News for 'Adelaide'

Should Rohit Sharma return to open?

Should Rohit Sharma return to open?

Rediff.com9 Dec 2024

Rohit, who had missed the first Test, dropped down to the number six spot in the pink ball Test after KL Rahul excelled at the top in the series opener in his absence.

Tsitsipas triumphs in Dubai for first ATP 500 title

Tsitsipas triumphs in Dubai for first ATP 500 title

Rediff.com2 Mar 2025

It was third time lucky for Tsitsipas who had twice lost in the Dubai final, against Roger Federer in 2019 and Novak Djokovic a year later.

Boos Rain Down On Siraj At Gabba

Boos Rain Down On Siraj At Gabba

Rediff.com14 Dec 2024

'Siraj is now getting flak from the same 'saints' of Australian cricket who once prided themselves on their on-field aggression.'

Rohit will look to better his stats against Australia

Rohit will look to better his stats against Australia

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

The biggest positives with the bat in Perth were Virat Kohli regaining his rhythm and Jaiswal's coming of age hundred in his debut Test in Australia. Both will look to build on those significant gains in Adelaide.

How Jaiswal's sledge sparked Starc's fiery comeback!

How Jaiswal's sledge sparked Starc's fiery comeback!

Rediff.com12 Dec 2024

Australia legend Ricky Ponting believes a cheeky comment from India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal may have ignited Mitchell Starc's career-best performance during the second Test in Adelaide.

McSweeney vows to 'throw a few more punches' at Bumrah

McSweeney vows to 'throw a few more punches' at Bumrah

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

Nathan McSweeney had a disappointing start to his international career after being ousted by Bumrah for 10 and zero in the first Test at Perth.

'Shami Must Play 3rd Test'

'Shami Must Play 3rd Test'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

'Shami has been India's best bowler for a while. He may not get the amount of wickets Jasprit Bumrah gets, but he's the full package and is more consistent than the rest.'

'Kohli Will Be Very, Very, Hungry'

'Kohli Will Be Very, Very, Hungry'

Rediff.com19 Nov 2024

'Having performed on these grounds, he'll feel that extra bit of confidence.' 'Of course, you need a bit of luck at the start, but if he gets off to a good start, he will get big runs.'

PIX: Virat's Eagles have landed in Adelaide

PIX: Virat's Eagles have landed in Adelaide

Rediff.com3 Dec 2018

Be warned, Tim Paine and Co, the Indians are here!

'He lied': Siraj slams Head for send-off comments

'He lied': Siraj slams Head for send-off comments

Rediff.com8 Dec 2024

India pacer Mohammed Siraj broke his silence on the controversial send-off and war of words with Travis Head.

'You don't expect Bumrah to bowl from both ends'

'You don't expect Bumrah to bowl from both ends'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2024

Jasprit Bumrah is only human and cannot always shoulder the responsibility of bowling opposition out all by himself, skipper Rohit Sharma said.

Australian Open: Serena, Osaka to join top men in Adelaide

Australian Open: Serena, Osaka to join top men in Adelaide

Rediff.com9 Jan 2021

Serena Williams and Naomi Osaka will join Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic in playing a pre-Australian Open warm-up exhibition

Ex-Australia captain to coach PM's XI against India

Ex-Australia captain to coach PM's XI against India

Rediff.com8 Nov 2024

Tim Paine captained Australia during India's last two tours Down Under in which the visitors recorded identical 2-1 series victories.

Siraj getting stick from 'saints' of Australian cricket: Gavaskar

Siraj getting stick from 'saints' of Australian cricket: Gavaskar

Rediff.com15 Dec 2024

Sunil Gavaskar called out the double standards of the Australian cricket pundits for their criticism of Mohammed Siraj's aggressive send-off to Travis Head.

Test pacer Boland in Australian PM's squad for India tour match

Test pacer Boland in Australian PM's squad for India tour match

Rediff.com22 Nov 2024

The Prime Minister's XI team will be led by uncapped all-rounder Jack Edwards of New South Wales.

Rohit Sharma's Test Career In Numbers

Rohit Sharma's Test Career In Numbers

Rediff.com9 May 2025

All 12 of Rohit's Test hundreds came in the winning cause for India.

Virat Kohli Walks Away Into The Sunset

Virat Kohli Walks Away Into The Sunset

Rediff.com12 May 2025

Questions will remain as to why he ended his Test career at the age of 36, despite being one of the fittest cricketers, and why he didn't wait to cross the 10,000-run mark, observes veteran cricket correspondent K R Nayar.

Sabalenka stuns Halep in Adelaide

Sabalenka stuns Halep in Adelaide

Rediff.com16 Jan 2020

In a rematch of last year's French Open final, Barty prevailed once again, winning 6-3, 6-3 for a 4-0 head-to-head lead over the Czech.

Australian PM Hosts Rohit & Co

Australian PM Hosts Rohit & Co

Rediff.com28 Nov 2024

'Big challenge ahead for the PM's XI at Manuka Oval this week against an amazing Indian side. But as I said to PM @narendramodi, I'm backing the Aussies to get the job done,' Antony Albanese posted on X alongside pics from the event.

