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Sandpaper Gate: Clarke, Vaughan not convinced with bowlers' explanation

Sandpaper Gate: Clarke, Vaughan not convinced with bowlers' explanation

Rediff.com19 May 2021

Clarke said their statement finds no mention of the incident's chief protagonist, Cameron Bancroft

Jayasuriya, Yusuf to join Tendulkar, Sehwag in Road Safety World Series

Jayasuriya, Yusuf to join Tendulkar, Sehwag in Road Safety World Series

Rediff.com27 Feb 2021

Former India cricketers Yusuf Pathan, Naman Ojha and R Vinay Kumar, all of whom recently announced their retirements, will feature in the India Legends team in the Road Safety World Series starting in Raipur on March 5.

Who is to blame for Australia's ball-tampering scandal?

Who is to blame for Australia's ball-tampering scandal?

Rediff.com27 Dec 2018

Darren Lehmann, the Australia coach during the infamous ball-tampering scandal, feels then captain Steve Smith shouldn't have turned a 'blind eye' to the ill-fated plan during the Cape Town Test against South Africa.

IPL: Williamson, Bravo among big names let go

IPL: Williamson, Bravo among big names let go

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

In other big movements, Punjab Kings have released their last edition's captain Mayank Agarwal, while West Indies skipper Nicholas Pooran was released by Sunrisers Hyderabad.

If it was not for Pandya...

If it was not for Pandya...

Rediff.com3 Dec 2020

Purnendu Maji and Srinivas Bhogle list the Most Valuable Players during the India-Australia ODI series.

PHOTOS: Crafty India beat Australia to claim series

PHOTOS: Crafty India beat Australia to claim series

Rediff.com19 Jan 2020

IMAGES from the 3rd ODI between India and Australia played in Bengaluru on Sunday

CT: Weather, England stand in Australia's way

CT: Weather, England stand in Australia's way

Rediff.com9 Jun 2017

Australia will be desperately hoping to play a full game under clear skies when they face arch-rivals England in their must-win Champions Trophy clash in Birmingham on Saturday.

T20 WC: 'Writing Warner off was like poking a bear'

T20 WC: 'Writing Warner off was like poking a bear'

Rediff.com15 Nov 2021

Victorious Australia captain Aaron Finch says writing David Warner off at the start of the tournament was like 'poking the bear" as the opener emerged as the player of the T20 World Cup with match-winning knocks in the semi-final and final.

League Cup: Norwich thrash Bournemouth, 10-man Everton

League Cup: Norwich thrash Bournemouth, 10-man Everton

Rediff.com25 Aug 2021

Norwich opened the floodgates in one of three earlier kickoffs, with their new U.S. international signing Josh Sargent and Greek winger Christos Tzolis each scoring twice on their full debuts at Carrow Road.

US successfully tests ICBM intercepts

US successfully tests ICBM intercepts

Rediff.com31 May 2017

The US military fired an intercontinental ballistic missile-type weapon on Tuesday from the Kwajalein Atoll in the Marshall Islands. It then fired a missile to intercept it from Vandenberg air force base in California.

Thumbs up or down for numbers and names on Test whites?

Thumbs up or down for numbers and names on Test whites?

Rediff.com3 Aug 2019

The identification on the Test jersey is an initiative by the ICC to help fans connect with the players.

After year of shame, stars align for Australia's title defence

After year of shame, stars align for Australia's title defence

Rediff.com28 May 2019

Australia will nonetheless be richer for their presence, and the duo's carefully orchestrated reunion with team mates has been smoothed by some cracking performances since their recovery from elbow injuries.

Fitness and form a worry as Australia search elusive T20 WC title

Fitness and form a worry as Australia search elusive T20 WC title

Rediff.com22 Oct 2021

'We have all played enough cricket to know what we need to do to best prepare ourselves for these sorts of tournaments.'

PICS: Mishra, Dhawan shine as Delhi Capitals stun Mumbai Indians

PICS: Mishra, Dhawan shine as Delhi Capitals stun Mumbai Indians

Rediff.com21 Apr 2021

Images from the IPL match between Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals, in Chennai, on Tuesday.

