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England beware: He is fit and ready for Ashes!

England beware: He is fit and ready for Ashes!

Rediff.com10 Nov 2017

Australia fast bowler Josh Hazlewood says he is fit and ready for the Ashes series against England after taking six wickets and coming through a Sheffield Shield match unscathed.

Smith shrugs off Pooran's light ball-tampering ban

Smith shrugs off Pooran's light ball-tampering ban

Rediff.com18 Nov 2019

'Everyone is different, every board is different, and the way they deal with certain issues'

Bancroft defends ball-tampering interview, says no Warner rift

Bancroft defends ball-tampering interview, says no Warner rift

Rediff.com24 Feb 2019

Two months on from the interview, Bancroft said he had been in touch with Warner, and that all three banned players had supported each other through their "journey".

Allan Donald as Australia's new bowling coach?

Allan Donald as Australia's new bowling coach?

Rediff.com27 Apr 2016

South Africa fast bowling great Allan Donald will join Australia as bowling coach for their tour of Sri Lanka this year, local media reported on Wednesday.

Australian batsman Voges struck on helmet by bouncer

Australian batsman Voges struck on helmet by bouncer

Rediff.com17 Nov 2016

Australia batsman Adam Voges has copped a sickening blow to the head while batting for Western Australian on Thursday in the Sheffield Shield match against Tasmania. The right-handed batsman has been ruled out of the match in at the WACA Ground in Perth. Voges was on 16 when he was struck by a bouncer from fast bowler Cameron Stevenson on the opening day of the match.

Study Australia: 'There is no racial abuse'

Study Australia: 'There is no racial abuse'

Rediff.com19 May 2008

Jamal Qureshi, Regional Marketing Manager, South East Asia, Perth Education City, Western Australia, talks about what is in store for Indian students in Western Australia.

I would have tampered if told to, says Australia coach Langer

I would have tampered if told to, says Australia coach Langer

Rediff.com11 May 2018

Justin Langer understands how Cameron Bancroft became embroiled in the ball-tampering scandal and said he would have cheated too if instructed to by senior players when he first played Test cricket.

Moody rules out England coach job

Moody rules out England coach job

Rediff.com5 Mar 2009

Western Australia coach Tom Moody said on Thursday he had rejected an offer to apply for the job of England head coach.

Aussie female cricketer BANNED for betting on men's match

Aussie female cricketer BANNED for betting on men's match

Rediff.com4 Feb 2016

Australia has banned women's cricketer Piepa Cleary for six months, with another 18 months suspended, for placing bets on a men's test match between Australia and New Zealand in November.

Finch says finger would need to be cut off to miss Boxing Day

Finch says finger would need to be cut off to miss Boxing Day

Rediff.com23 Dec 2018

Australia opening batsman Aaron Finch has declared himself fit for the Boxing Day Test against India in Melbourne and said his injured finger would need to be cut off to prevent him from playing in front of his home state's fans.

Aus v India: Mitch Marsh DROPPED for first Test

Aus v India: Mitch Marsh DROPPED for first Test

Rediff.com5 Dec 2018

Australia vice-captain and all-rounder Mitchell Marsh has been dropped for the first Test against India as selectors backed the team's three specialist seamers to bowl a full workload at Adelaide Oval.

Maxwell called in as cover for injured Warner

Maxwell called in as cover for injured Warner

Rediff.com22 Nov 2017

Vice-captain Warner remains a doubt after hurting his neck when going for a high catch during training at the Gabba on Tuesday, although Australia skipper Steve Smith backed him to be fit and ready for the start of the five-match series.

Kasprowicz announces retirement

Kasprowicz announces retirement

Rediff.com7 Feb 2008

The Australian seamer, who played significant part in the world champions' 2004 Test series triumph in India, retired from all forms of cricket.

Australian mosque attacked after Istanbul terror attack

Australian mosque attacked after Istanbul terror attack

Rediff.com29 Jun 2016

The incident occurred after suicide bombers struck an Istanbul airport, killing at least 36 people, though it is not clear if the attackers were motivated by that tragedy.

McCullum ton not enough for New Zealand

McCullum ton not enough for New Zealand

Rediff.com7 Dec 2007

A century from Brendon McCullum was not enough to prevent New Zealand from going down to Cricket Australia Chairman's XI in the opening match of their short tour of Australia on Friday. McCullum smashed 119 off 126 balls in New Zealand's total of 278 for nine off 50 overs, chasing Cricket Australia Chairman XI's 285 all out off 47 overs.

Gilchrist scores 131 off 95 balls

Gilchrist scores 131 off 95 balls

Rediff.com18 Nov 2006

Australia's wicketkeeper-batsman Adam Gilchrist issued an ominous warning to England ahead of next week's first Ashes test with a blazing century on Friday.

Why drinking tea is good for you

Why drinking tea is good for you

Rediff.com9 Oct 2007

According to the results, women who were regular tea drinkers had higher bone density in two sides in the hip compared with non-tea drinkers. Even the bone mineral density in tea drinkers was higher than in non-tea drinkers.

