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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.

IPL 2023: Who Has Most Cash To Spend?

IPL 2023: Who Has Most Cash To Spend?

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

SunRisers Hyderabad has the biggest purse while Kolkata Knight Riders has the slimmest purse.

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.

Fireworks expected as Australia-NZ face-off in Champions Trophy

Fireworks expected as Australia-NZ face-off in Champions Trophy

Rediff.com1 Jun 2017

While multiple-time world champions and Champions Trophy winners Australia are always a tough nut to crack, New Zealand will enter the game at Edgbaston with renewed confidence after their six-wicket warm-up win over Sri Lanka at the same venue.

Australia drop Maxwell for England ODIs

Australia drop Maxwell for England ODIs

Rediff.com3 Jan 2018

Australia have left masterblaster batsman Glenn Maxwell out of their squad for the five-match one-day international series against England that follows this week's fifth Ashes Test.

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.

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.'

Revealed! Warner told me to tamper with ball, says Bancroft

Revealed! Warner told me to tamper with ball, says Bancroft

Rediff.com26 Dec 2018

Former Australia opening batsman Cameron Bancroft has broken his silence on the ball-tampering scandal in South Africa, casting David Warner as the instigator and himself as an impressionable rookie that just wanted to "fit in" to the team.

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.

Fit-again Siddle's experience will count in 1st Test vs Proteas

Fit-again Siddle's experience will count in 1st Test vs Proteas

Rediff.com2 Nov 2016

Australia have chosen the experience of Peter Siddle over the potential of the uncapped Joe Mennie as their third seamer for the opening Test against South Africa, which starts on Thursday.

Question marks remain over Australia ahead of SA Tests

Question marks remain over Australia ahead of SA Tests

Rediff.com25 Oct 2016

Australia captain Steven Smith has shrugged off his team's lamentable form on tour and is adamant his side will lift for the Test series against South Africa.

World Cup: A sixth triumph looks realistic for Australia

World Cup: A sixth triumph looks realistic for Australia

Rediff.com19 May 2019

The much-awaited return of David Warner and Steve Smith from their one-year bans has bolstered the team

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.

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.

Zampa's name comes up in ball-tampering murmurs

Zampa's name comes up in ball-tampering murmurs

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

A few pictures of Zampa showed him putting his hand in his pocket just before a delivery and social media was abuzz with talk of ball tampering.

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.

2nd ODI: Kohli to be back at No 3 after strategy backfires

2nd ODI: Kohli to be back at No 3 after strategy backfires

Rediff.com16 Jan 2020

India go into the game 0-1 down after Australia registered a 10-wicket win in the lung-opener at Mumbai

PHOTOS: South Africa in control after Australia crash for 85

PHOTOS: South Africa in control after Australia crash for 85

Rediff.com12 Nov 2016

South Africa routed Australia for 85 and then weathered a batting crisis of their own before pushing to a lead of 86 runs after a bowler-dominated opening day of the second Test in Hobart on Saturday.

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.

Lyon dropped, Khawaja left out of Australia's ODI squad

Lyon dropped, Khawaja left out of Australia's ODI squad

Rediff.com25 Jan 2016

Off-spinner Nathan Lyon has been dropped from Australia's squad for the one-day international series in New Zealand next month, while in-form batsman Usman Khawaja has also been overlooked for the three-match series.

Series at stake, India and Australia ready for showdown

Series at stake, India and Australia ready for showdown

Rediff.com18 Jan 2020

India showed commendable character in Rajkot to level the series, proving that the panic buttons were pressed prematurely following the 10-wicket loss in Mumbai.

Ashwin on top of all-rounders' list; Rahane enters top 10

Ashwin on top of all-rounders' list; Rahane enters top 10

Rediff.com15 Aug 2016

Indian batsman Ajinkya Rahane jumped three places to enter the top-10 in batsman's list while Ravichandran Ashwin maintained his pole position among all-rounders in the latest Test rankings released by the International Cricket Council (ICC).

