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Australia still in a spin about how to replace Warne

Australia still in a spin about how to replace Warne

Rediff.com20 Nov 2010

Almost four years after Shane Warne finally departed the Test arena and with another Ashes series almost upon them, Australia appear no closer to figuring out how to replace him.

Warne's help sought to mend India-Australia ties

Warne's help sought to mend India-Australia ties

Rediff.com25 Jan 2010

Struggling to end the violent attacks on Indians living in Melbourne, Victoria's premier John Brumby has sought spin legend Shane Warne's advice to deal with the tensions between the Indian community and the native Australians.

Warne to defuse Indo-Aussie tensions

Warne to defuse Indo-Aussie tensions

Rediff.com25 Jan 2010

Struggling to end the violent attacks on Indians living in Melbourne, Victoria's premier John Brumby has sought spin legend Shane Warne's advice to deal with the tensions between the community and the native Australians.

Don't be too arrogant about Ashes, Warne warns Eng

Don't be too arrogant about Ashes, Warne warns Eng

Rediff.com6 Nov 2010

Australia's woeful one-day run is no indicator of their Test form, says spin legend Shane Warne who has warned England against taking Ricky Ponting's men lightly in the upcoming Ashes series.

Warne claims England 'cocky' about retaining Ashes

Warne claims England 'cocky' about retaining Ashes

Rediff.com4 Nov 2010

Australian spin great Shane Warne believes England are getting far too 'cocky' about their chances of retaining the Ashes this summer Down Under and has cautioned them not to become complacent in their fight against the arch-rivals.

On this day: Sri Lankan spin great Muralitharan was born

On this day: Sri Lankan spin great Muralitharan was born

Rediff.com16 Apr 2020

Former Sri Lanka captain Duleep Mendis once remarked that 'Murali' could turn the ball even on concrete and it was no exaggeration.

Fans can bid to experience Warne's spin magic

Fans can bid to experience Warne's spin magic

Rediff.com8 Mar 2011

For cricket fans who have dreamt of rubbing shoulders with Shane Warne, it is the opportunity of a lifetime as the Australian spin legend will bowl an over at the one who makes the highest bid during a charity match to raise funds for New Zealand's Earthquake victims.

Sehwag batsman of the decade, says Pringle

Sehwag batsman of the decade, says Pringle

Rediff.com26 Dec 2009

Highly impressed with Virender Sehwag's pyrotechnics, former England cricketer Derek Pringle has rated the dashing Indian opener as the greatest batsman of the decade.

Elizabeth Hurley is Wonder Woman villain

Elizabeth Hurley is Wonder Woman villain

Rediff.com4 Mar 2011

Get your lowdown on what's happening in the world of Hollywood, right here!

Caught in the act! 10 cricketers banned for doping

Caught in the act! 10 cricketers banned for doping

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

A look at the 10 cricketers who were punished for drug related offences.

Warne's criticism of Ponting was unfair: Hughes

Warne's criticism of Ponting was unfair: Hughes

Rediff.com17 Oct 2010

Taking a swipe at Shane Warne in a bid to soften the scrutiny on captain Ricky Ponting, Australian national selector Merv Hughes has said that Warne's criticism was unfair.

Aggressive India deserves to be No.1 team: Warne

Aggressive India deserves to be No.1 team: Warne

Rediff.com16 Oct 2010

Australian legend Shane Warne has said that India deserves to be the No.1 side in Test cricket in the world because they play a good attacking game.

Learn basics from Tendulkar, Jones tells Aussies

Learn basics from Tendulkar, Jones tells Aussies

Rediff.com16 Oct 2010

Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar's dominance in batting is well known, but what makes him a genius and separates him from other batsmen in world is his ability to perform the basics in a better manner, and that too also in pressure conditions, according to Australian legend Dean Jones.

Warne theories and what ifs after Bangalore thriller

Warne theories and what ifs after Bangalore thriller

Rediff.com1 Mar 2011

Only one person in the world was not surprised when England and India shared a 676-run feast at the World Cup that ended with a heart-stopping tie off the last ball.

Shaky Royals face rampaging Mumbai Indians

Shaky Royals face rampaging Mumbai Indians

Rediff.com5 Oct 2020

Rajasthan Royals may need to rejig their Indian line-up slightly when they try to pull their IPL campaign out of the current rot against a supremely confident Mumbai Indians,

No Australian involved in match fixing: Warne

No Australian involved in match fixing: Warne

Rediff.com28 Apr 2010

Former Australian legend and Rajasthan Royals skipper Shane Warne has strongly denied reports of involvement of a famous Australian cricketer in alleged fixing of Indian Premier League matches played in South Africa last year.

Warne had the wrong strategy in India: Hayden

Warne had the wrong strategy in India: Hayden

Rediff.com5 Feb 2011

Shane Warne's problem in India was that he simply tried to spin the ball too much since big turn never worried the Indian who have played it 'almost from the cradle', says his former teammate Matthew Hayden.

Sachin proudest possession of India: Roebuck

Sachin proudest possession of India: Roebuck

Rediff.com14 Nov 2009

Paying rich tribute to Sachin Tendulkar, who completes 20 glorious years in international cricket on Sunday, noted columnist Peter Roebuck described the champion Indian batsman as the most satisfying cricketer of his generation and the proudest possession of India.

Anil Kumble's cherished passion revealed

Anil Kumble's cherished passion revealed

Rediff.com18 Mar 2010

Legendary Indian leg-spinner Anil Kumble released a rare coffee table book called the 'Wide Angle - Candid moments from my playing days'.

