News for '-sydney'

Chance for Sable to shine at maiden Diamond League season finale

Chance for Sable to shine at maiden Diamond League season finale

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

Neeraj Chopra, who added a silver to his Olympic medal tally in Paris following a historic gold in the Tokyo Games, will be aiming to end his season on a high.

Edwards, Bollinger join Sydney Thunder

Edwards, Bollinger join Sydney Thunder

Rediff.com13 Jul 2011

Australia Twenty20 Big Bash team Sydney Thunder have strengthened their pace attack by recruiting West Indies quick Fidel Edwards and Australian left arm quick Doug Bollinger.

'Kohli has issues against spin but he is not the only one'

'Kohli has issues against spin but he is not the only one'

Rediff.com27 Oct 2024

Virat Kohli has succumbed to spin three times in the first two Tests, while scoring just 68 runs in four innings.

India's dominance haunts Australia: Khawaja

India's dominance haunts Australia: Khawaja

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

India have won all the last four series of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, taking into account their home wins in 2016-17 and 2022-23 -- both also 2-1 results in a four-match contest.

Will Day 3 Go India's Way?

Will Day 3 Go India's Way?

Rediff.com4 Jan 2025

Two teams with fault lines in their batting, up against two of the best bowling sides in the game today -- the question that determines the outcome is, is your weakness greater than mine?

Virat Kohli, the secret Aussie in Indian Team?

Virat Kohli, the secret Aussie in Indian Team?

Rediff.com27 Sep 2024

Mitchell Starc and Steven Smith believe that Virat Kohli is an Australian in the way he thinks, acts, and has the desire to perform in big games.

We never spoke about Adelaide game: Sydney hero Vihari

We never spoke about Adelaide game: Sydney hero Vihari

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

'We only felt that it has never happened before, I don't think it will ever happen again. It was a freak inning'

Can India Conjure Gabba Magic Again?

Can India Conjure Gabba Magic Again?

Rediff.com29 Dec 2024

At this point it is still anyone's game, with a draw also an option, says Prem Panicker in his analysis of Day 4.

'Bumrah, Pant's fitness and form crucial in Australia': Ian Chappell

'Bumrah, Pant's fitness and form crucial in Australia': Ian Chappell

Rediff.com22 Sep 2024

Jasprit Bumrah and Rishabh Pant must remain injury-free and in top form if India are to achieve a historic hat-trick of series wins in Australia, said former captain Ian Chappell.

India Break Record After Record In Kanpur

India Break Record After Record In Kanpur

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

Fastest 50, 100, 150, 200, 250 in Tests...

The Gabba faces major uncertainty over its future

The Gabba faces major uncertainty over its future

Rediff.com19 Aug 2024

CA chief calls on Queensland to invest in stadium after Gabba was snubbed from international calendar for first time in 50 years.

Sydney schools evacuated after bomb threats

Sydney schools evacuated after bomb threats

Rediff.com1 Feb 2016

Nine schools in Australia's largest city Sydney in New South Wales were evacuated on Monday after receiving bomb threats, days after several educational institutions were locked down in the same province following similar threats.

Sumatran Tiger cubs make public debut at Sydney zoo

Sumatran Tiger cubs make public debut at Sydney zoo

Rediff.com29 Mar 2019

It was a moment of awe and pride when three rare Sumatran tiger cubs ventured into the public's view for the first time on Friday at the Tarong zoo in Sydney. Zookeepers called the moment a "wonderful success" for the future of the critically endangered species.

PIX: Bumrah rocks Australia after Kohli, Jaiswal tons

PIX: Bumrah rocks Australia after Kohli, Jaiswal tons

Rediff.com24 Nov 2024

Images from Day 3 of the first Test between Australia and India in Perth on Sunday.

Shaheen Afridi dropped for Pakistan's must-win Test

Shaheen Afridi dropped for Pakistan's must-win Test

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

Head coach Jason Gillispie said Shaheen Afridi understands the "situation" and the break will give him quality time with his family.

Australia brace for emotional Sydney Test

Australia brace for emotional Sydney Test

Rediff.com31 Dec 2014

Emotions are set to run high at the venue where late Australian opener Phillip Hughes died last month after being struck by a bouncer during a Sheffield Shield match

PIX: McLaughlin-Levrone sinks 400m hurdles World mark

PIX: McLaughlin-Levrone sinks 400m hurdles World mark

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

Images from the athletics action at Stade de France, Saint-Denis, Paris, on Thursday.

Sydney-style siege foiled in Britain

Sydney-style siege foiled in Britain

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

Britain was just "days away" from a terrorist attack similar to the recent siege in a Sydney caf before Scotland Yard foiled it, the head of the Metropolitan Police has said.

Ashes PHOTOS: Smith, Khawaja frustrate England in Sydney

Ashes PHOTOS: Smith, Khawaja frustrate England in Sydney

Rediff.com5 Jan 2018

Images from Day 2 of the 5th and final opening Test between Australia and England at the SCG in Sydney on Friday

4th Test: Depleted India eye history at Sydney

4th Test: Depleted India eye history at Sydney

Rediff.com2 Jan 2019

A series win in Australia will certainly put Kohli on a higher pedestal even though the quality of the home team's batting line-up suffered adversely due to the bans of former skipper Steve Smith and his deputy David Warner.

Sydney rain threatens Australia's T20 World Cup defence

Sydney rain threatens Australia's T20 World Cup defence

Rediff.com4 Mar 2020

Unbeaten India take on England in the first of Thursday's semi-finals at the SCG and would progress to Sunday's final at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) if a minimum of 10 overs a side were not possible because of the weather.