How much would have IPL teams paid for Viv Richards?

How much would have IPL teams paid for Viv Richards?

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

Former New Zealand player Ian Smith reckons batting legend Vivian Richards would have been an absolute crowd pleaser in T20 cricket with franchises willing to pay more money than all the current stars like Pat Cummins and Ben Stokes put together. The West Indian, who won the 1975 and 1979 World Cup, is regarded as the most destructive batsman of his era scoring 8540 runs in 121 Tests and 6721 in 187 ODIs at a strike rate of 90 before retiring in 1991.

Why WA can't wait for banned Bancroft to get back onto the field

Why WA can't wait for banned Bancroft to get back onto the field

Rediff.com14 Nov 2018

Western Australia will be quick to welcome former test batsman Cameron Bancroft back to the fold once his ball-tampering ban expires in December, the state team's coach Adam Voges has said.

PHOTOS: Australia down England to regain T20I top ranking

PHOTOS: Australia down England to regain T20I top ranking

Rediff.com9 Sep 2020

Australia avoided a series whitewash as they survived a mid-innings wobble to beat England by five wickets in the third T20 international and regain their top-ranking in the sport's shortest format on Tuesday.

With no Plan B in place, India need to save ODI series

With no Plan B in place, India need to save ODI series

Rediff.com28 Nov 2020

India's vacant cupboard of all-rounders will give Virat Kohli and Ravi Shastri numerous points to ponder.

EPL: Wasteful Man United held; Southampton edge seven-goal thriller

EPL: Wasteful Man United held; Southampton edge seven-goal thriller

Rediff.com4 Mar 2017

Manchester United spurned a chance to move into the Premier League's top four after striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic missed a penalty in a 1-1 draw against 10-man Bournemouth on Saturday.

India venture into unknown against mighty Aussies

India venture into unknown against mighty Aussies

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

Rohit Sharma will certainly leave a gaping hole at the top of the order, something that skipper Virat Kohli wouldn't have fancied at the onset of a gruelling two-month tour.

Golden Globes 2022: West Side Story wins

Golden Globes 2022: West Side Story wins

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

The 79th Annual Golden Globe awards have been announced. A quick look at the winners.

PIX: Agar hat-trick helps Australia thrash SA in first T20

PIX: Agar hat-trick helps Australia thrash SA in first T20

Rediff.com22 Feb 2020

Australia left-arm spinner Ashton Agar took a career-best 5-24, including a hat-trick, as they thrashed hosts South Africa by a massive 107 runs in the first Twenty20 International at The Wanderers in Johannesburg on Friday. After being sent in to bat, Australia amassed 196 for six in their 20 overs as South Africa struggled with their line and length and missed a number of catches in the field in what was a sloppy display. The home side were in early trouble in their reply when they lost mainstay Quinton de Kock in the first over and it became a precession after that as Agar helped bowl the hosts out for 89, a record low for South Africa.

No charter flight for Aus players at this moment: CA

No charter flight for Aus players at this moment: CA

Rediff.com3 May 2021

Mumbai Indians batsman Chris Lynn had recently requested Cricket Australia to arrange for a charter flight for Australia players after the tournament concludes on May 30.

We're always reminded that we cheated: Jones on ball-tampering

We're always reminded that we cheated: Jones on ball-tampering

Rediff.com28 Dec 2018

Steve Smith and Cameron Bancroft's recent statements on the ball-tampering scandal have added to the constant reminder that the Australians 'cheated', former cricketer Dean Jones said lambasting the two players' 'attempts to garner sympathy'.

EPL: Ibra scores in United victory; Liverpool edge Arsenal in thriller

EPL: Ibra scores in United victory; Liverpool edge Arsenal in thriller

Rediff.com15 Aug 2016

Jose Mourinho's first Premier League game as manager of Manchester United ended in a comfortable 3-1 victory away to Bournemouth on Sunday.

Despite COVID-19 fears, BCCI says IPL will go on

Despite COVID-19 fears, BCCI says IPL will go on

Rediff.com26 Apr 2021

The BCCI insisted that the event will continue and it wouldn't come in the way of those wanting to leave.

