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Warner's return to power: Leadership ban lifted

Warner's return to power: Leadership ban lifted

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

David Warner's lifetime leadership ban rescinded by Cricket Australia

PIX: 352 chased down! Inglis's ton seals Aussie win

PIX: 352 chased down! Inglis's ton seals Aussie win

Rediff.com22 Feb 2025

IMAGES from the Group B Champions Trophy match between Australia and England in Lahore on Saturday

Pak run-machine Shakeel best batter among Asians!

Pak run-machine Shakeel best batter among Asians!

Rediff.com23 Aug 2024

With an average of 65.17, he is only second behind Don Bradman.

What's Priyanka Doing At Wimbedon?

What's Priyanka Doing At Wimbedon?

Rediff.com16 Jul 2023

Watching unseeded Marketa Vondrousova script history at Wimbledon were several tennis and movie celebrities including our very own Priyanka Chopra Jonas.

'I wasn't looking to save the follow-on at The Gabba'

'I wasn't looking to save the follow-on at The Gabba'

Rediff.com22 Dec 2024

Akash Deep and Jasprit Bumrah saved India the blushes in the Brisbane Test with a resolute 10th wicket partnership but the rookie pacer on Sunday said his focus was on a wholesome contribution to the team rather than looking to "merely save the follow-on".

'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.

'Jaiswal will entertain; he will love these pitches'

'Jaiswal will entertain; he will love these pitches'

Rediff.com19 Nov 2024

Hailed as one of Indian cricket's brightest young talents, Yashasvi Jaiswal has made a dazzling start to his Test career.

'A long way back for Rohit Sharma now'

'A long way back for Rohit Sharma now'

Rediff.com3 Jan 2025

Australia's batting great Ricky Ponting on Friday said he was 'surprised' by the Indian camp's wording around Rohit Sharma's absence from the Sydney Test.

PIX: Boland bags four as India's batting woes continue

PIX: Boland bags four as India's batting woes continue

Rediff.com3 Jan 2025

Images from Day 1 of the fifth Test between Australia and India at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Friday.

Will Kohli Shut Critics Up In Pakistan Game?

Will Kohli Shut Critics Up In Pakistan Game?

Rediff.com6 Jun 2024

'So whatever runs he might not have gotten (against Ireland), you know, he wants to score double the runs.'

Australia's Test stars skip Pakistan T20s for India

Australia's Test stars skip Pakistan T20s for India

Rediff.com28 Oct 2024

Australia's Test regulars will skip the three-match series against Pakistan in November as they prepare for the blockbuster clash against India.

Smith, Zampa return home; several Aus players to leave after third T20I

Smith, Zampa return home; several Aus players to leave after third T20I

Rediff.com28 Nov 2023

Almost half of the Australian team currently playing in the T20 International series in India will return home after the third match in Guwahati.

PICS: Akash Deep-Bumrah frustrate depleted Australia

PICS: Akash Deep-Bumrah frustrate depleted Australia

Rediff.com17 Dec 2024

Though Australia have dominated the rain-hit Test, time will most likely deny the hosts.

The Great Indian Collapse!

The Great Indian Collapse!

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

Pat Cummins' side stayed in control at the end of Day 2 of the WTC Final.

Smith shouldn't lead Australia again: Watson

Smith shouldn't lead Australia again: Watson

Rediff.com21 Mar 2023

Steve Smith shouldn't captain Australia again as the original skipper Pat Cummins is doing a great job, said former all-rounder Shane Watson.

Ashes: Smith shatters these records

Ashes: Smith shatters these records

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

Australian batter Steve Smith with his unbeaten knock of 85n.o off 149 took him past many records on the first day of the second Test match of the Ashes 2023 series against England.

McSweeney vows to 'throw a few more punches' at Bumrah

McSweeney vows to 'throw a few more punches' at Bumrah

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

Nathan McSweeney had a disappointing start to his international career after being ousted by Bumrah for 10 and zero in the first Test at Perth.

'Would be cool to be part of an Olympics'

'Would be cool to be part of an Olympics'

Rediff.com20 Aug 2024

With the T20 format set to be played at the LA 28 Olympics, Smith sees himself playing the shortest format of cricket in the next four years.

Steven Smith's stats shut down doubters

Steven Smith's stats shut down doubters

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

Smith carried his bat with an unbeaten 91 in a losing cause in Brisbane.

Cameron Green ruled out of India Tests with spinal surgery

Cameron Green ruled out of India Tests with spinal surgery

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

Australia all-rounder Cameron Green will miss the home Test series against India in a blow for the hosts after opting for surgery on a stress fracture in his lumbar spine.

India didn't use the pink ball to good effect: Gavaskar

India didn't use the pink ball to good effect: Gavaskar

Rediff.com6 Dec 2024

India's assistant coach also Ryan ten Doeschate also lauded Starc for his excellent display with the pink ball.

