get to.'

Head continues to torment India

Head continues to torment India

Rediff.com15 Dec 2024

Travis Head has been a thorn in India's side, hitting three centuries and two fifties in his last seven innings against them.

'Arshdeep will be India's trump card'

'Arshdeep will be India's trump card'

Rediff.com19 Feb 2025

India may be one of the favourites, but Uthappa said they will have their task cut out in their opener against Bangladesh.

'Test cricket has changed a bit'

'Test cricket has changed a bit'

Rediff.com6 Dec 2024

'Some of these guys come up, grow up through IPL cricket and there's no fear or there's the expectation to be very good from the get-go and they're quality players from the time they get into international cricket no matter what their age is.'

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'

Stoinis overlooked as Aus name new captain for Pak series

Stoinis overlooked as Aus name new captain for Pak series

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

Selectors have recalled pace stalwart Hazlewood for the second ODI after he missed the MCG match to play Sheffield Shield cricket.

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.

'He doesn't care what people think about his technique'

'He doesn't care what people think about his technique'

Rediff.com10 Dec 2024

He added that it is amazing to watch Head, who wants to play at the peak of his powers and at the moment.

The one thing missing from Pat Cummins' legacy...

The one thing missing from Pat Cummins' legacy...

Rediff.com30 Oct 2024

Pat Cummins has never been part of a victorious Test series campaign against India, and the Australian captain wants to erase that blemish from his CV

I just want to be in the playing XI: K L Rahul

I just want to be in the playing XI: K L Rahul

Rediff.com4 Dec 2024

To K L Rahul, a decade-long journey in international cricket has felt like 25 years in which he has had to overcome 'mental challenges' of being a floater in the Indian set-up.

Will Rohit play Mumbai's next Ranji match?

Will Rohit play Mumbai's next Ranji match?

Rediff.com13 Jan 2025

Rohit Sharma last played for Mumbai way back in 2015 against Uttar Pradesh.

'Rohit should not play as captain if he misses first Test': Gavaskar

'Rohit should not play as captain if he misses first Test': Gavaskar

Rediff.com5 Nov 2024

Sunil Gavaskar said if India captain Rohit Sharma misses the first Test against Australia, then Jasprit Bumrah should lead the side for the entire five-match series.

Boxing Day Test: Jadeja says top-order needs to fire

Boxing Day Test: Jadeja says top-order needs to fire

Rediff.com21 Dec 2024

Star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has called for an improved performance from India's batting unit in the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne, saying the lack of runs from the top-order builds pressure on the lower-order.

3 matches, 3 losses: Nightmare day for Indian cricket

3 matches, 3 losses: Nightmare day for Indian cricket

Rediff.com9 Dec 2024

Forgettable Sunday for Indian cricket as men, women and U-19 sides suffer defeats

Australia announce squad for India Test series

Australia announce squad for India Test series

Rediff.com10 Nov 2024

Uncapped McSweeney to open with Khawaja in India series