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Boland dropped! Hazlewood returns for Gabba Test

Boland dropped! Hazlewood returns for Gabba Test

Rediff.com13 Dec 2024

Hazlewood's inclusion is the only change to the home side who will look to take a 2-1 lead in the five-Test series.

PIX: Reddy leads India's fightback with gritty hundred

PIX: Reddy leads India's fightback with gritty hundred

Rediff.com28 Dec 2024

Images from Day 3 of the fourth Test between Australia and India at the MCG on Saturday.

Stat check: Bumrah's average second only to Barnes

Stat check: Bumrah's average second only to Barnes

Rediff.com22 Nov 2024

Bumrah now has 36 wickets on Australian soil, and the batter he's dismissed most times is his opposite number Pat Cummins (6).

'Virat brings theatre to the game'

'Virat brings theatre to the game'

Rediff.com5 Jan 2025

Although he termed it as Indian team's internal matter, Cummins was a touch surprised with Rohit Sharma's decision to drop himself from the playing eleven on account of poor form.

'Kohli is too good a player to be criticised'

'Kohli is too good a player to be criticised'

Rediff.com17 Dec 2024

'It will be unfair to say that he is out of form on the basis of two innings. He has already scored a hundred in this series. How many players have got a hundred in the series?'

'McSweeney's debut vs Bumrah the toughest in 10 Years'

'McSweeney's debut vs Bumrah the toughest in 10 Years'

Rediff.com22 Dec 2024

McSweeney was dismissed by Bumrah four times across six innings and the Australia selectors have replaced him with teenage sensation Sam Konstas for the Melbourne and Sydney Test.

CA confirms Indian players were racially abused in Sydney

CA confirms Indian players were racially abused in Sydney

Rediff.com27 Jan 2021

The investigation into the incident remains ongoing, said Cricket Australia, which has submitted its report to the International Cricket Council.

BCCI paying for Aus IPL players' quarantine in Sydney: CA

BCCI paying for Aus IPL players' quarantine in Sydney: CA

Rediff.com18 May 2021

'BCCI at the outset committed to ensuring that they got home safely and as quickly as possible. They've delivered on that promise.'

Crease belongs to the batter: Ponting blames Kohli

Crease belongs to the batter: Ponting blames Kohli

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

Virat Kohli's conduct came under the microscope in the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne on Thursday after a clash of shoulders with teen debutant Sam Konstas, but the incident did little to knock the Australian wonder boy off his stride.

What's Vaani Doing?

What's Vaani Doing?

Rediff.com13 Dec 2024

How Allu Arjun starts his mornings... Hina's health update... Tiger goes black...

Was Jaiswal really out? Cummins says it was clear

Was Jaiswal really out? Cummins says it was clear

Rediff.com30 Dec 2024

Pat Cummins said it's tough to repose full "confidence" on ultra-edge technology but maintained that India batter Yashasvi Jaiswal had clearly edged him

We were not good enough, admits captain Rohit

We were not good enough, admits captain Rohit

Rediff.com30 Dec 2024

India captain Rohit Sharma said the 184-run drubbing at the hands of Australia in the fourth Test in Melbourne is 'mentally disturbing'.

Sydney to host third Test against India despite COVID-19 fears

Sydney to host third Test against India despite COVID-19 fears

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

The Melbourne Cricket Ground was kept on standby to host back-to back matches against India, who won the traditional Boxing Day Test at the MCG by eight wickets on Tuesday.

Ashwin gets 'Love letter from a fan girl'

Ashwin gets 'Love letter from a fan girl'

Rediff.com21 Dec 2024

Ravichandran Ashwin's wife Prithi Narayanan penned a heartfelt tribute for her husband following his recent retirement from international cricket, saying "it is time to set the burden of being you down" and embrace life beyond the game.

Sydney lights up for annual festival

Sydney lights up for annual festival

Rediff.com31 May 2016

Sydney's skyline has exploded with light and colour as Vivid Sydney -- a three-week "festival of light, music and ideas" -- brings public art installations, lighting sculptures to the Australian capital this year from May 27 to June 18.

Who Should Replace Rohit As Opener?

Who Should Replace Rohit As Opener?

Rediff.com15 Nov 2024

K L Rahul or Shubman Gill?

India fined match fee for slow over rate in Sydney

India fined match fee for slow over rate in Sydney

Rediff.com28 Nov 2020

Virat Kohli's men were found one over short of their target in the stipulated time and were penalised

'Rohit Should Smash It, Have A Blast'

'Rohit Should Smash It, Have A Blast'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

'I want him to get out there, smash it, try and win this Test match.'

'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.

Australia's McSweeney ready for baptism by fire

Australia's McSweeney ready for baptism by fire

Rediff.com18 Nov 2024

'...there'll be nerves and a bit of pressure, but that's all part of it, and I'm just excited to see what it all brings.'

Aus press advantage on rain-marred day in Brisbane

Aus press advantage on rain-marred day in Brisbane

Rediff.com16 Dec 2024

It was a frustrating day for the loyal crowd of 16,180 but perhaps more so for the home team, whose chances of forcing a result were progressively eroded.