'Haven't Experienced Anything Like Bumrah'

'Haven't Experienced Anything Like Bumrah'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2024

'Unique action, and it's a little bit tricky to pick up some cues.'

Travis Head shares adorable photo of newborn son

Travis Head shares adorable photo of newborn son

Rediff.com22 Dec 2024

The photo, captioned "Harrison's first smile," melted hearts across social media as fans celebrated the tender moment.

Labuschagne won't play in practice game vs India

Labuschagne won't play in practice game vs India

Rediff.com27 Nov 2024

Australia's selectors decided against sending any out-of-form batters Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne to play for the Prime Minister's XI against India.

A purist who made Gen-Z fall in love with Red & Whites

A purist who made Gen-Z fall in love with Red & Whites

Rediff.com12 May 2025

Virat Kohli: The one who forced Gen-Z to fall in love with Red and Whites

The Stumps Show: Can Bowlers Give India Edge On Day 2?

The Stumps Show: Can Bowlers Give India Edge On Day 2?

Rediff.com6 Dec 2024

At the end of the first day of play, it is the home side that is firmly in control, and India that is now reduced to chasing the game.

The Stumps Show: Can India Make It 2-0?

The Stumps Show: Can India Make It 2-0?

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

Prem Panicker previews the day-night Test at Adelaide.

Bradman's 'baggy green' cap worn against India fetches record price

Bradman's 'baggy green' cap worn against India fetches record price

Rediff.com4 Dec 2024

Don Bradman wore the "baggy green" cap during India's first tour of Australia as an independent country in 1947-48, scoring 715 runs in six innings at an average of 178.75.

Djokovic trounces Musetti to reach Miami Open quarters

Djokovic trounces Musetti to reach Miami Open quarters

Rediff.com26 Mar 2025

Novak Djokovic won 12 of the last 14 games of his match against Lorenzo Musetti to crush the Italian 6-2, 6-2 and move into the quarter-finals of the Miami Open in his best performance since the Australian Open.

Rohit's Horror Run Continues!

Rohit's Horror Run Continues!

Rediff.com6 Feb 2025

Rohit Sharma last went past the 50-run mark five months ago, when he made 52 against New Zealand during the Bengaluru Test in October.

CA to honour Hughes to mark his 10th death anniversary

CA to honour Hughes to mark his 10th death anniversary

Rediff.com22 Nov 2024

CA said it had produced a documentary in conjunction with Hughes's family to mark the occasion, which will be broadcast before play at Adelaide Oval.

Will Rohit Make Way For Rahul?

Will Rohit Make Way For Rahul?

Rediff.com2 Dec 2024

Rohit Sharma is set to bat down the order in the second Test against Australia at the Adelaide Oval.

Three Groups, 18 Balls, 6 Targets

Three Groups, 18 Balls, 6 Targets

Rediff.com13 Dec 2024

As Team India gears up to bounce back in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series, their preparations at The Gabba in Brisbane have taken a creative turn.

Gavaskar not pleased with Ashwin's mid-series retirement

Gavaskar not pleased with Ashwin's mid-series retirement

Rediff.com18 Dec 2024

'Normally, you tend to look at the end of the series. That's it. In the middle, it is not usual.'

'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.

Rohit's return a 'disruption'? Ponting sparks debate

Rohit's return a 'disruption'? Ponting sparks debate

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

Rohit is on a paternity break and will miss the series-opener. Pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah is captaining the Indian team in his absence.

Cummins warns Indian batters of bouncers at Gabba

Cummins warns Indian batters of bouncers at Gabba

Rediff.com13 Dec 2024

Pat Cummins has promised to inundate Indian batters with bouncers at "some point" of the third Test

Check out India's lowest totals in Test cricket

Check out India's lowest totals in Test cricket

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

India's overall lowest, however, was recorded four years ago against Australia when they were shot out for a mere 36 at Adelaide.

Australia keen to avoid unwanted 36 year old record

Australia keen to avoid unwanted 36 year old record

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

Australia's capitulation in Perth triggered damning assessments of the team's performance in home media.

McSweeney dropped, Konstas called up for Boxing Day Test

McSweeney dropped, Konstas called up for Boxing Day Test

Rediff.com20 Dec 2024

Nathan McSweeney, who opened in the first three Tests with little success, has been dropped.

Why Do Kids Like Pant So Much?

Why Do Kids Like Pant So Much?

Rediff.com10 Dec 2024

In the video shared on X, the most expensive hire in IPL history can be seen playing with a young girl, showcasing his joyous and playful side.

Just be patient, he will be fine: Chhetri backs Kohli

Just be patient, he will be fine: Chhetri backs Kohli

Rediff.com10 Dec 2024

Chhetri and Kohli share a special and endearing relationship, bonded by their extraordinary levels of fitness and love for their nation and respective sports.