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Ashes batsmen can expect another bumpy ride in Adelaide

Ashes batsmen can expect another bumpy ride in Adelaide

Rediff.com27 Nov 2013

The Adelaide Oval curator will seek to juice up what has traditionally been a docile pitch for the second Ashes Test between Australia and England next week, meaning batsmen may be in for a torrid opening.

Starc Wins Real Duel Against Jaiswal

Starc Wins Real Duel Against Jaiswal

Rediff.com7 Dec 2024

Talking to broadcasters after the India innings, Starc said he did not really visualise Jaiswal's dismissal.

VOTE! Who Will Win The 2nd Semi-Final?

VOTE! Who Will Win The 2nd Semi-Final?

Rediff.com10 Nov 2022

England have won the toss and decided to bowl against India in the second T20 World Cup semi-final at Adelaide Oval in Adelaide.

Australia win toss, elect to bat in Adelaide

Australia win toss, elect to bat in Adelaide

Rediff.com17 Feb 2008

Australia captain Ricky Ponting won the toss and elected to bat first in Sunday's tri-series ODI against India.

Why the Adelaide 2014 Test will always be special for Virat

Why the Adelaide 2014 Test will always be special for Virat

Rediff.com30 Jun 2020

'This will always remain a very important milestone in our journey as a Test side.'

Things happen very quickly with a pink ball: Shastri warns India

Things happen very quickly with a pink ball: Shastri warns India

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

'In my mind, it was very clear you can't do worse than that (Adelaide). You'll have a day when the luck is in your favour and you can bounce back. And that's exactly what happened.'

Ashwin opens about farewell Test

Ashwin opens about farewell Test

Rediff.com15 Jan 2025

'I want to play more cricket. Where is the place? Obviously not in the Indian dressing room but from somewhere else. I want to be honest with the game.'

South Africa bring back spinner Tahir for Adelaide Test

South Africa bring back spinner Tahir for Adelaide Test

Rediff.com21 Nov 2012

South Africa have brought back spinner Imran Tahir in one of two changes to their team for this week's second Test against Australia at the Adelaide Oval.

Will Sehwag save India with another special in Adelaide?

Will Sehwag save India with another special in Adelaide?

Rediff.com23 Jan 2012

Virender Sehwag doesn't need to look anywhere for inspiration when he leads India in the fourth Test against Australia. His persevering innings the last time he played at the Adelaide Oval, says Bikash Mohapatra, is enough to give his batting the fillip it desperately needs.

Is This Why Ashwin Retired?

Is This Why Ashwin Retired?

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

'I do not think we have heard the last of that yet.'

Recuperating Dhoni likely to join team in Adelaide

Recuperating Dhoni likely to join team in Adelaide

Rediff.com2 Dec 2014

Meanwhile, Australia skipper Michael Clarke, who was entangled in a war of words with Cricket Australia over his availability, is still a doubtful starter for the first Test following question marks over his fitness.

India v Pak, Adelaide Buzz: Dhawan hoping for a turnaround

India v Pak, Adelaide Buzz: Dhawan hoping for a turnaround

Rediff.com14 Feb 2015

The raucous chants Jeetega bhai Jeeetega Hindustan Jeetega was met with the counter Jeetega bhai jeetega Pakistan Jeetega.

Images: Bowlers put England on top in Adelaide Test

Images: Bowlers put England on top in Adelaide Test

Rediff.com3 Dec 2010

England backed up a sensational three-wicket start to bowl out Australia for 245 on an extraordinary opening day of the second Ashes Test at the Adelaide Oval on Friday.

Adelaide win brought back memories of 2003: Tendulkar

Adelaide win brought back memories of 2003: Tendulkar

Rediff.com10 Dec 2018

No sooner had the match ended, social media was abuzz with congratulatory messages for the team.

England's Barmy Army gets a bit of local help in Adelaide

England's Barmy Army gets a bit of local help in Adelaide

Rediff.com6 Dec 2017

The rowdy but good-humoured camp followers have become a fixture on all England cricket tours over the last couple of decades but the tour of Australia is the one that attracts the biggest numbers.

'Picking pink ball from the hand is tricky'

'Picking pink ball from the hand is tricky'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2024

K L Rahul has figured out that the pink Kookaburra comes at a quicker pace, hits the hands harder while fielding and picking it from the bowler's hand is pretty tricky.

PIX: Australia have India tottering after Head hundred

PIX: Australia have India tottering after Head hundred

Rediff.com7 Dec 2024

Images from Day 2 of the 'Pink-ball' second Test between Australia and India in Adelaide on Saturday.

Adelaide hotel as quarantine centre for Indian team?

Adelaide hotel as quarantine centre for Indian team?

Rediff.com16 Apr 2020

With Australia sealing its borders and putting restrictions on travel to contain the dreaded disease, cricket authorities are trying to find ways to manage health and safety of the visiting teams if the series goes ahead as planned.

England announces squad for ODI series against Australia

England announces squad for ODI series against Australia

Rediff.com25 Oct 2022

The three-match series will be played over six days, with matches in Adelaide, Sydney and finishing in Melbourne on November 22.

When Shastri Sang Hindi Songs...

When Shastri Sang Hindi Songs...

