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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.

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

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.

Don't get nervous: Kohli rubbishes retirement rumours

Don't get nervous: Kohli rubbishes retirement rumours

Rediff.com15 Mar 2025

Virat Kohli said he is not mulling retirement at the moment as he has been enjoying the game.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

'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.

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

Perth Test, Day 1: Interesting numbers

Perth Test, Day 1: Interesting numbers

Rediff.com14 Dec 2018

The splendid catch Virat Kohli took in the slip to dismiss Peter Handscomb was his 100th in the first-class cricket, reveals Rajneesh Gupta.

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

India's Next Test Captain: The Choice Is Clear?

India's Next Test Captain: The Choice Is Clear?

Rediff.com15 Feb 2025

Bumrah's exclusion wasn't solely about workload management-his leadership potential played a crucial role in the decision. The BCCI has all but finalised him as India's next Test captain.

I'm very excited: Harshit Rana reacts to Test call-up

I'm very excited: Harshit Rana reacts to Test call-up

Rediff.com30 Oct 2024

The 22-year-old expressed his feelings after being selected for the BGT 2024-25 series.

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.

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.

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

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.'

'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'

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.

Australia is going to be a different ball game: Rohit

Australia is going to be a different ball game: Rohit

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

India's batters must now prepare for the switch from the turning tracks on home soil to the pace and bounce of Australian pitches.

When Cricket Legends Walked Away Without A Roar

When Cricket Legends Walked Away Without A Roar

Rediff.com15 May 2025

While Sachin Tendulkar's 2013 farewell became a national pilgrimage, a vibrant celebration befitting a cricketing deity, the exits of many other Indian icons this century have been quieter journeys into the twilight.

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.

'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.

Did the Perth Test pitch deserve 'average' rating?

Did the Perth Test pitch deserve 'average' rating?

Rediff.com22 Dec 2018

The ICC's rating is presumably due to the uneven bounce that became more prevalent later in the recently-concluded second Test between Australia and India.

Blow for Australia! Injury haunts Green before Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Blow for Australia! Injury haunts Green before Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Rediff.com27 Sep 2024

Cameron Green's participation in the upcoming marquee five-match Test series against fierce rivals India was on Friday thrown into doubt after a back injury ruled him out of the ongoing tour of England.

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.

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

Nathan McSweeney May Open In India Tests

Nathan McSweeney May Open In India Tests

Rediff.com2 Nov 2024

'I'm leaning towards McSweeney now for that opening role at the start of the Australian summer.'

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.

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

BGT: What does the pitch hold for opening Test?

BGT: What does the pitch hold for opening Test?

Rediff.com20 Nov 2024

There'll be some deterioration, grass will stand up during the game and offer that variable bounce, but in terms of big snake WACA cracks, unfortunately I don't think the weather is going to get us there, says pitch curator Isaac McDonald.

Target fourth, fifth stump line: Hayden's tip to Indian bowlers

Target fourth, fifth stump line: Hayden's tip to Indian bowlers

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

Hayden shared his views on how to dismiss the Australian batters at Gabba.

'Bumrah creeps in like a cat burglar; impossible to face'

'Bumrah creeps in like a cat burglar; impossible to face'

Rediff.com19 Nov 2024

Not since the golden era of the West Indies in the 1970s has a touring pace bowler struck fear into the hearts of Australians as much as Jasprit Bumrah.