EPL PHOTOS: Five-star Chelsea destroy Everton; City held

EPL PHOTOS: Five-star Chelsea destroy Everton; City held

Rediff.com6 Nov 2016

A stoppage-time goal from Martin de Roon earned Middlesbrough an unlikely 1-1 draw at Premier League leaders Manchester City on Saturday.

Rising Pune Supergiant rope in KXIP's Shardul Thakur

Rising Pune Supergiant rope in KXIP's Shardul Thakur

Rediff.com6 Mar 2017

Rising Pune Supergiant (RPS) have acquired the services of Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) pacer Shardul Thakur for the 10th edition of the Indian Premier League.

Should Australia play two spinners?

Should Australia play two spinners?

Rediff.com15 Sep 2017

Will Ashton Agar and Adam Zampa both play the 1st ODI in Chennai on Sunday?

EPL PIX: Spurs beat Crystal Palace 1-0; Watford deny Saints

EPL PIX: Spurs beat Crystal Palace 1-0; Watford deny Saints

Rediff.com11 Nov 2018

IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday

Australia call up Short to replace Abbott for India tour

Australia call up Short to replace Abbott for India tour

Rediff.com30 Dec 2019

Australia have added D'Arcy Short to their one-day squad for next month's tour of India after seam bowler Sean Abbott was ruled out of the trip with a side strain, Cricket Australia (CA) said on Monday. Abbott suffered the injury playing for Sydney Sixers in Friday's Big Bash League match against Sydney Thunder and will be sidelined for up to four weeks.

Tendulkar on Rahane, Ashwin and what ails Australia

Tendulkar on Rahane, Ashwin and what ails Australia

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

One of the highlights of the series so far has been Ravichandran Ashwin's duels with Steve Smith and Tendulkar explained why the senior off-spinner enjoyed an upper hand.

Who beat Kohli to MVP spot?

Who beat Kohli to MVP spot?

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji reveal the Most Valuable Players of the India-Australia ODI series.

EPL PIX: Champions Man City fight back for draw at Wolves

EPL PIX: Champions Man City fight back for draw at Wolves

Rediff.com25 Aug 2018

Manchester City had to battle back from behind to earn a 1-1 draw against Premier League newcomers Wolverhampton Wanderers who gave the champions a real test at Molineux on Saturday.

IPL: BCCI assures foreign players a seamless return home

IPL: BCCI assures foreign players a seamless return home

Rediff.com27 Apr 2021

Australia on Tuesday suspended all direct passenger flights from India with immediate effect until May 15 due to the "very significant" spike in COVID-19 cases

Punjab splurge on Livingstone, Mumbai invest on injured Archer

Punjab splurge on Livingstone, Mumbai invest on injured Archer

Rediff.com13 Feb 2022

England batter Liam Livingstone fetched a staggering Rs 11.50 crore deal from Punjab Kings, who also roped in West Indies fast bowler Odean Smith, for Rs 6 crore, on Sunday, Day 2 of the TATA Indian Premier League 2022 Player Auction, in Bengaluru.

Australia on track for T20 World Cup success: Warner

Australia on track for T20 World Cup success: Warner

Rediff.com25 Feb 2020

Australia, who host the T20 World Cup from October 18 to November 15, had won eight games in a row before losing to South Africa by 12 runs in Port Elizabeth on Sunday.

All England draws: Sindhu gets easy passage to quarters

All England draws: Sindhu gets easy passage to quarters

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

The 2021 All England Open will be the second tournament this year to offer ranking points to qualify for the Tokyo Olympics, after the Swiss Open.

Ashes: England collapse puts Australia in sight of victory

Ashes: England collapse puts Australia in sight of victory

Rediff.com22 Aug 2015

England crumbled meekly to 107 for eight in reply to Australia's 481 to put the touring side firmly on course for victory in the final Ashes Test after a dramatic second day at The Oval on Friday.

PIX: Manchester Utd hold Chelsea; Liverpool lose, City win

PIX: Manchester Utd hold Chelsea; Liverpool lose, City win

Rediff.com23 Oct 2022

A round-up of Saturday's action in the Premier League.