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

'We were not thinking about a series win because we were just bowled out for 36.' 'The mood in the dressing room was a bit down. Ravi Bhai organised a team dinner. He arranged for karaoke, he started singing. He sang old Hindi songs. Everybody joined in.'

Adelaide Test, Day 4: Interesting numbers

Adelaide Test, Day 4: Interesting numbers

Rediff.com9 Dec 2018

India have never won the first Test of a series in Australia and will be looking to come hard at Australia on Day 5. Rajneesh Gupta has all the numbers from the fourth day of the Adelaide Test.

The Most Passionate Cricket Fans

The Most Passionate Cricket Fans

Rediff.com3 Nov 2022

India and Bangladesh are two Asian giants with passionate cricket fans.

Ashwin or Kuldeep? Who should India pick for Adelaide Test?

Ashwin or Kuldeep? Who should India pick for Adelaide Test?

Rediff.com3 Dec 2018

Should India bolster its batting by including Rohit Sharma at No 6? Pick India's playing XI for the first Test.

'Adelaide Test will be the biggest mental battle for Australia'

'Adelaide Test will be the biggest mental battle for Australia'

Rediff.com6 Dec 2014

An Australia team still mourning the tragic death of Phillip Hughes face the biggest mental battle of their careers in playing the first Test against India next week, according to former captain Ricky Ponting.

Australia's Smith feels on top of his game

Australia's Smith feels on top of his game

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

'It's been nice to score some runs in that time and we're always looking for perfection, and for me (Thursday) was as close to perfection as I will get.'

Zaheer lists India's positives despite Adelaide debacle

Zaheer lists India's positives despite Adelaide debacle

Rediff.com21 Dec 2020

Zaheer went on and lauded spinner Ravichandran Ashwin for his 4/55 in the first innings at the Adelaide Oval.

Pakistan-origin cricketer dies after collapsing on ground

Pakistan-origin cricketer dies after collapsing on ground

Rediff.com18 Mar 2025

Junail Zafar Khan, a club-level Pakistan-origin cricketer, has died after collapsing on the ground during a local match played in extreme heat at the Concordia College in Adelaide.

A Decade of Test Thrillers: Close Calls & Classics

A Decade of Test Thrillers: Close Calls & Classics

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

A look back at a few memorable showdowns in the last decade and half that had the quintessential crests and troughs of Test cricket.

Adelaide Test: WI put up a 'Bravo' effort on Day I

Adelaide Test: WI put up a 'Bravo' effort on Day I

Rediff.com4 Dec 2009

West Indies made a formidable 336 for six on the first day of the second Test against Australia at the Adelaide Oval on Friday.

Lowest innings totals in Test cricket

Lowest innings totals in Test cricket

Rediff.com19 Dec 2020

Here are the lowest innings totals in Test cricket:

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.

Australia brace for emotional Test in Adelaide

Australia brace for emotional Test in Adelaide

Rediff.com7 Dec 2014

The first Test Australia hosts against India this week is set to be fraught with conflicting emotions as players return to battle with a mixture of relief and apprehension after the tragic death of Phillip Hughes.

India fine with playing entire series in Adelaide, says BCCI's Dhumal

India fine with playing entire series in Adelaide, says BCCI's Dhumal

Rediff.com15 May 2020

'Australia vice-captain Travis Head on Thursday backed the idea of playing the entire Test series behind closed doors at Adelaide Oval, where an on-site hotel is under construction, to ensure it goes ahead amid restrictions forced by the COVID-19 pandemic.'

T20 WC semis: England bowlers look to stifle India

T20 WC semis: England bowlers look to stifle India

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

The bowling of Sam Curran and Wood, with support from Chris Woakes and Ben Stokes, has carried England through.

Adelaide Test, Day 2: Interesting numbers

Adelaide Test, Day 2: Interesting numbers

Rediff.com7 Dec 2018

Indian bowlers have taken 146 wickets in 9 overseas Tests this year. They are 1 wicket away from breaking the record set in 2006, notes Rajneesh Gupta.

Team India feted on no-practice day in Adelaide

Team India feted on no-practice day in Adelaide

Rediff.com11 Feb 2015

Just outside the Oval, a combination of Indian origin fans gathered to honour their heroes. There was a combination of Indian style dances and Bollywood music played on the stage as the crowd waited for the team to arrive.

Australia v India Test dates moved; first match in Adelaide

Australia v India Test dates moved; first match in Adelaide

Rediff.com1 Dec 2014

Adelaide, which was due to host the second Test from December 12-16, will now host the series opener from December 9-13, in what is sure to be a highly emotional occasion.

How Australia mauled India inside 3 days

How Australia mauled India inside 3 days

Rediff.com8 Dec 2024

A dominant Australia hammered India by 10 wickets in the day-night second Test on Sunday to level the five-match series 1-1.

Pink ball trickier customer than red ball: Rohit warns

Pink ball trickier customer than red ball: Rohit warns

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

Rohit Sharma on Thursday said that one will need to devise his own methods to deal with the challenges posed by the pink Kookaburra ball during the day/night Test

Five-star Rauf routs Australia in 2nd ODI

Five-star Rauf routs Australia in 2nd ODI

Rediff.com8 Nov 2024

'I've been bowling here for the Melbourne Stars, I know the pitch, I know the length.'