PICS: Australia escape to victory over Windies

PICS: Australia escape to victory over Windies

Rediff.com6 Jun 2019

Images from Thursday's World Cup match between Australia and the West Indies, at Nottingham.

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.

This Australian retires with batting average second only to Bradman

This Australian retires with batting average second only to Bradman

Rediff.com14 Feb 2017

Australia's Adam Voges scored 1,485 runs at an average of 61.87, ranking him second on the all time list behind Bradman's incredible 99.94.

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

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.

EPL PIX: Liverpool move closer to title; United in top-four hunt

EPL PIX: Liverpool move closer to title; United in top-four hunt

Rediff.com25 Jun 2020

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Wednesday.

Maxwell out, Labuschagne added to Australia's ODI India tour squad

Maxwell out, Labuschagne added to Australia's ODI India tour squad

Rediff.com17 Dec 2019

Glenn Maxwell and Marcus Stoinis were left out of the Australia squad for next month's limited overs tour of India while Labuschagne comes into the squad on the back of some fine form in Test cricket.

EPL: City back on top after tense win over Spurs

EPL: City back on top after tense win over Spurs

Rediff.com20 Apr 2019

The victory puts the pressure back on title rivals Liverpool who are at Cardiff City on Sunday and trail by a point with each side having played 34 games.

Australian opener Marsh ruled out of second Test

Australian opener Marsh ruled out of second Test

Rediff.com7 Nov 2016

Australia will need a new opening partnership when they look to turn around their fortunes in the second Test against South Africa after Shaun Marsh was ruled out with a broken finger on Monday.

'Aussies will be hungry to get the job done'

'Aussies will be hungry to get the job done'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2017

Australia have defied expectations with their fight in India but with all to play for in the final Test in Dharamsala, Steve Smith's team would not leave happy with a drawn series, according to former wicketkeeper-batsman Adam Gilchrist.

IPL campaign ends for Punjab's Maxwell

IPL campaign ends for Punjab's Maxwell

Rediff.com17 May 2016

The hard-hitting 27-year-old becomes the fifth Australia player to leave the Indian Twenty20 tournament early following the departures of captain Steve Smith, John Hastings and Mitchell and Shaun Marsh

IPL 2021: Players retained and released ahead of mini auctions

IPL 2021: Players retained and released ahead of mini auctions

Rediff.com20 Jan 2021

Following is the list of players who have been released by the different franchises ahead of the auction for the 2021 edition of the Indian Premier League.

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.

Maxwell returns as Australia set to tour England in Sept

Maxwell returns as Australia set to tour England in Sept

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

The Australian government on Wednesday granted travel exemptions for Aaron Finch and his men, Cricket Australia (CA) said while announcing a 21-member squad for the team's first international tour since the coronavirus outbreak began.

India have to outplay Australia to top ODI rankings

India have to outplay Australia to top ODI rankings

Rediff.com12 Sep 2017

Here are different scenarios depending on how the series pans out

Khawaja, Shaun Marsh miss out on Australia contracts

Khawaja, Shaun Marsh miss out on Australia contracts

Rediff.com30 Apr 2020

Top order batsman Usman Khawaja has been omitted from Australia's annual list of 20 elite, contracted players in 2020 after falling out of favour with selectors midway through last year's Ashes. The 33-year-old lefthander has not played for the Test side since being dropped after the third match against England in Leeds last August.

Aus take on Indian rookies in warm-up vs Board President's XI

Aus take on Indian rookies in warm-up vs Board President's XI

Rediff.com11 Sep 2017

The Australians, led by Steve Smith, arrived in Chennai from Bangladesh after drawing a two-Test series and the match tomorrow would give them opportunity to at least switch to the One-day format.

Akshay Kumar among WORLD'S HIGHEST PAID Actors

Akshay Kumar among WORLD'S HIGHEST PAID Actors

Rediff.com22 Aug 2019

The Forbes list of the World's Highest-Paid Actors Of 2019 is out, and Akshay Kumar lands a spot among the top 10!