Air India official suspended for shoplifting in Sydney

Air India official suspended for shoplifting in Sydney

Rediff.com28 Aug 2019

While Bhasin will be getting provident fund money and gratuity, he would not be getting leave encashment for 420 days, medical reimbursement for himself and wife, free passes for himself and wife, and holiday home facilities.

3d Test: India, Aus not to travel to Sydney before January 4 ..

3d Test: India, Aus not to travel to Sydney before January 4 ..

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

The Indian and Australian teams will continue to train in Melbourne for few more days

Butt of jokes at Paris Games, Aus breaker Raygun quits

Butt of jokes at Paris Games, Aus breaker Raygun quits

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

Breaking was dropped from the Olympic programme for the 2028 Games in Los Angeles. Gunn said she would not consider coming out of retirement if the dance-sport returned to the Games.

Australia crush Pakistan in 7-over thriller

Australia crush Pakistan in 7-over thriller

Rediff.com14 Nov 2024

Australia's second-string pace attack produced a first-rate display to sink Pakistan with a comprehensive 29-run win in the weather-truncated first T20 International on Thursday.

Warner exposes CA's cover-up: Was India involved in ball-tampering?

Warner exposes CA's cover-up: Was India involved in ball-tampering?

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

David Warner has called on Cricket Australia to provide more information about why umpires changed the ball used by India A in a match in Mackay on Sunday which led to a heated exchange between wicketkeeper Ishan Kishan and an on-field umpire.

India will struggle in Australia: Boland warns

India will struggle in Australia: Boland warns

Rediff.com5 Nov 2024

Rahul along with wicketkeeper batter Dhruv Jurel flew early to Australia, and will appear for India A in the second four-day game at the MCG.

Kohli and Konstas: From shoulder barge to buddies?

Kohli and Konstas: From shoulder barge to buddies?

Rediff.com28 Dec 2024

Wouldn't be surprised if Virat Kohli and Sam Konstas share a smiling photo post-match: Stuart Clark

Head ruled out of Sydney Ashes Test with COVID-19

Head ruled out of Sydney Ashes Test with COVID-19

Rediff.com31 Dec 2021

Mitchell Marsh, Nic Maddinson and Josh Inglis have been called in as additional cover.

Laxman expects 'big century' from Rohit in Sydney Test

Laxman expects 'big century' from Rohit in Sydney Test

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

The Australian wickets suit Rohit Sharma's batting style and if he can see off the pacers with the new ball, the Indian vice-captain can conjure a big century in the third Test against Australia at Sydney, reckons former India batsman VVS Laxman.

Indian team likely to commence Aus tour in Sydney

Indian team likely to commence Aus tour in Sydney

Rediff.com21 Oct 2020

According to a report in ESPNCricinfo, Sydney could emerge as Indian contingent's port of entry and the city may allow them to train during their quarantine.

When Kohli's India Conquered Australia

When Kohli's India Conquered Australia

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

After several losses in the early years of the new century, a resurgent India notched up two consecutive series wins in Australia to become the Aussies' nemesis.

Is Travis Head the Best Batter in the World?

Is Travis Head the Best Batter in the World?

Rediff.com25 Dec 2024

Head has dominated the batting chart with 409 runs in the first three Tests with two hundreds and a fifty, and former Australia captain Chappell believes his simplicity and aggression are behind his success as a Test batter.

Nikhil Chopra's blunt advice for Rohit Sharma & Co

Nikhil Chopra's blunt advice for Rohit Sharma & Co

Rediff.com9 Nov 2024

Nikhil Chopra said that India must execute the plans they make during the upcoming five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia in order to win the series.

'Kohli Writing Final Chapter Of His Story'

'Kohli Writing Final Chapter Of His Story'

Rediff.com22 Dec 2024

'Greatness isn't just about what they achieve in their prime. It's about how they adapt, endure, and finish.'
'Kohli, Smith, and Root are writing the final chapters of their stories, and we should honour their courage as much as their brilliance.'

'I don't regret sledging Ashwin'

'I don't regret sledging Ashwin'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2024

Former Australia wicketkeeper and captain Tim Paine doesn't regret sledging Ravichandran Ashwin during the third Test of the 2020-21 Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

Weren't allowed to share lift with Aus players in Sydney: Ashwin

Weren't allowed to share lift with Aus players in Sydney: Ashwin

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

'Seriously guys? We felt so bad at that time. We are in the same bubble. But you get into the lift and you can't share the space with another person staying in the same bubble. It was too difficult for us to digest.'

PICS: Players pay tribute to firefighters in Sydney

PICS: Players pay tribute to firefighters in Sydney

Rediff.com3 Jan 2020

The skies were clear of the bushfire smoke that has shrouded the city on several occasions over the last few months and has organisers prepared for delays during the match.

Former skipper Belinda Clark among favourites to head CA

Former skipper Belinda Clark among favourites to head CA

Rediff.com20 Oct 2024

CA boss Nick Hockley to step down

'Pant Or Rahul Should Captain India'

'Pant Or Rahul Should Captain India'

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

'Bumrah is not the right option for captain.' 'All the pressure to deliver is on his shoulders. So taking on the mantle of captain will be added pressure.'