Cummins calls for separate windows for IPL and Tests

Cummins calls for separate windows for IPL and Tests

Rediff.com7 Jul 2024

Australia skipper Pat Cummins said a more dedicated window for Tests is needed so that players can chalk their individual schedule and preparation.

Blast hits Indian restaurant in Sydney

Blast hits Indian restaurant in Sydney

Rediff.com6 Jul 2010

An explosion triggered by a suspected arson attack ripped apart an Indian restaurant in Sydney, prompting the police to investigate the possible links of the incident to a bomb threat. The Indian restaurant in Sydney was on Monday night engulfed by fire, which the police suspect was 'deliberately lit'. Four people escaped unhurt in the incident. The police are investigating the possibility of links to a bomb threat at the Copper Tiffin restaurant on Cleveland Street.

Cricketers Day Out at Wimbledon! Standing ovation for Sachin

Cricketers Day Out at Wimbledon! Standing ovation for Sachin

Rediff.com6 Jul 2024

Sachin Tendulkar received a standing ovation from the capacity crowd at Centre Court

Where Would India Be Without Dr Singh?

Where Would India Be Without Dr Singh?

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

What stood out in his 15-year journey as a member of the political executive at the Centre was his glowing record as India's most successful and effective finance minister. Both as prime minister and finance minister, he understood the importance of gradualism, except when the economy or the polity was in a crisis.

Del Piero dismisses Sydney exit talk

Del Piero dismisses Sydney exit talk

Rediff.com26 Dec 2012

Alessandro Del Piero's uncertain future in Australia could be close to being resolved, with the former Italy striker pledging his support for struggling Sydney FC.

Cricket needs his great decision-making: Former Aus coach praises Jay Shah's appointment as ICC Chairman

"Cricket needs his great decision-making": Former Aus coach praises Jay Shah's appointment as ICC Chairman

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

Former Australian coach John Buchanan on Thursday congratulated Jay Shah on becoming the International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman and expressed hope that the incumbent Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary will be able to make all three formats of international cricket a priority for all in the age of T20 franchise cricket.

Sydney Opera House evacuated after bomb threat

Sydney Opera House evacuated after bomb threat

Rediff.com14 Jan 2016

All tours of the Opera House were also cancelled for the day and ferries were either delayed or cancelled.

Henin through to Sydney final

Henin through to Sydney final

Rediff.com12 Jan 2006

The Belgian fifth seed thrashed Svetlana Kuznetsova 6-3, 6-1 in the semi-finals of the Sydney International.\n

Australia prepared to risk Warner in Sydney even if not fully fit

Australia prepared to risk Warner in Sydney even if not fully fit

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

David Warner may play the third Test against India even if he is short of full fitness as Australia look to the veteran opener to strengthen the top order, assistant coach Andrew McDonald said on Thursday.

Australia recall spinner Agar for Sydney Ashes Test

Australia recall spinner Agar for Sydney Ashes Test

Rediff.com30 Dec 2017

The 24-year-old, who played his last Test against Bangladesh in Chittagong in September, has been included alongside regular spinner Nathan Lyon for the Jan. 4 match at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

Confident India sniff maiden series win in Sydney

Confident India sniff maiden series win in Sydney

Rediff.com31 Dec 2018

After India outplayed Australia with bat and ball in Melbourne, Captain Virat Kohli is convinced India have the firepower to break new ground.

Athens learning from Sydney

Athens learning from Sydney

Rediff.com12 Aug 2003

'Ashwin's body was used like a dart board by Hazlewood and Cummins'

'Ashwin's body was used like a dart board by Hazlewood and Cummins'

Rediff.com25 Mar 2024

As Ravichandran Ashwin achieved the milestone 100th Test in Mohali, everyone had their lists of his best bowling feats. But Ashwin's finest cricketing moment was probably when he and Hanuma Vihari battled inhuman injury to draw the Sydney Test against Australia after India were bowled out for 36 in the first Test at Adelaide.

Spotted: Nadia Petrova in Sydney

Spotted: Nadia Petrova in Sydney

Rediff.com9 Feb 2009

Reader Samarjeet sent us this picture from Sydney.

Paris 2024 Olympics: STUNNING Pix!

Paris 2024 Olympics: STUNNING Pix!

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

A collection of stunning pictures from the Paris 2024 Games

Sydney International: Sania-Martina continue unbeaten run

Sydney International: Sania-Martina continue unbeaten run

Rediff.com12 Jan 2016

The seemingly unstoppable duo of Sania Mirza and Martina Hingis eased past Anastasia Rodionova and Arina Rodionova in the opening round of the Sydney International to extend their winning streak to 27 matches in Sydney on Tuesday.

Sydney Test, Day 4: Interesting numbers

Sydney Test, Day 4: Interesting numbers

Rediff.com6 Jan 2019

30 years have passed since a team made Australia follow on at home! India's first innings lead of 322 is their biggest ever in Australia. Rajneesh Gupta has all the numbers.

Where You Can Watch Stree 2 At Home

Where You Can Watch Stree 2 At Home

Rediff.com27 Sep 2024

Decapitated ghosts, ancient ghosts, devil judges, devious cartoons, angry young women, it's a super flavourful platter of assorted goodies on the OTT menu this week.

Warner, Pucovski likely to open for Australia in Sydney

Warner, Pucovski likely to open for Australia in Sydney

Rediff.com6 Jan 2021

Paine said Pucovski would open the batting if he was selected for the match