Can Australia halt India's thunder Down Under?

Can Australia halt India's thunder Down Under?

Rediff.com19 Nov 2024

Back-to-back Test series wins over Australia are almost unheard of but India have won the last four they have played.

WTC Final: 'Smith-Head partnership was the difference'

WTC Final: 'Smith-Head partnership was the difference'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

Former Australia captain Aaron Finch believes the 285-run first innings partnership between Steve Smith and Travis Head made the difference in the World Test Championship final.

PIX: Bumrah leads India's fightback after Konstas show

PIX: Bumrah leads India's fightback after Konstas show

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

Images from Day 1 of the fourth Test between Australia and India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday.

Cummins signs with Major League Cricket franchise

Cummins signs with Major League Cricket franchise

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

Cummins is one of cricket's most recognised players as a top performer in all three formats (test, one day and T20) who led Australia to the test and one-day world championships last year.

'Haven't Experienced Anything Like Bumrah'

'Haven't Experienced Anything Like Bumrah'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2024

'Unique action, and it's a little bit tricky to pick up some cues.'

Smith pushes for rule reform, urges intervention

Smith pushes for rule reform, urges intervention

Rediff.com29 Feb 2024

Australian batting star Steve Smith has said that the cricketing authorities should urgently address the issue of pacers persistently bowling bouncers to a leg side field, as it restricts a batter's ability to hit the ball "anywhere in front of the wicket".

Marsh to captain Australia for NZ T20Is

Marsh to captain Australia for NZ T20Is

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

Australia take on West Indies in a three-match T20 series starting in Hobart on Friday as part of their preparations for the June 1-29 World Cup in the Caribbean and United States.

Ind tour of Aus: Finch backs Carey and Pant to shine

Ind tour of Aus: Finch backs Carey and Pant to shine

Rediff.com12 Nov 2024

Former Australian skipper Aaron Finch said that Alex Carey and Rishabh Pant, two left-handed wicketkeeper-batters will be extremely important for their respective sides during the highly-anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India.

BGT: Race to replace Cameron Green heats up

BGT: Race to replace Cameron Green heats up

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

The debate over the vacant slot at the top of the Australia batting order continues to captivate the nation's sports media a month before the opening clash in a blockbuster five-Test series against India.

Can Travis Head be Australia's new Test opener? Century sparks debate

Can Travis Head be Australia's new Test opener? Century sparks debate

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

Head blasted a match-winning, unbeaten 154 from 129 balls at Trent Bridge as world champions Australia stormed to a seven-wicket win over England in the first ODI on Thursday.

Labuschagne won't play in practice game vs India

Labuschagne won't play in practice game vs India

Rediff.com27 Nov 2024

Australia's selectors decided against sending any out-of-form batters Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne to play for the Prime Minister's XI against India.

Aus call up IPL star Fraser-McGurk for England tour

Aus call up IPL star Fraser-McGurk for England tour

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

Uncapped in T20Is, Fraser-McGurk was included in Australia's World Cup squad as a reserve player but never got a chance to shine on the global stage.

What Lies Ahead For Rohit, Kohli?

What Lies Ahead For Rohit, Kohli?

Rediff.com31 Dec 2024

Will India drop Rohit for the Sydney Test and put Kohli on notice? Or will the team management grant the senior pros a final chance to redeem themselves?

No place for Sangha, Ellis in Australia's World Cup squad

No place for Sangha, Ellis in Australia's World Cup squad

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

Young leg-spinner Tanveer Sangha has been cut along with fast bowler Nathan Ellis and rookie all-rounder Aaron Hardie.

IPL Auction: Big Names Who Went UNSOLD

IPL Auction: Big Names Who Went UNSOLD

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

In the IPL 2024 auction, some notable players went unsold, facing unexpected outcomes despite their credentials.

We need to avenge past defeats: Cummins

We need to avenge past defeats: Cummins

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

The blockbuster series will be a survival of the fittest as Australia look to avenge successive losses on home soil when they go head-to-head from Friday.

Rohit's return a 'disruption'? Ponting sparks debate

Rohit's return a 'disruption'? Ponting sparks debate

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

Rohit is on a paternity break and will miss the series-opener. Pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah is captaining the Indian team in his absence.

Kohli Or Smith: Who's Better?

Kohli Or Smith: Who's Better?

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

'Steve Smith, according to me, is the best Test player of this generation. He has displayed that his adaptability is absolutely brilliant. You take any cricketer of this generation... in 85-90 Tests, he has an average of 60 which is quite unbelievable.'

Brisbane Test PIX: India's top order flops as Australia dominate Day 3

Brisbane Test PIX: India's top order flops as Australia dominate Day 3

Rediff.com16 Dec 2024

The Indian batters' inability to grind it out against a relentless Australian pace attack in testing conditions left the team precariously placed at 51/4 at the end of a rain-marred day three.