Accept we are no longer No 1, Warne tells Aussies

Accept we are no longer No 1, Warne tells Aussies

Rediff.com30 Dec 2010

Instead of panicking and making knee-jerk changes after losing the Ashes to England, spin legend Shane Warne feels Australia should accept that it is no longer the top Test side it used to be and needs a "long period of reflection".

Clarke defends decision to quit NZ tour suddenly

Clarke defends decision to quit NZ tour suddenly

Rediff.com17 Mar 2010

Australia vice-captain Michael Clarke, speaking publicly for the first time since abruptly quitting the ongoing tour of New Zealand and the subsequent break-up with fiancee Lara Bingle, expressed hope on Wednesday that the episode will not distract him in the upcoming Test series.

I'm looking forward to IPL 4: Warne

I'm looking forward to IPL 4: Warne

Rediff.com10 Aug 2010

Australian spin wizard Shane Warne expressed his willingness to play in the fourth edition of the Indian Premier League next year.

Play a spinner at the MCG, Warne urges Australia

Play a spinner at the MCG, Warne urges Australia

Rediff.com23 Dec 2010

Australia need to play a spinner in this week's fourth Ashes Test and should consider utilising all rounder Shane Watson's ability with the ball to bolster the pace attack, according to former spin-bowling great Shane Warne.

Liz Hurley wants hubby Arun Nayar back

Liz Hurley wants hubby Arun Nayar back

Rediff.com20 Dec 2010

Get your low down on what's happening in the world of Hollywood, right here!

'Flattered' Warne kills off Ashes comeback talk

'Flattered' Warne kills off Ashes comeback talk

Rediff.com16 Dec 2010

Australian spin bowling great Shane Warne finally killed off talk of a comeback to Test cricket on the morning of the third Ashes encounter on Thursday saying he had been tempted but is not fit enough.

Warne steps in as Hurley's 'date' at a race event

Warne steps in as Hurley's 'date' at a race event

Rediff.com29 Jul 2010

Liz Hurley and Shane Warne were an unusual sight together, when seen at the Glorious Goodwood race meet.

'It won't be easy for Warnie to make a comeback'

'It won't be easy for Warnie to make a comeback'

Rediff.com10 Dec 2010

The clamour for Shane Warne's return to international cricket notwithstanding, Australia coach Tim Nielsen feels it would be difficult for the former leg-spinner to make a comeback.

ECB opposes Warne-backed T20 competition: report

ECB opposes Warne-backed T20 competition: report

Rediff.com9 Feb 2010

IPL team Rajasthan Royals' tie-up with Hampshire is likely to be opposed by England and Wales Cricket Board, which feels sanctioning such a competition may divert attention away from the re-launch of its own Twenty20 series.

Factbox: Hat-tricks in the Ashes series

Factbox: Hat-tricks in the Ashes series

Rediff.com25 Nov 2010

Peter Siddle, who turned 26 on Thursday, took the ninth hat-trick in the Ashes series and the first by an Australian since Shane Warne in the 1994-1995 series.

When Modi and Abbott spoke cricket

When Modi and Abbott spoke cricket

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

When top political leaders of India and Australia meet can cricket be far behind?

Hauritz is Australia's No.1 spinner: Warne

Hauritz is Australia's No.1 spinner: Warne

Rediff.com17 Nov 2010

Former leg-spinner Shane Warne declared Nathan Hauritz as Australia's No.1 spinner and added that he deserves his spot in the team for the first Ashes Test against England in Brisbane.

Cricket Australia concerned over team's image

Cricket Australia concerned over team's image

Rediff.com18 Jan 2010

Cricket Australia's (CA) recent research says that the team's image is sound, yet something is going wrong.

Sandeep first Nepal player to get IPL contract

Sandeep first Nepal player to get IPL contract

Rediff.com28 Jan 2018

Sandeep Lamichhane on Sunday became the first cricketer from Nepal to land an Indian Premier League contract when he was bought by Delhi Daredevils in the ongoing players' auction in Bengaluru.

Fans prefer Tests over One-day cricket, shows MCC survey

Fans prefer Tests over One-day cricket, shows MCC survey

Rediff.com10 Mar 2019

'Overwhelmingly, Test cricket came out as the format that interests fans the most, regardless of country supported or age'

'Second ODI loss a real punch for Australia'

'Second ODI loss a real punch for Australia'

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

Australia made a good start before a dramatic collapse saw them slip from 144 for two in the run chase to be 207 all-out.

Collingwood answers critics with T20 win

Collingwood answers critics with T20 win

Rediff.com19 May 2010

Dismissed as a 'bits and pieces player' and ridiculed by Shane Warne, Paul Collingwood has endured a series of trials by fire. Through a strength of character and a dedicated work ethic, he has prevailed to emerge triumphant as the first England captain to win a global One-day tournament.

Eng have edge over Aus with T20 win: Warne

Eng have edge over Aus with T20 win: Warne

Rediff.com18 May 2010

Legendary spinner Shane Warne feels that England's win over Australia in Twenty20 World Cup final will mean nothing in the Ashes series later this year except for gaining a 'small psychological advantage'.

Warne proposes new plans for next IPL season

Warne proposes new plans for next IPL season

Rediff.com1 May 2010

Rajasthan Royals' skipper Shane Warne has created a road map for IPL based on 'total transparency' which envisages a mid-event player transfer window and three 'super rounds' for fielding an extra foreign player during the tournament.

Next seven months a huge challenge for us: Ponting

Next seven months a huge challenge for us: Ponting

Rediff.com18 Sep 2010

Skipper Ricky Ponting has said that the next seven months for Australia and himself will be the greatest challenge of his career.

Warne not in favour of retaining players

Warne not in favour of retaining players

Rediff.com27 Apr 2010

Rajasthan Royals skipper Shane Warne is not in favour of IPL franchisees retaining any player for the next season.