Moody to coach Mohali franchise in IPL

Moody to coach Mohali franchise in IPL

Rediff.com18 Feb 2008

Former India coach Greg Chappell, ex-Australia coach John Buchanan and Victoria's Greg Shipperd are the other Australian coaches targeted by IPL teams.

Shabbir's action cleared after tests

Shabbir's action cleared after tests

Rediff.com28 Nov 2006

Banned Pakistan paceman Shabbir Ahmed had his bowling action cleared by biomechanics experts in Australia.

What India must do to continue hockey's growth...

What India must do to continue hockey's growth...

Rediff.com30 Nov 2018

"The Hockey India League made a big difference. It played an important role in the re-development of hockey in India," he said.

Do people ever recover from COVID-19?

Do people ever recover from COVID-19?

Rediff.com29 Sep 2020

'People who have already got diabetes or heart disease or high blood pressure seem to be more badly affected by the disease.'

Muralitharan undergoes further tests

Muralitharan undergoes further tests

Rediff.com4 Feb 2006

He has undergone private tests to prove his bowling action is legal after receiving a hostile reception from Australian crowds.

Justin Langer factbox

Justin Langer factbox

Rediff.com1 Jan 2007

The Aussie opener announced he was quitting Test cricket after the final Ashes Test, joining Shane Warne and Glenn McGrath in retirement.

Cook hits century in draw

Cook hits century in draw

Rediff.com10 Dec 2006

England enjoyed a valuable day of batting practice before the third Ashes Test in their drawn tour match against Western Australia on Sunday.

Vaughan makes duck in low-key return

Vaughan makes duck in low-key return

Rediff.com29 Nov 2006

The 32-year-old played for England's Academy side in a low-key match against a Western Australia XI in Perth.

Martyn sidelined by elbow injury

Martyn sidelined by elbow injury

Rediff.com17 Nov 2006

He pulled out of his last warm-up match before the first Ashes Test on Friday.

Anderson wouldn't turn down vice-captaincy duties

Anderson wouldn't turn down vice-captaincy duties

Rediff.com6 Nov 2017

Anderson said he would be ready to fill the role of Joe Root's deputy if needed

Ashes: England preparing for life without Stokes

Ashes: England preparing for life without Stokes

Rediff.com2 Nov 2017

Ben Stokes' participation in the Ashes would be an "absolute bonus" but England are preparing contingency plans after writing off the all-rounder for the series, coach Trevor Bayliss said.

'I have lost my prince'

'I have lost my prince'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2006

Terri Irwin on Steve's passing

In comeback bid, Gambhir has 'burning desire to excel'

In comeback bid, Gambhir has 'burning desire to excel'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

"As far as my comeback is concerned, I am enjoying the journey at the moment without worrying too much about the destination."

PCB wants Malik's action cleared

PCB wants Malik's action cleared

Rediff.com3 Feb 2005

Pakistan has asked the ICC to clear the bowling action of all rounder Shoaib Malik on medical grounds.

Murali faces ban for doosra

Murali faces ban for doosra

Rediff.com21 Apr 2004

The Sri Lanka spinner could be banned for up to 12 months if he continues to bowl his doosra because his action exceeds official guidelines.

Shabbir banned for one year for illegal action

Shabbir banned for one year for illegal action

Rediff.com19 Dec 2005

An independent assessment by the University of Western Australia confirmed that the Pakistan bowler has an illegal action.

Australia call up Symonds, Voges for Perth Test

Australia call up Symonds, Voges for Perth Test

Rediff.com8 Dec 2006

Voges, a 27-year-old who plays for Western Australia, comes in for Damien Martyn.

Vaughan set for comeback

Vaughan set for comeback

Rediff.com28 Nov 2006

Michael Vaughan will return to competitive cricket on Wednesday when he plays for an England Academy XI.

Australian duo wins Nobel Prize in Medicine

Australian duo wins Nobel Prize in Medicine

Rediff.com3 Oct 2005

The Australian duo of Barry J Marshall and J Robin Warren were Monday awarded the Nobel Prize for Medicine.

Australia name five uncapped players for Pakistan series

Australia name five uncapped players for Pakistan series

Rediff.com11 Sep 2018

Australia named five uncapped players in a raw tour squad to play Pakistan in a Test series in the United Arab Emirates, while recalling pace veteran Peter Siddle for the first time in two years and dropping middle order batsman Peter Handscomb.

Aussie trainer joins hockey team

Aussie trainer joins hockey team

Rediff.com26 Jul 2006

Derick Knos from Western Australia will work closely with the Indian team till the World Cup, to be held at Monchengladbach from September 6 to 17.

South Africa crash to defeat in tour opener

South Africa crash to defeat in tour opener

Rediff.com7 Dec 2005

South Africa collapsed to 164 all out to lose their opening tour match against Western Australia by an innings and 48 runs.

Ganguly joins Glamorgan

Ganguly joins Glamorgan

Rediff.com25 May 2005

The Indian captain was picked ahead of VVS Laxman and Chris Rogers as the second overseas player by the English county.